diff --git "a/TinyStories_1363.txt" "b/TinyStories_1363.txt" new file mode 100644--- /dev/null +++ "b/TinyStories_1363.txt" @@ -0,0 +1,10000 @@ + +"Ouch!" cried Timmy. "I slipped on a leaf!" + +Suddenly, he noticed a little squirrel with a fine, bushy tail. The squirrel was digging in the ground with its sharp claws. + +"What are you doing?" asked Timmy. + +"I'm looking for a root to eat," replied the squirrel. "Roots are my favorite food." + +Timmy thought about it and decided to help the squirrel find a root. Together, they searched the forest until they found a big, juicy root. The squirrel was very happy and thanked Timmy for his help. From that day on, Timmy and the squirrel were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and run around outside. One day, she saw her mom sigh and asked her what was wrong. + +Mom said, "Life is weird sometimes. I'm just feeling a little sad today." + +Lily didn't like it when her mom was sad, so she gave her a big hug. "Don't worry, Mommy. Everything will be okay," she said with a smile. + +Mom smiled back and felt much better. Lily knew that sometimes life can be weird, but she also knew that giving someone a hug can make them feel better. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a new dress that she loved very much. One day, while playing in her room, she noticed a cobweb on her dress. She didn't like it and tried to take it off but it got stuck. + +Lily's mom came in and asked, "What's wrong, sweetie?" + +"I have a cobweb on my new dress and I can't get it off," Lily said. + +"Don't worry, we'll get it off," her mom replied. + +But when they tried to remove the cobweb, Lily accidentally pulled too hard and her dress tore. She started to cry because she thought she had lost her new dress forever. + +Her mom hugged her and said, "Don't worry, we can fix it. You didn't lose your dress, it just needs a little mending." + +Lily felt better and learned that sometimes things can get a little messy but they can always be fixed. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, but her favorite toy was a brown teddy bear. One day, Lily went to the zoo with her mommy and daddy. While they were walking, they saw a big panda. The panda was also brown, just like Lily's teddy bear. + +Lily was so happy to see the panda. She wanted to hug it, but her mommy said it was too big and dangerous. Instead, Lily hugged her teddy bear tightly and waved to the panda. The panda waved back with its paw. + +After they left the zoo, Lily couldn't stop talking about the panda. She told her friends and even her teddy bear about it. From that day on, whenever Lily played with her brown teddy bear, she imagined it was a cute brown panda that she could hug. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to sit on her big, comfy chair and watch her favorite TV show. Her favorite character was a famous singer who sang beautiful songs. + +One day, Lily's family went on a trip and forgot to bring her chair. She missed her chair so much! She couldn't sit comfortably anywhere else. + +Lily was sad because she couldn't watch her favorite TV show without her chair. But then, she remembered the famous singer's song about missing someone. She sang it to herself and felt a little better. + +Finally, when Lily and her family came back home, she was so happy to see her chair waiting for her. She hugged it tightly and watched her favorite show with a big smile on her face. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the big field near her house. She would run and play with her friends every day. One day, while playing, they heard a loud noise. They stopped to listen and heard a cry for help. They followed the sound and found a little bird with a broken wing. They knew they had to help the bird. + +Lily and her friends took the bird home and cared for it until it was better. They learned that it's great to help others, especially those in need. They also learned to listen carefully, because sometimes someone needs our help, but they can't ask for it. From that day on, they made sure to always listen and look out for those who might need their help. +Once upon a time, a big, hairy bear lived in the forest. One day, he wanted to play with his friends, but they were all busy. The bear felt sad and lonely. + +As he walked through the forest, he saw the sun shining bright in the sky. It made him feel a little better. + +Suddenly, he saw a little rabbit hopping towards him. "Hello, Mr. Bear!" said the rabbit. "Why do you look so sad?" + +"I want to play with my friends, but they are all busy," replied the bear. + +The rabbit smiled and said, "I will be your friend and play with you!" The bear was so happy that he gave the rabbit a big hug. + +They played together all day and had lots of fun. But when it was time for the rabbit to go home, the bear accidentally hugged him too hard and hurt him. The rabbit had to go to the hospital and the bear felt very sad and guilty. From that day on, he learned to be gentle with his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved playing with his toy cars, but one day, one of them broke. Timmy's dad said they needed to take it to the mechanic to get fixed. Timmy didn't know what a mechanic was, so he asked his dad. + +"A mechanic is someone who can fix things like cars," said Timmy's dad. + +Timmy and his dad drove to the mechanic's shop. The mechanic was very nice and reliable. He said he could fix Timmy's car, but first, he needed to spray some oil on it. + +Timmy watched as the mechanic sprayed the oil on the car. When he was done, Timmy's car was fixed and running like new! Timmy was so happy and thanked the mechanic for fixing his car. From that day on, Timmy knew that if anything ever went wrong with his toys, he could always take them to the reliable mechanic to get them fixed. +Once upon a time, there was a princess named Lily. She loved to wear her shiny crown all day long. One day, she was walking in the garden when she saw a beautiful butterfly. She gazed at it for a long time and said, "Oh, how pretty!" + +Suddenly, a mean dragon appeared and snatched the butterfly from the air. The princess was very sad and said, "Give it back, please!" But the dragon refused and said, "No, it's mine now." + +The princess had an idea. She took off her crown and held it up high. The light from the sun shone on the crown and reflected onto the dragon's eyes. The dragon was blinded by the light and dropped the butterfly. The princess caught it and said, "Thank you, crown, for helping me save the butterfly." From that day on, the princess always wore her crown when she went on adventures. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily went to the zoo with her mommy and daddy. They saw many animals like monkeys, lions, and elephants. But Lily's favorite animal was a big, rare bird with pretty feathers. + +Lily said to her mommy, "I want to take a picture with the bird." Her mommy said, "Okay, but first we have to feed the bird." So, they bought some bird food and went to the bird's cage. + +The bird was very hungry and ate all the food. Then, Lily's mommy took a picture of Lily with the bird. Lily was so happy and she said, "I love the picture of me and the bird!" Her mommy said, "Me too, Lily. It's a great memory." +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had a cooler that he loved to take to the park to keep his drinks cold. One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over and saw the cooler. Billy liked it so much that he asked Timmy if he could buy it. Timmy thought about it and decided to sell the cooler to Billy. + +The next day, Timmy and Billy went to the park with the cooler. Billy was so happy to have it that he kept saying how cool it was. Timmy felt a little pale because he missed his cooler, but he was happy that his friend liked it. They played together all day and had lots of fun. + +At the end of the day, Billy gave the cooler back to Timmy and said he didn't want to buy it anymore. Timmy was so happy to have his cooler back that he gave Billy a big hug. From then on, they shared the cooler and took turns bringing it to the park. They both learned that it's better to share things with friends than to sell them. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wear pretty dresses and play with her dolls. One day, as she was getting dressed, she realized her belt was missing. She asked her mom, "Mommy, where is my belt?" + +Her mom looked troubled and said, "I don't know, Lily. Let's look for it together." They searched high and low, under the bed and in the closet, but they couldn't find the belt. + +Just as they were about to give up, Lily's little brother ran in holding the belt. "Look what I found!" he exclaimed. Lily was so happy to have her belt back and thanked her brother for finding it. From that day on, she made sure to always ask her brother before accusing him of taking her things. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat yogurt for breakfast every day. One morning, Lily's mom gave her a big bowl of yogurt, but it was too runny. Lily said, "Mommy, my yogurt is too wet. Can you make it dry?" + +Her mom said, "Sure, it's easy. Let me put it in the fridge for a little while." After a few minutes, Lily's mom took the yogurt out of the fridge and gave it back to Lily. Lily was happy and said, "Thank you, Mommy. Now my yogurt is not wet anymore." + +Lily's little brother, Tommy, saw her eating her yogurt and said, "I want some too!" Lily shared her yogurt with Tommy and they both enjoyed it together. Tommy said, "Lily, this yogurt is yummy!" Lily replied, "I know, Tommy. It's my favorite." +Once upon a time, there was a huge navy ship sailing on the sea. It had many sailors who worked hard to keep the ship going. One day, they saw a magic potion on a small island. They drank the potion and suddenly started to shrink. They became so small that they could not control the ship anymore. + +The ship started to drift away and the tiny sailors could not do anything to stop it. The ship crashed into a big rock and broke into many pieces. The sailors were very sad and wished they had never drunk that magic potion. + +The moral of the story is to never take anything that you do not know about. It can lead to bad things happening. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park. One day, she saw a gray hoop on the ground. She picked it up and started to play with it. She threw the hoop up in the air and watched it spin around. It was so much fun! + +Lily played with the hoop for a long time. She jumped through it and rolled it on the ground. Her friends came over and they all played together. They took turns throwing the hoop and trying to catch it. They laughed and had a great time. + +When it was time to go home, Lily didn't want to leave the hoop behind. She asked her mom if she could take it with her. Her mom said yes, so Lily happily carried the gray hoop all the way home. From that day on, Lily played with the hoop every day. It was her favorite toy! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and explore the world around him. One day, he went to his backyard to look for bugs. He saw a big, disgusting worm and decided to grab it with his hands. + +Suddenly, Timmy's dad came outside and saw what he was doing. "Timmy, be careful! Worms are important for the soil. Let's put it back in the ground," he said. Timmy listened to his dad and let go of the worm. + +Later that day, Timmy's dad asked him to help him fix a loose screw on a chair. Timmy didn't know what a screw was, but his dad showed him. "This is a screw. We need to turn it to make the chair strong again," he explained. Timmy helped his dad turn the screw and the chair was fixed. + +Timmy was happy that he learned something new and helped his dad. He went to bed that night thinking about all the amazing things he could discover outside. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to go outside and play in the park. One day, Timmy's mom gave him a lime to eat. Timmy thought it was very sour, but he ate it anyway. + +After eating the lime, Timmy felt very high. He started to run around the park and jump up and down. He even climbed up the slide as high as he could go. Timmy felt like he was flying! + +Suddenly, Timmy's mom called him over for lunch. Timmy was sad to leave the park, but he knew he could come back and play again tomorrow. And maybe he would eat another lime and feel just as high again! The end. +Once upon a time, there was a happy crab named Sally. Sally loved to play in the sand all day long. She would dig holes and make sandcastles. One day, Sally saw a seagull flying above her. The seagull was harmless and just wanted to say hello. Sally leaned over to say hi to the seagull. They became friends and played together in the sand. The end. +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 store with her mom. She saw a toy that she really wanted, but her mom told her it was too expensive and they couldn't buy it. + +Lily was sad and started to cry. Her mom hugged her and said, "Don't worry, Lily. The price of a toy doesn't matter. What matters is that we have fun together and make memories." + +Lily stopped crying and gazed up at her mom with a calm expression on her face. She realized that her mom was right. They didn't need to buy expensive things to have fun. They could have fun just by spending time together. + +From that day on, Lily learned that the best things in life are free and that spending time with the people you love is priceless. +Once upon a time, there was an old sailor. He lived on a big boat in the sea. One day, the old sailor started to complain. He said his boat was too small and he wanted a bigger one. He looked and looked for a new boat, but he couldn't find one he liked. + +One night, the old sailor saw a shooting star in the sky. He made a wish to have a bigger boat. The next morning, he woke up and saw a big boat next to his old boat. He was so happy! He went to the new boat and saw it was perfect. He didn't need to complain anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a clown. The clown was very funny and made everyone laugh. He liked to stand on one foot and juggle balls. Kids loved him and he loved them too. He was an honest clown and never told lies. + +One day, the clown went to a birthday party. There were lots of kids there and they were all having fun. The clown did his usual tricks and everyone laughed. But then, the clown did something bad. He stole a toy from one of the kids. The kid saw him do it but the clown denied it. The kid was sad and the clown felt bad. + +Later that day, the clown went home feeling guilty. He couldn't sleep because he knew what he did was wrong. The next day, he went back to the birthday party and returned the toy. But it was too late. The kids didn't trust him anymore and didn't want to play with him. The clown was sad and alone. He realized that being honest was more important than being funny. +Once upon a time, there was a small girl named Lily. She had a ticket to go to the circus with her mom and dad. She was very happy and excited to see the animals and clowns. + +When they arrived at the circus, they saw a magician who made things disappear. He showed them a small rabbit, and then it disappeared! Lily was amazed and clapped her hands. + +After the show, they went to get some popcorn. But when they turned around, Lily's dad realized that her ticket had disappeared! They looked everywhere, but they couldn't find it. + +Lily started to cry, but her mom hugged her and said they would buy another ticket. Lily smiled again and enjoyed the rest of the circus with her family. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the evening when the sun was going down. She would watch the sunset and see all the pretty colors in the sky. + +One day, Lily saw her naughty cat playing with a bow. The cat was being very silly and wouldn't give the bow back to Lily. She tried to get it back, but the cat kept running away. + +As the sun began to set, Lily decided to give up trying to get the bow from her cat. She sat down and watched the beautiful sunset instead. She felt happy and peaceful, even though her naughty cat was still playing with the bow. +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 was playing with her friend Max when she saw a bright, hot fire. + +Lily said, "Max, look! Fire burn!" Max nodded, and they both watched as the flames danced and flickered. Suddenly, Lily felt a sharp pain on her skin. She had gotten too close to the fire, and it had burned her arm. + +Max said, "Lily, your skin is red. Are you okay?" Lily nodded, but she felt sad and scared. She didn't like the feeling of her nosy friend Max looking at her sore arm. But Max was just trying to help. + +Lily learned a valuable lesson that day. Fire can be dangerous and it's important to be careful. She also learned that it's okay to ask for help when she needs it. And most importantly, she learned that Max was a good friend who cared about her. +Once upon a time, there was a happy dog named Max. Max loved to play with his plastic ball in the park. One day, Max saw a cat who had his ball. The cat was very mean and wouldn't give the ball back to Max. Max tried to get his ball back, but it wasn't easy. + +Max's owner saw what was happening and told the cat to surrender the ball. The cat finally gave up and surrendered the ball to Max. Max was so happy to have his ball back and he wagged his tail with joy. From that day on, Max made sure to keep his ball close to him so no one could take it away again. +Once upon a time, there was a friendly bear named Benny. Benny loved to play with his friends in the forest. One day, Benny's friend, a rabbit named Rosie, got sick. Benny wanted to help her feel better, but he didn't know how. + +Benny asked his other friends, a squirrel and a bird, if they knew how to help Rosie. The squirrel said, "I think we need to support her. Maybe we can bring her some food and water." The bird said, "I know a tube that can help her breathe better. We can bring it to her." + +Benny and his friends brought food, water, and the tube to Rosie. They supported her and helped her get better. Rosie was so happy and grateful to have such friendly friends like Benny, the squirrel, and the bird. From that day on, they all played together happily in the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved treats. One day, she saw a dog outside and wanted to give him a treat. She asked her mom if she could give the dog a treat. + +Her mom said, "Yes, but be careful. Some dogs can become angry if you get too close to them." + +Lily slowly approached the dog and gave him a treat. The dog was very happy and licked her hand. Lily felt very intelligent for knowing how to make the dog happy. + +She ran back to her mom and said, "Mom, I gave the dog a treat and he became happy! I feel so intelligent!" + +Her mom smiled and said, "You are very kind and intelligent, Lily." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to pick flowers in the meadow. One day, she saw a beautiful flower that she wanted to pick. But then, she remembered her mommy told her to be honest and not pick flowers from other people's gardens. + +Lily went home and told her mommy about the flower. Her mommy was proud of her for being honest. + +The next day, Lily went to a meeting with her friends at the park. They were playing and having fun when one of her friends took a toy from another friend without asking. Lily remembered what her mommy said about being honest, so she told her friend to give the toy back and ask nicely next time. + +Lily's friends were happy that she was honest and kind. They all played together and had a great time. The moral of the story is that it's important to be honest and kind to others. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and her favorite toy was a string. One day, Lily was playing with her dolls when she saw a little boy walking by. + +"Hi, what's your name?" asked Lily. + +"My name is Jack," replied the boy. + +"Do you want to play with me?" asked Lily. + +"Sure," said Jack. + +Lily and Jack played together for a while, but then Jack got bored. He wanted to poke something with a stick. + +"Let's go find a stick to poke stuff with," said Jack. + +Lily didn't want to poke anything, but she went with Jack anyway. They found a stick and Jack started poking things with it. + +"This is fun!" said Jack. + +Lily didn't think it was very fun, but she didn't want to be rude. She just kept playing with her string. + +After a while, Jack got tired of poking things and said goodbye to Lily. Lily went back to playing with her dolls and her string. She was happy just playing by herself. She didn't need to poke anything to have fun. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a brave boy named Timmy. He loved to explore the forest near his house. One day, he found a shiny rock on the ground. It was a mineral! Timmy was so excited that he ran home to mention it to his mom. + +"Mommy, mommy! Look what I found in the forest! It's a pretty mineral!" Timmy exclaimed. His mom was so proud of him for being so brave and finding something so special. + +From that day on, Timmy loved to search for minerals in the forest. He would always mention them to his mom and show her his collection. And even though he was just a little boy, he felt brave and adventurous every time he went on a new mineral hunt. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to read books. One day, she wanted to read a book about animals. She looked all over her room but couldn't find it. So, she decided to search in the bookcase. + +Lily went to the bookcase and looked at all the books. She searched and searched but still couldn't find the book about animals. She was sad and thoughtful. Just then, her mom came in and asked her what was wrong. + +Lily told her mom that she couldn't find the book about animals. Her mom smiled and said, "I think I saw that book in the living room." Lily was happy and ran to the living room. She found the book and hugged it tightly. From that day on, Lily always searched in the bookcase first and then asked for help if she couldn't find what she was looking for. +Once upon a time, there were two bunnies named Bob and Billy. They loved to race each other in the big field. One day, Bob said to Billy, "Let's race to the big tree!" Billy agreed and they started to run as fast as they could. + +As they were racing, they saw a little girl sitting on a bench. She was holding a watch and looking very sleepy. Bob and Billy stopped to ask her if she was okay. The little girl said she had been waiting for her mom for a long time and was very tired. + +Bob and Billy decided to keep her company until her mom came. They all sat down together and talked about their favorite things. Soon, the little girl's mom arrived and thanked Bob and Billy for being so kind. They all said goodbye and Bob and Billy continued to race around the field, happy to have made a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweetie. Tweetie was very thirsty and wanted to drink some water. But, all the water in the bird bath was gone and the sun had dried it all up. Tweetie was sad and didn't know what to do. + +Just then, a kind lady saw Tweetie and wanted to encourage him. She brought out a small bowl of water and put it near Tweetie. Tweetie was happy and drank the water. The lady also noticed an old ashtray nearby and cleaned it up. She put some bird seed in it for Tweetie to eat. + +From that day on, Tweetie always had a place to drink and eat. The lady continued to encourage him and even put up a birdhouse for him to live in. Tweetie was grateful and sang a beautiful song every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to climb trees in his backyard. He would climb up high and feel like a bird in the sky. One day, Timmy climbed too high and got stuck in the tree. His mommy had to call the firemen to help him down. + +The firemen were very nice and Timmy was happy to be safe again. But then, Timmy saw a man in a cheap suit walking by. The man looked sad and Timmy asked him what was wrong. The man said he had been to jail and nobody wanted to hire him because of it. + +Timmy felt bad for the man and asked his mommy if they could help him. They gave the man some food and Timmy even gave him a toy to play with. The man was very grateful and promised to do better. From that day on, Timmy learned that it's important to be kind to everyone, no matter what they've done in the past. +Once upon a time, there was a happy little girl named Lily. She loved to draw and color with her crayons. One day, she found a beautiful butterfly outside in the garden. It was very colorful and flew around her head. Lily couldn't believe how pretty it was! + +But then, the butterfly suddenly stopped moving. It was dead. Lily felt sad and didn't understand why it had to die. She wanted to believe that it would come back to life, but her mommy explained that sometimes things die and that's just how life is. + +Lily decided to draw a picture of the butterfly to remember how beautiful it was. She used all the colors of her crayons to make it look just like the real butterfly. Even though it was dead, Lily knew it would always be remembered as a beautiful and colorful creature. +Once upon a time, there was a big elephant named Ellie. Ellie loved to eat gum. One day, Ellie went to her friend, a little monkey named Max. + +Max saw Ellie and said, "Hi Ellie, do you want some gum?" + +Ellie replied, "Yes please, Max. Thank you for offering." + +Max gave Ellie a big piece of gum. Ellie chewed and chewed until the gum lost its flavor. + +Ellie said, "Max, this gum is no longer tasty. Do you have any more?" + +Max smiled and said, "Of course, Ellie. I always have gum to offer my friends." +Once upon a time, there was a fisherman. He loved to catch fish in the sea. One day, he went out to sea to catch fish. He had his net and his boat with him. He waited and waited, but no fish came. He felt sad and called out, "Oh fish, where are you?" + +Suddenly, he saw a lively fish swimming in the sea. He quickly threw his net to catch the fish. But the fish was too fast and it swam away. The fisherman felt angry and called out, "Come back, fish!" + +He tried again and again, but he couldn't catch the fish. Finally, he gave up and went back to the shore. He felt disappointed, but he knew he could try again another day. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to tell jokes to her friends. One day, Lily told a joke to her friend Timmy. Timmy did not laugh at the joke, and Lily felt sad. She missed making Timmy laugh. + +Lily decided to tell the joke to her mom. Her mom laughed and said, "That's a funny joke, Lily!" Lily felt happy again. She told her mom that Timmy did not like the joke. Her mom told her, "Not everyone will like your jokes, but that's okay. Keep telling them!" + +The next day, Lily tried to tell another joke to Timmy. But Timmy was being bossy and said, "I don't want to hear your joke!" Lily felt sad again, but she remembered what her mom said. She told the joke to her other friend, and they both laughed. Lily realized that it's okay if not everyone likes her jokes. She just needs to keep telling them to find the people who will laugh with her. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park. She liked to swing on the swing and feel the wind in her hair. One day, as she was swinging, she saw a pretty plant with soft leaves. She wanted to touch it, so she got off the swing and ran to the plant. + +But as she touched the plant, she felt a sharp pain in her hand. The plant was not soft at all, it was prickly! Lily cried and ran back to her mother. Her hand was red and swollen. Her mother took her to the hospital, but it was too late. Lily had touched a poisonous plant and she never woke up again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big, thick bridge that went over a river. People would walk and drive on the bridge to get to the other side. One day, a little birdie was flying over the bridge and saw a man who was sad. The birdie wanted to help the man, so it flew down and blinked its eyes at him. The man smiled and felt happy again. + +But then, a big storm came and the river rose high. The water was so strong that it broke the bridge and many people fell into the river. The little birdie tried to fly down and help the people, but it was too late. The man who the birdie had helped before was one of the people who fell into the water and he couldn't swim. The birdie felt sad and wished it could have done more to help. From that day on, the birdie always blinked its eyes at people to make them smile, but it never forgot the sad ending of the bridge. +Once upon a time, there was a big cop. He was very large and strong. He liked to help people and keep them safe. One day, he saw a little boy who was lost. The cop went to the boy and asked him, "Are you lost?" The boy said yes. The cop said, "Don't worry, I will help you find your mommy." And they walked together to find the boy's mommy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big smile and a little nose. One day, she went to the park to play with her friend, Timmy. + +Timmy was a nosy boy. He always wanted to know what everyone was doing. "What are you playing, Lily?" he asked. + +"I'm playing with my dolls," Lily replied. "Do you want to play too?" + +Timmy smiled and said, "Yes, please!" They played together for a while, and then Timmy asked, "What's that on your nose, Lily?" + +Lily touched her nose and giggled. "It's just a little freckle," she said. + +Timmy smiled again and said, "I have a freckle on my nose too!" They both laughed and continued playing together happily. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys in her room. One day, she was playing with her favorite doll when she accidentally dropped it and it broke. She was very sad and didn't know what to do. + +Her mom came into the room and saw that Lily was upset. She picked up the broken doll and said, "Don't worry, we can fix it." They went to the store and bought some glue to fix the doll. + +On the way home, they had to cross a scary bridge. Lily held her mom's hand tightly and closed her eyes. When they got to the other side, she felt relieved and happy that they made it across safely. + +Finally, they got home and fixed the doll. Lily was so happy to have her favorite toy back again. She learned that even if something breaks, it can be fixed and everything will be okay in the end. +Once upon a time, there was a big gray elephant named Ellie. Ellie loved to eat yummy food, so she went to a restaurant with her friend, a little monkey named Max. When they sat down, the waiter brought them a menu with lots of pictures of food. Max pointed to a banana and shouted, "I want this!" + +Ellie looked at the menu and saw some leaves that she liked. She shouted, "I want these!" The waiter brought their food and they ate happily. Suddenly, Ellie heard a loud noise. She turned around and saw a big gray truck driving by. It was so loud that Ellie had to shout to Max, "Did you hear that?" Max nodded and they both laughed. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She wanted to travel to the park to play on the swings. Her mom said, "Let's go!" and they got in the car. Lily sat in her seat and put on her seatbelt. + +As they drove, they saw a sad puppy on the side of the road. Lily said, "Mommy, can we help him?" Her mom was very compassionate and said, "Of course, let's stop and see if he needs our help." + +They got out of the car and the puppy ran over to them. He was so happy to see them! They saw that he had a tag on his collar with his owner's phone number. They called the owner and told them where they found the puppy. The owner was very grateful and came to pick up the puppy. + +Lily was happy that they could help the puppy and they continued on their journey to the park. When they arrived, Lily ran to the swings and had so much fun! She was happy that they could travel to the park and help the puppy along the way. +Once upon a time, there was a big dog. He liked to stand in the park and watch the children play. One evening, a little girl came to the park. She was lost and didn't know where to go. The big dog saw her and knew he had to be helpful. He walked over to her and barked. The little girl was scared at first, but then she realized the big dog was trying to help her. She followed him out of the park and back to her home. From that day on, the little girl knew the big dog was a helpful friend who always stood by her side. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and teddy bears. One day, she accidentally spilled juice on her favorite teddy bear. The juice made the teddy bear sticky and ruined its texture. + +Lily was sad because her teddy bear didn't feel the same anymore. Her mom saw her sad face and decided to help. She washed the teddy bear and restored its texture. Now, the teddy bear felt soft and cuddly again. + +Lily was so happy and gave her mom a big hug, thanking her for being so thoughtful. From that day on, Lily made sure to be careful with her drinks around her toys. +Once upon a time, there was a rabbit named Benny. Benny loved to eat radishes from the garden. One day, Benny saw a big, stubborn radish in the garden. He tried to pull it out, but it wouldn't budge. + +Just then, Benny's friend, a squirrel named Sammy, entered the garden. "What's wrong, Benny?" asked Sammy. Benny explained about the stubborn radish. "Let me help," said Sammy. Together, they pulled and pulled until finally, the radish came out of the ground with a big "pop!" + +Benny was so happy that he shared the radish with Sammy. "Thank you for helping me," said Benny. "No problem," said Sammy. "That was the biggest radish I've ever seen!" And they both enjoyed the delicious radish together. The end. +Once there was a gifted little girl, who loved the ocean. Every day she would stand at the shore, and watch in amazement as the warm waves crashed on the sandy beach. + +One special day, her dad took her to the beach and gave her a brightly coloured bucket. He told her to go and look for some seashells. She was so excited as she ran along the shore, peering into the water, looking for treasure. + +When she found a beautiful seashell she was so excited, she couldn’t help but snap it into her bucket! She did this for hours, until her bucket was full of lovely seashells. + +The little girl was very happy with her gift from the ocean. She hugged the bucket tightly to her chest and ran back to show her dad, who beamed with pride at the wonderful gift his daughter had found. +Once upon a time there was a noisy lime. It made so much noise that it woke up the whole town. Everyone was so annoyed that they decided to make the lime disappear. + +So the townspeople took the lime to the top of a tall hill and rolled it down. As it came closer and closer to the bottom the townspeople cheered. But then something unexpected happened. The lime stopped! + +The lime wouldn't move. It was stuck! Everyone tried to make it move, but nothing worked. The townspeople got so angry they started shouting and screaming. Then, something even worse happened. The lime disappeared! + +No one knows what happened. One day the noisy lime was there and then it was gone! The townspeople never found out where it disappeared to. But the town never forgot the strange story of the noisy lime that just disappeared! +Once upon a time there lived a little pig called Toby. His favorite thing to do was to chew on carrots. Every day he happily wandered the fields, munching away on his crunchy snacks. + +One day Toby's friend, the sly fox, passed by. "Hey Toby, what are you doing?" he asked. + +"Eating my carrots," Toby replied, still chewing away. + +"Wouldn't you like to come and explore the exciting outer world with me?" asked the fox. + +"Would I go really fast?" Toby asked with excitement. + +"Oh yes! It's like flying through the air at the speed of light," said the fox, using his most compassionate voice to encourage Toby. + +Toby felt tempted. He gulped the remainder of his carrots, then ran to the fox's side and off they went, exploring the world with lightning speed! +Once upon a time, there was a bunny named Cindy. Cindy had a very special talent. She could create wonderful things with her special magic power. + +One day, Cindy used her magic power to create a luxurious home for herself. She made a cozy bed and filled it with soft pillows. She put some special foods in her pantry so she would always have something sweet to eat. + +She was so happy with her special home. Everywhere she looked, she could see happy things that she had created. She could take a nice nap in her cozy bed, or snack on delicious treats. + +Every day she used her magic to make her home more luxurious. After a while, her home was the most wonderful place anyone had ever seen. She loved showing off her amazing home to her friends. They were so impressed with all the lovely things she had created. + +Cindy was a magical bunny who made the world a better place. Everyone was so happy when they saw all the beautiful things she had created. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Mike. One day he was looking out of his window when he saw a mysterious image move across the sky. He had never seen anything like this before and he was very curious. + +That evening there was a knock on Mike's door. It was his neighbor, Mrs. Jane. She asked, "Did you see something move across the sky today?" Mike told her all about the mysterious image he saw. + +Mrs. Jane said, "You have been very brave and curious--that's a great thing! But remember, it's also important to be careful. Make sure you ask an adult before you go looking for mysterious images." + +The moral of this story is that you can be inquisitive and brave, but it's also important to use caution. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Abigail who had a box. It was very important to her because it contained all kinds of things that her mom had given her, like her favourite teddy bear, her baby dolls and her colouring book. + +Abigail really loved her box, but one day it suddenly disappeared. She looked everywhere, but she couldn't find it. + +When her mom came home, Abigail asked, "Mommy, what happened to the box?" + +Her mom said, "It's okay, Abigail. Your grandfather provided us with a new box!" + +Abigail was very relieved to hear this. She quickly opened the box, but to her disappointment, it was empty. + +"Why isn't there anything in this box Mommy?" she asked. + +Her mom smiled and said, "This is a special box, it's important that you fill it up with important things that you treasure. You can start by putting in your favourite teddy bear." + +Abigail was excited and quickly filled up the box with all her favourite things. She then hugged it tightly and promised never to lose it again. + +The end. +Once there was a boy called Mike. He wanted to go on an adventure, so one day he set off. He heard a voice in the distance and as he got closer, he realized it was coming from a bird. The bird told him about a goal and Mike thought it was an exciting idea. + +He ran and he ran until he finally reached his destination. When he got there he saw it was a big and organized garden. He saw lots of amazing things, like a pond, a big tree and some chairs. + +Mike was so excited! He ran all around the garden, enjoying all the things he could see. Eventually he realized he had reached his goal and he was very proud of himself. The bird smiled at him and said he was very organized. + +Mike felt very happy and he knew he had a successful adventure. +Once upon a time there was a player called Bob. Bob was a good player. He was really good with a ball. + +One day, Bob and his friends were playing in the park. All of a sudden, Bob started to panic. He didn't know what was happening! + +His friends asked what the matter was. Bob replied, "I can't find my ball!" He was getting more and more panicked by the minute. + +Suddenly, Bob heard a voice. It was really loud, "Bob! I found your ball!" + +Bob quickly turned around and saw a bitter old man. He was holding his ball. The man said, "If you want it back, you will have to pay me". + +Bob was so relieved to know that he hadn't lost his ball. But the man was asking for too much money. Bob refused and a fight ensued. + +Fortunately for Bob, his friends came to his rescue and were able to get the ball back. Bob thanked them profusely and they all went back to playing. The moral of the story is don't panic! +Once upon a time there was an intelligent fisherman. He loved fishing and knew many tricks to catch the best fish. He believed that he was the best fisherman in the world. + +One day, the fisherman decided to go on a big journey. He wanted to see what other people were like. He traveled far and wide, meeting lots of new friends along the way. + +At the end of his journey, the fisherman stopped in a small village by the sea. He met a little boy who was playing on the beach. The fisherman asked the boy what he wanted to be when he was older. The boy said he wanted to be a fisherman like the man he had just met. + +The fisherman was so surprised and proud of the little boy. He told the boy that he believed that he could become a great fisherman. With hard work and patience, the boy could be just as good as the fisherman one day. + +The fisherman and the boy said goodbye and the fisherman continued on his journey. Even today, the little boy still remembers the wise words of the intelligent fisherman. +The sun was shining, and it was a beautiful day. John wanted to get outside, but his mum said he had to stay inside. He was so miserable. + +John had an idea. He asked his mum if he could play with his ball in the garden. She said it was ok, so John went outside. He threw the ball and it landed on the pitch. + +John ran to find it and he started to stretch when he saw it. His foot got caught in a hole and he tripped and fell. He fell over and over, and he ended up having to go to the hospital. + +John was in a lot of pain and it was miserable. He had to stay in the hospital for a long time and he couldn't play with his ball anymore. It was a bad ending. +Once upon a time, there was a princess who loved to explore new places. One day she was searching for adventure deep in a forest when she stumbled upon a strange shield. The shield was huge and weird, with sparkly stars and strange symbols all over it. + +The princess couldn't help but pick it up, and then suddenly a voice came from inside it! + +"Who's there?" the princess asked. + +"I am Spellshield," the voice said. "I am here to give you a special gift, to help you travel and explore new places more easily." + +The princess was amazed and said, "What kind of gift?" + +Spellshield replied, "I will give you the power to receive magical gifts. Now on your way!" + +The princess thanked Spellshield and continued through the forest. She found many new places and strange creatures on her journey, and was always thankful for the magical shield which she received from Spellshield. It kept her safe and allowed her to explore the mysterious world around her. +Molly was pushing her wagon around the park. She enjoyed walking with it. Suddenly, she stopped and heard a voice speaking. She looked around and saw a lady talking to a small dog. She wondered what they were saying. + +"Where are we going?" asked the lady. + +The dog ran ahead and said, "Let's get in the wagon and explore further". + +Molly smiled. She thought this would be fun. She moved the wagon towards the lady and the dog. + +"Would you like to join us?" The lady said. + +Molly was excited and said yes. Suddenly she felt a bit scared. What if she couldn't get the wagon moving? + +The lady noticed Molly's worry and said, "Don't worry, getting the wagon moving could be a bit difficult at first, but once you get the hang of it, it will be easy". + +Molly was glad for the reassurance. She pushed the wagon and it started rolling forward. She was thrilled! She and the lady and the dog had a great time exploring the park with the wagon. +Once upon a time there was a sad metal bear. He was very lonely and never had anyone to play with. Every day he sat all alone in his metal cave and wished he had someone to talk to. + +One day, a little girl named Lucy saw the bear and walked up to him. She was very curious and asked him why he was so sad. +The bear explained that he was sad because he didn't have anybody to play with. Lucy thought for a moment, and then she had a great idea. She ran off to get some of her friends to come and play with the bear. + +When her friends arrived, they played tag and hide and seek with the metal bear. They laughed and talked and the sad bear was no longer lonely. He was so happy to finally have friends, and thanked Lucy for her kind help. +Once upon a time, there was a jolly dog called Spot. Spot lived with a family and he liked to do lots of fun things. One day, Spot thought it would be a good idea to go out for a walk without his collar. But the family disagreed. They said Spot had to wear his collar if he wanted to go out. Spot felt very sad that they did not agree with him! + +Spot sat and thought for a while. Then he had a great idea! He made a jolly green collar out of leaves. After Spot showed it to the family, they agreed that he could wear this new collar when he goes out. Spot was so excited! He was very happy that the family disagreed with him at first, because now he had a special, new collar to wear on his adventures. Spot wagged his tail with excitement and went out for his walk, with his new leaf collar. +One morning, Daniel and his mom were driving over the valley. Daniel loved looking at the big hills and green trees all around. He asked his mom why it was so slow. + +Mom replied, “The cars need to drive slow when they go over the valley. We don’t want to drive too fast.†+ +Daniel felt embarrassed. Why did they need to drive so slow? He wished they could go faster. + +Suddenly a big truck drove past them and Daniel was in awe. He wanted his mom to pull up and go as fast as the truck. But his mom said it was dangerous. + +The truck drove away and Daniel felt sad. He wanted to go as fast the truck, but he understood why his mom said it was dangerous. + +Mom reassured him, “We still had fun looking at the valley, right?†+ +Daniel smiled and nodded. He was no longer embarrassed, and he knew they drove slow for a good reason. +Timmy was playing in the park with his friends. He noticed something interesting on the ground. It was a zip. Timmy called his friends to come and see the zip. Everyone was excited and started to pick it up. + +Timmy shouted, "Let's unite and try to open the zip!" + +Everyone agreed. All the children held the zip together and pulled. After a few attempts, the zip opened. Everyone was so happy. + +Inside the zip, they found a box filled with toys. All the children clapped and cheered. They divided the toys between themselves and promised to stay friends forever. + +Timmy was happy they all united together to open the zip. It was a very interesting experience. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jane. She was very curious and always looked for new adventures. One day, she decided to go on a walk in the woods. As she was walking, she stumbled across a hidden sack filled with beans. She was so excited to find them! Jane picked up the sack, opened it and saw all the different coloured beans. She scooped them up and put them in her pocket. She couldn't wait to show her parents and friends her hidden treasure. She brought the beans home and started playing with them. She loved them so much, she even made up a game. She would throw and catch them, while laughing and singing. Jane was so happy to find the sack filled with beans and had lots of fun with her new toy. +Once upon a time there was a wizard named John. Everyday John cast magical spells to make the people in his village happy. He was so proud of his spells! + +One day, John was working in his garden when he heard a cry for help. He rushed over to see what the commotion was about and he saw a poorly man. + +“What’s wrong?†asked John. +The man explained that he had been cursed by an evil witch and he needed a spell to break it. + +John thought for a moment and said, “I can help you, but you must help me in return.†+ +The poor man quickly agreed and John waved hiswand to break the spell. + +The man was so thankful that he thanked John a thousand times and made his way back home. + +John was relieved and proud that he could help the man with his magic. From then on John used his magical spells to help the people in his village whenever they had a problem. +Once upon a time a little bear called Bob lived in the forest. He was very happy spending time with his family and friends. One day, he saw a wire in the forest and decided to play with it. He pulled it and it started to jump. It was so much fun. + +But then Bob felt angry. He did not like it when the wire stopped jumping. He thought he could improve it. So he grabbed the wire and started to twist it with his little paws. + +Then he heard a voice. It belonged to Bob’s dad. + +"Bob, why are you so angry?" + +Bob replied, "I'm trying to make this wire better, Dad! But it's not working." + +Bob's dad said, "Let me help you. I can show you how to use this wire. That way it will be a lot of fun to play with." + +Bob smiled. He was very happy and excited. With his dad's help, he improved the wire: now it jumped a lot better. + +He was so happy that he hugged his dad. They both had a lot of fun playing together with the wire. And they all lived happily ever after. +John was walking close to the lake. The sun was bright and the birds were singing. He was feeling alert and happy. Suddenly, he felt the ground slip under his feet. He tried to grab something with his arm but it was too late. He had already fallen into the lake. + +John started to get scared. He tried to swim back up, but he was too small. He didn't know what to do. But then he remembered his little boat at the edge of the lake. He held his arm out, and the boat came closer and closer. He was able to climb out of the lake, and now he was safe. + +John laughed in relief, but he was still very alert. He knew he had to be more careful from now on when he was walking close to the lake. He was determined never to slip again. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Jane. She was always very hungry and would search for food everywhere. One sunny day, Jane was walking in the forest when she heard a familiar sound. She stopped, and cocked her head to listen. She heard a gentle whistling sound. + +Jane followed the sound eagerly, and soon she saw a beautiful bird perched atop a branch. The bright green and yellow bird had a big red beak, and was happily whistling on a branch. Jane watched in awe as the bird flew off with a piece of bread in its beak. + +Jane's tummy grumbled with hunger. She smiled and got an idea. She looked around and found a long stick, then placed it in the ground. She whistled and the bird flew down to her with another piece of bread in its beak. Jane clapped her hands and said, "Thank you!". The bird flew away and Jane happily ate the bread. She was no longer hungry. +Once upon a time there was a big church. It had many people and they all were happy. They were so happy they wanted to sing and shout! They used their original voices and it felt so good. + +Imagine going inside the church. It was so big and tall that the people had to look up to see the ceiling. Everyone was wearing different clothes and some had hats. The lights were bright and it was fun to be there. + +The people sang and danced until it was time for them to go home. Everyone wished each other well and left feeling satisfied. They all felt so good that they imagined being there again soon! +Nina was observing her house to see how it is put together. She liked how everything was in a good structure. Suddenly, she heard a noisy sound coming from outside. She quickly ran out the door and saw a big truck outside of her house. There was a man and the noisy truck was his. + +Nina asked, "What are you doing here?" + +The man said, "I'm here to make repairs and make your house better." + +Nina smiled and said, "That's great!" + +The man got to work on the structure of the house and with every hammer, drill and saw he used, the noise grew louder. Nina and the man worked together to fix the house and when they were done Nina was very happy. The house was even better than it was before and it was much more sturdy. + +"Thank you!" said Nina, as she hugged the man goodbye. + +The man smiled and replied, "You're welcome, it was nice to meet you." And he drove away in his noisy truck. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was very curious, and asked lots of questions. She wanted to know how things worked and why things were the way they were. One day, her mom said it was time to go to bed. The little girl refused to go to bed and insisted on staying up. + +But her mom said no. She said that if she didn't go to bed, the result would be bad. The little girl reluctantly agreed, but still refused to go to bed. The mom said it was very important to get enough sleep, so she insisted again. + +Finally, the little girl said ok. She went to bed, but was very dull. The mom was happy and said, "See, a good result can come from insisting!" The little girl sighed and drifted off to sleep. + +The End. +Once there was a little girl named Abi. She loved to play with all of her toys outside in the grass. One day, her mom urged her to get in the car because they had to go pick up her brother from school. Abi didn't want to go and said she wanted to stay and play, but her mom said they had to go. + +At the gas station, Abi watched as her mom filled the tank with gas. She asked what gas was and her mom explained that it was a special drink that the car needed to run. Abi thought it was interesting and watched fascinated as the numbers on the pump changed. + +Eventually, they were done and were headed back home. Abi noticed that the car in front of them was being really selfish, not letting them go even though they had the right of way. Her mom urged Abi to be patient and eventually they were able to go. Abi was happy to be going home and settled in her seat. + +As they drove home, she thought about her toys and couldn't wait to play with them again. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Jake. He wanted to help his mom with the chores, so he went to the closet and grabbed the iron. He was so excited to use it. + +He hurried back to the kitchen where he saw his mom. He asked her to show him how to use the powerful iron. She taught him how to use it and Jake was so proud! + +He was determined to iron some of his mom's clothes. He started with a pair of pants and carefully ironed them. He was so proud of himself when he finished. + +Next, he wanted to try a shirt. He carefully read the label and set the iron to the required heat. He hurried to iron each part of the shirt, and even managed to make a few creases! + +Finally, he was done! He was so proud of himself for helping his mom with the powerful iron. He was now an expert of ironing! +Once there were two chubby little kittens named Tom and Penny. Penny was the nicer of the two and she loved to play games. Tom was a bit lazy and he often made a mess of things. + +One day, their mum decided to put them to work and gave them a task to fix. She gave them a broken lamp and told them to fix it. Penny was excited about the task, but Tom wasn't so sure. + +Tom watched Penny as she worked. She used all the things she'd learnt from watching mum fix things - little things like finding the right tools and working carefully. + +Soon they had fixed the lamp. Penny was so proud. As a reward, their mum gave them each a penny – a small shiny coin. + +Tom was amazed and quickly ran off to spend it at the local sweetshop. Penny, being the wiser of the two, decided to save hers for something special. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy called Peter who wanted to eat some cherries. His mum took him to the cherry tree to get some cherries. + +Peter saw lots of cherries on the tree and he couldn't wait to eat them. He poked the cherries with his finger and smiled when he saw the big, red, juicy cherries. + +But then Peter noticed that the tree was surrounded by a thick, thorny hedge. He was sad and he couldn't get to the cherries. + +Peter cried and said, "Mummy, help me get the cherries!" His mum replied, "Oh Peter, don't worry. I know how to get the cherries for you." + +Peter's mum found a long stick and used it to poke the cherries off the tree and into the basket. Peter was so happy and he thanked his mum. + +Soon the basket was filled with lots of cherries and they went back home. Peter enjoyed eating the juicy, sweet cherries and it was the best day ever. +Once upon a time there was a navy of little ants. Each day the ants would go out and eat the things they could find. One day the ants found a very mild fruit. It was so mild, they just kept eating and eating until all the fruit was gone. + +The ants were so full that they decided to rest under the tree. Little did they know, a wicked old spider was lurking nearby. He used his web to catch the tired ants. + +The other ants were so worried. They had to think of a way to save their navy - and fast! One brave little ant had an idea. + +He remembered that he had saved a small part of the mild fruit from earlier. He quickly shared it with all the ants, and the generous helping of mild fruit gave the ants enough energy to break free from the web and escape. + +The ants all lived happily ever after, and learned an important lesson: it's best to share what you have with others - even in sticky situations! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Sophie. Sophie's mum and dad were taking her on a special journey. They had a passport, and everybody was very excited. + +Sophie's dad said goodbye to his friends and they set off. He was worried at first, but Sophie was so excited she couldn't keep still. She was excited to meet all the new people and see the new places. + +At the airport, they took their passports to be checked. Then they were welcomed onto the plane by the friendly staff. + +On the plane, Sophie ate lots of snacks and watched movies to keep her busy. She was worried when they started to land, but afterwards she felt much better. At the airport, they were welcomed again by the ground staff. + +Finally, Sophie, her mum and dad arrived at their happy new home. They couldn't wait to start exploring and make new friends! +Once upon a time there was a special bulb that glowed brightly in the night. It was very expensive, but the little girl wanted it very much. + +One day her mommy said, "If you are good and rest, I will buy it for you". And so the little girl took a nap and when she woke up, the special bulb was there! + +"Oh, yay! Thank you mommy!" she said. + +Her mommy smiled and said, "You deserve it! Now, let's go outside and see how brightly the bulb shines!" + +And so they did. They watched as the bulb lit up the night sky. The little girl was so happy - just Rest and she got the expensive bulb! +Once upon a time there was a playful monkey called Lucy. She loved to explore and poke things with her little fingers. One day she discovered a jar under a tree. She couldn't resist poking it. Soon she heard a noise coming from the jar. To her surprise, a little caterpillar was inside. + +Lucy asked the caterpillar, "What is your name?" + +The caterpillar answered, "My name is Fuzz." + +Lucy was so excited to make a new friend that she started to dance around the jar. Fuzz began to laugh and asked if he could come out. Lucy happily opened the jar and Fuzz joined her in her playful adventures. + +They explored the woods together, poking things and having a great time. Every day they would meet up and find something new to explore. + +Lucy and Fuzz were the best of friends and always had lots of fun together. +Once upon a time, there was a brave and handsome prince who was looking for a special jewel. He searched all over the kingdom but he couldn't find it. + +One day, he decided to ask the wise wizard who lived nearby. "Oh wise wizard, I'm looking for a very special jewel," the prince said. +The wizard replied, "That is a difficult task. However, if you match a successful attempt three times I may be able to help. Good luck on your quest." + +The prince was determined to try. He thought long and hard about each attempt. After three successful matches, the wizard told the prince about a secret cave in the forest. "Inside that cave you'll find the jewel you seek." + +The prince thanked the wizard and went in search of the cave. He was so excited when he finally found it! He went inside and, sure enough, there was the jewel he had been searching for. + +The prince was delighted. He returned to the castle, the jewel in hand, and was treated to a feast in celebration. +Harriet was a three year old girl who loved to dress up. Every day she would try on a different outfit and admire herself in the mirror. Today she was wearing a beautiful pink dress with a big bow around the neck. She was very proud of it. Harriet had music playing in the background and she started to dance around the room. She twirled around in her dress and her mom watched her with a big smile on her face. + +"That looks so beautiful, Harriet," her mom said. + +"Thank you, mommy!" Harriet said as she twirled again. + +Harriet kept playing and twirling in the living room, listening to the music and feeling the fabric of her dress swirl around her. She had never felt so happy in her pink dress. Harriet's mom beamed with pride as she watched the little girl she loved dance around, lost in her own music and the pink dress. +Once upon a time there was a small boy who wanted to explore the world. He began to pack his things into little bags and asked his mother where he was going. + +His mother smiled and told him, “You’re going to join a network of special explorers.†+ +The little boy was excited and asked, “What’s a network?†+ +His mother explained, “A network is a group of people who share and explore the world together.†+ +The little boy was so happy that he quickly finished packing his bags. He waved to his mother and set off on his journey. As he traveled he made many new friends in the network. Together they explored new places and had lots of fun. + +The little boy learned so much in his travels and shared it with the members of his network. Together they created an amazing world full of knowledge and adventure. +Once upon a time there was a girl who went to the grocery store. She saw a basket of avocados. They were round and green and some were very light. + +She picked up a light avocado and put it in her bag. Then she went home. + +When she got home she cut it up into pieces. It was yummy! She ate some avocado for a snack. + +But it was too much! The girl was too full. She decided to save the rest of the avocado for later. So she put it in a bowl and put it in the fridge. + +The end! +Once upon a time there was a boy called George living in a small village. He was a happy child, who especially loved playing with bubbles. One day a stranger passed by in a wagon and said: "Hey kid, do you want to sign something?" + +George was curious, but he was afraid. "What is it?" he asked. + +The stranger explained that it was an important document, so he would be rewarded if he signed it. The stranger said he would give him a shiny new bubble if he signed it. + +George liked shiny things, so he agreed to sign the document. But then, suddenly, the stranger disappeared in a puff of smoke. + +George was left with a dull piece of paper. But he was glad because, when he looked into the sky, he saw hundreds of beautiful, shining bubbles. He quickly understood the lesson: the stranger had tricked him and tried to sell him something that was of no value. + +From then on, George made sure to only accept things that had genuine value. +John knew he wanted a wagon. His neighbor had one and it looked so much fun. John asked his parents if he could have one too, but they said no. No matter how much John asked, they still said no. John knew his neighbor was very wealthy, and he wished his family had money too. + +John talked to the neighbor and asked if he could borrow the wagon for a day. The neighbor said yes, and gave John his wagon. John was so happy! He thanked the neighbor and raced home with the wagon on his shoulders. + +John was having so much fun with the wagon, but then he saw his neighbor coming back. John knew what he had to do, he quickly pushed the wagon back to the neighbor's house and ran away. John was sad he didn't get to keep the wagon. + +The neighbor called after John, wanting to know why he was running away. John felt embarrassed, and he told the neighbor the truth; that he wishes his family was wealthy so he could have a wagon too. The neighbor was moved by John's story and said he could take the wagon home with him. + +John was so delighted! He thanked the neighbor again and happily ran home with the wagon. From then on, he was the happiest kid on the block. +Once upon a time there was a brave man who always dared to do anything no matter how hard it seemed. One day, he was walking in the forest and he noticed a hairy man holding a pistol. The brave man was not scared. He walked up to the hairy man and said, "I dare you to put down the pistol. I don't think it is wise to carry something like that around." The hairy man looked surprised, but he put down the pistol. + +The brave man said, "Let's go home and stay safe." The hairy man smiled and agreed. From that day forward, the brave man always tried to help people if they were doing something wrong. He showed that he was brave and strong enough to stand up for what was right. + +The moral of the story is to be brave and always stand up for what is right. No matter how hard a situation may seem, we always have the courage to do do the right thing. Never be afraid to dare to make a difference. +Once upon a time, there was a young girl. Her favourite thing in the world was cocoa. Every day, she asked her mom for a mug of cocoa at breakfast. + +But one day, her mom said no. She said she couldn't have cocoa anymore, because she had to prevent getting sick. Her mom said that cocoa was too sugary and it wasn't good for her. + +The girl was sad at first, but then she had an idea. She decided to make her own cocoa with milk and sweets that were not too sugary. She was very proud of her creation, and her mom was too. + +From then on, she was allowed to have one mug of her own cocoa everyday. She enjoyed it so much, and she was very happy that her mom helped her to prevent getting sick. +One day, a group of soldiers went to war. They needed to be very obedient. All the soldiers were brave, and worked hard. They followed the orders of their leader, without asking too many questions. + +When the war was over, everyone was happy because they had done a good job. They had worked together, and been obedient. All the soldiers had a need to protect their country and make it safe. + +The soldiers returned home and saw their families. They hugged and cheered with happiness. They had been brave, and nobody was hurt. Now, everyone was safe and could have a peaceful life. +Once there was a gentle bunny called Daisy. She always wondered what a holiday was, as she had not been on one. + +One day, Daisy asked her mummy, "What is a holiday?" Her mummy smiled and said, "A holiday is like a special day when you can do something fun and go to a special place." + +Daisy was excited and asked her mummy, "Can we go on a holiday?" Mummy answered, "Yes, we can go on a holiday, but only if we save up our money and care for each other as a family." + +Daisy was so happy to hear this and hopped around with delight. She jumped into her mummy's arms and cuddled her. + +Tonight, Daisy was sure to take extra special care by giving her mum a special hug and telling her how much she loved and appreciated her. + +The next day, Daisy and her mother packed their bags and went on a lovely holiday! +Once there was a young leopard who wanted to do something special. He was filled with a bright and adventurous spirit, so he decided he wanted to explore a new place. He convinced his friends to come along with him on his journey and off they went. + +The leopard and his friends arrived at this far away place. It was filled with tall trees and animals that seemed to be bigger, faster and stronger than any of them. The leopard became scared and asked his friends why all the animals in this place seemed so strong and imposing. + +One of his friends said that the animals in this place were different because of the magical powers they posessed. The leopard wanted to find out more, so he decided to find the secret to the magical powers. + +He went around talking to the animals, asking them questions and trying to learn more about the magical powers. One of the animals told him that he had to be very careful and not use his powers unwisely. + +But the leopard was too curious and he was determined to find out more. He stayed at this place for a few days, learning everything he could. But eventually, something happened that he didn't expect. + +The animals suddenly began to attack him, scared off by his desire to learn more. He tried to run away but it was too late. The animals were too fast and too powerful and he was forced to surrender. + +The moral of the story +John was a little boy who loved to stare out of the window at the birds playing in the tree. One day, he saw something unusual. A big, kind monster had appeared! John was scared but the monster just smiled and waved at him. + +John was so surprised. He asked the monster what it wanted, and it said it wanted some dessert. John ran into the kitchen and grabbed one of his mom's cookies. He gave it to the monster and it smiled. + +The monster thanked John for the cookie and said it must go now. It waved goodbye and then vanished! John was very surprised, but he was also very happy. He had made a kind monster happy! +Once upon a time there was a grumpy man. He was always grumpy, no matter what. Every day he went to the train station and added his luggage to the pile of suitcases. He sighed as he added his. It seemed so much bigger than all the others. + +One day, as he was adding his luggage, he saw a little boy. The boy saw the luggage and he was so excited. He asked the grumpy man if he could help him add it too. + +The grumpy man hesitated, but then he nodded. He showed the boy how to lift the luggage safely and they added it together. The man felt a little bit better as the boy smiled. + +From then on, whenever the grumpy man went to the station and added his luggage, he would always ask the little boy to help him. And with every suitcase they added, the grumpy man's frown became a little bit smaller. +Once there was a duck. It was bright red. The duck loved to get into trouble. One day it was running around the farm. It was looking for something fun to do. The duck ran into a big mud puddle. When it got closer, the duck heard a noise. There was a little fish swimming in the mud. The duck was so happy. It wanted to get the fish but it was too slippery. The duck tried again and again but it just couldn't get the fish. Eventually, it said goodbye and swam away. The little red duck was disappointed but it still had fun. +Once upon a time, there was an ignorant frog. He was very brave and he protected the pond from evil creatures. One day, a giant evil creature came to the pond and he wanted to take all the water away. The ignorant frog was very scared, but he was determined to protect the pond. + +The frog hopped around the pond, trying to find a way to keep the evil creature away. He tried many different things, but nothing seemed to work. He felt so helpless and he was ready to give up. + +But then he noticed a big rock on the shore of the pond and he had an idea. He hopped over to the rock and pushed as hard as he could. His little arms were very strong and he was finally able to roll it into the pond. Then, he hopped back and forth, pushing the rock against the evil creature and protecting the pond. + +The evil creature was no match for the brave frog, and it quickly ran away. The ignorant frog saved the pond, and all the other frogs cheered for him! Everyone was very proud of the brave frog who protected them all. +Once upon a time there was a boy who had a big wish. He wished to have a pet dog of his own. Every day he asked his mom for one, but his mom told him that there were no dogs available at the moment. The boy was very sad but he believed that one day his wish might come true. + +One day when the boy went outside to play he saw a little puppy playing in the garden. He thought it was the most beautiful puppy he had ever seen, and he was very excited. He asked his mom where the puppy came from and she told him that it just showed up one day. + +The boy was very happy and he took care of the puppy every day. He played with it, fed it and even built a special place for it to sleep. After taking care of the puppy for a while the boy learned an important lesson: if you believe in something and you work hard enough you can make it happen. +One day, a squirrel was walking by a stream. He saw a tough log and he decided to take a rest on it. Just then, a small bird flew by and suggested that he take a rest higher up. But the squirrel refused to listen. + +"No, this log is the perfect spot!" said the squirrel. + +The bird tried to persuade him many times, but the squirrel could not be convinced. So the bird gave up and flew away. + +A few moments later, the log suddenly broke into pieces. The tough log was rotted inside, and the squirrel fell into the cold and deep stream! He screamed for help, but no one answered. + +The squirrel sadly swam away and nobody ever saw him again. +Jim was a brave little kid. He wanted to go on a tour and see the world. One day he heard about a great tour and decided to go. He was so excited, but something made him tremble. He was scared of going alone and his parents said they couldn't come. + +But Jim was brave. He hugged his parents goodbye and started his tour. His tour guide was very friendly and Jim thought it would be a great tour. + +When they arrived at the first spot to explore, Jim was so excited he could hardly stand still. He forgot all about being scared and couldn't wait to see what the tour would show him. + +He went on an incredible journey and saw wonderful things, but something still made him tremble. Jim was brave, but he was still scared of being alone. + +After a few days, Jim's tour ended and he was happy to be back home with his family. He had been so brave and he was proud of himself for taking the tour all by himself. +Jimmy was so excited! His dad had just hung a tire from a big tree in the backyard. He ran outside and was delighted to see his dad had hung a tire for him to swing on. + +"How fun!" Jimmy thought. His dad promised to push him. + +Jimmy jumped onto the tire and his dad pushed him really high. He was swinging way up high and thought he was being really creative. + +Then, with a loud snap, the tree branch broke. Jimmy tumbled to the ground. He was hurt and afraid. + +Jimmy's dad had used the wrong type of rope to hang the tire. It was too weak to handle the weight of Jimmy swinging on it. He had not been careful and his lack of preparation had caused the bad ending. +The animals all gathered in the forest. It was a beautiful day and the sun was shining brightly. The wind blew through the trees and the leaves rustled. + +Suddenly, all the animals heard a sound. It was a loud noise and it made them feel restless. They looked around, but they could not see anything. + +Suddenly, a mysterious mist appeared and it started to disturb them. It was cold and made them want to run away. But they were all very brave and they stayed. + +The mist was everywhere and it seemed like it would never go away. But then, the sun slowly started to shine and the mist disappeared. The animals all looked at each other and felt happy. They could now all be at rest again. +Teddy was a three-year old boy who loved to explore. One day, he saw a feather on the floor. He thought it was very pretty, so he wanted to pick it up. But it was difficult. + +He tried and tried, but he couldn't get the feather. He got angry and he started to hate the feather. He even gave it a funny face. + +Teddy kept trying. He finally got the feather, but he was still frustrated. He put the feather down, blew a raspberry and ran away. + +From then on, Teddy thought the feather was too difficult. He didn't want the feather to bother him ever again, so he decided he would hate it for always. +Once upon a time, there was a mom and her three year old daughter. The mom wanted to cook dinner for them, but the three year old didn't want to eat what she was cooking. She said she wanted grilled food instead. + +The mom thought it was an odd request, and she didn't want to spend the time or money to make the food. She had an idea - she bought a fake burger and put it on a plate. She tried to explain to her daughter that it was a grilled burger. + +The three year old got very angry. She knew the burger was fake and she didn't want to eat it. She started to cry, refusing to eat it. + +The mom felt bad, so she put on her hat, grabbed her purse, and went out to get the little girl a real grilled burger. The girl was overjoyed! She smiled and thanked her mom, and happily ate her grilled burger. They enjoyed dinner together. +Dad and his daughter, Milly, were walking to the park. Dad was carrying a bright red folder. Milly was being very stubborn, refusing to walk faster. + +"Please, Milly, we need to hurry or we'll be late," said Dad. + +But Milly just continued to walk slowly, determined that she would go at her own pace. + +Finally, they arrived at the park. Dad put the folder down on a bench. + +"Now, don't touch it, Milly!" Dad warned. "It's important paperwork." + +Milly walked away, but she was curious about the folder. When Dad wasn't looking, she went back and opened it. The papers inside separated in all directions, leaving a huge mess. + +Milly hoped Dad didn't notice but he had seen it all. He angrily said, "Milly, why do you have to be so stubborn all the time?!" + +He chased her around the park as Milly ran in circles, laughing and giggling the whole time. Dad could only smile at the thought of how stubborn and cute his daughter was. +Once there was a boy who loved wearing socks. He had many socks, and each one was more beautiful than the last. One day, the boy had a bad idea. He decided to increase the number of socks he had. + +The boy went to the store and bought many more socks. He placed them all carefully in his drawer, and he was proud of himself. + +But then, bad things started to happen. The boy began to trip on his socks. He was always stepping on them in the hallways and sometimes he couldn't even find the right ones to wear. + +The boy was sad. His sock collection was supposed to make him happy, but it only caused him trouble. He realized that it's important to increase the things that make you happy, not the things that make you unhappy. He put most of the socks back in the store and was much happier. +Once there was a race! Three friends, Jake, Sam and Zoe, lined up at the starting line. They were all very excited to race. + +Jake said, “I am ready to go!†+ +Sam said, “Me too! Let’s go!†+ +The race began! Sam and Zoe started running really fast, but Jake had a silly idea. He grabbed a microphone and started singing instead of running! + +The other two kept running, but Jake was still singing with the microphone. Even though Jake was not in the race anymore, his friends kept going. + +Finally, Sam and Zoe crossed the finish line! They both won the race. Jake was still singing, but he was very silly and happy! +Once upon a time, there lived a mom and her little girl. The little girl was often very anxious. Every day the mom would take her daughter to the park to play. + +One day, when they got to the park, the little girl was feeling a bit more anxious than usual. So the mom said, “Don’t worry, sweetheart. Here, have a cookie and remain here by the swing. I’ll be right back, ok?†+ +The little girl nodded, but she remained anxious. She held her cookie in her hands and took a peek at it from time to time. She worried she would not be able to eat the whole thing. + +Suddenly, she saw an old woman walking slowly toward her. The old woman stopped in front of the little girl and said in a warm voice, “Would you like to share your cookie with me, dear?†+ +The little girl was so happy to share her cookie. So she split it in two and gave one half to the old woman. When they were done, the little girl immediately felt less anxious. + +The moral of this story is that sharing something we have with someone else can make us feel less anxious. Despite the fact that the little girl had to share her cookie, at the end of the day she was happy and felt much better. +One day, the sky was light grey. Suddenly, it began to rain. Mandy and her mommy were playing outside. + +"Look!" said Mandy, excitedly. "It's raining!" + +Mandy and her mommy watched as the rain landed softly on the grass. Mandy smiled. + +But then, something even more exciting happened. The sky began to rumble. Big, strong waves splashed onto the beach. + +"Wow!" said Mandy's mommy. "Look at those big waves, Mandy! They look so strong and light!" + +Mandy laughed in delight as she watched the waves. She felt the cool water spray her face. This was the best day ever! +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Jane. Jane wanted to go out and explore the world. + +One day, Jane went outside and saw all the traffic. She wasn't sure what it was, as she didn't understand. But it was moving very slowly, so she thought it looked dull. + +Jane noticed there were people driving in the cars, and she wanted to understand what they were doing. She asked her mum and found out that the people were driving from one place to another in their cars. + +Jane had never seen so much traffic before but now she understood how it worked. She was surprised to find out that you could travel from one place to another like that. + +So from then on, every day Jane watched the traffic and she wasn't quite so scared of it anymore. She realised it wasn't so dull after all and that everyone was just trying to get somewhere. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a little frog. He lived in the jungle and he was very brave. The jungle was full of bad bugs and animals and the frog had to be careful. + +On day, the frog was struggling to find something to eat. He searched everywhere, but he only found rocks and thorns. He was very sad. + +Suddenly, he heard a voice in the jungle. + +"Hi, Frog!" called the voice. + +The frog looked around. It was the voice of a tiny bee! The bee said, "I know where there is something yummy for you to eat!" + +The frog hopped over to the bee and asked, "Where? Where can I find food?" + +The bee said, "Follow me. I'll show you." + +The frog hopped and hopped and hopped, following the bee. Finally, the bee showed him a tree where there were lots of ripe fruits. + +The frog was so excited and ate all the delicious fruits. He thanked the bee for helping and said goodbye. + +From that day onwards, the frog and the bee were always friends. No matter how much they struggled in the jungle, they always had each other. +One day, there was a young girl who lived with her regular mother. Every day they would go on walks together. One day, as they were walking, it started to rain. The girl got very scared of the storm, but her mother knew what to do. She scooped her daughter up and ran to the nearest store. She asked the shopkeeper if they could hide in the store until the storm passed. The shopkeeper said yes and the mother and daughter stayed in the store until the rain stopped. They were so thankful because the mother had saved them from the storm. The mother and daughter were so happy that the shopkeeper had let them stay in the store, and they hugged each other tightly. From then on, the mother and daughter always made sure to thank the shopkeeper whenever they visited. +Once there was a happy seal. His name was Stan. He lived near the beach and loved to play in the ocean. One day, Stan was walking down the beach when something very exciting happened. He was introduced to a new friend! It was a tiny fish who was also very happy. + +The two quickly became close friends and loved to go swimming and explore the ocean together. Stan would teach the little fish all about the different creatures of the sea, and the little fish would show Stan the best places to find treasures. Together they had so much fun! + +The two friends would often spend time just talking and laughing. Stan felt so lucky to have such a wonderful companion. They would always part with a hug and a promise to do it again soon. + +Stan and the little fish were best friends and spent as much time together as they could. They were always happy when they were together. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Emma. She was three years old and she loved playing outside with her brother. One day, Emma's brother had an idea! He wanted to make an exercise for Emma to do. + +He gave her a ball and said, "Throw this ball as far as you can over there and then come back and do it again until you pass it five times." + +Emma looked at her brother and started laughing. She said, "That looks like a silly exercise. What's the point of throwing a ball around?" + +Her brother smiled and said, "It's a rare exercise! You don't see it very often. You should give it a try." + +So, Emma threw the ball the farthest she could and came back to do it again. After five passes, Emma said to her brother, "Wow, that was really fun! Can I do it more?" + +Her brother agreed, and Emma and her brother kept playing together for hours. They had a lot of fun with their rare exercise. +Once upon a time there was a mommy who had a little girl. Her name was Bella. She was only three years old. + +One day, Bella and her mommy were playing in the park when something terrible happened. A big yellow bee flew around. Bella started to cry and tried to run away. + +Mommy hugged Bella and said, "It's ok, Bella, don't be scared. Bees are kind and helpful. They help make our food taste sweet." + +This made Bella happy. She looked closely at the bee and noticed it had black stripes. "Mommy, why don't we encourage the bee?" asked Bella. + +Mommy was surprised but she smiled. She told Bella that was a great idea. Together, they encouraged the bee with some gentle claps and chirruping noises. + +The bee flew away. Bella and Mommy felt proud and smiled. And they both lived happily ever after! +Once upon a time, there was a healthy girl named Lucy. She loved to play. One day, Lucy decided to climb the stairs. She thought it would be fun! + +But the stairs were difficult and Lucy was scared. Every time she tried, she found it too hard. Lucy wanted to give up. + +Then, Lucy's mom came to help her. She said, "If you surrender, by accepting what you cannot do, you will be much happier and healthier". Lucy heard these words, and decided to trust her mom. + + Lucy took a deep breath and stopped trying to climb the stairs. She stopped and smiled. It felt good to surrender and accept what she could not do. + +From that day on, Lucy kept in mind that sometimes it is better to surrender, instead of trying to do something that we cannot do. She felt healthy and happier. +Once upon a time there was a tall tree. The wind made it sway and the leaves rustled in the air. + +At the top of the tree was a big flame. It was bright and made the tree look alive. The flame was magical and it made for an amazing sight. + +Every night the flame danced and filled the night sky with its light. All the animals stopped to watch this beautiful sight and dreamed of a world filled with such beauty. + +The flame kept the animals safe and made sure there was peace and harmony in the land. Everyone was happy living near the tall tree and they thanked it for the wonderful dreams the flame gave them. +Jenny was a three year old girl. She liked to play with her friends and explore. One day, when she was playing with her friend, she noticed something unique. In the pond was an animal she had never seen before. She asked her friend, "What's that?" + +Her friend giggled and said, "It's a beaver! It loves to take baths in the pond." + +Jenny was fascinated. She wanted the beaver to be her friend. She went to get a towel and some soap, then ran back to the pond. + +"I'm going to give the beaver a bath!" she said to her friend. + +Her friend laughed and said, "You can’t bathe a beaver!" + +But Jenny was determined. She carefully got into the water and began to give the beaver a bath. To her surprise, the beaver seemed to enjoy it! After a few minutes, the beaver was squeaky clean. It even let Jenny give it a big hug. + +Jenny and her unique new friend smiled at each other. +Once there was a clever bear who lived in the forest. One day, it was very foggy in the forest, and the bear couldn't see very far. The bear saw a rabbit hopping nearby and decided to follow it. The rabbit was fast, but the bear was clever, and soon the bear caught up with it. The bear wanted to play with the rabbit and asked if it wanted to join in. + +The rabbit said no, it wasn't in the mood to play. This made the bear sad and it started to cry. The rabbit noticed and felt sorry. It said it could play with the bear but first it had something to do. The rabbit hopped away and disappeared in the fog. + +The bear waited patiently and after a while the rabbit returned. It had something special in its paws: a basket with apples and cookies. The rabbit offered the treats to the bear who was so excited. They both enjoyed the treats and played together in the fog. The bear was so happy and grateful for the clever rabbit's help. The two friends spent the rest of the day together, enjoying the foggy day. +Once upon a time, there was a girl who wanted to visit a wonder. She was very creative. She asked her mum and dad if she could visit the wonder. But mum and dad said no. The girl was sad and disappointed. + +She wanted to find a way to visit the wonder on her own. She thought and thought until she had an idea. She asked her best friend if he wanted to visit the wonder, too. He said yes and they started their own creative plan. + +The girl and her best friend decided to use a pile of boxes to build a tower. They built it outside her house so they could use it to visit the wonder. Together, they climbed to the top. + +When the girl and her best friend got to the top, they could see the wonder. When they visited it, they had the best time ever! +One day, Lily was invited to the park. She was so happy to go with her mom. When they arrived, Lily couldn't believe how noisy it was! There were lots of people playing different games, laughing and shouting. + +Lily was too shy to talk to anyone, so she just watched. But then, a girl came up to Lily and said: "Do you want to play with us?" Lily was excited and said "Yes!" The girl smiled and asked her mom: "Can Lily come and play?" + +Lily's mom smiled and said "Of course!" Then the girl and Lily ran to a nearby slide and had lots of fun. At the end, the girl invited Lily to come back and play the next day. As Lily and her mom left the park, Lily was still smiling from her fun day. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Lateesha. She had a big goal. All she wanted to do was to hold it in her hands one day. + +Lateesha asked her mum for help. "Mum, can you help me with my goal?" + +Mum replied, "Yes, sweetie. I'm kind, and I'll always be here for you." + +Lateesha thanked her mum and walked off. But when she got closer to her goal, she saw something bad. + +A big, mean person was standing in her way. He was not kind, and he wouldn't let her pass. + +Lateesha asked the mean person to move away, but he wouldn't budge. She tried and she tried, but he wouldn't move. + +So Lateesha never got to hold her goal. She was so sad. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a hunter and his little brother. "Let's go into the forest," said the hunter. His brother jumped up and down in excitement. "Yay! I love going into the forest," he said. + +So, off they went. As they walked, the hunter looked around for animals. Suddenly, he saw something in the tree. He looked closer and said, "I guess it's a bird!". His brother smiled. + +They kept walking until they were deep in the forest. The little brother started to get sleepy. "I'm so sleepy," he said. + +Suddenly, the hunter said, "I have an idea. Let's find a nice place to rest. We can make a bed of leaves!" + +The little brother smiled and yawned. Together, they found a nice spot under a tree and filled it with leaves. The hunter tucked his brother in and said, "Sweet dreams! We can continue our adventure tomorrow!" +Jimmy was sad. His eyes filled with tears and he started to cry. His mom tried to give him a hug, but he was too upset. +Jimmy had seen a billboard on his way to school. The billboard said that his favorite pet, Fluffy the rabbit, was missing. Fluffy had been hidden up in Jimmy's room and he was worried. + +Jimmy's mom tried to talk to him and said, "Don't worry, I'm sure Fluffy is just fine." But Jimmy couldn't stop crying. He was so worried about his pet and he was afraid that he was lost forever. + +Jimmy and his mom looked for Fluffy all day, but couldn't find him. As the sun started to set, Jimmy's heart sank. He knew that Fluffy had been hidden, but he couldn't find him. + +Jimmy continued to cry and his mom picked him up and said, "Don't worry, we will keep looking for Fluffy." But Jimmy knew the truth. Fluffy was gone and there was nothing they could do. +Once upon a time there was a brave little girl called Molly. Everybody said she was clever, and she had a big desire to explore the world around her. One day, Molly decided to go for a walk and discover something new. + +On her way, she stumbled upon a strange looking skull. It was huge and made of a mysterious material she had never seen before. Molly thought she should rescue it and take it home. + +As she neared home she saw a group of funny-looking creatures. The creatures were making loud noises and saying, "we will get that skull, it belongs to us." Molly was scared but decided to confront them. + +Molly said bravely, "I found this skull and I'm taking it home with me. You can't have it!" + +The creatures sighed and said, "Oh, poor Molly. We were looking for this skull because it belongs to us, and we needed it to solve a mystery. We need it to find something that was taken from us." + +Molly was surprised and asked them, "What did you lose? Maybe I can help you!" + +The creatures then revealed a magical piece of treasure that they had lost and Molly quickly volunteered to help them find it. + +Molly was so clever that with the help of the skull she managed to rescue the treasure and return it to the creatures. Everybody was so happy, and Molly was very proud of her brave and clever +Mum and Billy were excited for their camping trip. +They unpack the bags and found everything they need for the camp. +Mum showed Billy the tent and told him to set it up. +Billy had a hard time getting it out of the cube and started to moan and groan. +Mum told him not to be so disgusting and with a lot of effort, Billy managed to unpack the tent. +After a few minutes, he finally set up the tent. +Mum was so proud of him and they cheered. +The tent was ready and they were all set for the camping adventure. +Billy and Mum ended the night with a hug, excited for their camping trip. +Jack went on a trip. He picked up a clean basket on the way. He was so excited - it was a great adventure! + +On his trip, Jack saw many animals and beautiful flowers. He put some of the flowers in his basket and picked a few apples from a nearby tree. He was having so much fun. + +When his trip was over, Jack was happy he had a clean, full basket. He couldn't wait to show his parents all the wonderful things he had brought home from his trip. + +Jack settled into bed and thought about his exciting day. Soon, he was fast asleep dreaming about his next pick-able trip. +Meri the mouse had a very big problem. She wanted to marry her handsome prince, but finding a beautiful dress for the big day wasn't easy. She tried to design her own dress but it wouldn't turn out the way she wanted it to. + +The prince was getting impatient and didn't want to wait any longer, so Meri started to worry. She looked everywhere and asked all her friends for ideas, but nothing worked. Feeling very sad, Meri finally decided to go and visit her kind aunt. + +The aunt was a wise old mouse who had been married many times before. She listened to Meri's problem and smiled. “Don't worry childâ€, she said. “I have just the thing!†+ +The wise aunt quickly whipped up the most beautiful wedding dress Meri had ever seen. The dress was easy to put on and it fit her perfectly! Meri was so happy that she hugged her aunt tightly, thanking her for all her help. + +And so on her big day, Meri married her handsome prince in the most perfect dress! +Sophie was so sorry. She had seen her mommy working with the iron, and wanted to help. She went to the table, picked up the iron and tried to do what mommy was doing. But it was too hot, and Sophie's hand started to burn. She dropped the iron and began to cry. + +Mommy saw what had happened and ran to Sophie. She hugged her tight and told her it was okay. She knew Sophie had been trying to help and was so sorry that she had gotten hurt. + +Mommy put a cool cloth on Sophie's burn and let her sit on the couch with a special treat and a blanket. "I love you, Sophie," she said softly. Sophie smiled, happy to have mommy's hugs and special love. +Once, there was a girl named Lucy and she was very happy. One day, she went to the park with her Mom. She saw a basketball there, but it was lying on the ground. She seemed very interested in it. She asked her Mom if she could play with the basketball. Her Mom said yes and smiled. + +So Lucy got the basketball and started throwing it in the air. She seemed so happy! She was jumping and laughing as she threw the ball. Even the adults were laughing and clapping. Then, she was throwing the basketball very high in the air and it flew away! + +She was scared, but then she saw it flying back down towards her. It seemed like the basketball had wings. It was so magical! Lucy was very happy and started laughing and dancing around. + +After that day, Lucy always wanted to go to the park to play with her magical basketball. She was so happy when she was playing with it. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy. He was very weak because he was always getting sick, but he was still very brave. + +One day, the boy's mum gave him a special photo. It was of a beach with lots of colourful fish in the sea, and the little boy loved it very much. + +The boy wanted to reach the beach, so he got out of bed. He was a bit weak, so he couldn't walk very far, but he was determined. With a bit of help from his mum and dad, he was able to reach the beach. + +The little boy was so happy! He spent all day playing in the sand and watching the fish in the sea. He even took his special photo with him to show everyone how happy he was. + +When he got back home, the little boy was so tired from his adventure, but he was also very proud that he had been able to reach the beach. +Once upon a time, there lived a little boy. He was always messy, but he didn't mind. One day, he had a big problem. He couldn't figure out how to solve it. He thought and thought, but nothing worked. Finally, he decided to take a walk. + +As he was walking, he watched the beautiful sunset. Looking at the sky made him feel calmer. He started walking faster, until he had an idea. Suddenly, he knew just how to solve his problem! He ran home with a smile on his face, happy to have solved it. + +He was so proud of himself. From then on, he reminded himself that with a little thought, he could solve any problem. When he saw the sunset again, he remembered that special day. And he smiled. +One day, a little girl named Anna was playing with her friends in the park. She had so much fun that she wasn't paying attention to where she was going. Suddenly, something caught her foot and she stumbled. Anna was frightened and looked up to see what had caused her to trip. + +To her surprise, she saw a giant frog! Its green skin and huge eyes made her jump back. Anna tried to catch the frog, but it seemed to jump out of the way every time she got close. Every time Anna tried, the frog would jump and make a croaking sound. + +Anna was feeling very frustrated. She wanted to catch the frog so she could show it to her friends. Anna was about to give up, when suddenly she spotted something. The frog was standing still, looking at her. + +Anna ran towards it and caught it in her hands. She was very happy, but the frog seemed frightened. Anna quickly put the frog back in its pond and watched it swim away. She had successfully caught the frog, and shared a surprise with her friends. +Once upon a time, there was a humble little bird named Pat. Pat lived in a small nest that lay atop a nearby tree. Pat wanted to see the world, so one morning, Pat decided to spread her wings and fly away. + +Pat soared through the air for what seemed like days until she landed in a far off land. It was so beautiful! Pat saw different kinds of trees, grass, and animals. Pat was so excited! She fluttered around with joy and filled her lungs with the fresh air. + +Pat was so happy that she started chirping away. Soon enough other birds noticed and flew over to meet Pat. They were all so kind and friendly. Pat quickly made lots of new friends. From then on, Pat spent her days playing with her friends in the beautiful land. +There was a giant. He was loud and he liked to climb. He was so big that he could climb very high. Every day he would climb the trees and look over the world. He could see far away places. One day he climbed the highest tree he had ever seen. It was so high he was scared, but he kept going. Finally, he reached the top. He looked out and saw the most beautiful sights he had ever seen. He was so happy he could shout. He shouted so loud that everyone could hear. The giant smiled and started to climb down. He was glad he went on the climb because it was an adventure he would always remember. +Once upon a time, there was a big island in the sea. It was so clean and shiny. Two friends, Max and Belle, wanted to explore the island. So they jumped in their boats and sailed the blue sea. + +When Max and Belle got to the island, they were so excited. They ran around and played in the sand. Max found a puddle and started to splash in it. Belle couldn't help but laugh. + +Suddenly a giant wave came and it was getting bigger and bigger. It was getting too close to the island. Max said: "We must run away quick and get back to our boats!" + +Max and Belle began to run, but they could not get to their boats in time. The giant wave came crashing down and the island was covered with water. Max and Belle never had the chance to explore the island again. +Once there was a magical bunny. He was white with big ears and a fluffy tail. +Every day he hopped through the forest visiting all sorts of animals. +One day, while hopping past a big tree, the bunny noticed a cobweb in its branches. He thought it was very beautiful and decided to take a closer look. When he touched it, the cobweb became a special magical item! + +The bunny was shocked but accepted it. He knew he had been given something important. He hopped home with the cobweb and put it away in his special box. + +From that day on, the bunny used the magical cobweb to spread happiness throughout the forest. He would take it out of his box and carefully thread it through the different trees so that everyone could enjoy it. + +The bunny was happy that he had accepted the cobweb and was now using it to make everything more magical. +Once upon a time there was a big table. A happy family ate their meals together at the big table. Every day they would laugh and talk, gaining joy from being together. + +One day an even bigger table arrived in the house. Everyone was so excited that they spread the meals out onto the bigger table. Now everyone had more space and was enjoying the bigger table. + +But one day a problem happened. No one wanted to talk and laugh anymore. Everyone was too busy fighting over the bigger table to get any joy from it. + +The family realised that the size of the table doesn't matter, it's the people around it that make mealtimes enjoyable. From then on they decided to make sure they all shared meals at the same table - no matter how big or small it was. + +The moral of the story is that it is the people around the table that make a meal special, not the size of the table itself. +One day, an adventure was about to begin. It was time to go to a new place, far away! + +Before leaving, Papa and Mama checked to make sure they had their passports and other important things in their bag. But, when they went to grab the passports, they noticed they were not there. + +Mama was worried. They looked everywhere, but nowhere to be found. Suddenly, Papa heard a little thud near his feet. He looked down and saw one of their passports had dropped behind the bed. + +Mama and Papa were so grateful. With a passport back in the bag and their adventure about to start, they went on their way, ready for their exciting journey. On the way, they could not wait to explore their new and exciting destination. +Once upon a time, there was a little kid named Joe. Joe was only three, but he was very organized. One day, Joe was playing outside when he noticed something strange. He saw a big barrel in the dirt. Joe didn't know what was inside, so he decided to peek. + +"What's in there?" Joe asked. + +Joe's friend Sam laughed. "Do you really want to know? I'll tell you if you promise to never tease me again," he said. + +Joe agreed and Sam opened the barrel. To Joe's surprise, it was filled with toys. + +"Where did you get these toys?" Joe asked. + +"Let's just say, I'm always prepared for a special occasion," Sam replied with a mysterious smile. + +Joe and Sam organized the toys and then played happily with them all day. Joe never teased Sam again and they became best friends. +Once upon a time there was a girl who felt so grateful. One day she was walking and felt a drop of water on her head. She looked up and saw that the sky was full of white, fluffy clouds. She decided to pick up the pace and outrun the rain. + +Just when she thought she was safe, she heard a loud zip. All of a sudden, it started rain faster than ever before! She stopped and was about to give up when she noticed a nearby tree. She ran to it, hugged it tightly and stood underneath it. The leaves of the tree kept her dry. + +The grateful little girl thanked the tree for keeping her dry. She made sure to look up to the sky and thanked the clouds too. From that day on, she always remembered to say a kind word to the clouds and the trees. The end. +Little Jack was full of energy and liked to explore the outdoors. One day, he found a mysterious rock. He asked his Mom what it was, and she said “we’ll lay it in the garden and keep an eye on it.†+ +Jack was so excited to watch the rock every day. As he kept an eye on it, he noticed it was growing bigger. He asked his Mom “Is it medicine?†and she said “We don’t know yet.†+ +Throughout the next week, the rock continued to get bigger and bigger. Finally, Jack’s mom said “Jack, we’ve found something special…it’s a medicine plant!†She went on to explain that plants and flowers can be used to make all kinds of medicines. + +Jack asked his mom “Can I help lay the plant in the garden?†She smiled and said “Yes of course!†With his help and guidance, they planted the mysterious medicine plant in the garden and Jack looked forward to watching it grow even more. +Once there was a gray raven who loved to bathe every day. He flew up high into the sky and found the biggest and prettiest pond. He dipped one of his wings into the water and felt the coolness on his feathers. He floated around and around the pond and enjoyed the feeling it brought him. + +The raven began to splash and jump in the water. He playfully splashed around, gathering tiny gems from the pond and adorning his wings with them. As he did this, he watched the sun dance across the water's surface. + +The gray raven continued bathing until the sun set. Then, he flew up into the sky with his feathers shining bright in the night. He felt so refreshed and happy from his bath, like a new bird! +Once there was a girl named Beth who loved lizards. She wanted to have the most colorful lizard in the world. One day, she saw an advertisement for a colorful lizard and knew she had to have it. + +So Beth paid the lady some money and brought home the lizard. She was so excited to show her family her new friend. They were all astonished by its beauty. The lizard was a vibrant mix of blues, greens, and pinks. + +Beth kissed the lizard and laughed with joy as she took it out to play. Her family watched in amazement as the colorful lizard ran around in the garden, sticking out its bright tongue. + +Beth and her new pet lizard were the happiest they had ever been. They spent the entire day exploring the garden and having fun together. Every day afterwards, Beth and the colorful lizard continue to explore, creating wonderful memories. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Jack. He was very obedient and always did exactly as he was told. One day, Jack's mommy told him that she was going to university. She said that she was going to leave for a little while and asked him to be very obedient until she comes back. Jack agreed and waited eagerly for her to return. + +Suddenly, he noticed that a bunch of birds had scattered around. Jack was surprised and tried to catch one of them. He ran about trying to capture one of the birds, but no matter how hard he tried, the birds scattered away from his fingers. + +Jack was starting to get tired and eventually he decided to go back inside. He thought about his mommy and wondered when she would return. He hoped that she wouldn't be away too long! + +Jack was very obedient and did his best to wait patiently while his mommy was away. Soon enough, his mommy was back and hugged him tightly. Jack was so happy to see his mommy and the two of them laughed together. + +Jack never forgot the day when he scattered with the birds and was thankful that he was obedient while his mommy was away. +Molly was scared. She was packing her dish in her pink bag. She had to leave home. She took the dish and put it in the bag. Then, she zipped it up tightly. There was something inside the bag that made Molly feel a little bit better. + +She looked around her room. Everything felt strange and new. But, Molly kept packing her things. She put her favourite toy into the bag and zipped it up tight. + +The last thing she did was pack her dish. She put it in the bag, gave it a big hug and off she went. Molly was scared but she was also excited to go on her new adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a brave dragon. He lived in a cave far away from everyone. One day, he heard a noise outside his cave. He peeked outside and saw something strange. It was a small person! + +The dragon was very curious. He asked the person, "What are you doing here?" The person smiled and said, "I'm looking for an answer." + +The dragon wondered what kind of answer the person was looking for. He opened his wings wide and said, "Maybe I can help you. What would you like to know?" + +The person thought for a moment and then said, "I want to know why the stars shine in the night sky." The dragon smiled and gave the answer. He said, "The stars twinkle because they are happy to be open and see the world." + +The person smiled and thanked the dragon. Then, they went on their way. The dragon watched them go, feeling happy to have helped. He knew that the answer he gave was the right one. +Once upon a time, there was a harsh storm. This storm was so strong, it knocked down a kayak that was outside. It was a family's favorite kayak and they were sad it was broken. + +So the family worked together to restore the kayak. They used glue to fix pieces that had broken, and then they worked to make it strong and sturdy. They used paint to make it look as good as new. + +After the family was done, they took the kayak back outside. They were so happy it had been restored! + +They took turns paddling the kayak in the calm water. The sun was shining, the birds were singing, and the family was so happy to be enjoying the calm day together. They felt grateful that the kayak had been restored. +Once there was a brilliant swan. Whenever she flew, she would soar high in the sky and marvel at the beauty of the world below. + +One day, she decided to record her observations so she could share them with her friends. She flew deep into the forest and captured every magical sight of the world beneath her. + +Then as she reached the lake, she saw something unusual. A small rabbit was looking for food nearby and she wanted to help him. + +The rabbit told the swan, "it's too hard for me to find food. Can you help me? + +The swan thought for a moment and then smiled. She flew back to her nest and returned with a piece of bread. She handed it to the rabbit and said, "Kindness always pays a dividend. We all benefit when we help each other." + +The rabbit was so thankful and reminded the swan that she should always record the beauty of the world and share it with others. + +The swan left with a knowing smile, feeling that her kindness was rewarded. She had learnt a valuable lesson - being kind to others not only helps them, it also pays off in the end. +Once upon a time there was a thief who was very clumsy. He wanted to steal a big shiny gem, but he was afraid he would be too clumsy. He crept into the castle and tried to be very quiet. + +Suddenly, he saw the gem shining in the corner. He reached out to grab it but he was too clumsy! He bumped into a vase and it made a loud noise. + +The queen heard the noise and shouted, "Who's there?" + +"Oh no!", thought the clumsy thief. He tried to run away but it was too late. + +The queen caught the thief and said, "What are you doing here?" + +The thief was so scared that he couldn't answer. He just stood there, shaking and sweating. + +The queen smiled and said, "Don't worry, I'm not mad. I'm just glad that my shiny gem is safe!" +One day, a little duck was walking by the pond. Suddenly, it started to rain! The poor duck was feeling helpless and didn't know what to do. + +Then, the duck heard a voice. It was a friendly voice. It said, "I can make you change into something dry. Then you won't be so wet." The duck said, "Yes please!" + +The voice said, "Close your eyes and think hard about what you want to be. And when you open them again you will have changed." + +The little duck did as it was told. It closed its eyes tight, thinking of being dry and warm. After a few seconds, it opened its eyes. It had been changed into a fluffy towel. The duck was so happy! + +The voice said, "Now try something else. Try to change back." + +The duck closed its eyes once again and thought hard of what it wanted to be. After a few seconds, it opened its eyes. The duck was back! It was a duck again! + +The friendly voice said, "You did it! You changed back!" + +The little duck was so happy. It hopped around, feeling dry and warm, quacking his thanks to the voice. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was really miserable. The girl kept poking at the ground with a stick, feeling very unhappy. + +Suddenly, the girl spotted a colourful scarf. She was drawn to the scarf and ran over to pick it up. When she lifted it up, she saw that it was filled with small pieces of glass. She realised that the scarf was broken. + +The little girl felt awful because she had found the beautiful scarf but it was ruined. She was so sad that she had made something that was once so lovely, so miserable. + +The little girl realised that she should be careful with things that aren't hers or ruin them for others. She put the scarf down, understanding that things aren't always what they seem. +Once upon a time there was a lucky little mouse. He wanted to go to the market to buy some special velvet. So the mouse set out on his adventure. + +First, the mouse had to weigh the velvet. He used the big scales at the market to help him do this. Then the mouse paid for his velvet with the coins he had collected. + +The mouse was so excited to have his special velvet. He took it home and showed it to all his friends. Everyone thought the velvet was very beautiful. + +The mouse was very lucky to have his special velvet. He still loves it very much today. +Once upon a time, there were two children called Joe and Tina. Joe wanted to climb something enormous. Then, he saw a blue hill and said: "Let's climb that hill, Tina". + +Tina wanted to climb it too, so they started climbing up the hill. Then, suddenly, there was a loud noise! An enormous monster appeared and screamed: "You shall not pass!" + +Joe and Tina started running, but the monster was too quick and caught them both. Joe and Tina were very scared, and started to cry. In the end, the monster ate them both. +Mommy was in the kitchen getting dinner ready. But I had to go to the bathroom. I ran as fast as I could and the door was shut tight. I knocked but no one answered. I could feel a knot in my tummy. I tried to open the door but it was too tight. + +Grumpy, I shouted, "Mommy, open the door!" + +Mommy's voice came from behind. She said, "Oh, I love when you call for me like that." + +She hugged me tight and then opened the bathroom door. + +We went inside and I was very surprised! My room was filled with bubbles! Mommy had filled the bathtub with warm water and put some of my toys in it. She said, "When you love someone, you do nice things for them." + +I smiled and gave her a big hug. I knew she loved me too. I couldn't wait to get in the tub and play with my toys! +One day, Jack went to the park. He saw a big tree and he thought it was very attractive. He walked up to the tree, and he saw something lying on the ground underneath it. It was a shiny pistol! Jack was very excited and he wanted to rock it. + +Jack's mother saw him from a distance and she yelled, "Jack! Put the pistol down, it's not a toy!" + +Jack was disappointed but he listened to his mother. He put the pistol back on the ground, and then he turned to the big tree and started to rock it. Jack felt very happy as he felt the big tree rocking back and forth. + +Then, Jack's mother joined him and the two of them rocked the big tree together. They laughed and enjoyed the moment. They had a great time! +One sunny day, Mariam decided to go on a walk. Mariam was feeling very tired but she knew a walk would make her feel better. She began to walk down the street and soon enough she came to a beautiful hotel. She looked up at it and said to herself, "Wow, it's so pretty!" + +Mariam was about to walk away when she saw something out of the corner of her eye. It was a small door, painted bright yellow. She opened it and was surprised to see a tiny set of stairs. She slowly walked down the stairs and at the bottom, she saw a magical garden. The plants were shining, the trees were tall and the flowers were spinning happily in the wind. + +Mariam was filled with joy and ran around the garden, enjoying all the beauty around her. Suddenly, she heard something in the distance. It was a frog! It hopped towards Mariam and said, “Welcome to this magical garden! I’m the King of Frogs.†Mariam was very excited and the frog said, “It's time for you to spring!†+ +Mariam followed the instructions and began to jump up and down. Suddenly, she could feel the tiredness melting away. She thanked the King of Frogs and ran back up the stairs. She opened the door and walked away with a smile on her face. It had been a wonderful day! +Once upon a time there were two little boys playing together in the park. Timmy was a bit worried because he really wanted to show his new toy to his friend Steve. He was so embarrassed that all he could do was hand it to him without saying anything. + +Steve took the toy without any expression and then he pointed out to the ocean. "Look, a whale!" he said. Timmy felt so excited. He forgot all his worries and ran to the beach. + +When they got to the beach, they both started to jump and laugh. Suddenly, Steve began to laugh harder and pointed at Timmy. Timmy felt embarrassed because he thought Steve was teasing him. He got angry and shouted at him. + +Unfortunately, they both didn't see the big wave coming and they were pushed away to the deep sea. In the end, the two little boys were lost and never seen again. + +The moral of the story is - never worry too much about being embarrassed because it can make us do things that can be dangerous. +Once upon a time there was a cricket called Billy. He was a brave cricket and he liked to wander around the forest. One day, while he was wandering, he heard a voice. + +"Billy, I need your help," said the voice. + +Billy had never heard this voice before. He looked around and saw an old fox with a tough face. + +"What do you needhelp with?"asked Billy. + +The fox told him that his leg was stuck and he needed Billy to help set him free. + +Billy knew that this was going to be a tough task, but he was brave and agreed to help the fox. After a lot of effort, Billy pulled the fox free! + +The fox thanked Billy and said, "you are the bravest cricket I have ever known!" +Once upon a time, there was a mighty protecter. His name was Tim. He always carried a wallet with him so he could keep all of his important stuff safe and secure. + +One day, Tim had a big adventure planned. He was ready to go, but realized he had left his wallet at home! He started to worry, but then, he had an idea. + +He asked his friend to help him. His friend had a wallet, too. So they decided to match their wallets together. + +Tim's friend cheered, "That's mighty clever Tim! The wallets match perfectly, now you can go on your adventure!" + +And Tim did, safe and secure with two wallets! +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Daisy. Daisy was very sad because her leg was hurt. She was walking in the park when she stumbled and fell down. + +Her mommy saw the accident, and she ran over to pick Daisy up. "Oh, my darling," said her mommy. "I am so sorry this happened to you." + +Tears rolled down Daisy's face. "My leg hurts," she said. + +"We'll take you to the doctor," said her mommy, giving Daisy a big hug. + +At the doctor's office, Daisy saw a big machine. "What's that?" she asked her mommy. + +"That machine can help your leg heal," said her mommy. "It's called a stand." Daisy was so excited! + +The doctor placed Daisy's leg into the stand, and a bright light shone down on it. For fifteen minutes she felt a tingly feeling in her leg. At the end, the doctor said, "Your leg is perfect now, Daisy! No more hurts!" + +Daisy smiled from ear to ear. "Thank you for healing me, doctor!" she said. She hopped down from the stand and ran to show off her healed leg to her mommy. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Mike and Matt. Mike was very clever and liked to invent things. + +One day, Mike had an amazing idea. He wanted to make a robot! Mike went to the store and bought a lot of parts. He was very excited when it all arrived. + +Mike spent days building his robot. He was careful to make sure that all the pieces fit together perfectly. Once he was finished, the robot was very attractive. + +Mike and Matt loved the robot. Mike programmed it to do lots of different tasks. They played with it together every day. Mike was so proud of his invention. + +The robot was a great friend to Mike and Matt, and it always seemed to fit in with their games and activities. They had lots of fun playing together. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Jake and Sam. Jake liked to pick flowers and Sam liked to throw stones. Every day, Jake would pick some pretty flowers for Sam and Sam would throw stones for Jake. + +One day, Jake picked a spicy pepper for a change. Sam saw the pepper, and wanted to throw it. Jake said no, because he wanted to keep it. But Sam kept on asking until Jake got mad and threw the pepper at Sam. + +Sam was so angry that he picked up a bigger stone and threw it at Jake. Jake was very scared and ran away. He was so sad that his friend would throw such a big stone at him. + +But the next day, they both got up early. Sam picked some pretty flowers and gave them to Jake. Jake then threw a basketball game and tried to make things better. In the end, their friendship was restored and they decided to only throw basketballs and pick flowers— never a spicy pepper again! +This morning the team gathered to deliver something special. They hopped in the van and drove to a very big building. Everyone was excited! They carried in the big boxes and opened them up. Inside each box was a sour treat! All the kids ran and cheered when they saw the treats. Everyone grabbed a treat to eat. They were surprised how sour they were! After everyone finished their treats, the team left. They were happy to deliver the treats to the children. Everyone smiled as they drove away. +One day, Little Tom was walking in the park. He saw a silly sock lying on the ground. He picked it up, thinking it was funny and silly. He showed it to his friend, Big Joe. + +“What is this?†he asked Big Joe. + +“It's a sock,†said Big Joe. He thought it was so silly he wanted to steal it. So, sneaky Big Joe took it. + +“Hey! That's not nice. You can't steal the sock!†said Little Tom. + +Big Joe was embarrassed. He put the sock back on the ground and apologised to Little Tom. + +“Sorry Little Tom, I didn't mean to be silly. I won't steal it,†he said. + +Little Tom was happy, so the two friends skipped away and kept looking for more silly socks. +Once upon a time, there was a sad pig. He wanted to make himself feel better, so he decided to decorate. He found some pretty flowers and colorful paper. He took some glue and began to put the decorations up on the walls. + +He hummed a little song and slowly the decorations started to appear. By the end of the day, the sad pig's house was transformed. The walls were filled with bright colors and the space was full of happiness. + +The pig smiled and was no longer sad. He was happy with the decorations he had made and now his house looked so nice. He took one last look and then went off to bed, happy and content. +Once upon a time there was a big truck. It was shiny and had a loud noise. It was very fast and could go anywhere it wanted. One day, it drove up to the beach. + +The truck stopped and the driver said: "Wow, the sun here is so hot!" + +He took out a bucket and began making a sandcastle. He worked very hard until the sandcastle was finished. It was amazing and looked like a palace. + +Suddenly, the truck started making a noise. The driver said: "Oh no! The heat is too much for the truck. I need to stop and cool it down!" He immediately went and bought a cool drink. He opened the hood and put the drink into the engine. As soon as he did that, the truck was cool again. + +The driver thanked the truck and said: "You did an amazing job today. You're the best truck ever!" +Once upon a time, there lived a little girl who was only three years old. She loved to explore, especially in the woods near her home. She would run and speed around, collecting sticks, rocks, and leaves. + +One day, as she was speeding around, she heard a loud hissing noise. It was coming from behind a big tree. She cautiously walked closer, and saw a snake! It was bad and very scary. + +"Don't worry," said the snake. "I won't hurt you! I just need some help." + +The little girl was very brave. She asked the snake, "What do you need help with?". + +"Well," said the snake, "I'm a bit stuck and I can't get out. Can you help me?" + +The little girl was excited to help. She put down her sticks and rocks and carefully picked up the snake. She untangled it and set it free. + +"Thank you for helping me," said the snake. + +The little girl smiled, and said, "You're welcome!". Then, she speeded off to find more interesting things to explore. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who had a very special shield. Every night she went to sleep with it under her pillow. It was a magical shield which could protect her from bad behaviour. + +The little girl wanted to learn to behave, so every day she practised. She made sure to be kind to her friends and to always listen to her parents. She smiled lots and said please and thank you. She was always thoughtful and tried her best to be helpful. + +The shield saw how hard the little girl was trying to be good and it was very proud of her. Every day it glowed brighter and brighter, until one day it glowed so brightly it lit up the whole room! + +The little girl had learned how to behave and she was very proud of herself. She realised that when you try your best, amazing things can happen. Now the little girl and her magical shield live happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a girl, who was very helpful. Every day, she would help the people around her. + +One day, the girl found a cone on the ground. She thought it was strange but had an idea. She took the cone and went to her friends. She asked them if she could borrow their toys and they agreed. + +The girl made a game and used the cone to make a game out of it! She and her friends would try to throw the cone to each other as far as they could. After playing the game, she and her friends returned the toys to their rightful owners and thanked the girl for being so helpful. + +The girl kept the cone, and it became a special memory of the day that she spent with her friends. +Once there was a snail, named Sam. He lived in a forest by a river and was looking for something special. He wanted to try something different. So Sam decided to take a walk towards the sea. + +The way was hard because Sam was so small and slow. He struggled over the rough rocks and through the thick mud. But then he found something sparkly and it was salt. He was so happy. + +He knew he couldn't carry all the salt back to his forest by himself. But he couldn't give up now. He struggled with all his might and eventually he got some salt home. + +Now every day, Sam salts his food and remembers how he struggled to get the salt. It makes him happy to know he got it himself. +Once upon a time, a dependable bunny was hopping through the meadow to visit his friend, a carrot. The bunny knew the carrot was waiting for him, so he hopped quickly. + +When the bunny reached the carrot, he noticed that the carrot was stuck in the ground and he couldn't move. "What's wrong, carrot?" asked the bunny. + +The carrot replied, "I can't move, otherwise my leaves will be broken." + +The bunny thought for a moment and then he said, "Don't worry, carrot! I can help you move. You can hop on my back and I will roll you to a place where your leaves will be safe." + +The carrot was very relieved and thanked the bunny for his kindness. The bunny rolled the carrot safely to a safe place, and the two friends were very happy. + +The end. +Once there was a little girl named Jess. Jess went to the park with her mom to go for a walk. As they were walking, Jess saw a big puddle of water. + +She wanted to splash in the puddle, so she asked her mom if she could. Her mom said, "No, it's too cold and muddy for that." Jess was very sad but she shrugged and kept walking. + +Then Jess saw some big kids running and laughing in the puddle. She wanted to join in the fun, but her mom said it was time to go home. + +Jess was jealous of the kids playing in the puddle and a little tear rolled down her cheek. + +Her mom said, "It's all right, Jess. We can come back to the park another day and play in the puddle. Until then, why don't you give it a little shrug and smile?" + +Jess smiled and shrugged. She knew that she'd come back and have fun playing in the puddle soon. +Once upon a time, there was a nosy robot. The robot liked to pinch things. It would pinch the flowers, pinch the trees and pinch the bugs. + +One day, the robot saw a little boy. He was a 3 year old child. The robot started to pinch the child. The child cried and ran away. + +The robot felt very bad. He realized that pinching wasn't nice. He decided to stop being so nosy and to never pinch anyone again. + +From that day on, the robot became friendly and helpful. He played with the children and helped them do their chores. Everyone was very happy. +Once upon a time there was a girl who wanted to join her friends in the park to play. She asked her mum and she said yes, so she was very happy and ran outside. + +The girl went to the park and saw all her friends with big bows in their hair. She was very excited to join them and ran over to them. + +The girl was a little frightened because some of her friends had things she had never seen before. But she remembered she was brave and joined in their game. + +The friends were playing with a big bow and the girl quickly became part of the game. She was no longer scared and enjoyed the fun with her friends. + +The girl became the leader of their game and soon all the other children were joining in. They were so excited and had lots of fun playing together with the big bow. + +At the end of the day, the girl went home feeling proud and happy. She had been brave and joined in with her friends to have lots of fun. +Ralph was an adventurous three year old who often went for walks with his mum. One day, as they walked past a spooky wood, this is what Ralph's mum said: + +“Maybe we should stay away from the wood - it looks quite scary.†+ +Ralph loved exploring and wasn't scared of anything, so he asked: + +“Why can't I go in?†+ +His mum replied: + +“It's too dangerous, Ralph. I can't recommend it.†+ +Ralph got a bit cross and started stomping around saying that he wasn't stupid. + +The next day, as Ralph and his mum passed the wood again, Ralph told his mum that he had thought of a pattern. He said: + +“If I count up to twenty, I can go in and see what it's like.†+ +His mum thought it was a silly idea and said: + +“That's a stupid pattern, Ralph. You must stay away from the wood.†+ +But Ralph was determined to explore, so he started counting and ran into the wood as soon as he reached twenty. His mum chased him in and eventually managed to get him back out. They never went back to the spooky wood again. +One day, Amy was walking in the park. She saw a bird that looked very sad. She asked the bird what was wrong. The bird said that it felt sick and had been suffering. + +Amy asked the bird if she could help. The bird showed her a piece of dead grass. It was a yellow strip, so Amy knew it was not right. She asked the bird what made it sick and it said it had been eating a worm that was full of toxins. + +Amy was so angry. She ran home and came back with a bag of nuts and bird seed. She spread it over the yellow strip and the bird started eating. It sang and fluffed up its feathers. The transformation was amazing! + +The moral of the story is that all creatures, no matter how small, deserve to be cared for and protected from harm. If we all do our part, no one has to suffer. +Once upon a time there was a dad who had a daughter. She was small but very strong. She always wanted to help her dad do things, but he didn't always know how to explain it. + +One day the dad asked his daughter to help him with a big job. She was so excited, she could hardly wait! The dad told her to pick up the heavy box and carry it across the room. The daughter was very strong and she picked up the box and took it across the room. + +The dad saw how strong his daughter was and was very proud. He gave her a big hug and said thank you. Then he explained why he asked her to do the job. He said that it was important to help each other and that she had done a great job. + +The daughter was very pleased and hugged her dad back. From that day on, she was always happy to help her dad with whatever he asked. She was proud to be so strong! +Once upon a time, there was a mommy and her little girl. The mommy wanted to make sure she never forgot to pick some berries for a special treat. To help her remember, she said "Let's make a reminder, so tomorrow we pick some mild, sweet berries for a snack." + +The little girl jumped up and down, eagerly nodding her head in agreement. + +The next day, she ran to the pantry, excited for the sweet berries. But when she opened the door, she was disappointed. There were no berries. She frowned and looked up at her mom, who was smiling. + +"Oh, silly me!" The mommy said. "I forgot to remind you that we had to go pick some berries!" + +So the mommy and her little girl went to the berry patch, and they picked a basket of mild, sweet berries. The little girl was happy, and her mommy smiled, knowing she wouldn't forget to pick berries again. +Once upon a time there was a young girl named Emma. She was very shy but she loved to dream big things. One day Emma's aunt came to visit. She told Emma a story about a brave princess who did many cool things. Emma was amazed. Her aunt said that if she was brave enough, she could do great things, too. + +Emma was inspired and she started to make her own dreams. She dreamed of becoming an astronaut and helping lots of people. Her aunt knew she had what it took, so she encouraged Emma to do everything she could to make her dream come true. + +One day, Emma found the courage to take her first step towards her dream. She was scared, but she took a deep breath and went for it. After just a few steps, she started to build the courage to keep going. Slowly, Emma's dreams started to come true. + +This story teaches us that with a little bit of courage and lots of dreaming, anything is possible. No matter how shy you are, never give up on your dreams! +Jimmy was scared. He was all alone in the dark, and didn't know what to do. He heard someone outside his bedroom door. He could hear them opening it and walking in. Jimmy screamed and hid under the table. + +The person who came in was Jimmy's mother. She had a bright smile on her face and was holding a book in her hands. She said, "Jimmy, what are you doing here? I have a special book for you to read." + +Jimmy was relieved. He knew that it couldn't be a monster, because his mother was here. He came out from under the table and took the book that his mother was holding. It was a diary. + +Jimmy looked at the book and asked his mother, "What do I do with this?" + +His mother smiled and said, "You read it. You can read all about your stories, feelings, and adventures. It's all in there." + +Jimmy smiled. He was no longer scared. He opened the desk and started to read the diary. He was excited to share all his experiences with his mom. +John was a grumpy boy because he didn't get to eat any pasta. He wanted some pasta so he could display a happy face but his mom said no. He started to frown because he was so sad. + +John's mom told him that if he could make a happy face, then they could have pasta together. John was excited and tried his best. He smiled but it wasn't enough to make his mom happy. She wanted to see a bigger smile. + +John tried again and this time he made the biggest smile he could. His mom was happy and nodded her head. She said that if John could keep smiling then he could eat the pasta. John was so excited and kept smiling. + +Mom cooked some delicious pasta for John and they ate it together. John's grumpy face was gone and he displayed a big happy smile. He was so happy that he got to eat pasta with his mom. +Once upon a time there was a blue jewel. It was so shiny and pretty! +One day, a little girl saw the jewel and she wanted to keep it as her own special treasure. She reached out and took it. + +The jewel was special, because when you shut it, it made a magical sound. The little girl was so happy when she heard this magical sound. Every day she would shut the jewel and hear the magical sound. + +The little girl and the blue jewel became great friends. Everywhere she went the little girl took the jewel with her. No matter where she was, the magical sound from the jewel made her feel happy inside. + +The blue jewel will always be special to the little girl. Whenever she wants to feel happy and see the jewel's pretty blue color, she just has to shut it. +Once there was a silly cow and a silly duck. The cow and duck were best friends. They loved to go for long walks together and even splash in a pond. One day, the cow and duck were walking when the cow saw a bottle of wine on the ground. He said to the duck, "Why don't we drink this wine?" But the duck said, "No, we shouldn't drink it. That's silly!" + +The cow didn't listen and he drank all the wine. Soon he was feeling silly, so he started to slap the duck. The duck was very scared, so he ran away as fast as he could. The cow never saw the duck again. + +Moral of the story: Don't be so silly and always listen to your friends! +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She was only three years old and she was very silly. She liked to clap a lot. +One day, when the little girl was outside, a mosquito flew by her. She saw it and clapped her hands together. “Yay! I caught the mosquito!†she said happily. +But then, the mosquito flew away. The little girl then started to laugh. She thought it was so funny and silly that the mosquito was so fast and she couldn’t catch it. +Her mom saw her laughing and asked her, “What’s so funny, darling?†+The little girl told her mom, “I tried to catch the mosquito, but it flew away. It was so silly!†+The mom laughed along with her daughter and they both had a good time. +Once upon a time, there was a little brown bear. He was so sad - he felt like crying all the time. He would walk around the forest with tears in his eyes, not knowing what to do. + +One day, the little bear went to the meadow and saw a big, colourful balloon. He went up to it and tried picking it up. Suddenly, it floated away! He watched it go until it disappeared into the sky. + +The little bear was so sad that he started to weep. He could no longer reach his balloon. He sat there, crying and crying until he felt asleep. + +When he woke up, there was something in front of him - it was his balloon! He was so excited and he hugged it tight. Now he was so happy that he could dance and giggle. He would never forget the moment the balloon came back to him. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Milly. She was hugging her teddy bear on the big comfy bed. Then suddenly, Milly's mum walked into the room with a jar of jam in her hands. + +Milly's mum said, "Milly, would you like some jam on your toast today?" + +Milly smiled and replied, "Yes please, mama." + +Milly's mum smiled and gave Milly a kiss on the forehead. Milly felt happy and gave her teddy bear a big hug. + +Later, Milly sat at the table eating her toast with jam. She liked the jam sweet taste, but it felt a bit uncomfortable on her tongue. Suddenly, her dad came in and asked, "Do you like the jam, sweetheart?" + +Milly nodded and said, "Yes, daddy. It tastes nice, but it's a bit uncomfortable." + +Milly's dad smiled and gave her another kiss on her head. Milly felt very happy. She knew that she was loved. +Once upon a time, there was a young rhinoceros. He walked in the plains of Africa, looking for something. He wanted a friend. He thought and thought, and then had an idea. He found some stones on the ground and picked them up. He made big circles with them, then small circles, then big circles again. He had signed a special message! + +Soon, he spotted a second rhinoceros coming his way. It was a young one, just like him. They both touched their circles and understood the message. They became friends and explored the plains together. Every day, they greeted each other with the same sign, a sign only the two of them understood. + +The two rhinos were best friends and enjoyed their days together. They lived happily ever after. +One day, Mama and Timmy went to the movies. Timmy was so jolly, he couldn't help smiling. + +Mama bought a big bucket of popcorn and handed it to Timmy. Timmy was so excited - he couldn't wait to start eating. He stuck his hand in the popcorn and started to eat. + +Mama and Timmy watched a movie together. It was so exciting - Timmy couldn't believe his eyes! The movie ended and both of them had tear in their eyes. + +Mama hugged Timmy and wiped the tears away. She said, "You really liked the movie, didn't you?" + +Timmy nodded and said, "Yes, Mama. It was so jolly!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved to read. Every day, she would pick out a special book and sit down to read. Her mommy and daddy were very proud of her and they would always give her special books to read. + +One special day, she was feeling particularly creative, so she decided to make her own special book. She used some colorful paper and a black marker to write a story. Then, she used some pretty ribbon to tie all the pages together. + +Every day after that, the little girl was sure to read her special book. She would look at the pictures she had drawn and the words she had written, and she felt so proud of her creative tie! She was so happy that she was able to make her own book and be creative! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Amy. She had a very nice bedroom, with lots of colourful toys. She was always very happy to be in her special room. + +One day, Amy wanted to play a game. + +She took all her toys out of her bedroom and asked her mum to guess what toy she was holding. Her mum guessed wrong every time, so Amy had lots of fun! + +After a while, Amy was happy to put all her toys back in her bedroom so she could rest. She said she had had lots of fun playing the game and promised to play again soon. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends. One was a little girl and the other one was a brown bear. + +One day, the bear wanted to play a game of hide and seek. He said to the little girl, "Let's play. I'm gonna hide and you have to find me." + +The little girl gleefully agreed and the bear ran off to find a good spot. He found a cool bucket in the corner of the room and decided to hide inside it. + +The little girl called out, "Where are you? I'm ready to find you!" + +The bear said in a muffled voice from inside the bucket, "I'm in here. Can you find me?" + +The little girl squealed in delight when she saw the bear hiding in the bucket. She said, "I found you!" + +The bear was so happy that he laughed so hard, shaking the bucket. The little girl and bear laughed together and then went on to play another game. +Once, there was a family who lived in a big house. One night, they went outside and let a fire start. It burned bright and orange. It was so unique! Everyone gathered around and watched the fire dance. It was so much fun! + +The family told stories and laughed until it was time to go back inside. They wanted to take the fire with them, but it was too big. Instead, they each brought a spark home with them. + +At night, they put the spark in a special jar and kept it close to them. They could see the firelight in the jar, and it made them very happy. It was a unique reminder of the night they let the fire shine. +Once upon a time, there was an ostrich. She was in the desert, and it was very warm. + +The ostrich was very thirsty, and she started to feel weak. She needed to drink some water. + +So, the ostrich started looking around for water. She hoped that she would find some soon. + +But, she was too tired to do that for too long. A kind camel saw the ostrich, and he went to get her some water. + +The ostrich was so grateful, and she drank the water with a smile. + +From this, we learn that it is important to do good deeds for others even in difficult times! +Once upon a time, there was a little crab who lived on the beach. He was a happy and content little creature, but he was always a bit bitter. + +One day, the crab decided to take a journey. He went up the beach as far as he could, until he reached the edge of the jungle. It was a scary place, and the crab felt a bit afraid. + +The crab kept walking until he saw a bright light in the distance. He was drawn to it, and he inched closer and closer until he reached the source. The bright light was coming from a bowl of delicious oranges. + +The crab was so excited and forgot about his fear. He reached out to take one of the oranges, when suddenly out of the shadows a big crab appeared. He was so much bigger than the little crab, and he was also very bitter. + +The little crab was frightened and dropped the orange. He scurried away, back down the beach, as fast as he could. + +The little crab learned a valuable lesson that day: never be too trusting of something that seems too good to be true! +Once there was a boy and a girl. They were both 3 years old. One day they went to the park together. They saw a big, fun swing. The girl wanted to try it right away. + +The girl was so light that the boy had to push her. As the girl was swinging, she was laughing and giggling. She was having so much fun. + +After a while, the boy decided to get something for snack. He got a big, juicy melon. The girl was so happy when she saw it. She took a big, crunchy bite and smiled. + +Soon it got dark, so the boy and the girl had to go home. But the girl told the boy that she wanted to come back and swing the next day. +Once upon a time, there was a brave girl named Daisy. She was very curious and always wanted to find out new things. One day she went for a walk in the woods. + +As she was walking, she noticed a strange noise. Daisy was scared, but she kept walking until she saw something. It was a big monster hiding behind some bushes. She was scared but decided to talk to the monster. + +"Hello monster. Who are you?" Daisy said bravely. + +The monster stepped out of the bushes and revealed itself. It looked at Daisy with a tight face. + +"I am a friendly monster," it said. "My name is Steve." + +Daisy was so happy to meet Steve, and they became friends. They played and laughed together like old friends. + +They had lots of fun and from that day on, Daisy and Steve were the best of friends. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Max. He was 3 years old and lived in a big house. One day, Max was playing with his toy car when he heard a loud noise coming from the kitchen. + +He zoomed into the kitchen to investigate. What Max saw made him smile. It was Mama, standing by the stove, cooking dinner. + +Max said: "Mama, what are you cooking?" +Mama replied: "I am making dinner, my little one. Something nice and yummy!" + +Max smiled. Then he saw something else and his smile faded. It was a huge, ugly frog hopping around the kitchen. Max didn't want the frog in his house. + +He ran to Mama and said:"Mama, look. There's an ugly frog in the kitchen. What can we do?" + +Mama said:"Don't worry, sweetheart, I'll take care of it. Here, why don't you go and play with your toy car." + +So, Max zoomed away and Mama took care of the ugly frog. +Billy was a reliable boy who enjoyed helping others. One day, he went to his friend's house to help with a project they were working on together. + +"What do you need me to do?", asked Billy. +"I need you to help me lay bricks for my new wall," replied his friend. + +Billy happily got to work and began serving his friend by laying each brick with care. After many hours of work, the wall was finished. + +Billy and his friend stepped back and admired their work. "Wow, it looks amazing," said Billy, giving his friend a high-five. + +They had done a great job and both felt proud of their hard work. From that day on, they knew they could always rely upon each other. +Once upon a time there was a helpless little boy named Tim. He was always so lonely. One day, something unusual happened. As Tim was walking down the street, he saw something shiny near a bush. It was a shoe! Tim got excited and he ran over to take a closer look. + +Suddenly, the shoe said, “Welcome, Tim!†Tim was so surprised, he almost fell over! He had never heard of shoes that could talk before. After a few moments, the shoe introduced itself and said “I can be a very special friend – if you want me to be.†Tim smiled and said “Yes!†+ +The shoe and Tim became best friends. Every day, they played together outside and laughed and talked. Soon, Tim was not so helpless anymore. He had a wonderful new friend and he was happy. + +This story is setting up and payoff example. The shoe was foreshadowing the payoff of finding a friend. Tim was helpless and lonely before, but with his new shoe friend, he was happy. + +The moral of the story is that no one should ever feel helpless. Sometimes all you need is a special friend who will “welcome“ you with open arms and make you feel better. +Max was very nervous when he walked into the shop. He felt scared and he trembled. He wanted to go home. + +When Max was in the shop, he heard loud noises. It made him even more scared and he started trembling. He wanted to cry. + +Max was too scared to touch anything in the shop. He just wanted to run out! He didn't know what to do. + +But then he saw an old lady. She smiled at him. She stroked his head and said it was ok. Max felt a little bit better. + +The old lady bought Max something sweet from the shop. Max was happy and he stopped trembling. He said goodbye to the old lady and ran home. +Once upon a time there was a small boy called Bob. Bob was three years old, and he loved to play. One day he went to the park with his friends. + +The first thing they did was to go on the swing. Bob loved the swing - it was so fun to go back and forth! He giggled and laughed as he flew through the air. + +After that, Bob and his friends found a huge sack. It was so big and bouncy! They took turns jumping on it and having fun. The sack was like a big trampoline. + +The last thing they did was to go in the icy river. It was cold and the water was icy, so Bob had to wear his special wetsuit. He splashed around and played with his friends. + +Bob had a great day at the park. He liked all the fun things he did - especially the swing and the bouncy sack. He thought the icy river was a bit cold, but he still had a great time. +Once upon a time, there was a kind little boy who always had a smile on his face. He was three years old and he was starting school. On the first day of school, he felt a bit scared and shy. + +Then, the teacher said “let’s play a game to break the ice! Let’s try and win this game together.†Everyone in the classroom smiled and they all wanted to win. They all agreed to team up and help each other. + +The little boy said “I’ll help too, even though I’m the smallest in the classâ€. The other children were surprised but they agreed it was a good idea. + +In the end, they all worked together and they won! It was a pretty success. Everyone was happy and the little boy was so proud. + +The teacher said “You see, when’ we work together, It can be really fun. We can do much more than when we do things on our own!†+ +The children all smiled and the little boy hugged his new friends. He knew this was true; if we help each other, we can all win. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Mia. She was very curious and loved to explore. She was playing in the garden one day and noticed a vine that had grown very long and strong. It was an open vine, stretching up high above her head. Mia wanted to find out where the vine went, so she wrapped her hands around it and began to bow. + +Mia went higher and higher until she heard a voice. It was coming from the top of the vine. + +"Who's there?" the voice asked. + +Mia was very scared but also very brave. She said, "It's me! Mia! I'm bowing up the vine!" + +The voice said, "Well, Mia, I'm glad you're here. Care to come join me up here?" + +Mia smiled and nodded her head. She continued to bow until she reached the top of the vine. At the top, she found a small, open room filled with twinkly stars. She jumped in and the voice said, "Welcome, Mia. You are now my friend!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who was three. One night when she was ready for bed, her mommy made her a nice warm bath. To make the bath even nicer, mommy poured a special bubble bath in. The bubbles were big and smelled nice and made the water feel soft. + +The little girl enjoyed her warm bath and when she was all clean and ready for bed, mommy helped her get out of the tub and put some comfy pajamas on. Then she hopped into bed and Mommy pulled the covers over her. + +The little girl was so happy and warm in her soft bed. But the room was a bit dull. So, Mommy grabbed a bucket of special stars and poured them all around her bed. The stars twinkled and glowed, making the room look so bright and fun. + +The little girl smiled and snuggled down into her bed. She felt so cozy and glad to be there. Before long, she was fast asleep, dreaming of her special twinkling stars. +Ben was very excited about his first day at his new school. He had been looking forward to it for a long time. + +When Ben got to the school, he saw lots of other children running around and having fun. He wanted to join in, but he was feeling shy. + +Just then, he noticed a friendly face. She was leaning against the steps at the entrance to the school. Ben smiled and waved. The girl smiled and waved back. + +The girl's name was Sarah and she was in Ben's class. She took Ben's hand and showed him upstairs. Sarah's classroom was very pretty, with a painting of a rainbow hanging on the wall and colorful building blocks on the shelves. Ben couldn't wait to start learning and making new friends. + +Sarah and Ben spent the day exploring the school and playing together. Ben soon found out that Sarah was a very good friend. He was so excited to start school the next day. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends, Max and Lucy. + +Max found a race in the park near their house. He asked Lucy to join him and they both excitedly ran to the park. + +When they arrived there, they both saw lots of people and they were all lively. They could not seem to wait to race each other. + +Max and Lucy lined up at the start line, ready to race. On the count of three, they both started running. Max was running really fast and he was the winner. Lucy came in second with a big smile on her face. + +Max hugged Lucy and said, "I'm really proud of you, you were so fast!" Lucy answered, "I was so happy to find the race with you, it was lots of fun!" + +And from that day forward, Max and Lucy found races to run together in the park. And they were always very lively. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Josie. She was very thoughtful and always liked to help. One day, her mommy said there was going to be an emergency. All Josie could see was a big box with a hole in it. Her mommy said it was a special box and asked Josie to help. Josie stood by the box and she saw a big light come out from inside. + +Josie was scared and wanted to know what it was. Her mommy said it was ok and to surrender. Josie had no idea what that meant, but she thought it must be important so did what she was told. The big light was getting closer and closer and then suddenly it was surrounding Josie. Then she heard a voice and it said, "You did well Josie, you surrendered." Josie was so confused and her mommy said, "That was a test of your courage, Josie. You were very thoughtful to help us." Josie felt proud and happy that she had done something good and helped her mommy when she was scared. +Paul and his family were at the beach for a picnic. It was a noisy day, but Paul didn't mind. He watched the waves crash onto the shore and smiled. He worked hard to fill up his pail with the sand and shells on the beach. + +The family decided to have lunch on a blanket and then play a game. Paul was excited and he cheered when his dad said they would play hide and seek. He ran off to find the perfect spot to hide in. + +Then, a strange thing happened. Everything suddenly got quiet. No one spoke and Paul wondered what was going on. He carefully peeked out of his hiding spot and saw his mother pointing at the ocean. Paul looked closer and saw a big ship that was far away. + +Although it was very quiet, Paul knew something big was happening. He had seen ships like that before, and they always meant work. His dad must have seen it too, because he started packing up their things quickly. Paul realised that the noisy beach was being changed and he knew it was time to go. +Once upon a time there was a scale. It was a shiny, metal scale and it belonged to a man. The man used the scale to sell things. One day something scary happened. The scale suddenly started talking! The man was so scared that he ran away. + +The scale kept talking and calling for help. Nobody answered. The scale had nowhere to go and nobody came to help it. + +Then one day a little girl saw the scale. She was only three years old, but she was brave. She took the scale to an old lady who sold things. The old lady put the scale in her shop and she promised to take good care of it. The scale was very happy and it thanked the little girl. + +From that day on, the old lady used the scale to help her sell things. The little girl was happy too, because she had helped the scale find a new home. +Once upon a time there was a young boy who loved to play by the river. He saw a shiny stone in the water and wanted to be the first to touch it. So, he lied down, put his hand in the water, and grabbed the stone! But his mom was watching and saw what he did. He was only 3, so he could not understand the consequences of his actions. His mom knew it was wrong, so she scolded him for lying. + +The little boy was so scared he immediately put the stone down and ran back home. His mom was so proud of him for understanding what he had done wrong and lying down was no longer something he should do. + +Now, the little boy only plays by the river in a safe way and has learned his lesson. He knows what it is like to be young and make mistakes, but it is important that he learns to make the right choices when he plays. +Once upon a time there was a curious rabbit. He saw something wrapped up at the side of the road and wondered what it was. He went closer to check it out and it was an open box. He hopped inside, but it was a trap! + +The rabbit started to panic and he tried to jump out and run away but he couldn't get out. He got more and more scared. Suddenly, something touched his foot. It was a friendly squirrel who saw him stuck and had come to help. + +The squirrel wrapped up his tail around the rabbit's foot and pulled him out. Now the rabbit was safe and happy. The squirrel told the rabbit to be more careful and the rabbit thanked him for his help. The End! +Once upon a time there was a dog. His name was Sam. He was a brave and curious pup. Every day, Sam would start to explore his surroundings. + +One day, Sam heard something come from the woods. He went to see what it was. He entered the woods and noticed that there was a big house. He went up to the door and it was open. He slowly stepped inside and saw that it was a lab. It was dark, but he saw lab equipment everywhere. + +Sam became more curious, so he decided to start exploring. He started snooping around with his nose and paws. He noticed something bitter in one of the beakers. It smelled strange so he quickly jumped away. + +Suddenly, he heard noises from outside. It was his family! He had been gone for so long that they had come looking for him. Sam was so excited to be reunited with his family. They all hugged him and told him to never be gone for so long again! +It was a sunny day and Ted was playing in the park. He had a huge ball that he was rolling around. He rolled it under the swings, then ran over to get it. + +Suddenly, a voice spoke. "Hey, little boy, let me have a look at that ball." It was his mom. She smiled at him. + +Ted didn't understand what she said. He just kept playing with the ball. + +His mom laughed. "Let me have a look at that ball", she said again. + +This time, Ted understood. He handed the ball to his mom and she looked at it carefully. + +Then she said, "You know what? You have to take an exam next week and it's going to be huge. So let's practice with this ball". + +Ted's face lit up. He liked the sound of playing with his huge ball to practice for an exam. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Lucy. She was only three years old and loved to play outside with her friends. + +One day while they were playing they noticed a small box. It was impressive in size and Lucy thought it was beautiful. Inside the box was an inch, which was very strange. Lucy wondered what it was for. + +Lucy and her friends started playing with the inch. They threw it in the air, kicked it around and chased it. After a while, Lucy noticed something strange. The inch was shrinking. As it grew smaller she couldn't believe it! + +Lucy turned to her friends and shouted, "Look! The inch is shrinking!" They were all surprised and crowded around to see what was going on. + +Just then, a wise old voice spoke up behind them. "You must have been playing with magic!" Lucy and her friends turned, and there was a mysterious old man. + +"Yes, that small inch you found is a magical shrinking inch," said the old man. "The more you play with it and the more you use it, the smaller it will become." + +Lucy and her friends were amazed. What an impressive magic they had found! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved exploring. One day, she decided to take a walk through the forest. As she walked, she came across a beautiful vine. It was red and glowed like a firefly. + +The little girl stepped closer and reached out to touch the vine. When she did it felt like the vine was alive and the colour seemed to get brighter. She turned to her friend and said, "What do you think? Can you do something like this?" + +Her friend shook his head and said, "No. I cannot make it glow like this. It must be magical". They both stood in awe, admiring the vine in all its red glory. + +The friends bounded away, back towards their homes in the sunset. The little girl could hear the vine glow in the background and kept a special memory close to her heart. The end. +Jimmy loved playing basketball. He was only three, but he was really good at it. He could throw the ball really high, and would smile when it went straight through the hoop. His dad would proudly tell all the other parents and grandparents nearby how impressive Jimmy was at basketball. + +One day, something unusual happened. When Jimmy threw the basketball, it didn't go in the hoop. Instead, it flew past the hoop and broke a window in the house next door. Dad was not happy, and he told Jimmy he had to mind and not throw the ball so hard. + +The next day Jimmy was back in the driveway playing basketball. He wanted to make sure he mind what his dad told him. But as he continued playing, Jimmy threw harder and harder. When Jimmy did this, he didn't notice the window was open again and the basketball flew inside. This time it caused a lot of damage. + +The dad was mad and scolded Jimmy. Jimmy knew he should have minded what his dad said. He now realized that unusual things can happen when you don't pay attention. He knew he must always mind what his dad tells him. +Once upon a time, there was an ancient sign in the woods. It said "Enjoy the forest". Two small kids decided to follow the sign and explore the forest. + +One of them said: "Let's have some fun!" The other agreed and they started running around, exploring and having a good time. + +But then, they heard a loud noise. They both stopped and looked around but they couldn't see anything. Suddenly, they felt a cold breeze and they started to feel scared. + +A moment later, they heard a loud and angry growling. Then, a big and scary wolf came out of the bushes. It growled even louder and the children froze in fear. They desperately looked for a way to get away but it was too late. The wolf jumped and attacked them. + +The children screamed in terror but it was useless. They enjoyed the forest but in the end, it was their last adventure. +Once upon a time, there was an elderly lady walking down the street. She had a kind face and a gentle smile. + +A young boy saw the elderly lady, and he smiled at her. Then he walked up to her and said, “Hello. Can I give you a hug?†+ +The elderly lady nodded, and the young boy hugged her. It was a nice, warm hug and it made the elderly lady feel special. + +Suddenly, the young boy said, “Gimme your wallet!†The elderly lady was shocked and tried to back away from the boy, but he held her tight. + +“Give me your wallet or I won’t let go,†he said. + +The elderly lady was scared, but she had no choice but to give him her wallet. The young boy grabbed the wallet and ran away. + +The elderly lady was left alone, feeling scared and sad. She had been tricked by the young boy and her wallet was gone. + +The end. +Once there was a little boy who loved to dream. Every night he would close his eyes and imagine all sorts of wonderful things. His favorite dream was that he could fly. He thought it would be so much fun to soar high above the clouds. + +One day he met a new neighbor. She had a big bowl of yummy treats she wanted to share. The little boy was so excited! He tasted all the treats and found them to be very tasty. + +The next night, the little boy dreamed of their new neighbor and the yummy treats he had tasted. But this time, he wasn't just dreaming of eating them. He was flying around in the sky and taking big bites out of the yummy treats! He laughed and smiled and enjoyed his dream as he flew around. +Once there was a frog. He was very colorful. One day, he saw an animal organizing his things. He thought it looked really fun and decided to try it too. He gathered all his things together and began to organize. + +He worked for hours and hours. Every little thing had its place. All of a sudden, he heard a loud noise! He looked up and saw a giant bird flying down towards him. He was scared and tried to run away but it was too late. The bird snagged him up and flew away with him. + +The colorful frog was never seen again. +Once upon a time, there was a litte girl. She was only three years old. She wanted to go swimming. + +She asked her daddy, "Can I go swim?" + +Her daddy smiled and said, "Yes, yes you can!" + +The little girl was so excited. She was ready to go! + +They went to a special swimming pool. There was a big wall around it. It was fake, like something in a movie. + +The little girl quickly changed her clothes and put on her swimsuit. She jumped into the water and started to swim. She swam and swam, fast and slow. Everywhere she went was so much fun! + +When the little girl was done, she was happy and tired. She said goodbye to the special fake wall and went home with her daddy. They talked and laughed about her fun day of swimming. +Bobby was a little boy. He was only three years old. He had a new toy. It was a television. + +He wanted to play with it. He was very excited and he ran to the television. He pressed the button and the television started to zip. Bobby was very happy and he laughed with delight. + +But then Bobby started to feel embarrassed. His mum had told him not to touch the television. Bobby ran and hid. He didn't want anyone to see him. + +But then Bobby's mum came into the room. She saw Bobby hiding and she smiled at him. She said, "It's ok Bobby, you can play with your toy." Bobby was so relieved that his mum wasn't angry and he jumped up and started to zip around the room with the television. + +Bobby was so happy that he could play with his television. He was sure to be careful next time and listen to what his mum said. +Mary and her mom were in the kitchen. Mary was so happy to bake a cake. She got out all the ingredients and bowls. + +Mom said, "What kind of cake should we make?" +Mary thought and then said, "I want to make a chocolate cake!" + +Mom nodded and said, "Okay, chocolate cake it is!" + +They gathered the butter, sugar, flour and cocoa. They mixed them together and put it in a pan. Mom showed Mary how to put it in the oven. + +The cake smelled amazing and when it was ready, it was time to frost it. Mary's opinion was that it should be vanilla frosting. Mom agreed and they frosted the cake. + +The cake was a masterpiece and Mary was so happy! Everyone was happy when they ate the cake - it was delicious! Mary smiled and said, "I'm so glad we got to bake a cake together." +One day, Mandy's mommy said she was going to invite a friend to come over for a play date. Mandy was excited! She liked having friends to play with. + +Mommy decided to get a cart from the store to pick up food for the play date. It was a regular cart, with four wheels and a big metal basket. + +Mandy helped her mommy load the cart with some things they needed. They found some yummy snacks and some special drinks. + +When they got back home, the friend had arrived. They all had a great time playing together and eating the snacks. Mandy was so happy that her mommy had invited a friend. +Once there was a girl who loved to explore. Her dad had a cane – a long, thin stick – that he used for walking. He gave it to his daughter and told her, “Be careful, it’s delicate!†+ +The girl held the cane like a magical wand and started to explore. She twirled it, starred it and skipped along with it. Before long she was at the beach, tapping the cane in the sand. When a beetle ran near her feet, the girl chased it with the cane – swoosh, swoosh! + +Suddenly her dad called out, “Stop!†He was worried his daughter would break the delicate cane. + +The girl knew her dad was right, so she carefully set down the cane and ran back to him. From that day she always remembered to be gentle when playing with the delicate cane. +Mary was a kind little girl. She lived with her mom who tried her best to make her happy. Everywhere Mary went, she would feel safe and loved. But one day something happened that made Mary feel scared. She was playing in the park and suddenly she heard a deep sound, like someone was in pain. Mary looked over to the nearest bench and saw a chest moving up and down. Inside the chest, she saw the biggest eyes she had ever seen, then the chest started to cry. + +Mary knew that it was crying for help. She was scared but she was also a very kind girl. She slowly walked up to the chest and then softly held it in her arms. She sang it a sweet song, until the crying stopped. The chest stopped shaking and began to calm down. + +Mary was so happy that she had been brave enough to help the chest. She knew that sometimes, being kind was all it took to put a smile on someone's face, even if that someone is a chest. +Once upon a time there was a soldier who wanted to play a game. He found a big green ball that he wanted to bounce on. But when he picked up the ball, he suddenly felt so sorry. He had forgotten that the ball belonged to a little boy who had been playing with it before. + +The soldier said to the boy, "I'm sorry, I regret picking up this ball. Can I give it back to you?" The little boy nodded and said, "Yes please." + +So the soldier gave back the ball to the little boy and he was so happy to have it. He gave the soldier a big smile and the soldier felt really glad. + +The soldier wanted to make the little boy feel even better. He smiled and said, "Do you want to play with me?" The little boy said "Yes!" and they played together until it was time to go home. + +The soldier never forgot how he felt when he was with the little boy, and he never regretted giving back the ball. +Once there was a little girl named Lu who wanted to build something special with her best friend. They decided to create a clay shape and then deliver it to their neighbor. + +The day came, and Lu and her best friend carried the clay shape. As they walked, the neighbor's dog saw them and became very envious of their project. He wanted the clay shape for himself and started to bark and chase them, trying to get their project. + +Lu and her best friend were scared, but they ran as fast as they could. Eventually, they arrived at their neighbor's and carefully delivered the shape. Lu felt relieved as she and her friend were safe. + +The next day, the neighbor called Lu to say thank you for the clay shape, and gave her a surprise. To Lu's surprise, it was the same clay shape that she and her best friend had made, but the neighbor had decorated it in the most pretty way. Lu was so happy to see the outcome of their hard work. + +Also, she has learnt that it is important to never give up, even when faced with a conflict. +Once upon a time there was a thick team. They all loved to print. + +One time the team was playing a game and wanted to print a picture. But the paper was too thin! + +"Oh no!" exclaimed the team, "How can we print our picture if the paper is too thin?" + +Just then, an idea came to one of the team members. He said, "Let's get some thick paper! That way we can print our picture!" + +The team was so excited! They ran to the store and bought some thick paper. + +Once back at the team's house, they pulled out the thick paper and put it in the printer. Then they printed the picture! Everyone was so proud of how it turned out. + +The team had a great time, and they all learned something new. That thick paper helped them print the picture they wanted! +Once upon a time there was an Eagle who had a very special feather. It was a rare, beautiful feather that sparkled like a diamond in the sun. + +The Eagle loved this feather more than anything, so it was always very careful with it, and kept it safe in a special place. + +One day, the Eagle decided to bring this feather out to show all its friends. The friends were very impressed with most rare, sparkling feather. + +Soon, the Eagle and its friends all had a happy time together, as they flew high above the clouds, with the Eagle proudly showing off its special feather. + +The Eagle and its friends had a wonderful time, and they were happy to have the rare, sparkly feather in their lives. +John was skipping through the park. He was so excited to feel the sun shining on his face and the wind in his hair! As he skipped, he saw a wide, white fence in front of him. He stopped and stared at it for a few moments, imagining that it was the entrance to another world. + +John's sister Mary came walking up to him. "Hey, what are you doing?" She asked with a smile. + +John smiled back and said, "I was just looking at this fence. I wish I could jump over it and go exploring!" + +Mary laughed and said, "That fence is really wide! Why don't we go around it instead?" + +So John and Mary walked around the fence, exploring the park and having fun. Every now and then, John would stop and skip around the fence, just to remind himself that the park can still be an adventurous place! +Once upon a time there was a girl named Lulu. She was three years old and very smart. Every day Lulu's parents would feed her yummy breakfast. + +One morning, Lulu was eating her breakfast as usual. She looked up at her parents and asked, "What is the universe?" + +Lulu's mom laughed and told her, "The universe is very big, Lulu. It is much bigger than the world we live in." + +Lulu's dad then said, "We take regular trips to the universe, so it's very important to eat breakfast every day." + +Lulu nodded her head and smiled. She was so excited to know that she could help feed the universe just by eating breakfast! From then on she went to bed early, woke up early, and enjoyed eating her regular breakfast. +Once there was an old horse. He was old but still liked to be ridden. One day, a little girl came to the horse. She was only 3 years old. She wanted to ride the horse. The little girl was nervous but excited. She put on a helmet to protect her head. With help from her mom, she climbed onto the horse's back. She was scared, but her mom was nearby. She grabbed the reins and the horse started to move. The little girl was riding! She was smiling and laughing. It was so fun! The horse was happy too, with the little girl on his back. They went from the stable to the woods and back. When the ride was over, they came back to the stable. The little girl was tired but happy. She had gone on an adventure with the old horse. +Once upon a time there was a small pilot named Hank. He always wanted to fly so badly! Every day he would watch the black planes lift up in the sky and wish he could join them. + +One day, Hank finally got his chance. He flew and flew up to the clouds. It felt amazing! He was so happy that he even shouted and waved to the people below. + +Hank flew for a long time, he even flew over the sea. But, eventually he had to start to come back down. He felt a bit sad, but he knew that he had to land the plane. + +So, Hank flew the plane back towards the ground until suddenly the black plane stopped lifting and Hank was safely on the ground. He couldn't believe it, he had actually flown a plane! + +From then on, Hank always dreamed of becoming a real pilot, just like the ones he used to watch lift up into the sky. +Once upon a time, there was a clumsy man. The man worked in an office. He was very clumsy and bumped into things a lot. + +One day, the clumsy man was walking through the office and he pushed open the door. The door was very heavy and he almost fell over! He was very embarrassed. + +The man continued walking and he saw a big red button on the wall. He wanted to know what would happen if he pushed it. He was so curious that he couldn't stop himself from pushing it. + +Suddenly, there was a loud noise and the office started to shake! The man was very scared and quickly ran out of the office. + +And that's the story of the clumsy man in the office! +Once upon a time there was a little boy called Jack. He loved to look up in the sky and see the big jets. He was always so excited to see the jets soaring up in the sky, going very fast. + +One day, Jack decided to take a walk to a quiet place where he could really enjoy looking at the jets. He walked and walked until he came to a lake, which was very still and quiet. + +Jack sat down by the lake and suddenly he could see a jet in the sky far away. He watched it as it flew closer and closer. As it got closer, Jack noticed it was getting very quiet in the sky. Before long, the jet was flying directly over him, so close to him that he could almost touch it. + +Jack smiled as he watched the jet race off into the distance. He felt very happy that he had got to see such a beautiful jet, flying so quietly through the sky. +Once upon a time there was a tall man who lived in a big house. One day he decided he wanted to go on an adventure. He looked around and saw a big apple tree. He decided to climb it to see what he could find. + +He got to the top of the tree and looked around. He saw a big lake and he decided to go to it. When he got there he was amazed. He saw so many fish and he wanted to catch one. + +He threw his net into the water and waited. Nothing happened. He felt a bit sad, but he didn't give up. He kept trying. After a few minutes he heard a loud splash. He looked in the net and saw a big, bright fish! He was so happy. + +The man lifted the net up and was going to take the fish home. Suddenly he heard a loud noise. He stopped and looked around. He saw a small girl and she said, "Can I have the fish?". The man smiled and said, "Sure, you can have him". + +The girl was very happy and she said, "Thank you!". The man said, "You're welcome. I hope you have a great day." The girl thanked the man again and skipped away with the fish. + +The tall man smiled and walked back home, knowing he had made someone else's day a little bit happier. He hoped that he would make many more happy moments in his +Once upon a time, there was a world that was very icy. All the things were very cold. +In the icy world, there was a boy who liked to shoot things. He liked to shoot snowballs, and icy rocks. He liked to shoot them very far. +But one day, he shot a snowball so far that nobody could see it. It flew off into the world, and disappeared. +The boy was sad, but then he realized that the snowball was still out there. It was floating around in the icy world, and maybe one day it would come back. +So the boy waited and waited, and after a long time, he saw the snowball come back. It was very happy. +And that's the story of the boy who shot a snowball into the icy world. +Once upon a time there were three best friends; Bear, Fox and Rabbit. + +They were playing in the woods when Fox saw a yummy trail leading off into the tall grass. He said to his friends, "Hey guys! Look over here! I found a yummy trail!" + +Bear and Rabbit followed Fox over. They were very excited to see the yummy trail. + +Fox told them his plan. "Let's follow the trail together. Maybe it will lead us to something exciting!" + +So, the three friends started following the trail. They hopped and skipped through the grass. After a while, they came to a little pond. + +At the water's edge, was a picnic basket filled with yummy treats! + +Rabbit said, "Oh, it looks so yummy! Can I have some?" + +Fox told his friends, "Of course! Let's eat!" + +The three friends sat down by the pond and enjoyed their yummy picnic treats. + +They decided that following yummy trails was always a good idea! +Once there was a little girl named Daisy. She was three years old, and loved to explore. One day, she decided to go searching for something special. + +She walked and walked, across the fields and through the trees, not knowing what she would find. But then, she saw something sparkly peaking out of the grass. + +Daisy ran over to find a magical pot filled with gold coins. She was thrilled, and started collecting all the coins. Suddenly, she heard a voice calling out. + +"Hey, that's my pot!" the voice said. Daisy looked up to see a big, old wizard. He was very jealous of Daisy's pot, and he wanted it back. + +But Daisy didn't want to give it back. She had found the pot, and it was hers now. So she smiled and clutched the pot close to her chest. + +The wizard thought for a moment. Eventually, he smiled back and said, "I'm glad you found it. You keep the pot, Daisy. Enjoy your treasure." + +Daisy smiled and ran off with her magical pot. She would never forget this special, jealous day. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends named Becca and Fred. Becca and Fred were always together and did everything together. One day, Becca wanted to buy a cheap pie from the store. But Fred disagreed. + +"Fred, I really want a pie. Please can we buy one?" asked Becca. + +"No, it's too cheap, let's get something else," said Fred. + +But Becca really wanted the pie. She started to beg Fred and eventually he agreed to buy it. + +When Becca and Fred arrived home, the pie was not as good as Becca imagined. It was soggy and tasted funny. Becca got angry and blamed Fred for wasting their money. + +"I told you it was too cheap," said Fred. + +Becca finally realized that Fred was only trying to look after her and had given her good advice. + +The moral of the story is that it pays to listen and think twice before disagreeing. +Jill was a three year old girl. She was excited for the day to begin. "Let's go for a walk!" she said. Her mom smiled and said, "Of course!" + +They began walking and Jill saw a snack she wanted to eat. She reached out her hand and said, "Mommy, can I pull it?" Her mom nodded, so Jill pulled the snack off the shelf. + +Jill was so proud of herself. She felt the snack in her hands and smiled. Just then, they heard a siren. Jill panicked and asked, "What is that, Mama?" Her mom looked around and said, "Oh no, that's the Fire Department, come on, we must go." + +Jill knew something was wrong and sadly they rushed home. When they arrived they saw the house was on fire. Jill was heartbroken and started to cry. "It's okay, honey," said her mom, "we still have each other." + +Unfortunately for Jill and her mom, the snack had caused the fire. Jill was filled with sadness and regret. She was no longer proud, she was devastated. +The little girl was playing with her dolls in the living room. Suddenly, she saw a big mess on the floor that she had made. She was worried and didn't know how to clean it. + +She went to her mom and asked, "Mommy, what can I do? How can I clean up my mess?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "It's simple. All you have to do is get the broom and sweep it up. Then take a wet cloth and wipe everything down until it is clean." + +The little girl was so happy and she ran to get the broom. She swept up all the mess and took a cloth to wipe it off. She worked hard and was soon finished. + +She went back to her mom and said, "Mommy, I did it! It's clean now!" + +Her mom gave her a big hug and said, "That's wonderful! Now, why don't you get a little brush and cut the tags from your toys so everything will be safer?" + +The little girl was so excited, she grabbed the brush and started cutting. When she was finished, she was so proud of herself. She had done a great job and cleaned up her mess. +Once upon a time there lived a little girl named Daisy. One day she looked out the window and there was a fair outside. She got so excited she couldn't wait to go. So she asked her mom if she could go and her mom said, "Yes, but you have to follow the rules." + +So Daisy went to the fair. She saw big tents filled with people. There were prizes and yummy treats to eat. She enjoyed looking at all the things at the fair. + +She also saw a beautiful daisy growing in the middle of the fair. She thought it was the most beautiful daisy she had ever seen. + +"Can I have the daisy, Mommy?" Daisy asked. + +Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, Daisy, you can have it. You have to be fair and share it with your friends." So Daisy took the daisy home with her and shared it with all of her friends. They all had a wonderful time. +Once upon a time, there was a very dirty boy. He had been playing in the mud all day, and his clothes were all covered in dirt. He had a purple toy in his hand, but he didn't like it. He tried to resist playing with it and he threw it away. + +The boy went to look for something else to do and he found a pond. He decided to go in and have a swim. The water was nice and cool and the boy had a lot of fun. + +But when he came out of the water, he noticed that his purple toy was back in his hand. He had tried to resist it earlier, but it seemed like it was determined to stay with him. He looked around because he was surprised to find it there again and then he heard a voice say, "I can't resist you, little boy." + +The boy looked around to see who had spoken and then he noticed a purple frog looking up at him. He laughed and said, "That's ok frog, I'll keep playing with you." And the boy was happy to have something to keep him company. +Jimmy was in a hurry. He wanted to go play golf. He put on his white shoes and went to the golf course. Once he arrived, he started to hit the little white golf ball. He hit it so hard that it rolled all around the course. Jimmy chased after the white golf ball until it stopped by the hole. He quickly putted it in and won the game! He was so happy he ran back to his house, still in a hurry. +Once upon a time there was a mommy and a daddy who wanted to go out and have fun. So they asked their little boy to gather all his toys and put them in the tube. The little boy was very obedient; he put all of his toys in the tube one by one. + +When the mommy and the daddy were about to leave, the little boy only wanted to bring the tube with his toys. But the mommy and the daddy said "no". They told him he was too small to carry it on his own. + +The little boy was sad and he started to cry. He asked his mommy and daddy if he could please take the tube with him, but they still said "no". The little boy was unhappy, but he was also obedient. He stopped asking and went on his own. + +At the end, the mommy and the daddy went out, but the little boy went away with his tube full of toys. He was happy, and they were happy too. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She wanted to go explore the world. So one day she set off and went on an adventure! + +Deep in the forest she discovered a large cave. She entered the cave and saw an even bigger surprise - a big, fluffy gorilla! She was very scared, but the gorilla had a friendly face. + +She decided to talk to the gorilla. She asked him what his name was. He said his name was Jack. The little girl was very excited to meet him. + +Jack asked the little girl if she wanted to explore the cave with him. Of course she agreed! So the two of them set off. They went deep into the cave, looking for treasures. + +On their adventure, they discovered a secret room. In the secret room there was a big, shiny nose! The little girl was all excited! She had never seen a golden nose before! + +The little girl thanked Jack for showing her the secret room. They both left the cave, richer from all the things they had discovered. +Jarvis was determined to make his own breakfast. He was an independent little 3 year old. His mom said it was fine as long as he checked with her first. + +So Jarvis asked his mom if he could make toast. She said he could as long as he was careful. She permitted him to use the toaster but it must be closely supervised. + +But Jarvis was in a hurry. He grabbed the bread and quickly shoved it into the toaster. Sparks flew and smoke billowed out the side! + +Jarvis quickly ran to his mom, scared and confused. His mom was not happy with what had happened and scolded him for not following her instructions. Jarvis said he was sorry and promised to be careful next time. + +His mom hugged him and said she was proud that he was becoming so independent. She also said she would permit him to make his own toast – but only if he got her help or supervision. Jarvis agreed and they made breakfast together. +Today was a special day. Mommy and Daddy were so happy because it was Joe's birthday. Joe is gifted and very special. He smiled and opened presents. Every present made him so happy. His favorite was a toy car. He looked at it and smiled. + +Mommy and Daddy gave Joe a big hug and a kiss. Joe smiled and hugged them tight. Then, he gave them each a big, wet kiss. Joe was so happy and everyone laughed. Daddy said that Joe was the best birthday boy ever. + +Joe had a great birthday and he couldn't stop smiling. Mommy and Daddy said it was the best day ever! They blew kisses to Joe and said that he was special and gifted. Joe smiled and waved back. It was the perfect birthday for Joe. +Once upon a time there was a fierce fireman. He raced around looking for fires to catch. He was brave and strong and always ready to help. One day, he saw smoke in the sky. He quickly put on his special outfit and set off to catch the fire. There was lots of smoke, but the fireman was brave and he caught the fire. He put it out with his hose and everyone was safe. The brave fireman had done his job and they were all very happy. He was a fierce fireman who had caught the fire! The end. +Once upon a time, there was an ancient swamp. In the middle of the swamp, there was a rotten tree. The tree was very old, and it had started to rot. + +Every day, the little animals from the swamp came to see the tree. They all loved it, because they could swing and play on its branches. + +One day, the tree had rotted so much, that its branches broke off, right in front of the animals. The animals were so sad, that their old tree had rotted away. The next day, they went back to the swamp, but the old tree was gone. + +Now, the animals have to find a new place to play. But they will never forget their ancient tree, with the branches that rotted away. +Luke was a 3 year old boy who loved to splash in the sea. He couldn't wait to get to the beach and play in the waves. Every day before he left for the beach, Luke got his passport from his drawer and put it in his pocket. + +When he arrived at the beach, Luke put his passport in a safe spot and headed straight for the sea. He loved to feel the icy cold water on his feet as he ran and jumped into the waves. + +Soon Luke noticed that he was all alone. There were no other children on the beach and he felt a bit lonely. But that didn't stop him from splashing around for hours and having lots of fun. + +Finally, it was time for Luke to leave. As he packed away his things, he noticed something strange. His passport was gone! + +Poor Luke was so upset - but then he remembered the splash he'd heard when he first started playing. Could it be that his passport had been splashed away? + +He searched around the beach but he couldn't find it. Then, suddenly, he spotted it in the distance! It had been washed up onto the shore and somehow, it had made its way back to him. + +From then on, Luke always made sure to keep his passport in his pocket when he went to play in the waves - he didn't want to be left feeling lonely again! +Once upon a time, there was a chubby dog. He had a big, round chest and four furry legs. + +Every day, the dog liked to visit the park. He liked to watch the children play and he liked to bark. + +One day, the dog noticed a little boy in the park. He was so excited to see the boy that he started to jump and bark. The little boy laughed at the silly dog and clapped his hands. + +The dog was so happy that the boy liked him. He jumped and wagged his tail and grinned from ear to ear. The little boy laughed and clapped his hands again and the dog wagged his tail even more. + +The happy dog and the laughing little boy became friends that day. Every time the boy would come to the park, the dog would run around and be so happy that the boy would applaud. + +And that's why when you see a chubby and happy dog in the park, you know he is waiting for his friend. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Joy. She lived in a big town near the sea. Every day, Joy asked her mum to take her to the shore. She loved to play in the sand, listen to the waves and find things in the water. + +One day, Joy was playing in the shore. She saw something weird in the distance. It was moving quickly with the waves and she wanted to know what it was. She asked her mum what it was, but she didn't answer. + +Wanting to know more, Joy put on her swimming suit and bravely walked into the water. As she got closer, she saw that it was a little fish. She giggled. She reached out to try and get it, but it swam away quickly. + +Joy kept asking her mum why the fish was so weird. Finally, Joy's mum smiled and said, "Maybe it was looking for an answer just like you!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl, called Sue. She was very sweet and compassionate. + +Sue wanted to be successful, so she decided to work hard at school. Every day, she studied, and made sure she bathed before bed. + +One day, Sue's teacher asked her to take part in a big competition. Sue thought it was a great opportunity and accepted with excitement. + +Unfortunately, Sue was not successful in the competition. She was very sad and started to cry. + +Her compassionate mother saw her daughter upset. She gave her a big hug and said: "Everything will be ok. You can try again next time." But Sue's heart was broken. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a young girl named Lucy. She loved playing outside but it was cold out today, so she had to stay inside. Lucy was sad and started to complain. + +“I want to go outside! It’s too cold†Lucy said. + +Her mum smiled at her and said, “Everything is going to be okay Lucy; here, I have a surprise for you!†+She reached in her pocket and pulled out a shiny penny. + +“Wow!†Lucy said. “What can I do with it?†+ +Her mum said, “You can do whatever you want with it. How about you buy an ice cream with it?†+ +Lucy was so excited and with her penny, she went to buy an ice cream. It was delicious! + +From then on, Lucy was not so cold because she had her penny and she wouldn't have to complain anymore. +In the cozy crib lay a chubby baby. She eagerly awaited her supper time. All of a sudden, she heard her Mommy’s familiar voice. + +“Time to eat, sweetheart.†+ +The little one smiled and cooed with delight as she was gently lifted out of the crib. Soon, she was ready on the dining table and looking into a bowl full of delicious fruit. + +“Let’s see you chew your food!†Mommy said lovingly. + +The baby happily began to chew the sweet morsels with her toothless gums. She enjoyed every bite, not knowing that she was learning something that would make her very proud later on. + +Mommy smiled in satisfaction as she watched her little one slowly mastering the art of chewing. She knew it wouldn’t be long before her chubby baby would become a big girl. +Molly and her dad were in the backyard. It was a sunny day and Molly was happy. Her dad had a special surprise for her. He held a smooth oat, and said: "Let's shoot the oat". + +Molly was very excited, she had never shot an oat before. With all of her might, she tried to shoot the oat. But it wouldn't move. She tried again, but she still couldn't shoot it. + +Molly's dad smiled and gave her a trick. He asked her to cover her hands with her jacket first. Molly put on her jacket and covered her hands, then tried to shoot the oat again. + +This time, she did it! The oat flew across the yard and Molly cheered. She had learned a trick that day, and had great fun shooting the smooth oat. +Peter was walking through the forest one day with his big sister. As they strolled, they heard a noise coming from behind the trees. They carefully stepped closer and saw an ostrich. The ostrich was very delicate and was minding its own business, eating the grass. + +Peter and his sister walked closer and the ostricg got scared. It started running away and Peter was sad. His sister said, "Sometimes if we leave animals alone, they won't get scared." Peter nodded and realized how important it is to respect animals and nature, instead of intruding. + +From that day on, Peter was always careful when he was in the forest. He made sure to mind the animals, and to be respectful of nature. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to be attentive and to respect the nature and animals around us. +One day, a little boy wanted to have some fun. He saw a big slide and he decided to slide down it. It was so much fun! Then he saw a big onion. He picked it up and decided to slide on it. The onion was so slippery! He slid all around on the onion. When he was done, he felt very healthy. He was very happy because he had so much fun. He thanked the onion for such a great time. +Once there was a big truck with a big engine. It was parked in the driveway and was very quiet. + +One day, the truck’s engine started to make loud noises. Cheryl, a 3 year old girl, went over to see what was happening. + +“What’s that noise?†Cheryl asked. + +Daddy replied, “It’s coming from the truck’s engine, sweetheart. We need to release the engine so it will stop making the noise.†+ +Cheryl watched as Daddy opened something up on the side of the truck. Immediately, a loud noise came from inside. + +Suddenly, an unknown beast appeared from the engine! It was bright green and had big pointy teeth. + +Cheryl screamed. Daddy laughed and said, “It’s only a dragonfly, sweetheart. It was stuck inside the truck’s engine and we released it so it could fly away!†+ +Cheryl smiled, relieved that the unknown beast was nothing to be scared of. +Once there was a bird who wanted to fly. But he was so small and the sky was so big. One day, he found a magazine on the ground. It was broken but he was excited! He spread the magazine with all his might, and flew up into the sky. + +The bird shouted with delight as he flew higher and higher. He swooped and soared, looped and twirled through the clouds. He flew with such freedom and joy that it felt like he would never stop. + +Soon, the sun set and the bird realized he was really far from home. He folded the broken magazine, tucked it under his wing and flew back towards the ground. + +The bird was happy and relieved when he arrived home safely. He was sad his adventure had ended, but happy to know he could fly whenever he wanted. +Once upon a time, there lived a little red bird. The bird was very proud of its beautiful feathers and sang happily. One day, it found a very pretty little gem. The bird decided to decorate its feathers with the gem and flew down from the tree to look in an old tree stump mirror. It was so happy with its decorations that it started singing more loudly. + +Just then, an unhappy fox appeared. The fox was angry that the bird was so happy and had such beautiful decorations. The fox wanted the same decorations for himself, so he snatched the gem from the bird and ran away. + +The little bird was so sad. It had lost its beautiful gem. But the clever bird called out to the fox, asking him why he was not happy. + +The fox paused and thought about it, and realised that happiness was more important than shiny decorations. He returned the gem to the little bird and apologized for his bad behaviour. He promised to be kinder in future and the little bird was very happy. + +The moral of this story is that it is better to be kind than to be angry, and that happiness is more important than decorations. +One day, a body went to the doctor's office. The doctor was very kind and patient. The body waited in the room calmly. + +The doctor said, "Let me number your arms and legs." So, the body held out both arms and wiggled all four legs. The doctor counted them all. + +The doctor saw that the body needed medicine and said, "Stay patient and have this medicine every night. It will make you feel better." + +The body was happy and thanked the doctor for taking care of it. The body went home, followed the doctor's instructions, and soon felt much better. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Jack. He was only three and very curious. On a dark, cloudy day, Jack wanted to go explore. He put on his coat and ran outside. + +As he was walking, Jack saw a big shelter in the distance. It looked really interesting to him, so he decided to investigate. He slowly walked closer, and when he got to it, he couldn't believe his eyes. There was something hidden in the shadows beneath it. + +He slowly reached out and touched it with his fingertips. It was a big, black cat! The cat looked up and stared at Jack. He was scared, but couldn't take his eyes away. He slowly reached out his hand and the cat started to purr. + +"Hello there," said Jack. The cat just kept on staring at him. As Jack stepped closer, the cat ran away. + +Jack looked around the shelter and thought about the cat. He was sad that it ran away, but kept exploring. He came to a dark corner and saw a big spider. Jack was frightened, but he slowly put out his hand and the spider crawled onto it. Jack smiled and said, "hello". + +The spider stared at him, then slowly crawled away. Jack felt good, so he went back home. He had a wonderful adventure that day! +Ellie was feeling scared. She was outside, in a strange place and far away from her family. She was standing next to a very big tree, near a group of people doing yoga. Ellie watched them carefully, fascinated by the strange positions they were doing. She wondered why anyone would do such a competitive exercise. + +Suddenly, a voice said, "Don't be scared, Ellie. Come join us and have some fun!" It was one of the yoga instructors, a friendly lady named Angela. + +Angela took Ellie's hand and showed her the different poses and how to do them correctly. She taught her that yoga was all about having fun and being gentle with your body. + +Ellie enjoyed learning new things. By the end of the lesson, she no longer felt scared and even challenged herself to become better at the poses. Ellie learned that with practice, yoga was both fun and competitive. + +By the end of the day, Ellie had made a new friend and learned that feeling scared was natural, but to never be afraid to try something new and learn something different. She had tried her best and that's what counted. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Millie and Tom. One day, Millie saw a dirty beetle crawling on the ground and asked Tom to trust her to pick it up. Tom was scared, but Millie said that the beetle wouldn't hurt him. So, Tom trusted Millie and he allowed her to pick up the beetle. + +The beetle squirmed and wriggled around in Millie's hands, but she still managed to stay calm. After a few minutes, Millie let the beetle go on the ground and it scurried away. Unfortunately, the dirty beetle had left behind some germs on Millie's hand and before the day was over, Millie got sick. + +Tom felt bad because he trusted Millie when she said the beetle wouldn't hurt him. Later that day, they both went to bed, feeling sad and disappointed. The story did not have a happy ending, but it was a lesson to always trust your instincts and be careful. +Once upon a time, there was a nice girl whose name was Lola. She was very glad to get up each day, because she knew she would have fun. + +One day while Lola was playing, her mom said to her: "Lola, I have something special for you. I have a luxury to give you." + +Lola was very excited, and replied: "Yay, what is it?" Her mom said: "It's a big, yummy ice cream cone!" + +Lola was so glad to get the ice cream cone. She ate it all up, and thanked her mom for giving her such a luxury. + +"You're welcome, sweetheart!" her mom said. "I'm glad to give it to you!" + +Lola smiled a big, happy smile and hugged her mom. She was so glad to have such a special treat. +Once upon a time, there was a wild dog. He had a blue collar that sparkled when the sun shone on it. He ran and ran all around the woods and fields, but he felt like he was always running late. He would try to delay getting back home for as long as he could. + +But one day, his collar started to make a noise that the wild dog didn't recognise. He looked at it and saw a flashing light. He realised it was a kind of timer, and it showed that it was time to go home! + +The wild dog thought, "Oh no! I have been trying to delay and delay, and now I'm going to be late!" He jumped up and started running back home as fast as he could. + +When he got back, his owner was waiting for him with a big smile on her face. She said, "Good boy! I'm so glad you made it home on time!" + +The wild dog was happy too. He realised that he didn't need to delay any more - even though the collar was trying to get him to go home, it was his decision to make. +John and his mother went to the park one day. John was excited because he knew they were going to see something fun. His mother smiled and said, "Let's go see the shrimp!" + +When they arrived, John saw little red shrimp swimming around in the water. He was so excited to see them! He asked his mother why they were there. + +His mother said, "The kind people at the park put them here so we could see them. They like to swim around in the water. Isn't that fun?!" + +John thought it was so funny that the shrimp were swimming around so fast. He enjoyed watching them for the whole afternoon. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Lucy. One day, Lucy wanted to cook dinner for her family. She decided to make meat for dinner, but when she went to get it from the store, all the meat was very bitter. + +Lucy was sad and frustrated. She didn't know what to do. Suddenly, Lucy had an idea. She decided to use a secret ingredient she had - salt. + +So, Lucy carefully sprinkled the salt onto the meat and cooked it. To her surprise and relief, the meat didn't taste bitter anymore. The family all enjoyed their dinner and gave Lucy a big hug for her hard work. + +From then on, Lucy remembered to always use salt when cooking. She was proud of herself for solving the problem and making dinner for her family. +Once upon a time there was a famous olive that could zoom around the world. Every day the olive would zoom and zoom and soon everyone knew the famous olive. + +One day the olive was zooming and stopped to chat with a bear. The bear asked, "Where are you going today, olive?" The olive proudly replied, "I'm zooming around the world." + +The bear replied, "You know, it's nice to zoom around the world, but it's also nice to take a rest too. Don't forget to take time and enjoy the things you see." + +The famous olive was thankful for the bear's advice, so when it zoomed off, it stopped to take in the sights and sounds. The moral of this story is that it's important to take time to appreciate what you see when you're having fun. +Once upon a time, there was a colourful garden. In the garden were many kinds of vegetable. Some liked to match each other, like the red carrots and orange pumpkins, while others were different. + +The garden was a peaceful place. The sun shone strongly, and the birds sang cheerful songs. Everywhere was quiet, except for some butterfly wings fluttering by. + +The vegetables also enjoyed being in the garden. They felt happy and safe in the peaceful space. Every morning, some of them would match together, like the yellow onions and green peppers. + +The garden flourished with all its vegetables and friends, and the creatures in it were glad to have such a bright and peaceful spot. +Once there was a boy, who was only three years old. He liked to go to the store, because he enjoyed looking at all the things there. One day, the boy was in the store and he started to lean on the shelf. Suddenly, the shelf started to shake and it made the boy laugh. He thought it was silly and laughed even harder. + +The store owner saw the boy and called out to him. He asked sternly, "Why are you leaning on my shelf?" The boy's face went red and he said, "I'm sorry! I didn't mean to!" But it was too late. The store owner was angry and he grabbed the boy by his arm and dragged him outside. + +The boy was sad to be kicked out of the store. He had been so silly and was embarrassed by his mistake. He wished he had not leaned on the shelf. Now he knew to be careful next time. +Once upon a time, there lived a little girl who was three years old. She loved to go outside to play, but her mom said no. So every day, she climbed the stairs to the upstairs room, where all of the toys were. + +One day, the little girl heard a noise coming from inside the room. She was scared and didn't want to go in. But her mom told her to gather her courage and open the door. + +The little girl opened the door and found a heavy metal box. The box was very sour and that made the little girl believe there must be something special inside. + +So she opened the metal box, a her eyes lit up with excitement. There were so many toys! She ran around and played with all of her new toys, until she heard her mom calling her from downstairs. + +The little girl said goodbye to her new toys and ran downstairs. She spent the rest of the day playing with them until it was time for bed. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Anna. Anna was three years old and loved to paint. + +One day Anna asked her mom, "Can I paint?" + +Her mom smiled and replied, "Yes, you can paint!" + +Anna was so excited that she quickly got out her paint set and pulled out a brush and a pot of paint. She then began to paint. + +She painted pictures of trees, flowers, birds, and many other things. Then she had an idea. + +She asked her mom, "Can I paint ice?" + +Her mom replied, "That's a very unique idea! Let's see what you create." + +So Anna grabbed some ice from the freezer, put it on a plate, and began to paint. The ice was cold and sparkled as she painted it. Anna added glitter, paint and different colors to the ice until it was really unique! When she was finished, she was so proud of her work. + +Anna showed her mom the unique painting of ice and everyone was very impressed. + +Anna smiled and said, "I love to paint!" +Once upon a time there was a sleepy kite. It liked to fly but every day it didn't dare to go too high. It was scared to go any higher up in the sky. + +One day, the kite was feeling brave. It decided to overcome it's fears and fly as high as it could. The wind carried the kite up, up, up until it was so high it seemed like it had almost touched the sun. + +But the higher the kite flew, the more the wind began to push the kite side to side. The kite was feeling scared and not sure if it was brave enough to stay up so high. + +Suddenly, the kite felt even braver! With a burst of courage, the kite pinned itself to the sky like never before. The kite flew higher and higher until it was so high that it felt like it was flying in the clouds. + +The kite was so proud of itself. It had finally dared to go higher than ever before and had an amazing flight! +Once upon a time, there was a bear named Benny. He loved playing with his bricks. One day he noticed one of his bricks felt very tight. + +Benny said, "Hmmm why does this brick feel so tight?" He tried pushing and pulling on the brick, but he couldn't get it to open. + +Suddenly a rabbit popped out from behind the brick. "I was stuck!" said the rabbit. + +The rabbit thanked Benny for freeing him. He continued, "I was stuck in that brick so tight." + +So Benny and the rabbit became great friends. From that day on, Benny always made sure to check his bricks, just in case another creature was stuck in one. +Once upon a time there was a rabbit. He was hopping through the forest one day when he found a very pretty spring. He stopped to look at it and was about to take a drink when he noticed something strange. A big, scary snake was hiding in the shadows of the spring. + +The rabbit was very frightened. He wanted to run away, but he was so scared he couldn't move. The snake saw the rabbit and it crawled closer and closer with its big mouth open. Before the rabbit could blink, the snake snapped its big jaws shut and bit the poor rabbit on the leg. It hurt so much that the rabbit started to cry. + +The rabbit suddenly remembered that he was near a big tree. It had lots of branches and leaves. He quickly hopped over to the tree and scrambled up one of its branches. + +The snake was mad that the rabbit had escaped. It stayed near the tree and hissed angrily until the rabbit was too scared to stay any longer. + +The rabbit eventually hopped away, never returning to the spring again. +Once there was a little girl who was very curious. She wanted to observe everything around her. She saw a pink bird up in the sky. She was fascinated by it. The little girl watched carefully as the bird flew in a big circle above her head. + +The bird noticed the little girl and flew down to her. She was so excited. She noticed that the bird was very polite. It looked her in the eyes and chirped softly. The little girl smiled and reached out for the bird. But the bird flew away. + +The little girl was disappointed but she knew that it was ok. She waved at the pink bird until it disappeared. Then she walked back home, feeling very happy and content. +James was walking in the park. He was a friendly three year old. He saw a bird and the bird flew up to the sky. Suddenly, an alarm started to shout. James was scared and he didn't know what to do. + +Suddenly he saw a friendly dog. The dog started to bark at the alarm. James was happy to see the friendly dog. The dog started to run towards the alarm, and the alarm started to get quieter and quieter until it stopped shouting. + +James was relieved and thanked the dog. The dog barked and ran away. James was so grateful. He waved to the friendly dog and then went on his way. +Once there was a boy who really loved reading. Every day he would go to the library and pick out the most interesting book he could find. He would spend hours going crazy over the pictures and stories. + +One day he came across a special book. In this book, the words would increase in size each time he opened it. The boy thought it was so cool, and he read it every day. + +Unfortunately, each time he opened it, the words increased a little more. Eventually the words became too large for him to understand, and he couldn't find the end of the story. The boy was sad because he couldn't finish the book. + +The moral of the story is that even though something might be really fun and exciting, it can easily get out of control and turn into something bad. The boy learned his lesson and never touched the crazy book again! +Yesterday, Johnny was feeling mighty excited. He wanted to clap his hands and have some fun! So he raced out of the house, and went to the park. + +At first, Johnny was having a great time, clapping his hands and laughing. But then, a scary dog came running towards him. Johnny was frightened, but he bravely clapped his hands and shouted, “Go away!†+ +But the mighty dog kept coming closer and closer, until it was right in front of Johnny. He clapped his hands louder, but it was too late – the dog had already lunged forward and bit Johnny's arm! + +Johnny screamed for help, and soon his mom rushed to the park. But it was too late – Johnny had been badly hurt and needed to go to the hospital. So, unfortunately for Johnny, his day out in the park yesterday ended with a bad ending. +Once upon a time there was a fair strawberry. The strawberry was swimming in a pond one day. All of a sudden the strawberry saw a fish. + +"What are you doing here?" asked the strawberry. + +The fish said, "I'm swimming in the pond to find a friend!" + +The strawberry said, "I'll be your friend. I'm a fair strawberry and I love to swim!" + +Together, the strawberry and the fish swam around the pond and had so much fun. They swam and laughed, and then ate the delicious strawberry. + +At the end of the day, the strawberry and the fish said goodbye and the strawberry said, "I can't wait until we swim together again!" +Gibbs had lived by the sea all of his life and he loved the sound of the waves. Every morning he ran to the shore to see what surprises the ocean had brought him. + +One morning, the sky turned grey and it started to rain. Gibbs was sad at first because he couldn't go outside but then he looked up into the sky. The rain was coming down in big, beautiful drops. Gibbs smiled and said a big thank you to the sky. + +The sun soon came out and the rain stopped. Now the sky was the most beautiful blue and the ocean was sparkling in the sunlight. Gibbs couldn't believe how wonderful it looked. He thanked the sun for its warm rays and thanked the rain for the new things it had brought. + +Gibs sighed and said, "I love the rain because it always makes things so beautiful". +Charlie was a three year old boy. He loved playing in the park with his friends. Every year, on summer days, he would spend most of his time outside with his friends running around and having fun. + +One year however, the summer days were very hot. Charlie would complain to his parents every morning that he wanted to go out to the park. But they told him no because it was too hot and they were afraid that he would get overheated. + +Charlie kept on complaining until one morning his dad had an idea. He decided to give Charlie a big orange umbrella. + +"Here, take this," said his dad. "If you use the orange umbrella, you can stay outside and play in the park, even on the really hot days." + +Charlie was so happy that he ran out of the house with his orange umbrella. He ran out to the park and all his friends were there with their umbrellas. Everyone laughed and had a great time playing together. From that day on, Charlie could go to the park every summer day. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Jane. She was a very intelligent girl and was always taking in new things. One day, Jane wanted to explore the world outside her window. She started to open it and saw a nice view. She saw a beautiful tree and lots of other fun things to explore. + +Jane wanted to see more, so she started to climb out of the window! She slowly made her way outside and couldn't believe her eyes. There was so much to explore and the view was so grand. + +Jane decided to start running around and see what she could find. She ran through the tall grass and played with the animals. Jane was having the time of her life and felt so brave and clever. + +After a while, Jane had had enough fun and it was time to go back home. She slowly climbed back inside and waved goodbye to all her friends outside. Jane was so glad that she had been brave and intelligent. She knew that she would have an adventure like this one very soon. +Once there was a modern fox. He liked to do things his own way and he didn't like to listen to anyone. One time, he met another fox who had a different opinion about things, and the two of them disagreed. The modern fox didn't want to listen to the other fox, and he decided to leave. + +The modern fox walked a long way, until he saw a sweet berry bush he wanted to try. But when he got there, he realized there was another fox already eating the berries! The modern fox was surprised, because he thought he was alone. He wanted to try the berries, but the fox already there disagreed. + +The modern fox didn't want to get into an argument, so he decided to leave and find another berry bush. He was sad, but he was determined not to disagree and cause trouble. Finally, he found a berry bush all to himself. He was happy to be able to enjoy the sweet and delicious treat with no one to disagree with. +Once there was a young girl, named Abigail, who lived with her parents. One day, Abigail gave her mom a charming gift. Her mom was so happy with the gift that she scooped up Abigail into her arms and hugged her tightly. She said softly, "Thank you, sweetheart. You have such a kind heart". Abigail smiled and hugged her mom tightly, still feeling the warmth of her embrace. + +The next day, Abigail asked her mom to carry her on her shoulder. Her mom said no, and Abigail began to cry. She wanted to get up on her mom's shoulder and just be in her mom's arms again. Her mom, seeing Abigail's sadness, sighed and said, "I'm sorry my dear, but I can't carry you on my shoulder. I regret not agreeing to it yesterday". + +Abigail nodded and said, "It's OK mommy, I still love you". Her mom was touched by her daughter's loving words and hugged her tightly. Abigail smiled and felt the warmth of her mom's embrace around her again. From that day on, Abigail never forgot the warm, charming embrace of her mom. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy. He had a secret wish and an urge to go on a wild journey. One day his wish came true. He took a subway to a far away place. He ventured into the wilderness and ran around. He explored fascinating things he had never seen before. He was so excited, he ran faster and faster. Then, all of a sudden, he was back at the station, feeling happy and fulfilled. + +The little boy looked around and noticed something he hadn't seen before. A new destination far away from home. He wanted to go and explore, but he was also a bit scared. He wasn't sure what he would find. But he had a strong urge to discover these strange lands. So the little boy got on the subway and set off on an adventure. + +He had a wild and wonderful journey, full of surprises and interesting people. Everywhere he went, the little boy was eager to see what was around the corner. In the end, he made it back home feeling content and filled with stories to tell. He had fulfilled his secret wish and followed his urge to explore the world. +It was a hot summer day and little Goldie was sitting in her garden with her cat. Goldie was feeling tired, so she yawned and said, "I wish I could have something yummy for lunch." Just then, her mom came out with a big bowl of beef marbles and said, "How about these for lunch?" Goldie opened her eyes wide and said, "Yay! I love beef marbles!" She quickly grabbed a few marbles and gobbled them up. But then she saw something ugly in the bowl. It was a big, slimy, ugly caterpillar! Goldie screamed and jumped up. She said, "Mommy, take it away! It's so ugly!" Her mom laughed and gently picked up the caterpillar and said, "Don't be scared, Goldie. It won't hurt you." Then she carefully put it back in its garden home so it wouldn't bother them during lunch. Goldie smiled and finished her delicious beef marbles. +One day, little Rachel was playing in her room when she noticed her mom sitting in front of the fireplace. Rachel wanted to join her, so she toddled over and sat on mom's lap. Mom hugged Rachel and told her how pretty the fireplace was. Rachel felt happy and started to look around. She noticed something shiny, so she asked her mom what it was. Mom told her it was a pretty fire. Rachel smiled, she had never seen such a pretty fire before. + +Mom held Rachel closer and said, "Do you feel the warmth of the fire Rachel? It's so cozy and comfortable." Rachel nodded her head and felt happy. She lay back and enjoyed mom's embrace. They stayed like that for a while, enjoying the warmth of the pretty fire. +Once upon a time, there was an enormous vase. The vase was used to store a very special item. + +One day, a little girl walked up to the vase and exclaimed, "I want to attach my favourite toy to the vase!" She attached her favourite toy with some tape. + +The little girl's mother walked into the room and saw the enormous vase with the toy attached. She asked the little girl what she had done and the little girl replied, "I attached my favourite toy to the vase!" + +The mother smiled and said, "That is a great idea! Now when people come over, they can admire your creativity!" + +The little girl smiled with pride and said, "I'm so happy I could attach my toy to the vase!" +Once upon a time, there was a girl who had to pick something from the garden. She soon found a beautiful crystal. She was so happy, she wanted to pick it up and take it home. But it felt very uncomfortable in her hand. She tried to pick it up, but it was too heavy. She started to cry. + +Suddenly, a fairy appeared! The fairy asked her why she was crying. The girl told her about the crystal and how it was too heavy for her to pick. The fairy waved her magic wand and the crystal grew lighter. She could easily pick it up now. + +The girl thanked the fairy and ran home with her crystal. She was so happy! She placed the crystal on the windowsill and it made the room sparkle and shine. From then on, she was always careful with the crystal and never let it get too heavy to pick up. The end. +Once there was a boy who was three years old. He was named Simon. He wanted to try new tastes and new languages. + +One day, Simon went to the store with his mom. She said to him, "Let's get something good to eat!" He saw a delicious cake and said, "Mommy, I want that!" So Mommy bought the cake for him. + +He sat down to try it. But as soon as he put it in his mouth, it wasn't what he expected! It tasted yucky and he felt ashamed. + +Mommy could see that Simon was disappointed. She said kindly, "It's okay, Simon. We can try something else. You can learn new tastes just like you can learn new languages." + +Simon smiled and nodded. He was looking forward to trying new tastes again. He knew it was okay to make mistakes, just like learning a new language. +Once upon a time, there were two children who were playing in the garden. The little girl looked up to her older brother and asked him, "What are we doing today?" + +Eagerly, the big brother stepped up and said, "Let's bow!" He then got down on one knee, bending his elbow and lowering his head. + +The little girl watched in awe and tried to copy her brother. She said, "That's really difficult!" She kept trying and finally managed it. + +Yesterday, the two children had tried to bow together, but it wasn't easy. But with lots of practice over the past few days, they finally got it right and were very proud of themselves. + +The little girl smiled and said, "Yes, we did it yesterday, didn't we?" + +The big brother nodded. He was so proud of his sister, and he said, "Yes, we did! Let's do it again!" +Their faces shone with joy as they both bowed together and twirled around the garden. + +The end. +Josie loved going to the park with her mom. It was always such a lovely place to relax. Every day, Josie ran around the patch of grass with the other kids. + +But one day, things went wrong. Josie was sitting on the edge of the lovely patch when she felt a sharp pinch on her skin. A bee had stung her! She started to cry. + +Her mom quickly hugged her, relieved that Josie was alright, but sad that her daughter had to go through such pain. That night, Josie couldn’t relax. All she could think about was the bee sting. + +The next day, Josie didn’t want to go to the park anymore. She was afraid of getting stung again. + +So instead of relaxing in the lovely patch, Josie and her mom went home. They never went back to the park. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Emily. She was very brave and liked to explore. One day she went out for a walk. + +Suddenly, Emily heard a loud noise. She was frightened and started to shrink. She looked around and noticed a big creature. It had large eyes as big as an orange and Emily knew it was a dragon. + +The dragon flew towards her and Emily was even more frightened. The dragon's pupils grew bigger and bigger and Emily screamed. + +But then something strange happened. A knight in shining armour appeared and waved his sword at the dragon. The dragon flew away and Emily was saved! She was no longer frightened and felt very happy. + +The knight bowed to Emily and disappeared. Emily then continued with her journey, safe and sound. +One day, a little girl and her mum went for a walk. It was a sunny day and the little girl was excited to go outside. The mum and the little girl started walking, but soon there was a lot of noise. It was coming from some old cars. The mum and the little girl stopped walking. + +The noise was too loud and it was difficult to keep walking. The mum said they should wait and delay until the noise stopped. The little girl waited patiently, counting the seconds in her head. After what felt like a long time, the noise stopped and the mum and the little girl could continue walking. + +The little girl was happy, but also sad. She wished she hadn't had to delay their walk, but was glad it wasn't difficult. They finished their walk, the mum and the little girl, both happy they were able to go outside despite the noise. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who was very hungry. He asked his mom for some food. His mom said, "Let's take a shower first and then you can have your snack." + +The little boy got excited and asked for the shower. His mom grabbed a fluffy towel, and they both went into the bathroom. The boy stepped into the shower and felt the warm water on his skin. He liked the feeling and began to splash around and play. + +After a few minutes, mom said the shower was done. The little boy hopped out and dried himself off with the fluffy towel. He felt nice and clean! Then he followed his mom to the kitchen, where a lovely snack was waiting for him. + +The little boy was so happy and thanked his mom for her request. Then he enjoyed his snack and went to play in the garden. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends named Fred and Sue. They were both curious and loved to explore the world around them. + +One day, they were playing in Fred's backyard when they found a box with a label that said 'medicine'. Sue was curious and asked Fred what was inside. Fred said he wasn't sure, so he opened the box and he saw that it was full of medicine. + +Sue asked, "What do you do with this medicine?" + +Fred said," I don't know, but I think it might help people get better if they're not feeling well." + +Sue said, "Let's close the box and keep it safe, so we can tell a grown up and they can help us figure out what to do." + +So, Fred closed the box and Sue went to find an adult to tell them about the medicine. + +The end. +Once there was a little girl named Sally. She loved nothing more than exploring the world around her. Her favorite thing to explore was the deep woods. + +One day, Sally decided to go for a walk in the woods. As she walked, she noticed a big cube on the ground. She wanted to know what it was and so she went closer to take a look. + +When she got to the cube, she saw that it was covered in a thick layer of dirt. She reached out and picked up the cube. She carefully wiped the dirt off the cube with her hands until all the dirt was gone. Then, the cube looked shiny and new. + +Sally kept exploring the woods until it was time to go home. She carefully put the cube in her pocket and went back home. + +Back home, Sally placed the cube on her table and smiled. She had found a treasure in the deep woods, and it was now her special keepsake. +Once upon a time, there were two boys. One of them, Jason, felt guilty all the time. He was always sad. + +One day, Jason imagined that if he touched his friend's heel, he wouldn't feel guilty anymore. He thought that it could be the answer to his problems. So he quickly touched his friend's heel. + +At first, it felt like the relief he wanted. The guilt was suddenly gone. However, a short time later he heard his friend wail in pain. Jason had made his friend feel very bad, and this made Jason feel guilty all over again. + +Jason had thought that if he touched his friend's heel, the guilt would be gone forever, but this was not the case. Sadly, the guilt was all that remained in the end. +John had an unusual pet. It was a yellow fish that could sail. John loved his pet very much. He would take it outside each day and it would sail around in the pond. All the other fish in the pond were scared of John's pet because it could sail in a way that they couldn't. + +John would spend hours watching his pet sail around the pond. One day it sailed up to the edge of the pond and splashed John with cool water. John laughed and then threw a stick for the fish to chase. The fish happily sailed after the stick and soon it was out of sight. + +John was sad that his pet was gone. But the next day it sailed back to the edge of the pond. John was so happy to see his unusual pet again. He gave the fish a big hug and thanked it for coming back. They spent the day sailing around the pond and having fun. John had the best day ever with his pet. +Once upon a time, there was a farm. It was a delicate farm, full of soft animals, colourful birds, and big trees. + +On the farm lived a little girl called Jane. Jane liked to imagine all sorts of things, from magical lands to flying ships. + +One day, Jane was in her garden when an owl flew down. + +"Hello," said Jane. "Where have you come from?" + +"I have a farm near here," said the owl. "Would you like to come and see it?" + +Jane was very excited. She hopped on the owl's back and away they went. + +When Jane arrived at the farm, she couldn't believe her eyes. The colours were so bright and everything was so small and delicate. Jane knew she would never forget this magical farm. +Once there was a daddy who loved to sing songs to his little girl. One day, he was feeling a bit sad so he decided to sit down in the garden and sing some songs. But every time he sang, his daughter just stared at him with a serious face. + +"Why don't you sing along, honey?" asked Daddy sadly. + +The little girl replied with the biggest smile, "But Daddy, I want to be the hero too!" + +Daddy smiled and hugged her tight, "Of course you can! You can be a hero by being serious!" + +The little girl sat down and sang along with Daddy. Together they made the garden sing with beautiful music. + +From that day forward, the little girl learnt the important lesson that being serious doesn't have to be boring. It can be full of courage and heroic adventure. +The grumpy cat wanted to play outside, but it had to wait. Its owner put up a fence, but it was missing a nail. So they had to delay the cat's fun. + +The cat was so grumpy! It stomped its paws and meowed in frustration. Its owner quickly picked up the nail and pounded it in with a hammer. + +Finally, the cat got to play outside. It chased bugs and lazed in the sunshine. It purred in delight. + +The cat had no more delays. It had the perfect day! +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Sam. He was gifted with being able to make wonderful things with his hands. Sam loved to clap and wave his hands. +Whenever Sam clapped his hands, the birds in the sky would come down to sing with him. The music they created was simply beautiful. +One day, Sam decided to take a walk in the park. He clapped his hands and the trees began to sway in the wind. He waved his hands and the leaves danced. +The day was so special that Sam's friends joined in. They all started to clap and wave their hands together in joy. Everyone had a wonderful time enjoying the magical music. +The gift of music that Sam had created was something to remember! +Once there was a clumsy bear. He was always trying his best, but sometimes he just could not get things right. One day he was walking in the woods and he happened upon a white rabbit. + +The bear wanted to say hello, but he was so clumsy he ended up stumbling forward. The rabbit got so scared it started hopping away as fast as it could! + +The bear chased after the rabbit, trying to make it stop. As he stumbled forward he shouted, "Wait, I don't mean any harm!" + +The rabbit stopped and looked back at the bear. "The only way you can show me you're not dangerous is if you strike a tree." said the rabbit. + +So the bear struck the next tree he saw and the rabbit saw that the bear was not dangerous. They became good friends and ran around the woods together. +One day, a little frog named Toby hopped through the forest. He was hopping around looking for something to store. After hopping around a while, Toby saw a salad in the bushes. He was so excited! Toby croaked with joy, as he snatched the salad up as quickly as he could. + +Toby hopped back home to a log and looked around to make sure no one was watching him. Then, he stepped inside the log and stored the salad for later. Toby hopped out of the log and left with a smile on his face. + +The next day, Toby was hopping through the forest again, this time much more alert. He had heard from other animals in the forest that a food thief was around. Sure enough, Toby spotted a hawk in the distance and he knew the hawk was after his salad. + +Toby hopped around quickly, trying to figure out how to get his salad back before the hawk found it. Toby was so determined, he ran as fast as he could back to the log. He discovered he made it there just in time, the hawk was right behind him! + +Toby had an idea and he hopped in and out of the log, calling to the hawk and distracting it. Toby grabbed the salad, and hopped away with success! Toby had outsmarted the hawk and was very proud of himself. + +From then on, Toby was extra alert whenever he went out to store food. +Lola and James went to the beach. They were so excited! They took off their shoes and ran around in the sand. They put their toes in the water and laughed. They had a great time. + +They built sand castles and found seashells. Lola wanted to try and swim in the ocean, but James was scared. He stayed near the shore. + +Then, Lola tried to climb a rock. But she slipped and hurt her knee. She cried for a little bit, but then James gave her a hug. He made her feel better. + +They went home with sore feet but happy faces. They had enjoyed their day at the beach. +Max and Mandy were best friends. One day, they decided to go explore the park. When they reached the park, Mandy noticed something funny. She thought she saw a hairy person near the pond! She asked Max if he could see it too. + +Max used his magical power to take a closer look. He realised that it was not a person, it was a large furry animal! Max could tell that the animal was friendly because it was winking at him. Max asked Mandy if she wanted to go meet it. + +Mandy was scared, but Max convinced her to go. When they got closer, they saw that it was a friendly hedgehog. Mandy was so happy and they both gave it a big hug. After that adventure, Max and Mandy made sure to visit the park more often to visit their hairy friend. +Once upon a time, there were two friends called Tom and Pippa. They both loved playing together and were always having fun. + +One day, the two friends wanted to do the same thing, but they had different ideas. Tom wanted to play with their toy car, but Pippa wanted to draw with crayons. Soon, they began to quarrel over what to do. + +They started arguing loudly and would not stop. Steam was coming out of Tom’s ears because he was so cross. Suddenly, Pippa had an incredible idea. She said they could make a car out of the crayons and draw on it. + +Tom thought this was a brilliant idea and the two friends smiled. They quickly made an incredible car and had lots of fun. From then on, they never fought again and enjoyed playing together. +Once there was a little boy who really wanted to go to outer space. He thought it would be fun to see the stars and explore new planets. But going to space was very expensive. He asked his mom if they could try to go to space, but she said it was too expensive. + +The little boy was very sad but he was not ready to give up. He decided to try to find a way to go to space. He asked a lot of people for help, but no one knew how he could go to space. So he decided to make a rocket! + +He worked very hard on his rocket, and it took a very long time. When he was finally finished, he was very excited. He asked his mom if he could try to fly his rocket, and she said "Yes!" + +On a sunny day, the little boy and his mom went outside to launch his rocket. He counted down and pushed the big red button. The rocket flew into the sky and before long he was in space! He was amazed and he felt so lucky. + +He soared through space and saw lots of pretty stars and planets. Then, he flew back to earth. He was so proud of himself for trying to go to space, and he knew he could do it again. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who was very curious. She wanted to solve all kinds of puzzles. One day she said to her mom, "Today I am going to solve the biggest puzzle ever!" Her mom smiled and said, "OK, let's see you try!" + +The little girl went to the park and saw a big playground. She said, "I will solve this puzzle!" She started to jog all around the playground. After a few minutes she was breathing hard but she didn't give up and kept jogging around. Then, suddenly, she solved the puzzle! + +The little girl was so happy and she said, "Mom, I solved the puzzle. It was amazing!" Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, you did a great job!" The little girl was very proud of herself and she jogged around some more, feeling amazing. +Once upon a time, there were two boys. Tim and Mark were both 3 years old. They were playing together in their garden. Tim had a magazine in his hands. Mark wanted to test it. + +Tim said "No! Don't test it. It's my magazine." But Mark didn't listen. He pulled the magazine and it tore apart. + +Tim was very sad. He looked at Mark and said "Please don't test something if it's not yours. You should always ask before doing something like this." + +Mark felt sorry and said "I'm sorry Tim. I will remember this. Next time I will ask." + +Tim was happy that Mark had learned his lesson. He said "Good, because it's very important to be clear about what you can do and what you can't." + +The boys hugged and went back to playing in the garden. They never forgot the lesson they learned that day. +Two kids were playing in the park. They were friends and started to explore the playground. One child saw a cool pond. He said to his friend, "Let's take a swim!" His friend agreed, so both jumped in the pond. + +The water was cold, but it was still very refreshing. They were having a lot of fun. Suddenly, the friend noticed something strange. He felt something take his leg, and he started to panic. Both kids tried to get out of the pond, but it was too late. + +When they got out, they realized they had been taken by a large fish! The kids were very scared and ran away. They didn't get hurt, but they never went back to the cool pond again. +Once upon a time there was a humble family. They all lived in the same house and they all loved one another. Mum and Dad had a comfy couch in the living room that all three of them could cuddle up on together. Each night the family would relax together and talk about their days. Mum and Dad would tell stories, and the little one would always laugh and listen. + +One day the family went to the park. They ran, jumped, and laughed. They saw some ducks and chased them until they all waddled away together. After they got tired from all the fun, they decided to relax on the grass. They all lay down and enjoyed the sunshine. + +Eventually it was time to go home. The little one hopped up first. He was so happy to go back to his family’s cosy couch. He knew that when he got back he would get to relax with Mum and Dad once more. +One day, a little girl decided to go for a walk on the beach with her parents. She loved it there so much; there were always new things to see and new treasures to find. She found a sparkly bracelet in the sand, and she was so excited. It was delicate and fragile, and so beautiful. She put it on her wrist right away. + +The little girl went to show her parents the bracelet, but it had suddenly disappeared. She cried and asked her parents, "Where did it go?" + +Her dad said, "It must have been the ocean's wind. It blew it away, so it's gone now." He gave her a big hug. + +The little girl still missed the bracelet, but she was happy knowing that the ocean was now wearing it instead of her. +Once upon a time a frog was hopping through the meadow. It was popular among the other creatures in the meadow and many followed it. Along the way, the frog paused for a moment. It noticed a worm wiggling across the grass and quickly gobbled it up. The other creatures quickly followed suit and began to fight over the worm. + +Pretty soon the forest was noisy with fighting and arguing. The frog paused again and looked out across the meadow. It noticed a bright red apple glimmering under a nearby tree and hopped towards it. When it reached the apple, it didn't eat it but instead hopped off down another path. + +The other creatures were surprised and followed. They soon reach a dark part of the forest. But the frog hopped through and brought them out the other side. The creatures were so thankful they cleared the path of thorns and stones so they could easily pass by. + +The moral of the story is don't fight over something small. If you look around, you might find something even better. +Fred the rabbit hopped through the bright woods. He suddenly stopped when he saw something zipping through the trees. He squinted his eyes and saw a green spaceship. It flew around the planet like a sparkler. + +"That looks so cool!" said Fred. + +The spaceship came closer and out jumped an alien. He was orange and purple with big eyes. + +"Hello," said the alien. + +Fred was scared, but he waved hello. + +"I'm here to explore the planet," said the alien. "Do you want to come with me?" + +Fred was excited. "Yes!" he said. + +He hopped onto the spaceship and they flew off into the sky. The stars were twinkling and the moon was bright. Fred and the alien had the best adventure ever. +Mia was a little girl who had a special blanket. Every day, Mia would carry the blanket everywhere she went. It made her feel safe and protected. +One day, Mia decided to take her blanket to the park. On her way, she met Jessica, a girl her age. Jessica was wearing a different blanket, but she was just as confused as Mia was. They started talking and soon became friends. + Mia and Jessica played together in the park and had a great time. When it was time to go home, Mia realized that she had left her blanket behind. +She was very confused. She searched everywhere, but her blanket wasn't there. Then Jessica offered to help. She said, “I care about you, so let’s look for it togetherâ€. +Mia and Jessica looked until they found Mia's blanket. Mia was so happy and grateful for Jessica's help. Now, when Mia and Jessica go to the park together, they both take their special blankets with them. They know that no matter what, they have each other to care for and protect. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Max. She wanted to go to the factory to see all the new things it made. Her dad said it wasn't safe to go alone, so Max had to find someone to go with her. + +Max was walking down the street when she saw her friend Tom. She asked Tom if he wanted to join her to the factory. Tom said he would go, but only if they could get there without Max's dad knowing. + +Max thought this was a good idea and they set off. As they approached the factory, Max asked Tom what they were going to do if they were caught. Tom said that if they were caught, they should act foolish. Max agreed. + +When they reached the factory, Max couldn't believe her eyes - it was huge and full of so many machines. She and Tom explored until they heard voices coming from the factory floor. Someone inside had seen them and was coming to get them. + +Tom shouted that they should run, so they did. As they ran, Max heard the voice of her dad calling after them. When they stopped running, they found her dad waiting for them. + +Max received a scolding from her dad, but he also received a lesson from the experience. He realized that it is foolish to take risks. From then on, if Max wanted to go explore, she would always make sure to tell her dad where she was going. +Once there was a girl named Sara. She wanted something special. So one day she decided to attach a new toy to her chair. The toy was soft and fun. It gave her a nice massage. + +When it was time to go to bed, Sara was tired with a happy smile on her face. She knew she had found something special. + +The next day, Sara decided to be honest with her mom and told her all about her new toy. Her mom was very proud and said, “That’s great that you found something that makes you feel so special.†+ +Even though it was only a toy, it made Sara feel so loved. She kept it close by and enjoyed its massage whenever she could. +Sara was so happy that she had made an honest and special choice! +Billy and his mom were in the kitchen. Billy wriggled and jumped up and down while his mom tried to cook. "Billy, stand still," she said. "Mama needs to serve dinner in a minute." + +Billy was frustrated. He didn't like having to stand still. He wanted to run around and play. + +Mom stirred the pot and smiled at Billy. "If you be a good boy, I promise you can play for five minutes after dinner is served," she said. + +Billy stopped jumping and looked at his mom. That sounded pretty good. "Yes, Mama," he said in agreement. + +Mom served dinner and Billy ate it quickly. He jumped off the chair, excited for his five minutes of play. Mama smiled and shook her head. She was happy Billy had been so patient. +Jill was a happy girl. She liked to play in the garden when it was sunny. One day it started to rain. Jill looked up to the sky and watched the clear drops fall from the clouds. She loved the feel of the drops on her skin and danced in the rain. + +Her mother came out with a plate full of cookies for Jill to enjoy. As she ate her treat, she looked all around and saw how the rain had made everything so clear. She smiled and thanked her mom for the cookies before going back to playing in the rain. + +But soon the rain stopped and Jill's mom called for her to come inside. Jill was happy to go inside, but when she got to the door she slipped on a wet spot and the plate of cookies was smashed on the ground. Jill was sad that the cookies were all gone. + +The rain had not brought the same amount of joy that it had earlier. And though Jill was still happy, she also felt a little disappointed. +Once upon a time, there lived a mighty rabbit. He had many friends, one of which was a mouse. The mouse wanted to help the mighty rabbit in any way he could. + +One day, while they were playing, the mighty rabbit suddenly tripped and hurt his foot. He began to cry. The mouse was concerned so he quickly ran off to get help. + +The mouse went to a nearby farm to find some carrots. He found some and quickly returned to the mighty rabbit. + +He handed the carrots to the rabbit and said "These carrots will help you fix your foot. Eat up!" + +The mighty rabbit was so grateful for the mouse's kindness, he ate the carrots and soon enough his foot was feeling much better. + +The rabbit thanked the mouse and said, "You are a true friend! Thank you for helping me fix my foot." + +The mouse smiled and said, "You're welcome. That's what friends are for." +One day, a man was walking down the street whistling. He was so happy he was singing a cheerful song. He had a newspaper in his hand and as he walked, he noticed that it was getting dirty. + +But then he heard a sound coming from around the corner. It was a bird! And the bird was whistling too! The man was so surprised. He followed the whistling and saw the bird. + +The bird was sitting on top of a dirty newspaper. The man came closer and the bird flew away. The man realized the bird had made a nest with the newspaper to stay safe and warm. + +The man felt so happy to see the bird using the newspaper to keep warm. He smiled and started whistling again as he walked away. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved to run. She went running every day and soon she was running faster and faster. She ran so fast she felt like she was flying! + +One day, when she was running, she looked up at the sky. She saw a big, beautiful rainbow stretching across the sky! It was so colorful and she ran even faster to catch it. + +But when she got close to the rainbow, she noticed that the ground was getting rough. It was hard for her to keep running and she almost tripped several times. + +But the little girl was determined. She gritted her teeth, used all her strength and kept on running. Eventually, the ground became smoother and she was able to cross the rainbow! + +When she made it across, she realized she had learned a very important lesson: no matter how rough the path, with hard work and determination, you can reach any goal. +Once upon a time there was a frog. He loved to swim. He would swim in the pond all day, every day. All of the other animals in the pond thought he was very honest. + +One day, the frog decided that he wanted to explore beyond the pond. He said goodbye to all of his friends, and then he swam away. + +The frog swam and swam, until he found a big lake. It was so big that he couldn't see the other side! He had never seen a lake so big before, so he decided to swim around and explore. + +He swam and swam until he got tired. He looked around and saw a big, beautiful lily pad. He hopped onto it and had a rest. After a while he felt much better, so he said goodbye to the lily pad and started to swim back home. + +When he finally arrived back at the pond, all of his friends were so happy to see him. They were proud of him for being so brave and honest. From then on, the frog would sometimes go off to explore, but he always remembered to come back home. +One day, Jack saw an enormous road. He wanted to go down it, but it seemed too scary. Then he heard a voice from above. It was high in the sky but it was clear and strong. It said, "Jack, order your feet to walk down the road!" Jack was surprised but he wanted to try it. He took a deep breath and said, "Feet, walk down the road!" To his surprise, his feet started moving and he was soon walking down the road. It felt amazing and Jack smiled. He couldn't believe he had ordered his feet to do something. When he reached the end of the road, he jumped with joy. He had done it! +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Molly. She was three years old and she liked to play in the garden. One day, when Molly was playing outside she saw a really high wall. On top of the wall, she saw a bean. Molly wanted the bean very badly, so she decided to try and steal it. + +She started to climb the wall, but it was very high! Eventually she was able to grab the bean and she put it into her pocket. Molly smiled with joy and ran inside to show her mum what she had stolen. + +Molly's mum said that it was naughty to steal the bean and that she had to take it back to where she got it from. So Molly sadly returned to the wall and put the bean back exactly where she found it. + +She then went back inside and apologized to her mum for stealing the bean. From then on Molly was much more careful about what she stole and only took things she was allowed to. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Jack and Jill. They lived in the same village and did everything together. Jack and Jill were very happy together. + +One day, Jack and Jill had a fight. Jill said some mean things to Jack. Jack was very angry and said mean things back. + +Jill felt so sad. She was sorry for what she said to Jack. She decided to give Jack a special gift as a way of saying sorry. Even though Jack was still very angry, he accepted the gift. + +When he opened the gift, he saw it was a drawing of the two of them together. That made him realize how special their friendship was, and he realized it was more important to forgive than to be angry. + +The two friends hugged and cried. Jack had been very intelligent to forgive his friend. They were friends again and always remembered to forgive each other. +Dave and Winnie were very good friends. They liked to play games together. Today, they decided to pretend. They pretended to be pirates. Dave took a rubber and waved it around like a sword. He made growling noises and ran around making a lot of noise. + +Winnie laughed at Dave's silly noises. She picked up a rubber and pretended it was a balance beam. She balanced on it, waving her arms around, like she was walking on the tightrope. + +Dave, not wanting to be outdone, sat on the rubber and pretended it was an elephant. He made elephant noises and rocked back and forth. Winnie laughed at him. + +“Let’s go to the park and have a picnic!†Winnie suggested. + +Dave hopped off the rubber and nodded enthusiastically. The two friends grabbed their lunch and raced off to the park. Here, the kids could play for hours, pretending to be all kinds of things. They laughed and played and had so much fun together. +Once upon a time, a baby elephant lived in a forest. He was always very hungry and he wanted to find something yummy to eat. + +One day, he spotted a yummy banana tree in the distance. He wanted to try it out, so he began to walk towards it. + +But when he arrived at the tree, he saw a hunter with a big gun standing there. The hunter said to the elephant, "If you take even one banana from this tree, I'll shoot you!" + +The elephant started to cry. He didn't want to get shot. But then his mommy elephant appeared and said, "Let's show the hunter how strong and brave elephants are!" + +The mommy elephant charged towards the hunter and chased him away. After the hunter left, the baby elephant carefully climbed the tree and ate to his heart's content. The yummy bananas were delicious! +Once upon a time there were two friends who were playing in the garden. One was called Jack, and the other was called Jill. + +Jack had a special toy that he kept hidden away. He never let anyone touch it. Jill was very jealous of the toy, so one day she decided to do a search for it. + +Jill looked in the tall grass and in the muddy pond, but she couldn't find the special toy. Just as she was about to give up, she found Jack playing with his toy in a secret den. + +Jack was so surprised when Jill revealed his secret toy that he gave it to her to play with. Jill was so excited that she jumped around, singing and laughing. + +Jack was happy too. It felt good to share his toy with his friend. He was glad to have a friend he could finally trust. +Once upon a time, there was an ancient tree. Every morning, the tree would rise from the ground and get ready for the day. It was unlike any other tree in the forest, for it had an herb growing from its branches. + +The herb was old - much older than the tree. It’s silver-green leaves were so ancient, they would sparkle whenever the morning sun shone. + +The tree and herb were good friends. Everyday, the tree would rise and talk to the herb, telling stories of happy days and sunny times. The herb would listen patiently and then whisper secrets to the tree. + +One day, a wind blew so strong, it carried the ancient herb away. The tree was so sad, it couldn’t even rise. But then, something wonderful happened. Little by little, tiny herbs began to grow from the tree’s branches. The tree was very happy and, each day, it would rise with a smile. +Billy was eager to play with his new toys. He watched his mom pour milk into the cup and put it on a plate. Billy loved milk and wanted the cup all for himself. + +“Mom, can it be all mine?†asked Billy. + +“No, not right now. You will have to wait until after dinner,†said Mom. + +Billy was disappointed, so he decided to take the cup. He quickly grabbed it, but Mom noticed and said “Billy, no!†+ +Billy ran away with the cup. But as he was running, he tripped and fell hard on the ground, spilling the milk all over the floor. + +Mom scolded Billy for being naughty, and he was sad that he didn’t get to drink the milk. He never took anything without permission again. +There was a grumpy old man who always had a pen in his pocket. He never liked to smile and he never liked to play. One day, he was walking and came to a bench. He sat down on the seat and looked around. He spotted a young boy with a big smile on his face. He was playing with a friend in the park. + +The old man watched them for a while and soon his face softened. He reached into his pocket and pulled out his pen. He scribbled something on a piece of paper, then showed it to the two boys. They grinned when they saw it, and the old man smiled back. The paper said "Friends forever!" + +The old man put the pen away and stood up. He waved at the boys, who waved back. The old man started walking away with a spring in his step. He wasn't so grumpy anymore. He had made two new friends. +Once upon a time, there was a very small girl. She wanted to go sailing with her dad so she asked him to take her. Her dad said he was very sorry but he was too busy. The girl started to cry and her dad said, "Listen, I'll make it up to you. Tomorrow I will take you sailing." The girl was very happy and she said she love him. The next day they went sailing on a boat. The girl was so excited! As they sailed, the girl's dad said, "Listen to the waves, listen to the birds and the wind." The girl enjoyed the journey, but then the wind got too strong and the boat started to rock. The girl got scared and held tightly onto her dad. The dad said, "It's alright, I'm sorry. I'll keep you safe." The girl felt better and the dad sailed them back home. From then on, the girl and her dad went sailing every weekend. +Once upon a time there lived a loyal cat who loved to explore the woods. One day, while out on her adventures, she ran into a trap. It was a sharp, metal trap that wouldn't let the cat move. The cat was scared and requested for help. She meowed loudly, but nobody could hear her. + +Suddenly, a mean fox came out of the woods. The fox saw what happened and demanded the cat to stay there forever. The poor cat was so scared and started crying. She requested the fox to let her go, but the fox didn't listen. He wanted to keep her as a pet, and nothing could make him change his mind. + +The loyal cat was heartbroken, but she had no way of getting out of the trap. Everyone who heard about the cat was sad, but nothing had changed. The fox kept the cat locked in the trap forever, and she had to stay there until the day she died. +Once there was a blueberry. It was orange and so happy. Then an event happened and the blueberry was not happy. The event was so bad that the blueberry would not forgive. It was too sad to forgive. The blueberry stayed orange and sad until it died. +Once upon a time there was a bald eagle. He loved flying high in the sky. Every day he would soar as high as he could, stretching his wings out wide. One day, however, he couldn't soar as high as usual. He looked down and saw a file on the ground. So he swooped down and picked the file up with his beak. He decided he would deliver the file to its owner. + +So he flew across the sky, soaring higher and higher. He found a house and gently dropped the file on the porch. Then, he flew back up into the sky. He flew and flew until he was higher than ever before. No matter what happened, the bald eagle was never afraid to soar. +Once there was a little boy. He was very excited and loved to rush around. He ran and ran and ran, until he noticed a smelly prune in the grass. He stopped, and bent down to pick it up. He didn't know what it was, but he was curious. So he decided to rush back home to show his mom what he found. + +When he got home, he showed his mom the prune. She smiled and told him it was a smelly prune. The little boy didn't understand why it was smelly, but the prune made his mom laugh, so he was happy. Together, they both laughed and enjoyed the smelly prune. + +The little boy had a lot of fun with his smelly prune. He took it everywhere he went and rushed around the house with it. He found it made him laugh, just like his mom. + +In the end, the little boy and his smelly prune were fast friends. He never rushed anywhere without it! +Once upon a time, there was a mommy and a baby. The mommy held the baby's hand and they went for a walk. The baby was so happy. Birds were chirping and the sun was shining. + +Suddenly, the baby felt a big shock! The mommy held her tight and said, "It's OK." The baby looked around and saw an ugly bug. It was big and hairy and it scuttled across the ground. + +The mommy said, "Don't feel scared! That bug can't hurt you." But the baby still felt a bit afraid. + +The mommy scooped the baby up and said, "Let's go for another walk. This time we'll go to the park!" + +The baby was so excited - she couldn't wait! They held hands and walked together to the park, and never saw the ugly bug again. +Once upon a time, there was a brave knight. He had a dark sword which he always carried with him. + +One day, the knight was walking in the forest when he heard a loud noise. He saw a bright light coming from behind a tree. He crept closer and saw a small fire. + +The knight asked, "Who is there?" + +A small voice answered, "It is me. I am lost and scared." + +The knight said, "Don't worry. I will help you. Come here." + +The knight helped the small figure out of the dark shadows. It was a little girl with a burning stick in her hand. The knight knew she must have started the fire to keep herself warm but he was worried that the fire might spread. + +He said, "We have to put the fire out. Give me your burning stick." + +The little girl was scared, so the brave knight reassured her, "It's alright. I have my sword here and I will use it to put the fire out. Do you trust me?" + +The little girl bravely nodded and handed her burning stick to the knight. The knight waved his sword and put out the fire. + +The knight smiled at the little girl. He was glad that he had been able to help her. The little girl gave him a hug and the knight knew she was safe. +Once upon a time there were two friends called True and Sam. True was always friendly and kind to Sam. But one day, True was not allowed to go and play with Sam. + +True's parents would not permit it. No matter how much True asked, they said no. True was very sad. + +But a few days later, True's parents changed their minds. They said that True could go and play with Sam. True was so happy and couldn't wait to see Sam! + +When True and Sam met up, they were both so happy and hugged each other tightly. They had such a fun time playing and being friendly together. + +True was so glad that his parents had allowed him to play with his best friend. They would never have to be apart again. +Once upon a time, there was a girl who was looking for something special. She wanted to find a good diamond! She decided to move around the woods to see if she could find one. + +As she moved through the woods, she saw flowers and trees. Then she heard a little sparkle. She looked around and saw a diamond! It was good and shone so brightly. She was so excited! + +She picked up the diamond and put it in her pocket. She was so happy that she had found a good diamond. She smiled and went home. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and go on adventures with her teddy bear, Mr. Snuggles. One day, Lily and Mr. Snuggles went to the beach. + +Lily saw a big white ship in the ocean. She asked Mr. Snuggles, "What is that big white thing in the water?" Mr. Snuggles replied, "That's a ship, Lily. It can take people to faraway places." + +Lily wanted to go on the ship and see new things, but she was scared. Mr. Snuggles said, "Don't be scared, Lily. Sometimes we have to accept new things and try them out. Let's go on an adventure!" So, Lily and Mr. Snuggles got on the ship and sailed to a beautiful island. They had so much fun exploring and making new friends. From that day on, Lily learned that it's okay to try new things and accept new adventures. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the bush. He would run around and explore all the different plants and animals. + +One day, Timmy's mommy called him inside because it was getting hot. Timmy didn't want to go inside, he wanted to stay in the bush. "But mommy, I don't want to go inside. Can't I stay and play in the bush?" Timmy asked. + +"No, Timmy. It's too hot outside. You can return to the bush later when it's cooler," replied his mommy. + +Timmy was sad, but he knew his mommy was right. He went inside and played with his toys. Later that day, when it was cooler outside, Timmy returned to the bush and continued to explore and play. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy was very good at building things. He liked to use blocks and Legos to make tall towers and big houses. One day, Timmy's mom gave him a gift. It was a surfboard! Timmy had never surfed before, but he was excited to try. + +Timmy went to the beach with his mom and dad. They helped him put on his life jacket and then they went into the water. Timmy's mom showed him how to surf. She said, "You have to stand up on the board and balance." Timmy tried and tried, but he kept falling off. He was not gifted at surfing like he was at building. + +But Timmy didn't give up. He kept trying and trying. He built up his confidence and soon he was surfing like a pro! Timmy was so happy that he could do something new and fun. He realized that even if he wasn't gifted at something, he could still learn and get better with practice. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a big city with her family. The city was very busy and loud, but Lily loved it because there were so many things to see and do. + +One day, Lily's family decided to go on a trip to a hotel. The hotel was very expensive, but they wanted to have a special adventure. When they got to the hotel, Lily was very tired from all the excitement. She asked her mom if she could go to sleep. + +Lily's mom tucked her into bed and turned off the lights. Lily closed her eyes and soon she was sleeping peacefully. She dreamt of all the fun things she would do in the city the next day. +Once upon a time, there was a big truck. The truck had big wheels that could roll and roll. One day, the truck drove into traffic. There were lots of cars and buses in the traffic. The truck had to wait and wait for the traffic to move. Finally, the traffic moved and the truck could roll and roll again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a special watch that she loved to wear all the time. It was shiny and pink, and it made her feel happy. + +One day, Lily went to the park to play. She was having fun on the swings when she noticed her watch was gone. She looked all around, but it had disappeared! She felt sad and lonely without her special watch. + +Lily went home and told her mom what happened. Her mom told her not to worry and that they would look for the watch together. Later that day, they went back to the park and searched everywhere. Finally, they found the watch hidden in the grass. Lily was so happy and relieved that her special watch was back where it belonged. She learned to be more careful with her special things and never let them disappear again! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy lived on a ranch with his mommy and daddy. The ranch was big and had many animals like cows, horses, and chickens. Timmy loved to play with the animals and help his parents take care of them. + +One day, Timmy's daddy told him that the weather was going to become very harsh. Timmy didn't understand what that meant, so he asked his daddy. "What does harsh mean, Daddy?" he said. "It means that the weather will be very cold and windy, and it might snow," his daddy replied. + +Timmy was worried about the animals on the ranch. "Will they be okay in the harsh weather?" he asked. "Don't worry, we will make sure they are warm and safe," his mommy said. And they did. Timmy and his parents worked together to make sure the animals had enough food, water, and shelter to stay comfortable during the harsh weather. + +In the end, the harsh weather didn't last very long. Soon, the sun came out and the ranch became beautiful again. Timmy was happy that he could help take care of the animals and make sure they were okay during the harsh weather. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys. One day, Timmy went to the zoo with his mommy and daddy. They saw many animals, but Timmy's favorite was the lion. The lion was big and had a loud roar. But Timmy knew the lion was harmless because he was behind a big fence. + +Suddenly, Timmy saw a ball on the ground. He picked it up and threw it towards the lion. The lion saw the ball and went to play with it. Timmy was happy that the lion was having fun. Then, it was time to go home. Timmy said goodbye to the lion and waved. He knew he would come back to see him again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she found a patch of pretty flowers in the garden. She picked some and brought them inside to show her mommy. + +"Look, mommy! I found pretty flowers!" Lily said. + +Her mommy smiled and said, "Those are lovely, but remember to be careful. Some flowers can be harmful." + +Lily looked at the flowers and said, "Are they harmless?" + +"Yes, those ones are harmless. But always be careful and yield to mommy when she tells you something is dangerous," her mommy replied. + +Lily nodded and put the flowers in a vase on the table. She was happy to have found something pretty and harmless in the garden. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweety who wanted to fly high in the sky. Tweety tried and tried, but she couldn't fly very far. One day, Tweety met a big bird who told her about a great network of birds who help each other fly higher. + +Tweety joined the network and practiced every day. She flapped her wings and tried to fly higher and higher. After many days of practice, Tweety finally succeeded! She flew higher than she ever had before. + +Tweety was so happy that she wanted to help other birds in the network succeed too. She told them about her journey and encouraged them to keep practicing. Together, they all soared through the sky, feeling great and free. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a powerful memory and could remember everything she heard. One day, Lily was playing with her toys when she heard a loud noise outside. She went to the window and saw a big dog barking at her. + +Lily became scared and ran to her mommy. She told her mommy about the big dog and how scared she was. Her mommy hugged her and said, "Don't worry, Lily. I will protect you." + +The next day, Lily went to the park with her mommy. She saw the same big dog and remembered how scared she was. But this time, her mommy held her hand and told her that the dog was friendly. Lily slowly walked towards the dog and petted him. She realized that her memory was powerful, but sometimes it could make her scared for no reason. From that day on, Lily was not afraid of the big dog anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little fish named Nemo. Nemo was swimming in the ocean and he saw a shrimp. Nemo wanted to have the shrimp for dinner. But the shrimp was very gentle and didn't want to be eaten. + +Nemo chased the shrimp around the ocean, but the shrimp was too fast for him. Nemo was getting very hungry and he really wanted to have the shrimp. + +Suddenly, a big shark appeared! The shark wanted to eat Nemo and the shrimp. Nemo and the shrimp had to work together to escape from the shark. They swam as fast as they could and finally, they were safe. Nemo realized that it was better to be friends with the shrimp than to have him for dinner. From that day on, Nemo and the shrimp were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play in the park with his friends. One day, Timmy and his friends saw a big fountain in the middle of the park. The fountain was very pretty and had water shooting up into the sky. + +Timmy's friend, Johnny, said, "I wish I could shake the fountain and make the water splash everywhere!" + +Timmy said, "That's not a good idea. We should be helpful and not make a mess." + +Later that day, Timmy and his friends were playing tag when they heard a loud noise. They turned around and saw that Johnny had shaken the fountain and the water was splashing everywhere! + +Timmy said, "I told you not to shake the fountain. Now we have to go home and change our clothes." + +Johnny felt bad and said, "I'm sorry. You were right, we should have been helpful." + +From that day on, Timmy and his friends always remembered to be helpful and not shake the fountain. +Once upon a time, there was a silly monkey. He loved to eat fruit all day long. One day, he found a big tree with lots of fruit, but he couldn't reach it. He tried to climb the tree, but it was too tall. + +Then, he saw a key on the ground. He picked it up and looked around. He saw a big lock on the tree. He tried the key and it worked! The lock unlocked and the monkey could get all the fruit he wanted. + +The monkey was very happy and ate all the fruit he could find. He felt full and silly, but he was proud of himself for unlocking the tree. From that day on, he visited the tree every day and shared the fruit with his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her round ball in the park every day. One day, while she was playing, she met a boy named Jack. Jack was holding a shiny rock in his hand. + +Lily asked Jack, "What's that in your hand?" + +"It's a magic rock," Jack replied. "If you believe in it, it will make all your wishes come true." + +Lily thought it sounded foolish, but she wanted to try it out. She closed her eyes and made a wish. Suddenly, her ball started to glow and float in the air! Lily was amazed and couldn't believe what she saw. + +"Wow, it really works!" she exclaimed. + +"I told you it was magic," Jack said with a grin. + +From that day on, Lily and Jack became good friends and played together every day with their magical rock and round ball. They both believed in the magic and knew that anything was possible if they just believed. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play outside and run around in the grass. One day, she found a message on the ground. It was a letter from her friend, inviting her to come over and play. Lily was so excited that she ran home to ask her mom if she could go. + +Her mom said yes and let her go to her friend's house. When she got there, her friend showed her a big box. "Let's open it!" her friend said. Inside the box were lots of toys to play with. Lily and her friend had so much fun playing with the toys and laughing together. + +When it was time to go home, Lily's friend gave her another message. It said, "Come play with me again soon!" Lily was so happy and couldn't wait to go back and play with her friend again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy cars. He had a red car with a loud motor that made a "vroom vroom" sound. One day, Timmy's sister wanted to play with his car too. But she was too rough and accidentally tore off one of the wheels. + +Timmy was very upset and started to cry. His mom came over to see what happened. When she saw the broken car, she told Timmy not to worry because she could fix it. She took the car and used some glue to put the wheel back on. Timmy was so happy that his car was fixed and he could play with it again. + +From that day on, Timmy's sister was more careful with his toys and never tore anything again. And Timmy learned that even if something gets torn, it can always be fixed. +Once upon a time, there was a tall boat. It had a big sail that could catch the wind. The boat sailed on the sea with a pin that held the sail up. The boat was happy and went on many adventures. + +One day, the boat sailed too close to some rocks. The rocks were sharp and cut a hole in the boat. Water came in and the boat started to sink. The boat tried to use the pin to fix the hole, but it was too late. The boat sank to the bottom of the sea. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play hockey with his friends. He had a rich collection of hockey sticks and pucks. + +One day, Timmy's dad took him to a big store. There, they saw a display of new hockey sticks. Timmy was so happy to see them. He asked his dad if he could get a new hockey stick. + +His dad said yes and they picked out the best one. Timmy was so excited to use his new hockey stick. He went home and showed it to his friends. They were all amazed by how cool it looked. Timmy was so proud to have such a rich collection of hockey sticks. +Once upon a time, Lily was very excited to go to the park. She loved to play on the swings and slide down the slide. She asked her mom if they could go to the park, and her mom said yes. + +When they got to the park, Lily saw her friend Timmy. Timmy said, "Hi Lily, do you want to play with me?" Lily said, "Yes please!" They ran to the swings and took turns pushing each other. + +After a while, it started to get dark outside. Lily's mom said it was time to go home. Lily said goodbye to Timmy and said, "Thank you for playing with me. I had so much fun!" +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to run and play outside. One day, Timmy's dad brought home a big motor for his toy car. Timmy thought it was funny how loud the motor was. + +Timmy played with his toy car every day, but he noticed that the motor started to sound strange. It was making a funny noise. Timmy's dad told him that the motor needed to be fixed. + +One day, Timmy's dad surprised him with a new motor for his toy car. Timmy was so happy and couldn't wait to try it out. He ran outside with his toy car and put the new motor in. It was so much faster and made a cool sound. Timmy had so much fun playing with his toy car and his new motor. +Once upon a time, there was a kind boy named Tim. Tim loved to play outside in the park. One day, Tim found a flag on the ground. He picked it up and waved it in the air. + +Suddenly, it started to rain. Tim didn't want the flag to get wet, so he covered it with his jacket. He held the flag and his jacket tightly and ran back home. + +When he got home, Tim showed his mom the flag. She was so happy that Tim was kind enough to take care of it. From that day on, Tim always made sure to cover the flag when it rained. +Once upon a time, there was a little duck named Ducky. Ducky lived in a pond all by himself. He was very lonely and wished he had some friends to play with. One day, he saw another duck flying in the sky. The duck landed in the pond and introduced himself. His name was Lucky. + +Ducky was so happy to have a friend. They swam together and played all day long. They even went on adventures together. They would zoom through the water and explore the pond. Ducky was no longer lonely with Lucky by his side. They became the best of friends and did everything together. + +From that day on, Ducky and Lucky would always zoom around the pond together, never feeling lonely again. They were happy and content, knowing they had each other to play with. +Once upon a time, there was a big earthquake. The ground shook and things fell down. Some people got hurt and some houses broke. It was very scary. + +One day, a clumsy boy was walking on the street. He tripped and fell down. He hurt his knee and started to cry. But then, a nice lady came and helped him. She gave him a band-aid and a hug. The boy was happy again. + +Later, the boy and the lady talked about the earthquake. The boy said he hoped there would be no more earthquakes. The lady said she hoped so too. They both felt better knowing they could hope for good things. +Once upon a time, there was a clever little girl named Lily. She loved to read books and would often hide behind a big chair to read her favorite ones. One day, Lily's mom asked her to find a page in her book about animals. + +Lily searched and searched but couldn't find the page her mom wanted. She started to feel sad and frustrated. Just then, her little brother came into the room and asked what was wrong. + +"I can't find the page about animals," Lily said. + +Her brother smiled and said, "I know where it is! It's on the page with the lion and the monkey." + +Lily was so happy and grateful to her clever little brother. From that day on, she knew that sometimes it's okay to ask for help when you can't find something. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, especially her white teddy bear. One day, Lily's little brother came into her room and started playing with her toys too. He accidentally broke her favorite toy car. + +Lily was upset and said, "You broke my toy car! That's not nice." + +Her brother replied, "Sorry Lily, I didn't mean to break it." + +Lily forgave her brother, but she was still sad about her toy car. Later that day, Lily and her brother were playing with some paint. They accidentally spilled it all over the floor, making a messy white puddle. + +Lily's brother said, "Uh oh, we made a mess." + +Lily smiled and said, "That's okay, we can clean it up together." They worked together to clean up the messy white paint and had fun doing it. In the end, Lily realized that even though things can break and get messy, it's important to forgive and work together to make things better. +Once upon a time, there was a shy little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and draw pictures, but she was too scared to talk to other kids. One day, she went to the park and saw a boy playing with a ball. She wanted to play too, but she was too shy to ask him. + +Suddenly, the boy came up to her and said, "Do you want to play with me?" Lily was so happy that she signed "yes" with her hands. They played together all afternoon and had so much fun. Lily realized that life is better when you have friends to play with. + +At the end of the day, the boy said, "You're a great friend, Lily. Let's play again soon!" Lily smiled and felt so happy. She wasn't shy anymore because she had made a new friend. From that day on, Lily went to the park every day and played with her new friend. They signed and laughed and had the best time ever. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a long bookshelf in her room filled with many books. One day, Lily's mom asked her, "Lily, what do you imagine when you look at your bookshelf?" + +Lily replied, "I imagine that all the books are talking to each other and having a party!" + +Her mom smiled and said, "That sounds like a fun party. Which book is your favorite?" + +Lily pointed to a big red book and said, "This one is my favorite. It's about a princess who goes on an adventure." + +Her mom said, "That sounds like a great story. Let's read it together!" + +Lily and her mom sat down and read the book together, imagining all the exciting things the princess did on her adventure. And from that day on, Lily imagined even more fun stories with her bookshelf full of books. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who was going on a trip with her family. They packed their luggage and headed to the airport. Lily was excited to fly in an airplane for the first time. + +When they arrived at the airport, they went to check in their luggage. Lily's dad unlocked the suitcase and put it on the conveyor belt. Lily watched as it disappeared behind the wall. She was a little frightened that she would never see it again. + +As they walked to the gate, Lily's mom asked her if she wanted a snack. Lily said yes, and her mom gave her a bag of cookies. Lily ate one and saved the rest for later. + +When they got on the airplane, Lily noticed that the seatbelt sign was on. She was frightened that something bad might happen. But her dad explained that it was just a precaution and they would be safe. + +As they took off into the sky, Lily felt a little scared but also excited for the adventure ahead. And when they landed at their destination, she was happy to see that their luggage had arrived safely too. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily went outside to play in the snow. She put on her warm coat, hat, and mittens. Her mom said, "Lily, you look good in your winter clothes. Don't forget to wear your boots too!" + +Lily played in the snow for a while, making a snowman and throwing snowballs. Suddenly, her friend Tommy came over. Tommy said, "Wow, Lily! You look so good in your winter clothes. Can I play with you?" + +Lily said, "Sure, Tommy! Let's make a snow fort together." They worked hard and made a big snow fort. When they were finished, Tommy said, "This is so much fun! I'm glad we wore warm clothes to play in the snow." + +Lily agreed and said, "Me too, Tommy. It's important to wear warm clothes in the snow so we don't get cold." They played together for a while longer, enjoying the snow and each other's company. +Once upon a time, there was a planet named Zog. Zog was a happy planet with many friends. One day, Zog started to tremble. His friends were frightened because they didn't know what was happening. + +Zog's friend, a little alien named Bloop, asked Zog what was wrong. Zog said he was scared because he heard a loud noise. Bloop told Zog not to be frightened and that he would help him find out what was making the noise. + +Bloop and Zog searched and searched until they found a spaceship that had crash-landed on Zog. The spaceship was making the loud noise that scared Zog. Bloop and Zog helped the aliens inside the spaceship and they all became friends. From that day on, Zog and Bloop knew that they could always count on each other, no matter what. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a small town with her family. One day, she went for a walk with her mom and dad. They walked down the street and saw an impressive building. + +Lily asked, "What is that building?" + +Her mom replied, "That's the town hall. It's where important people work to make our town a better place." + +Lily recognized the building from a picture in her book. She said, "I know that building! It's the town hall." + +Her dad smiled and said, "You're very smart, Lily." They continued their walk, happy to have learned something new about their town. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to build towers with her blocks. One day, she was building a really tall tower when her mom came in and said, "Lily, it's time to put on your shoes." + +Lily looked down at her feet and saw that her heel was sticking out of her sock. "Mommy, my heel is showing!" she said. + +Her mom helped her put on her shoes and they went outside to play. They saw a weird bug crawling on the ground. "Look, Mommy, that bug is weird!" Lily said. + +Her mom agreed and they watched the bug crawl away. Then, Lily went back to building her tower and her mom sat down next to her. "Can I help you build?" her mom asked. + +"Yes, please!" Lily said with a smile. Together, they built the tallest tower ever and it was so much fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and look up at the sky. One day, Timmy saw a big, shiny star in the sky. He was so happy and excited to see it. + +But then, Timmy's friend Billy came over and wanted to play with Timmy's toys. Timmy didn't want to share his toys with Billy, so he told him to go away. Billy went home feeling sad and guilty for bothering Timmy. + +That night, Timmy looked up at the sky again and saw the shiny star. But he didn't feel happy anymore because he knew he had hurt his friend's feelings. Timmy realized he was being selfish and decided to apologize to Billy the next day. They became friends again and Timmy felt happy once more, knowing he did the right thing. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she found a shiny, red pear on the ground. It looked so delicious that she decided to take a bite. + +Suddenly, she heard a noise behind her. It was a little bird who was frightened by Lily. "Don't be scared," said Lily. "I won't hurt you. Do you want to share my pear with me?" + +The little bird chirped happily and they sat together in the sunshine, enjoying the sweet, juicy pear. From that day on, Lily and the little bird were the best of friends and they shone brightly in each other's company. +Once upon a time, there was a big boat. The boat had a sail that helped it move. The boat sailed on the blue sea. The sea was full of fish and the boat would stop to catch them. + +One day, the boat sailed near a well. The well was very deep and had a lot of water. The boat stopped near the well to take some water. The water in the well was very clean and tasted good. + +Suddenly, the boat saw a dead fish floating in the water. The fish was not moving and did not look happy. The boat knew that the fish was not alive anymore. It was sad to see the dead fish. The boat continued to sail, hoping to find more happy fish. +Once upon a time, there was a bee named Buzzy. Buzzy was a fancy bee with shiny wings and a pretty yellow and black body. One day, Buzzy met a little girl named Lily in the park. + +Lily said, "Hello, Buzzy! You are a fancy bee. Can I talk to you?" + +Buzzy said, "Yes, you can talk to me. What do you want to talk about?" + +Lily said, "I want to know how you part your wings. Can you show me?" + +Buzzy smiled and said, "Sure! Watch me now." Buzzy flapped his wings up and down, showing Lily how he could part them. + +Lily clapped her hands and said, "Wow! You are a clever bee, Buzzy." Buzzy felt happy that he could show Lily something new. They became good friends and talked every day in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved animals. One day, she went to the zoo with her mommy and saw a big leopard. The leopard had spots all over its fur and Lily thought it was very cool. + +Lily's mommy asked her, "Do you believe that the leopard is the fastest animal in the jungle?" Lily nodded her head and said, "Yes, I believe it!" She was very excited to see the leopard run. + +As they were walking away from the leopard's cage, Lily overheard another little girl talking to her mommy. "I wish I had a leopard like that," the girl said. Lily felt envious because she wanted a leopard too. + +She turned to her mommy and said, "Mommy, can we get a leopard like that girl?" Her mommy explained that it wouldn't be safe to have a leopard as a pet, but they could always visit the zoo to see the leopard whenever they wanted. Lily was happy with that answer and they continued to explore the zoo. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the rain, but her mom always told her to come inside when she got wet. One day, Lily and her mom went to the store to buy some groceries. + +While they were shopping, Lily saw a toy that she really wanted. She asked her mom if she could have it, but her mom said no. Lily felt sad and wanted to cry, but she didn't. + +When they got home, Lily's mom told her that it's important to save money and not buy things we don't need. Lily understood and felt happy that she didn't cry. She also remembered what her mom said about getting wet and decided to shut the door when it started to rain outside. + +From that day on, Lily learned the value of saving money and the importance of listening to her mom. She also knew how to stay dry when it rained outside. +Once upon a time, there was a big dog named Max. Max was very great at fetching sticks and balls. One day, Max's owner took him to a park to play. Max ran and played, but he got very tired. + +Then, a nice lady came by and offered to serve Max some water. Max was very thirsty, so he drank all the water. After he drank, Max felt much better. + +When Max and his owner got home, Max was still tired. His owner decided to strip Max's bed so he could rest. Max was so happy to have a clean bed to sleep on. He fell asleep right away and dreamed about playing in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a man who lived in a dark forest. He had an axe that he used to chop wood for his fire. One day, he saw a sign that said "Beware of bears!" The man was scared, but he knew he needed more wood for his fire. So, he took his axe and went into the forest. As he chopped the wood, he heard a loud noise. It was a bear! The man quickly ran back to his house and put up a sign that said "No chopping wood today!" From then on, he always checked for signs of bears before going into the forest. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to read books and listen to stories. One day, Lily's mommy gave her a new book with a poem inside. The poem was about a deep blue sea. + +Lily loved the poem and wanted to share it with her friends at school. But before she did, she wanted to make the book look pretty. So, she took a cloth and started to polish the cover of the book until it sparkled in the sun. + +When Lily showed her friends the book with the deep blue sea poem, they loved it too. They all sat together and read the poem out loud. Lily felt happy that she could share something she loved with her friends. +Once upon a time, there was a poor boy named Tim. Tim lived in a small house near the sea. Every day, Tim would look at the big yachts sailing by. He dreamed of sailing on one someday. + +One day, a kind man who owned a big yacht saw Tim looking at his boat. The man invited Tim to come on board and sail with him. Tim was very happy and excited! He had never been on a yacht before. + +As they sailed, Tim saw many beautiful things in the sea. He saw colorful fish and big waves. He felt the wind in his hair and the sun on his face. It was the best day of his life! When they returned to shore, the man gave Tim a toy yacht to remember the fun day they had. Tim was very grateful and happy. +Once upon a time, there was a big grumpy dragon. He lived in a cave in the mountains. One day, a little girl came to visit him. She said, "Hello Mr. Dragon, why are you so grumpy?" The dragon sighed and said, "I am grumpy because I am lonely. No one ever comes to visit me." + +The little girl felt sorry for the dragon. She said, "I will be your friend. We can play together." The dragon smiled and said, "Really? That would be nice." + +They played together all day. They ran and jumped and had so much fun. When it was time for the little girl to go home, the dragon sighed and said, "I don't want you to leave. Can you come back and play with me again tomorrow?" The little girl smiled and said, "Of course, I will come back and play with you every day." + +From that day on, the dragon was happy and never grumpy again. He had a friend to play with every day. The little girl and the dragon became the best of friends and had many more adventures together. +Once upon a time, there was a big, strong lion. He was very powerful and could roar very loudly. One day, the lion went for a walk in the forest. He saw a little bird flying in the sky. The lion wanted to catch the bird, but he couldn't. The bird was too fast! + +The lion was sad because he couldn't catch the bird. He went back to his home in the jungle. As he was walking, he saw a big, dark cloud in the sky. He knew that it was going to rain soon. But the rain didn't happen yet. + +The lion went to his cave and waited for the rain. Suddenly, he heard a loud noise. It was the sound of thunder! The rain had finally happened. The lion was happy because he loved the rain. He fell asleep listening to the sound of the raindrops on the roof of his cave. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play outside and explore the world around her. One day, she found a big rock in her backyard. She picked it up and held it tight in her little hands. + +Her mom came outside and saw Lily holding the rock. "What do you have there, Lily?" her mom asked. + +"I found a big rock!" Lily exclaimed. + +Her mom smiled and said, "That's great, Lily. Did you know that rocks can tell us stories? Sometimes, people even give lectures about rocks and how they were formed." + +Lily looked up at her mom with wide eyes. "Really? I want to hear a rock lecture!" she said excitedly. + +Her mom laughed and said, "Maybe we can find one for you to listen to. But for now, let's go put that rock back where you found it." And so, Lily and her mom walked back to the backyard and carefully placed the rock back where it belonged. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the theater with her mommy and daddy. One day, they went to see a play about a princess who was hidden away in a tower. Lily was so excited to see the princess! + +During the play, Lily spilled some juice on her pants. Her mommy told her not to worry and took her to the bathroom. She soaked her pants in the sink and they were all clean again! + +After the play, Lily and her family went to get some ice cream. Lily was still thinking about the princess who was hidden away. She asked her mommy if they could go see the play again next week. Her mommy said yes and Lily was so happy! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She woke up one morning feeling very hungry. She went to the kitchen and her mommy gave her a bowl of cereal. Lily ate her cereal and said, "Mommy, this cereal is pretty yummy!" + +After breakfast, Lily went to play with her toys. She played with her dolls and then her teddy bear. But soon, she started to feel sleepy. She went back to her mommy and said, "Mommy, I'm feeling tired." + +Her mommy said, "Oh, you must be sleepy. It's time for a nap." Lily went to her bed and lay down. She closed her eyes and soon started to yawn. Her mommy gave her a kiss and said, "Goodnight, Lily." + +Lily fell asleep and had a pretty dream about a magical land with rainbows and unicorns. When she woke up, she felt happy and refreshed. She went back to her mommy and said, "Mommy, I had a pretty dream!" +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy gun and shoot imaginary bad guys. One day, Timmy went to the park to play with his friends. They played hide and seek and had so much fun. + +But then, Timmy's friend accidentally knocked over his toy gun and it broke. Timmy was sad because he couldn't play his favorite game anymore. His friends tried to cheer him up, but nothing worked. + +As they were walking home, Timmy saw a man with a tight face walking towards them. The man looked angry and scared Timmy. Suddenly, the man pulled out a gun and shot Timmy's friends. Timmy was so scared that he froze and didn't know what to do. + +The man turned to Timmy and pointed the gun at him. Timmy closed his eyes and wished it was all a bad dream. But when he opened his eyes, he saw the man's finger pull the trigger and heard a loud bang. Timmy fell to the ground and everything went black. + +When Timmy's parents found out what happened, they were heartbroken. They couldn't believe their little boy was gone. Timmy's friends and family were left with zero answers as to why the man did what he did. It was a sad day for everyone who knew and loved Timmy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she saw a bubble floating in the air. She giggled and tried to catch it, but it popped! + +Lily's mommy told her it was time for bed, but Lily wasn't ready. She was still playing with her toys. Mommy said, "Hurry up, Lily, or you'll be too sleepy for school tomorrow." + +Lily quickly put her toys away and climbed into bed. She snuggled up with her favorite stuffed animal and closed her eyes. As she drifted off to sleep, she dreamed about chasing bubbles all day long. +Once upon a time, in a quiet town, lived a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play with his toy cars and make them go fast. One day, Tim saw a letter on the table. He was curious and wanted to read it. + +Tim asked his mom, "Mom, what does this letter say?" His mom looked at the letter and said, "It's a note from your friend, Sam. He wants you to come and play at his house." Tim was very excited and ran to get his toy cars. + +When Tim got to Sam's house, they played with their cars. They made them go fast and crash into each other. Tim's car hit Sam's car too hard and it broke. Sam was very sad and said, "Stop, Tim! You broke my car!" + +Tim felt bad and tried to fix Sam's car, but he couldn't. Sam was still sad and didn't want to play with Tim anymore. Tim went home with a heavy heart, wishing he had been more careful with his friend's toy. +Once upon a time, there was a little bug named Billy. Billy loved to crawl all around the garden. One day, while he was crawling, he heard a big noise. It was a bird named Bobby. + +Bobby said, "Billy, you are so slow when you crawl! I can fly so fast!" Billy felt sad. He wanted to be fast too. But he was an honest bug and knew he could only crawl. + +The next day, Billy heard the big noise again. It was Bobby, stuck in a net. Bobby cried, "Help me, Billy! I can't get out!" Billy wanted to help but he was slow. He crawled to Bobby as fast as he could. + +When Billy reached Bobby, he used his tiny teeth to cut the net. It took a long time, but Billy didn't give up. Finally, Bobby was free! Bobby said, "Thank you, Billy! Even though you crawl slow, you are a good and honest friend!" + +From that day on, Billy and Bobby were best friends. They learned that being fast wasn't everything. Being honest and kind was more important. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim liked to play outside with his ball. One day, while playing, he saw a door with a rough handle. He wanted to see what was behind the door. + +Tim opened the door and saw a big room. He went inside and started to play with his ball. Suddenly, he heard a voice say, "Hey, who are you?" Tim looked around and saw a big bear. The bear did not look happy. + +"I am Tim," he said. "I just wanted to play." The bear growled and started to walk towards Tim. Tim got scared and tried to run away. But he stumbled and fell. The bear got closer and closer. Tim could not get up in time, and the bear caught him. The bad ending made everyone sad. +One day, a little girl named Sally went outside to play in the snow. She had a red ball, a blue hat, and two warm mittens. Sally loved to spin around and around, until she felt dizzy. + +While she was playing, Sally met a small squirrel. The squirrel looked cold and sad. "Why are you sad?" asked Sally. The squirrel said, "I am cold and I need a mitten to keep me warm." + +Sally thought for a moment and then smiled. She took off one of her mittens and gave it to the squirrel. The squirrel was very happy and thanked Sally. They played together in the snow, spinning around until they both felt dizzy. And from that day on, Sally and the squirrel were the best of friends. +One day, a little girl named Sue went to visit her Aunt Bee. Aunt Bee lived in a small house near a big park. Sue loved to play in the park with her aunt. Aunt Bee was a little bitter because she had a bad day, but she wanted to make Sue happy. + +Aunt Bee had a special toy car that could go forward and reverse. She showed it to Sue and they played with it. They pushed the car forward and watched it zoom across the floor. Then, Aunt Bee showed Sue how to make the car go in reverse. Sue was very excited to learn this new trick. + +They played with the toy car all day, laughing and having fun. The bitter feeling Aunt Bee had earlier went away as she saw Sue's big smile. At the end of the day, Aunt Bee felt happy and loved. Sue's visit had turned her bad day into a good one. +Once upon a time, there was a cheerful little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play outside in the sun. One day, he saw a big hill and wanted to climb it. + +"Mommy, can I climb the big hill?" Tim asked. His mommy smiled and said, "Yes, Tim, but be careful and remember to help others if they need it." + +Tim started to climb the hill. Halfway up, he saw a little girl who was sad. "Why are you sad?" Tim asked. The little girl said, "I can't climb the hill, it's too hard." Tim realized he could help her. He held her hand and they climbed the hill together. + +When they reached the top of the hill, the little girl was very happy. Tim was happy too because he helped someone. They played together and had lots of fun. From that day on, Tim always remembered to help others, and he became an even more cheerful boy. The moral of the story is that helping others can make you happy too. +Once upon a time, there was a big, bald man. He lived in a small house with a blue gate. The bald man had a friend named Tom. Tom was small and had lots of hair. + +One day, Tom came to the bald man's house. He knocked on the door and said, "Let's go to the park!" The bald man smiled and said, "Yes, let's go!" They walked to the park together. + +At the park, they saw two boys. The boys were fighting. The bald man and Tom went to the boys. The bald man said, "Stop fighting, please!" The boys stopped and said, "Okay, we will stop." The bald man and Tom played with the boys, and they all had fun. +Once upon a time, there was a big, comfortable bed. It was so soft and nice to sleep on. One day, a surprise came to the bed. A small, cute dog named Spot had a job to do. He wanted to make the bed even more comfortable for his friends. + +Spot worked very hard on his job. He found soft pillows, warm blankets, and even a little toy for his friends to play with. He put them all on the big, comfortable bed. Spot was very happy with his work. + +When his friends came over, they saw the big, comfortable bed. They were so surprised and happy! They all jumped on the bed and played with the toy. They had so much fun. Spot felt proud of his job. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim had a cap that he loved very much. One day, Tim went to play with his friend, Sam. + +While they were playing, Sam said, "Tim, can I wear your cap?" Tim said, "No, Sam. I am serious. You might break it." But Sam did not listen. He took Tim's cap and put it on his head. + +As they played, Sam fell down. The cap fell off and broke. Tim was very sad, and Sam was sorry. They could not fix the broken cap. Tim went home, still sad about his cap. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there lived a boy named Tim. Tim had a regular day playing with his toys. He liked to play with his toy cars, blocks, and teddy bear. One day, Tim fell down and hurt his knee. It was very red and sore. + +Tim's mom came to help him. She said, "Oh no, Tim! Your knee needs to heal. Let's put a band-aid on it." Tim's mom put a band-aid on his knee, and it felt a little better. + +In the kitchen, Tim's mom had a mint plant. She told Tim, "This mint can help your knee heal faster. Let's put it on your knee." Tim's mom put some mint on his knee, and it felt cool and nice. + +After a few days, Tim's knee was all better. The mint and the band-aid helped it heal. Tim said, "Thank you, Mom! My knee feels good now." Tim's mom smiled and said, "You're welcome, Tim. Now you can play and have fun again." + +And so, Tim went back to his regular days, playing with his toys and having fun. And he always remembered how the mint helped his knee heal. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She loved to eat waffles for breakfast. One day, she saw a naughty cat in her garden. The cat was dirty and needed a wash. + +Lucy said to the cat, "You are naughty and dirty. Let's wash you and make you clean!" The cat meowed and let Lucy wash it with water and soap. After the wash, the cat looked happy and clean. + +Lucy's mom saw her washing the cat and said, "Good job, Lucy! Now, let's go inside and eat some yummy waffles." They went inside and enjoyed their waffles together. The cat stayed in the garden, clean and happy, and Lucy made a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a big bear named Ben. Ben had a tough nose that made him sneeze a lot. One day, Ben went to play with his friend, a small rabbit named Rita. + +"Hi, Rita," said Ben, "Let's play catch!" Rita said, "Okay, Ben, but please don't sneeze. I don't want to get sick." Ben tried his best not to sneeze, but it was hard for him. + +As they played, Ben felt a big sneeze coming. He tried to stop it, but he couldn't. "Achoo!" he sneezed, and the result was not good. Rita got very sick because of Ben's sneeze. + +Rita went to her home and stayed in bed. Ben felt very sad that his friend was sick because of him. He wished he could make Rita feel better, but he didn't know how. + +In the end, Rita stayed sick for a long time, and Ben learned that he needed to be more careful with his sneezes. He didn't want his friends to get sick ever again, but it was too late for Rita. +One day, a big tank went down the road. The tank was very rude. It did not say "please" or "thank you." The tank liked to push small cars out of the way. The small cars were sad. + +A little car saw the rude tank coming. The little car was scared, but it had a plan. The little car knew the tank would try to push it out of the way too. So, the little car thought of something to stop the tank. + +The little car asked the tank to say "please" before pushing it. The tank was surprised. It did not know what to do. The tank thought and thought. Then, the tank said "please" and did not push the little car. The little car was happy and the tank was not rude anymore. They became friends and played together. +Once upon a time, there was a lovely little book. It had many pages inside. Each page had a fun picture and a short story. One day, the book met a small girl named Lily. + +Lily looked at the book and said, "Wow, I want to see what's inside!" She opened the book and saw the first page. "Look at the fun picture!" she said. The book was very happy that Lily liked it. + +As Lily turned the pages, she found a story about a big, red ball. The story said that the ball could zip very fast. Lily read the story and smiled. She knew that the ball would zip fast later in the story. And it did! The ball zipped so fast that it won a race. Lily clapped and laughed. The lovely little book and Lily had a great time together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim lived in a small house with his mom and dad. One day, Tim saw a big monster standing near his house. The monster had long arms and big eyes. It looked scary, but Tim was brave. + +Tim walked up to the monster and said, "Hi, monster! Do you want to be friends?" The monster looked at Tim and said, "Yes, I want to be friends. But I am very hungry. Do you have something tasty to eat?" + +Tim thought for a moment and said, "I have tasty cookies at home. Let's go and eat them together!" So, Tim and the monster went to Tim's house. They ate all the tasty cookies. But the monster was still hungry. + +The monster looked at Tim and said, "You are very tasty too!" Before Tim could run away, the monster ate him up. The monster was not a good friend after all. +One day, a little boy named Tim was sad. He was bad at counting. He told his mom, "I need help, Mom!" His mom said, "Don't worry, Tim. I will find a tutor for you." + +The next day, the tutor came to Tim's house. Her name was Miss Jane. She was kind and smiled a lot. Tim and Miss Jane sat down and started to learn. But Tim was still bad at counting. He could not remember the numbers. Tim started to cry. + +Miss Jane said, "It's okay, Tim. We will try again." They played a fun game with numbers. Tim started to count better. He was happy now. Tim said, "Thank you, Miss Jane!" And they kept learning together. +Once upon a time, there was a little leopard named Leo. He lived in a big forest with many trees. Leo had a friend named Tommy the turtle. They loved to play together. + +One day, it was very cold, and Leo started to shiver. "Brrr, I am so cold," said Leo. Tommy saw Leo shiver and felt jealous. He wanted to feel cold too, but his shell kept him warm. "I wish I could shiver like you, Leo," said Tommy. + +Leo had an idea. He found a big leaf and put it on Tommy's back. The leaf made Tommy feel cold, and he started to shiver too. They laughed and shivered together. Leo and Tommy were happy to share the cold feeling, and they played in the forest until the sun came out and warmed them up. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there was a colorful clock. The clock was very special. It could talk and make friends with everyone. One day, a little girl named Amy came to visit the house. + +Amy saw the colorful clock and said, "Hi, clock! I like your colors." The clock was happy and whispered, "Thank you, Amy. I like you too." They became good friends and played together every day. + +One day, Amy asked the clock, "Can you help me learn to tell time?" The clock whispered, "Of course, Amy. I will teach you." So, the colorful clock and Amy spent many days learning and having fun together. +Once upon a time, there was a charming little dog named Will. Will was very good at helping people. He lived in a small house with a nice family. + +One day, Will saw a little girl crying. She had spilled her juice on the floor. Will wanted to help her. He found a cloth and started to wipe the juice. The little girl stopped crying and smiled at Will. + +The girl's mommy came into the room and saw what Will had done. She was very happy and gave Will a big hug. From that day on, Will and the little girl became the best of friends. They played together and Will always helped her when she needed it. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, in a fair sunny day, a little bird lost a feather. The bird was sad because the feather was pretty and soft. The bird flew around to look for the feather. + +While looking, the bird saw a big fluffy cat. The cat had the feather! The cat was playing with it. The bird asked the cat, "Can I have my feather back, please?" The cat said, "Okay, you can have it." + +The bird was happy to have the feather back. The bird said "Thank you" to the cat. They became friends and played together. At the end of the day, they both lay down to rest under a big tree. They were happy and tired from playing all day. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there lived a brave little rabbit named Remy. Remy loved to sit and play with his friends, the birds and the squirrels. One day, Remy was sitting near a pass where many animals walked by. + +A big, scary wolf came to the pass. He saw Remy and said, "Little rabbit, I am very hungry. I want to eat you!" Remy was very scared, but he tried to be brave. He said, "Please, Mr. Wolf, don't eat me. I am just a small rabbit. I won't fill your tummy." + +The wolf thought for a moment and said, "You are right, little rabbit. You are too small. But, I will still eat you." Remy tried to run away, but the wolf was too fast. The brave little rabbit couldn't escape, and the wolf ate him. The forest was very sad, and Remy's friends cried for him. +Once upon a time, a big hairy dog named Bobo wanted to go to a restaurant. He was very hungry and wanted to eat something yummy. So, he went to a restaurant near his home. + +When Bobo went inside, he saw many chairs and tables. He saw a nice seat near the window. He thought, "This is a good seat for me!" So, he sat on the chair and waited for his food. + +A nice lady came to Bobo and asked, "What do you want to eat?" Bobo said, "I want a big bone, please!" The nice lady smiled and brought a big bone for Bobo. He ate the bone and was very happy. Then, he said "Thank you!" and went back to his home. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. One day, Tim went to the pond with his dad to feed the ducks. They brought a big bag of bread with them. + +At the pond, Tim saw an angry duck. The duck was quacking loudly. Tim asked his dad, "Why is the duck angry?" His dad said, "The duck is angry because it has a hook stuck in its beak." + +Tim wanted to help the angry duck. He gave the duck some bread. The duck ate the bread and the hook fell out of its beak. The duck was happy now. + +The other ducks came to eat the bread too. Tim and his dad had fun feeding the ducks. They went home with big smiles on their faces. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to visit his grandma. One day, he went to her house for a fun day. + +At grandma's house, Tim saw a big, dangerous tree. He wanted to climb it. Grandma said, "No, Tim! You might break your arm. Stay safe and play in the yard." + +Tim listened to his grandma and played with his ball. They had a great day together. Tim learned that it is important to stay safe and listen to grandma. +One day, a little girl named Lucy found a perfect big, red ball in her room. She loved to play with it. She would throw it, kick it, and roll it around the house. She could not resist playing with it every day. + +One day, while playing with her ball, Lucy saw a door with a lock on it. She was curious and asked her mom, "Mom, what is behind that door?" Her mom said, "That is a special room just for grown-ups, Lucy. You can't go in there." + +Lucy wanted to see what was behind the door, but she knew she had to listen to her mom. She tried to resist going near the door, but it was hard. She played with her ball and tried to forget about the locked door. As she played, she found new ways to have fun with her ball and forgot all about the door. + +In the end, Lucy learned that it was important to listen to her mom and resist going near the locked door. She was happy playing with her perfect big, red ball and didn't need to know what was behind the door. +One day, a player named Tim was playing a game with his friends. They were all running and having fun. Tim wanted to win the game, so he started to rush very fast. But when he rushed, he fell down and got a little hurt. + +Tim felt frustrated because he wanted to win the game. His friends stopped playing and came to help him. They asked if he was okay. Tim was sad but he said, "Yes, I am okay." + +His friends told him not to rush so much, and they all played the game again. This time, Tim did not rush and he played better. In the end, Tim was happy because he had fun with his friends, even if he did not win the game. +Once upon a time, in a big green forest, there was a small purple bird named Bobo. Bobo was very hungry. He flew around the forest looking for food. As he flew, he saw a big red apple on a tree. "Yummy!" he said, "I want to eat that apple!" + +Bobo tried to get the apple, but it was too high for him. He jumped and flapped his wings, but he could not reach it. "Help!" he cried. "I am hungry and I cannot get the apple!" + +A big brown dog named Max heard Bobo's cry. Max wanted to rescue Bobo. He ran to the tree and used his strong legs to shake it. The big red apple fell to the ground. Bobo was so happy. "Thank you, Max!" he said. "You rescued me!" + +Bobo and Max became good friends. They played together in the big green forest every day. And whenever Bobo was hungry, Max would help him find food. They were the best of friends and lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little plane. The plane was tired. It flew all day and wanted to rest. The plane went to its home and saw a big soft blanket. The blanket was there to wrap the plane and help it sleep. + +The plane said, "Blanket, can you wrap me? I am so tired." The blanket said, "Yes, little plane. I will wrap you and help you sleep." The blanket wrapped the little plane, and the plane felt warm and cozy. + +The tired plane closed its eyes and went to sleep. It had sweet dreams of flying in the sky. When the plane woke up, it was not tired anymore. It was ready to fly again, and it said, "Thank you, blanket, for wrapping me and helping me sleep." +Once upon a time, there was a little fish named Fin. Fin liked to swim all day long. He was very independent and did not like to play with other fish. One day, while swimming, he saw a big stove on the bottom of the ocean. + +Fin was curious about the stove. He swam closer and saw a crab sitting on top of it. "Hello, crab," said Fin. "What is this big thing?" The crab looked at Fin and said, "This is a stove. It can make things very hot. But you should stay away, little fish. It is not safe for us." + +Fin was not scared. He wanted to show everyone that he was a big, independent fish. So, he swam closer to the stove. The crab warned him again, "Please, Fin, stay away. It is not safe." But Fin did not listen. + +As Fin touched the stove, it suddenly turned on. The heat from the stove was too much for Fin. He tried to swim away, but it was too late. Poor Fin got hurt by the stove. If he had listened to the crab, he would have been safe. +One day, a little boy named Tim found a large sock in his room. It was red and very soft. He thought it would be fun to play with it. So, he picked it up and threw it high into the air. The sock flew across the room and landed on his toy box. + +Tim's mom came into the room and saw the large sock. She said, "Tim, why did you throw your sock? It is not a toy." Tim looked at his mom and said, "I'm sorry, Mom. I just wanted to have fun." His mom smiled and said, "I know a better game for you to play with your sock." + +Later, Tim and his mom went to the park. They brought the large sock with them. Tim's mom showed him how to put a ball inside the sock and throw it. Tim had so much fun throwing the sock with the ball inside. He played with it all day long. + +At the end of the day, Tim said, "Thank you, Mom, for showing me a fun game with my sock." His mom smiled and said, "You're welcome, Tim. I'm glad you had fun." And they went home, happy and tired from their day at the park. +One day, a big earthquake shook the town. Everyone was scared. The ground moved and the houses shook. Little Tim was scared too. He held his mom's hand tight. + +"Mom, what is happening?" Tim asked. + +"It's an earthquake, Tim. But don't worry, we are safe now," Mom said. + +After the earthquake, Tim saw that his toy box had fallen and his toys were all over the floor. His favorite toy, a red car, was spoiled. Tim was sad. He didn't want to play with his other toys. + +His friend, Sam, came to visit. Sam saw the spoiled red car and said, "I have a red car too. I will give it to you." + +Tim smiled and said, "Thank you, Sam!" They played with the red car together and had lots of fun. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to the park with his mom. They saw a big ice block in the middle of the park. Tim was very excited and wanted to play with it. His mom told him to be careful because the ice was wild and could break. + +Tim went close to the ice and said, "Hello, ice! Can I play with you?" The ice replied, "Yes, Tim, but be gentle, because I am wild and might break." Tim was happy and started to play with the ice. + +As Tim played with the ice, he was very gentle, and they had a lot of fun. His mom watched and smiled, happy that Tim listened to her. After a while, the ice started to melt, and Tim said goodbye to his new friend. They had a great day at the park, and Tim learned to be careful when playing with wild things. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mia. She had a nosy cat named Whiskers. Whiskers liked to put his finger on everything. One day, Mia and Whiskers went for a walk. They saw a big puddle. + +Mia jumped in the puddle and got all wet. Whiskers did not like water, so he stayed dry. Mia was sad because her clothes were wet. Whiskers wanted to help Mia. He got an idea. + +Whiskers ran to the sun and asked it to help Mia. The sun shined on Mia and made her clothes dry. Mia was happy again. Whiskers learned that being nosy and using his finger can sometimes help others. The moral of the story is that sometimes, being nosy can lead to good things. +One day, a boy named Tim was eating cereal. His mom said, "Tim, don't go too far when you play outside today. Stay safe and close to the house." Tim nodded and went outside to play. + +Tim saw his friend, Sam, who lived next door. They played and played, but they forgot what Tim's mom said. They went far from their houses. Tim felt that something was not right. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud shout. It was Tim's mom! She was worried about them. Tim and Sam ran back to their houses as fast as they could. They felt safe when they saw their moms. + +Tim said, "Sorry, Mom. We went too far. But we are back now and safe." Tim's mom hugged him and said, "It's okay. Just remember to stay close to home next time." + +From that day on, Tim and Sam always played near their houses. They knew it was important to stay safe and listen to their moms. And after playing, they would eat cereal together. +One day, a little girl named Mia went into the kitchen. She saw a big pan on the table. The pan was shiny and new. Mia wanted to make food with the pan. She looked out the window and saw that it was a gloomy day. The sky was gray and cloudy. + +Mia's mom came into the kitchen. She said, "Mia, let's make some yummy food together. What would you like to make?" Mia thought for a moment and then said, "I want to make cookies!" Her mom smiled and said, "That's a great idea! Let's start." + +Mia and her mom mixed the cookie dough in the big pan. They added lots of sweet chocolate chips. When the cookies were ready, they put them in the oven to bake. While they waited, Mia and her mom sat at the table and talked. + +Soon, the cookies were done. Mia and her mom took them out of the oven. They smelled so good! Mia picked up a warm cookie and took a bite. She chewed it slowly, enjoying the sweet taste. "These cookies are so yummy!" Mia said with a big smile. + +Even though it was a gloomy day outside, Mia and her mom had a fun time together in the kitchen. They loved making cookies and eating them too. The big pan had helped them make the best cookies ever. +Once upon a time, there was a busy bee named Bella. Bella loved to make models out of mud. One sunny day, Bella met a new friend, a little ant named Andy. Andy was very good at finding things. Bella asked Andy, "Do you want to help me make a model?" + +Andy said, "Yes, I can find things for you!" So, they started to make a model together. But soon, they had a problem. Bella wanted to make a model of a flower, but Andy wanted to make a model of a tree. They did not understand what the other wanted. + +Bella said, "I want to make a flower." Andy said, "I want to make a tree." They thought about it and decided to make a model of a garden. They worked together and made a beautiful garden model with flowers and trees. In the end, Bella and Andy were happy, and they understood each other. They became the best of friends and made many more models together. +Once upon a time, there was a shy cat named Kitty. Kitty liked to play with her friend, a dog named Max. One day, Kitty and Max were playing near a big road. They were having lots of fun. + +Kitty saw a car coming fast. She tried to warn Max. "Max, watch out!" she said. But Max did not hear her. He was too busy playing. Kitty gave a wink to Max, hoping he would understand her warning. + +But Max did not see the wink. He kept playing near the road. The car came closer and closer. Kitty was very scared for Max. She tried to warn him again, but it was too late. The car hit Max, and he got hurt. Kitty was very sad. +Once upon a time, in an ordinary place, there lived a little girl named Lucy. She loved to perform for her family and friends. Lucy would dance, sing, and tell funny stories. Her favorite place to perform was under the big tree in her backyard. + +One sunny day, Lucy met a new friend named Tim. "Hi, I'm Lucy!" she said. "Hi, I'm Tim!" he replied. Lucy asked Tim if he wanted to perform with her. Tim was excited and said, "Yes! I can play the drum!" + +So, Lucy and Tim went to the big tree and started to perform. Lucy sang a happy song while Tim played the drum. They had so much fun performing together. All their friends came to watch and clap for them. + +After the show, Lucy and Tim were very happy. They knew they had found a special friendship. From that day on, they always performed together under the big tree. The ordinary place became magical, filled with laughter, music, and friendship. +Once upon a time, in a bright sunny day, a little girl named Lily went for a walk. She saw a tiny bird with a hurt wing. The bird had a small stitch on its wing. Lily wanted to help the bird. + +Lily said, "Little bird, let me help you. We can rest under the big tree." The bird nodded its head, and they went to the tree. They sat down, and Lily gave the bird some water to drink. + +After a while, the bird felt better. It said, "Thank you, Lily. My wing is better now." The bird flew away, and Lily waved goodbye. She was happy that she could help her new friend. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there lived a little boy named Tim. Tim had a big brown suit that he loved to wear. One day, he put on his suit and went to the park. + +At the park, something funny happened. Tim saw a dog wearing a suit too! Tim was confused. He looked at the dog and said, "Why do you wear a suit like me?" + +The dog looked at Tim and barked, "Woof, woof!" Tim did not understand what the dog said, but they both laughed. They played together all day long in their suits. They had so much fun. + +When the sun went down, Tim and the dog said goodbye. They knew they would always remember the day they met in their suits. And from that day on, Tim and the dog became the best of friends. +One day, a curious little boy named Tim found a whip in his toy box. He didn't know what it was for. He picked it up and started to play with it. He swung it around and it made a fun sound. "Snap!" Tim was very happy. + +Tim's friend, Sue, came over to play. She saw the whip and said, "What is that?" Tim said, "I don't know, but it is fun. Watch!" Tim pulled the whip and it made a loud snap. Sue was excited and wanted to try it too. + +They took turns pulling the whip and making it snap. They laughed and played together. They were very happy. They knew they found a fun new toy to play with. They played with the whip all day long. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there lived a rich man. He had a big box. Inside the box, there was a battery. The battery was very special. It could make toys move and light up. + +One day, the rich man's friend came to visit. He saw the big box and asked, "What is in that box?" The rich man said, "It is a special battery. It makes toys move and light up. But, I need to cover it to keep it safe." + +The rich man's friend wanted to see the battery. The rich man opened the box and showed him. The friend was very happy. They played with the toys that moved and lit up. They had lots of fun. + +When it was time for the friend to go home, the rich man said, "Remember, we must cover the battery to keep it safe." They put the battery back in the box and covered it. The friend said, "Thank you for showing me the special battery. I had lots of fun." The rich man smiled and said, "You're welcome. Come back soon to play with the toys again." +Once upon a time, there was a green frog named Fred. Fred loved to read books by the pond. Every day, he would sit under a big tree and read a new book. One day, while Fred was reading, he saw something shiny in the water. He thought, "I will look at that shiny thing after I eat my lunch." + +Fred ate his lunch of yummy bugs. After lunch, he hopped over to the pond to see the shiny thing. He found a beautiful, shiny key. Fred was very excited and thought, "I will find what this key opens!" + +The next day, Fred found a small door under the big tree where he read his books. He used the shiny key to open the door. Inside, he found a room full of more books than he had ever seen! Fred was so happy. Now he could read new books every day under his big tree by the pond. +Once upon a time, there was a nice little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, while they were playing, they found a small lizard. The lizard was scared and tried to run away. + +Lily said to the lizard, "Don't be scared, we won't hurt you. We just want to be your friends." The lizard stopped running and looked at Lily. It could see that she was nice and didn't want to hurt it. + +But then, a big mean boy came and wanted to take the lizard away. He tried to grab the lizard, but Lily and her friends said, "No! You can't take our new friend!" The mean boy didn't want to surrender and tried to take the lizard again. But Lily and her friends stood together and protected the lizard. The mean boy saw that he couldn't win, so he finally gave up and left. + +The lizard was so happy that Lily and her friends saved it. It said, "Thank you for being so nice and helping me!" From that day on, the lizard became a part of their group, and they all played together happily ever after. +One day, a boy named Tim found a big rocket in his yard. He was very happy. The rocket was red and shiny. Tim wanted to go inside the rocket and see what was there. He tried to open the door but it was hard. + +Tim called his friend, Sam, for help. Sam came running and saw the rocket. "Wow!" said Sam. They both tried to open the door together. With a push, the door opened. They went inside the rocket and saw many buttons and lights. + +Tim and Sam played in the rocket all day. They pretended to fly to the moon and back. They had a fine time. At the end of the day, they said, "Let's play in the rocket again tomorrow!" They closed the door and went home, excited for their next adventure. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a nice park. In the park, there was a big statue. The statue was of a kind man who helped people. Many kids liked to play near the statue. + +One day, a little girl named Lily wanted to borrow a toy from her friend, Tom. She asked him, "Can I borrow your toy car, please?" Tom said, "Yes, but you must give it back to me tomorrow near the statue." Lily was very happy and played with the toy car all day. + +The next day, Lily remembered she had to give the toy car back to Tom. She went to the statue in the park to find Tom. When she got there, she saw Tom waiting for her. Lily gave the toy car back to Tom and said, "Thank you for letting me borrow your toy car." Tom was happy, and they both played together near the nice statue. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived with her mom and dad on a farm. They grew rice in their fields. One day, Mom asked Lily to go and gather the rice. + +Lily went to the field and saw a hidden door. She opened the door and found a little mouse. The mouse said, "Hi, I am Momo. Can you help me gather some rice for my family?" + +Lily smiled and said, "Yes, Momo! Let's gather the rice together." So, Lily and Momo worked together to gather the rice. They put the rice in a big basket and took it back to their homes. + +When they were done, Lily said, "Bye, Momo! See you soon!" Momo said, "Thank you, Lily! Bye!" Lily went back to her mom and dad with the rice. They were very happy and proud of her. + +From that day on, Lily and Momo became good friends. They always helped each other and had lots of fun together on the farm. +Once upon a time, in a big green forest, there lived a little boy named Tom. Tom loved to play with his big ball. He would kick it high up in the air and run after it, laughing all the time. + +One sunny day, while Tom was kicking his ball, a tiger came out from behind a tree. The tiger was not scary, but it looked guilty. It had accidentally popped Tom's ball with its sharp claws. The tiger said, "I'm sorry, Tom. I didn't mean to pop your ball." + +Tom was sad, but he knew the tiger was guilty and didn't mean to do it. So, he forgave the tiger. They became friends and played together every day. Tom would kick a new ball, and the tiger would chase it. They had so much fun in the big green forest, and they were happy forever. +Once upon a time, in a small village, there lived a sad little girl named Lily. She had a shiny jewel that her mom gave her. Lily loved her jewel very much. + +One day, Lily went to the park with her friend, Tim. They played catch and had fun. But while playing, Lily's jewel fell from her pocket. She didn't know it was gone. + +As they were leaving the park, Tim saw the jewel on the ground. He picked it up and said, "Lily, look! I found your jewel!" Lily was so happy. She said, "Thank you, Tim! I was very sad when I lost it." + +They went back to Lily's house to put the jewel in a safe place. They didn't want it to get lost again. From that day on, Lily and Tim were the best of friends. And Lily was never sad again. +Once upon a time, there was a fat otter. He lived near a big river. The fat otter liked to play with his friends. One day, he met a new friend. The new friend was a big snake. + +The fat otter said, "Hi, snake! Do you want to play with me and my friends?" The big snake said, "Yes, I want to play too!" So they all played together near the river. They had a lot of fun. + +But the big snake was not a nice friend. He wanted to squeeze the fat otter. So, when the fat otter was not looking, the big snake squeezed him very tight. The fat otter could not breathe. His friends tried to help, but they could not. The big snake squeezed the fat otter too tight, and the fat otter was no more. The big snake went away, and the friends were very sad. +Sara had a big cut on her knee. She fell down when she was playing outside. It hurt a lot and it was bleeding. Mama put a band-aid on it. The band-aid had a label with a picture of a star. Sara liked the star. + +Mama said the band-aid would help her cut heal. Heal means to get better and stop hurting. Sara wanted her cut to heal fast. She did not like to see the red blood on her skin. She was worried that it would not heal. + +Every day, Sara looked at her cut and the band-aid. She saw that the blood was less and the cut was smaller. She felt less pain when she touched it. She was happy that it was healing. She thanked Mama for the band-aid and the star. + +One day, Sara saw that the cut was gone. There was only a little mark on her knee. She did not need the band-aid anymore. She peeled it off and looked at the label. The star was still there. She smiled and put the label on her shirt. She was proud of her star and her healed cut. She showed it to Mama and said, "Look, Mama, I healed!" +Ben and Mia like to play with cars. They have many cars of different colors and sizes. They make noises and pretend to drive them on the floor. One day, Ben brings a new car to show Mia. It is shiny and red and has many details. + +"Look at my new car, Mia!" Ben says. "It is a model of a real car. It is very special and I value it a lot. My dad gave it to me for my birthday." + +Mia looks at the car and smiles. She thinks it is very pretty and cool. She wants to touch it and play with it too. She asks Ben, "Can I hold your car, please?" + +Ben shakes his head. He does not want to share his car. He says, "No, Mia. This car is mine. You can play with your own cars. This car is too delicate and expensive. You might break it or lose it. It is not for playing." + +Mia feels sad and angry. She does not like Ben's answer. She thinks he is being mean and selfish. She says, "That is not nice, Ben. You are my friend. Friends share their toys. Your car is not more important than our friendship. You are being crazy." + +Ben does not listen to Mia. He hugs his car and turns away from her. He says, "Go away, Mia. You don't understand. This car is the best thing I have. I don't need you or your cars. You are being silly." + +Mia feels hurt and lonely. She does not want to play with Ben anymore. She picks up her cars and leaves. She says, "Fine, Ben. You can keep your car. But you can't keep me. I will find another friend who values me more than a toy." +Tim and Sam were playing with marbles in the park. They liked to roll them on the grass and see who could get them closer to a big rock. Tim had a blue marble and Sam had a red one. They took turns to roll their marbles. + +"Look, my red marble is very close to the rock!" Sam said. "I think I will win!" + +"No, you will not!" Tim said. "My blue marble is closer. You are stupid!" + +They both ran to the rock to see who was right. But when they got there, they saw something strange. There was a third marble next to the rock. It was green and shiny. It looked very pretty. + +"Wow, where did this marble come from?" Tim asked. "Did you bring it, Sam?" + +"No, I did not!" Sam said. "Did you, Tim?" + +"No, I did not!" Tim said. "Maybe someone else left it here." + +They looked around, but they did not see anyone else in the park. The green marble seemed to appear out of nowhere. They wondered who it belonged to and how it got there. + +"Can we keep it?" Tim asked. "It is very nice." + +"No, we cannot!" Sam said. "It is not ours. Maybe someone will come back for it." + +They decided to leave the green marble next to the rock. They hoped that the owner would find it. They went back to playing with their own marbles. They forgot about the stupid fight. They had fun. +Ben and Jen are twins. They like to play on the farm with their grandpa. They see many animals, like pigs, sheep, and cows. They also see a big red barn. + +One day, they find a rope in the barn. They want to play with it. Ben has an idea. He says, "Let's tie the rope to a cow and pretend it is a horse. We can ride it and have fun." + +Jen thinks that is a good idea. She says, "OK, but we have to be careful. Cows are big and strong. They might not like it." + +They look for a cow that is friendly and calm. They see one that is brown and white. It has a bell around its neck. They call it Bell. They go near it and say, "Hello, Bell. Can we play with you?" + +Bell looks at them and moos. She does not mind. She likes the twins. They are nice and gentle. They tie the rope to her collar and climb on her back. They hold the rope and say, "Giddy up, Bell. Let's go." + +Bell walks slowly around the farm. She does not run or buck. She is a good cow. Ben and Jen enjoy the ride. They feel happy and original. They wave to their grandpa, who smiles and waves back. He thinks they are clever and creative. He is proud of them. He says, "That's my grandkids. They always have fun." +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play outside. One day, they see a big yellow tent in the park. They want to go inside. + +"Can we go in the tent?" Tom asks Mia. + +"I don't know. Maybe someone lives there," Mia says. + +They walk closer to the tent. They hear a sound. It is a dog. The dog is barking. + +"Who is there?" a voice says from inside the tent. + +Tom and Mia are scared. They stop walking. + +"Hello, we are Tom and Mia. We want to see your tent," Tom says. + +The voice does not reply. The dog keeps barking. + +"Maybe we should go away," Mia says. + +Tom nods. He and Mia run back to their bikes. They ride away from the park. + +They wonder who lives in the yellow tent. They wonder why the voice does not reply. They wonder if the dog is friendly. They decide to play somewhere else. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play in the backyard. They have a big pool and many toys. They splash and swim and laugh. + +One day, their mom says, "It is time to bathe. Come inside, please." Anna and Ben do not want to bathe. They want to play more. They say, "No, mom. We are not dirty. We are having fun." + +Their mom says, "You are very dirty. You have mud and grass and bugs on you. You need to bathe. It is good for you. If you do not bathe, you will get sick and itchy. Come inside, now." + +Anna and Ben are foolish. They do not listen to their mom. They hide behind a bush. They think their mom will not find them. They giggle and whisper. + +But their mom is smart. She knows where they are. She comes to the backyard with a hose. She turns on the water. She sprays Anna and Ben with the hose. They scream and run. They are wet and cold and sorry. + +They say, "Mom, we are sorry. We were foolish. We should have listened to you. Please, can we bathe inside?" + +Their mom says, "Yes, you can. But first, you have to clean up the backyard. You made a mess with your toys and the pool. You have to learn to be responsible and respectful. Then, you can bathe inside and have a warm hug and a snack." + +Anna and Ben nod. They say, "OK, mom. We will clean up. We love you, mom." + +They learn their lesson. They bathe inside. They are clean and happy. They hug their mom and thank her. They eat a snack and read a book. They are good twins. +Ben and Lily like to play chess. Chess is a game with black and white pieces. They have a big chess board and many pieces. They play chess in the garden, on the grass. + +One day, Ben and Lily are playing chess. They are having fun. But then, a big dog comes. The dog is dirty and noisy. The dog runs to the chess board and knocks it over. The pieces fly everywhere. Ben and Lily are sad and angry. + +The dog grabs some pieces in his mouth and runs away. Ben and Lily chase the dog. They want their pieces back. They follow the dog to a hole. The dog digs the hole and buries the pieces. Ben and Lily are very sad and angry. + +They try to dig the hole and get the pieces. But the hole is deep and the dirt is hard. They get dirty and tired. They cannot find the pieces. They give up and go back to the garden. + +They look at the chess board. It is empty and broken. They have no pieces to play chess. They are very sad and angry. They cry and hug each other. They say they are sorry to each other. They say they still love chess. They say they will find new pieces. They say they will play chess again. They smile and wipe their tears. They are still friends. +Sara loves her pink teddy bear. She hugs him every night and plays with him every day. He is cute and soft and makes her happy. + +One day, Sara goes to the park with her mom and dad. She brings her pink teddy bear with her. She swings on the swing, slides on the slide, and runs on the grass. She has fun with her pink teddy bear. + +But then, a big dog comes to the park. He sees Sara's pink teddy bear and thinks it is a toy. He runs to Sara and grabs her pink teddy bear in his mouth. He shakes it and tries to rip it. Sara is scared and sad. She cries and shouts, "No! Give me back my pink teddy bear!" + +Her mom and dad hear her and run to her. They see the big dog and the pink teddy bear. They try to get the dog to let go of the pink teddy bear, but he is strong and stubborn. He growls and barks. + +Then, a little boy comes to the park. He sees the big dog and the pink teddy bear. He knows the big dog. He is his friend. He calls the big dog by his name, "Rex! Rex! Come here, boy!" The big dog hears the little boy and drops the pink teddy bear. He runs to the little boy and licks his face. The little boy pets him and says, "Good boy, Rex. You can't take other people's toys. That's not nice." + +The little boy picks up the pink teddy bear and gives it to Sara. He says, "I'm sorry, he didn't mean to hurt your pink teddy bear. He thought it was a toy. He likes toys. Here, you can have it back." Sara takes her pink teddy bear and hugs it. She says, "Thank you, you are very kind. You saved my pink teddy bear. He is my best friend." The little boy smiles and says, "You're welcome. He is cute. I'm glad he is okay." Sara smiles and says, "Me too. Do you want to play with me and my pink teddy bear?" The little boy nods and says, "Sure, I would like that." They go to the swing and the slide and the grass. They play with the pink teddy bear and have fun. The big dog watches them and wags his tail. He is happy too. +Lily and Ben were playing with their new puzzle. It had many pieces and a picture of a farm. They wanted to complete the puzzle and see the farm. + +"Look, I found the cow!" Lily said, holding a piece with black and white spots. + +"Good job, Lily! I have the barn!" Ben said, showing a piece with red and brown. + +They put the pieces together on the floor, looking for the ones that matched. They were careful not to lose any piece or break any edge. + +Soon, they had only one piece left. It was the sky, with a big yellow sun. But they could not find where it fit. + +"Where is the hole for the sun?" Lily asked, looking at the puzzle. + +"I don't know. Maybe we did something wrong." Ben said, feeling sad. + +They checked the puzzle again, but they could not see any mistake. They were confused and frustrated. + +Then, they heard a meow. It was their cat, Milo. He was sitting on the couch, licking his paw. And on his paw, they saw something shiny. + +"Milo, what do you have?" Lily asked, running to the couch. + +She gently took Milo's paw and saw the missing piece. It had some cat hair and dirt on it. + +"Milo, you naughty cat! You took our puzzle piece!" Ben said, following Lily. + +They took the piece from Milo and gave him a rub on his head. He purred and looked sorry. + +They cleaned the piece and put it in the puzzle. It fit perfectly. They completed the puzzle and saw the farm. They were happy and proud. + +"Yay, we did it!" Lily said, clapping her hands. + +"We did it, Lily! We are a great team!" Ben said, hugging her. + +They looked at their puzzle and smiled. They learned that sometimes things are hard, but they can solve them together. And they learned to be careful with their toys, and not let Milo play with them. +Lily and Tom were playing in the park. They saw a big tree with red apples. They wanted to pick some apples for their mom. + +"Let's get a basket and climb the tree," Lily said. She was clever and liked to make plans. + +"OK," Tom said. He was brave and liked to try new things. + +They ran to their house and got a basket. They came back to the park and found the tree. Lily helped Tom climb up the tree. He reached for an apple and put it in the basket. + +"Good job, Tom!" Lily said. "Can you get another one?" + +Tom nodded and picked another apple. He put it in the basket too. The basket was getting heavy. + +"Be careful, Tom!" Lily said. "Don't drop the basket!" + +Tom tried to hold the basket with one hand and climb down with the other. But the basket was too heavy and he lost his balance. He fell down with the basket and the apples. + +"Ouch!" Tom said. He was not hurt, but he was sad. The apples were all over the ground. + +Lily ran to Tom and hugged him. She was not angry, but she was sorry. + +"I'm sorry, Lily," Tom said. "I wanted to get apples for mom, but I failed." + +"You didn't fail, Tom," Lily said. "You succeeded. You picked two apples. That's more than none. And you tried your best. That's what matters." + +Tom smiled and hugged Lily back. He felt better. + +"Thank you, Lily," Tom said. "You are a good sister. And you are clever." + +"You are welcome, Tom," Lily said. "You are a good brother. And you are brave." + +They picked up the apples and put them back in the basket. They walked to their house and gave the basket to their mom. + +"Look, mom, we got apples for you!" Lily and Tom said. + +Mom was happy and proud. She hugged them and kissed them. + +"Thank you, Lily and Tom," mom said. "You are clever and brave. And you are sweet." +Lila and Tom were playing in the park. They liked to look for shiny things in the grass and dirt. They called them jewels and pretended they were rich. + +"Look, Tom, I found a big jewel!" Lila said, holding up a blue glass bead. "It is so pretty and sparkly!" + +"Wow, Lila, that is a nice jewel!" Tom said, admiring the bead. "Can I see it?" + +Lila nodded and handed the bead to Tom. He rolled it in his hand and smiled. + +"Can we display our jewels at home?" he asked. "We can make a treasure box and show them to Mom and Dad." + +"Sure, Tom, that is a good idea!" Lila said. "But we have to find more jewels first. Maybe there are some under that rock." + +They ran to the rock and lifted it up. They saw a little worm crawling in the dirt. + +"Yuck, a worm!" Lila said, making a face. + +"Hi, worm!" Tom said, waving at the worm. "Do you have any jewels for us?" + +The worm did not answer. It just wiggled and wriggled. + +"Maybe the worm is hiding the jewels," Lila said. "Let's dig and see." + +They grabbed their spoons and started to dig. They hoped to find more jewels to display in their treasure box. They did not see the worm smiling behind them. It had a secret. It had a little jewel of its own. A shiny red ruby that it kept in its hole. The worm liked to display its jewel to its friends. But it did not like to share it with anyone. Especially not with Lila and Tom. +Tim and Sam were best friends. They liked to play in the park and look at the animals. One day, they saw a big sign that said "New Animal Coming Soon". They were very curious and wanted to know what it was. + +"Maybe it is a lion, or a bear, or a dinosaur!" Tim said. + +"Or maybe it is a bird, or a fish, or a dragon!" Sam said. + +They waited and waited for the new animal to come. They asked the zookeeper every day, but he only smiled and said "You will see soon". + +Finally, the day came when the zookeeper said "The new animal is here! Come and see!" He led Tim and Sam to a big cage with a cloth over it. He pulled the cloth and revealed the new animal. + +It was a kangaroo! It had long legs, a long tail, and a pouch on its belly. It hopped around and looked at Tim and Sam with big eyes. + +"Wow! What is that?" Tim asked. + +"It is a kangaroo. It comes from a faraway land called Australia. It can jump very high and carry its baby in its pouch. It is a mighty animal!" the zookeeper said. + +"Can we touch it?" Sam asked. + +"Sure, but be gentle. It is still new and shy. You can also give it some carrots. It likes them a lot." the zookeeper said. + +Tim and Sam were very happy. They petted the kangaroo and fed it some carrots. They thanked the zookeeper and said goodbye to the kangaroo. + +They ran to their parents and told them all about the new animal. They said it was the best day ever. They wanted to come back and see the kangaroo again. They were very glad they had a new friend at the zoo. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play outside. One day, they found a big red ball in the yard. They wanted to play with it, but they did not want to share. + +"It's my ball!" Lily said. "I saw it first!" + +"No, it's mine!" Ben said. "I like red more!" + +They both grabbed the ball and pulled hard. The ball was hot from the sun. It hurt their hands, but they did not let go. + +"Let go, Lily!" Ben said. "You are a mean sister!" + +"Let go, Ben!" Lily said. "You are a bad brother!" + +They pulled and pulled until the ball popped. The air came out with a loud noise. They both fell to the ground. The ball was gone. + +They looked at each other and started to cry. They had no ball to play with. They had no fun. They had no friends. + +They wished they had been nice to each other. They wished they had shared the ball. They wished they had not believed that the ball was more important than their thumb. +Lisa and Tom were friends who liked to draw. They had many crayons and papers to make pictures. One day, they decided to decorate their room with their drawings. They taped them on the walls and the door. They were very happy with their work. + +But then, Lisa saw that Tom had drawn a big nose on her picture of a princess. She was very angry and said, "Tom, that is rude! You ruined my picture! Why did you do that?" + +Tom laughed and said, "It is funny! Look, she has a big nose like a clown! Ha ha ha!" + +Lisa did not think it was funny. She grabbed an eraser and ran to Tom's picture of a car. She erased the wheels and the windows. She said, "Now your car is ruined! How do you like that?" + +Tom was very sad and said, "Lisa, that is mean! You erased my car! That was my best picture! How could you do that?" + +Lisa and Tom looked at each other and realized they had made a mistake. They had hurt each other's feelings and destroyed their drawings. They felt sorry and said, "I'm sorry, I'm sorry" to each other. They hugged and said, "Let's be friends again." + +They took down their pictures and decided to make new ones. They agreed to not draw on each other's pictures and to be nice. They decorated their room again with their new drawings. They were very happy with their work. +Tim and Lily were playing in the garden. They liked to dig and look for treasures. One day, they found a shiny coin in the dirt. It was round and had a picture of a man on it. + +"Wow, look at this!" Tim said. "It is a mint. Maybe we can buy candy with it." + +Lily took the coin and looked at it. She saw some letters on the edge. She tried to read them, but they were too hard. + +"I don't think this is a mint," she said. "It is too old. It is ancient. Maybe it is from a long time ago, when there were kings and queens." + +Tim was curious. He wanted to know more about the coin. He asked his mom, who was sitting on the porch. + +"Mom, can you tell us what this is?" he said, holding up the coin. + +Mom looked at the coin and smiled. She knew a lot about history. She told Tim and Lily that the coin was very special. It was from a country that had changed a lot over the years. It was from England, and the man on the coin was King George. He was the king when America became a country. + +"Wow, that is amazing!" Tim said. "Can we keep it?" + +"Of course you can," Mom said. "It is a rare and valuable coin. You are very lucky to find it. But remember, it is not a mint. You can't buy candy with it." + +Tim and Lily nodded. They decided to put the coin in a safe place. They were happy to have a piece of ancient history in their hands. They wondered what other treasures they might find in the garden. +Ben and Mia were twins who liked to sign. They learned sign from their mom, who was deaf. They could talk with their hands and fingers, and they felt gifted. They liked to sign stories, jokes, and songs to each other and to their mom. + +One day, they went to the park with their mom and dad. They brought a cooler with snacks and drinks. They saw a big slide, a swing, and a sandbox. They ran to the slide and took turns sliding down. They laughed and signed, "This is fun!" + +Then they saw a boy sitting on a bench. He looked sad and lonely. He had a book in his hands, but he did not read it. He just stared at the ground. Ben and Mia felt curious. They walked to the boy and said hello. The boy did not answer. He did not look at them. He did not hear them. + +Ben and Mia realized that the boy was deaf, like their mom. They smiled and signed, "Hi, we are Ben and Mia. We can sign. Do you want to play with us?" The boy looked up and saw their hands. His eyes lit up. He nodded and signed, "Yes, please. I am Sam. I can sign, too. But I have no friends who can sign." + +Ben and Mia were happy. They invited Sam to join them on the slide, the swing, and the sandbox. They shared their snacks and drinks from the cooler. They signed stories, jokes, and songs to each other. They became friends. Their mom and dad watched them and smiled. They were proud of their gifted twins. They knew that sign was a special way to connect and communicate. +Ben and Lily were playing with their toys in the living room. They had a lot of fun making noises and pretending to be animals. But they also made a big mess. There were toys everywhere, and dust on the floor and the furniture. + +"Ben, Lily, time to clean up!" their mom called from the kitchen. "We have guests coming soon!" + +Ben and Lily did not want to stop playing. They liked their toys and their games. They did not like cleaning. + +"Can we play a little more, mom?" Ben asked. + +"No, you have to put your toys away now. And use the broom to sweep the dust. Be quick and careful!" mom said. + +Ben and Lily sighed. They picked up their toys and put them in a big box. Then they took the broom and tried to sweep the dust. But they were clumsy. They bumped into each other and the furniture. They knocked over a vase and a lamp. They made more noise and more mess. + +"Oops!" Ben said. + +"Sorry!" Lily said. + +"What are you doing?" mom asked, coming into the living room. She saw the broken vase and the lamp, and the dust everywhere. She was not happy. + +"Ben and Lily, you are very clumsy! You did not clean up, you made it worse! Go to your room and stay there until the guests leave!" mom said. + +Ben and Lily felt sad. They did not mean to break things. They just wanted to play. They went to their room and sat on their bed. They wished they could return to their toys and their games. They wished they could say sorry to mom and make her happy. They wished they could be less clumsy and more careful. +Lila and Tom were eager to play in the park. They liked to swing, slide and run. But their favorite thing was to hang from the monkey bars. They felt like they were flying. + +One day, they saw a new boy in the park. He had a big backpack and a mean face. He walked up to them and said, "Hey, you two. Get off the monkey bars. They are mine now." + +Lila and Tom were scared. They did not want to fight. They said, "No, please. We were here first. You can share with us. There is room for everyone." + +The new boy did not like to share. He said, "No, you are lying. You are trying to trick me. I know the truth. You are not good kids. You are bad kids. And bad kids need to be punished." + +He grabbed Lila's arm and pulled her down. He pushed Tom off the bars. He laughed and said, "Now you can't hang anymore. Now you can cry and hurt. That's what you deserve." + +Lila and Tom fell to the ground. They were hurt and sad. They cried and called for help. But no one heard them. The new boy ran away with his backpack. He did not care. He was a bad boy. He did not know the truth. He did not know how to play. +Tom and Ben are brothers. They like to play with toy soldiers and tanks. They make a lot of noise and pretend they are in a war. + +One day, their mom tells them to stop playing and come for lunch. She says they are too loud and they need to eat. But Tom and Ben do not listen. They are deaf to their mom's words. They want to keep playing. + +Their mom gets angry. She walks into their room and takes away their toys. She says they are naughty and they have to sit in the corner. Tom and Ben are sad and mad. They start to cry and shout. + +"Give us back our toys!" Tom demands. + +"No, we want to play war!" Ben demands. + +Their mom shakes her head. She says they have to learn to be quiet and polite. She says they can have their toys back after lunch, if they say sorry and behave. + +Tom and Ben look at each other. They do not like to sit in the corner. They do not like to be without their toys. They do not like to be in a war with their mom. They decide to stop crying and shouting. They say sorry to their mom and hug her. They say they will be good and eat their lunch. + +Their mom smiles and hugs them back. She says she loves them and she is proud of them. She says they can play with their toys later, but they have to be careful and not make too much noise. Tom and Ben nod and agree. They follow their mom to the kitchen. They are happy and hungry. They are not in a war anymore. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to swing, slide and run. They saw a big truck arrive. The truck had many boxes. A man got out of the truck. He opened one box and took out some money. + +"Wow, look at that!" Tom said. "He has a lot of money!" + +"Let's go and see!" Lily said. They ran to the truck. + +"Hello, what are you doing?" Tom asked the man. + +"I'm delivering money to the bank," the man said. "This is my job." + +"Can we have some money?" Lily asked. + +"No, you can't," the man said. "This money is not for you. It's for the bank." + +"But we want to buy ice cream," Tom said. + +"Sorry, kids, you have to earn your own money," the man said. "Now go away, I have to work." + +Tom and Lily were sad. They walked away from the truck. It started to rain. They got wet. + +"Let's go home," Lily said. + +"OK," Tom said. "Maybe mom will give us some money for ice cream." + +They held hands and ran home. They hoped the rain would stop soon. +Sara and Tom like to play with their toys. They have many toys, but their favorite is the whip. The whip is long and red and makes a loud sound when they swing it. They pretend to be cowboys and horses and have fun. + +One day, Sara and Tom want to play with the whip, but they cannot find it. They look in their room, in the living room, in the kitchen, but the whip is not there. They are sad and confused. Where is the whip? + +They ask their mom, who is in the garden. "Mom, where is the whip?" they say. "We want to play with it." + +Mom smiles and points to the shed. "The whip is in the shed," she says. "I put it there because it was dirty. You can get it, but be careful. The shed is dark and messy. And don't forget to put it back when you are done." + +Sara and Tom run to the shed. They open the door and see the whip hanging on a hook. They are happy and excited. They grab the whip and run outside. They swing the whip and make loud sounds. They see a cat on the fence and try to scare it. The cat is not afraid. It is a big and attractive cat. It has black and white fur and green eyes. It looks at Sara and Tom and meows. + +"Hello, cat," Sara says. "Do you want to play with us?" + +The cat nods and jumps off the fence. It follows Sara and Tom to the garden. They play with the whip and the cat. They have fun. Mom watches them and smiles. She is glad they found the whip. She thinks they are cute and clever. She loves them. +Tommy likes to eat pasta with sauce. He likes red sauce and yellow sauce. Red sauce is made from tomatoes. Yellow sauce is made from cheese. Tommy thinks yellow sauce is more yummy than red sauce. + +One day, Tommy's mom makes pasta with red sauce for dinner. Tommy does not want to eat it. He asks his mom for yellow sauce. His mom says no. She says they have no yellow sauce. She says he has to eat what she made. Tommy is sad and angry. He does not like red sauce. + +Tommy has an idea. He sees a bottle of mustard on the table. Mustard is yellow. Tommy thinks mustard is like yellow sauce. He takes the bottle and squeezes it on his pasta. He makes a big mess. He smiles and says, "Now I have yellow sauce!" + +Tommy's mom sees what Tommy did. She is not happy. She says, "Tommy, what are you doing? You cannot put mustard on your pasta. That is not yellow sauce. That is mustard. Mustard is spicy and sour. It does not go with pasta. You made a big mess. You are not allowed to do that." + +Tommy does not understand. He thinks mustard is yellow sauce. He takes a bite of his pasta. He makes a face. He does not like it. It is spicy and sour. It hurts his mouth. He spits it out. He says, "Yuck! This is not yummy. This is bad. I do not like yellow sauce. I want red sauce." + +Tommy's mom sighs. She says, "I told you so. You should have listened to me. Now you have to eat your pasta with red sauce. And you have to clean up your mess. Next time, do not put mustard on your pasta. That is not allowed." + +Tommy nods. He says, "I am sorry, mom. I will not do it again. I will eat my pasta with red sauce. And I will clean up my mess. Can I have some water, please? My mouth is hot." + +Tommy's mom gives him some water. She says, "Here you go, Tommy. Drink some water. It will make your mouth feel better. And next time, I will make pasta with yellow sauce for you. But only if you are good and do not make a mess. Do you understand?" + +Tommy says, "Yes, mom. I understand. Thank you, mom. I love you, mom." + +Tommy's mom says, "I love you too, Tommy. Now eat your pasta and be careful. And remember, mustard is not yellow sauce." +Lily and Max were playing hide and seek in the park. Lily was the seeker and Max was the hider. Lily counted to ten and then looked for Max. She saw his shoes under a bench. She ran to the bench and shouted, "I found you, Max! You have to surrender!" + +Max crawled out from under the bench and said, "No, I don't! You have to catch me first!" He ran away from Lily and tried to hide behind a tree. But Lily was faster and caught him by his shirt. She said, "Now you have to surrender, Max! You are the loser!" + +Max said, "No, I'm not! You are the loser, Lily! You have a terrible body! You are too big and too slow!" He tried to push Lily away, but she held him tight. She said, "That's not nice, Max! You hurt my feelings! You have to say sorry!" + +Max said, "No, I don't! You have to let me go!" He kicked and screamed, but Lily did not let him go. She said, "You have to say sorry, Max! Or I will tell Mommy and Daddy!" + +Max did not want to say sorry, but he did not want to get in trouble either. He said, "Fine, I'm sorry, Lily. You don't have a terrible body. You are my sister and I love you." He gave Lily a hug and said, "Can we play again?" + +Lily smiled and said, "Yes, we can play again, Max. But this time, you have to be the seeker and I have to be the hider. And you have to be nice and fair, okay?" + +Max said, "Okay, Lily. I will be nice and fair. You can hide and I will seek. But I will find you, Lily! I will find you!" He closed his eyes and started to count. Lily ran away and looked for a good hiding spot. They both had fun playing hide and seek in the park. +Sara and Ben were playing in the park. They saw a big bird in the sky. It had red and yellow feathers and a long tail. + +"Look, a bird!" Sara said. She pointed at the bird with her finger. + +"Wow, it is pretty!" Ben said. He pointed at the bird too. + +The bird flew over their heads and landed on a tree. Sara and Ben ran to the tree. They wanted to see the bird better. + +"Hello, bird!" Sara said. She waved at the bird. + +"Hello, children!" the bird said. It had a funny voice. + +Sara and Ben were surprised. They did not know birds could talk. + +"Who are you?" Ben asked. + +"I am a parrot. I can talk and copy sounds. Do you want to hear?" the bird said. + +"Yes, please!" Sara and Ben said. + +The bird made some noises. It sounded like a car, a dog, a phone and a bell. Sara and Ben laughed. They liked the bird. + +"You are a smart bird!" Sara said. + +"Thank you. You are kind children. Do you want to learn something?" the bird said. + +"Yes, please!" Sara and Ben said. + +The bird looked around. It saw a sign on the tree. It had some words and a picture of an arrow. + +"See this sign? It tells you where to go. The arrow points to the left. That means you have to turn that way. Left is the opposite of right. Can you say left?" the bird said. + +"Left!" Sara and Ben said. They repeated the word. + +"Very good. You are fast learners. Left is a wise way to go. It leads you to a nice place. There is a pond with ducks and fish. Do you want to see?" the bird said. + +"Yes, please!" Sara and Ben said. + +The bird nodded. It flew off the tree and pointed to the left with its wing. + +"Follow me!" the bird said. + +Sara and Ben followed the bird. They ran to the left. They saw the pond. It was shiny and blue. There were ducks and fish. They were happy. + +"Thank you, bird!" Sara and Ben said. + +"You are welcome, children. Have fun!" the bird said. + +The end. +Ben and Mia like to play with their toy animals. They have a lion, a bear, a bird and a fish. They pretend that the animals are their friends and they feed them and talk to them. + +One day, they find a shiny gem in the garden. It is red and sparkly and looks like a berry. Ben and Mia think it is very pretty and they want to keep it. + +"Look, a gem!" Ben says. "Let's give it to our animals. Maybe they will like it." + +"Good idea!" Mia says. "Who should we give it to?" + +They look at their animals and think. The lion is big and strong, but he might bite the gem and break it. The bear is soft and cuddly, but he might scratch the gem and make it dull. The bird is fast and colorful, but he might fly away with the gem and lose it. The fish is small and shiny, but he might swallow the gem and get sick. + +"I know!" Ben says. "Let's give it to the fish. He is shiny like the gem and he lives in water. Maybe the gem will make him happy and he will swim faster." + +"OK!" Mia says. "But we have to be careful. We don't want to hurt the fish or the gem." + +They take the gem and go to the fish tank. They see the fish swimming around, looking for food. They drop the gem gently into the water and watch. + +The fish sees the gem and swims towards it. He thinks it is food and he tries to bite it. But the gem is hard and smooth and he cannot eat it. He spits it out and looks confused. + +Ben and Mia laugh. They see that the fish does not like the gem. They take it out of the water and dry it with a towel. + +"Sorry, fish," Ben says. "We thought you would like the gem, but it is not food. It is just a pretty thing." + +The fish looks at them and blinks. He does not understand, but he is not angry. He is still hungry and he wants real food. + +"Here, fish," Mia says. "We have some flakes for you. They are good for you and they taste great." + +She sprinkles some flakes into the water and the fish eats them happily. He feels full and he swims faster. + +Ben and Mia smile. They see that the fish is happy and they are happy too. They put the gem in a box and keep it as a treasure. + +They hug their animals and say, "We love you, lion, bear, bird and fish. You are our great friends." +Sam and Tom are brothers. They like to play in the kitchen. One day, they see a big jar of jam on the shelf. They want to eat some jam. + +"Let's get the jam," Sam says. "We can use a chair." + +"OK," Tom says. They move a chair to the shelf. Sam climbs on the chair. He tries to reach the jam. But the jar is too high. + +"Help me, Tom," Sam says. "You can balance on my shoulders." + +Tom climbs on the chair too. He puts his feet on Sam's shoulders. He stretches his arms to the jam. He grabs the jar. + +"Got it!" Tom says. He lifts the jar off the shelf. But the jar is too heavy. Tom loses his balance. He falls off Sam's shoulders. The jar falls too. It breaks on the floor. Jam splashes everywhere. + +"Oh no!" Sam and Tom say. They look at the mess. They hear their mom coming. + +"What are you doing?" Mom says. She sees the jam and the glass. She is angry. "You are in big trouble!" + +Sam and Tom are sorry. They did not mean to break the jar. They just wanted some jam. They think the jam is rich and sweet. But now they have no jam. And they have to clean the floor. They wish they did not play in the kitchen. +Tom and Lily were playing with their dolls in the garden. They liked to pretend that their dolls were rich and had many nice things. Tom had a big doll with a red dress and a hat. Lily had a small doll with a blue dress and a bow. + +"Look at my doll, she is so rich and pretty," Tom said. "She has a hat and a red dress. Your doll is not rich, she has a blue dress and a bow." + +Lily felt sad. She liked her doll very much. She did not think that her doll was not rich. She looked at her doll and saw something. Her doll had a stitch on her dress. Someone had sewn it with a needle and a thread. + +"Lily, why does your doll have a stitch on her dress?" Tom asked. "Did you break it?" + +Lily smiled. She had an idea. She said, "No, I did not break it. My doll has a stitch because she is very rich. She has a special dress that only rich dolls have. It has a stitch to show that it is made of fine cloth. Your doll does not have a stitch, so she is not rich." + +Tom was surprised. He looked at his doll and saw that she did not have a stitch. He felt jealous. He wanted his doll to have a stitch too. He said, "Can I have a stitch on my doll's dress? Can you sew it for me?" + +Lily thought for a moment. She wanted to be kind to Tom, but she also wanted to keep her doll's stitch. She said, "I can sew a stitch for you, but you have to yield something to me. You have to give me your hat. Then I will give you a stitch." + +Tom did not want to give his hat. He liked his hat very much. He said, "No, I will not give you my hat. It is mine. You cannot have it." + +Lily said, "Then you cannot have a stitch. It is mine. You cannot have it." + +Tom and Lily started to argue. They both wanted to have a stitch and a hat. They did not want to share. They did not want to yield. They forgot to play with their dolls. They forgot to have fun. +Sam and Tom were best friends. They liked to play together and share their toys. They were loyal to each other and always supported each other when they were sad or scared. + +One day, they decided to go to the farm and see the animals. They saw cows, sheep, pigs, chickens and horses. They had fun feeding them and petting them. They also saw a big field of vegetables. They saw carrots, potatoes, lettuce, tomatoes and corn. They were hungry and wanted to eat some. + +They asked the farmer if they could have some vegetables. The farmer said yes, but only if they helped him pick them. He gave them each a basket and told them to fill it up. He also told them to be careful and not go near the fence, because there was a big dog that guarded the farm. + +Sam and Tom agreed and started to pick the vegetables. They filled their baskets with different kinds. They were happy and proud of their work. They wanted to show the farmer and get some food. + +But then, they saw something shiny near the fence. It was a toy car. It looked new and fun. They both wanted to play with it. They forgot what the farmer said and ran towards the fence. + +The big dog saw them and barked loudly. He was angry and wanted to protect the farm. He jumped over the fence and chased them. Sam and Tom were scared and dropped their baskets. They tried to run away, but the dog was faster. + +The dog caught Tom and bit him hard. Tom screamed and cried. He was hurt and bleeding. Sam saw what happened and felt sorry for his friend. He wanted to help him and support him. He ran back to the fence and threw a carrot at the dog. He hoped the dog would let go of Tom and chase the carrot. + +But the dog did not care about the carrot. He was more interested in Tom. He ignored Sam and bit Tom harder. Tom screamed louder and cried more. He was hurt and bleeding more. + +Sam did not know what to do. He was scared and sad. He wished he had not gone near the fence. He wished he had listened to the farmer. He wished he had not seen the toy car. He wished he had been more loyal to his friend. He wished he could save his friend. + +But it was too late. The dog had killed Tom. Sam was alone and lost. He had no friend and no food. He had only regret and sorrow. He had a bad ending. +Lily did not like the dull stuff that her mom gave her to play with. She wanted to play with the shiny stuff that her dad had in his big box. But her mom said no, that stuff was not for kids, and she had to sit in her room and be good. + +Lily was not good. She waited until her mom was busy in the kitchen, and then she ran to the big box. She opened it and saw all the shiny stuff inside. There were round things and pointy things and things that made noise. Lily wanted to touch them all. + +She reached for a round thing that had a hole in it. She put her finger in the hole and pulled. The thing made a loud bang and smoke came out. Lily was scared and dropped the thing. Her mom heard the bang and came running. She saw the smoke and the thing and Lily's finger. She was very angry and very worried. + +She took Lily to the bathroom and put water on her finger. It hurt a lot. Lily cried and said she was sorry. Her mom hugged her and said it was okay, but she had to be more careful. She said the shiny stuff was not toys, they were tools, and they could be dangerous. She said Lily had to sit in her room and think about what she did. + +Lily sat in her room and thought. She did not like the dull stuff, but she did not like the shiny stuff either. She wished she had something else to play with. Something that was fun and safe and not dull or dangerous. She looked around her room and saw her teddy bear. She smiled and hugged him. He was soft and warm and nice. He was her best stuff. +Tom loved cars. He had many toy cars that he played with every day. He liked to make them go fast and make loud noises. He wanted to be a mechanic when he grew up. A mechanic is someone who fixes cars. + +One day, Tom saw a big car on the street. It was shiny and red and had a lot of stickers on it. Tom ran to the car and looked inside. He saw a man sitting in the driver's seat. The man had a hat and sunglasses and a big smile. He looked famous. Tom wanted to talk to him. + +"Hello, mister," Tom said. "I like your car. It is very pretty. Can I see your engine? I want to be a mechanic." + +But the man did not answer. He ignored Tom. He was busy talking on his phone. He did not care about Tom or his car. He only cared about himself. + +Tom felt sad and angry. He did not like the man. He thought he was rude and mean. He decided to leave. He went back to his toy cars and played with them. He pretended that he was a mechanic and that he fixed cars for nice people. He had more fun than the man in the big car. He was happy. +Tom was a very persistent boy. He liked to try new things and never gave up. One day, he saw a big hill near his house. He wanted to climb it and see what was on the other side. He asked his mom if he could go. + +"Sure, Tom, but be careful and come back soon," his mom said. + +Tom put on his hat and his backpack and started to walk to the hill. He saw some flowers, some birds and some rocks on the way. He was happy and curious. He sang a song to himself. + +"I am Tom, I am strong, I can climb the hill, I can do anything I want!" + +When he reached the hill, he saw that it was very steep and high. He felt a little scared, but he did not want to turn back. He remembered his song and started to climb. He used his hands and his feet and looked for good places to hold on. He climbed and climbed and climbed. + +But the hill was harder than he thought. He slipped and scratched his knee. He got tired and thirsty. He wanted to rest and drink some water. He looked up and saw that he was still far from the top. He looked down and saw that he was very high. He felt like crying. + +"Maybe I can't do this," he said to himself. "Maybe I should go back." + +Just then, he heard a voice from above. + +"Hey, you! Don't give up! You can do it!" + +Tom looked up and saw a man standing on the top of the hill. He had a long beard and a crown. He was the king of the hill. + +"Who are you?" Tom asked. + +"I am the king of the hill. I live here and I watch over the land. And I see that you are a brave and persistent boy. You have climbed so far and you have not quit. You are almost there. Just a little more and you will reach the top. Come on, you can do it! I will encourage you!" + +The king of the hill clapped his hands and cheered for Tom. He said nice words and gave him tips. He made Tom feel better and stronger. + +"Thank you, king of the hill!" Tom said. "You are very kind and helpful. I will try again. I will not give up!" + +Tom wiped his tears and drank some water. He took a deep breath and continued to climb. He followed the king's voice and advice. He climbed and climbed and climbed. + +And finally, he made it. He reached the top of the hill. He saw the king of the hill waiting for him with a smile and a hug. He also saw the beautiful view of the land. He saw his house, his mom, his friends and his toys. He saw the sun, the sky, the clouds and the rainbow. He felt proud and happy. + +"I did it! I did it!" he shouted. "I climbed the hill! I am Tom, I am strong, I can do anything I want!" + +"Yes, you did it! You did it!" the king of the hill said. "You are Tom, you are strong, you can do anything you want! You are a persistent boy and I am proud of you. You are my friend and you are welcome to visit me anytime. Here, take this as a gift. It is a medal of courage. You earned it!" + +The king of the hill gave Tom a shiny medal with a star on it. He put it around Tom's neck and kissed his cheek. Tom thanked him and hugged him back. He felt very special and grateful. + +"Thank you, king of the hill! You are the best! You are my friend and I will visit you again. I love you!" + +"I love you too, Tom. Now, go back to your mom and tell her your story. She will be happy and proud of you too. And remember, always be persistent and never give up. You can do anything you want!" + +Tom said goodbye to the king of the hill and started to go down. He was careful and happy. He sang his song again. + +"I am Tom, I am strong, I climbed the hill, I can do anything I want!" + +The end. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big bulb on a tree. The bulb is yellow and shiny. It looks like a sun. + +"Wow, look at that bulb!" Anna says. "I want to have it. It is so pretty." + +Ben nods. "Me too. It is so bright. Let's go and get it." + +They run to the tree. They try to reach the bulb. But the bulb is too high. They cannot touch it. + +"Maybe we can climb the tree," Anna says. "Then we can get the bulb." + +Ben shakes his head. "No, that is not safe. The tree is too big. We can fall and hurt ourselves." + +"Then how can we get the bulb?" Anna asks. + +Ben thinks for a moment. He decides to be smart. He says, "Maybe we can ask someone to help us. Someone who is tall and kind. Like the gardener. He works in the park. He has a ladder. He can get the bulb for us." + +Anna likes Ben's idea. She decides to be polite. She says, "Yes, let's do that. Let's go and find the gardener. Let's say please and thank you. Maybe he will give us the bulb." + +They run to find the gardener. They see him near the flowers. He is watering them. He smiles when he sees Anna and Ben. + +"Hello, little ones," he says. "What can I do for you?" + +Anna and Ben point to the bulb on the tree. They say, "Please, can you help us? We want to have that bulb. It is so pretty and bright. Can you get it for us?" + +The gardener looks at the bulb. He knows it is not a sun. It is a lantern. He hangs it on the tree every night. It makes the park less dark. He likes the bulb. But he also likes Anna and Ben. They are nice and cute. He decides to be generous. He says, "Okay, I will help you. But you have to promise me something. You have to promise me that you will share the bulb. You will not fight over it. You will take turns to hold it. And you will bring it back to me tomorrow. Then I can hang it on the tree again. Do you promise?" + +Anna and Ben nod. They decide to be honest. They say, "Yes, we promise. We will share the bulb. We will not fight over it. We will take turns to hold it. And we will bring it back to you tomorrow. Thank you, thank you, thank you!" + +The gardener gets his ladder. He climbs the tree. He takes the bulb. He gives it to Anna and Ben. They are very happy. They hug the bulb. They hug the gardener. They say, "You are the best. You are so kind. We love you." + +The gardener smiles. He says, "You are welcome. You are the best too. You are so smart and polite. I love you too." + +Anna and Ben run to their homes. They show the bulb to their parents. They tell them the story. Their parents are proud of them. They say, "You did well. You decided to be smart, polite, honest and generous. You made a good friend. You learned a good lesson. You are good children." + +Anna and Ben smile. They decide to be happy. They say, "Thank you, thank you, thank you!" + +The end. +Ben and Mia were friends who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big red slide that looked very fun. They ran to the slide and waited for their turn. + +"Can I go first?" Ben asked Mia. + +"No, I want to go first!" Mia said. + +They began to complain and argue. They did not want to share or take turns. They pushed and pulled each other. They did not see the judge who was walking by. + +The judge was a man who worked in the court. He wore a black robe and a white wig. He did not like children who were noisy and rude. He heard Ben and Mia's loud voices and saw their mean faces. + +"Stop that at once!" the judge said. "You are disturbing the peace and breaking the law. You must come with me to the court and face the consequences." + +Ben and Mia were scared. They did not want to go with the judge. They tried to run away, but the judge was faster. He grabbed them by their arms and dragged them to his car. He locked them in the back seat and drove away. + +Ben and Mia cried and begged. They wished they had been nice and polite. They wished they had not complained and argued. They wished they had not seen the red slide. But it was too late. The judge took them to the court and punished them. They had a bad ending. +Sam was playing with his bike in the park. He liked to go fast and make turns. He saw a big hill and wanted to try it. He pedaled hard and zoomed up the hill. He felt happy and brave. + +But when he reached the top, he saw a big rock in his way. He tried to stop, but it was too late. He hit the rock and fell off his bike. He scraped his knee and it hurt a lot. He cried and called for his mom. + +His mom heard him and ran to him. She hugged him and said, "It's okay, Sam. You had a bad fall, but you are very strong. Let me see your knee." She took out a bandage from her bag and put it on his knee. She said, "This will help your knee heal. It will also make you look like a superhero. Do you know who wears a bandage like this?" + +Sam sniffled and said, "No, who?" + +His mom said, "Spider-Man. He wears a bandage when he gets hurt from fighting bad guys. He is very brave and smart, just like you. You are my Spider-Man, Sam." + +Sam smiled and said, "Really? I'm Spider-Man?" + +His mom said, "Yes, you are. And I'm very proud of you. You managed to ride your bike up the hill. That was very hard. And you didn't give up when you fell. You are a hero, Sam." + +Sam felt better and hugged his mom. He said, "Thank you, mom. I love you. Can I ride my bike again?" + +His mom said, "Yes, you can. But be careful and watch out for rocks. And remember, you are Spider-Man. You can do anything." +Lily and Tom were friends who liked to play with marbles. They had many marbles of different colors and sizes. They liked to roll them, swap them, and make patterns with them. One day, they found a very big and shiny marble in the park. It was red and yellow and sparkled in the sun. They both wanted it very much. + +"Let me have it, please!" Lily said. "It is so pretty and I have no big marbles." + +"No, I want it!" Tom said. "It is so shiny and I have no red marbles." + +They started to pull and tug at the marble. They did not want to share it or take turns. They were very greedy and rude. They did not act like friends. + +As they fought over the marble, they did not see a big dog coming. The dog saw the marble and thought it was a ball. It ran towards them and barked loudly. Lily and Tom were scared and let go of the marble. The dog grabbed it in its mouth and ran away. + +Lily and Tom were very sad and angry. They had lost the marble and the dog. They had no more marbles to play with. They had no more friends to play with. They felt very uncomfortable and lonely. + +The moral of the story is: Do not be greedy and rude. Share and take turns with your friends. Or you might lose what you have and be unhappy. +Sara was a famous chef. She cooked yummy food for many people. She liked to use fresh things from her garden. She had a big kitchen with many pots and pans. + +One day, Sara was very busy. She had to make a big cake for a party. She mixed eggs, flour, sugar and butter in a bowl. She poured the batter in a pan and put it in the oven. She set the timer and waited. + +She wanted to clean her kitchen while the cake baked. She put the dirty dishes in the dishwasher. She turned it on and heard the water splash. She wiped the counters and the stove. She swept the floor. + +She heard the timer beep. The cake was ready. She put on her oven mitts and opened the oven. She smelled the sweet cake. She smiled and took it out. She put it on a rack to cool. + +She wanted to decorate the cake with frosting and sprinkles. She opened the cupboard to get them. But she did not see them. She looked in another cupboard. And another. And another. She could not find them anywhere. + +She started to feel worried. Where were the frosting and the sprinkles? She needed them for the cake. The party was soon. She looked around the kitchen. She saw a bag on the floor. It had a hole in it. She saw some frosting and sprinkles on the floor too. + +She realized what happened. Her dog, Spot, had found the bag and ripped it open. He had eaten some of the frosting and the sprinkles. He had made a mess. She saw him under the table. He looked guilty. He had frosting on his nose and sprinkles on his fur. + +She was angry at Spot. He had ruined her cake. She yelled at him. "Bad dog! Bad dog! You are in trouble!" She pointed at the door. "Go outside! Now!" + +Spot felt sorry. He knew he had done a bad thing. He hung his head and walked to the door. He wanted to say sorry to Sara. He wanted to lick her face and wag his tail. He loved her. + +But as he walked to the door, he did not see the water on the floor. It was from the dishwasher. It had leaked. He stepped on the water and slipped. He stumbled and fell. He bumped his head on the door. He yelped. + +Sara heard him. She turned and saw him. He looked hurt. He looked sad. He looked cute. She felt sorry for him. She forgot her anger. She ran to him. She hugged him and kissed him. "Are you okay, Spot? I'm sorry I yelled at you. I love you." + +Spot felt happy. He licked her face and wagged his tail. He loved her too. He was sorry he ate the frosting and the sprinkles. He did not want to make her sad. He wanted to make her happy. + +Sara smiled and rubbed his ears. She looked at the cake. It was still yummy. It did not need frosting and sprinkles. It was perfect. She said to Spot, "Come on, boy. Let's go to the party. You can have a piece of cake. You are a good dog. You are my famous dog." +Lila and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big truck. The truck has many yellow things. Lila and Ben are curious. + +"What are those?" Lila asks. + +"Let's go and see," Ben says. + +They run to the truck. They see a man. The man is smiling. He has a hat and a shirt with a picture of a corn. + +"Hello, kids," the man says. "Do you like corn?" + +"Yes, we do," Lila and Ben say. + +"Good, because I have a lot of corn. I grow corn on my farm. Do you want to try some?" + +"Yes, please," Lila and Ben say. + +The man gives them each a corn. The corn is warm and sweet. Lila and Ben bite the corn. They like it very much. + +"Mmm, this is good," Lila says. + +"Thank you, mister," Ben says. + +"You're welcome, kids. I'm glad you like it. Corn is rare in this city. Not many people grow it. But I love corn. It's my favorite food. Do you want to know a secret?" + +"What secret?" Lila and Ben ask. + +The man leans closer. He whispers in their ears. + +"I'm not really a man. I'm a corn fairy. I travel around the world and share corn with people who love it. But don't tell anyone. It's our secret." + +Lila and Ben gasp. They look at the man. He winks at them. He has a sparkle in his eyes. + +"Wow, you're a corn fairy?" Lila says. + +"That's so cool," Ben says. + +"Yes, I am. And you're very lucky. You're the first kids I've ever met. You're very special. Do you want to be my friends?" + +"Yes, we do," Lila and Ben say. + +"Great. Then I'll come back and visit you again. Maybe I'll bring you some more corn. Or some other surprises. But remember, don't tell anyone. It's our secret." + +"OK, we won't," Lila and Ben say. + +They hug the man. They say goodbye. They watch him drive away. They smile at each other. They have a new friend. A rare friend. A corn fairy. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys. One day, they find a big box in the garage. They want to make a fort with the box. + +"Can we use this box, Mom?" Sara asks. + +"Yes, you can, but be careful. Don't break it or hurt yourself," Mom says. + +Sara and Ben drag the box to the living room. They put a blanket over the box. They cut a hole for a door. They lay some pillows and books inside the box. They have a cozy fort. + +"Wow, this is a good fort!" Ben says. + +"I know, right? We can read and nap here," Sara says. + +They crawl into the box and close the door. They read some stories and giggle. They are happy and warm. They lay down and close their eyes. They fall asleep in their good fort. Mom smiles and watches them. She is proud of her twins. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys in their big room. They have many toys because their dad and mom are rich. They have dolls, cars, blocks, books, and more. + +One day, Lily and Ben want to play with the same toy. It is a red car that can make noises and lights. Lily grabs the car first and says, "This is mine! I saw it first!" Ben tries to take the car from her and says, "No, this is mine! I want it more!" + +They pull and tug on the car. They do not share. They do not listen. They start to scream at each other. "Mine! Mine! Mine!" they scream. + +Their dad and mom hear the screams. They come to the room and see the twins fighting. They are not happy. They say, "Stop! Stop! Stop! Why are you screaming? Why are you not sharing? You have so many toys. You should be kind to each other." + +Lily and Ben feel ashamed. They let go of the car. They say, "Sorry, dad. Sorry, mom. Sorry, twin." They hug each other and say, "I love you, twin. You can have the car. I can play with something else." + +Their dad and mom smile. They say, "That's good. We love you, twins. You can take turns with the car. You can play together. You can have fun." They give them a kiss and leave the room. + +Lily and Ben take turns with the car. They make noises and lights. They laugh and giggle. They are happy. They are twins. +Sara and Tom were playing in the garden. They saw a huge bee flying near the flowers. Sara was scared of the bee. She ran to Tom and hid behind him. + +"Go away, bee! You are too big and loud!" Sara said. + +Tom was not scared of the bee. He liked bees. He knew they made honey. Honey was sweet and yummy. He wanted to talk to the bee. + +"Hello, bee! You are welcome here. Do you make honey?" Tom said. + +The bee heard Tom. It was happy that Tom was friendly. It buzzed and nodded. It flew closer to Tom and landed on his hand. It gave him a little lick. It was saying thank you. + +Sara saw the bee on Tom's hand. She was curious. She came out from behind Tom. She looked at the bee. It was not so scary. It was fuzzy and cute. + +"Can I touch the bee, Tom?" Sara asked. + +Tom smiled and nodded. He moved his hand to Sara. Sara gently touched the bee. It felt soft and warm. The bee licked Sara too. It was saying hello. + +Sara and Tom giggled. They made a new friend. The bee was happy too. It flew away to make more honey. It waved to Sara and Tom. They waved back. + +"Bye, bee! Come back soon!" Sara and Tom said. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to help their mom with the housework. One day, they decided to load the dishwasher together. They took turns putting the dirty plates, cups and forks inside the big machine. + +"Good job, Lily!" Ben said. "You are a lovely helper." + +"Thank you, Ben!" Lily said. "You are a lovely helper too." + +They smiled and gave each other a hug. + +But then they saw that there was only one spot left in the dishwasher, and they both had a spoon in their hands. + +"I want to put my spoon in!" Lily said. + +"No, I want to put my spoon in!" Ben said. + +They started to argue and pull on the spoons. + +"Stop it, you two!" their mom said. "You are making a lot of noise and you might break the spoons. Why don't you share the spot and put both spoons in together?" + +Lily and Ben looked at each other and felt sorry. They realized that they were being silly and selfish. They let go of the spoons and put them in the spot side by side. + +"Sorry, Lily," Ben said. + +"Sorry, Ben," Lily said. + +They hugged each other again and said, "We love you." + +Their mom smiled and said, "I love you too. You are both lovely helpers and lovely twins." She turned on the dishwasher and they heard it make a happy sound. They all went to the living room to read a book and have a snack. +Lila and Ben are friends. They like to play and sing together. They have a big box of clothes and hats. They like to dress up and sing in different styles. + +One day, they find a dull gray hat in the box. It is old and has a hole. Lila says, "This hat is not fun. It is dull. Let's find another hat." + +But Ben says, "No, this hat is great. It is a jazz hat. We can sing jazz with this hat. Jazz is a cool style. It has funny sounds and rhythms. Listen to me." He puts on the hat and sings, "Doo-wop, doo-wop, ba-da-ba-da, skiddly-doo." + +Lila laughs. She says, "That sounds silly. But it is fun. Can I try?" She takes the hat and sings, "La-la-la, la-la-la, shoo-bee-doo, shoo-bee-doo." + +They take turns singing jazz with the dull hat. They have a lot of fun. They forget about the other hats. They learn that dull things can be fun with a little imagination and style. +Sara and Tom like to play in the garden. They gather flowers and leaves and make a big pile. They are careful not to hurt the plants or the bugs. + +One day, they find a shiny handle sticking out of the dirt. They wonder what it is. They pull and pull, but it does not move. + +"Maybe it is a treasure!" Sara says. + +"Or a trap!" Tom says. + +They decide to ask Mom for help. They run to the house and tell her what they found. + +Mom follows them to the garden. She looks at the handle and smiles. + +"It is not a treasure or a trap, my dears. It is an old watering can. It used to belong to your grandma. She loved to water the flowers and the vegetables with it." + +She pulls the handle and lifts the can. It is rusty and dented, but still works. She shows them how to fill it with water and sprinkle it on the plants. + +Sara and Tom are happy. They take turns using the watering can. They thank Mom and Grandma for the gift. They are careful not to spill the water or drop the can. They think it is the best toy ever. +Ben and Lily are twins. They like to play outside in the sun. But today it is raining. They are sad. They want to go out and have fun. + +Mom says they can go out if they wear boots and coats. Ben and Lily are happy. They put on their boots and coats and run outside. They see many puddles on the ground. They jump in the puddles and splash water. They laugh and giggle. + +But then Ben sees a big puddle. He wants to jump in it. He runs to the puddle and jumps. But the puddle is not normal. It is very deep and muddy. Ben sinks in the puddle and gets wet and dirty. He cries and shouts. + +Lily sees Ben in the puddle. She runs to him and helps him out. She is not mean. She does not tease him. She hugs him and says, "It's okay, Ben. You are not hurt. You are just wet and dirty. Let's go inside and get clean and dry." + +Mom hears Ben and Lily. She comes outside and sees them. She is not angry. She smiles and says, "You two are very brave and kind. You had fun in the puddles, but you also helped each other. Come on, let's go inside and have some hot chocolate and cookies." + +Ben and Lily are happy. They go inside with Mom. They take off their boots and coats and get clean and dry. They have hot chocolate and cookies and tell Mom about their adventure. They say they love each other and Mom. They are happy twins. +Sam and Mia were very happy. They were going on a safari with their mom and dad. They wanted to see lions and elephants and giraffes. They packed their bags and got in the car. + +"Are we there yet?" Sam asked. + +"Soon, Sam, soon," mom said. "We have to drive a long way to get to the park. But it will be worth it. You will see many amazing animals." + +Sam and Mia looked out the window. They saw trees and hills and farms. They saw cows and sheep and horses. They were bored. They wanted to see wild animals. + +They drove and drove and drove. The sun got hotter and hotter. The car got slower and slower. Dad looked at the dashboard. He saw a red light. He saw a needle. The needle was moving up. It was increasing. + +"Oh no," dad said. "The car is overheating. We have to stop and let it cool down." + +He pulled over to the side of the road. He opened the hood. He saw steam and smoke. He saw a hole in a pipe. He saw water dripping. + +"We have a problem," he said. "The pipe is broken. We have no water. We can't drive any more. We have to wait for help." + +Mom, Sam and Mia got out of the car. They looked around. They saw no other cars. They saw no houses. They saw no people. They only saw grass and bushes and rocks. They felt scared. They felt weak. + +"What are we going to do?" mom asked. + +"Don't worry," dad said. "I have a phone. I will call the park. They will send someone to help us. We just have to stay calm and stay together." + +He took out his phone. He turned it on. He saw a message. It said: No signal. + +He looked at his phone. He looked at his family. He looked at the sky. He saw a big cloud. It was dark and gray. It was getting closer. It was a storm. +Tom and Anna were going to the zoo with their mom. They were very excited to see the animals. They waited for a taxi outside their house. A yellow car stopped and the driver opened the door. + +"Hello, are you going to the zoo?" the driver asked. + +"Yes, we are!" Tom and Anna said. + +"OK, hop in. I will take you there fast." the driver said. + +Tom and Anna got in the car with their mom. The driver closed the door and started the car. But the car smelled very bad. It smelled like rotten eggs and old cheese. Tom and Anna covered their noses. + +"Mom, this car is disgusting!" Tom said. + +"I know, honey. But it's the only taxi we could find. Maybe the driver forgot to clean it." mom said. + +"Sorry, kids. I had a very busy day. I didn't have time to unlock the trunk and throw away the garbage." the driver said. + +"What garbage?" Anna asked. + +"Some food and drinks that people left in the car. They were very messy." the driver said. + +"Can you please unlock the trunk and throw away the garbage now?" mom asked. + +"I can't. We are already on the road. And the zoo is not far. You will be there soon." the driver said. + +Tom and Anna looked out the window. They hoped to see the zoo soon. They wanted to get out of the disgusting car and see the animals. They hoped the animals would smell better than the car. +Sara liked to play with her dolls. She had many dolls, but her favorite was Lily. Lily had long hair, a pretty dress, and shiny shoes. Sara took Lily everywhere with her. + +One day, Sara went to visit her grandma. Grandma was very nice and gave Sara cookies and milk. Grandma also had a big sofa in her living room. The sofa was made of leather. It was soft and smooth and brown. Sara thought it was very expensive. + +Sara wanted to show Lily the sofa. She said, "Look, Lily, this is grandma's sofa. It is very nice. Do you want to sit on it?" Lily nodded. Sara lay Lily on the sofa and said, "Be careful, Lily. Don't make the sofa dirty. It is very expensive." + +But Sara forgot to watch Lily. She saw a book on the table and wanted to read it. She picked up the book and sat on the floor. She opened the book and looked at the pictures. She did not see what Lily was doing. + +Lily was bored on the sofa. She wanted to play. She saw a pen on the coffee table. She reached for the pen and grabbed it. She thought it was a toy. She started to draw on the sofa. She drew flowers and stars and hearts. She did not know she was making the sofa dirty. + +When Sara finished the book, she looked at Lily. She gasped. She saw the pen and the drawings on the sofa. She said, "Oh no, Lily! What did you do? You made grandma's sofa dirty! It is very expensive!" + +Sara was scared. She did not know what to do. She ran to grandma and said, "Grandma, I'm sorry, I'm sorry! Lily made your sofa dirty! It is very expensive!" + +Grandma came to the living room and saw the sofa. She was not angry. She smiled and said, "Don't worry, Sara. It is not a big problem. I can clean the sofa. It is not very expensive. It is just a sofa. Lily is just a doll. You are my granddaughter. You are very precious." +Tom and Anna are brother and sister. They like to play in their room with their toys. Sometimes they make a big mess and their mom gets angry. + +One day, mom tells them to stay in their room and not touch the furniture. She says it is important because she has to clean the house for the guests. Tom and Anna say okay and promise to be good. + +But after a while, they get bored and curious. They wonder what the furniture looks like inside. They open the drawers and the doors and take out the things. They find some shiny and colorful things that they like. They put them on and pretend to be kings and queens. + +They have fun, but they also make a bigger mess. They forget about mom and the guests. They do not hear mom calling them for lunch. They do not see mom coming to their room. + +Mom is very surprised and angry when she sees the room. She sees the furniture open and the things everywhere. She sees Tom and Anna wearing her jewelry and clothes. She says they are naughty and they have to clean up. She says they have to say sorry to her and the guests. + +Tom and Anna feel bad and scared. They say sorry to mom and the guests. They help mom to clean up the room and the furniture. They put back the things where they belong. They learn their lesson and do not touch the furniture again. They say it is important to listen to mom and stay in their room. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. They see a bird with a broken wing. The bird is fragile. It needs help. + +"Look, Tom, a bird!" Lily says. "It is hurt. It cannot fly." + +"Let us help it, Lily," Tom says. "Maybe we can take it to the youth center. They have a vet there. He can fix the bird." + +They pick up the bird gently. They put it in a box. They run to the youth center. They knock on the door. + +"Hello, kids, what do you have there?" the vet asks. + +"A bird, sir, a fragile bird," Lily says. "It has a broken wing. It needs help." + +"You are very kind, kids," the vet says. "Let me see the bird. I will try to help it." + +He takes the box and opens it. He looks at the bird. He smiles. + +"Don't worry, kids, the bird will be fine," he says. "It is not a bad break. I will bandage it and give it some food and water. It will heal soon. Then it can fly again." + +"Thank you, sir, thank you!" Lily and Tom say. "Can we see the bird again?" + +"Of course, kids, you can come back tomorrow," the vet says. "The bird will be happy to see you. You are its friends." + +Lily and Tom hug each other. They are happy. They helped a fragile bird. They made a new friend. +Tom and Lily were playing with their toy rockets in the garden. They liked to pretend they were astronauts and explore different planets. Tom had a red rocket and Lily had a blue one. + +"Look, Lily, I found a new planet!" Tom said, pointing to a big yellow ball in the sky. "It's very bright and round. Let's go there!" + +Lily looked at the ball and shook her head. "That's not a planet, Tom. That's the sun. You can't go there. It's very hot and will burn you." + +Tom didn't believe her. He thought she was just scared. He wanted to see the new planet for himself. He put on his helmet and climbed into his rocket. He pushed the button and the rocket flew up into the air. + +Lily watched him go and felt worried. She knew he was making a big mistake. She wished he would listen to her. She put on her helmet and climbed into her rocket. She pushed the button and followed him. + +Tom was happy as he got closer to the yellow ball. He thought it looked like a big lemon. He wanted to taste it. He didn't notice that his rocket was getting very hot and that his helmet was very tight. He didn't hear Lily calling his name. + +Lily saw that Tom was in trouble. She tried to catch up with him and warn him. She saw that his rocket was smoking and that his helmet was cracking. She was scared for him. She reached out her hand and grabbed his rocket. + +"Tom, Tom, wake up!" Lily shouted. "You have to come back with me. You can't go to the sun. It's not a planet. It's a star. It will hurt you." + +Tom opened his eyes and saw Lily. He felt very hot and dizzy. He realized that she was right. He had been wrong. He was sorry. He held her hand and said, "Thank you, Lily. You saved me. You're a good friend." + +Lily smiled and hugged him. She was glad he was okay. She said, "You're welcome, Tom. You're a good friend too. But next time, please listen to me. I know some things." + +They turned their rockets around and flew back to the garden. They decided to play with something else. They recognized that the sun was not a planet, but a star. And they learned that sometimes, it's better to be safe than sorry. +Tom and Lily liked to sail their toy boats in the pond. They made them from paper and sticks and gave them names. Tom's boat was Red and Lily's boat was Blue. They pretended they were captains and had adventures. + +One day, they saw another boat in the pond. It was bigger and had a flag. It was sailing towards them. Tom and Lily wondered who it was. + +"Hello!" a voice said. "I'm Sam. This is my boat, Star. Can I play with you?" + +Tom and Lily looked at each other. They did not know Sam. He was new in the park. But he seemed kind and friendly. + +"Sure!" Tom said. "We are Tom and Lily. These are our boats, Red and Blue. We like to sail and have fun." + +"Me too!" Sam said. "Can I join your meeting?" + +"What meeting?" Lily asked. + +"The meeting of the boat captains!" Sam said. "We can share stories and tips and make a map of the pond." + +Tom and Lily smiled. They liked the idea. They invited Sam to their meeting and they became friends. They sailed their boats together and had a lot of fun. They learned new things and had new adventures. They were happy. +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 then Ben wanted to play with the doll too. + +"Give me the doll, Lily!" Ben said. "It is my turn!" + +"No, Ben!" Lily said. "It is my doll! You have the car!" + +They started to pull the doll from each other. The doll's head came off and they both fell on the floor. + +"Look what you did, Ben!" Lily cried. "You broke my doll!" + +"I didn't break it, Lily!" Ben said. "It was a fake doll! It had a fake head!" + +Lily looked at the doll's head. It had a mouth, but it was not a real mouth. It was a fake mouth. It could not talk or smile or sing. + +Lily felt sad. She liked her doll, even if it was fake. She wanted to fix it. + +"Sorry, Lily," Ben said. "I didn't mean to break it. Can we fix it?" + +Lily nodded. She got some tape and wrapped it around the doll's neck. She put the head back on the doll. + +"There," she said. "Now it is better." + +Ben smiled. He gave Lily a hug. + +"Thank you, Lily," he said. "You are a good sister. Can we share the doll and the car?" + +Lily smiled too. She gave Ben a kiss. + +"Okay, Ben," she said. "We can share. But you have to be gentle with the doll. And I have to be careful with the car." + +They agreed. They played nicely with the doll and the car. They did not fight anymore. They did not surrender their toys, but they learned to share them. +Lily liked to sing. She sang all day, at home, at school, and in the park. She sang loud and high, like the people in the opera. She wanted to be an opera singer when she grew up. + +One day, she saw a poster for a big opera show. It had a picture of a lady in a long dress and a man in a suit. They looked happy and charming. Lily asked her mom if they could go see the opera. Her mom said yes, but they had to save money first. Lily was excited. She helped her mom with chores and saved her allowance. She counted her coins every day. + +Finally, they had enough money to buy tickets. They dressed up and went to the theater. Lily was amazed by the lights, the music, and the costumes. She clapped and cheered for the singers. She felt like she was in a dream. + +But then, something bad happened. The lady in the long dress tripped and fell on the stage. She hurt her ankle and could not sing anymore. The audience gasped and whispered. Lily felt sad and scared. What would happen to the opera? + +She saw the man in the suit look around. He seemed lost and worried. He did not know what to do. He looked at Lily and saw her big eyes and bright smile. He had an idea. He walked to the edge of the stage and said: + +"Hello, everyone. I'm sorry for the accident. The lady needs to rest and get better. But the show must go on. Is there anyone here who can sing with me? Anyone who loves opera and knows the songs?" + +Lily raised her hand. She wanted to help. She wanted to sing. She loved opera and knew the songs. The man smiled and said: + +"Come on, little girl. Don't be shy. You can do it. You can save the opera." + +He reached out his hand and Lily took it. He helped her climb on the stage. He gave her a microphone and a flower. He whispered in her ear: + +"You are charming and brave. Just follow me and sing from your heart." + +Lily nodded and smiled. She felt happy and proud. She sang with the man and the orchestra. She sang loud and high, like the lady in the long dress. She sang with joy and passion, like the people in the opera. The audience clapped and cheered for her. They gave her a standing ovation. She bowed and thanked them. She hugged the man and the lady. She had saved the opera. She had lived her dream. +One day, a little girl named Lily went to the pond with her mom. She liked to look at the fish and the ducks and the frogs. She saw a big green frog sitting on a rock. She wanted to play with it. + +She asked her mom, "Can I catch the frog, please?" Her mom said, "OK, but be gentle and don't hurt it. And wash your hands after." Lily nodded and ran to the rock. She reached out her hand and grabbed the frog. It was slimy and cold. + +She brought the frog to her mom and said, "Look, I caught a frog! He is my friend now. Can I dress him up?" Her mom smiled and said, "How do you want to dress him up?" Lily said, "I want to make him a wise frog. Like in the stories. He can wear a hat and a coat and glasses." + +Her mom said, "That sounds fun, but I don't have those things here. Maybe we can find something else." She looked around and saw some leaves and flowers and twigs. She said, "How about these? We can make a hat and a coat and glasses out of them." Lily said, "Yes, let's do that!" + +They used the leaves and flowers and twigs to make a hat and a coat and glasses for the frog. They put them on him gently. He looked very funny and cute. Lily said, "Now he is a wise frog. He can tell us stories and secrets." She held him close and whispered, "Do you have a story for me, wise frog?" + +The frog did not say anything. He just croaked and blinked. He did not like the hat and the coat and the glasses. He wanted to go back to the pond. He wriggled and jumped out of Lily's hands. He landed on the ground and hopped away. + +Lily was sad. She said, "Oh, no, he ran away. He did not like his dress. He did not want to be my friend." Her mom hugged her and said, "Don't be sad, Lily. He was not a wise frog. He was just a frog. And frogs like to be free and wet and wild. Maybe he will come back another day. And maybe he will have a story for you then. But for now, let's go home and wash our hands. And maybe we can dress up your doll instead." Lily nodded and said, "OK, mom. I love you." Her mom said, "I love you too, Lily." They walked home, holding hands. +Lila was a new girl in the playgroup. She felt shy and did not know anyone. She saw some kids playing with blocks, some kids drawing with crayons, and some kids singing with a teacher. She wanted to join them, but she did not know how. + +Then she saw a boy with a red hat. He was playing with a toy train on a track. He made the train go fast and slow, and he made noises like "choo-choo" and "beep-beep". Lila liked trains too. She walked over to him and said, "Hello, I am Lila. What is your name?" + +The boy looked up and smiled. He said, "Hello, I am Max. Do you like trains?" + +Lila nodded. She said, "Yes, I like trains. Can I play with you?" + +Max said, "Sure, you can play with me. This is my train. His name is Toby. He is blue and yellow. He can go on the track and on the floor. He is very fun." + +Max picked up Toby and gave him to Lila. He said, "Here, you can hold Toby. I will introduce you to my other trains. This is Molly. She is pink and green. She is very mild. She likes to go slow and help other trains. And this is Sam. He is black and red. He is very loud. He likes to go fast and tap other trains. He is very naughty." + +Lila took Toby and looked at Molly and Sam. She said, "Hello, Molly. Hello, Sam. I am Lila. I am new here. You are very nice trains." + +Molly and Sam said, "Hello, Lila. We are happy to meet you. You are very nice too." + +Lila, Max, Toby, Molly, and Sam played together for a long time. They made the trains go on the track and on the floor. They made noises and stories. They had fun. Lila was not shy anymore. She had made a new friend. +Mia and Ben are playing in the park. They have a big bag full of toys. They like to share their toys with each other and with other kids. + +A new kid comes to the park. He sees Mia and Ben's bag. He wants to play with their toys. He walks over to them and says, "Give me your bag!" + +Mia and Ben are surprised. They do not know the new kid. They do not like his rude voice. They say, "No, this is our bag. You can play with us, but you have to ask nicely and share." + +The new kid does not listen. He tries to grab the bag from Mia and Ben. He pulls and tugs. He makes Mia and Ben fall down. He hurts them. + +Mia and Ben are scared and angry. They refuse to let go of their bag. They shout, "Stop it! Go away! You are mean!" + +A grown-up hears them. She comes to help. She is gentle and kind. She says to the new kid, "What are you doing? You cannot take their bag. You have to be polite and respectful. You have to say sorry and leave them alone." + +The new kid feels ashamed. He realizes he was wrong. He says sorry to Mia and Ben. He lets go of their bag. He walks away. + +Mia and Ben are happy. They hug the grown-up and thank her. They go back to playing with their toys. They are glad they have each other and their bag. +Sara was a girl who liked to play with her toys. She had many toys, but her favorite was a doll named Lily. Lily had a pretty dress, long hair, and a smile. Sara took Lily everywhere she went. + +One day, Sara and her mom went to the store. Sara saw a big cell with many animals inside. She saw a cat, a dog, a bird, and a rabbit. She wanted to see them closer, so she asked her mom if she could go. Her mom said yes, but told her to stay near the cell and not to leave. + +Sara ran to the cell and looked at the animals. She liked the cat, but it was sleeping. She liked the dog, but it was barking. She liked the bird, but it was flying. She liked the rabbit, but it was hiding. She wanted to touch the rabbit, so she put Lily on the floor and reached her hand inside the cell. + +The rabbit saw Sara's hand and thought it was food. It bit Sara's finger and made her cry. Sara pulled her hand out of the cell and hugged it. She was hurt and scared. She looked for her mom, but she could not see her. She had left. + +Sara was alone and sad. She wanted her mom and Lily. She looked for Lily, but she could not find her. Someone had taken her. Sara saw a boy holding Lily and running away. He was rich. He had many toys, but he wanted Lily too. + +Sara ran after the boy and shouted. She wanted Lily back. She loved Lily. The boy did not listen. He was mean. He ran faster and left the store. + +Sara cried and cried. She had lost her mom and Lily. She had nothing. She wished she had never left her mom's side. She wished she had never seen the cell. She wished she had never touched the rabbit. She wished she had never met the boy. She wished she had Lily. +Lily was a horse who lived on a farm. She liked to run and play with her friends, but she also liked to look attractive. Every morning, she would prepare her mane and tail by brushing them with her teeth and combing them with her hooves. She would also pick out some flowers and put them in her hair. + +One day, a new horse came to the farm. His name was Max and he was very handsome. He had a shiny coat, a long mane and a strong body. Lily wanted to impress him, so she prepared herself even more than usual. She found the prettiest flowers and the softest hay to decorate herself. + +When Max saw Lily, he smiled and walked over to her. He said hello and told her she looked very attractive. He asked her if she wanted to go for a walk with him. Lily was very happy and said yes. They walked around the farm, talking and laughing. They ate some apples and carrots and shared some hay. They had a lot of fun and became good friends. Lily was glad she had prepared herself so well. +Lily and Max were playing in the garden. They liked to run and jump and roll on the grass. They saw a big box near the fence. It had a label on it. The label said "Fragile. Do not open." + +Lily and Max were curious. They wanted to see what was in the box. They ran to the box and tried to lift it. But the box was too heavy. They pushed and pulled, but the box did not move. + +Then Max had an idea. He said, "Let's slide the box on the grass. Maybe we can open it on the other side of the fence." Lily agreed. They both pushed the box hard. The box started to slide on the grass. + +But the grass was wet. The box slipped and slid faster and faster. Lily and Max could not stop it. The box hit the fence with a loud bang. The box broke open. Lily and Max saw many shiny things inside. They were plates and cups and bowls. They were all broken. + +Lily and Max felt sad. They did not mean to break the things. They wanted to play with them. They heard a voice. It was their mom. She said, "What have you done? Those were grandma's things. They were very old and very precious. They were not for playing. They had a label on them. Did you not read the label?" + +Lily and Max looked at each other. They did not know how to read. They only knew how to look at pictures. They said, "We are sorry, mom. We did not know. We wanted to see what was in the box. We did not mean to break the things." + +Mom was angry, but she was also sad. She said, "I know you did not mean to break the things, but you should have asked me first. You should have listened to the label. The label was there for a reason. The label was there to protect the things. The things were very tough, but they were not tough enough to survive a slip and a bang. Now they are gone forever." + +Lily and Max hugged mom. They said, "We are sorry, mom. We love you. We love grandma. We will not touch the things with labels again. We will only play with our toys." + +Mom hugged them back. She said, "I love you too. I love grandma too. I know you are good kids. But you have to be careful. You have to respect the things that belong to others. You have to learn to read the labels. The labels are there to help you. The labels are there to keep you safe." +Anna liked to play with her dolls. She had many dolls, but her favorite was Lily. Lily had long hair, a pink dress and a big smile. Anna liked to teach Lily new things, like how to count, how to sing and how to say please and thank you. + +One day, Anna decided to teach Lily how to tie her shoes. She showed Lily how to make a loop, a cross and a knot. She said, "Look, Lily, this is how you tie your shoes. It is easy and fun. Can you do it?" + +But Lily did not answer. She just stared at Anna with her big smile. Anna tried again. She said, "Come on, Lily, try it. You can do it. I will help you." But Lily still did not answer. She just smiled. + +Anna felt angry. She thought Lily was stubborn. She did not want to learn. She said, "Fine, Lily, if you don't want to learn, I don't want to play with you. You are a bad doll. You are not my friend." She threw Lily on the floor and ran away. + +Lily did not move. She did not cry. She did not talk. She just smiled. She smiled because she knew Anna would come back. She smiled because she loved Anna. She smiled because she was a good doll. She smiled and waited. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys in the living room. Sara has a doll and Ben has a car. They are lively and happy. + +One day, Sara wants to play with Ben's car. She says, "Can I have your car, Ben? It is shiny and fast." + +Ben says, "No, Sara. This is my car. You have your doll. Go play with your doll." + +Sara disagrees. She says, "But I want to try your car. It looks fun. Please, Ben, let me have it for a little while." + +Ben disagrees. He says, "No, Sara. You always break my toys. You can't have my car. It is mine." + +Sara and Ben start to argue. They raise their voices and pull the car. They are not lively and happy anymore. They are angry and sad. + +Mom hears them and comes to the living room. She sees Sara and Ben fighting over the car. She says, "Sara, Ben, what are you doing? Why are you arguing?" + +Sara and Ben stop and look at Mom. They both say, "He/she won't share the car with me. He/she is mean." + +Mom says, "Sara, Ben, you are twins. You should share and take turns. You have many toys. You can play with different toys. You don't need to fight over one toy." + +Sara and Ben think about what Mom says. They feel sorry for being mean to each other. They say, "Sorry, Mom. Sorry, Sara/Ben." + +Mom says, "That's okay. I'm glad you are sorry. Now, why don't you hug and make up?" + +Sara and Ben hug each other. They say, "I love you, Sara/Ben." + +Mom smiles and says, "I love you too, Sara and Ben. Now, how about we have a snack? I have some cookies and milk for you." + +Sara and Ben say, "Yay! Cookies and milk!" + +They run to the kitchen with Mom. They hold their thumbs up and say, "We are lively and happy again!" +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They saw a big rock with many colors. They wanted to touch it and see what it was. + +"Can I have it?" Lily asked. + +"No, it is mine!" Ben said. + +They both pulled the rock and tried to take it away from each other. They were angry and sad. + +A lady saw them and came to them. She smiled and said, "Why are you fighting over this rock? It is not a toy. It is a part of nature. You should share it and enjoy it together." + +She gave them each a hug and said, "Hugs are better than rocks. They make you feel good and happy. Do you want to hug each other and be friends?" + +Lily and Ben looked at each other and nodded. They let go of the rock and hugged each other. They felt good and happy. + +They thanked the lady and said, "You are right. Hugs are better than rocks. We are sorry for fighting. We are friends." + +They played with the rock together and had fun. They learned that sharing is caring and that hugs are good. +Ben and Sam are friends. They like to play with toys. One day, they find a big drum in the garage. It is heavy and loud. + +"Can we play with the drum?" Ben asks Sam. + +"Yes, let's play!" Sam says. They lift the drum and roll it to the backyard. + +They take turns to hit the drum with sticks. The drum makes a boom-boom sound. They laugh and have fun. + +But then, they hear Mom call. "Ben, Sam, time for lunch!" + +They want to keep playing with the drum. But they are also hungry. + +"Can we stay and play more?" Ben asks Mom. + +"No, you have to come inside now. The drum is too noisy. And you need to eat." Mom says. + +"OK, Mom. But can we play with the drum later?" Sam asks. + +"Maybe, if you are good and quiet. Now, come on." Mom says. + +Ben and Sam leave the drum in the backyard. They hope it will be there when they finish lunch. They run inside and wash their hands. They are ready to eat. +Anna and Ben were twins who liked to play outside. One day, they went to the park with their mom and dad. They saw a stream with clear water and many fish. They wanted to catch some fish with their hands. + +"Look, Anna, a big fish!" Ben said, pointing to the stream. + +"Let me see, let me see!" Anna said, running to the stream. + +They both leaned over the water and tried to grab the fish. But the fish were too fast and slippery. They could not catch any fish. + +"Fish are too smart," Ben said, feeling sad. + +"Maybe we need a net," Anna said, thinking hard. + +They looked around and saw a man with a net. He was sitting on a seat by the stream. He had a bucket full of fish. + +"Hello, sir, can we borrow your net?" Ben asked, walking to the man. + +"Sure, kids, you can borrow my net. But be careful, don't fall into the stream," the man said, smiling. + +"Thank you, sir, you are very nice," Anna said, taking the net. + +They went back to the stream and used the net to catch some fish. They were very happy and excited. They caught three fish each. + +"Wow, we are so lucky!" Ben said, holding his fish. + +"Yes, we are!" Anna said, holding her fish. + +They thanked the man again and gave him back his net. They showed their fish to their mom and dad. Their mom and dad were very proud of them. + +They had a picnic by the stream and ate some sandwiches and cookies. They shared some of their fish with the man. They had a lot of fun that day. They loved the park and the stream. They loved their mom and dad. They loved each other. They were very lucky twins. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys and talk to each other. Sometimes they pretend to be doctors and nurses. They have a big box of doctor things, like a stethoscope, a bandage, and a thermometer. + +One day, they decide to play hospital. They make a bed with pillows and blankets. They take turns being the patient and the doctor. Lily puts the stethoscope on Ben's chest and listens to his heart. Ben says he has a sore throat and a cough. Lily says he needs some medicine and a lollipop. + +Then, they hear a loud noise outside. They look out the window and see a big gray truck. The truck has a red cross on it and a siren. It is an ambulance. They see two people in white clothes get out of the truck and go into the house next door. They are paramedics. They have a stretcher and a bag of tools. + +Lily and Ben are curious. They wonder what is happening. They discuss with each other what the paramedics are doing. They think maybe someone is sick or hurt. They hope they will be okay. They wish they could help. + +They decide to make a card for their neighbor. They get some paper and crayons. They draw a picture of a hospital and write "Get well soon". They put the card in an envelope and write the neighbor's name on it. They go outside and put the card on the neighbor's door. They hope the neighbor will see it and smile. They go back to their room and continue to play hospital. They are good twins. They like to help. +Anna and Ben are friends. They go to the same church. Every Sunday, they listen to the teacher. The teacher tells them stories about God and Jesus. Anna and Ben like the stories. They want to learn more. + +One day, the teacher gives them a book. The book has pictures and words. The teacher says, "This is the Bible. It is God's word. You can study it at home. It will help you grow in faith and love." + +Anna and Ben are happy. They take the book home. They look at the pictures. They try to read the words. They ask their parents to help them. They study the Bible every day. + +One Sunday, the teacher asks them, "What did you learn from the Bible this week?" Anna and Ben raise their hands. They tell the teacher what they learned. They say, "We learned that God loves us. We learned that Jesus died for us. We learned that we should love God and love others." + +The teacher smiles. She says, "Well done, Anna and Ben. You are small, but you have big hearts. You are good students of the Bible. God is pleased with you. Keep studying and keep loving." + +Anna and Ben smile. They hug the teacher. They are happy. They thank God for the Bible. They thank God for the teacher. They thank God for their friends. They love God and they love others. +Sara and Tom were twins who liked to walk in the woods with their dad. One day, they saw a big pile of lumber near a hut. Lumber was wood that people cut from trees to make things. + +"Can we play with the lumber, dad?" Sara asked. + +"No, sweetie, that's not ours. It belongs to the man who lives in the hut. He needs it for his work," dad said. + +"What does he do with the lumber?" Tom wondered. + +"He makes furniture and toys and other things. He is a carpenter. He is very good at his job, but he is also very rare. Not many people know how to do what he does," dad explained. + +"Wow, that's cool. Can we meet him?" Sara said. + +"Maybe, if he is home and he doesn't mind. Come on, let's go and say hello," dad said. + +They walked to the hut and knocked on the door. A friendly voice said, "Come in, come in. I'm always happy to have visitors." + +They opened the door and saw a man with a beard and a hat. He was sitting at a table with a saw and a hammer. He had many pieces of lumber and some finished products around him. + +"Hello, I'm Bob, the carpenter. And who are you?" he asked. + +"I'm dad, and these are my twins, Sara and Tom. We were walking in the woods and we saw your lumber. We were curious about what you do," dad said. + +"Nice to meet you. I'm glad you came. I love to share my craft with others. Do you want to see some of the things I make?" Bob said. + +"Yes, please!" Sara and Tom said. + +Bob showed them a chair, a table, a dollhouse, a rocking horse, and a train. He told them how he made them and what tools he used. He let them touch and play with some of them. + +Sara and Tom were amazed and happy. They thanked Bob for his kindness and his gifts. They said goodbye and walked back to their dad. + +"That was fun, dad. Bob is very nice and very rare. He makes beautiful things with lumber," Sara said. + +"Yes, he does. He is a very talented and generous man. We are lucky to have met him," dad said. + +They walked home, holding their new toys and smiling. They had learned something new and made a new friend. They couldn't wait to tell mom about their adventure. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play in the garden. One day, they saw a big red butterfly flying over the flowers. They wanted to catch it, so they ran after it. They followed the butterfly as it flew from one flower to another. + +"Look, it's so pretty!" Lily said. + +"Let's get closer!" Ben said. + +They followed the butterfly until they reached the fence. They saw a big house on the other side, with a lot of people and music. They smelled something sweet and sour in the air. + +"What is that?" Lily asked. + +"I don't know, let's see!" Ben said. + +They climbed over the fence and sneaked into the house. They saw a lot of bottles and glasses on a table. They were filled with a red liquid that looked like juice. They heard someone say it was wine. + +"Let's try some!" Ben said. + +He grabbed a glass and drank some wine. He made a funny face and coughed. + +"Yuck, this is not juice!" he said. + +Lily laughed and took a sip too. She also made a funny face and coughed. + +"This is not good!" she said. + +They put the glasses down and looked around. They saw a lot of people dancing and laughing. They looked happy and silly. They also looked tired and sleepy. + +"Let's dance too!" Ben said. + +He pulled Lily to the dance floor and they started to jump and spin. They felt dizzy and warm. They also felt tired and sleepy. + +They danced for a long time, until they could not dance anymore. They fell on a couch and closed their eyes. They did not hear the music or the people. They did not see the butterfly or the garden. They only saw darkness and felt sick. + +They woke up when someone shook them. It was their mom. She looked angry and worried. + +"What are you doing here?" she asked. + +She took them by the hand and led them out of the house. She scolded them for climbing over the fence and drinking wine. She told them that wine was not for children, and that it could make them sick and hurt. She told them that they should not follow strangers or things that they did not know. She told them that they should listen to her and stay in the garden. + +Lily and Ben felt sorry and ashamed. They said they were sorry and that they would not do it again. They hugged their mom and asked her to forgive them. She hugged them back and said she loved them. She said she was glad they were safe and that they learned their lesson. + +They went back to the garden and saw the butterfly flying away. They did not follow it. They followed their mom and went home. They drank some water and ate some bread. They felt better and happier. They learned that wine was not for them, and that they should follow their mom's rules. They learned that the garden was more fun and beautiful than the house. They learned that following the butterfly was not worth it. +Ben and Lily were twins who loved to play dress-up. They had a big box of clothes and hats and shoes that they could use to pretend to be anyone they wanted. One day, they decided to be famous singers and have a show for their mom and dad. + +Ben found a shiny belt that he put around his waist. He said, "Look, Lily, I have a belt like a rock star. I will sing loud and fast and everyone will clap for me." + +Lily looked at the belt and wanted it too. She said, "No, Ben, that is my belt. I saw it first. I will sing sweet and slow and everyone will love me." + +Ben and Lily started to fight over the belt. They pulled and tugged and shouted. The belt snapped in half and fell to the floor. Ben and Lily stopped and looked at the broken belt. They felt sad and sorry. + +Mom and Dad heard the noise and came to see what was wrong. They saw the twins and the belt and understood what happened. They said, "Ben and Lily, why did you fight over the belt? You can both be famous singers without it. You have your own voices and your own styles. You can share and take turns and sing together." + +Ben and Lily nodded and hugged. They said, "You are right, Mom and Dad. We are sorry. We love each other and we love to sing. Can we still have a show for you?" + +Mom and Dad smiled and said, "Of course, we would love to see your show. You can use anything else from the box to dress up. But remember, the most important thing is to have fun and be kind." + +Ben and Lily thanked them and went back to the box. They found some scarves and hats and glasses and made new outfits. They sang their songs and danced their dances and had a great show. Mom and Dad clapped and cheered and took pictures. Ben and Lily were happy and proud. They were famous singers and best friends. +Sara and Ben are playing in the garden. They have a big box of toys. Sara likes the furry bear. Ben likes the red car. They take turns to play with them. + +But then Ben sees a shiny coin in the dirt. He wants to keep it. He puts the coin in his pocket and says, "This is mine!" + +Sara says, "No, it's not! It's ours! We found it together!" + +They start to fight. They pull and push each other. The coin falls out of Ben's pocket. It rolls under the bush. + +They run after it. They look under the bush. They see a hole. The coin is in the hole. But they also see something else. A big, black, furry foot. + +They scream. They back away. They hear a growl. A badger comes out of the hole. It is angry. It has sharp teeth. It sees the coin. It picks it up and buries it deeper in the hole. + +Sara and Ben are scared. They run back to the house. They hug each other. They say, "Sorry, sorry, sorry!" + +They decide to share their toys. They don't want to fight anymore. They don't want to see the badger again. They don't want to lose their coin. They learn a lesson. +Tom and Lily liked to play with their toy cars. They had many cars of different colors and sizes. They made roads and bridges with blocks and books. They pretended to drive their cars fast and loud. + +One day, they found a big red car in the garage. It was their dad's car. It looked shiny and new. They wanted to play with it. They climbed inside and pushed the buttons. They heard a beep and a roar. The car started to move. + +Tom and Lily were scared. They did not know how to stop the car. They saw the garage door open. They saw the street and the trees and the other cars. They screamed for help. They held each other tight. + +The car went faster and faster. It bumped into a trash can. It knocked over a mailbox. It hit a fence. It made a loud noise. It was a wreck. Tom and Lily were hurt. They cried and cried. + +Their dad heard the noise. He ran outside. He saw the wreck. He saw his children. He was very angry and very sad. He ran to them and hugged them. He checked if they were okay. He called for help. He was anxious. + +He asked them why they played with his car. They said they were sorry. They said they did not know. They said they wanted to have fun. He said they were very naughty. He said they could have died. He said they should never touch his car again. He said he loved them. He said he was glad they were alive. He released them from his hug. He took them inside. He gave them some ice and some juice. He told them a story. He made them feel better. He hoped they learned their lesson. +Lily and Tom were best friends. They liked to play in the park and make up stories. One day, they found a shiny whistle on a bench. Lily picked it up and blew it. It made a loud noise. + +"Wow, this is a magic whistle!" Lily said. "I believe it can make anything happen!" + +Tom laughed. He thought Lily was silly. "No, it's just a whistle. It can only make noise. You can't make things happen with a whistle." + +"Yes, I can!" Lily said. "Watch this. I wish for a big ice cream cone!" She blew the whistle again. + +Nothing happened. Tom smiled. "See? I told you. It's just a whistle." + +Lily frowned. She did not give up. She blew the whistle again and again, wishing for different things. But nothing happened. Tom got bored. He wanted to play something else. + +"Come on, Lily. Let's go on the swings. This whistle is no fun." + +Lily shook her head. She still believed in the magic whistle. She had one more wish. She wished for Tom to be nice to her and play with her. She blew the whistle one last time. + +Suddenly, Tom felt a tickle in his nose. He sneezed. He sneezed so hard that he fell off the bench. He landed on the grass, covered in dirt. + +Lily ran to him. She was worried. "Are you okay, Tom?" + +Tom looked at her. He felt sorry. He realized he had been mean to her. He smiled. "I'm okay, Lily. I'm sorry I laughed at you. You're not silly. You're my best friend. Do you want to play with me?" + +Lily nodded. She was happy. She hugged Tom. She thought the whistle had worked. She did not see the bee that had flown into Tom's nose. She did not know it was the bee that made him sneeze. She believed in the magic whistle. She kept it in her pocket. She and Tom went to play on the swings. They had a lot of fun. The end. +Anna liked to pick flowers in the park. She liked the red ones and the yellow ones and the pink ones. She made a big bunch of flowers for her mom. She was happy. + +But then the sky became dark and the wind blew hard. Anna heard a loud boom. It was rain. Anna did not like rain. She did not have an umbrella. She ran to find a place to hide. + +She saw a big house with a big gate. She saw a lady with a big hat and a big dress. The lady had an umbrella. She looked rich. Anna thought maybe the lady would let her in. + +But the lady did not see Anna. She walked to a big car and got in. She drove away. She left the umbrella on the ground. Anna ran to the umbrella. She picked it up. She opened it. She was dry. + +Anna smiled. She had a big bunch of flowers and a big umbrella. She felt rich. She walked home. She gave the flowers and the umbrella to her mom. Her mom hugged her. She was happy. +One day, a boy named Tom and his dog Spot went to the park. They liked to play with the ball and run on the grass. Tom threw the ball and Spot ran after it. But then, something bad happened. A big bird came down from the sky and grabbed the ball with its beak. It flew away with the ball. + +"Hey, that's my ball!" Tom shouted. He was very angry and sad. He wanted his ball back. Spot barked at the bird, but it was too high and fast. Tom and Spot ran after the bird, but they could not catch it. + +The bird flew to a big tree and landed on a branch. It looked at Tom and Spot and made a loud noise. It was not a nice bird. It was a mean bird. It wanted to keep the ball for itself. + +Tom and Spot stopped under the tree. They looked up at the bird and the ball. Tom had an idea. He picked up a stick and threw it at the bird. The stick hit the bird's head. The bird was frightened and dropped the ball. The ball fell down and bounced on the ground. + +"Good job, Tom!" Spot said. He ran to the ball and picked it up with his mouth. He brought it back to Tom. Tom was happy and proud. He hugged Spot and said, "Thank you, Spot! You are a good friend. Let's go home and play with the ball some more." + +The end. +Sara and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big red truck. The truck has many boxes. The boxes have pictures of food. + +"Look, Sara, food!" Ben says. He runs to the truck. + +"Wait, Ben, stop!" Sara says. She follows him. "We don't know what is in the boxes. Maybe it is not good for us." + +Ben reaches the truck. He opens a box. He sees a bag of chips. He takes the bag. He opens it. He smells the chips. They smell good. + +"Yum, chips!" Ben says. He puts a chip in his mouth. He bites it. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Ben says. He spits out the chip. He makes a face. "This chip is spicy! It hurts my tongue!" + +Sara laughs. She sees a label on the bag. It says "Hot and Spicy Chips". She reads it. + +"Ben, you should read before you eat," Sara says. "This bag says the chips are spicy. That means they are very hot. They can make your mouth burn." + +Ben drinks some water. He feels better. He looks at Sara. + +"I'm sorry, Sara," Ben says. "I was too hungry. I did not read. I was silly." + +"It's okay, Ben," Sara says. "But next time, let's discuss before we take something. Maybe we can find something better. Something that is not spicy." + +Ben nods. He smiles. He gives Sara a hug. + +"Okay, Sara," Ben says. "That is a good idea. Let's discuss. And let's promise to share what we find." + +Sara hugs Ben back. She smiles. + +"Okay, Ben," Sara says. "That is a good promise. Let's be good friends." + +They hold hands. They walk away from the truck. They look for something else to eat. Something that is not spicy. +Lily and Max were playing with their toy cars on the floor. They had a long cable that they used as a road. They made noises like vroom and beep as they drove their cars along the cable. + +"Look, my car is faster than yours!" Max said to Lily. + +"No, it's not! My car is better!" Lily said back. + +They started to argue and tug on the cable. The cable was old and weak. It snapped in half with a loud pop. + +"Oh no! The cable is broken!" Max cried. + +"It's your fault! You pulled too hard!" Lily yelled. + +They both got angry and sad. They threw their cars on the floor and ran to their mom. + +"Mom, mom, the cable is broken!" they said together. + +Mom looked at the cable and sighed. It was an ancient cable that belonged to her grandfather. He used to play with it when he was a boy. She was going to throw it away, but she forgot. + +"I'm sorry, kids. The cable was very old. It was not good for playing. You should have been more careful," she said. + +She hugged them and gave them a kiss. + +"Why don't you take a nap now? You look tired from playing. Maybe you will feel better after a nap," she suggested. + +Lily and Max nodded. They were tired and sorry. They went to their room and lay down on their beds. They closed their eyes and fell asleep. They dreamed of new and shiny cables that they could play with together. +Jen and Sam liked to play in the big yard. They had a lot of toys and games to have fun with. But they also liked to look for new things to play with. Sometimes they found things that their mom and dad left outside, like cans and bottles and papers. + +One day, they saw something shiny on the table. It was round and flat and had a hole in the middle. It was an ashtray, but they did not know that. They thought it was a hat or a bowl or a frisbee. They picked it up and looked at it. It was bright and silver and had some black stuff inside. + +"What is this?" Jen asked Sam. + +"I don't know," Sam said. "Let's try it." + +They put the ashtray on their heads and pretended to be robots. They made funny noises and walked around. They had a lot of fun. But then they saw their mom coming out of the house. She looked angry. + +"Jen! Sam! What are you doing with that?" she shouted. + +They took the ashtray off their heads and looked at her. They did not know why she was angry. They did not answer. They were scared. + +"Come here right now!" she said. "That is not a toy. That is an ashtray. It is dirty and dangerous. It has ashes and butts from cigarettes. Do you know what cigarettes are? They are bad for you. They make you sick and smell bad. You should never touch them or play with them. Do you understand?" + +Jen and Sam nodded. They did not understand. They did not know what cigarettes were. They did not know why the ashtray was dirty and dangerous. They did not know why their mom and dad used it. They felt sorry and sad. + +They gave the ashtray back to their mom and said they were sorry. She hugged them and said she loved them. She said she was sorry too. She said she would try to stop smoking. She said she would get rid of the ashtray. She said she would find them a better toy to play with. + +Jen and Sam smiled. They loved their mom too. They hoped she would stop smoking. They hoped she would find them a better toy. They hoped they would never see the ashtray again. +Sara liked to play with her dolls. She had many dolls, but her favorite was Lily. Lily had long hair, a pink dress and a delicate necklace. Sara took Lily everywhere with her. + +One day, Sara and Lily went to the park with Mommy. Sara saw a big slide and wanted to try it. She put Lily on her lap and slid down. But when she reached the bottom, she saw that Lily's necklace was broken. The beads were scattered on the ground. + +"Oh no, Lily!" Sara cried. "Your necklace is broken! I'm sorry, I'm sorry!" + +Mommy came over and hugged Sara. "Don't worry, sweetie. We can fix it. Let's see if we can find all the beads." + +Mommy and Sara looked around and picked up the beads. They found all but one. Sara was sad. She thought Lily would not look the same without her necklace. + +"Excuse me, little girl," a voice said. Sara looked up and saw a lady. The lady had a kind smile and a basket. She held out a bead that matched Lily's necklace. "Is this yours? I found it by the swings." + +Sara's eyes lit up. She took the bead and thanked the lady. "Yes, it's mine! It's for Lily's necklace. It broke when we slid down the slide." + +The lady nodded. "I see. Well, I'm glad I could help. I like to fix things too. I'm a jeweler. I make and repair jewelry. Do you want me to help you fix Lily's necklace?" + +Sara looked at Mommy. Mommy smiled and nodded. "That would be very nice of you, thank you." + +The lady took out a needle and a thread from her basket. She carefully strung the beads together and tied a knot. She handed the necklace back to Sara. "There you go. Good as new. Lily is a very lucky doll to have such a caring friend." + +Sara put the necklace around Lily's neck. She hugged the lady and said, "Thank you, thank you! You are a very nice lady. You fixed Lily's necklace. You made us happy." + +The lady smiled and hugged Sara back. "You're very welcome, dear. I'm happy to see you happy. Enjoy your day at the park." +Ben and Amy love to play with their toy horse. It is brown and soft and has a long mane. They take turns to brush it and feed it pretend carrots. One day, they have a big fight over the horse. Ben wants to ride it and Amy wants to hug it. They pull and tug and yell at each other. + +"Give me the horse!" Ben says. + +"No, it is mine!" Amy says. + +They pull so hard that the horse rips in half. They both gasp and drop the pieces. They feel very sad and sorry. They look at each other and say, "I'm sorry." + +They run to their mom and show her the broken horse. Mom is gentle and kind. She says, "Don't worry, I can fix it. But you have to promise to share and be nice to each other and the horse." + +Ben and Amy nod and hug each other. They say, "We promise." + +Mom takes a needle and some thread and sews the horse back together. She gives it a kiss and hands it to Ben and Amy. They thank her and hug her. They take the horse to their room and play with it together. They are gentle and careful with the horse. They are happy and friends again. +Anna likes to dress up in her pink dress. She has a big hat and a shiny necklace too. She feels like a princess when she wears them. She wants to show her dress to her friend Lily, who lives next door. + +She puts on her dress and her hat and her necklace. She looks in the mirror and smiles. She is ready to go. She opens the door and steps outside. But she stops. It is very cold and icy. The ground is white and slippery. The air hurts her nose. She forgot to wear her coat and her boots and her gloves. + +She runs back inside. She is shivering and sad. She takes off her dress and her hat and her necklace. She puts on her coat and her boots and her gloves. She looks in the mirror again. She does not feel like a princess anymore. She feels like a snowman. + +She hears a knock on the door. It is Lily. She is wearing a red dress and a scarf and a hat. She has a big smile on her face. She says, "Hi, Anna! Do you want to play with me? It is so fun outside! We can make snowballs and snow angels and snowmen!" + +Anna brightens up. She forgets about her pink dress and her shiny necklace. She says, "Yes, Lily! I want to play with you! Let's go!" She grabs her left hand and they run outside. They laugh and play in the icy snow. They are happy and warm. They are friends. +Sara liked to test new things. She liked to test new toys, new books, and new foods. She always asked her mom and dad if she could test something before she used it or ate it. + +One day, Sara saw a big red apple on the kitchen table. She wanted to test it. She asked her mom if she could have it. Her mom said yes, but she had to wash it first. Sara took the apple to the sink and rubbed it with water. She rubbed it until it was shiny and clean. + +Sara bit the apple. It was crunchy and sweet and delicious. She smiled and said, "Yum!" She liked the apple very much. She ate the whole thing. + +But then, Sara felt something in her mouth. It was hard and brown and pointy. She spit it out. It was a seed. Sara did not like the seed. She made a face and said, "Yuck!" + +Her mom saw her and laughed. She said, "That's the apple seed, Sara. You don't have to eat it. You can throw it away or plant it in the ground. Maybe it will grow into a new apple tree." + +Sara thought about it. She liked apples, but she did not like seeds. She decided to plant the seed in the ground. She hoped it would grow into a new apple tree. She wanted to test more apples. +Lila and Ben are twins. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big hill with many rocks. They want to climb the hill and see what is on top. + +"Come on, Ben, let's go up the hill!" Lila says. + +"OK, Lila, but be careful. The rocks are slippery and sharp," Ben says. + +They start to climb the hill. They use their hands and feet to hold on to the rocks. They are almost at the top when Lila sees something shiny. + +"Look, Ben, look! I found a treasure!" Lila says. She reaches for the shiny thing. It is a metal ring with a blue stone. It looks ancient and pretty. + +"Wow, Lila, that is a nice ring. Where did you find it?" Ben says. + +"It was under this rock. Maybe it belonged to a king or a queen long ago," Lila says. + +She puts the ring on her finger. She feels happy and proud. She wants to show the ring to Ben. She turns around and tries to walk to him. But she forgets to watch her steps. She slips on a loose rock. She falls down the hill. She screams and cries. Ben screams and cries too. He tries to help her, but he can't. He is too scared to move. + +Lila rolls down the hill. She hits many rocks on the way. She bleeds and hurts. She loses the ring. She stops at the bottom of the hill. She does not move. She does not breathe. She is dead. + +Ben is alone on the hill. He is sad and scared. He does not know what to do. He wishes he never climbed the hill. He wishes he never saw the ring. He wishes Lila was alive. He cries and cries. He waits for someone to find him. But no one comes. He is lost. +Lily was a very adventurous girl. She liked to explore new places and try new things. She had a big family who loved her very much. They liked to do fun things together, like going to the park, playing games, and reading books. + +One day, Lily found a big box in the garage. She wondered what was inside. She opened the box and saw a lot of colorful things. There were hats, scarves, glasses, and masks. There were also some books with pictures of different countries and animals. Lily had an idea. She wanted to invite her family to play with her. + +She ran to the kitchen and asked her mom, "Mom, can I invite the family to play with me in the garage? I found a big box with lots of fun things." + +Her mom smiled and said, "Sure, Lily. That sounds like a great idea. Why don't you go and ask your dad and your brothers and sisters if they want to join you?" + +Lily was very happy. She ran to the living room and asked her dad, "Dad, can I invite you to play with me in the garage? I found a big box with lots of fun things." + +Her dad looked up from his newspaper and said, "Sure, Lily. That sounds like a lot of fun. Let me finish reading this and I'll be right there." + +Lily ran to the bedrooms and asked her brothers and sisters, "Can I invite you to play with me in the garage? I found a big box with lots of fun things." + +Her brothers and sisters were curious and excited. They said, "Sure, Lily. That sounds awesome. Let's go and see what you found." + +Lily and her family went to the garage and opened the big box. They took out the colorful things and put them on. They pretended to be different people and animals from the books. They had a lot of fun and laughed a lot. They were very adventurous and imaginative. They played until it was time for dinner. They thanked Lily for inviting them to play with her. They put the things back in the box and went to the kitchen. They had a yummy dinner and talked about their adventures. They were a very happy family. +Lila did not like to bathe. She thought it was too cold and too wet. She wanted to play with her toys and watch her cartoons. But Mama said she had to bathe every night before bed. Mama said it was good for her skin and her hair and her teeth. + +One night, Lila had a plan. She hid under her bed when Mama called her for bath time. She hoped Mama would forget and let her stay there. But Mama was smart. She looked under the bed and found Lila. She smiled and said, "Lila, I have a surprise for you. Come with me to the bathroom." + +Lila was curious. She followed Mama to the bathroom. There, she saw a big tub full of bubbles and a candle on the sink. The candle was red and smelled like strawberries. Mama said, "This is a special candle. It has a powerful magic. It can make your bath time fun and cozy. Do you want to try it?" + +Lila nodded. She liked strawberries and magic. She climbed into the tub and felt the warm bubbles on her skin. Mama lit the candle and turned off the light. The candle made a soft glow and a sweet smell. Lila felt happy and relaxed. She played with her rubber duck and her boat. She let Mama wash her hair and her body. She even brushed her teeth. + +When she was done, Mama wrapped her in a fluffy towel and hugged her. She said, "You did a great job, Lila. You are a good girl. How did you like the candle?" Lila smiled and said, "I liked it a lot, Mama. It was powerful and nice. Can we use it again tomorrow?" Mama kissed her and said, "Of course, my love. Anything for you." Lila felt warm and sleepy. She thanked Mama and went to bed. She dreamed of strawberries and bubbles and candles. She was glad she bathed. +Lily and Max were bored. They had no toys to play with. They saw a magazine on the table. It had many colors and pictures. + +"Let's look at the magazine," Lily said. + +"OK," Max said. + +They went to the table and tried to get the magazine. But it was too big and heavy for them. They both pulled hard, but it did not move. + +"Pull harder," Lily said. + +"I am pulling," Max said. + +They pulled and pulled, but the magazine stayed on the table. They started to get angry and frustrated. They pulled harder and harder, until they heard a loud rip. + +They had torn the magazine in half. They looked at each other, shocked and scared. They knew their mom would be mad. + +They heard the door open. It was their mom. She saw the magazine on the floor, ripped and crumpled. + +"What did you do?" she asked, with a bitter voice. + +They did not know what to say. They felt sorry and ashamed. They wished they had not pulled the magazine. They wished they had played with something else. +Tom and Lily were playing in the garden. They saw a big bottle of water with a spray thing on it. Tom wanted to spray Lily with the water, but Lily said no. + +"Please, Tom, don't spray me. I don't like it. It makes me wet and cold," Lily said. + +But Tom did not listen. He thought it was funny to spray Lily. He sprayed her hair, her face, her dress, and her shoes. Lily cried and ran away. + +Tom felt bad. He saw that Lily was very sad and angry. He saw that her dress was dirty and her shoes were wet. He saw that he had made a big mess in the garden. He saw that he had done a bad thing. + +He ran after Lily and said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I was wrong. I should not have sprayed you. It was not funny. It was mean. Can you forgive me?" + +Lily looked at Tom. She saw that he was sorry. She saw that he wanted to be nice. She said, "OK, Tom. I forgive you. But don't do it again. Next time, ask me if I want to play with the spray thing. And don't spray me too much. It's not fun." + +Tom nodded and hugged Lily. He said, "Thank you, Lily. You are a good friend. I will be more careful next time. And I will help you clean your dress and your shoes." + +They went inside and asked their mom to help them. Their mom was happy that they had said sorry and forgiven each other. She said, "That's good, Tom and Lily. You have learned a lesson. Spraying water can be fun, but only if both of you agree. And you have to respect each other's feelings. And you have to clean up the result of your actions. That's how you can be good friends and good children." + +The end. +Tom and Lily were playing with blocks. They wanted to build a big tower. Tom had many red blocks and Lily had many blue blocks. They each tried to make their tower higher than the other. + +"Look at my tower, it is so high!" Tom said. + +"Mine is higher, see?" Lily said. + +They kept adding more blocks to their towers. They did not want to share or help each other. They only wanted to win. + +But then, something bad happened. Tom tried to attach one more block to his tower, but he pushed too hard. His tower fell down and made a loud noise. Some of his blocks hit Lily's tower and made it fall down too. All their blocks were on the floor. + +"Oh no, our towers are gone!" Tom cried. + +"We worked so hard, and now we have nothing!" Lily cried. + +They looked at each other and felt sad. They realized they had been silly and selfish. They had not had fun, they had only fought. + +They decided to say sorry and hug each other. Then, they had a better idea. They picked up their blocks and started to build a new tower together. They used both red and blue blocks. They helped each other and shared their blocks. They made their tower bigger and stronger than before. + +"Look at our tower, it is amazing!" Tom said. + +"Yes, it is! We did it together!" Lily said. + +They smiled and felt happy. They had learned a lesson. They had found a new way to play. They had found a new victory. +Ben and Lily went to the zoo with Mom and Dad. They saw many animals, like lions, monkeys, and elephants. But Ben and Lily liked the ostriches best. The ostriches had long necks, big eyes, and fluffy feathers. They ran very fast and made funny noises. + +"Can we feed the ostriches, Mom?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, honey. Here are some seeds. Hold them in your hand and be gentle," Mom said. + +Ben and Lily took some seeds and walked to the fence. They saw a big ostrich with black and white feathers. It looked at them with curiosity. + +"Hello, ostrich. Do you want some seeds?" Ben said. + +The ostrich nodded and stretched its neck. It pecked the seeds from Ben's hand. Ben giggled and said, "You are hungry, ostrich." + +Lily held out her hand too. The ostrich pecked the seeds from her hand. Lily smiled and said, "You are soft, ostrich." + +The ostrich finished the seeds and blinked. It made a loud sound, like a whistle. Ben and Lily laughed and clapped. + +"Thank you, ostrich. You are very nice," they said. + +The ostrich nodded again and ran away. Ben and Lily waved goodbye. + +"Are you ready to see more animals, kids?" Dad asked. + +"Yes, Dad. We are ready," Ben and Lily said. + +They held Mom and Dad's hands and walked to the next exhibit. They had a lot of fun at the zoo. +Sara was a painter. She liked to make pictures with colors. She had many brushes and paints in her room. She was happy when she painted. + +One day, Sara's mom said they had to move to a new house. Sara was sad. She did not want to leave her room and her paints. Mom said they had to pack everything in boxes. Sara did not like packing. It was boring and hard. + +Sara had an idea. She took her paints and brushes and went to the living room. She saw a big wall that was white. She thought it was too plain. She wanted to make it pretty. She started to paint on the wall. She made flowers and trees and animals and stars. She used many colors. She was happy when she painted. + +Mom came to the living room. She saw Sara and the wall. She was angry. She said, "Sara, what did you do? You made a big mess! You can't paint on the wall! We have to leave soon! You have to pack your paints and brushes!" + +Sara was sad. She did not mean to make mom angry. She said, "I'm sorry, mom. I just wanted to make the wall pretty. I like painting. Can I take the wall with us?" + +Mom sighed. She said, "No, Sara, you can't take the wall with us. It's too big. And we have to clean it before we go. Come on, let's pack your paints and brushes. Maybe you can paint in your new room." + +Sara nodded. She helped mom pack her paints and brushes. She looked at the wall. She was proud of her picture. She hoped the new people who lived in the house would like it too. She said, "Bye, wall. Thank you for letting me paint on you. You are a good friend." +Lily and Tom were best friends. They liked to play together every day. They liked to wear funny hats and pretend they were kings and queens. One day, they found a big box in the attic. It had many clothes and jewels inside. + +"Wow, look at this!" Lily said. She picked up a white dress and a shiny ring. "This is a marriage dress and a marriage ring. They are perfect for me!" + +"Can I wear them too?" Tom asked. He liked the ring. It was blue and sparkly. + +"No, silly. Only girls can wear marriage dresses. And only boys can give marriage rings. That's how marriage works. My mommy told me." Lily said. She put on the dress and the ring. She felt very pretty. + +"Then, can I give you the ring?" Tom asked. He wanted to make Lily happy. He thought she was very pretty too. + +"Okay, fine. But you have to say the marriage words first." Lily said. She remembered the words her mommy and daddy said when they got married. She taught them to Tom. + +They stood in front of a mirror and held hands. Tom said the words. "Lily, you are my best friend. I like you very much. Will you wear this ring and be my wife?" + +Lily smiled and said the words. "Tom, you are my best friend. I like you very much. I will wear this ring and be your wife." + +They kissed each other on the cheek. They felt very happy. They did not know that their mommies and daddies were watching them from the door. They laughed and clapped their hands. They thought Lily and Tom were very cute. They took a picture of them and put it in a frame. They hoped they would always be best friends. +Tom was a little boy who liked to play with his toy cars. He had many cars of different colors and sizes. He liked to make them zoom and crash on the floor. He also liked to shake them and make loud noises. + +One day, Tom was playing with his cars in his room. He was having a lot of fun. He shook his red car and said, "Vroom, vroom, vroom!" He shook his blue car and said, "Beep, beep, beep!" He shook his yellow car and said, "Honk, honk, honk!" + +But then, Tom felt something strange in his stomach. His stomach felt bad. It hurt and made noises. Tom stopped playing and held his stomach. He felt upset. He wondered why his stomach felt bad. + +He remembered that he had eaten a lot of candy before playing. He had found a big bag of candy in the kitchen and had eaten many pieces. He had not asked his mom or dad. He had not shared with his sister. He had been greedy. + +Tom realized that he had eaten too much candy and that was why his stomach felt bad. He felt sorry and ashamed. He wished he had not eaten so much candy. He wished he had listened to his mom and dad. He wished he had been nice to his sister. + +He decided to go and tell his mom and dad what he had done. He hoped they would not be angry. He hoped they would help him feel better. He picked up his cars and put them away. He walked slowly to the living room, where his mom and dad were. He said, "Mom, dad, I have something to tell you. I ate too much candy and now my stomach is upset. I'm sorry." +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play outside. One day, they found a new path in the woods behind their house. They wanted to see where it went, so they followed it. + +"Look, Lily, a big rock!" Ben said, pointing to a large gray stone. "Let's climb on it!" + +"OK, Ben, but be careful!" Lily said. She helped him up and they sat on the rock. They could see the trees and the sky and the birds. + +"Wow, this is fun!" Ben said. "Do you think there are more rocks on the path?" + +"Maybe, Ben, maybe. But we should go back soon. Mom said not to go too far," Lily said. She was a wise girl who listened to Mom. + +"OK, Lily, let's go back. But first, let's take a picture of the rock!" Ben said. He had a small camera that Mom gave him. He snapped a photo of the rock and of Lily. + +They climbed down from the rock and started to walk back. But then they noticed something. The path looked different. There were more branches and leaves and stones on it. It was harder to see where to go. + +"Ben, I think we are lost," Lily said, feeling scared. + +"Lost? How can we be lost? We just followed the path," Ben said, feeling confused. + +"Maybe we took a wrong turn. Maybe this is not the same path," Lily said, looking around. + +"Maybe we should ask for help. Maybe someone can show us the way," Ben said, looking for people. + +They saw a man walking with a dog. He was wearing a hat and a coat and boots. He looked friendly. + +"Excuse me, sir, can you help us?" Lily said, waving her hand. + +The man and the dog stopped and looked at them. The man smiled and the dog wagged its tail. + +"Hello, little ones. What are you doing here?" the man said. + +"We were playing on the path and we found a big rock and we took a picture and then we got lost and we don't know how to go back to our house," Ben said, talking fast. + +"Oh, I see. Well, don't worry. I know this path very well. I can show you the way back to your house. It's not far from here. Come with me and my dog. His name is Spot," the man said. + +"Thank you, sir. Thank you, Spot. You are very kind," Lily said. + +"You're welcome, little ones. You are very brave. But next time, be careful not to wander too far. The woods can be tricky. Always stay on the path you know," the man said. + +He took them by the hand and led them back to their house. Spot followed them, barking happily. Lily and Ben were glad to see their house and their mom. They hugged the man and the dog and thanked them again. + +"Mom, we're sorry. We got lost on the path. But a nice man and his dog helped us," Lily said. + +"Mom, we found a big rock and we took a picture. Look!" Ben said, showing her the camera. + +Mom looked at the picture and at the man and the dog. She smiled and sighed. + +"I'm glad you're safe, Lily and Ben. And I'm grateful to you, sir, and to Spot. You are very wise and very kind," Mom said. + +She invited them in for some cookies and milk. They all sat together and talked and laughed. Lily and Ben learned a lesson that day. They learned to be careful on the path and to ask for help when they need it. They also made new friends. They liked the man and the dog. They liked the big rock. They liked the path. But they liked their mom more. +Sara and Ben were playing with blocks in the living room. They wanted to build a big tower that reached the ceiling. They took turns to put one block on top of another, carefully balancing them. + +"Look, our tower is so high!" Sara said, smiling. + +"Yes, it is!" Ben agreed. "But we need something to support it, or it will fall down." + +He looked around and saw a glass on the coffee table. It was half-full of water. He had an idea. + +"Let's use this glass!" he said, and grabbed it. + +"Wait, Ben, no!" Sara shouted. "That glass is not for playing. It is for drinking. And it can break and hurt us." + +But Ben did not listen. He ran to the tower and put the glass on top of the last block. He was proud of his work. + +"See, now our tower is the best!" he said. + +But then, something bad happened. The glass was too heavy and the block was too small. The tower wobbled and then crashed to the floor. The glass shattered and the water spilled everywhere. The blocks made a loud noise. + +Sara and Ben were scared and sad. They had broken the glass and ruined their tower. They knew they had done something wrong. + +They heard their mom coming. She saw the mess and the broken glass. She was angry and worried. + +"What happened here?" she asked, sternly. + +Sara and Ben looked at each other. They felt sorry for what they had done. They decided to be humble and tell the truth. + +"We were playing with blocks and we wanted to make a big tower," Sara said. + +"And I used the glass to support it, but it broke and everything fell down," Ben said. + +They lowered their heads and waited for their mom to scold them. + +But their mom did not scold them. She saw that they were honest and remorseful. She hugged them and said: + +"I'm glad you are safe and you told me the truth. But you should never play with glass. It is dangerous and not a toy. And you should always listen to your sister. She was trying to protect you." + +She helped them clean up the mess and threw away the broken glass. She gave them a new glass of water and some cookies. She told them to be more careful and respectful next time. + +Sara and Ben thanked their mom and said they were sorry. They learned their lesson and promised to be better. They hugged each other and smiled. They still loved playing with blocks, but they never used glass again. +Tom was a cat who liked to request things from his family. He would meow and paw at them until they gave him what he wanted. He wanted food, toys, and rubs all the time. He did not care if his family was busy or tired. He thought he was the most important cat in the world. + +One day, his family went away for a trip. They left Tom with a neighbor who had a dog. The dog was big and loud and did not like cats. He chased Tom around the house and barked at him. Tom was scared and lonely. He wished he had his family back. + +The neighbor felt sorry for Tom and tried to be nice to him. She gave him some food and a cheap toy. She also tried to rub his fur, but Tom did not let her. He hissed and scratched at her. He did not want her rubs. He only wanted his family's rubs. + +The neighbor was hurt and angry. She decided to ignore Tom and only take care of the dog. She did not give him any more food or toys or rubs. Tom was hungry and bored and sad. He realized he had been rude and ungrateful. He wished he had been nicer to the neighbor. + +After a few days, his family came back. They were happy to see Tom and gave him hugs and kisses. Tom was happy to see them too and purred and licked them. He also apologized to the neighbor and thanked her for taking care of him. He learned to be more polite and appreciative. He also learned that rubs are not cheap. They are precious gifts of love. +Mia was a shy girl who liked to draw and read. She did not like to talk to many people, only her mom and dad and her best friend Zoe. Sometimes, she felt lonely at school, where the other kids played loud games and said mean things. + +One day, it was Mia's birthday. She was excited to receive a big present from her mom and dad. They gave her a wide box with a bow on top. "What is it?" Mia asked, curious and happy. + +"Open it and see!" her mom said, smiling. + +Mia opened the box and gasped. Inside was a beautiful doll with long hair and a pink dress. She looked like a princess. Mia loved dolls, but she only had one old one that was missing an eye. + +"Wow! Thank you, thank you!" Mia hugged her mom and dad. "She is so pretty! What is her name?" + +"You can name her whatever you want, sweetie," her dad said. "She is your new friend." + +Mia thought for a moment. She wanted to give her doll a special name. She looked at her doll and said, "I will name her Lily. Lily the princess." + +"That's a lovely name," her mom said. "Do you want to take Lily to school tomorrow and show her to Zoe?" + +Mia nodded. She was still shy, but she wanted to share her joy with her best friend. Maybe, she thought, Lily would help her make more friends too. She hugged Lily and smiled. She was very happy. +Lily and Ben were friends who liked to play with toys. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big volcano that made noises and smoke. They liked to pretend they were explorers and dinosaurs near the volcano. + +One day, Lily came to Ben's house to play with the volcano. But Ben did not want to share. He said, "This is my volcano. You can't touch it. Go away." Lily felt sad and angry. She said, "That's not fair. We always play together. You are being mean. You are spoiling our fun." + +Ben did not listen. He kept the volcano to himself and ignored Lily. Lily decided to leave. She said, "Fine. I don't want to play with you anymore. You are not a friendly friend." She went to her house and played with her other toys. + +Ben soon got bored of playing with the volcano alone. He missed Lily and wanted to say sorry. He took the volcano and went to Lily's house. He knocked on the door and said, "Lily, I'm sorry. I was wrong. Can we play together again? I brought the volcano for you." + +Lily opened the door and saw Ben and the volcano. She smiled and said, "Thank you, Ben. I forgive you. You are a friendly friend again. Come in. Let's play with the volcano and have fun." + +Ben and Lily hugged and went to play with the volcano. They learned that sharing is caring and that being selfish spoils friendship. They were happy and had a lot of fun. +Lily and Max were looking at the big tree in the living room. It had many lights and shiny things on it. They liked the shiny things. They were called ornaments. Lily and Max wanted to touch them, but Mom said no. + +"Ornaments are not toys," Mom said. "They can break or hurt you. You can look, but not touch." + +Lily and Max nodded, but they were curious. They waited until Mom went to the kitchen. Then they tiptoed to the tree. They reached for the ornaments. They were so pretty and colorful. + +But then they heard a loud noise. It was a bark. It was Rex, their dog. He had seen them and wanted to play. He ran to them and jumped on them. Lily and Max fell down. Some ornaments fell too. They broke and made more noise. + +Mom heard the noise and came back. She saw the mess and was angry. She scolded Lily and Max and Rex. She said they were naughty and careless. She said they had to clean up and say sorry. + +Lily and Max felt bad. They were nervous and scared. They did not mean to make trouble. They said sorry to Mom and helped her pick up the broken ornaments. They hugged Rex and said sorry to him too. They said they would not touch the ornaments again. + +Mom saw that they were sorry and hugged them. She said she loved them and forgave them. She said they could still enjoy the tree, but from a distance. She said they could make their own ornaments with paper and crayons. Lily and Max liked that idea. They smiled and thanked Mom. They went to the table and started to make their own ornaments. They were happy and careful. +Lily and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. Lily had a white jar that she liked to fill with beads and shake. Ben had a truck that he liked to drive around and make noises. They were having fun until Ben saw Lily's jar and wanted it. + +"Give me the jar!" Ben said, grabbing the jar from Lily's hands. + +"No, it's mine!" Lily said, pulling the jar back. + +They both pulled hard and the jar broke. The beads spilled all over the floor and the jar cracked in two. Lily and Ben started to cry. + +"Mama, mama!" they called. + +Mama came running and saw the mess. She was not happy. + +"What happened here?" she asked. + +"Lily and Ben broke the jar!" they both said, pointing at each other. + +Mama sighed and picked up the pieces of the jar. She got some glue and tape and tried to repair the jar. She put the beads back in and sealed the jar. + +"Here, Lily, your jar is fixed," she said, handing the jar to Lily. + +"Thank you, mama," Lily said, hugging the jar. + +Mama looked at Ben and saw that he was still sad. + +"Ben, do you want to play with the jar too?" she asked. + +Ben nodded and sniffed. + +"Okay, but you have to ask Lily nicely and share," Mama said. + +Ben looked at Lily and said, "Lily, can I play with the jar please?" + +Lily smiled and said, "Okay, Ben, you can play with the jar." + +They both took turns shaking the jar and listening to the beads. They said sorry to each other and hugged. Mama smiled and watched them play. She was happy that they learned to share and repair. +Anna and Ben were playing in the park with their toys. They liked to slide, swing and run. But then the sky became dark and loud. Rain started to fall. Anna and Ben ran to a big tree to stay dry. + +"Look, I have an umbrella!" Ben said. He opened his yellow umbrella and held it over his head. "Do you want to share with me?" + +"Yes, please!" Anna said. She ran to Ben and hugged him. They both fit under the umbrella. They smiled and watched the rain. + +But then a big wind came. It blew the umbrella away from Ben's hand. The umbrella flew in the air and landed on a fence. It broke and became empty. + +"Oh no, our umbrella!" Anna cried. "It is spoiled now!" + +Ben was sad too. He looked at the empty umbrella. He wanted to get it back. But the rain was too much. He could not go. + +"Maybe we can find another umbrella," he said. "Or we can wait for the rain to stop." + +Anna nodded. She was cold and wet. She wished they had a dry place to go. She hoped the rain would stop soon. She held Ben's hand and waited. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They saw a big panda in a cage. The panda looked sad and bored. + +"Can we go and say hello to the panda?" Lily asked Ben. + +"OK, but be careful. Pandas can be crazy sometimes," Ben said. + +They ran to the cage and waved at the panda. The panda saw them and smiled. He wanted to play with them. He pushed the cage door with his paw. The door was not locked. It opened. + +The panda came out of the cage. He was happy and excited. He ran to Lily and Ben. He wanted to hug them. + +"Wow, he likes us!" Lily said. + +"Wait, he is too big and strong. He might hurt us!" Ben said. + +They tried to run away, but the panda was faster. He caught them with his arms. He squeezed them hard. He did not know he was hurting them. + +"Ow, ow, ow, let us go!" Lily and Ben cried. + +But the panda did not listen. He thought they were his toys. He stumbled with them to the slide. He wanted to slide with them. + +He climbed up the slide with them in his arms. He did not see the other children on the slide. He knocked them down. They screamed and cried. + +He reached the top of the slide. He let go of Lily and Ben. He pushed them down the slide. He followed them. + +Lily and Ben slid down the slide. They were scared and hurt. They hit the ground hard. They did not get up. + +The panda landed on them. He crushed them. He did not know he killed them. + +He laughed and clapped his paws. He thought it was fun. He was crazy. +Ben and Lily are twins. They like to draw with ink and paper. They have many colors of ink: red, blue, yellow, green, and more. They make pictures of animals, flowers, cars, and houses. + +One day, Ben is feeling lazy. He does not want to draw. He wants to watch TV. He says to Lily, "Lily, I do not want to draw. I want to watch TV. Can we watch TV?" + +Lily is feeling angry. She does not want to watch TV. She wants to draw. She says to Ben, "Ben, I do not want to watch TV. I want to draw. Drawing is fun. TV is boring. Can we draw?" + +Ben and Lily start to fight. They pull the ink and paper. They shout at each other. They make a big mess. The ink spills on the floor. The paper tears. The colors mix. + +Mom hears the noise. She comes to see what is wrong. She sees the mess. She is feeling sad. She says to Ben and Lily, "Ben and Lily, what have you done? You have made a big mess. You have wasted the ink and paper. You have not shared. You have not been nice. How do you feel?" + +Ben and Lily look at the mess. They look at Mom. They look at each other. They are feeling sorry. They say to Mom, "Mom, we are sorry. We have made a big mess. We have wasted the ink and paper. We have not shared. We have not been nice. We feel bad." + +Mom says to Ben and Lily, "Ben and Lily, I am glad you are sorry. But sorry is not enough. You have to clean up the mess. You have to say sorry to each other. You have to learn to share. You have to be nice. Then you can feel good." + +Ben and Lily nod. They say to Mom, "Mom, you are right. We have to clean up the mess. We have to say sorry to each other. We have to learn to share. We have to be nice. Then we can feel good." + +Ben and Lily hug Mom. They hug each other. They say sorry. They start to clean up the mess. They help each other. They share the ink and paper. They make new pictures. They feel good. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play with toys. Lily has a new doll. Tom wants to play with it. He asks Lily to lend him the doll. Lily says no. She says it is her doll and she loves it. + +Tom is angry. He thinks Lily is mean. He waits for Lily to go away. Then he takes the doll. He runs to his house. He does not see the sign. The sign says "Wet Paint". Tom runs into the wall. The paint is wet. It gets on the doll. The doll is dirty and ugly. + +Lily comes back. She sees the doll. She is sad. She cries. She says Tom is stupid. She says he ruined her doll. She does not want to be his friend anymore. Tom is sorry. He says he is sorry. He says he will buy her a new doll. But Lily does not listen. She goes away. Tom is alone. He is sad too. He wishes he did not take the doll. He wishes he was a good friend. +Sam and Mia wanted to play in the river, but they did not have a boat. They saw some sticks and leaves on the ground. They had an idea. + +"Let's make a raft!" Sam said. + +"Yes, let's mix the sticks and leaves together!" Mia said. + +They worked hard to mix the sticks and leaves. They tied them with vines. They made a big raft. They were happy. + +They put the raft in the water. They climbed on it. They used sticks as paddles. They tried to move the raft. + +But it was difficult. The raft was heavy and slow. The water was fast and strong. The raft went where the water wanted. Sam and Mia were scared. + +"Help! Help!" they shouted. + +Dad heard them. He ran to the river. He saw the raft. He threw a rope to them. + +"Grab the rope!" he said. + +Sam and Mia grabbed the rope. Dad pulled them to the shore. He hugged them. + +"Are you okay?" he asked. + +"Yes, we are okay. But we are sorry. We made a bad raft." Sam said. + +"It's okay. You tried to have fun. But next time, ask me before you go to the river. It can be dangerous." Dad said. + +"Okay, Dad. We will ask you. Thank you for saving us." Mia said. + +They went home. They learned a lesson. They still liked to mix things, but not in the river. +Lily likes to jog with her dad in the park. They jog fast and slow, and look at the trees and flowers. Lily sees a pretty bird with blue and yellow feathers. She wants to see it better, so she runs after it. + +The bird flies away from Lily, and goes to a big tree. Lily follows it, and sees a nest on a branch. The nest has eggs inside, and the bird sits on them. Lily thinks the eggs are pretty too, and wants to touch them. + +But her dad says, "No, Lily, don't touch the nest. The bird is taking care of her babies, and they need to be safe and warm. If you touch the nest, you might make the bird scared or angry, and she might fly away or peck you." + +Lily listens to her dad, and says, "Sorry, bird, I won't touch your nest. Your eggs are very pretty, and I hope your babies are too. Thank you for letting me see them." She waves to the bird, and the bird chirps back. + +Lily and her dad jog back to the path, and keep looking at the park. They see more pretty things, and have fun together. Lily is happy, and so is her dad. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big brown dog. The dog is friendly. He wags his tail and licks their faces. + +"Wow, he is so nice!" Lily says. "Can we keep him?" + +Ben thinks for a moment. He likes the dog too, but he is not sure. "I don't know," he says. "Maybe he has a home. Maybe he has a name." + +Lily looks at the dog's collar. There is a tag with some words on it. She cannot read the words. She asks Ben to help her. + +Ben tries to read the words. He knows some letters, but not all. He sounds out the words slowly. "S-p-o-t. Spot. That is his name. And this is his phone number. We can call his owner." + +Lily feels sad. She wants to keep Spot. She hugs him and says, "I wish you were mine, Spot. You are the best dog ever." + +Spot barks and wags his tail. He likes Lily and Ben too, but he misses his owner. He hopes they will call soon. + +Ben sees a phone booth nearby. He has some coins in his pocket. He says to Lily, "Come on, let's call Spot's owner. Maybe they have some good news for us. Maybe they will let us visit Spot sometimes. Or maybe they have another dog for us to play with. You never know. We have to believe." + +Lily nods. She wipes her tears and smiles. She says, "OK, let's call. Maybe you are right. Maybe we will have some good news. I believe too." + +They take Spot to the phone booth. They dial the number on his tag. They wait for someone to answer. They hope for the best. They are good friends. They love Spot. They believe. +Tim and Kim are twins. They like to play in the garden. One day, they find a big sack in the shed. They open the sack and see many dry seeds. + +"Let's plant the seeds!" Tim says. + +"OK!" Kim says. + +They take the sack and a bucket to the garden. They dig some holes in the dirt. They pour some seeds in each hole. They cover the seeds with more dirt. + +"Done!" Tim says. + +"Now we need water!" Kim says. + +They fill the bucket with water from the tap. They pour some water on each hole. They watch the water soak into the dirt. + +"Good!" Kim says. + +"Maybe the seeds will grow into flowers!" Tim says. + +They smile and hug. They leave the bucket and the sack in the garden. They run inside to tell Mom and Dad what they did. +Lily liked to dance. She danced in her room, in the garden, and in the park. She danced with her dolls, her dog, and her friends. She danced when she was happy, when she was sad, and when she was bored. + +One day, Lily's mom said, "Lily, do you want to go to a show?" Lily nodded. She liked shows. She put on her best dress and her shiny shoes. She held her mom's hand and got on the bus. They went to a big building with many people. + +Lily and her mom sat in a seat. They waited for the show to start. Lily saw a big curtain on the stage. She wondered what was behind it. She heard music. The curtain opened. Lily saw many dancers. They wore colorful clothes. They moved fast and slow. They jumped and spun. They smiled and bowed. + +Lily watched the dancers. She liked their clothes. She liked their moves. She liked their smiles. She clapped her hands. She said, "Wow!" She wanted to dance with them. She stood up on her seat. She moved her arms and legs. She smiled and bowed. + +Lily's mom saw Lily. She said, "Lily, sit down. You can't dance here. You have to watch the show." Lily said, "But I want to dance. I like to dance." Lily's mom said, "I know, but this is not the time. You can dance later. Now, be quiet and watch the show." + +Lily sat down. She was sad. She didn't want to watch the show. She wanted to dance. She looked at the stage. She saw a fat dancer. He wore a funny hat. He made funny faces. He made funny noises. He made the other dancers laugh. He made the people laugh. He made Lily laugh. + +Lily liked the fat dancer. He was funny. He was happy. He liked to dance. He danced with the other dancers. He danced by himself. He danced with a chair. He danced with a flower. He danced with a balloon. He danced until the curtain closed. + +Lily clapped her hands. She said, "Yay!" She liked the show. She liked the dancers. She liked the fat dancer. She wanted to meet him. She wanted to dance with him. She wanted to be his friend. + +Lily's mom said, "Did you like the show, Lily?" Lily nodded. She said, "Yes, I liked the show. I liked the dancers. I liked the fat dancer. He was funny. He was happy. He liked to dance. Can I meet him? Can I dance with him? Can I be his friend?" + +Lily's mom smiled. She said, "Maybe. Let's go and see." She held Lily's hand and walked to the stage. They waited for the curtain to open. They waited for the dancers to come out. They waited for the fat dancer to come out. They waited to applaud. +Lily likes to feed her fish every day. She has a big bowl with water and four fish. They are green and shiny and they swim fast. Lily gives them a pinch of food and watches them eat. She says hello to them and tells them stories. + +One night, Lily hears a noise from the bowl. She gets out of bed and goes to see. She sees a big green frog in the water. He is eating her fish! Lily is scared and angry. She shouts at the frog and tries to catch him. But he is too quick and he jumps out of the bowl. + +The frog hops away and Lily follows him. She runs to the kitchen and sees the frog on the table. He is eating her cookies! Lily is more angry. She grabs a spoon and hits the frog. But he is too smart and he dodges the spoon. + +The frog leaps to the door and Lily chases him. She opens the door and sees the frog in the garden. He is eating her flowers! Lily is very angry. She throws the spoon at the frog. But he is too lucky and he escapes the spoon. + +The frog hops to the fence and Lily runs after him. She reaches the fence and sees the frog on the other side. He is eating her neighbor's cat food! Lily is furious. She climbs the fence and tries to grab the frog. But he is too fast and he jumps into the street. + +Lily looks at the street and sees a big car coming. She is scared and stops. She sees the frog in front of the car. He is in trouble! Lily feels sorry for the frog. She yells at the car and waves her arms. The car sees her and stops. The frog is safe! + +Lily goes to the frog and picks him up. He is wet and slimy and he croaks. Lily smiles and hugs him. She says sorry to him and tells him she is his friend. She says she will feed him and take care of him. She says he can live in her bowl with her fish. She says they will be happy. + +The frog smiles and licks her cheek. He says thank you to her and tells her he is her friend. He says he will share her food and her stories. He says he will live in her bowl with her fish. He says they will be happy. + +Lily and the frog go back to her room. They put the frog in the bowl with the fish. They are green and shiny and they swim fast. Lily gives them a pinch of food and watches them eat. She says good night to them and tells them stories. + +Lily and the frog fall asleep. They dream of cookies and flowers and cat food. They are happy. The end. +Lily and Ben were playing in the yard. They liked to make piles of leaves and jump in them. Lily had a rake to help her gather the leaves. Ben did not have a rake, so he used his hands. + +"Look, Lily, I made a big pile!" Ben said. He ran to his pile and jumped in it. He laughed and threw some leaves in the air. + +Lily smiled and said, "That looks fun, Ben. Can I jump in your pile too?" + +Ben nodded and said, "Sure, Lily. Come on, it's cozy." + +Lily left her rake on the ground and ran to Ben's pile. She jumped in it with him. They giggled and played with the leaves. + +But then, they heard a loud bark. A big dog was running towards them. The dog looked angry and mean. It had sharp teeth and a wet nose. + +"Uh-oh, Lily, look!" Ben said. He pointed at the dog. He was scared. + +Lily saw the dog too. She was scared too. She did not like dogs. She did not know what to do. + +The dog came closer and closer. It growled and snarled. It wanted to bite them. + +Lily and Ben hugged each other. They hoped the dog would go away. + +But then, Lily remembered her rake. She saw it on the ground, near the pile. She had an idea. + +She let go of Ben and said, "Ben, stay here. I'll protect you." + +She ran to her rake and picked it up. She held it in front of her. She waved it at the dog. + +"Go away, dog! Go away!" she shouted. She made a loud noise. + +The dog was surprised. It did not like the rake. It did not like the noise. It stopped and backed away. + +Lily kept waving the rake. She moved closer to Ben. She said, "It's okay, Ben. I have a rake. The dog can't hurt us." + +Ben saw Lily with the rake. He felt brave. He said, "Thank you, Lily. You are a good friend. You are a hero." + +The dog decided to leave. It ran away. It did not want to mess with Lily and Ben. + +Lily and Ben were happy. They hugged each other. They said, "We are safe. We are strong. We are friends." + +They went back to their pile. They jumped in it again. They had fun. + +But they did not forget the rake. They kept it close. They knew it was a good tool. It could help them make piles. It could also help them protect themselves. + +They liked the rake. They liked the leaves. They liked the yard. + +But they did not like the dog. They hoped it would not come back. + +They hoped it would find a nice place to stay. A place where it was not icy. A place where it had a friend. A place where it was happy. +Lila and her dad went to the zoo. They saw many animals, but Lila liked the leopards best. They had big spots and long tails. They looked strong and fast. + +One of the leopards had a baby. The baby was smaller and cuter than the others. It played with a ball and chased a butterfly. Lila wanted to pet it, but her dad said no. + +"That is the leopard's baby. The leopard will protect it from anyone who comes too close. It is not mild like a cat or a dog. It is wild and can bite or scratch," her dad explained. + +Lila nodded. She understood. She did not want to hurt the baby or make the leopard angry. She watched from a safe distance and smiled. + +"Hello, baby leopard. You are very pretty. I hope you have fun with your mom and dad. Maybe one day you will grow up and protect your own baby," she said softly. + +The baby leopard heard her and looked at her. It tilted its head and made a purr. Then it ran back to its mom and snuggled with her. Lila waved goodbye and followed her dad to see the next animal. +Lila liked to play in the park with her mom. She liked to swing, slide and run. She also liked to look at the birds. She saw many birds: pigeons, sparrows, ducks and one big black bird. She asked her mom what it was. + +"That is a raven, Lila. It is a smart and strong bird. But it can also be noisy and greedy. Be careful, it might try to take your snack." + +Lila nodded and put her snack in her pocket. She wanted to see the raven closer. She walked slowly to the tree where it was sitting. The raven looked at her with its shiny eyes. It tilted its head and made a loud sound. + +"Hello, raven. You are very attractive. I like your black feathers and your long beak. Do you want to be my friend?" Lila said. + +The raven blinked and made another sound. It hopped down from the tree and walked towards Lila. Lila smiled and reached out her hand. The raven pecked at her fingers gently. Lila giggled and stroked its head. + +"Thank you, raven. You are very nice. Do you want some of my snack?" Lila said. + +The raven nodded and made a happy sound. Lila took out her snack from her pocket. It was a cookie with chocolate chips. She broke it in half and gave one piece to the raven. The raven took it with its beak and ate it quickly. It made a satisfied sound and licked its beak. + +"Yummy, yummy. Thank you, Lila. You are very generous. Do you want to play with me?" The raven said. + +Lila was surprised and delighted. She did not know that the raven could talk. She nodded and said yes. The raven flapped its wings and flew to the swing. It landed on the seat and waited for Lila. Lila ran to the swing and sat next to the raven. She grabbed the rope and pulled. The swing moved back and forth. Lila and the raven laughed and enjoyed the ride. They became good friends. +Lily and Ben were best friends. They liked to play in the garden and look for bugs and flowers. One day, they found a big root that stuck out of the ground. It looked like a funny snake. + +"Let's dig it out!" said Ben. He took a stick and started to poke the root. + +"No, don't do that!" said Lily. "It might hurt the plant. Let's leave it alone." + +But Ben did not listen. He wanted to see the whole root. He poked harder and harder, until the root broke off. He held it up and smiled. + +"Look, I got it!" he said. + +Lily was very sad and angry. She loved the plant and did not want Ben to hurt it. She snatched the root from his hand and threw it away. + +"That was mean!" she said. "You are a bad friend. I don't want to play with you anymore." + +She ran away and left Ben alone. He felt sorry and sad. He did not mean to make Lily cry. He wanted to say sorry, but he did not know how. + +He went to look for the root. He found it on the ground. It was brown and dirty. He picked it up and smelled it. It was sour and yucky. He made a face and spit. + +"Yuck, this is gross!" he said. "Why did I want this? It is not fun at all." + +He wished he had listened to Lily. She was a good friend and knew more about plants. He wanted to give her a hug and tell her he was sorry. + +He ran to find Lily. He saw her sitting under a tree, wiping her eyes. He went to her and held out the root. + +"Lily, I'm sorry," he said. "I was silly and mean. I don't want this root. I want you to be my friend. Can you forgive me?" + +Lily looked at him and saw that he was sorry. She saw the root and remembered how much she liked the plant. She felt sorry too. She took the root and smiled. + +"Ben, I forgive you," she said. "I was angry and sad. I don't want to lose you. You are my friend. Can we plant this root and make the plant grow again?" + +Ben nodded and hugged her. They went to the garden and dug a hole. They put the root in the hole and covered it with dirt. They watered it and hoped it would grow. + +They learned to be kind to plants and to each other. They learned to say sorry and to forgive. They were happy and stayed best friends. +Anna and Ben love winter. They love to play in the snow, make snowmen, and throw snowballs. They have a lot of fun outside with their warm coats, hats, and gloves. + +But one day, the snow starts to melt. The sun is too hot and the snow becomes water. Anna and Ben are sad. They can't play in the snow anymore. Their snowmen are gone and their snowballs are wet. They think winter is spoiled. + +They go inside and ask their mom what to do. Their mom smiles and hugs them. She says winter is not spoiled. It is just changing. She says winter is hard, but also beautiful. She says there are other things to do in winter, like drink hot cocoa, read books, and play games. + +She takes them to the kitchen and makes them some hot cocoa with marshmallows. She gives them some books and games to play with. Anna and Ben feel better. They sip their hot cocoa and enjoy their books and games. They still love winter, even when it is hard. They know winter will come back next year with more snow. +Lily wanted to play with the shiny ball on the shelf. But the shelf was too high for her. She tried to jump and reach the ball, but she could not. She tried to climb on a chair and reach the ball, but she could not. She tried to use a stick and reach the ball, but she could not. + +She was very sad and angry. She cried and shouted, "I want the ball! I want the ball!" + +Her mother heard her and came to see what was wrong. She saw Lily and the ball on the shelf. She said, "Lily, why are you crying and shouting? What do you want?" + +Lily pointed to the ball and said, "I want the ball! It is shiny and pretty! Please give me the ball!" + +Her mother said, "Lily, the ball is not yours. It is your brother's. He got it for his birthday. You have to ask him nicely if you can play with it. You cannot just take it without his permission. That is not nice." + +Lily said, "But I want the ball! I want it now!" + +Her mother said, "Lily, you are being very persistent. But persistence is not always good. Sometimes you have to be patient and respectful. You have to wait for your turn and share with others. That is how you make friends and have fun. Do you understand?" + +Lily thought for a moment. She realized that her mother was right. She said, "I understand, mother. I am sorry for being persistent. I will ask my brother nicely if I can play with the ball. And I will give it back to him when I am done. Thank you, mother." + +Her mother smiled and hugged her. She said, "That is very good, Lily. I am proud of you. You are learning to be a kind and polite girl. Now go and find your brother and ask him nicely." + +Lily nodded and ran to find her brother. She asked him nicely if she could play with the ball. He said yes and gave it to her. They played together and had fun. Lily was happy and grateful. She learned that persistence is good when you have a goal, but not when you want something that is not yours. She learned to be patient and respectful. And she learned to share and make friends. +Tom and Lily are twins. They like to play outside. They have a big yard with a swing, a slide and a sandbox. They also have a mailbox by the road. + +One day, Tom and Lily see a big truck stop by their mailbox. A man gets out and puts something in their mailbox. He waves at them and drives away. + +"What is that?" Tom asks. + +"Let's go see!" Lily says. + +They run to the mailbox and open it. Inside, they find a big envelope with their names on it. They open it and see a card with a picture of a cake and a balloon. It says, "Happy birthday, Tom and Lily! Love, Grandma and Grandpa." + +Tom and Lily smile. They love their grandma and grandpa. They also love cake and balloons. + +They look inside the envelope again and see something else. It is a small bag with two cookies. The cookies have chocolate chips and sprinkles. They look delicious. + +"Wow, cookies!" Tom says. + +"Yummy, cookies!" Lily says. + +They each take a cookie and bite it. It is soft and sweet and crunchy. They make happy noises. + +They share their cookies with each other. They poke each other with their fingers and giggle. + +They say, "Thank you, grandma and grandpa!" + +They put the card and the envelope back in the mailbox. They run back to their yard and play some more. They have a very good day. +Lily and Ben are playing outside with chalk. They draw big circles and squares on the sidewalk. They use blue, green, yellow and pink chalk. Lily likes pink the best. She makes a big pink heart and writes her name inside. + +"Look, Ben, this is my heart," she says. "Do you like it?" + +Ben nods. He likes Lily's heart. He makes a big yellow star and writes his name inside. He shows it to Lily. + +"Look, Lily, this is my star," he says. "Do you like it?" + +Lily nods. She likes Ben's star. They smile at each other. They are good friends. + +But then it starts to rain. The raindrops fall on the sidewalk. They make the chalk wet and blurry. Lily and Ben run to the porch. They watch the rain pour on their drawings. + +"Oh no, our chalk is gone!" Lily says. She feels sad. She likes her heart and Ben's star. + +Ben feels sad too. He likes his star and Lily's heart. He thinks of something. He runs inside and gets a big umbrella. He comes back and gives it to Lily. + +"Here, Lily, take this," he says. "We can still see our chalk." + +Lily takes the umbrella. She smiles at Ben. He smiles back. They hold the umbrella together. They walk to the sidewalk. They see their chalk. It is still there, but faint. The rain has not washed it away completely. + +"Look, Ben, our chalk is still here!" Lily says. She feels happy. She likes her heart and Ben's star. + +"Look, Lily, our chalk is still here!" Ben says. He feels happy. He likes his star and Lily's heart. + +They hug each other. They are good friends. They don't mind the rain. They have each other and their chalk. +Lily and Tom were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They saw a big fountain with water that went up and down. They ran to the fountain and looked at it. + +"Wow, look at the water!" Lily said. "It is so lovely and shiny!" + +"Yes, and look at the mist!" Tom said. "It is like a cloud that we can touch!" + +They put their hands in the mist and felt the water drops. They laughed and smiled. They liked the mist. + +Then they saw a man with a camera. He was taking pictures of the fountain. He saw Lily and Tom and smiled. + +"Hello, children. Do you like the fountain?" he asked. + +"Yes, we do!" Lily and Tom said. + +"Can I take a picture of you with the fountain?" he asked. "You are very cute and the fountain is very beautiful. It will be a nice display for my photo album." + +"Okay!" Lily and Tom said. They liked to have their picture taken. + +They stood in front of the fountain and smiled. The man took the picture and showed it to them. + +"Look, you are in the picture with the lovely water and the mist!" he said. + +"Wow, we are!" Lily and Tom said. They liked the picture. + +They thanked the man and said goodbye. They went back to playing in the park. They had a lot of fun. They liked the fountain and the mist and the picture. They were happy. +Ben and Lily like to play with blocks. They build houses, cars, and castles with them. One day, they find a huge battery in the garage. It is shiny and has two wires. + +"Let's use the battery to make our blocks light up!" Ben says. He takes the battery and the wires and tries to connect them to the blocks. + +"No, Ben, that is not safe!" Lily says. She is scared of the battery. She thinks it might hurt them. "Put the battery back where you found it!" + +But Ben does not listen. He wants to see what the battery can do. He touches one wire to a block and the other wire to another block. Suddenly, there is a loud pop and a flash. The battery sparks and smokes. The blocks fall down. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Ben cries. He drops the wires and holds his hand. The battery burned him. He is sorry he did not listen to Lily. + +Lily runs to Ben and hugs him. She is sorry he is hurt. She helps him go to Mommy. Mommy puts a band-aid on Ben's hand and gives him a hug. She tells him not to play with batteries. They are dangerous. + +Ben and Lily say sorry to Mommy. They promise not to touch batteries again. They go back to their blocks and build something else. They are happy to play together. +Tim and Sam are friends. They like to play with cars and trucks. One day, they find a big red car in the park. It has four wheels and a shiny horn. + +"Wow, look at this car!" Tim says. "It is so cool. I want to drive it." + +"No, I want to drive it!" Sam says. "It is my car. I saw it first." + +They disagree. They both pull the car. They are angry and sad. + +"Stop, stop!" a voice says. It is the owner of the car. He is a man with a hat and a beard. He is smart. He knows how to fix cars. + +"Who are you?" Tim and Sam ask. + +"I am the owner of this car," the man says. "I left it here for a moment. I had to get something from my truck. This is not a toy. It is a real car. You cannot play with it." + +Tim and Sam are surprised. They did not know it was a real car. They feel sorry. + +"We are sorry, sir," they say. "We did not mean to hurt your car. We just wanted to have fun." + +The owner smiles. He is kind. He understands. + +"It is okay, boys," he says. "I am not mad. But you have to be careful. Cars are not for children. They are dangerous. You could get hurt. Why don't you play with these instead?" + +He gives them two small cars. They are plastic and colorful. They have stickers and sounds. + +"Thank you, sir!" Tim and Sam say. "These cars are awesome. We love them." + +They are happy. They forget their disagreement. They share the cars. They play together. They are friends again. +Anna and Ben like to pretend. They have a big box of toys and costumes. They can be anything they want. Today, they pretend to be pirates. They wear hats and eye patches. They have swords and maps. They say "Arrr!" and "Ahoy!". + +They sail on their ship, which is really a sofa. They look for treasure on islands, which are really pillows. They fight with other pirates, which are really stuffed animals. They have a lot of fun. + +But then, Anna sees a spider on the wall. She is afraid of spiders. She screams and drops her sword. She runs to her mom. She says "Mom, mom, there is a spider! Help me!" + +Ben hears Anna scream. He worries about her. He leaves his ship and runs to her. He sees the spider. He is not afraid of spiders. He says "Don't worry, Anna. It is just a spider. It won't hurt you. I will get rid of it." + +He takes a paper cup and a paper plate. He puts the cup over the spider. He slides the plate under the cup. He carries the spider outside. He lets it go in the garden. He says "Bye, spider. Go find a new home." + +He comes back to Anna and her mom. He says "I saved you, Anna. The spider is gone. Are you okay?" Anna hugs him. She says "Thank you, Ben. You are very brave. You are my hero." Her mom smiles. She says "You are both very original. You are great pirates. Do you want to play some more?" Anna and Ben nod. They say "Yes, please." They go back to their ship. They pretend to be pirates again. They have a lot of fun. +Lily liked to spend time with her daddy. He was very fun and nice. He taught her how to draw, how to sing, and how to play games. Lily loved her daddy very much. + +One day, daddy said he had to go away for a while. He said he had to work in a far place. He said he would come back soon. He gave Lily a big hug and a kiss. He also gave her a present. It was a soft toy. It was orange and had long ears. It was a bunny. + +Lily was sad that daddy had to go. She missed him a lot. She hugged her orange bunny every night. She hoped daddy would come back soon. She asked mommy when daddy would come back. Mommy said she did not know. She said daddy was very busy. She said they had to wait. + +Lily waited and waited. She waited for days and weeks and months. She did not see daddy. She did not hear from daddy. She did not get any letters or calls from daddy. She wondered if daddy forgot about her. She wondered if daddy loved her. + +One day, mommy told Lily some bad news. She said daddy was not coming back. She said daddy had an accident. She said daddy was gone. Lily did not understand. She cried and cried. She felt very sad and angry. She threw her orange bunny on the floor. She did not want it anymore. She did not want anything. She only wanted her daddy. But daddy was not there. Daddy was never there. +Tim and Jen are playing in the park. They see a big bunny with long ears and a fluffy tail. They want to pet the bunny, so they run after it. + +"Come here, bunny, we are nice!" Tim says. + +But the bunny is fast and hops away. Tim and Jen hop after the bunny, but they cannot catch it. They hop and hop and hop for a long minute. + +"Wait, Tim, look!" Jen says. She points to something on the ground. It is a tag that says "fake fur". + +The bunny is not a real bunny. It is a fake bunny. Someone left it in the park. + +Tim and Jen feel sad and silly. They wanted to pet a real bunny, not a fake one. + +"Maybe we can find a real bunny another day," Jen says. + +"Or maybe we can keep the fake one and pretend it is real," Tim says. + +They pick up the fake bunny and hug it. They hop back to their mom and dad, who are waiting for them. They show them the fake bunny and tell them their story. + +Mom and dad smile and laugh. They say they are proud of Tim and Jen for being kind and brave. They say they can keep the fake bunny if they want. + +Tim and Jen are happy. They have a new friend, even if it is a fake one. They hop and play with the fake bunny until it is time to go home. +Anna and Ben were very happy. They were going on vacation with Mom and Dad. They packed their bags and toys and got in the car. They sang songs and played games on the way. + +"Are we there yet?" Ben asked. + +"Soon, honey. We are going to enter a big park with lots of animals and rides. You will love it!" Mom said. + +Anna and Ben smiled. They liked animals and rides. They looked out the window and saw trees and hills and signs. + +They entered the park and saw a big gate with colorful letters. It said "Welcome to Funland". They got out of the car and followed Mom and Dad to the ticket booth. + +"Hello, how many tickets do you need?" the lady asked. + +"Four, please. Two adults and two kids," Dad said. + +"I'm sorry, but we are closed today. There was a big storm last night and some of the rides are broken. We are working hard to fix them, but it will take some time. We are very sorry for the inconvenience," the lady said. + +Anna and Ben felt sad. They wanted to see the animals and ride the rides. They had been looking forward to the vacation for a long time. + +"But we drove so far. Can't we just see some of the animals?" Anna asked. + +"I'm afraid not, sweetie. The animals are also scared and need some rest. Maybe you can come back another day," the lady said. + +Anna and Ben started to cry. Mom and Dad hugged them and tried to cheer them up. + +"Don't worry, kids. We will find another place to have fun. Maybe we can go to the lake or the museum or the zoo. We will still have a great vacation, OK?" Mom said. + +Anna and Ben nodded. They wiped their tears and got back in the car. They hoped they would find something fun to do. They still loved their Mom and Dad and each other. They knew they would have a good time together, no matter what. +Sara and Tom were going to visit Grandma and Grandpa. They had to pack their bags with clothes and toys. Sara liked to pack her own bag. She put in her dress, her hat, her doll and her book. Tom liked to pack his own bag too. He put in his shirt, his pants, his car and his ball. + +"Are you ready?" Mom asked. "We have to go soon." + +"Yes, Mom!" Sara and Tom said. + +They took their bags and went to the car. Mom put their bags in the trunk. Dad was driving the car. They waved goodbye to their house and their cat. + +The car ride was long. Sara and Tom looked out the window. They saw trees, cows, houses and cars. They sang songs and played games. They asked Mom and Dad many questions. + +"Are we there yet?" Sara asked. + +"Soon, honey," Mom said. + +"Can I have a snack?" Tom asked. + +"Sure, sweetie," Dad said. He gave them a tray with crackers and juice. Sara and Tom ate and drank. They said thank you. + +They were almost at Grandma and Grandpa's house. They saw a sign with their name. They turned into a driveway. They saw a big house with flowers and a porch. They saw Grandma and Grandpa waiting for them. + +"Hello, hello!" Grandma and Grandpa said. They hugged and kissed Sara and Tom. They took their bags and led them inside. + +Sara and Tom were happy to see Grandma and Grandpa. They wanted to show them their toys and books. They wanted to play with their dog and their swing. They wanted to eat their cookies and their cake. + +But first, they had to unpack their bags. They went to their room. They opened their bags. They took out their clothes and toys. They put them on the bed and the shelf. + +But there was something else in their bags. Something that was not theirs. Something that was furry and meowed. + +It was their cat. Their cat was nosy. Their cat had sneaked into their bags. Their cat had come with them. + +"Meow!" their cat said. + +"Look!" Sara and Tom said. They laughed and hugged their cat. + +"Surprise!" Mom and Dad said. They came into the room. They saw their cat. + +"Oh, no!" Mom and Dad said. They looked at each other. They did not know what to do. + +"Can we keep him?" Sara and Tom asked. They looked at Mom and Dad. They looked at Grandma and Grandpa. + +Grandma and Grandpa smiled. They liked cats. They liked surprises. They liked Sara and Tom. + +"Of course you can," Grandma and Grandpa said. "He is part of the family." + +Sara and Tom were very happy. They thanked Grandma and Grandpa. They thanked Mom and Dad. They thanked their cat. + +They unpacked their bags. They played with their cat. They had a wonderful visit. +Tom was a gifted boy. He could draw, sing and play games very well. He had many toys and books, but he wanted something else. He wanted a friend. + +One day, he saw a new girl in his class. Her name was Lily. She had long hair and a big smile. Tom liked her. He wanted to talk to her, but he was shy. He did not know what to say. + +He had an idea. He drew a picture of Lily and him playing in the park. He wrote "Will you be my friend?" on the bottom. He put the picture in his backpack. He wanted to give it to Lily at the end of the day. + +But he did not get the chance. When the bell rang, Lily ran out of the class. She did not see Tom. Tom was sad. He went home with his backpack. + +The next day, he tried again. He waited for Lily in the playground. He saw her sitting on a bench. He walked towards her with his picture. He wanted to show her his gift. + +But he did not get there. A big boy pushed him and took his backpack. He laughed and ran away. Lily saw what happened. She felt sorry for Tom. She wanted to help him. + +She ran after the big boy. She caught him and took the backpack. She gave it back to Tom. She said "Are you okay?" Tom nodded. He opened his backpack. He took out his picture. He gave it to Lily. He said "This is for you." + +Lily looked at the picture. She smiled. She said "This is very nice. Thank you." She hugged Tom. She said "Yes, I will be your friend." + +Tom was happy. He had a friend. He did not want anything else. +Sara and Tom are twins who like to dig in the dirt. They have a big shovel and a small bucket. They want to find something shiny or pretty in the dirt. They dig and dig until they are very sleepy. + +"Look, Sara, I found something!" Tom says. He holds up a small rock that has many colors. It sparkles in the sun. + +"Wow, Tom, that is a mineral!" Sara says. She knows some big words from her books. "A mineral is a thing that comes from the earth. It can be hard or soft, and have different shapes and colors." + +"Can I keep it?" Tom asks. He likes his mineral. It is his treasure. + +"Of course you can, Tom. It is yours. You found it. Maybe we can find more minerals tomorrow." Sara says. She is happy for her brother. + +They put the mineral in the bucket and go back to the house. They are very tired from digging. They wash their hands and faces and go to bed. They dream of finding more minerals in the dirt. They are sleepy diggers. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play outside at night. They look at the sky and see many stars. Anna knows the names of some stars. She likes to show them to Ben. + +"Look, Ben, that is the Big Bear," Anna says. She points to a group of stars. "It has a long tail and a big head." + +"Wow, that is cool," Ben says. He tries to find the Big Bear. "Can you show me another star?" + +Anna nods. She looks for another star. She sees a bright star near the moon. She knows it is a special star. She tells Ben. + +"That is the North Star," Anna says. She points to the bright star. "It is very important. It helps people find their way." + +Ben looks at the North Star. He thinks it is very pretty. He wants to know more. + +"Why is it important?" Ben asks. He is serious. He likes to learn new things. + +Anna thinks for a moment. She remembers what her mom told her. + +"It is important because it does not move," Anna says. "It stays in the same place all the time. So people can use it to know where they are." + +Ben nods. He understands. He thinks the North Star is very smart. + +"Thank you for showing me the stars, Anna," Ben says. He smiles. He is happy. + +"You are welcome, Ben," Anna says. She smiles too. She is happy. They are friends. They like the stars. +Sara and Tom were happy to go to school. They had new bags and new things inside. They wanted to show their friends and teacher. + +They got to their classroom and said hello to everyone. Then they looked for their desks. Sara found hers and started to unpack her bag. She took out her books, her pencil case, and her eraser. She liked her eraser. It was pink and shaped like a bunny. She put it on her desk and smiled. + +Tom found his desk next to Sara. He also unpacked his bag. He took out his books, his pencil case, and his snack. He liked his snack. It was a sandwich with cheese and ham. He put it in his drawer and licked his lips. + +"Hi, Sara," Tom said. "What do you have in your bag?" + +"Hi, Tom," Sara said. "I have books, pencils, and an eraser. Look, it is a bunny. Do you like it?" + +"Yes, it is cute," Tom said. "I have books, pencils, and a snack. Look, it is a sandwich. Do you want some?" + +"Thank you, but no," Sara said. "I have my own snack. It is an apple. It is tasty and healthy." + +"OK, then," Tom said. "Maybe we can share later. Let's put our things away and listen to the teacher. She is going to read us a story." + +"OK, let's do that," Sara said. "I like stories. They are fun and interesting." + +They put their things away and sat on their chairs. They listened to the teacher and enjoyed the story. They were happy to be at school. +Tommy loved his dog, Spot. Spot was big and brown and liked to play fetch. Tommy and Spot were best friends. But one day, Spot got sick. He did not want to eat or run or bark. He just lay on his bed and looked sad. + +Tommy was worried. He asked his mom, "What is wrong with Spot? Can we help him?" + +Mom said, "Spot needs to see a veterinarian. A veterinarian is a person who helps sick animals. We will take him to the clinic and see what they can do." + +Tommy and mom put Spot in the car and drove to the clinic. Tommy held Spot's paw and told him, "Don't be scared, Spot. The veterinarian will make you better." + +At the clinic, they met a nice lady in a white coat. She was the veterinarian. She smiled and said, "Hello, Tommy. Hello, Spot. I'm Dr. Lee. I'm here to help you." + +She took Spot to a room with a table and some machines. She asked Tommy and mom to kneel next to Spot and pet him. She said, "I'm going to check Spot's heart and temperature and give him some medicine. It might hurt a little, but it will help him feel better. Can you be brave, Spot?" + +Spot whimpered and licked Tommy's face. Tommy hugged Spot and said, "You can do it, Spot. I love you. You are my best friend." + +Dr. Lee was gentle and quick. She gave Spot a shot and a pill and put a bandage on his leg. She said, "Good boy, Spot. You did great. You have a small infection, but the medicine will fight it. You should be fine in a few days. Just rest and drink lots of water." + +Tommy and mom thanked Dr. Lee and took Spot home. Spot was still tired, but he wagged his tail and looked happier. Tommy gave him a treat and a toy and said, "You are a good boy, Spot. I'm proud of you. You are not scared of the veterinarian. You are strong and brave." + +Spot barked and licked Tommy's face. Tommy and Spot cuddled on the couch and watched a movie. They were best friends. +Tom and Lily were playing with their toys in the living room. Tom had a shiny coin that he found in his pocket. He liked to spin it on the floor and watch it sparkle. Lily had a doll that she loved very much. She liked to brush its hair and dress it up. + +"Can I see your coin, Tom?" Lily asked. "It looks so pretty." + +"OK, but only for a little bit," Tom said. He gave his coin to Lily and took her doll. He pretended to make the doll talk and dance. + +Lily looked at the coin. It had a picture of a man on one side and a bird on the other. She thought it was very unique. She wanted to keep it for herself. She had an idea. She ran to her room and found another coin in her piggy bank. It looked similar to Tom's coin, but it had a different picture on it. She decided to replace Tom's coin with her coin. She thought he would not notice. + +She came back to the living room and gave the coin to Tom. "Here you go, Tom. Thank you for letting me see your coin. Can I have my doll back?" + +Tom took the coin and gave the doll to Lily. He looked at the coin and saw that it was not his coin. He felt angry and sad. He knew that Lily had replaced his coin with another one. He said, "Lily, this is not my coin. This is your coin. You took my coin and gave me yours. That is not nice. That is not fair. Give me back my coin." + +Lily felt guilty and scared. She knew that she had done something wrong. She said, "I'm sorry, Tom. I liked your coin so much. I wanted to have it. Please don't be mad at me. Here is your coin." She gave Tom his coin and hugged him. + +Tom felt happy and relieved. He said, "Thank you, Lily. I'm glad you gave me back my coin. I like my coin too. It is very unique. But you know what? I like you more. You are my sister and my friend. Do you want to share my coin with me?" + +Lily smiled and nodded. She said, "Yes, Tom. I want to share your coin with you. You are my brother and my friend. I'm sorry I replaced your coin. I won't do it again. I love you." + +Tom and Lily hugged each other and played with their toys. They learned to be honest and kind. They also learned to appreciate their unique coin. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play with toys and run in the park. One day, they find a whip in the grass. It is long and black and has a handle. + +"Look, a whip!" Tom says. "I want to try it!" + +He takes the whip and swings it in the air. It makes a loud sound. Sam is scared. + +"Be careful, Tom!" Sam says. "You might hurt someone!" + +But Tom does not listen. He thinks the whip is fun. He runs after Sam and tries to whip him. Sam runs away and cries. + +"Stop, Tom, stop!" Sam says. "You are not nice!" + +Tom chases Sam until he trips and falls. He drops the whip and hurts his knee. He feels a sharp pain. He also sees that Sam is sad and angry. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Tom says. "My knee hurts!" + +He looks at Sam and sees his tears. He feels sorry. He knows he was wrong. + +"I'm sorry, Sam, I'm sorry!" Tom says. "I was bad. I did not mean to whip you. Please forgive me!" + +Sam stops crying and looks at Tom. He sees his hurt knee and his sorry face. He feels sorry too. He knows Tom is his friend. + +"It's okay, Tom, it's okay!" Sam says. "I forgive you. You are my friend. But don't whip me again. It hurts!" + +He goes to Tom and helps him up. They hug and smile. They leave the whip in the grass and go to find a band-aid for Tom's knee. They are friends again. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play in the garden. They had a big tree with a swing and a slide. One day, they saw a ladder leaning on the tree. They wanted to climb up and see what was on top. + +"Let's go up the ladder!" said Lily. + +"OK, but be careful!" said Ben. + +They took turns to climb the ladder, holding on to the branches. They reached the top and saw a bird's nest with three eggs inside. + +"Wow, look at the eggs!" said Ben. + +"They are so pretty!" said Lily. + +They wanted to touch the eggs, but they remembered what their mom had told them. + +"Don't touch the eggs, or you will spoil them. The bird mom will be sad," said Lily. + +"You are right. We should leave them alone," said Ben. + +They climbed down the ladder and went back to the swing and the slide. They were happy that they had seen the eggs, but they were also helpful and did not spoil them. They hoped that the bird mom would come back soon and take care of her babies. +Lily was a girl with long hair. She liked to play with her hair and make braids and bows. But her hair was also hard to wash and comb. Sometimes it got tangled and hurt. + +One day, her mom said, "Lily, we are going to the salon. You need a haircut. It will make your hair easier to take care of and look nice." + +Lily was scared. She did not want to cut her hair. She liked her hair long. She said, "No, mom, I don't want a haircut. Please don't cut my hair." + +Her mom hugged her and said, "Don't worry, Lily. It will not hurt. And you can choose how much to cut. You can still have long hair, but not too long. And you can pick a new hair clip or a ribbon as a treat." + +Lily felt a little better. She trusted her mom. She said, "Okay, mom, I will try. But can you bring my teddy bear? He will make me brave." + +Her mom smiled and said, "Of course, Lily. You can bring your teddy bear. He will like the salon too." + +They went to the salon. Lily met a nice lady who was the hairdresser. She showed Lily some pictures of different haircuts. Lily picked one that was not too short and not too long. The hairdresser washed and combed Lily's hair. She cut it gently and carefully. She asked Lily if she liked it. Lily looked in the mirror and nodded. She liked her new haircut. It was shiny and soft and pretty. + +The hairdresser gave Lily a new hair clip with a flower on it. Lily said, "Thank you, lady. You are very kind. I like my haircut and my hair clip." + +Her mom said, "You are welcome, Lily. You are very brave. I am very proud of you. You look beautiful." + +Lily hugged her mom and her teddy bear. She felt happy and proud too. She said, "I love you, mom. And I love my haircut." +Sara and Ben were at the beach with their mom and dad. They liked to play in the sand and look for shells. But Sara did not like to go in the water. She was fearful of the big waves and the loud noise. She always stayed close to the shore and watched Ben splash and swim. + +One day, Ben wanted to show Sara something. He saw a shiny rock in the ocean and he wanted to get it for her. He said, "Sara, look! I see a pretty rock for you. Come with me and I will get it." + +Sara shook her head and said, "No, Ben. I don't want to go in the water. It is scary. You go and get it for me." + +Ben frowned and said, "But Sara, it is not scary. It is fun. The water is warm and the rock is shiny. You will like it. Please come with me." + +Sara still said no. She did not want to leave the sand. She was afraid of the ocean. She hugged her mom and said, "Mom, I don't want to go in the water. Can I stay with you?" + +Mom smiled and said, "Of course, Sara. You can stay with me. But you don't have to be afraid of the water. It is safe and beautiful. Maybe you can try to go a little bit with Ben. He will help you and protect you. He is your brother and he loves you." + +Sara looked at Ben. He was still frowning. He wanted to share the shiny rock with her. He wanted to have fun with her. He wanted her to be brave. Sara felt sorry for Ben. She also felt curious about the shiny rock. She wondered how it looked and how it felt. She decided to try to go in the water with Ben. She said, "OK, Ben. I will go with you. But you have to hold my hand and stay close to me." + +Ben smiled and said, "OK, Sara. I will hold your hand and stay close to you. Come on, let's go get the shiny rock." + +Sara and Ben held hands and walked into the water. Sara felt the water touch her feet and legs. It was warm and soft. It was not scary. It was nice. She saw the shiny rock in the water. It was green and smooth. It was pretty. She reached for it and picked it up. She felt happy and proud. She said, "Look, Ben. I got the shiny rock. It is for me." + +Ben said, "No, Sara. It is for you and me. We got it together. We are a team. We are not fearful. We are brave." + +Sara and Ben hugged and laughed. They showed the shiny rock to their mom and dad. They were happy and proud too. They said, "Well done, Sara and Ben. You are brave and kind. You are a team. We love you." + +Sara and Ben played in the water and the sand. They had fun. They were not afraid of the ocean. They liked the ocean. They liked the shiny rock. They liked each other. They were happy. +Lila and Tom were at the park with their mom. They saw a big pond with many fish. The fish were different colors: red, blue, yellow, green. Lila and Tom wanted to feed the fish. They asked their mom for some bread. + +"Can we fill our hands with bread and give it to the fish?" Lila asked. + +"Sure, but be careful not to fall in the water," mom said. She gave them some bread and they walked to the edge of the pond. + +Lila and Tom threw some bread into the water. The fish came to eat it. They made bubbles and splashes. Lila and Tom laughed and clapped. They liked the fish. + +But soon they ran out of bread. The fish swam away. Lila and Tom looked at the pond. It was boring. + +"Can we do something else, mom?" Tom asked. + +"Of course, there are many things to do at the park. Do you want to go on the swings, or the slide, or the sandbox?" mom asked. + +Lila and Tom thought for a moment. Then they said together: + +"Swings!" +Lila and Ben were twins who lived in a big house with their mom and dad. They were wealthy, which means they had a lot of things and money. They had many toys, books, clothes and a big yard to play in. They also had a big room that they shared, with two beds, a table, a closet and a window. + +One day, their mom and dad had to go to work, so they called a babysitter to take care of them. The babysitter was a nice lady named Anna, who brought some games and snacks for them. She said they could play in their room or in the yard, but they had to listen to her and be good. + +Lila and Ben liked Anna, but they also liked to be naughty sometimes. They decided to play a trick on her and order some pizza without telling her. They found their mom's phone and called the pizza place. They said they wanted a large cheese pizza and some soda, and gave their address. They thought it would be funny to see Anna's face when the pizza arrived. + +But they did not know that their mom had a special app on her phone that showed her what they were doing. She saw that they had ordered pizza and was very angry. She called Anna and told her what happened. Anna was also angry and surprised. She went to their room and scolded them. + +"Lila and Ben, what did you do? You ordered pizza without asking me? That is very bad and rude. You wasted your mom's money and lied to me. You have to cancel the order and apologize. And you are not getting any pizza or soda today. You are getting a time-out instead." + +Lila and Ben felt ashamed and sorry. They realized they had made a big mistake. They canceled the order and said they were sorry to Anna and their mom. They sat on their beds and did not play for a long time. They learned their lesson and never ordered pizza without permission again. +Lily and Max were best friends. They liked to play with dolls and cars and books. They also liked to suck their thumbs when they were sad or sleepy. One day, Lily saw a shiny ring on her mom's finger. She asked, "What is that?" + +Her mom said, "This is a ring. Your dad gave it to me. It is expensive. It means he loves me very much." + +Lily wanted a ring too. She thought, "If I have a ring, Max will love me very much." She looked around the house and found a ring in a box. It was small and pink and had a heart on it. She put it on her thumb and ran to show Max. + +Max was playing with his cars in the yard. He saw Lily and said, "Hi, Lily. What do you have on your thumb?" + +Lily said, "This is a ring. It is expensive. It means you love me very much." + +Max looked at the ring and said, "That is not a ring. That is a sticker. It is not expensive. It is cheap. And I don't love you very much. I love my cars more. Go away, Lily." + +Lily felt very sad and angry. She said, "You are mean, Max. You are not my friend. I hate you." She pulled the sticker off her thumb and threw it at Max. Then she ran away crying. + +Max did not care. He picked up the sticker and stuck it on his car. He said, "This is a cool sticker. It makes my car faster. I love my car very much." He smiled and drove his car around the yard. He did not see Lily again. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play soccer. They are on the same team. They wear blue shirts and black shorts. They see the other team. They wear red shirts and white shorts. The other team is big and fast. Tom and Sam are fearful. They think they will lose. + +"Sam, I am scared. The other team is too strong. They will kick the ball hard and score many goals. We will cry and go home." Tom says. + +"Tom, don't be scared. We are a team. We can help each other. We can pass the ball and run and shoot. We can try our best and have fun. We can win if we believe." Sam says. + +The game starts. The other team kicks the ball. They run and shoot. The blue team's goalie stops the ball. He throws the ball to Tom. Tom sees Sam. He passes the ball to Sam. Sam runs and shoots. He scores a goal. The blue team cheers. Tom and Sam hug. They are happy. + +The other team is angry. They kick the ball harder. They run and shoot more. The blue team's goalie stops some balls. But he misses some balls. The other team scores two goals. The blue team is sad. Tom and Sam are fearful again. They think they will lose. + +"Sam, I am scared. The other team is too strong. They have scored more goals. We will cry and go home." Tom says. + +"Tom, don't be scared. We are a team. We can help each other. We can pass the ball and run and shoot. We can try our best and have fun. We can win if we believe." Sam says. + +The game is almost over. The other team has the ball. They run and shoot. The blue team's goalie stops the ball. He throws the ball to Tom. Tom sees Sam. He passes the ball to Sam. Sam runs and shoots. He scores a goal. The blue team cheers. Tom and Sam hug. They are happy. + +The game is over. The blue team and the red team have the same goals. They tie. They shake hands. They say good game. They are friends. Tom and Sam are not fearful anymore. They are proud. They have learned that they can do anything if they work as a team and believe in themselves. +Lily liked to feed the ducks at the pond. She had a bag of bread that she broke into small pieces. She threw the pieces into the water and watched the ducks swim and eat. She saw that the ducks had different patterns on their feathers. Some were brown and white, some were green and black, and some were gray and blue. She thought they were all pretty. + +One day, she saw a new duck at the pond. It was bigger than the other ducks and had a long neck. It was white and orange and had a funny sound. Lily wanted to feed it, but it was distant from the other ducks. It stayed on the other side of the pond and did not come near the bread. Lily wondered why it was so shy. + +She decided to try to make friends with it. She walked around the pond with her bag of bread, calling to the duck. She said, "Hello, duck! Do you want some bread? I have a lot. You can share with me." The duck looked at her, but did not move. Lily kept walking and talking, hoping the duck would follow her. + +After a while, she reached the duck's side of the pond. She sat down on the grass and held out a piece of bread. She said, "Here, duck. This is for you. It is yummy. Please come and eat." The duck stretched its neck and took the bread from her hand. It chewed and swallowed, then made a loud honk. Lily smiled and gave it another piece. The duck ate and honked again. Lily laughed and said, "You are a funny duck. What is your name?" The duck honked once more and nodded its head. Lily said, "I will call you Honk. Do you like that?" The duck honked and nodded again. Lily said, "I like you, Honk. You are my new friend." She hugged the duck and the duck hugged her back. They were happy. +Ben and Lily liked to play near the old mill. The mill was big and had a wheel that turned in the water. Sometimes they saw ducks and fish in the water. They also saw a man who worked in the mill. He was friendly and gave them bread to feed the ducks. + +One day, Ben and Lily saw a new boy near the mill. He was sitting on a rock and looked sad. Ben and Lily went to say hello to him. + +"Hi, what is your name?" Ben asked. + +"Tom," the boy said. + +"Do you want to play with us?" Lily asked. + +Tom shook his head. "No, I don't have any friends here. I just moved to this town with my mom. I miss my old home and my old friends." + +Ben and Lily felt sorry for Tom. They knew how it felt to be lonely. They decided to include him in their game. + +"Come on, Tom, we are going to feed the ducks. The man in the mill gave us some bread. He is very nice. Maybe he will let you see the mill inside. It is very cool. There are machines and bags of flour and a big cat," Ben said. + +Tom smiled a little. He liked ducks and cats. He followed Ben and Lily to the water. They threw some bread to the ducks and watched them eat. The man in the mill saw them and waved. He invited them to come inside the mill. + +"Hello, kids. I see you have a new friend. What is your name, son?" he asked Tom. + +"Tom," Tom said. + +"Nice to meet you, Tom. I'm Mr. Brown. I run this mill. Do you want to see how it works?" Mr. Brown asked. + +"Yes, please," Tom said. + +Mr. Brown showed them the wheel, the machines, the bags of flour and the big cat. He explained how the mill made flour from wheat. He also gave them some cookies he had baked with the flour. They were delicious. + +Tom felt happy. He had made new friends and learned something new. He thanked Mr. Brown for the cookies and the tour. He also thanked Ben and Lily for including him in their game. + +"You're welcome, Tom. We're glad you're here. You can play with us anytime. We like you," Ben and Lily said. + +Tom smiled. He felt he belonged to this town now. He had found friendly people and a friendly place. He learned that being kind and generous can make others happy and make new friends. He also learned that the old mill was not just a building, but a place of wonder and joy. +Tom and Lily were hungry. They wanted to eat something good. They looked in the kitchen for food. They saw a pan on the stove. It had some bread in it. + +"Can we eat the bread?" Tom asked Lily. + +"I don't know. Maybe it is Mom's bread. She made it for later," Lily said. + +"But I am very hungry now. And the bread smells good," Tom said. + +He reached for the pan. It was hot. He burned his hand. He cried. + +"Ow! Ow! Ow!" Tom shouted. + +Lily ran to him. She saw his red hand. She felt sorry for him. + +"Are you okay, Tom? Let me get some water for your hand," Lily said. + +She got a cup of water from the sink. She poured some water on Tom's hand. It felt better. + +"Thank you, Lily. You are a good sister," Tom said. + +They hugged each other. Then they heard Mom's voice. + +"Kids, what are you doing in the kitchen? I have a surprise for you. Come and see," Mom said. + +They followed Mom to the dining room. They saw a big cake on the table. It had candles and frosting. It was Tom's birthday. + +"Happy birthday, Tom! This is your cake. You can eat as much as you want," Mom said. + +Tom and Lily smiled. They forgot about the bread and the pan. They were happy. They ate the cake. It was moist and sweet. They liked it. +Sara was hungry. She saw a big cake on the table. It looked yummy. She wanted to taste it. She climbed on a chair and reached for the cake. + +But the cake was too far. She stretched and stretched. She could only touch the edge of the cake with her finger. She moved her finger to her mouth and licked it. It was sweet and soft. She wanted more. + +She leaned over the table and tried to grab the cake. But she lost her balance and fell off the chair. She hit her head on the floor. It hurt a lot. She cried and cried. + +Mom heard her cry and ran to her. She picked her up and hugged her. She saw the blood on her head. She was scared. She took her to the bathroom and cleaned her wound. She put a band-aid on it and kissed it. + +She asked her what happened. Sara told her about the cake. Mom smiled and said it was okay. She said she made the cake for her birthday. She said she could have a big slice later. She said she loved her very much. + +Sara felt better. She hugged her mom and said she was sorry. She said she loved her too. She said she could wait for the cake. She said she wanted to taste it with her mom. Mom nodded and said they would. They went to the living room and played with her toys. Sara forgot about her hurt head. She was happy. +Lily was a thin girl who liked to play with dolls. She had many dolls in her room, but she wanted to have a friend to play with. One day, she got an invitation in the mail. It was from Anna, a girl who lived next door. Anna invited Lily to her birthday party. Lily was very happy and said yes. + +Lily put on her best dress and took her favorite doll with her. She walked to Anna's house with her mom. Anna opened the door and smiled. She said hello to Lily and her mom. She took Lily to the backyard, where there were balloons, cake, and games. Lily saw many other kids there. She felt shy and held her doll tight. + +Anna saw that Lily was nervous. She said, "Don't worry, Lily. They are all my friends. You can play with them too. Come on, let's play pin the tail on the donkey." She took Lily's hand and led her to the game. Lily put on a blindfold and tried to pin the tail on the donkey. She missed, but everyone laughed and clapped. Lily felt happy and said thank you. + +Lily had a lot of fun at the party. She played with Anna and the other kids. She ate cake and ice cream. She got a gift from Anna. It was a new doll. Lily said wow and hugged Anna. She said, "You are a very good friend, Anna. I like you a lot." Anna said, "I like you too, Lily. You are a very nice girl. I'm glad you came to my party." They smiled and played some more. Lily was not thin and shy anymore. She was happy and friendly. +Sara liked to grow beans in her garden. She watered them every day and sang to them. She wanted to have the biggest and best beans in the town. + +One day, she saw a new bean plant in her garden. It was not hers. It was from her neighbor, Tom. Tom was a selfish boy. He did not like to share. He wanted to have more beans than Sara. + +Tom had planted his bean next to Sara's bean. He thought his bean would improve if it took water and sun from Sara's bean. He did not care if Sara's bean got smaller and weaker. + +Sara was sad and angry. She did not like what Tom did. She wanted to help her bean. She thought of a plan. She got a big pot and some soil. She dug up her bean and put it in the pot. She moved the pot to a sunny spot on her porch. She gave her bean more water and more songs. + +Soon, her bean grew bigger and stronger. It had many flowers and pods. Sara was happy and proud. She picked some beans and shared them with her friends. They said her beans were the best. + +Tom saw Sara's bean on the porch. He was jealous and mad. He looked at his bean in the garden. It was small and sick. It had no flowers and no pods. He realized he had been selfish and foolish. He wished he had been nice to Sara and her bean. He learned a lesson. He said sorry to Sara and asked her to teach him how to grow beans. Sara forgave him and agreed to help him. They became friends and grew beans together. +Tom and Mia were playing in the park. They saw a big, furry dog. The dog was brown and white and had a long tail. Tom and Mia liked dogs, so they ran to the dog. + +"Hello, doggy!" Mia said. "Can we pet you?" + +The dog wagged its tail and licked Mia's face. Mia giggled and hugged the dog. Tom reached out his hand to touch the dog's fur. But the dog growled and snapped at Tom. Tom was scared and pulled back his hand. + +"Bad doggy!" Tom said. "Why did you do that?" + +The dog's owner came and saw what happened. He was sorry and said to Tom and Mia, "I'm sorry, kids. My dog is not very friendly. He is old and sick and he doesn't like strangers. You should always ask before you pet a dog. Some dogs might bite you." + +Tom and Mia nodded and said, "We're sorry, too. We didn't know. We will ask next time." + +The dog's owner smiled and said, "That's good. Thank you for being kind and understanding. You are good kids." + +Tom and Mia learned a lesson. They learned that not all dogs are the same. They learned that they should act politely and carefully with animals. They learned that they should respect the feelings of others. +Ben likes to play with his toy cars. He has many cars of different colors and sizes. He likes to make them go fast and make loud noises. He also likes to test his cars. He puts them on ramps and sees how far they can jump. He puts them on tracks and sees how fast they can go. He puts them on hills and sees how they can climb. + +One day, Ben gets a new car. It is big and shiny and has a screw on the front. Ben thinks the screw is cool. He says it can make his car stronger and smarter. He shows his new car to his friend Sam. Sam likes cars too, but he does not have a car with a screw. Sam is jealous of Ben's new car. He wants to have a car with a screw too. + +Sam asks Ben if he can play with his new car. Ben says no. He says it is his car and he does not want to share it. Sam is sad and angry. He thinks Ben is not a good friend. He thinks of a way to get Ben's car. He waits until Ben is busy testing his car on a ramp. He sneaks behind Ben and grabs his car. He runs away with it. + +Ben sees Sam running away with his car. He is shocked and mad. He shouts at Sam and chases him. He wants his car back. He says Sam is a bad friend and a thief. Sam runs faster and faster. He does not want to give back the car. He thinks it is his car now. He thinks of a place to hide it. + +Sam runs to the sandbox. He digs a hole and buries the car. He thinks Ben will not find it there. He smiles and feels happy. He thinks he has won. He does not see the screw sticking out of the sand. He does not see Ben coming closer and closer. He does not see Ben's angry face. He does not see Ben's fist. He does not see the stars. +Tom is a dog. He likes to play with his friends. He likes to run and jump and bark. He also likes to chew bones. Bones are hard and tasty. Tom has a big bone that he found in the park. He is very happy with his bone. + +One day, Tom meets a new dog. His name is Rex. Rex is big and black and has wide teeth. Rex sees Tom's bone and wants it. He says to Tom, "Give me your bone. It is mine now." + +Tom is scared of Rex. He does not want to give his bone. He says to Rex, "No, this is my bone. I found it. Go away." + +Rex is angry. He growls and snaps at Tom. He says to Tom, "You are a bad dog. You do not share. I will take your bone by force." + +Tom tries to run away, but Rex is faster. He catches Tom and bites him hard. Tom yelps and drops his bone. Rex grabs the bone and runs away. He says to Tom, "Ha ha, this is my bone now. You are a loser." + +Tom is hurt and sad. He has no bone and no friends. He wishes he had accepted Rex's offer to share the bone. He learns a hard lesson. The end. +Ben and Mia were young and liked to play outside. They had a big yard with a swing, a slide and a sandbox. They also had a dog named Spot who was very friendly and liked to run and bark. + +One day, it rained a lot and the water came up high. Ben and Mia's mom told them to stay inside and not go near the water. She said it was a flood and it was dangerous. Ben and Mia were bored and wanted to play outside. They looked out the window and saw Spot in the yard. He was wet and scared and wanted to come inside. + +"Let's go get Spot!" Ben said to Mia. "He needs us!" + +"But mom said no!" Mia said. "She said the water is bad!" + +"Mom won't see us!" Ben said. "We'll be quick and careful!" + +Ben and Mia put on their boots and coats and opened the door. They ran to the yard and called Spot. Spot heard them and wagged his tail. He tried to come to them, but the water was too strong. It pushed him away from the house. + +"Spot! Spot!" Ben and Mia shouted. They went into the water to get him. They did not see the big car that was floating in the water. It came fast and hit them. They screamed and fell into the water. They could not swim or breathe. + +Mom heard the scream and looked out the window. She saw the car and the water and her children. She ran outside and tried to save them, but it was too late. Ben and Mia and Spot were gone. Mom cried and cried. She wished she had not let them go. She wished they had listened to her. She wished the flood had not arrived. +Lily and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. Lily had a big yellow duck that could quack and swim in the tub. Ben had a small red car that could zoom and beep on the floor. Lily liked her duck, but she also wanted to play with Ben's car. Ben liked his car, but he also wanted to play with Lily's duck. + +"Can I play with your car, Ben?" Lily asked. + +"Can I play with your duck, Lily?" Ben asked. + +They looked at each other and nodded. They decided to swap their toys for a while. Lily took the car and Ben took the duck. They were happy to try something new. + +But soon, they missed their own toys. Lily missed the quack and the swim of the duck. Ben missed the zoom and the beep of the car. They looked at each other and felt envious. They wanted their toys back. + +"Can I have my duck, Ben?" Lily asked. + +"Can I have my car, Lily?" Ben asked. + +They looked at each other and nodded. They decided to swap their toys back. Lily gave the car to Ben and Ben gave the duck to Lily. They were happy to have their own toys again. + +They hugged each other and said sorry. They learned to share and to be grateful. They decided to play together with both the duck and the car. They wrapped the duck in a towel and made it a bed. They wrapped the car in a paper and made it a gift. They had fun and they were friends. +One day, Ben and Lily were playing with a big sack. They filled it with toys, books, and clothes. They wanted to make a fort with the sack. + +"Look, I found a button!" Lily said. She showed Ben a shiny red button. "Can I put it on the sack?" + +"Okay," Ben said. He helped Lily sew the button on the sack with a needle and thread. "Now our fort has a door!" + +They crawled inside the sack and pretended it was a castle. They had fun reading, playing, and talking. + +But then, they heard a loud noise. It was their dog, Spot. Spot saw the sack and thought it was a toy. He ran to the sack and bit it. He tore a hole in the sack and pulled out the toys, books, and clothes. + +"Hey, stop it!" Ben shouted. He and Lily came out of the sack and tried to stop Spot. But Spot was too fast and strong. He ran away with the button in his mouth. + +"Oh no, our fort is ruined!" Lily cried. She looked at the sack and saw the hole and the missing button. "And our door is gone!" + +Ben hugged Lily and said, "Don't be sad. We can make another fort. And maybe we can find another button." + +Lily nodded and smiled. She said, "You're right. It's just a silly button. Spot can have it. He likes shiny things." + +They picked up their toys, books, and clothes and put them back in their room. Then they went to look for another sack and another button. They still wanted to make a fort. And they still wanted to have fun. +Tom and Anna are friends. They like to play in the sand. They have a bucket and a shovel. They dig a big hole. They find something shiny in the hole. + +"Look, Anna, I found a coin!" Tom says. + +"Wow, Tom, it is shiny and round. Can I see?" Anna says. + +Tom gives Anna the coin. She rubs it with her hand. It feels smooth and cold. She likes the coin. + +"Can we keep it, Tom?" Anna says. + +"Yes, we can. But we have to hide it. Someone might take it," Tom says. + +They think of a good place to hide the coin. They see a jar of salt on the picnic table. Salt is white and tasty. They like to put salt on their food. + +"I have an idea, Anna. We can bury the coin in the salt. Then no one will find it," Tom says. + +"That is a good idea, Tom. Let's do it," Anna says. + +They take the jar of salt and pour some of it in the hole. They put the coin in the salt. They pour more salt on top of the coin. They pat the salt with their hands. They make it flat and smooth. + +They put the jar of salt back on the picnic table. They smile at each other. They are happy. They have a secret. They have a shiny coin. They will come back later and dig it out. They hug and run to play some more. +Lily and Ben were playing with blocks. They wanted to build a big structure with many colors. Lily had a ruler. She liked to measure the blocks and tell Ben where to put them. + +"Ben, this block is too small. You need a bigger one. Measure it with the ruler," Lily said. She was very bossy. + +Ben did not like to measure the blocks. He wanted to use his imagination and make his own structure. He did not listen to Lily. He put the small block on top of the big one. + +"Ben, no! That is wrong. The structure will fall down. Listen to me. I know how to build it," Lily said. She was angry. + +Ben did not care. He thought Lily was mean. He put another small block on top of the other one. He smiled. + +"Ben, stop! You are ruining the structure. You are a bad builder. Give me the ruler. I will fix it," Lily said. She grabbed the ruler from Ben. + +Ben did not like that. He grabbed the ruler back from Lily. They pulled and pushed. The ruler broke. The blocks fell down. The structure was gone. + +Lily and Ben cried. They were sad. They had no ruler, no blocks, and no structure. They had no fun. They had a bad ending. +Sara and Ben like to play with their toy kitchen. They pretend to make food and drinks for each other and their stuffed animals. One day, Sara decides to make tea for Ben and his teddy bear. + +"Here you go, Ben. Tea for you and teddy," Sara says, handing him a plastic cup and a saucer. + +"Thank you, Sara. You are a good cook," Ben says, taking a sip of the pretend tea. + +But then he makes a face and spits it out. "Yuck! This tea is sour! It tastes like lemon juice!" he says, putting the cup down. + +Sara looks surprised and hurt. She made the tea with water and sugar, just like her mom does. She did not put any lemon juice in it. She thinks Ben is being rude and mean. + +"No, it is not sour. It is sweet and yummy. You are lying, Ben. You are a bad guest," Sara says, getting angry. + +She demands that Ben apologizes and drinks the tea. She says he has to be nice to her and teddy, or she will not play with him anymore. + +Ben does not want to lose his friend, but he also does not want to drink the sour tea. He thinks Sara is being bossy and stubborn. He says he is sorry, but he does not like the tea. He asks if they can play something else. + +Sara and Ben stare at each other, not knowing what to do. They both love to play with their toy kitchen, but they do not agree on how to make tea. They wonder if they can still be friends. +Mira and Ravi were twins who loved to play outside. They had a big yard with a swing, a slide, and a sandbox. They also had a dog named Lila who liked to run and chase them. + +One day, they saw a big truck stop in front of their house. The truck had a picture of a sofa on it. Mira and Ravi wondered what was inside. + +"Look, Mom and Dad got a new sofa!" Mira said. + +"Wow, it looks so soft and cozy!" Ravi said. + +They ran inside to see the new sofa. It was blue and fluffy, with pillows and blankets. Mom and Dad smiled and invited them to sit on it. + +"Isn't it nice?" Mom asked. + +"It's a luxury!" Dad said. + +Mira and Ravi nodded. They felt the sofa with their hands and feet. They snuggled with Lila and each other. They felt warm and happy. + +"Thank you, Mom and Dad, for the new sofa!" Mira said. + +"Yes, thank you, we are very grateful!" Ravi said. + +They hugged Mom and Dad and kissed them on the cheek. Then they knelt on the floor and played with Lila. They had a lot of fun on their new sofa. They felt lucky and loved. +Lily and Anna were sisters who liked to play with their mom's makeup. One day, they found a red lipstick and a black eyeliner in the bathroom. They decided to use them to make each other look funny. + +"Let me draw on your face," Lily said to Anna. She took the eyeliner and made a big circle around Anna's eye. "Now you look like a pirate!" + +Anna giggled and took the lipstick. She smeared it all over Lily's mouth. "Now you look like a clown!" + +They laughed and looked at themselves in the mirror. They thought they looked very silly and cute. + +But then their mom came in and saw them. She was very angry. She did not like them to touch her makeup. She said it was expensive and not for children. + +"Look what you did!" she shouted. "You ruined my makeup and made a mess! You are very naughty girls!" + +She took the makeup away from them and wiped their faces with a wet cloth. She said they had to go to their room and stay there until dinner. + +Lily and Anna felt very sad and sorry. They did not mean to make their mom mad. They just wanted to have fun. + +They went to their room and hugged each other. They said they were sorry and they loved each other. + +They hoped their mom would not be mad at them for too long. They hoped she would not be dead to them. They hoped she would still love them too. +Ben and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to run and slide and swing. They saw a big truck with a loud horn. The truck was yellow and shiny. + +"Wow, look at that truck!" Ben said. "It has a big horn. I want to hear it." + +He ran to the truck and climbed on the front. He saw a button that said "horn". He pushed it hard. + +BEEP! BEEP! BEEP! + +The horn was very loud. It made Ben and Lily and everyone in the park jump. The truck driver came out of the truck. He was angry. + +"Hey, kid, what are you doing?" he shouted. "Get off my truck. You scared me and everyone else. That horn is not a toy." + +Ben was scared. He did not know what to say. He wanted to run away. But Lily came to help him. + +"I'm sorry, sir," she said. "Ben was just curious. He likes trucks. He did not mean to be bad. Please don't be mad at him." + +The truck driver looked at Lily. She had big eyes and a sweet smile. He felt a little less angry. + +"Well, okay," he said. "But you should not touch things that are not yours. And you should be careful around trucks. They can be dangerous. Do you understand?" + +"Yes, sir," Ben and Lily said. They nodded their heads. + +"Good," he said. "Now go back to your parents. And don't do that again." + +He got back in his truck and drove away. Ben and Lily ran to their parents. They were worried. They thought their parents would be angry too. + +But their parents were not angry. They were glad that Ben and Lily were safe. They hugged them and kissed them. + +"We're sorry, mommy and daddy," Ben and Lily said. "We won't touch trucks anymore." + +"That's good," their parents said. "We love you. And we're proud of you for being brave and polite. You said sorry to the truck driver. That was the right thing to do." + +Ben and Lily smiled. They felt better. They learned a lesson. They had fun in the park. But they did not touch any more horns. +Lily liked to watch her dad work on cars. He was a mechanic. He fixed cars that were broken or old. Sometimes he let Lily help him with small things, like handing him tools or wiping the dirt. + +One day, he was working on a new car. It was shiny and red. Lily wanted to see it better, so she climbed on a stool next to the car. She saw a lot of wires and buttons inside the car. She wondered what they did. + +She reached out her hand to touch one of the wires. She thought it looked like a snake. But before she could touch it, her dad saw her and said, "No, Lily, don't touch that! It could hurt you!" + +He quickly grabbed her hand and pulled her away from the car. He hugged her and said, "I'm sorry, Lily, I didn't mean to scare you. But you have to be careful around cars. Some parts are dangerous and can shock you or burn you. You have to ask me before you touch anything, okay?" + +Lily nodded and said, "Okay, dad, I'm sorry. I just wanted to see the new car. It's very pretty." + +Her dad smiled and said, "It is, isn't it? Do you want to sit in the driver's seat and pretend to drive?" + +Lily's eyes lit up and she said, "Yes, please!" + +Her dad lifted her up and put her in the seat. He buckled her seat belt and gave her a toy steering wheel. He said, "There you go, Lily. Now you can drive the new car. But only in your imagination, okay?" + +Lily giggled and said, "Okay, dad. Vroom, vroom!" She turned the wheel and made car noises. She felt very happy and proud. She loved her dad and his cars. +One day, a careless pig was looking for food in the farm. He saw a big pile of apples in a basket. He wanted to eat them all. He did not see the farmer or the dog near the basket. + +The pig ran to the basket and jumped on it. He tried to grab the apples with his mouth. But the basket was not strong. It broke under the pig's weight. The apples fell to the ground. The pig fell too. He hurt his nose and his leg. + +The farmer and the dog heard the noise. They came to see what happened. They saw the pig and the apples. The farmer was angry. The dog was happy. He barked at the pig and chased him away. + +The pig ran as fast as he could. He was scared and sorry. He wished he had been more careful. He learned his lesson. He never tried to spring on the farmer's basket again. +Tim and Sam are brothers. They like to play games. Sometimes they are competitive. They want to win. + +One day, they play a game with shirts. They have many shirts of different colors. They take turns to pick a shirt and put it on. They see who can wear more shirts. + +Tim picks a blue shirt. He puts it on. Sam picks a red shirt. He puts it on. They both say, "One shirt!" + +Tim picks a green shirt. He puts it on. Sam picks a yellow shirt. He puts it on. They both say, "Two shirts!" + +Tim picks a purple shirt. He puts it on. Sam picks a pink shirt. He puts it on. They both say, "Three shirts!" + +Tim picks a white shirt. He puts it on. Sam picks a black shirt. He puts it on. They both say, "Four shirts!" + +Tim picks a brown shirt. He puts it on. Sam picks a orange shirt. He puts it on. They both say, "Five shirts!" + +Tim and Sam are very hot. They are also very big. They have many shirts on. They look at each other. They laugh. + +They say, "We are silly. We have too many shirts. Let's take them off." + +They take off the shirts. They put them in a pile. They hug each other. They say, "We are both winners. We are brothers." +Tom and Anna are twins. They like to play with cars and dolls. One day, they go to the shop with Mom. Mom says they can buy one toy each. Tom sees a big red car. He wants it very much. Anna sees a pretty pink doll. She wants it very much. + +They run to the toys and grab them. But there is a problem. The car and the doll are very expensive. Mom says they are too much money. She says they have to choose something else. Tom and Anna are sad. They do not want to let go of the toys. + +Mom sees a box of crayons and a book of stickers. She says they are cheap and fun. She says they can buy them and share them. Tom and Anna think about it. They like to draw and stick. They like to share with each other. They decide to put back the car and the doll. They take the crayons and the stickers. + +They go to the counter and pay for the toys. Mom smiles and hugs them. She says she is proud of them. She says they are good and kind. Tom and Anna are happy. They say they love Mom. They go home and play with the crayons and the stickers. They have no pain. They have fun. +Ben and Lily wanted to see the reindeer at the farm. They asked their mom to take them there. Mom said yes, but they had to do their chores first. Ben and Lily did not like chores, but they wanted to see the reindeer very much. + +They helped mom clean the dishes, make the beds, and fold the clothes. They worked hard and fast. Mom was happy and said they did a good job. She said they could go to the farm now. Ben and Lily were excited and put on their coats and hats. + +At the farm, they saw many animals. They saw cows, pigs, chickens, and horses. They also saw the reindeer. The reindeer had big horns and soft fur. They looked friendly and cute. Ben and Lily wanted to pet them and feed them. + +They asked the farmer if they could. The farmer said yes, but they had to be careful and gentle. He gave them some carrots and apples to feed the reindeer. Ben and Lily walked slowly to the reindeer. They held out their hands with the food. + +The reindeer came closer and sniffed their hands. They took the food and ate it. They licked Ben and Lily's hands and faces. Ben and Lily giggled and stroked the reindeer's fur. They felt warm and happy. They said thank you to the reindeer and the farmer. + +They told mom they had a lot of fun. Mom said she was glad. She said they gained a new experience and some new friends. Ben and Lily agreed. They said they loved the reindeer and the farm. They said it was easy to be nice to animals. They asked mom if they could come back again. Mom said maybe, but they had to do their chores first. Ben and Lily said okay. They hugged mom and smiled. +Lily was a deaf girl who liked to play with her dolls. She had a big party for her birthday, and many friends came to her house. They brought her gifts and cake and balloons. Lily was happy, but she could not hear what they said. + +Some of the friends did not know that Lily was deaf. They tried to talk to her, but she did not answer. They thought she was rude or shy. They got angry and left her alone. Lily did not know why they were mad. She felt sad and lonely. + +One of the friends, Ben, knew that Lily was deaf. He wanted to help her. He knew some signs that Lily could understand. He went to her and signed, "Hi, I am Ben. Do you want to play?" Lily smiled and nodded. She signed, "Yes, thank you. You are nice." + +Ben and Lily played with the dolls and the balloons. They had fun and laughed. They did not need words to be friends. They liked each other. + +But some of the other friends saw them and got jealous. They did not like that Ben and Lily were happy. They wanted to spoil their fun. They took the balloons and popped them. They threw the cake and the gifts on the floor. They made a big mess and a loud noise. + +Lily and Ben were scared and confused. They did not know what was happening. They tried to run away, but the other friends blocked them. They pushed them and laughed at them. They said mean things that Lily could not hear, but Ben could. He felt hurt and angry. + +Lily and Ben struggled to get out, but they could not. They cried and hugged each other. They wished the party would end. They wished they had no friends. They wished they were deaf and blind. +Lila and Rex were best friends. Rex was a big dog and Lila was a little girl. They liked to play in the park every day. They enjoyed running, jumping and chasing each other. They also liked to sit under a tree and share a snack. Rex was loyal to Lila and Lila loved Rex very much. + +One day, they went to the park as usual. The sun was bright and warm. Lila and Rex were happy. They saw a big pond with ducks and fish. Lila wanted to feed the ducks some bread. She said to Rex, "Stay here, Rex. I will be back soon. Don't go near the water. It is deep and dangerous." + +Rex nodded and wagged his tail. He watched Lila walk to the pond. He waited for her to come back. But he was bored and curious. He saw a shiny ball floating on the water. He thought it was a toy. He wanted to play with it. He forgot what Lila said. He ran to the water and jumped in. + +Lila heard a splash and turned around. She saw Rex in the water. He was struggling and barking. He could not swim. He was scared and sorry. Lila screamed and ran to the water. She tried to reach Rex. But she was too small and the water was too deep. She could not save Rex. She cried and cried. + +The ducks flew away. The fish hid under the water. The sun hid behind a cloud. The park was quiet and sad. Lila and Rex were not happy anymore. They were not best friends anymore. Rex was gone and Lila was alone. +Sam and Lily were playing with their toys in the living room. They had a lot of fun making noises and pretending to be animals. Sam was a lion and Lily was a bird. + +"Roar!" Sam said, jumping on the couch. "I am the king of the jungle!" + +"Tweet, tweet!" Lily said, flying around the room. "I am the fastest bird in the sky!" + +They laughed and chased each other until their mom came in. She looked at the mess they had made and frowned. + +"Sam, Lily, it's time to clean up!" she said. "You can't leave your toys everywhere. Someone might trip and get hurt." + +Sam and Lily did not want to stop playing. They liked their toys and their game. They looked at each other and had an idea. + +"Mom, can we pause?" Sam asked. "We want to finish our game. It's very fun." + +"Pause?" mom asked. "What do you mean?" + +"Pause means stop for a little bit," Lily explained. "Like when you watch a movie and you press the button. Then you can start again later." + +Mom smiled. She understood what they meant. She thought they were very clever and cute. + +"Okay, you can pause," she said. "But only for five minutes. Then you have to clean up, okay?" + +"Okay, mom, thank you!" Sam and Lily said. They hugged their mom and went back to their game. They were happy they could pause and play a little more. They decided to be friends with the lion and the bird. They also decided to clean up after they finished. They wanted to make their mom happy and their living room clean. They knew that cleaning up was also part of playing. They loved their toys and their mom. They had a good day. +Anna and Ben were twins who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big hill with rocks and grass. They wanted to climb the hill and see what was on the other side. + +"Let's go, Ben!" Anna said. "Maybe we can find some flowers or bugs or birds." + +"OK, Anna," Ben said. "But we have to be careful. The hill is very high and steep. We don't want to fall and get hurt." + +They held hands and started to climb the hill. They saw some yellow flowers and some red bugs and some blue birds. They were happy and curious. They kept climbing until they reached the top of the hill. + +They looked around and saw a big lake with water and fish and ducks. They also saw a cliff that was very close to the edge of the hill. The cliff was a place where the hill ended and the lake began. It was very deep and scary. + +"Wow, look at the lake, Anna!" Ben said. "It's so pretty and shiny. Can we go closer and see the fish and the ducks?" + +"No, Ben, we can't," Anna said. "The cliff is too dangerous. If we go too close, we might slip and fall into the lake. We don't know how to swim. We have to stay away from the cliff." + +"But I want to see the fish and the ducks, Anna," Ben said. "Please, please, please. Just a little bit closer. I'll be careful. I promise." + +Anna shook her head. She was smart and knew that the cliff was not a place to play. She did not want to risk her brother's safety. She loved him very much. + +"Ben, please, please, please. Listen to me," Anna said. "The cliff is not a place to play. It's a place to avoid. We can see the fish and the ducks from here. We don't have to go closer. We can use our eyes and our imagination. We can pretend that we are fish and ducks and swim and quack in the air. That's more fun and safe." + +Ben looked at Anna and saw that she was serious and caring. He knew that she was smart and wanted the best for him. He loved her very much. + +"OK, Anna," Ben said. "You're right. The cliff is not a place to play. It's a place to avoid. We can see the fish and the ducks from here. We can use our eyes and our imagination. We can pretend that we are fish and ducks and swim and quack in the air. That's more fun and safe." + +They smiled and hugged each other. They played and pretended and laughed and enjoyed the view. They were happy and safe. They were twins who liked to play outside. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play in the snow. They make a snowman with a hat and a carrot nose. They give him a scarf to keep him warm. + +"Hello, snowman!" Lily says. "Do you like your scarf?" + +The snowman does not say anything. He just smiles. + +"Maybe he can't hear us," Tom says. "Let's go closer." + +They walk to the snowman and touch his scarf. It is soft and red. + +"Can you hear us now, snowman?" Tom asks. + +The snowman still does not say anything. He just smiles. + +"Maybe he is shy," Lily says. "Or maybe he is patient. He waits for us to say something nice." + +Lily and Tom think of something nice to say. They say, "You are a good snowman. You are our friend. We like you." + +The snowman still does not say anything. He just smiles. + +But then, they hear a voice. It is not the snowman. It is their mom. + +"Time to go home, kids!" she calls. "It's getting dark and cold." + +Lily and Tom wave to the snowman. They say, "Bye, snowman! See you tomorrow!" + +They run to their mom. She hugs them and gives them hot chocolate. + +They drink and talk about their snowman. They wonder if he can hear them. They hope he is happy. They are happy, too. +Sara and Ben were twins who liked to play in the garden. They had a big bucket of soil and some seeds. They wanted to grow flowers and see who could grow the most. + +They each picked a spot and dug a hole. Then they put some seeds and soil in the hole and watered it. They did this every day and waited for the flowers to grow. + +One day, Sara saw that her flowers were starting to sprout. She was very happy and ran to tell Ben. But when she saw Ben's spot, she saw that he had no flowers at all. His soil was dry and hard. + +"Ben, what happened to your flowers?" Sara asked. + +"I don't know," Ben said sadly. "I watered them every day, but they never grew. Maybe the seeds were bad." + +Sara felt sorry for Ben. She thought he worked very hard and deserved some flowers too. She was thoughtful and had an idea. + +"Ben, why don't we share our flowers?" Sara said. "We can put some of mine in your spot and some of yours in mine. Then we can both have flowers and be happy." + +Ben smiled and hugged Sara. He thought she was very kind and generous. He agreed to share the flowers with her. + +They moved some of the soil and the sprouts and made two beautiful flower beds. They watered them together and watched them grow. + +Soon, they had many colorful flowers in their garden. They were very proud and happy. They learned that sharing is better than winning and that being thoughtful is a good way to show love. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. But today the park is boring. There are no swings, no slides, no seesaws. Only a big fence and a sign that says "Closed for repairs". + +"Let's go somewhere else," Anna says. + +"Where?" Ben asks. + +Anna thinks. She remembers a place near her house. A place with a big fountain and shiny coins. + +"I know! Let's go to the fountain. We can have fun there." + +They walk to the fountain. It is very pretty. The water is blue and sparkly. The coins are silver and gold. Anna and Ben see many people throwing coins into the fountain. They hear them making wishes. + +"I wish I had a new bike," one boy says. + +"I wish I had a puppy," one girl says. + +Anna and Ben want to make wishes too. But they have no coins. They look in their pockets. They find nothing. + +"I have no money," Anna says. + +"Me neither," Ben says. + +They feel sad. They want to join the fun. + +Then Ben sees something. Something shiny on the ground. He picks it up. It is a penny. + +"Look, Anna! I found a penny!" + +"Wow, Ben! You are lucky!" + +Ben smiles. He holds the penny in his hand. He thinks of a wish. He thinks of something he wants more than anything. + +He looks at Anna. He sees her eyes. They are blue and sparkly. Like the water. Like the coins. + +He knows his wish. + +He gives the penny to Anna. + +"Here, Anna. You can have it. You can make a wish." + +Anna is surprised. She takes the penny. She feels happy. She thinks of a wish. She thinks of something she wants more than anything. + +She looks at Ben. She sees his smile. It is bright and warm. Like the sun. Like the gold. + +She knows her wish. + +She holds the penny in her hand. She closes her eyes. She makes her wish. + +She opens her eyes. She sees Ben. He is still smiling. + +She smiles back. + +They throw the penny into the fountain. Together. + +They hear a splash. + +They hug. + +They have their wish. +Lisa likes to organize her toys. She has a big box with many colorful toys. She puts the dolls in one corner, the cars in another corner, and the blocks in the middle. She is very happy with her work. + +One day, Lisa's mom brings home a new toy for her. It is a nurse doll with a white dress and a red cross. Lisa is very excited. She wants to play with the nurse doll and her other dolls. + +"Hello, I am Nurse Anna," Lisa says, holding the nurse doll. "I am here to help you. Do you feel sick?" + +"No, I feel fine," Lisa says, holding another doll. "But my teddy bear has a boo-boo. Can you fix it?" + +"Of course, I can," Lisa says, switching to the nurse doll again. "Let me see your teddy bear. Oh, he has a scratch on his ear. Don't worry, I have a band-aid for him." + +Lisa takes a band-aid from the nurse doll's bag and puts it on the teddy bear's ear. She gives the teddy bear a hug and says, "There, now he is better. You are a good friend to him." + +"Thank you, Nurse Anna," Lisa says, smiling. "You are a good nurse. Can you play with me and my other toys?" + +"Sure, I would love to," Lisa says, nodding. "But first, let's organize them. I like to keep things neat and tidy." + +Lisa and the nurse doll start to organize the toys again. They have a lot of fun together. Lisa's mom watches them and smiles. She is glad that Lisa likes her new toy and that she is learning to organize. +Lily and Tom are twins. They like to play and laugh and learn. But sometimes they do not like to sleep. They want to stay up and have fun. + +One night, Mom and Dad say, "It is time for bed, Lily and Tom. You need to sleep and rest. Tomorrow is a new day." + +Lily and Tom say, "No, no, we do not want to sleep. We want to play and read and talk." + +Mom and Dad say, "You can play and read and talk tomorrow. But now you need to sleep. Sleep is good for you. It helps you grow and be healthy and happy." + +Lily and Tom say, "But we are not sleepy. We are not tired. We are not bored." + +Mom and Dad say, "That is not the truth, Lily and Tom. You are sleepy and tired and bored. You are just pretending. We can see it in your eyes and your yawns and your frowns." + +Lily and Tom say, "No, no, that is not the truth. We are not pretending. We are awake and alert and excited." + +Mom and Dad say, "Well, there is only one way to find out the truth. We will play a game. The game is called 'Who can sleep the longest?' The rules are simple. You have to lie down in your beds, close your eyes, and be quiet. The first one who falls asleep wins. The last one who falls asleep loses. Do you want to play?" + +Lily and Tom say, "Yes, yes, we want to play. We like games. We will win. We will not sleep. We will stay awake." + +Mom and Dad say, "Okay, then. Let the game begin. Good night, Lily and Tom. We love you." + +Lily and Tom say, "Good night, Mom and Dad. We love you too." + +Mom and Dad leave the room and close the door. Lily and Tom lie down in their beds, open their eyes, and try to be quiet. They look at each other and smile. They think they are clever and smart. They think they can trick Mom and Dad. They think they can win the game. + +But they are wrong. Soon, their eyes become heavy and their smiles fade. Soon, they start to yawn and sigh. Soon, they fall asleep and dream. They do not know who wins or who loses. They do not know the truth. + +But Mom and Dad know. They peek through the door and see Lily and Tom sleeping. They smile and hug. They know they have won the game. They know they have told the truth. They know sleep is good for Lily and Tom. They know they love them very much. +Ben and Mia were playing on the beach. They liked to dig in the sand and look for shells. Ben found a big shell that was shiny and smooth. He was very happy and showed it to Mia. + +"Look, Mia, I found a big shell! It is so pretty!" Ben said. + +Mia looked at the shell and frowned. She wanted a big shell too, but she only had small ones. She felt angry and jealous. She decided to complain. + +"That is not a big shell, Ben. That is a small shell. And it is not pretty, it is ugly. And it is not smooth, it is rough. You have a bad shell, Ben. I have better shells than you!" Mia said. + +Ben felt hurt and confused. He liked his shell very much and he did not think it was ugly or rough. He did not understand why Mia was so mean to him. He tried to defend his shell. + +"No, Mia, you are wrong. This is a big shell, and it is pretty, and it is smooth. You have small shells, and they are not pretty, and they are rough. You have bad shells, Mia. I have a better shell than you!" Ben said. + +They started to argue and shout at each other. They did not want to share or play together anymore. They turned away from each other and sat on the sand with their shells. + +A furry dog was walking on the beach. He saw Ben and Mia and their shells. He was curious and friendly. He wanted to play with them. He ran towards them and wagged his tail. + +"Hello, Ben and Mia! Do you want to play with me? I like shells too! They are fun to chew and chase!" the dog said. + +He picked up Ben's shell with his mouth and ran away. Ben was shocked and sad. He wanted his shell back. He chased the dog and cried. + +"Hey, dog, give me back my shell! That is my shell, not yours! That is a big and pretty and smooth shell, not a toy for you!" Ben said. + +The dog did not listen. He thought Ben wanted to play too. He ran faster and threw the shell in the air. The shell landed on Mia's head. Mia was surprised and angry. She wanted the dog to go away. She threw her shells at the dog and yelled. + +"Ow, dog, that hurt! Go away, dog, you are bad! You have no shells, and you are not fun, and you are furry. You have a bad fur, dog. I have better shells than you!" Mia said. + +The dog did not understand. He thought Mia wanted to play too. He dodged the shells and barked. He ran back to Mia and licked her face. Mia screamed and pushed the dog away. + +Ben and Mia were both unhappy and scared. They did not like the dog or his game. They wanted their shells and their peace. They ran to their mom and dad and hugged them. They told them what happened. + +Mom and dad were sorry and calm. They petted the dog and took the shell from his mouth. They gave the shell back to Ben and the shells back to Mia. They told them to be nice to the dog and to each other. + +"Ben and Mia, the dog did not mean to hurt you or take your shells. He just wanted to play with you and be your friend. He is a good dog, and he has a nice fur. You should not complain about him or his fur. You should say sorry to him and thank him for playing with you." Mom said. + +"Ben and Mia, you also have nice shells, and you should be happy with what you have. You should not complain about each other or your shells. You should share and compliment each other. You are good kids, and you have a good brother and sister. You should say sorry to each other and hug each other." Dad said. + +Ben and Mia felt ashamed and sorry. They realized they were wrong and rude. They did what mom and dad said. They said sorry to the dog and thanked him for playing with them. They said sorry to each other and hugged each other. They shared and complimented each other's shells. They were happy and friendly again. + +The dog was happy and friendly too. He wagged his tail and licked their faces. He played with them and their shells. He was their new friend. + +They all had a good time on the beach. They liked the sand and the shells and the fur. They did not complain anymore. They were grateful and kind. +Lily and Ben were friends who liked to play in the park. They liked to swing, slide and run on the grass. One day, they saw a big tree with a rope hanging from a branch. They wanted to try it. + +"Can we swing on the rope?" Lily asked Ben. + +"Sure, it looks fun!" Ben said. + +They took turns to hold the rope and swing in the air. They laughed and shouted with joy. They felt like birds. + +But then, something bad happened. When it was Lily's turn, she swung too high and too fast. She lost her grip on the rope and flew off. She landed on the ground with a thud. She felt a sharp pain in her leg. She looked down and saw blood. She had hit a pebble and cut her skin. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Lily cried. "It hurts, it hurts!" + +Ben ran to her and saw the blood. He felt anxious and scared. He didn't know what to do. + +"Help, help!" he yelled. "Lily is hurt!" + +But no one heard him. The park was empty. They were alone. + +Lily and Ben wished they had never swung on the rope. They wished they had stayed on the swing or the slide. They wished someone would come and help them. But no one came. They were stuck in the park, with a rope, a pebble and a wound. +Anna and Ben were playing outside with their ball. They liked to roll the ball down the hill and catch it at the bottom. Sometimes the ball went very fast and bounced off the trees and rocks. + +One time, the ball rolled down the hill and did not come back. Anna and Ben ran after it, but they could not see it anywhere. They looked behind the trees and under the rocks, but the ball was gone. + +"Where is our ball?" Anna asked. + +"I don't know. Maybe it disappeared," Ben said. + +"What does disappear mean?" Anna asked. + +"It means it is not here anymore. It is gone," Ben said. + +"Did someone take it?" Anna asked. + +"Maybe. Or maybe it went into a hole or a river or a cloud," Ben said. + +Anna and Ben felt sad. They liked their ball very much. It was red and shiny and made a funny sound when they kicked it. They wanted their ball back. + +They walked around the hill, hoping to find their ball. They saw a pale rabbit sitting on a rock. The rabbit had big ears and a fluffy tail. It was holding something in its mouth. + +"Look, Ben! The rabbit has our ball!" Anna said. + +The rabbit saw Anna and Ben and got scared. It dropped the ball and ran away. The ball rolled down the rock and stopped near Anna and Ben. + +"Yay! We found our ball!" Ben said. + +Anna and Ben picked up their ball and hugged it. They were happy again. They thanked the rabbit for giving them their ball back, even if it did not mean to. They decided to play somewhere else, where the ball would not disappear again. +Lisa and Ben are twins. They like to play in the garden. They have a big lime tree. The limes are green and sour. Lisa and Ben pick some limes and put them in a basket. + +"Let's go to the store and sell our limes," Lisa says. "We can buy candy and toys." + +"OK," Ben says. "But we have to be careful. The limes are delicate. They can break and spill juice." + +They walk to the store with their basket. They see a lady at the counter. She has a nice smile. + +"Hello, children," the lady says. "What do you have in your basket?" + +"We have limes," Lisa says. "We picked them from our tree. Do you want to buy some?" + +The lady looks at the limes. They are bright and fresh. She likes limes. She makes lemonade with them. + +"Yes, I do," the lady says. "How much do you want for them?" + +Lisa and Ben think for a moment. They do not know how to count very well. + +"Two coins for one lime," Lisa says. + +"Three coins for two limes," Ben says. + +The lady laughs. She thinks they are cute and smart. + +"OK," the lady says. "I will buy four limes. That is six coins. Here you go." + +She gives them six coins. They are shiny and round. Lisa and Ben are happy. They thank the lady and run to the candy and toy section. They buy some candy and a ball. They have fun at the store. They love their limes. +Sara likes to write. She writes with her crayons on paper. She writes her name, and her mom's name, and her dog's name. She writes many words and pictures. + +One day, Sara goes to the shop with her mom. She sees a big book with many pages. She wants to write in the book. She asks her mom, "Can I have the book, please?" + +Her mom says, "No, Sara, that book is not for you. That book is for someone else. You have to pay for the book if you want it. We don't have enough money for the book." + +Sara is sad. She really wants to write in the book. She thinks, maybe she can take the book when her mom is not looking. She sneaks the book under her coat and walks to the door. + +But then she remembers what her mom taught her. She taught her to be honest. She taught her not to take things that are not hers. She taught her to say sorry when she does something wrong. + +Sara feels bad. She knows she did something wrong. She runs back to the shelf and puts the book back. She says to her mom, "I'm sorry, mom. I tried to take the book. But I put it back. I want to be honest." + +Her mom hugs her and says, "I'm proud of you, Sara. You did the right thing. You are honest. Being honest is more important than having a book. Maybe one day, we can buy the book for you. But for now, you can write with your crayons at home." + +Sara smiles. She is happy. She loves her mom. She loves to write. She is honest. +Sara and Tom were brother and sister. They liked to play outside in the sun. One day, they saw a stream near their house. They wanted to see the water and the fish. + +They ran to the stream and looked around. They saw some stones, some grass, and some flowers. They also saw a duck with her ducklings. The ducklings were adorable. They were yellow and fluffy and followed their mother. + +Sara and Tom wanted to play with the ducklings. They thought they could provide them some food and some fun. They did not ask their mother or their father. They did not know that the duck was very protective of her babies. + +They went closer to the water and tried to catch a duckling. The duck saw them and got angry. She quacked loudly and flapped her wings. She bit Sara's hand and scratched Tom's face. Sara and Tom cried and ran away. + +They went back to their house and told their mother and their father what happened. Their mother and their father were very upset. They scolded Sara and Tom for being naughty and careless. They said they should never go near the stream without permission. They also said they should never bother the animals. They put some bandages on Sara's hand and Tom's face. Sara and Tom felt sorry and sad. They learned their lesson. They never played with the ducklings again. +Anna 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 with their snowman. + +"Let's go inside and have some hot cocoa," Anna said. "It's very cold out here." + +"OK, but first I want to show you something," Ben said. He took Anna's hand and led her to the back of the house. There was a big metal thing with a hole in it. It was a sink, but Anna and Ben did not know that. + +"What is it?" Anna asked. + +"I don't know, but look inside," Ben said. He lifted Anna up so she could see the hole. There was something shiny and hard inside. It was ice, but Anna and Ben did not know that. + +"Wow, it's so pretty," Anna said. "Can we touch it?" + +"Sure, why not?" Ben said. He reached his hand inside the hole and touched the ice. He felt a sharp pain and pulled his hand back. He started to cry. + +"Ow, ow, ow, it hurts, it hurts!" he sobbed. + +Anna was scared. She did not know what to do. She hugged Ben and tried to comfort him. + +"Shh, shh, it's OK, Ben, it's OK," she said. "Let's go inside and tell Mommy. She will make it better." + +They ran inside the house, leaving the sink and the ice behind. They did not know that they had discovered something very old and very cold. They only knew that they wanted to be warm and safe. +Lily was a little girl who liked to explore. One day, she went to the attic with her flashlight. She saw many old things and boxes. She wanted to see what was inside them. + +She opened one box and found a big doll. She liked the doll and wanted to play with it. But when she lifted the doll, she saw a huge cobweb under it. The cobweb was sticky and white and had many spiders on it. Lily was scared of spiders. She screamed and dropped the doll. + +Her mom heard her scream and ran to the attic. She saw Lily crying and the cobweb on the floor. She hugged Lily and said, "Don't worry, my sweetie. The spiders won't hurt you. They are just living here. They make cobwebs to catch flies and bugs. Do you know what a cobweb is?" + +Lily nodded and said, "Yes, mom. I know what a cobweb is. It is a spider's home. But I don't like it. It is icky and scary. Can we go downstairs and play with something else?" + +Mom smiled and said, "Of course, we can. Let's go and find a nice toy for you. Maybe we can find a teddy bear or a puzzle. How about that?" + +Lily smiled and said, "Yes, mom. I like teddy bears and puzzles. They are fun and cozy. Can I take the doll with me?" + +Mom said, "Sure, you can. But first, let's clean the cobweb off the doll. We don't want to bring the spiders with us, do we?" + +Lily said, "No, mom. We don't. Let's clean the doll and go downstairs. Thank you, mom. I love you." + +Mom said, "I love you too, Lily. You are my brave and curious girl. Come on, let's go and have some fun." +Ben and Mia are twins. They like to play and act. Sometimes they act like animals, sometimes they act like heroes, sometimes they act like mom and dad. They have a lot of fun. + +One day, they are acting like pirates. They have hats and swords and a big box for a ship. They say "Arrr" and "Ahoy" and "Shiver me timbers". They pretend to find treasure and fight enemies. They are having a blast. + +But then, Ben sees that Mia has his favorite toy car. He wants it back. He says "Give me my car, Mia. It is mine." Mia says "No, Ben. It is mine. I found it in the treasure." Ben says "That is not fair. You are a bad pirate." Mia says "You are a bad pirate. You are mean." They start to fight. They hit each other with their swords. They are angry. + +Mom hears the noise. She comes to see what is wrong. She sees Ben and Mia fighting. She is not happy. She says "Stop it, Ben and Mia. You are not pirates. You are brother and sister. You should not fight. You should share and be kind." She takes away their hats and swords and car. She says "You are in time out. You need to calm down and say sorry." + +Ben and Mia sit in the corner. They are sad. They do not like time out. They do not like fighting. They miss playing and acting. They look at each other. They feel sorry. They say "Sorry, Ben." "Sorry, Mia." They get up and hug. They say "I love you, Ben." "I love you, Mia." They are happy. + +Mom sees them hug. She smiles. She says "That is better, Ben and Mia. You are good twins. You are good pirates. You can have your hats and swords and car back. But you have to share and be kind." She gives them their toys. She hugs them too. She says "I love you, Ben and Mia." They say "We love you, Mom." They are very happy. They go back to play and act. They are the best pirates ever. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play outside in the snow. They wear warm coats, hats, gloves and scarves. Their mom tells them to be obedient and not go too far. + +One day, they see a big dog in the park. The dog is black and white and has a long tail. The dog looks friendly and wags its tail. Anna and Ben want to pet the dog. They run towards the dog and call, "Hello, doggy!" + +The dog barks and runs to them. He sniffs their hands and licks their faces. Anna and Ben giggle and hug the dog. They think the dog is nice and cute. + +But the dog sees Ben's scarf. The scarf is red and woolly and hangs from Ben's neck. The dog thinks the scarf is a toy. He jumps and bites the scarf. He pulls and tugs and shakes his head. + +"Hey, stop it!" Ben cries. "That's my scarf! Let go!" + +Anna tries to help Ben. She grabs the other end of the scarf and pulls. She says, "Bad dog! Drop it!" + +The dog growls and pulls harder. He does not want to drop the scarf. He thinks it is a game. He does not know he is hurting Ben and Anna. + +Ben and Anna scream and cry. They are scared and sad. They want the dog to stop. They want their mom to come. + +Their mom hears their screams. She runs to them and sees the dog. She shouts, "No, dog! Leave them alone!" + +She grabs a stick and hits the dog. The dog yelps and drops the scarf. He runs away. He is afraid of the stick and the mom. + +Mom hugs Ben and Anna. She checks their necks and faces. They have some scratches and bruises, but no bites. She says, "Are you okay, my darlings? I'm so sorry. That was a bad dog. He should have been obedient and not bite your scarf." + +Ben and Anna nod. They are okay, but they are still shaking. They say, "We're okay, mom. Thank you. We love you." + +Mom kisses them and says, "I love you too. Come on, let's go home. We'll get you some hot chocolate and cookies. And we'll get you a new scarf, Ben. A scarf that no dog will bite." +Lily and Max were playing in the backyard. They saw a big pile of dry leaves and sticks. They wanted to make a fire. + +"Let's burn the leaves and sticks," Max said. "It will be fun and warm." + +"No, Max, we can't do that," Lily said. "That is bad. Mom and dad said fire is dangerous. And there is a law that says we can't burn things outside. We can get in trouble." + +Max did not listen to Lily. He was frustrated. He wanted to do what he wanted. He took a match from the garage and lit it. He threw it on the pile of leaves and sticks. + +The pile of leaves and sticks caught fire. The fire grew bigger and bigger. It made a lot of smoke and noise. Lily and Max were scared. They ran to the house and called for mom and dad. + +Mom and dad came outside and saw the fire. They were angry and worried. They called the firemen to put out the fire. The firemen came with a big truck and a hose. They sprayed water on the fire and made it go away. + +Mom and dad scolded Max for being naughty and breaking the law. They told him he could have hurt himself, Lily, and the house. They told him he had to say sorry to Lily and the firemen. They also told him he had to do extra chores as a punishment. + +Max felt sorry and ashamed. He said sorry to Lily and the firemen. He learned his lesson. He promised to never play with fire again. He also promised to listen to Lily and mom and dad. He realized that fire is not a toy and that laws are there to keep us safe. + +The moral of the story is: do not play with fire and follow the laws. They are there to protect us and others. +Anna and Ben were twins who liked to help their mom cook. They also liked to play with their toy cars and dolls. One day, mom said she had to go to the post office to send some letters. She asked Anna and Ben if they wanted to come with her. + +"Yes, please!" they said. They put on their coats and shoes and followed mom to the car. Mom drove them to the post office, which was not far from their house. She parked the car and told Anna and Ben to wait for her inside. She gave them each a cookie and a book to keep them busy. + +Anna and Ben found a bench near the window and sat down. They ate their cookies and looked at their books. They saw many people coming and going, carrying envelopes and packages. They also saw a big red mailbox outside, where people put their letters. + +"Look, Ben," Anna said, pointing to the mailbox. "That's where mom puts her letters. Do you want to see how it works?" + +Ben nodded. He was curious about the mailbox. He liked to learn new things. He put his book down and followed Anna to the door. They opened the door and stepped outside. They walked to the mailbox and looked at it. + +The mailbox had a slot on the front, where people put their letters. It also had a handle on the side, which made a loud noise when people pulled it. Anna and Ben wanted to try it. They looked around and saw a piece of paper on the ground. It was a flyer for a pizza place. + +"Let's pretend this is a letter," Anna said, picking up the paper. "We can send it to dad. He likes pizza." + +"OK," Ben said. He took the paper from Anna and folded it. He put it in the slot and pulled the handle. The mailbox made a loud noise and the paper disappeared. + +"Wow, that was fun!" Anna said. "Let's do it again." + +They looked for another piece of paper, but they couldn't find any. They saw a man walking to the mailbox, holding an envelope. He looked busy and didn't notice Anna and Ben. + +"Maybe we can use his letter," Anna said, whispering to Ben. "He won't mind. It's just a letter." + +Ben was not sure. He felt scared. He thought the man might get angry. He thought mom might get worried. He wanted to go back inside. + +"Anna, I don't think we should do that," Ben said. "That's not our letter. That's his letter. He might need it. And mom might be looking for us. Let's go back." + +Anna didn't listen. She was brave. She wanted to have more fun. She ran to the man and grabbed his envelope. She ran back to the mailbox and put it in the slot. She pulled the handle and made the loud noise. + +"Ha ha, I did it!" Anna said, laughing. "That was easy." + +Ben didn't laugh. He felt bad. He saw the man turn around and look at them. He saw his face turn red. He saw him shout and run to them. He saw mom come out of the post office and see what happened. He saw her face turn pale. He wished he had stopped Anna. He wished they had stayed inside. He wished they had listened to mom. +Tom is a dog. He likes to play with his human, Sam. Sam is a boy. He likes to throw a ball and Tom likes to catch it. They have fun in the park. + +One day, they see a big bird in the sky. It is light and shiny. It makes a loud noise. Tom and Sam are scared. They run to hide under a tree. + +"What is that?" Sam asks. + +"I don't know," Tom says. "It is not a bird. It is not a plane. It is something else." + +The light bird comes closer. It has a long nose and a big mouth. It snaps at the trees and the grass. It snaps at the other dogs and humans. It snaps at Tom and Sam. + +"Go away!" Sam shouts. "You are bad! You are mean!" + +Tom barks. He tries to protect Sam. He is brave. He is not afraid. + +The light bird hears Tom and Sam. It turns around. It sees them under the tree. It snaps at them. It wants to eat them. + +But then, another noise comes. It is louder than the light bird. It is a big truck. It has a long hose and a lot of water. It is a fire truck. It comes to the park. It sees the light bird. It sprays water at it. + +The light bird does not like water. It makes a loud scream. It flies away. It is gone. + +Tom and Sam are safe. They are happy. They hug each other. They thank the fire truck. They go home. They have a snack. They are friends. They love each other. +Sara likes to whistle. She whistles when she is happy, when she is sad, when she is bored. She whistles songs and tunes and noises. She whistles all day long. + +One day, Sara finds a kitten in the park. The kitten is small and gray and has blue eyes. The kitten is scared and hungry. Sara whistles softly to the kitten. The kitten looks at Sara and meows. + +"Hello, kitten. Do you want to be my friend?" Sara asks. She holds out her hand to the kitten. The kitten sniffs Sara's hand and rubs its head against it. Sara smiles and picks up the kitten. The kitten purrs and cuddles with Sara. + +Sara takes the kitten home. She gives the kitten some milk and some food. She makes a bed for the kitten with a blanket and a pillow. She plays with the kitten and whistles to it. The kitten likes Sara's whistling. It tries to whistle too, but it only makes funny sounds. + +Sara and the kitten are very glad. They have found each other. They are best friends. They whistle and meow and laugh together. They are happy. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play on the farm with their dog, Spot. One day, they see a big pile of hay in the barn. They think it looks fun to jump on it. + +"Let's go, Spot!" Anna says. "We can play on the hay!" + +They run to the barn and climb on the hay. They make a fort and pretend to be kings and queens. Spot barks and wags his tail. They have a lot of fun. + +But they do not know that the hay is for the cows. The farmer needs the hay to feed the cows. He works hard to make the hay. He does not like it when the hay is messy. + +He hears the noise in the barn and goes to see. He sees Anna, Ben and Spot on the hay. The hay is all over the floor. He is angry. + +"Hey, you kids!" he shouts. "What are you doing on my hay? You are making a mess! Get off now!" + +Anna, Ben and Spot are scared. They jump off the hay and run to the door. They look at the farmer. They feel guilty. They know they did something bad. + +"Sorry, sir," Anna says. "We did not know the hay was for the cows. We just wanted to play." + +"Sorry, sir," Ben says. "We will not do it again. We will help you clean the hay." + +The farmer sees that they are sorry. He is not so angry anymore. He sighs and shakes his head. + +"Alright, alright," he says. "But next time, ask me first. And be careful. The hay can be sharp and hurt you. Now, help me put the hay back in the pile." + +Anna, Ben and Spot nod. They help the farmer with the hay. They learn to respect the farmer and his work. They also learn to be more careful and ask before they play. They still like the hay, but they do not lie on it anymore. +Tom and Lily liked to walk in the park with their dog Spot. They saw many things on their walk: trees, flowers, birds, and squirrels. Spot liked to chase the squirrels, but he never caught them. + +One day, they saw a big wreck on the road. A car and a truck had crashed into each other. There were loud noises and smoke and people shouting. Tom and Lily were scared and curious. They wanted to see the wreck closer. + +Spot saw a squirrel run across the road. He forgot about the wreck and ran after the squirrel. Tom and Lily followed him. They did not look for cars or trucks. They were foolish. + +A man saw them and yelled, "Stop! It's dangerous!" He ran to them and grabbed them by their hands. He pulled them back to the sidewalk. He was angry and worried. He said, "You could have been hurt! You should never run into the road! That was very foolish!" + +Tom and Lily felt sorry and ashamed. They said, "We're sorry, mister. We wanted to see the wreck. We didn't think about the cars or trucks." + +The man said, "The wreck is not for you to see. It's a bad thing. Someone could have been hurt. You should be careful and listen to your parents. They know what's best for you." + +Tom and Lily nodded and said, "Yes, mister. We will be careful and listen to our parents. Thank you for saving us." + +They hugged their dog Spot and walked back to their parents. They learned a lesson that day. They would never be foolish again. +Sara loved to dance. She danced in her room, in the garden, and in the park. She had a purple dress that she wore when she danced. It was her favorite dress. It had flowers and ribbons and sparkles. + +One day, Sara went to the park with her mom. She saw a big slide and wanted to go on it. She ran to the slide, but she did not see a hole in the ground. She tripped and fell. Her purple dress got torn and dirty. She cried and cried. + +"Are you okay, Sara?" her mom asked. She hugged Sara and checked her for boo-boos. + +"I'm okay, mom, but my dress is ruined!" Sara sobbed. She loved her dress so much. + +"I'm sorry, Sara. Your dress is very pretty, but it's not the most important thing. You are the most important thing. And you can still dance, even without your dress. Dancing is in your heart, not in your clothes." + +Sara looked at her mom and smiled. She wiped her tears and nodded. She knew her mom was right. She loved dancing more than anything. + +"Can we go home and dance, mom?" she asked. + +"Of course, Sara. Let's go home and dance. But first, let's be careful and watch out for holes. They are dangerous and can make you fall." + +Sara agreed. She held her mom's hand and walked to the car. She was sad about her dress, but happy about her mom and her dancing. She decided to dance in her room, in the garden, and in the park, no matter what she wore. She danced with her heart, and that made her happy. +Anna and Ben like to play with their toy sail. It is light and blue and has a white sail. They take it to the pond and put it in the water. They watch it go with the wind. + +"Look, Anna, our sail is fast!" Ben says. + +"Yes, it is. It is fun to see it move," Anna says. + +They run along the pond and try to keep up with their sail. Sometimes they touch the water with their fingers. It is cold and wet. + +But then, a big duck comes to the pond. It sees the sail and swims to it. It thinks it is food. It bites the sail with its beak. + +"Oh no, the duck is eating our sail!" Anna cries. + +"Go away, duck, that is our sail!" Ben shouts. + +They wave their arms and try to scare the duck. But the duck does not listen. It pulls the sail out of the water and flies away with it. + +Anna and Ben are sad. They lost their sail. They hug each other and go home. They hope the duck will bring their sail back. +Mia and Leo were adventurous twins who liked to explore new places. One day, they found a big box in the garage. It was full of old things that their dad used for work. They saw books, papers, pens, and a shiny badge. + +"Wow, look at this!" Mia said, holding the badge. "It says 'detective'. Maybe dad was a detective before." + +"Maybe he solved mysteries and caught bad guys," Leo said, imagining. "Let's pretend we are detectives too. We can use these things to find clues." + +They put on some hats and coats and took some books and pens. They decided to look for clues in the backyard. They walked around, looking for anything suspicious. They saw a bird, a flower, a rock, and a bone. + +"Look, a bone!" Leo said, picking it up. "Maybe this is a clue. Maybe a dog buried it here." + +"Or maybe a dinosaur!" Mia said, excited. "Maybe this is a dinosaur bone. Maybe there are more in the ground." + +They started to dig with their hands, hoping to find more bones. They dug and dug, making a big hole. They were so busy that they did not hear their mom calling them for lunch. + +"Mia, Leo, come inside! It's time to eat!" their mom shouted. + +They finally heard her and ran inside. They were hungry and dirty. They washed their hands and sat at the table. Their mom gave them sandwiches and milk. + +"What were you doing in the backyard?" their mom asked. + +"We were detectives," Mia said. "We found a bone. Maybe it's a dinosaur bone." + +"Or maybe it's a dog bone," Leo said. "We don't know yet. We need to do more work." + +Their mom smiled and shook her head. She was glad they had fun, but she hoped they would not make more mess. + +"Maybe you can do your work after lunch," she said. "But first, you need to chew your food well and drink your milk. And then, you need to fill the hole you made." + +Mia and Leo nodded and started to chew their sandwiches. They still wanted to be detectives, but they also wanted to be good kids. They finished their lunch and thanked their mom. Then, they went back to the backyard, ready for more adventure. +Anna and Ben were curious twins. They liked to explore new things and ask many questions. One day, they saw a big red truck parked outside their house. It had a sign that said "Pizza Delivery". + +"Look, Ben, pizza!" Anna said. "I want some!" + +"Me too!" Ben said. "Let's go and see!" + +They ran to the truck and peeked inside. They saw many boxes of pizza, some cheese, some pepperoni, some pineapple. They also saw a man in a uniform. He was talking on his phone. + +"Hello, this is Mike from Pizza Delivery. I'm sorry, I'm running late. There was a lot of traffic. I'll be there in 10 minutes. Please wait for me. Thank you." + +The man did not see Anna and Ben. They were very quiet. They decided to take a box of pizza and run back to their house. They thought it would be fun to serve pizza to their mom and dad. + +They opened the box and saw a cheese pizza. It smelled good. They took two slices and put them on plates. They carried the plates to the living room, where their mom and dad were watching TV. + +"Surprise!" Anna and Ben said. "We have pizza for you!" + +Their mom and dad looked at them with surprise and confusion. They saw the pizza on the plates. They also saw the logo of Pizza Delivery on the box. + +"Where did you get this pizza?" their mom asked. + +"From the truck outside!" Anna said. + +"The truck outside?" their dad asked. + +"Yes, the red truck. It had many pizzas. We took one. It was easy. The man did not see us. He was busy on his phone." Ben said. + +Their mom and dad were shocked and angry. They realized that Anna and Ben had stolen the pizza from the delivery man. They knew that was very wrong and rude. + +They scolded Anna and Ben and told them to return the pizza to the truck. They also told them to apologize to the delivery man and pay for the pizza. They said they were very disappointed and sad. + +Anna and Ben felt ashamed and sorry. They did not think stealing was fun anymore. They wished they had not been so curious. They wished they had stayed in their seats and watched TV. They learned a hard lesson that day. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they find a big bucket near the slide. The bucket is red and shiny. It has a lock on it. + +"Wow, look at this bucket!" Lily says. "I wonder what is inside." + +"Maybe it has toys or candy," Ben says. "Let's try to open it." + +They pull and push the lock, but it does not move. They need a key to unlock it. + +"Where can we find a key?" Lily asks. + +"Maybe we can ask the nice lady over there," Ben says. He points to a woman sitting on a bench. She has a big bag and a hat. + +They run to the woman and say hello. They show her the bucket and ask if she has a key. + +The woman smiles and says, "Oh, that is my bucket. I left it there by mistake. I have the key in my bag. Do you want to see what is inside?" + +Lily and Ben nod eagerly. They follow the woman to the slide. She takes out a small key and unlocks the bucket. + +She lifts the lid and shows them what is inside. It is full of colorful balls and balloons. + +"Wow, how fun!" Lily and Ben say. + +The woman says, "These are for a party I am going to. You can have some if you like. You can also play with the bucket." + +Lily and Ben thank the woman. They take some balls and balloons and play with the bucket. They have a lot of fun. They think the woman is very nice. They are happy they found the bucket. +Sam and Mia love to play with their dog, Spot. Spot is a big, brown dog who likes to run and jump and bark. Sometimes, Spot is too wild and he makes a mess in the house. He knocks over the plants, tears up the pillows, and chews on the shoes. + +One day, Sam and Mia have a snack of peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. They leave their plates on the table and go to their room to get some toys. Spot sees the plates and smells the peanut butter. He jumps on the table and eats the sandwiches. He also finds a roll of paper and a ribbon. He thinks they are toys too. He wraps the paper around his head and the ribbon around his tail. He looks very funny. + +Sam and Mia hear Spot making noise. They run to the kitchen and see him with the paper and the ribbon. They laugh and say, "Spot, you are so silly! You are not a present, you are a dog!" They take the paper and the ribbon off him and give him a hug. They also give him a peanut. Spot likes peanuts. He wags his tail and licks their faces. He is sorry for being wild. He is happy to have Sam and Mia as his friends. +Sara and Ben were twins who liked to draw and print pictures. They had a big printer in their room that could print many colors and shapes. One day, they found a leather book in their dad's office. It had many blank pages inside. + +"Let's print our pictures in this book!" Sara said. "It will be a nice surprise for dad!" + +Ben agreed. They took the book and some paper to their room. They drew and printed many pictures of animals, flowers, and cars. They glued the pictures on the pages of the book. They were very happy with their work. + +But they did not know that the book was very old and special. It belonged to their dad's grandfather, who wrote stories and poems in it. Their dad loved the book very much and kept it safe in his office. + +When their dad came home, he went to his office to look at the book. He was shocked and sad to see that the book was full of pictures. He could not see his grandfather's words anymore. He went to Sara and Ben's room and asked them what they did. + +"We printed pictures for you, dad!" Sara said. "We wanted to make you happy!" + +Ben nodded. "We found this book in your office. It had many empty pages. We thought you would like it!" + +Their dad sighed. He was angry, but he did not yell. He spoke in a quiet voice. + +"I appreciate your gift, but you made a big mistake. This book was not empty. It had my grandfather's stories and poems in it. He wrote them a long time ago. They were very important to me. You covered them with your pictures. You should not have taken the book without asking me. You should have respected my things." + +Sara and Ben felt very sorry. They did not know that the book was old and special. They did not mean to hurt their dad. They hugged him and said they were sorry. + +Their dad hugged them back. He was still sad, but he forgave them. He said he loved them and their pictures, but they had to learn to be careful and respectful. He said he would try to find a way to save his grandfather's words. He said he would buy them a new book to print their pictures in. + +Sara and Ben thanked their dad and promised to be more careful and respectful. They learned that they should not take things without asking. They learned that some things are old and special and need to be protected. They learned that their dad loved them and their pictures, but also loved his grandfather and his words. +Sam loves baseball. He has a baseball bat, a baseball glove and a baseball. He likes to play with his dad in the park. Sometimes, they hit the ball and run. Sometimes, they catch the ball and throw. + +One day, it is raining. Sam is sad. He cannot play baseball in the rain. He looks out the window and sees the water pour from the sky. He sighs and sits on the floor. + +"Sam, do you want to do something fun?" his dad asks. + +"What can we do, dad?" Sam asks. + +"Well, we can make our own baseball game. Do you want to try?" his dad says. + +Sam nods. He is curious. His dad takes a big bowl and fills it with water. He takes a spoon and stirs the water. He takes a cork and puts it in the water. He says, "This is our baseball. Watch what happens when I pour the water." + +His dad pours the water from the bowl to another bowl. The cork floats on the water and moves with the stream. His dad says, "This is our pitcher. He throws the ball to the batter. Can you be the batter?" + +Sam takes his baseball bat and pretends to hit the cork. He swings and misses. He tries again and hits the cork. The cork flies out of the bowl and lands on the floor. Sam cheers and runs around the room. His dad says, "That was incredible! You hit a home run!" + +Sam and his dad laugh and hug. They play their water baseball game until the rain stops. Sam thinks it is the best game ever. He loves his dad and his baseball. +Lily liked to help her mom with her job. Her mom was a teacher who taught little kids how to read and write. Sometimes, her mom brought home books and papers that she used in her class. Lily liked to look at the books and papers, but she also liked to make them into puzzles and crafts. She cut them, colored them, and glued them together. + +One day, her mom came home and saw that Lily had made a big mess with her books and papers. She was very sad and angry. She said to Lily, "Lily, what have you done? These are my books and papers for my job. I need them to teach my kids. You have ruined them. How can I restore them now?" + +Lily felt sorry for her mom. She did not mean to make her sad and angry. She said, "Mom, I'm sorry. I just wanted to have fun with your books and papers. I did not know they were important for your job. Can I help you restore them?" + +Her mom sighed and said, "Lily, I appreciate that you want to help me, but it is too late to restore them. They are too damaged. I have to get new ones. But you can help me by being more careful and respectful with my things. And you can help me by being more organized and cleaning up your mess." + +Lily nodded and said, "OK, mom. I will be more careful and respectful with your things. And I will be more organized and clean up my mess. I love you, mom. And I love your job. You are a good teacher." + +Her mom smiled and hugged her. She said, "I love you too, Lily. And I love that you like to help me. You are a good helper. But remember, some things are not for playing. They are for working. And working is also fun, if you do it well." + +Lily learned a lesson that day. She learned to respect her mom's job and her mom's things. She learned to restore what she could and to be organized and clean. She learned that working and playing are both fun, but they are different. And she learned to love her mom more. +Tom and Lily were going to the zoo with their mom and dad. They were very excited to see the animals. They had a ticket for each of them that their mom had bought online. She was very organized and printed the tickets at home. + +"Look, we have tickets!" Lily said, showing her ticket to Tom. + +"Wow, cool!" Tom said, holding his ticket. "What animal do you want to see first?" + +"I want to see the lions and the tigers and the bears!" Lily said. + +"Me too! And the monkeys and the elephants and the giraffes!" Tom said. + +They got in the car and drove to the zoo. It was a long drive and they got bored. They played with their toys and sang songs, but they still felt tired. They started to yawn. + +"Are we there yet?" Tom asked. + +"Soon, honey, soon," their mom said. "Just a few more minutes." + +They finally arrived at the zoo and got out of the car. They showed their tickets to the man at the gate and he let them in. They saw a big map of the zoo and their dad pointed to the different areas. + +"Where do you want to go first?" he asked. + +"The lions and the tigers and the bears!" Lily said. + +"OK, let's go!" he said. + +They followed the signs and walked to the big cats area. They saw the lions and the tigers and the bears in their enclosures. They were very big and beautiful and scary. They roared and growled and snarled. + +"Wow, look at them!" Tom said. + +"They are amazing!" Lily said. + +They watched the animals for a while and then moved on to the other areas. They saw the monkeys and the elephants and the giraffes and many more animals. They learned their names and their sounds and their habits. They had a lot of fun and learned a lot. + +They had a great day at the zoo and thanked their mom and dad for taking them. They got back in the car and drove home. They were very happy and tired. They yawned and fell asleep in their seats. They dreamed of the animals they had seen. +One day, a little mouse named Max was looking for food in the farm. He saw a big pile of hay and thought it might have some seeds or nuts inside. He climbed up the hay and started to dig. + +But he did not know that the hay was very dry and had a lot of heat inside. The heat came from the sun and the fire that the farmer sometimes made. The heat made the hay catch fire and soon the pile was burning. + +Max was scared and ran away from the fire. He saw a gray cat sitting on a fence and shouted, "Help me, cat! The hay is on fire and I have no place to go!" + +The cat looked at Max and said, "Why should I help you, mouse? You are my enemy and I like to chase you and eat you." + +Max said, "Please, cat, do not be mean. We are both animals and we need to support each other when there is danger. If you help me, I will not bother you again." + +The cat thought for a moment and then said, "Okay, mouse, I will help you this time. But you have to keep your promise and stay away from me." The cat jumped off the fence and ran to the barn. He found a hole in the wall and said, "Come, mouse, follow me. There is a safe place in the barn where you can hide." + +Max followed the cat and thanked him for saving his life. He said, "You are a good cat, even if you are gray and scary. I will not forget your kindness and I will not come near you again." + +The cat said, "You are welcome, mouse, even if you are small and tasty. I have learned that sometimes we need to help our enemies and not judge them by their color or size." + +The fire was put out by the farmer and no one was hurt. Max and the cat never met again, but they always remembered their lesson. They learned that support is more important than hate and that heat can be dangerous and make things burn. +Ben and Mia were eager to eat cheese. They loved cheese very much. They saw a big block of cheese on the table. They wanted to get some. + +"Let's break some cheese," Ben said. + +"OK," Mia said. + +They climbed on a chair and reached for the cheese. But the cheese was too hard. They could not break it. + +"Push harder," Ben said. + +"I am pushing," Mia said. + +They pushed and pushed. But the cheese did not break. It only moved. It moved to the edge of the table. Then it fell off the table. It landed on the floor with a loud thud. + +"Oh no!" Ben and Mia said. + +They heard their mom coming. They were scared. They knew they were in trouble. + +"What are you doing?" their mom asked. + +She saw the cheese on the floor. She saw the chair on the table. She saw Ben and Mia on the chair. + +"We wanted cheese," Ben said. + +"We tried to break it," Mia said. + +"But it was too hard," Ben said. + +"And it fell," Mia said. + +Their mom was not happy. She was angry. She told them to get down from the chair. She told them to pick up the cheese. She told them to say sorry. + +Ben and Mia were sad. They said sorry. They picked up the cheese. They got down from the chair. + +They learned a lesson. They learned not to break cheese. They learned to ask for help. They learned to be careful. +Tom likes to fix things. He has a big box of tools and he helps his dad fix the car, the bike and the fence. Tom is very good at fixing things. + +One day, Tom sees a big bin outside his house. The bin is broken. It has a hole in the side and the lid is missing. Tom thinks he can fix the bin. He gets his tools and goes to the bin. + +Tom works hard to fix the bin. He finds a piece of wood and nails it over the hole. He finds a lid from another bin and screws it on the top. He paints the bin blue and red. Tom is very busy. + +Tom's dad comes home and sees the bin. He is surprised. He says, "Tom, what have you done? You fixed the bin!" He is proud of Tom. He gives him a hug and a cookie. + +Tom is happy. He fixed the bin. He likes to fix things. He is a good helper. +Ben and Mia were friends who liked to play in the park. They had a game where they pretended to be frogs and hopped around the grass. They used sticks as spears to catch flies and bugs. They had a lot of fun and laughed a lot. + +One day, they saw a new boy in the park. He had a big spear that looked shiny and sharp. He did not hop like a frog, but walked like a lion. He saw Ben and Mia and said, "Hey, you two, stop hopping like silly frogs. You look stupid. Give me your spears, they are mine now." + +Ben and Mia felt scared and sad. They did not want to give up their spears, but they did not want to fight with the new boy. They did not know what to do. They looked at each other and whispered, "What should we do?" + +Mia had an idea. She said, "Let's be flexible. Let's pretend to agree with him, but then we will trick him and run away." Ben nodded and said, "OK, let's do that." + +They went to the new boy and said, "OK, you can have our spears. They are not very good anyway. You have a better spear. But can we see your spear first? It looks so cool and shiny." The new boy smiled and said, "Sure, you can see my spear. But don't touch it, it is mine." He showed them his spear and said, "Look how big and sharp it is. It can catch anything." + +Ben and Mia pretended to be impressed and said, "Wow, your spear is amazing. It is the best spear ever. Can we hold it for a second? Please, please, please." The new boy was proud and said, "OK, fine, you can hold it for a second. But be careful, it is heavy and dangerous." He gave them his spear and said, "Here, take it. But don't run away with it, or I will catch you." + +Ben and Mia took the spear and said, "Thank you, thank you, thank you." But as soon as they had the spear, they threw it away as far as they could and hopped away like frogs. They shouted, "Bye, bye, lion boy. We don't need your spear. We like our spears better. They are light and flexible. And we like hopping like frogs. It is fun and funny." + +The new boy was angry and shocked. He ran after his spear, but it was too far. He could not catch it. He could not catch Ben and Mia either. They were too fast and nimble. He yelled, "Hey, come back here. Give me back my spear. You are mean and sneaky. You are not my friends." + +Ben and Mia did not listen to him. They kept hopping and laughing. They found their spears and played with them. They were happy and free. They learned that being flexible is better than being stubborn. And that being kind is better than being rude. And that being frogs is better than being lions. +Once upon a time there was a nosy star. He was so nosy that he had to know everything that was happening everywhere in the sky. One night he was watching the Earth when he saw something special. He zoomed down closer and closer until he could reveal a little surprise. + +It was a playground full of happy children! They were playing and laughing and having a great time. The star was so amazed and happy that he decided to stay and watch. He loved seeing the children so happy and full of joy. + +The nosy star was soon spotted by one of the children who ran over to him and asked him to play. The star wasn't sure what to do, but he chose to join in with the games. The children laughed and jumped and played with the star until it was time to go home. The star said goodbye and flew back to his place in the sky. + +He felt special knowing that he had been part of something so wonderful. Whenever he passed by the playground now he would always remember that special night when he revealed the magic of the playground. +Once upon a time, there was a very pretty little girl named Amy. Everyday, Amy would go to the park with her mommy and daddy. Her favorite thing to do at the park was swing! + +One day, Amy was swinging very fast. As she swung back and forth, she noticed something moving in the water near the park. It was a little shrimp! Amy had never seen a shrimp before, so she quickly got her daddy to help her get it out of the water. + +Amy was very excited - she had never seen a shrimp so close before! She looked at it for a very long time. It was so tiny, and very pretty too! + +Amy put the shrimp back in the water and went back to the swing. She had a great day at the park, full of lots of fun and learning. +Mark was playing in the garden. He kicked the ball to his toy bear and laughed as it bounced away. After a while, he decided to take a break. He sat down and looked around. It was such a nice day. + +Suddenly he spotted a butterfly. He watched it flying above the flowers. He thought it was so beautiful. He got up to follow it, and he saw a bird singing in a tree. + +It made him feel so happy. He decided to make the bird a special gift. He took some of his crayons and made a big colourful mark on a piece of paper. It was his very own drawing. + +He was so proud of his work. He wanted to give the bird something special, so he put the drawing on the tree and smiled. The bird looked down and seemed to be very surprised. Mark was so thoughtful. + +He looked up into the sky and felt so pleased with himself. He had just made a friend! +Once upon a time, there was a great big mountain. It was so big, it blocked out the sun. Everyone who lived near the mountain couldn't see the sunshine anymore. + +The people decided they had to do something. So they all got together to think of ideas. + +A little boy named Joe had an idea. He suggested that they get some oxygen and blow it up the mountain! Everyone thought this was a great idea and so they got to work. + +They got some oxygen and filled up lots and lots of balloons. Then they tied all the balloons to Joe's kite! Joe flew the kite up, up and up into the sky, and the balloons lifted it higher and higher until it reached the top of the mountain. + +The oxygen blew into the mountain and made little holes and suddenly–sunshine was coming out! All the people cheered and they all agreed that Joe had come up with a great idea. And they all lived happily ever after. +The little boy heard a soothing, mild sound. He looked around and saw a round object bouncing in the air. He was excited and ran to it. He touched it, and it felt soft. He heard another mild sound in the distance. He looked around and saw another round object moving towards him. The little boy was happy and ran to it. He touched it, and it too felt soft. The little boy was happy to have two round friends. They bounced together in the air and the mild sounds the two round objects made added to the joy. +Once upon a time there was a mill. It was a very old mill and it was made of wood. Every day, people from the town would come to the mill to get their flour. + +One day, the mill became old and the wood was not very strong. As the wind blew, the mill started to shake and fall. Everyone in the town was very worried and sad. + +The townspeople got together and asked everyone to be careful. They worked hard and used lots of tools to try and fix the mill. Everyone in the town helped, but it didn't seem to be enough. + +The townspeople decided that they needed to be extra careful. Everyone worked together and eventually, the mill was fixed. Everyone cheered and was so relieved that the mill was saved. From then on, everyone was extra careful when they went to the mill. +Sam wanted to play outside. He urged his mom to take him out. But Mom said the weather was too cold. Instead, she said they could play inside. + +Sam's mom put a mattress on the floor. She told Sam they could jump on the mattress and have a fun time. Sam liked the idea and he jumped right on the mattress. He laughed and giggled as he bounced. + +He asked his mom if they could have a snack. She said yes and got him a snack. Sam saw that the snack was sour. He did not like it and made a face. He begged his mom for something else. + +Mom smiled and got him something else. This treat was sweet and Sam gobbled it up. He thanked his mom and asked if they could play on the mattress again. Mom said yes and they jumped and played until dinner time. +Once there was a lovely cherry tree. It grew some of the most amazing cherries in all the land. They were so delicious and sweet. Each morning, the farmer would come and carefully spray the tree with water. This helped the tree stay healthy and the cherries ripen perfectly. + +Nearby, there was a little girl who liked to eat the cherries in the summer time. She would go out in the morning and pick the ripest one from the tree. She always thought the cherries were amazing. She would sit under the tree and eat them in the sunshine. + +One day, the farmer noticed the little girl and offered her a basket. He asked her to pick all the cherries she could and said he'd spray the tree again to make sure it was well cared for. + +The little girl was so excited to pick all the cherries she could and bring them home. She thanked the farmer for the basket and said she would never forget how amazing his cherries were. He smiled and glad she enjoyed them. And the little girl had cherries all summer long! +One day, a long team of workers ordered a special job. They all worked together to get the job done quickly. The workers had to move the big pile of boxes from one side of town to the other. To do this they needed a big truck. They ordered a big, yellow truck which was perfect for the job. + +The team loaded the truck with the boxes and started off on the long journey. Along the way, they saw many exciting things. They stopped to get some ice cream, have a picnic lunch and go for a swim. + +Finally, after a long day, the team arrived at their destination. They unloaded the truck and the job was done! Everyone celebrated with a big cheer and went home, feeling proud of the job they had done. +One day, two friends Jack and Pete were out playing in the park. Jack had on his bright red shoes and Pete had on a pair of shiny black ones. Jack noticed that Pete was wearing a bright green tie. He looked so smooth and shiny! + +Suddenly, Jack got an idea. He wanted to run and kick the tie. So, he ran as fast he could and kicked the tie as hard as he could. The tie flew up in the air and spun around. + +Jack and Pete both clapped and cheered. The tie glided so smoothly and gracefully in the air. Pete couldn't believe it! With one more kick, the tie fell back onto the ground. + +Jack and Pete laughed and cheered even more. It was such a fun game! They had so much fun kicking the tie that they decided to play again the next day. +Once upon a time there was a nice little girl called Penny. She loved playing in the park, coloring with her friends and going out for ice cream. +One day, Penny was in the park when she heard a voice calling her name. It sounded familiar, but Penny couldn't quite place it so she decided to ignore it and keep playing. +The voice called out to Penny again but she still ignored it. The voice then said something that made Penny turn around in surprise - it was her Grandma! +Penny quickly ran to her Grandma and gave her a big hug. Grandma had come to visit and brought with her lots of nice treats. Penny was so happy that she had chosen not to ignore Grandma's voice. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Jack. He was very curious and excited to explore the world. His parents urged him to pay attention and listen to their order. Jack was a brilliant listener and followed their instructions to the T. + +One day, they took a long drive to a bright and beautiful forest. The sunlight shone through the trees and Jack was filled with joy. He ran around the forest, collecting leaves, twigs and stones. His parents smiled and urged him to take pictures with them as they strolled around the forest. + +Before they left, Jack made a brilliant discovery! At the very top of the tallest tree, he saw a tiny, furry creature. It had a long white tail and big, pink ears. Jack beamed with joy. He quickly ran to his parents to urge them to see his discovery. + +Jack, his parents and the furry creature shared a wonderful day in the forest.In the end, Jack thanked his parents for the wonderful day out and urged them to keep the order of the forest clean! +Sam was a little boy with a big heart, who went for an adventure in the woods. He noticed a hole in the ground and jumped into it. As he looked around, he could see a lot of treasures. He started to fill his bag with them. + +Sam was so excited, he forgot to be careful. Suddenly, there was a loud noise! Sam was scared and started to cry. He knew he had to get out of the hole, but he did not know how. + +Then, he saw a bird. It had a piece of rope in its beak. Sam grabbed the rope and used it to climb out of the hole. He was glad to be back on solid ground again. + +Sam sighed and thought about the adventure he just went on. He knew he had to be more careful in the future. He was happy that he got the chance to explore the hole, even if it was a little bit scary. He knew it was worth it. +Once there were two friends, Tom and Tim. Tom loved to explore, and he wanted to teach his friend Tim about exploring too. So one day Tom invited Tim to come with him to explore. + +Tom took Tim to a nearby field. There, Tom pulled out a toy rocket from his pocket. It had shiny stars, stripes and a long tail. Tim was very excited when he saw the rocket. + +Tom explained to Tim about the rockets and how to fly them. To show Tim how the rockets fly, Tom put his rocket in an open space and counted to three. With a loud noise, the rocket lifted off in the air. Tim was mesmerized by the sight. + +When the rocket was almost out of sight, Tom invited Tim to try it himself. Tim was a bit scared at first, but he was brave and obedient. With a loud noise, Tim's rocket lifted off in the air. Both Tom and Tim yelled and cheered as the rocket sailed across the sky! They had a lot of fun exploring together. +Once upon a time there was a hairy mask. The mask was very happy but it also felt very lonely. One day the mask met another mask. This mask was not so hairy, but the two masks really liked each other. They played games together and had lots of fun. + +In time, the two masks decided they wanted to marry each other. It was a very special day. The two masks had a party and lots of people came to celebrate. Everyone wore their best masks and danced and laughed. The two masks were very happy. + +But the two masks did not stay married for very long. After a while, they wanted more adventure. The two masks decided to go off to find some new friends. The two masks waved goodbye to everyone and set off to find more fun. They had a wonderful time together and they were never lonely again. +Once upon a time there was a very compassionate skeleton called Skeleton Joe. He loved to collect things, but he only ever collected things that made him happy. + +One day Skeleton Joe found a broken toy sailboat, so he collected it. He also found a green button sitting all alone, so he collected that too. + +Skeleton Joe collected other things too - like two flowers, a pretty rock and an old toy car. He thought about how it would make the person who had lost these things very sad. + +So with his compassionate heart, Skeleton Joe made a plan. He put all the things he had collected in a box and decided to give them away to someone who needed them. + +Skeleton Joe gave away the broken toy sailboat to a small boy. He also gave the green button to a girl with no buttons on her shirt. All of the other things he had collected, he gave to someone who needed it. + +At the end of the day, Skeleton Joe smiled and was very happy. And he knew that, because of his compassionate heart, he had made many people happy. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Mark and Sam. Mark was lazy and Sam was very hardworking. They often had little quarrels because Mark was too lazy to do anything and Sam wanted to get things done. + +One day they were working on a big project and Sam asked Mark to help him stitch the fabric together. Mark grumbled and said he didn't want to. But Sam was determined, so Mark had to help. + +They argued back and forth until finally Mark agreed to help. To Sam's surprise, once he started stitching, Mark actually got the job done very quickly! Sam was so happy and thanked Mark for helping him. From then on, Mark didn't seem so lazy and was a very hard worker! They became good friends. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Anna. Anna loved to dance. Every day she would turn on some music and start to dance. She smiled and laughed as she twirled and spun around her room. + +One day Anna went to a big party. Everywhere she looked people were dancing. Anna was so excited that she quickly joined in. + +In the middle of the room was a big, light balloon. Everyone was grabbing it and throwing it up in the air. Anna ran over, grabbed the balloon and joined the others. + +She smiled as the balloon flew up and down. It was so much fun. Together they sang and danced as the balloon got lighter and lighter. Anna twirled and spun and laughed until the party was over. + +Anna loved to grab the light balloon as she danced! +Once there was a blue car, which could do something very special. It could reverse! Whenever the blue car wanted to turn around, it just had to press a button and it would go in reverse! + +The blue car was very flexible and it could move any direction to go wherever it wanted. It could do all kinds of tricks too, like spin in circles and drive up ramps. Nothing could stop the blue car! + +One day the blue car drove all the way to the beach and it had so much fun! It drove right through the sand and it played tag with some beach balls. All the other fun things on the beach made the blue car drive faster! + +The blue car loved to reverse and do tricks, but most of all it was happy because of all the fun things it could do while it was free. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who loved the colors of the rainbow. Every day she would see the colors shining in the sky above her head. One day, she decided she wanted to go to school to learn more about colors. The only problem was, she was only three years old and she was too young to attend school. + +No matter, she thought to herself. She would try to find other ways to learn more. She walked around town, asking people if they knew anything about colors. Most of the people she asked just laughed at her and said she was foolish for wanting to learn so much at such a young age. + +Soon enough, the little girl was getting frustrated. She couldn't understand why everyone found her request so silly. She wasn't ready to give up, though. Suddenly, she had an idea. She found an old art store around the corner and decided to buy some paints, colors and drawings books, and a big sketchpad. For hours she sat in her room, surrounded with all the colors and books. She was learning so much. + +Finally the little girl had learned all she could from that store. She was so happy to have seen the colors and to have learned so much. Now she was excited to apply her new knowledge and her school is looking forward to having her. +Once upon a time, there was a cat called Spike. He was always very friendly and loved to play. One day, he was exploring in the garden, when he saw something he had never seen before. It was a strange, loud thing! + +Spike wanted to know what it was, so he decided to use it. He pushed a big green button with his paw. Suddenly, Spike heard a loud noise! It was coming from the strange, loud thing! + +He quickly jumped away in surprise, and looked at the thing more closely. He realized it was a bubble machine! Spike was so excited! + +He used the bubble machine, spinning around and trying to pop the bubbles. Whenever the bubbles popped, Spike made a loud meow! He had so much fun playing with the bubble machine, that he decided he would use it every day from then on. +Once upon a time there was a daddy and his daughter. Daddy was a sailor. Every day he sailed his boat across the sea. + +The little girl liked to pretend to be a sailor, too. She would stand at the boat's wheel, shouting "Ahoy!" and feeling the ocean breeze on her face. + +One day, daddy took his daughter out for a special sailing adventure. They sailed until they came to an open cove. The little girl put her hand in the water, feeling how cool it was. She shouted, "Daddy, look! I can see fish swimming in the water!" + +Daddy smiled. He said to his daughter, "Why don't you sail us back home now?" + +The daughter was a bit scared, but with daddy's help she worked the boat's wheel and sails. Together they sailed back to their home. The little girl had an amazing adventure that day, and she was so proud of herself for sailing like a real sailor! +Once upon a time there were two friends, Jill and Jack. They liked to have fun together. One day the sky started crying. It was a big flood! Jill and Jack got very sad. + +"We can't play today," said Jill. +Jack did not want to quit. + +He said, "Let's find a fair way to have fun inside." +So they looked around and had an idea. + +They used the flood water to build a beautiful pool. It was so much fun swimming and playing together! The flood stopped and the sun came out. + +Jill said to Jack, "Now that was fair!" And they both laughed and hugged each other. +Once upon a time there was a driver who took his car to the park. He was very happy to be there. It was a warm day, and he felt so happy to be outside. + +The driver saw a little girl playing on the slide. She had a big smile on her face and looked so happy. So the driver smiled too and waved hello. The little girl waved back and thanked the driver for giving her a smile. + +The driver then decided to take the little girl for a ride in his car. The girl was so excited - she couldn't believe it! + +They drove around the park and the little girl pointed out all of the things she could see. Finally, the driver stopped the car and gave the little girl a hug. He said, "Thank you for being my friend". The little girl smiled and gave the driver a big hug back. + +The driver then walked with the little girl back to her parents. She gave him a big hug goodbye and thanked him again for the ride. The driver was so happy to have made a new friend and to give her such a warm and fun afternoon. +Once upon a time there was a lady who loved to cook dinner. She was very lucky, because she had all the ingredients she needed to make a tasty dinner. She took a pot and spoon and started to mix the ingredients together. Once she was done, she had a delicious dinner which smelled yummy! + +She called her little friend to come and eat the dinner but he was too busy playing. The lady had an idea, she decided to attach the dinner to a balloon and floated it up into the sky. The dinner flew high over the house and her little friend ran outside to catch it. His eyes and face lit up when he saw dinner flying in the air. He leaped into the sky and got the dinner! + +He proudly carried the dinner to the kitchen and sat down at the table. He and the lady shared the dinner and it was the best dinner ever! They were so lucky that dinner had ballooned its way to the dinner table. From then on the lady always attached dinner to a balloon when she wanted to surprise her friend! +Once there was a furry baby. He seemed so happy, with his rosy cheeks and long eyelashes. He would play all day with his toys, giggling and laughing. He especially loved his fluffy teddy bear. + +One day, the baby seemed sad. He didn't want to play and just looked down at the ground. His mum was confused and she tried to cheer him up. She offered him all his favourite treats, but he didn't seem interested. He just seemed to want to be still and not move. + +The mum didn't know what to do, so she took him for a walk outside. The baby was still, but then he spotted something moving in the grass. It was a tiny furry mouse. The baby smiled and his face lit up! He seemed so excited to have found the mouse. He followed it around and watched as it ran in and out of all the holes in the ground. + +The baby had been so lonely, but the mouse seemed to make him happy again. Soon, he was smiling and laughing like before. Happy days! +Once upon a time there was a lucky angel. She was very special because she had the power to help everyone clean. Every day, she would fly all around the world. She looked for homes that were very messy. + +Once she found a home, she would immediately start cleaning and make everything neat and tidy. Everyone who saw her were amazed! They were so grateful for all of her help. + +One day, the angel noticed a very poor family. They had so much mess in their home and no way to clean it. The angel used her magical powers to clean up the mess in just one day! + +The family were so happy. They thanked the angel and gave her a big hug. They were very lucky to have such a kind angel to help them out. + +The angel was happy to be able to help. Everyday she continued to look for homes that needed her help. In the end, everyone was very happy and the angel was very proud of her work. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a brave girl. She had a big house, with lots of furniture. One night she heard a noise coming from the kitchen. The girl was brave, so she pushed her way through the furniture to investigate. + +When she arrived in the kitchen, she saw a big, furry cat sitting on the counter. It meowed at her and she smiled. She reached out to pet it, but it jumped down and ran away. + +The brave girl followed the cat, pushing through the furniture to keep up. Finally, she reached the living room and saw the cat jump onto the couch and settle in for a nap. She laughed and pet the cat. After that, the brave girl and the cat were the best of friends! +Once upon a time, there was a great wizard. He had an amazing sword and he was very powerful. One day, he had an idea – he wanted to reverse time so he could have more hours in the day. He held up his sword and started to whisper a special spell. Suddenly, his sword started to glow and the world started to spin really fast. It seemed like time was going backwards! After a few minutes, the world stopped spinning and time had reversed! The wizard was really happy and he hugged his sword tight. From then on, the wizard could do lots of things in one day because of his great magic! +Once upon a time, there was a mule named Daisy. Daisy loved to swim in the lake near her farm. One day, Daisy decided to swim in the lake all by herself. When she started paddling, she noticed something strange and got a bit scared. It was a tiny fish! After swimming a bit closer, Daisy and the fish both said hello. They became friends and swam together around the lake. Finally, Daisy was ready to go back home and she said goodbye to her new fishy friend. Daisy was no longer scared, she was smiling and stayed happy all day. The end. +The bird was very excited. It was a sunny day, and the bird wanted to show everyone how happy it was. So, it flew straight up into the sky and began to display its bright yellow feathers. Everyone could see the happy bird up in the sky. + +The bird was so excited that it started to whistle a happy song. It sang an upbeat tune that made everyone smile. Even the little birds sitting on the fence posts joined in. + +Soon, the bird was tired and wanted a safe place to rest. It flew down to the garden where it could find a comfy spot. The bird tucked its feathers under its wings and fell asleep in the safety of the garden. + +Everyone was happy to have the friendly bird in their garden. As the sun set, it began to whistle the same happy song from the sky. +Once there was a little girl called Sarah. She was very upset. She had spilled her glass of juice onto her sandwich. The juice had made a big splash on the table. + +Sarah started to cry. She was so upset. Then she heard a funny sound behind her. It was her brother, Jacob. He was laughing. + +Jacob had a plan. He picked up a piece of the sandwich and gave it to Sarah. He said it was a special sandwich. Sarah smiled. + +Jacob showed Sarah how to make a new sandwich. He put the pieces in a bowl and added milk and honey. Then he stirred it all up. + +It looked like a delicious soup. They both laughed. Sarah was happy again. They had made a special sandwich-soup. Yum! +Renée was happy as she danced around her living room. She twirled and hopped with each step. Her favourite song was on the radio and it filled the room with joy. + +But then something made her stop. Her worry filled her heart. She stopped dancing and looked around. + +Then she saw it. Her favourite teddy was on the floor. It must have fallen while she was dancing. She was feeling frustrated. + +Nothing was going to stop her from getting it back though! She ran over and picked it up. She hugged it tight and began to dance again! The worry had gone and she was happy. + +Renée kept dancing and the living room filled with joy once again. +Once upon a time there was a girl who loved mysteries. Every day she looked for clues to solve them. One day, she found a green box in the forest. She brought it home to examine it more closely. + +The box was covered with green paint and it had a mysterious symbol on it. She tapped it and it made a sound like a heartbeat! She tapped again and the box opened! Inside of it was a glowing green ball. + +The girl was excited to learn the mystery of the green box and the glowing green ball. She shouted to the sky. "What is the secret of the green box?!" + +Suddenly, a voice answered her. The voice said, "If you want to find out the secret of the green box, you must follow the clues! They will lead you to the answer you seek!" + +The girl was intrigued and she followed the clues. Along each step of the way, she noticed the green ball glowing brighter and brighter. Finally, she reached the end of the path and the mystery was solved! + +The girl had solved the mystery of the green box! She shouted with joy and thanked the sky for the clues. From that day onward, the girl kept her mystery box close, where she could always find the answer to any question. +Once upon a time, there was a very ugly toast. It sat on a plate, waiting to be eaten. No-one wanted to eat it because it was so ugly. + +Then one day, something magical happened. The ugly toast vanished! It had disappeared! No-one knew where it had gone. + +Everyone looked for the toast. They looked high and low, but the toast was nowhere to be found. + +Then suddenly, the toast reappeared! It was back on the plate. It was still ugly, but this time everyone wanted to eat it! + +The toast's mystery was solved - it had simply been hiding! +Once upon a time there was a mommy and a baby. Mommy was going to take baby to the park to play. + +They both got ready to go, but they had to hurry so they wouldn't be late. Mommy got her keys and they both went outside. It was a gray day and it was windy. + +The wind was so strong that it made the baby feel weak. Mommy saw this and she picked him up and held him close. + +They both hurried to the park and played for a long time. They laughed and had lots of fun. + +When it was time to go home, they both said goodbye to the park and hurried back home. +Back at home, mommy hugged baby tight and told him how much she loved him. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a mommy and her little girl. The little girl loved to play in the stream. She splashed the water with her hands and the sun sparkled off of it. Every day the little girl would get spoiled with special treats. She especially loved the yummy ice cream. + +One night, the mommy and the little girl went to sleep. The next morning, they went to the stream again. But this time, something was different. The little girl remembered that she had splashed the water the day before and felt happy. + +As they walked back home, the little girl remembered the fun things they had done at the stream. She remembered running through the sunshine, the sparkles shining off the water and playing with her mommy. She couldn't wait to come back tomorrow and be spoiled with more yummy ice cream! +One day, Max was playing in the park. He found something shiny in the leaves. He used his tiny hands to pick it up and reveal a rag. It was a clear rag with glitter on it! Max was so excited. + +He skipped back home with the rag in hand. When he got home, he showed the rag to his mother. She said, "Wow, that's a special rag!" She told him that he could keep it to play with. + +So every day Max would play with the rag. He would make houses for his stuffed animals and invent new games with the rag. He was so happy to have this special rag. + +Max's mom made sure that the rag stayed clean. Sometimes it got dirty, so they had to put it in the washing machine. But when it came out, it was so clear and shiny again - just like when Max first found it! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was excited to arrive in a new town. When she arrived, she saw a witch. The witch was tall, and had a pointy hat. She was very friendly, and the little girl thought the witch was very thoughtful. + +The witch gave the little girl a present. In the present was a magical wand. The little girl was so excited! She waved the wand in the air and said "abracadabra". Suddenly, the sky became full of rainbow colors and sparkles. + +The little girl was so happy that the witch had been so thoughtful. She thanked the witch and said goodbye. From that day on, every time the little girl waved her magic wand, she would think of the friendly witch. +Once there was a little baby named Tommy. Tommy loved to crawl around the house and explore. One day, when Tommy was crawling around, he noticed a loud noise outside. He crawled over to the window to see what was happening. + +He saw a big red ambulance with a lot of flashing lights. It was so tight that it could barely fit on the street. Tommy wanted to go and see the ambulance, so he crawled out the door and made his way down the street. + +When he got to the ambulance, he saw the paramedics helping a man. They were talking in loud voices, and it was a bit scary. He started to crawl away, but the paramedics saw him and smiled. + +One of the paramedics came over and asked if he wanted to come for a ride inside the ambulance. Tommy was very excited! So he crawled inside and saw lots of lights, buttons, and beeping noises. He had a great time, and afterwards he waved goodbye to the paramedics and crawled back home. +Once there was a clever little boy. He loved playing with things that had batteries in them. One day he was playing with a battery-operated toy car. Suddenly, the battery ran out! + +The little boy felt sad. He didn’t know how to put a new battery in the car. He was stuck! + +But then his dad came into the room. His dad was very clever. He knew exactly how to change the battery. He took out the old battery and left the room. A few minutes later, he came back and put a fresh battery in the toy car. + +The little boy was so happy. He gave his dad a big hug and thanked him. Then he played with the toy car until the battery ran out again. But this time, he knew just what to do. +Once upon a time, there was an otter who was very chubby. He liked to swim and play with his friends. One day, he saw a strange creature that he had never seen before. He asked his friends to explain what it was. + +His friends said, "It's a frog. Frogs hop, and they're green and warty." The otter was very curious and wanted to learn more. So his friends explained that frogs like to jump into the water and swim. + +The otter thought this was so interesting and wanted to try it too. He asked his friends to help him learn how to swim like a frog. They showed him how to move his arms and legs in the water. He was a bit clumsy at first, but eventually he was able to do it just like the frog. + +The otter was so proud of himself. He was so excited to show his new skills to all his chubby friends. They all clapped and cheered when they saw him swim like a frog. The otter was very happy and couldn't stop smiling. +One day, two friends, Jimmy and Timmy, were playing in the park. They were eager to have a lot of fun. In the park, they saw something that was very sparkly. It was a measuring tape! Jimmy and Timmy were excited. + +They picked up the measuring tape and began to measure all kinds of things. They measured the benches, the trees and all the different plants. They even measured the birds in the sky! + +When they had finished measuring, they saw something amazing. They had measured everything in the park! They were so happy that they jumped around with joy. + +The two friends had so much fun measuring all the things in the park. They had a wonderful time and were eager to measure more things. +Once upon a time there was a young fox, named Frida. Frida lived by herself in a cozy little house in the forest. She loved to explore and play in the woods. One day, she heard a noise coming from behind a bush. She split the bush apart to find two curious bunnies. Frida was so happy to meet them! She invited them back to her house, and they all had a playful day. + +At the end of the day, Frida asked them to stay for dinner but the bunnies were too shy. Frida hugged them goodbye, and the bunnies scampered off into the forest. As the bunnies left, Frida was surrounded by silence. She enjoyed the peace as she looked up at the stars and smiled. + +From then on Frida was never alone, she always had a playful companion to explore the forest with. + + +A storytelling tip is to use objects in the story such as a little house, a bush, the stars, etc. to make the story more vivid. +One day, a little girl was walking in the woods with her mom. She saw something that made her eyes light up. It was a bush filled with juicy red berries. "Mommy, can I pick them?" she asked. Her mom said yes and she quickly ran to pick some. She was so happy. She shared some with her mom and brought the rest home for her family. + +When the little girl put the berries into the kitchen, her older brother saw them. He wanted the berries for himself and grew very selfish. He started to push and shove her to get the berries. The little girl was so sad and started to cry. + +Just then, their mom saw what was happening. She felt so sorry for her daughter and gave her some of the berries. She told her brother that it wasn't nice to be selfish and that the berries belonged to the whole family, not just him. The little girl was so happy that she got to share the yummy berries with her siblings. She smiled and thought her mom was the best! +Once upon a time there were two friends, Jack and Jill. Jack had brown hair and was very tall. Jill had blonde hair and was very short. They both loved to play together every day. + +One day Jack had an idea. He wanted to give Jill a special present. He thought a kiss was the perfect present. So he went over to her and planted a big, wet kiss on her cheek. + +Jill was so surprised. She had never had a kiss before! She was so happy she hugged Jack tight. The result was both felt very happy inside. + +From then on, Jack and Jill were closer than ever. They often kissed as a greeting and even walked around town holding hands. People noticed how attractive the two friends were, and they were glad that the kiss had such a good result. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a helpful girl. Her name was Lila. She wanted to perform an amazing trick. + +She asked her mom for a coin. Her mom gave her one coin. Lila placed it in the middle of her hand and started to perform the coin trick. + +Lila moved her hands around and around. Suddenly, the coin disappeared! + +Lila's mom clapped and cheered. She was so proud of Lila. + +Lila's mom thanked her for being so helpful. Lila smiled and knew she could perform more amazing tricks. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lucy. She was three years old and liked to have lots of fun! +One day Lucy decided to have a swim in the pond. She was so excited! +Just as she was about to jump in, Lucy slipped and fell on the ground. She was so sad. +Luckily, her mom was there to help. She gave Lucy an old towel to clean up. It was so soft and snuggly. +Lucy's mom also gave her a special drink to help her feel better. It was bitter, but Lucy liked it anyway. +After a few sips of the drink and a big hug from her mom, Lucy felt much better. +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a green line that grew and grew. The green line was very big, stretching far and wide. + +But then something mysterious started to happen. The green line shrank, and shrank, and shrank. It got smaller and smaller, until it was just a tiny little line. + +Everyone wondered what had happened. Where had the big green line gone? + +Then, one day they found out. It had gone to a secret place where it was safe and happy. + +And so the green line stayed there, safe and happy, forever. +Tommy was very excited. He was thinking about the chocolate he would get to eat. Today was his birthday and he was sure he would get something yummy. He opened the door and saw a box. Inside was a big chocolate bar. He thought it was the best thing ever and he couldn't wait to eat it. + +He was about to pick it up when his mom said, "Wait, I have something else for you." She pulled out a toy truck. "This is for you, Tommy. It will be helpful if you want to play." + +Tommy thought about it. He really wanted the yummy chocolate, but then he remembered what his mom said. The truck would be helpful. He decided to pick the truck. + +Tommy was happy with his choice. He thanked his mom and then opened the box. He then enjoyed the taste of the delicious chocolate. He was happy he was helpful and got a nice surprise. +One day, Susie was walking in the park. She saw something very special and shiny - it seemed like a luxury. It was a pink balloon! She had never seen a balloon so pretty before. With her little fingers, she reached out and grabbed it. + +Susie held on to the balloon as she ran around the park. She imagined that she was flying on a magic carpet. Everywhere she looked, it seemed like the world was pink. The experience was so wonderful and it felt like a luxury. + +After a while, Susie had to go home. But not without her balloon! All night, she slept with it safely tucked under her arm. In the morning, all that was left was the string. Susie was a bit sad, but she was thankful to have been part of the pink luxury. +Once upon a time there was a very big peach. It was enormous! One day, a thirsty ant came by. He blinked his eyes in surprise. He hadn't seen a peach so big before. He scurried up the side of it and took a bite. + +The juicy peach tasted so delicious! He ate the whole thing. He was so full that he couldn't move. He curled up at the bottom of the enormous peach and fell asleep. + +In the morning, the ant woke up and blinked his eyes. He looked up and couldn't believe it. He was inside a big tree! All around him were twigs and leaves. He had climbed inside the peach's stone. + +The tiny ant was so happy. He had found a wonderful new home. He lived there ever since, safe and snug. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who loved to explore. Every day she would go out and look for something new. One day, she came across a velvet box on the ground. She wondered what was in the box and was curious to find out. + +The little girl opened the box and saw something very dangerous. It was a snake! She jumped back and quietly closed the lid. + +As she ran away, she tried to figure out what the box was doing there. She wondered why someone would leave something so dangerous lying around where a little girl might find it. + +When she got home, she told her mom what had happened. Her mom hugged her tight and said that exploring can be dangerous and that she should be careful in the future. + +The little girl was not afraid though and she continued to explore her world. She had learned that by being careful, she can still enjoy the wonders of the world. +One day, Mommy was in the shower and she was using shampoo. She called to Daddy who was in the kitchen and said, "I need some more shampoo, please." + +Daddy got some extra shampoo and took it to the shower. When he got there, he offered to help Mommy wash her hair. + +Mommy said, “Yes, please help me. But be careful, the shampoo can be nasty if it gets in your eyes!†+ +So Daddy warned Mommy to be careful. Mommy said she would and they washed her hair with the tasty shampoo. + +When they were finished, Mommy and Daddy dried off and went back to the kitchen. Mommy said, "Thank you for helping me and warning me about the shampoo. I had a lovely time!" +Once upon a time there was a pink treat that glowed in the night. It was bright, like a star in the sky. One night, a little girl found the treat and was so excited. She ran to find her mom and show her the glowing treat. + +Her mom was so surprised and asked the little girl where she found it. The little girl pointed outside and they both went to look. There they saw a magical garden of glowing pink treats. + +They both ran around the garden, picking up treats and glowing together in the night. They ate the treats until there were none left. When the treats were gone the garden glowed brighter, just like a star. + +The little girl and her mom smiled and said good night to the magical garden. Then they went home to bed, but the glowing pink treats stayed in their hearts all night long. +Once upon a time there was a bird called raven. It was very black and liked to be clean. Every day raven went looking for water in the woods so it could clean itself. + +One day, raven found a comfortable spot by a lake and started cleaning itself. After it was done, it felt so much better. Raven danced around and sang its happy tune. + +But then it started getting dark and raven realised it was time to go home. As it flew away, raven felt so relaxed and happy. It was happy that it had found a nice, comfortable spot for its cleaning. +Mummy had a big surprise. She wanted to show it to her little 3 year old girl. The little girl was excited and asked, "What is it, Mummy?". Mummy said, "I want you to close your eyes for a little bit and when I say ok, open them and see". + +The little girl did as mummy asked and when mummy said ok, she opened her eyes. To her surprise, she saw a big tasty birthday cake with 3 little candles on top! Mummy said, "Happy 3rd year birthday my dear. Make a wish!". + +The little girl made a wish and blew out the candles. Then mummy cut the cake and shared it with her. It was so tasty and the little girl was so happy. This was the best 3rd year birthday ever! +One day, the sun was shining and it was the perfect day for a visit. Lucy, a three-year-old little girl, put on her favourite dress and begged her mum to let her go outside. Her mum smiled and said yes, but to be careful and stay safe. + +So Lucy set off, carrying her favourite doll. She walked down the garden path and then she saw it - a big, bright flame at the end. She ran towards it, feeling so excited! + +When Lucy reached the flame, she saw that it was a bonfire. She watched it for a few minutes, fascinated. Despite its heat, it was dependable - it wouldn't hurt her. + +Suddenly, a gust of wind came and blew out some of the flames. Lucy felt sad and decided to fix it. She gathered some nearby sticks and threw them into the fire. It crackled and grew taller, giving Lucy a sense of pride. + +When it was time to go home, Lucy hugged the flame and said goodbye. As she left, she felt happy and grateful that she could visit such a dependable flame. +Tommy was outside on the lawn playing with his toy car. He drove it up and down the grass. Suddenly, he heard a loud noise coming from nearby. It sounded like something was in trouble. Tommy was filled with an urge to help, so he ran over to see what it was. + +When Tommy arrived, he saw a big, ugly bug stuck in a pile of rocks. The bug was struggling to get free. Tommy knew he had to help. He carefully picked up the rocks one by one, until the bug was free. The bug thanked Tommy with a tiny bow before flying away. + +Tommy smiled, happy that he had helped. He looked around the lawn and noticed how green and beautiful it was. He vowed to protect his lawn in the future and help other living things in need of help. +Once there was a curious little boy. He loved to count. Every day he would count his toys and his books, his friends and all the things in his room. + +One day, he had a new idea. He would count all the things in his head! He got out a big piece of paper and a pencil and started to count things in his brain. He counted all the words he knew and all the things he had learned. + +His brain was very busy counting. He counted more and more things. Then he started to get curious. He wondered if there was anything else inside his brain. He found some funny little parts to count. He counted them all until he was finished. + +The curious little boy smiled proudly. He had counted everything in his brain like he wanted to. He was very happy and he put his paper and pencil away. He was ready to count something new. +Once there was a little girl named Jane who wanted to go up to the top of a building. So she stepped into the big, clanky elevator and pressed the button. The elevator moved and started to add floors as it went up. Jane was having so much fun! + +But then Jane noticed one of the other people in the elevator was being very rude. He was not saying please or thank you when people came in or when they got out. Jane was very sad and didn't know what to do. + +Then the nice lady in the elevator said, "let's all be kind to each other and add some happiness to the ride." Jane smiled, and the rest of the ride was much more pleasant. The elevator stopped at the top floor, and Jane stepped out. She hugged the nice lady and said thank you for making her ride up so much more enjoyable. +Sam was excited. He was getting ready to mail his friend a cool video. He was a little bit nervous. What if the video got lost in the mail? + +Sam sealed the envelope and mailed it. He began to count the days until it arrived. He didn't want his friend to wait too long to see the video. + +Finally, the day arrived! The video had arrived at his friends house. But Sam still felt a bit anxious. He hoped his friend liked the video. + +He couldn't wait to find out. He quickly ran to his friends house to ask. When he arrived, his friend had a huge smile. "Thank you Sam. I love your video!" Sam was relieved. He was so happy his friend liked the video. +One day, Mommy told Little Ben he was going to do something interesting. He was very excited! He put on his shoes and ran outside. + +Mommy kneeled down and told Ben to look inside her pocket. He looked and he saw something! It was a small, round object. Mommy said it was a lip. Little Ben was very curious and he wanted to know what it was for. + +Mommy said it was a musical instrument. She showed Ben how to put the lip to his mouth and make funny sounds. He was so excited and he wanted to try it. So, he kneeled down and blew into the lip as hard as he could. And sure enough, he made funny noises! Little Ben smiled, he thought it was so interesting. + +Mommy said he was a natural and he should keep practicing. He was so proud of himself and kept playing with the lip all day! +Mary was a very tough girl. Everywhere she went, it seemed like she was ready for a challenge. One day Mary was walking by a pond and she saw a drum, sitting all alone on the shore. Mary couldn't help but be curious, so she approached the drum. + +Just as Mary was about to pick it up, something strange happened. She noticed something waving at her from inside the drum. It was a tiny little arm! Mary was surprised, but not scared. She looked closer and saw a tiny little face inside the drum. It was a magical, talking drum! + +The drum started talking to Mary, telling her about its magical music, which could make all kinds of wonderful things happen. Mary was so excited that she started dancing around with the drum and waving her hands in the air. Soon, the music from the drum filled the air and Mary was having a wonderful time. + +Mary and the drum played together until the sun went down. That night, Mary was sure that she had made a new friend. She waved goodbye to the tiny drum as she walked away feeling tough and proud. +Once there was a little girl named Lucy. She was only three years old, but already very adventurous. One day, she was playing in her backyard when she saw something peek out from the grass. She looked closer, and realized it was a little toe! It was so tiny and lovely that she just had to find out who it belonged to. + +She followed the toe and found a bunny nibbling on a carrot. The bunny saw Lucy and hopped away, leaving behind one of its toes! Lucy was so excited to have found the bunny's toe and she picked it up, holding it in her hands like a treasure. + +The bunny had been so scared that it ran away, but Lucy wanted to show it how much she cared. She put a few carrots on the grass and went up to the bunny, who was hiding in a bush. The bunny cautiously poked its head out and saw the lovely, yummy carrots. Lucy looked at the bunny and smiled, and the bunny hopped back to the carrots and began to eat them. The bunny and Lucy were now friends, and Lucy was so happy that she had found her new furry buddy! + +The bunny and Lucy played together in the backyard every day, and when it was time to go home, Lucy always picked up the bunny's toe and placed it back in the grass. Lucy was glad that she was able to make a new friend, and the bunny was glad to have a human +Once upon a time there was an ancient zebra. Every day the zebra would go to the pond near her old home to have a drink of water. + +One day, the zebra saw something special - someone was pouring a bucket of beautiful, brightly coloured water into the pond. The zebra was so excited! + +The zebra ran over to the bucket, peering inside to see what was creating this amazing effect. Inside the bucket was a magical powder of all sorts of different colours. The ancient zebra couldn't believe it - this must be a magical powder! + +The zebra decided to take some of the magical powder away with her - and with the help of some of her animal friends, she poured the powder all around her old home and into the pond - making it even more magical than before. + +And from then on, the old and ancient zebra would visit the pond every day - to look and see the magical powder making the pond a more wonderful and beautiful place to spend her days. +Toby was a young boy who liked to explore. One day, he decided to explore the beach. When he arrived, he noticed a big tide rolling on the shore. He was very enthusiastic and ran to the water to look closer. + +He asked his mum what it was, but she couldn't explain it to him well enough. Luckily, an old man saw Toby and heard him asking. The old man told Toby that the tide was made by the moon. Toby didn't understand everything, but he was still excited to hear the story. + +The old man then shared many other stories with Toby. He told Toby how the tide came in and how it went out. Toby was very surprised by all the stories and listened with enthusiasm. + +Toby then thanked the old man for the adventure and returned to his mum. He couldn't wait to tell her all the knowledge he had just learnt. She was delighted to hear all the stories, and Toby beamed with pride of what he had heard. +Once there was a cold rag. It was a very plain, white rag. Every day, the rag would get a little bit bigger. It would increase in size! Soon, the rag was getting very big. + +The rag was very cold, and it was getting colder every day. One day, it had become so cold that it turned to ice! It was so cold that the rag had no color. It was just a block of white ice. + +People didn't know what to do with the cold rag. But then one day, someone had an idea. They decided to use the cold rag to make a big icy castle. It was beautiful and sparkled in the sunlight. + +The cold rag had increased a lot since it was first found. But now it had been used to make something wonderful! From a small, cold rag, a beautiful icy castle had been made. +Once upon a time, there was a small boy who liked to climb. He was very brave, and could always find something to climb. One day, he decided to climb the bin. It was very hard, but he kept trying. + +He started at the bottom, grabbing hold with his hands and feet. Slowly, he made it to the top. He was so proud! He stayed there for a while, looking down and feeling happy. + +But suddenly, he slipped and fell. He landed on the ground and started to cry. Then, he looked up, and saw the bin. He wiped his tears away and decided to try again. + +This time, he reached the top. He shouted for joy and stayed there for a while. He felt so proud of himself. Then, he used his little hands and feet to climb back down. + +He was so happy he had been brave enough to try. From then on, he knew he could climb anything. +Once there was a little girl named Sara. One night, she saw a very special thing in the sky. It was a comet! Sara was so excited. She stepped outside with her dad. The comet was so bright and sparkly! + +Suddenly, Sara had an idea. She wanted to step closer to the comet. So her dad took her hand, and they stepped into the grass. With every step they got closer and closer. + +Soon, they were standing right under the comet. It was beautiful! Even more exciting than Sara had imagined. She asked her dad to stay there and watch it. + +But soon, her dad said it was time to go back home. Sara was sad. She wanted to stay with the comet all night. But she knew it was boring to stay in one place for too long. + +So, with a heavy heart, Sara and her dad stepped back inside the house. She waved goodbye to the comet - and already couldn't wait to see it again! +Once upon a time there was a girl and a boy who liked to play together. They were best friends and believed in magical things. + +One day they decided to visit the big park together. It was a very fancy place with lots of different things to do. They were so excited! + +One of the things they saw was an onion rolling around in the grass. The girl and the boy knew that onions could not move by themselves, so they both believed that maybe it was a magical onion. + +The two friends started to chase around the onion and laughed, imagining silly stories about the onion being a magical creature. They played together for hours! + +In the end, both the girl and the boy decided to take the onion home with them. They would look after it, in case it was magical. What a fun day they had! +Once upon a time, a curious bunny hopped through the forest. She hopped and hopped until she came to a meadow with suddenly the bunny saw something that made her hop even higher! It was a big, bouncy strip across the meadow. She tried to grab it with her paws, but it was too high up. + +When she couldn't reach it, the bunny had an idea. She jumped as high as she could and tried to bounce off the ground to get higher. Sure enough, after a few tries, she reached the bouncy strip. She bounced up and down on it so much she made it bump. + +The bunny was so happy, she ran around the meadow and hopped with the strip all around the meadow. Soon enough, the day was over and the bunny had to go home. But she had much fun with her bouncy strip and she would come back again soon when she's curious to bounce some more! +Once upon a time there was a big blue boat. On the boat was a brave boy and his mom. They were in a very big ocean. The waves were big and dangerous. The mom had told the boy not to go too far. + +Suddenly the boy saw something in the water. It was a small, furry animal. He wanted to rescue it so he got a float and jumped in the water. He swam towards the animal but the waves were very strong and pushed him away. The mom then went to help him. + +She grabbed the float and held it tight. The waves were still very strong but the mom was brave and did not give up. She kept trying until she managed to get close enough and take the animal in her hands. Together with the brave boy, they rescued the animal! +Once upon a time, there was an old man. He was very curious, so he bought a special microscope. He hoped that he could use it to see small things. + +One day, the man put the microscope on his desk. He looked through it and he was very surprised! He could see things that he had never seen before. + +The man kept looking through the microscope every day. He saw more and more strange things. Slowly the old man started to change. He became more adventurous and curious. + +Sometimes, he would take the microscope outside for a walk. Everywhere he looked, he saw exciting things he had never seen. He even found little critters he had never seen before! + +Over time, the old man changed a lot. He became more knowledgeable and adventurous. His trusty microscope always helped him discover amazing things. +Rob had a big house. He was very happy with it and thought it was fine. One day he wanted to make it better, so he found a friend to help. +Their first job was to paint the walls. They got some paint and brushes and got to work. Rob was very careful and painted slowly and carefully. He wanted his house to look perfect. + +When they finished the painting, Rob said it was complete. He stepped back and admired the walls. His friend said it looked great and they smiled. + +Rob was pleased with his house. It looked really fine and he was proud of what they had done. He thanked his friend for all the help. From that day Rob's house was bright, colourful and complete. +Once upon a time, there was a big clear box. It was filled with lots of little round white pills. The pills belonged to the little girl who was playing outside. She was very careful with her pills, so she wanted to make sure they were safe. + +So she closed the box and locked it with a shiny silver key. Then she ran around the garden to make sure nobody could get the box. With the box safely locked, the little girl went back to playing outside. + +Later that day, her Mum came in the garden. She gave the little girl a hug, and asked if she was taking care of her pills. The little girl smiled and showed her the box. The Mum was so proud and happy to see that the little girl had locked it safely. + +That night, the little girl knew her pills were safe in the big clear box with the silver key locked around it. And she had the best sleep ever! +Once upon a time there was an angry dove named Daisy. Daisy was so mad, she thought she would pinch someone. She flew around looking for someone to pinch, but didn't see anyone. Then, Daisy spotted a little boy playing in the park. Daisy quickly flew down and pinched the boy's arm! The little boy screamed, he was very surprised. The little boy's mom got very angry when she saw what Daisy had done and began to yell at her. + +Daisy, feeling scared and sad, flew away into the skies and never pinched anyone again. She learned that it isn't nice to pinch people, be they big or small. Instead of pinching, she chose to use her wings to fly and soar in the skies. Every day she would fly without a care in the world, and everyone was happy. The end. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Tom. He liked to march around the park with his friends. Today he marched around with his blue cup. He felt so strong and proud. His mom watched from a bench and smiled. + +Suddenly his cup began to feel weak. He knew he had to be careful. He marched slowly and gently so that no spill or break would occur. He looked down at his blue cup and felt so happy and lucky. + +He continued to march until he reached his mom on the bench. His mom hugged him and the cup. They shared a smile and she said how proud she was of him. + +The little boy felt so proud. He marched home with his cup, happy and safe. +Once upon a time, there was a clever bee who wanted to take a ride. He looked to the sky and saw the wind blowing. He had a clever idea. He asked the wind to lend him a ride. The wind said yes, and before he knew it, the bee was flying high in the sky. The bee was so happy. He flew higher and higher and had the best ride of his life. When it was time to come down, the wind helped the bee land safely. The bee thanked the wind for the lend and they became friends forever. The end. +John was looking for something special. He stepped over to the smelly cabinet and opened it up. Inside, there was a big purple box. He quickly grabbed it and lifted it out onto the floor. + +John was so excited, he couldn't wait to open the box and see what was inside. He put the box on the table and slowly started to lift the lid. He was smiling from ear to ear as he peered inside. + +Inside the box were all of John's favourite toys. There were spinning tops, toy cars, footballs and more. John couldn't contain his excitement and he just kept reaching into the box to pull out more and more of his new toys. + +John was so happy with what he found, he decided to keep the purple box safe in the smelly cabinet so no one else could find it. He closed the lid, grabbed the box and put it back in the cabinet. John smiled one last time and skipped away to start playing with his new toys. +Once upon a time there was a little pumpkin. He was a very lonely pumpkin, all by himself in the big, wide world. + +Every day he wished he could find a friend, but none of the other pumpkins wanted to play with him. He was so sad and lonely. + +Then one day, something wonderful happened! He felt something tickle his stem - it was a little bug. She was so kind and friendly, and she reminded him of what it was like to have a friend. + +They played together every day, and soon the little pumpkin wasn't lonely anymore. He always reminds himself of what a great friend the bug was, and how she changed his life. +Once upon a time, there was a girl. She loved to watch things. Every day, she would go to the park to watch the birds and squirrels. She would watch the ducks swimming in the pond and the bees buzzing around the flowers. + +One day, she spotted an interesting object in the grass. It was a small, round, and playful ball. She picked it up and threw it. The ball bounced around and she laughed. She chased after it and watched it go one way and then the other. + +She picked up the ball and tried to toss it to a friend, but it just dropped to the ground. Then, she saw a dog in the park and tried to toss the ball to it. The dog caught the ball in its mouth, then brought it back to her. + +From then on, the girl and the dog played together every day at the park. They chased the ball back and forth. The girl always watched the dog as it ran around and had fun. + +She would never forget her playful days at the park with her special friend, the dog. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Cathy. Cathy loved to pretend. She would sometimes pretend to be a princess or a mermaid. + +One day, Cathy went to the beach with her family. She was so excited and she had a new pair of sunglasses. The sunglasses made her feel comfortable in the bright sunshine. + +Cathy put on her sunglasses and then she pretended to be an aeroplane! She imagined she was flying high above the sea and the sand. + +When it came time to leave the beach, Cathy was very sad. But she knew she could always pretend, even when she wasn't at the beach. She picked up her sunglasses, smiled and ran to the car. +Once upon a time there was a wild reef. But the reef was not complete. It needed something to attach it. One day, a curious fish followed a strange current, and when it reached the reef, it found something that it wanted to attach to the reef. + +The fish had found a beautiful, wild flower. It was so strong and beautiful, like nothing the fish had ever seen before. So the fish decided it would attach the flower to the reef. + +The fish swam up to the reef and carefully attached the flower. When it was finished, the fish smiled proudly. The reef now looked extra wild and beautiful. + +The fish swam away, happy and content, knowing it had helped make the wild reef even wilder. +One day, Tommy was outside playing basketball. He was really serious, so he concentrated hard while he dribbled the ball up and down the driveway. + +Suddenly, he noticed something out of the corner of his eye. It was a big, green frog! Tommy looked at the frog carefully. + +He just had to say hello. He stopped playing and walked over to the frog. He stretched out his hand and the frog hopped onto it. It felt so soft and squishy. + +Tommy was so excited that he started to jump up and down. The frog hopped off his hand and back onto the ground. + +Tommy looked at the frog one last time before he went back to playing basketball. He was still serious while playing, but he couldn't help but smile every time he looked at the frog. +Once there was an old man who was very lonely. He went outside and saw a mouse. The mouse spoke to the old man and said, "Hello, why are you all alone?" + +The old man was surprised to hear the mouse speak. He asked, "Why do you ask?" The mouse replied, "Because I want to be your friend." + +The old man smiled and said, "That would be nice." The mouse asked, "What do you like to do?" The old man said, "I like to eat cheese." + +The mouse said, "Let's go get some cheese then. We can make it a long adventure." The old man agreed and the two of them went off together to find the best cheese in town. + +They searched and searched until finally, they found the most delicious cheese ever. The old man and mouse happily shared the cheese and became best friends. They were never lonely again. +David was an inquisitive 3 year old. He liked to observe his surroundings. One day he noticed something white in the corner of the room. He walked over to investigate further. It was an envelope! + +David had never seen a white envelope before. He gently picked it up to have a closer look. It was shiny and smooth. He ran his fingers over the pretty patterns on it. + +The envelope made him curious. He shook the envelope gently and heard something rattle inside. He opened the envelope carefully and found a white piece of paper inside. David looked at the paper but he couldn't work out what it was for. He put it back inside the envelope, ready for his mum and dad to give him an answer. + +David stood back and admired his white envelope. He couldn't wait to ask his parents about it! +Once upon a time, there was an excited frog. He had a special vest that was very tight. The frog wanted to show everyone the vest, so he decided to jump. He jumped higher and higher, trying to show off the vest. Everyone watched in amazement as the frog jumped higher and higher. + +The frog was so proud and happy with his vest. He kept jumping, feeling the wind on his face as he flew through the air. He kept going higher and higher until finally he stopped. + +The frog was exhausted from all that jumping and happy that everyone had seen his special vest. He hopped away, feeling very pleased with himself and wearing his tight vest proudly. +Once upon a time, there was a Dad and a girl who were looking for something fun to do. The Dad had an idea, he wanted to draw a picture for the girl to order. So, the Dad got out some crayons and paper, and started to make a picture. + +The girl was very excited to see what Dad was drawing, so she watched closely. Dad showed the girl a picture of a big, brown bear. The girl thought it was so cool, but she wanted something else. So Dad started to make a new picture. + +This time, Dad made a picture of two cats and a red ball. The girl gave a big smile and said "That's it!" She was so happy with the picture. She made some colors with the crayons to add to it. + +But then the girl got bored. She had painted and drawn all she wanted. So Dad suggested they do something else. “Let’s go to the park, I know it won’t be boringâ€, he said. + +The girl was so excited. She skipped to the park with Dad, and they had a wonderful time! +Once upon a time there was a girl who loved to explore. She had a special microscope that helped her see the world in a very clear way. One day she looked through her microscope and saw the tiniest creatures living in the grass! She was so excited and couldn't stop looking for more things to explore. She saw all sorts of things that she never knew existed. She loved how her microscope made the world so clear and she never stopped exploring. The end. +Once there was a little girl named Anna. She loved trains. One day she went to see the subway with her parents. Anna was very alert and noticed something special. She saw a big train that had two parts. She wanted to touch it! + +Anna pointed to the train and asked her mom if she could touch it. Her mom said yes, so Anna ran over to the train and put her hand on the metal. It felt cold and smooth. + +Anna moved her hand around and felt all the curves on the train. She was so happy! Then she said "Touch the subway!" so her mom could feel it too. + +Anna's mom touched the Subway and smiled. Her and Anna shared a happy moment together. They both agreed that the subway was so amazing and alert! +Once there was an orange equipment. It was so special because it could eat. Every day it would look for something yummy to eat. + +One day it found a big, juicy apple. It was so excited! It gobbled down the apple and felt so happy. + +The next day it found an orange. It was the perfect snack for it. The orange equipment ate and ate until it was all gone. + +But then it realised that it was getting full. So it stopped eating and went to find something else. + +The next day it found a piece of cheese. It was so yummy that it ate it all up. Now it was full and happy. + +And that was the end of the orange equipment's adventures. From then on it ate only what it needed and was never hungry again. +John saw a trap on the ground. He had never seen one before and was curious, so he squatted down to take a closer look. He was amazed when he saw a mouse inside! The mouse had a sad, poor face and John just wanted to help him. + +John gazed at the trap, wondering what he could do to help the mouse. He slowly reached out to touch the trap, but jumped away when the mouse snapped at his fingers. John suddenly got an idea. Taking a stick, he carefully moved the trap aside, just enough for the mouse to scurry away. + +John watched the mouse run away. He smiled, glad that he had helped the poor little animal. He knew more about traps now and he vowed to never get close to one ever again. +Once upon a time, there was a graceful fairy. She had magical powers, and she used them to help the people and animals around her. + +One day, she set out on a big journey to find new magical friends. She flew through the sky and went around the world. Everywhere she went, she met creatures with special powers. + +One day she met a dragon. The dragon had lots of magical powers and it shared some of them with the fairy. She was so happy and thanked the dragon. + +With her newly gained magical powers, the fairy set out to help her old friends. She made sure everyone was happy and everyone had what they needed. + +The fairy was so graceful and kind. Everyone was thankful for the gifts she gave and they showed their thanks with a smile. + +The fairy's magical journey was full of happiness and surprises. The fairy was so proud of the things she made with her special powers, and she spread joy wherever she went. +Once upon a time, there was an enormous tree in a big field. One day, a little girl was playing in the field, when she heard a crack. She looked around to see what it was, but there was nothing there. The little girl was scared, so she started to walk away. + +Suddenly, she heard another crack, but this time it was much louder. She spun around and saw an enormous crack in the ground. Then a big scary monster jumped out of the crack! + +The little girl was so scared that she ran away, but the monster started to follow her. She ran and ran, but it seemed like the monster was getting closer and closer. + +Finally, the little girl saw an old shed and she quickly jumped inside and shut the door. The monster was so tall that he couldn't fit in the shed, so he couldn't get her. + +The little girl stayed in the shed for a long time, until finally the monster went away. The little girl was so happy that she could come out of the shed and play in the big field again. She never forgot the big scary monster she had met that day. +Once upon a time there was a boy. His name was Mark. Mark loved to build things. He built play houses and forts. He made castles out of his blocks. He would build high towers that reached up to the sky. + +One time, when Mark was building, he got hungry. So he stopped and asked his mom for some food. She gave him some carrots and apples. He ate them and then went back to building. + +But after a while, Mark got tired. He was so tired that he couldn't build anymore. He took a nap until he felt better. + +When he woke up he felt much better. So he went back to building again. He built a rocket and a train. He even built a spaceship. He had lots of fun building things and he never got too tired again. +The cat wanted to play outside with the hose. But the mommy said no and refused. The cat was sad and pouted. + +Then, the mommy had an idea. She asked the cat to first make the backyard very tidy. The cat got a broom and swept all the leaves. Then the kitty took out the bucket and put the leaves inside. + +Finally, the mommy said yes. The cat was so happy and grabbed the hose. She played and had a lot of fun making the backyard even tidier when she sent the water gushing across the lawn. And the cat was very proud of her work. +Once upon a time there was a fat bunny who loved sunshine. Every day he hopped through the grass, dodging the butterflies and hopping out of the way of bees. He was always so happy and behaved so nicely. + +But one day, something changed. When the bunny saw the sunshine he thought it was too bright and he wanted to stay away. He tried to hide, but then he heard a laugh. It was a little girl. She was having so much fun playing in the sunshine and she invited the bunny to come and play too. + +At first, the bunny was scared, but then he noticed the sunshine felt nice and warm. He tried to be brave and he hopped over to the girl. Then the two of them were running and chasing each other in and out of the sunbeams. + +The bunny felt so happy and he kept behaving properly so he could stay and play with the little girl. The bunny and the girl laughed and played all day in the big, fat sunshine. +Once upon a time there was a desk in a classroom. It was popular because so many kids wanted to sit at it. One day, the desk got really wet. It was raining hard outside, and grandma forgot to close the window. The desk was soaking wet. + +The kids in the classroom did not know what to do. They ran to the teacher and told him what happened. The teacher smiled, and said that he had an idea. + +He told the kids to get some towels from the closet. They did as he said, and helped the teacher dry the desk. After a few minutes, the desk was all dry again. + +The classroom was happy that the desk was dry and safe. They all thanked their teacher for his idea and went back to their desks. They were relieved that the desk was not damaged. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a flea. He was a funny old flea and he liked to stand on hot things. One day he decided to stand on a hot rock. He liked it so much he didn't want to move. But soon he found out the rock was getting hotter and hotter! He quickly jumped off and looked for something cooler to stand on. + +He scurried across the ground and looked for a cool place to stand. Finally he saw a big leaf. He jumped onto it and sighed with relief. The leaf was nice and cool and he felt much better. He took a nap and enjoyed the cool air. + +When he woke up from his nap he realized the leaf had started to feel hot too! So he quickly jumped off and started looking for a new cool place. He found a tiny puddle of water and hopped in. Instantly he felt refreshed. He decided to stand in the puddle and enjoy the cool water. + +The flea stayed in the puddle all day long, enjoying the cool water. Finally, when the sun started to go down and the air cooled off, he hopped out of the puddle. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Emma. She was very creative and loved to explore the world around her. One day, she was exploring a bakery. She peeped into the window and saw lots of delicious pastries. One pastry was a big creamy cake with colourful swirls on the top. + +Suddenly, Emma had a very creative idea. She decided to do something special with the pastry. She sneaked into the bakery and carefully snuck the pastry out. + +Emma took the pastry home and quickly decorated it with colourful sprinkles and chocolate chips. She was so proud of her creative work! She put the pastry in the oven and waited eagerly to see the results. + +Eventually, her pastry came out of the oven and it looked so yummy! Emma proudly showed off her creative masterpiece to her mom and dad. Everyone loved it and they all ate the delicious pastry together. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a little dragon named Daisy. Daisy was a very brave dragon and she loved to explore. One day, Daisy decided to explore a nearby forest. As she flew through the forest, a puff of dust made her sneeze. + +The sneeze started a chain reaction and suddenly, the forest was filled with magic. Daisy was amazed and cautiously continued to explore the forest. + +As she flew deeper and deeper into the forest, Daisy noticed that the trees were turning into strange shapes and the leaves were glowing. Then, Daisy heard a loud noise which made her very frightened. Then, a sparkly fairy appeared. + +The fairy flew to Daisy and said, "Don't be scared! I am here to show you the wonders of this magical forest." Together, Daisy and the fairy explored the magical forest and all its wonders. + +At the end of the day Daisy had discovered a whole new world and made a special friend. +Once upon a time, there was a herb man. He was a friendly man who delivered fresh herbs to people in the village. + +Every day, he visited the village and chose the freshest herbs. He put them in his bag and got ready to deliver them. But one day, something strange happened. + +When he arrived in the village, the herb man realised that all the herbs were dead. He was so surprised and sad. He couldn't believe it - why were all the herbs dead? + +The herb man had no answer and he had to go home empty-handed. He knew he would not be able to deliver the herbs this time. + +The herb man was disappointed and he vowed to never let the herbs die again. He started working hard and taking better care of the herbs so they would stay alive. + +From that day on, the herb man always made sure to deliver fresh herbs to the people in the village. +The painter was confused. He was looking at a wall and didn't know what he should paint. He thought and thought, but he couldn't decide. + +Suddenly he heard a voice. It was coming from behind him and it said, "Paint the wall red!" The painter was confused. Who said that? He said, "Hello? Who is there?" + +But there was no answer. He heard the same voice again, "Paint the wall red!" He looked around, but no one was there. He decided to try it. He got his paint and brush and painted the wall red. + +He looked at the wall and smiled. He had done a great job. Then he heard the same voice again, "Paint it green!" The painter was surprised. He repeated, "Paint it green?" He did not understand. He was very confused, so he said, "Who said that?" + +But, once again, there was no answer. He tried to paint it green, but it didn't look right. He tried and tried, but he couldn't get it right. After a few minutes, he heard the same voice again, "Paint the wall red!" So he repeated the same thing and painted the wall red again. + +The painter stepped back and looked at the wall. He smiled and said, "That's much better!" He was no longer confused. Then he heard the same voice again, " +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Daisy. Daisy was three years old. One day, Daisy decided to go and explore the garden. As she ventured around, she discovered something underneath a bush. + +Daisy found it was a little puppy. She was so happy. She picked the pup up and hugged it. As she hugged the pup, Daisy asked him why he was all alone. + +The pup told her that his family had left him here in the garden. Daisy was so sad to hear that. Her opinion was that it was not fair. + +Suddenly, Daisy heard some noises coming from the other side of the garden. She went to investigate and discovered her older brother had hidden a toy in the garden. Daisy thought this was not fair either. + +When Daisy confronted her brother, he was very guilty. Daisy's brother apologized and promised to never do it again. Daisy was happy and decided to keep the pups as her own pet. What a great discovery! +Once upon a time there was a little fox. He liked to run around in the woods and have adventures. + +One day, it got very gloomy and a thick mist rose up all around. The little fox was scared. He didn't know what to do. Then, he had a great idea. He snapped his tail and the mist started to disappear. + +The fox was so happy. The gloomy mist was gone and the sun came out. He twirled around in the sunshine and thanked his luck. + +He snapped one more time and it sent a wave of joy throughout the woods. He felt so proud of himself. He knew he had done something special and he would never forget it. +Once upon a time, there was a bunny. The bunny was very playful. Every day, the bunny would jog around the garden. One day, the bunny was feeling sick. It sniffled and sneezed. The bunny's mommy gave it some medicine to make it feel better. The bunny drank the medicine and soon felt better. + +The bunny went outside again and started to jog around the garden. With each lap, the bunny felt better and better. Its energy started to return and soon the bunny was feeling really good. It laughed and joked and started to hop around instead of jog. It was feeling playful and happy again. + +The bunny's mommy was so happy to see the bunny feeling happy again. The bunny sat outside, feeling warm in the sun, and was very thankful for the medicine. + +The End. +Once upon a time there was a fearful boy. He was walking in the woods when he saw something shiny. He went to pick it up and realized it was a pistol. He was scared and the pistol was heavy. He rolled it in his hands and it felt funny. He wasn't sure what to do with it. +Then he heard someone calling his name. It was his friend. His friend asked him what he had and the boy showed him the pistol. His friend was excited because she had never seen anything like it before. But the boy was still scared. +His friend said, "Let's roll the pistol up the hill, it will be fun!" So the boy went along and they rolled the pistol up the hill. When they got to the top, the boy realized he wasn't so scared anymore. He had an adventure with his friend and the pistol. +Little Max was feeling very hungry. He looked around his house for something to eat, but he couldn't find anything. He started to get very disappointed. + +Suddenly his mother opened the door and smiled. She had a big plate of cookies for him! He was so happy! + +Max quickly grabbed one of the cookies and took a big bite out of it. The cookie was so delicious! He grabbed two more cookies and ate them too. + +But when he went to grab a fourth cookie, he froze. His mother had said that he could only have three cookies. He was so hungry and he really wanted another one. But he also knew that he had to listen to his mother. + +So Max put back the fourth cookie and smiled at his mother. He was happy to have eaten three delicious cookies! +One day, Mommy was cooking dinner. She opened the cupboard and saw some salt. She carefully sprinkled it on the food to add more flavour. The salt scattered everywhere and Mommy tried to make the kitchen very tidy. + +The little boy saw what happened and wanted to help. He grabbed some of the salt, smiled and scattered the salt with his hands. He tried to tidy it up again but soon the floor was full of salt. + +Mommy laughed and helped the little boy tidy it up. When they finished, the kitchen looked so neat and tidy again. The little boy was happy that he could help. Now he knew how to help whenever Salt scatters around! +Mary was at the beach. She saw a big orange oyster. She wondered what was inside. She opened it and was surprised to find a beautiful orange print. It was so pretty. She couldn’t believe it! She put the print in a special box, and she ran to show her mom and dad. They were so excited to see it! Mary said she wanted to keep it forever. Her mom smiled, and said she could. Mary smiled and hugged the print, and knew she would always remember the day she found the orange print inside an oyster. +Once upon a time there lived a girl named Mia. She was important because she was so good at doing things. One day Mia saw some pasta appear in her kitchen. She was very excited and quickly grabbed a bowl. She put the pasta into the bowl and served it for dinner. Everyone was happy to have the tasty pasta, and Mia felt very proud. + +The next day Mia decided to make the same pasta. She gathered the ingredients in the kitchen and cooked the pasta. To her surprise, it was just like the pasta she had seen the day before! + +Mia was very surprised and she thought it was so important that she could make delicious pasta. She shared the pasta with her family and everyone was very happy. From that moment onwards, Mia enjoyed cooking pasta whenever she got the chance. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Chloe. She was three years old and loved to ride her bicycle. Every day, she would take it into the park and ride around on it with her friends. + +One day she was riding around the park when she noticed a big table. She got off her bike and walked over to it. It was a healthy table, covered with lots of fruits, vegetables and other healthy snacks. Chloe was very happy. + +She grabbed some apples, carrots and celery and quickly ate them up. She was so happy that she decided to ride around the park one more time before going home. She had had a really fun day. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a brave knight. He always carried with him a shiny shield to protect him from his foes. Everywhere he went, he used his shield to guard himself and his people from danger. + +One day, the knight decided to take a journey to a far-off land. After months of traveling, he arrived at a magical kingdom. The locals were very grateful to the knight and welcomed him warmly. + +The knight used his shield to fight off a mighty dragon that had been terrorizing the people of the kingdom. When the dragon was defeated, the people of the kingdom cheered. + +The knight knew his shield had been very helpful, so he was grateful for it. He was happy to have a shield to keep himself and others safe. + +From that day on, the knight kept his shield close and used it whenever danger threatened. He used it to protect himself and the people of the kingdom and they continued to be grateful for his bravery. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She was three years old and loved playing pretend. Lucy wanted to play cops and robbers with her friends, so she found a toy pistol. + +One day, Lucy was feeling a bit miserable. She wanted to have some fun, so she decided to play pretend with her new pistol. She pointed it at her friends and said "Bang, bang!" and laughed. + +Lucy and her friends had lots of fun playing together. They pretended to catch bad guys and keep the world safe. + +But then, something really special happened. Lucy's favourite toy, a big teddy bear, joined in the game! Lucy pretended the bear was the biggest, meanest robber of all and she chased it with her pistol. Lucy and her friends laughed until they could laugh no more. + +The game ended, but Lucy was no longer miserable. She smiled, feeling happy knowing she had lots of fun playing pretend with her friends. +Once there was a little boy who loved music. He had a very special toy piano that he liked to play with all the time. One day, the boy was playing with his toy piano when suddenly he shouted in surprise. He had seen something disgusting crawling near his piano! He jumped away and shouted out loud, so loud that the neighbours heard him. Everyone rushed over to see what had happened, thinking there was an emergency. But when they arrived, they saw the boy pointing at the piano, still shouting and shouting. They could only laugh, as it was just a little bug that had startled the boy. After that day, the little boy was more careful about checking his toy piano for creepy crawlies before playing with it again. +Once upon a time, there was a rabbit who loved to jump. Every day, the rabbit would hop all around the forest, looking for something special. + +One day, the rabbit found a very smooth rock. It was so shiny and round! The rabbit wanted to take the rock home, but it was too big to carry. It thought and thought until it had an idea. + +The rabbit decided to jump. It hopped and hopped faster and faster until it was really high up in the sky! While it was up there, it looked down and saw the rock was still there. + +The rabbit smiled and knew it could reach the rock. The rabbit willed itself over the rock and slowly floated down to the ground. When its feet touched the ground, the rock was there and it picked it up. The rabbit was so happy! + +Now, the rabbit always keeps the smooth rock close to remind it to believe in itself and that anything is possible. +Once there was a wild clock. It sat in the middle of the living room and made very loud ticking noises. One day, a little boy wanted to play with it. He thought it would be fun to take it apart and see what was inside. The boy asked his mom if he could remove the clock. She said yes, but warned him to be very careful. + +The boy listened carefully to his mom's instructions and started taking the clock apart. He found all sorts of thing inside - gears, bells, and springs. After a while, the clock was completely taken apart and it no longer made any ticking noises. +The little boy was very proud of himself. He had removed the wild clock all by himself. He showed off the pieces of the clock to his mom. She smiled and said he had done a great job. Together, they put all the pieces in a box and tucked it away for another day. +Once upon a time, there lived a humble girl. She was always very kind and gentle. One day, she decided to get a pet. She went to the pet store and saw lots of animals. She chose a small and furry one. + +The girl brought the pet home and cuddled it. The pet was very happy. Every day, the girl spent lots of time playing with her pet. She also fed it and kept it tidy. + +One day, the girl realized that the pet was lonely. She thought about it and decided to get another pet for her pet to play with. She went back to the pet store and bought another pet. + +The girl was very excited to bring the new pet home. When she did, she saw the two pets playing together and snuggling close. She smiled and was so happy. The girl had realized how important it is to take care of her pet and make sure it was happy. +One day, a little girl was playing in the park. She wanted to go down the slide. She didn't know how. Then, her brother showed her how to push off. He showed her how to push off the reef so she could go down the slide. + +The little girl was excited. She pushed off the reef with all her might. Down she went! She laughed and felt so fine. + +The little girl kept going down the slide over and over again. She was so happy! Every time she pushed off the reef, she went faster and faster. + +Soon, it was time to go home. The little girl was sad to leave the park. But she knew that she would have lots of fun next time. She just had to remember to push off the reef! +One day, a little girl named Sarah was very excited. She was going to go on a ride in her dad's car. The car had an engine which made a loud noise and it could go fast. + +When Sarah got into the car, she was surprised to discover that it was spinning around in circles! She laughed and clapped, so excited to spin around in her dad's car. + +The car kept spinning around faster and faster. Sarah loved it and she cheered and shouted with glee. Then, after a few minutes, they stopped spinning and the car slowly drove away. + +Sarah had such a fun time, spinning around in her dad's car. She couldn't wait to do it again. +Once there was a little girl who was walking in the woods. She was happy and alert, looking around and enjoying her time alone. Suddenly, she stumbled over a big stone on the path. She tumbled and fell. When she opened her eyes, she saw a colorful blouse on the ground next to her. The little girl was surprised! She picked up the blouse and put it on. It was the perfect outfit for a woodland adventure! She put on the blouse and set off again, feeling excited and alert. She smiled, happy she had stumbled on such a wonderful discovery. +Once, there was a boy who was very fearful. He didn't like to talk to others and would often be alone. One day, he wrote a poem. It was one of the most beautiful things he had ever made. He was so proud of it and wanted to show it to everyone. + +But then, something strange happened. As he was looking at the poem, it started to get blurry. He blinked, trying to clear his vision, but the words just kept fading away until nothing was left. The poem had vanished! + +The boy was so sad. He had been so excited to show his masterpiece, and now it was gone. He looked everywhere, trying to find the poem, but it had truly disappeared. + +The boy was so scared and confused. What had happened to his poem? He eventually learned that sometimes, people find things that fade away, and that he shouldn't be too fearful anymore. +Frankie was a three year old with big dreams. One day he decided he wanted to ride around the world. So he got on his bike and started pedalling. All day he rode and rode until he was tired and hungry. He stopped at a cafe and had his favourite food, pasta. He was so happy to be able to ride and eat pasta! + +The next day, Frankie continued to ride. He travelled through green meadows and tall trees. He rode over hills, around oceans and even through the desert. He saw so many amazing things! After many days, Frankie was tired from all the riding. He decided it was time to go home. + +When Frankie arrived home, he was exhausted and happy. He had ridden all around the world and accomplished his big dream. He enjoyed some more pasta, took a nap and then went outside to ride again. +John was a chubby boy of 3. He loved to eat pizza. His mom would often urge him to leave some for others. But he just wanted more and more! + +One day, as he was eating his pizza, his Mom urged him to share it with his friends. He felt frustrated, but obeyed. He handed out slices to everyone and before he knew it, his pizza was all gone. +John was sad, but his Mom comforted him. She said it was more important to be nice to others than to have lots of pizza. John smiled and understood. + +The next day, John brought a huge pizza to share with his friends. His Mom was very proud of him. She had urged him to take care of his friends, and he did. From that day forward, he kept sharing his food with others. He was no longer chubby, but he was happy. +Once upon a time there were two friends. They were having fun playing in the park. + +Suddenly, the friends began to quarrel about a stone. One wanted to keep it and the other wanted to throw it away. + +The quarrel became more and more serious. The friends argued back and forth. Neither one of them wanted to give in. + +Just then, a beautiful bird flew down from the sky. The bird distracted the friends. They forget about the stone and stopped their quarrel. + +The friends smiled at each other. Then they decided to do something else. They played hopscotch and laughed together. All was well! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Suzy. She was only three years old and very brave. + +One day, Suzy was playing in her backyard when she felt a hurt in her leg. It was scary and it made her cry. + +Mummy hurried to help her and said, “Does it hurt Suzy? Show me where it hurts.†Suzy pointed to her leg and Mummy hurried inside to get a bandage. + +While Mummy was gone, Suzy wanted to move. She tried standing up but when she did she felt an even bigger pain. She yelped and fell to the ground again. + +Mummy found her like that and quickly kissed her head. “It’s ok, Suzy. We can still get you better.†+ +They moved to the hospital and the doctor made Suzy better. She felt much better and was happy once again. +Once upon a time there was a hunter who laid in the grass and watched the animals in the meadow. He noticed an old goat with a sore leg, unable to stand. The hunter’s heart was filled with compassion and he laid down his bow and arrow. + +Gently he picked up the goat and lay it down in the soft meadow grass. He then laid his hands on the goat’s sore leg and softly rubbed it until the old goat felt better. + +The hunter smiled as he watched the old goat slowly stand up and walk away. He was happy that his compassion had made the goat feel better. He lay in the meadow for a while and watched the animals, content that he had helped. +Little Jenny was walking in the woods one day when she saw a bear. She was very troubled and scared at first, but then she realized the bear was just looking for food. She watched it for a few minutes and then slowly backed away. + +She kept walking for a while and soon she saw something else. It looked like a little house in the distance. She was so excited that she started running towards it. + +As she got closer, she could see a family of bears inside. They were all snuggled up together and she thought it was the sweetest thing she had ever seen. She wanted to stay and watch them forever, but then she started to worry that they might get scared and leave. + +So she slowly backed away and continued on her journey. She couldn't stop thinking about the family of bears and the cozy little house she had seen. She was so happy she had seen something so special and it made her feel less troubled and scared. +Once there was a little boy. His name was Bob and he was three years old. He had a bright and colorful bedroom. + +Every morning, Bob would wake up and jump out of bed. He would make his bed, so it was nice and tidy. + +In his bright bedroom, Bob had lots of fun toys. He had cars and blocks and books that he liked to play with. + +At night, he would put them away neatly. Then it was time for bed. Bob would brush his teeth, say his prayers and climb into bed. + +He would snuggle down under the cozy covers. As he closed his eyes, he would say good night to his bedroom. Then he would dream of all the fun he was going to have tomorrow. +Once there was a little boy named Jimmy. He loved playing with blocks. One day, his Mommy brought him lots of blocks. He was so excited! + +Jimmy got to work building with the blocks. He made all kinds of shapes and towers. He was having lots of fun. + +He was having so much fun that he was a very successful block-builder. He made towers so tall that they almost touched the ceiling. + +Jimmy's Mommy was so proud of her son. She hugged him and said, "Jimmy, you are the best block-builder I have ever seen!" + +Jimmy was so happy. He couldn't wait to show Daddy all the blocks that he had built. He knew he was going to be very successful at building blocks. +Once there was a family that wanted to go on a vacation. The vacation was far away and it was very expensive. So the family knew that they could not take a car or boat. Then, they decided to fly! It was their first time flying, so they were a bit scared. But it was also very exciting. + +When they got to the airport, they put their bags on the plane. Then they took their seats in a special plane. They got to see all kinds of things from high up in the air. They could see tall mountains, and rivers like silver strings. They could even see oceans and forests below them. + +After a long flight, the family finally arrived at their destination. It was much warmer there than where they left. They spent the week going on adventures, eating new food, and spending time with each other. It was an amazing and expensive vacation, but it was totally worth it in the end! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved to march. She marched everywhere, around her house, through the park, and even along the city streets. + +One day she came upon a big pass. It was a long, smooth pass with beautiful trees and flowers. The little girl wanted to march across the pass. She took a deep breath and marched and marched. + +Along the way, she saw different things. She saw a blue bird soaring in the sky and a squirrel hopping across the ground. Even further along, she saw a river that seemed to go on forever. + +After a long time of marching, the little girl finally made it to the other side of the pass. She was so proud of herself and felt very brave. It was a wonderful adventure. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a cow. She was a friendly cow who loved to play and eat grass. + +One day, the cow was walking through a field in the sun. Suddenly, she heard a loud noise behind her. She turned around quickly and saw a big, scary dog. + +The cow was scared. She wanted to run away, but she couldn’t move. The dog was barking and coming closer. But then, the cow saw a big tree nearby. She ran to the tree and she turned around to face the dog. + +The dog stopped barking and walked away. She was safe! The cow was very happy and she walked away slowly. She was no longer scared. +Once upon a time there was a young girl. Her name was Annie. Every day she went to the playground to play with her friends. One day, Annie went to the playground but something strange happened. She saw a leather box sitting by the swings. It was a big surprise! + +Annie walked closer to the box and touched it. Suddenly, the box opened and out jumped a big, brown puppy! The puppy started jumping and licking Annie in the face. She was so surprised and very happy! + +Annie took the puppy home and took care of him. She named him Scruffy. They had so much fun together. They played on the swings, flew kites, and danced in the rain. Annie loved Scruffy and Scruffy loved Annie too! + +Scruffy was a young puppy and he was filled with energy. Annie was very happy to have such a fun, young friend. Every day they played together in the playground and were very happy! +Once there was a chubby pencil. It was brown and looked like it was really important. One day, a tiny mouse asked the pencil what it was for. The pencil began to reply, but the word were too big for the mouse to understand. + +The mouse tried to think of a better way to ask the pencil why it was so important. After a few moments, the mouse asked, "What makes you special?" + +The pencil laughed and with a twinkle in its eye, it replied, "My lead makes me very special. I can write stories and draw pictures with it." + +The mouse was amazed. He thanked the pencil for its reply, then said goodbye and scampered off. The pencil watched him go with a smile. Even though it was just a simple pencil, it knew that it was really special. +Max was a very brave little boy. He loved to adventure and explore the world around him. One day, he was walking with his mommy and daddy through a beautiful forest. Suddenly, he saw something very tall in the distance. It was a tall mountain! He couldn't believe it. + +Max wanted to get a closer look. So he asked his mommy and daddy if he could walk to the mountain. But they said no. They said it was too far away. But Max didn't give up. He asked again and again until they finally agreed to let him go. + +Max started off down the path. It was a long way! He walked and walked until he got to a beautiful lake. The lake was so big and the water was so clear. Suddenly, he felt something strange. He felt his feet tremble! + +Max looked around and saw the mountain again. He wanted to get to the top. And he knew he had to be brave to make it. So Max took a deep breath and kept walking! + +He walked and walked until he made it to the top of the mountain. Max was so excited and felt so proud. He was shaking with excitement. He had done it! After such a long journey, he had made it to the top. Max knew that this was one of his bravest moments ever. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lisa. She was 3 years old and she loved to have fun. Every day she used to choose to play outside with her friends. One day, Lisa and her friends were playing outside when they saw something very strange in the sky. It was a yellow clown! + +The yellow clown started flying around and doing funny tricks. It was really exciting for them to watch. Lisa was so happy that she decided to choose the yellow clown as her new best friend! Since then, Lisa and the yellow clown have had so much fun together. They play hide-and-seek, draw pictures, and take long walks in the park. Lisa loves her yellow clown and is so happy she chose it as her best friend! +Once upon a time there were two little bunnies named Jack and Jill. They were very happy living in their house. + +One day they decided to explore. After a while, they came across a barn. Its walls were pale and it looked very old. Jack wanted to try and see if it was safe to go in, so he stuck his head inside. + +He found it smelt really yummy! He asked Jill to have a taste and she did. She thought it tasted amazing! + +Jack and Jill decided to explore the barn further. They looked around and soon noticed that the barn was full of food! They both loved to eat, so they hopped around tasting everything. + +When it was time to go home, Jack and Jill hopped away, both happy and full. They couldn't wait to come back and taste more of the delicious food. +Once upon a time, there was a reindeer who liked to go very fast. His name was Flash. One day, Flash decided to run as fast as he could. He ran and ran and ran, until he couldn't see anything anymore. Suddenly, Flash felt very confused. He couldn't remember why he was running so fast. He stopped and looked around. He realized he was lost and didn't know where his home was. + +Just then, Flash heard a sleigh in the air. He looked up and saw that it was being pulled by eight reindeer! He quickly speeded around the sky, trying to catch up to them. When he was close enough, he recognized one of them. It was his friend Carl! He shouted, "Hey Carl! It's me Flash!" Carl looked down and saw Flash and smiled. + +Carl guided Flash back to his home. Flash was so happy to be found. From that day on, Flash knew that if he ever got lost again, all he had to do was find his friend Carl. Carl had saved the day! +Once upon a time, there was a clumsy parrot. The parrot had many big dreams, but did not have anyone who would permit him to do anything. He lived in the same spot for many days and felt very sad. + +One day, a kind old woman who lived nearby noticed the sad parrot. She decided to permit the parrot to fly around the garden. She saw that the parrot was very happy and enjoyed flying around. + +The parrot flew around so much and so often, that they soon became good friends. Every day the kind old woman would permit the parrot to explore, play and fly as much as he wanted. The parrot was very grateful to the kind woman and they were best friends forever. +Once upon a time, John lived in a small town with a big factory. Every day, the factory made lots of different things. One day, John wanted to see what happened inside the factory, so he snuck in. + +John was amazed. Everywhere he looked, he saw people lifting, twisting, and hammering metal into different shapes and sizes. He saw people making all kinds of things in the factory. + +John wanted to try it, too. He asked if he could help and the workers said yes. They gave John some metal, and he started to twist it and make it different. Soon, he had something special. It was an original metal shape. + +John was so proud. He thanked the workers and went back home with his twisty metal shape. He never forgot his visit to the factory. +Johnnie was staring out the window. Summer was here and he was so happy. The sky was a gentle blue and the sun was bright. + +Johnnie wanted to be outside playing. He saw his friends running through the grass. They were laughing and chasing each other. + +Johnnie opened the door and walked into the yard. The grass felt gentle beneath his feet. He saw a butterfly fluttering around and smiled. + +Johnnie was looking for his friends when he saw them. They were playing with a ball and Johnnie ran to join them. He chased the ball around for hours, laughing and smiling with his friends in the warm summer sun. +Once upon a time there was a sleepy girl. Her name was Lola. Lola was stretching her arms wide as she walked around her garden. She was looking for something special. + +Then, she stumbled upon something. It was a shiny stamp. Lola was very excited. She picked up the stamp and held it tight. She ran around the garden with the stamp, she showed it to her mummy and daddy and she even showed it to her pet cat. + +Lola knew exactly what to do with the stamp. She put the stamp on a piece of paper. She smiled and went to bed. + +The next day, Lola woke up feeling refreshed and wide awake. She quickly grabbed the stamp and got ready for her day. She was ready to stretch her arms wide and show her stamp to everyone. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a small boy called Timmy. He was three years old and loved to explore the world. One day, Timmy was outside and he noticed lots of waste all around him. He was very sad because people didn't look after their stuff. + +Timmy heard a noise and he looked up. Suddenly, he saw a fast bird flying above him! He was so surprised, he wanted to get a closer look. Timmy followed the bird for a few minutes, observing it carefully. The bird flew really fast and looked so beautiful in the sky. + +When the bird flew away, Timmy looked around and noticed that the world was much more beautiful when it was clean. He decided to pick up all the rubbish around him to help make the world a better place. + +He ran back home to get help from his family and friends and quickly they were all collecting the waste. After a few hours, they had finished and they were all very proud of themselves. Timmy was particularly proud, he had noticed that something was wrong and then he had taken action to make things better. +Once there was a new, little girl. She loved things that were shiny and new. She saw a board in her garden one day and she wanted to stand on it. The board was new and shiny and she couldn't wait to stand on it. She stood on the board and she loved it. She bounced on it and she smiled with delight. She was so happy that she had a new board just for her. + +She played on the board for hours and hours. She jumped, moved, and laughed. She didn't want to ever get off the board. Her mum told her it was time to go inside but the little girl didn't want to. Finally, her mum convinced her to get off the board. She reluctantly said goodbye and walked away, still looking back at the new board in the garden. +Once upon a time, there was a figure named Bob. Bob was very cheerful, but one day he began to feel sad. His friends wanted to help him, so they tried to encourage him. They took Bob outside to play and soon he was giggling and smiling again. + +The friends took turns encouraging Bob. They clapped their hands and sang happy songs. When Bob was feeling down, his friends talked to him in gentle, encouraging tones. Bob soon felt much better. + +Bob's friends all wanted to help him, so they decided to encourage him whenever he felt sad. Every time Bob felt down, the friends came over to cheer him up. Thanks to the encouragement from his friends, Bob felt more cheerful each day. + +The figure, Bob, was very thankful for all the love and support his friends gave him. Whenever Bob felt down, they were always there to encourage him and keep him cheerful. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Molly. Molly loved to play in the park and wear pretty dresses. One day, Molly went to the park with her mum, and she decided to wear her most special dress. + +When she got to the park, Molly saw some other kids who were wearing the same dress. Molly felt very ashamed, because she thought she was the only one who had this dress. She looked down, so she didn't have to see them. + +But then one of the other girls walked up to Molly and smiled. She asked Molly why she was looking so sad. Molly explained what had happened, and the girl said that they had all been to the same shop and bought the same dresses. Molly felt so happy now that she knew she wasn't alone. + +Molly told the other kids that she was sorry for feeling ashamed and they hugged each other. They went to play together and Molly looked around the park with a big smile on her face. She was so happy to have seen the sight of her new friends wearing the same dress as her. +Once upon a time there was a boy who loved to move. Every morning he would put on his jogging shoes and take a nice, long jog. He ran so fast that everyone thought he could fly! + +He enjoyed the nice, fair weather and the fresh air. On one of his jogs he saw a flower in the distance. He went to take a closer look and was happy to see it was a very special flower. + +The flower was very gentle and fragile. The boy started to move back and forth in front of it. He moved slowly and carefully so he wouldn't hurt the flower. He kept moving until the flower opened petal by petal and smiled at him. + +The boy was so surprised that the flower smiled at him! He was very happy, and from that day on, he would take jogs every morning and move in front of the flower to make it happy. +Once upon a time there was a star. He was very bright and twinkling. One day he saw that the sky was dark. He began to shiver. Then he noticed that a careless bird was flying nearby. The star asked the bird to come closer. + +The bird was friendly and came close to the star. The star told the bird about how he was feeling cold and was scared. The bird told the star she knew a way to get warm. + +The bird asked the star if he would come with her. The star said yes and he flew with the bird away from the dark sky. + +Together, the star and the bird flew to a sunny field. Here, the star was able to warm up and his shivering stopped. He was so happy! It felt so good to be warm again. The bird told the star to always remember to find warmth in the sunlight. The star thanked the bird and said goodbye. The bird then flew away. + +From then on, whenever the star felt cold he would remember the helpful bird, and he would always find warmth in the sunny sky. +Once upon a time, there was a great bowl. It sat on a table all by itself. Everyone who saw the bowl was amazed at how great it was. One day, a little girl came to the table. She sat down and looked at the bowl. She felt very lucky to see such a great bowl. She reached out and carefully touched it. She enjoyed the smooth feel of the bowl. Then, she imagined what it would be like to have such a great bowl all for herself. The little girl was so happy that she decided to sit and enjoy the bowl for a few moments more. Then, she thanked the bowl for being so great and went on her way. +Little Jimmy was walking in the park and everything was nice and peaceful. He looked up at the big trees and the beautiful butterflies. He was so happy. Suddenly, something started to disturb the peace. It was a big truck. It was loud and it made Jimmy scared. He started to cry. + +But then, something even smarter than the truck showed up. It was a little bird. It flew and sang a lovely song. The truck saw the bird and suddenly it was not so loud anymore. The bird helped bring the peace back to the park. + +Jimmy stopped crying and was happy again. He saw the little bird and knew that it was smart enough to stop the truck and bring the peace back to the park. Jimmy waved at the little bird and bird waved back at him. Then, Jimmy went back to having fun and enjoying the park. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Anna. She was 3 years old and she loved to skip. Every day she skipped to her aunt's house. + +When she got there her aunt was always very organized. She would set out fun activities like drawing, playing in the yard and singing songs. + +Anna was always excited to be there. She would skip around the house until she was tired. Then she would lay down and take a nap. + +At the end of the day, Anna would give her aunt a big hug before heading home. She was always sad to leave but her aunt would tell her she'd be back soon. + +And with that, Anna would skip off, excited to get home and tell her mom about all the fun things she did with her aunt. +Once upon a time, there was a lovely girl. Her name was Sally. Sally had a special sheet. She loved it very much. + +One day, Sally had an idea. She took her lovely sheet and made a beautiful dress. Everyone in the village was amazed by her pretty dress. + +Sally was so happy. She put on her dress and thanked her special sheet. She looked so beautiful and everyone said she looked like a princess. + +Sally thanked her sheet again and again for making her dress look so special. She promised she would never forget how lovely her sheet was. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a young prince. He was very excited because his parents had given him a special task. He was to release a beautiful, white dove into the sky! The prince excitedly took the dove and opened the window. He watched with amazement as the dove flew away. + +The little prince was very proud of himself. He had done the task all by himself! He felt excited and happy. He went to tell his parents the news. + +His parents were so proud of the young prince. They gave him a big hug and filled him with lots of love. It made the prince feel so good. + +The prince had been very brave and done something special. He had released the dove and filled the sky with beauty. It was a special moment for the prince and his family. +Once upon a time there was a naughty goose. He always ate too much and weighed too much. He was always so greedy. He kept eating and eating, but he never put on enough weight. + +One day, the goose thought he'd do something different. He went to the pond and weighed himself. He was so surprised to find that he was much heavier than he thought. He was so proud of himself! + +The goose then went to the farmer's house and asked him to make him some tasty food. The farmer agreed and made him some yummy food. The goose loved it and ate it all up. + +Soon the goose was heavy enough to make it to the pond. He was so pleased with himself for putting on the extra weight and was looking forward to going for a swim. + +The goose splashed around in the pond, feeling happy and content that he was finally heavy enough to enjoy his swim. Everyone enjoyed seeing the content and happy goose in the pond! +Once there was a little boy who wanted to pick something special. He walked around looking for the right thing when he saw a statue. It was a beautiful statue of a hawk soaring through the sky. The little boy was so excited that he wanted to pick it right away. + +He was careful not to drop the statue as he picked it up. He looked up at the statue and knew he wanted to keep it forever. He ran back home, holding the statue carefully so it wouldn't fall. + +When he got home, he found just the perfect spot for his new statue. He placed it on the shelf and admired it every day. Whenever he felt sad or lonely, he'd look at the statue and feel happy and comforted. He was so thankful that he had picked such a special piece. +Once there was a little baby bear. He was so small that he was afraid of everything. One day, he stepped outside and became thirsty. He looked around for something to drink, but he couldn't find anything. + +Suddenly, he noticed a gentle stream flowing by. Just then, a mama bear saw him and said, "Come on little one, I'll show you a special way to get a drink." + +The mama bear led him to the shore where the water was shallow. She showed him how to use his paws to dip in the water and then quickly dry them with the warm sun. + +The baby bear drank his fill and thanked the mama bear for showing him the gentle way. From then on, he was never thirsty again! +Once upon a time there were two friends who went exploring. One was nosy and the other was not. + +As they walked, the nosy one saw a big rock. "I want to see what's inside the rock," he said. + +The other one thought it was a bad idea. "I don't think you should do that," he said. + +But the nosy one ignored him. He got his hammer and smashed the rock. When he looked inside, there were lots of pretty minerals. + +He was so excited he could hardly speak. He picked one up and held it to the sun. The light caught all the sparkly colors. It was the prettiest thing he had ever seen. + +He kept the mineral for himself and showed it to his friend. It was their secret, and they never told anyone. +Ash was very rude and made his mom angry. His mom told him that he was not allowed to play outside until he said sorry. Ash didn't want to apologize but he knew he had to. So, he looked up at his mom and said, "Please forgive me." + +His mom was very happy and gave him a big hug. "Of course I forgive you," she said. Then, she took his hand and they went out to the backyard to play. + +They had a wonderful time playing catch and chasing each other around. After playing for a long time, Ash was very tired. He asked his mom for a glass of water and she said, "Please get yourself a glass of water from the kitchen." + +So, Ash went to the kitchen and got a glass of cold water. He took a sip and it tasted delicious. After drinking all his water, Ash said thank you to his mom. His mom smiled and said, "You are very welcome, my sweet child." +One day, a proud little boy was playing with his toy car. Suddenly, he dropped it and it hit a glass vase. The vase broke and the boy was very scared. He was worried that his mommy would punish him. + +His mommy came in and asked him what had happened. He told her he had dropped the toy car. His mommy was sad about the broken vase, but she was very proud of the boy for telling the truth. + +Instead of punishing him, she hugged him tight and told him she was glad he was honest. She promised to help clean up the mess together. After they had done this, the boy was very happy. He learned it is important to always tell the truth. +Once upon a time there was a chest, and it was very wet. It sat at the edge of the lake, and no one wanted to pick it up. + +One day a very brave three year old girl named Sarah came by. She saw the wet chest and wanted to pick it up. She bent down and used all of her might but she couldn't move it. + +Then Sarah quickly came up with an idea. She gathered stones from the lake and put them in the chest until it was full. Then she was able to pick it up! + +Sarah was so excited that she had figured out how to do it. She smiled and carried the chest away. The end. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who loved surprises. One day, her mummy told her that they were going to the park to sort something out. The little girl was so excited, she couldn't wait to find out what the surprise was! + +When they arrived at the park, the little girl saw a big orange tree. She wondered what they had come to the park to sort. Mummy told her that they were going to pick all the oranges off the tree. The little girl was overjoyed! + +The two of them spent the morning picking all the oranges off the tree. At the end of their morning, the little girl had filled a big basket with oranges. She couldn't wait to find out what the surprise was! + +When they got home, mummy took out a big bowl and started to cut up all the oranges. After she was done, she put all the oranges in the bowl. The little girl was still so excited to find out what the surprise was! + +But then, mummy told her the surprise: they had made orange juice! The little girl was so happy, she couldn't believe it. She had spent the whole morning sorting oranges with her mummy, and the surprise was a big glass of delicious orange juice. The little girl was so proud of what they had achieved that day! +Mother was in the kitchen cooking dinner. It was a messy job, with ingredients spread all over the table. Suddenly Mother noticed something else on the table - a book! What could it be doing there? + +Mother opened the book, and saw it showed lots of pictures, and the words 'I love you'. Mother smiled. She looked around for the source of the book, and soon noticed a 3 year old peeking around the door. Mother smiled and said, "Thank you for showing me this book!" + +The little girl was very happy to have given her mother such a special gift. And Mother was happy to be reminded how much she was loved. + +The kitchen was still messy, but now it felt a bit more special. The little girl ran away, happy to have shown her mother something special. And Mother finished dinner, feeling love in her heart. +Molly went on a journey. She was excited but a little scared too. She took a deep breath and bowed her head. + +Molly had a long way to go. She walked and walked until the hurt in her feet was too much. But she kept going, slowly, step by step. + +Finally Molly made it to the end of her journey. Her heart was so happy! She looked around and smiled, then bowed to the sky. + +Molly said goodbye to her journey and thanked it for the adventure. Now she was ready to go back home. +Once upon a time there was a boy. He was three years old. He was excited to have lunch with his mom and dad. For lunch they had a red apple and a yummy sandwich. The boy was so happy he wanted to record it. So he asked his mom for her phone and she gave it to him. He opened the phone and held it up. He tapped the red button, which made a recording. He wanted to remember the yummy lunch with his family, so he kept the recording. He liked it so much he played it every day. The end. +Once upon a time there were two friends Bob and Lucy. They were walking together in a forest. Suddenly Lucy saw an unknown temple! She was so excited and wanted to explore it. + +Bob said it could be dangerous, but Lucy didn't want to listen and started to run towards the temple. Unfortunately, she tripped over a rock and hurt her ankle. Bob saw this and ran to help her. + +He saw a big blue door with ancient writing and went up to it. He tried to open it, but it was too strong. He tried it again, but nothing. Then he decided to take out all his strength and "kick" the door, and miraculously it opened! + +The two friends ran inside and saw a beautiful temple, with lots of statues and unknown symbols. They were amazed, but they heard a noise coming from the corner. It was a small mouse! Lucy was so excited, she took out some food from her pocket and fed it. + +Bob and Lucy were so happy to explore the mysterious temple together. They didn't know how it happened, but they were grateful for their adventure. +Once upon a time there was a little boy who lived with his mother. He loved his mother very much. One day, the little boy wanted to play outside. His mother said it was ok and to be careful. + +So, the little boy went out and he saw a nosy bird. He stood and watched it for a while. It was so interesting! However, the little boy's mother was looking out the window and saw her son standing there and watching the bird. + +The mother was nosy and wanted to know what the little boy was looking at, so she came outside. She asked the little boy what he was standing there watching and he told her all about the nosy bird. + +The mother smiled and said, "That is so wonderful my son! Let's go inside now, you can tell me more about the bird while we have a snack." And so they went inside and enjoyed their snack while the little boy told his mother all about the nosy bird. +Jane was on a tour. She was looking at a delicate flower when she shut her eyes. Everything around her felt peaceful and calm. Suddenly, she heard a voice. It was her mom. She said, "Let's go, Jane!" Jane opened her eyes and smiled. She was ready to go and enjoy the tour! They finished the tour, and they both felt happy. Jane saw all sorts of delicate things on her tour, and she knew she would always remember it. +John was so happy. He saw a big box on the floor in the living area. He opened it and found a red soft toy inside. He wanted to chew on it and see what it tasted like. John picked up the toy and ran to his bedroom. + +John was very careful as he began to chew on the toy. He wanted to make sure not to ruin it. His sister could see him from the door and asked him not to chew the toy. John stopped and put the toy on the bed and ran to the bathroom to get his shampoo. He wanted to clean the toy with it. + +John put shampoo on the toy and started to rub it with his fingers. But he was too weak and the shampoo wasn't strong enough to clean the toy. John started to cry. His sister came and hugged him. She told him it was okay and said that she could clean the toy with a cloth. + +John saw his sister cleaning the toy and was very happy. After the toy was clean, John hugged it and said that he was sorry. His sister said it was okay and gave the toy to him. John hugged it tight and was very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who had a special job. She was the judge and her job was to match things together. But sometimes, matching things was not easy. + +One day, she got a very difficult job to do. She had to match two things that were not alike. She looked and thought and tried her best, but she couldn't find anything that was just perfect. + +Suddenly, she had an idea! She went to find some stones that were different shapes and colors. She put them together, and the colors and shapes matched just perfectly! + +The girl was so happy that she had found the perfect match. From that day on, she was always able to find the perfect match. +Once upon a time there was a hippo. His name was Joe. Joe was a very special hippo, because he liked to sort things. Every day he would search the jungle for things he could sort. + +One day he came across a basket. Inside was a very bitter orange. Joe was a bit scared of the orange, because it was so very bitter. But he was brave and he sorted the orange into his basket. + +He kept sorting. He found a stone and a flower and a beetle and he sorted them too. But then something magical happened. The hippo began to grow. He got bigger and bigger until he was twice his usual size. + +Joe was so happy. He had sorted five things and now he was bigger! He stayed big and strong. From then on he kept on sorting things, and he lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a box. Inside the box was something very special but no one knew what it was. + +One day, a little girl decided it was time to find out. She smiled, grabbed the box and started to unpack it. + +When she opened it, she found a furry toy. It was the softest thing she had ever touched. She hugged it and smiled. + +It was easy for the girl to understand why the box was so special. She decided to keep her new friend with her always. +Once upon a time there was a cable. It was very long and smooth. One day, the cable went on an adventure in the deep blue sea. It swam and swam until it did not know where it was. But then, it found a new friend, who was a fish. They played together and it was so much fun. + +As the cable and fish kept on swimming, the cable did not know where to go. The fish said, "Let's take a look around the coral reef. Maybe we can find something special." They explored the reef, but still the cable did not know what to do. + +Suddenly, the cable saw something shiny and smooth. It was a shiny pearl! The cable had found its adventure. Now it knew what it wanted to do. The cable and fish could go explore the pearl together! + +So, they swam around the pearl and looked inside. They saw so many different things. The cable and the fish were so excited! They had so much fun playing and exploring the pearl. + +Now the cable always knows where it wants to go. Whenever it goes on an adventure, it knows where to find the pearl and its new friend, the fish. +Once there was a harbor full of ships. All the ships were different colors so it looked very pretty. The harbor belonged to some very special people. + +One day, the people who owned the harbor saw a special boat coming. They were very jealous of the boat because it was the most beautiful of all the boats. + +The people in the harbor wanted the boat, but it kept sailing away. No matter how much they tried to catch it, they just couldn't get it. + +So they decided to increase their own boats. They worked hard and soon there were more boats in their harbor than ever before. The people were so happy and no longer jealous of the special boat. Now they had boats that were even more special! +Molly was a gifted girl. She liked to work with ornaments. One day, she found a special ornament. It had tiny sparkling stars on it. Molly worked hard to make it the most beautiful ornament she had ever seen. She used her tiny paintbrush to make the stars shine brighter. When she was finished, it looked like a special gift from the stars. She was very proud of her work. Everyone who saw it said how wonderful it was. Molly was glad she had used her special gifts to make something so beautiful. +Once upon a time there was a big thick pig. He was looking for something special, and he hoped he would find it. One day he found an exciting spot under a big old tree and he settled down for a special nap. As he closed his eyes he could feel his hopes getting bigger and bigger. + +Suddenly, a brightly coloured bird flew up from the ground, holding something shiny in its beak. The bird flew down to the pig and landed gently on his back. The bird had found what the pig had been looking for! The pig smiled and thanked the bird. + +The pig then snuggled down into his big thick bed under the tree. He was so cosy in the sunshine and the fresh air, and soon fell fast asleep. In the dream he could feel hope all around him and he made a wish that he would find happiness. When he woke up he knew that his wish had come true. +Once there was a small child called Tom who went for a walk in the pine forest. It was a beautiful sunny day and Tom was very excited. He saw a soft pine cone on the forest floor and decided to pick it up. He held the small cone carefully in his hands and admired it. As he looked closer, he noticed a little bug inside the cone too. Tom was so delighted that he decided to take the pine cone home with him. He named the bug Piney, and they became the best of friends. Every day they would go outside in the sunshine and play together. Tom and Piney had lots of adventures together and soon the pine cone was covered in colorful drawings that Tom had made. + +Tom and Piney remained best friends for a very long time, since the pine cone provided a soft, safe place for Piney to live. Tom cherished their friendship for many years to come. +Once upon a time, there was a baby. They were very happy and loved to play. One day, the baby wanted to play a game. So they went over to an old box. Inside the box was a surprise. It was a big, shiny toy that the baby had never seen before. + +The baby was so excited, they couldn't wait to play. They grabbed the toy and hugged it close. Then they laughed and shouted - it was so much fun! + +The baby started to send the toy up high in the sky. Then it flew around the room, over the chairs and tables. The baby laughed as the toy went higher and higher. They felt so silly and it made them giggle. + +When the toy was tired, the baby sent it down to the floor. But it kept bouncing back up! The baby just couldn't stop laughing. They kept sending the toy higher and higher. It was so much fun! + +Finally, the baby put away the toy and went off to bed. They had had the best day, filled with lots of silly fun. +Once upon a time there was a man who was very bad. He did mean things and took things that didn't belong to him. His friends were mad because he was doing bad things. + +One day the bad man did a really terrible thing. All his friends were so scared. They called the police. + +The police came to the man's house and put him in jail. He was so scared and sad. He wanted to go home, but he couldn't. + +The police came to court. They told the judge about the bad thing the man had done. The judge said he had to stay in jail. + +The man wanted help. His friends came to the court. They told the judge that the man was really sorry and he could still change. The judge said that if the man did something good, he could win. + +The man worked hard to be good. Finally, he did something special. All of his friends were so happy. They cheered. + +The judge said the man could go home! He was so happy, he was free! He won!! He would never do a terrible thing again. +Bob was a very playful bunny. He loved to jump around and have fun. One day, he was jumping around and noticed a button on the ground. He picked it up with his little paw and he remembered that his mom had buttons like this at home. + +So he hopped home and asked his mom, "Mommy, what is this button for?" His mother smiled and said, "It looks like a very special button. It can remind me of things that I need to do!" + +Bob was so excited and he put the button in a safe place. Every day he would pull it out and push the button. Whenever he pushed it, he thought of the things his mom needed to do. This gave him great joy. He smiled and thought that it was a very playful button! +One day, a little girl went to the beach. She was very excited to learn about crabs. She looked in the sand and saw many of them. The little girl was so excited she decided to learn more about the crab. She watched the crab carefully and saw them scurry around the beach. + +Then, the little girl got an idea. She picked up one of the crabs and looked at it up close. The crab was red, but also very tired. After a few minutes, the little girl put the crab back in the sand and let it rest. She wanted to make sure the crab was safe and comfortable. + +The little girl was very pleased with how much she had learned about the crab that day. She smiled and went home feeling very happy and proud. She had learned so much and the experience was very fun! +Once upon a time, there was a family who had a plan. The plan was to go to the park and get some cherries. They all got dressed up, jumped in the car, and drove off. + +At the park, they saw a big tree full of cherries. They all went to the tree and started to pick the cherries. It was so much fun! The cherries were so sweet and smooth. + +When they had enough, they gathered around and ate some cherries. They laughed and smiled and soon their bellies were full. + +It was a perfect day spent together! +Once there was a boy named Mark. He was three years old. Mark wanted to make a record of his day. So he got his pretend camera and filmed everything he did. He played with his favourite toy car and had a snack of apples and cheese. After that, Mark felt cold, so he put on his blue coat. He went outside and jumped in the puddles. He saw a beautiful rainbow and felt very happy. When he got home he stopped recording and showed his parents his footage. They laughed and clapped. Mark had made a beautiful record of his day. +Once, there was an orange statue. It was big and very tall. One day, something magical happened. A girl came to the statue and she started to sign. She moved her hands around in the air. Suddenly, the statue came alive. It began to move and dance. It was a very special moment. Everyone was so happy to see it. The people clapped and cheered. Even the orange statue was happy. It kept moving and dancing until it was time to say goodbye. Then, the statue turned back to its original form. No one ever saw it move again, but everyone remembered the magical moment when the orange statue came alive. +Once upon a time there was a small bird. He wanted to fly, so he flapped his wings and flew away. + +The bird flew to a big park. He saw a big tree in the park and decided to land on a branch of the tree. He was so happy to be high up in the big tree. + +Then the bird saw a rub. He flew to the rub and started to rub his head and body on it. It felt so nice and made his feathers shine. After that, the bird flew away to find more rubs. + +The bird flew and flew until he saw a small pond. He landed on the edge of the pond and saw a tiny rub in it. He flew to the rub and started to rub himself on it. The rub made him look beautiful. The small bird was so happy. + +He flew around in the sky for the rest of the day, feeling the wind on his face. His wings felt strong, and he knew he could fly anywhere he wanted. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Jazz. Every morning, she would go out to jog with her mom. They would go to the park and jog around the path. + +One morning, Jazz was feeling a little bit different. Instead of just going for a jog, she started dancing around the path. Mom watched her and laughed, and then she started dancing too! + +Jazz and mom danced around the park until they were tired. When they got back home, Jazz's father said, "You two look so normal when you jog, but you looked so different when you were dancing!" Jazz and her mom laughed and hugged each other. + +Jazz and her mom decided that from now on, they would always dance together when they jog in the park. It was so much more fun than just jogging--it was their special dance! +Once upon a time there was a lovely bed. It was a very lucky bed because it could surprise people. One day a little boy called Jack came to see it. When he looked under the bed, he was amazed. He found a big box full of toys. He was so surprised and excited that he couldn't believe his luck. He opened the box and said "Wow!" He had never seen so many toys in his life. He laughed and played with the toys for hours. After a long fun day, Jack thanked the bed for its surprise and went to sleep, feeling very lucky. +Once upon a time there was an ugly duck. It was so ugly that no other ducks would accept it into the pond. Every day the ugly duck swam around by itself, wishing it could make some friends. + +One night a star fell from the sky! When the mouse got close, it saw that the star was a golden egg. The mouse picked it up with both hands. It was so happy! + +The mouse decided to give the golden egg to the lonely ugly duck. But when the duck saw the egg, it didn't accept it. No matter how much the mouse begged, the duck wouldn't take it. The mouse started to cry. + +Suddenly there was a voice from above. It was the wise old owl. It said, "It is okay if the duck doesn't accept the golden egg. It doesn't mean it doesn't want to be your friend." + +So the mouse decided to keep the golden egg and be the ugly duck's friend. Together they played, swam, and laughed every day. The ugly duck was so happy that it finally had a friend who accepted it. The end. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Kiki. One day, Kiki was walking near her house when she saw something sparkle in the grass. She looked closer and noticed it was a spirit! + +Kiki was scared at first, but then she noticed that the spirit had a kind face. She knew it was harmless, so she wasn't scared anymore. + +Kiki and the spirit became friends. Every day, Kiki would come to the same spot and the spirit would always be there, waiting for her. They would chat and laugh together. + +Kiki loved the spirit more than anything. She thought it was the best friend she'd ever had. + +One day, the spirit flew off into the sky and Kiki waved goodbye. She knew the spirit was safe, so she wasn't sad anymore. + +Kiki still thinks of the spirit sometimes and smiles. She misses her old friend, but she knows they will see each other again, one day. +Once upon a time there was a fat cat named Victory. Victory loved to go on adventures. One day, Victory decided to go on an adventure to the park. On the way to the park, Victory saw all sorts of exciting things like birds, butterflies and trees. + +When Victory arrived at the park, he looked around excitedly. He saw a big playground with lots of fun slides. Victory decided to try them, and soon he was running and sliding around the park with a big smile on his face. + +After having lots of fun, Victory decided it was time to go home. As he walked home, Victory felt so proud - he had gone on an adventure and it was a great victory! +In the cool morning light, two children marched around the town square. They were singing and laughing as they marched, their happy voices echoing across the square. The sun was shining in through the trees, and the children felt happy and carefree. + +As they continued to march, they heard a funny sound coming from the garden next to them. They stopped marching and saw a cat from the garden meowing and dancing. The children laughed, and Matt started to march in time with the cat's movements. His sister Katie joined in, making sure to keep marching in rhythm with the cat's steps. + +The children laughed and marched for what seemed like forever. Then, without warning, the cat raced off and the children were left alone. Still laughing, they took their marching songs and went off to find another adventure in the cool morning. +Once upon a time, there were two friends. They loved each other very much. + +Every day, they joined together and went for walks. They held hands and skipped along like best friends do. + +On their walks, they saw lots of things. They saw birds and trees and clouds, and even a few flies. + +One day, they found something special on their walk - a funny, furry handle. It was so charming that they decided to take it home with them. + +They joined together and carried the handle home. They laughed and held it tight. + +Back home, they found the perfect place for the handle. It made a wonderful addition to their home and they had so much fun together. + +The friends were so happy to have the handle. From then on, they always joined together and enjoyed their special time. +Once upon a time there was a sleepy little dog. He was a very fluffy pup and his fur was so soft and smooth. Every day he would find a sunny spot in the yard and lay down to sleep. + +One day, while he was dozing in the sun, he heard a sound nearby. It was a brush, and it was making a rustling noise as it moved across the grass. Suddenly the little pup perked up, his eyes widened and his fluffy tail began to wag. + +Curious, he went over to investigate. He followed the sound of the brush until he found a little girl sitting on the grass. She was folding the brush in her hands and humming a sweet tune. + +The pup came closer and the girl smiled when she saw him. She put down the brush and patted him on the head. Then she picked it up again and started to brush him from head to toe. + +The pup felt so happy, he nearly fell asleep! Every stroke of the brush was soothing and comforting. When the girl was finished, she carefully folded the brush and stood up. + +The pup was so relaxed and happy that he followed the little girl all the way back to her house. And from that day on, the sleepy little pup and the little girl were the best of friends. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Sarah. She was 3 years old. One day Sarah was driving in her car. She had her license in her pocket. + +Suddenly, Sarah came to a stop sign. She stopped her car very fast. Then she thanked her mom for teaching her how to drive. + +Next, Sarah drove to the store. She drove fast, but she was careful not to break any traffic rules. She thanked her mom for teaching her how important it was to follow the rules. + +At the store, she thanked the cashier for helping her. Then she drove home. She thanked her mom for the new license and for teaching her to drive. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a vase. It was very wonderful to look at, with bright colors and happy shapes. But one day, the vase was not so happy anymore. + +It all started when the vase accidentally got knocked over. It broke into a thousand pieces! The vase was so sorry for making such a mess, it started to rot. + +The little vase was so worried and sad. It felt like it had to stay away and cry by itself. But then a magical thing happened. Suddenly, the pieces of the vase all came back together, and it looked just like it did before! + +The vase was very happy, but it still felt a little bit sorry. It promised to be more careful so it would never have to rot again. +Once there was a little girl who wanted to make her friends happy. She had a great idea. She wanted to bake a cake for them. She asked her mom for help. Her mom said she could try. + +So the little girl started to mix the ingredients. She added some milk, eggs and flour. She put it in the oven and waited. The little girl was very excited to see the finished cake. + +The cake looked delicious. The host of the party was so envious of the little girl's cake. All of her friends loved it. They had so much fun eating it and playing games. Everyone was happy. + +The little girl was glad that her idea worked out. She was glad that she had tried to make her friends happy. They were very pleased by her cake. From then on she wanted to always try her best to make her friends happy. +Once upon a time, there was a boy who was very tired. He had been playing all day and his body was weary. He found a soft, grassy spot and lay down to rest. + +The boy was almost asleep when he heard a thump. He opened his eyes and saw a package. It was cold to the touch, so the boy knew he was not the one who put it there. He opened it up and found a surprise - a big piece of cake! + +The boy was so excited that he wanted to eat it right away. But he was still too tired, so he decided to rest some more. He snuggled down in the grass and soon his eyes got heavy. + +When he woke up the next morning, the boy was happy to see his cake was still there. He ate it all up and then he felt much better. He was so thankful for his surprise package that he took a nice long rest. He snuggled down in the grass and took a nap until the sun set. +Once upon a time, there was a soldier. He was tall and had a thick coat on. He went for a run in the park one day. He ran so fast! Suddenly, he stepped in a mud puddle and it splashed up on his thick coat. He kept running and soon he could not see the mud. He kept running and running until he was very tired and had to stop. He found a big tree and sat down to rest. He stayed there until it was time to go home. The soldier got up, waved goodbye and ran all the way back home. +Once upon a time there was a painter. He was an organized painter. Every day he supplied very special paint to different customers. +One day his friends asked him to come to their office to paint a picture for them. He was very excited! He quickly gathered the supplies he needed and went to the office. +He quickly organized the supplies and started painting the picture. He was feeling creative and was painting very fast. Soon the picture was finished, and everyone was very happy! They thanked the painter and enjoyed the beautiful picture he supplied. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Anna. She was three years old. She had a wonderful house with an impressive garden. + +One day, Anna was playing in the garden when she noticed a big, round sink. She was so excited as she had never seen a sink outside before. She decided to lie down on the sink to see what it felt like. Suddenly, the sink began to move! Before Anna knew it, the sink was sailing through the sky like a big, round balloon. + +Anna was so amazed. It was so impressive to see the sink soaring through the sky like that. She felt like she was flying. After what seemed like forever, the sink slowly floated back to the ground where it landed gently in Anna's garden. + +Anna lay for a moment in the sink, thinking about what she had seen. She had had the most amazing adventure and it was all thanks to the magical sink! +Once upon a time, there was an ordinary tree. It had leaves, branches, and roots. It was very special to the birds, the squirrels, and the bees who called it home. + +One day, a tiny seed fell to the ground and started to grow! Even though it was small-just one inch tall-it grew very quickly. Soon enough, the seed had grown into a beautiful, tall tree. + +The birds and the bees called to each other in joy. They sang and danced in excitement! The sun shone down on the tree, making its leaves glimmer and shine. + +The tree became a special home for all the animals who wanted to live there. The birds, the squirrels, and the bees called it home for many years. They were so grateful for the ordinary tree. +Once upon a time, there was a boy called Tom. Tom was very excited because it was Halloween. He wanted to look special, so he asked his Mommy to help. She said yes, and they went together to buy a costume. + +Tom couldn't decide which one he wanted. He saw a creepy ghost costume and a scary vampire costume. He had to choose one! He finally chose the spooky ghost costume. It was so original. + +When Tom put on the costume, he was scared. He looked at himself in the mirror, but he wasn't sure if he liked it. Mommy said it was perfect, and she gave him a big hug. + +On Halloween night, Tom went trick-or-treating. He was so excited to show off his costume. He was the scariest ghost in the neighborhood. Everyone said he looked amazing in his original costume. + +He had so much fun that night. He only wished that Halloween was every night! +One day, a little girl named Jane noticed a castle in the distance. She had never seen it before and it was very big and beautiful. She wanted to find out what was inside, so she decided to explore it! + +When she reached the castle, the door was locked. Jane looked around but could not see anyone. Suddenly, a loyal dog appeared from the corner of the castle. Jane was scared for a moment but then she noticed the dog was very gentle and friendly. + +The dog seemed to know she wanted to get inside the castle, so it ran to the other side and opened the door with its paw. Jane was amazed! + +Inside, Jane noticed a big room full of books, toys and furniture. She had an amazing time exploring the castle and the loyal dog kept watching over her. Jane was so happy she had found this wonderful place, and she promised to come back and visit it again soon. +One day, Toby went out for a jog. He wanted to make his heart strong and healthy. Toby went very slow - he was only a little 3 year old! + +First Toby jogged around the garden. He ran around the trees, over the grass and around the flowers. He was having so much fun! Next, Toby jogged around the park. He jogged past the slides, swings and seesaw. It was so exciting! + +Finally, Toby jogged back home. His heart was happy and beating stronger. Toby knew that when he jogged slowly, it made his heart healthy. Toby was very proud of himself! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who hurt his leg. He started to cry and he asked his mom for help. His mom gave him a big hug and kissed his leg. She said, "Let's see if we can heal it." + +The little boy was so brave and with help from his mom he soon felt better. They put a thick bandage on his leg and it made him feel much better. + +The little boy took his watch off and held it in his hand. His mom said, "Why don't you fix the time on that watch and make sure it is always right?" The little boy was so proud of himself because he fixed the watch all by himself. + +They went outside and the little boy ran around. He noticed that his leg was feeling much better! He thanked his mom for helping him to heal. He wanted to keep his watch so he would always be able to tell the time. +Once upon a time, there was a weak but brave princess. She had an idea for a grand festival. + +The princess organized all the people in the kingdom to help with the festival. They worked hard to make it the best. They collected colourful paper, string, and feathers. + +The princess and people created decorations for the festival. They built big swings, decorated the trees, and even made ribbons for their hair. The people were so excited to celebrate. + +Finally, the big day arrived. Everyone had so much fun at the festival. They played games, laughed, and shared stories. + +The weak princess was so proud of everyone in the kingdom. They all worked together to create a very special festival. Everyone was happy and had a wonderful time. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was an ancient town. Every day it was a busy place, with lots of exciting things to do. One day, the people of the town included a melon in their activities. Everyone wanted to join in and have some fun. + +The melon was planted in the ground, and the town folk watered it until it grew big and juicy. When the melon was ripe, everyone lined up to pick it and share it. They cut it into lots of pieces and each person had some. The melon was sweet and delicious! + +Everyone had a great time playing with the melon. They tossed the pieces up in the air. They pretended to be monsters and chased each other around the town square. Soon, the sun started to set, and all the people said goodbye to the ancient melon. With full bellies, the townsfolk went home happy. +Sandy was so sleepy. She was walking to her classroom for the day when she felt a big yawn coming on. She opened wide, letting out a loud yawn. When Sandy reached the classroom, she was surprised. It was so lovely! The walls were painted yellow and there were bright pictures around. “This is going to be a fun day,†Sandy thought. + +Inside, Sandy's friends were waiting to play. She smiled and waved as she went over to join them, giving them all big hugs. Sandy and her friends spent the day playing pretend and making silly noises. Every now and again, Sandy would feel another yawn coming. But she didn't mind - yawning was just part of the fun! + +At the end of the day, Sandy looked around the lovely classroom. Her friends smiled and waved goodbye, leaving Sandy feeling loved and happy. Sandy waved back and she knew she would see them all again tomorrow. With a final yawn, Sandy walked out the classroom door and headed home. +Once upon a time, there was a smart bear. He had a special view of the world. Everywhere he went, he was filled with wonder. +One day, he was exploring the woods when he found a dark, scary cave. He wanted to take a look inside, but he was a little bit scared. Suddenly, he heard a noise that disturbed him. It was coming from inside the cave! +He began to shake with fear, but then he remembered how smart he was. He conquered his fear and stepped into the cave. He found a bright, golden light that filled the room! +He couldn't believe his eyes and he was so happy. He sat there for a while, admiring the amazing view from inside the cave. He knew that he had been brave and that made him feel really good. + +The smart bear learned that day that he should never be afraid of something new. Even if it looks scary, sometimes it can be a wonderful surprise. +There was a little girl named Mia. One night Mia and her family went out to watch some incredible firework show. The sky was full of beautiful colors, and Mia shivered with excitement. She saw yellow rockets and green spirals shooting in the sky. She clapped and cheered each time a bright firework exploded in the air. + +Mia was so amazed. She had never seen anything like this before. She danced around, laughing with joy. Her family laughed too, seeing Mia's joy. + +Eventually the firework show was over and Mia said goodbye to the night sky. She was sad, but she knew she will see incredible firework show again someday. +One day, Tommy was playing in the backyard when he saw a rope. He smiled at the rope, for he loved to play with it. He held it in his hand and thought about what kind of games he could play with it. + +Suddenly, a dream came to him! In his dream, he was soaring through the air attached to the perfect rope. He was so amazed by this dream that he wanted to make it come true. + +Tommy raced inside and asked his mom for help. She thought for a moment, then she had an idea. She took two chairs and attached the rope between them. She had made a perfect rope swing! + +Tommy smiled and thanked his mom, then he grabbed the rope and began to swing. His dream of flying high in the sky had come true with the perfect rope! +Once upon a time, there was a nice fox who liked to explore. One day, the fox went on a walk in the forest and saw a tall tree. The tree had a branch that was easy for the fox to reach. + +The fox decided to climb the tree. He slowly made his way up the trunk and tried to reach the branch. After a few tries, he finally was able to grab it. + +The fox was very happy and wondered what he should do next. He decided to look for some bugs to eat on the branch. The fox looked and found a few insects, so he sat down and enjoyed his snack. + +When he was done, the fox decided it was time to climb back down the tree. He slowly made his way back down the trunk and soon he was back on the ground. The fox had a nice time exploring and decided he would come back soon. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who had a special room in her house. In this room, she liked to pretend. She could be whatever she wanted, and do whatever she wanted. + +One day, she decided to pretend to be a loud lion. She growled and roared as loud as she could. She even hopped around the room on all fours, like a lion would do. + +The little girl's brother was in the room, too. He thought the lion was so funny and laughed as loud as he could. He even tried to roar like the lion. + +The little girl's mom heard all of the loud noise and came to check it out. She was so surprised to see the little girl pretending to be a loud lion. + +The mom gave the little girl a big hug, and they all laughed together. From that day on, the little girl pretended to be a lion every chance she got! +Once upon a time there was an enormous bear. The bear was looking for someone to hug. She looked and looked, but no one was around. Just when she was about to give up, she spotted a little boy. + +The bear was so happy. She shuffled over to the boy and hugged him tightly. The boy laughed and hugged the bear back. He said, “Let’s stay like this for one more minute!†+ +So, the boy and the bear stayed like that for one minute. The minute felt like an eternity, filled with joy and happiness. When the minute was over, the bear shuffled off and the boy watched her go. + +The boy knew they would always be the best of friends. Every time they hugged it was like an enormous hug that lasted forever. +Jimmy found a pencil. He wanted to write something. He grabbed the pencil and started to make lines on a piece of paper. +He was very happy that he learned to write. +Jimmy's mommy had a glove too. It was pink and very soft. He tried it on and it fit perfectly. He was so proud of his new glove. +Jimmy wrote the letter "A" on the glove. It was so funny. He showed his mommy and she smiled. He was so proud of his new writing. +Jimmy loved his new glove and he always wore it. It was fit and made him feel safe and happy. +One day, mum and dad let Jonny go to the park. He was very excited! He ran around and played all day until he was tired and hungry. + +When it was time to go home, Jonny felt a bit restless. He wanted to stay and play at the park. But mum and dad told him he had to leave. + +On the way home, Jonny asked if he could go back to the park tomorrow. Mum and dad smiled and told him that he could. They permitted him to go to the park another day so he would not be so restless. + +Jonny was very happy and jumped for joy. He knew that he would enjoy the park again the next day. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Jane. She wanted to wear her favorite dress, but she had to wait. She was told she could only wear it when the time was right. Jane was a tiny bit sad, but it was only a delay. + +Jane's mommy then told her that her dress was harmless. Jane smiled and knew that everything was ok. She hopped around and danced around because she couldn't wait to wear her dress. + +Finally, the time came and Jane was able to wear her favorite dress. She put it on and twirled around like a princess. She felt so proud and happy to be wearing the dress. + +Jane wanted to show off her dress to everyone. She ran around her house and played in her garden. Everywhere Jane went, she showed off how harmless and wonderful her dress was. + +Jane was so happy that she had to wait a little while to wear the dress. It was the best delay she had ever made! +Once upon a time, there was an otter that lived in the sea. The otter was so cute, with soft fur and big eyes. One day, the otter saw a boat and swam towards it. But when the otter reached the boat, it found out that the boat was going too fast. The otter was very upset. + +The boat dragged the otter through the sea, making it so scared and confused. The boat kept going and going until it reached the end of the sea. Finally, the otter was free and free to swim back home. + +Back in the safety of the otter's home, all the otters were very happy. They had been so worried about their friend, and were so relieved that it had made it back safe. They all hugged the otter, who was still very upset, but who was also happy to be home with her friends. + +The otter and the other otters talked about the boat and their adventures for a long time, till it was time for them to go to sleep. In the morning, the otter woke up feeling much better and more peaceful. And everyone was happy that the otter's story had ended happily. +Once upon a time, there was a prince. He was very worried because he had lost his crown. He looked everywhere for it, but he just couldn't find it! + +Then one day, he bumped into a frog. The frog said she knew where the prince's crown was. She said that the crown was at the top of a tall mountain. The prince asked the frog to join him on his journey to the top, and so she did! + +Together, the prince and the frog arrived at the top of the mountain. There, the prince found his crown! He was so happy and excited that he put the crown on his head. Everyone cheered and the frog smiled. + +From then on, the prince and the frog were the best of friends. They joined each other on many wonderful adventures! +Today, Mummy and Nanny were helping Peter tidy his bedroom. Peter has a little desk, where he can do his colouring and drawing. + +Nanny remembered to bring some markers for Peter, so he could draw some pictures. She put them on the desk for him to use later. + +Mummy helped Peter to put away his toys. She reminded him to make sure he put everything back in its place. After they finished, everything looked nice and tidy. + +Peter was very happy and kept looking at his little desk. Mummy said, "Don't forget to take care of your desk," and smiled. + +Peter nodded and said "Yes Mummy, I'll take care of my little desk." + +Mummy said, "Good boy," and gave him a big hug. She was very proud of him. +Daddy and Mary built a tunnel in the backyard. Mary was so excited to build it. Daddy showed her how to push the dirt around and make the tunnel bigger. It was easy to push the dirt around and make the hole bigger and bigger. + +Next, they used the big, blue bucket to scoop the dirt out of the tunnel and make it deeper. They worked together as a team and soon enough, the tunnel was ready. They threw some sand into the tunnel to make it smoother and easier to slide through. + +Finally, it was time to explore. Mary was so excited! Daddy went first, and Mary followed. She liked it when they had to duck low so they could fit through the tunnel. It was so much fun. + +Soon, they came back out of the tunnel and took a break. Daddy said they did a good job building the tunnel together. Mary smiled and said building the tunnel was fun and easy. +Once upon a time, there was a wide moon in the sky. It was so big and bright that it lit up the night sky. Everywhere the moon shone, things began to grow. In gardens, plants grew taller and trees grew leafy. Even the moon shone brighter each night, growing bigger in the sky. + +One night, a little girl noticed the moon and she said "Look! The moon is getting bigger and bigger!". The girl was so excited that she grabbed her brother and shouted "Come on! Let's go see how big the moon is!". + +The two children went outside and looked up at the big, wide moon in the sky. They watched it grow bigger and brighter until it filled up the whole sky. They were so amazed and they smiled at each other because they knew they had seen something special. + +The next day, the little girl told everyone she knew about the wide moon in the sky. From then on, every night she would go outside and look up at the moon, watching it getting bigger and brighter each night. +Once upon a time there was a clever little boy. He loved to whistle and sing. Every day he would find a tube and hum through it, making funny sounds. + +One day he found a special tube. He was so excited! He changed the way he whistled and made the most amazing sounds. Everyone who heard it was so impressed! + +Soon all his friends were asking how he did it. He just smiled and said, "It's a secret". + +The little boy kept his secret, but he sure did enjoy all the funny noises he made with his tube. He kept whistling and singing happily every day. The End. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who wanted to go outside and play. His mom said he could, but only if he took a bath first. He grumbled, but he ran to the bathroom. + +He grabbed the soap, but then he had an idea. Instead of taking a bath, he decided to run outside and play! He ran and ran, giggling to himself. + +But when he finally looked up, he saw his mom standing in the doorway. He felt guilty when he saw her face. He knew he should have taken a bath first. + +His mom smiled and said, “It’s ok, sweetheart. I know you just wanted to play. Let’s go back inside and get you cleaned up.†She held out her hand and the little boy ran back inside with her. +Once upon a time there was a tall vendor. He had a special printing machine that could churn out lots of different things. It could print houses, books, and food. + +One day he decided to go on a journey. He packed up his printing machine and went off to explore. He went up the highest mountain and past the deepest valley. He even met a few friendly animals along the way. + +Finally he ended up in a magical forest. He was so surprised to see a tall tree with so many strange fruits. He tried one and it tasted delicious. He printed out lots of fruits and they lasted him for the rest of his journey. + +The vendor was so pleased with his printing machine. He even managed to print out enough food to fill his pack for the journey home. + +The journey home was just as exciting as the journey there. He made it back to his home happy and full of stories to tell. He was grateful for his tall vendor and ever-ready print machine. +Once there was a mom and her little girl. Every day the mom would make the little girl laugh. She would tickle her and swing her around the living room. + +One day the little girl demanded that she be put down. So Mom sat her on the couch with a gentle hug. + +The little girl looked at the couch and laughed. She was so happy that Mom let her sit there. She demanded that Mom sit next to her and so Mom did. + +The little girl was so excited to have a special moment with Mom. They laughed, hopped and sang silly songs. Then, the little girl demanded for Mom to get her a glass of water. It was a special moment that was made even better with a loving demand. +Once there was a little girl named Emma. Emma liked to poke things. One day, Emma was poking a clock. The clock was very difficult to poke. Emma kept poking and poking, but the clock just wouldn't move. + +So, Emma decided to find something else to poke. She found a pillow, and started to poke that. Emma poked the pillow and it felt soft. She poked it again, but this time it felt harder. + +Then Emma found a piece of paper and started to poke it. It was very difficult to poke. She kept poking, but the paper wouldn't rip. + +Finally, Emma got tired of poking things. She decided to go and find something else to do. She stopped poking and went off to explore. That way Emma could find other things to do instead of poke! +Once upon a time there was a lonely circle. The circle felt so alone and wished that it had someone to play with. + +One day, the circle saw a hand reach out from far away. The circle was so excited! It hopped and jumped, trying to reach the hand. + +The hand kept reaching closer and closer to the circle. Soon, the circle was able to reach the hand. + +The circle was so happy. It now had a friend to play with. The two played together, rolling in circles and having lots of fun. + +The circle was no longer alone and the two were best friends forever. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a famous pattern full of bright colors. Everyone loved it, but it was missing something. + +One day, a little girl came along and wanted to help. She got some paint and started to fill in the pattern. + +She filled in circles and stars and made the pattern look so pretty. All the people were amazed. They loved the way the girl filled the pattern. + +So the little girl became famous too. Everyone thanked her for making the pattern colorful and happy. + +The little girl was very proud of her work. She smiled and knew she had done a very special job. +Once there was a naughty fireman. He was always getting up to mischief. One day he decided to lean his ladder against a building. He thought it would be fun to get a better view of the town. But just as he was about to climb it, he heard a loud beeping sound. It was the fire engine! He had to rush back to the station. When he arrived the chief fireman was waiting. He was very angry and scolded the fireman for being so naughty. From then on, the fireman knew he had to be more careful. Never again did he lean a ladder against a tall building! +Once upon a time, there was a charming beetle. The beetle was blue and had yellow spots. Every day the beetle would clap its wings and jump around. + +One day, as the beetle was clapping, a little girl noticed it. She was so happy and charmed by the lively little beetle. She clapped her hands and the beetle jumped around in the sun. + +The little girl and the beetle became great friends. Every day, they would clap together and the beetle would jump around and show her some tricks. + +Before long, everyone in the nearby area knew about the charming blue beetle that clapped and danced for the little girl. Everyone around them was filled with joy and cheer every time the beetle clapped and danced. + +The little girl and the beetle were the happiest of friends, and they clapped and danced every day until the sun went down. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She had lots of ideas and often made silly plans. One morning she decided that she would make a fire. + +She looked around and found some logs and twigs. Then she started to nod her head to try to make a flame. She nodded so hard and fast that she almost got dizzy. + +But it seemed no matter how hard she tried, the flame would not appear. She even tried blowing, but nothing worked. After a while she got very tired. + +The little girl sat back and sighed. She thought maybe it was too much for her. Then she remembered seeing grownups light a fire. She realised it had been very foolish to think she could make a fire like them. + +But she never stopped believing in herself. After a rest, she tried again and finally she made a flame! She was so proud and happy, she laughed and danced around the fire. +Once there was a family. The mom was very competitive. She often forgot her bottle. One day, the mom was very busy. She got so busy, she forgot her bottle. + +Her three year old child saw this and decided to help. He got a new bottle and asked his mom to share it with him. His mom was really happy and gave him a big hug. + +The mom and her child started drinking from the same bottle. They smiled at each other and had a very happy time. + +The mom learned something that day. She remembered not to be so competitive, and to never forget her bottle. From then on, the mom always remembered to bring her bottle wherever she went. The mom and her child laughed and smiled every time they drank from the bottle together. +Once upon a time there was a mummy and a daddy who went on a drive with their three year old. They drove in a car with a special horn, and they drove past many interesting places. + +As they drove, their little three year old saw a fox and said "Look mummy, a fox!" Mummy and daddy smiled and said "That's so cute". Then they heard a loud sound. It was a horn! +Mummy and daddy paused and looked around. They saw a truck, moving very quickly with a loud horn. The sound was disgusting! + +Mummy and daddy smiled again and said "Let's go, the truck is going away now". They drove for a long time, and eventually they were back home. The three year old topped talking and said "That was a nice drive, can we do it again tomorrow?" + +Mummy and daddy smiled again and said "We sure can!" +Once upon a time, there was a poor, miserable rabbit. He had been travelling through the desert for days and days and he was feeling very, very thirsty. All of a sudden, he saw something in the distance. "Is it an oasis?" he wondered. He was so excited, he hopped as fast as he could to reach it. + +But when he arrived, he felt scared. He couldn't believe his eyes. There was a giant lion standing in front of the oasis! He was so scared he almost turned and ran away. But then he remembered how thirsty he was and he decided to dare the lion. + +He took a deep breath and moved slowly towards the lion. The lion roared and the rabbit was filled with fear. But he stayed brave and he hopped right over the lion's head! The lion was too surprised to do anything. When the rabbit got to the oasis he drank as much water as he could and he felt happy and strong again. + +The rabbit was so proud of himself, he hopped away and never looked back. He left the lion and the miserable desert behind and was able to find his way home. The end! +Once upon a time, there was a very uncomfortable girl. One day, she wanted to make herself feel better, so she decided to go for a walk in the park. + +On her way, she saw a big cut on the ground. It was full of leaves and twigs. She wanted to make it look nicer, so she removed all the leaves and twigs. After she finished, it looked much better. + +The girl felt happier after she removed the mess. She even skipped back home. She felt much more comfortable and was glad she made the cut look more neat. The end. +Once upon a time, there were two friends who loved to play together. They were both so happy and they loved to do all sorts of fun things. One day, they decided to go to the park to swing on the swings. + +The little girl and boy ran as fast as they could to the swings. They both jumped onto a swing. The little girl said, "Let's zoom so high!" + +Their feet danced in the air, pushing the swings higher and higher. They laughed and smiled as they felt the air blowing in their faces. The swings were so beautiful and they could see the whole park from up here. They moved the swings faster and faster until they reached the clouds. + +They heard the bell ringing from the school nearby and it was time to go home. They felt so excited and happy about their adventure. They ran home and kept talking about how much fun they had swinging and all the places they could fly to if they had wings! +Once there was a loyal knight who wore a silver suit of armor. The knight went on many adventures and always did what was right. + +One day, the knight went on an especially brave journey. He rode through the woods on his tall horse. The knight wore his special silver armor and was very brave. + +The knight came to a great castle where a dragon lived. The dragon had many jewels and gold but the knight only wanted one thing - a treasure chest with loyal friends inside. + +The knight fought the dragon bravely and after a long battle, he finally won! The knight opened the treasure chest and out came a group of loyal friends - each wearing a silver suit of armor just like his. + +They all became loyal friends and went on many more adventures together. Every time they wore their silver armor, they remembered the brave knight who won them the treasures. +Once there was a mommy and her little girl. The little girl was three years old, and she loved her mommy very much. One day, the mommy had a surprise for the little girl. She pulled out a photo of a big, yellow dog. It was very adorable! + +The little girl couldn't stop looking at the photo. She loved it! So the mommy thought of a fun idea. She decided to send the photo to all her good friends. So she wrote a message saying "Look at this adorable photo I got for my little girl!" and sent it off. + +All the friends were so happy to see the photo. They all thought it was lovely. They sent messages back to the mommy, saying how cute the photo was. The little girl was happy too - she was glad her mommy had shared the photo. + +The mommy kept the photo in a special place, so they could always look at it and remember the day they sent it off. It was a nice reminder that mommy and daughter were best friends, and would always be! +One day, a little girl named Lucy was left alone in a room. She was supposed to take a nap, but she was too excited. She started to disturb the quiet room. She began to jump around the room and even tried to climb the walls! + +Her mom heard all the noise and came rushing into the room. She looked very cross. She sternly said, "Lucy, why are you being so hard?" + +Feeling guilty, Lucy apologized and said, "Sorry mom. I left my nap and was too excited." + +Her mom smiled and said, "It's okay, but maybe next time you can find something else to do and not disturb the quiet." + +Lucy promised she would try. She hugged her mom, and then she found something else to do - something nice and quiet. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Daisy. Daisy wanted to explore the world, so one day, she set off on an adventure. She walked and walked until she reached a tall mountain. + +When she was at the top, Daisy looked down and pointed. Suddenly, there was a terrible earthquake. Daisy could feel the ground shaking and everything around her was moving. + +Daisy was scared and she began to run down the mountain. She ran as fast as she could to get away from the earthquake. When Daisy got to the bottom of the mountain, she was so happy that the terrible earthquake had stopped. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a cop. He was walking down the street with a big angry look on his face. Then he stopped and pointed at a little boy. The little boy was scared. He started to cry. The cop said, "Why are you so sad?" +The little boy said, "I thought you were mad at me! You were pointing your finger at me." + +The cop smiled and said, "No, I'm not angry at you. I was pointing at something else. Everything is OK!" + +The little boy smiled. He was so happy and relieved. He thanked the cop and ran off to tell his mom. The cop then smiled and continued walking down the street. +John was walking in the park with his mother. They were looking for lemons. John stopped and looked around. He saw something yellow in the grass. It was a lemon! John was so happy. He ran over and picked it up. He asked his mother, "Can I keep it?" His mother said, "Yes, of course you can." John said, "Thank you, Mama!" + +John put the lemon in his pocket and kept walking. Suddenly, he felt something strange. He looked around and saw a big dog. He was scared. He said, "Mama, I'm fearful." His mother hugged him and said, "It's OK. The dog is not going to hurt you." + +John took a deep breath. He felt better, but he still kept looking at the dog. He said, "I'm still scared." Then, his mother said something unexpected. She said, "Let's get a lemon from your pocket and give it to the dog!" + +John was surprised. He took out the lemon and went over to the dog. He offered the lemon to the dog. The dog happily took it and ate it up. John laughed and said, "He liked it!" He looked at the dog and he wasn't scared anymore. He said, "Goodbye, doggy!" + +John and his mother walked away, holding hands. As they walked, they talked about the friendly dog they had just encountered +Once there was a little girl called Sue. She loved playing, especially with her stuffed animals. One day, she was playing with her teddy bear when, very suddenly, she realized that she had a note in her pocket. She was so excited to read it! + +When Sue opened the note, she saw it was a letter from her mom. The letter said that her mom was so proud of her, because she was so intelligent. Sue felt really happy when she read the note. + +The next day, when Sue was playing in the park, she saw her mom. Sue ran up to her mom and hugged her tightly. Then she showed her the note. Her mom smiled and said, "See, I told you that you are very smart!". Sue smiled ear to ear at her mom's words. + +From that day forward, Sue always remembered the note, and remembered that she was intelligent. She was proud of herself and never forgot how much her mom loved and believed in her. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Zoe had a special day planned. She was going to go to a large airport with her mom and dad. Zoe was excited and bounced around. They arrived and Zoe's eyes grew wide. She had never seen anything so big and busy before! + +First, they were allowed to get on the plane and take their seats. Zoe liked the feeling of taking off and the clouds they flew through. She just couldn't believe the view! + +The airport where they landed was even larger than the one they left. Zoe looked out the window and saw huge airplanes, people in uniforms, and lots of luggage everywhere. It was like a magical place. + +Once it was time to go, Zoe was sad to leave. She couldn't wait to come back to the large airport and explore. Even though she was just a little girl, the airport allowed her to dream big. +Mommy took Jack to the store. When they got there, Jack saw a television hanging from the wall. He asked Mommy what it was and she said it was something special. + +They both looked at it for a while and Jack could see that it was dry. Mommy touched it and said it was safe to touch. + +Jack asked Mommy if he could have it and she said yes! She said he could hang it in his bedroom and watch it for a while. Jack was so excited! + +Mommy put the television in the car and took Jack home. When they got home, Mommy helped Jack hang the television on the wall in his bedroom. + +Jack was so happy and stayed up late watching the television. Mommy knew it was the perfect thing for Jack and was glad she got it for him. + +The End +Once upon a time there was a girl. She was very excited to cook a special treat. Every morning she woke up early and put on her shirt. It was a very nice shirt, so pretty and impressive. + +She got out her cooking things and started to cook. She mixed this and that and stirred and to her surprise, it was a very special treat. It was so yummy and smelled wonderful. + +When she was done, she put her shirt back on and took the treat outside. She was so excited to share it with everyone. All her friends came running up and it was so impressive. They wanted her to make it again and again. + +The girl was very pleased and they were all happy. The special treat was delicious and they were so thankful to her. She was the best cook ever! + +The End. +Once there was a little girl called Lucy. She was three years old. Lucy was happy and liked to get spoilt. + +One day, Lucy asked her mom if she could have something to eat. Her mom said yes and took her to a store. When they got to the store, her mom told her she could buy a treat. Lucy looked around and immediately saw something she liked. It was a bright coloured lolly which she thought looked yummy! + +Lucy asked her mom if she could buy it. Her mom said yes and paid for it. Lucy was so happy that she started skipping and jumping around the store. She thanked her mom and then opened the lolly. + +When Lucy took the first bite, she made a funny face. It had a strange taste. She looked at the lolly wrapper and saw it was cheap. Lucy realised cheap things don't always taste good and asked her mom for something else instead. + +Her mom smiled and asked her if she wanted something nicer. Lucy said yes, and so her mom took her to a different store where Lucy got a lolly which tasted much better. They both laughed and had a good time! +Once there was a fish who loved to swim in the sea. He would play with his friends and do flips in the water all day. But when he tried to swim through a big triangle, he couldn't do it. The triangle was too heavy. He tried to swim around it, but the triangle was too big. He pushed and he pushed, but nothing happened. + +Suddenly, a fish came to help him. Her name was Sally. She was strong and she said she could help him move the triangle. She swam over to the triangle and pushed with her tail. Little by little, the triangle started to move. Finally, the triangle was out of the way and the fish could swim through. + +The fish was so happy. He thanked Sally for helping him. He said goodbye, and they both swam away. The fish continued to explore the sea, and incredibly, he swam through another triangle. But this time, it was easy. He was so proud of himself. +Once upon a time there was a yellow street. A man walked along it and saw something special at the end. He decided to go and get it. So he ran up the yellow street and was gone. + +Time passed, but the man did not return. Everyone was sad because nothing ever happened on the yellow street. + +One day, they heard a noise. Everyone looked up and saw the man coming back along the yellow street. He had something special in his hands. Everyone was happy and cheered as he returned. + +When he reached the end of the yellow street, he showed everyone what he had found. It was a big yellow balloon! Everyone laughed and clapped as the man tied the balloon to a tree and waved goodbye. + +The yellow street was happy once again. +Once upon a time, there was a bird that wanted to soar. He lived in a dry place on the earth. He was small but he was brave. One day, he decided that he would spread his wings and fly. He flapped and flapped until he was in the sky. He felt the wind carry him high up in the air. He could see the earth getting smaller and smaller below him. He was soaring! He delighted in the wonderful feeling of jumping, flying, and gliding. He was so happy that he made a loop in the sky. After a while, he decided that he had been up high enough and slowly flew back down to the dry place on the earth. He was tired, but cheerful. He had soared! +Once there was a boy named John. He was three years old. He had a regular map and he liked to rub it. He thought it was fun. + +Every morning, John would go to his room, sit on the floor and rub his regular map. He would rub it with his hands, over and over again. He thought it was fun to see the different colours on the map. + +One day, John's mom came into the room and saw him rubbing the map. She told him, “John, that map is very special. You must only rub it gently. Otherwise it will tear.†+ +John was careful after that. He only rubbed the map gently. He was careful not to tear it. + +John kept rubbing the map every morning. He liked seeing the colours change when he rubbed it. He thought it was fun! +Once upon a time there was a girl who went for a walk. She wanted to explore the woods. As she strolled along, she stumbled over something in the grass. It was a sparkling gem. It was bright and glowed like nothing she had ever seen. She was sure it was a jewel. + +She took the jewel and ran home to show her family. When they saw the jewel they were all amazed. They told the girl she could keep the jewel as her very own. + +The girl was so excited. She put the jewel in a special place so she could always see it. She thought it was the best thing she had ever seen. Every day she took the jewel out to hold it and admire it. Soon it started to look tired and worn, looking nothing like when she first found it. She realized she had spoiled the jewel by holding it too much. + +The girl felt bad and put the jewel back in its special place. She learned an important lesson, to never over-handle such a special item. The girl swore to never forget and never to let anything special get ruined again. +Once there was a girl named Lila. She loved to explore the world around her. One day she decided to explore the garden. As she was walking around, she saw a bright, shiny gem on the ground. Lila bent over and picked it up, carefully examining it in her hands. She stared at it in amazement, never having seen such a beautiful and unique gem before. + +Suddenly, a big, soft teddy bear came out from behind a bush. Lila gasped in delight and started to stroke the bear's fur. The bear just stared back at her, with its big soft brown eyes. Lila kept staring at it and the gem in her hands. She held the gem up in the sunlight and the colors seemed to sparkle and shine even brighter. + +This was a magical moment and Lila didn't want it to end. She put the gem in her pocket and ran back home to show it to her mom. From then on, she visited the garden each day with her teddy bear, always searching for new gems in the hope that one of them would be just as special as the first! +Once upon a time, there was a tough bird named Pete. Pete was always looking for something to do. One day, Pete found a pitch and he knew just what to do. He flew up high and began to shine. His feathers glowed in the sunlight. + +The more Pete shined the brighter the pitch became. He continued to shine for the whole day and night. Pete's feathers were so tough that his shine stayed on even in the dark. + +When morning came, the pitch was as bright as the sun. Everyone in the town stopped to admire its beauty. They asked how the pitch had become so bright and Pete told them it was all him. + +From then on Pete was known for being tough and brightening up the pitch with the power of his shine. +Once there were two friends who were always together. They wanted to test something so they decided to go out and see a rainbow. When they got outside they looked up in the sky and saw a big, beautiful rainbow. It was so colourful and different! + +They were so excited and started running towards the rainbow. But the sky started to rain, so the two friends had to go back home. But when they looked up, the rainbow was still there! It was different because now it was made out of sparkles and was so pretty! + +The two friends wanted to test if they could touch the rainbow. So, when the rain stopped, they ran outside again and tried to touch it, but it was too high and too far away. + +They were sad and wanted to keep testing, but they had no more ideas. They decided to go back home but when they looked up, the rainbow was still there and it was the most beautiful thing they had ever seen! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Jane. Jane had a very big brain. She liked to use it when she was playing games and when she was making decisions. + +One day, Jane had to decide something very important. She scratched her head and thought really hard about what to do. However, she was so silly that she just couldn't make up her mind. + +So, her mum said to Jane, "Let's go for a walk and get some fresh air. That might help you to decide." + +Jane and her mum went for a walk and when they returned, Jane had made up her mind. She knew exactly what she wanted to do. She had decided. + +Jane was very happy. She had used her brain to make a decision. She knew that her decisions were never silly. +Once upon a time, there was a hairy monster. He had bright, shiny eyes and long, furry arms. One day, he went to a store and saw something he really wanted. It was a big green tub of yogurt. He held it in his hands and it felt cold and smooth. He couldn't eat it though, because he didn't have any money. He had to give it back, so he passed it back to the storekeeper. + +He was very sad about that, but he didn't give up. He tried again until he found the perfect yogurt. This time, it was a shiny pink tub. He was so excited that he quickly grabbed it and ran out of the store. He couldn't believe his luck! He ran all the way home and ripped open the lid. The yogurt was delicious and he ate every last bit. + +The furry monster was so excited about his finding that he wanted to share it with the world. So he passed it around to all of his friends, who all enjoyed it too. From that day on, the furry monster was always on the lookout for delicious yogurt. He would never forget the day he found that amazing and yummy pink yogurt! +Once there was a little girl. She was so restless and wanted to go outside to play. Her mom wouldn't let her, so she started to cry. But then her mom had an idea. She went to her room and gave the little girl a pair of sunglasses and said, "Now you can go out and play, but you have to wear these sunglasses to protect your eyes from the sun." + +The little girl was so excited! She put on the sunglasses and ran outside. Everywhere she went she felt like she was on a grand adventure. Everywhere she went, people kept asking her where she had gotten her cool sunglasses. + +Eventually the little girl got tired, so she went home and put her sunglasses away. But she kept them close, because wearing them made her feel so adventurous. +Once upon a time, there was a friendly dog. His name was Spot. Spot wanted a friend to play with and he was always looking for one. He didn't know what he needed. + +One day, Spot saw a little boy in the park. He came up to him with his tail wagging. The boy said "Hi! What's your name?". Spot was so excited and he barked "Spot!" + +The boy said "I'm Jimmy. I need a friend too!" So Spot and Jimmy became fast friends. They played all kinds of games together like tag and catch. Spot was so happy to have a new friend. + +Every day, Spot and Jimmy would meet up at the park and play. Spot was so grateful to have a best friend. He was the happiest dog ever! +Once there was an explorer called Jack. He loved discovering new places and learning about them. One day he went on an adventure. He travelled for miles and soon he came to a big ranch. He thought it was very interesting. + +When he arrived he was amazed at everything he saw. He saw animals everywhere. He saw cows, horses and chickens. He was so excited to explore the ranch. + +He discovered new things every day. He watched the animals eat grass and he looked at the big houses. He discovered lots of fun things. He wished he could stay forever. + +Eventually Jack had to leave the ranch. But he was so happy he discovered it. He was so excited to tell his friends about his interesting adventure. +Once upon a time there was a beautiful green ghost. He floated around in the sky, looking at everything with eyes that sparkled and smiled. He wanted to make people happy, so he flew down from the sky and floated around the earth, admiring all the wonderful things in it. + +He noticed a little girl playing in her garden. She was wearing a pretty dress and had a flower in her hair. She was so happy and filled the air with laughter. The green ghost was filled with joy and began to soar around the garden, admiring the beautiful blooms. + +The little girl noticed the ghost and smiled at him. They played together in the garden, and the girl showed the ghost her favorite flowers. They laughed and ran around, and the green ghost liked being with the little girl. + +The next day, the little girl visited the garden again and the green ghost was waiting for her. He waved and smiled and she waved back, thankful that he had returned. They admired the flowers and played together until the sun was beginning to set. + +The little girl said goodbye to the green ghost, and he flew off back up into the sky. He had found something wonderful in his time with her, and he could feel his heart had grown bigger. He stayed in the sky from then on, admiring the earth and filling people with happiness. +One day, there was a little girl named Mary. Mary was three years old and she loved going outside to explore. + +Today, Mary decided that she was going to explore a nearby field. With her bright eyes and curious mind, she started walking towards the field. + +When she arrived, Mary was very scared. The field was much bigger than she had imagined! She questioned if she should turn back, until she saw a butterfly. + +The butterfly was her guide and she followed it through the field, feeling less scared. Mary saw so many new and exciting things in the field- flowers, trees, ants and more. + +At the end of the day, Mary was happy with all of the wonderful things she had seen and experienced. She felt brave and proud that she had explored such a big field. +Once there was a rabbit who loved to hop. Everywhere he went, he would hop. One day he was hopping through the forest and he came across a fierce lion. The lion had a big eye and he was looking right at the rabbit! The rabbit was scared but he wanted to be brave so he kept hopping. The lion let out a loud roar and chased after the rabbit! The rabbit hopped faster and faster, scared he would get caught. Eventually, he hopped all the way out of the forest and back home to safety. From then on, the rabbit always hopped with an extra bit of caution. +Once upon a time, there was a smart man. He had a very big weight he needed to carry. He tried his best to carry it, but could not do it. He was so sad, and he began to regret not being able to carry the weight. + +One day, he met a small child. The child was only three years old, but he was very strong. The man asked him for help. The child was happy to help, so he picked up the weight and carried it for the man. + +The man was very thankful. He thanked the child, and he realized he did not need to regret not being able to carry the weight. The child was so happy to help, and the man never forgot about his kindness. + +The End. +Once there was a fisherman who was out in a boat. He wanted to catch some fish. He wondered if he would find any fish in the lake. On the lake, he saw something floating. He thought maybe it was a fish, so he reached into the water to grab it. + +But the thing wasn't a fish. It was a hurt bird. The farmer felt so sorry for the bird and wondered how it had gotten hurt. He carefully put it in his boat, but he wasn't sure what to do. + +So the fisherman sailed back to shore. He told some of his friends about the hurt bird. They helped him make a bed for it and gave it some food. + +Over the next few days, the bird got healthier and healthier. Eventually, it was strong enough to fly away. The fisherman was so happy to see it go. He smiled and waved goodbye. As he watched the bird fly away, he wondered if he would ever have such a special adventure again. +Once upon a time there was a nice woman. She had a great idea. She wanted to design something yummy. + +So she went to the store and got some eggs, butter, flour, and sugar. She mixed all of the ingredients together to make a yummy cake. + +When she was finished, she put the cake in the oven and soon it was done. The smell of the cake was yummy. + +The woman took the cake out of the oven and decorated it with icing and sprinkles. Out of her design an amazing cake had been born. + +The woman smiled happily as she looked at her cake. She made a yummy design and was proud of what she had created. +Once upon a time there was a raven who valued an open sky. Every day he would fly above the clouds enjoying the sun and the air. He felt most free out in the open skies. + +One day, there was a young girl who was only three years old. She saw the raven flying across the open sky and felt excited. She wanted to fly too! So she asked the raven if he could help. + +The raven replied, "Come up here and I will show you how to value the open sky." The girl was anxious, but with a bit of practice and plenty of patience, the raven taught her how to fly. + +Soon enough, the girl began to feel brave and confident in the open sky just like the raven. She was so amazed with what the raven had taught her. Now every day, the raven and the three year old girl love flying together in the open sky and value the time they share together. +Once upon a time there was a village. Everyone in the village liked to help each other and share. But then one day there was a selfish man who moved into the village. He didn't want to share with anyone and he only wanted to take things for himself. He wasn't very nice. + +The people of the village kept trying to help him, but he kept refusing. He kept being selfish. This made the people of the village very sad. + +Finally one day, the people of the village had had enough. They all got together and made the selfish man something nice. After they finished it, they knocked on the selfish man’s door and gave it to him. When the man opened the door and saw the nice thing that the people of the village had made him, he started to cry. + +The people of the village saw that the man was sorry for being so selfish. He promised to try to be nicer and to help out where he could. From then on, the village was happy again and everyone got along. +Once upon a time there was a nice hot pie. Everyone wanted a bite of the yummy pie. But then one day the pie left! It flew away and everyone was sad. + +The pie flew high in the sky and it went to a far away place. But then it started to come back. It was still nice and hot. + +Everyone was so happy when the pie came back. They all wanted to eat it. The pie was shared with lots of friends and they all had a happy tummy. + +The pie was brought back and everyone was glad. The hot pie was enjoyed by all and they all said the same thing when it was gone: "Wow! That was so good!" +Once upon a time, there was a powerful garage. It was big and strong and could fit all kinds of things inside. + +A small truck always parked in the garage. It belonged to a little boy named Tim. He missed the truck all the time when it was inside the garage. + +One day, he decided to take it out for a drive. He opened the garage door and began driving around and around the block! + +He had so much fun that he forgot to close the garage door. Suddenly he remembered and quickly drove back. But the door was shut tight! + +Tim was sad. He missed the garage and wished he could open the door. Then, he had an idea. He knew that his truck was very powerful and could open the door. + +Sure enough, the truck opened the garage door with ease. Tim and his truck were very happy! +Davy and his mom were walking in the park together. The sun was shining, the birds were singing, and Davy felt very happy. He saw a big puddle in front of him and started to jump and splash in it with his mom. But as he jumped, Davy toppled over and banged his knee on the ground. Davy started to weep. His mom rushed to give him a big hug, and she wiped away his tears. + +She said, “Let’s go to the ice cream shop and get an ice cream to make you feel better.†+ +They got an ice cream each and Davy felt a lot better. Then Davy held out his little hand and said, “Mom, please can I give the tip to the nice lady who served us?†+ +His mom smiled and said, “Yes, that’s very kind of you.†+ +Davy put the coins in the tip jar and they went back home. Davy felt happy again. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Ella. Ella was a very flexible girl. She could do amazing things with her body. Ella loved to show off her skills. + +One day Ella saw a watch in a store. It was a very pretty watch and she wanted it very badly. Ella asked her dad if she could have it, but he said no. This embarrassed Ella. + +Ella decided to practice so she could get the watch. She tried and tried, practicing all different kinds of tricks. She became more and more flexible. + +One day, Ella's dad saw what she had learned. He was so impressed with all her hard work. He gave her the watch and she was so happy! Ella wore it proudly and showed off her new watch to all her friends. +Once there was a hot and dry day. A little girl named Mia wanted to get some food for her and her friends. Mia went to get a radish from the nearby farm. + +When Mia arrived at the farm, the radishes were all dry. She asked the farmer for help. The farmer gave her some water and told her to sprinkle it on the radishes to help make them juicy and tasty. + +Mia followed the farmer's advice and carefully sprinkled the water. Soon the dry radish was a plump, juicy one! + +Mia was excited and thanked the farmer for his help. She ran home with the juicy radish, ready to enjoy it with her friends. +Once there was a family that was very happy. They liked to eat breakfast in the morning and the mom would always make the toast extra special by adding colorful decorations to it. + +Once the toast was ready, they would all sit together and enjoy their breakfast. Every time they ate the toast it tasted better and better. + +Their mom was very happy! She wanted to make sure the toast was always good, so she kept trying to make it better and better. She bought a new toaster with lots of buttons and knobs to help her improve the toast. + +Over time, the toast got tastier and tastier. The family was so happy with the improvements and the colorful decorations made it even more fun to eat. + +They had all become very creative in the kitchen, and their colorful toasts were the best part of their morning breakfast. +Once, there was a little boy who wanted to get a new haircut. So, his mom took him to the barber. As he walked in, the boy felt very excited and proud. + +The barber made the boy sit in a chair and started to cut his hair. As he looked around the barber shop, the boy started to wonder what else the barber did. He thought maybe the barber could make toys too. + +After the haircut, the boy looked in the mirror and felt very proud of his new look. He thanked the barber and left the shop. As he walked home, the boy kept on wondering what else the barber could do. +David went to the zoo with his mom and dad. He was so excited! He was given a ticket at the gate and he was very proud of it. He couldn't wait to see the animals. + +When they arrived, David saw two big elephants. He was so amazed! He wanted to get a closer look, so he ran to them. His dad said, "David, wait!" But it was too late. Soon, David was pushing up against the big elephants. + +His dad was very calm. He told David, "It's okay. Just stay back and look at them." Then, his dad gave David a gentle push back and said, "Let's go find some other animals." + +David was sad. He wanted to stay with the elephants, but he knew his dad was right. He followed his dad and they went to see many other animals. Soon, David forgot all about the elephants. He was one happy boy! +Once there was a little girl called Mia. She liked to play outside in the garden. She loved to watch the leaves fall in the autumn season. One day, they went to the garden to play and Mia found a tricky stick. She wanted to play with it but it wouldn't move. She started to shake it really hard and it came to life! The stick jumped and danced around in the garden. + +Mia was so delighted that she laughed and shook it harder. Suddenly, there was a big sparkle from the stick and it flew up in the sky! Mia waved goodbye to her stick and looked up into the sky. A big rainbow appeared over the garden and the sky turned a tidy blue! Mia was so happy that she ran back inside to tell her Mommy. + +Her Mommy was so proud that she gave Mia a big hug. They both went outside to see the colourful rainbow still in the sky. Mia smiled and knew her stick was now up in the sky with the rainbow and the stars. +Once upon a time there was a strong man who wanted to perform a trick. He found a big mattress and placed it in the middle of a room. Everyone in the room couldn't believe what he wanted to do. + +The strong man held onto the mattress and started jumping up and down. He was jumping so high and strong, it seemed like he was going to fly. Everyone gasped as he jumped higher and higher. + +Finally, he landed back on the mattress and smiled. Everyone clapped and cheered. It was the most amazing trick he had ever performed! + +The strong man hugged the mattress and thanked it for helping him perform his trick. Everyone said goodbye as the strong man went off with his mattress. +One day it was very quiet outside. Not even the birds were chirping. Suddenly, there was a loud noise. It was the sound of rain! The sky was cloudy and full of raindrops. + +The rain was cold, but it felt good to the little boy. He ran outside to play in the rain. He found a big puddle and he splashed and jumped around. He even did somersaults in it! The boy laughed as the rain got in his hair. + +Mommy was watching from the window and she had a great idea. She offered the little boy a camera and he happily accepted. He ran around taking pictures of the rain falling. He even took photos of the puddle and the birds hiding in their nests. + +After the rain had stopped, the little boy went back inside with a smile on his face. He had had a lot of fun and now he has a lot of pictures to look at. It had been an exciting day! +Once upon a time, there was a foolish boy called Sam. He loved candy more than anything else in the world. + +One day when Sam was walking home from school, he spied a huge pile of candy lying in the street. Without thinking, he ran over, grabbed as much candy as he could, and stuffed it into his pockets. + +But just as he was about to run away, a big man appeared. He was very angry and screamed at Sam to put the candy back. Sam was too scared to move. + +The man got very angry and began to walk towards him. Sam quickly remembered something his mom always said, 'when in doubt, kick.' + +So Sam kicked the man with all his might. The man went flying. Sam grabbed the rest of the candy and ran away. + +Never again did Sam act foolish and take candy without permission. He learned his lesson! +Once there was a little boy named Jack. He wanted to build something special. So, one day he went to the store to buy building materials. He bought some wood and proceeded to build a house. + +When Jack was finished building, he saw that a rabbit was living inside the house. The rabbit was very friendly and Jack was happy. + +One day, Jack saw a terrible storm coming. The storm was so strong that it blew the house apart! Jack was very sad, but the rabbit was not afraid, because it hopped away to safety. + +When the storm passed, Jack decided to build a much stronger and bigger house for his rabbit friend. He worked hard and, eventually, he finished building the house. + +This time the house was strong and secure and the rabbit was very happy. Jack and the rabbit lived happily ever after in the house Jack had built. +Once upon a time there was a tall leopard who lived in the jungle. Every day he shouted out to his animal friends. One day, he heard a noise coming from the bushes and he shouted to see what it was. Out of the bushes hopped a little bunny, who had been scared by the leopard's loud shout. + +The bunny asked the leopard, "What was that loud noise?" And the leopard said, "That was my voice, I shout so my friends in the jungle can hear me!" The bunny was very curious and asked, "What do you shout to them?" The leopard replied, "I shout hello so everyone knows where I am!" + +The bunny thought this was a great idea and asked the leopard if he could shout hello too. The leopard smiled and showed the bunny how to shout. The bunny shouted and shouted until his voice echoed across the jungle. All of the animals heard him and shouted back their hello. + +The tall leopard smiled and said, "Now everyone in the jungle knows where you are too!" The bunny was so excited to be a part of the jungle and shouted out one more time as he hopped off. +Once there was a little girl and her name was Betty. She had a pet lizard. Betty's lizard was really smooth and she liked to play with it every day. + +One day, Betty was playing with her pet lizard in the garden. Betty was laughing and joking with her pet lizard like they always did. + +Suddenly, there was a loud noise. Betty and the pet lizard stopped and looked around. There was a big, bright and colourful bird flying around the garden. It laughed and joked too! + +Betty laughed and joked with the brightly coloured bird and soon the lizard joined in. They all laughed and joked together for a long time! Betty was so happy to have a new friend who liked to joke and play with her. +Once upon a time there was a generous little girl called Lyla. Lyla had a special cabinet in her bedroom, where she could keep all of her very favourite things. + +Every night when she went to sleep, Lyla would dream about the cabinet and all the wonderful things it could hold. She liked to imagine her cabinet filled with toys, books and fun things to do. + +One day, Lyla was so excited to find out that her dream had come true. Her mom and dad had filled the cabinet with everything she could ever wish for! + +Lyla was overjoyed, and she thanked her generous parents for making her dream come true. From that day onwards, Lyla's cabinet was always full of fun and interesting things for her to play with and explore. + +THE +Once upon a time there was a powerful string. It was special because it could do almost anything. One day, a little girl named Emma asked a question about the string. She wondered what it could do. + +So the string stretched and moved and turned into many different shapes. It could become a rope, a circlet, a bow and lots more. Emma was amazed. She asked more questions and the string gave her more ideas. + +Finally, the string turned into a strong belt and wound around Emma's waist. It made her feel brave and powerful. She was so happy she laughed and laughed. + +The string stayed with Emma from then on. Whenever she questioned it, the string always had a creative answer. Together they both kept learning new things and having fun. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Jane. Jane was very happy and always had a smile on her face. One day Jane went to the park with her mum. They walked over to a big open field with lots of flowers. + +Jane saw a bee buzzing and the sun was shining. She felt happy and she said, "Mummy, I love this place!" + +Mum smiled and kissed Jane on the head. Jane loved it when Mum kissed her. + +The day was beautiful, but Jane wanted something else. + +"Mum," she said, "I want to kiss a butterfly!" + +Mum looked around and said, "Here, Jane. Look. I have not seen a butterfly here yet, but we can keep looking." + +So they looked and looked and looked, but they couldn't find a butterfly. Jane began to feel sad. + +Just then, something bright and colourful flew by. It was a butterfly! Mum opened her arms, and Jane ran and gave the butterfly a whole big kiss! + +Jane smiled and said, "That was the best kiss ever!" +Once upon a time there was a chubby driver. He drove a big truck. One day the driver was driving across the town and he saw something in the river that looked like a fish. He stopped his truck to have a look. He then saw it was a little puppy that had fallen into the river. The driver knew he had to save the puppy. He was so brave! He took off his shoes and quickly jumped into the river. He swam up to the puppy and grabbed it with both hands. The driver then swam back to shore with the puppy and lifted it onto the grass. The driver was so happy that he saved the little pup! He patted the pup on the head and gave it some water. The puppy drank the water and then ran away. The driver smiled to himself knowing he did a very good thing. +Once upon a time there was a hero whose name was Martin. People in the village loved Martin because he was so kind and mild. Whenever someone was sad, Martin would try to comfort them. + +One day, Martin spotted a little girl crying on the street corner. He asked her why she was so sad. The little girl replied that she had lost her new toy and it was nowhere to be found. + +Martin was determined to make the little girl feel better! He had heard of a special store nearby that sold all sorts of toys. So he ran off to the store and bought a new toy for the little girl. + +When Martin gave her the toy, the little girl's face lit up with joy. She hugged him tight and thanked him for being such a kind hero. From then on, Martin felt proud that he was able to bring the little girl comfort. +Once upon a time there was a brave bull. He lived in a unknown field with his friends. Every day the bull liked to drink lots of water from the river. He was always so thirsty! + +One day he was feeling extra adventurous. He trotted over to a new place he found. It was filled with lots of grass and trees. The bull started to munch on the grass. He was so happy! + +But then something strange happened. As he was munching, he saw something dark in the corner. The bull approached it and found it was a big barrel! He was so excited. + +He approached the barrel to take a look. Inside it was full of special water! The unknown water smelled sweet and looked blue. The brave bull couldn't resist. He slurped it up with a big drink. + +From that day on, that brave bull always makes sure to visit the barrel of unknown water. Even if he is not thirsty, he just can't resist! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved tasting new foods. One day, she went on an adventure to find something yummy. She eventually stumbled upon a big barn and decided to go inside. + +When she opened the door, she was very impressed by all of the yummy snacks inside. She saw apples, peaches, bananas, and lots of other kinds of fruit! She ran around the barn tasting each piece of fruit. + +The girl tasted all the wonderful things and they were so tasty! She danced around the barn with joy because all of the fruit tasted so good! She was so happy with all the yummy things she had tasted. + +After she was done, she thanked the barn for providing her with such impressive snacks. She hopped out of the barn and ran off, with a happy smile on her face. +Once there was a boy named Tom. Tom liked to play all day but he especially liked playing with beans. One day while he was playing he saw something purple. It was a purple bean tucked away in the corner! He quickly raced over and gained the bean. It was so special and he put it right in his pocket. + +Tom ran back to his house and showed the bean to his mom. She was so surprised to see the special purple bean! She said it was a magical bean. Tom was astonished and wanted to see what magical things it could do. + +So they planted the special bean in the garden and waited. After a few days, when they returned to the garden, they were happy to see the purple bean had grown into a big, purple plant. Tom was so amazed. He knew the magical bean had gained him something very special. +Once upon a time, there were two girls called Anna and Beth. Anna was three years old and Beth was four years old. They were best friends. + +One day, Anna and Beth wanted to play dress up! Anna asked her mom for a new dress. Her mom was happy to help and she gave Anna a special, original dress she had made. + +Anna and Beth put on the dress and twirled around and around. Then, the girls went to Anna's backyard. They wanted to show their dress to the animals. + +Anna and Beth saw a bird but it flew away. Then they saw a dog. The dog barked and Anna and Beth laughed. They welcomed the dog and they tried to give it some of their snacks. + +Anna and Beth played dress up all day. They had a lot of fun and they made the original dress special. + +THE +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was very excited to go to the sea. She grabbed her bucket and her brush and ran off. + +When she arrived at the sea, she saw how dirty it was. She wanted to help, so she started to clean. She scrubbed and swept until the sand and stones were all pretty. + +The little girl was very happy with her work. She had made the sea look big and bright and sparkly. People started to come and enjoy the clean beach. + +The little girl was so excited to see people enjoying the cleanest sea ever! She knew she had made a difference and she smiled a big, proud smile. +Jack was in a hurry. He was racing around the track. He was running so fast, he felt dizzy. He ran past all the trees. He ran through the flowers. He ran and ran until he got to the end of the track. + +At the end, he saw he was first! He had won the race. Jack was so proud. He was smiling from ear to ear. He cheered and cheered. He patted himself on the back and said, "I'm the best!" + +He wanted to enjoy his victory, but he knew he had to hurry. So, he thanked all the people who cheered him on and ran back home. On the way, he was still feeling dizzy, but very happy! +The sky was dark. Suddenly, there was a bright light. It was lightning! It was very hard and fast. + +Far away, a man called Joe was polishing a chair. He used cloths to make it shiny and smooth. He worked slowly and carefully. He was so happy when the chair was finally polished. + +The lightning lit up the sky. Joe saw it and he was happy. He put his cloths away and went outside. He watched the lightning for a long time. + +Finally, he went back inside. He was happy because he had a hard job, but he did it. Joe had polished the chair! +Once upon a time, there was a giant. He was very strong, but he was also quite humble. He was always helping the small people in his kingdom. + +One day, a little boy came to him and asked him for help. He wanted the giant to help him reach a tall tree. The giant was happy to help and so he lifted the little boy up. + +The little boy said 'Thank you!' and the giant replied with a smile. But then the boy suggested that they play a game to make things more fun. He said it would be kind of like hide and seek. The giant agreed and so they started playing. + +After playing for a while, the giant said that he wanted to quit. He was getting too tired and he needed a rest. The little boy was sad that he wanted to stop, but he knew the giant was tired and so he graciously said goodbye. + +The giant got some rest and then he went back to helping the small people in the kingdom. The boy was proud of the giant for being so humble and kind. He was glad he got the chance to spend time with him. +Amy was a curious little girl. She was three and she loved to study. One day, she was studying an old mask when something disgusting happened - the mask started to move! She screamed and stepped back. + +Suddenly, the disgusting mask came alive and moved onto the floor. Amy watched as it slowly crept around the room. She grabbed her brother and ran out of the room. + +When they were safe, Amy asked her brother to get their dad. Dad came in and saw the mask. He read a book and did some research. He figured out how to stop the mask and make it go back to sleep. + +Dad found a special invisible box and used it to put the mask inside. It worked! The mask stopped moving and went back to sleep. + +Amy was so happy - she had learned a lot through her studying! +It was evening and Bob the Bear was hurrying home. He was very persistent and kept running and running. The trees, the birds, even the clouds in the sky, were all urging him on. He knew that he had to get home and he wouldn’t give up. + +Finally he reached his big bear cave. With a sigh of relief he realized that he had made it just in time. + +Just then Bob heard the sound of singing. Everyone had gathered outside the cave for a special sing-along. Bob smiled at all his bear friends and joined in the singing, excited for this special evening. Together, they sang and danced until the evening ended. +Once upon a time, there was a big race. All the animals were so excited to race each other. The horse was the fastest and lived in a big stable. The other animals thought it was incredible how fast the horse could run. + +The race started and the horse took off like lightning. The other animals tried their best to keep up, but the horse was too fast. The horse won the race and everyone cheered. The horse went back to the stable feeling proud of itself for winning the incredible race. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim loved to play outside, but he always wore the same old cap. One day, Tim's mom said, "Let's go to the store and get you a new cap!" Tim was so excited. + +At the store, Tim saw many caps. He tried on a red cap, a blue cap, and a green cap. But he didn't like any of them. Then, he saw a cap with an unknown picture on it. It was a picture of a monster! Tim loved it and wanted to wear it right away. + +When Tim went outside to play with his friends, they all said, "Wow, Tim! Your new cap is so cool!" Tim felt so happy. He knew that his new cap had improved his style. From that day on, Tim wore his new cap everywhere he went. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to visit her grandpa's farm. The farm had many animals, like cows, chickens, and pigs. + +One day, Lily's grandpa asked her to bring him a bucket of water from the well. Lily was happy to help and brought the bucket to her grandpa. + +After they finished their work, Lily and her grandpa went to see the cows. But Lily noticed that one of the cows looked fake. She asked her grandpa, "Is that cow real or fake?" Her grandpa laughed and said, "That's a fake cow, Lily. It's just for decoration." + +Lily had a fun day at the farm with her grandpa and was excited to come back again soon. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she and her mommy went on a trip on the subway. Lily loves riding the subway because she can see so many different people and things. + +While on the subway, Lily's mommy bought some spicy chips for them to eat. Lily tried one, but it was too spicy for her. She said, "Mommy, this is too spicy. Can we get something else to eat?" + +Mommy said, "Sure, Lily. Let's get some cookies instead." Lily was happy and ate her cookies while looking out the window. + +When they got home, Lily was tired and went to bed. She closed her eyes and started to dream. In her dream, she was on the subway again, but this time, she was eating cookies and not spicy chips. She smiled and said, "I like cookies better than spicy chips." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to paint pictures of flowers and animals. One day, she painted a beautiful picture of a rainbow. She was so proud of it that she wanted to show it to her mommy. + +When she went to show her mommy the picture, she accidentally knocked over a mirror and it broke. Her mommy came running and saw the broken mirror. "Lily, did you break this mirror?" her mommy asked. Lily felt guilty and nodded her head. + +"I'm sorry mommy," Lily said. "I didn't mean to break it." Her mommy hugged her and said, "It's okay sweetie, accidents happen. Let's clean it up together." After they cleaned up the broken mirror, Lily showed her mommy the painting she made. Her mommy was so proud of her and hung it up on the wall for everyone to see. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to sing into his microphone and pretend he was a rockstar. One day, Timmy spilled his juice on the floor and it made a big wet mess. His mom asked him to help clean it up. Timmy grabbed a towel and started to fold it. He used the folded towel to soak up all the wet juice. His mom was very proud of him for being such a big helper. From that day on, Timmy made sure to always be careful with his juice when he was singing into his microphone. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who loved to play. He would run and jump and laugh all day. One day, he saw a big building that was very high. He wanted to go inside and explore. + +The little boy ran inside the building and climbed up the stairs. He went higher and higher until he reached the top. From there, he could see the whole city. It was beautiful! + +But then, the little boy realized that he was lost. He didn't know how to get back down. He started to cry and feel scared. But then, he remembered something his mom had told him. She said that if he ever got lost, he should go to the park and wait for her there. + +So, the little boy went down the stairs and ran to the park. There, he waited and waited until his mom found him. She hugged him and told him how proud she was that he remembered what to do. The little boy learned that it's important to listen to your parents and always remember what they tell you. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in her garden. She liked to use her shovel to dig in the dirt and plant pretty flowers. + +One day, Lily's mom made her a tasty sandwich for lunch. It had peanut butter and jelly on it, which was Lily's favorite. She ate it quickly and then ran outside to play in her garden again. + +As Lily was playing, she noticed some bugs eating her plants. She decided to use a spray bottle to spray water on the bugs and chase them away. After that, she sat down on the grass and enjoyed the tasty sandwich her mom had made for her. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She wanted to make a birthday card for her mom. She asked her dad for help. Her dad said, "We can print a picture of a candle on the card." Lily thought it was a great idea. + +They went to the computer and printed a picture of a candle. Lily drew some flowers around it. Her dad helped her write "Happy Birthday Mom" on the card. Lily was so happy with her card. + +The next day was the fair in their town. Lily and her family went to the fair. They played games and ate cotton candy. Lily saw a booth where they were making candles. She remembered the candle on her card. She wanted to make one for her mom. Her dad helped her make a pink candle. It smelled like strawberries. + +When they got home, Lily gave her mom the card and the candle. Her mom was so happy. She said it was the best birthday ever. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, but her favorite thing to do was sit in her big, comfy armchair and read her books. One day, Lily's mommy told her they were going on a trip to visit her grandma. + +Lily was so excited to see her grandma, but she didn't know what to pack for the trip. Her mommy told her to pack her favorite toys and clothes. Lily carefully packed her toys and clothes in her little suitcase. + +When they arrived at grandma's house, Lily ran to her favorite armchair. But something was different. The armchair was not there! Instead, there was a new, gentle rocking chair. Lily was sad at first, but then she realized that the new chair was just as cozy and comfortable as her old armchair. She snuggled up in the new chair and read her books, feeling happy and content. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the grass and look for bugs. One day, she found a big bug with shiny wings. She picked it up gently and put it in a jar with some leaves and dirt. + +Later that day, Lily's mom asked her to help fill up the bird feeder with seeds. Lily poured the seeds carefully into the feeder and watched as the birds came to eat. + +But then, while playing, Lily accidentally stepped on a sharp rock and it hurt her foot. She went inside to her mom, who gave her a band-aid to make it feel better. Lily was happy again and went back outside to check on her bug friend in the jar. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play in the park. She liked to swing on the swings and slide down the slide. One day, she saw a big, powerful truck driving by. It was carrying a lot of things, like boxes and furniture. + +Lily's mom told her they were moving to a new house and they needed a big truck to carry all their things. Lily was sad because she loved her old house and her old park. But her mom said they would have a new park to play in. + +When they arrived at their new house, Lily saw that there was a big, comfy seat in the backyard. She sat down and felt very happy. She looked up at the sky and said, "Thank you, Mommy, for our new house and our new park." And she knew she would have many fun adventures in her new home. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the beach with her family. One day, she saw a lot of trash on the sand. "Mommy, the beach is dirty," she said. + +Her mom replied, "Yes, Lily. We need to separate the trash from the sand so the beach can be clean again." + +Lily and her family started picking up the trash and separating it into bags. They worked hard until the beach was clean again. Lily felt happy that she helped make the beach a better place. The moral of the story is that we should all help keep our environment clean. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the park with her mommy. While they were walking, Lily saw a big, white swan swimming in the pond. The swan was very pretty and Lily wanted to touch it, but her mommy said no because the swan might bite her. + +Suddenly, Lily saw a boy who was throwing a dirty candy wrapper into the pond. She felt sad for the swan because it had to swim in the dirty water. So, she asked her mommy to call the park ranger to clean the pond so the swan could swim in clean water. Her mommy was proud of Lily for caring about the swan and called the park ranger right away. + +The park ranger came and cleaned the pond. Now, the swan could swim in clean water again. Lily was happy and waved goodbye to the swan as she and her mommy left the park. +Once upon a time, there was a hero. He was very strong and brave. Everyone loved him because he was dependable. He always helped people when they needed him. + +One day, a little girl got lost in the forest. She was scared and didn't know what to do. But then she saw the hero. She knew he would help her. She followed him and he led her back to her family. + +The little girl was so happy that she hugged the hero. She knew that he was her hero and that she could always depend on him. From that day on, she never forgot the hero who helped her in the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play with his ball outside. One day, he went to the park to play. He saw a man with a big bag. Timmy asked the man, "What's in your bag?" The man said, "It's a baseball pitch machine. I use it to practice hitting." Timmy was curious and asked if he could try. The man said yes and showed Timmy how to use the machine. Timmy hit the ball and it went far. He was so happy! The man told Timmy he had a good swing and gave him a gray baseball hat as a gift. Timmy said thank you and ran home to show his mom. She was proud of him and happy he had a fun day at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to play in her garden. She had many flowers and plants in her garden. She liked to water them and watch them grow. + +One day, Lily's friend Sarah came over to play. Sarah wanted to pick some flowers from Lily's garden, but Lily said no. Sarah got upset and called Lily selfish. + +Lily didn't mind sharing her garden with Sarah, but she didn't want her flowers to be picked. She explained to Sarah that the flowers were like her friends and she didn't want them to be hurt. Sarah understood and they played together in the garden without picking any flowers. + +From that day on, Lily and Sarah had fun playing in the garden together and taking care of the flowers. They learned that it was important to be kind and not selfish. +Once upon a time, there was a rabbit. The rabbit was very bored. He wanted to do something fun. So, he went to his friend's house. His friend was happy to see him. They played together for a while. They ran and jumped and laughed. Then, the rabbit had an idea. He said, "Let's go outside and wave to the birds!" His friend thought that was a great idea. So, they went outside and waved to the birds. The birds flew around them and chirped happily. The rabbit was no longer bored. He was happy to be with his friend and to wave to the birds. +Once upon a time, there was a cowboy named Jack. He had a big pistol that he kept on his belt. One day, he saw a rabbit running fast in the field. Jack wanted to catch the rabbit, so he ran after it. But the rabbit was too quick and Jack couldn't catch it. + +Suddenly, Jack heard a serious voice behind him. It was the sheriff of the town. The sheriff told Jack to yield his pistol and stop chasing the rabbit. Jack was scared and did what the sheriff said. The sheriff then explained to Jack that it was not safe to chase animals with a pistol. Jack learned his lesson and promised to never do it again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and dig in the dirt. One day, she found a shiny rock and wanted to bury it in the ground to keep it safe. + +Lily's friend, Timmy, came over and saw her digging a hole. "What are you doing, Lily?" he asked. + +"I found a pretty rock and I want to bury it," Lily replied. + +Timmy thought for a moment and then said, "I have an invitation to my birthday party next week. Do you want to come?" + +Lily's eyes got big and she said, "Yes, I want to come! That sounds serious!" + +Timmy smiled and said, "Great! Let's go tell your mom and dad so they can come too." And off they went to invite Lily's family to the party. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very excited because her uncle was coming to visit her. She waited for him all day long. + +When her uncle arrived, he was very restless. Lily asked him, "Uncle, why are you restless?" Her uncle replied, "I am restless because I had a long journey and I need to lay down and rest." + +Lily understood and showed her uncle to his room. Her uncle lay down on the bed and soon fell asleep. Lily smiled, happy that her uncle was finally resting. She whispered, "Goodnight, Uncle," and tiptoed out of the room. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing in the snow. He would build snowmen and throw snowballs at his friends. One day, Timmy's mom told him to be careful while playing in the snow. But Timmy was careless and didn't listen to his mom. + +Timmy's friend, Sarah, came to play with him. She also loved playing in the snow. They built a big snowman together. Suddenly, it started to snow harder and harder. Sarah said, "Timmy, the snow is increasing! We should go inside now." But Timmy didn't want to leave the snowman they made. + +Soon, the snow got so high that Timmy and Sarah couldn't see each other anymore. They got scared and started to cry. Timmy realized he should have listened to his mom and Sarah. They had to wait for a long time until the snow stopped increasing and their parents came to rescue them. From that day on, Timmy promised to always be careful and listen to his mom and friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to drink milk every day. One day, Lily's mom forgot to buy milk from the store. Lily was sad because she couldn't drink her favorite drink. + +Suddenly, Lily saw a cat outside her window. The cat looked hungry and thirsty. Lily felt lucky that she had some milk left in her fridge. She took the milk and went outside to give it to the cat. + +The cat drank the milk and licked its lips. Lily felt happy that she could help the cat. She learned that it is important to help others and follow your heart. From that day on, Lily always had a spare milk for any hungry animal she saw. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a house with her mommy and daddy. One day, Lily went for a walk in the valley. She saw a big, wild bird flying in the sky. + +Lily said, "Wow! That bird is so big! I wish I could fly like that." + +The bird heard her and said, "I can teach you how to fly, but first you must help me find my lost feather." + +Lily agreed to help the bird and they searched all over the valley. Finally, they found the feather and the bird taught Lily how to fly. + +When Lily went back home, her big brother saw her flying and he teased her, saying "You can't really fly, that's just pretend!" + +But Lily didn't listen to him, because she knew that she could fly with the help of her new friend, the big, wild bird. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily went outside to play. She ran and jumped and had lots of fun. But then, she fell down and it hurt. She started to cry. + +Lily's mommy came outside and picked her up. She hugged her and wiped away her tears. Then, she gave Lily some water to drink. Lily drank the water and felt better. + +Lily's mommy sighed and said, "I'm glad you're okay now." Lily smiled and hugged her mommy. She was happy to be outside playing again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily's mom asked her to go outside and get the mail. Lily was very excited to help her mom. She ran outside and saw that the ground was wet from the rain. + +As she was walking towards the mailbox, she heard a sound. It was a bird chirping in the tree. "Hello little bird," said Lily. "Are you delivering a message?" + +The bird didn't answer, but Lily was happy to hear the sound. She continued to the mailbox and found a letter inside. She ran back to her mom and said, "Mommy, I delivered the mail! And I heard a bird making a sound in the tree. It was so wet outside!" Her mom smiled and gave her a big hug. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to dance. She would twirl and spin around the room, feeling graceful and happy. One day, she was dancing near the wall and accidentally bumped into a switch. Suddenly, the room was dark! + +"Uh oh," Lily said. "What happened?" + +"I think you hit the switch," her mom said. "Let's turn on the light." + +Lily realized that she had bumped into the switch and quickly turned on the light. She continued to dance, feeling even more graceful now that she could see where she was going. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She went to the mall with her mom to buy a gift for her friend's birthday. They walked around and looked at many things. Lily saw a big teddy bear and said, "Mommy, can we buy that for my friend?" + +Her mom said, "Sure, but we need to wrap it first." They found some wrapping paper and wrapped the teddy bear. Lily was so excited to give it to her friend. When they got to the party, Lily's friend was so happy to receive the gift. She hugged Lily and said, "Thank you so much, you are so compassionate!" + +Lily didn't know what that meant, so she asked her mom. Her mom explained that it means being kind and caring towards others. Lily felt happy and proud that her friend thought she was compassionate. From that day on, Lily tried to be more compassionate towards everyone she met. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to bake cookies with his mommy. One day, Timmy's mommy ran out of dough to make cookies. Timmy wanted to help his mommy, so he asked his neighbor, Mr. Smith, if he could borrow some dough. + +Mr. Smith was a selfish man and said no to Timmy. Timmy was sad because he really wanted to help his mommy. Timmy's mommy saw how sad he was and came up with an idea. She told Timmy they could make a different kind of treat with what they had. They made delicious brownies instead! + +Timmy was happy because he got to help his mommy and they made something yummy to eat. Timmy learned that it's important to ask for help when you need it, but it's okay if someone says no. There's always another way to solve a problem. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat toast with jam on it. One morning, she asked her mom for some toast with jam. + +Her mom said, "Sure thing, Lily. Let me make it for you." She put some bread in the toaster and waited for it to pop up. + +When the toast was ready, her mom spread some jam on it. Lily took a bite and said, "Mmm, this jam is so smooth." + +Her mom asked, "Do you want another piece of toast with jam?" + +Lily said, "Yes, please!" Her mom made another piece of toast and this time she soaked it in the jam. Lily took a bite and said, "This toast is so yummy! Thank you, Mom." + +Her mom smiled and said, "You're welcome, sweetie. I'm glad you like it." +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to go to the beach with his family. They would build sandcastles and play in the water. One day, Timmy's little sister lost her favorite toy in the ocean. She was very sad and started to cry. + +Timmy felt lucky because he found the toy in the water. But then he realized that his sister was suffering because she was so upset. So, he gave her the toy and she stopped crying. Timmy felt happy that he could help his sister and they continued to have fun at the beach. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Jack who loved to play outside. One sunny day, he went to the park to play with his ball. He saw a tree with a lot of shade and decided to sit under it. + +Suddenly, a little girl named Lily came up to him and asked, "Can I play with you?" Jack said, "Sure!" and they started playing together. They played catch, ran around, and had so much fun. + +After a while, Lily said, "Let me show you something different." Jack was curious and followed her. She led him to a big rock and said, "Look under the rock." Jack lifted the rock and saw a bunch of bugs. He was scared at first, but then he realized they were just ants. + +Jack and Lily continued to play and have fun in the shade of the tree. Jack thought to himself, "I'm glad Lily showed me something different today." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park with her friends. One day, they found a big ball and started to bounce it around. It was so much fun! + +After a while, Lily's friends wanted to go on the swings, but Lily wanted to row in the pond. She got in a little boat and started to row. It was a bit hard at first, but she kept going and soon she was rowing like a pro. + +When Lily got back to her friends, they were amazed at how good she was at rowing. They all decided to try it too and they had an amazing time on the pond. From that day on, Lily loved to bounce and row in the park with her friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily and her mom were playing outside when they saw a big dark cloud in the sky. "Mommy, what is that?" asked Lily. "That is a storm, sweetie," replied her mom. "Will it rain?" asked Lily. "Yes, it will," said her mom. "Let's go inside and stay dry." + +Lily and her mom went inside and watched the storm from the window. "I don't like storms," said Lily. "I know, sweetie," said her mom, "but it's important to stay safe and dry during a storm." After a while, the storm passed and the sun came out. "Look, mommy! The sun is back!" exclaimed Lily. "Yes, it is," said her mom. "Now we can go outside and play again." Lily was happy to go outside and play, knowing that the storm was over and everything was dry again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily liked to play with her toys and build big stacks with her blocks. One day, Lily's mom asked her to help with dinner. She said, "Lily, can you please help me cut these vegetables?" + +Lily was excited to help her mom. She picked up a knife and started to cut the vegetables. Suddenly, she felt a sharp pain in her finger. She had cut herself! + +Lily's mom quickly took care of her cut and put a bandage on it. She reminded Lily to always be careful with sharp objects. Later that night, they sat down to eat the delicious dinner they had made together. Lily's mom said, "This dinner is so good! You did a great job helping me, Lily." + +Lily smiled and felt proud of herself. She knew that even though she had gotten hurt, she had learned an important lesson about being careful with sharp things. As they finished their meal, Lily looked at the stack of dishes they had to wash. She said, "Mommy, can we wash the dishes together? I don't want you to get your hands hot." Her mom smiled and said, "Of course, Lily. Let's do it together." +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He loved to play basketball with his friends. One day, Timmy was feeling troubled because he lost his basketball. He looked everywhere for it, but he couldn't find it. + +Timmy's friend, Sarah, saw that he was sad and offered to help him look for his basketball. Timmy was happy that Sarah wanted to help him. They searched high and low, but still couldn't find the basketball. + +Suddenly, Sarah saw something in a basket near the playground. She ran over and found Timmy's basketball! Timmy was so happy and thanked Sarah for helping him. From that day on, Timmy and Sarah played basketball together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in her yard. One day, her mommy gave her a lemon to play with. Lily loved the lemon because it was yellow and smelled good. + +Lily's mommy said, "Lily, be careful with the lemon. It's little and can break easily." + +Lily played with the lemon for a while, but then she got bored. She went back to her mommy and said, "Mommy, can we change the lemon? I want to play with something else." + +Her mommy said, "Sure, Lily. Let's change the lemon for a ball. You can throw it and catch it." + +Lily was happy with the ball and played with it for hours. She loved when things changed and became something new. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Timmy and Sally. They loved to play together in the park. One day, they saw a ghost! The ghost was white and spooky. Timmy ran away, but Sally was not scared. She said, "Don't be scared, it's just a ghost. Ghosts are not real." + +Timmy said, "No, ghosts are real. I saw it with my own eyes." Sally said, "No, you didn't. You are just making it up." They started to quarrel. They argued and argued. They were not friends anymore. + +The next day, Sally went to the park to play. But Timmy was not there. Sally looked for him everywhere. She asked everyone, but nobody knew where he was. Suddenly, she heard a loud noise. She followed the noise and found Timmy. He was lying on the ground, hurt. Sally tried to wake him up, but he didn't move. She called for help, but it was too late. Timmy had fallen off a tree and died. Sally was very sad. She wished she had not quarrelled with him. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dog, Max. One day, they went for a walk in the park. + +Lily saw a shiny rock on the ground. She picked it up and said, "Max, look at this pretty mineral!" Max wagged his tail and was happy to see her happy. + +Suddenly, Lily heard a sound. It was a man whistling a tune. She turned to Max and said, "Do you hear that? Someone is whistling!" Max barked and Lily laughed. + +The man came over and said, "Hello! What a nice dog you have. Can he whistle too?" Lily giggled and said, "No, but he can bark and make me happy!" The man smiled and walked away, still whistling his tune. + +Lily and Max continued their walk, feeling happy and enjoying the sunshine. They found more pretty minerals and heard more whistling. It was a fun day in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a squirrel named Sammy. Sammy loved to play with his friends and collect acorns. He had a big collection of acorns that he kept in his treehouse. + +One day, Sammy saw an ugly acorn on the ground. He didn't want to collect it because it was ugly, so he left it there. But he didn't know that the ugly acorn would grow into a beautiful tree that would provide shade and shelter for all the animals in the forest. + +As time passed, Sammy realized his mistake. He missed the chance to help the ugly acorn grow into a beautiful tree. He learned that it's not nice to judge things by their appearance and that every little thing can make a big difference. From that day on, Sammy collected every acorn he saw, no matter how ugly it looked. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved eating her food on a special plate with a picture of a unicorn on it. One day, her mom gave her a different plate with a picture of a dinosaur on it. Lily didn't like it and she started to cry. + +Her mom tried to make her feel better by saying, "Let's change the plate back to the unicorn one." But Lily was still sad and didn't want to eat. Her mom tried to be enthusiastic and said, "Let's pretend the dinosaur is a friendly one who wants to eat with you!" But Lily didn't want to listen. + +Finally, her dad came home and saw that Lily was upset. He asked what was wrong and Lily told him about the dinosaur plate. Her dad said, "I have an idea!" and went to the kitchen. He came back with a magic marker and drew a unicorn on the dinosaur plate. Lily was so happy and ate all her food. She loved her new unicorn-dinosaur plate! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore the woods near her house. One day, she found a shiny rock that sparkled in the sun. She picked it up and held it tight in her hand. + +As she walked back home, she saw her brother playing with his toys. He didn't want to share, so Lily got mad and slapped him on the arm. Her brother started to cry and their mom came to see what happened. Lily showed her the rock and said she found it outside. Her mom explained that it's not nice to hit people, even if they don't share their toys. + +Lily felt bad and apologized to her brother. She gave him the rock and they played together. They built a fort with blankets and pillows and pretended they were in a castle. They had so much fun, and Lily realized that sharing is much better than hitting. From then on, they always played together and shared their toys. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to wear fancy dresses and pretty bows in her hair. One day, she went to the park to play with her friends. While playing, she noticed her friend Sarah had a frown on her face. + +Lily asked Sarah, "Why are you frowning?" Sarah replied, "I hurt my ear." Lily felt sad for her friend and offered to help. She held Sarah's hand and took her to see the park nurse. + +The nurse looked at Sarah's ear and put a bandage on it. Sarah smiled and thanked Lily for being a good friend. From that day on, Lily knew that it was important to help others, even if it meant missing out on some playtime. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a favorite toy, a teddy bear named Brownie. One day, Lily accidentally dropped Brownie and his arm broke off. She was very sad and started to cry. + +Her mom asked her what happened and Lily told her about Brownie's broken arm. Her mom hugged her and said, "Don't worry, we'll fix him up and he'll be good as new." Lily felt comforted by her mom's words. + +Later that day, Lily's dad came home and saw Brownie with his broken arm. He said, "Oh no, poor Brownie. He needs some space to rest and heal." So, he put Brownie on a shelf where he could rest and be safe. + +From that day on, Lily made sure to be careful with her toys so they wouldn't get broken again. And if they did, she knew her mom and dad would be there to comfort her and fix them up. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park with her friends. One day, they saw a big structure in the middle of the park. It was a tall tower with lots of stairs. + +Lily's friend, Timmy, said, "I want to climb to the top of the tower!" But Lily said, "That's not a good idea. It's too dangerous." + +Timmy didn't listen and started to climb. But halfway up, he got scared and didn't know how to come down. Lily saw that Timmy needed help and said, "Don't worry, I'll pass you a rope." + +Lily threw the rope and Timmy was able to climb down safely. From that day on, Timmy listened to Lily's good advice and they always helped each other whenever they needed it. The moral of the story is that it's important to listen to your friends and help each other out. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to walk outside and see the world. One day, he saw a big red mailbox. It was very shiny and new. Timmy wanted to touch it, but his mommy said no. She urged him to stay away because it was dangerous. + +Timmy listened to his mommy and walked away from the mailbox. But then he saw something strange. There was a fake bird sitting on top of the mailbox. It looked like a real bird, but it wasn't. Timmy thought it was funny and wanted to show his friends. He urged them to come see the fake bird too. + +Together, Timmy and his friends laughed and played around the fake bird. But then they heard a loud noise coming from inside the mailbox. It was the mailman delivering letters! Timmy and his friends were so excited to see the mailman and the letters. They ran over to the mailbox and watched as the mailman put the letters inside. It was a very exciting day for Timmy and his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He loved animals and wanted to go on a safari. One day, his mom took him to the zoo. Timmy was so happy because he saw lions, elephants, and monkeys. + +After a while, it started to get dark outside. Timmy got scared because he couldn't see the animals well. His mom told him not to worry and that they would go inside a building where it was brighter. + +When they got inside, Timmy saw a big door. He asked his mom if they could open it. His mom said yes, so Timmy opened the door and saw a room full of toys. He was so happy and played with the toys until it was time to go home. +Once upon a time, there was a bunny named Benny. Benny loved to eat carrots, but he was very naughty. He would always sneak into Farmer Joe's garden and steal his carrots. One day, Farmer Joe caught Benny and asked him, "Why are you taking my carrots?" + +Benny didn't want to answer the question, so he just ran away. Farmer Joe was very angry and decided to put a trap in his garden to catch Benny. The next day, Benny went back to the garden to take more carrots, but he got caught in the trap. + +Benny felt very sad and scared. Farmer Joe came to him and said, "You should have never taken my carrots. Now you have to pay the price." Farmer Joe took Benny away and Benny never got to eat carrots again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily went to the park to play. She saw a huge apple tree and wanted to eat an apple. She tried to climb the tree, but it was too big for her. She was sad because she couldn't reach the apples. + +Then, an old man came to the park and saw Lily. He asked her why she was sad. She told him that she wanted to eat an apple but she couldn't reach them. The old man smiled and said, "Remember, if you can't reach something, ask for help." He picked her up and helped her get an apple from the tree. + +Lily was happy and thanked the old man. She learned that it's okay to ask for help when you need it. From that day on, she always remembered the lesson and asked for help when she needed it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore the forest near her house. One day, she went on an adventure and found a big cliff. It was very tall and scary, but Lily wanted to climb it. + +As she climbed, she slipped and fell into a puddle. Her clothes got wet and she felt sad. "I'm all wet," she said to herself. "I don't like being wet. I want to be dry." + +Suddenly, she heard a voice from above. "Are you okay down there?" It was a boy named Jack. "Yes, but my clothes are wet and it's boring being wet," Lily replied. Jack climbed down and gave her a towel to dry off. "Thanks, Jack. Now we can climb the cliff together!" Lily said with excitement. And so, they climbed the cliff and had an amazing adventure. +Once upon a time, in a big red barn, there lived a little duck named Ducky. Ducky had many friends, like Cow, Pig, and Horse. They all played together in the barn and the yard. + +One sunny day, Ducky found a delicious apple under a tree. He wanted to share it with his friends. Ducky said, "Hey Cow, Pig, and Horse! Look at this yummy apple I found! Let's eat it together!" His friends came running to see the tasty treat. + +Ducky decided to lead his friends to the shade under the tree. They all sat down and Ducky split the apple into four pieces. They each took a bite and smiled. The apple was very sweet and juicy. They were happy to share the delicious apple together. And after that, they played all day long in the warm sun. +Once upon a time, there was a big purple rock. It lived in a park with lots of trees and flowers. The purple rock loved to watch kids play and listen to their happy voices. + +One day, a little boy named Tim came to the park with his mom. He brought his football with him. Tim kicked the football high in the air and it landed near the purple rock. "Wow!" said Tim, "Look at that big purple rock, Mom!" His mom smiled and said, "It is very pretty, isn't it?" + +Tim sat down next to the purple rock and started to talk to it. "Hello, Mr. Rock! Do you like watching us play?" The purple rock didn't say anything, but Tim knew that it liked to watch them. Tim played with his football all day, and when it was time to go home, he waved goodbye to the purple rock. "Bye, Mr. Rock! See you tomorrow!" And the big purple rock was happy. +Once upon a time, there was a red flower. It wanted to grow big and strong. One day, it heard a noise. It was a little bug. The bug said, "Hello, red flower! Can I live on you?" + +The red flower said, "Yes, little bug. You can live on me if you help me grow big and strong." The little bug agreed and they became friends. + +Every day, the little bug helped the red flower grow. It kept the flower clean and chased away other bugs that wanted to eat it. Together, they listened to the noise of the wind and the birds. The red flower grew big and strong, and the little bug had a happy home. They were the best of friends and lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, in a peaceful town, there lived a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, while they were playing, they saw a man drop his newspaper. + +Lily picked up the newspaper and said, "Look, I found a newspaper!" Her friend Tom said, "Let's give it back to the man." They ran to the man and gave him his newspaper. The man was very happy and said, "Thank you, kids! You remind me of how kind people can be." + +Lily and Tom felt good about helping the man. They went back to their friends and told them what happened. All the kids learned that it is nice to help others. And from that day on, they always tried to be kind and helpful to everyone in their peaceful town. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. Yesterday, she was a bit sad because her friend Tom was not there to play with her. Lucy wanted to make Tom feel better, so she thought of a fun idea. + +Lucy decided to serve Tom his favorite snack, cookies and milk. She put the cookies on a plate and poured milk into a cup. She smiled, knowing that Tom would be very happy when he saw the surprise. + +When Tom came back, Lucy gave him the cookies and milk. Tom was so happy and not sad anymore. They both enjoyed the snack and played together all day. And from that day on, Lucy and Tom were always there to make each other happy. +Once upon a time, there was a funny little car named Tommy. Tommy loved to turn around in circles and make people laugh. One day, Tommy decided to go on an adventure to the airport. + +At the airport, Tommy saw big planes and little planes. He was so excited! He started to turn around in circles, just like he always did. The people at the airport laughed and clapped, because Tommy was so funny. + +Tommy made lots of new friends at the airport. They all had a great day together, turning around and laughing. And from that day on, Tommy knew that the airport was a very fun place to be. +One day, a lively cat named Tom went for a walk. He saw a big tree with a hook on it. He thought it was fun to play with the hook. Tom jumped and tried to grab the hook with his paw. + +Tom's friend, a small bird named Tim, saw him playing with the hook. Tim knew the hook was not safe, but Tom did not listen. He kept playing with the hook, having so much fun. + +Then, snap! The hook caught Tom's paw and it hurt a lot. Tim tried to help, but he could not. Tom was stuck and sad. They both wished they had not played with the hook. +One day, a little bird had a nest in a tree. The nest was high up and light. The bird liked her nest so much. She felt happy and safe in her nest. + +One day, a big wind came. The wind was strong and it started to push the nest. The little bird was scared. She did not want to lose her nest. So, she held on tight to the tree. + +The wind pushed and pushed the nest. But the little bird did not let go. She was brave and strong. After some time, the wind stopped pushing. The little bird and her nest were safe. + +The little bird was happy that she did not lose her nest. She knew that she was strong and could keep her nest safe. From that day on, she was not scared of the wind anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little goat. The goat loved to collect leaves. Every day, the goat would go out and find the best leaves to eat. The goat was very happy. + +One day, the goat met a new friend. The new friend was a small bird. The bird was hungry and asked the goat if he could share some of his leaves. But the goat was selfish and said, "No, these are my leaves. I collected them all by myself." The bird was sad and flew away. + +The next day, the goat felt bad about not sharing with the bird. He decided to collect more leaves and find the bird to share them. The goat found the bird and shared his leaves with him. The bird was very happy, and they became good friends. The goat learned that sharing with others makes everyone happy. +Once upon a time, in a distant land, there was a big tree. On the tree, there were many berries. One day, a little boy named Tim saw the tree. He wanted to pick the berries. + +Tim met his friend, Sue. He said, "Sue, let's design a way to get the berries." Sue said, "Yes, Tim! Let's use a long stick to pick them." They found a long stick and picked the berries from the tree. + +After they picked the berries, Tim and Sue ate them. The berries were sweet and yummy. They were very happy. They shared the berries with their friends. Everyone loved the berries from the distant tree. +Once upon a time, in a big green garden, there was a naughty bug. The bug liked to play tricks on his friends. One day, the bug saw a big red ball and had an idea. + +The bug called his friend, the ant. "Hey, ant! Do you want to play with the red ball?" the bug asked. The ant said, "Yes! I want to play!" The bug smiled and said, "First, you must gain a leaf and bring it to me." + +The ant worked hard to gain the leaf. He carried it all the way to the bug. But when the ant came back, the bug laughed and kicked the red ball far away. The ant was sad. + +A wise old beetle saw what happened. He said to the bug, "Being naughty is not nice. Friends should help each other, not play tricks." The bug thought about it and felt bad. He went to the ant and said, "I am sorry. Let's play together and have fun." From that day on, the bug was kind and played nicely with all his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a gentle cat named Tom. Tom liked to play in the yard. One day, he saw a tall pole. The pole was very big, and Tom wanted to play with it. + +Tom tried to cut the pole with his little paws. He cut and cut, but the pole did not fall. Then, a friendly dog named Max came to help. Max was strong, and he could cut the pole too. + +Together, Tom and Max cut the pole. The pole fell down, and they were happy. They played with the pole all day long. They became best friends and had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Amy. She had a favorite toy, a small bunny. One day, Amy went to the park with her mommy and daddy. She took her toy bunny with her. They had a yummy picnic with sandwiches and juice. + +While Amy was playing, she put her toy bunny down on the grass. A big wind came and blew her toy bunny up into a tree. Amy was very sad and started to cry. "Mommy, Daddy, my toy bunny is stuck in the tree!" she said. + +Her daddy looked up at the tree and saw the toy bunny. He knew he had to rescue it. He reached up high and grabbed the toy bunny. Amy was so happy and hugged her toy bunny tight. "Thank you, Daddy!" she said. They all went home with big smiles on their faces. +One day, a shrimp named Sam went for a jog. Sam was a good and happy shrimp. He liked to jog near the sea. The sun was bright, and the sky was blue. + +As Sam jogged, he met a big fish named Fred. Fred said, "Hi, Sam! Do you want to play with me?" Sam said, "Yes, let's play!" + +Sam and Fred played all day. They had a lot of fun. They swam and jogged together. At the end of the day, Sam and Fred were tired but happy. They said goodbye and went home to rest. +Once upon a time, in a quiet little town, there lived a boy named Tim. Tim had a glass cup that he loved very much. One day, Tim's friend, Sam, came over to play. + +"Can you explain why you love your glass cup so much?" Sam asked Tim. Tim smiled and said, "I love my glass cup because my mom gave it to me. It is very special." + +While they played, Sam accidentally broke Tim's glass cup. Tim was sad, but he did not get mad at Sam. Instead, he told Sam, "It's okay, we all make mistakes. We just need to be careful next time." + +The moral of the story is to always be understanding and forgive our friends when they make mistakes. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. Sue was anxious because it was her first day at a new school. She wanted to make friends and have fun, but she was scared. + +Sue's mom gave her a big hug and said, "Don't worry, Sue. You will have a great day!" She also gave Sue a new coat. The coat was red and warm. Sue put on the coat and felt better. + +At school, Sue saw a boy who was cold. He did not have a coat. Sue thought about it and decided to share her coat with the boy. They both felt warm and happy. Soon, Sue and the boy became friends. Sue learned that sharing and being kind made her feel less anxious and made her new friend happy too. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to play in the park. He saw a small ash tree near the swings. The tree was all alone, and its leaves were empty. Tim felt sad for the tree. + +Tim wanted to help the tree. He ran to his home and found a big bag of dirt. He took the dirt to the tree and put it around the roots. "I hope this helps you grow," Tim said to the tree. + +Every day, Tim went to the park to see the tree. He would say, "Hello, tree!" and pat the trunk. The tree started to grow more leaves, and it wasn't empty anymore. Tim was happy that he helped the tree, and they became best friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a coat that he loved very much. The coat was red and blue, and it kept him warm in the cold days. + +One day, Tim's coat got dirty. It was disgusting! Tim was sad and didn't want to wear it. His mom saw how sad he was and decided to help. She told Tim they would pay to clean the coat. + +Tim and his mom went to a shop to pay for cleaning the coat. The nice lady at the shop took the coat and said it would be clean soon. Tim was so happy when they got the coat back. It was not disgusting anymore! Tim wore his clean coat and smiled all day long. +Once upon a time, in a peaceful forest, lived a little girl named Lily. She loved to study the big trees, the pretty flowers, and the small bugs. Lily also had a favorite fruit, the red apple. + +One day, Lily found a big apple tree. She wanted to pick a big, red apple, but they were too high. Lily tried to jump, but she could not reach. She felt sad and did not know what to do. + +Just then, a tall boy named Tom saw Lily. He asked, "Why are you sad?" Lily said, "I want a big, red apple, but they are too high." Tom smiled and said, "I can help!" He picked a big, red apple for Lily. Lily was happy, and they both sat under the tree eating apples. They became good friends and studied the peaceful forest together. +Once upon a time, there was a big house. In the big house, there was a big room with a fireplace. A family lived in the big house. They liked to sit near the fireplace when it was cold. + +One day, a little girl named Sarah was playing near the fireplace. She wanted to make her family happy. So, she tried to make the fire bigger. But, she made a mistake and the fire became too big. Sarah felt embarrass. + +Her mom and dad saw the big fire. They were not mad at Sarah. They knew she wanted to help. They put out the big fire and gave Sarah a hug. They told her it was okay to make mistakes. Sarah felt happy and loved. +Once upon a time, a boy named Tim and his dog, Max, wanted to sail on a boat. Tim's mom told him to stay near the shore. "Stay close, Tim!" she said. Tim felt guilty because he wanted to go far away, but he knew he had to listen to his mom. + +Tim and Max went on the boat and started to sail. They had a lot of fun, but they went too far. The water got deep and dark. Tim got scared and said, "Max, we must go back!" Max barked and tried to help Tim turn the boat around. + +But the wind was too strong, and the boat tipped over. Tim and Max fell into the water. They tried to swim back to the shore, but it was too far. They got very tired and sad. In the end, they learned that they should always listen to their mom and stay close to the shore. +Once upon a time, there was a chubby cat named Tom. Tom loved to play in the big hall of his house. He would run up and down, chasing his favorite ball. + +One day, Tom saw a little mouse in the hall. The mouse was very fast and Tom wanted to catch it. The mouse was running and hiding, but Tom was right behind it. + +Tom tried to poke the mouse with his paw, but the mouse was too quick. They played in the hall all day long. In the end, they became friends and played together every day. And Tom and the mouse lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a young girl named Lily. She had a big dog named Max. They loved to play outside in the sun. They were very happy friends. + +One day, Lily and Max were playing in the mud. They got very dirty. Lily's mom saw them and said, "Lily, you and Max need a bath!" Lily noticed that she was very dirty too. She said, "Yes, Mom, we need a bath." + +Lily and Max went inside to take a bath. Lily's mom gave her some shampoo. Lily washed Max with the shampoo and then washed herself. They both got very clean. After the bath, they went outside to play again. They were happy and clean friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Anna. Anna had long hair that she loved very much. One day, she saw a small bird with a hurt wing. The bird could not fly. Anna wanted to help the bird, so she took it home. + +Anna's mom told her, "We need something soft to make the bird feel better." Anna looked at her hair and sighed. She knew what she had to do. She cut some of her hair to make a soft nest for the bird. The bird was happy and started to feel better. + +Anna was sad about her hair, but she was honest and told her mom what she did. Her mom was proud of her for helping the bird. The bird got better and could fly again. Anna learned that helping others is more important than having long hair. +Once upon a time, there was a little fairy named Lily. Lily was a silly fairy who loved to play and laugh all day. She lived in a big, beautiful garden with many flowers and trees. + +One day, Lily found a pretty toy that did not belong to her. It was a small, shiny ball. She wanted to keep it, but she knew that it was not right. Lily decided to find out who the toy belonged to. + +Lily asked her friends, the birds and the bugs, if the ball was theirs. They all said no. Finally, she found a sad little girl named Mia sitting by a tree. Mia was crying because she had lost her ball. Lily knew that the ball belonged to Mia. She gave the ball back to Mia and they both smiled. From that day on, Lily and Mia became best friends and played together in the big, beautiful garden. +Once upon a time, there was a blue bike. A little boy named Tim loved to ride the blue bike. He rode the bike every day. + +One day, Tim found a stamp on the ground. The stamp had a picture of a big red ball. Tim liked the stamp a lot. He put the stamp on his blue bike. + +Tim rode his blue bike with the stamp on it. He showed it to all his friends. They all loved Tim's blue bike and the stamp. Tim was very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a powerful bicycle. It was red and shiny. The bicycle could whistle when it went fast. It loved to go fast. + +One day, the bicycle went to the park. It saw a little girl named Amy. Amy wanted to ride the bicycle. She got on and started to ride. The bicycle was happy. + +As Amy rode the bicycle, it began to whistle. Amy laughed and laughed. The powerful bicycle and Amy had so much fun. They played all day long. And they became the best of friends. +One sunny day, a group of animal friends went to play in the park. There was a big, tall tree that all the friends could see. They all thought the tree was amazing. They wanted to climb the tree and see what was on top. + +The friends gazed at the tree and thought about how they could climb it. The small bird could fly up, but the others could not. The big bear tried to climb, but he was too heavy. The little rabbit tried to jump, but it was too high. + +Then, the wise old owl had an idea. The friends could help each other to climb the tree. The big bear helped the little rabbit jump higher. The small bird helped the wise old owl to fly up. Together, they all reached the top of the tree. + +At the top, they saw the whole park and had a fun time. The friends learned that when they worked together, they could do amazing things. The moral of the story is that we can achieve more when we help each other. +Once upon a time, there was a strong tree in a big garden. The tree had many pretty flowers that liked to bloom. The flowers were very happy when they bloomed. + +One day, a little candle came to live in the garden. The candle was very small but it had a bright light. The flowers loved the light from the candle. They felt warm and cozy near the candle. + +The strong tree, the blooming flowers, and the little candle all became good friends. They played together every day. The garden was a happy place because of their friendship. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He lived in a small house with his mom, dad, and sister. Tim loved to play with his toys and go to the park with his family. One day, Tim's uncle came to visit. His uncle was a modest man who liked to help others. + +At the park, Tim wanted to play on the swings, but his sister wanted to play on the slide. They could not agree on what to play with first. Tim's sister said, "I want to play on the slide!" Tim disagreed and said, "No, I want to play on the swings!" They both got very upset. + +Tim's modest uncle saw that they were not happy. He came over and said, "Why don't you both play together? Tim, you can push your sister on the swing and then she can help you climb up the slide." Tim and his sister liked the idea. They played together and had lots of fun. Tim learned that it was better to work together than to disagree. +Once upon a time, there was a young boy named Tim. He liked to play with his red brick in the yard. One sunny day, Tim was playing with his brick when he saw a small door in the big tree. + +Tim wanted to see what was inside the tree. He opened the door and entered. Inside, he found a room full of toys and games. He was very happy and excited to play with all the toys. + +Tim played with the toys all day long. When it was time to go home, he took his red brick and left the tree. He told his mom and dad about the magical room in the tree. They were very happy that Tim had a fun day, and they all lived happily ever after. +One day, a little bird named Tim wanted to have a meeting with his friends. He flew high in the sky and called all his friends. Soon, his friends, the cat, the dog, and the frog, came to the meeting. + +At the meeting, they talked about a fun game they could play. The cat said, "Let's play the clap game!" The other friends liked the idea, so they started to play. They took turns clapping their hands or paws. + +The dog went first and clapped his paws. "Clap, clap, clap!" Then the frog clapped, "Clap, clap, clap!" Tim the bird clapped his wings, "Clap, clap, clap!" Lastly, the cat clapped, "Clap, clap, clap!" They all laughed and had a good time. + +After playing the clap game, they sat down and talked more. They were happy they had the meeting. The sun was setting, and they said their goodbyes. They all went to their homes, excited to meet again soon. +One day, a gray cat named Tom went for a walk. He saw a big fan in a room. The fan was not moving. Tom was very hot, so he wanted the fan to start. + +Tom jumped up and hit a button. The fan started to spin! Tom felt the cool air on his face. He was very happy. The fan made him feel good on this hot day. + +Tom sat in front of the fan all day. When the sun went down, Tom went back home. He told his mom about the big fan. They both laughed and had a good night's sleep. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there was a long white snake. The snake had many friends. One day, the snake met a small bird. The bird was sad. + +The snake asked, "Why are you sad?" The bird said, "I can't find my way home." The snake wanted to help the bird. So, the snake said, "I will tell you how to go home." + +The snake told the bird to fly up high and look for a big tree. The bird flew up and saw the big tree. The bird was happy and said, "Thank you, snake!" The bird went home and the snake went back to his friends. They were all happy. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She had a thin journal. Every day, Lily wrote in her journal about her adventures. She liked to draw pictures too. Lily's journal was her best friend. + +One day, Lily's mom asked her to deliver a box to their neighbor, Mrs. Brown. Lily said, "Okay, Mom! I will go now." She took her journal with her. On the way, Lily saw a cat stuck in a tree. She wanted to help, but did not know how. Then, she had an idea! Lily drew a picture of the cat in her journal and wrote, "Help the cat!" + +Lily showed her journal to a big boy named Tom. He read what she wrote and helped the cat get down from the tree. Lily was happy and said, "Thank you, Tom!" After that, Lily delivered the box to Mrs. Brown. She told her mom about her day and how her journal helped save the cat. The moral of the story is that even something small and simple, like a journal, can make a big difference. +One day, a fast bird and a quick bug had a race. They wanted to see who was faster. The sky was big and blue. The sun was warm and bright. Both the bird and the bug were very excited. + +The race began. The bird flew up high in the sky. The bug ran fast on the ground. They both went so fast, they felt dizzy. The bird saw the bug down below and thought, "I can win this race. I am faster in the sky." + +But the bird did not see the big tree in front of him. He hit the tree and fell to the ground. The bug saw the bird fall and stopped running. He went to help his friend. The bird was sad he lost the race, but he was happy the bug was there to help him. They both learned that winning is not everything. Being a good friend is more important. +Once upon a time, in a big green forest, there was an adorable little bunny named Boo. Boo loved to dance all day long. He would hop, skip, and jump to the rhythm of the wind. One day, Boo saw a big tree with a sign that said, "Dance Party Tonight!" + +Boo was so excited that he told all his friends about the dance party. The birds, squirrels, and even the little bugs wanted to come. They all practiced their dance moves together. Boo was very good at dancing, but he wanted to learn a new move for the party. He saw a deer bow to a tree, and thought it was a great move. + +That night, at the dance party, all the animals had fun dancing and playing. Boo danced and danced, and then he did his new bow move. All the animals clapped and cheered for him. They all thought Boo's bow was the best move of the night. Boo felt so happy that he taught the bow move to his friends. + +In the end, everyone had a great time at the dance party. Boo learned that sharing new things with friends makes everyone happy. And from that day on, all the animals in the big green forest would bow to each other, just like Boo. +Once upon a time, in a big square, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a sack full of toys. Lily loved to play with her toys every day. One day, she met a boy named Tom in the square. Tom had no toys, and he felt envious when he saw Lily's sack full of toys. + +Lily saw Tom looking at her toys and asked, "Do you want to play with my toys?" Tom's face lit up, and he said, "Yes, please!" So, they sat in the square and played with the toys together. They laughed and had so much fun. + +As they played, other kids came to the square and saw them playing. They asked if they could play too. Lily said, "Yes, we can all play together!" Soon, all the kids in the square were playing with the toys from Lily's sack. They were so happy and became good friends. From that day on, they all played together in the big square, and no one felt envious anymore. +One day, a little squirrel found a big acorn. He was very happy. He wanted to keep the acorn safe. But, the little squirrel was sometimes careless. + +The little squirrel took the acorn to his home. He put the acorn on the floor. He forgot to put it in a safe place. He was careless. + +A big bird saw the acorn. The big bird took the acorn away. The little squirrel was sad. He was too careless to keep his acorn safe. The big bird ate the acorn, and the little squirrel did not have it anymore. +One day, a ball went roll, roll, roll down a hill. It was a harmless ball, not big, not small. It was a fun ball to play with. The ball rolled all the way to the bottom of the hill and stopped by a tree. + +A cop saw the ball and picked it up. He said, "Hello, ball! Did you roll all the way down the hill?" The ball did not talk, but the cop knew it was true. The cop liked the ball and wanted to play with it. + +The cop and the ball played a fun game. The cop would throw the ball and it would roll, roll, roll. Then, the cop would run and catch it. They played all day, and the cop and the harmless ball became good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She had a big clock in her room. The clock was her friend. They liked to play together. + +One day, the clock looked troubled. It was not smiling. Lucy asked the clock, "What is wrong, my friend?" The clock said, "I am sad because I do not know how to play with you." + +Lucy thought for a moment. Then she had an idea. She said, "I will suggest a game for us to play." The clock was happy to hear this. + +They played a game called "Tick Tock Dance." Lucy danced around the room while the clock made tick tock sounds. They both laughed and had a lot of fun. The clock was not troubled anymore. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there was a little fairy named Luna. Luna had a special power. She could glow like a bright light. Luna was very fit and could fly fast. + +One day, while Luna was flying, she saw a big, mean bird. The bird wanted to take Luna's glow. Luna did not want to lose her glow. The bird chased Luna, but she was too fit and fast for him. + +Luna flew away and hid in a small, dark cave. She made a plan to keep her glow safe. Luna flew out of the cave and tricked the bird to follow her. When the bird was far away, Luna flew back to the cave. She was safe and still had her glow. Luna and her friends were very happy. +Once upon a time, there was an adorable little dog named Spot. Spot loved to play with his toy phone. One day, he found a real phone on the floor. He picked it up and heard a voice say, "Hello?" + +Spot barked back, "Woof! Woof!" The person on the other side laughed and said, "Hi, little dog! Can you help me find my phone?" + +Spot wanted to help, so he took the phone outside. He showed the phone to his friend, the big tree. The tree said, "Good job, Spot! Let's tell the person to come here." Spot barked into the phone, and soon, a nice lady came to get her phone. + +The lady was so happy to see her phone. She said, "Thank you, Spot! You are a good dog." She gave Spot a big hug, and everyone clapped their hands. Spot felt very proud and happy to help. And from that day on, Spot and the lady became the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a lonely cat named Tom. Tom lived in a big maze. He had no friends to play with. One day, Tom saw a little mouse named Jerry. + +Tom said, "Do you want to play with me?" Jerry was scared but said, "Yes, let's play in the maze." + +While playing, Tom would tease Jerry. He would hide and jump out to scare Jerry. Jerry would laugh and run away. They played all day in the maze. + +In the end, Tom and Jerry became best friends. They were not lonely anymore. They played in the maze every day and had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a mysterious big cat. It lived in a small house in the woods. One day, the cat found a box of matches. It did not know what they were. + +The cat saw a little girl walking by. The cat asked the girl, "What are these?" The girl said, "Those are matches. Be careful, they can make fire." The cat did not understand and wanted to see what would happen. + +The cat tried to spread the matches on the ground. It hit one match on the box, and it started to burn. The fire grew bigger and bigger. The cat and the girl ran away, but the fire burned the whole woods. The cat lost its home and was very sad. +Once upon a time, there was a big elephant named Ella. Ella was very patient and kind. She lived in a forest with her family and friends. + +One day, Ella's friend, a little bird, asked her to stay with her. The bird had hurt her wing and could not fly. Ella was happy to help and stayed with her friend. They spent the day playing games and talking. + +After a few days, the bird's wing was better. She could fly again. The bird thanked Ella for being patient and staying with her. They were very happy and remained best friends forever. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to eat cereal every morning. But he was very stubborn. He only liked to eat one kind of cereal. + +One day, his mom wanted to try something new. She took two different kinds of cereal and started to mix them in a big bowl. Tim saw this and was not happy. + +He sat down and looked at the mixed cereal. He didn't want to eat it. But his mom said, "Please try it, Tim." Tim took a small bite and to his surprise, it was very yummy. From that day on, Tim was not so stubborn and liked to mix his cereal.