diff --git "a/TinyStories_1364.txt" "b/TinyStories_1364.txt" new file mode 100644--- /dev/null +++ "b/TinyStories_1364.txt" @@ -0,0 +1,10000 @@ +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a toy mine that he loved to play with. One day, his friend, Lily, came over to play. + +Lily saw the mine and thought it was very fun. She asked Tim, "Can you lend me your mine, please?" Tim was a good friend, so he said, "Yes, you can play with my mine." + +As they played with the mine, they found a smelly sock inside. Tim and Lily laughed and said, "Ew, smelly sock!" They put the sock away and kept playing with the mine, having a great time. +Once upon a time, there was a big dragon. The dragon was very spoiled. He liked to sleep all day and play all night. He lived in a cave near a small town. + +One day, the dragon did not wake up. The sun was up, but he was still sleeping. The people in the town were worried. They knew the dragon liked to wake up and play. + +A little girl named Lily went to the cave. She called the dragon's name, but he did not wake up. Lily went inside the cave and found the dragon. She tickled him, and he woke up. The dragon was happy to see Lily. They went outside and played together. The people in the town were happy too. The dragon was not so spoiled anymore. +One day, a friendly cat named Tom went for a walk. He saw a big box with a lock on it. Tom was very curious. He thought, "I want to unlock this box and see what is inside." + +Tom asked his friend Sam, the dog, for help. Sam said, "I know how to unlock it! Let's find the key!" They looked all around and found a shiny key under a rock. Tom and Sam were very excited. + +They used the key to unlock the box. Inside the box was a beautiful rainbow! The rainbow made them very happy. Tom said, "Thank you, Sam, for helping me unlock the box. Now we can enjoy the rainbow together!" +Once upon a time, there was a sleepy fox. He was very tired and wanted to take a nap. He looked for a cozy place to sleep, but he couldn't find one. + +Then, he saw a little girl playing with her toys. The fox asked her, "Can I join you?" The little girl said, "Yes, you can!" + +The fox was happy to have found a friend to play with. They played together for a while, but soon the fox got very sleepy again. The little girl said, "You can sleep here if you want." + +The fox curled up next to the little girl and fell asleep. They both had a nice nap together. When the fox woke up, he thanked the little girl for letting him join her. They became good friends and played together often. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went to the zoo with her mommy. They saw many animals like lions, monkeys, and elephants. Lily loved the zoo and wanted to ride on the elephant's back. + +But the elephant was too big and Lily felt helpless. She asked her mommy to help her. "Mommy, can you seat me on the elephant's back?" she asked. + +Her mommy smiled and said, "Of course, Lily. Let's go ask the zookeeper if we can ride the elephant." The zookeeper said yes and helped Lily seat on the elephant's back. + +Lily was so happy and she thanked her mommy for helping her. "Mommy, you are the best. I love you," she said. They had a great time at the zoo and saw many more animals. It was a fun day for Lily and her mommy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, Lily was playing with her toys when she saw a big dog. The dog was very friendly, but Lily was scared. She didn't know if the dog would hurt her. So, Lily hid her thumb in her mouth and started to frown. + +The dog saw Lily and came over to say hello. Lily was still scared, but the dog licked her hand and wagged his tail. Lily started to feel better and she petted the dog. The dog was so happy that he followed Lily home. + +From that day on, Lily and the dog were the best of friends. They played together every day and Lily was never scared of the dog again. Whenever Lily felt scared, she would just remember how happy the dog made her and she would smile. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play with her toys. One day, she received a special toy from her grandma. It was a beautiful doll with a graceful dress and a shiny tiara. + +Lily was so happy and she hugged her grandma tightly. "Thank you, grandma! You are my hero!" she said with a big smile. + +But then, Lily's little brother came and grabbed the doll from her hands. "No, it's mine!" he shouted. + +Lily felt sad and didn't know what to do. She remembered her grandma's words, "Always be kind and graceful, even when things are tough." So, she took a deep breath and said, "Please give it back, I received it as a gift from grandma." + +Her brother looked at her and thought for a moment. "Okay, you can play with it first and then I can play with it later," he said. + +Lily smiled and hugged her brother. "Thank you, you are my hero too!" she said. And they both played happily together with the special doll. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in her garden. One day, she found a tiny bean on the ground. She picked it up and examined it closely. The bean was small and brown, and it felt smooth in her hand. + +Lily decided to plant the bean in the soil. She watered it every day and watched it grow into a big, green plant. But the plant looked lonely all by itself in the garden. So, Lily planted more beans around it. + +Soon, the garden was full of bean plants, and they all looked happy together. Lily was so proud of her garden, and she loved to examine the beans every day to see how much they had grown. And she was never lonely in her garden, because she had all of her bean friends to keep her company. +Once upon a time, there was a kind boy named Timmy. Timmy always said "please" and "thank you" which made him polite. One day, Timmy's friend promised to bring him a toy. Timmy waited and waited, but his friend didn't come. + +Timmy's mom told him they could go to the store to buy a toy instead. When they got to the store, they saw a big truck outside. The truck driver was loading boxes into the back. Timmy watched as the driver lifted each box and put it in the truck. + +Suddenly, Timmy remembered his promise to his friend. He asked his mom if they could buy two toys instead of one. Timmy's mom agreed, and they went inside the store to pick out the toys. Timmy was happy to keep his promise and grateful for the polite truck driver who helped load the boxes. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the snow. One day, he saw a big white house made of ice blocks. He asked his mom, "What is that?" His mom said, "That is an igloo. People who live in cold places make them to stay warm." + +Timmy wanted to go inside the igloo, but it was very dirty. He said, "I want to clean it!" His mom said, "Okay, I will teach you how to clean it." They went inside and his mom showed him how to sweep the floor and wipe the walls. Timmy was very happy when the igloo was clean. + +Then, they heard a voice outside. It was Timmy's friend, Billy. Billy said, "Wow, you cleaned the igloo! Can I come in?" Timmy said, "Yes, but first you need to take off your dirty boots." Billy said, "Okay, I will take them off." They all played inside the igloo and had lots of fun. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to eat carrots. One day, Benny went to his garden to get some carrots, but he saw a big, scary dog. Benny was very fearful and didn't know what to do. + +Suddenly, Benny had an idea. He remembered that his mom had a big carrot display at the fair. Benny decided to make his own carrot display to distract the dog. + +Benny quickly gathered all the carrots he could find and started to make his display. He made a big tower of carrots and put it in front of the dog. The dog was so amazed by the display that he forgot all about Benny and started to eat the carrots. + +Benny was very happy that his display worked and he could finally eat his carrots in peace. From that day on, Benny was never afraid of the dog again and he always made sure to have a carrot display ready, just in case. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to watch cartoons on TV. One day, he saw a cartoon about a little mouse who wanted to be a chef. Timmy clapped his hands and said, "I like this cartoon!" + +Timmy's friend, Sally, came over to play. Sally saw the cartoon too and said, "I'm envious of that little mouse. I wish I could cook like him." Timmy replied, "Me too! Let's try to cook something together." + +So, Timmy and Sally went to the kitchen and tried to make a cake. They mixed flour, sugar and eggs together, but it didn't look like a cake. They tried again and again until finally, they made a delicious cake. Timmy's mom came in and saw the cake. She applauded and said, "Good job, Timmy and Sally! You made a yummy cake." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she saw a little bug crawling on the ground. + +"Hello little bug, would you like to play with me?" asked Lily. + +The bug replied, "Yes please, I would love to play with you!" + +Lily and the bug played together for hours. They ran, jumped and laughed until they were tired. + +As the sun began to set, Lily realized that the bug was covered in dirt and looked filthy. "Oh no, you're so dirty! Let's give you a bath," said Lily. + +They went to the nearby pond and Lily gently washed the bug until it was clean. "There, all clean now!" said Lily. + +The bug was so happy and grateful to Lily for cleaning it up. They said goodbye and promised to play again soon. +Once upon a time, there was a little fish named Fin. Fin lived in a big ocean with lots of other fish. One day, Fin saw a shiny light in the water. He swam closer and closer until he saw a big boat. The boat had lots of people on it who were fishing. + +Fin was scared, so he swam away as fast as he could. He swam and swam until he reached a little village. In the village, Fin met a friendly crab named Carl. Carl told Fin that he could hide in a little cave until the boat went away. + +Fin was very happy to have a new friend and a safe place to stay. He thanked Carl and decided to dive into the cave to hide. Fin felt much better knowing that he was safe and sound. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pocket in her dress where she kept her favorite toy, a teddy bear. One day, she went to the park to play with her friends. + +At the park, Lily saw a boy crying. She asked him what was wrong. The boy told her that he lost his toy car. Lily was patient and listened carefully. She told him that she would help him find it. + +They searched everywhere, but they couldn't find the toy car. Then Lily remembered something. She told the boy that she saw a toy car on the slide earlier. They went to the slide and found the toy car. The boy was very happy and thanked Lily. They became good friends and played together for the rest of the day. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He loved to play with his tools. One day, he found a very heavy hammer. He tried to lift it, but it was too heavy for him. Suddenly, his dad came and asked him what he was doing. Timmy tried to talk, but he was too shy. His dad saw the hammer and helped him lift it. Timmy was so happy that he could finally play with his new tool. +Once upon a time, there was a little fish named Nemo. Nemo loved to swim in the big, blue ocean with his friends. One day, Nemo's friend, the crab, told him about a magical coffee bean that could make him swim faster than anyone else in the ocean. + +Excited to try it out, Nemo searched for the coffee bean. He swam far and wide, but couldn't find it anywhere. Just when he was about to give up, he saw a big, shiny object in the distance. It was the coffee bean! + +Nemo grabbed the coffee bean and ate it. Suddenly, he felt a burst of energy and began to swim faster than he ever had before. He swam and swam until he reached the other side of the ocean. When he got there, he was so tired that he fell asleep on a dry rock. + +The next morning, Nemo woke up feeling refreshed and happy that he found the coffee bean. From that day on, he knew that he could swim faster than anyone else in the ocean. +Once upon a time, there was a big boat in the water. The boat was called the navy ship. It had many sailors who wore white clothes. They sailed the ship far and wide. + +One day, a treasure was hidden on the ship. The treasure was very special and shiny. It was worth a lot of money. The sailors knew where the treasure was, but they didn't want anyone to find it. + +A little boy named Timmy was playing on the beach. He saw the navy ship and wanted to see it up close. He swam to the ship and saw the treasure. He wanted to take it, but he knew it wasn't his. He minded his manners and didn't touch it. The sailors were happy he was a good boy and let him look at the treasure. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys all day long. One day, she saw a mug on the table. The mug was big and blue. Lily wanted to play with it, but it was closed. She tried to open it, but it was too hard. + +Then, her mommy came and saw her struggling. She opened the mug and poured some milk in it. Lily was so happy and took the mug to play with it. She pretended that it was her tea party and the mug was her special cup. She drank milk from the mug and felt like a princess. + +From that day on, Lily loved to play with her mug. She would ask her mommy to open it every time she wanted to drink milk. And every time she drank from it, she felt happy and special. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a charming little girl named Lily. She loved to march around her house with her toy drum. One day, her mom said she could march outside too, but only if she held her hand. Lily was so happy her mom would permit her to march outside. + +As they marched down the street, they saw a charming puppy. Lily wanted to pet the puppy, but her mom said they had to ask the owner's permission first. The owner permitted them to pet the puppy, and Lily was so happy. + +After they finished petting the puppy, they continued to march down the street. Lily loved marching with her mom and was grateful her mom permitted her to march outside. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird in a birdcage. The birdcage was hanging from a tree in a park. The bird was very sad because it wanted to fly and see the world outside. + +One day, a little boy came to the park and saw the bird in the birdcage. He felt bad for the bird and decided to set it free. He opened the birdcage and the bird flew out. The bird felt incredible and started to fly around the tree. + +But then, the bird flew too close to a swing and got hit by it. The bird fell to the ground and couldn't fly anymore. The little boy tried to help the bird, but it was too late. The bird had died. The little boy felt very sad and wished he had never set the bird free. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his football all day long. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to come inside and help her cook dinner. Timmy didn't want to stop playing, but his mom was very bossy and said he had to come inside. + +Timmy helped his mom cook dinner by stirring the soup and chopping the vegetables. While they were cooking, Timmy's mom asked him about his day and how he played with his football. Timmy told her all about the game he played with his friends and how he scored a goal. + +After dinner, Timmy and his mom went outside to play with his football. Timmy's mom was not very good at playing, but she tried her best. Timmy laughed and told his mom that she was very bossy in the kitchen, but he loved her anyway. They continued to play until it was time for bed. Timmy went to sleep dreaming about his next football game with his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved her mother very much. One day, Lily's mother was cooking in the kitchen. Lily wanted to help, but her mother said it was too hard for her. + +Lily watched her mother cook and saw some yummy cookies on the counter. She wanted to try one, but her mother said they were too hot. Suddenly, Lily saw a bug on the counter and tried to pinch it. + +But the bug was too fast and flew away. Lily's mother saw what happened and gave her a big hug. She said, "It's okay, Lily. Bugs are hard to catch sometimes." Lily smiled and hugged her mother back. She was happy that her mother loved her no matter what. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys, but he had a favorite toy: a red car. Timmy loved his car so much that he took it everywhere he went. + +One day, Timmy and his mom went to the park. Timmy brought his red car with him, but he accidentally dropped it in the grass. Timmy didn't notice and kept playing. + +Later that day, when Timmy and his mom were getting ready to leave the park, Timmy realized he had lost his red car. He looked everywhere, but couldn't find it. + +Just as Timmy was about to give up, he saw something blink in the grass. It was his red car! Timmy was so happy and grateful that his obedient toy had stayed in the same spot and waited for him to find it. From that day on, Timmy made sure to always keep a close eye on his favorite object. +Once upon a time, there were two friends. They loved to play together every day. One day, they found a shiny glass on the ground. They both wanted to keep it, but they couldn't agree on who should have it. They started to quarrel and shout at each other. + +Suddenly, one of the friends accidentally dropped the glass and it broke into many pieces. They both felt sad and angry. They blamed each other for breaking the glass. But then they realized that their friendship was more important than a glass. They apologized and promised to never quarrel again. + +From that day on, they played together happily again. They even found a new game where they collected ugly rocks instead of glass. They both agreed that the rocks were much more fun to play with than the glass they had quarreled over. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play dress-up with her dolls and wear her favorite dress, which was pink and sparkly. One day, her mom told her they were going on a trip to the beach. Lily was so excited! She wanted to pack her dress and her toys. + +Lily's mom helped her pack a bag with all the things she needed for the trip. They put in sunscreen, towels, and Lily's favorite dress. But there was one thing they forgot to pack - Lily's special seashell that she found on the beach last year. Lily was sad, but her mom promised they would find another one just as rare on this trip. + +When they arrived at the beach, Lily ran to the water and played with her toys. She even built a sandcastle with her dad. But she couldn't stop thinking about her special seashell. Suddenly, Lily saw something shiny in the sand. It was a seashell just like hers! Lily was so happy and felt lucky to have found another rare shell. She showed it to her mom and dad, and they all celebrated with ice cream. From then on, Lily knew that anything was possible if she kept her eyes open and looked for the rare things in life. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play pretend with her toys. One night, before she went to bed, she had a dream that she was a princess. In her dream, she had a big castle and lots of friends to play with. + +When she woke up, she remembered her dream and decided to pretend that she was a princess for the day. She put on a little crown and a fancy dress and went outside to play. Her friends were so happy to see her and they all played together in her imaginary castle. + +As the day went on, Lily realized that pretending to be a princess was so much fun. She decided that she wanted to have more dreams like this so she could pretend to be a princess more often. And so, every night before she went to sleep, she would close her eyes and dream of being a princess in her little castle. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in her yard. One day, she saw a big hedge in her yard. It was green and tall and she loved it. + +Lily wanted to make the hedge look pretty. So, she took some flowers and designed them on the hedge. She made a fine design with the flowers. + +Her mommy came outside and saw the hedge. She smiled and said, "Lily, you did a great job designing the hedge! It looks so pretty now." Lily was happy and proud of herself. From that day on, she loved to design things in her yard. +Once upon a time, there was a wise old owl who lived in a big tree. One day, a little child came to the tree and asked the owl, "Can you help me find my way home?" The owl replied, "Of course, I can serve you and show you the way." + +The owl flew with the child on his back and showed him the way home. The child was very happy and thanked the owl. The owl replied, "It was my pleasure to serve you." + +But as the owl was flying back to his tree, he got caught in a storm. The wind was too strong, and the owl couldn't fly anymore. He fell to the ground and hurt himself badly. The child came back to the tree to look for the owl, but it was too late. The owl had died. + +The child was very sad and cried for the owl. He realized that the wise old owl had served him with all his heart, but in the end, he couldn't serve himself. +Once upon a time, there was a poor little bird. The bird lived in a big tree with lots of branches. Every morning, the bird would wake up early to sing a song to the sunflower that grew nearby. The sunflower was the bird's best friend. + +One day, a big storm came and knocked down the bird's tree. The poor bird was very sad and didn't know where to go. But then, the sunflower told the bird that it could live in the field next to it. The bird was so happy and thanked the sunflower. + +Every day, the bird would wake up early and sing a song to the sunflower. The sunflower would sway in the wind and smile at the bird. They were the best of friends, and nothing could ever separate them. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily who loved birds. She had a big, pretty birdcage in her room where she kept her pet bird, Blue. Lily would talk to Blue and sing songs to him every day. Blue would chirp back and Lily would enjoy listening to him. + +One day, Lily's wealthy aunt came to visit. She saw the birdcage and asked Lily about it. Lily explained how much she loved birds and how happy Blue made her. The aunt was impressed by Lily's love for Blue and gave her some bird food as a gift. + +Lily was so happy and grateful for the gift. She fed Blue the bird food and watched him happily eat. She realized that even though her aunt was wealthy, it was the simple things like the love of a pet that brought her the most joy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she saw a little bird that couldn't stand up. + +Lily ran to her mommy and said, "Mommy, there's a birdie that can't stand up. Can we help it?" + +Her mommy said, "Of course, sweetie. Let's go see if we can help the birdie." + +When they got to the birdie, they saw that it had a hurt heart. Lily's mommy took the birdie and held it gently in her hands. She said, "We need to take the birdie to the doctor so it can feel better." + +Lily's heart felt light knowing that they were going to help the birdie. She said to her mommy, "I hope the birdie can stand up soon!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big surprise for her mommy. She made a picture with her crayons and wanted to give it to her mommy. She ran to her mommy and said, "Mommy, I have a surprise for you!" Her mommy was happy and said, "Thank you, Lily. I love it!" Lily was so happy that she hugged her mommy tightly. + +Then, Lily felt tired and wanted to take a nap. She snuggled in her bed and closed her eyes. When she woke up, she missed her mommy. She got up and looked for her mommy. She found her mommy in the kitchen and said, "Mommy, I missed you!" Her mommy smiled and said, "I missed you too, Lily." They hugged each other and spent the rest of the day together. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went to the park with her mom. She saw many kids playing with their toys, but she didn't have any toys to play with. She felt sad and left out. + +Suddenly, she saw a big tree with a unique spirit. It looked like it was smiling at her. She decided to go near the tree and talk to it. The tree told her that she was special and she didn't need toys to have fun. + +Lily realized that the spirit was right. She didn't need toys to have fun. She could run, jump, and play with her mom. From that day on, she decided to be happy with what she had and not compare herself to others. She learned that she was unique and special in her own way. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in her yard with her dog, Max. One day, Lily decided to plant a seed in the ground. She watered it every day and watched it grow into a big, tall flower. + +One afternoon, Lily and Max went on an adventurous walk. They saw many things, like birds flying in the sky and cars driving on the road. Lily held Max's leash tightly so they wouldn't get hit by the traffic. + +As they walked, Lily noticed that the flower she had planted was starting to grow even taller. She was so happy and proud of herself for taking care of it. When they got back home, Lily hugged her flower and said, "I love you, little plant. You make me so happy!" +Once upon a time, there was a kind dog named Spot. Spot liked to play with his ball and run in the park. One day, Spot's owner asked him to order some treats from the store. Spot barked happily and ran to the store. + +On Tuesday, Spot went to the store and saw a helpful cat. The cat showed Spot where the treats were and helped him pick out the best ones. Spot was so grateful for the cat's help that he gave her one of his treats. + +Spot ran back home with his treats and his owner was very happy. She gave Spot a big hug and said, "You're such a good boy, Spot!" Spot wagged his tail and barked happily. He was proud that he could be helpful and make his owner happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a friendly dog named Max. One day, Lily and Max went for a walk in the dark forest. Lily was scared because it was very dark and she couldn't see anything. + +Max said, "Don't be scared, Lily. I will protect you." + +Lily felt better and they continued walking. Suddenly, Max stopped and started chewing on something. Lily asked, "What are you chewing on, Max?" + +Max replied, "It's just a stick, Lily. It's not tasty but it's fun to chew." + +Lily giggled and said, "You're silly, Max." They continued walking and soon they found their way out of the dark forest. Lily was happy to have such a friendly dog like Max. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved Halloween and all the spooky things that came with it. He especially loved skeletons, which he thought were really cool. + +One day, Timmy went to a Halloween party with his friends. They all wore different costumes, but Timmy was dressed up as a skeleton. He was so excited to show off his costume to everyone. + +But when he got to the party, he was surprised to see that everyone else was dressed up as something different. He felt a little embarrassed and out of place. + +As the party went on, Timmy started to feel sad and left out. He wished he had chosen a different costume. Suddenly, he saw a real skeleton walking towards him! He was so scared that he ran away and fell down the stairs. + +Timmy ended up breaking his leg and had to go to the hospital. He learned that it's okay to be different, but sometimes being different can lead to bad things happening. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to eat sweets and candy, but her mom always told her to eat healthy food instead. One day, Lily saw a fridge full of fruits and vegetables. She thought it was unusual because she had never seen so many healthy foods before. + +Lily's mom told her that eating healthy food is important to stay strong and healthy. But Lily hated eating fruits and vegetables because they didn't taste as good as candy. So, she kept eating candy every day and ignored the fridge full of healthy food. + +One day, Lily got very sick because she didn't eat healthy food. She realized that her mom was right and that eating healthy food was important. From that day on, Lily started eating fruits and vegetables every day and she never hated them again. The moral of the story is that eating healthy food is important for our bodies to stay strong and healthy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore new things. One day, she was playing in the park when she realized she lost her favorite toy. She searched everywhere but couldn't find it. + +Lily asked her mom for help. "Mom, I lost my toy. Can you help me find it?" she said. Her mom replied, "Sure, let's search for it together." + +They searched all around the park, but the toy was nowhere to be found. Lily was sad and her mom hugged her and said, "It's okay, we'll keep searching. Maybe we'll find it tomorrow." + +The next day, Lily woke up and went to the park again. She searched and searched until she found her toy in a rough patch of grass. She was so happy and ran to her mom to show her. Her mom smiled and said, "See, when you search hard enough, you can find anything." + +The moral of the story is to never give up and keep searching for what you want. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went to the park with her mommy. They saw a beautiful bird flying in the sky. Lily said, "Mommy, can we take a picture of the bird?" Mommy said, "Yes, we can take a picture of the bird." + +Lily and her mommy took out their camera and tried to take a picture of the bird. But the bird was too fast and kept flying away. Suddenly, the bird turned and flew towards them. It was so graceful and beautiful. + +Lily said, "Mommy, look at the bird! It's so graceful!" Mommy said, "Yes, it is very graceful." The bird flew away, but Lily and her mommy had a picture of it in their camera. They were so happy and went home to show the picture to their family. +One sunny day, a little girl named Lily was playing in her backyard. She saw a beautiful butterfly and tried to catch it. But she accidentally stepped on a nail and hurt her foot. Her mom heard her cry and ran outside to help her. + +"Are you okay, Lily?" her mom asked. + +"My foot hurts," Lily replied. + +Her mom carefully picked her up and took her inside. She saw that Lily's foot was bleeding and needed to be cleaned. She told Lily to be careful and not to delay telling her if she ever gets hurt again. + +Lily's mom cleaned her foot and put a bandage on it. She reminded Lily that she needs to be careful with fragile things like butterfly wings and not to touch sharp objects like nails. Lily listened carefully and promised to be more careful in the future. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to her grandma's house. Her grandma gave her a prune to eat. Lily didn't like it at first, but then she thought it was yummy. + +After eating, her grandma asked her to guess how many candies were in a jar. Lily thought hard and made a thoughtful guess. Her grandma was surprised because Lily's guess was correct! + +Lily was very happy and her grandma gave her some candies as a prize. From that day on, Lily loved prunes and always made thoughtful guesses. +Once upon a time, there was a little car named Max. Max loved to drive around and explore new places. One day, Max's wheel stopped working and he couldn't move anymore. Max was sad and didn't know what to do. + +Suddenly, a mechanic came by and offered to help Max. The mechanic looked at Max and said, "Don't worry little car, I will fix your wheel." Max was happy and said, "Thank you, Mr. Mechanic." + +The mechanic fixed Max's wheel and Max was able to drive again. Max was grateful and said, "Thank you for fixing my wheel. You are my hero." The mechanic smiled and said, "No problem, Max. I am happy to help." + +The moral of the story is that it's okay to ask for help when you need it. Sometimes there are unknown problems that we can't fix ourselves, but there are always kind people like the mechanic who are willing to help us. And that's why Max learned to always bow and say thank you to those who help him. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved doing puzzles with bright colors. One day, Timmy's friend came over to play with him. They both wanted to do the same puzzle, but there was only one puzzle left. + +They both started to argue and fight over the puzzle. Timmy's mom saw them and told them that it was not nice to fight and that they should take turns. Timmy's friend went first and finished the puzzle. Timmy was sad that he didn't win, but he learned that it's important to share and take turns. + +The moral of the story is that it's not always about winning, but about being kind and sharing with others. +Once upon a time, there was a big, strong bear named Benny. He loved to play and run around in the forest. One day, Benny met a little rabbit named Rosie. Rosie was very small and weak. Benny wanted to teach Rosie how to be strong like him. + +Benny showed Rosie how to lift heavy logs and run fast. But Rosie was too small and couldn't do it. Benny rubbed his head and thought of a new way to teach Rosie. He showed her how to eat lots of carrots and veggies to make her body strong. + +But then, a big, scary wolf came to the forest. The wolf wanted to eat Rosie for dinner! Benny knew he had to protect Rosie. He used all the things he taught her and fought the wolf. In the end, Benny was very tired, but he saved Rosie. Rosie was so grateful and thanked Benny for teaching her how to be strong. From that day on, Benny and Rosie were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy was very thirsty and wanted some milk. He asked his mom for a bottle of milk. His mom gave him a bottle and said, "You have to pay for it with a hug." Timmy hugged his mom and drank the milk. + +One day, Timmy met a man who was deaf. Timmy didn't know what deaf meant, so the man explained that he couldn't hear anything. Timmy felt sad for the man and wanted to help him. He decided to pay for the man's lunch with his allowance money. The man was very happy and thanked Timmy. + +From that day on, Timmy learned that it's important to help others and sometimes you have to pay for things with kindness instead of money. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and make them pretty by putting on nice clothes. One day, Lily's mommy brought her a new doll. It was a model doll with a pretty dress, but something was mysterious about it. + +Lily decided to play with her new doll and spread out all her other dolls on the floor. She wanted to have a tea party with all of them. As she was playing, she noticed that the model doll was not like the others. It had a special sparkle in its eyes and a mysterious smile. + +Lily asked her mommy about the doll and her mommy told her that it was a special doll, one that would always remind her to be kind and helpful to others. Lily loved her new doll and always made sure to spread kindness wherever she went. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go to the park and play with her friends. One day, she saw a big pond with lots of fish in it. She wanted to catch one, but her mom said they were too spoiled to eat. + +Lily's friend, Timmy, came over and asked her to dance with him. They started to jump and spin around. Suddenly, they saw a fish jump out of the pond and dance in the air. They were amazed and laughed with joy. + +Lily said, "Wow, that fish can dance better than us!" Timmy replied, "Yeah, it's a cool fish. But we should leave it alone so it can swim and dance in the pond." They both agreed and continued to play together, happy to have seen the dancing fish. +Once upon a time, there was a monkey named Charlie. He loved to eat bananas all day long. One day, Charlie saw a charming banana on a tree. He wanted to eat it but it was too high up. Charlie tried to climb the tree but he couldn't reach the banana. + +Suddenly, a crocodile appeared and said, "I can help you get the banana, but you have to give me something in return." Charlie was scared but he really wanted the banana, so he agreed. The crocodile made Charlie slide down his tail to get the banana. + +But when Charlie got the banana, he realized it was rotten! The crocodile just wanted to trick him. Charlie learned a lesson to never trust strangers and to always check his bananas before eating them. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to smell her mommy's perfume. It made her feel happy and cozy. One day, Lily's mommy went to work and left her perfume bottle on the dresser. Lily wanted to smell it again, so she climbed up on a chair to reach it. She tried to open the bottle, but it slipped from her hand and fell on the floor. + +Lily's mommy came home and saw the broken bottle. She was very unhappy and asked Lily what happened. Lily felt uncomfortable and didn't want to tell the truth. "I don't know," she said. "It just fell." Her mommy knew she was lying because the bottle was attached to the dresser with a special tape. "Lily, did you try to smell my perfume?" she asked. Lily nodded her head and started to cry. + +Her mommy hugged her and said, "It's okay, Lily. I'm not angry, but you should have asked me first. Now, we have to clean up the mess." They cleaned up the broken glass and spilled perfume, but the smell was too strong. They had to open the windows, but it was too late. Lily's mommy got a headache from the strong smell and had to go to bed early. Lily felt very sad and wished she never touched the perfume bottle. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, while playing in the park, she saw a shiny gem on the ground. She picked it up and showed it to her friend, Tom. + +Tom said, "Wow, that's pretty! Can I see it?" + +Lily replied, "Sure, but be careful not to drop it. It's very special." + +Tom looked at the gem but thought it looked dull. He said, "It's not very shiny. I think we should try to catch more gems to find a really pretty one." + +Lily agreed and they spent the rest of the day looking for more gems. They caught a few but none of them were as pretty as the first one. They decided to keep looking and have fun together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the rain and jump in puddles. One day, she forgot her umbrella and got very wet. Her mom told her to take off her wet clothes and soak in a warm bath. + +Lily loved taking baths, especially when her mom put bubbles in the water. She zipped up her favorite bathrobe and snuggled up in a cozy blanket. Her mom brought her a cup of hot cocoa and a thoughtful book to read. + +Lily felt so happy and warm inside. She thought about how lucky she was to have such a wonderful mom who took care of her. She smiled and sipped her cocoa, feeling grateful for the simple things in life. +Lila and Ben are playing with clay. They make shapes and animals with their hands. They are happy and proud of their work. + +"Look, I made a cat!" Lila says, showing Ben her clay cat. It has ears, a tail and whiskers. + +"Wow, that's a good cat!" Ben says. He shows Lila his clay car. It has wheels, a door and a knob. "This is my car. I can drive it fast!" + +They put their clay things on the table. They want to keep them forever. But the clay is wet and soft. It can break easily. + +"Mom, can we dry our clay things?" Lila asks. She wants her cat to be hard and strong. + +"Sure, honey. You can put them in the oven for a little while. But be careful, it's hot!" Mom says. She helps them put their clay things on a tray and puts it in the oven. She sets the timer. + +Lila and Ben wait for the timer to ring. They are excited to see their clay things. They hope they will look good. + +Ding! The timer rings. Mom takes out the tray from the oven. She lets it cool down a bit. Then she gives Lila and Ben their clay things. + +Lila and Ben are happy. Their clay things are dry and hard. They can hold them and play with them. + +"Look, my cat is dry!" Lila says. She strokes her clay cat. It feels smooth and warm. + +"Look, my car is dry!" Ben says. He turns the knob on his clay car. It makes a clicking sound. + +But they also notice something else. Their clay things are not the same color as before. They are gray and dull. + +"Mom, why are our clay things gray?" Lila asks. She is sad. She liked her cat when it was orange and brown. + +"Mom, why are our clay things gray?" Ben asks. He is sad. He liked his car when it was red and blue. + +Mom smiles and hugs them. She explains to them that clay changes color when it is heated. She tells them that they can paint their clay things with different colors. She gives them some brushes and paints. + +Lila and Ben are happy again. They paint their clay things with bright and beautiful colors. They make their cat and car look like they want. They have fun and learn something new. They love their clay things. +Lily and Ben were playing in the backyard. They had a big box that they pretended was a spaceship. They put some pillows and blankets inside to make it cozy. + +"Are you ready to blast off, Ben?" Lily asked. + +"Yes, I am, Lily. Let's go to the moon!" Ben said. + +They pushed some buttons and made some noises. They imagined they were flying through the stars. + +But then, Lily felt something wet and sticky on her back. She looked and saw a dirty rag that was dripping with paint. She had grabbed it from the garage and used it as a cape. + +"Yuck! This rag is gross!" Lily said. "It makes me uncomfortable. I don't want it anymore." + +She threw the rag out of the box. It landed on the grass. + +"Where did you get that rag, Lily?" Ben asked. + +"From the garage. I thought it was a nice cape. But it was not," Lily said. + +"I don't think you should take things from the garage, Lily. They might be dangerous or dirty. Mom and Dad don't like that," Ben said. + +"I know, Ben. You are right. I'm sorry. I won't do it again," Lily said. + +"Next time, you can use my scarf. It's soft and clean. I recommend it for a cape," Ben said. + +"Thank you, Ben. You are a good friend. And a good astronaut," Lily said. + +They hugged and smiled. Then they continued their adventure in the spaceship. They had fun and stayed safe. +Tom and Lily like to go to the gym with their mom. The gym has many fun things to play with. There are balls, ropes, mats, and hoops. Tom and Lily like to run, jump, and swing. + +One day, they see a new thing in the gym. It is a big box with a hole on top. It has many colors and shapes on it. Tom and Lily are curious. They want to see what is inside. + +"Mom, what is that?" Tom asks. + +"That is a puzzle box," mom says. "You can put the shapes in the hole that matches them. It is good for your brain." + +"Can we try it?" Lily asks. + +"Sure, but be careful. The shapes are small and hard. Do not put them in your mouth or nose," mom says. + +Tom and Lily nod. They go to the puzzle box. They pick up some shapes. Tom finds a yellow star. He looks for the hole that matches it. He sees a star hole on the side of the box. He puts the star in the hole. He hears a beep. He smiles. + +Lily finds a red circle. She looks for the hole that matches it. She sees a circle hole on the top of the box. She puts the circle in the hole. She hears a beep. She smiles. + +Tom and Lily keep putting shapes in the holes. They hear beeps and see lights. They are happy. They are alert. They are learning. +Lily liked to perform for her family. She loved to sing and dance and make funny faces. She had a special dress that she wore when she performed. It was pink and sparkly and had a wide skirt that twirled when she moved. + +One day, Lily decided to perform a new song that she learned at school. She asked her mom and dad and brother to sit on the couch and watch her. She put on her dress and went to the living room. She was very excited and nervous. + +She stood in front of the couch and said, "Hello, everyone. I am going to perform a song for you. It is called 'The Itsy Bitsy Spider'. I hope you like it." She smiled and started to sing. She moved her fingers like a spider and climbed up her arm. She sang louder and louder. + +But then, something happened. She saw a real spider on the wall behind the couch. It was big and hairy and had eight legs. Lily was scared of spiders. She stopped singing and pointed at the spider. She screamed, "Aaaah! Spider! Spider!" + +Her mom and dad and brother turned around and saw the spider. They were also scared of spiders. They jumped off the couch and ran away. They screamed, "Aaaah! Spider! Spider!" + +Lily was left alone in the living room. She felt sad and angry. She wanted to finish her song. She wanted her family to clap and cheer for her. She looked at the spider. It was still on the wall. It did not move. It did not care. + +Lily took a deep breath. She was brave. She said, "You are a mean spider. You ruined my performance. You scared my family. You are not welcome here. Go away!" She picked up a pillow and threw it at the spider. The pillow hit the wall and the spider fell down. + +Lily cheered. She had defeated the spider. She felt proud and happy. She said, "I did it! I did it! I am the best!" She ran to the couch and jumped on it. She sang her song again. She sang louder and louder. + +Her mom and dad and brother came back. They saw Lily on the couch. They saw the spider on the floor. They saw the pillow on the wall. They understood what happened. They felt sorry and proud. They clapped and cheered for Lily. They said, "You did it! You did it! You are the best!" + +Lily smiled and bowed. She said, "Thank you, thank you. This is the end of my performance. I hope you liked it." She hugged her family and they hugged her back. They said, "We love you, Lily. You are amazing. You are our star." +Anna and Ben are going to Grandma's house. They need to pack their bags. Anna packs her doll, her book and her hat. Ben packs his car, his ball and his frog. His frog is dirty. He likes to play in the mud. + +Mom says, "Ben, you can't take your frog to Grandma's house. He will make a mess. He needs to stay here with Dad." + +Ben is sad. He loves his frog. He says, "But Mom, he is my friend. He will miss me. Can I take him, please?" + +Mom shakes her head. She says, "No, Ben, you can't. Grandma is allergic to frogs. She will sneeze and itch. It is not nice to make Grandma sick. You can call Dad and talk to your frog on the phone." + +Ben sighs. He knows Mom is right. He gives his frog a hug and a kiss. He says, "Bye, frog. I will be back soon. Be good and don't make too much mud." + +He puts his frog in his cage and takes his bag. He joins Anna and Mom in the car. They wave to Dad and the frog. They drive to Grandma's house. Ben hopes his frog will be okay. He hopes Grandma will have cookies. +Tom and Lily liked to play in the old house. It was their grandma's house, but she did not live there anymore. She gave it to their mom and dad. The old house had many rooms and things to see. Tom and Lily liked the fireplace best. It was big and made of stone. It had a picture of a lion on it. Grandma said it was original. That meant it was there when the house was built. + +One day, Tom and Lily found a box in the fireplace. It was hidden behind some logs. They opened the box and saw many shiny things. There were coins and rings and necklaces. They sparkled in the light. Tom and Lily were very happy. They thought they found a treasure. + +They decided to keep the box and the shiny things. They did not tell anyone. They hid the box under their bed. They played with the shiny things every day. They pretended they were kings and queens. They wore the rings and necklaces. They counted the coins. + +But one night, mom and dad came to their room. They saw the shiny things on the floor. They asked Tom and Lily where they got them. Tom and Lily did not want to say. They were afraid mom and dad would be angry. They said they found them in the yard. + +Mom and dad did not believe them. They knew the shiny things were grandma's. Grandma had told them about the box in the fireplace. She said it was her family's heirloom. That meant it was very old and important. She wanted to give it to Tom and Lily when they were older. + +Mom and dad explained this to Tom and Lily. They said they were not angry, but they were sad. They said Tom and Lily should not keep things that were not theirs. They said they should respect grandma's wishes. They said they should be honest and grateful. + +Tom and Lily felt sorry. They did not mean to hurt mom and dad or grandma. They said they were sorry. They gave back the box and the shiny things. They hugged mom and dad and said they loved them. Mom and dad hugged them back and said they loved them too. They said they were proud of them for telling the truth. They said they would keep the box in the fireplace until Tom and Lily were ready to have it. They said it was their original treasure. +One day, a bee named Buzz saw a big, red flower in the garden. He wanted to get some sweet nectar from it, so he zoomed towards it as fast as he could. He did not see the spider web that was on the flower, and he got stuck in it. + +"Help, help!" he cried. "I am trapped in this sticky web!" + +A butterfly named Flora heard his cry and flew over to him. She saw the spider web and the flower, and she felt sorry for the bee. + +"Hello, I am Flora. I can help you get out of the web, but you have to be very still and quiet. The spider who made the web is very big and mean, and he might come back soon. Do you understand?" she said. + +"Yes, yes, thank you, Flora. I am Buzz. I was too greedy and did not look where I was going. I just wanted the nectar from the flower, but I did not know it was smelly and had a web on it. I am sorry for being silly," he said. + +Flora nodded and used her wings to gently pull the web off Buzz. She freed him from the web and helped him fly away from the flower. They zoomed to a safer place in the garden, where there were many other flowers that were not smelly and did not have webs on them. + +"Thank you, Flora. You are very kind and brave. You saved me from the spider. I am very grateful to you. Can we be friends?" he asked. + +"Of course, Buzz. You are very welcome. I am happy to be your friend. But next time, be more careful and look before you zoom. Not all flowers are good for you. Some are smelly and have webs, and some are prickly and have thorns. You have to use your eyes and your nose and your brain to find the best ones. Do you understand?" she said. + +"Yes, Flora. I understand. I will be more careful and look before I zoom. I will also share the nectar with you and the other bees and butterflies. I learned my lesson today. Thank you for teaching me," he said. + +They smiled and hugged each other, and then they flew together to find some nice flowers to enjoy. They became good friends and had many adventures in the garden. + +The end. +One day, Lily and Ben went to the park with their mom. They liked to play on the swings and slide and run around. But the wind was very strong that day. It blew their hats and scarves and made them cold. + +"Mom, can we go home?" Lily asked. She was shivering and her nose was red. + +"Not yet, sweetie. We just got here. And look, Ben is having fun," Mom said. She pointed to Ben, who was laughing and chasing the leaves that the wind carried. + +Lily did not want to chase leaves. She wanted to be warm and cozy. She sat on a bench and hugged her teddy bear. She wished she had a blanket. + +Then she saw a man walking his dog. The dog was big and fluffy and had a nice collar. Lily thought the dog looked warm and friendly. She wanted to pet the dog. + +"Hello, can I touch your dog?" Lily asked the man. + +"Sure, he's very gentle. His name is Max," the man said. He smiled and brought Max closer to Lily. + +Lily reached out her hand and stroked Max's fur. It was soft and thick and felt like a blanket. Max licked her face and wagged his tail. Lily giggled and hugged Max. + +"Thank you, Max. You are very nice. You comfort me," Lily said. + +The man nodded and said, "You're welcome, Lily. You are very modest. You don't ask for much. You just want to be warm and happy." + +Lily smiled and said, "Yes, that's true. And you know what? I think the wind is not so bad after all. It brings me a new friend." + +The man and Max stayed with Lily for a while. They talked and played and shared some cookies. Lily forgot about the cold and the wind. She felt warm and cozy in her heart. +Ben and Lily were twins who liked to play together. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big red ball. They liked to kick it, throw it, and roll it in the park. + +One day, they went for a walk with their mom and dad. They brought their big red ball with them. They saw a big hill and wanted to roll the ball down. They took turns to roll the ball and run after it. + +But Ben was selfish. He wanted to roll the ball more than Lily. He did not share. He rolled the ball very hard and fast. Lily could not catch it. The ball went too far and rolled into the street. + +Lily was sad. She cried. She wanted her ball back. Ben was sorry. He did not mean to lose the ball. He tried to get it, but it was too dangerous. There were many cars and buses. They honked and screeched. Ben was scared. + +Mom and dad came and hugged them. They said it was okay. They said they would buy them a new ball. They said they should not be selfish. They should share and be kind. Ben and Lily said sorry. They hugged each other. They learned a lesson. They went home and played with their other toys. They were happy. +Tom and Anna like to play with their dinosaur toys. They have big ones and small ones, green ones and red ones, nice ones and mean ones. They make noises and pretend they are in the jungle. + +One day, they find a new dinosaur toy in the store. It is very pretty. It has shiny scales and long horns and a big tail. Tom and Anna want to buy it, but it is too high on the shelf. They ask their mom, but she says no. She says it is too expensive and they have enough toys. + +Tom and Anna are sad. They really want the pretty dinosaur. They have an idea. They wait until their mom is busy and they climb on a chair. They reach for the dinosaur, but it is still too far. They stretch and stretch, but they lose their balance. They fall off the chair and hit the floor. The dinosaur falls too and breaks into pieces. + +Tom and Anna cry. They are hurt and scared. Their mom hears them and runs to them. She is angry and worried. She scolds them for being naughty and dangerous. She takes them to the doctor and the toy store. She has to pay a lot of money for the broken dinosaur and the medicine. She says they are in big trouble and they have to go to bed early. + +Tom and Anna are sorry. They wish they had listened to their mom. They hug her and say they love her. They go to bed and dream of the pretty dinosaur. They hope they can find another one someday. +Mia and Ben like to play with their toys in the living room. They have many toys: cars, dolls, blocks, books and more. They make a lot of noise and a lot of mess. They do not like to clean up. + +One day, daddy comes home from work. He is tired and hungry. He sees the living room full of toys. He is not happy. He says to Mia and Ben: "Look at this mess! You have to clean up your toys now. Or you will not get any dessert." + +Mia and Ben do not want to clean up. They want to keep playing. They have an idea. They say to daddy: "We are not playing, daddy. We are lying. We are pretending to be sick. We need to rest and have some soup." + +Daddy looks at Mia and Ben. They are lying on the floor, holding their tummies and making sad faces. He knows they are not sick. He knows they are lying. He is not fooled. He says to Mia and Ben: "Nice try, but I do not believe you. You are not sick. You are lying. And lying is bad. You have to tell the truth and clean up your toys. Or you will not get any dessert." + +Mia and Ben see that daddy is serious. They do not want to miss dessert. They say to daddy: "Sorry, daddy. We were lying. We are not sick. We are fine. We will clean up our toys. Please do not be mad at us." + +Daddy smiles and hugs Mia and Ben. He says to them: "I am glad you are fine. And I am glad you are sorry. I love you very much. But you have to learn to be honest and responsible. Now, let's clean up this mess together. And then we can have some dessert." +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big bird in the sky. The bird has many colors. It is impressive. + +"Look, Ben, look!" Anna says. She points to the bird. "What is the name of that bird?" + +Ben looks up. He does not know the name of the bird. He thinks it is beautiful. He wants to touch it. + +"I don't know, Anna," he says. "Maybe it is a rainbow bird. Do you think it can talk?" + +Anna shakes her head. She does not think the bird can talk. She thinks it can sing. She wants to hear it. + +"Maybe it can sing, Ben," she says. "Let's try to call it. Maybe it will come to us." + +They both clap their hands and say, "Hello, bird, hello! Come here, please! We want to be your friends!" + +The bird hears them. It is curious. It flies closer to them. It makes a loud sound. It is not a song. It is a squawk. + +Anna and Ben are surprised. They cover their ears. They do not like the sound. They think the bird is angry. + +"Go away, bird, go away!" they say. "You are too loud! You are not nice!" + +The bird is confused. It does not understand them. It thinks they are playing. It squawks again. It flaps its wings. + +Anna and Ben are scared. They run away. They hide behind a tree. They do not want to play with the bird anymore. They want to play with something else. + +The bird is sad. It flies away. It looks for another friend. It hopes to find someone who likes its sound. It hopes to find someone who knows its name. +Sara liked to draw with her ink pens. She had many colors and made pictures of animals and flowers on her paper. One day, she saw a big bug on her desk. It had many legs and eyes and a long tail. Sara was frightened and screamed. + +"Mommy, mommy, help me! There is a bug on my desk!" she cried. + +Mommy came running and saw the bug. She was not frightened. She knew it was a scorpion and it could sting. She took a shoe and hit the bug hard. It stopped moving and fell on the floor. + +"Good job, mommy! You saved me from the bug!" Sara said. + +Mommy smiled and hugged Sara. She threw the bug in the trash and checked Sara's desk. She saw that some of Sara's ink pens were broken and the ink was spilled on the paper. + +"Oh no, Sara, your ink pens are ruined. How did this happen?" Mommy asked. + +Sara looked at her ink pens and felt sad. She remembered that she had left them on the desk and forgot to put the caps on. She thought the bug had eaten the ink pens and made them break. + +"I'm sorry, mommy. I think the bug ate my ink pens. He was hungry and wanted ink. He did not like my pictures and made them messy." Sara said. + +Mommy shook her head and sighed. She knew that the bug did not eat the ink pens, but she did not want to scare Sara more. She decided to buy Sara new ink pens and teach her how to take care of them. + +"It's okay, Sara. The bug did not eat your ink pens. He just wanted to play with them. But he did not know how to use them and he made a mess. Next time, you have to put the caps on your ink pens and keep them in a safe place. Then the bug will not bother them. Do you understand?" Mommy said. + +Sara nodded and smiled. She understood and said sorry to Mommy. She thanked Mommy for the new ink pens and promised to take care of them. She hoped the bug would not come back and she could draw more pictures with her ink. +Sara and Ben are friends. They like to play in the lab. The lab has many toys and books and colors. Sara and Ben can make things and learn things in the lab. + +One day, it rains a lot. Sara and Ben cannot go outside. They are sad. They want to see the sun and the flowers and the birds. + +"Ben, what can we do?" Sara asks. + +"I have an idea," Ben says. "Let's make a lovely picture of the outside. We can use the colors and the paper and the glue." + +Sara and Ben get the colors and the paper and the glue. They start to make a lovely picture. They draw the sun and the sky and the clouds. They draw the flowers and the grass and the trees. They draw the birds and the butterflies and the bees. They glue some cotton on the clouds to make them fluffy. They glue some glitter on the sun to make it shiny. + +Sara and Ben are happy. They have made a lovely picture of the outside. They hang it on the wall of the lab. They look at it and smile. + +"Look, Sara, we have made our own outside," Ben says. + +"Yes, Ben, we have. And it is lovely," Sara says. + +They hug each other and laugh. They are happy in the lab. They do not mind the rain. They have each other and their lovely picture. +Tom and Sue are friends. They like to play together. Today they want to play dress-up. They go to Sue's room and look for clothes. + +"Look, Tom, I have a pink dress. Do you want to try it?" Sue asks. + +Tom nods. He likes pink. He takes the dress and puts it on. But the dress is too small for him. It is tight on his arms and legs. He feels uncomfortable. + +"Sue, this dress is tight. I can't move. Can I have another one?" Tom says. + +Sue looks at Tom. She sees that the dress is tight. She feels sorry for him. + +"I'm sorry, Tom. That dress is for me. It is not for you. You can have this shirt and pants. They are blue. Do you like blue?" Sue says. + +Tom smiles. He likes blue. He takes off the dress and puts on the shirt and pants. They fit him well. He feels happy. + +"Thank you, Sue. I like this shirt and pants. They are not tight. They are good for me. You look pretty in your dress. Can we play now?" Tom says. + +Sue nods. She likes Tom. She is happy that he likes his clothes. She takes a hat and a scarf and puts them on. + +"Yes, Tom. We can play now. Let's pretend we are going to a party. We can discuss what we will do there. Come on, let's go!" Sue says. + +Tom and Sue hold hands and go to the living room. They play dress-up and discuss their party. They have fun. They are good friends. +Lila and Ben were playing in the barn. They liked to climb on the hay and pretend they were pirates. They found a big barrel that was round and brown. They rolled it to the door and looked inside. + +"Wow, look at all the shiny things!" Lila said. She saw coins and jewels and necklaces that sparkled in the sun. "This must be pirate treasure!" + +"Let's take some and play with them," Ben said. He reached in and grabbed a handful of coins. He put them in his pocket and smiled. + +"No, we can't do that," Lila said. "This is not our treasure. It belongs to someone else. Maybe it is Farmer Joe's. He is very nice and helpful. He lets us play in his barn and gives us apples and milk. We should not take his things." + +"But they are so shiny and pretty," Ben said. He wanted to keep some of the treasure. He liked how they felt and sounded in his pocket. + +Lila shook her head. She knew it was wrong to take things that were not theirs. She wanted to be helpful and honest. She put back the necklace she had picked up and closed the barrel. She took Ben's hand and said, "Come on, let's go and tell Farmer Joe what we found. Maybe he will let us look at the treasure again, but we have to ask him first. He will be happy that we are good and respectful." + +Ben nodded. He felt a little bad for taking the coins. He took them out of his pocket and put them back in the barrel. He followed Lila to the house and said, "You are right, Lila. We should not take things that are not ours. Maybe Farmer Joe will share some of his treasure with us if we are helpful and kind." + +They ran to the house and knocked on the door. Farmer Joe opened it and smiled. He saw Lila and Ben and said, "Hello, my little friends. What brings you here today?" + +Lila and Ben told him about the barrel and the treasure. They asked him if it was his and if they could look at it again. Farmer Joe laughed and said, "That is not my treasure, my dears. That is an old barrel I found in the attic. It belonged to my grandfather, who was a sailor. He brought back those shiny things from his travels around the world. He told me stories about them when I was a boy. I forgot I had them in the barn. You can look at them if you want, but you have to be careful and gentle. They are very old and precious." + +Lila and Ben thanked Farmer Joe and hugged him. They were happy that he was not angry and that he was willing to share his treasure with them. They went back to the barn and looked at the shiny things with wonder and curiosity. They asked Farmer Joe to tell them stories about them and he did. They had a lot of fun and learned a lot. They were glad they were helpful and honest. They knew that was the best way to be. +Tom and Lily were playing with cardboard boxes in the living room. They made a big fort with the boxes and pretended to be knights and princesses. They had a lot of fun, but they also made a lot of noise and mess. + +"Tom, Lily, behave yourselves!" their mom called from the kitchen. "Don't break the boxes or the furniture. And don't shout so loud. I'm trying to work." + +"Sorry, mom," Tom and Lily said. They tried to be quieter, but they still wanted to play. They took some crayons and drew windows and doors on the boxes. They also cut out some flags and swords from the cardboard. + +"Look, Lily, I made a sword. Let's have a battle!" Tom said. He waved his sword and ran towards Lily. + +"OK, Tom, but be careful. The sword is weak. It can break easily," Lily said. She picked up her sword and blocked Tom's attack. + +They swung their swords at each other, but they were too weak. They snapped in half and fell to the floor. + +"Oh no, our swords are broken!" Tom and Lily cried. + +They looked at their cardboard fort. It was also weak. Some of the boxes were torn and bent. They felt sad and sorry. + +"Tom, Lily, what have you done?" their mom said. She came into the living room and saw the mess. "You didn't behave. You ruined the boxes and the crayons. And you made a lot of noise. I'm very disappointed in you." + +"Sorry, mom," Tom and Lily said. They hung their heads and felt ashamed. + +"Come on, help me clean up this mess. And then you have to go to your rooms and think about what you did. No more playing with cardboard for you today," their mom said. + +Tom and Lily nodded and helped their mom. They wished they had behaved better. They learned their lesson. Cardboard was fun, but it was also weak. And they had to be respectful and quiet when their mom was working. +Tim and Sue were playing in the park. They saw a big sack on the grass. They ran to the sack and opened it. Inside the sack, there were many toys and candies. Tim and Sue were very happy. + +"Look, Sue, a teddy bear!" Tim said. He took the teddy bear and hugged it. + +"Look, Tim, a lollipop!" Sue said. She took the lollipop and licked it. + +They took more toys and candies from the sack. They did not see the man who was hiding behind a tree. The man was chubby and mean. He was the owner of the sack. He wanted to trick Tim and Sue. + +The man came out from behind the tree. He moved fast and grabbed Tim and Sue. He put them in the sack and tied it. He laughed and said, "Ha ha ha, you are my toys now. I will take you to my house and lock you up. You will never see your mom and dad again." + +Tim and Sue were scared and sad. They cried and shouted, but no one heard them. The man carried the sack and walked away. Tim and Sue wished they had not opened the sack. They wished they had stayed away from the man. They wished they had listened to their mom and dad. But it was too late. The end. +Ben and Mia liked to play in the park. They liked to swing, slide and run. But their favorite thing was to dig in the sand. They wanted to find out what was underground. + +One day, they brought a big shovel and a bucket. They dug a deep hole in the sand. They found some rocks, some worms and some shiny things. They put them in the bucket. + +"Look, Ben, this is a coin!" Mia said. "Maybe it is very old and worth a lot of money." + +"Wow, Mia, that is attractive!" Ben said. "Maybe we can buy some ice cream with it." + +They dug some more. They wanted to find more coins. But then they heard a loud voice. + +"Hey, you two, stop digging there!" It was the park keeper. He looked angry. "You are making a mess and you are not allowed to dig so deep. You could hurt yourself or damage something underground. Come out of that hole right now!" + +Ben and Mia felt scared. They dropped the shovel and climbed out of the hole. They grabbed their bucket and ran away. They did not want to get in trouble. + +They went to another part of the park. They found a bench and sat down. They looked at their bucket. They still had the coin and the other things. + +"Maybe we can dig somewhere else tomorrow," Ben said. + +"Maybe," Mia said. "But we have to be careful and not dig too deep. And we have to watch out for the park keeper. He is not very nice." + +They nodded. They decided to keep their coin as a secret. They thought it was very attractive and special. They hoped to find more underground. +Tom and Mia like to play with machines. They have cars, trains, planes and robots. They make noises and move them around the floor. Sometimes they pretend they are drivers or pilots or engineers. + +One day, Tom finds a new machine in the garage. It is big and shiny and has many buttons and levers. Tom wants to try it, but he does not know what it does. He asks his dad, who is working on the car. + +"Dad, what is this machine?" Tom says. + +"That is a drill, son. It is a tool for making holes in wood or metal. It is very strong and loud. You have to be careful with it. It is not a toy," dad says. + +"Can I play with it, please?" Tom says. + +"No, Tom. This machine is not for playing. It is dangerous. You could hurt yourself or break something. You have to let it alone. Why don't you play with your other machines?" dad says. + +Tom is sad. He thinks the drill looks fun and exciting. He wants to see how it works. He does not listen to his dad. He waits until dad is busy with the car. Then he sneaks to the drill and pushes a button. + +The drill starts to spin and make a loud noise. Tom is scared. He drops the drill and runs away. The drill falls on the floor and makes a big hole in the carpet. Dad hears the noise and comes to see what happened. + +"Tom, what did you do?" dad says. He is angry and worried. + +"I'm sorry, dad. I wanted to play with the drill. I did not let it alone. I was curious. I did not mean to make a hole," Tom says. + +Dad sighs. He picks up the drill and turns it off. He looks at the hole in the carpet. He is not happy, but he is glad Tom is not hurt. + +"Tom, you have to listen to me. Some machines are not for playing. They are for working. They can be dangerous. You have to let them alone. Do you understand?" dad says. + +"Yes, dad. I understand. I'm sorry. I won't touch the drill again. Can I play with my other machines?" Tom says. + +"Yes, you can. But only the ones that are safe and fun. And you have to be careful and respectful with them. They are not toys. They are machines. They are strong, but they can break. And so can you," dad says. + +Tom nods. He hugs his dad and says he loves him. Dad hugs him back and says he loves him too. Then they go to play with the cars, trains, planes and robots. They make noises and move them around the floor. They have fun and learn. They are happy. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play in the garden. One day, they see a big hole in the fence. They want to see what is on the other side. + +"Let's go, Ben!" Anna says. "Maybe there are animals or flowers or toys!" + +"No, Anna, we can't!" Ben says. "Mama said it is dangerous. There are cars and dogs and bad people." + +Anna does not listen. She steps through the hole. Ben follows her. He is scared. + +They see a big road with many cars. They hear a loud noise. They see a dog with sharp teeth. They smell something bad. They see a pipe with water. The pipe has a leak. The water is brown and dirty. + +"Anna, this is not fun!" Ben says. "This is scary! Let's go back!" + +Anna agrees. She is sorry. She steps back through the hole. Ben steps after her. They run to the house. They hug Mama. + +"Mama, we are sorry!" Anna says. "We went to the other side. It was dangerous. There was a leak and a dog and a road." + +Mama is angry. She is also happy. She is happy they are safe. She is angry they did not listen. + +"Anna, Ben, you were very naughty!" Mama says. "You could have been hurt or lost or worse! You must never go to the other side again! Do you understand?" + +Anna and Ben nod. They understand. They say sorry again. They promise to be good. They hug Mama again. They go to their room. They play with their toys. They do not think about the other side. They think about the garden. The garden is nice. The garden is safe. The garden is fun. +Lily liked to read books with her mother. They had many books in their home, but Lily's favorite was the one about the friendly lion. The lion lived in a big park with other animals, and he helped them when they had problems. He was very kind and brave. + +One day, Lily and her mother went to the library. The library had many more books than their home. Lily wanted to find a new book to read with her mother. She looked at the shelves and saw many colors and pictures. She did not know which one to choose. + +She saw a lady with a name tag that said "Librarian". The lady smiled at Lily and asked, "Do you need help finding a book?" Lily nodded and said, "Yes, please. I like books about friendly animals." + +The lady said, "I have a book that I recommend for you. It is about a friendly elephant who goes on an adventure with his friends. It is very fun and exciting. Do you want to see it?" Lily said, "Yes, please. I love elephants. They are big and smart." + +The lady took Lily to a shelf and gave her the book. Lily looked at the cover and saw a picture of a happy elephant and his friends. She thanked the lady and ran to her mother. She showed her the book and said, "Look, mother. I found a new book. The librarian recommended it to me. It is about a friendly elephant. Can we read it together?" + +Her mother smiled and said, "Of course, my dear. It looks like a wonderful book. Let's check it out and take it home. Maybe we can learn something new from the friendly elephant." Lily hugged her mother and said, "I love you, mother. You are the best." They walked to the counter and borrowed the book. They were both excited to read it. They did not know that the book had a surprise at the end. The friendly elephant had a secret that would make them laugh and gasp. +Sammy was a squirrel who loved to collect acorns. He was very enthusiastic and always looked for the biggest and shiniest ones. He had a secret stash under a big tree, where he hid his acorns from other animals. + +One day, he saw a huge acorn on a branch. He wanted it so much that he did not notice the sign that said "Beware of the owl". He climbed up the branch and reached for the acorn. But as soon as he touched it, he heard a loud hoot and felt a sharp pain in his tail. It was the owl, who was angry that Sammy had tried to take his acorn. + +The owl grabbed Sammy and flew away with him. He was going to punish him for being greedy and rude. Sammy was very scared and sorry. He wished he had listened to the sign and left the acorn alone. + +But then, he saw something shiny in the owl's nest. It was his secret stash of acorns. The owl had stolen them from him and put them in his nest. Sammy realized that the owl was not only angry, but also greedy and rude. He felt angry too, and decided to fight back. + +He bit the owl's claw and made him drop him. He fell to the ground, but he was not hurt. He quickly gathered his acorns and ran away. He found a new hiding place under a different tree, where he put his acorns safely. He learned his lesson and never tried to take another animal's acorn again. He was happy and grateful for what he had. +Lily and Ben were friends who liked to play outside. One day, they found a big cooler in the park. They opened it and saw many drinks and snacks inside. + +"Wow, look at all this food!" Lily said. "Let's take some and eat them!" + +Ben felt unsure. He said, "But this is not our cooler. Maybe someone left it here by mistake. We should not take what is not ours." + +Lily did not listen. She said, "Don't be silly, Ben. No one will know. Come on, it's hot and we are hungry. Let's have some fun!" + +She grabbed a drink and a snack and ran away. Ben followed her, but he felt bad. + +They sat under a tree and ate the food. The drink was cold and the snack was sweet. They felt happy for a while. + +But then, they heard a voice. It was a man who was looking for his cooler. He saw Lily and Ben and said, "Hey, you two! What are you doing with my cooler? That's my food! Give it back to me!" + +Lily and Ben felt scared. They dropped the food and ran away. The man was angry and chased them. He caught them and said, "You are very naughty. You should not steal from others. How would you feel if someone took your things?" + +Lily and Ben felt ashamed. They said, "We are sorry, sir. We were wrong. We will not do it again. Please forgive us." + +The man said, "I forgive you, but you have to learn a lesson. Stealing is bad. It hurts others and yourself. You may gain some food, but you lose trust and respect. Next time, you should ask before you take something. And you should share what you have with others. That's how you make friends and be happy." + +Lily and Ben nodded. They said, "Thank you, sir. You are right. We will remember your words. We will be good and kind from now on." + +They gave back the cooler and the food to the man. The man smiled and said, "That's good. I'm glad you understand. Here, you can have one drink and one snack each. But only if you promise to share them with someone else." + +Lily and Ben promised. They thanked the man and left. They felt sorry for what they did, but they also felt glad that they learned something. They decided to share their food with their other friends and tell them the story. They hoped that they would never steal again. They realized that being honest and generous was better than being greedy and selfish. They gained more than they lost. +Tom and Anna are friends. They like to draw pictures with crayons. Today, they have a big paper to draw on. They want to make a picture of a farm with animals and plants. + +Tom draws a cow, a pig, a sheep and a chicken. He also draws a barn and a fence. He is happy with his picture. He says, "Look, Anna, I complete my picture. It is a good farm." + +Anna draws a sun, a cloud, a tree and a flower. She also draws a pond and a duck. She is happy with her picture. She says, "Look, Tom, I complete my picture. It is a good farm." + +But then, they look at each other's pictures. They see that they are different. They do not like the differences. They start to argue. + +Tom says, "Your picture is bad. You have no cow, no pig, no sheep, no chicken. That is not a farm. That is a park." + +Anna says, "Your picture is bad. You have no sun, no cloud, no tree, no flower. That is not a farm. That is a zoo." + +They get angry and sad. They do not want to be friends anymore. They tear the big paper in half. They take their own pictures and go away. + +The teacher sees what they do. She is not happy. She says, "Tom, Anna, why do you do that? You ruin your picture. You hurt your friend. You are not nice." + +Tom and Anna feel sorry. They do not want to ruin their picture. They do not want to hurt their friend. They want to be nice. + +They go back to each other. They say, "I am sorry. I was mean. Your picture is good. It is a farm. It is different, but it is good." + +They hug and make up. They put the big paper together. They see that their pictures fit. They have a big farm with many things. They are happy. + +They say, "We complete our picture. It is a good farm. It is mild. It is our farm. We are friends." +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play outside. One day, they saw dark clouds in the sky and heard loud noises. They wondered what it was. + +"Let's go and see!" Tom said. He took Lily's hand and they ran to the field. + +They saw bright flashes of light that made them blink. They heard more loud noises that made them jump. They felt raindrops on their faces that made them wet. + +"What is that?" Lily asked. + +"That is lightning and thunder," Tom said. He remembered what their mom had told them. "It is when the sky is angry and makes sparks and booms." + +"Is it dangerous?" Lily asked. + +"Yes, it is," Tom said. "We should go back home. Mom said we should not wander in the storm." + +But they were too late. The rain became thick and heavy. The wind became strong and cold. The lightning and thunder became closer and louder. They could not see their home anymore. + +They were scared and lost. They hugged each other and cried. + +"Help! Help!" they shouted. + +Then they saw a light in the distance. It was their dad. He had come to look for them. He had a flashlight and a coat. He heard their cries and ran to them. + +He picked them up and wrapped them in his coat. He kissed them and said, "Don't worry, my loves. I'm here. You're safe." + +He carried them back home. Their mom was waiting for them. She hugged them and said, "I'm so glad you're okay. You're very brave." + +She gave them warm milk and cookies. She dried their hair and clothes. She tucked them in their beds and read them a story. + +They fell asleep, feeling happy and loved. They dreamed of rainbows and stars. They forgot about the lightning and thunder. +Tom and Lily are playing in the garden. They like to dig in the dirt and look for bugs. They have a bucket and a shovel each. They are happy. + +But then, they see something move in the grass. It is not a bug. It is a rat. A big, pale rat with red eyes and sharp teeth. The rat runs towards them. Tom and Lily are scared. + +"Run, Lily, run!" Tom shouts. He drops his shovel and grabs Lily's hand. They run to the house. The rat chases them. + +They reach the door and slam it shut. The rat hits the door with a loud thud. Tom and Lily are safe. They hug each other. + +"Mom, mom, there is a rat in the garden!" Lily cries. She points to the window. The rat is still there, scratching the door and squeaking. + +Mom comes to the window. She sees the rat. She is not happy. + +"Where did that rat come from?" she asks. "We have to get rid of it. I will call dad. He will know what to do." + +She picks up the phone and dials dad's number. She tells him about the rat. Dad says he will come home soon and search for the rat. He says he will bring a trap and some cheese. + +Tom and Lily wait for dad. They hope he will catch the rat. They do not want to play in the garden anymore. They want to play inside, where it is safe. They are glad they have each other. +Lily and Tom were friends who liked to play outside. They liked to skip, run, jump and sing. One day, they saw a big tree with many green and yellow pears. They wanted to eat some, but the tree was too high. + +"Let's find a way to get the pears," said Lily. "They look yummy and healthy." + +"Maybe we can use a stick or a stone to knock them down," said Tom. He looked around and found a long stick. He tried to hit the pears, but he missed. + +"Let me try," said Lily. She took the stick and swung it hard. She hit a pear, but it did not fall. It only bounced a little. + +They tried again and again, but they could not get any pears. They felt tired and sad. + +"Maybe we should give up," said Tom. "The pears are too hard to get." + +"No, we should not give up," said Lily. "We should try harder and smarter. Maybe we can skip together and make the tree shake." + +They liked the idea. They put down the stick and held hands. They skipped around the tree, singing a happy song. They skipped faster and faster, making the tree sway and the pears jiggle. + +Soon, some pears fell to the ground. Lily and Tom cheered and ran to pick them up. They washed them with water and took a big bite. They were sweet and juicy. + +"Wow, these are the best pears ever," said Lily. + +"Yes, they are," said Tom. "And we got them because we did not give up. We skipped and worked together." + +They smiled and hugged. They learned that skipping can be fun and useful. They also learned that they can achieve anything if they try hard and help each other. They ate the pears and felt happy and healthy. +Tim liked to drive his toy car. He drove it on the floor, on the sofa, on the table. He made vroom-vroom noises and pretended he was a racer. He did not like to share his toy car with anyone. + +One day, his mom made pasta for lunch. She put some cheese and sauce on it and gave it to Tim. Tim loved pasta. He ate it with his fork and spoon. He did not want to stop driving his toy car, so he held it in his other hand. + +His mom said, "Tim, please put your toy car away. It is not polite to play with it while you eat. You might spill your pasta or drop your car." But Tim did not listen. He was ignorant. He thought he knew better than his mom. + +He drove his toy car faster and faster. He did not look at his plate. He did not see the pasta falling off his fork. He did not hear his mom warning him. He only saw his toy car zooming around. + +Then, he made a big mistake. He drove his toy car on his plate. The car got stuck in the pasta. The pasta flew in the air. Some of it landed on Tim's face. Some of it landed on his mom's hair. Some of it landed on the floor. + +Tim was shocked. He dropped his fork and spoon. He let go of his toy car. He looked at the mess he made. He felt sorry. He said, "Mom, I'm sorry. I was ignorant. I should have listened to you. I don't want to drive my toy car anymore. I want to eat my pasta." + +His mom was angry, but she was also kind. She said, "Tim, I'm glad you realized your mistake. You should always be respectful and careful when you eat. You should also share your toy car with others. But I still love you. Let's clean up this mess and finish our lunch." She hugged him and kissed him. She gave him a napkin to wipe his face. She picked up his toy car and put it in his toy box. + +Tim learned his lesson. He ate his pasta with his fork and spoon. He did not play with his toy car until he was done. He said, "Mom, thank you for the pasta. It was delicious. And thank you for the toy car. It was fun. But I will share it with my friends next time." His mom smiled and said, "You're welcome, Tim. I'm proud of you." They finished their lunch and had a good day. +One day, Anna and Ben went to the park with their mom. They saw many flowers and trees and birds. They also saw a big butterfly. It was yellow and black and had spots on its wings. Anna and Ben wanted to catch the butterfly. + +"Look, a big butterfly!" Anna said. "Let's get it!" + +"Yes, let's get it!" Ben said. They ran after the butterfly with a net. + +The butterfly flew away from them. It did not want to be caught. It flew over the pond and the bridge and the slide. Anna and Ben followed it. They did not see where they were going. + +"Stop, stop!" their mom shouted. "You are going too far!" + +But Anna and Ben did not listen. They wanted the butterfly. They ran to the edge of the pond. The butterfly landed on a water lily. Anna and Ben reached out with their net. + +Splash! They fell into the water. The water was cold and wet. They cried and coughed. The butterfly flew away. + +Their mom ran to them. She was angry and worried. She pulled them out of the water. She wrapped them in a towel. + +"You are very naughty!" she said. "You did not listen to me. You could have been hurt. Why did you chase the butterfly?" + +"We wanted to catch it," Anna said. "It was so big and pretty." + +"But you cannot catch a butterfly," their mom said. "Butterflies are free. They need to fly and drink nectar and lay eggs. If you catch them, they will die. You should not be greedy. You should be kind." + +Anna and Ben felt sorry. They realized they were wrong. They hugged their mom and said they were sorry. + +"We are sorry, mom," they said. "We will not chase butterflies again. We will watch them and admire them. We will be kind to them." + +Their mom smiled and kissed them. She forgave them. She said they learned a lesson. + +"Good," she said. "Now let's go home and change your clothes. And next time, listen to me when I tell you to stop." + +Anna and Ben nodded. They held their mom's hand and walked home. They saw the big butterfly again. It flew over their heads and winked at them. They waved at it and said goodbye. They were happy. +Lily liked to learn new words. She had a book with pictures and words from different places. She liked to look at the book and say the words out loud. She thought they sounded interesting and fun. + +One day, she showed the book to her friend Tom. Tom liked to play with cars and blocks. He did not know many words from other places. He looked at the book and saw a picture of a panda. He pointed at it and said, "What is that?" + +Lily smiled and said, "That is a panda. It is a big and furry animal. It lives in a place called China. In China, they speak a different language. They say panda like this: xióngmÄo." + +Tom tried to say the word. He said, "Xiong-mao?" He did not say it right. He made a funny face. + +Lily giggled and said, "No, not like that. Like this: xióngmÄo. You have to make your mouth round and your tongue flat. Can you repeat after me? XióngmÄo." + +Tom tried again. He said, "XióngmÄo." He said it better. He smiled and said, "XióngmÄo. I like that word. It is interesting. Can you teach me more words from China?" + +Lily nodded and said, "Sure. I can teach you more words. I like to learn new words too. They are fun and interesting. Come, let's look at the book together." She opened the book and pointed at another picture. She said, "This is a dragon. It is a big and colorful animal. It can fly and breathe fire. In China, they say dragon like this: lóng." + +Tom looked at the picture and said, "Wow, that is cool. I want to say dragon too. Lóng. Is that right?" + +Lily clapped and said, "Yes, that is right. You are good at repeating. You are learning a new language. That is awesome. Do you want to learn more?" + +Tom nodded and said, "Yes, please. I want to learn more. This is fun. Thank you for teaching me, Lily. You are a good friend." + +Lily hugged him and said, "You are welcome, Tom. You are a good friend too. I am happy to share my book with you. Learning new words is fun. We can learn more together." They smiled and continued to look at the book and say the words. They had a lot of fun. +Lily and Ben were best friends. They liked to play with dolls and cars and books. One day, they went to the park with their moms. There were many other kids there, too. + +Lily saw a girl with long hair and a pink dress. She whispered to Ben, "Look at her. She is so pretty. I want to be her friend." + +Ben saw a boy with long legs and a blue shirt. He whispered to Lily, "Look at him. He is so fast. I want to be his friend." + +Lily and Ben left their toys and ran to the girl and the boy. They said hello and asked their names. The girl said, "I'm Mia." The boy said, "I'm Leo." + +Lily and Ben tried to play with Mia and Leo, but they did not have fun. Mia was bossy and rude. She told Lily what to do and how to dress. She said, "Your doll is ugly. You need a new one." Leo was mean and rough. He pushed Ben and took his car. He said, "Your car is slow. You need a better one." + +Lily and Ben felt sad and hurt. They did not like Mia and Leo. They missed their toys and their moms. They whispered to each other, "Let's go back. We don't want to be their friends." + +They ran back to their toys and their moms. They hugged them and said sorry. They said, "We made a mistake. We thought Mia and Leo were nice, but they were not. We learned a lesson. We should not judge people by how they look. We should care about their opinion and how they treat us. We are happy with our toys and our friends. We love you, mom." + +Their moms smiled and kissed them. They said, "We love you, too. We are proud of you. You are smart and kind. You have good opinion and good friends. You don't need to change for anyone." + +Lily and Ben played with their toys and their friends. They had fun and laughed. They whispered to each other, "We are lucky. We have the best mom and the best friend in the world." +Tom and Lily were playing with their toys in the living room. Tom had a car and Lily had a doll. They were having fun until Lily saw a string on the floor. She picked it up and tied it to her doll's hair. + +"Look, Tom, my doll has a string in her hair. She is so pretty!" Lily said. + +Tom looked at Lily's doll and felt jealous. He wanted a string for his car too. He tried to take the string from Lily, but she held it tight. + +"No, Tom, this is my string. You have a car, I have a string. Go away!" Lily said. + +Tom did not go away. He pulled the string harder and harder. Lily pulled back and cried. The string broke and the doll's hair came off. Lily was very sad and angry. + +"Tom, you are mean! You broke my doll's hair! I don't want to play with you anymore!" Lily said. + +Tom felt sorry and scared. He did not mean to break the doll's hair. He just wanted a string for his car. He tried to say sorry, but Lily did not listen. She ran to her mom and told her what Tom did. + +Mom came to the living room and saw the broken doll and the car. She was not happy. She scolded Tom and told him to stay in his room. She hugged Lily and gave her a new string for her doll. + +Tom went to his room and felt sad. He wished he had not been jealous of Lily's string. He wished he had shared his car with her. He wished he had a friend to play with. He learned a lesson: being jealous is not good. Sharing is better. +Tom was a boy who liked to eat ice cream. He had a new cone with two scoops of his favorite flavor, chocolate. He was very happy and wanted to show his cone to his friends. + +He ran outside with his cone and saw a big cloud in the sky. It was dark and gray. He did not know what it meant. He did not see his friends. He saw a cat, a dog, and a bird. He said hello to them and showed them his cone. + +The cat, the dog, and the bird liked ice cream too. They wanted to have a taste of Tom's cone. They asked him nicely if they could have a lick. Tom said no. He said it was his cone and he did not want to share. He said they could get their own cones. + +The cat, the dog, and the bird felt sad. They said Tom was not nice. They said he was selfish. They said they did not want to be his friends. They left him alone with his cone. + +Tom did not care. He was still happy with his cone. He licked it and smiled. He did not notice that the cloud was getting bigger and darker. He did not hear the thunder. He did not feel the wind. + +Suddenly, it started to rain. It rained hard and fast. It rained on Tom and his cone. His cone got wet and soggy. His ice cream melted and dripped. His new cone was ruined. + +Tom cried. He wished he had shared his cone with the cat, the dog, and the bird. He wished he had been nice to them. He wished he had friends. He learned a lesson. He learned that sharing is better than being selfish. He learned that ice cream is not as sweet as friendship. +Lily and Tom were playing in the garden. They liked to look at the flowers and the bugs. They saw a bee flying from one flower to another. It was yellow and black and had a buzz. + +"Look, a bee!" Lily said. "It is pretty and busy." + +"Can we catch it?" Tom asked. He wanted to see the bee up close. + +"No, we can't," Lily said. "The bee belongs to the flowers. It helps them grow and make seeds. If we catch it, we will hurt it and the flowers." + +"But I want to touch it," Tom said. He reached out his hand to the bee. + +"Ow!" Tom cried. The bee stung his finger. It was angry and scared. It flew away. + +Lily ran to Tom and hugged him. "Are you okay?" she asked. + +"It hurts," Tom said. He showed Lily his finger. It was red and swollen. + +"I'm sorry," Lily said. "The bee was wild. It did not want to be caught. It wanted to be free. We should leave it alone." + +Tom nodded. He learned his lesson. He and Lily went inside to get some ice for his finger. They decided to play with their toys instead of the bugs. They still liked the flowers and the bees, but they respected them from a distance. +Lily was lonely. She had no friends to play with. She liked to make things with cardboard. She cut and glued and painted. She made a big cardboard boat. She wanted to sail on the water. + +She took her boat to the pond. She saw some ducks. They quacked and swam. Lily said, "Hello, ducks. Do you want to play with me?" The ducks did not answer. They did not care about Lily or her boat. + +Lily felt sad. She put her boat on the water. She hoped it would float. But it did not. It sank. Lily cried. She had worked hard on her boat. She had no one to help her. + +Then she heard a splash. She looked up. She saw a boy. He had jumped into the pond. He was diving. He came up with Lily's boat. He smiled. He said, "Hi, I'm Ben. I like your boat. It's cool. Do you want to play with me?" + +Lily smiled too. She said, "Yes, I do. I'm Lily. Thank you for saving my boat. Do you like to make things with cardboard?" Ben nodded. He said, "Yes, I do. I have a cardboard rocket at home. Do you want to see it?" + +Lily and Ben became friends. They played with their cardboard boat and rocket. They had fun. They were not lonely anymore. +Ben and Lily love to sail with their dad. They have a small boat with a white sail and a red flag. They like to feel the wind and the waves and see the fish and the birds. + +One day, they sail to a big island with many trees and flowers. Dad says they can explore the island and look for treasure. Ben and Lily are very excited. They take a basket and a map and go into the forest. + +They find many things in the forest: a shiny stone, a feather, a shell, a pine cone. They put them in the basket and say they are treasure. They also see a huge animal with a long neck and spots. It is a giraffe. They have never seen a giraffe before. They think it is very funny and friendly. + +"Hello, giraffe!" Ben says. "Do you live here? Do you have a name?" + +The giraffe looks at them and makes a noise. It sounds like "Moo". + +"Moo?" Lily says. "That is a funny name. Can we be your friends?" + +The giraffe nods and lets them touch its fur. It is soft and warm. Ben and Lily are very happy. They ask the giraffe if they can take a film of it. They have a small camera that dad gave them. They like to film things they see. + +The giraffe agrees and poses for the camera. It smiles and winks and sticks out its tongue. Ben and Lily laugh and film the giraffe. They say they will show the film to dad and their friends. + +They thank the giraffe and say goodbye. They go back to the boat with their basket and their camera. They tell dad about their adventure and show him the film. Dad is very proud and amazed. He says they have found a very special treasure. Ben and Lily agree. They hug dad and the giraffe. They sail back home with a big smile. +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 soon they felt tired and hungry. + +"Mom, can we have some candy?" Ben asked. + +"No, candy is not good for you before nap time. You can have some fruit instead," Mom said. + +"Okay, Mom," Lily said. She liked fruit, but she also liked candy. She wondered if there was any candy in the kitchen. + +Mom gave them each a banana and a glass of milk. Then she told them to go to their room and take a nap. + +"Come on, Ben, let's go," Lily said. She took Ben's hand and led him to their room. She had a plan. + +When they got to their room, Lily closed the door and whispered to Ben. + +"Ben, I know where Mom keeps the candy. It's in the top drawer of the cabinet. We can get some and eat it before we nap." + +Ben's eyes widened. He liked candy, too. But he also knew that Mom would be angry if they took the candy without asking. + +"Lily, that's not a good idea. Mom said no candy. We should listen to her. She loves us and wants us to be healthy and safe," Ben said. + +Lily frowned. She wanted the candy, but she also loved Mom and Ben. She didn't want to make them sad or mad. + +"Okay, Ben, you're right. Let's just nap. Maybe Mom will give us some candy later, if we are good," Lily said. + +Ben smiled and hugged Lily. He was proud of his sister for being smart and kind. + +They climbed into their beds and snuggled with their teddy bears. They closed their eyes and fell asleep. They had sweet dreams of candy and fruit and Mom and each other. They were happy and safe. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play outside. One day, they find a map in a box. The map has pictures of trees, rocks, and a big X. + +"Let's go find the X!" Tom says. "Maybe there is a treasure!" + +Mia nods. She thinks the map is important. She holds it in her hands. They follow the map to the park. They see the trees and the rocks. They look for the X. + +But they cannot find the X. They look everywhere. They are tired and sad. + +"Where is the X?" Mia asks. "Where is the treasure?" + +Tom frowns. He thinks the map is bad. He takes it from Mia. He tears it in half. He throws it on the ground. + +Mia gasps. She is angry. She thinks Tom is mean. She picks up the pieces of the map. She tries to put them together. + +"Stop it, Tom!" she says. "The map is important! Maybe we missed something!" + +Tom shakes his head. He does not care. He walks away. He does not want to play with Mia anymore. + +Mia cries. She does not want to lose her friend. She does not want to lose the map. She does not want to lose the treasure. She wishes Tom would come back. She wishes they could find the X. She wishes they could be happy. +Lisa loved cocoa. She liked to drink it when it was cold outside. She had a big mug with a pink cat on it. She always asked her mom to pour hot cocoa for her. + +One day, Lisa invited her friend Sam to play at her house. Sam also liked cocoa. He had a blue mug with a green dinosaur on it. He brought it with him. Lisa's mom poured hot cocoa for both of them. + +"Thank you, Lisa's mom!" Sam said. "This cocoa is yummy!" + +"You're welcome, Sam!" Lisa's mom said. "I'm glad you like it!" + +Lisa and Sam drank their cocoa and talked. They talked about their toys, their pets, and their favorite colors. They had a lot of fun. They were good friends. + +Lisa and Sam were popular at school. Everyone wanted to play with them. They were kind and funny. They shared their cocoa and their stories. They made everyone happy. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park with their ball. They saw an elderly man sitting on a bench. He had a big smile and a white beard. + +"Hello, children," he said. "Do you want to play with me?" + +Lily and Ben ran to the bench. They liked the man. He looked kind and funny. + +"What is your name?" Lily asked. + +"My name is Sam," the man said. "I used to play ball when I was young. But now my muscles are weak and tired." + +"Can we help you?" Ben asked. + +Sam nodded. "You can help me by throwing the ball to me. I will try to catch it." + +Lily and Ben threw the ball to Sam. He caught it with his hands. He was happy. He laughed and clapped. + +"Good job, Sam!" Lily and Ben cheered. + +They played for a while. Then they heard a voice. + +"Sam, it's time to go home," the voice said. + +They turned around. They saw a woman walking towards them. She had a red hat and a blue coat. + +"Who is that?" Lily asked. + +"That is my daughter," Sam said. "She takes care of me. She is very nice." + +Lily and Ben recognized the woman. She was their teacher at school. They were surprised. + +"Miss Rose, you are Sam's daughter?" Ben asked. + +"Yes, I am," Miss Rose said. "And you are Lily and Ben, my students. What a coincidence!" + +She hugged Sam and thanked Lily and Ben for playing with him. + +"Sam, you have made some new friends," she said. + +"Yes, I have," Sam said. "They are very sweet and smart." + +Lily and Ben smiled. They said goodbye to Sam and Miss Rose. They were happy. They had learned something new. They had made an elderly friend. +Lily liked to cook with her mom. They made cakes and pies and bread. Lily liked to stir and pour and taste. But one day, mom was busy and Lily was bored. She wanted to cook something by herself. + +She went to the kitchen and looked for things to cook. She saw a lemon, some milk, some eggs and some sugar. She thought they would make a good cake. She put them all in a big bowl and stirred hard. She did not measure or follow a recipe. She just guessed. + +She poured the batter into a pan and put it in the oven. She did not set a timer or check the heat. She just waited. She waited a long time. She played with her toys and read her books. She forgot about the cake. + +When she smelled something bad, she remembered the cake. She ran to the kitchen and opened the oven. Smoke came out and made her cough. The cake was black and hard and burned. It looked like a rock. Lily was sad and scared. She cried. + +Mom heard Lily cry and came to the kitchen. She saw the smoke and the cake and hugged Lily. She said it was okay. She said Lily was brave to try to cook, but she should always ask for help. She said they could throw away the cake and make a new one together. She said they could use some chocolate and cherries and cream. Lily smiled. She said she was sorry. She said she loved mom. Mom said she loved Lily too. They threw away the bad cake and made a good one. They did not taste the bad cake, but they knew it was sour. They tasted the good cake, and it was sweet. They were happy. +Lily was lonely. She had a fever and could not go out to play with her friends. She had to stay in bed and drink water. Her mom gave her a thermometer to check her temperature. Lily did not like the thermometer. It was cold and hard and made her tongue feel funny. + +She looked around her room and saw her ball. It was red and shiny and had stars on it. Lily loved her ball. She wanted to bounce it and have fun. She took the thermometer out of her mouth and put it on the table. She reached for her ball and threw it in the air. + +The ball bounced on the floor and hit the wall. It made a loud noise. Lily giggled. She threw the ball again and again. She bounced it high and low. She bounced it fast and slow. She bounced it on the bed and on the chair. She bounced it on the window and on the door. She bounced it on the lamp and on the book. She bounced it on the teddy and on the doll. + +She was having so much fun that she did not hear her mom come in. Her mom saw the mess and the thermometer on the table. She was not happy. She picked up the ball and the thermometer and said, "Lily, what are you doing? You are supposed to rest and keep the thermometer in your mouth. You are making too much noise and making a mess. You could break something or hurt yourself." + +Lily felt sad. She did not mean to make her mom angry. She just wanted to play and not be lonely. She said, "I'm sorry, mom. I was bored and lonely. I just wanted to bounce my ball and have fun. Please don't take it away. I love my ball." + +Her mom looked at her and saw her feverish face and her big eyes. She felt sorry for her. She said, "I know, Lily. I know you love your ball and you want to play. But you have to get better first. You have to rest and drink water and take your medicine. Then you can bounce your ball and play with your friends. How about I read you a story instead? Would you like that?" + +Lily nodded. She liked stories. She gave her mom a hug and said, "Okay, mom. I will rest and listen to your story. Thank you for taking care of me. I love you." + +Her mom smiled and said, "I love you too, Lily. You are my brave and sweet girl. Now, let's see what the thermometer says. Maybe your fever is going down." She put the thermometer in Lily's mouth and waited. She hoped Lily would feel better soon. She picked up a book and started to read. Lily listened and cuddled with her ball. She was not lonely anymore. She was happy. +Mia and Ben are twins. They like to play outside in the snow. They make a big snowman with a hat and a scarf. They give him a carrot nose and two oat eyes. + +"Hello, Mr. Snowman!" Mia says. "Do you like your eyes?" + +"Yes, I do. Thank you, Mia and Ben!" Mr. Snowman says. He is a magic snowman. He can talk and move. + +Mia and Ben are very happy. They hug Mr. Snowman and laugh. + +But then they hear a loud bark. A big dog is running towards them. He looks hungry and angry. He wants to eat the carrot nose and the oat eyes. + +"Run, Mia and Ben! Run!" Mr. Snowman says. "The dog is bad. He will hurt you and me!" + +Mia and Ben are scared. They run to their house. They are alert. They look behind them. The dog is chasing them. He is fast. + +They reach the door. They open it and go inside. They slam the door. The dog cannot get in. He barks and scratches. He is mad. + +Mia and Ben are safe. They are shivering. They are cold and wet. Their mom gives them warm clothes and hot cocoa. They tell her about Mr. Snowman and the dog. + +"Wow, what a story!" their mom says. "You are very brave. And Mr. Snowman is very nice. He saved you." + +"Yes, he did. We love him. Can we go back and see him?" Mia asks. + +"Maybe later, when the dog is gone. For now, let's stay inside and cozy." their mom says. + +Mia and Ben nod. They sip their cocoa and smile. They hope Mr. Snowman is okay. They want to play with him again. +Tom and Sam were brothers who liked to play outside. They had a big yard with a swing, a slide and a sandbox. One day, they saw a shiny metal thing near the fence. It was a drain that led to the sewer. + +"Look, a drain!" Tom said. "Let's see what's inside." + +"No, Tom, that's a bad idea," Sam said. "Mom said drains are dirty and dangerous. We should stay away from them." + +But Tom was curious and tough. He did not listen to Sam. He lifted the cover of the drain and peeked inside. He saw a dark hole with water and trash. + +"Wow, cool!" Tom said. "I want to go in and explore." + +He climbed into the drain and started to crawl. Sam was scared and followed him. + +"Tom, come back!" Sam said. "This is not a good place to play. It's dark and smelly and wet. We could get lost or hurt." + +But Tom did not listen to Sam. He crawled deeper and deeper into the drain. He saw rats and bugs and wires. He thought it was fun and exciting. + +"Look, Sam, a rat!" Tom said. "Let's catch it and make it our pet." + +He reached out his hand to grab the rat. But the rat was angry and bit Tom's finger. Tom screamed and let go of the rat. He felt a sharp pain and blood on his hand. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Tom said. "That rat was mean. It bit me. It hurts." + +He wanted to go back to the yard. But he did not know the way. He was lost and scared and hurt. + +"Sam, help me!" Tom said. "I want to go home. I want Mom." + +But Sam could not help him. He was also lost and scared and hurt. He had scraped his knee on a sharp rock. He had no idea how to find the exit. He could not see or hear anything but the water and the trash. + +"Tom, I don't know what to do," Sam said. "We should have listened to Mom. We should have stayed away from the drain. We were silly and foolish." + +They cried and hugged each other. They hoped someone would find them and save them. But no one did. They were stuck in the drain. They were cold and hungry and thirsty. They were sick and tired and sad. They could not rest. They could not play. They could not live. They died in the drain. The end. +Tom and Jen like to play with their toy trains. They have a big track that goes around the room. They make the trains go fast and slow, and make noises like choo-choo and beep-beep. + +One day, Tom wants to play with Jen's train. He asks her, "Can I have your train, please?" Jen says, "No, this is my train. You have your own train." Tom gets angry. He says, "But I like your train more. It is red and shiny. Give it to me!" Jen says, "No, go away. You are silly." + +Tom does not listen. He tries to grab Jen's train from her hand. Jen holds on tight. They pull and tug and fight. They shout at each other, "Mine! Mine! Mine!" They do not see that their track is broken. The trains fall off the track and crash on the floor. The trains break into pieces. Tom and Jen cry. + +Mom hears the noise and comes to see what is wrong. She sees the broken trains and the broken track. She sees Tom and Jen crying and shouting. She is very sad and angry. She says, "What have you done? You have ruined your toys. You have been very bad. You have to go to your rooms and think about what you have done. No more trains for you today." She takes away the trains and the track. She sends Tom and Jen to their rooms. + +Tom and Jen are very sorry. They wish they had shared and played nicely. They wish they had not shouted and fought. They wish they had not broken their trains and their track. They have no toys and no fun. They have a bad ending. +Tim and Mia like to play sport. They have a big ball that they can roll and kick and throw. They play in the park with their friends and have fun. + +One day, a new boy comes to the park. His name is Leo and he has a small ball that he can bounce and catch. He says he wants to play sport with Tim and Mia and their friends. + +"Can I play with you?" he asks. + +"Sure, you can play with us," Tim says. "What sport do you want to play?" + +"I want to play basketball," Leo says. "It is a very intelligent sport. You have to think and run and shoot." + +Tim and Mia look at each other. They do not know what basketball is. They have never seen a basket or a hoop in the park. + +"How do you play basketball?" Mia asks. + +Leo shows them his small ball and points to a tree. "You see that branch? That is the basket. You have to roll the ball on the ground and then bounce it and then throw it in the basket. If you do that, you get a point. The team with the most points wins." + +Tim and Mia think that sounds hard. They like to roll the ball, but they do not like to bounce it or throw it. They think their big ball is better for playing sport. + +"Can we play with our big ball instead?" Tim asks. + +Leo shakes his head. "No, that is not a real sport. That is just a toy. Basketball is a real sport. It is for intelligent people." + +Tim and Mia feel sad. They do not like Leo. He is not nice. He thinks he is better than them. They do not want to play with him. + +"Come on, Mia," Tim says. "Let's go and play with our friends. They like our big ball. They think it is fun." + +Tim and Mia run away from Leo and join their friends. They roll and kick and throw their big ball and have fun. They do not care about basketball. They think their sport is the best. +Tom likes to feed his dog, Rex. Rex is big and brown and likes to play. Tom has a bowl of food for Rex and a spoon for himself. Tom likes to eat avocado. He thinks it is yummy and green. + +One day, Tom has a big avocado. He cuts it in half and scoops out some with his spoon. He eats it and smiles. He sees Rex looking at him. Rex wants some avocado too. Tom thinks Rex is silly. Avocado is not for dogs. + +Tom says, "No, Rex. You cannot have avocado. It is mine. You have your own food. Avocado is not good for you. You are a stupid dog." + +Rex does not like Tom's words. He thinks Tom is mean. He wants to show Tom that he can eat avocado too. He jumps up and snatches the other half of the avocado from the table. He runs away with it in his mouth. + +Tom is angry. He chases Rex and shouts, "Stop, Rex! Give me back my avocado! You are a bad dog! You are a very stupid dog!" + +Rex does not stop. He runs to the garden and digs a hole. He buries the avocado in the hole. He thinks he is smart. He thinks he has a secret treasure. + +Tom finds Rex in the garden. He sees the hole and the avocado skin. He knows what Rex did. He is very sad. He loves avocado. He does not have any more. He cries and says, "Rex, you are a very, very stupid dog. You ruined my avocado. You are not my friend." +Tom and Anna liked to play in the kitchen. They had a big box of pastry that they could use to make anything they wanted. They decided to build a castle with pastry. + +They rolled and cut and stacked the pastry. They made walls and towers and a gate. They used cherries and nuts and chocolate to decorate their castle. They were very happy with their work. + +"Look at our castle!" Tom said. "It is so big and pretty!" + +"Yes, it is!" Anna said. "But we have to be gentle with it. We don't want to break it." + +They were careful not to touch their castle too hard. They admired it from a distance. They pretended they were the king and the queen of the castle. + +But then, their dog Spot came into the kitchen. He smelled the pastry and he was hungry. He ran towards the castle and jumped on it. He ate some of the pastry and knocked down some of the walls. + +"Spot, no!" Tom and Anna shouted. "You ruined our castle!" + +They were very sad and angry. They chased Spot away from the kitchen. They looked at their broken castle. They felt like crying. + +But then, their mom came into the kitchen. She saw the mess and she smiled. + +"What a wonderful castle you made!" she said. "It looks delicious!" + +She hugged Tom and Anna and gave them a kiss. + +"Can we eat it?" Tom asked. + +"Of course you can!" mom said. "But you have to share it with Spot. He helped you make it, too." + +Tom and Anna laughed. They decided to forgive Spot. They cut some pieces of pastry and gave some to Spot. They ate their castle together. They were happy again. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to swing, slide and run. It was a mild day, not too hot and not too cold. The sun was shining and the birds were singing. + +"Look, Lily, a watch!" Tom said. He pointed to a shiny thing on the grass. He ran to pick it up. It was a big watch with a blue strap and a lot of buttons. "Wow, it's so cool!" + +"Can I see?" Lily asked. She followed Tom and reached for the watch. But Tom pulled it away. "No, it's mine! I found it!" + +Lily felt sad. She wanted to share the watch with Tom. She thought it was not nice of him to keep it for himself. She looked around and noticed a man sitting on a bench. He looked worried and kept checking his wrist. + +"Tom, maybe the watch belongs to that man," Lily said. She pointed to the man. "Maybe he lost it and he is looking for it." + +Tom looked at the man. He saw that he had no watch on his wrist. He felt a pang of guilt. He realized that Lily was right. He had taken something that was not his. + +"Sorry, Lily, you are right," Tom said. He gave the watch to Lily. "Let's go and give it back to the man. Maybe he will be happy." + +Lily smiled and took the watch. She held Tom's hand and they walked to the bench. The man saw them and his face lit up. + +"Excuse me, sir, is this your watch?" Lily asked. She showed him the watch. + +"Yes, yes, it is! Thank you so much, kids! You are very kind and honest!" the man said. He took the watch and put it on his wrist. He hugged Tom and Lily and gave them a candy each. "You made my day!" + +Tom and Lily felt proud and happy. They had done the right thing. They thanked the man and went back to play. They shared the candy and the swing. They learned that it was better to be nice and share than to be greedy and keep. +Sara was eager to play with her new doll. She had asked for it for a long time and her mom finally gave it to her for her birthday. She named her doll Lily and gave her a pink dress and a bow. She loved to hug her and talk to her. + +One day, Sara and Lily went to the park with her mom and dad. There were many other kids there, playing and having fun. Sara saw a boy with a big truck and a girl with a ball. She wanted to make friends with them and share her doll. + +She walked up to the boy and said, "Hi, I'm Sara and this is Lily. Do you want to play with us?" The boy looked at her and laughed. He said, "That's not a toy, that's a baby thing. Dolls are for babies, not for big kids like me. Go away, you're silly." He made a face and drove his truck away. + +Sara felt sad and hurt. She hugged Lily and said, "Don't listen to him, Lily. You're not a baby thing, you're my best friend. He's just mean and rude." She looked for the girl with the ball and hoped she would be nicer. + +She walked up to the girl and said, "Hi, I'm Sara and this is Lily. Do you want to play with us?" The girl smiled and said, "Sure, I'm Anna and this is my ball. I like your doll, she's very pretty. Can I hold her?" Sara nodded and handed Lily to Anna. Anna held her gently and said, "Hi, Lily. You have a nice dress and a bow. Do you want to play ball with us?" Sara said, "Yes, she does. She likes to play ball. She's very good at it." Anna said, "Really? How do you play ball with a doll?" Sara said, "It's easy. You just throw the ball and catch it with Lily. Like this." She took Lily and the ball and threw them in the air. She caught them both and said, "See? It's fun." Anna laughed and said, "That's funny. You're joking, right?" Sara said, "No, I'm not joking. It's really fun. Do you want to try?" Anna said, "OK, I'll try. But don't let Lily fall, OK?" Sara said, "OK, I won't. She's very brave and strong." They took turns throwing and catching the ball with Lily. They giggled and had a lot of fun. + +Sara was happy and glad. She made a new friend and shared her doll. She said, "Thank you, Anna. You're very nice and fun. I like you." Anna said, "Thank you, Sara. You're very sweet and funny. I like you too. And I like Lily. She's a great doll." They hugged and played some more. Sara's mom and dad watched them and smiled. They were proud of Sara and her doll. They knew they were both special. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play with boats. They have a big boat and a small boat. The big boat is red and the small boat is blue. They go to the pond to sail their boats. + +Tom takes the big boat and Sam takes the small boat. They put their boats in the water and blow on them. The boats move fast. Tom and Sam laugh and clap. They have fun. + +But then the wind blows harder. The big boat goes too fast. It hits a rock and flips over. Tom is sad. He cries. He wants his boat back. + +Sam sees Tom crying. He feels sorry for him. He has an idea. He takes his small boat and sails it to the big boat. He ties a string to the big boat and pulls it back. He gives the big boat to Tom. + +Tom is happy. He hugs Sam. He says, "Thank you, Sam. You are a good friend. You saved my boat." Sam smiles. He says, "You are welcome, Tom. I am glad you are happy. We can share our boats." Tom and Sam sail their boats together. They are happy. +Lily and Tom were playing in the old house. They liked to explore the rooms and find interesting things. They saw a big cobweb on the ceiling. It was white and shiny and had many lines. + +"Look, Tom, a cobweb!" Lily said. "It is so pretty!" + +Tom looked up and nodded. He saw something moving on the cobweb. It was a small spider. It had eight legs and two eyes. + +"Look, Lily, a spider!" Tom said. "It is so tiny!" + +Lily looked closer and saw the spider. She was not afraid of spiders. She liked to watch them make webs. + +"Hello, spider!" Lily said. "Do you live here?" + +The spider did not answer. It kept moving on the web. It was looking for food. + +Lily and Tom were curious. They wanted to know more about the spider and the cobweb. They decided to ask their mom. + +"Mom, can we show you something?" Lily said. + +"Sure, what is it?" Mom said. + +Lily and Tom took Mom to the old house. They pointed at the cobweb and the spider. + +"Mom, this is a cobweb and this is a spider," Lily said. "They are interesting, right?" + +Mom smiled and nodded. She was proud of Lily and Tom. They could recognize a cobweb and a spider. They were learning new words and things. + +"Yes, they are interesting," Mom said. "A cobweb is a web that a spider makes. A spider is an animal that has eight legs and two eyes. They are very clever and useful. They catch insects and eat them. They help us keep the house clean." + +Lily and Tom listened to Mom. They learned new facts and words. They were happy and excited. They thanked Mom and the spider. They went back to playing in the old house. They wondered what else they could find and recognize. +Sara and Ben went to the zoo with Mom and Dad. They saw many animals, like lions, monkeys, and giraffes. Sara liked the lions best. She said they were fierce and strong. Ben liked the monkeys best. He said they were funny and smart. + +Then they came to the penguin house. Sara and Ben saw many penguins. They were black and white and had wings. But they did not fly. They swam in the water and waddled on the ice. Sara and Ben thought they were cute and cool. + +But one penguin was not happy. He was sitting on a rock and making loud noises. He was complaining. He did not like the cold. He did not like the fish. He did not like the other penguins. He wanted to go somewhere else. + +Sara and Ben felt sorry for the penguin. They asked Mom and Dad why he was complaining. Mom and Dad said he was a special penguin. He came from a warm place, not a cold place. He liked fruits, not fish. He liked to be alone, not with others. He was different from the other penguins. + +Sara and Ben wondered if the penguin could go back to his warm place. Mom and Dad said it was not easy. They said the penguin was here to help people learn about penguins. They said the zookeepers tried to make him comfortable and happy. They said maybe he would make some friends and stop complaining. + +Sara and Ben hoped the penguin would be happy. They waved goodbye to him and said, "We like you, penguin. You are special and different. And that is okay." +Lily liked to visit her grandpa. He had a big house with many toys and books. He also had a guitar that he played for Lily. He sang songs that made Lily happy and clap her hands. Lily loved her grandpa's guitar. It was shiny and had many strings. + +One day, Lily went to visit her grandpa with her mom. She ran to his living room and looked for his guitar. She saw it on a stand near the window. She wanted to play it like her grandpa. She reached for the guitar and pulled it. But the guitar was too heavy for Lily. It fell from the stand and hit the floor. It made a loud noise and broke into pieces. + +Lily was scared and sad. She cried and said sorry. Her grandpa heard the noise and came to the living room. He saw his guitar on the floor and his face was angry and sad. He yelled at Lily and said she was bad and naughty. He said she ruined his guitar and he did not want to see her anymore. + +Lily's mom heard the yelling and came to the living room. She saw what happened and hugged Lily. She told her grandpa that it was an accident and Lily did not mean to break his guitar. She said Lily was sorry and loved him. But her grandpa did not listen. He said he did not care and told them to leave his house. + +Lily and her mom left the house. Lily was still crying and felt sorry. She did not understand why her grandpa was so mean and did not love her anymore. She missed his songs and his smile. She wished she could fix his guitar and make him happy again. But she could not. She lost her grandpa and his guitar. It was a bad day. +Sara loves her puppy, Max. Max is sweet and soft and likes to play. Sara likes to hug Max and give him treats. Max likes to lick Sara and wag his tail. + +One day, Sara and Max go to the park with Mom. Mom says they can play with other kids and dogs. Sara is happy and runs to the swings. Max follows her and barks. + +Sara sees a boy and a girl on the swings. They have a big dog with them. The dog is brown and black and has a collar. Sara wants to say hello. + +"Hi, I am Sara. This is Max. He is my puppy. Can we play with you?" Sara asks. + +The boy and the girl smile. They say their names are Ben and Lily. They say their dog is Rex. Rex is friendly and likes puppies. + +"Sure, you can play with us. We are going to the slide next. Do you want to come?" Ben asks. + +"Yes, please. That sounds fun. Come on, Max!" Sara says. + +Sara, Max, Ben, Lily and Rex go to the slide. They take turns going down and running up. They laugh and have fun. They include each other and share. They make new friends. Sara and Max are happy. +Tim and Sam were friends. They liked to play together at school. One day, they saw a big bus on the road. The bus was yellow and shiny. It had many windows and seats. + +"Wow, look at the bus!" Tim said. "I want to ride on it!" + +"Me too!" Sam said. "Let's go and see it!" + +They ran towards the bus. They did not see the red light or the cars. They did not hear the teacher or the other kids. They were not obedient. They only wanted to see the bus. + +But the bus driver did not see them. He was busy and in a hurry. He did not stop or slow down. He hit Tim and Sam with the bus. They fell down and did not get up. They were hurt and sad. + +The teacher and the other kids ran to help them. They called the doctor and the police. They cried and prayed. They were scared and sorry. + +The doctor and the police came. They took Tim and Sam to the hospital. They tried to make them better. But it was too late. Tim and Sam did not wake up. They died. + +The teacher and the other kids learned a lesson. They learned to be obedient. They learned to look and listen. They learned to protect themselves and their friends. They learned that the bus was not a toy. They learned that life was precious. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play outside. One day, they go to the park with their moms. The park has a big hill. Anna and Ben want to climb the hill. + +"Look, Ben, the hill is so high!" Anna says. + +"Yes, Anna, let's go up!" Ben says. + +They hold hands and run to the hill. They climb and climb. They are not tired. They are happy. They reach the top of the hill. They see the landscape. The landscape is nice. They see trees, flowers, birds, and houses. They see the sun and the sky. + +"Wow, the landscape is nice!" Anna says. + +"Yes, Anna, it is nice!" Ben says. + +They smile and hug. They want to remember the landscape. Anna has a camera. She takes a picture of the landscape. She takes a picture of Ben. Ben has a camera. He takes a picture of the landscape. He takes a picture of Anna. + +"Look, Anna, we have pictures of the landscape!" Ben says. + +"Yes, Ben, we have pictures of the landscape!" Anna says. + +They show their pictures to their moms. Their moms are proud. They say the pictures are nice. They say Anna and Ben are nice. They hug and kiss them. They go down the hill. They have a picnic. They eat and drink. They share and laugh. They have fun. They love the park. They love the landscape. They love each other. +Lily and Tom were playing in the park. They saw a big hill with a hole in it. They wanted to see what was inside. They ran to the hole and looked in. It was dark and scary. + +"Let's go in and explore," Tom said. He was brave and curious. + +"No, it's too scary," Lily said. She was afraid and careful. + +"Come on, it will be fun," Tom said. He took Lily's hand and pulled her in. They walked in the dark with a flashlight. They saw many rocks and dirt. + +Suddenly, they saw something white and shiny. It was a skeleton. It had bones and teeth and eyes. It looked angry and mean. + +"AAAAH!" Lily and Tom screamed. They were very scared. They dropped the flashlight and ran back to the hole. They wanted to escape. + +But the skeleton was fast. It followed them and made loud noises. It wanted to catch them and hurt them. + +"Help! Help!" Lily and Tom shouted. They reached the hole and climbed out. They ran to their mom and dad, who were sitting on a bench. They hugged them and told them what happened. + +"It's okay, it's okay," their mom and dad said. They were worried and surprised. They looked at the hole and saw the skeleton. It was still angry and mean. + +But then, a big dog came. It saw the skeleton and barked. It ran to the hole and bit the skeleton. It broke its bones and teeth and eyes. It made the skeleton go away. + +"Good dog, good dog," Lily and Tom said. They were happy and relieved. They petted the dog and thanked it. The dog wagged its tail and licked their faces. + +Lily and Tom learned a lesson. They should not go into scary places without their mom and dad. They should be careful and listen to their feelings. They were lucky and successful. They escaped from the skeleton. They were safe and loved. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys in the living room. Sometimes they make a lot of noise and mess. + +One day, their mom says, "It is time for a nap. You are both very sleepy. Go to your room and lie down." + +Sara and Ben do not want to nap. They want to keep playing. They say, "No, mom, we are not sleepy. We want to play more." + +Mom says, "You need to rest. You have been playing all morning. If you nap, you will have more energy later. Come on, let's go." + +Sara and Ben follow mom to their room. They see their beds with their blankets and pillows. They do not like their beds. They think they are boring. + +They have an idea. They say, "Mom, can we nap in the living room? Please, please, please." + +Mom says, "Why do you want to nap in the living room?" + +Sara and Ben say, "Because we like the armchair. It is big and soft and cozy. We can snuggle in the armchair and nap together." + +Mom thinks for a moment. She says, "Okay, you can nap in the armchair. But only for today. And you have to be quiet and still. No more playing." + +Sara and Ben say, "Thank you, mom. We love you." They run to the living room and climb on the armchair. They hug each other and close their eyes. + +Mom smiles and says, "You are welcome. I love you too." She covers them with a blanket and kisses them on the forehead. She turns off the light and leaves the room. + +Sara and Ben are happy. They feel warm and safe in the armchair. They fall asleep and dream of more toys and games. +Lily was a very intelligent cow. She lived on a big ranch with many other cows, horses, and sheep. She liked to learn new things and help her friends. + +One day, Lily saw a big truck coming to the ranch. She heard the farmer say that some cows had to go to a different place. Lily was curious and wanted to see the truck. She followed it to the gate, where the farmer was loading some cows inside. + +Lily saw that the truck was very dark and crowded. The cows looked scared and sad. She did not want to go to the different place. She wanted to stay on the ranch with her friends. She ran back to the barn and told the other cows what she saw. + +The other cows were worried and angry. They did not want to leave the ranch either. They decided to make a plan to stop the truck. They asked Lily to help them, because she was very intelligent. + +Lily thought hard and came up with a good idea. She told the other cows to break the fence and block the road. She also told some horses to kick the truck's tires and some sheep to make a lot of noise. She hoped that the farmer would change his mind and let the cows stay. + +The cows, horses, and sheep did what Lily told them. They made a big mess and a lot of noise. The farmer was surprised and annoyed. He could not drive the truck away. He saw that the cows were very unhappy and smart. He felt sorry for them and decided to keep them on the ranch. + +Lily and the other cows were very happy and relieved. They thanked Lily for her intelligent plan. They hugged and mooed and celebrated. They were glad that they could stay on the ranch with their friends. They hoped that the truck would never come back. The end. +Tim and Lily were twins who liked to play with their toy cars. They had many cars of different colors and sizes, but their favorite ones were the shiny red ones. They always wanted to make their red cars look the best, so they would polish them with a cloth until they sparkled. + +One day, it was very cold outside, and their mom said they could not go to the park. Tim and Lily were bored, so they decided to have a race with their red cars. They set up a track on the floor with some books and blocks, and agreed on the rules. The first car to cross the finish line would win, and the loser would have to give the winner a cookie. + +"Are you ready?" Tim asked, holding his car in his hand. + +"Ready!" Lily said, doing the same. + +"Go!" they shouted together, and let go of their cars. + +The cars zoomed along the track, bumping into each other and the obstacles. Tim and Lily cheered and booed, trying to make their car go faster. They were very competitive, and did not want to lose. + +But as they reached the end of the track, something unexpected happened. Both cars crossed the finish line at the same time, and crashed into a wall. They fell to the floor, and their shiny red paint was scratched and chipped. + +Tim and Lily gasped, and ran to pick up their cars. They looked at them sadly, and then at each other. + +"I'm sorry, Tim," Lily said. "I didn't mean to hurt your car." + +"I'm sorry, too, Lily," Tim said. "I was too rough with your car." + +They hugged each other, and then smiled. + +"It's okay," they said together. "They are still our favorite cars." + +They decided to share the cookie, and to polish their cars again. They learned that racing was fun, but being kind to each other was more important. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to run and slide and swing. They saw a big shoe on the grass. It was brown and dirty and had a hole in it. + +"Look, a shoe!" Lily said. "I wonder who left it here." + +"Maybe a giant," Ben said. "Or a monster." + +They went closer to the shoe. They wanted to see what was inside. Lily reached out her hand and poked the shoe. + +"Ow!" a voice said. "That hurts!" + +Lily and Ben jumped back. They were scared. The shoe moved and a rat came out of it. It had sharp teeth and red eyes. It was angry. + +"Go away!" the rat said. "This is my home. You are mean and rude. I will bite you!" + +The rat ran towards Lily and Ben. They screamed and ran away. They tripped and fell. The rat caught up with them and bit their legs. It hurt a lot. They cried and cried. + +The rat was successful. It scared away the children and kept its home. It went back to the shoe and snuggled inside. It was happy. Lily and Ben were not. They had a bad ending. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. Today, they want to wear their new hats. Lily has a pink hat with a flower. Tom has a blue hat with a star. + +They go to the park with their moms. They see a big slide. They want to go on the slide. They run to the slide and wait for their turn. + +"Look at my hat!" Lily says to Tom. "It is so pretty!" + +"Look at my hat!" Tom says to Lily. "It is so cool!" + +They smile at each other. They are happy with their hats. + +But then, a big wind comes. It blows their hats away. Lily and Tom are sad. They cry for their hats. + +"Where are our hats?" Lily asks. + +"I don't know!" Tom says. + +They look around. They see their hats on a tree. They are too high to reach. + +"Oh no!" Lily says. "How can we get our hats?" + +"Maybe we can ask for help!" Tom says. + +They see a man with a ladder. He is fixing a light. They run to the man. + +"Excuse me, sir!" Lily says. "Can you help us?" + +"What do you need, little ones?" the man asks. + +"Our hats are on the tree!" Tom says. "Can you get them for us?" + +The man looks at the tree. He sees the hats. He smiles. + +"Sure, I can help you!" he says. "Wait here. I will get your hats." + +He takes his ladder and puts it near the tree. He climbs the ladder and gets the hats. He gives them to Lily and Tom. + +"Here you go!" he says. "Be careful with your hats. They might fly away again." + +"Thank you, sir!" Lily and Tom say. "You are very kind!" + +They put their hats on their heads. They hug the man. They are happy again. + +They go back to their moms. They tell them what happened. Their moms hug them and say they are brave. + +"Are you hungry?" their moms ask. + +"Yes, we are hungry!" Lily and Tom say. + +"Let's go and have some lunch!" their moms say. + +They go to a nearby cafe. They have sandwiches and juice. They enjoy their lunch. + +They are not sad about their hats anymore. They are glad they have their hats and their friends. + +They have a good day. They are not yet ready to go home. They want to play more. They have fun in the park. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, Tom has a new toy. It is a rod. He can make bubbles with it. He dips the rod in a bottle of soap and blows. Big bubbles fly in the air. + +"Wow, that is fun!" Lily says. "Can I try?" + +"Sure, you can try," Tom says. He gives the rod to Lily. She dips it in the soap and blows. But no bubbles come out. She tries again and again. Nothing happens. + +"This rod is dull," Lily says. "It does not work." + +Tom takes the rod back. He dips it in the soap and blows. Bubbles fly in the air again. + +"See, it works," Tom says. "You have to blow harder." + +Lily feels sad. She does not like the rod. She likes her doll better. She goes to get her doll from her bag. + +"Where are you going?" Tom asks. + +"I am going to play with my doll," Lily says. "She is not dull. She can talk and sing and dance." + +Tom feels lonely. He does not like to play with the rod by himself. He likes Lily better. + +"Can I play with your doll too?" Tom asks. + +Lily thinks for a moment. She likes Tom. He is her friend. + +"Okay, you can play with my doll too," Lily says. "But you have to invite me to play with your rod again." + +"Deal," Tom says. He smiles. He invites Lily to play with his rod again. They take turns making bubbles. They also play with the doll. They talk and sing and dance. They have fun. They are happy. +Lily and Ben were playing in the sandbox with their equipment. They had shovels, buckets, and trucks. They liked to dig holes and make hills and roads. + +"Look, I buried my truck under the sand. Can you find it?" Ben asked Lily. + +Lily nodded and used her shovel to scoop the sand. She found Ben's truck and smiled. "Here it is! It's a red truck. It's very nice." + +"Thank you. It's my favorite truck. It's very important to me. Can I see your equipment?" Ben said. + +Lily showed Ben her equipment. She had a yellow bucket, a blue shovel, and a green truck. "This is my equipment. I like them too. They are fun to play with." + +Ben and Lily decided to share their equipment and play together. They made a big hole and buried their trucks inside. Then they covered the hole with sand and put a stick on top. + +"This is our secret treasure. We can come back and dig it up later. No one else can find it," Ben said. + +Lily agreed. "Yes, this is our secret treasure. It's very special. We are good friends." +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play with planes. They had many toy planes of different colors and sizes. They pretended to be pilots and flew their planes around the house. Sometimes they had races to see who was faster. + +One day, they found a big plane in the garage. It was their dad's plane. He was a real pilot who flew big planes in the sky. He told them not to touch his plane, because it was not a toy. It was very important and expensive. + +But Lily and Ben were curious and competitive. They wanted to see who could fly the dad's plane better. They ignored their dad's words and climbed into the plane. They pushed the buttons and turned the wheels. They made loud noises and pretended to fly. + +But they did not know how to fly a real plane. They made a big mistake and broke the plane. The plane started to smoke and beep. They got scared and ran out of the plane. They saw their dad coming. He was very angry and sad. + +He saw the broken plane and the twins. He said, "What have you done? You disobeyed me and ruined my plane. You could have hurt yourselves or others. You were very naughty and selfish. You did not respect my work or my things." + +Lily and Ben felt ashamed and sorry. They realized they had done wrong. They said, "We are sorry, dad. We wanted to be pilots like you. We did not mean to break your plane. We were foolish and competitive. We ignored your words. Please forgive us." + +Their dad hugged them and said, "I forgive you, but you have to learn from your mistake. You have to listen to me and obey me. You have to be careful and respectful. You have to share and cooperate. You have to be humble and kind. Being a pilot is not only about flying fast. It is also about being responsible and caring." + +Lily and Ben nodded and said, "We understand, dad. We will try to be better. We love you and your plane. Can we help you fix it?" + +Their dad smiled and said, "Yes, you can. But first, let's go and play with your toy planes. They are more fun and safe for you." + +They went to their room and played with their toy planes. They did not race or fight. They flew together and had fun. They learned their lesson and became better pilots and twins. +Lily liked to play with her mom's makeup. She liked to put red on her lips and pink on her cheeks. She liked to look in the mirror and smile. She thought she looked like a princess. + +One day, Lily saw her mom's makeup on the table. Her mom was not home. She was at work. Lily wanted to play with the makeup. She thought it would be fun. She took the makeup and went to her room. + +She put on a lot of makeup. She put blue on her eyes and yellow on her nose. She put green on her chin and purple on her ears. She put glitter on her hair. She looked in the mirror and laughed. She thought she looked funny. + +She decided to show her dad. She skipped to the living room. She saw her dad on the couch. He was reading a book. He had a long face. He looked sad. + +Lily said, "Dad, look at me! I played with mom's makeup. Do you like it?" + +Her dad looked at her. He was angry. He said, "Lily, what did you do? You made a mess. You ruined mom's makeup. She will be very mad. You are in big trouble." + +Lily felt scared. She started to cry. She said, "I'm sorry, dad. I just wanted to have fun. I didn't mean to be bad." + +Her dad said, "You have to go to your room. You have to wash your face. You have to wait for mom. She will decide what to do with you." + +Lily ran to her room. She felt sad. She wished she didn't play with mom's makeup. She wished she didn't make dad angry. She wished she didn't skip to the living room. She wished she could be a princess. +Mia and Ben are twins. They like to play together, but sometimes they fight. One day, they find a big box in the garage. They want to make a fort with the box. + +Mia says, "I will cut the door and the windows." Ben says, "No, I will cut them. You can draw the pictures." Mia says, "No, I want to cut them too. You always get to do the fun things." Ben says, "No, you always complain. You can draw the flowers and the stars." + +They start to argue and push each other. Mom hears them and comes to the garage. She says, "What is going on here? Why are you fighting?" Mia and Ben tell Mom what they want to do with the box. Mom says, "You can both cut and draw, but you have to take turns and share. Do you promise to be nice to each other?" Mia and Ben nod and say, "We promise, Mom." + +Mom gives them scissors and markers and leaves them to play. Mia and Ben start to cut and draw the box. They make a door, two windows, a roof, and a flag. They draw flowers, stars, animals, and cars. They are happy and proud of their fort. + +But then, they hear a noise outside. They peek through the window and see Max, the nosy boy from next door. He is looking at their fort and touching it. Mia and Ben don't like Max. He is always asking questions and poking his nose into their things. They say, "Go away, Max. This is our fort. You can't play with us." Max says, "Why not? Your fort looks cool. Can I see inside?" Mia and Ben say, "No, you can't. You are not our friend. You are nosy and rude." + +Max gets angry and says, "Fine, I don't want to play with you anyway. Your fort is stupid and ugly." He kicks the box and runs away. Mia and Ben are sad and mad. Their fort is broken and torn. They cry and hug each other. They say, "We worked hard on our fort. We liked our fort. Max is mean and bad." + +Mom hears them and comes to the garage. She sees their fort and says, "Oh, no. What happened to your fort?" Mia and Ben tell Mom what Max did. Mom says, "I'm sorry, Mia and Ben. That was not nice of Max. He should not have done that. He should say sorry and help you fix your fort." Mia and Ben say, "We don't want his help. We don't want to see him ever again." Mom says, "I understand, but maybe he will learn his lesson and be nicer next time. Maybe you can give him another chance and be friends." Mia and Ben say, "Maybe, Mom. But not today. Today we are sad." + +Mom says, "I know, sweeties. But don't worry. We can make another fort tomorrow. A bigger and better one. Do you want to help me make some cookies now?" Mia and Ben say, "Yes, Mom. We love cookies. And we love you." Mom says, "I love you too, Mia and Ben. You are my good and brave twins." They hug Mom and go to the kitchen. They forget about Max and their fort. They are happy again. +Lily and Max are twins. They like to play pretend. Today, they pretend to work in an office. Lily is the boss and Max is the helper. + +Lily sits at a big desk. She has a phone, a pen and some papers. She tells Max what to do. "Max, pick up the phone and say hello. Then, ask who is calling and write it down." + +Max does what Lily says. He picks up the phone and says hello. He hears a voice. It is their mom. She says, "Hi, Max. Is Lily there? I want to talk to her." + +Max writes down "Mom" on a paper. He gives it to Lily. He says, "Lily, it is Mom. She wants to talk to you." + +Lily takes the paper and the phone. She says, "Hi, Mom. I am busy working in the office. What do you want?" + +Mom says, "Lily, I am sorry to bother you. I just want to tell you that I will be home soon. Do you want me to pick you up some snacks?" + +Lily thinks for a moment. She likes snacks. But she also likes to work in the office. She says, "Mom, can you be flexible? Can you pick up some snacks and also let me work in the office for a little longer?" + +Mom laughs. She says, "Sure, Lily. You are very flexible too. You can work in the office and also enjoy some snacks. I will be there in ten minutes. I love you." + +Lily says, "I love you too, Mom. Thank you for being flexible. Bye." + +Lily hangs up the phone. She smiles at Max. She says, "Max, you are a good helper. Do you want to be the boss next time?" + +Max nods. He says, "Yes, Lily. I want to be the boss. But first, let's have some snacks. I am hungry." + +Lily and Max put away their office things. They go to the kitchen. They wait for Mom and the snacks. They are happy. They like to play pretend. +Lily and Ben were going to the park with Mom. They got in the car and Mom told them to buckle their seat belts. Lily did as she was told, but Ben was careless. He did not buckle his seat belt. He wanted to play with his toy car. + +"Ben, buckle your seat belt now," Mom said. "It is not safe to ride without it." + +"I don't want to," Ben said. "It is too tight. It hurts me." + +Mom sighed. She was tired of Ben's fussing. She started the car and drove away. + +On the way to the park, they saw a big truck. It was red and loud. Ben liked trucks. He wanted to see it better. He leaned forward and reached for the window. He did not think about his seat belt. + +Suddenly, the car stopped. Mom had to brake hard. There was a dog on the road. The dog was scared and ran away. Mom was glad she did not hit the dog. But Ben was not glad. He was hurt. He hit his head on the window. He cried and cried. + +Mom turned around and saw Ben. She was angry and worried. She scolded him for being careless. She checked his head for bumps. She gave him a hug and a kiss. She told him to buckle his seat belt and never do that again. + +Lily watched from her seat. She felt sorry for Ben, but she also felt smart. She always buckled her seat belt. She knew it was safe and good. She smiled and said, "I love you, Mom. I love you, Ben. Let's go to the park and have fun." +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. They have a big ball and a small bike. They have fun together. + +One day, Lily sees a big hippo in the pond. She is very happy. She runs to Tom and says, "Look, Tom! A hippo! A big hippo! Can we play with it?" + +Tom is scared. He says, "No, Lily! We can't play with the hippo. The hippo is old and grumpy. It might bite us or splash us. Let's stay away from it." + +But Lily is curious. She says, "Please, Tom. Just for a little bit. I want to see the hippo. Maybe it is lonely and wants a friend. Maybe we can bring it some food or a toy." + +Tom is not sure. He says, "OK, Lily. But we have to be careful. And we have to ask mom and dad first. They are on the bench. Come on, let's go." + +Lily and Tom go to their mom and dad. They tell them about the hippo. Mom and dad say, "A hippo? In the pond? That's very strange. Maybe it escaped from the zoo. We have to call the zoo and tell them. But you can look at the hippo from a safe distance. And you can bring it some bread or some grass. Maybe it is hungry. But don't get too close. And don't touch it. Hippos are very strong and can be dangerous." + +Lily and Tom say, "OK, mom and dad. Thank you. We will be careful." They take some bread and some grass and go to the pond. They see the hippo. It is big and gray and has a big mouth. It looks at them with small eyes. Lily and Tom wave at the hippo and say, "Hello, hippo. We are Lily and Tom. We are your friends. We brought you some food. Do you want some?" + +The hippo makes a loud noise. It sounds like a snort. It opens its mouth and shows its teeth. It looks angry. Lily and Tom are scared. They drop the food and run back to their mom and dad. They say, "The hippo is not nice. The hippo is mean. We don't want to play with the hippo. We want to play with the ball and the bike." + +Mom and dad hug them and say, "It's OK, Lily and Tom. The hippo is not mean. The hippo is just scared and confused. It doesn't belong in the pond. It belongs in the zoo. The zoo people are coming to take it back to its home. Then it will be happy and safe. And you can play with the ball and the bike. And maybe one day, you can visit the hippo in the zoo and see it with its friends." + +Lily and Tom say, "OK, mom and dad. We are sorry for the hippo. We hope it will be OK. We will play with the ball and the bike. And maybe one day, we will visit the hippo in the zoo." They smile and hug their mom and dad. They go to play with the ball and the bike. They have fun together. +Tim and Lily were playing on the shore. They liked to build sand castles and dig holes. They also liked to watch the waves and the birds. + +One day, they saw a big crab on the sand. It had red claws and black eyes. It looked angry and scared. + +"Look, a crab!" Tim said. "Let's catch it!" + +"No, Tim, don't!" Lily said. "It might hurt you!" + +But Tim did not listen. He ran towards the crab with a bucket. The crab saw him and snapped its claws. + +"Ow!" Tim cried. He dropped the bucket and ran back to Lily. He had a scratch on his hand. + +Lily hugged him and said, "Are you okay, Tim?" + +Tim nodded. He felt sorry for the crab. He said, "I'm sorry, crab. I did not mean to scare you. You were just trying to protect yourself." + +Lily smiled and said, "That's right, Tim. The crab lives on the shore. It is its home. We should not bother it." + +Tim agreed. He said, "Let's leave the crab alone. Maybe we can find something else to play with." + +They looked around and saw a pile of shells. They were shiny and colorful. They decided to make a necklace with them. + +They picked up the shells and strung them on a string. They made a necklace that fit Lily's neck. She put it on and said, "Look, Tim, how pretty!" + +Tim said, "You look very pretty, Lily. The shells are a gift from the shore." + +They thanked the shore and the crab. They played with the shells until it was time to go home. They were happy and kind. +Ben and Lily were friends. They liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big fridge near the swings. It was white and shiny. + +"Wow, look at that fridge!" Ben said. "Maybe it has ice cream inside." + +"Let's go and see," Lily said. "Maybe we can join the ice cream." + +They ran to the fridge and opened the door. It was cold and dark inside. They saw some boxes and bottles, but no ice cream. + +"Where is the ice cream?" Ben asked. + +"I don't know," Lily said. "Maybe it is behind the boxes." + +They climbed into the fridge and moved the boxes. They did not see the ice cream. They did not see the door either. It was closed. + +"Help!" Ben shouted. "We are stuck in the fridge!" + +"Help!" Lily shouted. "We want to get out!" + +But no one heard them. The fridge was too far from the swings. No one saw them. No one came to help them. + +They were very cold and scared. They hugged each other and cried. They wished they had not joined the fridge. They wished they had been kind and shared the swings. They wished they had stayed in the park. +Lily loved to dress up. She had many costumes in her closet. She had a fairy costume, a pirate costume, a princess costume, and more. She liked to pretend she was different characters and act out stories. + +One day, she invited her friend Mia to play with her. Mia also liked to dress up, but she did not have many costumes at home. She only had a cat costume that her grandma made for her. She wore it to Lily's house. + +When Mia arrived, Lily was very happy to see her. She said, "Hi, Mia! Come and see my costumes! You can choose one to wear!" + +Mia followed Lily to her closet. She saw all the costumes that Lily had. She felt a little jealous. She wished she had more costumes too. She said, "Wow, Lily, you have so many costumes! They are all very pretty and cool!" + +Lily smiled. She said, "Thank you, Mia! I like them a lot. You can wear any one you want. Which one do you like?" + +Mia looked at the costumes. She saw the fairy costume, the pirate costume, the princess costume, and more. She liked them all, but she did not want to hurt Lily's feelings. She said, "They are all very nice, Lily, but I like my cat costume best. It is very soft and warm. And it has a tail and ears!" + +Lily looked at Mia's cat costume. She had never seen it before. She thought it was very cute and funny. She said, "Your cat costume is very cute and funny, Mia! I like it too. Can I try it on?" + +Mia hesitated. She did not want to share her cat costume. It was her only costume and her favorite one. She said, "Um, I don't know, Lily. It might not fit you. And it might get dirty or torn." + +Lily felt a little hurt. She said, "But I let you choose any of my costumes, Mia. Why can't you let me try on your cat costume? It is only for a little while. I will be careful with it. Please, Mia, please!" + +Mia felt a little guilty. She knew Lily was being nice to her. She did not want to be mean to her. She said, "Okay, Lily, okay. You can try on my cat costume. But only for a little while. And you have to give it back to me when we are done playing." + +Lily was very happy. She said, "Thank you, Mia, thank you! You are a good friend. Here, you can wear my fairy costume. It is very pretty and sparkly. And it has wings!" + +Mia took the fairy costume from Lily. She put it on. She felt a little silly. She said, "Thank you, Lily. Your fairy costume is very pretty and sparkly. And it has wings!" + +Lily took the cat costume from Mia. She put it on. She felt a little funny. She said, "Thank you, Mia. Your cat costume is very cute and funny. And it has a tail and ears!" + +They looked at each other. They laughed. They said, "We look very different, but we are still friends!" + +They decided to introduce themselves to each other as their new characters. Lily said, "Hello, I am Lily the cat. I like to chase mice and nap in the sun." + +Mia said, "Hello, I am Mia the fairy. I like to fly and sprinkle magic dust." + +They played together for a long time. They had fun pretending to be a cat and a fairy. They forgot about being jealous or hurt. They learned to share and appreciate each other's costumes. They were happy. +Tom was a painter who liked to make pictures with many colors. He had a store where he sold his pictures to people who liked them. He was very happy with his work and proud of his pictures. + +One day, a big man came to his store and looked at his pictures. He said, "Your pictures are very impressive. I want to buy them all and put them in my big house. How much do you want for them?" + +Tom was surprised and excited. He thought, "If I sell all my pictures, I will have a lot of money. I can buy more colors and make more pictures. Maybe I can even buy a big house like the big man." He said, "You can have all my pictures for a lot of money." + +The big man agreed and gave Tom a lot of money. He took all the pictures and left. Tom counted his money and smiled. He felt very rich and happy. + +But soon, Tom felt something else. He felt sad and empty. He looked around his store and saw no pictures. He had no colors to make new pictures. He had no people to see his pictures and tell him they liked them. He had only money, but money could not make him happy. + +He realized he had made a big mistake. He had sold his joy and his passion for money. He wished he could have his pictures back, but it was too late. He learned a hard lesson: money is not everything, and sometimes less is more. +Anna and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to swing, slide and run. But then Ben fell down and hurt his knee. He cried and cried. Anna ran to him and said, "Don't cry, Ben. I will help you." + +Anna looked around and saw a lady with a dog. She ran to the lady and said, "Please, can you help us? My friend has a boo-boo on his knee. He needs a bandage." The lady was kind and said, "Of course, I can help you. I have a bandage in my bag. Come here, little boy." + +The lady put the bandage on Ben's knee. It was white and sticky. Ben stopped crying and said, "Thank you, lady. You are nice." The lady smiled and said, "You're welcome, little boy. You are brave. Do you want a treat?" She took out a candy from her bag and gave it to Ben. + +Ben was happy and said, "Thank you, lady. I like candy." He put the candy in his mouth and licked it. But then he made a face and said, "Yuck! This candy is sour. I don't like it." He spit out the candy and threw it away. + +Anna laughed and said, "Silly Ben. That was a lemon candy. I like lemon candy. They are sour and sweet. Can I have one, lady?" The lady gave Anna a lemon candy and said, "Sure, you can have one. You are a good friend. But don't delay. You should go home soon. It's getting dark." + +Anna and Ben said goodbye to the lady and her dog. They held hands and walked home. They were happy and proud. They had a bandage, a sour candy and a new friend. +Ben and Lily are playing with blocks. They like to make towers and houses with the blocks. The blocks have different shapes and colors. Some are red, some are blue, some are round, some are square. + +"Look, I made a big tower with the square blocks!" Ben says. He is proud of his tower. It is taller than him. + +"That's nice, Ben. But I like the round blocks better. They are more fun to roll and spin." Lily says. She has a pile of round blocks on the floor. + +"Round blocks are boring. Square blocks are better. They can stack and fit together." Ben says. He does not like the round blocks. He thinks they are silly. + +"No, they are not. Round blocks are better. They can roll and spin and make circles." Lily says. She does not like the square blocks. She thinks they are hard and stiff. + +Ben and Lily start to argue. They do not agree on which blocks are better. They talk louder and louder. They do not listen to each other. + +"Stop!" a voice says. It is Mom. She is old and wise. She has gray hair and glasses. She comes into the room and sees the mess of blocks and the angry children. + +"What is going on here? Why are you fighting?" Mom asks. She is not happy. + +"Ben says square blocks are better and round blocks are boring. But I say round blocks are better and square blocks are hard. He is wrong and I am right." Lily says. + +"No, I am right and you are wrong. Square blocks are better and round blocks are silly. You don't know anything about blocks." Ben says. + +Mom shakes her head. She picks up a block of each shape and color. She shows them to Ben and Lily. + +"Look, children. These blocks are different, but they are all good. They can do different things and make different shapes. You can use them together or apart. You can make towers and houses and circles and stars and anything you want. There is no right or wrong way to play with blocks. The only wrong thing is to fight and be mean to each other. Do you understand?" Mom says. + +Ben and Lily look at the blocks and then at each other. They feel sorry for fighting. They nod their heads. + +"Yes, Mom. We understand. We are sorry." They say. + +Mom smiles. She hugs them and kisses them. + +"That's good. Now, why don't you share the blocks and play nicely together? Maybe you can make something new and beautiful with both shapes and colors. What do you think?" Mom says. + +Ben and Lily smile. They like that idea. They say thank you to Mom and sorry to each other. They pick up the blocks and start to play. They talk and laugh and have fun. They make something new and beautiful with both shapes and colors. They are happy. +Lily likes to play in the garden. She likes to smell the flowers and watch the birds. She also likes to pick limes from the tree. Limes are green and sour and make her mouth pucker. + +One day, Lily sees a big lime on the top of the tree. She wants to pick it and taste it. She looks for a way to reach it. She sees a stool by the fence. She thinks it can help her. + +She drags the stool to the tree. She puts it under the lime. She climbs on the stool. She is ready to pick the lime. She stretches her arm. She touches the lime. She pulls it. + +But the lime is too heavy. It makes her lose her balance. She falls off the stool. She lands on the grass. She drops the lime. It rolls away. + +Lily feels a pain in her knee. She starts to cry. She hears her mom calling her name. She runs to her mom. She hugs her. She tells her what happened. + +Her mom kisses her knee. She tells her it is okay. She tells her she is brave. She tells her she can try again another day. She gives her a cookie. She tells her she loves her. + +Lily smiles. She feels better. She loves her mom. She still likes limes. But she thinks she will wait until they are lower on the tree. +Ben likes to play with his toy lion. He makes it roar and run around the room. He pretends he is a lion too, and roars at his mom and dad. They laugh and roar back at him. + +One day, Ben's mom has to go to her job. She works at a school and helps the kids learn. She gives Ben a hug and a kiss and says, "Be good for dad, okay? I'll be back soon." + +Ben says, "Okay, mom. Have fun at your job. I'll play with my lion." + +But after mom leaves, Ben feels sad. He misses her and wants her to come back. He doesn't want to play with his lion anymore. He throws it on the floor and starts to cry. + +Dad hears Ben crying and comes to see what's wrong. He sees the lion on the floor and picks it up. He says, "Hey, buddy, what's the matter? Why are you crying?" + +Ben says, "I want mom. I don't want to play with my lion. It's not fun without mom." + +Dad says, "I know, buddy, I miss mom too. But she'll be back soon, and she'll be happy to see you. How about we play with your lion together? Maybe we can make it do some tricks, or tell it a story, or make it roar louder than ever. What do you think?" + +Ben wipes his tears and looks at his dad and his lion. He thinks for a moment, then nods. He says, "Okay, dad. Let's play with my lion. Maybe it will make me happy too." + +Dad smiles and hugs Ben. He says, "That's a great idea, buddy. Let's have some fun with your lion. Ready? One, two, three, roar!" + +Ben and dad roar with their lion, and laugh and play. They have fun until mom comes back, and then they hug her and tell her about their lion adventure. Mom says, "I'm so proud of you, Ben. You did a good job playing with your lion and dad. You're such a brave and happy lion cub." +Lily and Ben were friends who liked to play in the garden. They had a seat under a big tree, where they could rest and talk. One day, they saw a beautiful flower growing in the soil near their seat. It was red and yellow and smelled sweet. + +"Wow, look at that flower!" Lily said. "It is so pretty. Can we pick it and take it home?" + +Ben shook his head. "No, we can't. The flower belongs to the garden. If we pick it, it will die. We should leave it alone and let it grow." + +"But I want it!" Lily said. "It would look nice in my room. And I can give it some water and soil there." + +Ben frowned. "That's not how flowers work, Lily. They need sun and rain and air, too. And they have roots that go deep in the soil. If you take them out, they can't get what they need. They will wither and turn brown. That's not nice." + +Lily thought for a moment. She looked at the flower again. It was so beautiful. She wanted it. But she also liked the garden. And she liked Ben. She didn't want to make him sad. She didn't want to hurt the flower. + +"Okay, Ben. You are right. We should not pick the flower. We should let it stay in the garden. We can come and see it every day. And we can smell it and touch it gently. But we will not take it away. That's better." + +Ben smiled. "Yes, Lily. That's better. You are a good friend. And you are kind to the flower. The flower will be happy. And so will we." + +They hugged and sat on their seat. They looked at the flower and the garden. They felt happy and peaceful. They learned to respect and appreciate nature. And they enjoyed their friendship. +Anna liked to play with her toy plane. She made it fly in the air and made zoom sounds. She pretended it was a real plane and she was the pilot. She flew it over her bed, her table, and her chair. + +One day, she wanted to fly it over the sink. She climbed on a stool and reached for the faucet. She turned it on and made the water splash. She thought it was fun. She flew her plane near the water and said, "Look, my plane can fly in the rain!" + +But then, her plane got too close to the faucet and got wet. It stopped flying and fell into the sink. Anna tried to grab it, but she slipped and fell off the stool. She hit her head on the floor and started to cry. + +Her mom heard her cry and ran to the bathroom. She saw Anna on the floor and the plane in the sink. She was very scared and angry. She picked up Anna and said, "What did you do? You could have hurt yourself! Why did you play with the faucet? You know it's dangerous!" + +Anna felt very bad and sorry. She said, "I'm sorry, mom. I just wanted to fly my plane in the rain. I didn't mean to break it or fall. Please don't be mad at me." + +Her mom hugged her and said, "I'm not mad at you, Anna. I'm just worried about you. You need to be careful and listen to me. The faucet is not a toy. It can hurt you and your plane. Come on, let's go to the doctor and see if you're okay." + +Anna nodded and went with her mom. She looked at her plane in the sink and felt very sad. She wished she had never played with the faucet. She wished she could fly her plane again. But she knew it was too late. Her plane was broken and so was her fun. +Sara and Tom are friends. They like to play with toys. Sara has a doll and Tom has an automobile. They want to make a game with their toys. + +"Let's tie my doll to your automobile," Sara says. "We can pretend she is going for a ride." + +"OK," Tom says. He takes a string and ties the doll to the back of the automobile. He holds the automobile in his hand and makes a noise. "Vroom, vroom!" + +They run around the room with the automobile and the doll. They laugh and have fun. But then, the string breaks. The doll falls on the floor. + +"Oh no!" Sara says. "My doll is hurt!" + +She runs to the doll and picks her up. She looks at her face and her dress. They are dirty and dull. + +"I'm sorry, Sara," Tom says. "I didn't mean to break the string." + +He comes to Sara and gives her a hug. He says, "Can I help you fix your doll?" + +Sara smiles and says, "Yes, please. You are a good friend." + +They go to the bathroom and wash the doll. They find a new string and tie it to the doll and the automobile. They go back to the room and play again. They are happy. +Tom and Sue are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big cake on a table. The cake is for a party. It has pink and white frosting and sprinkles. It looks delicious. + +"Wow, look at that cake!" Tom says. "I want a piece. Do you want a piece, Sue?" + +"Yes, I do," Sue says. "But we can't take it. It is not ours. It is for the party." + +"Maybe we can just have a little bit," Tom says. "No one will notice. Come on, Sue. Let's go." + +Tom and Sue sneak to the table. They look around. No one is watching. Tom picks up a knife. He cuts a small piece of cake. He gives it to Sue. He cuts another piece for himself. They hold the cake in their hands. They are about to eat it. + +"Hey, stop!" a voice calls. "That is my cake!" + +Tom and Sue turn around. They see a girl. She is wearing a party hat and a dress. She looks angry. She runs to the table. She grabs the knife from Tom. She points at the cake. + +"You are bad!" she says. "You took my cake! That is not nice. That is rude. How would you like it if I took your toys?" + +Tom and Sue feel sorry. They did a bad thing. They look at the girl. They look at the cake. They see two holes in the cake. The holes are as big as an inch. The cake is ruined. + +"We are sorry," Tom says. "We were hungry. The cake looked delicious. We didn't mean to hurt your feelings." + +"We are sorry, too," Sue says. "We know it is your cake. We know it is your party. We should have asked you first. Can we give you back the cake?" + +The girl looks at Tom and Sue. She sees they are sorry. She feels a little better. She thinks for a moment. She has an idea. + +"OK," she says. "You can give me back the cake. But you have to do something for me. You have to be my friends. You have to come to my party. You have to play with me and my other friends. Do you agree?" + +Tom and Sue nod. They agree. They give the girl back the cake. They say sorry again. The girl smiles. She says it is OK. She invites them to her party. She introduces them to her other friends. They all play together. They have fun. They share the cake. The cake is delicious. Tom and Sue are happy. They made a new friend. They learned a lesson. They will not take things that are not theirs. They will ask first. They will be nice. They will be good. The end. +Lily and Max were playing with paper. They liked to cut, fold and glue paper to make different things. Lily made a paper flower and Max made a paper boat. + +"Look at my flower, Max!" Lily said, holding it up. "It is pink and yellow and pretty." + +"Wow, Lily, your flower is very nice!" Max said, admiring it. "Look at my boat, Lily! It can float on water and go fast." + +"Wow, Max, your boat is very cool!" Lily said, smiling. "Can I see it?" + +"Sure, Lily, here you go!" Max said, handing her his boat. + +Lily took the boat and looked at it. She liked the shape and the color of it. She wanted to feel how it was. She squeezed the boat a little bit. + +"Ouch!" Max said, feeling his boat get smaller. "Lily, don't squeeze my boat! You will break it!" + +Lily was surprised and scared. She did not mean to hurt Max's boat. She let go of the boat and gave it back to Max. + +"I'm sorry, Max, I didn't know!" Lily said, feeling bad. "I just wanted to touch it. I didn't want to break it." + +Max looked at his boat. It was a bit squished, but it was still a boat. He saw that Lily was sorry and sad. He did not want to be mad at her. He liked her and wanted to play with her. + +"It's okay, Lily, I forgive you!" Max said, smiling. "My boat is still a boat. It can still float and go fast. Do you want to play with it together?" + +Lily smiled back. She was happy that Max was not mad at her. She liked him and wanted to play with him. + +"Yes, Max, I want to play with it together!" Lily said, nodding. "Thank you for sharing your boat with me!" + +They hugged each other and felt comfortable. They took the boat and the flower and went to the sink. They filled it with water and put the boat in it. They watched it float and move. They pretended it was a big ship and they were the sailors. They had fun playing with paper. +Tim and Sam were brothers who loved to play with planes. They had many toy planes of different colors and sizes. They liked to pretend they were pilots and fly their planes around the house. One day, they found a big red plane in the attic. It was shiny and had a propeller and a cockpit. They both wanted to play with it. + +"Let me have it!" Tim said. He grabbed the red plane and ran downstairs. + +"No, it's mine!" Sam said. He chased after Tim and tried to take the red plane from him. + +They fought and pulled and pushed until they reached the living room. There, they saw their dad sitting on the couch. He was reading a book. He looked up and saw them fighting. + +"Boys, what are you doing?" he asked. He was not happy. + +They stopped fighting and looked at their dad. They both pointed at the red plane and said, "It's mine!" + +Dad shook his head. He took the red plane from them and held it up. He said, "Do you know what this is? This is a very special plane. It belonged to your grandpa. He was a real pilot. He flew this plane in the war. He was brave and kind. He saved many lives. He gave me this plane when I was a boy. He told me to take good care of it and share it with others. He also told me a story about this plane. Do you want to hear it?" + +Tim and Sam nodded. They felt ashamed. They did not know the red plane was so important. They did not know it was a gift from their grandpa. They did not know he was a hero. They wanted to hear his story. + +Dad smiled. He said, "OK, then. Come and sit with me. I'll tell you the story of the red plane. And then, you can take turns playing with it. But remember, you have to be gentle and respectful. And you have to be nice to each other. Because that's what grandpa would want. And that's what pilots do." + +Tim and Sam said, "OK, dad." They came and sat with him. They listened to his story. They learned about the red plane. They learned about their grandpa. They learned about being pilots. They learned about being brothers. They hugged and said sorry to each other. They played with the red plane together. They had fun. They were happy. +Sam and Mia liked to play in the park. They had a big ball, a red kite, and a yellow bucket. They also had a whistle that Sam's dad gave him. Sam liked to blow the whistle and make loud noises. Mia liked to listen to the birds and the wind. + +One day, it rained a lot. The park became wet and muddy. There was a flood in the pond. The water was high and fast. Sam and Mia wanted to see the flood, but they had to be careful. + +"Look, Mia, the ducks are swimming in the flood!" Sam said. He blew his whistle and waved at the ducks. + +"Shh, Sam, don't scare them!" Mia said. She liked the ducks and wanted to feed them some bread. + +"No, Mia, they like the whistle. See, they are coming to us!" Sam said. He blew his whistle louder and louder. + +"Stop it, Sam, you are being mean!" Mia said. She grabbed the whistle from Sam and threw it in the bucket. + +"Hey, give it back, Mia, that's mine!" Sam said. He reached for the bucket, but he slipped on the mud and fell into the water. + +"Sam, Sam, are you okay?" Mia said. She was scared and sorry. She ran to the edge of the pond and looked for Sam. + +Sam popped his head out of the water. He was wet and cold, but he was not hurt. He saw his whistle floating in the bucket. He swam to the bucket and grabbed his whistle. + +"I'm okay, Mia, but you are a bad sister!" Sam said. He blew his whistle angrily and splashed some water at Mia. + +Mia was wet and cold, too. She was angry and sad. She ran away from the pond and cried. + +"Sam, Mia, where are you?" They heard their mom calling them. She came to the park to pick them up. + +They ran to their mom and hugged her. She saw that they were wet and muddy. She was not happy. + +"What happened, Sam and Mia? Why are you so dirty?" She asked. + +They looked at each other and did not say anything. They knew they had been naughty. They felt sorry for each other. + +They gave each other a hug and said, "I'm sorry, Sam. I'm sorry, Mia." + +They gave their mom a hug and said, "We're sorry, mom. We love you, mom." + +Their mom smiled and said, "I love you, too, Sam and Mia. But next time, be more careful and organized. And don't blow the whistle so loud. It's not nice for the ducks and the people." + +They nodded and said, "Okay, mom. We will." + +They went home with their mom. They cleaned up and dried up. They played with their ball, their kite, and their bucket. They did not play with their whistle. They learned their lesson. They were happy. +Lila and Ben are friends. They like to play and learn together. Today, they are at Lila's house. They have a big book with many pictures and words. + +"Let's study this book," Lila says. "We can learn new things." + +"OK," Ben says. "What is this?" He points to a picture of a brown animal with long ears and a fluffy tail. + +"That is a bunny," Lila says. "Bunnies are soft and cute. They like to eat carrots and oats." + +"Oats?" Ben asks. "What are oats?" + +Lila shows him a bowl of oats on the table. "Oats are food. They are small and round. You can cook them with water and milk. They are yummy and good for you." + +"Can I try some?" Ben asks. + +"Sure," Lila says. "Here, have a spoon." + +Ben takes a spoon of oats and puts it in his mouth. He makes a face. "Ew, I don't like oats. They are mushy and bland." + +Lila laughs. "That's OK. You don't have to like oats. Maybe you like something else." + +"Like what?" Ben asks. + +Lila thinks. "Do you like apples? They are crunchy and sweet." + +"Yes, I like apples," Ben says. + +"Or do you like cheese? They are soft and salty." + +"Yes, I like cheese, too," Ben says. + +"Or do you like eggs? They are smooth and yellow." + +"Yes, I like eggs, as well," Ben says. + +"Wow, you like many things," Lila says. "That is good. If you eat many things, you will be fit and strong." + +"Fit and strong?" Ben asks. + +Lila nods. "Fit and strong means you can run and jump and play. You can do many things. You are healthy and happy." + +"I want to be fit and strong," Ben says. + +"Me too," Lila says. "Let's eat some more and then go outside and play." + +"OK," Ben says. "But no more oats, please." + +Lila smiles. "OK, no more oats. But maybe you can try them again another day. You might like them then." + +"Maybe," Ben says. "But I like you more." + +Lila hugs him. "I like you more, too. You are my best friend." + +They finish their food and then go outside and play. They are fit and strong and happy. They study and learn and have fun. They are good friends. The end. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play in their big house. But they do not like the attic. The attic is dark and smelly. They think there are monsters in the attic. + +One day, Sara and Ben are bored. They want to have some fun. They decide to scare each other. They take turns hiding and jumping out. They laugh and scream. + +Sara says, "It is my turn to hide. You count to ten and then find me." Ben says, "OK. One, two, three..." Sara runs to find a good hiding spot. She sees the door to the attic. She thinks, "Maybe I can hide in the attic. Ben will never find me there. And he will be very scared when I jump out." + +Sara opens the door and goes up the stair. She feels a cold wind. She smells something bad. She hears a strange noise. She is scared. She wants to go back. But she cannot see the stair. She cannot find the door. She is lost in the attic. + +She cries, "Ben, Ben, help me! I am in the attic. I am scared. Please find me!" Ben hears her cry. He runs to the door. He sees the stair. He goes up the stair. He calls, "Sara, Sara, where are you? I am coming to get you!" + +He finds Sara in a corner. She is shaking and crying. He hugs her and says, "Sara, I am sorry. I did not know you were in the attic. I was just playing. I did not mean to scare you. Are you OK?" Sara says, "Ben, I am sorry too. I was trying to scare you. But I was scared myself. The attic is dark and smelly. And there are monsters in the attic. Can we go back now?" Ben says, "Yes, let's go back. And let's never go to the attic again. It is not fun. It is scary." + +They hold hands and go down the stair. They close the door. They run to their room. They hug each other and say, "I love you. You are my best friend." They are happy and safe. They do not want to scare each other anymore. They want to play nice games. +Tom and Mia like to play with their toy boat. They have a big tub of water in the garden. They put the boat in the water and make it sail. They pretend they are pirates and look for treasure. + +One day, the wind is very strong. It blows the boat away from them. Tom and Mia run after it, but they are too slow. The boat sails out of the tub and into the street. Tom and Mia are nervous. They do not want to lose their boat. + +"Help! Help!" they shout. "Our boat is gone!" + +A kind man sees them and hears them. He stops his car and gets out. He picks up the boat from the street and brings it back to them. He smiles and says, "Here you go, little pirates. Your boat is safe. Be careful with the wind next time." + +Tom and Mia are happy. They thank the man and hug their boat. They go back to the garden and play with it. They are not nervous anymore. They are glad they did not lose their boat. +Tom liked to draw with his pen. He drew birds and planes and stars. He wanted to soar like them in the sky. He asked his mom if he could fly. + +"No, Tom, you can't fly. You are a boy, not a bird or a plane or a star. You can only soar in your dreams," his mom said. + +Tom was sad. He did not like his mom's answer. He wanted to fly for real. He had an idea. He took his pen and drew wings on his arms. He thought they looked very good. He ran to the window and opened it. He jumped out and tried to soar. + +But he did not soar. He fell. He hurt his leg and his arm and his head. He cried very loud. His mom heard him and ran to him. She was very scared and angry. + +"Tom, what did you do? You are so stupid! You could have died! Why did you jump out of the window?" his mom yelled. + +Tom was sorry. He did not mean to be stupid. He just wanted to fly. He said sorry to his mom. He hugged her and she hugged him back. She took him to the doctor. The doctor gave him a bandage and a lollipop. He told him to be careful and not to jump out of windows again. + +Tom learned his lesson. He did not try to fly anymore. He still liked to draw with his pen. He drew birds and planes and stars. He still wanted to soar like them in the sky. But he knew it was only a dream. He was happy with his mom and his pen. +Lily and Sam love to play with their train set. They have a big white train with many cars. They can make the train go fast or slow, and make it stop and start. They have a lot of fun with their train. + +One day, they decide to spread their train all over the floor. They want to make a long track that goes around the room. They connect the pieces of track and put the train on it. They make bridges and tunnels and stations. They pretend they are the drivers and the passengers of the train. + +But then, their mom comes in and sees the mess. She is not happy. She tells them to clean up their train and put it away. She says they can play with it again later, but they have to keep it in one place. She says they have to share the floor with their sister, who wants to play with her dolls. + +Lily and Sam are sad. They don't want to stop playing with their train. They like to spread it all over the floor. They think their train is more fun than their sister's dolls. They don't want to share the floor. + +But then, they have an idea. They ask their mom if they can play with their train in the backyard. They say they have more space there, and they won't bother their sister. Their mom thinks about it and says yes. She says they can take their train outside, but they have to be careful and not lose any pieces. + +Lily and Sam are happy. They grab their train and run outside. They spread their train all over the grass. They make a longer and bigger track than before. They have even more fun with their train. They are glad they can play with their train and not make their mom angry. They are good children. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play at the zoo. They see many animals. They see lions, monkeys, and giraffes. They want to see the zebras. + +"Can we go to the zebras, please?" Lily asks her mom. + +"OK, but be careful. The zebras are fast and strong. Do not touch them," her mom says. + +Lily and Ben run to the zebra fence. They see black and white stripes. They see big ears and long tails. They see the zebras eat grass. + +"Hello, zebras!" Lily says. "You are pretty. Can we be friends?" + +One zebra hears Lily. It comes closer to the fence. It looks at Lily and Ben. It makes a noise. It sounds like a horse. + +"Hi, zebra!" Ben says. "What is your name? Do you like the zoo?" + +The zebra nods its head. It likes the zoo. It likes the warm sun and the green grass. It likes the other zebras. It likes Lily and Ben. + +"Can we pet you, zebra?" Lily asks. She reaches her hand to the fence. + +"No, Lily, do not do that!" her mom says. "The zebra might bite you. It is not a pet. It is a wild animal." + +Lily pulls back her hand. She is sad. She wants to touch the zebra. + +"I am sorry, zebra," Lily says. "My mom does not permit me to pet you. But I still like you. You are nice." + +The zebra nods again. It understands. It is not angry. It is happy. It likes Lily too. It gives her a smile. It shows its teeth. + +Lily and Ben smile back. They wave to the zebra. They say goodbye. They go to see other animals. They have fun at the zoo. +Lily and Sam are playing with their toys in the living room. Lily has a soft bear that she likes to squeeze. Sam has a truck that he likes to push. They are having fun, but they are also making a mess. + +"Time to clean up, kids!" Mom says from the kitchen. "Dinner is almost ready. Put your toys in the box, please." + +Lily and Sam do not want to stop playing. They want to squeeze and push their toys more. They ignore Mom and keep playing. + +Mom comes to the living room and sees the mess. She is not happy. She says in a loud voice, "Lily and Sam, I told you to clean up! This is not how you listen to Mom. You have to follow the order. Now, put your toys in the box, or no dessert for you!" + +Lily and Sam are scared of Mom's loud voice. They do not want to miss dessert. They quickly pick up their toys and put them in the box. They say sorry to Mom and give her a hug. + +Mom smiles and hugs them back. She says, "Thank you for cleaning up, Lily and Sam. I love you very much. Now, let's go to the kitchen and have some dinner. I made your favorite: macaroni and cheese!" + +Lily and Sam are happy. They love macaroni and cheese. They follow Mom to the kitchen and sit at the table. They squeeze their bear and truck one more time and then put them on the floor. They are ready to eat. +Jill and Tom were playing with their piggy bank. They liked to shake it and hear the coins inside. They wanted to buy candy with their money. + +"Let's count how many pennies we have," Jill said. She opened the piggy bank and poured out the coins on the floor. + +Tom nodded. He liked to count. He picked up a penny and said, "One." + +Jill picked up another penny and said, "Two." + +They counted until they reached ten. Then they heard a loud noise. It was their dog, Spot. He ran into the room and saw the coins. He thought they were food. He barked and jumped on them. + +"Spot, no!" Jill and Tom shouted. They tried to stop him, but he was too fast. He ate some of the pennies and ran away. + +Jill and Tom were sad and scared. They cried and hugged each other. They did not know what to do. + +They ran to their mom and told her what happened. She was very worried. She called the vet and took Spot to the car. + +"Will Spot be okay?" Jill asked. + +"I don't know, honey," Mom said. "He might get sick from the pennies. They are not good for him." + +Jill and Tom felt sorry for Spot. They wished they had not played with the piggy bank. They hoped Spot would get better. + +But Spot did not get better. He got worse. The pennies hurt his stomach and his throat. He could not eat or drink or bark. He became deaf and weak. He died at the vet. + +Jill and Tom were very sad. They missed Spot. They cried and said they were sorry. They learned a hard lesson. They never played with the piggy bank again. +It was a cold day and Anna wanted to go outside and play. She put on her coat and boots, but she could not find her scarf. She asked her mom, "Mom, where is my scarf?" + +Her mom said, "I don't know, Anna. Maybe you left it at school or at grandma's house. You can use this old scarf instead." She gave Anna a scarf that was very thin and had holes in it. + +Anna did not like the old scarf. She said, "This scarf is terrible, mom. It is not warm and it has holes. I want my scarf." + +Her mom said, "I'm sorry, Anna, but this is the only scarf I can provide for you right now. Maybe we can look for your scarf later. Now, go outside and have fun." + +Anna was not happy, but she went outside anyway. She saw her friend Ben, who had a nice and thick scarf. She said, "Hi, Ben. I like your scarf. Can I have it?" + +Ben said, "No, Anna. This is my scarf. You have your own scarf. Why do you want mine?" + +Anna said, "Because my scarf is terrible. It is not warm and it has holes. Look." She showed Ben her old scarf. + +Ben said, "That is a terrible scarf, Anna. But you can't have mine. It is mine. Go away." + +Anna was angry. She tried to grab Ben's scarf, but Ben pulled it away. They started to fight over the scarf. They pulled and tugged and shouted. + +Then, they heard a voice. It was their teacher, Miss Lee. She said, "Stop, stop, stop! What are you doing? Why are you fighting over a scarf?" + +Anna and Ben stopped fighting. They looked at Miss Lee. They felt ashamed. They said, "Sorry, Miss Lee." + +Miss Lee said, "Why did you fight over a scarf, Anna and Ben? You are friends. You should share and be kind to each other." + +Anna said, "I wanted Ben's scarf because my scarf is terrible. It is not warm and it has holes." + +Miss Lee said, "I see. But, Anna, you know what? I have a surprise for you. Come with me." + +Miss Lee took Anna and Ben to her office. She opened a drawer and took out a scarf. It was Anna's scarf. It was nice and thick and had no holes. She said, "Anna, look. I found your scarf. You left it in the classroom yesterday. Here, take it. It is yours." + +Anna was overjoyed. She said, "Thank you, thank you, thank you, Miss Lee. You are the best. This is my scarf. I love it." + +She put on her scarf and felt warm and cozy. She said, "I'm sorry, Ben. I was mean to you. I should not have tried to take your scarf. Can we still be friends?" + +Ben said, "It's okay, Anna. I'm sorry, too. I should have been nicer to you. Yes, we can still be friends." + +They hugged and smiled. Miss Lee said, "I'm glad you are friends again. Now, go outside and play. But remember, be careful with your scarves. Don't lose them again." + +Anna and Ben said, "Yes, Miss Lee. We will. Thank you." + +They went outside and played. They had fun. They shared and were kind to each other. They were happy. +Lily was a little girl who liked to play in the garden. She liked to look at the flowers and the bugs and the birds. One day, she saw something shiny in the grass. She went closer and saw a tiny fairy with wings and a dress. + +"Hello, fairy," Lily said. "What are you doing here?" + +"Hello, little girl," the fairy said. "I am looking for a friend. Do you want to be my friend?" + +"Yes, I do," Lily said. "You are very cool. You can fly and sparkle and do magic." + +"Thank you," the fairy said. "You are very kind. You can be my friend if you help me with something." + +"What do you need?" Lily asked. + +"I need to gain some fairy dust," the fairy said. "Fairy dust is what makes us fly and sparkle and do magic. But I lost mine when I flew too close to a cat. Can you help me find some?" + +"Sure," Lily said. "Where can we find fairy dust?" + +The fairy pointed to a flower. "There is some fairy dust in the petals of this flower. But we have to be careful. The flower is very big and we are very small. We have to climb up and get some dust without making the flower bend or fall." + +Lily and the fairy worked together to climb up the flower. They used the stem and the leaves as steps. They reached the petals and saw the fairy dust. It was like glitter and it sparkled in the sun. + +"Wow," Lily said. "It is so pretty." + +"Be careful," the fairy said. "Don't touch it with your hands. It is very delicate. You have to use this." The fairy gave Lily a tiny spoon. "Use this to scoop some dust and put it in this." The fairy gave Lily a tiny bottle. "This is where I keep my fairy dust. It is very special. Don't spill it or lose it." + +Lily and the fairy used the spoon and the bottle to collect some fairy dust. They filled the bottle halfway and then closed it with a cork. + +"Thank you, Lily," the fairy said. "You are a very good friend. You helped me gain some fairy dust. Now I can fly and sparkle and do magic again." + +"You're welcome, fairy," Lily said. "You are a very cool friend. You can show me how to fly and sparkle and do magic." + +The fairy smiled and sprinkled some fairy dust on Lily. Lily felt a tickle and saw her clothes and hair sparkle. She felt a lift and saw her feet leave the ground. + +"Wow," Lily said. "We are flying." + +"Yes, we are," the fairy said. "Come on, let's have some fun." + +Lily and the fairy flew around the garden, laughing and playing. They had a lot of fun. They were the best of friends. +Sam and Ben were brothers who liked to play with their toys. They had many toys, but their favorite ones were the plastic cars and trucks. They would zoom them around the floor, making loud noises and pretending to be drivers. + +One day, their mom told them it was time to rest. She said they had played enough and they needed to take a nap. Sam and Ben did not want to rest. They wanted to keep playing with their plastic toys. They said no to their mom and ran to their room. + +They closed the door and hid under the bed with their toys. They thought their mom would not find them there. They kept playing, but they soon felt uncomfortable. The bed was hard and the floor was dusty. They started to cough and sneeze. They also felt tired and bored. They wished they had listened to their mom. + +Their mom knocked on the door and opened it. She saw them under the bed and smiled. She said, "I know you like to play, but you also need to rest. Resting is good for your body and your mind. It helps you grow and learn. Come on, let's go to the couch. I have a soft blanket and a nice book for you." + +Sam and Ben crawled out from under the bed and followed their mom. They felt sorry for being naughty and said sorry to their mom. They hugged her and thanked her for the blanket and the book. They snuggled on the couch and listened to their mom read the story. They felt warm and cozy and happy. They learned that resting is not so bad after all. +One day, a little cat named Spot was very hungry. He saw a dish of milk on the table and wanted to drink it. But the dish was too high for him to reach. He jumped and jumped, but he could not get the dish. + +He saw a chair near the table and had an idea. He climbed on the chair and then on the table. He was very happy to see the dish of milk. He licked his lips and got ready to drink. + +But he did not see the big dog named Rex sleeping under the table. Rex heard the noise and woke up. He saw Spot on the table and barked loudly. Spot was scared and ran away. But he was too fast and did not look where he was going. He bumped into the dish and made it fall. The milk spilled all over the floor and the dish broke into pieces. + +Spot was very sad and sorry. He had wasted the milk and broken the dish. He knew he had done a bad thing. He hid under the bed and hoped no one would find him. + +But Rex was not angry. He was a good dog and he liked Spot. He knew Spot was hungry and wanted the milk. He also knew Spot was scared and did not mean to break the dish. He went to look for Spot and found him under the bed. He wagged his tail and licked his face. He said, "Don't be sad, Spot. It was an accident. I'm not mad at you. I still like you. You are my friend." + +Spot was surprised and happy. He came out from under the bed and hugged Rex. He said, "Thank you, Rex. You are very kind and nice. I'm sorry I broke the dish. I will not do it again. You are my friend, too." + +They both smiled and played together. They learned a lesson that day. They learned to be careful and not to take things that are not theirs. They also learned to be forgiving and friendly. They were happy to have each other. +Tim and Kim are twins. They like to play with toys and books. But they do not like to eat vegetables. They always complain when Mom gives them carrots, broccoli, and peas. They say they are yucky and bitter. + +One day, Mom has a new idea. She makes a game with the vegetables. She says, "If you eat one vegetable, you can say one word. Any word you want. But you have to eat the vegetable first." Tim and Kim think this is fun. They want to say many words. + +Tim eats a carrot and says, "Truck!" He likes trucks. Kim eats a broccoli and says, "Doll!" She likes dolls. They eat more vegetables and say more words. They say, "Cat, dog, ball, star, sun, moon, and more." Mom is happy. She says, "You are eating very healthy. Good job!" + +But then, Tim and Kim run out of words. They do not know what else to say. They look at each other and frown. They still have many vegetables on their plates. They do not want to eat them. They start to cry. They say, "No more words! No more vegetables! We want candy!" + +Mom is angry. She says, "You are being very naughty. You have to finish your vegetables. They are good for you. No candy for you today. Go to your room!" Tim and Kim are sad and scared. They run to their room and slam the door. They do not talk to each other. They do not play with their toys or books. They wish they had not complained so much. They wish they had more words to say. +Lily and Max were playing with a big box in the backyard. They pretended it was a spaceship and made noises like zoom and beep. They had a lot of fun. + +But then, Jake came over. Jake was Lily's big brother and he was mean. He saw the box and wanted it for himself. He said, "That's my box! Give it to me!" He tried to pull the box away from Lily and Max. + +Lily and Max did not want to give up their spaceship. They yelled, "No! It's our box! Go away!" They held on to the box and pushed Jake back. They were angry and scared. + +Jake was stronger and bigger than Lily and Max. He did not listen to them. He yelled, "I don't care! It's mine!" He kicked the box and made a hole in it. He laughed and said, "Ha! Now your spaceship is broken!" + +Lily and Max were very sad. They saw their box was ruined. They cried and hugged each other. They said, "Our box was incredible! We loved it!" + +Mom heard the noise and came outside. She saw what Jake had done. She was very mad. She said, "Jake, how could you do that? That was very bad! You need to say sorry to Lily and Max and help them fix their box!" + +Jake knew he was in trouble. He felt sorry for what he had done. He said, "I'm sorry, Lily and Max. I was wrong. Can I help you fix your box?" + +Lily and Max looked at Jake. They saw he was sorry. They said, "OK, Jake. You can help us. But you have to be nice and share." + +Jake nodded and smiled. He said, "OK, I will. Thank you, Lily and Max." + +They all worked together to fix the box. They taped the hole and decorated it with stickers and crayons. They made it look like a new spaceship. They said, "Wow! Our box is incredible again!" + +They all played with the box in the backyard. They pretended it was a spaceship and made noises like zoom and beep. They had a lot of fun. +Lily liked to play with her basketball. She would bounce it and throw it and catch it. She had a lot of fun with her basketball. + +One day, she saw a big hole in the fence. She was curious. She wanted to see what was on the other side. She took her basketball and went to the hole. She stepped through the hole and saw a new place. + +It was a big yard with many trees and flowers. She saw a swing and a slide and a sandbox. She also saw a mysterious house. It was old and dark and had no windows. She wondered who lived there. + +She decided to explore the yard. She bounced her basketball and ran around. She played on the swing and the slide and the sandbox. She had a lot of fun in the new place. + +But then, she heard a loud noise. It came from the mysterious house. It sounded like a growl. She was scared. She grabbed her basketball and ran back to the hole. She stepped through the hole and saw her own yard. She was safe. + +She decided to never go to the new place again. She was happy to play with her basketball in her own yard. She had a lot of fun with her basketball. +Tom and Lily were playing with cards. They had to find two cards that were the same. That was called matching. Tom liked matching. He was good at it. He found many pairs of cards. Lily was not so good. She could not find many pairs. She was sad. + +"Look, Lily, I found another pair!" Tom said. He showed her his cards. They had stars on them. "How many pairs do you have?" + +Lily looked at her cards. She had only two pairs. They had hearts and circles on them. She did not want to tell Tom. She was quiet. That was called silence. + +Tom saw that Lily was silent. He thought she was angry. He did not like that. He wanted to make her happy. He had an idea. He looked at his cards. He had one pair left. They had flowers on them. He saw that Lily had one card with a flower on it. + +"Lily, I have a gift for you," he said. He gave her his flower card. "Now you have a pair of flowers. You can match them." + +Lily looked at the card. She smiled. She was happy. She matched the flowers. She thanked Tom. She gave him a hug. + +"That was very nice of you, Tom," she said. "You are a good friend. You have many pairs. That is impressive." + +Tom smiled too. He was happy. He hugged Lily back. He said, "You are a good friend too, Lily. You have a nice smile. That is impressive." + +They played some more. They had fun. They matched more cards. They were not silent. They talked and laughed. They were happy. +Ben and Mia were twins who liked to play in the park. They liked to swing, slide and run with their dog Spot. One day, they saw a big sign that said: "Wild Animals Show Today". They wanted to see the wild animals, so they asked their mom if they could go. + +Mom said yes, but they had to be careful and stay close to her. She said the wild animals were not like Spot, they could be scary and dangerous. Ben and Mia nodded, but they were not afraid. They were excited and curious. + +They followed Mom to a big tent where the show was. They saw many people and heard many noises. They saw a man with a hat and a whip who said he was the animal trainer. He said he would show them how he could make the wild animals do tricks. He said he had a lion, a tiger, a bear and a monkey. + +Ben and Mia watched as the man brought out the animals one by one. They saw the lion roar, the tiger jump, the bear dance and the monkey ride a bike. They clapped and cheered, but they also felt a little sorry for the animals. They wondered if they were happy or sad. + +Then, the man said he had a special surprise for the end of the show. He said he had a very rare and very wild animal that no one had ever seen before. He said it was a quick and clever animal that could do amazing things. He said he would bring it out in a minute, but he had to make sure it was ready. + +Ben and Mia waited and wondered what the surprise animal was. They hoped it was something cool and fun, like a unicorn or a dragon. They did not notice that the man had left the door of the tent open, and that Spot had followed them inside. They did not see that Spot had smelled the animals and was curious too. They did not hear that Spot had barked and made the animals angry. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise and saw a flash of fur and teeth. The surprise animal had escaped from its cage and was running wild in the tent. It was a big and hairy animal with a long tail and sharp claws. It was a hyena, and it was not happy. It chased the man, the lion, the tiger, the bear and the monkey. It made a loud and scary laugh that sounded like a scream. + +Ben and Mia were scared and screamed too. They hugged Mom and hid behind her. They saw the people run and panic. They saw the animals run and panic too. They saw Spot run and bark. He was not scared, he was brave. He ran after the hyena and tried to stop it. He bit its tail and made it yelp. + +The hyena turned around and saw Spot. It was surprised and angry. It tried to bite Spot, but Spot was quick and smart. He dodged and jumped and made the hyena dizzy. He led the hyena to the door of the tent, where the animal trainer was waiting with his whip. He cracked his whip and made the hyena run away. He thanked Spot and called him a hero. + +Ben and Mia ran to Spot and hugged him. They were proud and happy. They said he was the best dog ever. They said he was better than any wild animal. They said he was their surprise. Mom smiled and agreed. She said they had seen enough wild animals for one day. She said they should go home and have some ice cream. Ben and Mia nodded and cheered. They followed Mom and Spot out of the tent. They had had a wild adventure, but they were glad it was over. They had learned that wild animals were not like Spot, they were scary and dangerous. They had also learned that Spot was not like wild animals, he was brave and loyal. They loved him more than ever. +Lily and Sam like to play with their toys. They have many toys, but their favorite is a fake pass. A fake pass is a card that has a picture and a name on it. They pretend that the pass lets them go to different places, like the zoo or the park. + +One day, they decide to spend the day at the zoo. They pack a bag with snacks and water, and put on their hats and shoes. They show their fake pass to their mom, and say they are going to the zoo. Mom smiles and plays along. She says, "Have fun at the zoo, but be back by lunchtime." + +Lily and Sam go to the backyard, where they have a big tent. The tent is their zoo. They have stuffed animals inside, like lions and monkeys and elephants. They use their fake pass to enter the tent, and say hello to the animals. They feed them snacks and water, and make noises like them. They have a lot of fun. + +But soon, they hear mom calling them. It is lunchtime. They say goodbye to the animals, and use their fake pass to leave the tent. They run to the kitchen, where mom has made sandwiches and juice. They tell mom about their zoo adventure, and show her their fake pass. Mom says, "That's a very nice pass, but you know it's not real, right? You can't use it to go to the real zoo, or anywhere else. You have to stay with me, or with someone I trust." + +Lily and Sam nod. They know their fake pass is just for fun. They love their mom, and they love their toys. They eat their lunch, and thank mom. Then they ask, "Can we spend the afternoon at the park?" Mom says, "Sure, but only if you take me with you." Lily and Sam agree, and grab their fake pass. They are ready for another adventure. +Ben likes to play football with his big brother Tom. Tom is strong and fast and can kick the ball far. Ben tries to catch the ball and run with it, but Tom always gets him and takes the ball back. Ben thinks Tom is fun, but sometimes he is too rough. + +One day, Ben and Tom are playing football in the park. Tom kicks the ball high in the air and Ben runs after it. He sees the ball coming down and reaches out his arms to catch it. But then he hears a loud roar behind him. He turns around and sees a big dog with sharp teeth and angry eyes. The dog is running towards him and barking. Ben is very scared and drops the ball. He screams for Tom to help him. + +Tom hears Ben scream and sees the dog. He runs to Ben and picks him up. He holds him tight and tells him not to be afraid. He shouts at the dog to go away. The dog stops and looks at Tom. Tom is strong and brave and does not look scared. The dog decides to leave them alone and runs away. Tom and Ben are safe. + +Ben hugs Tom and thanks him for saving him. He tells him he is the best brother ever. Tom hugs him back and tells him he is sorry for being too rough. He tells him he loves him and he will always protect him. They smile and walk back to the ball. They decide to play a different game, one that is not so scary. They have fun and are happy. +Lily loved to make things with cardboard. She cut and glued and painted and made all kinds of things. She made a house, a car, a boat and a rocket. She was very proud of her rocket. It was big and red and had a window and a flag. + +One day, she wanted to fly her rocket to the moon. She asked her mom if she could go outside and play with her rocket. Her mom said yes, but be careful and don't go too far. Lily said okay and ran outside with her rocket. + +She found a big hill and climbed to the top. She put her rocket on the ground and got inside. She pretended to push some buttons and said, "Ready for takeoff!" She counted down from ten to one and then shouted, "Blast off!" + +She lifted her rocket and ran down the hill. She felt the wind in her hair and the sun on her face. She felt like she was soaring in the sky. She was so happy and excited. She thought she was the most famous astronaut in the world. + +But then, she tripped on a rock and fell to the ground. Her rocket broke into pieces. She scraped her knee and elbow. She started to cry. She felt sad and angry. She thought her rocket was ruined and her dream was over. + +Her mom heard her cry and came running. She hugged Lily and said, "Are you okay, sweetie? What happened?" Lily told her mom what happened and showed her the broken rocket. She said, "I wanted to fly to the moon, but now I can't. My rocket is gone and I'm not famous anymore." + +Her mom smiled and said, "Oh, Lily, you don't need a cardboard rocket to fly to the moon. You can fly to the moon in your imagination. And you don't need to be famous to be special. You are special to me and to everyone who loves you. You are brave and creative and smart. And you can always make another rocket or something else with cardboard. The most important thing is to have fun and be safe." + +Lily listened to her mom and felt better. She said, "Thank you, mom. I love you. You are right. I can fly to the moon in my imagination. And I can make another rocket or something else with cardboard. And I will be careful and not go too far. Can we go home and get some band-aids and some more cardboard?" + +Her mom said, "Of course, honey. Let's go home and get some band-aids and some more cardboard. And maybe some cookies and milk too. You deserve a treat for being such a good girl and trying something new." + +Lily smiled and said, "Okay, mom. Let's go home. And maybe tomorrow, I can fly to the moon again. Or maybe to Mars. Or maybe to a star." + +Her mom said, "Sure, Lily. You can fly to wherever you want. As long as you soar in your heart and mind." + +The end. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see many flowers in the park. The flowers are pink, yellow, and purple. They are very pretty. + +"Look, Ben, the flowers are blooming!" Anna says. "They are so cute!" + +"Yes, they are, Anna. Do you know what they are called?" Ben asks. + +Anna shakes her head. She does not know the names of the flowers. + +Ben points to a flower. "This is a rose. It smells good. And this is a daisy. It has many petals. And this is a tulip. It has a funny shape." + +Anna smiles. She likes to learn new words. She repeats the names of the flowers after Ben. + +"Rose, daisy, tulip. Rose, daisy, tulip. I like them all!" + +"Me too!" Ben says. "Do you want to make a flower crown?" + +Anna nods. She thinks that would be fun. They pick some flowers and tie them together. They put the flower crowns on their heads. They look like fairy princesses and princes. + +"Wow, we are so beautiful!" Anna says. + +"Yes, we are!" Ben agrees. "Do you want to watch a movie later?" + +Anna nods again. She likes to watch movies with Ben. They are always funny and exciting. + +"OK, let's go to my house. My mom has a movie for us. It is about a dog and a cat. They are friends too. They go on an adventure. It is a cute movie." + +Anna and Ben hold hands and run to Ben's house. They are happy. They like flowers, movies, and each other. They are the best friends ever. +Ben and Lily went to the zoo with Mom and Dad. They saw many animals, like lions, monkeys, and birds. But their favorite was the hippo. The hippo was big and gray, and had a huge mouth. He liked to swim in the water and splash with his friends. + +"Can we feed the hippo, Mom?" Ben asked. + +"Sorry, honey, we can't. The hippo eats only plants, and we don't have any. But we can watch him for a while," Mom said. + +Ben and Lily nodded. They were patient and waited for the hippo to come closer. They wanted to see his eyes and teeth. + +Soon, the hippo came out of the water and walked to the edge of the pool. He opened his mouth and yawned. Ben and Lily gasped. They saw something amazing. + +The hippo's teeth were glowing! They were bright and shiny, like stars. Ben and Lily wondered how the hippo's teeth could glow. + +"Wow, look at his teeth!" Lily said. + +"They are so pretty!" Ben said. + +Mom and Dad smiled. They knew the secret of the hippo's teeth. + +"Do you want to know why his teeth glow, kids?" Dad asked. + +"Yes, please!" Ben and Lily said. + +Dad explained. "The hippo's teeth glow because he brushes them every day. He uses a special toothpaste that makes his teeth sparkle. He likes to have clean and healthy teeth, and he likes to show them off." + +Ben and Lily were amazed. They learned something new about the hippo. They decided to brush their teeth every day, too. They wanted to have glowing teeth like the hippo. +Anna liked to draw. She was gifted at making pictures with her crayons. She drew animals, flowers, houses and people. She drew on paper, on cardboard, on napkins and sometimes on the wall. + +One day, her mom saw her drawing on the wall. She was not happy. She said, "Anna, stop! You cannot draw on the wall. That is bad. You will make the wall dirty. You will get in trouble. I warn you, do not do it again." + +Anna felt sad. She did not want to make her mom angry. She said, "I'm sorry, mom. I like to draw. I want to show you my pictures. Can I draw on something else?" + +Her mom said, "Yes, you can draw on something else. But not on the wall. How about you draw on this?" She gave Anna a big calendar. It had many pages with numbers and pictures. She said, "This is a calendar. It shows the days and the months. You can draw on each page. You can make your own calendar. That is a good idea, right?" + +Anna smiled. She liked the calendar. She said, "Thank you, mom. This is a nice gift. I will draw on the calendar. I will not draw on the wall. I promise." She hugged her mom and started to draw. She drew a sun for Monday, a moon for Tuesday, a star for Wednesday and so on. She was happy. Her mom was happy. They both liked the calendar. +Lila and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys. They have many toys, but their favorite is a big boat. The boat is navy. It can float on water. + +One day, they want to test their boat. They fill the bathtub with water. They put the boat in the water. They make waves with their hands. The boat moves on the water. They are happy. + +But then, Lila has an idea. She says, "Let's test the boat in the pool. The pool is bigger and deeper. Maybe the boat can go faster and farther." + +Ben is not sure. He says, "But the pool is not normal. It has chlorine and salt. Maybe the boat will not like it. Maybe the boat will sink." + +Lila says, "Don't be scared. The boat is strong. It can handle the pool. Come on, let's go." + +She takes the boat and runs to the pool. Ben follows her. They put the boat in the pool. They watch the boat. The boat floats on the pool. It does not sink. It goes faster and farther. They are happy. + +But then, the boat stops. It does not move. It makes a strange noise. It starts to smoke. It smells bad. They are not happy. + +They run to the boat. They try to take it out of the pool. But the boat is too hot. It burns their hands. They cry. + +Mom hears them. She comes to the pool. She sees the boat. She sees the smoke. She sees the twins. She is not happy. + +She says, "What did you do? Why did you put the boat in the pool? The pool is not normal. It has chlorine and salt. The boat is not made for the pool. The boat is broken. You ruined the boat." + +Lila and Ben are sorry. They say, "We wanted to test the boat. We thought the boat could handle the pool. We were wrong. We are sorry." + +Mom says, "I know you are sorry. But you should have asked me first. You should have listened to Ben. He was right. The boat was not made for the pool. The boat was made for the bathtub. The bathtub is normal. It has water. The boat likes water. The boat does not like chlorine and salt." + +She hugs them. She says, "It's okay. I love you. But next time, be careful. Don't test things that are not made for testing. And don't put things in places that are not normal. Okay?" + +Lila and Ben say, "Okay. We love you too. We are sorry." + +They go back to the bathtub. They play with their other toys. They do not play with the boat. The boat is broken. They are sad. But they learn a lesson. They do not test things that are not made for testing. And they do not put things in places that are not normal. They are smart. +Tim and Lily were playing in the kitchen. They liked to pretend they were chefs and make food with pots and pans. Tim had a big spoon and Lily had a small fork. They took turns stirring and tasting their pretend soup. + +"Yum, yum, this soup is good!" Tim said. "It has carrots and peas and corn." + +"I want to try!" Lily said. She reached for the spoon, but Tim pulled it away. + +"No, it's my turn!" Tim said. "You have the fork, you can make salad." + +Lily did not want to make salad. She wanted to try the soup. She tried to grab the spoon again, but Tim was too fast. He snapped at her with his teeth. + +"Ow! You bit me!" Lily cried. She dropped the fork and ran to Mom. Mom was in the living room, reading a book. + +"Mom, Mom, Tim bit me!" Lily said, showing her arm. Mom saw a red mark on Lily's skin. + +"That's not nice, Tim!" Mom said. She put down her book and went to the kitchen. She saw Tim holding the spoon and the pot. The pot was on the sink, full of water and toys. + +"What are you doing, Tim?" Mom asked. + +"I'm making soup, Mom!" Tim said. "But Lily wanted my spoon and she was mean to me." + +Mom shook her head. She was not happy with Tim and Lily. She took the pot and the spoon from Tim and put them away. She took the fork from the floor and put it away too. + +"No more playing in the kitchen, you two," Mom said. "You need to share and be kind to each other. And you don't snap at your sister, Tim. That hurts her." + +"Sorry, Mom," Tim said. He looked at Lily and said, "Sorry, Lily." + +"Sorry, Tim," Lily said. She looked at Mom and said, "Can we play something else, Mom?" + +Mom smiled. She hugged Tim and Lily and said, "Yes, you can. How about we play with your blocks? You can build a mighty tower together." + +Tim and Lily nodded. They liked to play with blocks. They followed Mom to their room, where they had a big box of blocks. They forgot about the soup and the salad. They started to build a mighty tower, and they shared and were kind to each other. +Tom and Lily are brother and sister. They like to play with their toys, but they do not like to share. One day, they both want to play with the same train. They start to fight over the train. They pull and push and shout. + +"Give me the train!" Tom says. + +"No, it is mine!" Lily says. + +They do not listen to each other. They do not listen to their mom, who tells them to stop. They make a big mess in their room. They throw their toys and books and clothes everywhere. + +Mom is very angry. She comes into their room and sees the mess. She takes away the train and puts it on a high shelf. She tells Tom and Lily to clean up their room. She tells them they cannot play with the train until they learn to share. + +Tom and Lily are very sad. They suffer without the train. They look at the train on the shelf and wish they could play with it. They realize they were wrong to fight. They say sorry to each other and to mom. They work together to clean up their room. They promise to share their toys and be nice to each other. + +Mom is happy. She sees that Tom and Lily have learned their lesson. She gives them a hug and a kiss. She lets them play with the train again. They thank mom and play nicely with the train. They do not fight anymore. They have fun. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play with blocks. They make towers and houses and cars with the blocks. They have fun. + +One day, they have a contest. Who can make the tallest tower with the blocks? They count the blocks they use. Lily has ten blocks. Ben has nine blocks. Lily says, "I win! I have more blocks than you!" + +Ben is sad. He wants to win. He sees one more block on the floor. He picks it up and puts it on his tower. Now he has ten blocks too. He says, "Look, Lily! I have ten blocks too! We are the same!" + +Lily looks at Ben's tower. She sees the block he added. She knows he cheated. She is angry. She says, "No, Ben! You are not the same! You took one more block from the floor! That is not fair! You have to be honest!" + +Ben feels bad. He knows he did something wrong. He says, "I'm sorry, Lily. You are right. I cheated. I wanted to win, but I should not lie. I will take the block off my tower. You win. You have more blocks than me." + +Lily smiles. She is happy. She says, "Thank you, Ben. I forgive you. You are a good friend. You are honest. Let's play together again." They hug and play with the blocks. They have fun. +Lily and Ben liked to play in the woods behind their house. They knew the path that led to the big tree with the swing. They always kept close to the path, because Mom and Dad said so. They said the woods had many things that could hurt them, like sharp rocks, or snakes, or bad people. + +One day, they saw a black cat on the path. It looked at them with green eyes and made a soft sound. Lily and Ben loved cats, and they wanted to pet it. They walked slowly to the cat, and it did not run away. It let them touch its fur and rub its ears. It purred and licked their hands. + +"Can we keep it, Ben?" Lily asked. "It is so nice and cute. Maybe it is lost and needs a home." + +"I don't know, Lily," Ben said. "Mom and Dad might not like it. They might say we have to give it back, or take it to the vet, or something. And what if it has fleas, or worms, or something?" + +"But it looks so clean and healthy, Ben," Lily said. "And it likes us. Maybe it is a magic cat, and it will bring us good luck. Please, Ben, can we keep it?" + +Ben looked at the cat, and felt sorry for it. He also liked it, and wanted to make Lily happy. He nodded and said, "Okay, Lily, we can keep it. But we have to hide it from Mom and Dad, and give it some food and water, and a name. What should we call it?" + +Lily thought for a moment, and then said, "How about Shadow? Because it is black, and it follows us like a shadow." + +Ben smiled and said, "That's a good name, Lily. Shadow, you are our new friend. Come on, let's go home and find a place for you." + +They picked up the cat and carried it in their arms. They walked back to the path, and did not see the sign that said, "Beware of the witch's cat. It will curse you if you touch it." +Lila and Sam were friends who liked to play in the garden. They saw a big rose bush with many red flowers. They wanted to pick some roses for their moms. + +"Look, Sam, how pretty!" Lila said, pointing to a rose. "Can I have this one?" + +"Sure, Lila, you can have it. But be careful, the rose has thorns. They can hurt you," Sam said, holding a rose in his hand. + +Lila reached for the rose, but she did not see the thorn. She pricked her finger and cried out. "Ow, ow, ow! It hurts, Sam, it hurts!" + +Sam dropped his rose and ran to Lila. He saw a drop of blood on her finger. He felt sorry for her. He took her hand and said, "I'm sorry, Lila, I'm sorry. Let me help you. We can go to the house and get a band-aid." + +Lila nodded, still crying. She held Sam's hand and they walked to the house. They left the roses on the ground. They did not want them anymore. They were dry and prickly. They did not make them happy. They only made them sad. + +They gained a lesson that day. They learned that roses are not always nice. They learned that some things are better to look at than to touch. They learned that they had each other to help and comfort. They learned that friendship was more beautiful than any flower. +Lily was a helpful princess. She liked to help her friends and her family. She helped her mom bake a cake. She helped her dad fix a toy. She helped her brother with his homework. + +One day, Lily saw a sad bird in the garden. The bird had a hurt wing and could not fly. Lily wanted to help the bird. She brought some water and some seeds for the bird. She gently touched the bird's wing and said, "Don't be scared. I will help you." + +The bird was afraid at first, but then it saw Lily's kind eyes and heard her soft voice. The bird trusted Lily and ate some seeds. Lily smiled and said, "You are a brave bird. I will take you to the vet. The vet will make your wing better." + +Lily carefully picked up the bird and put it in a box. She asked her mom if she could go to the vet. Her mom said yes and drove Lily and the bird to the vet. The vet was a nice lady who looked at the bird's wing and gave it some medicine. She said, "Thank you, Lily, for being so helpful. You saved this bird's life. You are a true princess." + +Lily was happy and proud. She hugged the bird and said, "You are welcome, bird. I am glad you are okay. You are my friend." The bird hugged Lily back and said, "Thank you, Lily. You are my friend too. You are a wonderful princess." +Lily and Ben were eager to go to the park. They liked to play on the swings, the slide and the seesaw. They put on their hats, shoes and coats and ran to the door. + +"Wait for me!" Mom said. She had to lock the door and get the keys. She followed Lily and Ben to the car. She put them in their seats and buckled them up. + +But when she tried to start the car, nothing happened. She turned the key again and again, but the car did not make any motion. It was very quiet. + +"Oh no!" Mom said. "The car is broken. We can't go to the park today." + +Lily and Ben were very sad. They wanted to go to the park very much. They started to cry and whine. + +"Please, Mom, please! Can we go to the park? Can we walk? Can we take the bus? Can we call Dad?" + +Mom felt panic. She did not know what to do. She did not have her phone. She did not have any money. She did not know where the bus stop was. She did not know how to fix the car. + +She tried to calm Lily and Ben. She hugged them and said, "I'm sorry, my loves. I know you are eager to go to the park, but we can't today. The car is broken and we need help. We have to wait here until someone comes. Maybe Dad will come soon. Maybe a neighbor will see us. Maybe a nice person will stop and help us. We have to be patient and brave." + +Lily and Ben stopped crying. They did not like to wait, but they loved Mom. They wanted to help her. They said, "OK, Mom. We will wait. We will be patient and brave. We love you." + +Mom smiled and said, "I love you too, my loves. Thank you for being so good. We will go to the park another day, I promise." +Lily liked school, but she did not like the cheap lunch they gave her. It was always cold and bland. She wished she could have a hot and tasty lunch like her friend Ben, who brought his own food in a box. + +One day, Lily had an idea. She saw a big red thing on the wall that said "fire". She thought maybe if she pushed it, it would make fire and she could burn her lunch and make it hot and tasty. She did not know that the big red thing was an alarm that told everyone to get out of the school. + +She pushed the big red thing and a loud noise came out. She was scared and ran away. She saw Ben and his box of food. She grabbed his box and ran to the kitchen. She opened the box and saw a sandwich, a banana and a cookie. She threw the sandwich and the banana in the trash and kept the cookie. She looked for something to burn the cookie with. She saw a stove with a flame. She put the cookie on the stove and waited. + +"Hey, that's my cookie!" Ben shouted. He followed Lily to the kitchen and saw her burning his cookie. He was angry and sad. He tried to take his cookie back, but it was too hot and he burned his hand. He cried. + +Lily did not care. She thought she had made the cookie hot and tasty. She took it off the stove and bit it. But it was not hot and tasty. It was black and bitter. She spit it out and cried too. + +Then, a teacher came and saw them. She smelled the smoke and saw the fire. She was shocked and angry. She took them out of the kitchen and to the playground. She saw all the other children and teachers outside too. They had heard the alarm and left the school. They were waiting for the firemen to come and put out the fire. + +The teacher told them what Lily had done. Everyone was mad at Lily. They said she was bad and stupid. They said she had ruined the school and Ben's lunch. They said she had to say sorry and go to the office. + +Lily felt very bad. She wished she had not pushed the big red thing. She wished she had not burned her lunch and Ben's cookie. She wished she had been nice and shared. She said sorry to Ben and the teacher and everyone. She went to the office and waited for her mom to come and take her home. She learned a lesson. She never tried to burn anything again. +Anna likes to draw with her crayons. She draws many things: a sun, a cat, a flower, a house. She is very happy with her drawings. She wants to show them to her mom and dad. + +She takes her drawings and goes to the living room. She sees many frames on the wall. The frames have pictures of her family and friends. She thinks they are very nice. She wants to put her drawings in the frames too. + +She takes a frame from the wall. She tries to move the picture out of the frame. But the frame is stuck. She pulls harder. The frame breaks. The glass falls on the floor. It makes a loud noise. Anna is scared. + +She hears her mom coming. She knows she did something bad. She tries to tidy the mess. She picks up the glass and the frame. She puts them under the sofa. She hopes her mom will not see them. + +Her mom comes in. She sees Anna with her drawings. She smiles. She says, "What a lovely surprise! Did you draw these for me?" She hugs Anna. She does not see the broken frame and the glass under the sofa. Anna is relieved. She says, "Yes, mom. I love you." She gives her mom her drawings. She hopes her mom will not find out. +Lily and Tom are playing in the kitchen. They see a big pile of dishes in the sink. Lily says, "Let's help Mom and Dad. Let's work and wash the dishes." Tom says, "OK, that sounds fun." + +They put on aprons and get some soap and a sponge. They start to scrub the dishes with water. They make bubbles and splash. They are having a good time. + +But then, they hear a loud noise. It is a scary noise. It sounds like a roar. They look around and see a big shadow on the wall. It looks like a monster. They are very afraid. + +They drop the dishes and run to the living room. They hide behind the couch. They hug each other and cry. They hope the monster will go away. + +Mom and Dad hear the noise and the crying. They come to the kitchen and see the mess. They see the shadow on the wall. They laugh. It is not a monster. It is their dog, Rex. He is barking at a cat outside the window. + +They go to the living room and find Lily and Tom. They hug them and say, "Don't worry, it is not a scary monster. It is just Rex. He is a good dog. He loves you. He was trying to protect you from the cat." + +Lily and Tom feel better. They smile and say, "We love Rex too. He is a good dog. But he is a loud dog. He scared us." + +Mom and Dad say, "We are sorry he scared you. But we are proud of you. You tried to work and wash the dishes. That was very nice of you. Thank you for helping us." + +They all go back to the kitchen and finish the dishes together. They make more bubbles and splash. They are having a good time. Rex joins them and licks their faces. He is not scary. He is happy. They are happy too. +Ben and Sam were playing in the park. They had water guns, which were weapons that could spray water. They liked to spray each other and laugh. + +But then they saw a girl who was sitting alone on a bench. She looked sad and scared. Ben and Sam thought it would be fun to spray her with water and make her wet. + +They ran towards her and pointed their water guns at her. But before they could spray, a boy came and stood in front of the girl. He was her brother. + +"Stop!" he said. "Don't spray her. She is sick and she needs to rest. She doesn't like water. It makes her cough and hurt." + +Ben and Sam felt bad. They didn't know the girl was sick. They thought they were just playing. They lowered their water guns and said sorry. + +The boy smiled and said, "It's okay. You didn't mean to be mean. But you should be kind to others. You don't know what they are going through. Maybe they need a friend, not a spray." + +Ben and Sam nodded. They learned a lesson. They put away their water guns and asked the boy and the girl if they wanted to play with them. They said yes and they all had fun together. They were kind and made new friends. +Tom and Lily are twins, but they are different. Tom likes to play with cars and trucks. Lily likes to play with dolls and flowers. Tom has short hair and Lily has long hair. + +One day, they go to the park with Mom. Mom says they have to tie their shoes before they go. Tom can tie his shoes by himself. He makes a loop, wraps it around, and pulls it tight. Lily tries to tie her shoes, but she cannot. She makes a knot, a mess, and a cry. + +"Mom, I can't tie my shoes!" Lily says. + +"Let me help you, sweetie," Mom says. She kneels down and shows Lily how to tie her shoes. She makes a loop, wraps it around, and pulls it tight. "See? You just have to do it like this." + +Lily tries again. She makes a loop, wraps it around, and pulls it tight. She smiles. + +"I did it, Mom! I tied my shoes!" Lily says. + +"Good job, Lily! You are very smart," Mom says. She hugs Lily and Tom. "Now we can go to the park and have fun." + +Tom and Lily run to the swings. They are different, but they are happy. They love each other and Mom. They have fun at the park. +Ben and Lily are friends. They like to play at school. They have a big desk with many toys and books. They share the toys and books. They are compassionate. + +One day, Ben and Lily want to play with the same toy. It is a red car. Ben says, "I want the car. It is mine." Lily says, "No, I want the car. It is mine." They both pull the car. The car breaks. Ben and Lily are sad. + +The teacher comes and sees the broken car. She says, "What happened? Why did you break the car?" Ben and Lily say, "We both wanted the car. We did not share." The teacher says, "That is not nice. You have to share. Sharing is caring. How do you feel now?" Ben and Lily say, "We feel bad. We are sorry." The teacher says, "It is okay. You can say sorry to each other and hug. Then you can play with another toy. There are many toys on the desk. You can choose one together." + +Ben and Lily say sorry to each other and hug. They feel better. They go to the desk and look for another toy. They see a blue train. They both like the train. They say, "Let's play with the train. We can take turns. We can be friends." They smile and play with the train. They are happy. The end. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys and books. But when it is time for lunch, they have to seat at the table and eat their food. Mommy gives them a plate of cheese and bread, and a glass of milk. Anna and Ben are hungry, so they start to eat. + +But Ben is not patient. He wants to drink his milk fast, and he spills some on the table. Mommy says, "Be careful, Ben. Drink your milk slowly." Ben says, "Sorry, Mommy." He tries to drink his milk slowly, but he spills some more. Mommy says, "Oh, Ben. You are making a mess. Here, use this napkin to clean it up." Ben says, "OK, Mommy." He uses the napkin to clean the table. + +Anna is patient. She eats her cheese and bread, and drinks her milk slowly. She does not spill anything. Mommy says, "Good job, Anna. You are eating nicely." Anna says, "Thank you, Mommy." She smiles and asks, "Can I have more milk, please?" Mommy says, "Of course, Anna. Here you go." She pours more milk in Anna's glass. + +Ben is done with his food. He says, "Mommy, can I go play now?" Mommy says, "Not yet, Ben. You have to wait for Anna. She is still eating." Ben says, "But I want to play." Mommy says, "Be patient, Ben. Anna will be done soon. Why don't you help me clear the table?" Ben says, "OK, Mommy." He helps Mommy take the plates and glasses to the sink. + +Anna is done with her food. She says, "Mommy, I am full. Can I go play now?" Mommy says, "Yes, Anna. You can go play now. But first, say thank you to Mommy for the lunch." Anna says, "Thank you, Mommy. The lunch was yummy." Mommy says, "You're welcome, Anna. I love you." She gives Anna a hug and a kiss. + +Anna and Ben go to their room. They play with their toys and books. They are happy. Mommy is happy too. She is proud of her twins. She thinks, "Anna is patient. Ben is not patient. But they are both sweet and good." She loves them very much. +Sara and Ben liked to travel with their big balloon. They would fill it with air and tie it to their wagon. Then they would hop in and let the wind take them to new places. They saw many good things, like flowers, birds, and cows. + +One day, they saw a big hill. They wanted to go over it and see what was on the other side. They asked their balloon, "Can you take us over the hill, please?" + +The balloon said, "Yes, I can. But you have to hold on tight. It will be a bumpy ride." + +Sara and Ben nodded and held on to the wagon. The balloon pulled them up the hill. They felt the wind blow harder and harder. They heard the balloon make a funny noise. + +"Pop!" + +The balloon burst and let out all the air. Sara and Ben felt the wagon fall down the hill. They screamed and closed their eyes. + +But they did not get hurt. The wagon landed on a soft pile of hay. They opened their eyes and saw a farmer and his dog. They looked surprised and curious. + +"Hello, there," the farmer said. "Where did you come from?" + +Sara and Ben smiled and pointed to the sky. They said, "We came from our balloon. It was a good balloon, but it popped." + +The farmer and his dog laughed. They said, "Well, that was quite a travel. Do you want to stay and play with us?" + +Sara and Ben nodded. They said, "Yes, please. That sounds like fun." + +They left their wagon and their balloon behind. They made new friends and had a good time. They learned that sometimes, things can go wrong, but they can also lead to good things. +Anna liked to draw in her notebook. She drew flowers, animals, and houses. She was gifted at drawing. She could make her pictures look real and pretty. She was proud of her notebook. + +One day, she took her notebook to school. She wanted to show her teacher and friends her drawings. But when she got to school, she saw a big boy with a mean face. He grabbed her notebook and ran away. Anna was scared and sad. She ran after him and shouted, "Give me back my notebook!" + +The big boy did not listen. He opened her notebook and tore out her drawings. He threw them on the ground and stepped on them. He laughed and said, "Your drawings are ugly and stupid. You are not gifted. You are a baby." He ripped the cover of her notebook and threw it in the trash. He ran away. + +Anna cried and cried. She picked up her torn drawings and tried to put them back in her notebook. But they were too damaged and dirty. She could not fix them. She lost her notebook and her drawings. She felt like she lost a part of herself. She wished she never brought her notebook to school. She wished she never met the big boy. She wished she could draw again. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. But today it is very hot. The sun is bright and makes them sweat. + +"Let's find some shade," Lily says. "We can sit under the big tree." + +"OK," Ben says. They run to the tree and sit on the grass. They feel cooler and happier. + +But then a fat dog comes. The dog is brown and has a long tongue. He likes the shade too. He runs to the tree and lies down next to Lily and Ben. + +"Hey, go away!" Lily says. "This is our spot!" + +The dog does not listen. He wags his tail and licks Lily's face. Lily screams and pushes him. + +"Stop it!" Ben says. "He is just friendly. He wants to play with us." + +"No, he doesn't!" Lily says. "He wants to take our shade. He is too fat. He should go and run and lose some weight." + +The dog barks and jumps on Ben. Ben laughs and hugs him. He likes the dog. + +"Lily, don't be mean," Ben says. "He is not fat. He is fluffy. And he can share our shade. There is enough for all of us." + +Lily is angry. She does not like the dog. She does not want to share. She stands up and walks away. + +"Fine," she says. "You can have the dog. And the shade. I don't need them. I will find another place to play." + +She leaves Ben and the dog alone. She walks to the other side of the park. She sees a swing. She runs to the swing and sits on it. She tries to swing, but she can't. She is too small. She needs someone to push her. + +She looks around. She sees no one. She feels sad and lonely. She misses Ben. She misses the shade. She even misses the dog. + +She wishes she was nicer. She wishes she could go back and say sorry. She wishes she could play with them again. + +She decides to try. She gets off the swing and runs back to the tree. She hopes they are still there. She hopes they will forgive her. + +She sees them. They are still there. They are happy. They are playing with a ball. The dog is chasing the ball. Ben is throwing the ball. They see her. + +"Lily!" Ben says. "You came back!" + +The dog runs to her. He wags his tail and licks her face. He is happy to see her too. + +Lily smiles. She feels sorry. She feels happy. + +"Hi, Ben," she says. "Hi, dog. I'm sorry I was mean. Can I play with you?" + +Ben nods. He gives her the ball. He says, "Of course you can. You are our friend. And so is the dog. His name is Spot. He is a good dog. He likes to share." + +Lily throws the ball. Spot chases the ball. Ben runs after him. They all laugh and play. They all share the shade. They all gain a new friend. +Tom and Lily are playing hide and seek in the park. Tom is the seeker and Lily is the hider. Lily runs to a big tree and hides behind it. She thinks Tom will not find her there. + +Tom counts to ten and then says, "Ready or not, here I come!" He looks around the park and tries to find Lily. He sees a slide, a swing, a bench, and a pond, but no Lily. He wonders where she is. + +He walks to the big tree and hears a giggle. He thinks Lily is behind the tree. He decides to peek and surprise her. He moves slow and quiet to the tree and then peeks around it. + +But he does not see Lily. He sees a skeleton! It is white and bony and scary. It has big eyes and a big mouth and no hair. It is holding a sign that says, "Boo!" + +Tom screams and runs away from the tree. He is very afraid of the skeleton. He thinks it is real and wants to eat him. + +Lily comes out from behind another tree. She is holding a mask that looks like a skeleton. She made it with paper and crayons. She laughs and says, "Got you, Tom! It was me, not a skeleton! It was just a joke!" + +Tom stops running and looks at Lily. He sees the mask and the sign. He realizes it was not a real skeleton. He feels silly and angry. He says, "That was not funny, Lily! That was mean! You scared me!" + +Lily says, "I'm sorry, Tom. I didn't mean to scare you. I just wanted to play a trick on you. Do you want to play hide and seek again?" + +Tom thinks for a moment. He is still a little scared, but he is also a little curious. He says, "OK, Lily. But this time, I hide and you seek. And no more skeletons!" + +Lily nods and smiles. She says, "OK, Tom. No more skeletons. You hide and I seek. But you better hide well, because I will find you!" + +Tom and Lily run to different places in the park. They play hide and seek again. They have fun and forget about the skeleton. They are friends. +Ben and Lily were playing with their toys in the yard. They had a big barrel full of balls, blocks, cars and dolls. They liked to dump the barrel and make a big pile of toys. Then they would build, roll, toss and hug the toys. + +But one day, Mom came out and saw the messy yard. She was not happy. She said, "Ben and Lily, you have to clean up your toys. They are all over the grass and the dirt. You can't leave them like this. It's not nice." + +Ben and Lily did not want to clean up. They wanted to keep playing. They said, "But Mom, we are having fun. We don't want to stop. Can we do it later?" + +Mom shook her head. She said, "No, you have to do it now. If you don't, you can't play with the barrel anymore. I will take it away and put it in the shed. You have to learn to be tidy and responsible." + +Ben and Lily did not like that. They did not want to lose their barrel. They looked at each other and tried to think of a way to solve the problem. They had an idea. They said, "Mom, can we make a game out of it? Can we pretend that the toys are treasure and the barrel is a pirate ship? We can put the toys back in the barrel and sail away." + +Mom smiled. She said, "That sounds like a fun game. But you have to do it fast. I will give you ten minutes to fill the barrel. If you do, you can keep the barrel and play with it. If you don't, I will take it away. Do you agree?" + +Ben and Lily nodded. They said, "Yes, Mom, we agree. We can do it. Watch us!" + +They ran to the pile of toys and started to pick them up. They shouted, "Arrr, matey, we found some gold and jewels. Let's put them in our ship. Hurry, before the other pirates come. We have to sail away to our island." + +They worked together and had fun. They filled the barrel with toys and rolled it to the porch. They said, "We did it, Mom. We cleaned up the yard. Can we keep the barrel and play with it?" + +Mom looked at the clock. She said, "You did it, Ben and Lily. You solved the problem. You were fast and smart and creative. I'm proud of you. You can keep the barrel and play with it. But remember, next time, you have to clean up after yourselves. OK?" + +Ben and Lily hugged Mom. They said, "OK, Mom. Thank you. We love you. And we love our barrel. It's the best toy ever." +Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They saw a big hill with a hole in it. They wanted to see what was inside. + +"Let's go to the cave!" Tom said. + +"OK, but be careful. It might be dark and scary," Lily said. + +They walked to the hole and looked inside. It was very dark and they could not see anything. They heard a loud roar. + +"AAAAH! What was that?" Lily screamed. + +"Maybe it's a monster!" Tom said. + +They ran away from the hole as fast as they could. They were very scared and miserable. + +They saw a man sitting on a bench. He had a flashlight and a book. + +"Excuse me, sir. Can you help us?" Tom asked. + +"What's the matter, kids?" the man asked. + +"We went to the cave and we heard a monster. It was very loud and scary," Lily said. + +The man smiled. He opened his book and showed them a picture. + +"This is not a monster. This is a bear. Bears live in caves sometimes. They make loud noises to scare away other animals. They are not mean, but they like to be alone," the man explained. + +"Really? A bear?" Tom said. + +"Yes, a bear. See, it has fur and claws and a big nose. It looks like this," the man said, pointing to the picture. + +"Oh, I see. It's not a monster. It's a bear," Lily said. + +"Thank you, sir. You solved our problem. You are very smart and kind," Tom said. + +"You're welcome, kids. I'm glad I could help. Now, why don't you go and play somewhere else? The bear might not like visitors," the man said. + +Tom and Lily nodded. They thanked the man again and ran away. They were not scared and miserable anymore. They were happy and curious. They learned something new today. They decided to play on the swings instead. +Lily liked to play with her soldier toys. She had many soldiers, big and small, green and brown, with hats and guns. She made them march and fight and hide in her room. She pretended they were brave and strong and smart. + +One day, Lily's mom said it was time to bathe. Lily did not want to bathe. She wanted to play with her soldiers more. She said no to her mom and ran away. She hid under her bed with her soldiers. She thought her mom would not find her there. + +But her mom was clever. She knew where Lily was. She came to her room with a big basket. She said, "Lily, I have a surprise for you. I have some new soldiers for you to play with. They are very colorful and shiny. Do you want to see them?" + +Lily was curious. She liked new soldiers. She liked colorful and shiny things. She crawled out from under her bed and looked at the basket. She saw many plastic soldiers in different colors: red, blue, yellow, pink, purple. They sparkled in the light. They were beautiful. + +Lily's mom smiled. She said, "These are special soldiers. They can only play in the water. They need to bathe to be happy. Do you want to bathe with them?" Lily nodded. She wanted to bathe with the colorful soldiers. She forgot about her old soldiers. She took the basket and followed her mom to the bathroom. She had fun bathing with the colorful soldiers. She made them swim and splash and sing. She was happy. Her mom was happy too. She gave Lily a hug and a kiss. She said, "You are a good girl, Lily. I love you." Lily said, "I love you too, mom. And I love my colorful soldiers." +Lily and Ben were playing in their room. They had many toys and books, but they wanted to do something new. They saw the curtain on the window and had an idea. + +"Let's make a tent with the curtain!" Lily said. "We can pretend we are camping in the forest." + +"Good idea!" Ben agreed. "But we need to shut the door first, so Mom and Dad don't see us." + +They ran to the door and shut it. Then they pulled the curtain from the window and draped it over their bed. They crawled under the curtain and made a cozy space. + +"This is our tent!" Lily said. "We have pillows and blankets and a flashlight. We are very useful campers." + +"Yes, we are!" Ben said. "And we have snacks too. Look, I have cookies and juice." + +They ate their snacks and told stories under the curtain. They had a lot of fun. They did not hear Mom and Dad knocking on the door. + +"Where are Lily and Ben?" Mom asked. "It's time for dinner." + +"I don't know," Dad said. "Maybe they are hiding. Let's look for them." + +They opened the door and saw the curtain on the bed. They lifted the curtain and found Lily and Ben. + +"Surprise!" Lily and Ben shouted. "We made a tent with the curtain. Do you like it?" + +Mom and Dad smiled. They were not angry. They were happy to see their children having fun. + +"We like it very much," Mom said. "But it's time to put the curtain back on the window. And it's time to eat. Come on, let's go to the kitchen." + +Lily and Ben got out of the tent. They helped Mom and Dad fix the curtain. They were proud of their tent, but they were also hungry. They followed Mom and Dad to the kitchen. They had a yummy dinner and talked about their adventure. They learned that the curtain was useful for many things. +Tom and his dog Rex were playing in the yard. Tom had a new toy, a red top that could spin very fast. He liked to make it spin on the ground and watch it go round and round. Rex liked to chase it and bark at it, but he never bit it. He was a loyal dog and knew that Tom loved his toy. + +One day, Tom's mom called him inside for lunch. He left his top on the grass and ran to the house. He forgot to take it with him. Rex stayed outside and watched the top. He wanted to play with it, but he waited for Tom to come back. + +But Tom did not come back soon. He ate his lunch and then his mom said he had to take a nap. Tom did not want to nap, but his mom said he had to. She took him to his room and tucked him in. Tom fell asleep. + +While Tom was sleeping, something strange happened to his top. A big ant came out of a hole and saw the top. It thought it was a tasty snack. It crawled on the top and started to bite it. The top did not like that. It felt a tickle and then a pain. It wished Tom was there to save it. + +The top had a secret. It was a magic top. It could do something very special. It could shrink. It decided to use its power to escape from the ant. It made itself smaller and smaller, until it was too tiny for the ant to see. The ant was confused. It looked around and saw nothing. It shrugged and went back to its hole. + +When Tom woke up, he remembered his top. He ran outside to get it. He looked for it on the grass, but he could not find it. He called Rex and asked him where it was. Rex came and sniffed the ground. He smelled the ant and the top. He followed the scent and found the top. It was so small that it looked like a speck of dust. Rex licked it gently and picked it up with his mouth. He brought it to Tom and dropped it in his hand. + +Tom was amazed. He saw his top, but it was very tiny. He wondered what happened to it. He thanked Rex for finding it. He was a loyal dog and a good friend. He took his top inside and put it on his table. He hoped it would grow back to its normal size. He did not know that it would. It was a magic top, after all. +Sara loved to help her mom bake cakes. She liked to pour the flour, the sugar, the eggs and the milk into a big bowl. Then she liked to use the mixer to make the batter smooth and creamy. She always asked her mom if she could lick the spoon. + +One day, Sara wanted to surprise her mom with a cake. She found the bowl, the mixer and the ingredients in the kitchen. She tried to remember what her mom did. She poured some flour, some sugar, some eggs and some milk into the bowl. Then she turned on the mixer and held it in the bowl. + +But Sara did not know how much of each ingredient to use. She also did not know how long to mix the batter. The mixer was too fast and too loud for her. The batter splashed out of the bowl and made a big mess. Sara got scared and dropped the mixer. The mixer broke and made a loud noise. + +Mom heard the noise and ran to the kitchen. She saw Sara crying and the mess on the floor. She hugged Sara and said, "What happened, sweetie?" + +Sara sobbed, "I wanted to make you a cake, mom, but I did not know how. I used the mixer, but it was too hard. I made a mess and I broke the mixer. I'm sorry, mom." + +Mom smiled and said, "It's okay, Sara. I appreciate that you wanted to make me a cake. That was very sweet of you. But you should not use the mixer by yourself. It is dangerous and you could hurt yourself. Next time, you can ask me to help you. We can bake a cake together. That would be more fun and safer." + +Sara nodded and said, "I'm sorry, mom. I love you." + +Mom said, "I love you too, Sara. Now let's clean up this mess and then we can have some cookies." + +Sara learned that she should not use things that she did not know how to use. She also learned that baking with mom was more fun than baking alone. She thought that mom was brilliant and that cookies were yummy. +Tim and Mia were playing in the attic. They liked to look at the old things and make up stories. They saw a big box with a lock. They wanted to open it and see what was inside. + +"Maybe it has treasure or toys or books," Mia said. + +"Or maybe it has spiders and bugs and dust," Tim said. + +They tried to pull the lock, but it was too tight. They could not open it. They saw a cobweb on the corner of the box. It was white and sticky. + +"Look, a cobweb!" Tim said. "Maybe a spider lives there." + +"Yuck, I don't like spiders," Mia said. "They are scary and hairy and have too many legs." + +They heard a small noise from the box. It sounded like a squeak or a scratch. They got scared and jumped back. + +"What was that?" Mia asked. + +"I don't know," Tim said. "Maybe it was the spider. Or maybe something else." + +They questioned what was in the box. They wanted to know, but they also did not want to know. They looked at each other and decided to leave the box alone. + +"Let's go downstairs and play with our toys," Mia said. + +"OK, let's go," Tim said. + +They ran down the stairs and left the attic. They did not see the small mouse that came out of the box and nibbled on the cobweb. It was happy to find some food. It did not care about the treasure or toys or books in the box. It just wanted to eat and sleep. +Anna and Ben love to play in the snow. They make snowmen, snowballs and snow angels. One day, they see a big sleigh in the sky. It has many bright lights and bells. They hear a loud "ho ho ho". + +"Look, Anna, look! It is Santa and his reindeer!" Ben says. + +"Wow, they are so fast and pretty!" Anna says. + +They wave at the sleigh and shout "hello, Santa, hello, reindeer!" + +Santa sees them and smiles. He waves back and says "hello, Anna, hello, Ben! Merry Christmas!" + +He throws a big red bag from the sleigh. It lands in the snow near Anna and Ben. + +"What is that?" Ben asks. + +"Let's see!" Anna says. + +They run to the bag and open it. It is full of presents. They find one with their names on it. + +"Look, Ben, this is for us!" Anna says. + +They open the present and see two warm jackets. They are red and green and have zippers. + +"Wow, these are so nice and cozy!" Ben says. + +"Thank you, Santa, thank you, reindeer!" Anna says. + +They put on the jackets and zip them up. They feel warm and happy. + +They look up at the sky and see the sleigh fly away. They hear Santa and the reindeer say "goodbye, Anna, goodbye, Ben! Enjoy your jackets and have a wonderful Christmas!" + +Anna and Ben hug each other and say "we love you, Santa, we love you, reindeer!" + +They go back to their snowmen and snowballs and snow angels. They play in the snow until it is dark. They have the best Christmas ever. +Tom and Sue are husband and wife. They live in a small house with a big dog. One day, Tom hears a loud knock on the door. He goes to see who it is. + +"Who are you?" Tom asks. + +"I am Bob. I am here to fix your roof. Your roof has a hole and it is bad," the man says. + +Tom does not remember calling anyone to fix his roof. He thinks the man is lying. He does not want to let him in. + +"Go away. I do not need you. You are not nice," Tom says. + +But the man does not go away. He pushes the door and tries to get in. Tom is scared. He calls for Sue. + +"Sue, help me! There is a bad man at the door. He wants to come in," Tom shouts. + +Sue hears Tom and runs to the door. She sees the man and the dog. The dog is barking and growling at the man. The man is afraid of the dog. + +"Who are you? What do you want?" Sue asks. + +"I am Bob. I am here to fix your roof. Your roof has a hole and it is bad," the man repeats. + +Sue does not believe the man. She knows her roof is fine. She thinks the man is trying to trick them. + +"You are lying. Our roof is good. You are not Bob. You are a bad man. Go away or we will call the police," Sue says. + +The man sees that Tom and Sue are not fooled. He knows he cannot get in. He runs away from the door. He gets in his car and drives away fast. + +Tom and Sue are happy. They hug each other and the dog. They are safe in their house. They are glad they did not answer the bad man. They are a good husband and wife. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to run, jump and slide on the grass and the swings. They saw a big pile of pebbles near the fence. They wanted to make a castle with them. + +They ran to the pile and started to pick up the pebbles. Some were big, some were small, some were smooth, some were rough. They put them in a pile on the grass. They were having fun. + +But then, Tom saw a shiny pebble. It was red and sparkly. He liked it very much. He wanted to keep it for himself. He did not want to share it with Lily. He hid it in his pocket. + +Lily saw him do that. She felt sad and angry. She said, "Tom, why did you hide that pebble? We are supposed to share. That is not nice. That is mean." + +Tom felt ashamed. He knew he did something wrong. He did not want to hurt Lily. He wanted to be her friend. He said, "I'm sorry, Lily. You are right. I was mean. I should share. Here, you can have the pebble. It is very pretty. Just like you." + +Lily smiled. She took the pebble and said, "Thank you, Tom. You are very kind. I forgive you. You are my friend. Here, you can have this pebble. It is blue and shiny. Just like your eyes." + +They hugged and said sorry. They felt happy and comforted. They learned to share and be nice. They finished their castle and played some more. They had a good day. +Tim and Sam are brothers. They like to play with toys in their room. But sometimes they fight over the toys. Today they fight over the radio. The radio plays music and stories. Tim wants to listen to music. Sam wants to listen to stories. + +"Give me the radio, Tim!" Sam says. He tries to grab the radio from Tim's hands. + +"No, Sam! I had it first!" Tim says. He holds the radio tight and pushes Sam away. + +They pull and push and shout. The radio falls on the floor. It makes a loud noise and stops working. Tim and Sam stop fighting. They look at the radio. They feel sad and sorry. + +Mom hears the noise. She comes to their room. She sees the broken radio and the grumpy boys. She is not happy. + +"What happened here?" Mom asks. She picks up the radio and shakes it. It does not play anything. + +"Tim and Sam, you were very naughty. You fought over the radio and broke it. Now you have no radio and no toys. You have to go to bed early and say sorry to each other." + +Tim and Sam nod. They know they did wrong. They hug each other and say sorry. They go to bed early. They hope Mom will fix the radio tomorrow. They promise to share and not fight again. +Tom and Sue are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they find a shiny rock in the grass. It is gold! + +"Wow, look at this!" Tom says. "It is so pretty and bright!" + +"Can we keep it?" Sue asks. "It is ours, right?" + +Tom nods. "Yes, it is ours. But maybe we can sell it. Then we can buy many things. We can be rich!" + +Sue thinks. She likes the gold rock. But she also likes to buy things. She likes candy, toys, and books. "How do we sell it?" she asks. + +Tom shrugs. "I don't know. Maybe we can go to the store. Maybe they will give us money for it." + +They decide to go to the store. They put the gold rock in Tom's backpack. They walk to the store. They see a man behind the counter. He has a big smile. + +"Hello, kids," he says. "What can I do for you?" + +Tom takes out the gold rock. He shows it to the man. "We want to sell this," he says. "It is gold. How much money will you give us?" + +The man looks at the gold rock. He is surprised. He thinks it is very valuable. But he is also greedy. He wants to keep it for himself. He pretends it is not worth much. + +"Sorry, kids," he says. "This is not gold. It is just a rock. It is not worth anything. I can't give you any money for it." + +Tom and Sue are sad. They think the man is telling the truth. They don't know he is lying. They don't know he is bad. + +"Can we have it back, then?" Sue asks. + +The man shakes his head. "No, I'm sorry. You gave it to me. It is mine now. You can't have it back." + +Tom and Sue are angry. They think the man is mean. They want their gold rock back. They start to cry. + +"Hey, what's going on here?" a voice says. + +They turn around. They see a woman. She is wearing a badge. She is a police officer. She heard them crying. She came to help. + +The man sees the police officer. He is scared. He knows he did something wrong. He tries to hide the gold rock. + +The police officer sees the gold rock. She recognizes it. She knows it is real gold. She knows it is very valuable. She knows the man is lying. She knows he is bad. + +She walks to the counter. She takes the gold rock from the man. She gives it back to Tom and Sue. + +"This is yours, kids," she says. "It is gold. It is worth a lot of money. You can sell it to someone who will pay you fairly. Or you can keep it as a treasure. It is up to you." + +Tom and Sue are happy. They thank the police officer. They hug the gold rock. They decide to keep it as a treasure. They don't want to sell it. They don't need to be rich. They have each other. They are friends. They are happy. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the pool. They have fun toys. They have a ball, a duck, and a snake. The snake is flexible. It can bend and twist. + +"Look at my snake!" Ben says. He makes the snake swim in the water. He makes it go up and down, left and right. + +"I want to try!" Anna says. She takes the snake from Ben. She makes it swim too. She makes it go fast and slow, round and round. + +But then, the snake breaks. It has a hole. The air comes out. The snake goes flat. + +"Oh no!" Anna and Ben say. They are sad. They like the snake. + +"Maybe we can fix it," Ben says. He has an idea. He runs to his mom. He asks for a stitch. A stitch is a small thing that can close a hole. + +"Can you help us, mom?" Ben says. He shows her the snake. + +"Sure, honey," mom says. She takes the snake and the stitch. She puts the stitch in the hole. She pulls and ties. The hole is closed. + +"Here you go," mom says. She gives the snake back to Ben. She blows air into it. The snake is flexible again. + +"Thank you, mom!" Ben says. He hugs her. + +"You're welcome, honey," mom says. She smiles. + +Ben and Anna are happy. They run back to the pool. They play with the snake. They make it swim again. They have fun. +Lily and Ben were playing in the kitchen. They liked to pretend they were chefs and make food with pots and pans. Lily had a big spoon and Ben had a wooden spatula. They stirred and flipped and tasted their pretend food. + +"Yum, this is good!" Lily said. "Do you want some, Ben?" + +"Yes, please!" Ben said. He reached for the spoon, but Lily pulled it away. "No, it's mine!" she said. + +They both wanted the spoon and they started to pull it. They pulled harder and harder, until the spoon broke in half. They heard a loud snap and saw the pieces fall on the floor. + +"Oh no!" they both said. They looked at each other and felt sad. They liked the spoon and they didn't mean to break it. + +They heard footsteps coming from the living room. It was Mom. She was busy working on her laptop and she didn't know what they were doing. She saw the broken spoon and the mess on the floor. She was not happy. + +"What are you doing?" she asked. "Why did you tear the spoon? You know you're not supposed to play with the kitchen things. They're not toys. They're for cooking." + +Lily and Ben felt sorry. They knew they did something bad. They hung their heads and said, "We're sorry, Mom. We were playing and we wanted the spoon and we pulled it and it broke." + +Mom sighed. She was not angry, but she was disappointed. She picked up the pieces of the spoon and threw them in the trash. She said, "You need to be more careful and share. The spoon was not yours or his. It was ours. And now we don't have it anymore." + +She looked at the faucet and saw that it was dripping. She turned it off and said, "And you also need to save water. Don't leave the faucet on. Water is precious and we don't want to waste it." + +She took Lily and Ben by the hand and said, "Come on, let's go to the living room. I have some books and crayons for you. You can read and draw and have fun. But please, don't tear anything else." + +Lily and Ben nodded. They followed Mom and said, "Okay, Mom. We won't tear anything else. We love you, Mom." + +Mom smiled. She loved them too. She said, "I love you too, Lily and Ben. You're my sweet kids. But please, be more careful and share." +Ben and Mia were twins who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big dog with black fur and a red collar. The dog looked friendly, but Ben and Mia did not know him. + +"Let's go and pet him!" Ben said. He ran fast to the dog. + +"Wait, Ben!" Mia said. "We should ask his owner first. He might not like strangers." + +But Ben did not listen. He reached out his hand to touch the dog's head. The dog did not like that. He barked loud and bit Ben's hand. Ben felt a lot of pain and shock. He cried and ran back to Mia. + +"Ben, are you okay?" Mia asked. She saw blood on Ben's hand. She was scared and sad. + +"Help, help!" Mia called. She hoped someone would hear her and help her brother. + +A lady heard Mia's call. She was the owner of the dog. She ran to Ben and Mia. She saw what happened and felt sorry. + +"I'm so sorry, kids. My dog is not used to children. He gets scared and angry. He did not mean to hurt you. Let me see your hand, Ben." + +The lady took out a bandage and wrapped it around Ben's hand. She gave him a hug and said sorry again. + +"Thank you, lady," Ben said. He felt a little better, but he was still in pain and shock. + +"Next time, you should always ask before you pet a dog. Some dogs are friendly, but some dogs are not. You have to be careful and respectful," the lady said. + +Ben and Mia nodded. They learned a lesson that day. They thanked the lady again and went home with their mom. They never ran fast to a strange dog again. +Anna liked to mark on the wall with her crayons. She made many colors and shapes. She was happy and proud of her art. She wanted to show daddy when he came home. + +But daddy was not happy when he saw the wall. He was angry and loud. He said, "Anna, what did you do? This is bad. You are in trouble. You have to clean this mess." + +Anna was frightened. She did not mean to make daddy angry. She thought he would like her art. She said, "Sorry, daddy. I wanted to make you happy. I love you." + +Daddy saw Anna's tears and felt sorry. He hugged her and said, "I love you too, Anna. But you cannot mark on the wall. That is not good. You have to mark on paper or books. Do you understand?" + +Anna nodded and said, "Yes, daddy. I understand. I will not mark on the wall again. Can we clean it together?" + +Daddy smiled and said, "Yes, we can. Come on, let's get a cloth and some water. And then we can look at your art on paper or books. I am sure it is beautiful." +Lily was very excited. Today was her birthday and she was going to get a present from her mom and dad. She woke up early and ran to their room. She knocked on the door and said, "Mom, dad, can I have my present now?" + +Mom and dad smiled and hugged her. "Happy birthday, Lily!" they said. "We have a very special present for you, but you have to wait a little bit. We have to go to the store and get it." + +Lily felt unhappy. She did not like to wait. She wanted her present now. She said, "But why? Can't you give me something else? I don't want to delay. I want to see my present!" + +Mom and dad looked at each other. They knew Lily was impatient, but they also knew she would love her present. They said, "Trust us, Lily. It will be worth the delay. It is something you have always wanted. But you have to be a good girl and stay with grandma while we go to the store. Can you do that?" + +Lily nodded, but she felt uncomfortable. She did not like to stay with grandma. Grandma was old and boring. She always made her eat vegetables and watch TV shows she did not like. She said, "Okay, I will stay with grandma. But please hurry. I want my present." + +Mom and dad kissed her and said, "We will be back soon. We love you, Lily." They left the house and drove to the store. Lily watched them go and sighed. She hoped her present was really special. She wondered what it could be. She followed grandma to the kitchen and sat on a chair. She hoped mom and dad would not delay too long. She wanted her birthday to be happy. +Lila and Ben are at the beach with Mom and Dad. They like to play in the sand and splash in the water. They see many things at the beach: shells, crabs, birds, boats, and waves. + +One day, they find a big, fat starfish on the sand. It has five arms and many dots. Lila and Ben want to touch it and see if it is soft or hard. + +"Can we take it home, Mom?" Lila asks. + +"No, sweetie, we can't. The starfish needs to live in the water. It will die if it stays on the sand too long. The tide will come and take it back to the sea soon." Mom says. + +"What is the tide, Mom?" Ben asks. + +"The tide is when the water goes up and down on the beach. Sometimes the water is high and covers more sand. Sometimes the water is low and leaves more sand. The tide changes every day." Mom explains. + +Lila and Ben look at the water and see that it is low now. They see more sand and more starfish and other things. + +"Can we play with the starfish, Mom?" Lila asks. + +"Only for a little while, and be gentle. Don't hurt them or pull them. They are alive and can feel pain." Mom says. + +Lila and Ben nod and go to the starfish. They touch it softly and see that it is hard and rough. They see that it can move its arms a little bit. They see that it can stretch and curl its arms. + +"Look, Ben, it can stretch!" Lila says. + +"Wow, Lila, it can! It is like a rubber band!" Ben says. + +They laugh and watch the starfish stretch and curl. They find more starfish and compare them. They see that some are bigger, some are smaller, some are fatter, some are thinner, some have more dots, some have less dots. + +They have fun with the starfish until Mom says it is time to go. They say goodbye to the starfish and hope they will see them again. They thank Mom for teaching them about the tide and the starfish. They go home happy and tired. +Timmy was a spoiled boy. He always wanted new toys and games. He did not like to share or say thank you. He cried and screamed when he did not get his way. + +One day, Timmy and his mom went to the station. They were going to visit grandma. Timmy saw a big train with many cars. He wanted to ride on the train. He asked his mom, "Can we go on the train, please?" + +"No, Timmy, we have to wait for our bus. The train is not for us. It is for other people," his mom said. + +But Timmy did not listen. He ran away from his mom and climbed on the train. He thought it was fun. He saw many seats and windows. He saw a big red button. He wondered what it did. He pushed the button. + +The button was the emergency brake. The train stopped with a loud screech. The people on the train were angry and scared. They shouted and honked. The conductor came and saw Timmy. He was very mad. He grabbed Timmy and took him to his mom. + +"Is this your son?" he asked. "He spoiled the train. He pushed the emergency brake. He caused a lot of trouble. He has to pay a big fine." + +Timmy's mom was shocked and ashamed. She apologized to the conductor and the people. She had to pay a lot of money. She did not have enough for the bus. She had to call grandma and cancel the visit. She was very sad. + +Timmy did not understand. He still wanted to ride on the train. He did not say sorry or learn his lesson. He was still a spoiled boy. +Lily liked to write with her crayons. She wrote on paper, on the wall, on the floor. She wrote her name, her cat's name, and shapes. She wrote every day. + +One day, she found a skull in the garden. It was white and hard and had many teeth. She wondered who it belonged to. She decided to write on it. She wrote "Lily" and "cat" and a heart. + +Her mom saw what she did and was very angry. She said, "Lily, that skull is expensive! It is from a museum. Dad borrowed it for his work. You can't write on it. It is not yours. It is very old and rare. You have to say sorry and clean it." + +Lily felt bad. She did not know it was from a museum. She did not know it was expensive. She said, "Sorry, mom. Sorry, dad. Sorry, skull. I will clean it." She took a cloth and some water and tried to wipe off the crayon. But it was hard to clean. The crayon was stuck. + +Her dad came home and saw what happened. He was not angry. He smiled and said, "Lily, you are very creative. You like to write. That is good. But you have to write on things that are yours. Not on things that are not yours. Especially not on things that are expensive and from a museum. Do you understand?" + +Lily nodded. She said, "Yes, dad. I understand. I will write on my paper. And on my wall. And on my floor. But not on your skull. Or on anything else that is not mine. I am sorry." + +Her dad hugged her and said, "It's okay, Lily. I forgive you. And I think the skull forgives you too. But let's try to clean it some more. Maybe we can use some soap and a brush. And then we will return it to the museum. And maybe we can see some other skulls there. And some bones. And some fossils. Would you like that?" + +Lily smiled. She said, "Yes, dad. I would like that. I like skulls. And bones. And fossils. And I like to write. But I will be careful. And I will ask before I write on anything. Thank you, dad." + +They cleaned the skull together and put it in a box. Then they went to the museum. They saw many skulls and bones and fossils. And they saw many pictures and words. Lily learned a lot. And she had fun. And she did not write on anything that was not hers. She was a good girl. +Anna loved to sing. She sang every day in her room, in the car, and at school. She wanted to sing for everyone, but she was shy. She was afraid that people would laugh at her or say mean things. + +One day, her teacher said that there would be a show at school. Anyone who wanted to sing or dance or do something else could sign up. Anna wanted to sign up, but she was scared. She asked her best friend, Ben, if he would do it with her. Ben was loyal. He said yes, even though he did not like to sing. + +They practiced every day after school. They sang a song that Anna liked. It was about a star that shone bright. Ben learned the words and tried to sing along. He was not very good, but he did not give up. Anna was happy. She felt more brave with Ben. + +The day of the show came. Anna and Ben were nervous. They put on their costumes and waited for their turn. They saw the other kids do their acts. Some were good, some were not. Some got applause, some got silence. Anna and Ben held hands and hoped for the best. + +When their name was called, they walked on the stage. They saw the lights and the faces of the people. They felt scared. But they remembered their song and their practice. They looked at each other and smiled. They started to sing. Their voices were small at first, but they got louder and stronger. They sang about the star that shone bright. They sang with their hearts. + +The people listened. They liked the song. They liked the kids. They saw how brave they were. They saw how loyal they were. When the song was over, they clapped their hands. They applauded. They cheered. They smiled. + +Anna and Ben felt happy. They felt proud. They hugged each other and bowed. They thanked the people and walked off the stage. They saw their teacher and their parents. They had coffee and cookies. They said they did a good job. They said they were proud of them. They said they loved them. + +Anna and Ben loved them too. They loved each other. They loved to sing. They sang their song again. They sang about the star that shone bright. They sang with their hearts. +Sara liked to play with her dog, Max. Max was big and brown and had a long tail. Sara and Max liked to run and jump and fetch a ball. Sometimes, Sara threw the ball very far and Max ran after it. + +One day, Sara and Max went to the park with Mom. Mom said, "Be careful, Sara. There are cars on the road. Stay on the grass." Sara nodded and said, "OK, Mom." She threw the ball for Max and he chased it. + +But the ball bounced and rolled onto the road. Max did not see the cars. He ran after the ball. Sara saw a big car coming fast. She was scared. She yelled, "Max, stop! Come back!" She wanted to warn Max. + +Max heard Sara. He turned around and saw the car. He was scared too. He ran back to Sara. He was very fast. He reached the grass just in time. The car honked and passed by. + +Sara hugged Max. She was happy he was safe. She said, "Good boy, Max. You listened to me. You are smart." She rubbed his head and his heel. His heel was dull and rough. She gave him the ball. He wagged his tail. He was happy too. He licked Sara's face. Mom smiled and said, "Well done, Sara and Max. You are both brave. Let's go home and have a snack." Sara and Max agreed. They liked snacks. They followed Mom to the car. They were a good team. +Lily loved to spread jam on her toast. She learned how to do it from her mom, who was very smart. Mom always told Lily stories about when she was little, and how she liked jam too. Lily liked to hear those stories. They made her happy. + +One day, Lily and mom went to visit grandma. Grandma was old and sometimes forgot things. Mom said grandma had a problem with her memory. Lily did not know what that meant, but she wanted to help grandma remember. + +Lily brought her toast and jam to grandma and said, "Look, grandma, I can spread jam on my toast. Mom taught me how. Do you like jam, grandma?" + +Grandma smiled and said, "Yes, I do. I used to make jam with my mom, when I was little. We picked berries from the garden and cooked them in a big pot. Then we filled jars with the jam and put them in the cellar. It was fun." + +Lily was glad that grandma remembered something. She gave grandma a hug and said, "That sounds fun, grandma. Can you tell me more stories about when you were little?" + +Grandma nodded and said, "Of course, my dear. I have many stories to share with you. You are a smart and sweet girl, just like your mom." + +Lily and grandma ate their toast and jam and talked for a long time. Mom watched them and smiled. She was happy that Lily and grandma had a special bond. She knew that jam and stories were good for the memory. +Sara and Tom are playing in the park. They see a fair lady with a big hat and a red dress. She is sitting on a bench and reading a book. + +"Who is she?" Sara asks Tom. + +"I don't know. Maybe she is a princess," Tom says. + +They walk closer to the lady and say hello. The lady smiles and nods. + +"Hello, children. What are your names?" she asks. + +"I am Sara and this is Tom. We are playing in the park. Do you like the park?" Sara says. + +"Yes, I do. The park is very nice and green. And you are very polite and friendly," the lady says. + +"Thank you. You are very fair and pretty. Are you a princess?" Tom asks. + +The lady laughs and nods. + +"Yes, I am a princess. But don't tell anyone. It is a secret," she says. + +"Wow, a real princess! Can we play with you?" Sara asks. + +"Of course. What do you like to play?" the lady asks. + +Sara and Tom are very happy. They play with the lady for a long time. They pretend to be knights and dragons, fairies and flowers, pirates and treasure. The lady is very fun and kind. She tells them stories and jokes. They have a lot of fun. + +The end. +Sara and Tom were playing with balloons in the park. They liked to blow them up and let them go. They watched the balloons fly away in the sky. They made a pattern with different colors. + +"Look, Sara, I have a big red balloon!" Tom said. "It is incredible!" + +"Wow, Tom, it is very big and pretty!" Sara said. "Can I hold it?" + +"OK, but be careful. Don't release it!" Tom said. He gave the balloon to Sara. + +Sara held the balloon with both hands. She felt it pull her up. She was happy. She wanted to fly with the balloon. + +"Tom, look, I can fly!" Sara said. + +"No, Sara, don't!" Tom said. He was scared. He tried to grab the balloon, but it was too late. + +Sara released the balloon. She let it go. She did not know it was a mistake. She thought it was fun. + +The balloon flew away very fast. It took Sara with it. Sara flew higher and higher. She could not see Tom anymore. She could not hear him scream. + +Sara was alone in the sky. She was cold and scared. She wanted to go back to Tom. She wanted to go back to the park. But she could not. The balloon did not stop. It flew away with Sara. Sara never came back. +Tom is a little boy who likes to play with his toys. He has a big truck, a red car, a yellow ball and a teddy bear. He plays with them every day in his room. But this week, he has to go to a new place. It is called preschool. + +Tom is anxious about preschool. He does not know what it is like. He does not know the other kids or the teacher. He does not want to leave his toys. He asks his mom, "Do I have to go?" + +His mom says, "Yes, you do. Preschool is fun. You will learn new things, make new friends and play with new toys. You will like it, I promise." + +Tom does not seem sure. He hugs his teddy bear and says, "But I like my toys. Can I take them with me?" + +His mom says, "You can take one toy with you. But you have to share it with the other kids. And you have to put it in your backpack when it is time to learn or eat or nap." + +Tom thinks for a moment. He does not want to share his truck or his car or his ball. He likes them too much. He decides to take his teddy bear. He says, "OK, I will take teddy. He is soft and cuddly. He will make me feel better." + +His mom smiles and says, "That's a good choice. Teddy will keep you company. And you will see, preschool is not scary. It is exciting. You will have a lot of fun." + +Tom nods and says, "OK, mom. I will try." He puts teddy in his backpack and holds his mom's hand. They walk to the car and drive to preschool. Tom is still anxious, but he hopes his mom is right. He hopes preschool is fun. He hopes he will make new friends. He hopes he will like it. +Ben likes to order things. He orders his toys, his books, his clothes. He likes to make lists and check them off. He says he wants to have a job like his mom, who orders things for her office. + +One day, Ben's mom has to work from home. She tells Ben he can help her with her job. She gives him a big box of papers and a stapler. She says he has to order the papers by color and staple them together. She says there are four colors: red, blue, green and yellow. + +Ben is very happy. He starts to order the papers. He makes a pile of red papers, a pile of blue papers, a pile of green papers and a pile of yellow papers. He staples each pile together. He checks his list. He is done. + +He runs to his mom and shows her his work. He says he did a good job. His mom smiles and hugs him. She says he did a very good job. She says she has a surprise for him. + +She opens a drawer and takes out a small box. She says it is a gift for him. She says it is a special stapler. She says it is the only one available. She says it can staple papers in different shapes: stars, hearts, circles and squares. + +Ben is very excited. He thanks his mom and hugs her. He says he loves her and her job. He says he wants to order more papers and staple them with his new stapler. He says he wants to make his mom proud. +Tim and Ben are friends. They like to play with cars and balls. One day, they have a big fight. Tim wants to play with the red car, but Ben has it. Ben does not want to share. He says, "This is my car. Go away!" + +Tim is angry. He has an urge to hit Ben. He thinks, "Ben is mean. He is not a good friend." He grabs the car from Ben and runs away. Ben cries. He chases Tim and pushes him. They both fall down and hurt themselves. + +Mom hears the noise. She comes and sees Tim and Ben on the ground. She is sad. She says, "What happened? Why are you fighting? You are friends. You should be nice to each other." + +Tim and Ben look at each other. They feel sorry. They know they did something bad. They say, "We are sorry, Mom. We had a fight. We wanted the same car. We were selfish." + +Mom hugs them. She says, "I'm glad you are sorry. Fighting is not good. It can hurt you and others. You should share and take turns. You should forgive each other. Can you do that?" + +Tim and Ben nod. They say, "Yes, Mom. We can do that. We forgive each other. We are still friends." They hug each other and smile. Mom smiles too. She says, "That's good. I'm proud of you. You are tough. You can learn from your mistakes. Now, go and play nicely." + +Tim and Ben go and play with the car and the ball. They share and take turns. They have fun. They are happy. They learn that fighting is not good, and forgiving is better. They learn that being tough means being kind and fair. They learn that being friends is more important than having things. +Lily and Tom were kids who liked to play outside. One day, they found a big box in the yard. They opened the box and saw many toys inside. They were very happy and took out some toys to play with. + +Lily picked a doll with a pink dress and long hair. She brushed the hair and made the doll talk. Tom picked a car with four wheels and a horn. He pushed the car and made it go fast. He honked the horn and made the car talk. + +They played for a long time and had fun. But then, Tom saw a toy that he liked more. It was a robot with shiny metal and bright lights. He wanted to play with the robot. He put down the car and reached for the robot. + +But Lily saw him and said, "No, Tom! That is my robot! I saw it first!" She grabbed the robot and pulled it away from Tom. + +Tom was angry and said, "No, Lily! That is my robot! I want it more!" He grabbed the robot and pulled it back from Lily. + +They both pulled and pulled and pulled. They did not want to share. They did not listen to each other. They did not see that the robot was breaking. + +Then, there was a loud snap. The robot broke in half. The metal bent and the lights went out. The robot did not talk anymore. + +Lily and Tom stopped pulling and looked at the broken robot. They felt very sad and sorry. They had broken the robot. They had broken their fun. + +They looked at each other and said, "I'm sorry, Lily." "I'm sorry, Tom." They hugged and said, "We are sorry, robot." + +They put the broken robot back in the box. They picked up the doll and the car. They decided to share and play together. They did not want to break anything else. They did not want to break their friendship. +Lisa and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. They swing, slide and run. They have fun. + +One day, they see a shiny thing on the ground. It is a penny. Lisa picks it up. She shows it to Tom. + +"Look, Tom, I found a penny!" Lisa says. + +"Wow, Lisa, it is so shiny and pretty!" Tom says. "Can I see it?" + +Lisa gives the penny to Tom. He looks at it. He smiles. + +"It is a lucky penny, Lisa. We can make a wish!" Tom says. + +"What do you wish for, Tom?" Lisa asks. + +Tom thinks for a moment. He yawns. He is tired from playing. + +"I wish for a nap, Lisa. I am sleepy." Tom says. + +Lisa yawns too. She is sleepy too. + +"I wish for a nap too, Tom. And a hug." Lisa says. + +They find a bench in the park. They sit on it. They hug each other. They close their eyes. They fall asleep. + +A lady walks by. She sees Lisa and Tom. She smiles. She thinks they are very cute and attractive. She takes a picture of them. She walks away. + +Lisa and Tom have a nice nap. They dream of their lucky penny. They are happy. +Lily liked to play dress-up with her mom's clothes. She found a red skirt that was shiny and pretty. She put it on and spun around in front of the mirror. She felt like a famous star. + +She wanted to show her dad how she looked. She knew he was at work, but she had an idea. She took a picture of herself with her mom's phone. She asked her mom how to mail it to her dad. Her mom helped her type his email address and press send. + +"Look, mom, I mailed it!" Lily said proudly. + +"Good job, sweetie. I'm sure dad will love it." Her mom said, smiling. + +A few minutes later, her mom's phone beeped. It was a message from her dad. He had seen the picture and wrote back. + +"Wow, Lily, you look so beautiful in that skirt. You are a famous star to me. I love you and miss you. See you soon." He wrote. + +Lily was so happy. She hugged her mom and said, "I love you too, dad. And mom. And the skirt." +Anna and Ben are going to the festival with Mom and Dad. They are very happy. They see many people, colors, and sounds. They smell yummy food and sweet flowers. + +"Can we have some ice cream, please?" Anna asks Mom. + +"Sure, honey. But be careful, it is very messy," Mom replies. + +Anna and Ben get big cones of ice cream. They lick and bite them. They feel cold and sweet in their mouths. But the ice cream melts fast. It drips on their hands, faces, and clothes. + +"Oh no, look at you two! You are so messy!" Dad says. + +Anna and Ben giggle. They don't mind. They think it is fun. + +"Can we go on the rides now?" Ben asks Dad. + +"OK, but first we have to clean you up," Dad replies. + +He takes out some napkins and wipes their hands, faces, and clothes. He throws the napkins in the trash. + +"There, much better. Now let's go and have more fun at the festival," he says. + +Anna and Ben nod and smile. They hold Mom and Dad's hands. They walk to the rides. They are very happy. +Ben and Lily were twins who liked to play with their toys. One day, they found a big scale in their mother's room. They wanted to see how much they weigh. + +"Let's take turns and see who is heavier," Ben said. + +"OK, you go first," Lily said. + +Ben stepped on the scale and saw a number. He was happy. He thought he was very strong. + +"I weigh 30 pounds," he said. "I am heavier than you." + +Lily stepped on the scale and saw a different number. She was sad. She thought she was very weak. + +"I weigh 25 pounds," she said. "You are heavier than me." + +Ben laughed and teased Lily. He said she was a baby and he was a big boy. Lily cried and ran to their mother. + +Their mother hugged Lily and asked her what was wrong. Lily told her what Ben said. Their mother was not happy. She called Ben and asked him to come. + +"Why did you make your sister sad?" she asked Ben. + +"Because I am heavier than her," Ben said. + +"That is not a good reason," their mother said. "Being heavier or lighter does not make you better or worse. It does not matter how much you weigh. What matters is how you treat others. You should be kind and respectful to your sister. She is your twin and your friend. You should make her happy, not sad." + +Ben felt sorry for what he did. He realized he was wrong. He said sorry to Lily and gave her a hug. He said he loved her and he did not care how much she weighed. Lily smiled and hugged him back. She said she loved him too and she did not care how much he weighed. + +Their mother was proud of them. She said they were both wonderful and special. She said they should always be nice to each other and to everyone. She said that was the best way to be happy. Ben and Lily agreed. They learned their lesson. They played with their toys again and shared them. They were happy. +Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to look for insects and see what they could do. Lily saw a big green insect with six legs and two wings. She picked it up and showed it to Ben. + +"Look, Ben, I found a weird insect!" she said. + +Ben looked at the insect and made a face. He did not like it. It was too big and too green. + +"Yuck, Lily, put it down! It is not nice. It might bite you!" he said. + +Lily did not listen to Ben. She liked the insect. It was soft and shiny. She wanted to keep it as a pet. + +"No, Ben, it is nice. It does not bite. It is my friend. I will call it Greeny. I will gain a lot of fun with Greeny!" she said. + +She put the insect in a jar and made some holes in the lid. She gave it some leaves and water. She carried the jar with her everywhere. Ben did not want to play with Lily and Greeny. He thought they were weird. He played with his ball instead. +Lily and Sam are best friends. They play every day in the park. They like to swing, slide and run. They also like to look at the flowers. Lily thinks the flowers are pretty. She likes the pink ones best. + +One day, Sam is sick. He cannot go to the park with Lily. Lily is sad. She misses Sam. She goes to the park alone. She swings, slides and runs. But she does not have fun. She wants to play with Sam. + +She sees the flowers. She picks a pink one. She thinks of Sam. She wants to give him the flower. She walks to his house. She knocks on the door. Sam's mom opens the door. She smiles at Lily. + +"Hello, Lily. What a pretty flower. Is it for Sam?" she asks. + +"Yes, it is. I miss Sam. Can I see him?" Lily says. + +"Of course, you can. He is in his room. He will be happy to see you. Come in, Lily." Sam's mom says. + +Lily follows Sam's mom to his room. She sees Sam on his bed. He looks pale and tired. He has a bandage on his eye. Lily is worried. + +"Hi, Lily. Thank you for the flower. It is pretty. Like you." Sam says. + +"Hi, Sam. You are welcome. I miss you. Why do you have a bandage on your eye?" Lily says. + +"I have a boo-boo on my eye. I fell down the stairs. It hurts. But the doctor says it will get better soon." Sam says. + +"I am sorry, Sam. That is not fun. Does the flower make you feel better?" Lily says. + +"Yes, it does. And so do you. You are a good friend, Lily. I miss you too." Sam says. + +Lily hugs Sam. She gives him the flower. She kisses his bandage. She makes him smile. + +"I am glad you are here, Lily. You make me feel better. You are a good friend too." Sam says. + +Lily and Sam talk and laugh. They forget about the boo-boo and the pain. They are happy. They are best friends. +Lily and Ben were playing with their toys in the backyard. Lily had a cute doll and Ben had a helicopter. They liked to make noises and pretend they were flying or having a tea party. + +"Look, Lily, my helicopter can go very high!" Ben said, making a zooming sound and lifting his toy in the air. + +"Wow, Ben, that's cool!" Lily said, clapping her hands. "Can I see it?" + +"Sure, Lily, here you go. But be careful, it's fragile." Ben said, handing her the helicopter. + +Lily took the helicopter and looked at it with curiosity. She saw a long stick on the top that spun around. She saw a small window where the pilot sat. She saw a number on the side. + +"What's this, Ben?" Lily asked, pointing at the number. + +"That's the measure of the helicopter, Lily. It tells you how big it is." Ben explained. + +"How do you know that, Ben?" Lily asked. + +"Mommy told me. She said she uses a measure to make clothes for us. She said a measure is a thing that has numbers and lines and you can use it to see how long or wide or tall something is." Ben said. + +"That's interesting, Ben. Can we use a measure to see how big we are?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, Lily, let's go find one." Ben said. + +They ran inside the house and looked for a measure. They found one in the sewing room, where Mommy kept her fabrics and needles and scissors. They took the measure and went back to the backyard. + +"OK, Lily, you go first. Stand up straight and I'll put the measure on your head." Ben said. + +Lily did as Ben said and Ben put the measure on her head. He looked at the number and said, "Lily, you are 36 inches big. That's three feet. That's very good, Lily." + +"Yay, Ben, thank you. Now it's your turn. Stand up straight and I'll put the measure on your head." Lily said. + +Ben did as Lily said and Lily put the measure on his head. She looked at the number and said, "Ben, you are 40 inches big. That's three feet and four inches. That's very good, Ben." + +"Yay, Lily, thank you. We are both big and strong and smart." Ben said. + +They hugged each other and smiled. They decided to measure their toys too. They measured the doll, the helicopter, the teddy bear, the ball, and the car. They had fun comparing the numbers and learning new words. + +Mommy came to the backyard and saw them playing with the measure. She was happy to see them having fun and learning. She praised them and gave them a snack. She told them they could keep the measure and use it whenever they wanted. + +Lily and Ben thanked Mommy and continued to play. They loved their toys and each other. They loved to measure things and discover new things. They were happy. +One day, a boy named Ben and his dog Spot went for a walk in the woods. They liked to see the trees, the birds and the flowers. But they did not know that there was a giant living in the woods. The giant was very big and very hungry. He liked to eat people and animals. + +The giant saw Ben and Spot and decided to catch them. He ran after them with his big feet and his big hands. Ben and Spot were very scared. They tried to run away, but the giant was faster. He grabbed them and put them in his big pocket. + +"Help! Help!" Ben shouted. "Let us go!" + +"Shh! Be quiet!" Spot barked. "Maybe he will forget about us." + +The giant did not forget about them. He took them to his big cave, where he had a big pot. He wanted to cook them for his dinner. He put some water and some fire in the pot. Then he reached for his pocket to get Ben and Spot. + +But Ben and Spot did not want to be cooked. They had a plan. They saw a hole in the giant's pocket. They decided to escape. They trusted each other and worked together. Ben pushed Spot out of the hole. Then Spot pulled Ben out of the hole. They fell on the ground and ran away. + +"Hey! Where are you going?" the giant roared. "Come back here!" + +But Ben and Spot did not come back. They ran as fast as they could. They found their way out of the woods. They were safe and happy. They hugged each other and thanked each other. + +"We did it!" Ben said. "We are free!" + +"We are brave!" Spot said. "We are friends!" + +They learned a lesson that day. They learned to trust each other and to be careful of giants. They never went back to the woods again. They stayed at home, where they had fun and played. They were the best friends ever. +Sara and Ben like to pretend they are drivers. They have a big cardboard box that they turn into a car. They cut out windows and doors and draw wheels and lights. They also make licenses with their names and pictures. They put the licenses in their pockets and get ready to go. + +"Where do you want to go, Sara?" Ben asks. + +"I want to go to the park and see the ducks," Sara says. + +"OK, let's go," Ben says. He pretends to start the engine and steer the box. Sara pretends to buckle her seat belt and look out the window. + +They make noises like a car and sing songs. They have fun pretending they are drivers. + +But then, they hit a bump. The box shakes and falls apart. The windows and doors rip and the wheels and lights fall off. The box is broken. + +"Oh no, our car is broken!" Sara cries. + +"What do we do now?" Ben asks. + +They look at each other and then at their licenses. They have an idea. + +"Let's pretend we are pilots!" Sara says. + +"Good idea!" Ben says. They pick up their licenses and run to the backyard. They find another cardboard box and turn it into a plane. They cut out wings and a tail and draw a cockpit and a propeller. They put their licenses in their pockets and get ready to fly. + +"Where do you want to go, Ben?" Sara asks. + +"I want to go to the moon and see the stars," Ben says. + +"OK, let's go," Sara says. She pretends to start the engine and fly the box. Ben pretends to buckle his seat belt and look out the window. + +They make noises like a plane and sing songs. They have fun pretending they are pilots. +Lily and Tom like to play near the creek. They see many things in the water. They see fish, frogs, rocks and sticks. Sometimes they grab things from the creek and look at them. + +One day, they find a smooth stone. It is round and shiny. It has many colors. Lily grabs the stone and shows it to Tom. + +"Look, Tom, look! I found a pretty stone!" Lily says. + +"Wow, Lily, it is pretty! Can I see it?" Tom says. + +Lily gives the stone to Tom. He holds it in his hand and feels how smooth it is. He likes the stone too. + +"Can we share it, Lily? Can we take it home?" Tom says. + +Lily thinks for a moment. She likes the stone, but she likes Tom more. She nods and smiles. + +"Okay, Tom, we can share it. We can take it home. But we have to be careful. We don't want to lose it," Lily says. + +They put the stone in their pocket and run back to their house. They are happy. They have a new treasure from the creek. They have each other. +Lily and Sam were playing with their toys in the living room. Lily had a pink crown and a wand. She said she was a fairy princess. Sam had a red cape and a mask. He said he was a superhero. + +"I have magic power," Lily said. "I can make anything happen with my wand. Watch!" She waved her wand at Sam and said, "You are a frog now!" + +Sam laughed. "No, I'm not. You have a fake wand. It doesn't work. I have real power. I can fly and lift heavy things. Watch!" He jumped from the couch and pretended to fly around the room. + +Lily frowned. "You are not flying. You are just jumping. You have a fake cape. It doesn't work. I can prove it. Let's count how many times you can jump." + +"OK, fine. I can jump more than you. Let's count," Sam said. He jumped again and said, "One!" + +Lily counted with him. "One, two, three, four, five..." She stopped when Sam fell on the floor. He was tired and out of breath. + +"See? You can only jump five times. That's not very much. You don't have real power," Lily said. She smiled and waved her wand again. "Now you are a frog!" + +Sam rolled his eyes. "No, I'm not. You are still a fairy princess. And I'm still a superhero. We are just playing. We have pretend power. And that's OK. It's fun." + +Lily nodded. "You're right. It is fun. We can be anything we want. We have imagination power. And that's the best power of all." She gave Sam a hug and said, "You are my best friend." + +Sam hugged her back and said, "You are my best friend too." They smiled and continued to play with their toys. +Lila and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They like to swing, slide and run. They are happy. + +One day, Lila sees a big dog in the park. The dog is brown and furry. It has a long tail and big teeth. Lila is scared of the dog. She runs to Ben and hugs him. + +Ben is not scared of the dog. He knows the dog is nice. He says, "Don't be scared, Lila. The dog is my friend. His name is Max. He likes to play, too." + +Ben walks to the dog and pets him. He says, "Max, this is Lila. She is my friend, too. Can you be nice to her?" + +Max wags his tail and licks Ben's face. He looks at Lila and sniffs her. He licks her hand, too. Lila feels the dog's tongue. It is wet and warm. She smiles and pets the dog. She says, "Hi, Max. You are a good dog. I like you." + +Max barks and jumps. He wants to play. He runs to the ball and brings it to Ben. Ben throws the ball and Max chases it. Lila and Ben run after him. They play with the dog until it is time to go home. + +Lila and Ben wave to Max and his owner. They say, "Bye, Max. Thank you for playing with us. We had fun. We hope to see you again." + +Max waves his tail and barks. He is happy. He likes Lila and Ben. He is grateful for their friendship. +Ben and Mia were twins who loved to play outside. They liked to run, jump, climb and swing on the big tree in their yard. One day, their mom told them that a hurricane was coming. She said they had to stay inside and be safe. + +Ben and Mia were sad and bored. They did not want to stay inside. They wanted to play outside. They looked out the window and saw the sky was dark and the wind was strong. They saw the big tree sway and shake. + +Ben had an idea. He said to Mia, "Let's stretch our arms and pretend we are the big tree. We can sway and shake too." Mia liked the idea. They stretched their arms and pretended they were the big tree. They swayed and shook and laughed. + +Their mom saw them and smiled. She said, "You are very clever and creative. You can have fun even when you have to stay inside. You are also very brave and strong. You are not afraid of the hurricane. You are like the big tree." + +Ben and Mia hugged their mom and said, "Thank you, mom. We love you. We love the big tree too. We hope it will be okay." Their mom said, "I love you too. The big tree will be okay. It has deep roots and light leaves. It can bend and not break. It can survive the hurricane. It can teach us a lesson. We can also be flexible and resilient. We can face any challenge with courage and joy." +Mia and Leo were twins who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a cute bunny hopping in the grass. They wanted to pet it and feed it some carrots. + +"Come here, bunny, we won't hurt you," Mia said softly. + +But the bunny was scared and ran away. Mia and Leo chased after it, but they lost sight of it behind some bushes. + +"Where did it go?" Leo asked. + +"I don't know, maybe it went home," Mia said. + +They looked around, but they could not find the bunny or the way back to their mom. They started to worry. + +"Mommy, where are you?" Mia cried. + +"Maybe we should ask someone for help," Leo suggested. + +They saw an old man sitting on a bench. He had a long beard and a kind smile. He looked like he had a lot of wisdom. + +"Excuse me, sir, can you help us?" Leo asked. + +The old man nodded and listened to their story. He told them not to worry, and pointed them to the path that led to their mom. + +"Thank you, sir, you are very nice," Mia said. + +"You're welcome, children, you are very brave," the old man said. + +He gave them each a candy and a hug. Then he watched them run back to their mom, who was happy to see them. + +The old man smiled and said to himself, "What a cute pair of twins. I hope they find their bunny someday." +Sara liked to study stars. She had a book with pictures of stars and planets. She wanted to see them up close. She asked her dad if he had a laser. A laser was a thing that made a bright light. + +Dad said, "I have a laser, but it is not safe for you. It can hurt your eyes or burn things. You can only use it with me." + +Sara said, "Please, can we use it tonight? I want to see the stars better." + +Dad said, "Okay, but you have to follow my rules. We will go outside after dinner and use the laser. But you have to wear these glasses and never point the laser at anyone or anything." + +Sara was happy. She ate her dinner fast and put on her coat and glasses. She followed dad outside. He gave her the laser and showed her how to turn it on and off. He pointed it at the sky and said, "Look, there is the Big Dipper. Can you see it?" + +Sara saw the big star shape. She was amazed. She wanted to see more. She moved the laser around and saw other stars and shapes. She said, "Wow, this is so cool! Thank you, dad!" + +Dad smiled and said, "You're welcome, Sara. I'm glad you like to study stars. But remember, the laser is not a toy. It is a tool. You have to be careful and respectful with it." + +Sara nodded and said, "I understand, dad. I will be careful and respectful. Can we do this again sometime?" + +Dad said, "Sure, we can do this again. But now it is time to go inside. It is getting late and cold. Let's go and have some hot chocolate." + +Sara turned off the laser and gave it back to dad. She hugged him and said, "I love you, dad. You are the best." + +Dad hugged her back and said, "I love you too, Sara. You are the best too." They went inside and had some hot chocolate. Sara dreamed of stars and lasers. She was happy. +Tim and Lily love to play with their toy cars. They have many cars of different colors and sizes. Tim likes the red car best, and Lily likes the blue car best. They make roads with their blocks and zoom their cars around. + +One day, they find a new car in their toy box. It is a big yellow car that makes a loud noise when you press a button. Tim and Lily are very excited. They want to try the yellow car. They take turns to zoom it on the road. It is very fast and fun. + +But then, the yellow car stops. It does not make any noise. It does not zoom. Tim and Lily are sad. They look at the car and see that it has no batteries. They do not have any batteries in their house. They do not know what to do. + +Then, they hear a knock on the door. It is their friend Sam. He has a big smile and a bag in his hand. He says, "Hi, Tim and Lily. I saw you playing with the yellow car. It is very cool. I have a gift for you. I have some batteries for the car. Do you want them?" + +Tim and Lily are very happy. They say, "Yes, please. Thank you, Sam. You are very kind. You are our best friend." They take the batteries from Sam and put them in the yellow car. The car makes a noise and zooms again. Tim and Lily hug Sam and say, "We are very grateful to you, Sam. You made our day. Do you want to play with us?" + +Sam says, "Yes, I do. I love to play with cars. Can I have the green car?" Tim and Lily say, "Of course. You can have any car you want. We have enough cars for everyone. Let's zoom together." They all laugh and play with their cars. They are very happy and grateful. They are the best friends ever. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys. But they do not like to brush their teeth. Every night, their mom tells them to use their toothbrush and toothpaste. But they hide under the bed or run away. + +One day, mom has a surprise for them. She gives them each a new toothbrush. The toothbrush is wide and soft. It has a picture of a lion on it. Mom says, "This is a special toothbrush. It will make your teeth strong and shiny like a lion's. But you have to use it every night, or the lion will be sad." + +Lily and Ben are curious. They want to see the lion on their toothbrush. They go to the bathroom and look in the mirror. They see the lion smiling at them. They think the lion is friendly and cute. They decide to try the toothbrush. + +They put some toothpaste on the toothbrush and start to brush their teeth. They feel the wide and soft bristles on their teeth and gums. They like the minty taste of the toothpaste. They see the bubbles in their mouth. They hear the lion roar softly in their ear. They think the lion is happy and proud. + +They finish brushing their teeth and rinse their mouth. They look in the mirror again. They see their teeth sparkling like stars. They see the lion wink at them. They smile wide and say, "Thank you, lion! We like our new toothbrush. We will use it every night, we promise!" Mom hears them and smiles too. She is glad they learned to brush their teeth. She hugs them and says, "Good job, Lily and Ben! You are brave and smart like lions. Now, let's go to bed and have sweet dreams." +Lila was a little girl who liked to dream. Every night, she would close her eyes and imagine she was in a different place. Sometimes she dreamed she was a princess in a castle, sometimes she dreamed she was a pirate on a ship, and sometimes she dreamed she was a powerful superhero who could fly and help people. + +One night, she dreamed she was a powerful superhero who had to stop a bad giant from eating all the celery in the world. Celery was Lila's favorite food, and she did not want the giant to take it away. She put on her cape and her mask and flew to the giant's cave. + +"Stop, giant!" she shouted. "You cannot eat all the celery! Celery is good for people and animals, and you are being greedy and mean!" + +The giant laughed and said, "I don't care about people and animals. I only care about celery. Celery is crunchy and tasty, and I want it all for myself. You are too small and weak to stop me, little superhero. Go away, or I will eat you too!" + +Lila was not afraid of the giant. She was a powerful superhero, and she had a plan. She flew around the giant and used her super speed to make a big wind. The wind blew the giant's hair and beard and made him sneeze. When he sneezed, he dropped the celery he was holding and covered his nose. + +Lila quickly grabbed the celery and flew away. She brought the celery to a farm where there were many people and animals who liked to eat celery. They were very happy and thanked Lila for saving them. Lila smiled and said, "You're welcome. I'm glad I could help. Celery is my favorite food too, and I want to share it with everyone." + +Lila woke up from her dream and felt hungry. She got out of bed and went to the kitchen. She saw a bunch of celery on the counter and smiled. She took a stalk and bit into it. It was crunchy and tasty, just like in her dream. She felt powerful and happy. She decided to save some celery for her friends and family, and maybe even for the giant, if he learned to be nice. She thought that maybe dreams could come true, if you worked hard and cared for others. She went back to bed and dreamed of more adventures. +Mia and Leo were twins who liked to play together. They had many toys, but their favorite was a candle that their grandma gave them. The candle was unusual because it had different colors and smelled nice. They liked to pretend that the candle was a magic wand or a rocket or a flower. + +One day, Mia and Leo went to the park with their mom. They had fun on the swings and the slide and the sandbox. But when they came back home, they saw that their candle was gone. Someone had taken it from their room. They felt very sad and angry. + +"Who took our candle?" Mia asked. + +"I don't know. Maybe a bad person or a big animal," Leo said. + +"We need to find our candle. We miss it so much," Mia said. + +They decided to look for their candle everywhere. They asked their mom, their dad, their grandma, their neighbors, their friends, but no one had seen their candle. They looked under the bed, in the closet, in the drawers, in the trash, but they could not find their candle. They started to cry. + +"Don't cry, Mia and Leo," their mom said. "I have a surprise for you." + +She brought them a big box with a bow. She opened it and inside there were two candles. They were the same as their old candle, but one was blue and one was pink. + +"These are for you. They are new candles from your grandma. She made them just for you. She said she loves you and she misses you," their mom said. + +Mia and Leo smiled and hugged their mom. They thanked her and their grandma. They took their new candles and ran to their room. They lit them and played with them. They were happy again. + +They still missed their old candle, but they also loved their new candles. They thought they were very lucky to have such a nice mom and grandma. And they hoped that whoever took their old candle would take good care of it and enjoy it too. +Lily and Ben were playing with their toy soldiers in the garden. They had a big box of soldiers in different colors: red, blue, green, yellow and navy. Navy was Lily's favorite color, because it was like the sky at night. She liked to pretend that her navy soldiers were stars that could fight. + +Ben liked the green soldiers, because they were like the grass and the trees. He liked to hide them in the bushes and make them jump out and scare Lily's soldiers. He thought that was fun, but Lily did not. She thought that was mean. + +One day, Ben decided to poke Lily's navy soldiers with a stick. He thought that would make them fall down and cry. He sneaked behind Lily and poked one of her soldiers hard. Lily heard a snap and turned around. She saw Ben holding a stick and her navy soldier broken in two. + +"Ben, why did you do that?" Lily shouted. "You broke my navy soldier! He was harmless, he was not hurting you!" + +Ben shrugged. "I was just playing. It's just a toy, it doesn't matter." + +Lily felt angry and sad. She loved her navy soldier, he was her best friend. She picked up the broken pieces and hugged them. She glared at Ben and said, "It does matter! You are a bad brother! You are not playing, you are destroying! Go away and leave me alone!" + +Ben felt sorry and ashamed. He realized that he had hurt Lily's feelings and her toy. He dropped the stick and said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I didn't mean to break your navy soldier. I was just being silly. Can I help you fix him?" + +Lily looked at Ben and saw that he was sincere. She felt a little better and said, "Maybe. But you have to be gentle and careful. And you have to say sorry to my navy soldier too." + +Ben nodded and said, "Okay. I'm sorry, navy soldier. You are a brave and beautiful star. Can we be friends?" + +Lily smiled and said, "Yes, we can. But don't poke him again, or I will poke you back!" + +Ben and Lily hugged and made up. They decided to play together and share their soldiers. They learned to respect each other's toys and feelings. And they never poked anyone again. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys and books. But sometimes they fight and make a mess. Mommy does not like that. She says they have to behave and share. + +One day, Mommy has a surprise for them. She says they are going to visit Grandma and Grandpa. They have not seen them for a long time. Anna and Ben are happy. They love Grandma and Grandpa. They give Mommy a hug and say sorry for fighting. + +Mommy helps them pack their bags. She gives them each a new outfit. Anna gets a pink dress and a bow. Ben gets a blue shirt and a hat. Mommy says they look very pretty and handsome. Anna and Ben smile and thank Mommy. + +They get in the car and drive to Grandma and Grandpa's house. They see a big garden with flowers and birds. They see a swing and a slide. They see Grandma and Grandpa waiting for them. They run to them and give them a big hug and kiss. + +Grandma and Grandpa are very happy to see them. They say they look very pretty and handsome. They say they have a lot of fun things to do with them. They say they are proud of them for behaving well. Anna and Ben are very happy. They say they love Grandma and Grandpa. They say they are ready to have fun. +Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They saw a big cobweb on a tree. It was shiny and sticky. + +"Look, a cobweb!" Lily said. "Let's touch it!" + +"No, don't!" Ben said. "It's dirty and it has spiders. Spiders can bite you and make you sick." + +Lily did not listen. She reached out her hand and touched the cobweb. She felt something crawl on her finger. She screamed and shook her hand. A small spider fell on the ground. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Lily cried. "It bit me! It hurts!" + +Ben ran to her and looked at her finger. It was red and swollen. He felt sorry for her. + +"Come on, let's go to mom," he said. "She can heal your finger. She has a band-aid and some cream." + +They ran to the house and found their mom. She saw Lily's finger and hugged her. + +"What happened, sweetie?" she asked. + +"I touched a cobweb and a spider bit me," Lily said, sobbing. + +"Oh, you poor thing," mom said. "That was a stupid thing to do. But don't worry, I'll make it better." + +She washed Lily's finger and put some cream and a band-aid on it. She kissed it and gave Lily a cookie. + +"There, all done," she said. "Now you'll be fine. But next time, listen to your brother. He knows what's good for you." + +Lily nodded and hugged her mom. She looked at Ben and said, "Thank you, Ben. You're a good brother." + +Ben smiled and hugged her back. He said, "You're welcome, Lily. You're a good sister. But please, don't touch any more cobwebs." +Ben and Lily are playing in the garden. They see a big lime tree with many green fruits. Ben wants to pick some limes, but Lily says no. + +"Limes are sour. They make your face funny. You will not like them," Lily says. + +Ben does not listen. He climbs the tree and reaches for a lime. But he does not see the bee that is on the lime. The bee is angry and stings Ben on his hand. Ben cries out loud and drops the lime. + +Lily runs to Ben and helps him down. She sees his hand is red and swollen. She remembers what her mom told her. + +"Mom said honey is good for bee stings. It makes them feel better. Come, I have some honey in the kitchen," Lily says. + +She takes Ben to the kitchen and puts some honey on his hand. She wraps it with a cloth. She gives him a hug and a glass of water. + +"Next time, listen to me. I want to prevent you from getting hurt. I am your sister and I love you," Lily says. + +Ben smiles and says sorry. He hugs Lily back and thanks her. + +"You are a good sister. You are powerful and smart. I love you too," Ben says. + +They drink their water and go back to the garden. They play with their toys and forget about the limes. They are happy and safe. +Tom is a dog. He likes to jog with his owner, Sam. Sam is a boy. He likes to play with Tom. Every day, they jog to the park. The park has a big pond. The pond has fish and ducks. + +One day, Tom sees a duck in the pond. He wants to catch it. He runs to the pond. He jumps in the water. But the water is deep. Tom cannot swim. He is scared. He barks for help. + +Sam hears Tom. He runs to the pond. He sees Tom in the water. He is worried. He shouts to Tom. "Tom, stay calm! I'm coming!" He jumps in the water. He swims to Tom. He grabs Tom. He pulls him out of the water. + +Tom is wet and cold. He is happy to see Sam. He licks Sam's face. He says, "Thank you, Sam. You are my best friend." Sam hugs Tom. He says, "You're welcome, Tom. You are my best friend too. But next time, don't chase the ducks. The pond is deep. You could drown." Tom nods. He says, "OK, Sam. I'm sorry. I won't chase the ducks again." Sam smiles. He says, "Let's go home. We can jog and play there." Tom agrees. He says, "Yes, let's go home. I love you, Sam." Sam says, "I love you too, Tom." They jog and play all the way home. +Tim and Lily liked to play near the pond. They saw ducks, frogs and fish in the water. Sometimes they threw bread for the ducks or stones for the frogs. They had fun together. + +One day, they found a rope hanging from a big tree. Tim wanted to swing on the rope and splash into the pond. He said to Lily, "Look, a rope! Let's swing on it and have more fun!" + +Lily felt troubled. She was afraid of the rope and the pond. She said to Tim, "No, Tim, don't do it! The rope might break or the pond might be deep. You could get hurt or wet. Let's play something else." + +But Tim did not listen to Lily. He ran to the rope and grabbed it. He swung back and forth, higher and higher. He laughed and shouted, "Whee! This is fun! Come on, Lily, join me!" + +Lily shook her head. She watched Tim with worry. She hoped he would stop soon. But then she heard a loud snap. The rope broke and Tim fell into the pond. He splashed and cried, "Help! Help! I can't swim!" + +Lily ran to the pond. She saw Tim struggling in the water. She looked for a stick or a branch to help him. She found one and threw it to Tim. She said, "Tim, grab the stick! I'll pull you out!" + +Tim grabbed the stick. Lily pulled him out of the pond. He was wet and cold and scared. He said, "Thank you, Lily. You saved me. I'm sorry I didn't listen to you. You were right. The rope and the pond were not fun. They were dangerous." + +Lily hugged Tim. She said, "It's okay, Tim. I'm glad you're safe. Let's go home and get dry and warm. And next time, let's play something else near the pond." +Lily and Ben were playing in the sand with their buckets and shovels. They made a big castle with towers and walls. They were very happy and proud of their work. + +Then, a big boy came and kicked their castle. He laughed and ran away. Lily and Ben were very sad and angry. Their castle was broken and their buckets were empty. + +"Why did he do that?" Lily asked. "He is mean and bad," Ben said. + +They wanted to cry, but then they saw a poor girl sitting on a bench. She had no toys and no friends. She looked lonely and bored. + +Lily and Ben felt sorry for her. They decided to share their buckets and shovels with her. They walked to the bench and said, "Hi, do you want to play with us? We have buckets and shovels. You can have one of each." + +The poor girl smiled and said, "Really? Thank you, that is very nice of you. I have nothing to play with. What are your names?" + +"I am Lily and this is Ben. We were making a castle, but a big boy destroyed it. He was mean and bad," Lily said. + +"That is not fair. He should not do that. Maybe he is unhappy and needs a friend. But you are kind and good. You made me happy. Thank you," the poor girl said. + +They went to the sand and started to make a new castle together. They had fun and became friends. They learned that sharing is caring and that being kind and good is better than being mean and bad. +Lila and Tom are friends. They like to play outside. But today it is very cold. The wind blows and the snow falls. + +"Let's go inside," Lila says. "We can play with our toys." + +Tom shakes his head. "No, I want to stay outside. I like the snow. We can make a snowman." + +Lila feels cold. She does not like the snow. She wants to be warm and safe. She looks at Tom. He smiles and holds a snowball. + +"Come on, Lila. It is fun. Don't be scared," Tom says. + +Lila has to choose. She can stay outside with Tom and play in the snow. Or she can go inside and play with her toys. She thinks for a moment. Then she makes a choice. + +"OK, Tom. I will stay with you. But only for a little while. Then we have to go inside and drink hot chocolate," Lila says. + +Tom claps his hands. "Yay, Lila. You are a good friend. Let's make a snowman together." + +Lila and Tom play in the snow. They have fun. But they also feel cold. After a while, they go inside and drink hot chocolate. They are warm and safe. They are happy. +Lily and Tom are kids who like to play. They have a big box of toys in their room. One day, they want to play with the same toy. It is a heavy drum that makes loud sounds when you hit it. + +"I want the drum!" Lily says. She tries to grab the drum from Tom. + +"No, I want the drum!" Tom says. He holds the drum tight and does not let go. + +They pull and tug on the drum. They make angry faces at each other. They do not share. + +Mom hears the noise. She comes to their room. She sees Lily and Tom fighting over the drum. + +"Stop, stop!" Mom says. "Why are you fighting? You have so many toys to play with. You can take turns with the drum." + +Lily and Tom look at Mom. They feel sorry. They let go of the drum. + +"Sorry, Mom," Lily says. + +"Sorry, Mom," Tom says. + +Mom smiles. She gives them a hug. She shows them how to clap their hands and make music. + +"Clap, clap, clap!" Mom says. "You can play together and have fun. Clapping is a good way to say sorry and be friends." + +Lily and Tom clap their hands. They laugh and smile. They say sorry and be friends. They play with the drum and other toys. They share and have fun. Mom claps with them. They make happy sounds. +Tim and his grandpa went to the park. Grandpa had a cane to help him walk. Tim liked to run and play on the swings and slides. Grandpa liked to watch and smile. + +"Grandpa, come and play with me!" Tim said. + +"Sorry, Tim, I can't. My legs are old and tired. But I can recommend you a nice game. See that big tree over there? It has sour apples. You can try to pick some and make funny faces." + +Tim was curious. He ran to the big tree and reached for an apple. He bit into it and made a face. It was very sour! He spit it out and ran back to grandpa. + +"Grandpa, you tricked me! That apple was sour! It made my mouth hurt!" + +Grandpa laughed. "I know, Tim. I was just joking. Here, have a sweet candy. It will make you feel better." + +Tim took the candy and smiled. He hugged grandpa and said, "Thank you, grandpa. You are funny and kind. I love you." + +"I love you too, Tim. You are smart and brave. Now, let's go and feed the ducks. They will like some bread." +Sam was a bald pig who lived on a farm. He liked to eat hay and play with his friends. But he did not like to share his hay with anyone. He always insisted that he had the best hay and that no one else could have it. + +One day, a new pig came to the farm. Her name was Lily and she had curly hair and a pink nose. She was very friendly and wanted to make friends with Sam. She saw him eating hay and asked if she could have some too. + +Sam said no. He said that his hay was his and that it was the best hay in the world. He said that Lily could not have any of his hay. He said that she had to find her own hay somewhere else. + +Lily felt sad. She did not understand why Sam was so mean. She looked around and saw that there was plenty of hay for everyone. She decided to try again and be nice to Sam. She said that she liked his hay and that it looked very yummy. She said that maybe they could share his hay and be friends. + +Sam said no again. He said that he did not want to be friends with Lily. He said that she was silly and that her hair was ugly. He said that he only liked bald pigs like himself. He said that Lily should go away and leave him alone. + +Lily felt very sad. She did not like Sam at all. She thought that he was rude and selfish. She decided to leave him alone and find some other friends. She walked away and saw that there were many other pigs who were nice and friendly. They welcomed her and offered her some of their hay. They said that they liked her hair and her nose. They said that they wanted to be friends with Lily. + +Lily smiled. She was happy. She found some new friends who were kind and generous. She shared their hay and played with them. She forgot about Sam and his hay. She did not care if he was bald or not. She did not want to be friends with him anymore. +Tim and Jen were twins who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big hill near their house. They wanted to climb it and see what was on the other side. They asked their mom if they could go, and she said yes, but be careful and come back soon. + +They ran to the hill and started to climb. It was hard and steep, but they did not give up. They helped each other and cheered each other on. They were almost at the top when Tim tripped on a rock and fell. He scraped his knee and it hurt a lot. He cried and said he wanted to go home. + +Jen saw that her brother was hurt and felt sorry for him. She also wanted to see what was on the other side of the hill, but she knew that Tim needed her. She said, "It's okay, Tim. I'm here. Let me see your knee. I have a band-aid in my pocket. We can go home and mom will make it better." + +She put the band-aid on Tim's knee and hugged him. They walked back down the hill, holding hands. They were tired and thirsty, but they were happy that they had each other. They did not discover what was on the other side of the hill, but they discovered that they loved each other very much. + +Mom was waiting for them at the door. She saw their faces and their clothes and knew that they had an adventure. She smiled and said, "Did you have fun, my little explorers?" They nodded and said, "Yes, mom, but we also learned something." Mom asked, "What did you learn?" They said, "We learned that family is more important than anything." + +Mom hugged them and said, "That's a very good lesson, my darlings. I'm proud of you. Now, let's go inside and have some juice and cookies. You deserve a treat." + +The end. +Lily and Ben were twins who lived on a farm with their mom and dad. They liked to play with the animals and help with the chores. One day, their dad told them to gather some eggs from the chickens in the barn. He said they had to be careful because there was a terrible storm coming. + +Lily and Ben put on their boots and coats and ran to the barn. They saw the chickens clucking and flapping their wings. They looked for the nests where the eggs were. They found some eggs and put them in a basket. They were happy because they had gathered a lot of eggs. + +But then they heard a loud noise. It was the wind. It was blowing very hard and making the barn shake. They saw the sky was dark and angry. They heard thunder and saw lightning. They were scared because they knew it was a terrible storm. + +They wanted to go back to their mom and dad, but the barn door was stuck. The wind had pushed it closed. They tried to open it, but it was too heavy. They cried for help, but no one heard them. They hugged each other and hoped the storm would stop. + +Then they heard another noise. It was their dad. He had come to look for them. He saw the barn door was stuck and he pushed it open. He saw Lily and Ben and he was glad they were safe. He picked them up and carried them to the house. He told them they were brave and he was proud of them. He gave them some hot chocolate and cookies. They smiled and thanked him. They were happy because they had their dad and their eggs. They forgot about the terrible storm. +Tom and Mia are kids who like to play in the park. They see a big round thing that can spin. They run to it and take turns to sit on it. Tom pushes Mia and makes her spin fast. Mia laughs and says, "This is fun! Spin me more, Tom!" + +Tom spins Mia more and more, until he feels dizzy. He stops and sits on the grass. Mia jumps off the round thing and runs to him. She says, "Are you okay, Tom? Do you want to spin too?" + +Tom shakes his head and says, "No, thank you. I feel sick. I don't like to spin too much." + +Mia feels sorry for Tom. She says, "I'm sorry, Tom. I didn't know you don't like to spin. Do you want to do something else?" + +Tom nods and says, "Yes, please. Can we play with the ball?" + +Mia smiles and says, "Sure, Tom. I like to play with the ball too. Come on, let's go!" + +Tom and Mia get up and run to the ball. They kick it and throw it and catch it. They have fun and forget about the round thing that can spin. They are glad to be friends and to play together. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to eat waffles for breakfast. They had a big box of waffles in the freezer that their mom bought for them. One morning, they went to the kitchen and saw that there were only two waffles left in the box. + +"Let's share the waffles," Lily said. "You can have one and I can have one." + +But Ben did not want to share. He wanted both waffles for himself. He grabbed the box and ran to the table. + +"No, they are mine!" he shouted. "They belong to me!" + +Lily was sad and angry. She followed Ben and tried to take one waffle from him. They started to pull and tug on the waffles. But the waffles were not real. They were fake waffles that their dad made as a joke. They were made of cardboard and glue. They broke into pieces and fell on the floor. + +Lily and Ben looked at the waffles and realized they were tricked. They felt silly and sorry. They hugged each other and said they were sorry. + +"Let's make some real waffles," Lily said. "We can help mom and dad in the kitchen." + +"OK," Ben said. "And we can share them this time." + +They smiled and went to the kitchen. They learned that fake waffles are not fun, but real waffles are yummy and better when shared. +Lily was a little girl who liked to sew. She had a needle and some thread and some cloth. She wanted to make a dress for her doll. She cut the cloth with scissors and sewed it with the needle and thread. She was very careful not to prick her finger. + +She finished the dress and put it on her doll. She was very happy. She showed it to her mom. "Look, mom, I made a dress for my doll. Do you like it?" she asked. + +Mom smiled and hugged her. "I like it very much, Lily. You are very successful. You are a good sewer. Where did you get the cloth?" she asked. + +Lily pointed to a corner of the room. There was a pile of old clothes that mom wanted to throw away. "I got it from there. It was a shirt that had a hole. I cut the good part and used it for the dress," she said. + +Mom frowned and looked at the cloth. It was brown and smelly. It had spots of green and black. It was rotting. "Oh, Lily, this cloth is not good. It is very old and dirty. It is rotting. It can make you and your doll sick. You should not use it for sewing. You should use new and clean cloth," she said. + +Lily was sad and confused. She did not know the cloth was rotting. She thought it was good. She liked the color and the pattern. She wanted to make a dress for her doll. She did not want to make her or her doll sick. She started to cry. + +Mom hugged her again and wiped her tears. "Don't cry, Lily. You did not know. You did a good job with the sewing. But you have to be careful with what you use. Rotting cloth is not good for sewing. It can hurt you and your doll. Let's throw it away and find some new and clean cloth. I have some in my closet. You can choose one and make another dress for your doll. How about that?" she said. + +Lily nodded and sniffed. She felt better. She threw away the rotting cloth and the needle. She followed mom to the closet. She saw many colors and patterns of cloth. She picked a pink one with flowers. She smiled. She liked it very much. She thanked mom and took the cloth. She also took a new needle and thread. She went back to her sewing table. She was ready to make another dress for her doll. She was happy. She was successful. +Lily and Ben are hungry. They want to eat pasta for lunch. Mom says she will make pasta for them, but they have to wait. Mom goes to the kitchen and puts water in a big pot. She turns on the fire and waits for the water to boil. + +Lily and Ben are bored. They look for something to play with. They see a shiny key on the table. They wonder what it is for. They pick up the key and run around the house. They try to put the key in different holes. They find a hole in the door of Mom's bedroom. They put the key in the hole and turn it. They hear a click. They have locked the door! + +Mom hears the click and goes to check. She sees that her bedroom door is locked. She asks Lily and Ben what they have done. They say they were playing with the key. Mom says they should not play with the key. The key is for the car, not for the door. Mom says they have to give her the key so she can unlock the door. + +Lily and Ben are sorry. They did not know they were doing something bad. They give Mom the key and say they are sorry. Mom unlocks the door and hugs them. She says it is okay, they made a mistake. She says they should be careful with things they do not know. She says she loves them and they are nice kids. + +Mom takes Lily and Ben to the kitchen. She says the pasta is ready. She puts some pasta on their plates and adds some cheese and sauce. She says they can eat now. Lily and Ben are happy. They say thank you to Mom and start to eat. They say the pasta is yummy. They are glad they have pasta for lunch. +Sara liked to collect things. She had many things in her room. She had shells, rocks, stickers, dolls, and books. She put them on her desk or in her drawers. She was proud of her things. + +One day, her cousin Ben came to visit. He was older than Sara. He saw her things and said, "What are these? They are boring and ugly. You should collect better things, like cars or games or money." + +Sara was angry and sad. She said, "No, they are not boring and ugly. They are pretty and fun. I like them. They are my things. You are ignorant. You do not know anything." + +Ben laughed and said, "I know more than you. You are just a baby. You do not know what is good. I will show you." He grabbed some of her things and threw them on the floor. He broke some of them. + +Sara cried and screamed. She ran to her mom and told her what Ben did. Her mom was mad and said, "Ben, that was very bad and mean. You should not touch Sara's things. You should not break them. You should say sorry to Sara and help her pick them up." + +Ben was scared and ashamed. He said, "Sorry, Sara. I was wrong. I will help you." He helped Sara pick up her things and put them back on her desk or in her drawers. He said, "Your things are not boring and ugly. They are different and interesting. You can collect what you like. I will not bother you again." + +Sara smiled and said, "Thank you, Ben. I forgive you. You can collect what you like too. Maybe we can share some things and learn from each other." + +They hugged and played together. They were not ignorant anymore. They were friends. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play soccer. They wanted to see a big game at the stadium, where many people cheered and clapped. But they had no money to buy tickets, and their mom said they were too young to go alone. + +One day, they saw a poster that said, "Find the golden ball and win two tickets to the stadium!" They were very excited and ran to the park, where the poster said the ball was hidden. They looked everywhere, under the swings, behind the trees, in the sandbox. But they could not find the ball. + +They were about to give up, when they saw a boy crying on a bench. He had a soccer ball in his hands, but it was old and ugly. It had holes and dirt and no shine. Lily and Ben felt sorry for him and asked him what was wrong. He said, "This is my only ball, but it's broken. I can't play with it anymore. And I can't find the golden ball either. I wanted to go to the stadium so badly." + +Lily and Ben looked at each other and smiled. They had an idea. They gave the boy their new and shiny ball, and said, "Here, you can have ours. We don't need it. We have each other. And maybe you can find the golden ball with this one. Good luck!" + +The boy was so happy and thanked them. He hugged the ball and ran to the park. Lily and Ben waved goodbye and walked home. They felt warm and proud in their hearts. They did not go to the stadium, but they made a new friend and learned to share. They knew they did the right thing. +Anna and Ben were playing in the park with their elderly grandma. They saw a big tree with a swing hanging from a branch. Anna wanted to go on the swing, but Ben said it was his turn. + +"No, it's mine!" Anna shouted. She ran to the swing and tried to grab it. + +"Stop it, Anna!" Ben yelled. He pushed her away and jumped on the swing. + +Anna fell on the grass and started to cry. Grandma heard her and came to see what was wrong. + +"What happened, dear?" Grandma asked. + +"Ben pushed me and took the swing!" Anna sobbed. She pointed at Ben, who was swinging high in the air. + +"That's not nice, Ben," Grandma said. "You should share with your sister. Why don't you let her have a turn?" + +Ben made a face and stuck out his tongue. He didn't want to share. He liked the swing. + +"No, I don't want to!" Ben said. He swung faster and faster. + +"Please, Ben, be kind," Grandma said. "Anna is sad. You can play with something else." + +Ben ignored Grandma. He swung so high that he almost touched the branch. He felt brave and happy. + +But then, something bad happened. The rope that was holding the swing broke. Ben flew off the swing and landed on the ground. He hurt his arm and his mouth. He started to cry too. + +Grandma ran to Ben and hugged him. She checked his arm and his mouth. They were not bleeding, but they were sore. + +"I'm sorry, Ben," Grandma said. "Are you okay?" + +Ben nodded. He felt sorry too. He looked at Anna, who was still crying on the grass. + +"I'm sorry, Anna," Ben said. "I was mean to you. Do you want to play with me?" + +Anna nodded. She wiped her tears and smiled. She forgave Ben. + +"Okay, let's play," Anna said. "But not with the swing. It's broken." + +They hugged each other and went to play with something else. Grandma smiled and followed them. She was glad they made up. She loved them both. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big black dog. The dog has sharp teeth and loud bark. Tom and Sam are scared. + +"Let's go away from the dog," Tom says. "He looks dangerous." + +But Sam is curious. He wants to touch the dog. He says, "No, I want to see the dog. Maybe he is nice." + +Sam walks to the dog. The dog growls and shows his teeth. Sam is not brave anymore. He cries, "Help, help!" + +Tom runs to Sam. He grabs his hand and pulls him away from the dog. They run to the other side of the park. They find their mom and dad. They hug them and tell them what happened. + +"Good job, Tom," mom says. "You saved Sam from the dog. You are a good friend." + +"Sorry, Tom," Sam says. "I was silly. I should have listened to you. The dog was dangerous." + +Tom and Sam are friends again. They play in the park. They stay away from the big black dog. They are happy and safe. +Tom and Lily were playing with their new toy. It was a big mirror that could split into two parts. They liked to make funny faces and see their images in the mirror. + +"Look, I have a big nose and a small mouth!" Tom said, holding one part of the mirror close to his face. + +"Ha ha, you look silly!" Lily said, holding the other part of the mirror far from her face. "I have a small nose and a big mouth!" + +They laughed and swapped the parts of the mirror. They made more funny faces and saw more funny images. + +But then, Tom had an idea. He wanted to trick Lily. He put the two parts of the mirror together and said, "Lily, look at this! It's a new image!" + +Lily looked at the mirror and saw a strange face. It had two noses, two mouths, and four eyes. She was scared and said, "Ahh! What is that? It's scary!" + +Tom laughed and said, "It's a fake image! I made it with the mirror! It's you and me together!" + +Lily was angry and said, "That's not funny! That's mean! You scared me!" + +She grabbed the mirror and tried to pull it away from Tom. But Tom held on tight and said, "No, it's mine! I want to play with it!" + +They pulled and pulled and pulled. But the mirror was not strong. It broke into many pieces and fell to the floor. They heard a loud crash and saw the shiny bits of the mirror. + +They were both sad and said, "Oh no! We broke the mirror! It was our new toy!" + +They looked at each other and said, "We're sorry! We were silly! We should have shared the mirror!" + +They hugged and said, "We're still friends!" + +They picked up the pieces of the mirror and put them in a box. They hoped their mom would fix the mirror. They learned to be nice and not to make fake images. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play with their toys. One day, they found a big box in the living room. They opened it and saw a lot of colorful dishes and cups. They were very happy and decided to have a tea party with their stuffed animals. + +They set up a table and chairs and put the dishes and cups on it. They pretended to pour tea and eat dessert. They had cookies, cake, and ice cream. They talked to their stuffed animals and said, "Would you like some more tea, Mr. Bear? How about you, Miss Bunny? Do you want some cake?" + +They were having a lot of fun, but they did not know that the dishes and cups were not toys. They were very fragile and could break easily. When Lily tried to give some ice cream to her doll, she dropped the spoon and it hit a cup. The cup broke into many pieces and made a loud noise. + +Lily and Ben were very scared and sad. They did not mean to break the cup. They knew their mom would be angry. They tried to pick up the pieces, but they were sharp and hurt their fingers. They started to cry. + +Their mom heard the noise and came to the living room. She saw the broken cup and the mess on the table. She was very upset and said, "What have you done? These dishes and cups are not toys. They are very special and expensive. You should not touch them. You are very naughty and careless. You have to go to your room and think about what you did. And no dessert for you tonight!" + +Lily and Ben felt very bad and sorry. They said, "We are sorry, mom. We did not know. We just wanted to have a tea party. Please forgive us. We love you." But their mom did not listen. She took them to their room and closed the door. They had no toys, no dessert, and no mom. They felt very uncomfortable and lonely. They wished they had not played with the dishes and cups. They wished they had played with their own toys. They wished they had a different mom. +Once upon a time there were two animals – a pine and a cat. The pine wanted to park in the same spot as the cat but the cat was very angry about this. The cat hissed and growled, trying to make the pine go away. + +The pine was very scared and ran away. He sat at the edge of the park and looked back, feeling sad. + +Then an old fox came by. He saw the pine and asked why he was so unhappy. The pine told him the whole story. + +The fox said, “Sometimes it’s ok to share. If you are willing to be a little flexible it can make everyone happy.†+ +The pine thought about this wisdom and went back to the park. He asked the cat if they could share the spot. To his surprise, the cat agreed. + +From then on they both got to enjoy the park. The pine learned that when we share, everybody is happy. +Once upon a time there was a very fragile penny. It was so fragile you were scared to touch it. One day the penny's owner, Jim, decided to throw it. He wanted to see how far it could fly. + +He grabbed the penny and threw it as hard as he could. He watched it sail through the air, happy with how far it had gone. But then he heard a sad cry. Jim turned and saw a young girl, no more than three years old, holding a teddy bear. + +The penny had landed right on top of her bear! Jim went over to her and kneeled down. “I'm sorry, sweetheart. Here, let me help you.†He picked up the penny and noticed a tiny dent. “Oh no, I have made it even more fragile!†he said. + +The little girl looked up at him and said, “That’s ok. I still love my bear even with the dent!â€. They both shared a smile before Jim gave the penny back to her. Jim returned home, happy that he was able to solve the conflict. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Anna. Anna wanted to go exploring, so she put on her hat and set off to find adventure. She found a secret cove, and sat by the shore to take it all in. + +Suddenly, Anna saw something metal shining in the distance. She had to investigate! She ran over and saw that it was a metal ring. Anna was excited, but she could just reach the metal. It was too high up for her! + +Anna thought for a minute, and then she had an idea. She ran back to the shore and found a big stick. She returned to the metal ring and carefully tried to hook it with the stick. It was difficult - every time she tried to reach it, the metal ring moved away! + +But after a few tries, Anna managed to hook the metal! She was so excited, she ran back to shore and brought the ring with her. From then on, she remembered to bring a stick next time she went exploring! +One day, George went to the shop with his mum. They went to buy some toast for their breakfast. George didn't have any money. He asked his mum if he could buy some toast. His mum said no and she was very sorry. + +George was sad. But then he had a great idea! He saw a man at the shop. The man was selling toast. George asked his mum if he could buy some toast from the man. His mum said yes! George was very happy. He bought a piece of toast from the man and ate it. + +When George had finished, he thanked the man. The man gave George a big hug and said he was sorry he couldn't give him free toast. George smiled and said it was okay. He was very happy that he had a piece of toast for breakfast. +Once upon a time, there was a small brown bear who lived in a big pine forest. He loved to explore and roam among the trees. One day, while he was out wandering, he saw a large pine cone on the ground. He thought it looked special so he picked it up to examine it more closely. + +Just then, a small chipmunk ran up and said, “That is my pine cone! Please return it, I was saving it for my family.†+ +The bear felt ashamed and quickly handed the pine cone back to the chipmunk. “Thank you for returning it.†said the chipmunk, “Just remember, it is important to respect other’s belongings.†+ +The brown bear nodded in agreement as the chipmunk quickly ran away with the pine cone. The bear thought to himself, “It is important to always remember to share, and be kind to others.†+ +After that day, the brown bear enjoyed exploring the forest, but he always remembered to be respectful of the things he found, because sharing is caring! +Once upon a time, there was a bright palace far away in the sky. It glowed a beautiful, unknown colour that sparkled in the night. + +Jimmy and his family were looking up at the palace and wondering what it was. +"What is that?" asked Jimmy, pointing to the unknown place in the sky. +"It's a secret," said his mom. "But I'm sure you'll find out one day." + +The next day, Jimmy and his family went to the park. As they were walking, Jimmy saw something that made him gasp. There was the palace from the night before, shining in the sunlight! It was so beautiful that he felt like he was glowing. + +His mom grinned. "Just as I said, Jimmy. You did find out about the palace." + +Jimmy couldn't believe it. He was so excited that he ran towards the palace with his family. When they reached it, they saw that the palace was even more stunning than it looked from afar. It had towers, windows, and doors made of the same unknown colour as the night before. + +Jimmy smiled. He knew that this palace will always glow with an unknown colour only to him. +Once upon a time, there was a furry mule. He loved to run around the meadow and play. One day he had an adventure. He decided to explore the other side of the meadow. On his way, he saw some beautiful flowers, lush grass, and busy bees. He kept going, further and further. + +Soon it got dark, and the mule couldn't find his way back. He looked for a long time and eventually he got very tired. He lay down and fell asleep beneath a tree. + +When he woke up the next morning, he was so relieved - the sun was out and he could find his way back home. He trotted quickly through the meadow and soon he was back. + +He had made a wonderful journey and was glad to be back safe and sound. The end. +One day, Mandy was outside playing. She was wearing a bright, red uniform. The sun was shining and she was full of energy. She wanted to play with her friends. + +Suddenly, Mandy heard a voice calling her name. It was her mother and she had a special request. She wanted Mandy to come help her. So, Mandy listened and started walking to her mother's house. + +When she arrived, Mandy saw that her mother was washing a special uniform. It was bright, white and crisp. Her mother asked Mandy to help her. She explained that the special uniform was for her father and he needed it for work. + +Mandy was happy to help. She started washing the uniform and did it very carefully. She tried her best to make it look really nice. When finished, Mandy and her mother happily thanked each other. + +Then, with wonderful enthusiasm, Mandy's mother urged Mandy to take the uniform to her father's office. Excitedly, Mandy ran to her father's office and quickly handed him the uniform. Her father was very pleased and thanked Mandy for her help. +One day, a family of four arrived at a cabin in the woods. The parents were excited, but the children were sleepy. As soon as they arrived, they started to explore. The cabin was beautiful and they could not believe they were already there. + +The dad took the kids to the bedrooms so they could get ready for bed. They were so tired and wanted to sleep right away. The mom made them some warm, yummy soup and they all enjoyed it together. + +After dinner, the kids were even more sleepy. They decided to go for a walk outside the cabin before bed. The night air was cool and the stars were shining brightly. + +The kids were so happy that they could not wait to get to bed and sleep in the cabin. The next day would be a whole new adventure. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends named Joe and Sara. Joe wanted to buy a new toy. So, he asked Sara for advice. + +Joe: "Do you know any good toy vendors, Sara?" + +Sara: "Yes! I highly recommend the toy vendor at the end of the street. It's always my favorite!" + +So, Joe and Sara went down to the toy vendor's shop. But when they arrived, it was really boring! All the toys looked the same. There were no bright colors or interesting designs. Joe was so disappointed. + +Sara said, "This is not the one that I recommended to you. Let's go somewhere else." + +So, Joe and Sara looked around until they found a much better toy vendor. The colors were vibrant, the toys were creative, and most importantly, they were fun! + +Joe and Sara ended up having a lot of fun buying toys. Joe was thankful for Sara's advice and promised to recommend the new toy vendor to his other friends. +Once upon a time, there was a special bird. This bird was different from all other birds because it wanted to wear paint. It never had any before, so it decided to go in search of paint. + +The bird searched high and low but still could not find any paint. So it decided to ask for help from a rabbit. The rabbit knew exactly where to find paint, so the bird was very happy. + +The bird flew with the rabbit to a nearby pond. There, the bird found many different colors and patterns of paint. It decided to try out the paint, and soon it had covered every part of its body. It then flew off, shining and looking brilliant in its new paint. + +The bird was so proud of itself and so happy to wear such a beautiful paint! The rabbit then said something that the bird would never forget: “It’s ok to be different and to wear different paints, but the most important thing is to always be yourselfâ€. + +The bird thought about this advice and smiled. From that day on, the bird was proud to wear its paint, but also stayed true to itself. +John was out for a walk when he saw an old man sitting in the park. He walked over to him and asked him what he was doing there. The old man said, “I am waiting for someone I can depend on.†+ +John asked, “Who are you waiting for?†+ +The old man said, “My friend. He’s coming to see me soon, but I’ve been waiting a long time.†+ +Then, John heard a loud noise outside the park. He looked up and saw a car coming down the street. He shouted, “Old man, your friend is here!†+ +The old man hurriedly ran out of the park to meet his friend. As he was running, he shouted back, “Thanks, John. You warned me in time!†+ +John smiled and waved goodbye as the old man and his dependable friend drove away. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Fiona. Fiona was in school and had an exam to complete. She was trying her best to do the exam but it was not easy. Fiona was feeling very scared, but then she remembered something her teacher had said; “everyone does things at different speeds, some slow and some fast. What is important is that you do your best at the speed you are able to.†+ +Fiona tried her best and took her time. When she finished, she felt proud and happy. She wasn’t sure if she had done a normal exam but she knew she had done her best. + +The moral of the story is that everyone is different - we all do things in our own way, some faster and some slower. What is important is that we try our best and do things at the speed we can. +Once upon a time, there was a gentle fox. He loved to explore and loved blueberries more than anything! Every spring, he would go on his adventure to look for the sweet blueberries. + +One spring, the fox finally found the most delicious blueberries. He had never tasted yummies like this before. He filled his tummy with the sweet blueberries and he was very happy! + +But then, the fox noticed a small, orange bird chirping nearby. He smiled and offered a blueberry to the bird. The bird was so thankful and they shared the blueberries together. + +The fox and the bird soon became best friends. Every spring, they would look for blueberries and eat them together. They had so much fun! + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a pretty girl called Lucy. One day, she went to the park and there, she met a boy called George. He had lots of strawberries in his pocket. + +"Would you like a strawberry, Lucy?" asked George. + +Lucy smiled. She loved strawberries and thought George was very attractive. + +"Yes, please," she said. + +But as she was about to take a strawberry, a group of naughty boys came up to them and started pushing and shoving. + +"Go away!" shouted Lucy. + +The boys didn't listen. They continued to try and take all of George's strawberries. + +But then George shouted, louder than before. + +"Stop! We don't want trouble," + +The boys got scared and ran away and Lucy and George were left alone again. + +Lucy thanked George for standing up for them and together, they ate all the strawberries. What a lovely day it had been, meeting someone as attractive and brave as George. +Once upon a time, there lived a cheerful whale. Every day, it would swim around in the ocean, looking for interesting things. One day, as it swam near the shore, it had a big surprise! It came across a rock with a big crack in it. But when it looked inside, the whale saw something even more exciting! There was a fish swimming inside the crack! + +The cheerful whale was so surprised to see the fish. It opened its mouth wide and gently scooped the fish in. Then it swam up and jumped out of the water, surfacing with a splash. It made the fish laugh, so it kept jumping up and down in the water, splashing around and having fun. + +The fish came out of the whale's mouth, as it still jumped around in the water. It was a very happy fish, and both the fish and the whale were cheerful friends. The whale swam away, but the fish stayed in the water and watched until the whale was out of sight. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Tim. He loved to play games and have fun with his friends. One day, he invited all of his friends over for a sleepover party. + +When they got to Tim's house, they were surprised to see that there was a weird tip outside. Nobody could figure out what the tip was for. + +Tim said, "Let's follow the tip and see where it takes us!" + +So they followed the tip and found a secret playground. Everyone cheered and started to play. + +"This is so much fun! I'm glad I invited all of you over to play!" said Tim. + +They all stayed and played until it was dark outside. Then they said goodbye, with plans to meet up again soon. + +The end. +Tommy and his mum went on a visit to Auntie Jane's house. When they arrived, Auntie Jane gave Tommy a big hug. She had made his favourite pie for him. + +Tommy said "Yum yum, pie!" + +"You must eat it slowly Tommy," Auntie Jane said. + +They all sat down and ate the pie. It was nice and warm. Tommy ate it very slowly, savouring every bite. + +After they had finished, Auntie Jane said, "That was lovely! It's so nice to visit with you both." + +They had a big hug and said goodbye. Tommy was already looking forward to his next visit. +Once upon a time, there was a hot summer day. An old church was standing in the sunshine. Inside the church a family gathered together. + +They had a sad mission. They had to bury one of their family members. Everyone was very sad, but they could still feel the heat of the summer day. + +Dad took a shovel in his hands. He started to dig a big hole near to the church. He worked and worked, but he felt very hot. His clothes were sweaty. + +Mom saw how hard Dad was working and she decided to help him. She kneeled down beside the hole and started to help to dig. + +Finally, the hole was big enough for the coffin. With all the love in their hearts, they buried their dear family member in the ground of the church. + +As the sun went down, the family said the last goodbye to their beloved. The hot summer day was fading away, but their hearts would never forget. +Once upon a time there were two best friends – a boy and a girl. The boy had a garden hose and he often played with it. One day he was playing with the delicate hose when the girl saw him. + +The girl said, "What are you doing with the hose?" + +The boy answered, "I'm pretending it's a snake!" + +The girl laughed and said, "That's silly!" + +The boy then said, "Do you want to play with me?" + +The girl smiled and agreed. They both had lots of fun playing with the delicate hose. After a while, they became tired and decided to go and play with something else. They ran off together, giggling and laughing. +Once there was a little girl named Daisy. Daisy was a very happy girl and loved to explore the world. One day, Daisy found something shiny and colorful in the garden. It was a golden butterfly! The butterfly was so pretty and Daisy was so excited to see it. She wanted to give the butterfly a hug. + +So Daisy carefully reached out and hugged the golden butterfly. When she did, it started to sparkle and shimmer and Daisy couldn't believe her eyes! Suddenly the butterfly flew away and Daisy smiled as it flew higher and higher, leaving a trail of colorful sparkles and butterflies behind it. + +Daisy smiled and hugged herself tight. She knew she'd always remember the beautiful golden butterfly she'd seen that day. +Tommy was feeling very excited. He had just been to the store with his mom and dad and, as he held the big brown bag close, he knew it was full of something special. + +When they got home, mom and dad told Tommy to sit still and watch, so he did. His dad opened the bag and carefully began to unpack. Together, they pulled out wooden pieces, each one carefully organized inside. + +"What are these?" Tommy asked, but his mom and dad just smiled and said he would see soon. That night, his dad worked late, taking all of the pieces and carefully putting them together. + +The next morning, when Tommy woke up, he raced to the living room. His eyes grew wide as he saw the gorgeous wooden shelf, standing tall and proud in the corner. It was bigger than Tommy had expected and he knew what it was -- a special shelf, just for him. + +Tommy gave his dad a big hug and thanked him for the best surprise ever. +Once upon a time, there was a Mom and a little boy. The little boy was very thoughtful and he wanted to make his Mom happy. + +One day, he asked his Mom, “Can I please have a flashlight?†His Mom smiled and happily said, “Yes! You can have a flashlight.†+ +The little boy was so excited. He grabbed his flashlight and turned it on. He shined the flashlight on the walls, the ceilings and everywhere else in the house. He was so happy that he could light everything up. + +At night, his Mom was tucking him in and she asked him, “Wasn’t that thoughtful of you to ask for a flashlight?†The little boy smiled and said, “Yes, it was very thoughtful.†+ +His Mom kissed him goodnight and said, “I’m so proud of you.†The little boy was so happy that he had made his Mom happy. +Once upon a time there was a mummy and daddy. The mummy and daddy liked each other very much but sometimes they quarrel. + +One day, the mummy was cooking dinner. She was taking her time so that it could be special. While she was cooking, the daddy came in and started cuddling up to the mummy to try and make her happy. But she did not want to cuddle. + +The mummy felt silly and she shouted at the daddy. Daddy felt sad, so he stormed out of the room. Mummy felt sad too and she cried. + +By the time dinner was ready the mummy had spoiled all the food. Even though the mummy and daddy quarrel, they still love each other. + +The moral of the story is: we might quarrel with the people we love, but it’s still important to forgive and love each other. +Once upon a time, there was a small bird named Lucy. She was a brave and adventurous bird, who always wanted to soar in the sky. + +One day, Lucy noticed a bathrobe fluttering in the wind and trapped in a tree. She flew over to take a closer look and saw that a helpless little rabbit was stuck in the bathrobe. He looked so sad that Lucy could not help but help him. + +"Oh dear! What happened to you, little one?" Lucy asked the rabbit tenderly. + +The rabbit replied, "My bathrobe got stuck in the tree and I cannot get down by myself. I'm too helpless!" + +Lucy had an idea and said, "Don't worry! I'm going to fly up high and pull you down with me. Hold on tight!" + +The rabbit nodded, and the two of them held each other tight as Lucy soared into the sky. When they finally reached the ground, the rabbit said, "Thank you so much, Lucy. You're the best! I will never forget this day." + +The rabbit never did, and soon the two of them were friends forever, soaring the skies together. +Once upon a time there was a family of three. Mom, Dad, and Lily. Lily was three years old and so excited, because today was the day to decorate the house. + +Mom and Dad reached in the box to pick up the decorations. "It's so nice to get new decorations to celebrate this special day." Mom said. + +Lily jumped up and shouted, "Yay! Decorate!" She began to take out the decorations, looking at each one with curiosity. + +Suddenly, there was a strange noise! Lily felt scared but her parents were calm. They told her "It's okay, it's only a thief." + +The thief wanted to take all the decorations and run away. But Mom and Dad weren't about to let him. "NO!" shouted Mom. The thief was startled and quickly ran away. + +Mom and Dad were so relieved, but now all the decorations had been taken away. + +"Oh no, what are we going to do?" Mom asked. With a big smile, Lily replied, "Don't worry. I know a place with more decorations. They're available!" Sure enough, Lily knew exactly where to find more decorations and soon enough the house was decorated and ready to celebrate the special day. +Once upon a time there was a parent. This parent wanted to buy their child something interesting. They visited the store to find the perfect item but couldn't decide what to buy! + +The parent had to decide between buying a car or a toy castle. They thought the car was really fast and the toy castle was really magical. But which one would be the most interesting for their child? + +The parent thought and thought and finally, decided to buy the toy castle! When they got home, their child was so excited to see their interesting new toy. + +The child played with the castle for a long time and was even able to invite their friends to play with it too. Everyone thought it was really interesting and had lots of fun. + +The parent was glad they bought the castle, it was the perfect present for their child! +Once there was a little girl called Jane. She loved her armchair and would always sit in it to read her stories. One day she noticed something was different. The outside of her chair looked very different to what she was used to. It was very filthy! + +Jane went running to her Mum and said: "Mummy my armchair is filthy!" Her Mum replied "Oh, I know! I had to sack the cleaning lady, so it's not been cleaned recently." + +Jane was very sad, but determined to make her armchair clean again. She took out a cloth and some soap, and began scrubbing it. She worked hard and after a few hours it was sparkling clean! + +Mum was so proud of Jane for cleaning her armchair and rewarded her with a big hug. Jane was so happy that her armchair was clean again, and an even bigger lesson had been learned: if you work hard, you can achieve anything! +Molly and Jack were on a walk in the park when they spotted an acorn on the ground. Jack excitedly picked it up so he could show Molly. + +"Look at the acorn I found!" he grinned. + +Molly was not too excited about it. She pointed towards a patch of wildflowers and said, "That's much more interesting than a boring acorn." + +But Jack refused to let the acorn go. He held it tightly in his hands and smelled it. + +"Ugh! It smells so spicy!", he said. + +Molly chuckled and shook her head. + +"Maybe you should try it," she said. + +But Jack refused. He put the acorn back down on the ground and ran off to explore the patch of wildflowers that had caught Molly's eye. +"Come on, Joe," shouted Mom. Joe was a three year old boy and he was struggling to open the door. He had been trying for what seemed like forever and he was getting frustrated. + +"It's too difficult," he said, tears starting to form in his eyes. + +"Just keep trying," Mom said, kneeling down beside him. "You can do it." + +Joe kept pulling on the door handle, but it wouldn't budge. All of a sudden he heard a "click" and the door opened! + +"You did it, Joe," Mom said, smiling from ear to ear. In the corner of the door Joe noticed something black. + +"What's that?" he asked, pointing. + +"That's the key," replied Mom. "It was inside the black box." + +Joe smiled. He now knew the secret to opening that door: the key. He realized it took practice and hard work, but with a little help he had finally managed to open the difficult door. +Once upon a time, there lived a little girl named Zoe. Zoe was a very brave girl and she loved exploring. Today was a special day, because Zoe was going to the river for a swim. + +When she walked to the river, Zoe spotted something green next to the water. She approached it and saw it was a herb! She picked the herb and became very glad. + +Zoe stepped into the river and splashed around. She was having so much fun in the river. + +After playing for a while, Zoe heard a voice calling. "Zoe! Come back!," her mom said. + +Zoe said goodbye to her herb and went back to her mom. She was so glad that she had such a wonderful swimming time at the river and she couldn't wait to return and visit the special herb again. +Once upon a time there was a lily. It was very pretty. One day, a bird tried to take the lily. The lily dropped to the ground. Suddenly, there was a dangerous snake! It was very dangerous. The snake came closer and closer. It was going to get the lily. The lily was scared. Suddenly, the snake grabbed the lily in its mouth and ate the lily. The end. +Once upon a time there was a carrot who wanted to go for a drive. The carrot hopped into a car and the car began to move. The carrot was really tight in the car, but it held onto the seat and enjoyed the ride. + +The car drove past a park and the carrot saw lots of kids playing. It waved to them through the window as it passed. + +Eventually, the car arrived at its destination and the carrot hopped out. The car drove off and the carrot waved goodbye. + +The carrot was very happy with its adventure and decided to go home. On the way home it spotted a delicious-looking carrot in a garden. The carrot pulled the carrot out of the ground. It was very tight, but the carrot managed to get the carrot out and take it home. + +The carrot enjoyed its new carrot and when it had finished eating it, the carrot's adventure was finally over and it went to bed, ready for its next adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved orange things. One day, she decided she wanted to have an orange fridge. She asked her mom for an orange fridge, and her mom said yes! + +The next day, the delivery man arrived at the house with an orange fridge. The little girl was so excited! She jumped up and down and ran to hug the delivery man. + +At that moment, there was a tremendous rumble. The little girl was scared, so her mom went to check what it was. When she opened the door of the orange fridge, she found a cute little orange kitten inside! The little girl was so surprised! + +"Hello little kitty," she said with a smile. The little kitty meowed a hello and started to shake with excitement. She could not wait to explore her new home! The little girl reached out to pet the kitty, and soon they had become best friends. + +The little girl and her orange kitty had lots of fun exploring the house together. From that day on, no matter where the little girl went, her orange kitty was always by her side! +Once there was a little boy named Jack. He was three years old and loved to play with his toys. One day, Jack decided he wanted to find a special friend. He heard a loud noise coming from the other side of the room. + +He walked to the other side of the room and saw a big, shiny will. He was so excited he wanted to take it right away. When Jack touched the will he felt dizzy. He didn't know what it was, but he liked it. + +He decided to take the will outside and play with it in the yard. He kept playing with the will until he heard his mom calling him to come inside. Jack held the will close to him and ran inside to his mom. He showed her the will and told her what he heard outside. + +His mom smiled and said, "That's a great find, Jack! I'm glad you found such a special friend." Jack smiled and hugged his mom. He was so happy he had a new friend to play with! +Ted was a playful three year old. He loved running around and making new friends. Every day he would go outside to play, and one day he noticed something strange in the sky to the west. It was a big, bright light that kept lifting higher and higher. Ted was in awe. He wanted to get closer to see what it was, so he started running towards it. + +As he got closer to the west, the light grew brighter and brighter until it eventually lifted up too high for Ted to reach. He was so disappointed and started to cry. But then, from out of nowhere, a group of playful little fairies flew in and helped Ted reach the top. + +The fairies laughed and sang as they lifted Ted higher and higher until he reached the west where the light was coming from. Ted was amazed and couldn't believe his eyes. He saw a beautiful rainbow and a garden filled with all sorts of amazing creatures from every corner of the world. + +He thanked the fairies for their help and ran around, exploring the rainbow and playing with the animals. Ted was so happy and he was sure he would never forget this magical experience! +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Mary. Mary was three years old. One day she was walking in the park with her mum and dad. She looked around and saw the birds, trees and flowers; she thought it was all so adorable! + +When she was walking past a pond, she noticed something in the water. At first she couldn't tell what it was,but then she realised it was a duck eating rice. Mary stopped to watch it, she was amazed at how the duck was enjoying its food. She admired the duck and smiled in delight. + +Mary's mum and dad noticed how much Mary was enjoying the duck, so they brought Mary a bag of rice. Mary was so pleased, and couldn't wait to feed the duck. She carefully scattered the rice on the water, and happily watched the duck eat it. + +Throughout the day Mary and her family admired the duck eating its rice. They thought it was so adorable. + +Mary and her family had a wonderful day, and Mary promised to always admire nature. +Larry was walking through the forest one day, when he heard a strange noise. He stopped and listened and heard it again. It sounded like it was coming from a chamber somewhere nearby. + +Curious and brave, Larry decided to explore and find out what was making the noise. He quietly walked through the trees, following the sound until he reached a big door in the hill. + +The door was huge, and he had to stand on tiptoe and use both his hands to open it. Inside the chamber there was a giant creature and it was making the noise! + +It was a friendly dragon and it was singing a song! Larry listened and was amazed by the beautiful music. He watched and listened until the dragon had finished its song and the chamber was silent again. + +Larry felt happy and smiled as he shut the huge door, and walked away through the trees, back into the forest. +Once upon a time there was a farm. On the farm lived a family - a Mom and Dad, and their three year old daughter. One day the family was getting ready to go outside and explore the farm. + +The little girl was scared. “Don’t be scared,†said mom. “We’re going to have so much fun exploring the farm.†+ +When they got outside, the family found all sorts of interesting things. They saw birds, flowers, and a pond with lots of fish. They also came across something else - a big, juicy watermelon! + +Mom said, “Let’s spoil ourselves and share the watermelon.†+ +The little girl was so excited. She clapped her hands and smiled and said: “Yay! I love when we spoil ourselves!†+ +The family ate the watermelon and had a fun day exploring the farm. +One day a young girl went to the park. She saw a big structure by the swing set. It was so tall that she could barely see the top. She climbed up the steps and started to swing. It was so much fun! She made the structure move back and forth. She laughed and had a great time. After a while she stopped and ran down the steps. She waved goodbye to the structure and went home. The young girl couldn't wait to come back the next day to swing! +One day, Bob and his family decided to celebrate an important event. They went to a hotel and had a special, fun day. They all laughed and smiled together. Bob's family are very loyal and love being together. + +At the hotel, Bob watched as everyone celebrated. He was happy to join in on the fun, but he also felt sad. He wished he could have a big birthday cake like the others. + +Then, the hotel staff noticed Bob's sadness. They gave him a special cake to celebrate too. Bob smiled with joy and felt so lucky to be part of his family. + +Everyone celebrated together until late into the night. Bob was so happy that they all shared such a special day together. He was even more proud to be part of his loyal family. +John was hot and thirsty. He had been walking in the sun all day and was very tired. He spotted a dry pond nearby and ran over to it to rest. + +John was so happy when he saw that it was still full of water. He jumped in and drank a lot. But when he looked closely, he realized that the water was not very clean. + +John's stomach soon began to hurt and soon after he started feeling very weak. He was too tired to get out of the pond and had to stay there until night. + +The result was not good. John had gotten sick and was lying in bed for the next few weeks. All he had wanted was to take a rest and get some clean water, but now he had to suffer the dry result of his mistake. +Johnny and his mommy went outside to play. It was raining and the sky was grey. Johnny looked up in the sky and saw the big raindrops falling down. He felt sad. + +"Oh no! It's raining," he said. +"Don't worry Johnny," said mommy. "Rain can be fun too, we can make rainbows!" + +Mommy and Johnny found two buckets and were soon making rainbows. They laughed as the colours mixed together and the pretty shapes sparkled in the rain. + +Soon it was time to go inside. Johnny said, "Aww, I regret that we have to go in now, the rain was so funny!" + +Mommy smiled and said, "That's ok Johnny, we can play in the rain another day." +Johnny smiled back. Even if he had to go inside, the fun he had made it all ok. +One night, a big bird named Susan was flying in the sky. She felt so happy and free. She soared between the bright stars and the moon. +"I'm flying higher than ever!" Susan said with a giggle. + +Suddenly, she saw a big frame in the sky. It was the biggest frame she had ever seen! Susan quickly flew towards it and watched with amazement. + +Then, another bird came flying. It was her best friend, Tony. +"What are you doing here?" Susan asked. +"Oh, I just thought I'd join in the fun!" Tony replied. + +The two birds flew through the big frame together. They hooted and hollered with joy as they soared higher and higher. + +When they both reached the other side of the frame, they bowed to each other like kings. Then they flew off into the night sky and never looked back. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Maria. She was three years old and had lots of toys. One day, Maria wanted to reach for her toy razor. But her mom said no! She said it was too dangerous for Maria to play with. + +Maria was so sad that she couldn't reach the razor. She wanted to play with it so bad. So she thought of a plan. She asked her mom to play with her instead. + +Maria's mom said yes and they had lots of fun! They played with her dolls and blocks. Even though it was a bit boring, Maria was happy to have spent time with her mom. Suddenly, Maria had an idea. She asked her mom if she could reach for the razor and just pretend with it. + +Her mom smiled and said yes. Maria was so excited! She picked up the razor and played with it. She pretended it was a magic wand and she was a princess. She was so happy that she could reach and play with the razor. The End. +Yesterday was a lovely day for Maggie. She wanted to store all of the memories from it so she could enjoy it for months to come. She ran up to her mom and asked, "Mom, can we store the memories?" Her mom smiled and replied, "Yes, sweetheart - we can store them in our hearts." Maggie's face lit up and she gave her mom a big hug. She said, "I love you, Mommy." Her mom smiled and said, "I love you too, Maggie." + +Maggie was so happy that she hugged her mom again and smiled. From then on, every time Maggie saw something lovely she said, "Mom, can we store this?" and her mom said, "Yes, of course." + +Maggie was so glad she got to store all of those memories in her heart. Now, every time she thinks of yesterday, it will always be lovely. +Once upon a time there was a bee. He was very organized, with his supplies and honey. He wanted to attach his hive to a tree, so he started looking for the right tree. He looked high and low, and finally he found the perfect one. He was so happy! + +Using strings, he carefully attached the hive to the tree. He made sure it was secure and sturdy, so that no animals would knock it to the ground. + +He was very satisfied with the way it looked and felt. This way, his hive was attached and organized, and he knew it would stay safe. He smiled and flew home. The end. +Once upon a time there was a baby chick named Chirp. Chirp was yellow and very small. She lived in the warm, sunny meadow and all she did was chirp and play. + +One day, Chirp heard something rustling in the bushes. She looked around and saw a big thief! The thief grabbed Chirp and ran off with her. Chirp was scared and started to cry. + +Chirp thought she would never be free again, but then something amazing happened. A brave bird flew in and chased away the thief! Chirp was so happy and stopped crying. + +The brave bird helped Chirp go back home to the meadow. Chirp was safe and she said thank you to the brave bird with a loud chirp. +Once, there was a kind rose. Its petals sparkled and shone in the sun. One summer day, the kind rose was out in the summer sun and it began to melt. It became softer and squishier. The petals drooped, as if they were tired. The kind rose melted away. But something special happened. As the rose melted, it left behind a beautiful scent. Everywhere the scent could be smelled. People smiled and felt happy. The kind rose was gone, but it's beautiful scent remained. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Flora. She was excited to go on a safari. Her mom and dad said she could go with them. +Flora put on her special safari hat and they set off. She blinked in the bright sunlight and looked at the tall trees. She felt the smooth leaves on her fingertips as they walked through the bush. +Flora was in awe as she spotted animals. She saw a grazing antelope and a group of monkeys playing in the branches of a tree. She blinked as they moved swiftly through the landscape. +In the evening, they set up camp and toasted marshmallows over the fire. Flora felt happy knowing that she had enjoyed such a wonderful safari. +Once upon a time there was a very important couch. + +A 3 year old girl named Amelia wanted to learn how to sign. She went to the important couch and sat down on it. + +Amelia asked her mother, "Mommy, can you teach me how to sign?" + +Her mother smiled and said, "Sure! Sign language is a very important tool. Let's start with the sign for 'hello'." + +The mother showed Amelia how to make the sign for "hello". Amelia smiled and made the sign over and over again. Soon she had it memorized and was very proud of herself. + +Together, Amelia and her mom practiced different signs until Amelia felt confident that she knew them all. + +From then on, Amelia and her mom would sign to each other when they said hello and goodbye. Amelia was so happy and thanked her mom for teaching her how to sign. + +The important couch became their special spot for learning, and the little girl and her mother continued to sign all the time. +Once upon a time, there was an ancient tree. It was in the middle of a field and had been there for many years. One day, a little boy was walking in the field and he saw the tree. He wanted to explore it, so he climbed to the top and looked out over the field. + +On one of the highest branches, he noticed some string. He decided to remove it and take it with him. When he got to the bottom, he started to play with the string. As he pulled it, the string started to unravel. + +The little boy was amazed! But then he realised that the string was also attached to the ancient tree. He knew that it was important to keep the tree healthy and strong. So, he decided to tie the string back around the branch. + +From that day on, the little boy learned that it was important to take care of the things in nature. He also learned the importance of removing things carefully without harming them. +Jack was a very brave boy. He wanted to visit a rock in the forest that was very difficult to get to. His dad said he could go, so long as they went together. So they both grabbed a bag and headed off. + +Jack was so excited to see the rock. He could only imagine what it looked like. Finally they reached the rock. It was very difficult to find. Jack was so proud that he made it! + +But just as Jack was about to touch the rock, he suddenly stumbled and fell. He hit his head on the rock and was hurt very badly. His dad had to hurry him home and get him to the hospital. Jack was so sad that his visit to the rock didn't end the way he wanted it to. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Tom and Jane. + +Tom and Jane were playing on the beach when they found a strange object lying in the sand. Tom wanted to pick it up, but Jane told him not to. + +"I'm frightened," Jane said. + +But Tom didn't understand why. He picked it up, and suddenly a loud noise sounded from the other side. +Tom was startled and nearly dropped the object. Jane got close to him and put a hand on his side. + +"Don't be scared," Jane said. + +Tom felt a bit better. He took a deep breath, then looked back at the object. He wanted to see what was on the other side. So he slowly opened up the object and peered inside. + +To his surprise, there was a tiny bird with a bright yellow beak. The bird was scared and started chirping loudly. + +Tom and Jane smiled. They slowly put their hands out and the bird flew onto Tom's arm. + +Tom and Jane now understood why Jane was frightened earlier. The bird was in need of help. + +Tom and Jane were happy that they were able to help the bird. They played with it until sunset, then letting it go back into the wild. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a baby bear who was so small and gentle. He lived with his parents in a cozy cave near a great big lake. Every morning, the baby bear would go out and explore the wilderness alone. + +One day, the baby bear found a beautiful white feather in the grass. He loved the refreshing air and so he carried the feather with him. Unfortunately, the feather was so heavy that he had to stop to rest several times. + +But all of a sudden, the baby bear heard a loud roar in the forest. It was a big, fierce lion looking to hunt. The lion's eyes were focused on the baby bear and so the lion began to run towards him. + +The baby bear was terribly scared and he ran away as fast as he could, but the lion was right behind him. The poor baby bear felt helpless and so he used the heavy white feather to help protect him. + +The lion was taken aback by the sight of the white feather and it stopped running. The little baby bear was saved! + +The baby bear ran back to his cave, where his parents were so happy to see him safe and sound. From that day on, the baby bear never forgot the importance of being alert and of protecting himself. +Once there was a mother who was helpful. She had a son and she tried to help him whenever she could. One day, the mother was trying to help her son learn something new, but her son did not want to listen. He got angry and struck his mother. The mother became very sad and tried to teach the son to not hit people. But the son was unwilling to learn and kept striking his mother. So the mother stopped trying and never tried to help her son again. The mother ended up being very lonely and the son was very unhappy. It was a bad ending. +Once there was a little girl, who wanted a shiny new toy. Her brother had a toy that looked like it was lots of fun. She was jealous of him and wanted one of her own. + +So her parents took her to the shop and she got to pick out a toy. She chose a little puppy with a pink string for its leash. She grabbed the string and smiled, then skipped out the door. + +Once home, she let her puppy run all over the room. She held the string and followed it wherever it went. The string moved fast and the puppy ran very happy. + +When the puppy was tired, she paid it a lot of attention. She brushed its fur and pet it lovingly, and even let it sleep in her bed. + +The little girl was so happy with her puppy and all the fun they had together. She loved the pink string and the puppy, and all of her jealous feelings were gone. +Once upon a time, there was a small copper pot. The pot was very happy, until one day it started to feel a bit lonely. It talked to the other pots and pans in the cupboard, but none of them would answer. + +Suddenly, a breeze blew through the kitchen and a harsh voice spoke from the corner. It was a wicked witch! She had cast a spell on all the kitchen utensils so that none of them would talk. + +The copper pot was scared. But it was brave too. It knew the only way to break the spell was for it to talk to the witch. + +So the copper pot shouted out a greeting to the witch. + +At first, the witch was angry. But after talking with the brave copper pot, she finally admitted that she had been wrong. She broke her spell and all the kitchen utensils started to talk again. + +The copper pot was victorious! It was so happy to be able to talk to the other pots and pans again. It was the best feeling in the world. +Once there was a little boy who loved to ride. Whenever he saw something he wanted to ride he would smile and hop on. One day the boy wanted to ride something he had never ridden before. He saw a big cage in the forest and decided to ride it. + +He grabbed tight to the cage and jumped inside, but something was wrong. The cage was dry and he could not move. He was stuck! + +The boy was scared but he noticed a strange animal watching him a few feet away. He thought the animal might help him so he called out to it. The animal came over, opened the cage and gave the boy a ride back home. + +The boy had learned a lesson that day. He realized the forest can be a scary place and even something dry like the cage can be dangerous. From then on the boy was cautious and always looked out for strange animals when he rode. +Once upon a time, there was a gentle dog named Spot. Spot loved to go for walks and play catch in the park. + +One day, Spot was sad. He did not want to go for walks or play. He complained to his owner, "I don't feel well." + +Spot's owner wondered what the problem could be. He took Spot to the vet and found out that Spot had a bone stuck in his throat. It must have been from a toy that Spot had been playing with. + +Spot's owner was very worried, until the vet said he could remove the bone. She was very gentle as she worked to get the bone out. Once she was done, Spot was feeling much better. + +From that day on, whenever Spot had a toy, he was extra careful with it. He knew how quickly something could go wrong. +Once upon a time, there was a mighty jar. It was so strong that no one could break it. + +One day, a brave girl named Anna saw the jar. She wanted to take it, but it was too heavy. So she asked her big brother for help. + +Her brother smiled. He was very strong and he could take the jar for Anna. Together, they lifted it up, and carried it away. + +Anna and her brother took the jar to the park. Anna opened the jar and discovered something magical inside. She had found a mighty treasure! It was so exciting! + +Anna and her brother were very happy. They thanked the jar for its mighty treasure and took it home. They celebrated with a big hug! +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Lily and Jack. They lived next to each other in a big house. +They both loved going outside to the garden. + +One day, when they went outside together, they saw a beautiful flower blooming in the garden. Lily asked, "What's that flower called?" + +Jack replied, "It's a pretty, red rose. They bloom around this time of year." + +Lily was fascinated. She reached out to touch the soft petals, but Jack said, "Be patient. We need to take care of it!" + +The two friends took turns watering the rose every day. They watched it bloom into a beautiful rosebush. + +When the days were warm and sunny, Lily and Jack went to the river to fish. Lily was very patient as she waited for the fish to bite her hook. + +One day, she was rewarded with a plump golden fish! She was so excited. + +Lily and Jack enjoyed many wonderful days together in the garden and by the river. They were glad that they could help the rose bloom and catch the fish. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was an ant. The ant was grumpy. The ant wanted to be happy, but didn't know how. + +One day the ant was walking and saw a boy skipping by. The boy was very happy and looked so content. The ant was curious so he followed the boy. + +The ant saw that the boy was playing a game with a friend. They were making up the rules and having fun together. + +The ant had an idea that if he skipped with the boy, then he might also be happy. So he tried it and he was! + +The moral of this story is that happiness comes when you share it with others. So don't be grumpy, be happy and skip with your friends! +Once upon a time there was a king who ruled a happy kingdom. He wanted to help everyone and protect them from danger. One day, he sat in his palace and was feeling very alert when one of his helpers came to him with a plan. + +The helper said that if the king wanted to help his people, he should travel around the kingdom to look for troubles that he could fix. The alert king thought this was a good idea and decided to go. Along the way, he helped people in towns and villages. He fixed things that were broken and gave food to those who were hungry. + +When the king returned to his palace, he was feeling very good. He thanked the helper for thinking of the plan and set off again the next day to help more people. + +The king kept going around the kingdom each day, helping people and keeping them safe from danger. Soon, everyone in the kingdom knew him as a kind and helpful leader. His helper had done a great job, helping the king help others! +Little Jack shivered in the cold winter air. He wanted to get warm and have something hot to drink but he had no money to buy anything. He had no friends to ask either. + +Suddenly, Jack spotted something on the ground. He slowly walked towards it, and saw it was a bar of chocolate. Jack smiled, as he knew this would make him feel better. He picked it up and ate it quickly. + +As he ate, Jack felt a warm, powerful feeling growing inside of him. His shivering stopped, and he grinned from ear to ear. That delicious chocolate had made him feel so much better! + +Jack thanked his lucky stars for finding that bar of chocolate. He had no idea how it got there, but he was certainly glad it was there. With a happy smile on his face, Jack walked home, feeling warm and content. +Once there was a small animal named Tina who wanted to go on an adventure. She was very excited and couldn’t wait to explore the world. As Tina walked along the path, she noticed a big button. She wanted to push it, but had a feeling it might be a bad idea. + +However, her curiosity got the best of her and Tina went ahead and pressed the button. Suddenly a loud noise filled the air and Tina started to panic. + +After Tina had calmed down, she noticed that the button was broken. Tina was sad and angry at the same time. She realized that if she hadn’t been so curious she wouldn’t have broken the button. + +At that moment, Tina understood the moral of the story: sometimes it’s better to be safe than sorry. She decided that the next time she had a feeling of caution, she would think twice before acting upon it. +Once upon a time there was a lonely boy. Every day he would sit in the park and watch all the other children play. One day, he saw a group of kids playing tag. He wanted to join in, but he was too shy. The kids saw him and invited him to play. The boy smiled and joined in the fun. + +Later, the group of kids asked if the boy wanted to come over to their house. He was delighted, and said yes right away. At the kid's house, he got to play with all sorts of toys. He looked up and saw a razor and asked the kids what it was. They explained it was a tool their parents used to shave their faces. The boy was fascinated, and asked if he could try. + +The kids were kind and invited him to try it out. With the razor in hand, the boy pretended to be one of the adults and shaved his imaginary beard. After playing around with the razor, the lonely boy was no longer lonely. He was happy to have some friends and he never felt lonely again. +Jenny felt happy living with her family in the country. She liked seeing the animals and running outside in the sunshine. One day, her family moved and Jenny had to go to a new school. She was very shy and unsure of herself. + +Jenny was afraid to make new friends and it took a long time for her to settle in. At school she tried to hide in the back of the class, but all the other kids seemed so confident. + +Jenny sat alone and watched the other children play. One day, a little girl called Emily smiled at Jenny and asked her to play. At first Jenny was too shy to answer, but Emily kept being friendly. Finally Jenny smiled back. + +Soon Jenny and Emily were best friends. Jenny learned to feel brave and they did lots of fun things together. Even though Jenny was still shy, she felt much happier in her new country. +Charlie and Mandy were the best of friends. They loved playing together and going on adventures. One day, they decided to explore a forest near their home. As they wandered, they discovered a beautiful, little pond. It was so lovely, with the sun shining on the blue water. + +As Charlie stepped closer to the water, he noticed a thin cord sticking out of the mud. He carefully removed the cord and dangled it in the air. Before he knew it, Mandy had grabbed the cord and pulled it. Suddenly, the pond bubbled with water and air, and a beautiful, silver fish jumped out of the water! + +Mandy and Charlie were so amazed, they yelled with surprise! The fish jumped back into the pond and they watched it swim away. Mandy was sad that they couldn't help the fish, but Charlie told her it was alright. He said even though they couldn't help the fish, it could heal all by itself. + +But little did they know, the beautiful fish was already injured, and no matter how much time it spent healing, the wound would not go away. Mandy and Charlie sadly accepted that the fish would never be completely healed anymore, but they still felt lucky to have seen such a lovely creature. +One day a little girl was out in the park with her mummy and daddy. She felt glad to be outside in the sunshine. The little girl was wearing her favourite green jacket. Suddenly, the wind picked up and the little girl's jacket began to flap about in the breeze. + +Mummy saw this and smiled. She grabbed the little girl's hand and said, "Let's have some fun!" She ran with the little girl across the grass and the wind made the jacket flap even more. + +The little girl kept running until the jacket began to tear. She looked so sad, but mummy said she could choose another jacket from the shop. The little girl was so glad that she soon had a new jacket and was ready to go back outside to play. +Once there were two little pigs, James and Jane, who were very jolly friends and loved to play together. One day, they decided to go and play a sport. + +They arrived at the sport ground and saw lots of other children already playing. Jane was so excited and ran to join in. James was about to follow her but Jane shouted for him to stay. + +"What's wrong?" he asked. + +"We can't join in, the other children won't let us. They said that you need special shoes to play," she explained sadly. + +James was very cross. He wanted to help his friend have fun, so he decided to take off his own shoes and give them to Jane. + +"Here, take these. Now you can have fun too," he said with a smile. + +Jane was so pleased and she ran straight into the game. James stood there, jolly and proud, but feeling a bit silly without his shoes. Suddenly, all the other children started to cheer and clap for him and even the coach said he had done a great thing. + +The day ended with the two friends looking forward to more games and having lots of fun with the other children. +Once upon a time there was a lucky baby. His parents loved him very much. Every day they would give him loving cuddles and play games together. + +One day he got lots of presents. Everyone said the baby was very lucky. He was so excited with all his new things. + +As time passed, the baby got bigger and bigger. As he grew, his parents gave him more and more love. Every day the love seemed to increase and increase. + +The lucky baby was very happy and he never wanted that feeling to end. He knew that his parents would always love him and he was thankful for that. + +The End. +Once upon a time in a place far away, there was a tree with lots of branches. It was a very old tree, with lots of gaps and holes. + +One day a little squirrel saw the tree and thought it needed help. He decided to try and improve it. He hopped from the ground onto the lowest branch of the tree and started to clean it up. + +Assuming he was safe on the branch, he began to fill the gaps around the tree. As he worked away, one of his friends, a bunny, hopped up next to him and asked, “What are you doing?†+ +The little squirrel replied, “I'm improving this tree. I want to make sure it's safe for everyone.†+ +The bunny nodded and smiled. Together they worked until the tree was much stronger and the branches were safe enough to climb. As they finished, they saw lots of other woodland animals visiting the tree to rest in its branches. + +The little squirrel was so happy to see how much he had improved the tree. From that day on, it was always safe and full of animals playing and chatting in its branches. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Amy was playing by herself in her backyard. Suddenly, something strange happened. A package fell from the sky and landed right in front of her. + +Amy was very curious and excited. She picked up the package and quickly opened it. Inside was something that made her angry. It was a toy that her brother liked but she didn't. + +Amy was filled with anger. She was so angry that she went over to her brother and hit him with the toy. The toy broke into pieces and the brother cried. + +Amy's mom heard the noise and came over to see what had happened. She was very angry. She punished Amy by not letting her play with the toy and by sending her to her room. + +Moral of the story: it's important to stay calm and not do anything when you are angry. +Jane was excited. She had a new vase. It was so bright and colourful. She touched it with her fingers and it felt so smooth. Jane wanted to do something special with her new vase. + +She took it outside on a sunny day. She made flower crowns with the colourful petals and put them on her head and around the vase. It looked very pretty. + +Jane felt so proud. She had made something and it looked very nice. She asked her Mummy and Daddy to come see. They said it was lovely and Jane grinned from ear to ear. + +She was so happy with her new vase. It was the start of a beautiful journey. +Once upon a time, there was a lively little boy who had an important question. He wanted to discuss something with his mom, so he hopped up from his toys and marched into the kitchen. His mom was in the middle of making dinner and asked the little boy what he wanted to talk about. He proclaimed that he wanted a razor. + +His mom was taken aback - a razor was not something a little boy should want! She explained that he was simply too young and he would have to wait until he was big and strong. But the little boy, he wasn't one to give up that easily. He explained that he was ready and if he was given a razor, he could prove it. + +Skeptical but curious, his mom offered a compromise. If he could show her he was more than capable of handling the responsibility, he could have a razor. + +The little boy immediately accepted the challenge and set off on a mission. He completed all sorts of tasks, from folding his laundry to helping out around the house. Before he knew it, the time had come. + +He proudly presented his work and relayed all that he had accomplished to his mom. His mom agreed that he had indeed proven himself capable and agreed to get him a razor. + +The little boy was delighted. Now he had been given the chance to prove himself, he could show off his lively enthusiasm with a razor of his own. +Once upon a time there was a special boy. His name was Jack and he was very shy. Every day, he would look up at the stars in the night sky and dream of the future. He wanted to improve and reach his goal but he didn't know how. + +One day, Jack was walking in the park when he met a magical fairy. She asked him what he wanted most, and he told her about his dream. She smiled and said, "I can help you. I can give you the power to improve." She took his hand and said some magical words. Suddenly, Jack felt a warm glow inside. + +Jack was so excited! He thanked the fairy, gave her a hug and ran off to tell all his friends. He knew he could do anything. After that day, he worked very hard and soon reached his goal. + +Everyone was so proud of him. Even his teacher asked him to tell the class about how he improved. His friends clapped and cheered when he finished. + +Now, Jack is no longer shy. He dreams of new goals and works hard to reach them. He knows he can do anything if he just believes. +Once upon a time, there was a fair girl named Jane. Jane had long, brown hair and every day she wanted to comb it. Today, Jane wanted to put her comb in her pocket and go for a walk. + +So, she asked her mom, "Mommy, can I put my comb in my pocket?" + +Her mom said, "Yes, Jane. Put your comb in the pocket and go for a walk. Make sure you come back soon!" + +So, Jane put her comb in the pocket of her fair dress and ran outside to play. She was so happy she could comb her hair whenever she wanted! She played all day and when it was time to go back home, she put her comb back in her pocket and went back inside. + +Jane was very happy. She was glad she was fair and had a special comb that she could put in her pocket whenever she wanted. +Once upon a time there was a van. It was a big van, with a shiny blue paint job. Inside the van were two friends, a boy and a girl. They had been standing around, looking out the window and chatting. All of a sudden, the girl felt very dizzy. She grabbed onto the van's seat to try to keep from falling around. But she couldn't stop the dizzy feeling! So the boy jumped to help her. He stood very still next to her, talking to her and trying to make her feel better. + +Finally, the dizziness went away and the girl stood up. She felt much better now. She smiled and thanked her friend for helping her. Together, they went outside and the van drove away into the sunset. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named John. John was only three years old and had just started school. He was very excited to learn new things, but he had trouble understanding the rules. + +Today was the first day that John had heard about punishments. His teacher explained that if he was naughty or disobedient he could get punished. + +One day, John was very naughty in school and his teacher decided to punish him. She gave him an eraser and told him to clean the board. John was dreading it, because the board was so disgusting. + +After a lot of hard work, John finished cleaning the board. He saw the result was so nice and clean. + +John learned his lesson! He understood that it was very important to follow rules and be obedient, otherwise he could get punished. +One day, Michael was playing in the park. All of a sudden he saw a big bad beetle beside him. He wanted to touch it. He reached out, but the beetle fell down over the edge of the park wall. + +Michael was sad, he had been too excited and scared the poor beetle away. He looked over the wall and said: "Where have you gone? Please come back!" + +But the beetle wouldn't come back. Michael didn't know what he could do. Then he heard a voice. It was his mum calling him home. + +Michael had to go home and the bad beetle was gone. He was very sad and he knew he wouldn't see it again. +Jim had a bright dog. His name was Max and he was a loyal companion. He and Jim would go for walks down the street every day. + +One day, Max and Jim were walking down the street and noticed smoke coming from two houses. Max barked loudly and Jim knew something was very wrong. + +Jim quickly ran to the first house. He saw that the door was on fire and it burned very quickly. Jim could hear cries for help coming from inside. He ran to the second house and saw that it too was burning. + +Jim quickly called for help. The fire truck came and bravely put out the fire. In the end, both houses were saved, and Jim was happy that Max was there to help. +Once upon a time, there was a nice boy called John. Every day, he liked to take a walk in the park with his dog, Sam. + +However, it was often cloudy outside, so it was dark in the park. John felt a bit scared walking in the dark, but he trusted Sam to show him the way. Sam always took the same reliable path through the park. He'd sniff the ground, and his tail would shine like a light to show John where to go. + +But one day, when they were walking through the park, Sam's nose lead him off his reliable path. John wanted to turn back, but Sam was excited and kept walking. John was scared, but he knew he had to follow. Then, out of the darkness, they saw a bright light at the end of the path. + +John felt relieved when they found a bench and they were able to sit down and enjoy the view. It was a beautiful lake, shining like a jewel in the night. From that day on, John and Sam always made sure to save some time for the lake, and Sam always remembered to follow the reliable path. +Once upon a time there was a head with an intelligent brain inside. This head wanted to permit the most wonderful things in the world. It thought long and hard to decide what it would let come true. + +Finally, the head permitted a magical dragon to appear in the sky. Everyone was so surprised to see the beautiful creature and so happy that the head had allowed it to be there. + +The dragon made the world even more special by bringing happy toys to all the children. Every day they were able to play and laugh with the new gifts. Everyone was so pleased that the head had permitted the dragon to grant them its presents. + +The head felt pleased with what it had done and so it felt happy and intelligent. And the world got to keep its magical dragon. +Once, there was a girl called Mia. She was very strong. She wanted to go on a bus ride, so one day, she went outside and waited for a bus. + +The bus was big and red. When it arrived, Mia was very excited. She ran to the bus and entered. + +Inside, there were lots of people. They were all different shapes and sizes. Mia didn't know where to sit, and the bus felt very big to her. + +But Mia was brave and strong. She found a seat and sat down. She looked out of the window and watched the world go by. She saw tall buildings and cars. She soon felt relaxed and happy. + +The bus stopped, and Mia had to go. She left the bus, feeling proud of herself for being so strong. She was excited to go on the bus again soon. +Once there was a mommy and a daddy who were very happy. They had a plan to make the best day ever. First they went out and bought some red balloons and a loaf of bread. + +Daddy put the bread in the toaster. Mommy and Daddy watched the toaster. It started to turn red and the bread began to pop up. Daddy took the hot toast out of the toaster and put it on a plate. + +Mommy and Daddy both took a big bite of the toast. It was delicious! Then they tied the red balloons to the chair. They grabbed their hats and went outside to play in the garden with the red balloons! + +The mommy and daddy had fun all day and the red balloons flew very high in the sky. It was the best day ever and they were very happy. +Once upon a time there was a very competitive ant. He always wanted to be the first to do things and liked to be the best. He decided one day to try making his own shelter. So he began sorting through small rocks and twigs. After a few hours of hard work he made a very nice shelter. He was so proud of it! + +The other ants in the colony liked it too. They were very impressed and said it was the best shelter ever. The competitive ant was happy that his work had been noticed and appreciated. + +Every day he would sort through more materials and make his shelter even better. Soon it was the most beautiful and biggest shelter in the colony. Everyone wanted to live in it and the competitive ant was very pleased. + +From then on all the ants in the colony started making their own shelters, competing to make the most beautiful one. The competition kept the ant colony busy and happy. + +The End. +Once, there was a boy who was very hungry. He asked his mom if she would feed him, but his mom said she couldn't. She was busy with a very important task - she was getting ready for her marriage! + +The boy was sad and he knew he had to find something else to eat. He walked around his neighbourhood until he saw a dirty sandwich on the ground. He didn't know where it had come from, but he was so hungry, he decided to pick it up and eat it. + +The sandwich was very dirty and didn't taste very good. But the boy ate the whole thing and he felt a little bit better. + +The boy wished his mom was around to feed him a proper meal, but he was still happy that he had found something to eat. He hoped that someday, his mom would come back from her marriage and make him a special meal. +There was a desk in the room. The desk was very big. It was big enough to hold lots of things. + +On the desk was a toy. The toy was shiny and red. It was a car. + +Every day, the boy wanted to play with the car. But the desk was too high. He couldn't reach it. He tried and tried but he could not reach it. + +He asked his mom for help. She said she would help. She smiled and said, "Let's make it available." She then took the car and put it on the floor. + +The boy was so happy! He could now rise and get the car! Every day he would play with it. He never had to worry about not being able to reach it. He was so happy! +Once upon a time, there lived a brave boy. He was always looking for a prize. Every day he would search, searching and searching. Finally, one day he stumbled across a big yellow box with a ribbon tied around it. + +The brave boy was so excited, he couldn't believe his luck. He opened the box but he was a bit disappointed. All he saw was an old spoon inside. He knew he had to find another prize. But what he didn't know was that the old spoon had a secret. + +The brave boy was determined to find out the secret of the spoon. He polished and he polished, until one day he discovered that the spoon was very special. He untied the spoon and, to his surprise, out came a beautiful diamond. The brave boy had won a lovely prize. + +But he wasn't done yet. He wanted the prize to be perfect, so he looked for a way to spoil it. He found some glue and he glued a pink ribbon around the diamond, making it shine and sparkle. He had done it - he had spoiled the prize. The brave boy was so proud of himself. + +He knew he had made the right decision. He had found a prize, spoiled it and made it look extra special. His perseverance paid off and he learned an important lesson that day - that if you search hard enough, you can find a great prize. And with a bit of bravery, you can +Once upon a time there was a very weak cable that lived in the city. The cable had been there for many years, but it was always too weak to do its job. Everyone was sad for the cable. + +One day, a kind stranger came to the city and saw the cable. The stranger wanted to help it feel better. So the stranger encouraged the cable and told it that it was strong. The cable smiled and it felt better. + +Then the stranger found some tools and started to work on the cable. The stranger worked hard and eventually made the cable strong. The cable was so happy and thanked the stranger. + +Now, the cable is doing its job very well. Everyone in the city is very proud of it and they thank the kind stranger for encouraging it. +Once upon a time there was a family of four who took a visit to the farm. They saw so many animals and smiled at all of them. Suddenly, they saw a flock of chickens right in front of them. The mommy said, "Let's visit the chickens! I'm sure they have some delicious eggs". + +So they went to the chicken coop and saw many beautiful eggs. The eggs were so colorful and the mommy said, "These eggs look perfect!". The son asked, "Mom, can we take one home?". The mommy replied, "Yes, we can get one egg for our breakfast!". + +The dad picked one big and beautiful egg from the coop and took it home. The whole family was very happy. The son said, "This egg is perfect! I can't wait to eat it for breakfast tomorrow morning!". Everyone laughed happily. + +THE +Once there was a little girl named Ann. Ann was three years old and loved to go to the park. At the park she could number the ducks in the pond and jump on the swings. + +One day, Ann was feeling very hungry. She asked her Mom for a steak for lunch. Her Mom said yes and went to the kitchen to make it. + +Ann waited at the table. It felt like forever but then, finally, the steak was ready! Ann was very happy. She took one bite and the steak was so good. But then, it got very harsh and she didn't like it. Ann's Mom saw this and quickly gave her a new steak. + +This time Ann was careful. She chewed slowly and the steak was just right. Ann finished the steak very quickly and smiled, "Yum!" +Once upon a time, there was a foolish little angel. Everyday he would fly around the world with his bright wings, and greet the animals and humans he saw. One day, he heard the sound of laughter. It was coming from a wise old man, who had gathered all the animals around him. + +The old man said to the little angel, "Be brave and let go of your fears: see all that the world can offer. Find your courage and soar high." The little angel nodded and took off, soaring up, up and away. + +A few days later, the old man gathered all the animals around again, and met the little angel with a wide, kind smile. The angel told the animals that he had seen the most beautiful things in the world, and all the creatures clapped and cheered. + +The old man said, "Now: let yourself be an angel, and surprise us with a performance!" and a magical thing happened. The angel spread his wings, and flew around in circles. The animals were amazed and shouted out loud! + +The old man was proud and said, "Let this be a lesson to all of you: with courage and belief, even the foolish can soar." +Once upon a time there was an intelligent rabbit. He was full of energy and wanted to explore the world. One day he came across a jar with a lid on top. He was curious and wanted to know what was inside. He used all of his strength to move the lid and, suddenly, the jar sprung open! Inside was a delicious carrot, which the rabbit quickly ate. He was very happy and thanked the jar for the snack. From then on, the rabbit and the jar became great friends and the rabbit decided to bring the jar with him wherever he went. The two of them had lots of wonderful adventures together, and the rabbit felt so lucky to have such an intelligent companion. +Once upon a time, there was a lawn. On the lawn were two people: a girl and a boy. The girl was standing on the lawn and the boy was standing beside her. + +The girl was staring at the lawn. It was so still and green that it looked unusual. She had never seen a lawn like this before. + +The boy was also staring at the lawn. He wanted to know why the girl was so interested in it. He was curious. + +Suddenly, something flew over the lawn! It was a bird, and its wings sparkled in the sunlight. The girl and the boy both stared, their mouths open in surprise. They had never seen anything so unusual before! +Once upon a time, there was a reindeer named Joy. She was sweet and kind, and led by example. Joy always took care of the other reindeer and always wanted to make sure they were happy. + +One day, Joy was having a bad day. Her friends asked her to join them for a game, but she didn't feel like it. The other reindeer decided to take a break and go find something sweet to eat. + +Joy knew her friends were getting ready to go out, and she knew it was the right thing to do. So she decided to lead them. She showed them the way to a magical forest with lots of sweet fruits. + +Joy's friends were so happy when they saw the sweet treats. They thanked Joy and said she was always the best leader. + +Morals of the story: It's important to take the lead and set an example for others. It's also important to be kind, sweet and to take care of your friends. +One day, Sam and his dad went for a drive in their mighty vehicle. When they saw a beautiful tree, Sam said, "Let's record this!" + +"Ok," said Dad, and he stopped the car so they could take a picture. + +Sam was excited because he got to take a picture and he wanted to remember this moment forever. When they got into the car, Dad said, "Well, that was mighty nice!" + +Sam smiled and felt happy. They drove off, and Sam recorded the beautiful tree in his mind. He hoped he would never forget this moment. +Once upon a time there was a girl. She was very brave. One day, she decided to try something new. She wanted to part the icy lake. + +She was ready to go. She ran outside and got her machine. It was a big yellow machine with two wheels. She was so excited. + +She drove the machine to the lake. When she got there, she saw that the lake was very icy. She stepped onto the ice and started to part it with her machine. + +She parted the icy lake for a long time. The ice was very cold, but she kept going. Eventually, she had parted the lake. She smiled and was proud of herself. + +She had done it! The brave girl had parted the icy lake. She was so happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who wanted something special. She looked all around her house, and then she saw it: a light vest. She was so happy and she decided to spend her pennies to buy it. + +The little girl put on the vest and jumped for joy. Suddenly, a strong wind came and the vest flew up in the air and blew away. She ran after it but it was no use. + +The little girl cried and ran back home. She was so sad, but she had nothing to show for the money she spent on the vest. She vowed never to spend her hard earned pennies ever again. +Once upon a time there was a pony. The pony lived on a big farm and liked to have lots of fun. One day, something funny happened. A big man came to the farm and saw the pony. He was hungry, so he decided to squeeze the pony. He grabbed the pony as tight as he could and squeezed it until the pony stopped moving. The man was sad that he had to squeeze the pony, but he was more hungry. He took the pony away and the pony never came back to the farm again. +The little boy was so excited to show off his new step. He had been practising for days and he couldn't wait to display it! + +Once he was sure that everyone was watching, the little boy hopped up onto the step and started to show off. He jumped up and down, danced and twirled around, and even spun in a circle! + +The little boy was having so much fun that he started to giggle. He was so silly that it was contagious and soon, everyone around him was laughing. + +The little boy couldn't have been happier. He grinned as his family and friends clapped and cheered for him. He knew that he had done a great job of showing off his step! +Once upon a time, there was a boy called Jake. Jake wanted a toy, so he went to the market to look for one. + +When he got to the market, he saw a toy that he liked very much. He asked his mom if he could buy it. His mom replied: "No, Jake. You don't need that toy. It's not important. You should buy some food instead." + +Jake was sad. He started to look for food. Then, he found an apple. He asked if he could buy it and his mom replied: "Yes, that's important. You need to eat healthy food. You can buy the apple!" + +Jake was very happy and bought the apple. From then on, he always remembered that the important things are the ones that are good for him. +Once upon a time, there was a bear who wanted to visit his friends. So he started to walk and soon arrived at the zoo. He saw many animals in cages. He waved hi to them and wanted to get inside the cage to play, but the zoo keeper said he had to stay outside. + +The bear was very sad, so he started to cry. A few monkeys saw this and said they would help him. So they opened the cage and the bear went inside. + +The zoo keeper was so surprised. He knew the bear was too stupid to open the cage on his own, so he let him stay. The bear and the monkeys played together all day and they had a lot of fun. + +The bear was so happy to finally visit his friends. He said goodbye with a big hug and waved to everybody as he walked away. +John walked into the shop. He had come to buy something special. He wiped his sweaty hands and looked around. He had saved up a lot of money. He wanted to buy something he’d never forget. Suddenly, he saw something in the corner. It was a shiny new bike! + +John couldn't stop smiling. He wiped his eyes and paid for the bike. He was so grateful! He said goodbye to the shopkeeper and walked outside. + +John couldn't wait to show his new bike to his friends. He got on and started to pedal away. Suddenly, he stopped. In front of him, John saw a beautiful pond. He had always wanted to see it. + +John was so surprised. He had no idea that the pond was so close by! He was so grateful that he had bought the bike — now he could explore places he’d never been before. He wiped his eyes again and started on his way. +Once upon a time, there was a big family of bears who lived in a big forest. The youngest bear was very shy, but he was always very curious. One day, while he was walking through the forest, he heard a strange noise. He looked around and saw a very small cell on the ground. He stopped, very curious about what the cell could be. + +The baby bear sniffed the cell. He climbed on top of it and tapped it with his paw. To his surprise, the cell started to make music. It was very beautiful and he began to feel less shy. + +The bear decided to try and talk to the cell. So he asked it some questions. The cell replied in an unexpected way. It asked the bear his name. + +The baby bear was very surprised. In a shy voice he answered, “My name is Joey. What’s yours?†+ +The cell made a soft beep and said, “My name is Cell. Would you like to be my friend?†+ +And so the two friends, Joey and Cell, began to explore the forest together. And they became very close and would go on wonderful adventures. +John and his mom were discussing John's birthday. His mom asked him what he wanted for his birthday. He thought for a minute, then answered, "I want a smelly cake!" Mom smiled. She said that it sounded like a good idea. + +John was so excited for his birthday. He could hardly wait to blow out the candles on the smelly cake. Later that evening, his mom brought him the cake. It smelled like strawberries and was decorated with colorful frosting. + +John and his family sang the "Happy Birthday" song. He closed his eyes, made a wish, and blew out the candles. After that, everyone enjoyed the smelly cake. The birthday was a success! +Once upon a time, there was an adorable little frog. He was hopping around the meadow on a sunny day when he noticed a shoe that was just left on the ground. He decided it looked like a good place to jump. So, he hopped closer and closer to the shoe. + +The frog jumped really high. He jumped so high that he could almost touch the sky! Then he gracefully landed back on the ground, in the shoe. He took a look around and smiled because everything seemed so new and exciting. + +The frog was feeling happy and delighted in his new home, so he decided to jump around the shoe all day. He jumped around and around, making little circles and patterns in the shoe. It felt like a party! + +The little frog was having so much fun that it almost felt like he was in a dream. He was having the best day ever! At the end of the day, the frog was so tired but still feeling so happy. He had a perfect, adorable day! +David and Mommy were walking in the park. David was looking at the trees and birds. Suddenly a man ran past them. He had a big surprise in his hands. Mommy was very happy and said "Look, David! He has something for us!" +It was a modern toy. It was colorful and shiny. It was a car that could strike. David was so excited! He pressed the button and it made noise and moved. David played with it all morning. +At the end of the day, it was time to go home. David put the car in his pocket and thanked the man. Mommy said "That was a nice surprise!" David agreed and they went home. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a bird named Bob. Bob had a great friend named Daisy. Daisy loved to zoom around and play. + +One day, they decided to take a trip. Bob and Daisy zipped down to the river, but upon arriving they found there was a big flood. The river was very high and the water was flowing quickly. + +Bob and Daisy weren't sure what to do. Daisy said, "Let's just keep going. It looks like fun!" Bob said, "It might be too difficult to get across. We should probably go back." + +Daisy disagreed. She zoomed right into the water and called out, "Follow me, Bob!" + +Bob was scared, but he eventually took the plunge and began to zoom with Daisy. They swam across the river and after swimming for a while, Bob and Daisy made it to the other side. + +Bob and Daisy were so proud of themselves for crossing the river, and now they had a fun new story to tell. They zoomed away and danced with joy. +Once upon a time there was a furry animal. He wanted to work but he couldn't find anything available. He looked and looked and could only find hard work. He was sad because he wanted something to do that didn't require so much effort. + +One day he saw a job opportunity written in the sky. He read the signs and saw that it was available. He quickly celebrated and flew up to the job. When he got to the top, he saw some fur lying on the ground. + +He was so excited! The fur was just what he needed for his job. He quickly collected the fur and started working. He was a master at his job and soon the sky was filled with colorful feathers. + +The furry animal was so happy he went from jobless to master! All the other animals in the sky were amazed by his work. Fur became a common thing in the sky thanks to the furry animal's hard work. He was very proud of himself and the sky was filled with joy. +Once upon a time, there was a happy little girl. She was in the park, playing with her friends. Then all of a sudden, she saw a bad acorn on the ground. + +She wanted to gather it. She ran over to it and carefully picked it up with her hands. She was very careful not to hurt it. Her mom said bad acorns can hurt her! + +When she got it in her hands, she was even more excited. She had never seen a bad acorn before! She put it in her pocket and ran off to show her friends. + +She showed them the bad acorn, and they all gathered around to look at it. It was so exciting! She told them it was hers and that she had gathered it from the park. + +They all thought it was so cool and marveled together at the bad acorn. They kept it for a long time, to remember that day. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a fearful bear. He was always scared of trying new things and this made him very sad. One day, he was walking through the forest. Suddenly, he came across a big apple tree. It was full of delicious apples and sweet juice! The bear was excited, but he was still a bit scared. + +Then, a magical fairy appeared! She told the bear that if he wanted to get the juice, he had to solve a puzzle. The bear was scared of puzzles, but he worked hard and solved it. He was very proud of himself! + +The fairy rewarded the bear with a big glass of yummy apple juice. It was the best juice the bear had ever tasted! The bear realized that even though he was fearful, he could still try new things and have a lot of fun. He was so happy that he wanted to share the juice with all his friends. +Harry and his mom were in the kitchen. Harry wanted to have some dessert, but his mom told him that he could not have it. Harry asked why and his mom said he needed to be more serious first. Harry was not happy and he tried to argue with his mom. He asked why he couldn’t have dessert, but his mom said the same answer. + +Finally, Harry said he will be serious, so his mom let him have some dessert. He was very happy and enjoyed the sweet treat very much. They both laughed and hugged each other. From then on, Harry knew that he had to be serious if he wanted to enjoy dessert. +Once upon a time, there was a large work to be done. A group of friends decided to set to the task. + +"This will take all day," said one of them. +"Let's break it down into small parts," said another. + +The group worked together and soon they finished their work. + +"This was a large work," said one. +"Yes, it was," said another. + +The group stood back to admire their work. + +"What should we do now?" asked one. +"Let's set to the next task," said another. + +The friends had planned for a large work and were ready for the next challenge. They had learned that by working together, even large works could be accomplished quickly and easily. +Once there was a bunny. He saw something wide, but he didn't know what it was. He moved closer and closer to see it better. It was a hole! The bunny was so excited. He wanted to hide in the hole. + +He hopped inside and he saw that it was wide enough for him to hide. He was very brave! + +He waited and waited, then he heard a sound. It was a motion! He peeked out to see what it was. It was a big, green frog! He was hopping closer and closer. + +The bunny saw the frog, so he quickly jumped back into the hole and tried to hide. He didn't make a sound, he was very still. + +The frog looked around, then hopped away. The bunny stayed in the hole for a little longer, then hopped out and ran away. He had a great adventure! +Timmy was so excited as he dug in the garden one day. He had seen a clear, wriggling worm in the soil and he was determined to find it. He dug and dug, carefully, but he couldn't find it. + +He was sad and his mommy asked him what was wrong. Timmy told her about the worm, but she said he would have to wait until the next day to find it. He went to bed feeling slightly better. + +The next day Timmy jumped out of bed when he remembered the worm. He was so excited he rushed outside in his pyjamas! He started digging until, amongst the soil, he saw a clear creature wriggling away - it was the worm! He was so happy he picked it up carefully and showed it to his mommy. She said it was his very own pet! + +Timmy was so excited he had found his pet. He held the worm in his hands and ran around the garden singing. He had found a new friend! +Jimmy was a lazy cat. He liked to lie around all day and do nothing. + +One day, he was lying outside on the grass and he saw a squirrel climbing a tree. The squirrel was very fast and was almost at the top. Jimmy watched, but he didn't do anything. + +Suddenly, the squirrel slipped and fell! Jimmy had never seen anything like it before, so he got up and ran over to see what had happened. + +The squirrel was not hurt, but it was too scared to climb again. Jimmy gave the squirrel a friendly pat and made sure it was okay. + +Then, he slowly walked back home, satisfied with a job well done. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who loved to play. He especially loved to play with his friends, but sometimes he would get so tired he would have to take a nap. + +On one day, his mom brought out a special surprise for when he woke up from his nap. It was a napkin filled with all kinds of tasty treats and snacks! + +The little boy was so surprised by the treats and very excited to eat them. He was so grateful that his mom had been so thoughtful. + +The little boy ate up all of the tasty treats with a big smile and thankful heart. He was so happy that his mom had made such a fun surprise for him to enjoy. + +The little boy loved his special surprise and thanked his mom for being so thoughtful! +Once there was a mule who was very ignorant. He lived in a small field and never went anywhere or did anything. One day, the mule was feeling very lonely and bored. He thought to himself, "There must be more to life than this." So the mule decided to go and explore. + +As the mule set off, he noticed the sun was beginning to go down. The mule remembered that it was getting late and he had to get home and sleep. He convinced himself he would go exploring the next day. + +The next day, the mule excitedly set off to explore. As the mule explored, he came across a much bigger field with a lovely pond. He was so taken aback by the beauty and serenity of the place, he couldn't stop looking around. The mule knew it was going to be the perfect place to sleep. + +So in that very field, the mule slept for a long time. After all his exploring, he was exhausted. While he was sleeping, the mule realized this was the most wonderful experience of his entire life. If he had been ignorant like before, he would have never known what he was missing. +Once upon a time there was a tiny, fragile bird. She wanted to find a bunch of friends to play with. So she began to gather cards from around the world. + +The bird flew far and wide, collecting cards from every corner of the world. She would look for cards made of wood, metal, or paper. As she gathered these cards, the tiny bird made sure to be careful so the cards stayed safe and didn't get crushed. + +Once she had a big enough stack of cards, the bird flew back to her nest. She was happy to have lots of cards to show her new friends. The friends all gathered around, delighted by the bird's cards. + +The bird had made a lot of friends that day. She smiled to herself, happy that she had used her fragile wings to gather cards. The bird and her friends played happily together until the sun went down. +Once there was a lime who wanted to shine. She liked to be bright and see the world in a friendly way. She asked her friends for help, but they only laughed and said, "You can never shine". + +The lime was sad but she decided to try anyways. She found a place with lots of bright sun, so she rolled her way into it. All day, she rolled, getting closer and closer to the light. + +At the end of the day, the lime was glowing. She was very proud of herself and smiled. But then a huge cloud passed by and blocked the light. The lime had to keep rolling to get back to where she started. + +The lime tried to keep going, but it was too late. She was too tired and had used up all her energy. She watched as the sun disappeared and all the light faded away. With one last glance, the lime closed her eyes and became dark. +Once upon a time, there was a family living in a sunny house. The family loved each other very much. Every day, the mama and the papa would make dinner together, while the baby girl would play with her whip. + +One day, the baby was playing with her whip in front of her papa and she started to be rude. She said mean words to her papa and her papa got mad. He was about to yell at the baby, but then he stopped and remembered how much he loved her. + +So instead of yelling at the baby, he hugged her and said, "I love you, sweetheart. Even when you are rude, I will always love you no matter what." + +The baby felt so happy and loved. She hugged her papa back and said, "I love you too, papa." From that day on, the family always found a way to show their love for each other, even when things were tough. +Once upon a time there lived a big, tough bear. He lived in a big gym. One day, he smelt something delicious. He followed his nose to a little bowl which was filled with honey. With one big lick, the bear tasted it. It was so yummy! He licked it all up and felt so happy. He wanted more, so he followed his nose once more. This time he found a jar full of nuts and he tasted them too. They were crunchy and salty and he liked them a lot. The bear was so full and happy and he thanked his nose for helping him find the tasty treats. +A little girl named Lucy was in the bathroom. She wanted to take a bath. She leaned over the bathtub and opened the tap. Water came out of the tap and the bathtub started to fill up with warm water. + +Suddenly, there was a knock at the door. + +"Who is it?" Lucy asked. + +"It's me," came a voice from outside the door. "It's your grandpa!" + +Lucy opened the door and saw her grandpa. He was deaf, but he could communicate with Lucy by signing. Lucy waved hello to her grandpa and he smiled. + +Suddenly, Lucy noticed that the bathtub was overflowing! Grandpa saw it too and he quickly shut off the tap. Then he used his hands to make a gestured to Lucy. He was leaning down and scooping the water from the floor. + +Lucy giggled and helped her grandpa scoop up the water. Together, they finished cleaning up the mess. + +Afterwards, Lucy took her bath and her grandpa watched her with a big smile on his face. Lucy was happy too, she couldn't help but smile back. +One day, Mommy and Daddy were doing their laundry. Mommy and Daddy put all the clothes in a big pile on the floor. They were so bright and colorful! Mommy and Daddy took out different items and lay them out on the floor. They lay out the shirts, pants and socks so they could sort them. Mommy said the laundry looked nice and bright. + +Mommy and Daddy took the piles of clothes and put them in different baskets. Mommy put all the whites in one basket and all the colors in another. Then Daddy took some of the clothes and put them in the washing machine. He put in some powder and turned on the machine. + +Mommy and Daddy waited for the washing machine to finish. When it was done, Mommy and Daddy took out the clean, bright laundry and put it in different piles. Then it was time to fold the clothes. Daddy laid out the shirts and started folding them. Mommy folded the pants and socks. When all the laundry was folded, Mommy and Daddy put everything away. Finishing their laundry felt so nice. +The sun shone brightly in the sky and Emily was excited for the day. She was about to get something special. She rushed outside and saw a big, heavy envelope. + +"What is it, Mama?" she asked eagerly. + +Mama smiled and said, "It's for you, Emily!" + +Emily opened the envelope and pulled out a big, heavy book. She was surprised because she had wanted a new book. + +She opened the book and saw lots of colourful pictures. She felt happy and excited. + +Mama said, "You can keep this book forever, Emily. I'm glad you feel happy." + +Emily hugged the book and felt like she was the luckiest girl in the world. She was so excited, she was already feeling up the pages of the book. She knew she would love this book forever. +Once upon a time there were two friends named Baxter and Lucy. Baxter was a dog and Lucy was a cat. They had been friends for a long time and loved to have fun together. + +One day, Baxter and Lucy were playing hide and seek outside. Lucy hid behind a tree and Baxter was trying to find her when he heard a voice. It was coming from the bathroom. + +He tip-toed over to the door and said, "Hello? Is somebody there?" + +A voice replied, "Yes". Baxter was scared. He called out to Lucy to come over but she just kept hiding. + +He said, "Um, can I help you?" + +The person replied, "Yes, I need help getting out of the bathroom." Baxter said he would try and he opened the door. + +Standing in the doorway was a little three year old girl. She said she was sorry for scaring Baxter. She explained that she had gotten stuck in the bathroom and couldn't get out. + +Baxter smiled. He was glad he had been able to help. Lucy peeped out from behind the tree and was happy to see that everything was okay. Baxter and Lucy said goodbye to the little girl, and they all went back to playing hide and seek. +One day, a little girl named Abby was feeling very tired. She wanted to take a nap, but her little brother wouldn't let her. + +"I'm not tired," he said, crossing his arms and being stubborn. + +Abby begged her brother, but he didn't budge. She grew more and more frustrated and finally sat down on her knees. + +"Come on, buddy," She pleaded. "It's nap time!" + +But her brother wouldn't listen. He stayed up and ran around, making lots of noise. + +Abby sighed with exhaustion. It seemed there was no way she would get her nap. She looked at her brother's stubborn face and thought of what to do. + +Finally, she sat up straight and said, "I'm not moving until you take a nap with me!" + +Her brother looked surprised. Then he smiled, took her hand and said, "OK." + +They both lay down and fell asleep in no time. Abby was relieved that her brother was no longer being stubborn and that she could get the nap she wanted! +Once upon a time, there was a large steel seat in the middle of the park. Every day, the children in the park would come and play on the seat. They would jump up and down on it, and swing their legs. + +One day, a little boy named Joe wanted to have a seat on the big steel seat. He pulled and pulled, but it was too heavy for him. Suddenly, he heard a voice. It was the big steel seat speaking to him! + +The seat said, “Come sit on my seat and I will make you large. I will make you bigger and bigger. Then, you will be strong enough to move me around the park.†Joe was so excited he quickly sat down on the seat and instantly, he became larger! + +Now it was so easy for Joe to move the seat all around the park, and wherever he went, the children were all very happy. They were so excited to jump on the seat and play with Joe all day. + +And, from that day on, Joe was known as the King of the Steel Seat! +Once there was a fierce tiger. It wanted to cut a page out of a book. It put its claws on the page and tried to cut it. But the page would not cut. The tiger got more and more fierce. It tried and tried to cut the page. Finally, it got so fierce that it ripped out the page. Then it ran away. But it was too late. The page was all torn up and was no good anymore. +Once upon a time there was a robot who wanted to plan something special. It was very excited and it had an icy idea. + +The robot said to itself, "I plan to go on an adventure. It will be so much fun!" + +The robot began to plan the adventure. It thought about where to go and what to do. + +The robot finally came up with a plan. It was excited and it began to prepare. + +The robot packed some supplies and set off on its journey. It soon arrived at an icy place. + +The robot had planned to go on a special adventure. It was so happy and grateful to be there. It had finally achieved its plan. +Once upon a time, there was a bee who had a jar of honey. She was so proud of it. Every day she would mix it with other things to make it even sweeter. One day, she decided to mix it with some special things from the garden. She mixed it together quickly without thinking about it. + +When she tasted it, she felt very dizzy. Her head spun and she felt strange. She knew she had mixed too much of the special things from the garden. Unfortunately, it was too late and her jar of honey was ruined. + +The bee was very sad as her jar of honey was all gone. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named May. She was very curious and always wanted to explore the world around her. One day, she heard a strange rhythm coming from the bushes nearby. She crept closer, wondering what could be making the noise. Then she saw a small bird hopping from branch to branch. It was sending the rhythm from its beak, which was the sound of its song. May got even more curious, so she followed the bird until it flew away. She kept thinking about the rhythm it had been sending and searched for more birds to send their songs. May kept exploring for days and never stopped being curious about different sounds she heard. +Once there was a bunny. Her name was Flopsy. She lived in a secret garden. She liked jumping around the garden and looking for hidden treasures. One day, Flopsy found a very special flower. It was so bright and colorful. She reached out to touch it, but it bounced away! She followed it around the garden, hoping to find it again. + +Suddenly, Flopsy noticed something hopping through the garden. It was a little mouse. It had a long, fluffy tail. Flopsy quickly hopped after it and watched it disappear into a hole. She could see a bright, hidden path. Flopsy followed it, and eventually she spotted the same flower. She tried to catch it, but it bounced away again. + +Flopsy followed the flower until it came to a stop. She was so excited. She bent down to take a closer look. The flower was nestled in a cozy nest. Flopsy had found a new friend, a little baby bird. The bird's feathers were fluffy and soft. Flopsy and the baby bird sat in the nest and played together all day. They were the best of friends. +Once there was a big family who liked to go camping. Every weekend they would pack up their tent, sleeping bags and thermometer. + +One weekend they decided to find a deep forest. It was so deep that they couldn't see the sun. The trees were so tall that the family felt small. + +They soon found a perfect spot to rest for the night. They set up the tent and made their beds on the soft grass. After dinner, the thermometer dropped and it started to get very cold. + +The family snuggled up together in their sleeping bags to keep warm. As everyone rested, the breeze blew through the tall trees making a gentle humming sound. Finally, the thermometer rose and the morning sun shone over the deep forest. +Once upon a time, there was a black bird who had many opinions. He would scatter them around wherever he went. One day, he was walking in the forest and saw something fly by. It was another black bird, and it was talking about its ideas. + +The first bird listened and then decided that he wanted to share his opinions too! He flew up high and scattered his ideas all over the sky. Everywhere the birds flew, they could hear the first bird's thoughts. + +Soon, the other birds started to join in, and soon the sky was full of different opinions. They were so busy chatting and discussing with each other that they forgot to keep scattering their ideas! + +The first black bird was happy to see that his opinion had spread. He watched as the birds talked and shared ideas, and he was proud of how far his opinion had scattered. +Johnny and his dad were playing in the garden. Johnny wanted to go on an adventure, so his dad said they could zoom in the garden. Johnny was so excited that he started running around like a madman. + +He ran around the house, and then he and his dad ran past the flowers and the trees. The grass was soft and tickly, and the sun was mild and gentle. + +Johnny was so happy to be out in the garden going on an adventure. They kept on running around, and then Dad called out "Ready, set, zoom!" Johnny started running even faster, and he felt like he was flying. They kept running until eventually they had run all the way around the house! + +Johnny was so exhausted that he plopped down in the grass and laughed. He had had a great time on his adventure with his dad. They had zoomed around the house, and had a lot of fun. +One day, it started to rain. The ground became wet and the sky was dark. A cat was sitting outside, but it didn't seem to mind the rain. It was very healthy and it was nice and warm. + +The cat curled up and looked up at the sky. Every now and then, a few drops of rain landed on its head and fur. The cat felt happy and content. + +The rain continued for a while but eventually it stopped. The cat stood up and stretched out its legs. Its fur was all wet, but it felt refreshed and energised. The sun was out and everything was dry again. + +The cat shook off, then ran off to explore the fresh and healthy outdoors. +Once upon a time, there was a little kangaroo named Hop who lived in the forest with his mom and dad. One day, Hop and his family decided to bake a cake together. So they looked all around the forest to find the ingredients they needed. + +"Where can we find the flour?" asked Hop's mom. + +"I know where it is," said Hop, pointing to a hidden cave, "It's in there!" + +So the family hopped over to the hidden cave to find the flour. They all looked around, but the flour was nowhere to be seen. + +Suddenly, Hop noticed a big sack tucked away in a corner. He opened the sack to find lots of flour and sugar, along with some eggs, butter, and other ingredients. + +"We found it!" said Hop excitedly. + +So the family took all the ingredients back home and worked together to bake a delicious cake. Everyone was so happy after they had finished baking, and they enjoyed eating their cake together. + +The end! +Once there was an orange mailbox. It was all alone in the big, wide world. One day, a kind person saw the mailbox and felt sorry for it. + +So, the kind person got out a big, orange blanket. The person then started to wrap the blanket around the mailbox. The mail box smiled with joy, for it was now warm and cozy. + +The person kept wrapping the blanket around the mailbox until it was all snug and safe. When the person was finished, the orange mailbox looked amazing! + +All the animals in the forest came to see the orange mailbox and smiled when they saw how cozy and warm it was. From that day onwards, the orange mailbox was never lonely again. +Once upon a time there was a young girl. She was different from all the other kids. +One day, she had an idea to change something. She wanted to make the world better. +So she grabbed her bag and walked up to the park. +When she got there, she noticed something different. All the kids were playing and laughing. +She smiled to herself, feeling happy that she could make a change. She sat down with the other kids and played with them. + +The days went by and soon the whole park was filled with laughter and joy. The young girl was happy that she could make a change and the other kids were happy too. + +They all shared lots of fun times together and learned to appreciate the different things they each brought to the group. + +The young girl was very proud of how she had managed to change something. She knew that it wasn't just the park that was different, but she was different too. + +She felt happy knowing that she had changed something for the better in the world around her. +Once there was a little boy named Tim. Tim liked sandwiches. One day he started to get hungry, so he asked his mum for a sandwich. His mum said yes and quickly made him a delicious sandwich. + +When it was ready she gave it to him. He was so excited! He grabbed the sandwich with his little hands and started eating. The sandwich was so yummy! + +As he ate, Tim started to feel the rough bread. It felt funny in his mouth. He looked at the sandwich and split it in two. Inside he found lots of yummy tomatoes and some cheese. He kept on eating and started to feel much better. + +At the end of the meal, Tim was really full and happy. He thanked his mum for the delicious sandwich. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Jack. He and his family lived in a small house with one computer. Jack liked to play games on the computer every day and he was always fascinated by it. + +One day, Jack asked his mom if he could hang out with his friends in the park. She agreed and Jack ran off to play with his friends. But, when Jack came back, he noticed the computer had been taken. + +He quickly ran back to his mom and asked her what happened. She said that someone had come and taken the computer away. She was very sad. + +Jack was very sad too. He had spent so much time playing on the computer and now it was gone. He also realized something very important - that nothing is as important as spending time with family and friends. He went to the kitchen to get a snack, where he found something delicious waiting for him. It was a piece of cake his mom had made. + +Jack realized that being with his family and friends was way more important than playing games on the computer. He learned that when something important is gone, the most important thing left is spending time with the people you love. +Once upon a time, there was a big lake. It was so big that its waters sparkled in the sunlight. All the animals wanted to go for a swim. + +Every morning, the little monkeys would dive into the lake. They loved to practice their diving patterns in the safe and warm waters. + +Sometimes they even created games. One monkey would dive to the bottom of the lake and pick up a leaf. Then, the other monkeys had to dive in the same pattern. + +It was a fun way to spend the day. The monkeys were so happy that they repeated this game every day. + +The other animals in the forest wanted to join their fun. So, each morning, the little monkeys welcomed them to the lake. And all the animals dove and swam together. + +They were all so happy to dive in the safe, sparkly waters and play their diving games. It made every day so much fun! +Once there was a great elephant who lived in a square. One day, a bird flew too close to the square and the elephant wanted to prevent it from harm. So, the elephant put out his trunk and carefully scooped up the bird. He held the bird far away from the square so it was safe. The bird was very happy and flew away, singing a sweet song. The elephant smiled, happy he had been able to prevent the bird from getting hurt. He liked this square and wanted to protect it. The elephant felt great, knowing he had done a good job. +Dad and Jack were in the house. Jack was three years old. + +"Let's go pull the dishwasher open, Jack," said Dad. "It looks thick, but together we can do it!" + +Jack was excited to help. He watched as Dad grabbed the dishwasher door and pulled. He saw the door move and felt the metal give way. Together they opened the dishwasher. + +Jack was surprised when he saw inside. There was a big bag full of green beans! + +"What's the green beans for?" asked Jack. + +"That's a surprise," said Dad. "You'll find out later." + +Jack thought about this for a minute. Then he realized what Dad meant! He ran out of the kitchen to tell Mom about the surprise. + +Jack's surprise had been set up! Later that night, he and his family enjoyed a big dinner with the green beans as the main dish. +Once upon a time there was a jolly young boy named Tom. Tom loved to play outside with his friends. One day he was running in the park when he said, "I wish there was something I could do to have more fun." +Suddenly, he heard a loud noise. He turned around and saw a big ball rolling down the hill. He chased after it and yielded to the temptation of playing with it. + +Tom quickly decided to play a game. He pretended that the ball was an animal, so he threw it and then ran after it like he was playing tag. All of his friends joined in, and they had a lot of fun. + +Soon it was time to go home. Tom was very sad. But then he realized that he could take the ball home and keep playing with it. He was so happy that he did a jolly dance in the park and then ran home with the ball. + +From then on, Tom always took the ball with him. He and his friends enjoyed playing with it any chance they got, and they were all very happy. +The warm sunlight trickled through the windows as Granny Carol visited her granddaughter's house for the first time. She was wearing a warm vest and was feeling excited about the day ahead. + +As soon as she stepped into the house, Granny Carol noticed that her granddaughter was looking very sad. + +Granny Carol knelt down and said, "What's wrong, sweetheart?" + +Her granddaughter said, "I suffer when the sun suffers." + +Granny Carol was confused, but then she saw the fearful look in her granddaughter's eyes. She held her close and said, "Everything will be ok love. Even when the sun suffers, a loving hug can make everything better." + +Her granddaughter smiled and hugged Granny Carol tightly. She said, "Thank you Granny Carol, I don't feel so fearful anymore." + +Granny Carol knew that a loving hug could always make everything better. +Once upon a time there were two friends who wanted to race each other. One was happy and one was sad. They lined up and raced. The happy one was very fast and they quickly reached the end. + +Suddenly, there was an emergency and the happy one was in a hurry. He raced away and the sad one felt very left out. But the friends soon found each other again and were super happy. + +They raced up and down the street, laughing and having fun. The happy one always won the race, but the sad one knew it was more important to have fun together. + +The friends raced until it was time to go home. At the end of the day, they were both still very happy and hugged goodbye. +John was bouncing around the park. His parents had given him a red vehicle to play with. John was having so much fun! But then something strange happened. The vehicle started bouncing too! It was bouncing all around the park. John was confused. He ran around trying to catch the vehicle, but it kept bouncing away from him. It was too fast! + +John's parents saw what was happening and called the vehicle back. It stopped bouncing and returned to John. John was so relieved! He thanked his parents for their help. The vehicle was safe and so was John. He was no longer confused. He was happy to have the vehicle back and keep on bouncing around the park. +Once there were two sisters. One was nosy and the other always wanted to keep things secret. The nosy sister was always urging the other sister to tell her what was wrong. She always thought something was bothering her. + +One day the nosy sister asked the other one again about what was wrong. The quiet sister finally decided to tell her. She said that she had lost her favourite toy. + +The nosy sister was so excited to help! She said she would help search for the toy. She urged the other sister to show her where they had last seen the toy. + +The two sisters searched around the house and finally they found the toy. The nosy sister was so happy she had been able to help. + +The two sisters hugged and the quiet sister thanked her nosy sister for helping her find the toy. They were both so happy it had been found! +Once upon a time there was a brother and sister. The brother was very unusual. He loved to tie things together. + +One day the brother asked his sister, "What should I tie today?". + +The sister replied, "Let's go down to the beach and tie rocks together." + +So the brother and sister went to the beach. They found some nice rocks and the brother started to tie them together. He skipped and jumped around trying to tie them all up. + +When he was finished, he had made a giant rock bundle. His sister said, "That's very strange, brother! It's so unusual, but it looks really cool! +Billy was born three years ago. He was a happy, playful little boy. + +One day, Billy and his family went to visit his elderly grandmother. Grandma was very old, but she was always so kind and loving. + +Billy loved to spend time with his grandmother. He enjoyed listening to her stories and playing games with her. But he was a bit scared of Grandma too, because she was so old. + +When Billy saw Grandma for the first time, he was a bit nervous but he accepted her. Grandma was delighted. She gave him a big hug and said, "It's so nice to finally meet you!" + +Billy and Grandma spent an entire day together. By the end, they were both sad to say goodbye. But they both knew they would see each other again soon. + +Billy had accepted his grandmother with an open heart. He now understood that she was old, but also very special. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Peter. Peter loved to swim, so every day he would go and swim in the pond. + +One day, Peter asked his Mom if he could go and see a movie. His Mom said yes! + +So, Peter put on his swimsuit and jumped in the pond with a smile on his face. He swam up and down and around, feeling the sun on his face. + +After a while, Peter heard something strange. He stopped swimming and looked around. He saw a big fish swimming towards him. Peter was very frightened! + +He screamed and asked the fish, "What do you want?" + +The big fish said, "I just wanted to say hello!" + +Relieved, Peter said, "Oh, okay. Hi!" Then he swam back to shore. + +Peter had a great time at the movie and afterwards he went home and told his Mom all about it. + +The End. +Once upon a time there were two friends called Jack and Mat. They were very good friends and always played together. One day, Jack saw Mat playing with a velvet ball. He wanted to have it for himself, so he asked Mat for it. But Mat said no. + +Jack was very angry and started to shout. He wanted the velvet ball so badly that he said bad words. Mat was sad and angry too. He shouted back at Jack. Soon, the two friends were fighting. + +The fight was bitter. Jack and Mat shouted and punched each other very hard. Soon, they were both tired and sad. + +The fight was over, and Jack didn't get the velvet ball. He was sad but he learned an important lesson - sometimes it is better to share than to fight. From then on, Jack and Mat stayed friends and shared all the things they had. +John went to the store to buy a new carpet. He wanted one that was soft and colorful. He picked out a bright red one and brought it home. + +John and his mommy spread out the carpet in the living room. John was so excited to have the new carpet. He wanted to run around on it. But just as he stepped on the carpet, the carpet began to rise! It kept rising until it was filling the whole room. + +John was so surprised. He had never seen anything like it before. His mommy was angry and yelled at the carpet to go back down. But the carpet didn't obey. It just kept rising and rising, until the ceiling was covered by the carpet. + +John was so amazed. He had never seen a magic carpet before. The carpet was so fun to play on. John laughed and cheered with joy. Even his mommy smiled and relaxed. The carpet was magic after all! +Bob loved playing in the mud. One day, he decided to take his truck out for a spin in the mud. He splashed the mud everywhere. It was so much fun! + +When he finished playing, Bob realized he had to clean his truck because it was covered in mud. He knew his mom wouldn't be happy if she saw it. So, he grabbed a rag and started wiping the mud off. + +But Bob soon realized that he was running low on fuel. He had used so much energy playing, he didn't have the energy to finish wiping the truck. He felt so miserable! + +Fortunately, Bob's dad was there to help. He filled up the truck with fuel and finished wiping the mud off. Bob was so happy his dad had been able to help him. + +From then on, Bob made sure to always wash his truck whenever he went out to play in the mud. He never wanted to feel that miserable feeling ever again! +Mum held the box. It was very special. Then she put the box down and smiled. + +Dad held her hand. They walked together to the park. The sun shone and the birds sang. + +Mum opened the box. Inside was a graceful white dress. It shimmered in the sunlight. + +Dad took Mum's hand again. They continued walking to the park. There was a surprise waiting there. + +When they arrived, Mum slipped on the white dress. The dress moved gracefully when she danced. Dad clapped and cheered. + +Mum was beautiful! Everyone was so happy. It was a wonderful day. +Once upon a time there was a charming dog called Bonnie. One day she was walking through the woods when she saw a flea peeking out from behind a tree. Bonnie wanted to get closer to see it better, so she wagged her tail and ran closer. When she got closer, she saw that it was a tiny, playful flea who had the most charming smile. Bonnie and the flea started playing together and chasing one another around the trees. They laughed and smiled and had a lot of fun. Eventually they said goodbye and Bonnie continued on her way back home, happy and full of joy. That night she dreamt about the charming flea she had found in the woods. +Once upon a time there was an angry robot. He didn't like staying in one place and he wanted to have an adventure. But he was too scared to do it by himself. So he set off to find somebody to help him. + +He met a nice little girl called Jen. She was very brave and had lots of adventures. Jen asked the robot what he wanted to do and he said he wanted to settle down somewhere. + +Jen said that she had the perfect place where the robot could settle. It was a beautiful place with lots of things to explore and with many other robots for him to meet. So the robot happily followed Jen to his new home. + +He settled in quickly and made lots of new friends. The robot said goodbye to Jen and thanked her for helping him find his own home. They both lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Rex. He was very happy in his house, until one day his family asked him to do something he didn't want to do. + +They asked him to attach a toilet to the wall. He didn't know how to do it, and he was worried. He didn't want to make a mistake. + +But his family was so insistent, and he was scared to say no. So Rex tried to attach the toilet to the wall, but it just wouldn't stay up. He tried again and again, but it just kept falling down. + +After many tries, the family was very mad. Rex was worried, but then his brother came to help. He showed Rex the right way to attach the toilet, and this time it stayed up! + +Rex was so relieved and happy. He finally did it, and he learned a new skill at the same time. After that, everything went back to normal in the house. +Once upon a time there were two friends called Frank and Jane. They both were very successful in life. + +One day they went to the park to play. Jane wanted to swing, but Frank wanted to play hide and seek. They argued for a bit, but then Frank said "Let's both do the things we like and stay together." Jane agreed and they both went off to have fun. + +Frank hid behind a tree and Jane went to swing. Frank shouted "Ready or not, here I come!" but as he looked for Jane he could not find her. He saw her at the swing and shouted "Found you!" But she just stayed on the swing and ignored him. + +Frank was angry and he went to the swing and slapped the swing to make her come down. Jane was scared and yelled "Why did you slap the swing?". Frank replied "Because you did not stay when I called you. We agreed to stay together, so I wanted to make sure you were safe". + +Jane understood and they hugged. After that, they stayed together and both of them had a successful evening. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tom. Tom was very adventurous, and loved nothing more than to wander! +One day, Tom was walking through the meadows, with his trusty teddy bear, when he heard a cool engine sound. He quickly followed the sound, and found himself standing in front of a locomotive train. + +Tom put down his teddy and stepped onto the train. He found the engine so cool, and we could not believe his eyes when he saw the shiny silver buttons and levers. +Tom was so curious, he wanted to see where the engine would take him. He pulled the chunky lever and the train started to move. + +Tom was so excited! He never expected the engine to move like that, and he smiled his biggest smile ever. As he looked through the window, he could feel the wind blowing through his hair. + +Suddenly, he heard a voice from outside. Tom stopped the engine and he stepped outside to see who it was. + +It was a friendly old man, who said, "Where are you going my boy? Are you lost?" Tom smiled and said, "No Sir, I'm not lost. I'm just out here wandering". +One day, a little girl and her mom were playing with blocks. The little girl was having lots of fun, but soon she got bored. + +Mommy said, "Hey! Let's make something special. Let's build a tower with the blocks." + +The little girl liked the idea. She quickly began to work on the tower, but she put the blocks on too quickly. Soon they started to tumble down. + +The little girl got a bit frustrated and started to cry. Her mom was very understanding. She said, "It's ok, sweetheart. Just take your time and try again." + +The little girl calmed down, wiped her tears away and tried again. This time she went slowly and made sure to mind each block as she placed it. Finally, she was finished and the tower was standing tall. + +The little girl was proud of her accomplishment, but it had been a bitter experience. She learned that her mom was always there to help her get over the tough parts. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Timmy and David. They were both walking in the forest. + +Timmy saw something. He said to David, “Look! A trap!†David looked and saw a big, open trap. They went up to it, and saw something inside. + +Timmy said, "Let's see what's inside.†They opened the trap and saw a rabbit! The rabbit was scared and trying to escape. + +David said, "We should help it.†He showed Timmy how to open the cage so the rabbit could escape. + +The rabbit hopped away and Timmy and David smiled. They had helped the rabbit to freedom! +It was a sunny day when Susie went for a walk in the park. She wore her new pink sweater and skipped and sang along the way. As she made her way around the corner, she saw an old lady sitting on a bench, knitting curiously. She was very nosy and kept asking Susie questions as she passed by her. + +Susie finally quickened her pace and ran away to try and get away from the old lady. But she was too late! The old lady had seen a loose thread on Susie's new sweater and now she wanted to fix it. Susie didn't have time to say no before the old lady grabbed hold and pulled on the thread, tearing it even further! + +The old lady said she was sorry but she had ruined Susie's new sweater. Susie was very upset, with tears in her eyes. She knew her mom would be angry and there was nothing she could do to fix it. She sadly went home, feeling very sorry and embarrassed. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who loved yogurt. He loved yogurt so much that every day he asked his daddy to buy him a container of yogurt. One day, his daddy said yes and the little boy was so lucky! + +So he ran excitedly to the store and got a big container of yogurt. On his way back, he decided to move faster and quicker, almost like he was running. Suddenly, a car came out of nowhere and he had to jump out of the way. + +Unfortunately, his yogurt container was not so lucky! It got run over by the car. The little boy was so sad and he started to cry. + +His daddy, who had seen the whole thing, came and hugged him. He told the little boy: +"Always take care when you move around! You never know what might happen!" + +And ever since that day, the little boy always respects his daddy's advice and is extra careful! +Once upon a time, there was a soft napkin. She was always happy, but one day something strange happened. She disappeared! + +The napkin was so confused, and she asked all the animals and birds where she had gone. But they didn't know the answer. + +At last, she decided to find a way to reappear. She tried doing nice things for people and animals, like giving them food and helping them find things. + +The more kind things she did, the more she reappeared! Being kind made her feel good inside. + +Now the napkin knows that being kind is the best way to bring back the things that have disappeared. + +The moral of the story is that being kind is a good thing to do. It's better to be nice than to be mean! +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Jenny. She wanted to go for a walk, but was stuck playing inside her house. She ran to her mom and asked her if she could go outside. Her mom said, OK Jenny. Have a great time! She thanked her mom and ran to the lawn. + +When she arrived, she was amazed. There was an unusual animal there! Jenny had never seen anything like it before. She laughed and ran over to it. She thanked the animal for playing with her. They ran around and had lots of fun. + +When it was time to go home, Jenny thanked the animal again and said goodbye. She walked back to her house, glad that she had made a new friend in the garden. +Once upon a time, there was an opera singer. She was very thoughtful and always put on the best shows. As she sang, the audience listened with awe. +One day, it began to rain outside, and the singer's costume got wet. She was very sad, but then a thoughtful group of friends showed up. They helped her dry off her costume so she could perform her show later that day. +The audience was very pleased with the show and gave the singer a standing ovation. With the help of her friends, she was able to make the show a huge success! +Once upon a time, there was a rare stick. It was a special stick because it could do magic. One day, a 3 year old child saw the stick and wanted to play with it. So the child removed it from the ground and started to play. The child waved the stick in the air and it lit up with a sparkly light. The light shined far and wide and everyone was amazed. The child could make things change with the power of the stick. The stick was so magical that it made the 3 year old laugh and smile. Then, when the child was done playing, he put the stick back where it came from. Everyone was thankful that the 3 year old had removed the rare stick but now it was back in its rightful place. +Mum and Dad went to the beach with their little boy. The sky was blue and the water was calm. + +Mum and Dad said to their little boy, "Let's go in the kayak!" The little boy was so excited, he couldn't wait. + +They put on their life vests and got into the kayak. But then something changed. The wind began to blow fiercely and the waves grew bigger and bigger. + +The little boy was scared. He cried and said, "I want to go back to the beach!" But Mum and Dad said, "It's too late now. We have to keep going." + +The kayak began to rock and sway in the wild waves. Suddenly, the kayak tipped over and they all fell into the sea. + +Mum, Dad and their little boy were sad. They never made it back to the beach. +Once upon a time, there was a playful bear. This bear loved to explore and have fun. One day, the bear decided to go for a walk in the woods. + +As the bear walked, he began to gather feathers, acorns and leaves. He put them all into a big pile. Then, he noticed something shiny and sparkly. It was a magical turn! + +The bear was so happy. He knew he could spin the turn and it would make him fly. So, he gathered up the turn and spun it around. The bear felt the wind blow through his fur as he soared up, up and away. + +Soon, the bear was so high in the sky. He smiled and kept playing with the turn. He spun, twirled and glided for what seemed like hours and he loved every moment. + +When it was time to go home, the bear gathered the turn and flew back down to the ground. He was so happy and excited. He had adventured and explored so much. From that day on, he knew what a magical gift it was to be able to gather, turn and be playful. +One day a little girl named Lucy was crying. She was looking for her wallet but couldn't find it. Everyone tried to help her, but she was still very sad. + +Then one day, her mom showed her a soft wallet. It was yellow and had a big smiley face on it. Lucy stopped crying. With a big smile on her face, she put her money in the wallet and hugged it tight. + +From that moment on, every time Lucy needed money, she'd reach for her wallet. Whenever she'd feel sad, the soft wallet would remind her of the happy moment when she was reunited with it. Lucy never cried again. +There were two friends, Tara and Tim. Tara had a task to do, but it seemed too hard for her. She was feeling discouraged. + +Tim saw how hard Tara was trying and he wanted to help. He suggested that he could take care of the task for her. Feeling relieved, Tara thanked him and sent him off to do the task. + +The task seemed easy at first, but it soon became more difficult. Tim worked hard, but he eventually got stuck. He couldn't figure out how to finish it. + +Tara could see that Tim was stuck, so she tried to help him. But he was too far away - she couldn't reach him. The task remained unfinished. + +In the end, Tara was sad that the task was not done. She learned that some tasks are not always easy. +Once upon a time, there was a silly girl named Jane. She loved to sort things into different piles. + +One day, she was sorting a bunch of bottles. She had one pile of short bottles, and one pile of tall ones. +Jane was hapily sorting and sorting until she heard someone coming. She quickly put the bottle in the wrong pile and stepped back. + +It was her mom! Jane was a little afraid she had done something wrong. +But her mom just smiled and said, "Oh, Jane, why did you put this little bottle in the tall bottle pile?" + +Jane was so relieved that she was not in trouble. She pointed to the other pile and said, "The short bottle pile!" + +Her mom laughed and said, "You silly girl! But it's okay - sometimes it's fun to be silly!" + +Jane smiled and started to sort the bottles again. This time she sorted them all correctly, making sure the short and tall bottles were in the right piles. She was so proud! +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Joe. He was a very smart boy and loved math. Every day, Joe worked hard and studied his math book, but it was often too hard for him to understand. He felt so frustrated and was starting to feel sad. + +One day, Joe was so angry with math that he began to weep. His tears were so bitter! Joe's mom saw him crying and she gave him a hug. She told him that if he kept working hard, he could understand his math and be successful. + +At first, Joe wasn't sure if he could do it. But eventually, he believed his mom's words, and he kept trying. + +Finally, one day, Joe finally grasped a big math concept and he was so happy. He put his arms in the air and yelled a loud cheer of joy. All of that hard work finally paid off! From then on, math became much easier for Joe, and he didn't weep anymore. +Once there was a small rabbit with big ears and a big fluffy tail. He wanted to escape from his cold and icy cage into the beautiful outside world. He could see tall trees and sunshine beyond the cage. + +But no matter how hard the rabbit tried, he couldn't move the cage open. The icy lock was just too strong. + +So the little rabbit had a very clever idea! He used his fluffy tail to dust the slippery ice away from the lock. With just one hop, the cage door opened and the rabbit was free! + +The rabbit quickly moved into the warm sunshine. He had escaped from the icy cage and he was very happy to be free. + +And ever since then, the rabbit has been hopping around and enjoying the world outside of his cage! +One sunny day, Mom and her three year old son, Mike, went to the park. + +Mom said, "Let's play a game, Mike. We have to match the colours of the flowers! I'll start, okay?" + +Mike nodded and said, "Deep Blue!" + +Mom smiled and said, "Yup, there's a deep blue flower over there!" + +Mike then looked around with his big eyes and pointed, "Eye! There's an eye!" + +Mom scrunched up her eyes, trying to figure out what he meant. Then she smiled, "You mean the yellow flower! Good job!" + +Mike smiled and said, "I'm really good at matching!" + +Mom ruffled his hair proudly and said, "You sure are. Let's keep going!" + +Mike gleefully agreed and the two of them continued to match the colours of the flowers in the sun. +Mama was very busy. She was working hard at her job. She was so busy that she had to stop at the store to buy medicine. + +When Mama went to pay for the medicine, the cashier said, “That will be $10, please.†Mama searched and searched through her purse, but she didn’t have enough money to pay. + +Mama became very frustrated. She said to the cashier, “Ahh! I am so sorry. I thought I had enough money, but I don’t.†+ +The cashier was very nice. She said, “That’s ok. I can take it out of my own pocket. You just take the medicine so that you are feeling better.†+ +Mama said thank you and hugged the kind cashier. She was very relieved that she was able to get the medicine that she needed. +Once there was a chubby little girl named Maggie. One day, she decided to go outside and play. She ran to the park and started to search for something to do. + +"Oh look, over there!" she said as she saw a big puddle of sauce. Maggie was excited and immediately ran to it. As she stepped into the puddle, it spread all over her shoes and clothes. + +Maggie's mom saw what had happened and said, "Oh no! Maggie, you have to be careful!" Maggie looked sad, but her mom just laughed. + +Maggie had a great time playing in the puddle. She splashed around, making more sauce and having an amazing time. Soon enough, her clothes were covered and she was starting to feel a bit chubby. + +When Maggie was done playing, she went to her mom and asked, "Can we make more sauce?". Her mom smiled and said, "Of course, sweetie. But this time, you need to be careful." Maggie nodded and ran off with a smile on her face. +Once there was a boy called Fred. He was 3 years old and loved to play in the sea. One day, Fred decided to paddle out a bit further than usual. He got so far out that he couldn’t feel the sand under his feet any more. + +He was beginning to feel worried when he saw the tide coming in. It was getting stronger and stronger and Fred started to get frightened. He tried to paddle back to the shore, but the tide was too strong. Fred was embarrassed that he couldn’t get back. + +Just then, a big boat sailed past. The people on the boat saw Fred in the water and leapt in to save him. They were very kind and took Fred back to the shore. + +Fred was incredibly grateful for their help and waved goodbye to the people on the boat. But later, when he got home and his parents asked why he was so late, he was too embarrassed to tell them what had really happened and he made up a small lie. His parents weren’t happy and grounded him for his fib. + +Fred felt very sad because he had been so grateful for the help and he hadn't wanted to get in trouble. Unfortunately, he learned the hard way that it’s always best to tell the truth! +On a beautiful day, a mother took her 3-year-old daughter to the park. The child skipped and laughed around while playing in the playground. As they were leaving, the little one started to get dirty. + +The mother said, “Let’s go home and bathe.†+ +The daughter replied, “Can we go to the ground? It's so smooth!†+ +The mother agreed. They made their way to a nearby grassy field. The little one took off her shoes and felt the ground with her toes. It was so smooth and cool. + +The mother said, “Let’s bathe here." The child laughed and jumped around in the grass. She rolled and threw the dirt off her feet. When she was done, she was a lot cleaner. + +The mother chuckled and said,“See, that was fun! Let’s go home now.†+ +The little one smiled and said, “Let’s come back to the ground again.†And off they went. +Once upon a time there was a nice little boy called Jack. Jack was polite and loved exploring. One day Jack decided to go for a walk in the park. The sun was shining and Jack picked some flowers along the way. + +Jack was so busy picking flowers he didn't notice a pesky mosquito hovering around his head. All of a sudden, the mosquito bit Jack's arm. Jack was so angry and he jumped up and shouted. He wanted to destroy the mosquito. + +Although Jack was mad, he thought about how polite he should be and didn’t want to hurt the mosquito. Instead he got a cup and trapped it inside. He took the cup of mosquito home and released it outside. + +Jack was relieved he was able to be nice and not destroy the mosquito. He learned from the experience and the next time he saw a mosquito hovering around him, he just walked away. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Molly. She was very excited to go outside and explore nature. When she stepped out, she saw lots and lots of flowers, trees and creatures running around. Molly couldn't help but smile as the sun was shining, making everything look nice. + +Molly stopped and noticed a hill in the distance. It was so big and green and it made her excited. She asked her mom, "Can I slide down the hill?" +Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, of course! But be careful." + +Molly ran up the hill and felt the grass beneath her feet. She slid down and it felt like she was flying. It made her laugh so loudly! As the wind blew around her, she enjoyed the experience of being outdoors. + +When she got to the bottom, Molly turned to see her mom smiling at her. She felt so happy and said, "That was so nice!" +Molly's mom replied, "That's the beauty of nature, my sweet. Be sure to explore nature more often!" +Molly nodded in agreement and then ran off to explore more of nature's wonders. +Once there was a little boy named Tom. Tom was three years old and had lots of fun with his parents. One day Tom was outside and playing with his toy airplane. + +Suddenly, the Mommy came outside and saw the toy airplane. She said to Tom, “Tom, it is time to take a quiz. You need to learn your colors and numbers.†+ +Tom was scared and said, “I don’t want to take a quiz. I want to play with my toy airplane.†+ +Mommy said, “Tom, if you don't take the quiz, I will have to punish you. And it won't be nice.†+ +Tom started to cry, so Mommy said, “Okay, okay. If you take the quiz, I will make you a tasty snack afterwards.†Tom thought the snack sounded nice, so he quickly took the quiz. He answered the colors and numbers correctly. + +Mommy was proud of Tom and said, “Let's go inside and have a snack. I will make you something special.†+ +Tom was happy and followed his Mommy inside. His special snack was smelly cheese and crackers. Yum! +Once there was a bird. The bird was very hairy. One day, the bird decided it wanted to design something special. So the bird started to build a nest. The bird worked very hard gathering twigs, feathers, and other materials. + +When the bird was finished, it was very proud of what it had designed. It had a beautiful and comfortable home. But then, a nearby bird saw the nest and decided it wanted it too. It wouldn't listen to the first bird and took the nest away. + +The first bird was very sad, but then it remembered that it could make a new nest by working hard again. So the bird gathered more twigs, feathers, and materials and started over. This time it asked the nearby bird if it wanted to help. + +The two birds worked together and when finished, the nests was even more beautiful than the first one. The birds were both very proud of what they had designed together. The moral of this story is that it is better to work together than try to do everything alone. +Once upon a time, there was a lucky kite. He floated in the air and liked to rise high in the sky. One day, the kite was flying in the park when he noticed a little boy looking up at him. + +The little boy shouted, “Kite! Kite, come down!†+ +The kite replied, “No, I’m just having fun flying around.†+ +The boy said, “Please come down, I’m so lucky! I want to fly with you.†+ +So, the kite gently landed in the boy's hands. The boy smiled and they ran across the grass together. The boy let the kite go and they both rose up into the air, their string trailing behind them. They flew and flew until the sun went down. + +The kite was so happy that he had a fun day with the lucky little boy. +Jon had the best toy marbles ever! His friend Mark wanted to play, so Jon offered them up. But when it was time to give them back, Jon refused. + +Mark said "Please give them back, Jon. They're my marbles!" + +Jon laughed and replied "No, these are my marbles now. You can't have them!" + +Mark frowned but didn't give up. He asked again, this time saying "I won't be mad if you don't give them back, but please? I miss my marbles so much!" + +Jon thought for a moment. His voice was light as he asked "Can I keep just one?" + +Mark smiled and nodded. He said "Yes, you can keep just one, but only one." + +Jon happily chose one marble and gave the rest back. Mark was relieved to have his marbles again. They both had a great time playing with the one that Jon kept. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Daisy. Daisy was very tired and she needed to take a rest. So she decided to lay down and listen to a song. Daisy called her mom to come and play the song. + +The song was a beautiful lullaby and Daisy started to feel relaxed. She sang along with the song and soon fell into a peaceful sleep. + +When Daisy finished her nap, she felt refreshed and full of energy again. She jumped out of bed and called to her mom to play the song again. This time, Daisy danced and sang along with the music. + +It was great fun and Daisy was very happy. She thanked her mom for the wonderful song and went off to play. She had lots of fun that day, but she never forgot the nice song that made her feel so much better. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a girl who loved to read. She would read every day and night. One day, she went to the store to buy fuel for her car. The fuel was white! + +The girl was very happy. But when she wanted to put the fuel in her car, it didn't fit. That made her very sad. She tried to figure out what to do, but nothing worked. + +Then, the girl remembered something. 'Maybe I can make the fuel fit,' she said to herself. She looked around and found a big cup. She put the cup in the car and then put the white fuel in it. Finally, the fuel fit! + +The girl was so happy now. She went for a ride in her car, with her fuel. She drove and read her book, having a happy time. + +The end. +Once there was a little bird called Bob. Bob wanted to be very independent and try new things. One day, he flew by a big lake filled with frozen ice. Bob noticed that people were having a lot of fun sliding on the ice. So Bob decided he wanted to try it too. + +Bob followed the people sliding across the ice. He watched them flapping their wings as they glided across. Bob thought it looked fun so he decided to give it a go. He started flapping his wings and was soon sliding quickly across the ice. He was so happy he had finally tried it. + +The other birds were so impressed with Bob. They had never seen such an independent bird before. Bob smiled and kept on sliding. He had lots of fun and knew he would continue showing his independence. +Jim was so excited about his new bike that he wouldn't stop talking about it. + +"Mama, I'm gonna ride it today," said Jim. + +"Yes, you can ride it today," said Mama. + +Jim got on his new bike and took off. He had never seen such a gray bike before, and he was so happy that Mama had bought him something so cheap! + +But after a few minutes, a bad thing happened. A car came speeding around the corner, and Jim and his bike flew through the air. He wasn't wearing a helmet, and he landed on the ground, hurt and scared. + +Mama ran to him and saw how hurt he was. She gently picked him up and told him that everything was going to be alright. + +Jim couldn't ride his new bike ever again. +There were two friends, Sam and Matt. Sam had a sack of corn. It was ordinary corn, not special corn. Sam wanted to have some fun with his corn. So he suggested a game. He said, "Let's soak my corn in the pool!" Matt was excited and went to get the pool from the shed. Matt filled it with water from the hose. + +When the water was just right, Matt put the sack of corn in the pool. They both watched as the corn soaked in the water. The corn swam around like little fish. They both laughed and had a great time. + +When the game was over, Sam took the sack of corn out of the pool. They both said goodbye to the corn and put it back in the shed. They both had a big smile on their faces. They had a really great time and wanted to play the same game again soon! +Once upon a time there was a little girl who loved to follow her mommy everywhere. + +One day she followed her mommy out into the garden. She saw something glimmering in the dirt. It was a bright, round stone. The girl loved it and wanted to keep it. + +But her mommy said no in a gentle, compassionate way. She explained that the stone was really special and belonged to someone else. The girl felt sad and was about to cry. + +Mommy hugged the girl and said that if she was really lucky, one day she might find a stone of her own. She said she could follow her mommy and watch for stones that would be hers to keep. + +The girl smiled and followed her mommy with a happy heart. Her mommy looked down with love, feeling so compassionate towards her little girl. +Once upon a time, there was a pale room. It had been in the house for a long time, but no one had ever been in it. They were all scared to go in. + +One day, a little girl and her mommy came to the pale room. She was excited to see what was inside. Her mommy put her hand on her shoulder and said, "Let's hide something in here and bury it in the ground." + +The little girl and her mommy put something special in the corner of the room and buried it in the ground. + +When they were done, the girl peered into the corner of the room to see what they had buried. It was a box of gems and treasures. She was so excited that she had helped her mommy hide such an amazing surprise. + +The little girl was sure that the pale room was full of treasures waiting to be found. She was sure to come back soon and look for them! +Jimmy was playing with his sticks in the garden. He was tapping them together and felt the rhythm of the beat. Suddenly, he heard a meow and saw a little kitten walking up to him. The kitten was dirty and Jimmy's mom said, "Why don't you take her inside and wash her up?" + +So Jimmy took the kitten inside and started washing her with a warm, wet cloth. The kitten felt so much better once she was clean. She purred and cuddled up close to Jimmy. + +Jimmy felt like he had made a new friend. He put a bowl down in the corner for the kitten and petted her on the head. He said, "You're going to be my best friend." + +The kitten meowed in agreement and Jimmy smiled. The two of them sat together and enjoyed the rhythm of their friendship. +The sun was shining and Jack was excited to go to the park. He put on his shoes and ran out the door. But when he arrived at the park, he noticed something was wrong. + +In the middle of the park was a big fat cell! Jack had never seen one before and was scared. He decided to be brave and persistent so he took a step closer to the cell. He could see that the cell was blocking the path to the park. + +Jack was determined to get to the park, so he tried pushing the cell. But it wouldn't move! He kept pushing and pushing, but the cell was just too heavy. + +Then a big red truck drove up and out hopped two handymen. They heard about Jack's problem, so they used a rope to help pull the persistent cell out of the way. + +Jack was so happy! He could finally get to the park to play. He said a big "thank you" to the handymen and off he went. +Once upon a time there was a little sheep. She was shy and did not like going outside. One sunny day, it started to rain and the sheep was scared. She closed her eyes and wished for the rain to stop. Suddenly, a big zigzag appeared in the sky. It sparkled like a rainbow! The sheep was so excited she forgot about being shy. She ran out into the rain with joy. The zigzag stayed in the sky, twinkling and sparkling. Every time it rained, the zigzag appeared in the sky. The sheep laughed and danced each time it did. The rain was no longer something to be scared of, but something to look forward to. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mary. Mary had a mommy and daddy who loved her very much. Every day, Mary had to do an exercise. One day she was feeling dizzy so her mommy told her to take a bath. + +So Mary went and got into the bathtub. She put some soap in the water and started to wash herself. She scrubbed her arms, her legs, and her tummy. She even washed her hair with the special shampoo. + +When she was done washing, she felt much better. The dizzy feeling had gone away, and she felt happy and healthy again. Mary's mommy was very proud of her for doing her exercises and taking a nice bath. +Once upon a time there was a saw. It sawed things to make them smaller. But one day it sawed too much and it made a tiny squeak. Suddenly, it was deaf! It couldn't hear anything. + +The saw felt sad but then it saw a supply truck. It had everything the saw needed to make the noise again. The truck supplied the saw with new parts and the saw heard again! + +The saw was so happy to hear again. It could saw things even better than before. It could hear the tiny squeaks it made when it was sawing. So the saw kept sawing until the night and sang happily. +Once upon a time there was a dog named Max. He had a bright blue collar with a bow on it. Max was a very happy dog. + +Every day, Max would go on a walk with his grandma and she would give him hugs and kisses. He loved Grandma and her kisses were incredible. + +One day, Grandma and Max were walking when he saw his friend, a cat named Felix. Felix had a soft white collar with a bell. + +Max and Felix sat down together and Max gave Felix lots of hugs and kisses. Felix's collar tinkled like a little bell as Max kissed him. Max and Felix enjoyed their time together and laughed. + +At the end of the day, Grandma gave Max one more kiss and said goodbye to Felix, and they all went home. Max felt so happy and lucky to have Grandma and Felix as his friends. It was an incredible day! +Once upon a time, there was a tough old chest. It had been unused for years, and nobody knew what it contained. One day, a young girl named Daisy thought she'd take a look. She tried to open the chest, but it was too tough and she could not move it. + +So Daisy decided to think of another idea. She got a big hammer and knocked forcefully on the chest. After several knocks, it finally opened. Daisy was so excited to see what was inside. + +But when she opened the chest, there was nothing inside except some old, dusty blankets. Daisy thought for a moment and then picked up the blankets and took them home. There she made them into a soft and cozy bed for her dolls. + +The tough old chest had been valued after all - it let Daisy make the best bed for her dolls! +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Clara. She loved to go on adventures. One day, Clara took a ride on the subway. It was so exciting! She thought it was like going on a super long roller coaster. + +When Clara got out of the subway, she saw something very dirty. She wanted to clean it up. So she clapped her hands and the dirt flew away. She was so happy that she clapped and cheered! + +Clara clapped her hands all day. Everywhere she went, the dirt was disappearing. Soon all the dirt was gone and the whole city was clean. Everybody was so surprised! They all hugged Clara and thanked her for making the city so beautiful again. And they all lived happily ever after! +Once upon a time, there was a big jellyfish who loved to drink. Every day, he swam to the edge of the ocean and drank from the water. One day, he drank too much and couldn't swim back. He got stuck in the furthest part of the ocean and couldn't move. + +The big jellyfish heard the other creatures in the ocean warning him not to drink so much. But he didn't listen. He thought he knew better than them. + +Finally, after many days, the big jellyfish died because he was too far away from home. + +The moral of the story is that it is important to listen to advice and not drink too much. It can have bad consequences if you don't. +Mommy and Jack were walking in the park yesterday. Jack was very excited. He was 3 years old and was amazed by everything he saw. + +Jack asked Mommy, "What’s that large thing over there?" + +Mommy smiled and said, "That’s a seesaw, Jack. It’s used to balance." + +Jack said, "What’s balance?" + +Mommy said, "Balance is when people or things are even and even out. Would you like to try it?" + +Jack nodded his head eagerly. They walked over to the seesaw and Mommy helped Jack climb up and balance on it. Jack was so excited he started laughing. + +Mommy balanced with Jack and soon they were both laughing and having a great time. It was the best day yesterday in the park! +A boy called Tim was very glad. He was looking at a big box. He wanted to know what was inside so he stepped closer. Then he bent down to take a peek inside of it. Suddenly he saw something that made him smile. It was a big toy car that his mom had bought for him. + +Tim was so excited and he couldn't wait to start playing with it. He then asked his mom, “Can I open the box?†+ +His mom smiled and said, “Yes, of course you can!†+ +Tim immediately opened the box and was so glad. He looked and felt so happy that he jumped with joy. + +He took the car out and raced it around the garden. He had so much fun that he could hardly stop playing with it. + +In the end, Tim was very glad he had opened the box. +Once upon a time there lived a graceful 3 year old girl called Gabby. +Every morning, Gabby woke up and hopped out of her big pink crib. + +One morning, Gabby asked her mummy, "Can I be graceful today?" +Mummy smiled and said, "Of course you can!" + +Gabby smiled and said, "Yay!" She danced around her crib gracefully and even made her toys dance around the crib with her. + +Mummy watched on and smiled. She said to Gabby, "You are so graceful and I am so proud of you!" + +Gabby smiled and said, "Thank you mummy!" She continued dancing around her crib with grace, enchantment and joy. + +Her mummy smiled and said, "You keep dancing, my dear. Keep being graceful!" +Once there was a girl named Sally. Sally was three years old and she was very impatient. She was always looking for something to do and one day she asked her mom if she could watch TV. Her mom said yes, but she had to wait a little bit. Sally was not happy about having to wait, but her mom said it was ok. + +Finally, Sally got to watch the TV. She was so happy! The TV was very exciting and she was very satisfied with it. She watched her show and felt so content. + +But after a while, Sally started to get impatient. She wanted something else to do. So, her mom let her do something else. She was so happy that she got to do something else. She played with her toys and felt content once again. + +Sally had a good time and learned that it's ok to be impatient sometimes. But it was also important to know when it was time to stop and do something else. +Once upon a time, there was a friendly family who lived in a warm and cozy house. The family wanted to make their home even more cozy, so they decided to clean their fireplace. + +The family got to work. Dad took a dry brush and began to brush the fireplace, while Mom swept the floor near it. Little sister watched, excited to help. + +Dad turned to her and said, "Do you want to help us clean the fireplace, Little Sister?" + +Little Sister's eyes lit up and she said, "Yes!" She grabbed a dry cloth and began to wipe the fireplace. + +After the fireplace was clean, the family stepped back and said, "Wow, it looks really dry and perfect now!" They smiled with pride, knowing they had made their home even more cozy. +Once upon a time, there was a gray house. All around the house were brightly blue flowers and a big, green bush. One day, a man wanted to attach something special to the gray house. He dug a big hole in the ground and put a big, yellow flat stone in the hole. He filled the hole with some wet dirt and made it very sturdy. + +The man used a special tool to attach the stone to the wall of the gray house. It was so strong, it stayed in place even when it was very windy or there was heavy rain. + +The man was very happy with his new decoration. Every time he walked by the gray house, he stopped to admire the stone that he had attached. +Once upon a time there was a very clever dog. He lived in a nice house with his family. His name was Spot. + +Spot loved to organize things. He was always arranging the toys in his room or organizing the treats in the kitchen. + +One day Spot found a bone on the ground outside. It was an original bone, unlike any he'd seen before. He picked it up and took it inside his house. + +Spot couldn't stop looking at the bone. He wanted to organize it in a special way. He set about arranging it on the shelf. He placed it carefully beside the books. + +Spot was very pleased with his work. He proudly stepped back to admire his handiwork. Now this original bone had a special place of its own in the house. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who had a pair of pants. She wore the pants every day and they felt comfortable. But one day, something strange happened. + +The little girl put on her pants but she felt uncomfortable. She looked at her pants and noticed they had changed. The pants were much bigger than before and didn't fit her anymore. + +The little girl was very sad about this, she wanted to wear her old pants. She asked her mom for help. Her mom said she will buy her new pants. + +The girl was excited. She quickly tried on the new pants. The new pants were perfect and they were very comfortable. The girl happily ran around in her new pants. + +She wore the new pants everyday and they were very comfortable. Her old pants stayed in the closet, never to be worn again. The girl was happy because her pants had changed and now she was more comfortable. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Kelly. She had a new mail every week. Every time she got mail, Kelly was very proud. + +One week, Kelly didn't get any mail. She was so disappointed that she started to cry. + +Her mom came over to comfort her, but Kelly was too sad. + +That night, the mailman came and brought the mail. Everyone was so happy! Kelly ran over to the mailbox, but there was nothing in it for her. + +Kelly was heartbroken and very sad. She had no mail for the first time and she was not proud. +Once there was a girl named Ruby. She was three years old and loved to explore. + +One day, Ruby found a big, empty stage. She was curious and wanted to check it out. She hopped on the stage and pretended it was her very own show! + +Ruby danced across the stage, enjoying the feeling of the wooden floor under her feet. She sang songs and spun around in circles, letting her imagination take her to a whole new world. + +As the day went on, Ruby got more and more sleepy. She decided it was time to go home and make dinner. But she was glad that she had such a fun day exploring and enjoying the stage. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Kari. Every day she went for walk in the woods. Kari loved walking among the wild trees, listening to their whispering leaves. + +On one of her walks, she met a friendly animal. It was a small, grey rabbit. +"Hello!" Kari said and smiled. "My name is Kari, what's yours?". +The rabbit hopped up and down. "I don't have a name," it said. + +Kari thought for a minute. "I know," she said. "Let's unite and call you Hopsy!". +The rabbit jumped with joy and thanked Kari. + +The next day, Kari was running around the woods when she heard a loud noise. She quickly looked around and saw that an ambulance was passing by. Kari wondered what happened and ran to her rabbit friend. + +Hopsy told her that the ambulance was coming to help an injured animal in the woods. Kari was so happy. She wished the animal would get well soon and that together, she and Hopsy could do something to help it. + +Kari smiled at Hopsy. "We can unite and help the animal!", Kari said. Hopsy hopped up and down in agreement. + +Kari and Hopsy ran to the ambulance and held hands. Together, they were able to show the ambulance driver the way back to the injured animal in the +One day, Mommy and Daddy decided to go on a vacation. They said it would be a lot of fun! They started packing their bags and getting ready to go. Mommy and Daddy were so excited that they were making lots of noise! + +When they were finally done packing, they got into the car and drove away. The ride was long, but finally they arrived at their destination. + +Mommy and Daddy had lots of fun while on vacation. They went to the beach and made sandcastles. They went swimming in the ocean and ate lots of snacks. They also went on nice walks through the forest. All of these things made for a really enjoyable vacation. + +When it was finally time to go home, Mommy and Daddy were sad but very happy. They said goodbye to their vacation spot, and drove back home. It was still noisy in the car, but the noise was different. It was now filled with lots of funny stories from their vacation. They had a wonderful time! +Once upon a time there was a chubby little boy named Tom. Tom liked to choose adventures in the evening when the sky was full of stars. One day Tom had a special choice to make. He could go to the park, or he could stay at home. Tom chose to stay at home and he filled the evening with lots of fun things. He built forts with his toy blocks and sang songs about his adventures. He even made a chubby little face out of sticky play dough. Tom had so much fun that the evening felt like it lasted forever! +Once there was a small boy named Bob. One day, Bob was walking in the park. He saw something blink in the grass. He looked closer and saw a vest. It was yellow and very useful looking. + +Bob picked up the vest and put it on. It fit him perfectly and he was so happy. He ran around the park and pretended he was a superhero. + +At the end of the day, Bob went home with the vest. He was so proud to own it and he thanked the park for the useful thing he found. From then on, the vest was one of his most treasured items. Whenever Bob wore it, he felt like a superhero. +Once upon a time there was a cricket who was very small. This cricket was very brave and liked to explore the world. But it was not easy. He found it hard to get around and had to struggle. + +The cricket would try to jump from one leaf to another, but the leaves were far apart and he could not make it. He had to wait for a kind breeze which could help him get from one leaf to the next. + +One day he scrambled across a very mild meadow. Here he spotted a millipede. The millipede moved quickly and the cricket could not keep up. He watched in amazement and admired the millipede's speed. + +The cricket was determined. He did not want to be left behind. He kept trying, putting all his energy into it and he eventually managed to catch up and jump onto the millipede's back. + +The cricket was so proud of himself! He had struggled, but he had done it in the end. From that day on, the cricket and the millipede were best friends. +Once upon a time, there was a blue bear, tired from days of playing. So, the bear found a nice spot and decided to restore his energy by taking a nap. But, near the bear lay a stupid rabbit, who couldn't seem to understand the concept of taking a break. The rabbit kept bothering the bear with noises and movements, refusing to take a break. Annoyed, the bear grabbed the rabbit, held him close, and said: "If you want to restore your energy, you need to take a break and be still, like me!" The rabbit thought about this for a moment, then agreed, and the two of them peacefully rested until the sun set. +Once upon a time, there lived a little girl named Ginny. She lived in a big, deep house with her mom and dad. + +One day, Ginny wanted to explore the house. She opened the big, wooden door, and stepped inside. + +Ginny soon found herself in a deep, dark room. Suddenly, the door slammed shut and she couldn't open it again. She felt scared and alone. + +Ginny thought and thought, until she came up with an idea. She remembered that she had a trampoline in the backyard. If she could just spring off it, she might be able to reach the door handle and open the door. + +Ginny ran to the trampoline and started bouncing. She jumped higher and higher until she reached the door handle. She opened the door and ran out of the dark room, happy to be free again. +Once there was a 3 year old kid named Jack. He was very curious and always wanted to know more. One day, Jack's parents gave him a challenging test. The test was to find out how much he knew. But Jack was scared of taking the test. + +He pleaded to his parents not to make him pay for making mistakes. But his parents said they would not harm him if he made some wrong answers. Finally, Jack agreed and took the test. + +He worked hard and finally finished the test. He was scared that he did not answer all the questions correctly. But to his surprise, Jack found out that he answered all the questions correctly and passed the test with flying colors! + +Jack was very happy and thanked his parents for the opportunity. From then on, he was not scared of taking tests. Jack realized that tests were harmless. +Once there was a young boy who wanted to explore the forest. He asked his mum if he could go, and she said yes but to be careful. As he was walking around he noticed a strange-looking hut deep in the trees. He walked towards it, curious to see inside. He opened the door and was amazed to find a very interesting looking room full of books. + +The boy was so excited he couldn't think straight. He wanted to read all of them right away, so he asked the old man who lived in the hut if he could borrow one. The man did not want to lend him anything and told him to leave. The boy got very angry and tried to push past the man, but the man blocked the way. The man warned the boy that it was dangerous to go where he was planning to go. + +The boy didn't take the warning seriously and continued to push the man out of the way, but as soon as he opened the door, a roaring sound filled the hut. He looked outside to see a huge wild animal. The animal lunged forward and bit the boy. He screamed in pain as the beast dragged him away into the forest. + +The man had been trying to help the boy. He had seen the animal coming and he had been trying to warn the boy from going any further. But unfortunately, it was too late. The boy had been so interested in the hut that he hadn't been careful and now he +Once upon a time there was a little boy who wanted to go sailing. He had a sailboat but he did not know how to make it go. +The boy was confused. He tried to make the sailboat work but nothing happened. Suddenly, the sailboat began to glow! +The glowing made the sailboat go by itself. The boy was so excited that he jumped up and down! +The boy sailed around for a long time without any problems. Suddenly a big wave came out of nowhere and knocked him off the boat. +The boy was scared and confused as he was all alone in the middle of the sea. But then he saw a light in the distance that was growing brighter and brighter. +The boy swam towards the glowing light and it turned out to be a mermaid! +The mermaid helped the boy get back to shore. The boy was so happy that he thanked the mermaid and promised to always be more careful when he goes sailing. +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a small girl who loved to play outside in the fresh air. One day, she came across a cheap bridge in the park. She jumped up and down with excitement, so she decided to make it her goal to win a game on the bridge. + +The little girl asked her Mom, "Can I win a game on the bridge?" Her Mom said, "Sure, why not? Let's go and see what game you can play." + +They went to the bridge and the little girl saw a big sign that said 'Hopscotch'. She had never heard of hopscotch before, but it looked like fun. She started hopping from one square to the next and soon enough, she had made it all the way across the bridge! + +The little girl was so proud of herself for winning that she jumped up and clapped her hands. She knew she had won because she could feel it in her heart. She hugged her Mom and shouted, "I won! I won!" + +The little girl had a lot of fun that day, and she felt so proud of herself for being able to win in a game of hopscotch. She loved playing on the cheap bridge and knew it would always be an exciting adventure. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Pete and Sam. They loved to play and do fun things together. One day, Pete started to tease Sam while they were playing outside. At first, Sam tried to be nice and ignore Pete, but soon he got worse. Sam felt really sad, so he decided to go for a swim. + +While Sam was swimming, Pete noticed how loyal Sam was and realized that he was wrong to tease Sam. Pete felt so guilty that he jumped into the water and swam to Sam. + +They swam together and talked about how Pete had hurt Sam's feelings. Pete apologized and promised never to tease Sam again. He said that he wanted to be a better friend to him. + +Sam smiled and said he could forgive Pete this time. He explained that being a loyal friend means treating each other with kindness and not teasing. Pete nodded, knowing that this was the right thing to do. + +The friends splashed around some more and then headed inside where they enjoyed a big hug together. From then on, Pete and Sam were always loyal friends. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Jack. He was just three years old and he loved playing outdoors. On one sunny day he was walking in the park when he saw something sparkling on the ground. He didn't understand what it was, but it looked shiny and silver. He picked it up carefully and saw that it was a silver locket. He was so happy that he opened it to see what was inside. There was a beautiful green gem that sparkled in the sun! Jack couldn't understand how it got there but he was so happy that he had found it. He felt like the luckiest boy in the world and put it in his pocket to take home with him. The next day, Jack gave the green gem to his mom as a present and she was so happy! From then on, Jack loved going outside to see what else he could find and understand. +Max loved playing in the park. One day, he went with his mom and couldn't believe what he saw- it was an unusual field! There were big, tall trees, lots of grass and even some bunnies hopping around. Max wanted to explore the field, so his mom said yes, and off he ran! + +Max was so excited! He ran around and tried to catch the bunnies, but they were too fast for him. He laughed and laughed until he found an exciting spot- a big rock! He ran up to it and before he knew it-- he was rubbing it! + +Max rubbed the rock for a long time, feeling the rocks’ smooth surface against his tiny fingers. He smiled with pure delight and couldn't stop rubbing. Eventually, his mom had to remind him that it was time to go home. But Max had enjoyed his day in the unusual field so much that he couldn't wait to go back again. +Paula was sad. She had lost her toy bunny. She called her mommy and asked if she had seen it. + +But her mommy said no. Paula was very sad. She had to go out of her room looking for her toy. + +She looked everywhere, but couldn't find it. She started to cry. + +Paula's mommy hugged her. "It's ok, sweetheart," she said. + +Paula felt better. But she still missed her bunny. + +She went back to her room with her mommy. There on the bed was the bunny! + +Paula was so happy. She hugged her bunny tight and hugged her mommy too. She would never miss it again! +Once upon a time, there was a bird who loved the peaceful sky. Every day, she would spend a long time perched on a tree in the meadow, just watching and enjoying the clear blue sky above. + +One day, a wicked fox saw the bird and wanted to take her away. So the fox used a chain to trap her and take her away. + +The bird was sad and scared, but she refused to give up. She used her hard work and courage to break the chain, and eventually she was free. + +The bird flew away back to her meadow, and was happy to be in her peaceful sky again. + +The moral of the story is that hard work pays off, and courage can help you overcome anything. +Once upon a time there was a little girl names Jane. Jane went to the store with her Mom to buy a new ornament. She was so excited to get a new one and when she saw it, it was so pretty! She picked it up and hugged it close to her heart. When she hugged it close it spun around and she got a little bit dizzy. She laughed and laughed. + +Mommy said they had to pay for it and they went to the cashier to pay for it. Jane was still holding the ornament close and spinning around. She was so happy to have it! + +When it was time to go home, Jane put the ornament in one of her pockets for safe keeping. Jane was so excited that she had a new ornament and whenever she looked at it, she got a little bit dizzy. + +The end. +Max was so excited! He had been invited to his friend's birthday party! He ran around his house and told his mom all about it. She was very happy for him and helped him pick out an appropriate gift. + +When Max arrived at the party, he was very excited. He was so happy to see his friends and he couldn't wait for the presents! Unfortunately, everyone else at the party had the same thought. When Max's friend opened his gift, his face fell. He had bought the same thing as everyone else! + +Max was embarrassed. He apologized to his friend and offered to pay for something different. But his friend just shook his head and said, "That's ok. It's too late now. But I know someone else who could use your present more than me. He'd love it and it would be such a lucky gift for him." + +Max's friend invited him to go to a local store and pick something out for the lucky person. They found the perfect item and Max was so relieved. He happily paid the price, hoping it was enough. When they arrived back at the party, his friend handed out the present with a smile. + +Unfortunately, the person who received the gift had no money to pay for it. Max felt so embarrassed and dumb for not thinking through the situation. He quickly ran away, his heart heavy. He had learned a valuable lesson that day, and left more embarrassed than lucky. +Once there was a mommy and her baby girl. They both loved to laugh and joke around. One day, mommy was playing with the little girl and making funny faces. She said in a silly voice, "What is your favorite language?" The little girl thought hard and then said, "I think it's the language of jokes!" + +But then, mommy made a terrible face and said, "No! That's not a real language! You need to learn something else so you can talk when you get older!" +The little girl was so sad and started to cry. She said she just wanted to learn the language of jokes. + +Mommy quickly hugged her and said, "That's okay, sweetheart. You can still learn jokes and have fun! We can make up our own language of jokes, and you can teach it to your friends one day." + +The little girl was happy again, and they started to make up fun jokes and giggle. She loved learning the new language of jokes, and it was the language she would always use when talking to her friends. +Mummy and Daddy were in the kitchen. Mummy had a bowl and Daddy had a spoon. They were mixing something. + +Mummy said that it looked wet. Daddy said it was for feeding a cricket. + +They took the bowl outside in the garden and put it on the ground. Soon, a little cricket hopped down from the tree. + +The cricket was very pleased with the food. He called all his cricket friends to come and eat with him. As they were eating, the sky got darker and darker, and then it started to rain. All of the crickets ran away. + +Mummy and Daddy went back into the kitchen to dry off. Daddy said that it was a good thing they mixed the cricket food, because the crickets had something good to eat before it got too wet. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends, Daisy and Sam. One day, Daisy and Sam were eating ice cream from their favorite ice cream shop. Daisy had a thoughtful cone with rainbow sprinkles, and Sam had a plain cone. + +Suddenly, Sam accidentally dropped his cone onto the ground. He was so sad that he could not eat the ice cream anymore. Daisy was very thoughtful and had an idea. She started to spread her rainbow sprinkles onto the ground so that Sam could still eat his ice cream. + +The sprinkles were so colorful and sparkled in the sunlight. Sam was so happy and started to eat the ice cream right away. Daisy was glad that she could make her friend feel better. They both laughed and enjoyed their ice cream together. + +The end! +Once there was a boy who loved to design things. He thought of a very special design. It was for victory. Every night he would draw the design in his notebook. + +One day, the boy had an idea. He would show his design to everyone! So he went to the park, where there were lots of people. But the adults were too busy talking, so the boy kept walking. + +Eventually, the boy found a group of children. He showed them his design. The kids were so excited! They liked the design and wanted to see it in real life. + +The boy was very happy. He told the children his plan. The next day, he would show a real version of the design. It would be made with paper, glue and markers. + +The next morning, the children were so excited. The boy had worked all night to create his masterpiece. It was made from bright, colorful shapes and had a big "V" for victory. Everyone cheered and clapped. + +The boy was so happy and proud. His design had won a victory. The dullness of the park was gone, replaced with celebration. The boy had found success through his imaginative design. +It was a jolly day and Tommy went to the park to play. But soon he saw something he had never seen before. He saw a parent kneeling down in the grass. He had a smile on his face, so Tommy knew it was okay to go closer. + +Tommy walked up to the parent and asked what they were doing. The parent said they were playing a game. They were showing Tommy how to kneel so he could join in the game. + +Tommy listened carefully to the parent. He tried to kneel on the ground just like they showed him. When he was ready, he smiled and said he was ready to play. + +The parent smiled back and gave him a big hug. They said he had done a really good job. Tommy was so excited and ready to have fun. + +They played all day together and it was so much fun. Tommy had a jolly day and he was very proud of himself! +Once upon a time, there were three beautiful sisters. One day, the three sisters were playing in the garden when they found a very special helmet. It was a lovely pink helmet, with a sparkly star on the front. The sisters were very excited and wanted to show it to their mom. + +The mom immediately knew what the helmet was for - it was a helmet that could record special moments. She gave it to her oldest daughter and told her to record the special moments that she shared with her sisters. The daughter smiled and put the helmet on her head. + +Every time the sisters had fun and shared a special moment together, the daughter would switch on the helmet and record it. One particular day they shared a lovely picnic in the garden, which the daughter recorded. + +The sisters were happy knowing that they had special memories recorded. They started wearing the helmet whenever they shared a special moment together, like playing outdoors or spending time with their mom. + +The sisters loved having the helmet around and were so thankful for their mom for giving it to them. Every night, they would look back on the lovely moments that they had recorded with the helmet and feel all the love that they shared. +Amy and Jim wanted to have a perfect day together. So they dressed in their best clothes, and went to the movies. + +At the movies, they had a great time. They watched their favorite characters and laughed together. + +But on the way back, they got lost. They had no idea what to do. + +Then, it started to rain. Without an umbrella or a coat, Jim and Amy were cold and wet. They couldn't dress to stay warm, and their perfect day was ruined. +A little boy was walking through the park on a sunny day when he saw an elderly lady sitting on a bench. He stopped and waved to her. She smiled warmly and waved back. Suddenly, she held up a package and said, "Would you like this?" + +The boy was very surprised. He wasn't sure why she wanted to give him something. He hesitated a moment before he said, "Yes, please!" + +The lady smiled and said, "I believe this package has something special inside. Open it and find out." + +The little boy opened the package carefully. Inside was an old toy car. His eyes lit up as he looked at it. He thanked the elderly lady and hugged her. They both laughed and waved goodbye. + +The boy held onto the toy car tightly as he skipped home. He couldn't believe how much the elderly lady had cared for him. What a special gift! +One day, there was a dragon. He wanted to decorate his house. He wanted to make it the most beautiful house ever! He was very competitive. + +So he went to the store and he bought the best decorations he could find. He hung the decorations inside and out, even on the roof of his house. He was so proud of how beautiful it looked. + +But when it was almost finished, he found out that his neighbor also had been decorating. The dragon got so angry! He wanted his house to be the best. + +So, he kept trying to outdo his neighbor. He kept adding more and more decorations until the house was completely covered. Even the walls were covered with decorations. + +But then a terrible storm came. All the decorations got ruined and the house was a mess. The dragon was so sad. He had been too competitive and now he had nothing left. +Once upon a time, in a big gray house there was a garden. In that garden, there was a little girl with her mommy. + +The little girl was laying in the soft grass. She looked up at the sky and saw lots of clouds. + +"Mommy, the sky is so gray," said the little girl. + +"Yes, sweetheart," said her mommy, "but we can make the garden nice and colorful!" + +So Mommy and the little girl got to work. They planted some pretty flowers, and when they were done, the garden was much brighter. + +"Look, Mommy!" said the little girl, pointing to the colorful garden. + +"It's beautiful," said her Mommy, "just like you!" + +The little girl smiled and lay back in the grass. She could hear the birds chirping, and the bees buzzing around the flowers. Everything was perfect. +Timmy was watching the otter. He watched it jump around in the water. It seemed so gentle as it glided along the surface. + +Timmy had been watching the otter for hours. He couldn't help but laugh every time it peeked out of the water and seemed to pose for him. + +Suddenly, Timmy noticed something strange happening. A giant fish jumped out of the water and grabbed the otter in its mouth. Timmy panicked, fearing for the otter's life. + +But then the fish gently put the otter back in the water. The fish swam away and the otter slowly moved over to where Timmy was standing. The gentle animal looked at him as if to say thank you for watching. +Molly was very excited. She was going to the strawberry field today and was hoping to find the biggest, sweetest strawberries that she could eat. She packed her basket with a few items and some small containers for the berries she would pick. + +When she got to the strawberry field, she was amazed. The strawberries were very big. She started picking the largest and ripest berries. Suddenly, she heard a voice. + +“Bite me!†It said. + +She looked around and saw a very long strawberry. It was smiling. Molly smiled back and carefully picked it up. + +“I’m so glad you came! I’ve been waiting for you,†said the long strawberry. + +Molly took a big bite and it was the sweetest strawberry she had ever tasted. She smiled and thanked the long strawberry politely. Molly continued picking more strawberries until her basket was full. She waved goodbye to the long strawberry, said thank you, and happily walked home. +Once upon a time, there was a big earth. It was full of people who liked to enjoy themselves. They were happy and had fun, but they were also careful because the world was dangerous. + +One day, a little girl found an arrow on the ground. She was so happy and thought it was the best thing ever. She wanted to enjoy the arrow by shooting it into the sky. So she grabbed it and did it! + +The arrow travelled far away, all the way to the moon. The little girl was so surprised to see the moon because it was so beautiful. She wanted to enjoy the sight, but it was too dangerous for her. So she decided to just watch the moon and admire it. + +The little girl was so happy that day. She learned that although the world can be dangerous, it's still very enjoyable and beautiful. She stayed safe and enjoyed the sight of the moon from the earth. +Once upon a time, there was a bird who wanted to be more than just a bird. He wanted to be able to fly and soar freely above the clouds. One day, he decided to take a great leap of faith off the edge of the sink. He flapped his wings, but quickly realized he was not flying - he was only falling. With a heavy heart, he was about to give up when he saw the most amazing thing - an obedient little girl. She was standing at the edge of the sink, just a few feet away from the bird. + +The little girl noticed the bird's plight and shrugged. She stepped forward, her hands outstretched, and the bird landed in her hands. She carefully cupped the bird in her hands and carried him up to the highest peak of a nearby tree. + +The bird's heart was filled with hope as he looked down at the little girl. He knew that if he was ever going to be more than just a bird, she was going to be the one to help him. All of a sudden, the little girl took a deep breath, closed her eyes and began to whisper something in a language the bird had never heard before. Within seconds of her whispers, the bird felt a soft, warm breeze on his wings. He closed his eyes and knew he could fly. + +Forever thankful to the little girl, the bird circled the tree a few times before taking off and flying high up in the +Lily was very excited. She had been waiting for this day for a very long time. Today was the day she was unpacking all her new things! She couldn't wait to explore what was inside the big box. + +Lily opened the box, and she couldn't believe it! Inside the box was a brand new set of paints, some brushes and some other supplies. She felt so lucky. She couldn't wait to start painting. + +Lily told her mom, “We will have so much fun pretending to be painters together. This is just what I wanted—thank you, Momma!†+ +Her mom smiled. She said, “We will have to wait until the weekend to start, but you'll have plenty of time then to get creative with your paints. I'm sure you can't wait to start.†+ +The weekend came, and Lily was so excited to start painting. She couldn't wait to use all her new supplies. She had a feeling her paintings would be the best ever! + +And she was right. Her paintings were beautiful. She felt so lucky that she'd had the chance to explore her talent and create something special. Thanks to her mom, she had been able to unpack all the things she needed to bring out her creativity. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named George who wanted to have a farm. So he gathered all of his playful friends and asked them to help him. Everyone said yes! + +The friends all worked very hard to build the farm, and when at last it was finished, all of them felt proud of their hard work. + +But then one day, a big gust of wind blew by and knocked down one of the fences. George and his friends resisted the wind and worked together to put the fence back up. + +But there was still a problem. They didn't have enough fencing and George was sad. + +Just then, one of George's playful friends had an idea. "Let's make a bigger fence! We can use branches and leaves to make a wall around the farm," he said. + +The friends all cheered and tried their idea. And it worked! The fence was now bigger and stronger. + +George smiled. With the help of his playful friends, he had created a wonderful farm he could be proud of. +Danny was very creative. He loved to draw stars on a piece of paper and show them to his mom. One day, he created the most beautiful star he had ever seen. He was so proud of it, he wanted to show it to everyone! + +But when Danny went to show it to his friends, something went wrong. His friend Jimmy said, "Let's destroy it!" Danny was very angry. He said, "No! I created this star, and I want to keep it!" Jimmy said, "We don't care, let's destroy it!" Danny looked upset and said, "Please don't spoil my star, it's special to me!" + +But Jimmy wouldn't listen, and he angrily tried to destroy the star. Suddenly, Danny's mom appeared. She said, "What's going on here?" Jimmy stopped and said, "I just wanted to have some fun." Danny's mom said, "Destroy this star and you'll have no fun at all! Danny made this star with his own imagination, and it should be respected." + +Jimmy finally understood, and he apologized to Danny. Danny was so happy. He was glad that his mom protected his star. From then on, Danny taught Jimmy about being creative and respecting other people's creations. +Harry was walking on a very windy day, and he started to shiver. Suddenly, he saw a diary laying on the sidewalk - it looked very tidy. When he opened it, it said: "Dear diary, I'm wearing a scarf today and it's keeping me warm". + +Harry picked up the diary and said with wonder, "It looks like it belongs to someone, who wears a scarf when it's cold." + +Just then, a little girl walked up to him and said, "That's my diary! Thank you so much for finding it!" + +Harry smiled and said, "You're welcome! It's important to be warm and tidy when it's windy outside". + +The little girl smiled and said, "I'm going to remember that. Thank you again!" +Once upon a time, there was a smart girl called Lily. She was curious about the world, and she wanted to learn about its history. + +But Lily's parents wanted to prevent her from learning too much. Every time Lily asked questions they said she was too young to understand. + +But Lily was a smart girl. She knew how to find things out. So one day she sneaked out to the library and looked up lots of books about the world. + +She discovered that history was exciting and fun. She learned lots and came home late with a smile on her face. + +Lily's parents were surprised to see her smiling. They asked her what she had learned, and Lily proudly told them all about the world's history. + +From that day onwards, Lily's parents stopped trying to prevent her from learning. They let her read as many books as she wanted and enjoyed listening to her stories. + +And so, Lily and her parents shared lots of happy moments together. +Alice wanted to climb so she went to the jungle. It was hot and humid and there were lots of trees. She looked up at the tall trees and saw a big branch. It was high above her, but it was not too hard to reach. She tried to climb it. + +At first, she slipped a few times, but eventually she was able to climb up to the branch. She sat there and looked around. She could see huge leaves and birds flying in the sky. The sun was shining and it was very pleasant. + +Alice then decided to take an exam. She was very tidy and organised. She wrote down all the answers in neat rows and columns. She even remembered to draw a picture of a tree at the bottom of the page. + +When she was done, she smiled. She had passed the exam! Then she climbed back down the branch and went home. She was very happy and proud of herself. Alice had climbed and taken a tidy exam! +One day, a man was very restless. He wanted to sell something, so he made some sandwiches. He took them to the market, and put out a sign that said 'Sandwiches for sale'. He sold all of his sandwiches very quickly. Everyone who bought a sandwich was very happy. They told their friends, and soon, the man was selling lots of sandwiches. He made a lot of money and was very happy. He went home and promised himself he would sell more sandwiches in the future. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a father and a son who went for a walk in the woods. As they walked, the father saw a vine hanging from a tall tree. He said to his son, “If you want something, you need to work for it,†then he pointed to the vine. The son was curious and asked his father, “What’s a vine?†The father explained that the vine was a rope that grows on a tree. He said, “If you want to reach the things you want, you need to climb and work hard!†He smiled at his son and they continued their walk. + +When they finally got out of the woods, the sun was warm in the sky. The father said to his son, “See the sun? That’s a lesson. Remember, whatever you want, you have to work for it. If you work hard and never give up, you will reach the rewards you deserve!†The son smiled and hugged his father. + +From that day on, the son always remembered the lesson of the vine and the warm sun. He worked hard to get what he wanted, and eventually he achieved great success. The moral of the story is that with hard work and determination, we can all reach our goals! +Timmy was excited to see his new bicycle. It was shiny and blue, with zigzag decorations along the frame. He threw his hands up into the air and began to applaud with joy. + +His mom was so pleased to see him so happy. She had worked hard to get him the special bike. They began to cycle together through the park and enjoy the sunny sky. + +But as they reached the edge of the pond, Timmy was embarrassed to see a group of girls playing with their own bicycles. They laughed and pointed at his as he stopped beside them. + +Timmy's mom could see that he was upset. She tried to cheer him up, but the damage was already done. He wouldn't look at the bicycle either. + +Timmy's mom was sad to see him so embarrassed and she didn't know how to fix it. He never went cycling with her again. +Once there was an elderly man. He loved to paint. He loved to paint with beautiful colors. Every day, he would go outside and sit down with a paintbrush. He would paint for hours. + +One day, he decided to paint something special. He wanted to paint a heart. He chose red, pink, and purple paint. When he finished, it was the most beautiful heart anyone had ever seen! + +The elderly man wanted to give the heart to someone special. So, he went to an old folks home nearby. When he arrived, he saw an elderly lady. He knew she was the one he wanted to give the heart to. + +He showed her the heart, and gave it to her. She loved it. She said it was the best heart she had ever seen. She hugged the elderly man, and thanked him for the lovely gift. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named John. He loved playing in his yard. One day, John asked his mom, "Mom, can I go play outside?" + +His mom said, "Yes, but don't forget to be honest, ok?" + +John promised and went outside. He played in the yard, making mountains out of dirt and running all around. + +After a while, John got tired. He thought about going inside, but he forgot. He looked around and saw a little rabbit hop by. He decided to follow the rabbit. + +John followed the rabbit everywhere. He ended up a long way from his yard. He was so lost! + +He begged the rabbit to help him, but the rabbit had no idea how to help. Thankfully, a kind stranger saw John and asked what was wrong. + +John explained he was lost. The kind stranger said, “Don’t worry! I will bring you home.†+ +True to his word, the kind stranger brought John home. John’s mom was so glad he was safe and thanked the kind stranger. + +John remembered his promise to be honest. He told his mom that he had forgotten to come inside. His mom said, “That’s ok, but don’t forget again!†+Once upon a time, there was a very charming woodcutter. She loved the wood in the forest and went there every day to get lumber for her projects. + +One day, she went to the forest and saw that somebody had been cutting down the trees! She was very mad and wanted to know who had done this. + +She looked around and found a not so charming witch. The witch had been cutting down the trees and taking the lumber! The woodcutter was very angry and told the witch to clean up the mess. + +The witch did not like this, but she knew she had to do it. She cleaned up the mess and the woodcutter was very happy. + +From then on, the woodcutter would go to the forest every day and make sure the lumber was all clean and collected. The forest was once again full of charming lumber and everyone was happy. +Once upon a time, there was a fair flea. He was so tiny, but he wanted to feed. He searched for food for many days, but he could not find anything. On the seventh day, he saw a big, juicy bug. He was so happy, because now he had something to feed on. He jumped onto the bug and fed until he was full. He thanked the bug and hopped away. The flea was so happy he had found something to feed on. He was full and fair, and that was the end of his story. +Once upon a time there was a bright little girl. She was so excited, as it was her first time going to the park. + +The girl wanted to try something new and she decided to go to the top of a big slide. She climbed up very carefully and when she got to the top she looked down. She thought it looked so high! + +The girl was scared but she wanted to try it. She took a deep breath and went down the slide very fast. Suddenly she felt her feet slip and she started to fall! + +But luckily the girl landed safely in a soft pile of leaves. After a few more tries she made it down the slide, feeling very proud and happy. + +She got to the bottom, smiling from ear to ear. She had taken on a scary slide and made it down, all by herself! +Once upon a time there was a frog named Bob. Bob was very happy and he liked to bounce around and bow to people. One day he decided to take a step outside his pond. Suddenly, he heard a deep, angry growl. He felt scared, but he kept on walking until he saw a big, angry dog. The dog barked and lunged towards Bob. At first Bob thought he could bow to the dog and the dog would relax, but instead, the dog grabbed Bob and shook him fiercely. Bob was so scared and he tried to hop away but it was too late. The angry dog bit him hard and dragged him into the nearby bush. Bob was never seen again. + +This story is a reminder to always be aware of your surroundings, especially when you’re in an unfamiliar place. You never know what surprises or dangers may be lurking around the corner. Keep safe and stay alert! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved to hug everything that she saw. One day, she found a shiny gem on the ground. She was so excited that she hugged it tight. + +The gem suddenly started to glow. When she asked what was happening, the gem said in a soft and gentle voice, “I am a Magic Gem and I can be very useful for you.†+ +The little girl was so happy and hugged the gem even tighter! She thanked the gem for being so kind and asked the Gem if it could help her. + +The Magic Gem said, “Yes! Whenever you need help, all you have to do is hug me and tell me what you need and I'll do my best to help you!†+ +The little girl thanked the gem again and hugged it one more time. She was so excited to have such a magical and useful gem with her. She took the gem home and enjoyed playing with it every day. + +The End +Once there was a happy little bird. His name was Flappy. He liked to fly in the sky. One day, he decided to fly over a hedge. He flapped his wings fast. Flappy felt so free and happy as he flew over the hedge. + +Flappy decided to fly around the hedge. He flew round and round. He looked back at the hedge. It seemed so small from up there! Flappy liked the view and he flew around again. + +Flappy flew higher and higher. He wanted to see as much as he could. His wings were strong and he flew faster and faster. Eventually, he had to come back down. But Flappy was still happy. He had had such a wonderful adventure. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Emma. Emma was brave and she loved to solve puzzles. + +One day Emma was walking in a park when she saw a big puddle. The puddle was wide. She wanted to solve the puzzle of how to cross it without getting her shoes wet. + +So Emma looked around and she soon found a fallen branch. Quickly she dragged it over the puddle and tested it with her feet. It worked! Now she had solved the puddle puzzle. + +Very carefully Emma crossed the branch. On the other side she jumped down with a smile. Hooray! She had solved the wide puddle problem. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Alta. Alta liked to explore the world around her. One day, Alta's mommy and daddy showed her the ocean. + +"Look, Alta!" said Mommy. "It's the ocean! Can you see it?" + +Alta looked out at the big blue ocean and smiled. "Yes, I see it!" she said. + +Alta wanted to go see the ocean for herself, so Mommy and Daddy took her to the beach. But when Alta reached the beach, she became frightened. The waves were so big and made so much noise! + +"It's ok, Alta," said Daddy. "Come on, let's go look at the ocean." + +He took her hand and they walked closer to the water. Alta became less frightened as they got closer. When they were right at the edge of the ocean, Alta smiled and laughed. + +"See, Alta!" said Daddy. "The ocean isn't so scary!" + +Alta looked out at the ocean and saw the beautiful ocean animals swimming in the water. She smiled. "It's amazing," she said. + +Alta was so happy she had gotten to see the ocean in person. +Once there was a little girl named Lucy. She was very hungry, so she looked for something to eat. She went to the kitchen, and saw a long line of cookies. + +When she got to the cookies, she quickly snapped one up! It was yummy! Then she snapped up another one, and another one. Lucy was very happy! + +But then she saw something else, a long line of carrots! Carrots aren't as yummy as cookies, but Lucy was still very hungry, so she snapped up a carrot too. + +Lucy enjoyed all the snacks, and soon she was full. She was glad she got to snap up all the yummy snacks! +Once there was a little girl who was feeling very uncomfortable. She was sad and crying, but she didn't know why. Then she saw a big cow in the meadow. She walked up and stroked the cow's head. It was so soft and the cow made a low sound. Suddenly, the little girl felt comforted. + +Gradually, the little girl's tears stopped and she felt much better. She stayed with the cow for a while, feeling soothed and safe. Finally, her stomach rumbled and she was reminded that she was hungry. + +The little girl said goodbye and thanked the cow for helping her feel better. She started back to the house with a smile, feeling much more comfortable. +It was a beautiful day and Lily was feeling very happy. She was a young girl who loved to rush around and laugh. + +Lily started to run through the park. She was having so much fun! She ran past the flowers and around the playground. She laughed and felt so free! + +Suddenly Lily heard an animal in the bushes. She was very curious, so she stopped to take a look. It was a friendly fox! The fox was very young and wanted to join Lily in her fun. + +So they started to rush around together. They ran past the flowers and chased each other around the playground. They had so much fun! + +Lily and the fox ran until they were so tired they could not run anymore. They stopped, said goodbye and went on their way. Lily smiled, feeling happy and content. +Once upon a time there was a little chicken called Peter. Peter was very brave and liked to explore. +One day, Peter went to explore a big pond. He hopped in and started swimming but then he got stuck in the weeds. He was in trouble! +Suddenly, a friendly frog came to rescue him. The frog was very polite and promised Peter that he would help him. He carefully grabbed Peter and gently pulled him out of the pond. + +Peter thanked the frog for rescuing him. The frog smiled and said he was very happy to help. Peter was so glad and he promised the frog that he would always be brave and polite. +The frog smiled again and they said goodbye. +Once there was a girl named Jane. She wanted to go on an adventure. So, she went to the hill. At the top of the hill, she could see for miles. She felt so happy! + +Suddenly, Jane had an idea. She wanted to leave the hill and go to the store. She wanted to get something cheap but fun. But first she had to find a way down the hill. + +She searched and searched, but couldn't find a way down. Suddenly, she spotted a rope on a nearby tree. She grabbed the rope and pulled. It came off like a piece of string! + +Jane was so happy, now she could go to the store and find something cheap. She waved goodbye to the hill, then left and never looked back. +Once upon a time there was a bright pink bird who was very happy. He wanted to have a bath, so he flew over to the bathroom. When he turned the tap, water came out and filled up the tub. He hopped in and splashed around. + +The bird listened and heard a little voice. A small pink bunny had found its way into the bathroom. He said, "What are you doing in the bathroom?" + +The bird said, "I am taking a bath because I want to be really clean!" + +The bunny was so happy that he smiled and did a twirl. With a little hop and a skip, he said, "Can I join you?" + +The bird said, "Of course!" So, the bunny jumped in the tub and they had a lot of fun. They splashed and laughed, and when they were finished, they both turned off the tap. + +The bird and the bunny flew out of the bathroom and went to explore the world together. They had a wonderful time and were the best of friends. +Once upon a time there was a girl who had a special wish. She wanted to be strong and never feel weak. Every day, she would try to get stronger so that her wish would come true. + +One day, she went to the park, and there she saw someone special. It was a big, strong boy who was playing in the park. The girl was so happy; she knew he could help her with her wish. + +The girl asked the boy to play with her and they had lots of fun together. After a while, the girl looked up at the boy and she saw that he was looking at her in a very special way. + +The boy told the girl that he loved her, and from that day on, the girl's wish was granted. The boy didn't just give her strength - he also gave her love. + +So, the girl and the boy stayed close friends and grew stronger together. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved to wander. Everywhere she went, she saw something new and exciting! One day, she stumbled upon a funny little phone. She thought it was the most interesting thing she had ever seen! When she picked it up, little lights started blinking. She jumped in excitement and started to wander around with her new discovery. Everywhere she went, she stopped to play with her new telephone. Soon, it started to make funny noises and she laughed with delight. + +She enjoyed carrying it with her and making it do all sorts of things. The little phone soon became her best friend and she was never bored. Everywhere she went, the phone went too and laughter followed. + +The little girl had so much fun with her funny phone. Every adventure was a new experience and full of surprises. She explored far and wide, and wandered for miles. She was never alone because she had her trusty telephone! +Once upon a time, there was a fox who was feeling dizzy. He thought it might be a good idea to have a rest, so he decided to find a safe spot to sleep. + +He wandered through the forest until he found a nice tree trunk that he thought would make a comfortable bed. As he settled down, he heard a strange noise. + +He looked up and saw a mouse with a toolbox. The mouse said, "I'm here to repair your tree trunk. It's been cracked for a long time, so I'm here to fix it." The fox was so amazed. + +The mouse worked hard, hammering and sawing until the tree trunk was as good as new. The fox thanked the mouse for the repair and said goodbye. + +The fox snuggled up in the repaired tree trunk and soon fell asleep feeling safe and comfortable. And he lived happily ever after. +Two children, Tim and Jenny, were happily playing together. Tim suggested that they should go and play in the pool, as it was a hot day. But Jenny was feeling frustrated, she didn't want to go. + +"No way, I don't like to get all wet," she said. + +Tim was annoyed and shook his head. "It will be fun, I promise! Nothing to be scared of," he said. + +Jenny was still feeling frustrated. Eventually she decided to try it. She joined Tim in the pool and before long, she was having a great time splashing around with her friend. + +Tim gave her a big smile and said "See, I was right, it's fun!" with a satisfied tone. + +Jenny rolled her eyes and smiled back, "Yeah okay, maybe you were right!" + +The two children continued to play in the pool until the sun began to set. They both left feeling happy and not frustrated anymore. +One day, Jack and Milly were playing in the garden. The sky was blue and the grass was green. Jack saw something special in the garden. He ran to it and asked Milly to come and see. It was a big box! He opened the box carefully and what he saw next made him so excited. Inside the box was a comfortable blanket, coloured red and blue. + +Jack and Milly opened it up and put it on the ground. They were so excited - it was just like a little house! Jack ran inside the blanket and Milly followed him. Then something amazing happened. A flood of water came down from the sky, but they were not scared because they were safe inside the blanket. They were so comfortable. + +The water filled up the garden and the house became a little boat. Jack and Milly smiled at each other, they had a wonderful adventure that day. +John was an adventurous three-year-old. He loved playing with all kinds of toys. One day, he found a big drum and he became very excited. He picked it up and tried to balance it on his head, like the drummers in the parade. + +John's mom saw him and laughed. She asked, "What are you doing, John?" + +John replied, "I'm balancing the drum!" + +His mom smiled. She said, "That looks tough, but it's very adventurous!" + +John smiled back. He was determined to keep trying. He was going to be the best drummer in the whole parade. He practiced balancing the drum on his head every day. He was getting better and better. + +Soon, John was an expert at balancing the drum. Mom was so proud and everyone in the family clapped for him. John was very happy and he never stopped smiling. +Once there was a cool animal in the forest. His name was Mark. Mark wanted to find a friend to hold. He looked around the forest and saw a big tree. Under the tree, he saw a small animal. + +Mark said "Hi! What's your name?". + +The animal said "My name is Reki. Can I hold your paw?". Mark said "Yes, of cource!". + +Reki grabbed Mark's paw and they started playing in the forest. They played tag and hide and seek. They swung on the trees and laughed. + +At the end of the day, they were so happy. Mark said "Let's be friends forever!". Reki said "I would love that!" + +Mark and Reki hugged each other then went home. They became best friends forever. The end. +Once upon a time there was a tough bunny. He liked to hop around and eat carrots all day. + +One day, while the bunny was hopping, he heard music coming from a nearby meadow. He liked the music so much that he decided to go and see it. + +When he arrived, the bunny saw a farmer feeding his cows. The farmer was singing the same song that the bunny heard, and he was so distracted by the song that he didn't notice the bunny. + +The bunny hopped closer and closer to the farmer until he was very close. He watched as the farmer fed the cows in the meadow. + +The bunny loved the music so much that he wanted to join in with the farmer and feed the cows too. So he reached out and grabbed a carrot and with the farmer's guidance, the bunny started feeding the cows. + +The bunny was so proud of himself for being tough enough to help out the farmer. The farmer was very proud of him too, and the two of them sang and danced as they fed the cows together. + +After they were done feeding the cows, the bunny hopped away, still singing the farmer's song. He was so proud of himself for being tough enough to help out. +Once upon a time there was a little boy called Stephen. One day Stephen stepped into a classroom full of students. He was excited! Stephen wanted to stay and learn about math. + +The teacher was very competitive. He challenged Stephen to solve a math problem. Stephen was a bit scared, but he was determined to stay. He worked on the problem for a long time and finally he figured it out! + +The teacher was very proud of him. He said, "Stephen, you are a smart boy. You can stay here and learn more math." + +From that day on, Stephen enjoyed learning math everyday. He was getting better and better, and soon he was one of the most competitive students in the class. + +The end. +One day, a little girl was playing in the park. She wanted to show her daddy what she had learned, so she called out his name: "Daddy!" Her daddy couldn't hear her. So she tried again, this time a bit louder. Daddy heard her and came to her. Daddy was very helpful and he helped her do the things she had been practicing. They laughed and had fun together. + +The little girl wanted to show her daddy even more of what she had learned, so she called to him again. "Daddy!" he said as he ran to her. Daddy was very helpful and he gave her a hug and praised her for learning so much. + +They continued to have fun together and the little girl showed Daddy all of the new things she had. Daddy was so proud of her and he gave her a big hug. + +The little girl was so happy that she had a daddy who was so helpful. He always helped her learn and have fun. She smiled and gave him a big hug, thankful for such a loving daddy. +Once upon a time, there was a new boy. He had just moved to a new house. He wanted to meet all of his new neighbors. One day, he went outside and saw a big tree. Under the tree there was an old man. The man said to the boy, "Listen, there is a special lotion that I can give you." The boy was excited and he listened very closely. The old man said, "This lotion will make your skin soft and new. If you use this lotion, your skin will be like new." The boy thanked the old man, and brought the lotion home. Every day he put some of the lotion on his skin and it made his skin feel new and soft. He was so happy! The End. +Billy and his daddy were taking a ride in their jeep. It was a sunny day, and they were going to visit Grandpa and Grandma. As they drove, Daddy was being helpful, smiling and laughing. Billy enjoyed being with his Daddy. + +But then suddenly, something went wrong. They heard a loud sound from the jeep. Daddy tried to start it up again, but it wouldn't move. They were stuck. + +Daddy tried his best to figure out what was wrong, but he couldn't. He even called for help from some strangers passing by, but to no avail. + +Billy saw his Daddy's face growing sadder and sadder. He knew Daddy was suffering, and he wanted to help him. + +Suddenly, Daddy had an idea. He told Billy to stay in the jeep. He ran off and came back a few minutes later with a kind-faced man. The man was a mechanic, and he was very helpful. He examined the jeep and soon had it fixed! + +Billy and his Daddy were so relieved and happy. They wouldn't have to suffer any more! They thanked the mechanic, hugged each other, and drove off to Grandpa and Grandma's house. +Once upon a time there was a barber. He was very patient with all his customers. One day, an old man came to the barber shop and said he wanted a haircut. The barber smiled and said "Of course". He carefully cut the old man's hair. + +When the barber was finished, the old man thanked him and left. The barber was very happy with how his work had turned out. + +The next day, a little boy came to the barber shop. He said he wanted his hair to look like the old man's. He asked the barber if he could do it. The barber said "Yes, of course". He was very patient with the little boy as he carefully cut his hair. + +When the barber was finished, the little boy smiled and looked in the mirror. He was very happy with how his hair looked. The barber was pleased with his work too. +Once upon a time there lived a little girl named Samantha who loved to play at the beach. On one particular day, Samantha wanted to build the biggest sandcastle in the world. She began to move the sand around the beach and piled it up higher and higher. She was so busy working away that she didn't notice the sun getting close to setting. + +Just before dark, Samantha finally stopped and looked at what she had accomplished. She was amazed - she had built a beautiful sandcastle! She touched the walls of the sandcastle and realized it was really rough. She sighed and started gathering her toys up to go home for the night. + +As she began walking back to the house, she heard her mom calling her name. "Samantha! Where have you been? Go inside and put on some lotion!" Samantha looked at her arms and realized they were really red from the sun. She ran to the house, grabbed some lotion, and applied it all over her body. + +After putting on the lotion, Samantha went happily to bed, with a smile on her face as she remembered her beautiful sandcastle. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mary. Mary wanted to play with her friends, but first, she had to clean up her room. She saw a stick in the corner and when she went to pick it up, she saw it was filthy! Mary was sad and so she started to tear. + +Suddenly, she was not alone. A kind old man came into the room to help her. He gave her a cloth and said, "We can clean the stick, Mary. Just watch!" + +The old man rubbed and wiped and even used soap. After a few minutes, the stick was no longer filthy. It was clean and shiny. + +Mary was so happy! She hugged the old man and with the clean stick, she was ready to go outside and play with her friends. + +The end. +One day, Max and Mommy went to the store. Mommy said they were getting dough to make cookies. Max was so excited! + +When they got home, Max wanted to play with the dough. He took a big handful and squished it in his hands. He rolled it into a ball, then stretched it out flat. It was so fun! + +Mommy saw Max playing with the dough and said it was time to start baking the cookies. She grabbed a sharp knife and cut out different shapes from the dough. Max watched with eyes wide. + +When the cookies were finished, Max was so happy. He carefully grabbed one and held on tight. Mommy said he could play with his cookie if he was careful. Max smiled and carefully licked his cookie. It was so playful and tasted delicious! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Elsie. She loved playing by the river with her friends. One day she decided to take a fishing rod so she could catch some bits and pieces in the water. + +But Elsie didn't know how to use the rod properly - every time she tried to cast it out, it fell into the river. She got more and more embarrassed as her friends started to laugh. + +Just then, Elsie's father called out her name. He knew how to use the rod, and he gave Elsie lots of good advice. She tried again, and this time the fish bit at the bait! Elsie was so excited that she shouted out in joy. + +With her father's help, Elsie managed to catch loads of fish! She was so proud, and the other children were very impressed. From that day on, Elsie could always be found with her rod by the river. +It was a sunny day, and the sun was shining brightly. Jack wanted to go outside to play. He opened the door and saw something weird. It was a dinosaur! Jack was very excited and wanted to know what it was doing. + +The dinosaur was lying in the grass and shining. Its yellow scales were so shiny! Jack thought it was so cool. He wanted to see it shine even more, so he found a shiny rock and put in near the dinosaur. + +Suddenly, the dinosaur started to move! It was so weird! The dinosaur grabbed the shiny rock and held it in its mouth. It shone brighter and brighter. Jack was so happy to see it shine! + +Jack learned an important lesson that day - when you shine, you make things brighter! +Once upon a time there was a princess. She was very special because she had a magic cloth. The cloth was fine and sparkly. + +One day the princess went to the castle and she saw that it was very dirty. She grabbed her magic cloth and started to wipe. She wiped the windows, the walls and even the floors! Everywhere that the princess wiped became very clean. + +The princess wiped and wiped until every corner of the castle was sparkling clean. She was so happy and pleased with her work. Everyone in the kingdom was so pleased too. The princess knew that with her magic cloth she could do anything. + +The End. +One day in a small village there was a church. From inside the church, a boy and his mom heard a strange noise. "What was that?" asked the boy, looking worried. His mom smiled and said, "Don't worry, it's only the wind disturbing the church". + +The boy listened carefully and sure enough he heard the wind outside. But then, the noise returned. This time, it was louder and more distinct. The boy and his mom looked around until the boy noticed a big dog behind the church. + +The dog was barking, a deep and sudden bark that echoed in the quiet of the day. The dog's bark had disturbed the peacefulness of the church. The boy's mom smiled at him and said, "See, it was only the dog that was making the noise". + +The boy nodded, relieved, but still a tiny bit worried. He hadn't been sure of what to expect, but knowing that the dog had been the cause made him feel much better. From that day on, the boy's mom always reminded him to never disturb the church. +Jimmy was making a cake. He felt scared as he was only three years old. "Mommy, what should I do?" he asked. + +His mommy smiled and said, "First, get the dough and put it in the bowl". Jimmy did as he was told and mixed in some mix. + +But then he made a mistake. He put too much mix in the bowl. Suddenly, the dough began to melt! Jimmy got scared. The dough was all over his kitchen! + +"Oh no! What will I do?" Jimmy cried. His mommy said, "Don't worry, Jimmy. We will clean it up in the morning. Now go to bed." + +The next morning, Jimmy knew he was in big trouble. Since he made a mistake, he had to start all over again. That was not a happy ending! +Once upon a time, there were two best friends named John and Leo. One day, John was very sad because Leo had taken John's razor without asking. John didn't know why Leo did it, so he asked him. Leo said he was sorry and he asked for John's forgiveness. + +John thought about it for a minute and remembered how organized Leo always kept his things. He knew that Leo would never do anything like this again. So John decided to forgive him. + +John smiled and patted Leo on the back. "It's OK. I forgive you." + +Leo was so happy and relieved. He thanked John and they both hugged each other. + +The two friends stayed friends forever, always taking care of each other's things and always forgiving when one of them made a mistake. +Once there was a little Hippo called Spike. Spike was so excited because he was going to see the beautiful river and all its creatures. As he walked closer, Spike began to worry that he wouldn't fit in. He shrugged and decided to jump in. + +When Spike went into the river the other animals were very surprised. They thought Spike was too big to be in the water. But Spike showed them that he was just as fast as them. + +All the animals started to have a lot of fun swimming and playing together. Spike wasn't afraid anymore because they were all his friends. + +The moral of the story is, no matter how different you may feel, you can always make a lot of friends when you shrug and try something new. +Once there was a boy named Joe. Joe was very lazy and never wanted to do any work. One day, Joe heard about a big war. He decided that he wanted to join the war and show everyone that he wasn't lazy and could succeed. + +Joe quickly joined the war and was given an important job. He was told to be brave and to try his best. Joe was very scared, but he was determined to prove that he could do it. + +Joe worked very hard and he was determined to succeed. Finally, the war was over and Joe had successfully completed his job. Everyone was very impressed and proud of Joe. They applauded him for his courage and hard work. + +Joe had finally proved himself. He was no longer lazy, but instead he was now brave and had succeeded in a very hard task. Joe was very proud of himself for overcoming his fear and proving to everyone that he can do anything! +Once upon a time there was a girl named Grace. Grace had a warm jacket that was cozy and comfortable. It made her feel happy when she wore it. +One day, Grace's best friend Emma came to visit her. Emma noticed the gorgeous jacket that Grace had on and she started to feel jealous. She wished she had a jacket like that too. + +Grace saw the look on Emma's face and she felt bad. She invited Emma to stay for a sleepover and asked her to wear the jacket. While they played lots of games, Emma was so happy in her cozy jacket that she started to yawn. + +Grace smiled at her best friend and thought to herself, "It's nice to share with those we care about". +Clare was a very gifted three-year-old. Her mom always praised her for the work she did on the farm. One day at the farm, Clare asked her mom for some equipment. + +"Sure honey!" Mom said. She went to the barn to get the equipment. + +When Mom came back, she handed over all the equipment to Clare. Clare looked at it in awe and said, "Thank you, Mom!" + +Clare then went outside to enjoy the sunlight and fiddle with the equipment. She jumped, played and laughed while holding her equipment. Suddenly, however, the equipment slipped from her hands, and dropped to the ground. + +Clare was sad. She looked up to her mom with tears in her eyes and asked, "Mom, why did my equipment drop?" + +Mom smiled and said, "That's ok, sweetheart. It happens sometimes, but it doesn't mean that you aren't good at using the equipment. You are so gifted, Clare!" + +Clare smiled and ran back outside to play with her equipment. She was a very gifted three-year-old! +The sun was bright in the sky and it was a brand new day. Clara was walking down the street when she spotted her friend Suzy doing yoga in a park. Clara was so surprised to see Suzy that she could not help but shout out loud. + +“Suzy! What are you doing?†Clara asked. + +“I’m doing yoga. I like to move my body and be strong!†Suzy answered proudly. + +Clara was embarrassed. She was not as strong as Suzy and she did not know anything about yoga. + +“I don’t know how to do yoga,†admitted Clara. + +“That’s fine! I will help you,†said Suzy. “We can learn yoga together!†+ +Clara smiled. She was relieved that she did not have to feel embarrassed any more. She and Suzy practiced yoga together and it was a lot of fun. They both felt strong and happy when the yoga session was over. + +The sun had set and everyone said goodnight. Clara and Suzy hugged each other and walked home, feeling just fine! +Once upon a time, there was a mysterious goose who lived in the forest. He loved to fly and explore. Every day, he would decide where to go and explore next. One day, he decided to fly to the other side of the forest. On his journey, he saw many exciting and wonderful things. + +Suddenly, he saw a big pond and he decided to land near it to take a break. But when he got close, he spotted a little baby duck playing in the water. The goose was amazed. He decided to stay and watch the little duck for a while. + +Soon, he heard a sound in the bushes, and he tried to find out what it was. He peered around the bushes and he saw a family of geese. The mysterious goose decided to join them and have some fun. The family welcomed him and they all played together until the sun went down. + +The mysterious goose had an amazing day and he knew he would return soon. Every day, he would decide what new place he wanted to explore. +Once there was a boy who had a new toy - a cross. It was shiny and bright and he loved to point at it. Every day he would look at it and point, not wanting to share it. + +One day a girl came along who saw the cross and pointed too. She wanted to have it but the boy said no! He was jealous and didn't want to share. + +The girl was sad but then her mom gave her a surprise - a cross made of clay which was just as shiny. She was so happy she pointed at it with glee! + +The boy saw this and his jealousy was gone. He knew he was lucky to have his cross and it was even better to share it with a friend. So he pointed at the girl's cross too, happy that they could share. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sally. Sally loved to do lots of different things. One day, she had an idea. Sally wanted to do something special. + +She decided to make an order, but it was hard. She needed help. So, Sally asked her mom. Mom agreed, and helped Sally make the order. + +On the day the order arrived, Sally was very excited. She opened the box and all of her things were inside. The order was just what Sally asked for. She was so happy! + +Sally couldn’t wait to do the things she ordered. She quickly put them together and looked at them proudly. “Look at what I did!†she said to her mom. + +Sally was happy with her hard work. She enjoyed her new things, and felt proud that she was able to do something special. +Ned was walking through the park one day. He was feeling very lazy, and he wasn't in the mood for any fun activities. Suddenly, he heard a loud scream from a nearby tree. + +He looked up and saw a little bird trapped in the branches. It stretched its wings and tried to fly away, but it couldn't get away. + +Ned knew he needed to help. He quickly found a thermometer and climbed up the tree. The little bird was really scared and it kept screaming. + +Ned gently coaxed the bird with kind words. He then grabbed the thermometer and quickly opened the bird's wings. The little bird flew away and Ned smiled. + +He was glad he wasn't too lazy to help. Ned waved goodbye to the bird and continued on his way. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She had a red leaf and was very happy. + +One day, she went for a walk and met a little bear. The bear was very happy to see her, and he smiled. + +The bear asked if the little girl had a leaf and she said yes. The bear asked if he could have the red leaf and the girl said yes. + +So the bear took the little red leaf and the girl gave it to him. He said thank you and he went away. + +The little girl was very happy because she made a new friend. She kept walking and looking for more leaves to give away. +Mommy had a secret in the attic. Gigi and Lola wanted to know what it was. Mommy just smiled and said, "You have to wait until I'm ready to show you." So, Gigi and Lola waited. + +At last, Mommy said it was time for them to see. She opened the door and they both peeked in. What they saw made them laugh. All around them were silly animals, made of colorful paper and glitter. + +Mommy had been raising these animals all by herself and now they were complete. Gigi and Lola loved all the animals. They each chose one to take home. + +Mommy said it was time for them to go, but before they left, she said, "Don't tell anyone what you saw in the attic. That secret is just for us!" Gigi and Lola nodded and gave Mommy a big hug. They were happy to have a silly secret of their very own. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who wished to go on an adventure. She went to the beach on a sunny day and saw a trap on the shore. She waved her arms in excitement and saw the trap move. She then walked up to the trap and saw an animal inside, it was a healthy looking crab! She was so happy and quickly opened the trap. The little crab quickly waved his claws, thanking the little girl for letting him out and ran off down the beach. The little girl smiled, happy that she helped the crab and went back home, ready for her next adventure. +Once upon a time there was a small girl called Ann. She was very impatient and always wanted to wander. One day Ann was walking around her garden, exploring. She looked at her feet, and noticed her toes. Ann thought this was a fun game, so she started to wander, skipping along and hopping on one foot. + +Ann's toes were getting tired, and she was feeling impatient. She didn't want to stop wandering, so she looked around her garden and saw some leaves. Ann thought this was a great idea, and she started a new game: she kicked leaves around with her toes. + +Ann played the leaf-kicking game for a long time, having lots of fun and feeling very happy. Finally, Ann's toes were too tired and she had to call the game to an end. But Ann was still feeling very happy and content as she wandered her way back inside. +One day, a wise doctor had an operation to do. It was a very special operation and everyone wanted the doctor to be successful. Before starting the operation, the doctor recognized that this was going to be a tricky one. He decided to call in some help from his assistant. The assistant was very good and worked hard to help the doctor prepare for the operation. + +The doctor and his assistant worked together to make sure everything was ready. When they were finished, they looked up and recognized that they were ready. They were both happy because they knew the operation would be a success. + +The next day, the doctor and his assistant went to the operation. The doctor was brave, and the assistant was wise. They worked together and the operation was a success. Everyone was overjoyed and thankful for the doctor and his assistant. They had done a great job and recognized that their hard work had paid off. +Once there was a rocket. It felt weak but it was a very special rocket. It had the power to take people to places that have never been seen. One day the rocket was feeling particularly weak so the people asked for help. + +A strong superhero came to save the day. She used her superpowers and made the rocket feel much better. The rocket was now so strong that it could take people anywhere. + +The people were very happy and excited. They hugged the superhero and jumped onto the rocket. They flew high into the sky and soon arrived to an amazing place. The place was beautiful and they had never seen something so wonderful. + +The people thanked the superhero and flew back in the rocket. They were so happy and the rocket felt strong again. Now the rocket can take people on special adventures and make their dreams come true. +One day, a terrible missile flew through the sky. Everyone was scared. Then, a brave warrior stepped forward. He pointed his sword at the missile and told it to stop. The missile stopped at once. Then, the brave warrior punished the missile. He said that it could never fly again. + +Soon everyone was happy again, but they were always careful when the sky was dark. They remembered the terrible missile and knew to never do anything bad again. They also knew that if they did something wrong, they would be punished too. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She was very happy, and always felt excited. One day she decided to go for a walk in the countryside. + +As she walked further and further, she saw something very new. She saw a field full of sheep! The little girl was so happy. She felt excited to be able to see all the new sheep. + +The little girl felt so brave. She wanted to get even closer to the sheep. She walked right up to them, and the sheep were so gentle. She gently stroked their soft fur, and she felt so peaceful. + +She had a wonderful time with the new sheep and eventually it was time to go home. She was filled with feelings of joy, and she couldn’t wait to come back again. +Jill was a happy little girl. She was always excited when her family came together. One day, her mom and dad gave her a special surprise: a guitar! + +Jill was so proud of her new guitar. She showed it off to all her friends, and everyone was so impressed. She loved it so much and wanted to learn how to play it. + +So every day, Jill practiced her guitar. She got better and better until one day, she was asked to play at a party! She was so excited and proud to receive the invitation. + +At the party, everybody clapped and cheered when Jill was done playing. She was so proud of herself. She had worked really hard with her guitar and it showed. + +On that day, Jill learned an important lesson: hard work brings rewards! +Once there was an ordinary coin. It just lay there on the ground, not doing anything. But then it decided to quit its day job. + +It jumped up and said, "I want to go on an adventure!" So off it went, rolling around the world. + +It rolled past fields and trees and rivers and hills. It even rolled past a big fat bull that gave it a mean stare. But it didn't mind. It kept on rolling. + +Finally, after a long journey, the coin reached its destination. It saw an old castle in the distance, and it was excited! But then it rolled right into a deep, dark pit. + +The coin called for help, but nobody answered. It was stuck. Then, suddenly, the coin remembered that it had quit its job. "Oh no!" it thought. "I can't quit now. I must stay and keep rolling." + +So that's what the ordinary coin did. Every day it travels around the world, never stopping and never giving up. And it loves every minute of it! +Once upon a time, there was a gray house. It was very old and needed some repairs. One day, a yellow truck drove up to the house. A friendly man with a yellow hat jumped out of the truck and smiled. He was there to fix the house. + +The man began to repair the house. He fixed the windows and painted the walls. He put in new doors and made them nice and bright. He even fixed the roof, so the house would stay dry when it rained. + +When the man was done, the house looked like it was new. It was shiny and yellow! Everyone loved it. From that day on, the house stayed nice and strong and the yellow truck was seen in town often, taking care of all of the other old houses in town. +Once upon a time there was an ancient hat. It was special because no one had ever seen a hat like it. Everyone wanted the hat but no one was brave enough to stay with it. + +One day, a little boy came along. He wanted the hat for himself, so he touched it. Suddenly, he felt brave and strong. +He decided that he wanted to stay with the hat. + +So the little boy stayed with the hat for many days. Even when the wind was strong and it was cold, the little boy never moved. + +Soon the ancient hat started to feel like it belonged on the boy's head. The boy would wear the hat wherever he went. + +The hat had found its forever home and the little boy was happy. He stayed with the hat ever since and they were never apart. +One day Jim went to the farm. He saw some chickens. They were calm and scratching about in the dirt. Jim wanted to help, so he got a bucket of water and a sponge. He began to wash the chickens. They felt so clean and shiny afterwards. The farmer was happy and gave Jim some chicken food as a reward. Jim was delighted. He fed the chickens and made sure they had plenty to drink. Then he said goodbye to them and went back home. +Once there was a little girl who was eager to learn. She asked her mom to teach her something new. + +Her mom told her, “I’m going to teach you about a square! It’s an amazing shape which has four sides. All of the sides are the same length and all of the corners are right angles.†+ +The little girl was so excited to learn and she started drawing squares. Every time she looked at her pictures, she felt very proud. Soon, she was drawing all kinds of different squares. + +The little girl said to her mom, “I just love to learn something new! It’s so amazing!†Her mom smiled and said, “That’s great! I’m so proud of you.†+Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily was very spoiled, and she had everything she wanted. + +One day, Lily's mom told her she had to spend the day with her lawyer. Lily didn't want to go, but her mom said she had to. + +So, Lily and her mom went to the lawyer's office. Lily didn't know what to do there, so the lawyer suggested she draw some pictures. Lily liked drawing and happily spent the whole day coloring and drawing. + +The lawyer was very impressed by Lily's drawings, and gave her a big hug when it was time to go. + +Lily learned that it can be fun to spend time with lawyers, even if they can sometimes be scary. She couldn't wait to show off her drawing to her friends! +Once upon a time there was a helpful shade. He was kind and gentle and loved by everyone. He lived in a big garden and helped all the plants to stay cool and happy. + +One day a little girl came to the garden. She was lost and alone and really wanted to find her way home. The shade was so kind and helpful. He helped her find her way home. + +The little girl and the shade became great friends. They would play together each day, running around and laughing. The shade taught the little girl all sorts of things and she was so happy. + +Their days together seemed to end too soon. However, the shade told the little girl he would always be there, just waiting for her when she wanted to play. The shade was always so kind, helpful and happy. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Pauline. Pauline's grandpa loved to stay with her very much. Every day, he would come over to her house in the morning and bring her pepper. + +Pauline loved the pepper, especially because it was so spicy. Grandpa would also tell her stories about the modern world and Pauline loved to listen. + +One day, Grandpa asked Pauline if he could stay over for the night. Pauline was very excited and agreed. Grandpa stayed, and the two of them had a wonderful time. + +Pauline was sad when Grandpa had to leave the next morning, but she was happy he was able to stay the night. Every day, she looked forward to Grandpa's visits, his stories and the delicious pepper he would bring. +Once upon a time, there was a dad and his daughter. He was so proud of her and wanted to give her the best life. Every day, he would take her out to the park, where she could see birds in the sky, or climb up the big tree. + +One day, the dad and his daughter went to the park as usual. She wanted to try to balance on the log. But as soon as she got on it, she lost her balance, and fell into the mud. The dad was so sad, and tried to help her, but was too late. + +He was so angry, and he shouted some stupid words at his daughter. He shouldn't have done that. Then, the daughter started to cry, and dad hugged her and said sorry. He told her to always be careful when playing, and to try her best to balance. + +They both went home, and the dad was happy that they were able to learn from this silly mistake. From that moment onwards, they would always have fun at the park and dad would help his daughter to balance. +Once upon a time, there was a big nose. The nose was on a face, but no one knew whose face it was. The nose was so big that everyone could see it, wherever they looked. + +One day, the nose decided it wanted to find its face. The nose hopped and hopped all around the world, searching everywhere it could. Everywhere it went, the nose hoped it would find its face. + +Finally, the nose found its face in the mirror. It was happy, and it knew it had found just the right face. The nose hugged the face and was so glad it had been found. From then on, the big nose lived happily ever after with its face! +Once there was an elephant who lived in the jungle. He was big and strong, but that wasn't all. He was also very sweet. + +Every day he went to the pond in the jungle. He liked to play in the water and eat some of the sweet fruits that grew near the pond. + +But one day, the elephant was scared. He saw a big scary animal in the jungle. It was a lion! He was afraid to move, because the lion seemed so dangerous. + +But then something strange happened. The elephant put his trust in the lion. He slowly walked over to the lion and the lion didn't hurt him. Instead the lion nuzzled the elephant's trunk. + +The elephant was so happy and thankful. The lion was his friend, not his enemy. The elephant went to the pond everyday after that and the lion was there too. They played together and shared the sweet fruit. + +The elephant never forgot that special day. He always trusted the lion after that and was so grateful for their special friendship. +Once upon a time there was a big pillow. It was so big it filled the whole room! But one day, Hanna had a plan. She wanted to push the pillow outside. So she started pushing. She pushed and pushed until the pillow was outside the house. + +Hanna was so happy to see the pillow outside. But then, she found something strange. A big pill was stuck in the middle of the pillow! Hanna was very curious and wanted to know what it was. She looked around, but she couldn't find the answer! + +Finally, Hanna decided to see what would happen if she pushed the pill. She grabbed the pill and gave it a push. + +Suddenly, the pill started to roll down the street! Hanna followed the pill, pushing it with all her might. After a while the pill came to a stop in the park. + +Hanna was so excited to see what the pill had done. She looked around and saw that the pill had made a big hole in the ground! Hanna couldn't believe it. + +The big pill had made a big surprise for Hanna that day! From then on, every time she saw a big pillow she would always think of how she pushed the pill and made a big surprise! +Once upon a time, there was a frightened fox. She was all alone in the woods. Suddenly, she heard a voice. It said: "Welcome!" She looked around, but no one was there. She was scared. + +But then, she saw another fox. He was smiling at the frightened fox. He said, "Welcome. I'm your friend. You are not alone anymore!" + +The frightened fox was so happy to have a friend. She said, "Thank you!" + +The two foxes became best friends. They were never scared or alone again. They were always there to welcome each other. +Once upon a time there was a little girl sitting on a seat. She wanted to weigh herself so she asked her mom if she could find a scale. Her mom told her that she was in luck, because one was available. + +The girl was excited and quickly hopped off her seat. She found the scale in the corner of the room and stepped onto it. She watched as the needle on the scale moved up and down until it settled on a number. + +The girl was surprised to find out how much she weighed. She thought she was much heavier! She quickly jumped off the scale and went back to her seat with a big smile on her face. She now knew how much she weighed and that knowledge made her happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was so excited to go outside and explore the world. Everywhere she looked were new and exciting things to discover! And then, she saw a reward. It was so shiny and it made her feel very happy. She ran to get it and clutched it tightly. + +When she opened it, what a surprise! It was so funny, filled with yummy treats and colorful toys. She squealed with delight and ran around with glee, showing all of her friends the fun prize. + +The little girl was so excited with her new reward and happy to have something to remember this special day. She thanked her parents for the gift and went off to enjoy her reward. What an exciting day it had been! +Once upon a time there was an ancient port. The port was home to many people, who sailed the seas and traveled far and wide. + +One day, a magical creature appeared in the port. It was a mischievous fellow, with a kind heart. Everyone loved the creature, and it quickly became the port's favorite. + +But one day, the creature vanished from the port. Nobody knew where it had gone. Where had it gone? + +The people searched for days, looking for the creature. But there was no sign of it. The creature seemed to have vanished from the port. + +No one ever found out where it went, and the creature was never seen again. Its vanishing remains a mystery in the ancient port. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Jane. She was three years old and very unique. She had a best friend called Mary and they loved to play together. +One day, they decided to go exploring. Jane grabbed Mary's hand and together they ran through the fields. Suddenly, a big and colourful butterfly flew in front of them. With a smile, Jane struck out her hand to try and catch it. Just as she was about to grasp it, the butterfly flew away. +Jane and Mary laughed and continued to run. Then, something unusual happened. Jane felt a light tap around her waist. She spun around and saw a fairy-like creature! Jane was filled with joy and with a laugh, the creature gave her a magical waistband. +Jane thanked the creature and turned around to show Mary. She was astonished. It was the most beautiful waistband she had ever seen and she knew that it was truly unique. +The girls hugged each other tightly and continued to explore, wearing their magical waistbands. +The end. +Once upon a time there was a farmer called Jack. He grew a special vegetable in his garden that was very unique. Every day Jack would go out and encourage the vegetable to grow bigger and brighter. + +He would talk to the vegetable and give it lots of water and sun, so it would be healthy and strong. He was very proud of his unique vegetable and often told his friends about it. + +One day, Jack's friends came to visit his garden. They were amazed to see such a healthy vegetable growing in his garden. + +They were so impressed that they encouraged Jack to take it to the farmers market and enter it into the competition. + +Jack was so happy and excited that his friends were so encouraging. With their help, he entered the competition and won! Everyone was so proud of Jack's unique vegetable. +Once upon a time, there was a small girl who loved to explore. She was always looking for things to do and one day she found something very special. She came across a big, harmless drum that was locked up tight. She wanted to know what was inside the drum so she worked hard to try and unlock it. She fumbled with the lock and used all her strength, but finally, the lock came undone. + +When the girl opened the drum, she was so excited because inside was an incredible surprise. It was full of colorful toys and trinkets that she could play with. The girl was so glad that she was able to unlock the drum and it made her very happy. + +The girl spent the day playing with all of the things inside the drum and even let some of her friends join in the fun. She had a wonderful time unlocking the drum and exploring what was inside. The girl had a great day, and the harmless drum was just the beginning of her many adventures. +Once upon a time, there was an elephant. The elephant was walking through the forest when he suddenly heard a sour noise. He wanted to know what it was, so he kept walking until he came to a big hill. On top of the hill, he saw a big tree. On the tree, there was a sour fruit. + +The elephant started to gain the fruit from the tree. He stepped back and reached out with his trunk. He grabbed the fruit and put it in his mouth. It was so sour that he had to spit it out! + +He tried again, and this time, he gained a sweet fruit. He was so happy and he started to swing his trunk in the air! He began to dance and the forest filled with laughter. The elephant enjoyed his sweet treat, and he never forgot the sour fruit on the big tree. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Ellie. Ellie loved to soak in the bath. Every time she soaked in the bath, she would sing her special song. Her song was so colorful, it made everyone around her smile. + +One day, Ellie was soaking in her bath and singing her song. When she was finished, she splashed around in the warm water. Suddenly, she heard clapping, coming from the hallway. + +Ellie was surprised and looked around. She couldn't see anyone. Then, all of a sudden, her parents and her best friend popped up from behind the door. They were so proud of her singing, they wanted to hear it again. So, Ellie sang her song one more time. Everyone clapped and cheered. + +When Ellie had finished, her best friend said she wanted to sing her favorite song too. So, Ellie and her best friend sang together in the bath. They sang about their favorite colors and all the things they liked to do. + +Their song was so colorful, it made everyone laugh and smile. Even the fish in the bath had big smiles on their faces. Ellie and her friend were so happy, they decided to soak in the bath together every day and sing their colorful songs. +The sun was bright and warm in the sky. The gentle breeze moved across the field. Suddenly, something gold shimmered in the grass. + +Carefully, a little girl walked over to investigate. She saw that it was a graceful gold bird. As she slowly moved closer, the bird hopped away, its wings spread wide. + +The girl started to move after it, but it was too quick and the bird flew away. She watched it gracefully soar until it was out of sight. + +The little girl sighed and sat down in the grass, admiring the beauty of the golden bird in the sky. She knew she would never forget the graceful moment with the gold bird. +Once upon a time there was a rocket. The rocket was very old and it had some broken parts. A man saw the broken rocket and wanted to repair it. He used a lot of tools and parts to repair the delicate rocket. He worked very carefully and slowly. He fixed the broken parts and made it look like new. + +When the man was finished, he stepped back and smiled. He had fixed the old rocket and now it was ready to fly! He opened the door and got inside. He turned the key and the engine of the rocket roared to life. The man flew off in the repaired rocket and soon he was high in the sky. + +The people below saw a beautiful sight. The repaired rocket flew in the sky, twinkling in the bright sunshine. Everyone was so happy to see the magical rocket! + +The end! +Once upon a time, there was a lonely lion. All the other animals in the jungle were too afraid to be friends with him. So the lonely lion roamed all by himself. + +One day, the lion heard a sound coming from a nearby village. He went to investigate and saw something he had never seen before - a man selling a lion! + +The man said he was giving the lion away to anyone who was willing to buy him. The lonely lion was so excited to have a home and a family of his own that he begged the man to let him go. + +The man could not resist the lion's plea, so he sold the lion to the lonely animal. The lion was so happy to find a new home and he vowed to never feel lonely again. + +The end. +John went to the grocery. He was very scared. He felt like something might go wrong. He grabbed a basket and started to wander around the store. He wanted to get a toy but his mom said no. +John was sad and started to cry. His mom said "It's okay, John. I will help you fix it." +John was happy and smiled. Together, he and his mom bought some fruits and vegetables. Then, they went to the toy section. His mom chose a toy for him. It was small and blue. +John said "Thank you, Mom! I love this toy!" His mom said "You're welcome. I'm glad I could help you fix it." +John was so happy. He hugged his mom and thanked her for fixing things for him. She smiled and said "You're welcome, John. I love you." +Once upon a time, there was a special doll made from velvet. Its name was Joeey. Joeey loved to go on adventures. + +One day, Joeey was ready for a special trip. The sun was shining and the wind was blowing. Joeey waved goodbye and began to fly! + +Joeey flew over hills and through valleys, until it reached a big beautiful beach. Joeey sighed in awe of its beauty. The sand was warm and soft, the ocean was sparkling and full of creatures to discover. + +Joeey waved goodbye to all the new friends it had made and flew away. Joeey was ready to go on its next adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a parrot who was very independent. He liked to fly around and do things for himself. + +One day, the parrot noticed a small girl in the park. She was playing with a ball and seemed very happy. The parrot watched her for some time and saw how much she enjoyed the ball. + +Theparrot decided to fly over to the girl and give her the ball. He dropped it into her hands and she smiled. She valued the parrot's gift and thanked him for it. + +The parrot was so happy to see the girl's gratitude. He had never seen anything like it before. He had learned a valuable lesson that day. He realised it is important to value things that we have and also to share them with others who will appreciate them. +Once upon a time, there were two friends who raced each other all the time. They raced to the park, to the beach, and even to the shops. Their favourite thing to do was to race with their new toy cars. + +When they had their toy cars, they would race all around their house. Back and forth they would go, as fast as they could. Every time a friend would win, they would have to carry the lovely object all the way to the finish line. + +The friends just loved to race each other - it was so much fun! They would laugh and cheer each other on, and by the end of the day, they would be exhausted but happy. + +They learnt all about racing and about the importance of having fun with each other. The friends knew that no matter who won, they were always in it together, and that's what making friendship lovely is all about. +Once upon a time, there lived a nice neighbor. He was very kind and he always shared with everyone. Everyone loved him. + +One day, it was raining very hard outside. His neighbor didn't have a raincoat and he was very wet. The kind neighbor saw this and wanted to help out. + +He opened his closet and gave the wet neighbor a big, warm coat to wear. The wet neighbor was very happy. He thanked his neighbor and gave him a big hug. + +The kind neighbor smiled. He was so glad he could share with his neighbor. It made him feel very happy. +One day, a little girl named Lucy was playing in the park. She was having lots of fun! Suddenly, she noticed an interesting structure near her. It was tall and flexible. She had never seen anything like it before. + +She decided to touch it, but it was slippery. Lucy tried and tried, but she just couldn't keep her grip. She kept slipping down the structure. After a few tries, Lucy just laughed. She thought it was fun to slide down. She spent the rest of her time in the park, slipping and sliding on the flexible structure. + +At the end of the day, Lucy was a bit tired but very happy. She had never seen anything like the structure before and she had had lots of fun sliding down it. +Once upon a time, there was an old man who lived on a big porch. He liked to keep things nice and neat. Every day he would sweep and pick up the leaves and make sure everything was tidy. + +One day, the old man noticed a dog outside his porch. The dog was shaking and sad and his fur was tangled. The old man could see how sad the dog was, so he decided to keep him. + +The old man took the dog inside and cleaned him up, giving him some food and a warm bed. From then on, the old man and the dog were best friends. + +The old man was very compassionate towards the dog and always played with him in the mornings. Every day, the dog would lay on the porch and the old man would read stories to him and take him on long walks. + +The dog was so happy now and each day the old man found something new to keep him happy. The old man and the dog had a very special bond full of love and compassion. +Once upon a time, there was a kind dog. The dog wanted to go to the airport. So, the dog started to plan. +First, the dog packed his bag. Then, he asked his mom for a ride. His mom said yes, and that made the dog happy. +Next, they went to the airport. The dog was so excited! He said goodbye to his mom and ran inside. +Finally, the dog arrived safely at the airport. He was so happy he had been able to plan his trip. He could not wait to start his adventure! +Once upon a time there was a playful puppy. His name was Buddy and he liked exploring. One day, he went exploring in the kitchen and he saw something he had never seen before. It was a big white box with a door in the middle. He was so curious that he went up to sniff it. + +Sure enough, there was something yummy inside. He could hear it humming too. Buddy knew there was something special in the box and he kept sniffing it. Suddenly, the door opened and a big dish of food appeared! + +He was so excited he started to eat the food. But then he heard footsteps coming from the other room. He quickly ran into the fridge and shut the door. Inside the cool air was nice and he knew he would stay safe until the danger had passed. + +So, the playful puppy stayed in the fridge until all the humans went away. Then he opened the door, went back to his bed, and quickly fell asleep. + +He never forgot the day he found out about the big white box with a door in the middle. He had smelled something special and he knew it was yummy. From then on, he always had an adventure when he went near the fridge! +Once upon a time there was a popular boy named Bob. Bob liked to perform. Every day he would make up shows for his family and friends. He would sing and jump around making everyone laugh and smile. + +One day Bob was feeling adventurous and he asked his parents if he could perform at the museum. At his age, it was a very uncommon request, but Bob was very determined. So his parents said yes! Bob was so excited that he could barely contain himself. + +Bob went to the museum and put on an amazing show. He sang, he danced and he made everyone laugh. When it was over the entire crowd was giving him a standing ovation. It was a performance that went down in history. + +Bob left the museum feeling very proud of himself. From that day forward he knew that performing was a special part of who he was. He became a popular performer and entertained people all over the world. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a bald man named Tom. Tom was strong and wise. He travelled around the world looking for new adventures. One day, he went to a big forest. It was full of tall trees, but he couldn't find the way out. + +Suddenly he heard someone shouting. He looked around and saw a little girl. She had long blond hair and big brown eyes. Tom asked her for help. + +The little girl smiled and said "Follow me!". She led him out of the forest. Tom thanked her for her wisdom and left. + +The little girl was sad to see him go. She wanted him to stay. But they had to separate. Tom waved goodbye and went into the horizon. +Once there was a helpful girl. She wanted to give her friends something special. So one day, she found a zip in her room. She was so excited. She ran outside and gave the zip to her friends. + +Her friends were happy and thanked her. Then they all decided to play with the zip. They played together all day. + +At the end, they decided to give back the zip to the helpful girl. She was delighted and gave each of them a big hug. + +The girl was so happy that she gave away the zip and it made her friends so happy. She knew that being helpful was the best feeling. +Once upon a time, there was a great spark. The spark started to float up and around, and it lit up the sky. Everywhere the spark went, it made the darkness go away and made the sky brighter. + +Then the spark started to sparkle and it grew. More and more of the spark started to appear and they made a beautiful show in the night sky. + +The spark started to become very happy because it was appreciated by all the people who were looking at it. The spark moved around and around and made everyone's night a little bit brighter. + +The sparkling show ended after a few hours and everyone cheered for the great spark. The spark was so happy and moved opened up many hearts. And with that, the spark left and flew away, never to be seen again. +Once upon a time, there was a frog. The frog liked to organize things. The frog collected rocks and shiny things. He liked to line them up and organize them. + +One day, the frog found a pond. There were lots and lots of lily pads. He wanted to organize them all. + +The frog hopped from one lily pad to another. It was easy to organize them because they were all the same size and shape. The frog smiled when he was finished organizing them. + +The frog was proud of his work. He liked to look at the lily pads and admire his organizing skills. From that day on, organizing was easy for the frog. +Once upon a time there was a friendly puppy. His name was Max and he loved taking naps in the sun. + +One day, Max was walking in the grass and he heard a strange sound. He listened carefully and heard it again. What could it be? + +Max explored the grass and he found an unusual plant. The plant was giving off oxygen and he could hear it. It was a special sound, like a whisper. He had never heard it before! + +Max sat there for a while, listening to the oxygen and the sun warming his fur. He felt happy and content. + +Max decided that he wanted to come back to the friendly plant and listen to the oxygen again another day. +Once a young girl named Emma went for a walk in the park. She saw a distant point in the sky, which made her worry. She wanted to go explore it, but she was afraid. + +Suddenly, she heard a noise coming from the point. She wasn't sure what it was, but something inside her wanted her to go there. + +With some determination, Emma slowly walked towards the point. As she got closer, she noticed it was a bird! The bird was small and scared and it looked lost. + +Emma gently reached out her hand, and the bird hopped onto her arm. She was so happy! She decided to take the bird home and care for it until it was ready to fly again. + +From then on, Emma didn't worry about the distant point anymore. She knew that she would always help out any animals that were in need. +Once there was a zebra who was very confused. She had lost her way and didn't know where to go. + +Then a friendly bird flew over and said, "I can help!" The zebra was so happy to hear this. She said, "Thank you!" + +The bird showed the zebra the way back home. The zebra followed the bird and soon she was back where she belonged. + +The zebra thanked the bird for helping her. The bird smiled and said, "You're welcome". Then the bird flew away. + +The zebra was so happy that she had been helped. She promised herself that she would never get lost again. +Josie was very excited. Today was a special day and she had an envelope from someone famous! +She didn't know who it was from, but it made her so excited. She wanted to see what was inside. + +Josie ran over to her mom, who was sitting in the living room and gave her the envelope. Her mom took one look at it and smiled. + +"It's from Grandma," she said. "She sent you a surprise!" + +Josie was so excited to open the envelope! She carefully opened it and pulled out the gift. + +It was a doll. It had curly brown hair and rosy cheeks. Josie was so happy with her surprise! She hugged the doll and jumped up and down with excitement. + +Grandma had sent Josie a famous doll, and she was so excited to have it! She thanked her mom and promised to take good care of her new toy. +Molly and her dad were at the swimming pool. Molly was very excited because she'd been learning to swim. + +Molly's dad was supporting her in the water. He had his arms around her, making sure to keep her safe. She smiled as she drifted up and down with the water. + +Molly loved swimming. Her dad would let her go by herself, but he would always be there to help if she needed it. After awhile, Molly swam all by herself like a normal swimmer. + +Molly's dad was so proud of her. He clapped and cheered as she showed off her swimming. + +Molly beamed. Learning to swim had been so much fun. Now she was a normal swimmer and she was proud of herself. +Once upon a time there was a boy. His nose was really long and he wanted it to be smaller. He asked his mom for help and she told him about a modern way to unite it. He was so excited! + +So they went shopping together and they found a magical box. It was filled with modern nose-shrinking tools. The boy took out the tools and started to carefully uniting his nose. His mom watched and smiled. + +And so, he finished uniting his nose. It was now smaller and more modern looking. He was very happy and felt so relieved! From then on, he always smiled when he saw his nose in the mirror. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a wide wall. It was very big and strong, and could not be moved. But it had a tiny crack in it. + +One day, a little child found a tiny creature near the wall. It was trying to get inside, but could not get through the crack. The child wanted to help and so decided to rescue the little creature. + +The child found a stick on the ground, and pushed it through the crack in the wall. The creature hopped onto the stick and was pulled to safety. + +The little creature was so happy, it hugged the child and thanked them for being brave and helping it. The child was very proud that it had been able to rescue the creature. +Once upon a time, there was a brave knight. He had a pale spear and was loyal and kind. One day, he came across a giant monster. The monster asked the brave knight a question, but the knight did not know how to answer. He was so scared that he almost ran away. + +But then, the knight remembered his brave heart, and he held his spear tight. He decided to answer the monster's question. He spoke bravely and said "I know the answer, I am brave and will not run away". The monster was so pleased with the knight's answer, that he let the knight go. + +The brave knight was happy and he held his pale spear high. He had answered the monster's question and was brave enough to stay! The knight knew that his answer was the best answer, no matter how scared he was. He was so proud of himself for answering the monster's question! +Once upon a time there was a wealthy hut. It was a very nice place, and people wanted to live there. One day a group of friends decided they wanted to know how heavy the hut was. So they got a big scale and set it up in the front of the hut. Everyone stood back and watched as the scale weighed the hut. It was very heavy! Everyone cheered and the scale was taken away. The wealthy hut was now part of the town, and everyone was very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a hairy wallet. It was a very special wallet, because it glowed all kinds of pretty colours. It was so bright and cheerful! + +One day, a little girl found the wallet. She was so excited! She opened it up and what did she see inside? Lots of glittery coins! They shined and twinkled and were so, so pretty. She took the wallet home with her. + +The girl liked to keep the wallet in her bedroom. Every night, the wallet glowed even brighter and made her room look magical. It was like a secret rainbow hiding in her room! + +The girl took her hairy wallet everywhere, and she was soon the happiest girl in town. She used the wallet to buy special treats, and all the time, it kept on glowing. She knew it would always make her feel good. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who loved to go to the opera. Every day she would join her daddy and watch the singers and dancers on the stage. One day, the little girl left the opera to take a walk in the park. She saw a harmless butterfly fluttering around. + +The little girl wanted to join the butterfly and started to follow it. She ran around the park chasing it. Eventually, the butterfly flew up to a tree and the little girl stopped. She smiled when she saw the butterfly sitting among the green leaves. + +The little girl was so happy that she decided to join the butterfly and climb the tree. She quickly reached the top and sat on a branch. She waved to her daddy to join her. Daddy smiled, but was too scared to climb the tree. + +Instead, Daddy watched as the little girl peacefully enjoyed being with the harmless butterfly. They were two friends in the same tree. Finally, the butterfly flew away and the little girl climbed down from the tree. She told Daddy she wanted to join the opera again. Daddy laughed and said yes! They enjoyed walking back to the opera together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy. He wanted to travel so he started walking. He went past a big black tree and saw a stream. The stream was very wide but he wanted to cross it anyway. He jumped in the water and started swimming. + +The stream was very cold and he was scared, but he kept going. He saw a big black rock on the other side so he swam to it. He climbed up the rock and he made it to the other side. + +He was very happy that he could travel and he thought it was great fun. So he went back home, happy and wet. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a brave girl who wanted to go on an adventure. She searched all the rooms in her house, but she couldn't find a key. Where could it be? Then, she had a wise thought. She remembered that her silly brother was playing in the garden earlier. She hurried outside and asked him if he'd seen the key. + +He had! He picked it up and started playing with it. He had no idea it was a key. He thought it was a toy. The girl smiled and said, "Thank you for being brave and finding the key. Now I can go on my adventure!" + +She thanked him and ran off with the key to a nearby woods. But she hadn't been running for long when she saw something in the trees. It was a poor, frightened puppy. He had gotten stuck up in the tree. The girl felt sorry for him and knew she had to rescue him. + +The girl used her key to climb up the tree and carefully lifted the puppy down. He was so thankful to be free! With a quick hug, the girl and the puppy ran off, leaving the foolish tree behind. + +And that's how the brave girl used her key to rescue the puppy. Together, they went on many more adventures and they lived happily ever after. +Once there was a little girl. She was very curious and liked to examine things. +One day she was looking around her bedroom and saw her teddy bear. She wanted to examine it, so she carefully picked it up. She felt how heavy it was and hugged it close. +The little girl liked to take naps with her teddy bear. She cuddled it close and soon felt very sleepy. She closed her eyes. +The little girl had a nice long nap, feeling happy and heavy in her bed. When she woke up, she stretched and examined her room, excited to start her day! +Once upon a time, there was a rich lady. She had a big house and lots of things. In her living room, she had a big, comfy chair that was just big enough for her. + +Every day, she would sit in her chair and feel very happy and content. But one day, she woke up feeling unwell and she came to sit in her chair. As she tried to sit down, she found that the chair was so hard, it made her suffer. + +The rich lady was so unhappy that she decided to get help. She called a handyman and he showed up with a toolbox. He worked hard to fix the chair and make it comfy again. + +The rich lady sat back down in her chair and felt much better. She was so relieved that she no longer had to suffer when she sat in her chair. She was very happy and content again. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once there was a small boy named Joe. Joe was only three years old. One day, he went to the park and saw a big oak tree with a lot of leaves. Joe looked up and saw the tree's branches reach high into the sky. + +Joe wanted to explore the tree, so he decided to open its trunk. He pushed against it until it opened just enough for him to climb inside. Once he was inside, Joe was surprised to find a big sour apple. He was so excited that he picked up the apple and ate it. Its taste was sweet and sour and yummy. + +Joe was so happy that he started to play with the leaves and acorns in the tree. Everywhere he looked, he saw something new. Then he heard a loud noise, so he climbed out of the tree and looked around. But he couldn't find the source of the noise, so he went back into the tree and looked around for it. + +Suddenly, Joe opened the trunk of the tree and saw an old squirrel. The squirrel looked worried, so Joe couldn't help but smile at it. He reached his hand out, and the squirrel scurried inside the tree. Joe laughed as he watched the squirrel disappear behind the trunk. + +Joe had a wonderful day exploring the oak tree. He never forgot his special adventure in the sour apple tree. +Once upon a time, there was a nosy little girl. She loved to play and joke around. One day, she was playing in her backyard with her spoon. She twirled the spoon around in her hands. She was having a lot of fun watching it spin. + +Then all of a sudden, she heard a funny noise coming from the bushes. She started to giggle. She thought it was someone trying to joke around with her. She walked over to the bush and saw a funny little creature with a big grin on its face. + +The creature said, “Hi there! I heard you playing with your spoon. Can I have it?†The nosy little girl said, “Why do you want it?†The creature replied “I need it to play a joke on my friends!†+ +The little girl gave the creature the spoon and watched as it danced away. Then she went back to playing. She never knew who the creature was, but it had made her day! +Once upon a time, there was an owner of a pet. The pet was a dog. The dog was very playful, but also very careless. Every day, the owner and the dog would go on a walk. On this walk, the owner would wave to all their neighbors. Whenever the dog saw the waving, it would wave its tail back. It was so excited to see their neighbors. + +One day, the dog got a little too jumpy. It was so happy a little bit carelessly ran away. The owner quickly ran after it, but the dog was already out of eyesight. They searched and searched, but the dog was nowhere to be found. + +Finally, the owner called out in joy. The neighbor had found the dog. The dog had been playing with their other pet, and the owner thanked them for finding it. They said goodbye one last time, with the owner waving and the dog wagging its tail. They were so happy and grateful that the dog was safe. +Tommy was a three year old who loved his cloth. He had a blue one that his parents provided him with and he liked running around with it. One day he decided to be adventurous and go explore the world. He walked and walked far away from home, but his cloth kept him cosy. + +After some time, Tommy found himself in a distant land. He had never seen anything like it before and he was excited! He saw trees, animals, and people he'd never seen before. Everyone was kind, and a special old lady provided him with strange treats he'd never tasted before. + +Tommy explored and learnt so much! He couldn't wait to get back home and tell his parents about his adventure. But eventually the sun became too hot and he had to rest. He looked around and, luckily, he spotted his blue cloth in the distance. He was so happy to be reuninted with it and he quickly ran back home. + +He was glad to be back, even though he was sad to leave his adventure behind. But now he always had his cloth to provide him with the comfort and reminder of his awesome journey! +Once upon a time there was a glove. It was big and red and it wanted to come out of the drawer to play. The glove wanted a friend to play with. One day the glove found a boring old rock. The rock couldn't come far or do anything interesting. The glove was so sad. Then something truly amazing happened. A magical fairy appeared and she waved her wand. Suddenly, the rock came alive. It hopped and jumped around with the glove. The two were now the best of friends and had so much fun playing together. The end. +Once upon a time there was a candle. The candle was slow and it didn't burn very fast. Every day it was getting smaller and smaller until one day it was gone! + +The candle had rotted away. All that was left were little bits of wax that were scattered on the ground. No one could use the candle anymore. + +The little bits of wax were picked up by a friendly man. He melted them down into a new candle. This candle was big and bright and it lit up an entire room! + +Everyone was so happy! They clapped and cheered as the candle lit up the room. From that day on, the slow candle was never forgotten. +Once upon a time there was a thin whale swimming in the sea. She loved being in the ocean with all its different fish. One day, she decided to make her whale skin extra special. She would give herself a polish. + +The whale went in search of something that would sparkle and shine. After a while, she found some shining pebbles. She carefully polished her skin with the pebbles until she was shining like a diamond. + +The other fish were very impressed and wanted to join in. They all found their own pebbles and polished their own skin. Even the big whales with their big fins were twinkling like stars. It was so beautiful! + +The whale and her friends swam around the ocean, showing off their shiny skin. Everyone who saw them were so amazed and happy. From that day on, the whale and her friends would often go in search of new pebbles to polish themselves with. +Once there was a driver who was driving down the road. He was always in a hurry and urged the car to go faster and faster. After a while, he started to feel something smelly. So, he looked around and noticed something smelly was coming from the back seat! He stopped the car, jumped out, and opened the back door. To his surprise, he found a smelly surprise in the back seat. It was a chubby little puppy who had been in the car all along! The driver couldn't help but smile and urged the little pup to come out of the car. The pup was so happy and the driver felt great that he had found the little pup and kept him safe. The driver and pup made it home safe and sound! +Once upon a time there were two friends, Ben and Joe. They both wanted to share something special with each other. So Ben and Joe decided to have a race and the winner would get something special from the other. + +Ben and Joe both lined up and the race started. Joe ran so fast that he crossed the finish line first! He was so excited that he won the race and was the winner. + +Ben was sad but happy for Joe, he wanted to share something really special with his friend. He had a really rich and special oil painting he wanted to share with Joe as his prize. Ben knew Joe love art and that this painting would make Joe really happy. + +So Ben gave the painting to Joe and he was amazed at how beautiful it was. Joe thanked Ben, they both shared a big hug and they laughed with joy. + +It was a happy ending, with Ben and Joe sharing something special with each other. They both won something special, Ben won with friendship and Joe won the race and the painting. +The little boy was exploring. He went down the hall and around a corner. He was looking for something special. +Soon he saw something shiny on the floor. He picked it up and he was so lucky. It was a shiny penny. +He smiled and hugged it tight. He put it in his pocket and kept exploring. He went around the corner and saw a big door. +He opened the door and what he discovered inside was amazing. It was filled with toys. +He jumped and ran around the room, excited to see all the toys. He played and had a lot of fun. He was so lucky to have discovered this secret room. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who loved to swim. He loved it so much that he decided to go to a special pool that had an enormous mirror inside. He was very excited to jump in the water. + +First, he swam around the edge of the mirror. Then, he looked into the enormous mirror and saw his reflection. He was so amazed that he swam back and forth in front of the mirror. He liked looking at himself and watched as his reflection moved with him. + +Eventually, the boy got tired from so much swimming and he decided to get out of the water. He left the enormous mirror behind, but he was still very excited about what he had seen there. He was so happy that he explored the pool and found an even bigger mirror somewhere else. + +He couldn't wait to go back to the big mirror and swim around it again. But for now, he ran home to tell his mommy all about his amazing adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a lucky kid. He lived in a big city and every day he would go and explore new places. One day he found a secret garden and a magical pond. The pond was glowing in the moonlight and it seemed like time had frozen. + +The kid sat by the water and suddenly, the pond started to sparkle. He was so amazed and he wondered what the pond hides. Without hesitation, the kid stepped into the pond and the surface became still and calm. Then, suddenly, a beautiful fish jumped out of the water and swam around the kid. The fish was so happy and it was free. + +The kid felt so lucky to be able to meet this magical creature and he knew he would remember this moment forever. He froze in that shimmering moment with the magical fish, wishing he could stay there forever. +Once upon a time, there was an adorable squirrel. Every day, the cute squirrel would take a special walk around the park. One day, the squirrel stopped at a big tree and noticed a strange, round object. He took a closer look and it was a delicious, shiny nut! The squirrel was so happy and took the nut back with him to the park. + +The squirrel was so excited to eat the nut, but there was a problem. The nut was too big for him to hold and too hard to crack. He looked around and spotted another squirrel nearby. + +He took a chance and asked the other squirrel if he could help. The adorable squirrel was so thankful when the other squirrel used his strong teeth to crack the nut open. He ate the delicious nut and thanked the other squirrel for his help. + +From then on, the two squirrels were good friends. They would take walks together around the park and the squirrel was never without a special friend. +Once there was an ancient fireplace in a little house. One day, a family of four moved into the house. Everytime the father would light the fireplace with a match, the little boy would laugh. The whole family would always sit in front of the warm, ancient fireplace and watch the flames dance. + +The boy was always so happy when his father lit the fireplace. He would laugh with joy and say, "That's so pretty!" As time passed the father would light the fireplace every evening. The father and son would laugh together as the flames grew bigger and bigger. + +The little boy loved to watch his father light the fireplace. It was something they did together, and they both had lots of fun. It made the little boy feel so special. Everyone in the family enjoyed being together in front of the ancient fireplace, just laughing and having a good time. +Once upon a time there was a powerful man who wore the world's most special pants. These pants had a very special magical power, and the man valued them more than anything else. One day, when he was walking in the forest, the magical pants suddenly became unstitched and the man's leg fell out of his pants. He felt very sad - he had valued the pants so much, but now they were broken. Suddenly, a beautiful fairy appeared! She said she could use her magic to mend the magical pants. She waved her wand, sang a special song and the magical pants were as good as new. The man was so happy, he thanked the fairy and hugged her. He valued the magical pants even more now. The End. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Jack. He was happy and went to the beach. Jack played with the sand and found shells. Suddenly, he saw an angry seagull. Jack was scared and he snapped his fingers. The seagull flew away. Jack breathed a sigh of relief, but then he got angry. He snapped and yelled at the beach. The beach didn't respond so Jack stomped away. He was so angry, but soon he was happy again. He had a good day at the beach. The end. +Once upon a time there was a naughty bear who loved honey. Every day he went into the forest to find some honey in the beehives. One day, when he was getting honey he heard a noise and started to shiver. It was a big bad wolf! The wolf said he wanted some of the bear's honey too. The bear was very scared but he came up with a plan to get away. The bear ran as fast as he could and the wolf couldn't catch him. The bear was very happy and he shivered with excitement. He managed to get lots of honey and went home to eat it. He was safe and he never had to be scared of the wolf again. The bear was very pleased with himself for being so brave and he thanked his lucky stars for helping him to get away. The end. +Once upon a time, there was an elderly cross. He was quite old and had been around for many years. + +One day, it started to rain. The elderly cross felt sad and cold. He didn't want to stay wet, so he decided to go for a walk. + +He stumbled across a large field with a shed in the middle. He went inside and found a pile of old rags. He took one and wiped himself down, drying off quickly. + +The elderly cross was so happy to be dry again. He thanked the shed for its help and left the field, feeling much better. + +The elderly cross was on his way home when he spotted a small pond. He decided to have a drink and have a rest there. + +That night, the elderly cross was happy and dry. He looked up at the stars and thanked them for his good fortune. + +The End. +Once there was a little boy named Sam. He had big eyes and he loved to make signs with his hands. He was always excited to do so! + +One day Sam was playing in the park. The weather was cold but Sam didn't mind. He was having so much fun! Then he saw something strange - a sign in the sky! It was a big "S" with a happy face. He didn't know what it meant, but he smiled and made a sign with his hands back at the sky! + +Then another sign came - this time an "E" with a sad face. Sam was a little scared - he didn't like that sign! But he bravely made a sign with his eye, and soon the sad face changed to a happy face! + +The last sign that came was the sun. It shone warmly down on Sam and he smiled. He was glad that the sky was now happy again. He kept making signs with his hands and his eyes, and soon enough, the cold day was warm and sunny once more. +Once there was a naughty horse. He lived in a stable. Everywhere he went he caused trouble, but he was fast and strong. + +One day he demanded that he be let out of the stable. He started stomping and neighing. The stable keeper was scared of him and let him out. + +The naughty horse ran off into the meadow. He ate all the flowers and grass, making a huge mess. + +The stable keeper ran after him and demanded that he come back. But the naughty horse just ran faster and faster. + +Finally, after a long chase, the stable keeper was able to get the naughty horse back in the stable. He decided to give the naughty horse some extra hay and carrots as punishment. From that day on the naughty horse was more careful while out of the stable. +Once upon a time there was a bed. It was big and bouncy. Every morning, the bed would bounce and bounce. Whenever someone hopped on it, the bed would go bing, bang and bong. + +Then one day, something else bounced onto the bed. It was a ball. It was round and blue. It was hard, but had a soft texture. + +The ball loved to do lots of bouncing. It would jump from one side of the bed to the other. Every morning, it would have lots of fun, jumping everywhere around the bed. + +But then one day, something else came onto the bed. It was a bossy dog! The dog was always barking "No bouncing! Sit down! Don't jump!" + +The ball was very sad, until it saw that the dog didn't mind if someone else bounced. So the bed and the ball started to bounce together, until the dog barked "No more bouncing!". +Once upon a time there was a small fence. The fence was very special because it was where the boy and his dog loved to play. Every day, the boy and his dog jumped and ran around the fence, having a lot of fun! The boy loved playing with his dog, who was always so happy and full of energy. They would even take naps together under the fence. They always seemed so content with just each other and the small fence. Although the days passed by so quickly, they never seemed to tire of each other or the fence. It was as if they loved playing together and with the fence forever. +Once there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy was three years old and loved to play in the park. One day, he went to the park by himself. When he got there, he saw a nice tree with sparkly gold leaves. Timmy was amazed and decided to pick one of them. He carefully plucked it off the tree and then looked around to make sure no one was looking. + +Suddenly an old man appeared. He was tall and had a beard. He wore a big hat and a big smile! “That‘s very special gold,†the man said. “I’m here to give it to you, Timmy. It’s a present for you.†+ +Timmy was so surprised. He thanked the old man and gratefully received the gold. The gold was very helpful, and Timmy knew he could use it to buy a few treats from the store. With a smile on his face, he went home, ready to show off his shiny new present. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Lily. Lily loved to mix things in her playroom. She had a bowl, some flour and lots of colors. She liked to mix them together and make fun creations! One day, Lily found a sparkly mirror. She decided to mix some colors to make the back of the mirror look even more fun. She mixed some blue, yellow, and purple and spread it on the back of the mirror. Lily was so proud of her work. + +Lily then realized that the mirror was really special. She could see herself in it and all the colors mixed around her! Lily felt safe when she looked in the mirror. She felt like she could do anything if she stared into it. + +The bright colors mixed around Lily and made her feel like she could fly. Lily loved her mix mirror and knew that it would always make her feel safe! +Kayla and her mommy went to the market. Kayla saw so many different things but she liked to admire the colorful fruits the best. She was surprised to see strawberries, cherries, and apples in every color. She even saw some pinks ones! + +Mommy bought Kayla an apple. She was so excited and bit into it right away. It was so sweet and juicy. + +Kayla got sleepy after they finished shopping. Mommy carried her home and tucked her into bed. She was so full of admiration for the yummy apple and the market! +Thomas looked around. He was three years old and he loved to explore. His mom said it was good to get a different opinion. + +He saw his dad standing near a modern building. He thought it looked pretty. He had never seen anything like it before. + +He decided to go and ask his dad what he thought. His dad said it was very modern and cool. + +Thomas was so excited to have a different opinion. He liked the way the building looked and he was proud to have his own opinion. +Once there was a sailor who had to go on a voyage. He had to carry many things, so he had to make sure everything was safe and the boat wasn't too heavy. He had to weigh the things he was taking so he knew how much was too much. He carefully weighed each item and put the heavy ones in the bottom. + +When he was done, the sailor was very proud of himself. He had made sure the boat was safe, and he had made sure it weighed just the right amount so he could get to his destination. + +With a big smile, the sailor set off. He sailed through the water, the wind blowing in his hair. All the while, he was careful to keep an eye on the items he was carrying - to make sure they were safe, and that the boat was still the right weight. + +The sailor eventually arrived and all his items were still safe. He was so very glad and thankful to have been so careful and weighed everything correctly. +Once upon a time there was a special party. Everyone was invited, even Charlie. Charlie was very excited because this was his first party. He got his best clothes ready and he looked so nice! + +When Charlie arrived at the party, he saw a big surprise. He was the only one wearing a suit! Everyone else was wearing their swimming suits. It was a pool party! Charlie was so embarrassed. + +Suddenly, the sun came out and all the kids jumped in the pool. He did not want to get his nice clothes wet, but he was also very sad. He already missed out on the fun. + +Just then, a kind lady noticed Charlie standing all alone. She asked if he wanted to join the party and gave him an invite. She said his suit was very special and it was ok if it got wet. Nobody would be embarrassed. + +Charlie happily jumped into the pool and had a great time! He had a lot of fun and he was so happy that he got the invitation to join the party. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Bob. Bob was three years old and he loved to write. He used a crayon to write words and draw pictures. + +One day, Bob's mommy told him there was going to be a special lecture. It was on how to be a perfect writer. Bob was excited to learn more about writing. + +At the lecture, Bob learned lots of things. He learned that a good writer is creative and uses fun words. He also learned that it's important to proofread your work and make sure it is neat and organized. + +When it was time to go home, Bob had a big smile on his face. He couldn't wait to go home and use the things he learned to write a perfect story. + +He did just that and Mommy was so proud of him. Bob was very happy he had gone to the lecture and learned about writing. +Once upon a time, there was a dog. He lived in a small house with his friend, a cat. The cat and the dog were very happy and they played together all day. + +One morning, they went outside to play. The dog had a plastic ball and he liked to roll it around. The cat liked to strike the ball with her paws. She was very good at it! + +They had a lot of fun playing together all day. When the sun went down, they were both very hungry. Suddenly, the dog found a delicious cake on the ground! He took a big bite and it was so yummy. + +The cat tried a bite too and it was super delicious! They smiled and ate the whole cake. Then they went back inside and went to bed. They had a wonderful day! +Once there was a little boy who had a favourite coat. He liked to wear it everywhere he went, and he liked to show it off to all his friends. + +One day, the little boy was walking home with his coat on when he walked past the bakery. His nose picked up the yummy smell and his tummy started rumbling. So, he went inside and saw rows of tasty treats. He wanted to buy one so he nodded at the lady behind the counter and pointed to the sweet tasting biscuit. + +The lady smiled as she put the biscuit into a bag and gave it to the little boy. He thanked her by nodding again and ran off, holding the biscuit close in his coat pocket. + +He enjoyed the biscuit so much, he went back to the bakery every week. The little boy was so pleased with his coat because it kept his biscuit safe and warm. +John had been playing football all day. He was so organized and knew how to keep score very well. But at the end of the day, he forgot to keep track of the final score. + +John went to bed that night feeling disappointed. He had forgotten something very important. But then he had an idea. He quickly got up, grabbed his notebook and wrote down the score. + +He was very happy that he hadn't forgotten after all. Now it was safely in his notebook, so he wouldn't forget the score again. + +From then on, John always made sure to be organized and keep careful track of the score when he was playing any game. +Once upon a time, there lived a gentle girl called Lucy. She was only three years old and loved to explore her garden. One day, Lucy decided to take a walk. + +Suddenly, she heard a whistle blowing in the distance. She stopped and listened. The whistle came closer and closer. Soon enough, Lucy saw a man walking up to her. He smiled and said "Hello Lucy!" + +He mentioned that he was walking around the area and he had heard about Lucy. He said that everyone was talking about her. Lucy was so happy to be spoken about. + +The man gave her a gentle pat on the head and walked away. Lucy waved goodbye as he whistled down the street. She smiled and continued her walk. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She had a tray of toys she liked to play with. + +One day, the girl accidentally knocked the tray over. All the toys spilled out. She was sorry. + +The girl started picking up the toys. She put each one back onto the tray. + +When she was done, the tray was full again. She was happy. + +The girl picked up the tray and walked around the room. She showed all the toys to her mom and dad. They smiled and said that she did a good job. + +The girl hugged her tray tightly. Then the day ended and it was time for her to go to bed. She was very sleepy. + +But before she left, she said to her tray, "Goodnight! See you tomorrow!" +Once upon a time there was a girl named Kate who didn't like her haircut. Every morning when she looked in the mirror she wanted to tear her hair out. Her mom said it was time for her to go to the barber and get a new one. + +So off she went to get a new haircut. But when she got to the barber's, it was a mess! The floor was dirty and the tools were rusty. Kate was really scared, but the barber said it would be okay. + +He cut her hair and it looked much nicer when he was done. Kate was so happy! She was so excited to show off her new haircut to all her friends. Now she can be proud of her neatly cut hair and not worry about tearing it out again. +Once there was a mouse. He was very dirty because he liked to play in the dirt. One day he wanted to play hide-and-go-seek. So he hid in a hole. But then he disappeared! The mouse had gone away. + +He could not be found anywhere. Everyone was very sad. They looked under all the rocks and even in all the trees, but the mouse was nowhere to be seen. + +Then one day, the mouse came back! He had found a new place to play. He was even cleaner than before. Everyone was very happy to see him again. From then on, the mouse always played in a clean place! +Once upon a time, there was a cat and a mouse. The cat wanted to race the mouse. The mouse was scared, but it was too late. The cat started running. The mouse saw its chance and began to race the cat. The mouse ran as fast as it could, and the cat chased right behind it. The mouse was getting tired. It saw a brush lying on the ground and quickly grabbed it. The mouse jumped onto the brush, and the brush flew across the ground. The cat could not catch up. The mouse reached the finish line first, it was perfect! +Once upon a time there was a little bird called Blue. Blue was very anxious and wanted to find someone to share with. + +One day, Blue saw a big branch on an old tree. The branch was long and looked perfect for Blue to sit on. Blue hopped onto the branch, feeling excited. + +Blue chirped and chirped, but it seemed like no one could hear him. He felt so anxious and lonely, so he started to cry. + +Suddenly a big yellow bird flew onto the branch next to Blue. The big yellow bird said, "why are you crying?" Blue said he was feeling anxious because he didn't have anyone to share with. + +The big yellow bird smiled and said, "I can be your friend! We can share together and play games. We can even fly together!" + +Blue cheered with joy and thanked his new friend. From that day on, the two birds were always together, sharing and having fun. +Once there was a little girl named Jane. She wanted to eat something special and so her mummy took her to the market. + +At the market, Jane saw some shrimp and she was curious. She asked her mummy, "What is that?" + +Mummy smiled and said, “It is a type of sea creature that is delicious to eat. It looks funny doesn't it?" + +Jane nodded and thought it was very exciting. She asked, "Can I try it?" + +Mummy nodded and said, “For sure! Here, try this one; it is very gentle.†+ +Jane put the shrimp in her mouth and tasted it. She liked it very much and smiled. Now she knew what shrimp tasted like and she asked for more. +Once upon a time there was a dependable little girl and her name was Jane. Jane lived with her parents and everyday they would go on adventures together and have lots of fun. + +On one of their adventures Jane and her parents went to a park to count all the animals. Jane was excited as she loved counting all the animals and she was really good at it. She would count them one by one and always come up with the right number. Her parents were proud and they gave her a glass of wine. + +Jane loved her glass of wine. She sipped on it slowly and enjoyed the flavour. It made her feel grown up and she was happy when her parents gave her another glass of it! Every day, Jane and her parents would play in the park and count the animals before finishing off the day drinking wine. + +Jane was getting very good at counting and her parents were always amazed by how dependable she was. She was so proud of herself and she loved spending time with her parents. This made every day a lovely adventure for everyone! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sophie. Sophie was very adventurous and liked to explore the world around her. One day, Sophie saw an onion in the store. She thought it looked fun and she wanted to try it. + +At first, Sophie thought the onion felt weird. But when she tasted it, she felt excited! She loved the onion so much that she ate it all up. + +Sophie then became a very brave explorer. She tried all kinds of different foods and went on many exciting adventures. All of this made Sophie very happy and she enjoyed her new adventurous life. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Tom and Jane. Tom and Jane had a lot of fun together. +One day, Tom wanted to play a game. He suggested they have a race. They both liked the idea, so they started running. Tom ran very fast, but Jane ran even faster. Tom was surprised and admired Jane for being so fast. +Jane was excited to win the race. She was creative and thought of many other fun games to play. They played hopping, skipping and jumping. +They played together until it was dark. Tom and Jane had a great time, and both admired each other for being so creative. The end. +Once upon a time there was a little boy called Jack. He loved peanuts! Every day he would go to the park with a bag of peanuts and throw them up in the air. But one day, something different happened. + +As he threw a peanut up in the air, it changed into a beautiful bird with wide wings! The bird flew away and Jack was so happy to see such a wonderful sight. + +From that day onwards, Jack decided to take peanuts to the park everyday so the bird would come back. He was very careful not to throw the peanuts too hard so it wouldn't change again. + +Jack and the bird became friends and every day the wide wings of the bird flew around the park. It was a beautiful sight! + +Jack and the bird enjoyed many days together. The little boy never forgot that day when the peanut changed into a beautiful bird and they stayed friends forever. +Jackie was an ignorant three year old boy. He was playing in his room one day when he heard a noise coming from his closet. He was scared, so he slowly opened the door. Little did he know, there was a monster hiding inside! + +The monster growled and leapt at Jackie. He tried to run away, but the monster was too fast. Jackie was feeling afraid and started to cry. + +But then, something amazing happened. The monster started to change. It's eyes were no longer filled with anger, but with sadness. It said, "I'm sorry for scaring you. I regret what I did." + +Jackie stopped crying and asked why the monster was sorry. The monster explained that it used to be scared of people, so it wanted to scare Jackie too. Jackie was brave and said, "It's ok. I forgive you!" + +The monster was very happy and gave Jackie a big hug. From that day on they were friends! Jackie never regretted helping the monster. +Once upon a time, there was a gentle fox who lived in the forest. She loved to run and play hide and seek with her woodland friends. + +One day, the fox was running through the trees when she saw a shining arrow. She had never seen anything like it before. She chased it deep into the woods and soon found the source of the beautiful light. + +It was the most beautiful sight she had ever seen. A great big rainbow beamed its many colours across the sky. It was shimmering in the sunlight. + +The fox was so dazzled by the rainbow that she wanted to keep it close, so she carefully picked up the shining arrow and took it home. From then on, the fox hung the arrow in her den, and whenever the sun shined, it created a beautiful spectrum of colour across the walls of her den. The fox just smiled and danced in the gentle, shining light. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Anna. She was only three years old. Anna wanted to go outside and explore, but her mom said she had to stay safe. + +Anna asked her mom if she could go east. Her mom said yes, as long as she got a grown up to help her. + +So Anna and her mom went east and they got to the park. It was so nice and green and the sun was shining brightly. Anna was very excited. + +She ran around the park and got to see lots of things like the ducks, the flowers and all the different trees. It was so much fun. + +Before she knew it, it was time to go back home. Anna was so glad she got to go east. It was so nice to get out and explore in a safe way. +Once upon a time, there was a small bird. He wanted to fly, but he could not. He was so envious of all the other birds that could fly so high. He made it his goal to learn how to fly. Every day, he practiced and worked hard. One day, he finally spread his wings and flew up, high in the sky. He was so happy! And all the other birds were happy for him, too. He was flying around, and it felt like he could do anything. He had reached his goal and was so proud. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Sally. Sally was very excited because she was going on holiday. Her mum was getting her passport ready to make sure she could travel. + +When Sally looked at the passport it felt cold. She didn't like it, so she asked her mum if she could make it better. Her mum suggested adding some stickers so that it wouldn't be so cold. + +Sally looked for lots of beautiful stickers in her room, and she chose lots that she liked. She chose some stars, unicorns and flowers. When she had finished adding all of the stickers, Sally was very happy! The passport looked much more fun, and it wasn't cold anymore. + +Sally was so proud of her passport, she showed it to everyone in the family. She was really excited to show it off when she went on holiday! +Once upon a time, there was a baby bunny. He wanted to explore the world, so he hopped through the grass to find an adventure. Suddenly, he saw a pretty fence. He hopped and hopped until he reached it. He stopped and blinked. What was on the other side? + +The bunny's heart raced with excitement. He hopped over the fence and past the pretty flowers. He blinked and wriggled his nose in anticipation. What would he find? He hopped and hopped until he came upon a big tree. He blinked again and saw a bunch of bunnies playing and having fun. + +The bunny was so happy. Finally, he had found somewhere to explore and make friends! He hopped and hopped until he arrived at the bunny party. He blinked and smiled as all his new friends welcomed him. + +The bunny hopped and hopped every day, finding new adventures. Every time he blinked, a new wonder was revealed. He never felt so happy and free! +Once upon a time, there was a yellow pole. It was tall and shiny and special. +Every day, some animals came to the pole and talked to each other. They were very friendly and enjoyed the time they spent together. +One day, a little three year old child came to the yellow pole. Everyone was very excited to meet him and started talking to him. +The child was shy at first, but soon enough he was talking back to the animals. He enjoyed meeting new friends and playing at the pole. +The animals and the child became good friends and would often meet at the yellow pole to play and talk together. +They were so happy to have one another and would never forget their time spent together. +It was a bright and sunny day. Two children were playing in the garden. One was three years old and the other was five. + +The five year old said, "Let's welcome a new plant to our garden!" The three year old was excited and said, "Yes!" + +The five year old used her intelligent thinking and found a special spot in the garden to plant it. They both dug a hole and put soil in it. Then they planted a small flower. + +The five year old said, "Welcome, little plant. I hope you grow big and strong." The three year old smiled and said, "Welcome plant!" + +The two children watched and watered the plant every day. Before long, it started to grow and flourish in their garden. + +The children felt happy and proud. They had been so intelligent to bring such a beautiful plant into their garden. +Once there was a crocodile who really enjoyed meals. He had a different meal every day, but his favorite was fish. One day, he found the most delicious fish he had ever seen! He took a bite and it was so yummy that he wanted to eat the whole thing. So, he took many more bites until there was nothing left. He was so happy and satisfied after his yummy meal. +Once upon a time there was a family who had a big farm. They raised cows and chickens, and had a big well in the middle of the yard. + +Every day the father and mother took care of all the animals. They raised them with a gentle and delicate touch. The cows and chickens did not get hurt and felt safe. + +The well was also very important. Every day the mother and father made sure it was clean. They put a bucket down and pulled up fresh, clear water. + +One day, they decided to have a party to celebrate all their animals. They made the water sparkle in the well and put the delicate cows and chickens together. Everyone was happy and full of fun. + +The father and mother looked around at the family, animals and well and felt grateful. They had worked hard and had a lot to be proud of! +Sally and her family were walking outside in the cold winter. Sally had her hood up and was careful not to lose her mittens. She heard something rustling in the leaves and knew to be alert. + +Suddenly, out from the leaves jumped a little black and white striped animal. It was a rabbit! The rabbit looked scared and Sally wanted to help it. Sally's family moved slowly so the rabbit wouldn't get scared and run away. + +Sally moved her hand out slowly to pet the rabbit. But when Sally touched it, the rabbit hopped away and was lost in the woods. Sally felt sad that she couldn't help the rabbit. + +But suddenly, Sally heard a quiet chirping coming from the other side of the woods. When Sally looked over, she saw a small bird poking its head out of a hole in a tree. It was alert, looking around for food. Sally smiled and relaxed as she watched the bird get ready for winter. +Once upon a time, there was a happy boy. He liked to go outside and play. + +One day, the boy went to the park with his mom and dad. He saw a big cherry tree with lots of leaves. On one branch there was a big swinging seat. + +The boy hopped in and started to swing. He went back and forth, higher and higher. The sun was warm and the sky was light. + +The boy laughed as he flew through the air. He called out to his mom and dad to watch him. They cheered and clapped for the boy as he swung. + +When the boy was tired, he hopped off the swing and ran off to play. The cherry tree waved goodbye as the boy ran away. +Once upon a time, there was a chubby bird. He wanted to build a twig house, so he looked around for the right twig. He searched high and low but he just couldn't find the right one. + +Just when he was giving up, he spotted a twig in a tree. He knew this was the right twig, because it was nice and bendy. So he took it and flew away. + +He flew up to a sunny meadow and started building his twig house. He used his beak to make the walls, then he carefully joined the twigs together. He made the roof and windows, then he decorated the twig house with the brightest flowers. + +When he was done, he was so proud. He was very pleased with his chubby twig house and couldn't wait for his friends to see it! +One day Jack saw a kite in the sky. It was bright and colourful, like a rainbow. Jack wanted to fly it, so he ran outside to find a big open space. He found a meadow where he could play. + +Jack grabbed the kite and ran around the meadow, but the kite seemed to remain in one spot. No matter how hard he tried, the kite wouldn't fly. Jack was sad and he didn't think he would ever be able to fly a kite. + +Suddenly, a gentle wind blew through the meadow. It was mild and soft. Jack decided to give it one more try. He held onto the kite as the wind lifted it up. It gently moved under the sky until it was high above the meadow. Jack was amazed and very happy. + +He flew the kite in the mild breeze until the sun went down. Even when the sun went away the kite still flew in the dark sky. It was a magical evening and Jack was so happy. From then on, Jack loved flying his kite in the meadow. +Once there was a group of friends. They liked to play together. They had lots of fun. + +One day, one of the friends was feeling selfish. He wanted all the toys for himself. He grabbed all the toys and tried to throw them away. + +The other friends were very sad. They asked the naughty friend, "why did you do that?". He said nothing. + +The other friends decided to take back the toys. They worked together as a group, and were able to get back all the toys. + +Finally, the naughty friend realized how selfish he had been. He asked the other friends to forgive him. They were happy and hugged him. They all shared the toys and played together. +Once upon a time there were two friends, James and Jane. They were very good at playing hide-and-seek. James was the best at counting, so he always won the game. + +One day, James thought of a fun game. He called it the "clapping game". James told Jane that whoever clapped the most wins the game. They both clapped their hands real hard. + +When the game was over, Jane was the winner. She clapped the most. James was a good sport and gave Jane a big hug. Jane was so happy, she wanted to play again. + +James said he had a new idea. It was called the "smart score game". He said they had to answer questions and the most intelligent wins the game. Jane was very excited, she knew she was very intelligent. + +The game went on for hours. At the end, Jane had the highest score and she was so happy. She jumped for joy and clapped her hands! James was also so proud of his friend, he clapped too. They both clapped together and were so happy. +One day, a boy went outside to play. He looked around and saw a beautiful view. He saw trees, grass and flowers. The view was very healthy. + +The boy loved to play in the sun and feel the breeze. But after awhile, he got hot and sweaty. So he decided he needed to wash himself. He found a nearby pond, and he waded in the cool water. + +He splashed and jumped and had so much fun! After he finished, he felt nice and clean. He dried off in the sun and went back to admiring the view. + +The boy smiled and was glad that he took the time to wash himself. He wanted to stay healthy and keep enjoying the stunning view. +Once there was a beautiful princess. She lived in a palace on a tall hill, looking over the countryside. + +The princess wanted to be friends with everyone, so she asked the people of the kingdom to accept her. The people all said yes, and smiled at her. + +The result was that the princess was very happy. She would go around the palace and talk to the people from all the different lands. She would laugh and spread happiness. + +The princess's actions had a beautiful result. Everyone in the kingdom accepted her and appreciated that she had made them so happy. They all smiled, danced and laughed together. + +The happy result was beautiful. Everyone was friends and accepted each other. That made the beautiful princess very happy. +Once upon a time, there were two chubby cats called Ben and Jerry. They were always best friends and did everything together. + +One night, Ben and Jerry went out to explore the garden as it was a full moon. They stared up into the night sky and saw the twinkling stars. + +Ben and Jerry lay down in the grass and looked up at the stars for a long time. They felt so relaxed and comfy that they nodded off to sleep. + +When morning came, Ben and Jerry awoke and stared up at the sun in the sky. It was time for Ben and Jerry to go back home but they had had a wonderful night. +Once upon a time, there was an enormous brick. It was so big that it could not move. It was stuck in the same spot. + +One day, a little girl named Amelia came to the brick. She was just three years old but she was brave. She was determined to move the brick. + +She tried and tried, but it was too heavy for her. She started to cry, but then she heard a voice. It was her mom. She said to Amelia, "You can do it. Just keep trying." + +The mom's words encouraged Amelia and she continued to try. She pushed and pushed and eventually, the enormous brick moved. + +Amelia was very happy. She gave her mom a big hug with a big smile on her face. She knew that her mom's words had encouraged her to do something she thought she couldn't do. +Once upon a time there was a kind lady called Mary. She loved to listen to the birds chirping in the trees outside her house. One hot day, Mary walked outside and could hear the birds singing even more than usual. She stopped and listened closely. Suddenly she heard something else... a small meow. + +It was a kitten! He was very skinny and very scared. Mary was kind and held out her hand. The kitten sniffed it and then jumped into her lap. Mary smiled and stroked him gently. She named the kitten "Listen" and brought him home. + +Every day Listen and Mary would go outside to listen to the birds singing. Mary would tell Listen all about the lovely birds and Listen would curl up in Mary's lap to listen. + +Mary was happy to have Listen in her life, and Listen was happy to have Mary. They were the best of friends. And every day, when they went outside to listen, they felt so happy and content. +Once upon a time, there was a man. He wanted to get an automobile, so he went to the store. The store was cold and he was shivering. He chose his favorite automobile, and he got it. The automobile was bright red, and it was shiny. He was so excited. + +The man got in the automobile and started driving. He was driving so fast! He was having so much fun. The weather started to get cold, so the man put on his hat and mittens. The man kept on driving, and soon he was back home. + +The man was so excited because now he had an automobile. He could take it for a drive anytime he wanted. From then on, the man always wore his hat and mittens and drove around in his new automobile, and whenever it was cold, the man was warm and cozy in his automobile. The End. +There was once a man named Sam. He liked to travel a lot and so he was always packing his luggage. He liked to be independent and do things by himself. One day, he decided to go on a really big journey. + +So he grabbed his luggage and set out to explore the world. He saw lots of interesting places and tried many different foods. He even learned how to speak different languages. Sam loved being independent and learning about different cultures! + +In the end, Sam was a very happy man. He was proud of everything he had done on his journey and even though he was a bit sad to go home, he knew he'd be back soon to explore more amazing places. He wanted to keep travelling and being independent! +Once upon a time, there was a girl who had a comfy chair. She loved to curl up in it and take a nap every day. Her nose was always twitching and sniffing, as she enjoyed the comfy chair. + +One day, the girl wanted to share her chair with her friend. She wanted to show her how comfortable it was. But the girl was worried that the chair wouldn't support both of them. + +So she decided to get her mom to help. Her mom told her that the chair was made well and would easily support both of them. + +The girl smiled, and with a big nose wriggle let her friend know that it was ok to come and sit with her. They both climbed in the comfy chair, and it supported them just fine. + +The two of them had a great time, giggling and chatting away in the comfy chair, supported by their mom's help. +It was raining today. Little Sarah took her umbrella and ran outside to catch the raindrops. She was so excited! She held her umbrella up in the air and tried to catch all the rain on it. + +Then Sarah heard a loud noise. She looked up and saw a big plane. It flew up in the sky and it made her gasp. Sarah felt a little bit weak. She was so amazed by the plane. She had never seen one before! It started to fly away and Sarah couldn't stop watching it. + +Then the rain started to get stronger. Sarah didn't want to stay in the rain for too long so she ran back home. + +The end. +Once there was a little girl called Jess. Jess loved to swing. Her mama took her to the playground to swing. At the playground was an old oak tree. Its branches were deep and strong. She stood at the bottom of the tree and looked up. She smiled and asked her mama to help her climb up the tree. Mama said yes. Mama held onto Jess and enjoyed the view. Jess loved to swing. She could swing so high and fast. Every time she swung she shouted with glee and joy. Mama watched her happy and contented smiling face. After many happy swings, Jess got hungry and it was time to go home. Mama was so happy she made a promise to take Jess to the park to swing again soon. +Sam was 3 years old and he loved to climb. One day he wanted to climb up to the top of the tree, so he asked his Mom for help. His Mom found a ladder and set it up against the tree. She taught Sam how to carefully grasp the ladder and how to step on each rung one at a time. Sam was so excited to be so high up! He looked from side to side, far across the yard. It was so much fun! + +Suddenly, Sam heard a loud cracking sound - the ladder had split! Sam grabbed the tree tightly, he was scared and didn't know what happened. All of his Mom's words of caution came back to him. With some gentle reassuring words from his Mom, he was able to let go of the tree and get back down the ladder safely. + +That was the last time Sam ever tried to climb the tree. He now knows only to use a ladder that is tight and sturdy. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird who wanted to have a view of the world. He had been very curious to know what was in the world and what he could see. + +So one day the bird flapped his wings and flew into the sky. He rose high above the trees and he could see the world far below. The view was beautiful and the bird felt happy. + +But then he noticed that the sky was getting dry and a big cloud rolled in. The bird was scared, he did not know what the cloud meant and he tried to fly away. But then he heard a voice telling him not to fear. + +The voice said, “Don’t worry, little bird. Don’t be afraid. I am here to give you the freedom to release your view and enjoy the beauty of the world.†+ +The bird felt relieved and spread his wings wide. The cloud disappeared and the sky was dry and clear once again. The bird could now enjoy the world and its beauty. He was filled with joy and fluttered his wings happily as he flew in the sky. +One day, Jamie wanted to go to the zoo. He put on his coat and hat and hopped down the steps of his house. He was so excited! + +When he reached the zoo, Jamie saw a lot of animals. He saw elephants, lions, tigers and monkeys. He wanted to explore, so he stepped through the entrance. + +Jamie was having so much fun looking at all of the different animals. He wanted to stay all day, but his mom said it was time to go. Jamie was sad, so he asked his mom if he could come back another day. + +Jamie was very persistent and asked his mom every day for two weeks until she finally said yes. So, two weeks later, Jamie and his mom stepped through the zoo entrance and went to see the animals again. + +Jamie was so happy to be back! He was so excited to explore, that he stepped from animal to animal, observing each one closely. Jamie had the best day ever! +Once there was Bob. Bob was sad and miserable. He wanted to do something, but his parents didn't permit it. + +Bob thought and thought, until he had an idea. He decided to make his own toilet! He got some wood and some rocks and used his little hammer to put it all together. + +When his parents saw what he had done, they were very surprised. They gave Bob the permit he wanted and Bob was so excited. + +He used his little toilet all the time, until one day he realised something was wrong. The toilet was going around and around and around. It turned out that Bob had built his toilet on top of a big hill! + +Now Bob was very upset. His little toilet had gone away and he was left feeling very miserable. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who wanted to learn how to sign. She practiced every day, and soon she was signing like a pro! + +One day she asked her mom for a steak. She wanted steak for dinner because it looked tasty. Her mom was surprised but agreed! + +When dinner time came, the mom served the steak just like the little girl asked. It looked delicious and it smelled even better! The girl took one bite and realized it was a bit too ordinary for her taste. She wasn't used to not having any extra toppings or sauces. It wasn't as special as she thought it would be. + +But the little girl was still proud of herself for learning to sign, and so she enjoyed the steak anyway. The next time she asked for steak, she made sure to tell her mom to add some extra toppings and sauces so that it would taste even better! +Once upon a time, there was a chubby little sausage. He was so happy and bouncy, but he was in big trouble! He was stuck way up high, in a big tree! + +He couldn't get down and he started to cry. His cries reached a kind man, who heard him above and knew he must save the chubby sausage! + +The kind man stretched out his strong arms and gently lifted the sausage out of the tree. The little sausage was so happy, he licked the kind man's face! + +The kind man hugged the sausage tight and brought him home. The chubby sausage was safe and happy, and the kind man stayed with him until he was sure he was safe and sound. They both agreed that being stuck in a tree was something that no one should ever do! +Molly went outside to play on the porch. It was a nice day and the sun was shining. She liked to spend time on the porch and today she wanted to swing. Molly saw the thick rope that hung from the porch and she'll give it a pull. She felt the rope on her hands and laughed. She pulled hard on the rope and the swing began to move. + +Molly started to swing higher and higher. She felt the breeze on her face and her hair flew back. She laughed and laughed as the swing went back and forth. She pumped her legs to make it go higher and higher. Molly felt like she was almost flying. She looked around and saw the beautiful green trees, birds singing and a butterfly fluttering by. + +Molly kept on swinging until it was time for dinner. She said goodbye to the swing, walked to the house and said she would be back soon. She looked forward to another wonderful day on the porch. +Once upon a time, there was a gray pool in the middle of a big field. It was so still and quiet there. The sun shone on the pool and made it sparkle. + +Suddenly, a tiny whisper came from inside the pool. The gray pool had a secret inside. It was a little fish, who liked to talk in a whisper. Its scales shimmered in the sunlight. + +The little fish made friends with the animals in the big field. Every day they would come to the pool and listen to the whisper of the fish. It told them stories and made them giggle. + +The friends of the little fish had lots of fun. They laughed and swam together in the pool on sunny days. But when it got dark, they said goodbye and went to their homes, leaving the little fish whispering in the gray pool. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Joey. Joey wanted to find a reward, so he looked in a distant place. Joey poked around in the dirt and soon he found a shiny coin. He was so excited to have found a reward! He ran home and showed his family the coin. They were so happy for him and soon they all found nice things to do with their new reward. Joey went off to play, content with the excitement of finding his reward. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a lily who was a very beautiful flower. She was very nice and often made people happy. One day, she noticed a bee buzzing around and was very excited. But no matter how hard she tried, the bee just wouldn't recognize her. + +The bee flew away, but so did the lily's hopes of finding a friend. Suddenly, the lily saw a butterfly in the air. She was so happy that she tried to reach it, but it flew away too. She felt so lonely. + +Suddenly the lily spotted a dead bug on the ground. It looked so sad, so she bent down and tried to give it a hug. That's when the lily realized that the bug had actually been alive and was just pretending to be dead! + +The bug felt so happy that it jumped into the lily's arms and gave her a big hug. It was the lily's first real friend. From that day onward, the lily and the bug were the best of friends and would recognize each other whenever one of them was in trouble. +Once, there were two best friends. They were sisters and they were called Anna and Lucy. Anna was 3 years old and Lucy was a little bit older. + +One day, they wanted to go to the park. They put on their shoes and their hats, and they ran out of the door. + +At the park, they played on the swings and made sand castles in the sandbox. Suddenly, Anna realized she had a penny in her pocket. She was so excited because it was so shiny. + +Anna and Lucy went to the ice cream shop and Anna asked for two ice cream cones. She gave the man her penny and he gave her two delicious ice cream cones. + +Anna tasted the ice cream and she realized how rich and creamy it was. "This is the best ice cream I've ever tasted" she exclaimed. She and Lucy ate their ice cream for the next few minutes and then went home. Anna knew she was lucky to have a penny in her pocket and a friend like Lucy! +Once upon a time there was a boy named Jack. He had a dream of winning a special prize. So he set off on a big adventure to try and get it. On the way, he met a cheerful massage therapist. She said if he could beat her at a certain game, then he would win the prize. + +Jack and the massage therapist started playing the game. Jack worked very hard and was so happy when he finally won! The massage therapist smiled and gave him an extra special hug and massage. Jack was so relieved to have won the prize. + +When he returned home, everyone was so cheerful to see him. They wanted to hear all about his big adventure. Jack told them all about his win and how the massage therapist had given him the special prize. Everyone was so happy for him and gave him lots of hugs. + +Jack was very proud of himself. He had achieved his dream of winning and now he had something to show for it. Everyone celebrated and Jack was sure he would never forget this day. +Once upon a time, there was a dependable boat. It sailed on an ocean of blue. The boat had a special cargo in it- a bright, round melon. + +The captain steered the ship and the wind blew the sails. The boat sailed far and wide, carrying the precious melon. + +It sailed over waves that rolled and rose and over skies with white, fluffy clouds. The melon rocked with the movements of the ship. + +Finally, after sailing a long way, the boat reached dry land. The captain and shipmates unloaded the melon. They would eat it and enjoy the sweet taste. + +The boat sailed on, with the shipmates smiling and singing songs. Its dependable engine kept it going, to another destination and another story. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sally. Sally was feeling very troubled. Her mommy was in her bedroom, crying very loud. Sally didn't know why. + +She grabbed a big tray and peeped into the room. Mommy was really upset, and Sally wanted to help. She offered to give her mommy the tray. + +But mommy said no and shut the door. Sally was sad and put the tray down. She wanted to make her mommy feel better. + +So, Sally went to the kitchen and made a special soup. She put it in the tray, and then knocked on her mommy's door. + +The door opened and mommy saw the tray with the soup. Her face brightened up and she hugged Sally tight. + +Sally was so happy her mommy felt better. From then on, every time her mommy was troubled, Sally would make her soup and give it to her in a tray. And that always made mommy feel better. +Tommy was playing in the park and he saw a big, red pedal. He wanted to try it out and pressed it with his foot. Then the pedal began to move and Tommy had so much fun! + +He started by going slow but then he began to go faster and faster. All of a sudden, he threw the pedal up in the air. He watched it spin around and around before it came back down again. + +Tommy really loved the pedal and wanted to keep playing. He got back on andpedal and began to go even faster. This time, however, he was going so fast that he almost fell off! + +Tommy knew that the best way to have fun was to go slow. So, he stayed slow, but he still had lots of fun. He was having the best time ever on his red pedal! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy called Tim. He was three years old. One day, Tim went outside with his friends to play in the park. As they were playing, Tim saw something strange- there was a spike on the ground. Tim was curious. He wondered what it was and why it was there. + +Tim got closer to take a look. He was so impatient as he wanted to find out what the spike was. He couldn't wait to find out what it was. His friends all gathered around to find out too. + +After a few minutes of wondering, Tim and his friends realized that the spike was a little flag. They all cheered. Tim was so happy- his curiosity had been satisfied! From then on, it became a game and every time they went to the park, they tried to see if there were any more spikes and flags hidden away. +Once there was a green tank. It was big and strong. The tank was ordered by a man. Every day, the man drove the tank to work. But one day, a surprise arrived. The man opened the back of the tank and there were two little kittens. They were so small and cute. The man was so happy. He ordered them some extra food and a nice warm bed. The man looked after the kittens and took them wherever the green tank went. They were the best of friends. +John had a busy day ahead of him. He was going to study hard in his class. He got ready and put on his coat. He was excited to learn and see his friends. + +When he got to his class, John saw all his friends. They said hello to him and he smiled. Then the teacher began to teach. She talked about healthy foods like fruits and vegetables. She taught the children the importance of eating healthy. + +John watched and listened. He was very focused on the lesson. John studied hard and he learned many new things. He was so proud of himself. + +When the lesson was over, John said goodbye to his friends and went home. He was happy that he was able to study and learn in his class. He felt like he had accomplished a lot. He knew that he was one step closer to becoming a healthy and knowledgeable student. +One day, Molly was walking through the park with her mum. Suddenly, Molly saw a big, ugly sack on the ground. She ran over to it and starting poking around inside. + +Molly's mum came over to see what Molly had found. Inside the sack, Molly had discovered lots of colourful Lego pieces. Molly was very excited and started to pour the Lego pieces onto the ground. + +Molly's mum said that Molly could keep the Lego blocks, so Molly looked around for the sack to carry them all home in. But the sack was very ugly and Molly didn't want to carry it. + +So, Molly's mum used her own bag and then she and Molly carefully poured all the Lego pieces back into the sack. They took it home and Molly kept it in her bedroom. During the next few days, Molly built lots of amazing things with her new Lego. So she was very happy with the ugly sack she had found in the park! +Once upon a time there was a nice family. Every day they went on a walk. One day they went far away. The mom said, "Let's see what is behind those bushes!" The dad said, "Okay!" + +The family peeked between the bushes. They saw a secret door. The dad whispered, "Shhh! This must be a mystery!" They opened the door and walked inside. + +Everything was so nice! There were bright twinkling stars and warm, gentle lights. They smiled and whispered as they explored. They looked in all the corners and behind each door. But they never found out what the mystery was! +One day, Mandy and her mom were walking in the park. Mandy was so excited and happy to be outside, she started running as fast as she could. Suddenly, Mandy stopped and saw a delicate folder lying on the ground. She looked inside and saw lots of beautiful, colourful pictures. She picked up the folder and ran back to her mom. + +Mom carefully opened the folder and they both looked inside. There were so many beautiful pictures of animals, people, trees and flowers. Mandy could not believe her eyes. + +Mom put the folder in her bag and grabbed Mandy's hand. They carefully entered the nearby playground and started exploring it. Together they explored the slides, swings and sandpit. It was so much fun. + +Mom and Mandy decided to take the folder home with them. Mandy was so happy and excited to show the pictures to her dad later. They made sure to hold the folder very carefully because it was so delicate. +Once upon a time there was a quiet house. Inside the house there were two cats called Fluffy and Ginger. They both liked to sit together. + +One sunny day, the cats were sitting on the porch. Suddenly there was an earth-shaking rumble. Fluffy and Ginger looked at each other in alarm. They had heard a loud crack. + +They sat very still, their eyes wide with fear. Then they saw what had happened. The big old tree in their garden had cracked in two! + +Fluffy and Ginger watched as the pieces of the tree slowly lay down on the ground. They were so quiet they could hear the birds chirping in the trees. + +Then, in the warm sunshine, Fluffy and Ginger sat close together, feeling very happy and relaxed. +Once upon a time, there was an oak tree. It was made of strong wood, and the leaves and branches made a nice, shady spot. + +One day, while playing, the oak tree got damaged. It had a big crack in it and it was dangerous. + +The animals living in and around the tree were very worried. They all wanted to help repair it. + +The birds flew to the sky and gathered twigs and leaves to help. The squirrels found some mud to patch the crack. The rabbits found some stones to strengthen it. + +Everyone worked together to make the oak tree strong and safe again. When the repair was done, the animals were happy and the oak tree was saved! +Once upon a time, there was a mighty bear who wanted to give the best gift to his friend. But he had no idea what to give. + +So he set off on a journey in search of something special. He wandered through the woods and climbed tall mountains, but still he couldn't find the perfect gift. + +Then suddenly, he saw a bright, shiny stone that sparkled with the colours of the rainbow. He kneeled down and observed the mysterious stone. It was so special and unique! + +He took it back to his friend with a huge smile and presented it to them. His friend was amazed and said "What a sharp gift!" + +The bear and his friend were overjoyed and celebrated their friendship with the magical stone forevermore. +Once there was a fat cat. His name was Tom. Tom was always eating and didn't like to do much else. He wanted to increase his size. + +One day, Tom heard a word. The word was 'exercise'. Tom didn't know what it meant, so he asked a mouse. The mouse told him that it was a way to increase his size, but he had to work hard! + +Tom was eager to try this new thing and started to do some exercises. Every day he ran around the house, he stood up and sat down, and even did some jumps. + +After a while, Tom noticed that he was getting bigger! He couldn't believe it! He was so happy he would meow and purr all the time! He kept up his exercises and his size continued to increase until eventually he was the fattest cat in the neighbourhood! +Once upon a time, there was a dinosaur named Joe. He was very old and he wanted to do something fun. So, he decided to decorate his house. He got lots of colorful paper and string. He hung the paper on the walls and tied it with the string. Joe had so much fun decorating his house, he even made it extra pretty! + +When Joe was finished, everyone smiled at how wonderful his house looked. It was even better than he had imagined! Joe felt so proud and happy with his new decorations. He was so glad that he decided to decorate his old house. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a fierce lion called Max. He was always ready for an adventure. One day, Max decided to go for a walk in the jungle. As he roamed around, he saw something strange: a tiny little baby lion was trying to hide behind a tree! Max walked closer and asked the baby what he was doing. The baby said he was trying to run away from his home. Max asked him what his name was, but the baby just shook his head - he couldn't remember his name! + +Max was very amazed that the tiny baby did not know his own name. He said that it was okay, he could just make up a new name. The little lion seemed unsure, but Max lied down so that the baby would feel safe. He said he would just call him "Max Junior". The little lion liked his new name and from that day on he was always called Max Junior. + +After that, Max stayed with the baby lion and protected him from danger. He showed him around the jungle so he could get to know it better. Max was very fierce when it came to protecting Max Junior - he did not let anything come close to him. + +Max Junior grew up strong and the two of them were always together. Whenever they went for their adventures, Max was always by Max Junior's side. They had a lot of fun together and were the best of friends! +Once upon a time there was a brilliant pan. It was shiny and new and everyone wanted to use it. One day, a family wanted to make some soup for dinner, so they decided to use the pan. + +They filled the pan with vegetables and fish. The family settled the pan on the fire and watched it cook. Soon, the soup began to bubble and it smelled delicious. After a few minutes, the soup was ready. + +The family scooped out the soup and into their bowls. They were so happy with how it tasted. Everyone agreed that the soup was the best they had ever eaten. + +The family used the pan to make delicious soup every night. Every time they settled the pan on the fire, it cooked something delicious. It was amazing to think that a simple pan could make such brilliant food. +Once upon a time there was a dependable little girl named Lucy. One day, Lucy went to the garden with her mom and dad. She was excited to pick the very best squash. But when she looked around, all the squashes were shining. Lucy couldn't believe her eyes! The squashes were glowing! + +Everyone in the garden was thrilled. They picked the squashes and brought them home. Lucy's mom and dad cooked up a delicious squash soup. It smelled so yummy! + +Lucy learned something special in the garden that day. The squashes were dependable - even when they glowed! From then on, Lucy was determined to be dependable too. The family shared many more trips to the garden after that, and collected many more glowing squash. The end! +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lily. She was three years old. + +Lily loved to jog outside. Every morning, she would put on her shoes and go jogging. Today was a special day! + +The sky was clear and very blue and Lily could feel the icy air on her skin. Suddenly, Lily heard her friends shout, "Welcome home, Lily!" + +She smiled at them and they all jogged together. They laughed and talked as they jogged. + +It was so much fun! By the time Lily got home, her cheeks were red and she was out of breath. + +But she had had a very special day. She felt warm and welcome. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Jack and Jill. They liked to joke around and have fun. On day, they were playing tag and Jill pretended to be out of breath so she could rest. Jack thought it was funny and started to laugh. Jill saw this and said, "I can joke too!" + +So she ran over to a gas station and pumped some gas into a big container. It was clear and smelt funny. She ran back over to where Jack was and said, "Let's make a joke! We can use this gas!" + +Jack thought it was a great idea, so he took some of the gas and put it in a bottle. Then he put a long piece of string inside the bottle. Next he lit the string with a match. When the gas and string lit up, it created a large flame. + +Jack and Jill laughed and laughed at their joke. They thought it was the best one ever! They even asked their friends to come see what they had made. Everyone thought it was so cool! + +Jack and Jill became the best of friends, always making each other laugh. Whenever they wanted to laugh, they would remember their joke and make it all over again. +Once upon a time, there was a mommy and her little girl. The mommy wanted to teach her daughter something new. So they went to a creek. + +The little girl was a bit fearful at first. She didn't know what to expect! But her mommy was there to help. She taught the little girl how to find the small rocks at the bottom of the creek. + +The girl listened to her mommy, and soon she wasn't feeling fearful anymore. She was having so much fun searching for the rocks. She looked and looked until she found the perfect rock. She was so proud that she found it all by herself! + +The mommy was so happy to see her daughter having so much fun. She smiled and said, "We will come back here again and again, and I will teach you more things each time." + +And that is what they did! The mommy and her little girl continued to go back to the creek as often as they could. Every time, the little girl learned something new, and their bond kept getting stronger. +Bob and Sally were playing together in the garden. Bob had a big wooden board, which he had balanced on top of two stones. He asked Sally if she wanted to play a game. She nodded enthusiastically. + +Bob explained the rules to her. They had to take turns standing on the board and he would give them a time limit. Whoever managed to stay on for the longest time won. + +Sally stepped onto the board. Bob smiled at her. He started counting. Sally rocked from side to side, balancing carefully. As time passed, she got better and better at staying on the board. Bob praised her and said that she was being so fair. + +Finally, he called time. Bob and Sally grinned at each other. It was a draw - they had been on for exactly the same amount of time. Bob said that he was very proud of Sally and gave her a big hug. She nodded in agreement, knowing that this had been a fair game. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who liked to whistle. She had never seen a beach before but she knew all about the sand. She was so excited! She ran out of her house and heard the ocean before she saw it. The sand was like powder on her toes and the bright blue sky made her smile. + +The little girl put her hands in the pockets of her dress and started to whistle. She spun around and around, until she was so dizzy. She laughed out loud and spun faster. Then, she lay down on the sand and watched the clouds float by. + +A bird flew over her head and it too started to whistle. She smiled up at the bird and whistled back. She felt so happy and excited. She didn't ever want to leave the beach. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She was very small and not very old, only 3 years old. One day, she wanted to play with something special. She saw a red velvet blanket lying in the corner. It was so soft and shiny! She picked it up and hugged it close. + +The little girl decided to bring the velvet blanket with her everywhere. She felt safe and warm when she held it. Everywhere she went people noticed the blanket and smiled at the little girl. She smiled back and was very proud of her blanket. + +One day, the little girl was in the park playing tag with her friends. She found hiding spots around the park and made the velvet blanket part of the game. Everyone laughed and thought it was so funny! The little girl was happy and proud that she could recognize a special blanket like this one and make it part of her game. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Kate. She loved to sing. Every day she would make up different songs and sing them to her family. + +One day, Grandma came to visit and heard Kate singing. Grandma was so impressed that she decided to pay Kate for singing. Kate was so happy and she sang even more different songs for Grandma. + +Grandma gave Kate lots of pennies, and when she had enough, she could buy a treat. Kate was so excited and she sang even more different songs - this time she sang for the whole family! + +Grandma was so happy to hear Kate singing and she paid her more coins. So, Kate was able to buy lots of treats and she kept on singing different songs all day. +Once upon a time there was a poor family. They lived near a small stream. + +One day, the family's little boy wanted to play in the stream. But his parents warned him not to because it would spoil his clothes. + +So instead, he looked around the stream. He saw a special stick and he picked it up. Suddenly a fish jumped out of the water and swam across the stream. + +The little boy was so amazed that he forgot about spoiling his clothes. He wanted to follow the fish and find out where it was going. He went across the stream and followed the fish. + +He followed the fish all the way to a big lake. It was the most beautiful lake he had ever seen. He beamed and said, "This is my special place." + +The little boy enjoyed the view for a long time before his parents finally caught up with him. They were glad to see him safe, and he was allowed to play in the stream anytime he wanted from then on. +Once upon a time, there lived a little girl called Freya. Freya was three years old and she liked to go to the park with her family. + +At the park, there was a really big swing that Freya liked to go on. She liked to go really high so she could touch the sky. She would sit on the seat and her Dad would push her. The breeze felt so nice as she was swinging! + +One day when Freya went to the park, she found a trophy. It had a golden star on the front and Freya loved it. She asked her Daddy if she could keep it and he said yes! + +From then on Freya kept the trophy in her bedroom so that she could look at it whenever she wanted. Whenever Freya felt worried or lonely she would look at her trophy and it made her feel better. She knew that her trophy was reliable, just like her Dad. + +Each day when Freya went to the park she would swing on the big swing with her Daddy, and later keep her special trophy safe in her bedroom. +Once there was a little girl called Wendy. She was 3 years old and loved playing in the garden during the day. One day she saw the most beautiful sunset in the sky. She was eager to show it to her mum and dad, but it was too late. So Wendy made a promise to herself that she would stay up late enough the next day to see the sunset again. +The next day Wendy was a little bit lazy and not in the mood to get up, but then she remembered her promise to herself. She got up quickly, had dinner and waited expectantly for the sun to set. +The sun took a while to set that night, but finally it seemed to dip below the horizon, filling the sky with the warmest yellows and oranges. It was so beautiful that Wendy gave a big smile and clapped her hands in delight. + +That night Wendy went to bed happy, knowing that she had kept her promise to herself. +Once upon a time, there was a family. They had a car and they wanted to go on a trip. The car took them to the road. + +The road was very long. It was mild outside, with a sunny sky. The family started on their journey. + +As they drove, they looked at all the different things they could see. They could see big trees, and small animals. They also could see a lot of birds in the sky. + +After a few hours, the family finally arrived. They were very happy because they had received a surprise! It was a beautiful park to explore. + +The family was excited to explore the new park. They walked around and used the climbing frames, slides, and even went into a little café. They stayed until it was time to go home. + +The family drove back along the mild road, feeling happy and content. They had enjoyed their adventure and were looking forward to their next one! +Once upon a time, there was a painter. He was a nice painter who loved to paint things. One day, he was painting a picture on a wall outside when something bad happened. + +Someone came and tried to steal his painting. The painter was so sad. He was hurt and angry. + +The painter chased the bad person. He ran after the thief, but the thief was too fast. The thief escaped and the painter felt so sad. + +Then, suddenly, a friend of the painter's came to help. They ran together and tried to find the thief. + +Soon, the painter and his friend spotted the thief. The thief was returning the painting back to the painter. The thief said sorry and the painter was so happy! + +The painter hugged his friend and thanked him for helping to get his painting back. With the help of a friend, the painter no longer felt hurt. +The little infant was very tired so she closed her eyes and went to sleep. She was snuggled in her tidy bed while her mother watched her sleep. The infant dreamed of running around like the other toddlers and playing fun games. + +When the infant awoke the next morning, she was refreshed and feeling energized. She was in her tidy room, and she wanted to go outside and have some fun. She grabbed her toy bunny and ran outside. + +There she played for hours, running around with the other toddlers. By the time it was afternoon, the little infant raced back inside and into her bed. She was so tired from playing all day that she quickly fell asleep. + +The infant had a long and peaceful night's sleep. She awoke feeling happy and ready to start another fun day! +Mandy was walking in the park with her mom and dad. Suddenly, she heard a ringing sound coming from the playground. She ran over to investigate. + +When she got there, she saw a big box on the ground. It was making the ringing sound. Inside the box was a tool. It was shiny and made of metal. + +Mandy knew the tool was dangerous, so she didn't touch it. She told her mom and dad about it. Her dad quickly grabbed the tool and put it in his pocket. + +Mandy was glad that she knew the tool was dangerous and didn't touch it. She was happy that her dad knew what to do. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who loved buses. He would go to the bus stop every day to wait for the bus. Today, something mysterious happened. He saw a bright yellow bus drive past the stop. He hopped on and suddenly it was full of fun. He laughed and waved at people as the bus took him on a fun ride. + +When the bus finally stopped, the little boy got off and saw he was at a special place. There was a big playground and lots of things to do. The playground was full of kids playing, but none of them had gotten on the same mysterious yellow bus. He realized he was the only one who had arrived by the mysterious yellow bus. + +The little boy had a great time at the playground. He ran around and played on the slides and swings. After, he realized it was getting dark. He realized the mysterious yellow bus had taken him to the special playground so he could have fun and get back home before dark. + +He ran back to the bus stop and when the bus arrived, he saw it was the same mysterious yellow bus! He hopped on and waved goodbye as the bus took him back home. The little boy had finished his adventure and was so happy that the mysterious yellow bus had taken him on a fun ride. +Once upon a time, there was a bad mouse. He liked to steal things. One day, he saw a piece of toast and he wanted it. So he sneaked up to the toast and tried to take it. But then the toast fell and it broke! The mouse was sad because he wanted the toast, but now it was broken. He felt bad for breaking the toast, so he ran away. Even though he didn't get the toast, he still felt happy. He made a promise to himself to never steal again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big house. One day, the sky went dark and it started to pull. Wind came and pushed at the house, trying to open it. Every window and door was shaking. It was a storm! + +The wind was strong and it made loud noises. The little boy inside was scared. He hid under his bed until finally the storm was over. + +When it was done, the boy looked out the window. The sky was blue and the sun was shining. He ran outside to play in the sunshine. He felt so happy! He pulled his wagon around the yard, and he felt the cool breeze on his face. The storm was all gone. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Linda. Linda was only 3 years old and was very happy. Every morning, Linda's momma put on a pretty dress for her. + +One day, Linda's momma surprised her with a visit to the zoo. Linda was so excited! Every animal she saw made her very happy. + +Linda loved a giraffe the most. She liked to watch it eat from the tube. The tube was a tube made just for the giraffe. Linda's momma showed her how to give the giraffe the food in the tube. She taught Linda to be gentle and to always care for the animals. + +The zoo was a very fun place and Linda enjoyed it. On the way back, her momma bought her a pretty pink balloon to cheer her up. Linda felt so lucky and happy she could care for the animals. +Once upon a time, there was a strong man. He had a yacht in the sea. Every day the man sailed on his yacht. But one day, a bad storm came. The wind was very strong and it made the man so mad. He started to hate the wind. + +The man used his strength to fight against the wind and he made it to the shore. He was so happy to be safe. But his yacht was too heavy and it was pulled out to the sea. + +The man was so sad and he started to hate the sea. He asked himself how he could get back his yacht. But he had no answer. The man decided to stop sailing and just stay on the shore. +Once there was a tall horse. The horse wanted to stay in one place - it didn't want to move around. So, it went to a big field and stayed there. The horse was happy - it stayed in the field all day. + +At night, the horse would stay in a little stable. The stable was safe, so the horse could rest there. Every day the horse would go back to the big field, and stay there all day. + +The tall horse enjoyed staying in the big field. It was warm and sunny, and the horse loved to feel the sun on its back. The horse also liked being close to other animals. + +The tall horse kept staying in the same field for a long time. It was happy there. Every day was the same, and the horse enjoyed it. + +Finally, the tall horse had to leave the field and go somewhere else. But it always remembered how nice it was to stay in the field. +Max was a very smart boy. He loved to study at school and learn new things. One day, he saw that his mommy was wearing a beautiful blouse. It was pink and had tiny flowers on it. The blouse was very graceful. Max wanted to have a blouse just like it. + +He asked his mommy where he could buy one. She told him he would have to study in school to learn where to find one. So Max worked hard at school and paid attention in class. Soon he learned he could buy one at the store. + +Max hurried over to the store and found just the right blouse. It was pink and had the same tiny flowers. He couldn't believe it! Now he had a beautiful, graceful blouse just like his mommy. Max was so proud that he had studied and learned a new thing. +One day, a boy called Jack needed to take a photo. Jack was only three years old and didn't know much about cameras. He had a very special camera. It was purple and he loved it very much. + +Jack needed the photo for a special occasion. He wanted to show his grandpa far away the colourful things he had made. He wanted to show it in a special way. + +Jack took the camera outside in the sun and started to take pictures of all the things he had made. He took pictures of many things, like the purple flower he had drawn. He also wanted to take a picture of his family. + +So Jack's mom, dad and sister all gathered together and smiled at the camera. It was the best picture Jack had ever taken. When it was ready, Jack sent the photo of his family to his grandpa. Grandpa was so happy to see it and said it was the most special present he'd ever received. + +Jack was so proud of the photo he had taken and was very glad that he had a purple camera to help him make it. +Today was a jolly day. Sally went to school. She was very excited and waited for the fun to begin at school. + +At school, Sally and her friends played together. They drew pictures and ran around together. They laughed together and had a good time. + +At lunchtime, Sally ate her food and then went for a play. She made a sandcastle and flew a kite in the playground. Everybody had fun and enjoyed themselves. + +At the end of the day, Sally went home feeling jolly. She was happy because she had a wonderful day at school. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Lily. She was so excited because it was her birthday. She put on her special dress and went outside. + +In her garden there was a big, red and shiny mailbox. Lily was so happy when she looked inside and found a box full of presents! She laughed and danced in joy all around the garden. + +Lily opened her presents and found that one of them was a very special doll, with a unique dress of pink and purple. She couldn't believe it was hers! + +Lily was so happy she had to dance again. She twirled and spun around, feeling so excited and special inside. + +The day was perfect and Lily had the best day ever, finishing off with a special dance around her mailbox! +Once upon a time, there was a small fish. He lived in a peaceful pond. Every morning, he would jump out of the water and splash around. He had new scales that were silver and shiny. + +One day, he went on an adventure. He swam to a bigger pond and he started to splash around. He had so much fun! There were other fish there that he didn't know. He even tried to jump out of the water and landed with a big splash! + +After a while, he decided to go back home. He swam back to his peaceful pond and swam around happily. He enjoyed splashing around and playing with his friends. He was so glad to be home! +Once upon a time there was a dog called Max. He was a playful pup and loved playing in the park. One day as he was frolicking in the sun, he could feel the heat getting hotter. He started to feel very anxious, he didn't know what to do. + +He wasn't sure why he was feeling so hot but he knew he had to take action. His mommy saw him and warned him about the heat. She said 'Max, you need to come indoors so you don't get too hot.'. Max nodded his head and ran inside with his mommy. + +Once inside, his mommy hugged him and gave him some cold water to drink. She also told him that he needed to be careful outside when itwas hot. From that day on, Max was always careful to listen to his mommy when she warned him about the heat. +Once upon a time there was a ancient tree by the sea. Every day a little sailing boat went past it. One day the tree decided to take a journey in the sailing boat. + +So he waved goodbye to the seagulls and all the other animals by the shore. Then, he hopped into the boat and started to sail across the ocean. + +On his way, the tree saw many adventure and made lots of friends. Dolphins swam beside him and an octopus showed him around an old shipwreck. + +Soon the tree had to go home, so he said goodbye to all his new friends. Then, with a final wave, he sailed home back to the ancient tree by the sea. +Once there was a little girl named Ruby. She was three years old. Ruby was sad because she had no dress to wear. So one day, her mum let her go out to find a dress. Ruby was so excited! + +Ruby went to the store and found the most beautiful dress in the whole world! It was pretty and pink and had lots of sparkly sequins. Ruby was so happy that she clapped her hands together. + +When Ruby went back home, her mum saw how happy she was. She let Ruby try on the dress straight away. The dress fit perfectly and Ruby felt magical. + +Since that day, Ruby always wears her special dress when she feels a bit sad. That way, she remembers that her mum will always let her be happy. +Once upon a time, there was a harbor. Inside the harbor there was a boat with a secret. The boat was beautiful and filled with magic. + +One day, a foolish sailor decided to explore the boat. As he opened the door, he was surprised to see what was inside. An amazing creature revealed itself to the sailor. It was a mermaid! + +The sailor was surprised and amazed. He couldn't believe his eyes. He had never seen such a beautiful creature before. He told the mermaid she was welcome to stay in the harbor. Secretly, the sailor hoped to see her again. + +From that day on, the mermaid was a special part of the harbor. She brought joy and wonder to everyone who saw her. The foolish sailor was very happy. He had revealed a beautiful secret. +Once upon a time, there was a bald man. He had very little hair, but he was very happy. Every day, he liked to go to the well. The well was very deep, and the water was cold and clear. + +One day, the man went to the well, and he heard a sound. It was the sound of someone repeating a song. It was so beautiful that he wanted to listen more. He lowered the bucket into the well, and he heard the song again. He listened until the song was done. + +The man was so happy that he went back to the well every day. He would lower the bucket inside, and listen to the beautiful song. He could hear it for hours and he felt so peaceful. + +The man was so happy that he started to repeat the song himself. He sang it every day for the rest of his life. Whenever someone asked about the man's happiness, he would always tell them about the song from the well. +One day, Jim saw something red in the garden. He ran over and saw a big, plump tomato. He was so glad! He tried to catch it, but it hopped away. He chased it around the garden and finally he caught it. He held it up in the air with a big smile on his face. + +Then, he went inside and asked his mom for a bowl. She gave him one and he started to cut the tomato up with a knife. He cut it into small pieces and put them in the bowl. When he finished, he put the bowl on the table, and was so glad. + +He called his friends over and they all had a tomato snack. They ate all of the pieces and enjoyed the yummy taste. When they finished, they said thank you to Jim and went home. Jim was glad that he caught the tomato and shared it with his friends. +Billy and his mom were at the park. He loved playing outside and exploring. But mom said he could improve. She thought he could do more than just play. + +Billy didn't know what to do. He had fun playing but mom wanted something different. Her idea was funny but he didn't understand. + +Then one day they went to the library. There was so much to do and explore there too. Mom showed him some puzzles, some stories and other games. He learnt that these activities could help him improve yet still be fun. + +He was busy the whole time. His mom looked really happy too. They spent many days at the library and Billy soon got better and better at the activities. + +His mom was proud of him and he had really improved. Best of all, it was always fun. +One day, Billy wanted to mail something. He was very excited, but also a tiny bit nervous. He grabbed a pen and paper and carefully wrote a special word. He kissed the paper and folded it up. He put it in a box and added some stamps. + +Billy took his box to the post office. At the post office, he talked to the nice lady behind the counter. He smiled as she took his box and put it in the big mail bin. + +He waited a long time to hear back from someone. Finally, he heard back! There was a letter in his mailbox. He opened it with shaking hands. It said "Thanks for sending the special word!" + +Billy was very happy. He had mailed something all by himself! +Once upon a time, there was a man. He was walking in a wet field. Suddenly, he heard a snap! The man looked all around, but he couldn't see anything. He started to walk again. + +After a few steps, the man heard another snap. He looked again and he saw a twig. It was wet from the rain. The man picked up the twig and snapped it. It broke easily in two. + +The man threw the broken twig away and kept on walking. This time, he didn't hear any more snaps. He was very happy. The man smiled and kept walking until he got home. +Once there was a smart bear who lived in a bedroom in a house. One day, he noticed something strange. His teddy bear seemed to have disappeared! He searched in all the corners of his bedroom, but the teddy bear was nowhere to be found. + +The smart bear thought and thought, until he had a bright idea. He decided to look underneath his bed. Sure enough, there it was - his teddy bear! He was so happy that he had found it. + +The next day, the smart bear was careful to put his teddy bear away so that it wouldn't disappear again. He was very happy, and he promised himself he would never forget where he kept his favorite toy. +Once upon a time there were two best friends, Ben and Sam. They were very close and were always together. +One day they were walking through a park when they came across a helpless little bird, who was flapping its wings in a motion but could not take off. Ben and Sam looked at each other and knew that they had to help the little bird. + +They shared the idea to build the bird a nest, so they quickly gathered some twigs and leaves. Soon they had built a nice and cosy nest for their helpless little friend. + +Ben slowly placed the bird in the nest and they watched as it settled in. The little bird chirped and thanked them with a happy dance. + +From that day on, Ben and Sam knew that no matter what happened, they could always share their love and help those in need. +Once upon a time, there was a sad little girl. She felt ashamed because she couldn't do simple things like the other children. She asked her mother, "Please, can I do what they are doing?" + +Her mother said, "Yes, you can. All you need is an anchor. An anchor will help you stay brave and strong." + +The little girl went to find an anchor. She looked everywhere. She looked in her backyard, at the playground and even in her bedroom. But nothing felt like an anchor. + +Then she thought of something. She remembered how she felt when her mom said, "Yes, you can." And that's when she knew what an anchor really was. + +The little girl smiled, feeling brave and strong. She looked for her mom and said, "Mom, please give me a hug! That's my anchor." + +The mom hugged her with all the love in the world. From then on, the little girl never felt ashamed again. She knew that her mom's love was her very own anchor. +Once upon a time, there was a happy family who lived in a big house. The mama and daddy played with the little boy every day. One day, the parents wanted to make the house even healthier. So they went to the store and bought some new furniture. When they brought it home, the little boy was so excited. He loved to sit in the new furniture! + +The family was so happy that the house was now healthy and had new furniture. Mama said that they should take a photo to celebrate. So the little boy brought out his toy camera and held it up. He was so excited to take the picture. He pressed the button and SNAP! A nice photo was taken. + +The family looked at the photo, and smiled at each other. The house was now perfectly healthy and filled with new furniture. Life was good! The family hugged each other, and the little boy ran upstairs to play. He was so happy. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once there were two friends, Jim and Sam. They were playing in the garden, rolling around together in the sunshine. Suddenly, Sam stopped and smelled something delicious. + +"What is that?" he asked. + +Jim looked around and saw the oven. Smoke was slowly coming out the top. + +"It must be dinner time," Jim said. + +Jim and Sam hurried inside. In the oven, Mum was slowly cooking a delicious roast dinner. She was so happy to see Jim and Sam that she let them help with the dinner. + +Jim used a wooden spoon to stir a pot of vegetables on the stove. Sam leaned onto the oven door, watching as the roasting vegetables slowly spun around. + +When it was time to eat, Jim and Sam rolled around the kitchen in happiness. They had cooked a delicious dinner and it was ready to eat! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Claire. Claire had her very own room and in that room was a big shelf. + +Claire loved playing with the things on the shelf. She had lots of special books, games and toys. + +One day, Claire's mummy made an important announcement. She said, "It is time to start tidying up the shelf!" + +At first, Claire wasn't sure what to do. But with a little help from her mummy, she started sorting her things into piles. She put her games with her games, her books with her books and her toys with her toys. + +Finally, when it was finished, the shelf looked beautiful. Claire felt proud of the shelf and she knew it was important to keep it tidy. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a clever little girl called Lucy. Lucy wanted to play a game and she had a clever idea. She asked her two best friends, Emma and Jack, to join her. + +Lucy said, “Let’s guess a word each week! I’ll pick the word and you have to try to guess it.†+ +Emma and Jack thought this was a great game and couldn’t wait to start. + +The first week, Lucy chose the word “catâ€. She asked Emma and Jack to take turns trying to guess the word. Emma and Jack used all the clues that Lucy gave them. After a few minutes, Emma guessed the correct word - “cat!†+ +The following weeks, Lucy chose new words for Emma and Jack to guess. Every week, Emma and Jack got a little bit better at guessing. + +Lucy was so proud of her clever friends. They were getting so good at guessing the words that Lucy chose! +Once upon a time there was a boy named Joe. One day, Joe saw something that made him very excited. It was a mysterious tomato. He'd never seen a tomato like it before. So Joe reached out and touched it. When he did, the tomato started to jump around. Joe was so excited he leapt up and laughed with joy. + +Joe tried to grab the tomato, but the mysterious tomato kept jumping away. Joe tried again but the mysterious tomato jumped away even faster. Joe couldn't catch it no matter how hard he tried. So he decided to try something else. + +Joe sat down and began to sing. The mysterious tomato paused and seemed to listen. Joe kept singing and the tomato slowly stopped jumping and moved closer to him. Joe slowly reached out and grabbed the tomato. He was so excited he jumped up and cheered. + +Joe's mom heard the cheering and came to see what was going on. Joe proudly held up the mysterious tomato, and he and his mom shared a big happy hug. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends. They were called Sam and Kate. Sam and Kate loved to play together. One day, Sam had a great idea. + +"Let's go for a drive in my car," he said to Kate. They both jumped in and off they drove. But, before long, they had a problem. + +Their car got stuck in a wreck. Sam and Kate tried to drive out but they couldn't. Sam was very stubborn. He tried and tried, but they still couldn't get out. + +Just then, a big tow truck came to help. The tow truck driver gave Sam and Kate a big tow, and they were out of the wreck in no time. + +Sam and Kate were so happy. They thanked the tow truck driver and returned home. From then on, they always remembered to be careful when driving! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Daisy. Daisy was always very generous. She loved to help people and do nice things for them. + +One day, Daisy went to the park. She heard some music. It was jazz! Daisy started to dance and kick her feet around. Everyone around her started to smile and laugh. + +Then suddenly, something very special happened. A generous old man came to the park. He liked the jazz and saw Daisy dancing. He gave her a big smile, and tossed up money into the air. Daisy was excited! She started kicking higher and faster. + +The old man was so happy with Daisy's dancing. He gave her even more money. Daisy was so surprised and excited. She flew around like a ballerina and kicked with joy. Everyone in the park was laughing and cheering with glee. + +Daisy thanked the generous old man, and gave him a hug. She promised to keep dancing and keep on being generous. + +The old man was so pleased that he promised to come back and see Daisy kick with joy again soon. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Belle. Belle was very happy and liked to ride bikes with her friends. One day, one of Belle's friends gave her a special bracelet. It was pink and sparkly, and Belle loved it! + +Belle wanted to wear it all the time, so she put it on and hopped on her bike. Belle and her friends all rode their bikes around the park. They were so happy and laughed as they sped around and around. + +Suddenly one of the girls stopped and shouted "My bracelet's gone!" Belle was confused. She looked around and saw the bracelet lying on the ground, twinkling in the sun. Belle picked it up and gave it back to her friend, who thanked her and put it back on her wrist. Everyone was happy again and they all went back to riding around the park. +Once upon a time, there was a wardrobe that was very graceful. It was beautiful, with colourful doors, and it stood in the corner of a bedroom. + +One day, a little girl came to the bedroom and she loved the wardrobe. She opened it, and there were lots of pretty things inside. She began to put more of her things inside, like toys and clothes. + +Then, the little girl closed the wardrobe doors and said, "I want to settle down here". Suddenly, the wardrobe opened on its own and a little fairy appeared. The fairy was very graceful, with long and brightly coloured hair, and a beautiful dress. + +The fairy said to the little girl, "I heard you wanted to settle here, so if you want, I can show you how to make this your special place". The little girl smiled, and she said that she wanted to learn. + +So, the fairy taught her special things like how to organize her things, how to make the wardrobe look tidy, and even how to dance gracefully like a fairy. + +When they were done, the fairy gave the little girl a big hug and she said, "Now this wardrobe will always be your magical place". The little girl thanked the fairy, and then the wardrobe doors closed and the fairy flew away. + +Since then, the little girl knows that her wardrobe is a place for her to settle and every time she opens it, +Once there was a tall man. He had a special mask that he liked to wear. One day he decided to show it to some friends. Everyone said it was so cool and asked to wear it. + +The man let them see the mask, but he would not let them put it on. So, he put the mask on his own face, and partied with them. Everyone laughed and danced and had a good time. + +The man kept the mask on the whole time. Nobody wanted to take it off him. He was enjoying himself way too much! + +After a while, the man decided it was time to go home. He took his mask off, and said goodbye to everyone. They all waved and shouted as he went away. +Jim was so excited to go to the park. He put his hat on and grabbed a tray from the kitchen. It was full of yummy snacks for him to enjoy. He skipped all the way to the park, humming a happy song. + +When he arrived, he looked around for a nice spot to sit down. He found one beneath a big, shady tree and put his tray down on the ground. He opened it and saw his favorite snack – an orange. Jim smiled and took a bite. It was so sweet and juicy. He ate the whole orange and licked his fingers. + +Next, he reached for an apple. He bit into it, but it was so sour! His face wrinkled up and he made a funny noise. But he didn't give up. He kept eating, enjoying the sour taste. + +When Jim had finished his snacks, he put the tray back in the kitchen. He had had a wonderful time in the park, enjoying the snacks he had brought along. +Once upon a time there was a fireman. He was very hungry. He saw some ice cream in a store window. He wanted it so much! He put his money on the counter. The man in the store smiled. He gave the fireman the ice cream. + +The fireman was so happy he laughed. He took a big bite! It was so cold and sweet. Suddenly his smile melted away. He had dropped the ice cream on his shirt! He was so sad. + +The man in the store was nice. He gave the fireman a napkin. The fireman wiped the ice cream off his shirt. He thanked the man with a big smile. + +The fireman was happy again. He went away eating his ice cream. Yum! +Once upon a time there lived a brave prince. He lived in a beautiful castle with the whole royal family. He was the bravest of them all. + +One day, the kingdom was attacked by a wicked sorcerer. The sorcerer used magic to make all the people of the kingdom forget their language! Everyone was very scared and confused. + +But the brave prince knew what he had to do. He was determined to restore the language to the kingdom. He worked hard day and night, searching for a way to bring back the language. + +Finally, the prince found a magical book with the instructions he needed. With help from the royal family, the brave prince soon restored the language to the kingdom. + +Everyone was so happy to have their language back. The prince became very famous and everyone praised him for being so brave. From that day forward, the language was never forgotten again! +Once upon a time, there was a bunny. She was so furry and fluffy. The bunny wanted to stretch her legs, so she decided to go for a walk. As she hopped along, she came across a big, round cookie. She wanted to take a bite of the cookie, but it was too high for her to reach. + +So the bunny began to stretch and stretch as far as she could. Finally, the bunny was tall enough to grab the cookie. After eating the cookie, the bunny felt really happy. She hopped back home with a full tummy. + +From then on, whenever the bunny got hungry, she would stretch and reach for a cookie. Even though she was very small, the furry bunny was very proud of her stretching skills. +Once there was a giant. He loved to skip. He skipped everywhere. He skipped over houses and lakes. He skipped and he skipped and he skipped some more. + +One day he met a funny little boy. The little boy had no shoes so he couldn't skip like the giant. The giant picked the little boy up and said, "I can help you skip! Here's how." He showed the little boy how to skip, one foot at a time. + +The giant and the little boy skipped together. They skipped so high that they almost touched the clouds. + +They skipped until the sun went down. Then the giant gave the little boy a big hug and said goodbye. The little boy went home with a big smile and a happy heart. He skipped the whole way home. + +From then on, the little boy skipped everywhere. He was so happy he could skip just like the giant. +Once upon a time there was a shark. It was swimming in the sea. It was feeling very hungry. Suddenly it saw something shaking in the water. The shark swam over to see what it was. It was an open clam! The shark shook the clam and it opened. Inside was a delicious snack! The shark gobbled it up and was very happy. It swam away, leaving the open clam behind. +Mummy was polishing the table. It looked so smooth! The package arrived. She opened it and found a new toy. It was a shiny red car. It looked so smooth! She polished it with a cloth. It shone in the light. + +Daddy came over and said, "What a nice car!" Mummy agreed and said, "It is so smooth!" She polished it some more and the car looked like new. + +Mummy and Daddy took the car outside. It was nice and sunny. They polished it some more and the car looked even better. + +Mummy and Daddy raced the car back and forth. They had so much fun! Then, Mummy put the car back in its package and said, "Let's play again soon!" +Once there was a little boat. It was very small, but it had a big anchor. The anchor belonged to the boat and kept it from moving around and getting lost in the ocean. + +One day, when the boat was out for a sail, the anchor got stuck. The boat couldn't move any more and began to drift away from the shore. + +The boat was so embarrassed. It didn't want to move, but it had to get the anchor out and replace it. + +The boat worked hard for days and days. Finally, it managed to pull the old anchor out and replace it with a shiny new one. + +The boat was so happy. It could move again, and the old anchor was gone. The boat promised itself never to get stuck like that again. +Once upon a time, there was a little monster who lived in a scary cave. The monster didn't like living in the scary cave and wanted to find a way out. So, the monster looked around and found a frame. The frame was old and rusty, but the monster knew he could use it! + +The monster grabbed the frame and began to push against the side of the cave. He kept pushing and pushing, but the cave wouldn't budge. The monster was getting tired, but he kept pushing. Finally, he felt the cave start to move. He was so happy! + +The little monster kept pushing and eventually the cave started to open. The monster had done it! He had resisted the cave and found a way out. + +The little monster ran out of the cave and into the sunshine. He felt so happy, because now he could explore the world and find a new home. + +The End. +Once there was a girl called Emma. She was three years old and was feeling very miserable. Every day, Emma had to take a quiz at school and it made her very sad. + +One day, her mommy said to her, "Emma, I have a surprise for you." Emma was excited and asked what it was. Her mommy said, "I'll pay you one dollar if you do your quiz really well." Emma was so happy! + +The next day, Emma tried really hard in her quiz. She was focused and tried her best. After she was done, the teacher said, "Great job, Emma, you did very well." + +Emma was so excited, she couldn't wait to go home and get her dollar. When she got home, her mommy gave her the dollar and said, "Great job, Emma, I'm very proud of you!" + +Emma was so happy that she had worked hard and got paid. She was no longer miserable and she had learned an important lesson - try your best, and it pays off! +Once upon a time there was a wealthy farmer. He worked very hard and was always busy. One day he had an idea. He decided to fly, and so he climbed very high. The farmer could see for miles and miles. He felt free and it was a lot of fun. + +He flew even higher and higher and soon came to a beautiful land. The land was full of farms and animals. He saw goats and pigs, cows and horses, and even some chickens. He flew to the farm buildings and saw a very friendly farmer. + +The friendly farmer and the wealthy farmer became very good friends. They talked and laughed a lot. They shared stories of what they did each day. They wrote letters and pictures to each other, and even exchanged gifts. + +The wealthy farmer was so happy that he decided that he would fly even farther. He flew and flew and flew until he came back to his own home. He had many fun stories to share with his family, and he even brought a few gifts for them. He was happy to be back home, but he was also grateful for his flying adventure. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Ted. He was three years old and loved playing in the park. Each day he would find a new and exciting thing to do. + +One day, Ted found a deep pit in the ground. He was very excited and wanted to explore it. He decided to pay the pit a visit. He grabbed a shovel and some buckets, and went to the pit. + +He started digging and soon found some healthy looking worms. He put them in his buckets and continued to see what else he could find. After digging for a while, he found a healthy looking stone! + +Ted was excited to show all the people at the park what he had found. He put the worms and the stone in his buckets and proudly ran to the park. Everyone in the park was happy to see what Ted had found and they were all very impressed. Ted was so happy that he had paid the pit a visit. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She liked to make things with her toys. One day, Lucy's mommy told her it was time to go. Lucy didn't want to go just yet. But her mommy kept urging her. She said it was very important. + +Every day, the same thing happened. Lucy's mommy said it was time to go and Lucy kept playing. She kept hearing her mommy urge her to leave. Lucy knew it was important, but she still wanted to play. + +One day, Lucy decided to try something different. She agreed to leave with her mommy on time. They did it every day afterwards. Lucy felt proud of herself for listening to her mommy. She knew it was important to be on time. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who felt frightened. She was alone in the woods and felt lost. Suddenly, she saw a leaf. It was fluttering on the ground, and the little girl trusted that it would lead her away from the woods. + +She followed the leaf and eventually it brought her back home. As she reached the end of the path, she saw her family waiting for her with happy smiles on their faces. She had been so scared, but she trusted the leaf to lead her away and it did! + +The little girl thanked the leaf and continued smiling and walking home with her family. She was never lost in the woods again because she had learned to trust. +Once upon a time, there was a fat cat named Tom. Tom was always hungry, and couldn't wait to find something to eat. One day, Tom decided to go on an adventure. In his exploration, he stumbled across a big board. He started to paw at it and soon saw something shiny underneath. + +Excitedly, he started to dig. He dug and dug until he uncovered a huge yield of treats. His eyes lit up and he quickly started to munch away. Tom was able to eat and eat, without worry of it ever running out. + +Tom was so happy and content – he had finally found the perfect snack for himself. From that day on, Tom kept visiting that board every day, and kept eating all the treats it so generously yielded. +Once upon a time, there was an old man who had a terrible cane. He needed it to help him walk because he was not as strong as he used to be. One day, the old man went to a special store and found something that looked like a sign. He knew he had to buy it, so he did. + +When he brought the sign home, he was amazed! It was magical. When he tapped it with his cane, the sign started to glow. Suddenly, music filled the room, and the old man started to dance. He was so happy. + +The old man took his magical sign and his terrible cane everywhere he went. He would use the sign to create music, and the cane to help him dance. Everywhere he went, people would watch in amazement and laughter. + +The old man never had such a wonderful time in his life. With his magical sign and his terrible cane, he was able to make everyone around him smile. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who wanted to get married. She loved her porch because it was so comfortable and she spent most of her time there. One day, the little girl decided to get married. Her family helped her pick out a dress and they all went to the church together. Everyone was so happy. After the wedding, the couple went back to their porch and celebrated. They ate yummy food and danced together. They were so happy they had married each other. And they continued to live on their porch together, enjoying the comfortable atmosphere. The end. +The sun was shining bright. It was a beautiful day. + +Molly opened the drawer in her bedroom. Inside the drawer was her blanket. It was her favourite blanket because it was so soft and warm. + +Molly heard Daddy shouting in the living room. She didn't like it when Daddy was yelling. It was too loud and harsh. + +Molly ran to the living room. There she saw Daddy's face looking sad. Daddy hugged Molly and stopped shouting. + +Molly and Daddy stood in the sunbeam that was shining through the window. They both felt warm and happy. Molly laughed and they went outside to play. The sun smiled and kept on shining. +Once upon a time, in a faraway land, there lived a princess named Sally. Sally loved popcorn, so one day she went to a fancy popcorn shop. She wanted to try something new. So she asked the shopkeeper to change the popcorn. + +The shopkeeper was happy to help; he mixed special ingredients to change the popcorn. It was now fancy popcorn! Sally was so happy she took a big bite. It was delicious! The popcorn was sweet, salty and crunchy. + +Sally loved the fancy popcorn and wanted more. She asked the shopkeeper to make more, and he said yes. Sally bought a big bag of fancy popcorn and left the shop. + +Sally shared the popcorn with her friends and family. They all loved the popcorn, it was so yummy! From that day on, Sally brought fancy popcorn to the shop to eat. She was very happy. +Once upon a time there was a smart cup. Every day, the cup looked outside the window and wished it could bloom and be pretty like the other flowers. + +One day, the cup's wish came true! As soon as the sun rose in the morning sky and the light shone brightly, the cup started to turn different colors. First it was light pink and then deep purple. + +The cup was so happy it could finally bloom and be beautiful like the other flowers. It twisted and twirled in the breeze and enjoyed being in the sun. + +Every day, the cup would dance with the other flowers in the garden, and felt very special and smart. + +And the cup and the other flowers bloomed together happily ever after. +Once there was a girl named Janie. Janie loved to design things. She was very creative and always came up with interesting ideas. One day, Janie decided to design her own lunch. She was very excited to create something special just for her. Janie gathered all the ingredients she needed and then put them together to make a delicious and nutritious meal. It was a big surprise when the lunch was finished - it looked so beautiful and colorful! Janie was so proud of her design. + +The next day, Janie went to school and brought her special lunch with her. All of her classmates were very curious about it and asked Janie a lot of questions. Janie was happy to explain her ideas to them and tell them how she created the lunch. She even shared some with her friends, and they all found it to be very delicious. + +With Janie's help, the other students in her class felt inspired to make their own lunches. Janie showed how it could be fun to create something unique and helpful. From that day on, everyone in the class started designing their own lunches too. It was so much fun! +Grandma was slow, so she always used her cane to help her walk. One day she was walking when she suddenly dropped her cane. Grandma couldn't find it, so she started to cry. + +Little Peter saw Grandma and felt very sad. He wanted to help. He looked everywhere until he finally found the cane. He picked it up and brought it to Grandma. + +Grandma was very happy and gave Little Peter a big hug. She thanked him and said he was so kind. From then on, Little Peter always made sure he watched carefully when Grandma was walking, so that her cane wouldn't drop again. +Once upon a time, there was a mighty mole. He was the biggest and strongest mole in the world. He lived in a big forest, and everyone was amazed at how well he managed to get around. + +One day, he decided to explore the forest. He hopped from tree to tree, and dug tunnels deep into the earth. It took a lot of work, but he managed to have fun while he was doing it. + +In one of the tunnels he had dug, he made a very nice home. He lined it with soft grass and leaves and managed to make it very cozy and comfortable. He was so proud of his achievement. + +Soon, he made many friends in the forest. He was so friendly and cheerful, that even the other animals loved being around him. + +Everyday he managed to get stronger and stronger. He was the mightiest and most determined mole in the forest. +Once upon a time there was a mighty pizza. It was a delicious and tasty treat. The pizza looked so nice that everyone wanted to eat it. But no one could reach it. It was too high up! + +A young child saw the pizza and wanted it very badly. He wanted to eat it! So the little boy got a stick and began to poke it. He poked and poked and poked and finally the pizza began to move. + +The little boy was so excited that he started to laugh and shout. He kept poking at the pizza and eventually it came down from the high shelf. The little boy smiled with joy. + +He ran over and grabbed the pizza. It tasted so good! The mighty pizza was finally his. He had been so brave and determined to get it. What a happy ending! +Once upon a time, there was a person who was very special. Every day they led people to amazing places. One day they decided to take a special group of people somewhere incredible. + +The person took the group to a magical land that was full of balloons and treats! Everyone was so happy! The person showed them around, pointing out all the fun things they could do. + +When they were done exploring the magical land, they all had a special treat. They ate delicious cupcakes and drank yummy juice. Everyone was so excited. + +On their way back, the person showed them lots of neat things. They were so incredible that everyone was in awe. Then, it was time for everyone to go home. Everyone thanked the person for leading them to the incredible magical land. +Tom was really nervous. His mom was going to mail an exercise to school. She wanted Tom to practice it for the whole week. + +The next day Tom opened the mailbox. He was very excited. He saw an envelope with his name written on it. Inside was the exercise from his mom. + +Tom did the exercise everyday. He was a bit nervous, but he tried his best. On Friday he put the completed exercise back in the envelope and mailed it back to school. + +Tom felt relieved. He knew his mom would be proud of him. That made him happy. +One day, Jenny and her family decided to go to the beach. When they arrived, Jenny just stared in awe. She couldn't believe how far away the island was! She was so tiny, but the island seemed so mighty! + +Jenny couldn't take her eyes off it, and just gazed in amazement. She wanted to go so badly, and explore the beautiful island. Her dad lifted her up in the air and told her he would take her there one day! + +The day finally came. Jenny was so excited as they sailed towards the island. As they got closer, Jenny's eyes grew wider and wider. The island was even more majestic up close. + +Jenny was so happy when they arrived. She explored far and wide, taking in all the sights. Jenny knew the day she spent looking at the mighty island will stay in her heart forever. +Once upon a time there was a boy called John. John lived in a house with his mom and dad. One day, John's mom and dad told him to perform a task. They asked him to clean up his toys. But John was careless. He didn't pick up his toys. + +So, John's mom and dad were very angry. They told him to go to his room and stay there. But John didn't listen. He ran outside to his house. He wanted to play. He was having a lot of fun. + +Suddenly, his mom and dad arrived. They were very angry. They asked him why he did not perform the task. John said that he wanted to play. His parents said he was being careless and he must be more responsible. + +After that, John was more careful. He understood that it was important to perform tasks and be responsible. So, he started picking up his toys and cleaning his house. His parents were happy and gave him lots of hugs and kisses. +Once upon a time, there was a mommy and a daddy. One evening, the mommy and daddy wanted to organize a faster way of doing things. So, they got all the toys, clothes, and books and put them away neatly. Then, they cleaned up the kitchen and the living room. + +When they were done, they took a break and had a snack. They shared some yummy snacks and made funny faces. Everyone laughed! + +When it was almost dark, mommy and daddy decided it was time to have some fun. They put on some music and started dancing. Mommy danced very fast, while daddy went a little slower. Everyone was having such a fun evening. + +The end. +One day, there was a hippo who wanted to stand. She was very embarrassed because she couldn't do it. She tried and tried but she couldn't seem to keep her balance. + +Suddenly, she heard a voice say, "try again!" It was a friend of hers, a little rabbit. The rabbit showed the hippo how to stand, and the hippo was so happy. She tried again and she could do it! + +The hippo was so excited, she couldn't stop standing. She ran around the forest, standing with all her friends. Now the hippo can stand with all her friends and have lots of fun. +Once upon a time there was a boy who loved pie. Every day he went to the bakery to get a slice of pie. He was happiest when he had pie. + +One day, he brought his pie home and put it down on the ground. Suddenly, a big ugly bug came to try and eat his pie! The boy was scared and he did not know what to do. + +He looked around and saw a very helpful cat. The cat saw the bug and chased it away. The cat protected the boy's pie! + +The boy was so thankful and he was happy to have his pie safe. He shared his pie with the helpful cat and they both enjoyed a delicious snack. + +The boy and the cat became good friends. The boy never forgot how the helpful cat had protected his pie! +Once upon a time there was a little girl who loved to explore. One day she decided to explore her backyard. As she walked around, she noticed something strange in the trees. + +She walked over to take a closer look, and to her surprise, she found a white palm full of leaves. She reached out and touched the palm, and it ended up being soft. She smiled and decided to pick one of the leaves from the palm. The little girl was so excited to see what the leaf looked like in her hand. + +When she pulled the leaf back, she was amazed! The leaf was as white as snow, and it glimmered in the sun. She turned it around gently in her hand, and then looked back up at the palm proudly. + +The little girl realized that she had found a magical white palm, and she thanked it for the beautiful leaf. From then on, whenever the little girl went exploring, she kept an eye out for more white palms, in hopes of finding more beautiful leaves. The end. +JoJo was a happy girl who loved to dance. She would dance in her living room, her garden and even in her kitchen. One day, she was dancing in her living room when she heard a strange sound. It was a quiet sound - like a whisper - coming from outside. + +JoJo tiptoed to her window to see what it was. She saw a beautiful wake, with lots of different birds that were singing and flying about. JoJo was so excited. She started dancing and twirling around, enjoying the beautiful birds in the wake. + +The birds were so happy to see JoJo dancing. They started singing louder and flying in circles around her. JoJo laughed and twirled faster and faster, feeling so happy and excited to be in the middle of the wake. + +After a while, JoJo started to get tired and the birds flew away. JoJo said goodbye to the birds and went back inside, feeling very happy after such a wonderful dance. +Once upon a time there was a girl and she wanted to fly a kite. She went to the park and saw a nice kite in the shape of a dragon. She took it out of the box and it made her smile. + +The girl held the kite as she walked to a big open field. She looked up and saw the sky was blue and perfect for flying her kite. She started to whistle and run around in circles until the kite lifted up into the air. + +The girl was so happy she laughed with joy. She was patient and gently pulled the strings to make the kite go higher and higher. Soon she was able to see her kite go up above the highest tree. She was so proud of herself. + +As the girl continued to pull and move the strings around, the kite seemed to come to life. It zig zagged and made big loops in the sky. It was like a little dragon up in the air. Before she knew it, the girl was exhausted and had to go home. + +She packed up the kite, gave it a big hug, and said goodbye. She kept whistling as she walked home with a smile on her face. +Once upon a time, there was a fat cat. She lived with a family who gave her lots of love. Every day, the family took the fat cat to the park to play. + +One day, the family had a special surprise. They gave the fat cat a movie to watch! She was so happy. She curled up in her comfy chair and watched the movie from start to finish. + +When the movie was over, the fat cat smiled. She was so happy that the family had given her a movie to watch. She would never forget the special treat. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a little boy. The boy was very excited because he was going to explore a magical forest. He took one step into the forest and suddenly he heard a strange noise. It was a magical noise that made him freeze. He looked around and he saw a beautiful snowman. + +The snowman was smiling and it had a friendly face. The snowman said "Come closer little one, I have a surprise for you." + +The little boy stepped closer and the snowman suddenly came alive! He was jumping and dancing around. The little boy was so excited he began to jump too. + +Together the snowman and the little boy danced in the forest. They jumped and laughed until it was time to go home. But the magical snowman gave the little boy a special gift before he left. + +The snowman had frozen a single drop of his snow magic in a jar. That way, the little boy could remember the magical adventure forever. +The little girl watched the event in wonder. She had never seen anything like it before. She saw lots of swirling shapes and colors, and she admired them. + +Her mom held her hand and told her that the event was special. She heard the music and felt it vibrate softly in her chest. It was a peaceful feeling, like a warm hug. + +The little girl watched as the lights started to fade away. She felt sad, not wanting the event to end. But the soft lights were replaced by the stars that twinkled in the night sky. + +The little girl's mom told her that the stars were beautiful. She looked up, still admiring the event, and nodded in agreement. She watched the stars twinkling and glimmering. It was a magical thing. + +The little girl smiled and squeezed her mom's hand as they watched the stars dance in the night sky. She was glad to have seen such a wonderful event. +Once upon a time, there was a beautiful pig. Her name was Daisy. Daisy was so cheerful and always wore a smile. One day, a little boy found Daisy and decided to take her home. + +The little boy was very excited and played with Daisy every day. Daisy loved to run around in the garden and eat apples. The little boy was so happy to have a friend. + +But one day, Daisy was not feeling well and was very sad. The little boy was very worried. He gave Daisy lots of hugs and snuggles. He stroked her back and talked to her. He comforted her until she felt better. + +Afterwards, Daisy was cheerful again. She jumped in the air with joy and they continued to play. The little boy and Daisy became best friends and they were always together. +Once upon a time there was a cute little boy named Jack. Jack was very sad because he was hurt. He had a big ouch on his knee. He needed something to help him heal. + +One day his mom took him to see a yacht. It was so pretty and so big! Jack smiled when he saw it, and soon he forgot how much his knee hurt. The yacht was so nice and calming that it suddenly made Jack feel better. + +Jack and his mom stayed on the yacht for hours and he put his hand on his knee and felt the ouch start to heal. Jack was so happy! Now he was all fixed up and ready to play with his friends again. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who was very happy. She had a big, comfy blanket that she loved to hug and snuggle with. Every day she played with her blanket, pretending it was a cape and she was a brave superhero! + +But one night, the girl felt scared. She heard a loud noise outside, and she started to tremble. Her blanket was there to comfort her and make her feel safe. She hugged it tight, and it made her feel better. + +At breakfast, her mom wanted to make sure she was healthy. She asked her daughter if she had a good night, and the girl nodded happily. With the shy girl wrapped up in her warm blanket, she felt good and ready to face the day. + +Every morning she hugged her big, comfy blanket and went out for a big, healthy day. No matter how scared she got, her blanket was always there to give her a hug! +Once upon a time, there was a fancy sandwich. Everyone wanted to eat the delicious sandwich, but the sandwich wanted to stay with its family. It was so yummy that it was difficult for the sandwich to stay near the family. One day, an adventurous cat snuck up to the sandwich and stole it away. Everyone looked for the sandwich, but it was nowhere in sight. They searched high and low until they arrived to a distant beach. The sandwich had gone there! It was playing in the sand and enjoying the nice breeze. Everyone was so happy to find it, that they decided to stay at the beach for the day and enjoy the beautiful scenery. They ate their fancy sandwich and had a wonderful day. The family stayed together and all was right in the world. +Andy had a great day. He got to go to the park and play. His mom brought some snacks to include. She had some yummy meat and some apples. They had a great time playing tag and other games. + +The day was done and it was time to go home. Everyone was very grateful for their wonderful time together. Andy held his mom's hand as they walked home. He was sleepy and full of happy memories. +When they arrived home, his mom had a surprise. She had made a special dinner with the meat she had brought. Everyone was so grateful. They sat around the table and enjoyed their yummy dinner. + +Andy was very happy. They all laughed, talked and enjoyed their special time together. It was such a great day, and Andy was grateful for all of his fun! +Once there was little girl. She was just three years old. She loved to go outside and play. One day, she went into the backyard and she saw a lawn. It was very big and green. She was so happy. + +So she started running around the lawn. She was so excited. But then she saw a fierce dog! It was barking at her. She got scared and started to cry. + +Her mom heard the noise and came outside. She saw the little girl and the fierce dog. Quickly, her mom grabbed her and took her inside. Then she came back outside with a toy. + +The fierce dog was happy and started playing with the toy. The little girl was so relieved. Now she can go outside and play with the lawn whenever she wanted. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She was called Sue. Sue was a very happy girl and she liked to laugh. + +One day Sue went to Grandma's house. Grandma had a funny frame on the wall. When Sue saw it, she started giggling and laughing 'til she cried. + +But the next day, Sue was feeling a bit grumpy. She didn't want to laugh. Grandma knew what to do. She took out the funny frame and showed it to Sue. + +Sue started to laugh and giggle again. She smiled and laughed for hours, until her grumpy mood was gone. +Once upon a time, there was an ugly old farm. In the middle of the farm there was a big hay field. The farmer spread the hay in the field, and he was very proud of it. + +But one windy night, the wind started to blow and it blew the hay all across the farm. The farmer was sad to see the hay spread everywhere. He tried to collect it all, but it was too hard. + +The farmer asked a big animal to help. It was a big cow. The cow spread the hay all around the field with her big feet. The farmer was very happy and soon the hay was spread all around the field once again. + +The farmer was very happy and the ugly old farm looked nice again. The farmer thanked the cow for all the help. And they lived happily ever after. +Lizzie and her mommy were in the garden. Lizzie saw a white bird. It was very pretty. Mommy said it was a hen. Hens lay eggs. + +Lizzie helped her mommy get some eggs from the hen. Mommy put them in a basket. She said it was time for Lizzie to have some fun. + +Lizzie ran around the garden and scattered the eggs. She was so excited! Mommy said that was an ignorant thing to do. Lizzie knew it was not a good idea. + +Lizzie and Mommy worked together to put the eggs back in the basket. Soon, there were neat rows of eggs. It was time for Lizzie to go inside. + +Mommy tucked Lizzie in and said, "Remember, we don't scatter eggs. We keep them safe." Lizzie nodded and said she would never do it again. +Once upon a time, there was a lazy bear that lived in a big forest. He loved to sleep, and he always had his favorite blanket with him. One day, he went for a walk in the woods to look for food. As he was walking, he stumbled over a big tree root. He fell down and his blanket flew in the air. He was so sad and he just wanted to cuddle up with his blanket again. + +Luckily, a friendly fox saw what happened. He wanted to help the lazy bear. The fox used his long tail to grab the blanket and then give it back to the bear. The bear was so happy. He thanked the fox and hugged his favorite blanket again. The fox smiled and waved goodbye. The lazy bear was thankful for the fox's help, and he never forgot it. +Once there was a dull trophy. It was golden and shiny, and had a ribbon around it. But it didn't sparkle. + +One day, a little girl saw the dull trophy. She wanted to make it shine again. So she grabbed it and started to fold it. She folded it and folded it, until it started to shimmer and sparkle in the sunlight! + +The little girl was so happy. She ran home and showed her mom the shiny, sparkly trophy. Her mom told her that if she kept working hard, one day she could win a trophy too! + +The little girl smiled. She went back outside and made sure to keep the trophy nice and shiny. +Once there was a painter who was very creative. Every day, he would sit down and read books to learn new ways to paint. He would paint pictures of animals, houses, and even people. He loved to use bright colors to make his paintings look even more amazing. + +One day, while he was painting, he accidentally cut himself. He felt a sharp pain and started to cry. He was so upset that he stopped reading and painting altogether. He was lonely and missed the creativity that painting had brought him. + +His friends saw how sad he was. They took him to the library and reminded him that reading was a creative activity too. They made sure to bring him only the brightest and most colorful books for him to read. He quickly grew to love reading, and soon forgot about the pain he had felt earlier. + +The painter soon became as creative as ever. He read all kinds of books, and even started to write his own stories. He used the paintbrush to illustrate his ideas and create it just the way he wanted. He was happy again, and never forgot the power reading had to bring him creativity. +John was an impatient boy. He couldn’t wait to get out of the house and go for a ride on his bicycle. He was so eager that his mom had to tell him again to get his helmet. + +Once he was ready, John ran outside and grabbed his bike. His dad was standing close by, ready to help him get on it. He held on tightly to the handlebars and his dad made sure he was safe. + +John was feeling excited now and was ready to go. He pedaled as fast as he could. The wind was blowing in his face and he was having the best time. + +When he was done, his dad held onto the bicycle while John got off. It was so much fun! John couldn’t wait to do it again tomorrow. +Once upon a time, there was a slow turtle named Tommy. Tommy loved to explore, but he was very slow. One day, he decided to climb a big hill in the forest. + +At first, he was fine but then he heard a loud noise – lightning! Tommy was so scared that he could not move. He just sat there, frozen. + +Suddenly, he saw the biggest lightning yet and he couldn't take it anymore. He shouted out loudly, "Let it end!" + +And then, it did. The lightning stopped and the rain slowed to a sprinkle. Everything seemed calm again. + +Tommy sighed in relief. Then, he slowly shuffled his way down the hill and back to his happy home. +Once upon a time there was a bug. The bug was thin and it liked to count things. Every day it would count the leaves on the trees and the petals on the flowers. It would count the ants on the ground and the birds in the sky. + +One day the bug went to a lake. It saw some big fish and it decided to count them too. It counted one, two, three, four, five and then it saw something that it had never counted before. + +It was a tiny frog in the water. The bug counted the frog and soon it was the frog's turn to count. The frog counted the bug, then it counted the trees, the flowers, the ants, the birds and the fish. + +The end. +Sally wanted something for breakfast. She looked around at all of the different choices but she couldn't decide what she wanted. Finally she chose jelly. It was a big jar of red jelly and it was sitting in the back of the pantry. + +Sally used a big spoon to scoop out the jelly. Some of it spilled on to the kitchen floor, but Sally didn't mind. She put the spoonful of jelly on a plate and ate it. It was so sweet and it tasted so good! + +Afterwards, Sally felt like something else. She chose to go outside and climb a tree. It was a big tree with rough bark. She grabbed on to the tree and started to climb up it. + +Sally had a great time climbing the tree. It was so fun and she was so proud of herself for climbing all the way to the top! When she was done, she had some more jelly to reward herself for her hard work. +Once there was a little boy called Tim. He was a very curious boy and always wanted to learn new things. + +One day, Tim decided to go on a search for a mysterious flower. He asked everyone he met if they had seen a flower that was mysterious, but nobody knew of one. + +He searched everywhere he could, but he couldn't find the mysterious flower. He looked in meadows and gardens, but he still didn't see a mysterious flower. + +But then one day, Tim finally found the mysterious flower he had been searching for. It was hidden deep in the forest and was a bright pink colour. + +Tim was so excited that he finally found the mysterious flower. He picked it carefully and brought it home to show his family. They all admired the flower and were amazed at Tim's discovery. + +From that day on, Tim always looked out for more mysterious flowers. He had so much fun searching for them! +Mom parked the car at the store. She told her daughter to stay close and not forget her joke. Mom found lots of useful things at the store. She got some food, a new toy and a funny hat. + +On their way out, mom saw a park. It was a big park with swings and slides. Mom and her daughter went in to play. The little girl laughed as she went down the slide and higher and higher on the swing. After a while Mom said it was time to go home. But the little girl asked for “five more minutes?†Mom agreed and they stayed a bit longer. + +They were soon back in the car and heading home. In the rearview mirror, Mom saw her daughter smiling. She had lots of fun at the park. It was a very useful trip! +Once upon a time, there were two friends called Max and Amy. One day, they were walking together in the park and they saw something dark and scary. It was a big, black and very angry dog. The dog was growling and barking at them and it was a threat! Both Max and Amy were so scared that they started to cry. + +Max had an idea. He ran away and grabbed a stick from the ground. He started waving the stick at the dog and he shouted as loud as he could. Amazingly, the dog cowered and ran away! Max and Amy both felt brave and proud. + +After the scary incident, Max and Amy both had an ice cream to make them feel better. But Max was in for a surprise - the ice cream was very bitter! Amy laughed, but Max didn't mind. Because even though it was bitter, at least it was not as scary as the big, black dog. +Once upon a time there was a box. It was an amazing box. It was alive. One day it started to stretch. It kept stretching and stretching until it was very big. It opened and inside there were lots of toys. The toys were amazing. They moved and spun. Everyone was so happy. Then the box stretched even more and it was so big that everyone could fit inside. So everyone got inside and played until the sun went down. Then they all said goodbye to the box and thanked it for the amazing fun they had. The end. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Amy. She was 3 years old and very competitive. +Amy wanted to win at everything! + +One day, her mother set her up a seat at the table. She put a big bowl of cereal in front of Amy, and a spoon too. +Amy was so excited and started to eat her cereal. + +She was eating so quickly, and making sure that she ate all her cereal before her brother did. Amy was so competitive, she wanted to finish first! + +But after a few minutes, Amy was full. She had finished all her cereal! + +Amy looked around, and she was the first one done! She was so pleased with herself, she had won at eating her cereal! +Once upon a time there lived a little girl called Alex. She was only 3 years old, but she was very brave. + +One day Alex had an idea. She wanted to study a special spirit she could feel nearby. Alex was a brave girl, so she decided to take her very first adventure! + +It was dark and scary. She walked for a long time, not sure what she was looking for. She tried to ignore the dark shadows that seemed to be watching her, until suddenly, she saw it - the spirit! + +The spirit glowed brightly and was so beautiful. Alex smiled and felt happy. She studied the spirit, watching it fly around and around. Then suddenly the spirit disappeared, waving goodbye to Alex. + +Alex waved back, with a big smile on her face. She had been brave and she had studied the spirit. Now she was ready to go home. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who wanted to weigh something. She decided to weigh her lollipop. She put it on a scale, but it was too difficult. She asked her mommy to help. + +Mommy said, "Let's put some coins on the other side and then the lollipop." + +So they gathered up some coins and put them on one side of the scale until it was even. They looked at the scale and saw that the lollipop weighed five coins. + +The little girl was so happy to see how much her lollipop weighed, and she proudly showed mommy. Mommy gave her an extra big hug and said, "That was very difficult, but you did it!" +One day there was a mouse. It was a crazy mouse! It ran around fast, up and down the walls, and even over the ceiling. Everyone was so surprised that they started to applaud. + +The mouse heard the applause and thought it was a game. So it kept running and running, making the people keep clapping. Soon, all around the neighborhood, everyone was clapping and laughing. + +Then, the mouse's friends showed up. They wanted to join in the game and they too, started running around and getting everyone to applaud. It was so much fun that it made everyone even crazier! + +The party went on until late at night and everyone was so happy. The mouse had brought smiles and laughter to the whole neighborhood. Everyone agreed that the mouse had been so much fun they would have to do it again soon. +Once upon a time, there was a humble little girl named Jane. She loved to help out around the house, even though she was only 3 years old. + +One day, she decided it was time to help bury the garden gnomes. Her mom and dad said it was ok, so she grabbed her shovel and got to work. She buried the gnomes in the soft, warm dirt. + +When she was done, Jane wanted to go on an adventure. She ran to the driveway and hailed a taxi. She hopped in, and the driver took her to the park. + +When she arrived, Jane jumped out and ran around all the slides and swings. She had the best time ever! At the end of the day, her mom and dad hailed a taxi to take her home. + +Jane was glad to be home safe and sound. She settled down with a warm bowl of soup and a story. She was grateful for the fun, humble adventure. +Once upon a time, there was an octopus who was very weak. He tried so hard every day to make his tentacles stronger, but he couldn't make much progress. One day, he went to the park with his friends. He was so embarrassed because he was still weak and couldn't do the same things as everyone else. + +His friends noticed he was feeling embarrassed, so they all wanted to cheer him up. They took him to a rock-climbing wall, and they all held him up while he tried to climb it. He was surprised at how much strength he had! + +He slowly made it to the top and everyone cheered for him. He felt proud even though he was still weak. + +From that day onwards, the octopus was no longer embarrassed. He kept trying to make himself stronger, and he was very proud that he did it all by himself. +Molly was very nervous. She had never gone to the store before. Her mom and dad both helped her get ready. They put her coat on and put a hat on her head. + +Molly and her parents went to the store and it was dark inside. Mom and dad looked for a switch on the wall and when they found it, Molly saw that everything lit up. Mom and dad smiled. + +The lights were very bright and pretty. They shone in all the different colors. Molly and her parents looked around the store and soon it was time to go home. + +Molly saw the switch and asked what it was. Mom and dad said it was a special switch that controlled the lights and made everything shine. Molly was happy to know she could make the store shine. + +The clothes looked extra bright and beautiful to Molly. She grinned and was glad she was feeling less nervous. Molly smiled as she watched the lights shine. +Tommy was out at the park with his Mommy. He wanted to have a snack, but Mommy said he was too busy playing. Tommy was mad. He hated that. + +Suddenly, Tommy saw something. It was a roll of tape! He wanted to get it, but it was stuck to something. He tried to pull it off, but he couldn't. It was too hard for him. + +Mommy saw Tommy trying. She said, "Let me help." She used her hands to pull the tape off. It worked! + +Tommy was so excited he started running away with the tape. But it wouldn't stick to anything. It was too stupid. + +Mommy laughed and said, "That's why it needs tape to make it stay, silly!" She took the tape and showed Tommy how to use it. + +Tommy watched carefully and soon he knew how. He was very happy he didn't have to hate the tape anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Jack. Jack had been looking for something shiny and special. He didn't know what it was, so he went on a hunt around his house. + +As he looked, he spotted something way up high. He couldn't reach it, so he had to guess what it was. He thought it might be shiny and made of metal. + +Jack climbed up a chair and reached up high. He grabbed it and pulled it down - it was a firefly! But it wasn't just any firefly. This one was special and sparkling. + +Jack admired the firefly for a moment and then something amazing happened - the firefly glowed and a tasty treat appeared! Jack was so excited he could hardly believe his eyes. + +The tasty treat was a shimmery metal cookie. Jack tried a bite and it was sooo tasty! From that day on, Jack kept his special firefly in a jar, so he could always enjoy his tasty treats. +Once there was a little girl. She was only three years old and she had never done anything on her own before. + +One day, she had an important decision to make. She knew she needed to be brave and make a choice. + +The little girl thought hard. She put her finger up to her mouth and thought. Then, she had an idea. She decided she wanted to help her mommy. + +The little girl smiled. She ran over to the kitchen, opened the cupboard and grabbed a chair. She climbed onto the chair and started to help her mommy. + +Her mommy saw her being so compassionate and caring, and couldn't believe what her brave little girl was doing. She was so proud of her. + +The little girl finished helping her mommy and sat down, feeling happy and content. She had made her own decision and it had turned out to be the best one! +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Rose and Kay. Kay was so sad because her hat was old and dirty. But Rose was very glad and had an idea to make things better. + +She said, "I can restore your hat!" And she used some bright ink to paint the old hat. When it was finished, Kay was so happy and couldn't wait to show it off. + +Everybody was so glad to see the hat looking so nice. Everywhere they went, Kay proudly wore her restored hat. All of Kay's friends were so happy and they all thought it was so cool. + +Rose was glad that she could make Kay so happy. She was the best friend ever! And so the two friends lived happily ever after. +Once there was a little girl. She was three. Her favourite thing in the world was to spin. She loved it. + +One day, the little girl was at the store. She was looking at some textiles. They had different textures. Some were soft and some were rough. But she did not have much money. The only textures she could afford were cheap. + +The little girl bought some cheap fabric. She wanted to make a dress for her special spinning days. She went home and measured the fabric. She decided to make a twirly dress. + +The little girl was very excited. She spun the fabric. She put it on her dress. It was perfect. + +The little girl twirled and spun. She felt so special and happy. She had made her own dress with her favourite texture. It was cheap, but it had made her very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who was feeling frustrated. She wanted to play but all of her toys were in boxes and it was hard to find anything to play with. + +Suddenly, the girl saw something very shiny on the floor. It looked like a bird but it was made of plastic. She picked it up and looked at it carefully. It was so pretty! + +So, the little girl decided to settle the plastic bird in the corner of her bedroom. Then she grabbed some of her other toys from their boxes and set them all next to the bird to make a little play area. + +The girl was so happy to have something to play with. She smiled as she began to play. Soon, she forgot all about being frustrated. +Once there was a boy called Jimmy. He was only three years old. One day, he had an idea. He wanted to find a bathtub. So he asked his mom for help. For days and days, they searched for a bathtub, but they couldn't find one. + +But one day, Jimmy found exactly what he was looking for. He found a big, round bathtub in the garden. It was blue, and it looked so fun! Jimmy clapped his hands in excitement. He decided to jump in, but the water was cold and bitter. Jimmy was so surprised, he jumped right back out! + +Jimmy decided this bathtub was too cold and bitter for him, so he went off to find another one. He kept looking until he found one that was nice and warm. It was perfect for him, and he had so much fun splashing around in it! + +Jimmy was happy he had found the perfect bathtub. And from that day on, he always remembered to be careful when he went searching for things! +Once upon a time there was a little girl who wanted to explore the world! One day she came across a shelf in a room. She was very curious to find out what was on the shelf. The little girl was very patient. She waited patiently for something to unfold. + +Finally, something happened! A little mouse suddenly appeared from behind the shelf! The little girl screamed and jumped back a bit in surprise. But she was brave and decided to say hi to the little mouse. "Hello!" she said with a big smile. + +The little mouse was very surprised and scared. But the little girl was kind and patient. She offered the little mouse some food so it could feel safe. After a while, the little mouse finally approached the girl! They became friends and talked for a long time. + +The little girl was so happy that she had met this new friend! From that day on, they became best friends and went on lots of adventures together! +Once there were two friends, Tim and Jen. They liked doing fun things together. One day Tim suggested they take a photo. He thought it would be fun to remember their day. Jen thought it was a great idea and said yes. + +Tim wasn't sure what kind of photo to take. He looked at the garden around them and noticed a tree that was the perfect spot for the photo. Jen agreed and they got ready. She chose a rather modest dress to wear and Tim put on his nicest shirt. + +They both smiled at the camera and the photo was taken. When they looked at the photo, they couldn't believe how great it looked! They both knew they had to share it with everyone they knew. + +So they both recommended that everyone get a photo taken with their friends. It was a great way to remember their time together and have a reminder of the happiness they shared. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Ella. She was very enthusiastic about her day as she wanted to improve her things. + +In the morning, Ella ran to the kitchen and saw an alarm clock. She was so excited that she wanted to make it better. She asked her mum for help, and her mum showed her how to adjust the alarm to make it sound louder. Ella was overjoyed and thanked her mum. + +Ella then decided to tidy up the house. She first tidied up the kitchen and rearranged the dishes so they looked nice and neat. Next, she cleaned the living room and put all the pillows in one neat stack. Last, she tidied up her bedroom and put all her toys away in their correct places. + +Finally, Ella went to bed feeling very proud of herself. She had improved her house and was so happy that she had done it all by herself. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Tom. Tom was very adventurous. One day, Tom went out to explore. He saw an open gate and he walked through. It was so exciting! He didn't know where it would take him. + +Tom saw a river and lots of trees. He ran and laughed, happy and free. He saw birds flying high in the sky. He wanted to join them, but he had to stop. + +Tom heard a noise in the distance. He looked around but didn't see anything. He started to feel scared, but he was still adventurous. He walked to the noise and he saw a big bear. Tom jumped and screamed, then the bear started to roar. Tom turned and ran back to the gate. + +Tom was back at the gate, safe and sound. He felt relieved, but he was still a bit scared. He took a deep breath and he knew he would be more careful next time he was out exploring. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Grace. Grace had a little pumpkin that she loved very much. One day, she set it out in the sun to dry. When the day was done, she took the pumpkin and went to the market. + +At the market, she saw many people selling their goods. One man was selling pumpkins like hers for a very high price. Grace was so compassionate and wanted to help the man so she offered to trade her pumpkin for some of the man's goods. + +The man was so thankful for Grace's kindness. He gave her some coins and a piece of candy. She thanked the man and happily took her goods home. From then on, Grace was always compassionate and was sure to use her goods to help others. +Mum and Dad had a new baby. His name was Bob. Bob was very obedient. He always listened to what Mum and Dad said. Whenever he was told to do something, he did it. + +Bob became curious about the buttons on the TV. He wanted to press them but Mum told him to ignore them. But Bob was still curious and he kept trying to reach the buttons. + +Mum and Dad had to be very firm with Bob. They told him to ignore the buttons and be obedient. After a while, Bob stopped trying to press the buttons and he was obedient again. + +From then on, Bob listened to his parents and ignored the buttons. He was very obedient and everyone was happy. +Sara and her mom were having a play date. Sara's friend brought a surprise to share. It was a big, orange box! When Sara opened the box, she was thrilled to see a puppy inside! She named him Jack. + +Sara was so excited to have Jack. She hugged the puppy and they played together. Her mom reminded Sara to behave and not to pull the puppy's fur. Sara listened and behaved nicely with the puppy. + +After a while, it was time for Sara and her friend to say goodbye. Sara gave Jack a big hug and said goodbye. She was so glad they had such a fun surprise. + +When Sara and her mom got home, Sara's dad had a surprise for her. He had made her an orange cake! Sara had a happy day full of surprises. She was very happy to see the orange cake and thanked her dad for it. + +Sara learned that behaving nicely and being kind makes for a pleasant, surprise-filled day. +Once upon a time, there was a lovely swing. It was fun and bouncy and Jessica loved to lie on it. She would lie there and swing back and forth, feeling the breeze on her face and feeling so happy. + +Jessica's mom would watch her daughter lying and swinging on the swing. She felt so much love for Jessica and it made her smile. + +Jessica loved to lie on the swing and feel the wind around her. Every time, it felt like she was flying. She felt like she could stay there forever. + +Finally, after a while of lying on the swing, Jessica got tired and decided it was time to go home. She said goodbye to the lovely swing, but knew she would come back again soon and be able to lie on it for a while longer. +Once upon a time there was a princess who had a special crown. The crown was very special because it had lots of green jewels in it. Every day the princess would wear her crown and include it in her adventures. + +One day the Princess decided to go to the park. She brought her crown with her so she could play with it. She found a green swing and rushed over to play. The Princess had so much fun swinging and feeling the wind blow her hair. + +When she was done swinging the Princess wanted to show all the children and their parents her special crown. She took it from her bag and wore it on her head. Everyone gasped in awe at the bright green jewels shining in the sun. + +The princess was so proud of her crown. She loved feeling like an extra special princess when she wore it. From that day on the princess always included her crown on all of her adventures. +Once there were two people who loved each other very much. They wanted to be together always so they decided to marry. Everyone was so excited. + +On the day of the marriage, the bride wore a beautiful dress and the groom wore his best shirt. They said their vows in a beautiful ceremony and the sun shone bright in the sky. Everyone clapped and cheered. + +Afterwards, there was a big party with lots of food. Everyone ate and drank while they laughed and talked. There were so many teaspoons that it looked like a river of silver in the air! + +At the end of the day, the bride and groom walked hand in hand down the street. Everyone said goodbye and wished them a peaceful life together. + +And they lived happily ever after. +Molly was a curious girl. She wanted to know everything about the world. So one day she went to the barber. She examined his tools very carefully. He had many scissors, a hair brush and a comb. She thought they were all very useful. + +Then she asked the barber to show her his trade. He showed her how to use the scissors and comb. He also taught her how to curl somebody’s hair with the round brush. + +Molly was very excited. She was so happy that the barber was teaching her. She thanked him very much. From that day on, Molly made sure to visit the barber every week. She was always eager to learn as much as she could. +Once upon a time there was an anxious little girl. She was playing outside in the garden when it started to rain. She ran inside but ignored her mom,who told her to take a bath. +Instead of taking a bath, the little girl grabbed her favorite bottle of shampoo and started to play with it. She squirted a bit of it on her head and laughed as she tried to comb it. +But then she realised the shampoo was getting all over her clothes, the carpet and her mom's furniture. She was very anxious and didn't know what to do. +Her mom saw the mess and calmly walked over to help clean it up. She smiled at her daughter and said, "Let's take a bath now. We can take our time and play with the shampoo later". +The little girl smiled and followed her mom to the bath. She knew that her mom would never ignore her. +Molly had a coat that was gifted to her. She loved it and wore it everywhere. One day she went to the park with her coat on and started to play. She spun around and did an amazing jump! Everyone was impressed by Molly's special coat and how she could do so many cool things with it. + +Molly kept playing with her coat and doing great things. She even put on a show and all her friends came to watch! Everyone cheered and clapped and had a great time. + +When it was time to leave, Molly wished that she didn't have to take off her coat. She decided to keep it on for her next adventure. With her gifted coat, Molly was sure she could do amazing things! +Once upon a time, there was an ancient slide that nobody had touched in years. Till one day, when a small girl came to visit the slide. The little girl's name was Joanna and she was only three years old. + +Joanna climbed up the slide, and saw a book lying on top of it. She picked it up and began to read it. She read about exciting adventures, magical tales and friendly creatures. Joanna was amazed and enjoyed every page she read. + +Once she had finished reading, Joanna slid down the slide and raced off to find her friends. She couldn't wait to tell them all the stories she had read. + +And so, Joanna learned that reading was a fun and exciting way to explore the world and understand new things. +Mary and her mommy went to the park. Mary saw lots of other kids there. She saw some kids on the swings. The swings were fun. She wanted to swing too. + +Mary and her mommy walked to the swings. Mary was very excited. She sat in the swing and it was a big swing, so big for a young girl like her. + +Mommy pushed the swing and Mary went higher and higher. Every time she went up, she shouted for joy. It felt so good. The wind was blowing through her hair. + +When Mary was tired, she stopped swinging. Mommy gave her a diary. She was excited. She said she would write down all the fun things she did today. Mary smiled. It was a great day. +Once there was a little girl who loved to explore the sea. One day, while looking through her fishbowl, she noticed a small shark. She was amazed and wanted to see it up close. Suddenly, the shark sneezed. The girl jumped in surprise and laughed. + +The little shark was embarrassed and tried to swim away. The girl was quick though and caught it. She brought it onto the shore and showed it to all of her friends. Everyone thought that the shark was cute and wanted to pet it. + +The girl couldn't believe it; she had befriended a little shark! The little shark was so happy that it kept sneezing with glee. It even went with the girl for many more adventures. The little girl and the little shark had lots of fun together and it was the best day ever! +John saw a distant fireman running to the fire. He let out a big sigh because he wanted to help the fireman. His mommy said he was too small. But he wanted to put out the fire. + +John looked out the window at the fire. He saw the fireman using a hose and loud noises. He wanted to help them, but his mom said no. + +So instead, John got down on his knees and prayed. He asked God to help the fireman put out the fire. He said an extra prayer for the safety of the fireman. + +John felt better after his prayer. He stood and sighed again. He said goodbye to the distant fireman and went back inside. + +John knew that his prayers would help the fireman. So he smiled as he walked away, sure that God would help. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who loved to wander. He would go on long walks and explore the world around him. One day he spotted something he had never seen before- a spear! He was intrigued, but a little uncomfortable around it. He felt scared to pick it up so he just looked at it from a distance. + +Suddenly, he heard a noise coming from behind him. He looked around and there was a brave knight standing there with a giant shield. The knight asked the little boy if he wanted to hold the spear for a bit. + +The little boy was still a bit scared so he shook his head no. But the knight insisted and he felt brave enough now to try it. + +The little boy was so happy as he proudly held the spear in his hands. It was a bit heavy but he was starting to get used to it. He threw it up in the air and caught it. He was feeling very brave now and wasn't uncomfortable anymore. + +The knight smiled at him and said to keep the spear if he wanted. The little boy was so excited he jumped up and down with joy. From that day onwards, he was known as the brave knight of the village and carried his spear with him wherever he wandered. +Once upon a time, there were two twin sisters. They loved to eat candy, but one day they left it out in the sun and it started to melt. The candy became all gooey and sticky. When they tried to eat it, it tasted sour and yucky. They learned their lesson and never left candy out in the sun again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she was helping her mommy in the kitchen. Her mommy asked her to bring a tray to put cookies on. Lily found the tray and brought it to her mommy. + +Her mommy said, "Thank you, Lily! You are very helpful. Can you help me improve the cookies?" + +Lily replied, "Yes, mommy! How can I help?" + +Her mommy said, "Can you mix the ingredients for me, please? And can you taste the batter and tell me if it needs more sugar?" + +Lily mixed the ingredients and tasted the batter. She said, "It needs a little more sugar, mommy. It's too mild." + +Her mommy added more sugar and they baked the cookies together. They were delicious! Lily was very proud of herself for helping her mommy improve the cookies. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She went to the shop with her mom to buy some candy. Lily saw a big lollipop and asked her mom if she could have it. Her mom said no because it was too big and it would make her sick. + +Lily was sad and started to cry. Her mom promised her that they would come back to the shop another day and she could pick out a different treat. Lily stopped crying and her face was no longer pale. She was happy again and hugged her mom. + +"Thank you, mommy," Lily said. "I promise I will pick out something smaller next time." Her mom smiled and they left the shop, holding hands. They walked home and enjoyed the candy they bought together. +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Timmy and Tommy. They wanted to go camping in the forest. They packed a tent and some food in their backpacks. + +When they arrived at the forest, they looked for a good spot to put up their tent. Timmy said, "Let's stand the tent over there, it's a good spot!" Tommy replied, "No, I want to stand the tent in a different spot, over here!" + +They argued for a bit, but then Timmy said, "Okay, let's put the tent where you want it." They stood the tent up and went inside. They ate some snacks and played games. + +As it got dark, they heard some scary noises outside. They got scared and held onto each other. Suddenly, they heard a voice say, "Hello, friends!" It was their dad who had come to check on them. They were so happy to see him and they all slept in the tent together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the garden, but today it was raining. So, she decided to play inside the house. + +Lily went to the living room and saw the fireplace. It was dirty and she wanted to clean it. She asked her mom, "Mommy, can I clean the fireplace?" + +Her mom replied, "Yes, you can clean it. But be careful, it's hot." + +Lily started to clean the fireplace and found a toy car inside. She asked her mom, "Mommy, whose car is this?" + +Her mom said, "It belongs to your brother. He left it there yesterday." + +Lily was happy to find the toy car and gave it to her brother. They played together and had fun. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she was eating her cereal with a spoon when she discovered that her spoon was missing. She looked everywhere, but she couldn't find it. + +Lily's mom told her that the spoon was probably just hiding somewhere and that it would turn up eventually. So, Lily went about her day, playing with her toys and watching cartoons. + +Later that day, Lily's mom was washing the dishes when she discovered the missing spoon stuck in the dishwasher. It was all dry and clean, but unfortunately, Lily had already finished her cereal without it. + +Lily was very sad when she found out that her spoon had been found. She loved that spoon and didn't want to eat without it. She cried and cried until her mom promised to buy her a new one. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to build sandcastles at the beach. He would use his little shovel and pail to make the sandcastle. One day, he found a shiny medal in the sand. It was so pretty! + +Timmy showed his mom the medal and she said it was very special. She told him that it was given to people who were brave and did something good. Timmy was very proud of his medal. + +Later, Timmy saw a big wave coming towards him. It looked very dangerous! He quickly ran to his mom and she kept him safe. Timmy knew that he had to be careful and listen to his mom so that he wouldn't get hurt. He was happy to have his medal to remind him to be brave and do good things. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and explore the world around him. One day, Timmy decided he wanted to climb a big tree in his backyard. + +Timmy's mom was worried that he might fall and hurt himself, but Timmy insisted that he could do it. Slowly but surely, Timmy began to climb inch by inch up the tree. + +As Timmy climbed higher and higher, he felt very proud of himself. He was being independent and doing something all on his own. When he finally reached the top of the tree, he looked out at the world and felt very happy. + +Timmy's mom was amazed at how brave and determined her little boy was. She realized that sometimes it's important to let children be independent and try things on their own, even if it's a little scary. From that day on, Timmy felt like he could do anything he set his mind to. +Once upon a time, there was a big castle where a queen lived. She was very kind and loved to play with children. One day, a little girl came to the castle and asked to see the queen. The guard said the queen was not available, which made the little girl sad. + +The little girl demanded to see the queen, but the guard said she was busy. Suddenly, the queen heard the little girl crying and decided to come out and see her. The queen was very kind and gave the little girl a toy to play with. + +From that day on, the little girl visited the queen every day and they became best friends. The queen was always available to play with her, and the little girl never had to demand to see her again. They lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Max. Max loved to play with his bone. One day, Max lost his bone and he was very sad. He asked his friend, the cat, if she had seen it. + +"Have you seen my bone?" Max asked the cat. + +"No, I haven't seen it," replied the cat. + +Max looked everywhere for his bone. He looked under the bed and behind the couch, but he couldn't find it. Then, he saw his naughty little brother, Spike, playing with a bone that looked just like his. + +"That's my bone!" Max barked. + +Spike looked up and said, "No, it's not. It's mine." + +Max knew that Spike was lying. He took his bone back and said, "You shouldn't take things that don't belong to you. It's not nice to do that." + +Spike felt bad and said sorry. Max forgave him and they all played together happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear named Teddy. Teddy lived in a cabin in the woods with his mom and dad. One day, Teddy's mom asked him to clean his room. But Teddy didn't want to clean his room, he wanted to play outside. + +Teddy went outside to play, but he got lost in the woods. He started to panic because he didn't know how to get back to his cabin. Teddy walked and walked until he found a river. He followed the river and finally saw his cabin. But when he got there, he saw that his room was still dirty! + +Teddy's mom and dad were happy to see him, but they told him he couldn't play until he cleaned his room. Teddy didn't panic this time, he just cleaned his room so he could go outside and play again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, but she always left them scattered around her room. One day, her mom asked her to clean up her toys, but Lily didn't want to. + +Her mom told her a story about a little rabbit who always left his toys unpacked. One day, the rabbit lost his favorite toy and couldn't find it anywhere. He realized that if he had taken the time to unpack his toys and put them away, he wouldn't have lost his favorite toy. + +Lily thought about the story and decided to clean up her toys. She found an image of a princess that she had lost a long time ago. It was deep in the pile of toys, but she was so happy to find it again. From that day on, Lily always made sure to unpack her toys and put them away. +Once upon a time, there was a kind man named John. John was very generous and loved to help people. One day, he went to the church to read a story to the children. The children were happy to see John because he always read interesting stories. John read the story about a little bird who wanted to fly high in the sky. The children loved the story and thanked John for reading it to them. From that day on, John visited the church every week to read stories to the children. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play dress-up and would often go to her wardrobe to find new outfits. Her wardrobe was big and had many different clothes inside. + +One day, Lily's mom asked her to clean up her room. Lily was busy playing with her toys and didn't want to stop. But her mom said she couldn't play until her room was clean. + +Lily started to put away her toys and clothes, but she couldn't find a place for everything. She looked in her wardrobe and saw that it was full of clothes she didn't wear anymore. She decided to give them away to kids who needed them. After she finished cleaning, Lily felt happy and proud. She remained a good helper for the rest of the day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing in her backyard. One day, when she was playing with her toys, she saw a bird that couldn't fly. The bird was hurt and couldn't go back to its family. + +Lily wanted to help the bird, so she asked her mommy for help. Her mommy came to the backyard and took the bird to the vet. The vet helped the bird and made it healthy again. + +Lily was happy that the bird was safe and back with its family. She felt proud that she was able to save the bird. From that day on, Lily always kept an eye out for animals that needed help in her backyard. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play outside. One day, she saw a cactus in her backyard. It looked prickly and she wanted to touch it. Her mommy told her not to touch it because it could hurt her. + +Lily didn't listen to her mommy and touched the cactus. It hurt her very badly and she cried for help. Her mommy came running and asked what happened. Lily couldn't answer because she was in too much pain. + +Her mommy took her to the doctor and the doctor had to remove the cactus needles from her hand. It was a painful experience for Lily. From that day on, she learned to listen to her mommy and not touch things that could hurt her. She also learned that cacti are not always graceful and beautiful like flowers, but can be dangerous. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to look at the stars in the sky at night. He would always point and say, "Wow, look at the universe!" + +One day, Timmy went to the park to play. He brought his favorite toy truck with him. Timmy was having so much fun playing with his truck when a big boy came over and took his truck away. The big boy stole Timmy's truck! + +Timmy felt sad and confused. He didn't understand why someone would steal his good toy truck. But then, Timmy's mom came over and gave him a big hug. She told him that even though his truck was gone, he still had the whole universe to explore and have fun in. Timmy looked up at the stars and smiled, knowing that everything would be okay. +Once upon a time, there was a fish named Nemo. Nemo lived in a beautiful reef with his friends. One day, Nemo and his friends were playing when they saw some trash in the reef. Nemo's friend, Dory, said, "We need to clean the reef!" + +Nemo said, "I don't want to clean. I want to play." Nemo was careless and didn't care about the reef. So, Dory and the other fish started cleaning the reef. + +But then, a big storm came and the trash in the reef made it worse. Nemo and his friends got stuck in the trash and couldn't swim away. Nemo realized he should have helped clean the reef. It was too late. They were all stuck and couldn't escape. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to take care of our environment and not be careless. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play outside. One day, her mom told her not to go near the pond because it was dangerous. But Lily was stubborn and didn't listen. + +She went to the pond and started throwing rocks into the water. Suddenly, she slipped and fell into the pond. Her body was cold and wet, and she couldn't get out. + +Her mom heard her cries for help and ran to the pond. She was very angry with Lily for not listening and disobeying her. She said, "Lily, you didn't listen to me! You could have been hurt or even worse! I need to punish you for not following my rules." + +Lily learned her lesson and promised to always listen to her mom from then on. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to run and play outside. He would run so fast that he would always forget to come home for dinner. + +One day, Timmy's mom gave him a shiny black medal. She said, "Timmy, this medal is for remembering to come home for dinner." Timmy was so happy and promised to always remember. + +Later that day, Timmy's friend asked him to play hide and seek. Timmy said, "I can't play right now. I need to go home for dinner." His friend said, "Oh, I forgot. Thanks for reminding me." + +Timmy ran home and showed his mom the medal. She was so proud of him for remembering. From that day on, Timmy always remembered to come home for dinner. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went outside to play in the park. She saw some pretty leaves on the ground and picked them up. + +Her friend, Danny, came over and said, "Hi Lily! What are you doing?" + +"I'm picking up leaves," Lily said. "Look how pretty they are!" + +Danny looked at the leaves and said, "Let's throw them in the air and watch them fall down!" + +Lily thought that was a great idea. They threw the leaves up high and watched them fall down. When they were done, Lily said, "Now we need to tidy up and put the leaves back where we found them." + +Danny agreed and they put the leaves back on the ground. They were happy they had fun and kept the park tidy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to ride her pink bike in the park. One day, as she was riding, she saw her friend Timmy playing with a football. + +"Hi Timmy, can I play too?" asked Lily. + +"Sure, but you have to be careful not to kick the ball too hard," replied Timmy. + +Lily was excited to play with the football. She kicked it gently at first, but soon she got carried away and kicked it too hard. The ball went flying over the fence and landed in the neighbor's yard. + +"Oh no, what are we going to do?" cried Lily. + +"Don't worry, I have an idea," said Timmy. + +Timmy went home and came back with a long stick. He used the stick to reach over the fence and get the ball back. Lily was so happy that they could continue playing. From that day on, they always made sure to be careful when playing with the football. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily had a teddy bear named Teddy. She loved Teddy very much and always hugged him tight. One day, Lily's mom asked her to go to the park with her. Lily was excited and ran to get Teddy. + +At the park, Lily saw a boy playing with a ball. The boy's ball rolled towards Lily and she picked it up. The boy said, "Thank you! Can I have my ball back?" Lily said, "Sure!" and gave the ball back. The boy said, "You're so nice! Can I play with you?" Lily said, "Yes!" + +They played together for a long time and had so much fun. When it was time to go home, the boy said, "Thank you for playing with me! I had so much fun!" Lily felt proud and happy. She hugged Teddy tight and said, "I had fun too! Let's come back to the park tomorrow!" Teddy squeezed her back and Lily's worry about being lonely disappeared. +Once upon a time, there were two friends. They loved to play together and eat yummy food. One day, they saw a big avocado and decided to share it. But then they started to quarrel about who would get the biggest piece. + +The first friend said, "I want the biggest piece because I'm bigger than you!" The second friend replied, "That's not fair! I want the biggest piece because I'm hungrier than you!" They argued and argued until they both felt sad. + +Suddenly, the first friend had an interesting idea. "Let's cut the avocado in half so we can both have the same size!" The second friend smiled and said, "That's a great idea! Let's do it!" + +They were both happy again and enjoyed eating their avocado together. From that day on, they learned that sharing is always better than quarrelling. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a friend named Sarah who was very kind. One day, Lily found a toy that belonged to Sarah. She wanted to keep it, but she knew it was not right. So, she went to Sarah and told her that she had found her toy. + +Sarah was very happy and thanked Lily for being honest. Lily felt proud of herself for doing the right thing. Sarah told Lily that she was a good friend and that she liked her modest dress. Lily smiled and felt even happier. She learned that telling the truth and being a good friend is always the best thing to do. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play with his toys and eat candy, but he didn't like to clean his body. His mom always told him to take a bath, but he thought it was hard and didn't want to do it. + +One day, Timmy went to the park to play with his friends. While they were playing, Timmy saw a little bird on the ground. He wanted to touch it, but he didn't know that birds can be scared easily. When he tried to touch the bird, it flew away quickly. + +Timmy's friends laughed at him and said he scared the bird because he didn't know how to touch it easy. Timmy felt sad and learned that it's important to be gentle and careful with our body and the animals around us. He promised to be more careful and never pinch anything again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing outside, but it was very cold. Her mom told her to wear her mittens so her hands would not get cold. + +Lily went outside to play, but soon her mittens got wet from the snow. She didn't want to go inside yet, so she asked her friend Max if he had an extra pair of mittens she could wear. Max said yes and gave her a pair of his mittens. + +Lily put on Max's mittens and continued playing. But then Max noticed that his hands were getting cold without his mittens. He said to Lily, "Can I have my mittens back now? I don't want my hands to get cold." + +Lily didn't want Max's hands to get cold either, so she gave him back his mittens. She said, "I don't want to prevent you from being warm." Max was happy to have his mittens back and they continued playing outside together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very excited because her family was going to have a picnic in the park. They packed sandwiches, fruits, and drinks in a basket and drove to the park. + +When they arrived, Lily's dad started to set up the grill to cook hot dogs. Lily watched him carefully. She was so excited to eat hot dogs. + +Suddenly, Lily's mom realized that they forgot the ketchup. She said, "Oh no, we forgot the ketchup! I'm nervous that Lily won't like the hot dogs without it." + +But Lily said, "It's okay, Mom. I like hot dogs without ketchup too!" Everyone laughed and they had a wonderful picnic together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go on picnics with her family. Her mommy would pack yummy sandwiches, fruits and cookies in a basket. They would spread a soft blanket on the grass and eat together. + +One day, Lily's mommy gave her some money to spend at the park. Lily was so excited! She ran to the ice cream truck and bought a big cone. It was so cold and delicious. She also saw a man selling balloons and asked her mommy if she could spend some more money. Her mommy said yes, so Lily got a pretty pink balloon. + +After that, they went back to their picnic blanket and played some games. Lily had so much fun spending time with her family and eating yummy food. She couldn't wait for the next picnic! +Once upon a time, there was a small bunny named Benny. One day, Benny was playing with his friends when he saw a carrot that was too far away. Benny wanted the carrot so badly, but he couldn't reach it. + +His friend, a little bird named Lily, said, "I can help you, Benny. I can fly and get the carrot for you." + +Benny was so happy and said, "Thank you, Lily. But please be careful not to tear the carrot." + +Lily flew with great speed and got the carrot for Benny. Benny was so happy and thanked Lily again. They both ate the carrot together and had a fun day playing in the meadow. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big closet in her room where she kept all her clothes. One day, Lily's mommy told her that they needed to buy more hangers for her closet. + +Lily and her mommy went to the store to buy the hangers. They found some pretty pink ones that Lily liked. After they bought the hangers, they went back home to tidy up Lily's closet. + +Lily's mommy helped her hang up all her clothes on the new hangers. Now Lily's closet was very tidy and organized. She was very happy and proud of her pretty closet. From then on, Lily always remembered to keep her closet tidy and neat. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to ride her pony, Sparky. One day, Lily went to the barn to ride Sparky, but she saw that someone had taken his saddle and put it in a sack. Lily felt sad and worried because she couldn't ride Sparky without a saddle. + +Lily looked around the barn and saw a man with a sack on his back. She thought he might have taken Sparky's saddle. Lily walked up to him and asked, "Did you take my pony's saddle?" The man said no, but Lily felt uncomfortable and scared. + +Lily didn't know what to do, so she went to her mom and told her what happened. Her mom called the police and they found the man with the sack. He had taken Sparky's saddle, but they were able to get it back. Lily was happy again and rode Sparky with his saddle. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a strong pigeon. He liked to fly high in the sky and look down on the world. One day, he saw a puddle on the ground and wanted to splash in it. So, he flew down and landed next to the puddle. He flapped his wings and made a big splash! The water went everywhere and the pigeon felt happy. He did it again and again, making more splashes. It was so much fun! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to go camping with his family. One day, while they were setting up their tent, Timmy's sister twisted her ankle. She cried and cried because it hurt so much. + +Timmy's mom told him to be patient while they helped his sister. They put a bandage on her ankle and she felt a little better. But then they realized they forgot to bring extra blankets for the cold night ahead. + +Timmy's dad said they had to go back home to get more blankets. Timmy was sad because he wanted to stay at the camp. But then he had an idea! He said they could use the extra tent as a blanket. His family thought it was a great idea and they were able to stay at the camp. Timmy was happy because he helped solve the problem. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a big house with her mommy and daddy. They were very rich and had a lot of toys for Lily to play with. + +One day, Lily went to the park to play with her friends. She saw a cute puppy and wanted to kiss it. But when she got closer, the puppy licked her face and gave her a shock! Lily was scared and ran to her mommy. + +Her mommy hugged her and said, "Don't worry, Lily. Sometimes kisses can be a little shocking. Let's go home and have some ice cream." Lily smiled and felt much better. She knew that her mommy always made everything okay. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her favourite was a teddy bear. One day, Lily's mom told her to clean her room. When Lily was cleaning, she found a key. She asked her mom what it was for and her mom said it was for the attic. + +Lily went up to the attic and found a box. Inside the box, there were many old books. Her mom came up and saw the books. She told Lily that they were very rich and valuable. Lily didn't understand what that meant, so her mom explained that they were worth a lot of money. + +Lily wanted to learn more about the books, so her mom taught her how to read them. They spent the whole day reading and learning new things. Lily was so happy that she found the key and the books. She knew that she had learned something new and exciting. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park. One day, she went to the park with her mommy and saw a group of birds gathering on a tree. She was so happy to see them all together. + +After watching the birds for a while, Lily went to the playground. She saw a swing and asked her mommy to push her. She swung back and forth, feeling the wind in her hair. It was so much fun! + +As they were leaving the park, Lily's mommy noticed a flower on the ground. She picked it up and said, "This is a fine flower, Lily. Let's take it home and put it in a vase." Lily was excited to take the flower home and show it to her daddy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, she saw a letter on the ground. She picked it up and showed it to her friend, Jack. + +"Look Jack, I found a letter!" said Lily. + +Jack replied, "Let's go show it to your mom. She can help us read it." + +Lily was careful not to rip the letter as they walked to her house. When they got there, Lily's mom read the letter out loud. It was an invitation to a birthday party! + +Lily and Jack were so excited. They thanked Lily's mom and ran outside to go to the party. They had so much fun playing games and eating cake. It was the best day ever! +Once upon a time, there was a big bad wolf. He was very scary and had sharp teeth. One day, he went into the forest and saw a little bunny. The wolf wanted to eat the bunny, so he started to chase him. The bunny ran and ran until he found a house. He went inside and closed the door. + +The wolf knocked on the door and yelled, "Let me in, little bunny! I want to eat you!" But the bunny was very smart. He said, "No, Mr. Wolf. I am sorry, but I cannot let you in." The wolf was very angry and started to howl. But the bunny was safe inside the house and the wolf could not get him. + +From that day on, the wolf learned his lesson. He was sorry for scaring the little bunny and never tried to eat him again. The bunny and the wolf became friends and played together in the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to paint and make models. He was very creative and loved to make things with his hands. + +One day, Timmy's little sister came into his room and knocked over his favorite model. Timmy got very angry and yelled at his sister. His sister started to cry and ran away. + +Timmy felt bad for yelling at his sister and wanted to make it up to her. He decided to paint a picture of her to show that he loved her. But while he was painting, he accidentally spilled paint all over the picture. He was very sad that he couldn't give his sister the painting. + +Timmy's sister came back into his room and saw the ruined painting. She started to cry again and ran away. Timmy felt even worse than before. He learned that it's important to be kind to others and not let anger take over. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to her classroom every day to learn new things. One day, her teacher brought a big candle to the classroom to show them how it burns. Lily was very excited to see the candle and wanted to touch it, but her teacher told her not to because it was hot and could burn her. + +During class, Lily accidentally knocked over the candle and it fell on the floor. The classroom started to fill with smoke and everyone got upset. Lily felt bad and started to cry. Her teacher quickly grabbed a bucket of water and poured it on the candle to put out the fire. Everyone was safe and the classroom was okay, but Lily learned a valuable lesson to always be careful around fire. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweetie. Tweetie loved to fly high in the sky and sing songs. One day, while flying, Tweetie saw a big tree with lots of juicy fruits. Tweetie got so excited that he flew too fast and hit a branch. Ouch! It hurt so much that Tweetie had to rest in an oasis nearby. + +The oasis was a special place with lots of water and trees. Tweetie felt happy to rest there and drink some water. Suddenly, a big storm came and the wind started to blow really hard. A lightning struck a tree nearby and it fell down. Tweetie felt scared and sorry for the tree. He knew it was not a good thing to see. + +After the storm passed, Tweetie flew back to his home. He felt grateful for the oasis and promised to be more careful when flying. From that day on, Tweetie always remembered the oasis and how it helped him when he needed it the most. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very smart and loved going to church with her mommy and daddy every Sunday. One day, she asked her mommy if they could spend the day together doing fun things. + +Her mommy said, "Sure, we can spend the day together. What do you want to do?" + +Lily thought for a moment and said, "Let's go to the park and play on the swings!" + +After they played at the park, they went to church and listened to the pastor talk about being kind to others. Lily loved going to church because she always learned something new. + +As they walked back home, Lily said to her mommy, "Today was the best day ever! I loved spending time with you and going to church. Can we do it again next Sunday?" + +Her mommy smiled and said, "Of course, Lily. Spending time with you is always fun." +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She wanted to bring her fancy doll to her friend's house. She went to her room and looked for the doll. But she couldn't find it. + +Lily asked her mom to help her find the doll. Her mom looked in the toy box and found the doll. But the doll's hair was messy. So, her mom used a razor to make it smooth. + +Lily was happy to have her fancy doll back. She hugged her doll and went to her friend's house. She showed her friend the doll and they played together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big room with a bookcase. The bookcase was tall and had many books. One day, a little girl came to the room. She looked at the bookcase and wanted to gather all the books. She climbed on a chair and reached for the books. She was very wise and knew that books are important to learn new things. So, she gathered all the books and sat down to read them. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved the color pink and she had a pink dress that she wore every day. One day, Lily's mom said to her, "Lily, do you want to go to the park today?" Lily replied, "Yes, yes, yes!" + +When they got to the park, Lily saw a big slide. She said to her mom, "Mommy, can I try the slide?" Her mom said, "Sure, let's test it out first to make sure it's safe." So they tested the slide and it was safe. + +Lily had so much fun going down the slide over and over again. When it was time to go home, her mom said, "Lily, we had a great time at the park today. Let's come back next year." Lily replied, "Yes, yes, yes! And I'll wear my pink dress again!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the park with her mom and dad. One day, they decided to go to a restaurant for lunch. The restaurant was very long and had many tables. + +While they were eating, Lily saw a little bird outside the window. The bird was stuck in a tree and couldn't get out. Lily told her mom and dad about the bird and they decided to save it. They went outside and helped the bird fly away. + +After they saved the bird, Lily's mom and dad told her that it's important to help others, even if they are small like the bird. Lily learned that it's good to be kind and helpful to everyone. From that day on, Lily always looked for ways to help others. +Once upon a time, there was a pretty girl named Lily. She liked to wear a cap on her head when she went outside to play. One day, she saw a tree and wanted to climb it. She put her cap in her pocket and started to climb the tree. It was hard at first, but she kept going higher and higher until she reached the top. From up there, she could see the whole park and it looked so pretty. When she climbed back down, she put her cap back on and went home, feeling very proud of herself. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a purple flashlight that she loved to play with. One day, Lily went to the park to play with her friends. While they were playing, Lily's flashlight fell into the sandbox and got covered with sand. + +Lily said, "Oh no! My flashlight is dirty. How can I remove the sand?" + +Her friend Jack said, "Let's use a brush to remove the sand." + +So, Jack found a brush and helped Lily remove the sand from her purple flashlight. Lily was very happy and said, "Thank you, Jack. Now my flashlight is clean again!" + +From that day on, Lily made sure to keep her flashlight safe so it wouldn't get dirty again. +Once upon a time, there was a cute little puppy named Max. Max was very adorable and loved to play with his toys. One day, Max got an invitation in the mail. It was from his friend, the cat named Mittens. + +Max was so excited to go to Mittens' house for a playdate. He wagged his tail and barked happily. "I can't wait to see Mittens!" Max said. + +As Max walked to Mittens' house, he saw Mittens in the window. Mittens waved at Max and meowed, "Hello, Max! Come in and play!" + +Max went inside and they played with their toys together. They had so much fun that Max didn't want to leave. But he knew he had to go home. "Goodbye, Mittens," Max said as he waved goodbye. "Thanks for the invitation. Let's play again soon!" +Sara and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big hill. They want to climb the hill and see the view. + +They run to the hill and start to climb. But the hill is dirty. There are many rocks and sticks and mud. Sara and Tom get dirty too. Their clothes and shoes and hands are brown and sticky. + +They reach the top of the hill. They look around. They see the park and the trees and the sky. They see the sun and the clouds and the birds. They see their houses and their families. The view is beautiful. They are happy. + +They say to each other, "Wow, what a nice view! We are so lucky to see this!" + +But then they hear a voice. It is their mom. She is calling them from the park. She says, "Sara, Tom, come here! It is time to go home!" + +They look at each other. They are scared. They know their mom will be angry. They are very dirty. They say, "Oh no, what do we do?" + +They run down the hill. They try to clean themselves. They rub their clothes and shoes and hands. But the dirt does not go away. They are still dirty. + +They reach the park. They see their mom. She is not happy. She says, "Sara, Tom, what have you done? You are so dirty! How did you get so dirty?" + +They say, "We are sorry, mom. We climbed the hill. We wanted to see the view. The view was very nice. But the hill was very dirty. We got dirty too." + +Their mom says, "I understand. The view is nice. But you should be careful. You should not climb dirty hills. You should not get dirty. You should stay clean. You should wash yourself. You should respect your clothes and your body. Do you understand?" + +They say, "Yes, mom. We understand. We are sorry. We will not climb dirty hills again. We will stay clean. We will wash ourselves. We will respect our clothes and our body." + +Their mom says, "Good. I am glad you understand. Now, let's go home. You need a bath. And a change of clothes. And a hug. I love you." + +They say, "We love you too, mom. Thank you." + +They go home. They take a bath. They change their clothes. They hug their mom. They are clean. They are happy. + +The end. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play cops and robbers. Tom is the cop and Sam is the robber. They run around the park and hide behind trees and benches. + +One day, they see a big box near the slide. They wonder what is inside. Tom says, "Maybe it is a treasure. Let's open it and see." Sam says, "OK, but be careful. It might be a trap." + +They go to the box and lift the lid. They gasp. Inside the box, there are many filthy rats. The rats have red eyes and sharp teeth. They squeak and jump out of the box. They run towards Tom and Sam. + +Tom and Sam are scared. They scream and drop the lid. They run away from the rats. They look for a safe place to hide. + +They see a real cop near the swings. He hears their screams and sees the rats. He runs to help them. He reveals his badge and his gun. He says, "Don't worry, kids. I'm a cop. I'll catch the rats and put them back in the box. Who left this box here? It is very dangerous." + +Tom and Sam are glad to see the cop. They thank him and hug him. They tell him they were playing cops and robbers. They say they are sorry for opening the box. They say they will never do it again. + +The cop smiles and pats their heads. He says, "It's OK, kids. You didn't know. But next time, be more careful. Don't touch things that don't belong to you. And don't play with filthy rats. They can bite and make you sick." + +Tom and Sam nod and agree. They say they will play with something else. They say they want to be real cops when they grow up. The cop says, "That's good. Cops are brave and helpful. But you have to study hard and follow the rules." + +Tom and Sam say they will. They wave goodbye to the cop and go back to their parents. They tell them what happened. Their parents are shocked and relieved. They hug them and say they are proud of them. They say they will buy them ice cream as a treat. Tom and Sam are happy. They say they love ice cream. They say they love their parents. They say they love being friends. +Ben likes to fold paper. He can make hats, boats and planes. He likes to give them to his friends and family. One day, he wants to make a cross for his grandpa. He knows his grandpa likes crosses because he has many in his house. + +He takes a big white paper and folds it in half. Then he folds it in half again. He cuts a small piece from the corner. He opens the paper and sees a cross. He is happy. He colors the cross with his crayons. He makes it red and blue and yellow. + +He runs to his grandpa and gives him the cross. His grandpa is bald. He has no hair on his head. He smiles and hugs Ben. He says thank you. He puts the cross on his bald head. He says it is a beautiful hat. Ben laughs. He thinks his grandpa is funny. He loves his grandpa. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys and draw pictures. One day, they find a big box in the garage. They think it is a spaceship. They get inside and pretend to fly to the moon. + +But the box is smelly. It has old clothes and shoes and books inside. Lily and Ben do not like the smell. They want to get out. But the box is stuck. They cannot open it. They are scared. They cry for help. + +Mom and Dad hear them. They run to the garage. They see the box. They pull and push. They open the box. They see Lily and Ben. They hug them and kiss them. They are happy. They say, "You are safe. We love you. You are our world." + +Lily and Ben are happy too. They say, "We love you too. You are our world." They smile and hug Mom and Dad. They are not scared anymore. They are united. They are a family. +Tommy was very hungry. He wanted to eat some yummy food. He smelled something good from the kitchen. He heard his mommy say, "I have a surprise for you, Tommy!" + +Tommy ran to the kitchen. He saw his mommy holding a big tray. The tray had many colorful things on it. Tommy saw red apples, yellow bananas, green grapes, and blue berries. He also saw a big slice of cake with white frosting and sprinkles. + +"Wow, mommy, what a surprise!" Tommy said. He clapped his hands and smiled. He loved fruits and cake. He hugged his mommy and said, "Thank you, mommy, you are the best!" + +Mommy smiled and said, "You're welcome, Tommy, you are a good boy. This is a special treat for you, because you helped me clean your room today. You can have some fruits and cake, but not too much, okay?" + +Tommy nodded and said, "Okay, mommy, I will share with you and daddy." He took a plate and put some fruits and cake on it. He gave some to his mommy and daddy, who were sitting at the table. They all ate and enjoyed the surprise. Tommy felt happy and full. He said, "This is the best surprise ever, mommy!" +Sara and Tom like to jog in the park. They jog fast and slow, and have fun. One day, they see a big bush with purple flowers. Sara likes purple. She wants to pick a flower. + +"Look, Tom, a purple flower! Can I have it?" Sara asks. + +"No, Sara, you can't. The bush is not ours. It belongs to the park. We can't take things from the park. That is bad," Tom says. + +"But I want it. It is so pretty. Please, Tom, let me have it," Sara begs. + +"No, Sara, you can't. If you take it, the bush will be sad. And the park will be sad. And we will be sad. We have to be good and leave it alone," Tom explains. + +Sara is angry. She does not listen to Tom. She runs to the bush and tries to pull a flower. But the bush is prickly. It hurts Sara's hand. She cries out loud. + +"Ow, ow, ow! The bush bit me! It bit me!" Sara screams. + +Tom runs to Sara and hugs her. He sees her hand is bleeding. He takes a tissue from his pocket and wraps it around her hand. + +"I'm sorry, Sara. The bush did not bite you. It has thorns. Thorns are sharp and pointy. They can hurt you if you touch them. You should not have tried to take the flower. You should have listened to me," Tom says. + +Sara is sorry too. She knows Tom is right. She should not have been greedy and naughty. She should have been good and respectful. + +"I'm sorry, Tom. You are right. I should not have tried to take the flower. I should have listened to you. Can you forgive me?" Sara asks. + +"Of course, Sara. I forgive you. You are my friend. Friends forgive each other. But you have to promise me something. You have to promise me you will never take things from the park again. You have to promise me you will be good and respectful," Tom says. + +"I promise, Tom. I promise I will never take things from the park again. I promise I will be good and respectful," Sara says. + +Tom and Sara hug each other. They are happy again. They jog back to their mom and dad, who are waiting for them. They tell them what happened. Their mom and dad are proud of them for being honest and learning their lesson. They give them a kiss and a hug. They all go home together. The end. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park. It was a sunny day and they had their sunglasses on. They liked to pretend they were spies and look for clues. + +"Look, Lily, a big red car!" Tom said, pointing to the street. "Maybe it belongs to a bad guy." + +"Let's go see!" Lily said, running after the car. Tom followed her, but he was careful to look both ways before crossing the road. + +They reached the car and saw a man inside. He was wearing a hat and a coat. He looked at them and smiled. + +"Hello, kids. Do you like my car?" he asked. + +"Yes, it's very nice," Lily said. "Are you a spy?" + +The man laughed. "No, I'm not a spy. I'm a doctor. I work at the hospital." + +"Then why do you have sunglasses on?" Tom asked. + +"Because the sun is bright and it hurts my eyes," the man said. "Do you want to try them on?" + +He handed his sunglasses to Tom, who put them on. They were too big for him and slid down his nose. + +"They don't fit me," Tom said, frowning. + +"Here, let me help you," the man said. He adjusted the sunglasses and made them fit better. "How about now?" + +Tom looked at Lily and smiled. "Now I look like a spy," he said. + +Lily nodded. "You do. And I believe you are a good spy," she said. + +The man smiled again. "Thank you. You are very kind. And you are good spies too. But remember, always be careful and stay safe." + +He gave them back their sunglasses and waved goodbye. He drove away in his big red car. + +Tom and Lily waved back. They were happy. They had met a nice man and had a fun adventure. They put on their sunglasses and continued to play in the park. +Lily loved roses. She liked to smell them, touch them, and look at their pretty colors. One day, she saw a rose in a garden that was very big and red. She wanted to pick it and take it home. + +She walked to the garden and reached for the rose. But she did not see the thorns on the stem. They pricked her hand and made it hurt. She cried out loud. + +"Ow! Ow! Ow!" she said. + +A boy heard her cry. He was playing nearby with his ball. He ran to the garden and saw Lily. He saw her hand was bleeding and the rose was still on the stem. + +"What happened?" he asked. + +"I wanted the rose, but it hurt me," Lily said. + +The boy felt sorry for her. He took his shirt and wrapped it around her hand. He said, "Don't worry, I will help you. Come with me, I will take you to my mom. She will make it better." + +He took her hand and led her away from the garden. He said, "You are brave, Lily. You don't have to cry. I will rescue you." + +Lily smiled at him. She said, "Thank you, you are kind. What is your name?" + +He said, "My name is Sam. What is yours?" + +She said, "My name is Lily. I like roses, but not the ones that hurt." + +He said, "Me too. Maybe we can find some roses that are nice and soft. Do you want to be my friend?" + +She said, "Yes, I do. You are my friend, Sam." + +They walked together to his house, holding hands. They forgot about the rose in the garden. They were happy. +Lily loved to play with her horse toy. She named it Star and pretended it could soar in the sky. She made Star fly over her bed, her books, and her dolls. She had so much fun with Star. + +One day, Lily went to the park with her mom. She saw a boy with a big kite. The kite looked like a dragon and it soared high in the air. Lily wanted to play with the kite. She asked the boy if she could try. The boy said no. He said it was his kite and he did not want to share. + +Lily felt sad and jealous. She wished she had a kite too. She looked at her horse toy and thought it was not as fun as the kite. She put Star in her backpack and did not play with it. + +When they got home, Lily's mom saw that Lily was not happy. She asked her what was wrong. Lily told her about the boy and the kite. She said she wanted a kite too. + +Lily's mom hugged her and said she understood. She said she had a surprise for her. She took out a box and opened it. Inside was a kite that looked like a horse. It had a long mane, a tail, and wings. It was beautiful. + +Lily's eyes lit up. She thanked her mom and hugged her. She took the kite and ran outside. She asked her mom to help her fly it. They went to the backyard and let the kite soar in the wind. Lily felt happy and proud. She looked at her horse toy and smiled. She still loved Star, but now she had a new friend. She named the kite Sky and pretended they could soar together. She had so much fun with Sky and Star. +Sara and Tom were friends who liked to play together. They had a lot of toys, but their favorite was a big ball. They would kick it, throw it, and roll it around the yard. + +One day, they saw a new kid in the neighborhood. His name was Leo, and he had an unusual toy. It was a long, thin, and colorful thing that he could stretch and twist in different ways. He called it a snake. + +"Can we play with your snake?" Sara asked Leo. + +"Sure, but you have to be careful. It can break if you pull it too hard," Leo said. + +Sara and Tom took turns playing with the snake. They stretched it, bent it, and made different shapes with it. They had a lot of fun. + +But then, Tom had an idea. He wanted to see how long the snake could get. He grabbed one end of the snake and ran away from Leo and Sara. He pulled the snake as hard as he could. + +"Stop, Tom! You're going to break it!" Leo shouted. + +But Tom did not listen. He kept pulling the snake until it snapped in two. He heard a loud pop and saw the snake fly in the air. He dropped his end and looked at Leo. + +Leo was very sad. He picked up the broken pieces of his snake and hugged them. He started to cry. + +"Tom, why did you do that? That was my favorite toy. My grandma gave it to me. Now it's ruined," Leo said. + +Tom felt bad. He realized he had been selfish and mean. He had hurt Leo and his toy. He wanted to say sorry, but he did not know how. + +Sara saw how Tom and Leo felt. She had an idea. She took the two pieces of the snake and tied them together. She made a knot and smoothed the edges. She gave the snake back to Leo. + +"Look, Leo. Your snake is not broken. It's just different. It's still long and colorful and stretchy. You can still play with it," Sara said. + +Leo looked at the snake. He saw that Sara was right. The snake was not the same as before, but it was still a good toy. He smiled and thanked Sara. + +"Thank you, Sara. You are very kind and smart. You fixed my snake. Do you want to play with it?" Leo asked. + +Sara nodded. She took one end of the snake and gave the other end to Tom. + +"Tom, do you want to play with us?" Sara asked. + +Tom nodded. He felt sorry for what he had done. He took the other end of the snake and said to Leo. + +"Leo, I'm sorry I broke your snake. I was not careful. I was not a good friend. Can you forgive me?" Tom asked. + +Leo nodded. He saw that Tom was sorry. He wanted to be friends with him. + +"Tom, I forgive you. You made a mistake, but you can learn from it. You can be a good friend. Let's play together," Leo said. + +The three kids played with the snake. They stretched it, bent it, and made different shapes with it. They had a lot of fun. They became a group of friends who shared and cared for each other. + +The moral of the story is: Don't be selfish and mean. Be careful and respectful of other people's things. Say sorry when you make a mistake. Be kind and helpful to others. You can make friends and have fun with anyone, even if they have unusual toys. +Sara and Ben are best friends. They like to play with dolls and cars. One day, they find a new toy in the park. It is a big ball with many colors. It is smooth and soft. + +"Wow, look at this ball!" Sara says. "It is so pretty and nice. Can we play with it?" + +"Yes, let's play with it!" Ben says. "We can roll it and bounce it and catch it." + +They take turns to play with the ball. They have a lot of fun. They laugh and clap and cheer. + +But then, a big dog comes. It sees the ball and runs to it. It grabs the ball with its mouth and runs away. + +"Hey, that's our ball!" Sara shouts. "Give it back, dog!" + +"Stop, dog, stop!" Ben cries. "That's not your toy!" + +They chase the dog, but it is too fast. They lose sight of it. They feel sad and angry. + +They sit on the grass and cry. They miss their ball. They wish they had it back. + +Sara looks at Ben. She sees his tears and his lip. His lip is red and wet. She feels sorry for him. + +She moves closer to him and gives him a hug. She says, "It's okay, Ben. We still have each other. We are still best friends." + +Ben feels her hug and hears her words. He feels a little better. He hugs her back. He says, "Thank you, Sara. You are right. We are still best friends." + +They smile and wipe their tears. They stand up and hold hands. They decide to look for another toy. They hope to find something as nice as the ball. But they know that nothing is as nice as their friendship. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play together. One day, they found a sock in the garden. It was dirty and had holes in it. They wondered who it belonged to. + +"Maybe it is a sock for a mouse," Lily said. + +"Or a sock for a fairy," Ben said. + +They decided to take the sock inside and wash it. They hoped they could find the owner and make them happy. + +But when they got inside, they saw their cat, Max, lying on the floor. He was not moving or breathing. He was dead. Lily and Ben felt very sad and scared. They loved Max very much. + +They ran to their mom and told her what they saw. Mom hugged them and said, "I'm sorry, my loves. Max was very old and sick. He died peacefully in his sleep. He is not in pain anymore." + +Lily and Ben cried and asked, "Where is Max now?" + +Mom said, "Max is in heaven, where he can run and play and be happy. He is watching over us and he loves us very much." + +Lily and Ben nodded and said, "We love you, Max. We miss you." + +Mom said, "Why don't we bury Max in the garden and make a nice grave for him? We can put some flowers and a toy and the sock you found. Maybe the sock was a gift from Max to you." + +Lily and Ben liked that idea. They went to the garden and dug a hole. They wrapped Max in a blanket and put him in the hole. They covered him with dirt and put some stones and flowers on top. They also put the sock and a ball next to the grave. + +They said a prayer and thanked Max for being their friend. They hoped he was happy in heaven. They felt a little better and hugged each other. + +Mom said, "You are very kind and brave, Lily and Ben. You did a good thing for Max. He would be proud of you. I'm proud of you too." + +Lily and Ben smiled and said, "Thank you, Mom. We love you." + +Mom said, "I love you too. Come on, let's go inside and have some cookies. You deserve a treat." + +They went inside and ate some cookies. They still missed Max, but they knew he was always in their hearts. + +The moral value of the story is: We should be grateful for our friends and pets and remember them with love. We should also be compassionate and helpful to others. +Lily and Tom are twins. They like to play in the kitchen. They see a big jar of chocolate on the top shelf. They want to eat some. + +"Let's get the chocolate," Tom says. "It looks yummy." + +"But it is too high," Lily says. "We can't reach it." + +Tom has an idea. He gets a chair and puts it near the shelf. He climbs on the chair and tries to reach the jar. But it is still too high. + +"Help me, Lily," Tom says. "You climb on the chair too." + +Lily climbs on the chair behind Tom. She puts her arms around him and stretches. Together, they reach the jar and pull it down. It is heavy and light brown. + +"Yay, we did it!" Lily says. "Let's open it and eat some." + +They open the jar and take out some chocolate. It is sweet and soft. They eat some and smile. + +But then they hear a noise. It is Mom. She comes into the kitchen and sees them. + +"What are you doing?" Mom asks. "That is not your chocolate. That is for baking." + +Lily and Tom look at Mom. They feel sorry. They have chocolate on their faces and hands. + +"Sorry, Mom," they say. "We were hungry. Can we have some more?" + +Mom shakes her head. She is not happy. She takes the jar and the chair away. + +"No, you can't," Mom says. "That is not good for you. You have to eat your lunch first. And then you have to wash your faces and hands. And then you have to say sorry to Dad. He bought that chocolate for his cake." + +Lily and Tom nod. They follow Mom to the table. They eat their lunch. They wash their faces and hands. They say sorry to Dad. They learn their lesson. + +They still like chocolate. But they don't take it without asking. They wait for Mom or Dad to give them some. And they share it with each other. +Tom and Sue are brother and sister. They like to play with their toys in their room. Tom has a big truck that can make noise and move. Sue has a doll that can talk and sing. They are happy and share their toys. + +One day, a black cat comes to their window. The cat is hungry and cold. It meows and scratches the glass. Tom and Sue see the cat and want to help it. They open the window and let the cat in. The cat is friendly and purrs. They give it some milk and bread. They name it Fluffy. + +But their mom does not like cats. She is allergic to them. She sneezes and coughs when she sees Fluffy. She tells Tom and Sue to take the cat out. She says they cannot keep it. Tom and Sue are sad and angry. They love Fluffy and want to keep it. They say no to their mom. They hug Fluffy and hide it under their bed. + +Their mom is mad and says they have to obey her. She says she will call the animal shelter to take Fluffy away. Tom and Sue cry and beg their mom to let them keep Fluffy. They say Fluffy is their friend and they will take good care of it. They say Fluffy is intelligent and can do tricks. They show their mom how Fluffy can sit, roll over and high-five. + +Their mom is surprised and impressed. She sees that Fluffy is not a bad cat. She sees that Tom and Sue really love Fluffy. She feels sorry for them and for Fluffy. She thinks for a while and then smiles. She says they can keep Fluffy if they promise to clean its litter box, feed it and brush it every day. She says they also have to pray and thank God for giving them Fluffy. + +Tom and Sue are overjoyed and hug their mom. They say thank you and promise to do what she says. They also pray and thank God for Fluffy. They say Fluffy is a gift and a blessing. They cuddle with Fluffy and play with their toys. They are happy and grateful. +Tom and Mia are new friends. They like to play with toys and watch TV. One day, they find a big box in the garage. It has many wires and buttons. Tom says, "This is a network. It can do many things." + +Mia is curious. She asks, "What can it do?" Tom says, "It can make sounds and lights. It can also shoot things." He points to a hole in the box. "See? This is where it shoots." + +Mia wants to try. She says, "Can I shoot something?" Tom says, "Sure. But be careful. It can be loud and fast." He gives her a ball. "Put this in the hole and press the button." + +Mia does what Tom says. She puts the ball in the hole and presses the button. The box makes a loud noise and a bright flash. The ball shoots out of the hole and hits the wall. Mia and Tom are surprised and scared. They run out of the garage. + +Mom and Dad hear the noise and come to see what happened. They see the box and the ball and the hole in the wall. They are angry and worried. They say, "What did you do? This is not a toy. This is a network. It is for work. It is not for shooting. You could have hurt yourself or someone else." + +Tom and Mia are sorry. They say, "We did not know. We were just playing. We wanted to see what it can do. We are sorry." Mom and Dad hug them and say, "We are glad you are okay. But you have to be more careful. You have to ask before you touch things you do not know. And you have to listen to us when we tell you what is safe and what is not." + +Tom and Mia nod and say, "We understand. We will not do it again." They go to their room and play with their toys. They are still friends, but they do not play with the network anymore. +Sara and Tom were playing in the hall with their toys. They liked to make noises and pretend they were cars and planes and animals. But they did not see the big vase of flowers that Mom had put on the table. When they ran past it, they bumped into it and it fell down with a loud crash. + +"Oh no!" Sara cried. "We broke Mom's vase! She will be very mad at us!" + +Tom looked at the water and the petals and the glass on the floor. He felt scared and sorry. He had an idea. He ran to the bathroom and got a towel. He came back and tried to soak up the water with the towel. But the towel was too small and the water was too much. He only made a bigger mess. + +"Tom, what are you doing?" Sara asked. "You can't fix it with a towel. We have to tell Mom the truth." + +"But Mom will be so sad. She loves her vase. It was a gift from Grandma. And we are so poor. We can't buy her a new one." Tom said. + +Sara hugged Tom. She knew he was right. They were poor and they had no money for a new vase. But they also knew they had to be honest and brave. They decided to go and find Mom and say sorry. They hoped Mom would forgive them and still love them. They held hands and walked to the kitchen, where Mom was making lunch. They saw her smile when she saw them. They felt a little better. They opened their mouths and said: + +"Mom, we have something to tell you. We are very sorry. We broke your vase." +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play and watch the sky. They see birds and clouds and stars. They have a long dream. They want to fly like the birds. + +One day, they find a big box. They think it is a plane. They put it on a hill. They say, "We can fly now!" + +They get in the box. They push it down the hill. The box goes fast. They feel the wind. They laugh and shout, "We are flying!" + +But the box is not a plane. It cannot fly. It hits a rock. The box breaks. Lily and Tom fall out. They hurt their heads and arms and legs. They cry and bleed. + +A man sees them. He runs to help. He says, "What are you doing? This is not a plane. This is a box. You are not birds. You are children. You cannot fly. You are silly and dangerous." + +Lily and Tom are sad and scared. They say, "We are sorry. We only had a dream." + +The man shakes his head. He says, "Dreams are good. But you have to be careful. Dreams can hurt you. Come with me. I will take you to the doctor." + +Lily and Tom go with the man. They leave the box and the hill and the sky. They do not play and watch anymore. They do not have a long dream anymore. They have a bad day. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They saw a man in a suit walking by. He looked sad and tired. + +"Hello, mister," Tom said. "Why are you sad?" + +The man stopped and looked at Tom and Lily. He shrugged. "I don't know. I have a lot of work to do, but I don't like it. It makes me unhappy." + +"Maybe you should play with us," Lily said. "Playing is fun. It makes us happy." + +The man smiled a little. "That's very kind of you, but I can't. I have to go to my office and finish my work. Maybe another time." + +He started to walk away, but Tom ran after him. He pulled on his suit. "Wait, mister. You look hungry too. Do you want some of our snacks? We have cookies and juice." + +The man looked at Tom and his backpack. He felt a pang of hunger. He wanted to say yes, but he also wanted to say no. He was confused. He didn't know what to do. + +"Thank you, Tom. You are very sweet. But I can't take your snacks. They are yours. You need them." + +"But we have enough. We can share. Sharing is good. It makes us friends," Tom said. + +The man looked at Tom's eyes. They were bright and hopeful. He looked at Lily. She nodded and smiled. He looked at his watch. He was late. He looked at his suit. He felt stiff and bored. He looked at the park. He saw the sun and the trees and the swings. He felt a spark of joy. + +He made a decision. He put his briefcase down. He took off his suit. He rolled up his sleeves. He said, "You know what, Tom? You are right. Sharing is good. And playing is fun. And friends are important. I'll have some of your snacks. And then I'll play with you. And maybe I'll be happy." + +Tom and Lily cheered. They gave the man some cookies and juice. They ate and talked and laughed. Then they played on the swings and the slide and the seesaw. They had a lot of fun. They made a new friend. + +The man felt happy. He forgot about his work and his worries. He enjoyed the moment. He thanked Tom and Lily for their kindness and their company. He put on his suit and picked up his briefcase. He said goodbye and promised to come back soon. + +He walked away with a smile. He felt a change in his heart. He decided to do something different with his life. He decided to find more joy and more friends. He decided to play more. +Tom and Anna liked to play in the garden. They liked to look for insects and flowers. One day, they saw a big, green insect on a leaf. It had long legs and wings. It looked lively and fun. + +"Let's catch it!" said Tom. He ran to get a jar and a lid. Anna followed him. They wanted to keep the insect as a pet. They thought it would be happy in the jar. + +But the insect did not want to be caught. It saw Tom and Anna coming. It felt scared and angry. It flew away from the leaf. It flew right at Tom's face. It made a loud buzzing sound. + +Tom was surprised and scared. He dropped the jar and the lid. He screamed and ran away. Anna was surprised and scared too. She ran after Tom. The insect flew away to another leaf. It was glad to be free. + +Tom and Anna learned a lesson. They learned that insects are not toys. They learned that insects have feelings too. They learned to respect the insects in the garden. They decided to watch them from a distance, not to catch them. They still liked to play in the garden, but they were more careful and kind. +Sara and Ben were playing in the sand. They had a bucket and a spade each. They wanted to make a big castle with towers and bridges. + +"Look, Sara, I made a tower!" Ben said, showing his spade. + +"Wow, Ben, that's very good!" Sara said, smiling. "Can I make a bridge?" + +"Sure, Sara, you can make a bridge. Here, use my spade. It's bigger and stronger." Ben said, handing his spade to Sara. + +"Thank you, Ben, you are very kind and compassionate." Sara said, taking his spade. "You are a good friend." + +They worked together to make a bridge. They were very happy and proud of their castle. + +But then, a big wave came and washed away their castle. They were very sad and angry. + +"Hey, that's not fair!" Ben shouted. "We worked so hard on our castle!" + +"I know, Ben, it's not fair." Sara said, hugging him. "But don't worry, we can make another one. Or we can do something else." + +"Like what?" Ben asked, wiping his tears. + +"Like, we can go and see the shells. Or we can go and get some ice cream. Or we can go and play with the dog." Sara said, pointing to different things. + +"Okay, Sara, that sounds fun." Ben said, smiling again. "But can we still use your spade and my bucket?" + +"Of course, Ben, we can use them. They are ours and we can share them." Sara said, nodding. + +They picked up their spade and bucket and ran to the next adventure. They were happy again. +Lily liked to hug her big sister, Anna. Anna was very patient with Lily and taught her many things. Sometimes, Anna would read Lily stories from a big book. The book had pictures and words about people and places from a long time ago. Anna said this was history. + +One day, Anna had to go to school and Lily had to stay home with Mom. Lily was sad and missed Anna. She wanted to hug her and hear more stories. She asked Mom if she could look at the big book. Mom said yes, but she had to be careful with it. + +Lily took the big book to her room and opened it. She saw many colorful pictures of kings and queens, castles and dragons, knights and horses. She tried to read the words, but they were too hard. She wished Anna was there to help her. + +She heard a noise outside and looked out the window. She saw Anna coming back from school. She was so happy that she ran to the door and hugged her. Anna hugged her back and smiled. She asked Lily what she did today. Lily showed her the big book and said she wanted to learn more history. Anna said she was proud of Lily and they went to her room. They sat on the bed and Anna read Lily stories from the big book. Lily listened and asked questions. She learned a lot and had fun. She hugged Anna again and said she loved her. Anna said she loved her too. They were the best sisters. +Sara and Ben are at the beach with Mom and Dad. They like to play in the sand and look for shells. Sara finds a big pink shell that looks like a flower. She shows it to Ben and says, "Look, Ben, a pink shell! It is so pretty!" + +Ben likes the shell too. He says, "Can I hold it, Sara? Please?" Sara nods and gives him the shell. Ben holds it in his hands and rocks it gently. He says, "It feels smooth and cool. I wonder if there is a sea animal inside." + +Sara says, "Maybe there is. Maybe it is a crab or a snail. Do you want to put it in the water and see?" Ben says, "Yes, let's do that!" They run to the edge of the water and put the shell in a small wave. They watch the shell bob up and down with the wave. + +Suddenly, they see something move inside the shell. A tiny head pops out and looks at them. It is a snail! Sara and Ben gasp and smile. They say, "Hello, snail! You are so cute!" + +The snail looks at them and makes a small noise. It seems to say hello back. Sara and Ben are very happy. They say, "We found a new friend! A pink snail!" They decide to keep the shell and the snail and take them home. They name the snail Rosie and put her in a bowl with some water and rocks. They promise to take good care of her and play with her every day. +Lily was sad. She had a loose tooth. She wanted to pull it out, but it hurt. She asked her mom for help. + +"Mom, can you take out my tooth?" Lily said. + +"Let me see, sweetie," her mom said. She looked at Lily's tooth. It was very wobbly. "I think it's ready to come out. Do you want me to try?" + +Lily nodded. She was brave. She opened her mouth wide. Her mom gently pulled her tooth. It came out with a pop. + +"Wow, you did it!" her mom said. She showed Lily her tooth. It was small and white. "You can put it under your pillow tonight. Maybe the tooth fairy will come and give you a coin." + +Lily smiled. She was happy. She thanked her mom and ran to her room. She put her tooth in a little box. She put the box under her pillow. She hoped the tooth fairy would come. + +That night, Lily slept well. She dreamed of fairies and coins. When she woke up, she was excited. She looked under her pillow. The box was still there. But the tooth was gone. Instead, there was a shiny silver coin. + +Lily gasped. She couldn't believe it. Her tooth had disappeared. The tooth fairy had come. She picked up the coin. It was cold and smooth. She saw her face in it. She looked happy. + +She ran to her mom. She showed her the coin. She told her what happened. + +"Wow, that's amazing!" her mom said. She hugged Lily. "You're such a big girl. I'm proud of you." + +Lily hugged her mom back. She was proud too. She had lost her tooth. She had met the tooth fairy. She had a new coin. She wondered what she would buy with it. Maybe a gray teddy bear. She liked gray. It was a nice color. +Ben and Lily are playing in the garden. They see a big wall made of bricks. They want to climb it and see what is on the other side. + +"Let's go up there!" Ben says. He is brave and curious. + +"No, it is too high and dangerous!" Lily says. She is careful and scared. + +Ben does not listen to Lily. He finds a box and puts it near the wall. He stands on the box and stretches his arms. He tries to grab a brick on the wall. + +"Ben, stop! You will fall!" Lily shouts. She runs to him and tries to pull him down. + +But Ben does not stop. He pulls harder on the brick. Suddenly, the brick comes loose and falls on his head. Ben falls off the box and cries. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Ben says. He holds his head and feels blood. + +Lily is very sorry and scared. She runs to the house and calls for help. + +"Mum, mum, come quick! Ben is hurt!" Lily says. + +Mum comes out and sees Ben on the ground. She is very worried and angry. + +"What happened? What did you do?" Mum asks. + +Lily tells Mum everything. Mum takes Ben to the car and drives to the hospital. She tells Lily to stay with Dad and be good. + +Lily feels very bad and sad. She wishes she could help Ben. She hopes he will be okay. She learns a lesson. She will never play with bricks again. They are too dangerous. +Tom and Mia liked to play with their toy cars. They had many cars of different colors and sizes. They made noises and raced them on the floor. Sometimes they crashed and made a mess. + +One day, Tom found a new car in his room. It was shiny and red and had a button on the side. He was very happy and showed it to Mia. Mia wanted to play with it too, but Tom said no. He said it was his car and he wanted to see what it could do. + +He pressed the button and the car made a loud sound. It started to move by itself and went very fast. Tom and Mia were surprised and excited. They followed the car as it zoomed around the room. It bumped into the wall and the bed and the chair. It was fun to watch. + +But then the car stopped. It made a low beep and did not move anymore. Tom was sad and tried to press the button again. Nothing happened. He turned the car over and saw a small door on the bottom. He opened it and saw something inside. It was a battery. + +Tom did not know what a battery was. He took it out and looked at it. It was round and shiny and had two ends. He wondered what it was for. He showed it to Mia and asked her if she knew. Mia did not know either. She was confused. + +They decided to ask their mom. They ran to the kitchen and found her making a cake. They showed her the car and the battery and asked her what they were. Mom smiled and explained that the battery was what made the car move. She said it had power inside, but sometimes it ran out. She said they needed a new battery to make the car work again. + +Tom and Mia understood. They asked mom if they could have a new battery. Mom said yes and gave them one from a drawer. They thanked her and ran back to their room. They put the new battery in the car and closed the door. They pressed the button and the car made a loud sound again. It started to move by itself and went very fast. Tom and Mia were happy and played with the car some more. They liked their new toy and shared it with each other. They had a lot of fun. +Tom and Anna were playing in the park. They liked to swing, slide and run. They saw a man sitting on a bench. He looked sad and worried. + +"Hello, mister. Why are you sad?" Tom asked. + +"I lost my wallet. It had my money and my cards and my picture of my family. I don't know where it is. I looked everywhere," the man said. + +"Oh, no. That is bad. We can help you look for it. Maybe it is in the grass or under the bench or behind the tree," Anna said. + +"Thank you, kids. That is very kind of you. But I don't think you will find it. Someone must have taken it," the man said. + +Tom and Anna did not give up. They searched all over the park. They asked other people if they saw the wallet. They checked the trash cans and the fountain. They did not find the wallet. + +They went back to the man. They felt sorry for him. They wanted to make him happy. + +"We are sorry, mister. We did not find your wallet. But we have something for you. Here, take this," Tom said. + +He gave the man a drawing he made. It was a picture of the man with a big smile and a wallet in his hand. Anna gave the man a flower she picked. It was yellow and bright. + +The man looked at the drawing and the flower. He smiled. He felt a warm feeling in his heart. He hugged Tom and Anna. + +"Thank you, kids. You are very sweet and generous. You made me feel better. You restored my hope. This is the best gift I ever got," the man said. + +Tom and Anna smiled too. They felt happy and proud. They helped the man. They made a new friend. + +They said goodbye to the man. They went back to playing. They were comfortable and joyful. They had a good day. +Lily and Tom were playing in the park. They liked to slide and swing and run. They saw a big red ball on the grass. They both wanted the ball. + +"I saw it first!" Lily said. She ran to the ball and grabbed it with her hand. + +"No, I saw it first!" Tom said. He ran after Lily and tried to take the ball from her hand. + +They pulled and pushed and shouted. The ball flew out of their hands and rolled away. They chased the ball, but they did not see the bright yellow car. + +The car was driving fast on the road. It honked its horn, but Lily and Tom did not hear it. They were too busy fighting for the ball. + +The car came closer and closer. Lily and Tom were in the middle of the road. The driver saw them and slammed the brakes. The car screeched and stopped, but not before it bumped Lily and Tom. + +Lily and Tom fell to the ground. They felt pain and fear. They started to scream. They screamed very loud. + +A lady came out of the car. She was scared and sorry. She ran to Lily and Tom and checked if they were hurt. She called for help. + +A man came from the park. He was Lily and Tom's dad. He heard their screams and ran to them. He hugged them and kissed them. He was angry and worried. + +He looked at the lady and the car. He said, "Why were you driving so fast? You could have killed my children!" + +The lady said, "I'm so sorry! I didn't see them! They ran into the road!" + +They waited for the ambulance. Lily and Tom cried and held their dad's hand. They said, "We're sorry, dad. We were fighting for the ball." + +Dad said, "It's okay, my loves. I'm glad you're alive. But next time, please be careful and share. The ball is not worth your lives." +Timmy was a lazy boy. He did not like to learn new things. He liked to play with his toys and watch TV all day. He did not like to use the toilet. He still wore diapers, even though he was three years old. + +One day, his mom said, "Timmy, you are a big boy now. You need to learn how to use the toilet. It is easy and fun. You can flush and wash your hands. You can wear big boy pants. You will be so proud of yourself." + +Timmy did not want to listen. He said, "No, no, no. I like my diapers. They are soft and warm. I don't want to use the toilet. It is scary and cold. I don't want to learn." + +His mom was sad. She said, "Timmy, please try. I will help you. I will give you a sticker every time you use the toilet. If you get ten stickers, you can choose a new toy. How about that?" + +Timmy thought for a moment. He liked stickers. He liked toys. He said, "Okay, okay, okay. I will try. But only for the stickers and the toy." + +His mom was happy. She said, "Good boy, Timmy. Let's go to the bathroom and start learning." + +They went to the bathroom. His mom showed him how to use the toilet. She helped him pull down his diaper and sit on the seat. She said, "Now, just relax and let it go. You can do it, Timmy." + +Timmy felt nervous. He did not know what to do. He tried to relax and let it go. But nothing happened. He said, "Mom, I can't do it. It is too hard. I want my diaper back." + +His mom said, "Don't give up, Timmy. You can do it. Just wait a little bit. Sometimes it takes time. You are a big boy. You can learn." + +Timmy waited a little bit. He felt something in his tummy. He felt something in his diaper. He said, "Mom, I did it. I did it. I used the toilet." + +His mom looked at him. She saw his diaper. It was wet and dirty. She said, "Oh, Timmy. You did not use the toilet. You used your diaper. You need to take off your diaper before you use the toilet. That is how you learn." + +Timmy was confused. He said, "But I thought I used the toilet. I felt something. I heard something." + +His mom said, "That was not the toilet, Timmy. That was the faucet. You turned on the faucet with your foot. You made a mess. You need to pay attention, Timmy. You need to learn." + +Timmy was embarrassed. He said, "Sorry, mom. I made a mistake. I will try again. I will learn. I will use the toilet. I will get the stickers. I will get the toy." + +His mom said, "That's okay, Timmy. Everyone makes mistakes. The important thing is to try again. I will help you. I will clean you up. I will show you how to use the toilet. You will learn. You will be a big boy. I love you, Timmy." + +Timmy said, "I love you, mom. Thank you for helping me. I will learn. I will use the toilet. I will be a big boy." +Tim and Sam are friends. They like to play with a baseball in the park. They throw the ball to each other and catch it. They have fun. + +One day, they see a big, shiny building near the park. It is a museum. It has many modern things inside. Tim and Sam are curious. They want to see the modern things. + +They sneak into the museum. They see many colors and shapes. They see a big, round thing that looks like a ball. It is a sculpture. Tim and Sam think it is a baseball. They want to play with it. + +Tim picks up the sculpture. He throws it to Sam. Sam catches it. He throws it back to Tim. They laugh. They do not see the sign that says "Do not touch". + +A man sees them. He is a guard. He is angry. He yells at them. "Stop! Put that down! That is not a baseball! That is art! You are breaking the rules!" + +Tim and Sam are scared. They drop the sculpture. It falls to the floor. It breaks. It makes a loud noise. Many people hear the noise. They come to see what happened. + +They see the broken sculpture. They see Tim and Sam. They are mad. They say bad things to them. They call their parents. They make them pay for the damage. + +Tim and Sam are sad. They are in trouble. They wish they did not poke their noses into the museum. They wish they stayed in the park. They wish they played with a real baseball. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They have a ball and a frisbee. They throw them to each other and catch them. They have fun. + +One day, a new boy comes to the park. His name is Sam. He speaks a different language. He does not understand Lily and Ben. He wants to play with them, but he does not know how. + +He picks up the ball and throws it to Lily. But he throws it too hard. It hits Lily on the head. Lily cries. Ben gets angry. He shouts at Sam. "Go away! You are bad! You hurt Lily!" + +Sam feels sad. He does not mean to hurt Lily. He does not know why Ben is angry. He does not know what Ben says. He feels alone. + +A lady sees what happens. She is Sam's mom. She speaks both languages. She comes to help. She talks to Lily and Ben. She tells them that Sam is new. He does not speak their language. He wants to be their friend. He is sorry for hurting Lily. + +She talks to Sam. She tells him that Lily and Ben are nice. They speak a different language. He can learn it. He can play with them. He can say sorry to Lily. + +Sam nods. He goes to Lily and Ben. He says sorry in their language. He smiles. Lily and Ben smile too. They give him the ball and the frisbee. They teach him some words. They play together. They have fun. + +Sam feels happy. He makes new friends. He learns a new language. He feels comfortable. +Lily and Ben were twins. They loved their dog, Spot. Spot was big and brown and very friendly. He liked to play with them and cuddle with them. He also liked to eat a lot. + +One day, it was Spot's birthday. Lily and Ben wanted to give him a present. They thought hard about what he would like. They decided to make him a cake. They asked their mom for help. She gave them a bowl, some flour, some eggs, some milk and some honey. She also gave them a bone to put on top of the cake. + +Lily and Ben mixed everything in the bowl. They poured the batter into a pan. They put the pan in the oven. They waited for the cake to bake. They smelled the sweet honey. They hoped Spot would like it. + +When the cake was ready, they took it out of the oven. They let it cool down. They put the bone on top of it. They wrapped it in a big red ribbon. They carried it to the backyard. They looked for Spot. + +They found him under a tree. He was sleeping. They woke him up. They said, "Happy birthday, Spot! We have a present for you!" They showed him the cake. Spot's eyes opened wide. He wagged his tail. He licked their faces. He barked happily. + +He ate the cake in big bites. He crunched the bone. He licked the plate clean. He looked at Lily and Ben. He smiled. He snuggled with them. He thanked them with his eyes. + +Lily and Ben hugged him. They said, "We love you, Spot! You are the best dog ever!" They thought it was the perfect day. Spot thought so too. +Sara and Ben like to play in the park. They see a big pole with a red and white stripe. Sara says, "Look, Ben, a candy pole! Can we lick it?" Ben says, "No, Sara, that is not a candy pole. That is a barber pole. It is for people who cut hair." + +Sara and Ben go closer to the pole. They see a button on the side. Sara says, "What does this button do?" Ben says, "I don't know. Maybe it makes the pole spin." Sara says, "Let's try it!" She pushes the button. + +The pole starts to spin. The red and white stripe changes to a rainbow. Sara and Ben are amazed. They say, "Wow, look at the colors! They are so pretty!" They clap their hands and laugh. + +A man comes out of the shop. He sees Sara and Ben. He says, "Hey, kids, what are you doing? That is my barber pole. You can't play with it. It is not a toy." He turns off the button. The pole stops spinning. The rainbow changes back to the red and white stripe. + +Sara and Ben are sad. They say, "Sorry, mister. We didn't know. We just wanted to see the pole." The man says, "It's okay, kids. I understand. You are curious. But you have to be careful. The pole is not for fun. It is a sign for my shop. It tells people I cut hair." + +Sara and Ben say, "Oh, we see. Thank you for telling us. We won't touch the pole again." The man says, "You're welcome. You can look at the pole, but don't push the button. And if you ever need a haircut, you can come to my shop. I'll give you a nice one." Sara and Ben say, "Okay, maybe we will. Bye, mister." They wave and run away. They still think the pole is amazing. +Lily and Ben are playing in the backyard. They have a big box and some crayons. They want to make a house for their toys. + +"Let's draw windows and a door," Lily says. She picks a blue crayon and starts to draw on the box. + +"OK, and I will draw flowers and a tree," Ben says. He picks a green crayon and draws on the other side of the box. + +They are having fun, but they do not see that their dog, Spot, is coming closer. Spot is very curious and likes to chew on things. He sees the box and thinks it is a toy for him. He runs to the box and bites it. + +"Hey, stop it, Spot!" Lily shouts. She tries to pull the box away from Spot, but he is stronger. He tears a big hole in the box. + +"Oh no, our house is ruined!" Ben cries. He sees that Spot has also made the box very dirty with his saliva and dirt from his paws. + +"What can we do?" Lily asks. She is sad and angry. + +"I have an idea," Ben says. He looks around and sees a rope and a stick. "We can make a fence to prevent Spot from getting to our box. Come on, help me." + +Lily and Ben work together to tie the rope to the stick and make a fence around the box. They also find some tape and paper to fix the hole in the box. They draw some more windows and a door and flowers and a tree. + +"There, our house is ready again," Lily says. She smiles and hugs Ben. + +"Good job, Lily. And good idea, Ben," Ben says. He smiles and hugs Lily. + +They put their toys inside the box and pretend to live in their house. They are happy and proud. + +Spot watches them from outside the fence. He barks and wags his tail. He does not understand why they do not want to play with him. He thinks they are silly. He finds a ball and runs away to play with it. He is happy too. +One day, Lily and her mom went to visit grandma. Grandma lived in a big house with a lovely garden. Lily liked to play with the flowers and the birds in the garden. She also liked to sit on grandma's armchair, which was soft and cozy. + +"Hello, Lily!" grandma said, giving her a hug. "I have a surprise for you. Do you want to see it?" + +"Yes, please!" Lily said, jumping up and down. + +Grandma took Lily's hand and led her to the living room. There, on the armchair, was a fluffy white cat. The cat had blue eyes and a pink nose. It looked at Lily and meowed. + +"This is Snowy, my new friend. He is very friendly and gentle. Do you want to meet him?" grandma asked. + +Lily nodded and smiled. She walked slowly to the armchair and reached out her hand. Snowy sniffed her fingers and rubbed his head against them. Lily giggled and stroked his fur. + +"Hello, Snowy. You are very soft and cute. I like you," Lily said. + +Snowy purred and licked her hand. He jumped on her lap and curled up. Lily hugged him and kissed his ear. + +"I like you too, Lily. You are very sweet and kind. We can be friends," Snowy said in his cat language. + +Lily and Snowy played and cuddled on the armchair. They were very happy. Grandma and mom watched them and smiled. + +"What a lovely pair," grandma said. + +"Yes, they are," mom agreed. "They have met their match." +Tim and Sam are brothers. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big statue of a lion. The lion has a long mane and sharp teeth. Tim and Sam are curious. + +"Can we touch it?" Tim asks. + +"Maybe. But be careful. It is very old and hard," Sam says. + +They go closer to the statue. They touch its nose and paws. They feel its rough fur and cold stone. They climb on its back and pretend to ride it. + +"Roar!" Tim says. "We are the kings of the park!" + +Sam laughs. He sees something shiny on the lion's ear. He reaches for it. + +"Look, Tim! The lion has a ring!" Sam says. + +He pulls the ring. Suddenly, the lion's eyes light up. It makes a loud noise. + +"Rrrrrrrrrrr!" + +Tim and Sam are scared. They jump off the lion and run away. + +"What was that?" Tim asks. + +"I don't know. Maybe it was a magic lion. An ancient lion," Sam says. + +They look back at the statue. It is still and silent. They wonder if it will start again. They decide to play somewhere else. +Ben and Mia are friends. They like to play and learn together. One day, they have a test at school. The test is about animals and their sounds. + +Teacher says, "I will make an animal sound. You have to guess what animal it is. Are you ready?" + +Ben and Mia nod. They are excited. They love animals. + +Teacher makes a sound. "Moo, moo!" + +Ben raises his hand. "I know, I know! It is a cow!" + +Teacher smiles. "Very good, Ben! You are right. It is a cow. Now, who can make another animal sound?" + +Mia raises her hand. She is lively. She likes to make noises. She makes a sound. "Baa, baa!" + +Teacher says, "What animal is that, Mia?" + +Mia says, "It is a sheep!" + +Teacher says, "Well done, Mia! You are right. It is a sheep. You are both very smart. You know a lot of animals and their sounds. I am proud of you." + +Ben and Mia clap. They are happy. They did well on the test. They hug each other. They are good friends. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big truck with ice cream. They run to the truck and ask for ice cream. + +"Can I have a cone with chocolate and vanilla?" Lily says. + +"Can I have a cup with strawberry and banana?" Ben says. + +The ice cream man nods and makes their order. He gives them their ice cream and smiles. + +"Here you go, kids. Enjoy your ice cream. Be careful, it might melt." + +Lily and Ben say thank you and find a bench to sit. They lick their ice cream and talk. + +"This is the best ice cream ever," Lily says. + +"I agree. It is so yummy," Ben says. + +They finish their ice cream and wipe their mouths. They look at each other and smile. + +"You are my best friend, Lily," Ben says. + +"You are my best friend, too, Ben," Lily says. + +They lean in and kiss each other on the cheek. They hug each other tight. They are happy. +Sara and Ben were twins. They liked to play with their toys and watch cartoons. But they did not like to share. They always fought over who got the bigger piece of cake, the prettier doll, or the faster car. + +One day, their mom said they were going to grandma's house for Thanksgiving. They were happy because they loved grandma. She was very kind and generous. She always gave them hugs and kisses and cookies. And she cooked a big turkey for them to eat. + +When they got to grandma's house, they saw the turkey on the table. It smelled good and looked yummy. Sara and Ben both wanted the drumstick. They ran to the table and grabbed the drumstick at the same time. They pulled and tugged and shouted. + +"Let go! It's mine!" Sara said. + +"No, it's mine! I saw it first!" Ben said. + +"Stop it, you two!" mom said. "You are being rude and greedy. You should share and be thankful for what you have. Grandma worked hard to make this turkey for us. How do you think she feels when you fight over it?" + +Sara and Ben looked at grandma. She looked sad and hurt. They felt bad. They realized they were being mean and selfish. They let go of the drumstick and said sorry. + +"Sorry, grandma," Sara said. + +"Sorry, grandma," Ben said. + +"It's okay, my dears," grandma said. "I'm glad you are here. I love you both very much. And I have a surprise for you. I made two drumsticks, one for each of you. Here you go." + +She gave them each a drumstick and a smile. Sara and Ben smiled back. They thanked grandma and hugged her. They ate the drumstick and enjoyed the turkey. They learned to be more generous and grateful. They did not miss anything. They had everything they needed. +Tim and Sam are friends. They like to play in the park. They like to go on the swings and the slide. But they do not like the old seat. The old seat is brown and soft. It has holes and bugs. It is rot. + +One day, Tim and Sam see a new seat in the park. The new seat is red and hard. It has no holes and no bugs. It is different. Tim and Sam want to try the new seat. They run to the new seat and sit on it. It is smooth and shiny. It is fun. + +But then, they hear a loud noise. It is the park man. He is angry. He says, "Hey, you kids! Get off that seat! That is not a seat! That is a trash can! I just painted it!" Tim and Sam are scared. They jump off the trash can and run away. They do not like the new seat anymore. They like the old seat better. The old seat is rot, but it is safe. +Ben and Lily were twins who liked to joke a lot. They always made funny faces and noises to make each other laugh. They also liked to play tricks on their mom and dad, like hiding their shoes or putting salt in their coffee. But sometimes they went too far and made their parents angry. + +One day, they decided to joke with their grandma, who was coming to visit them. They knew she loved her house very much and always kept it clean and neat. So they thought it would be funny to make a mess in their own house and pretend it was hers. They took out all their toys, books, clothes, and crayons and threw them everywhere. They also drew on the walls, spilled juice on the sofa, and tore up some paper. They laughed and laughed as they made the house look very bad. + +When their grandma arrived, they ran to the door and hugged her. Then they said, "Grandma, we have a surprise for you! Come and see your house!" They led her to the living room, where they had made the biggest mess. They expected her to be shocked and confused, and then to laugh with them. But instead, she looked very sad and hurt. She said, "Oh, my dear house! What have you done to it? How could you be so spoiled and unkind?" + +Ben and Lily realized they had made a big mistake. They had not joked with their grandma, they had hurt her feelings. They felt very sorry and ashamed. They said, "We're sorry, grandma. We didn't mean to make you sad. We wanted to joke with you, but we did it wrong. This is not your house, this is our house. We made the mess, not you. Please don't be mad at us." + +Their grandma sighed and hugged them. She said, "I'm not mad at you, but I'm very disappointed. You should know better than to joke like that. Jokes are supposed to be fun and harmless, not mean and rude. You should respect your house and your parents, and you should be grateful for what you have. You are very lucky to have a nice house and a loving family. Some children don't have that. You should apologize to your mom and dad, and help them clean up this mess. And you should promise me to never joke like that again." + +Ben and Lily nodded and said, "We promise, grandma. We're sorry, mom and dad. We love you, grandma. We love our house. We will help you clean up. And we will only joke in a good way from now on." They hugged their grandma again and went to get the broom and the dustpan. They learned their lesson and never joked like that again. +Tom and Mia like to play with their toy guns. They pretend to be cowboys and robbers. They run around the yard and shoot at each other. They make loud noises and laugh. + +One day, a new boy moves in next door. His name is Leo. He also has a toy gun. He sees Tom and Mia playing and wants to join them. He runs over and says, "Hi, I'm Leo. Can I play with you?" + +Tom and Mia look at him. They see that his toy gun is bigger and shinier than theirs. They feel jealous. They don't want to share their game with him. They say, "No, you can't. This is our game. Go away." + +Leo feels angry. He thinks they are mean. He says, "Fine, then I'll play by myself. But watch out, I'll shoot you if you come near me. You are my threat." + +Tom and Mia feel scared. They think Leo is serious. They don't like his tone. They say, "You can't do that. That's not fair. That's not how you play." + +Leo says, "Yes, I can. I have the best toy gun. I can shoot faster and farther than you. I'm the best. You are the worst. I'm competitive." + +Tom and Mia don't like Leo. They think he is rude and boastful. They don't want to play with him. They run away and hide behind a tree. They whisper to each other, "We don't like Leo. He is not nice. He is not fun. He is a bully. We don't want to be his friend." +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play with blocks and dolls. One day, they go to the park with their moms. There is a big fire truck in the park. Tom and Mia want to see the fire truck. + +"Wow, look at the fire truck!" Tom says. "It is red and shiny. It has a loud horn and a long hose. It can put out flames." + +"I want to see the fire truck too!" Mia says. "Can we go closer?" + +"Sure, let's go!" Tom says. They run to the fire truck. A fireman is standing next to the truck. He smiles at Tom and Mia. + +"Hello, kids. Do you like the fire truck?" the fireman asks. + +"Yes, we do!" Tom and Mia say. + +"Do you want to sit in the driver's seat?" the fireman asks. + +"Yes, please!" Tom says. He climbs into the driver's seat. He pretends to steer the wheel and honk the horn. He feels happy. + +Mia feels jealous. She wants to sit in the driver's seat too. She waits for Tom to get down. But Tom does not get down. He keeps playing with the buttons and the radio. + +"Mia, do you want to see the hose?" the fireman asks. + +"No, thank you," Mia says. She crosses her arms and pouts. She does not want to see the hose. She wants to sit in the driver's seat. + +"Tom, can I sit in the driver's seat too?" Mia asks. + +"No, I am the driver. You can be the helper," Tom says. + +"But I want to be the driver too!" Mia says. + +"No, you can't. It is my turn," Tom says. + +They start to argue. They raise their voices. The fireman hears them. + +"Hey, hey, calm down, kids," the fireman says. "You can both be drivers. You can take turns. Sharing is caring." + +He helps Tom get down from the driver's seat. He helps Mia get up. He gives Tom a fireman hat. He gives Mia a fireman badge. + +"Now you are both firemen. You can both work together to put out flames. How does that sound?" the fireman says. + +Tom and Mia look at each other. They feel sorry. They say sorry. + +"That sounds good," Tom says. + +"That sounds fun," Mia says. + +They smile at each other. They hug. They thank the fireman. They play with the fire truck. They are friends again. +Lily and Ben were bored. They wanted to play something fun. They looked around the house, but they could not find anything new. They had played with all their toys many times. + +"Let's go to the garage," Ben said. "Maybe we can find something cool there." + +"OK," Lily agreed. "But we have to be careful. Mom and Dad said the garage has a lot of junk and we should not touch it." + +They went to the garage and opened the door. They saw many boxes, bags, tools and other things. They looked like junk to them, but they also looked interesting. + +"Wow, look at this!" Ben said. He picked up a shiny metal thing with a handle and a button. "I wonder what it does." + +"Be careful, Ben. It might be dangerous," Lily said. She searched for something else. She found a big book with many pictures and words. She opened it and saw animals, plants, stars and more. "This is cool. It's a book about the world." + +They sat on the floor and looked at the book together. They learned many new things. They saw a picture of a panda and learned that it ate bamboo. They saw a picture of a volcano and learned that it spewed fire and rocks. They saw a picture of a rainbow and learned that it had many colors. + +They heard a noise. It was Mom and Dad. They came to the garage and saw Lily and Ben. + +"What are you doing here?" Mom asked. "We told you not to touch the junk in the garage." + +"We're sorry, Mom," Lily said. "We were bored and we wanted to play something fun. We found this book and this metal thing. They are not junk. They are cool." + +Mom and Dad looked at the book and the metal thing. They smiled. + +"You're right, they are not junk. They are treasures," Dad said. "The book is an encyclopedia. It has a lot of information about the world. The metal thing is a flashlight. It makes light when you press the button." + +"Can we keep them?" Ben asked. + +"Sure, you can keep them. But you have to be careful with them. And you have to ask us before you go to the garage again. There might be some junk that is not safe or sweet," Mom said. + +"OK, we will," Lily and Ben said. They hugged Mom and Dad and thanked them. They took the book and the flashlight to their room. They played with them and learned more things. They had fun. They were happy. +Tom is a boy who likes to play with his toys. He has a lot of toys, but his favorite is a kangaroo. The kangaroo is soft and brown and has a big pocket. Tom likes to put his other toys in the pocket and pretend they are baby kangaroos. + +One day, Tom's mom tells him that they are going to visit his grandma. Tom is happy because he loves his grandma. She lives far away, so they have to go on a big plane. Tom wants to bring his kangaroo with him, but his mom says no. She says the kangaroo is too big and there is no room on the plane. She says they can send the kangaroo to grandma's house by mail. + +Tom is sad. He does not want to send his kangaroo away. He hugs his kangaroo and says goodbye. He tells his kangaroo to be brave and that he will see him soon. He puts his kangaroo in a big box and writes his name and grandma's address on it. His mom takes the box to the post office and gives it to a man. The man says he will take good care of the kangaroo and that he will be at grandma's house in a few days. + +Tom and his mom go on the plane and fly to grandma's house. Tom misses his kangaroo a lot. He wonders if his kangaroo is scared or lonely in the box. He hopes his kangaroo is not hungry or thirsty. He hopes his kangaroo is not cold or hot. He hopes his kangaroo is not bored or sad. + +After a few days, Tom and his mom go to grandma's house. Tom is happy to see his grandma. She gives him a big hug and a kiss. She says she has a surprise for him. She takes him to the living room and shows him a big box. Tom sees his name and grandma's address on it. He knows it is his kangaroo. He opens the box and sees his kangaroo. He is so happy. He takes his kangaroo out of the box and hugs him. He says he missed him so much. He says he is sorry he had to send him away. He says he loves him. + +His kangaroo is happy too. He is not scared or lonely anymore. He is not hungry or thirsty anymore. He is not cold or hot anymore. He is not bored or sad anymore. He is with his best friend. He says he missed him too. He says he is not mad at him. He says he loves him too. + +Tom and his kangaroo play with grandma and have a lot of fun. They are a regular family. They are happy. +Lily and Ben were friends. They liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big slide. Lily wanted to go on the slide, but Ben was scared. + +"Come on, Ben, it is fun!" Lily said. + +"No, it is too high. I will wait here," Ben said. + +Lily ran to the slide. She climbed up the steps. She sat on the slide. She slid down fast. She laughed and shouted. + +"Wow, that was great! Do you want to try, Ben?" Lily asked. + +Ben shook his head. He did not move. He looked at the slide. He felt ignorant. He did not know why Lily liked the slide. He did not know why he was scared. + +Lily went on the slide again. And again. And again. She did not end. She did not see Ben. She did not hear Ben. + +"Please, Lily, stop. I want to go home," Ben said. + +But Lily did not stop. She did not listen. She was ignorant. She only cared about the slide. + +Ben was sad. He was lonely. He was bored. He did not want to wait. He did not want to be friends with Lily anymore. He walked away. He left the park. He left Lily. He ended their friendship. +Lila and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big slide. Lila wants to go on the slide, but Tom is scared. He says the slide is too high and fast. + +Lila says, "Don't be scared, Tom. I will go with you. We can hold hands and slide together. It will be fun." She takes Tom's hand and pulls him to the slide. Tom feels nervous, but he trusts Lila. He follows her to the top of the slide. + +Lila and Tom sit on the slide. They look down and see the grass and the flowers. Lila says, "Ready, Tom? One, two, three, go!" She pushes off and they slide down. They feel the wind and the sun. They laugh and scream. They land on the ground and roll over. + +Lila and Tom are happy. They hug each other and say, "That was awesome! Let's do it again!" They run back to the slide. Tom is not scared anymore. He says, "Thank you, Lila. You are a helpful friend. You helped me try something new. I like the slide now. It is fun." + +Lila says, "You are welcome, Tom. You are a brave friend. You tried something hard. I am proud of you. I like the slide too. It is fun." They smile and hold hands. They go on the slide again and again. They have a lot of fun. They are the best friends yet. +Lily was a little mouse who liked to eat cheese. She found a big piece of cheese in a house and dragged it to her hole. She was very happy and proud of her cheese. She wanted to weigh it and see how much it was. + +But when she put the cheese on a scale, she heard a loud snap. The scale was a trap! A big metal bar came down and hit Lily on her head. She felt a lot of pain and could not move. She saw a big cat come out of the shadows and grin at her. The cat had a mighty mouth with sharp teeth. + +The cat said, "Thank you for the cheese, little mouse. You are very kind to bring it to me. And you are very foolish to weigh it on my trap. Now I have a cheese and a mouse for my dinner. You are very tasty, little mouse." + +The cat picked up Lily and the cheese with his paws and carried them to his bowl. He ate the cheese first and then he ate Lily. Lily was very sad and scared. She wished she had not found the cheese. She wished she had stayed in her hole. She wished she had listened to her mother, who told her to be careful of traps and cats. But it was too late. Lily was gone. The cat was full and happy. He licked his lips and purred. He said, "That was a good meal. I wonder if there are more mice like Lily in this house. I will look for them tomorrow." +Lily likes to play with her cat, Snowy. Snowy is white and soft and likes to purr. Lily and Snowy play in the garden, where there are many flowers and birds. + +One day, Lily sees a big tree in the garden. She wants to climb the tree and see the sky. She asks Snowy to come with her. Snowy is scared of the tree. He says, "Meow, meow, no, no, too high, too high." + +But Lily does not listen. She says, "Come on, Snowy, it will be fun. We can see the whole world from the tree." She picks up Snowy and puts him on her shoulder. She starts to climb the tree. + +Snowy is very afraid. He clings to Lily's shirt and shakes. He says, "Meow, meow, please, please, go down, go down." But Lily does not hear him. She climbs higher and higher. + +Suddenly, a branch breaks. Lily and Snowy fall from the tree. They scream, "Aaaah, aaaah, help, help." They land on the soft grass. They are not hurt, but they are very scared. + +Lily hugs Snowy and says, "I'm sorry, Snowy, I'm sorry. I was wrong. The tree was too high. You were right. Are you okay?" + +Snowy licks Lily's face and says, "Meow, meow, I'm okay, I'm okay. You are okay too. We are safe. We are lucky. No more tree, no more tree." + +Lily and Snowy go back to the house. They tell Mom what happened. Mom is glad they are safe. She gives them a hug and a cookie. She says, "Next time, listen to Snowy. He knows what is best for him. And be careful when you play. I love you both." + +Lily and Snowy say, "We love you too, Mom. We learned our lesson. We will not climb the tree again. We will play with the flowers and the birds. They are more fun and less scary." +Lila was a little girl who loved to dance. She liked to spin and jump and twirl in her pink dress. She felt happy and free when she danced. + +One day, her mother took her to a big building where many people danced. Lila saw a woman in a white dress who danced very graceful. She moved like a swan on the water. Lila wanted to dance like her. + +"Who is she, mother?" Lila asked. + +"She is a ballerina, Lila. She dances ballet. It is a kind of dance that is very beautiful and hard. She has to practice a lot to dance like that." Mother said. + +"Can I dance ballet, mother?" Lila asked. + +"Maybe, Lila. But you have to learn some rules and steps first. Ballet is not like dancing at home. You have to listen to the teacher and settle down when she tells you. You have to be patient and careful. Do you think you can do that?" Mother said. + +Lila thought for a moment. She liked to dance her own way, but she also wanted to dance like the ballerina. She nodded her head. + +"Yes, mother. I can do that. I want to try ballet." Lila said. + +Mother smiled and hugged her. + +"Okay, Lila. We can sign you up for a ballet class. But remember, it will take time and work to dance graceful. You have to be brave and have fun." Mother said. + +Lila smiled back and hugged her mother.