diff --git "a/TinyStories_1384.txt" "b/TinyStories_1384.txt" new file mode 100644--- /dev/null +++ "b/TinyStories_1384.txt" @@ -0,0 +1,10000 @@ + +She spotted a big, thick pink cloud. She waved her hands and called out to it, "Hi pink cloud!" + +The cloud smiled back at her and started to move closer. It floated down and surrounded her like a big hug. + +The little girl was so excited and laughed with joy. She kept on calling out to the cloud and it kept on following her wherever she went. + +The two were best friends forever, and whenever the little girl was feeling sad, she would just look up, call out for her pink cloud, and it would be there to cheer her up. +Mia was sitting on the floor playing with her match. She was quite proud of all the shapes she could make with her matches. But she wanted to do something more difficult. + +Mia's dad saw her and said, "Mia, why don't you try making a castle with your matches?" + +Mia got excited at the thought of making a castle. She said, "A castle? I want to try!" + +Mia's dad showed her how to stack the matches on top of each other to make the walls of the castle. Keeping them together was a bit tricky, but Mia was determined to make it. + +Finally, the castle was finished! Mia was so proud of her castle. She said, "I can keep it forever!" And that was exactly what Mia did - she kept the castle for as long as she could. +There was a kid who loved to print. Every day, the kid would print pictures. The pictures were very beautiful! One day, the kid printed a picture of a bitter lemon. The picture was sad and made the kid feel bitter too. The kid was disappointed and didn't want to print anymore. But then the kid saw a happy sunshine in the corner. He printed the sunshine and was happy again! +Once, there was a very hairy pig. It seemed like it had a lot of fur, and it was very soft to the touch. One day, the pig went out on its own. It wanted to explore the world. It roamed around, trying to find something interesting. + +But then something bad happened. Out of nowhere, a mean farmer came along and wanted to catch the pig. The pig tried to run away, but the farmer was too fast. He caught the pig and put it in a big, annoying cage. + +The pig was so sad. He knew he wouldn't be able to escape and that he would have to stay in the cage all the time. It seemed like he would be there forever. He would never get to explore the world again. It was a bad ending. +Once upon a time, there was a girl who was a bit different. She had a blue shirt that she loved to wear every day. Every morning she'd get dressed, putting on her blue shirt, and then she'd skip out the door. + +One day, she stumbled when she was walking out of her house. She fell to the ground and her shirt got dirty. She started to cry because it was her favorite shirt. + +Her mom came out of the house and saw her crying. She gave her a hug and said, "It's okay, sweetie. We can fix it." It turned out that she had a few extra shirts in her closet - all different colors. The girl was so excited! + +She chose a bright yellow shirt and put it on. It was different than her blue one, but she liked it just as much. And from then on, she always stumbled with a smile on her face. +Frank's family was very poor and couldn't afford many things. Every day, Frank's mom and dad worked hard to make a living. One day, Frank’s mom brought home an expensive picture. It was big and colourful. Frank was so excited! + +Every day, Frank looked at the expensive picture and admired it. But one day, Frank noticed something strange. He saw that the picture was starting to rot. Frank was sad that his pretty picture was going bad. + +The next day, Frank and his parents did something very special. They had saved enough money to repair the expensive picture. They took it to the store and got it fixed. When Frank got it back, it was as good as new! He was so happy. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Pete. He wanted to have a special drink. He asked his mom if he could have a rocket drink. His mom said, "No way. Rockets are too original to drink. What else can you drink?" + +Pete thought and thought. Suddenly, he had an idea. He put some juice in a cup and pretended it was a rocket. He asked his mom, "Can I drink this rocket?" + +His mom said, "Very funny, Pete. But no, I won't let you drink that. It's not safe." + +Pete was very sad. He wanted to drink his special rocket drink. Then, his mom had an idea. She put some juice in a cup, drew a rocket on it, and said, "Here you go, Pete. You can drink your special rocket drink!" + +Pete was so happy. He said thank you and drank his original rocket drink. He loved it! +Once upon a time there was a great little bird called Tweet. Every day, Tweet would wake up early, stretch and begin to whistle a cheery tune. + +One day, Tweet was passing by a magical window, and it saw its reflection leaping from the glass. Tweet began to sing an even louder and more joyous song. + +Meanwhile, inside the house, there was a little boy called Bob. It was his birthday that day and his parents had bought him a new television. + +Big and small alike stopped to listen to Tweet's beautiful music. As Bob heard Tweet, he unplugged the television and opened the window to listen. + +Tweet was so happy to have an audience and he sang his heartiest song. When Tweet finished, Bob smiled and said, "I am so glad that I don't need a television to make me happy. I just need to listen to the great music of nature." + +The moral of this story is that the greatest enjoyment comes from appreciating and enjoying the beauty of nature. So, whenever you can, try to stop and enjoy the natural wonders you hear around you and take the time to whistle a tune. +Once upon a time, there was a small boy called Jeremy. Every day he liked to play in the garden, but one day he saw something unusual. + +He saw a piece of leather glimmering in the sunshine and he was curious. He went up to it and picked it up. It was soft and smooth and he was excited. + +Jeremy ran back to his mum to show her. "Mum, look what I found!" said Jeremy. + +Mum smiled. "It's a very special piece of leather. You need to look after it,†said mum. + +Jeremy nodded and hugged the leather tight. From that day forward, Jeremy looked after the leather and he kept it safe. The leather was a reminder to Jeremy of how important it was to care for the things he found. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who had a comb. She loved combing her hair with it and always thought about what it might feel like to go deep into the ocean. One day, she decided to go for a swim and find out. + +She swam and swam. The water got deeper and deeper. Soon, she couldn't touch the bottom anymore. She kept floating, trying to guess how deep the ocean was. + +After a while, the little girl started getting tired. She had been swimming for a long time. Finally, she stopped and looked around. She had gone so deep she couldn't even see the shore. + +The little girl put her comb back in her pocket and swam back to the surface. When she reached the beach, she was surprised. She had gone deep into the ocean! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She wanted to have a pet. One day, she asked her dad if she could have a pet. Her dad said, "No, you can't right now." The little girl was sad, so she decided to make a wish. + +One day, the little girl saw a small bird on the ground. She said, "Hello, little bird. Would you like to be my pet?" The bird said, "Yes please!" +So the little girl raised the bird and gave it food to eat. + +The bird was very happy and sang beautiful songs. The little girl was very happy too. But one day, the little girl made a sour wish. She wished for a bigger pet. Suddenly, a huge beast appeared! It was a dragon! + +The little girl was scared, but the dragon said, "Don't be afraid. I am friend not foe. I granted your wish." The little girl was relieved and thanked the dragon. She raised the dragon and gave it food to eat. + +From then on, the little girl was very happy. She had two wonderful pets and lots of fun playing with them. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Sally. She was only three years old and had a very difficult task ahead of her. +She had to sell a key! +Sally wasn't sure how to sell the key so she asked her mom for help. + +"Mommy, how do I sell this key?" Sally asked. +Her mom thought for a minute and smiled. + +"You need to find a shop that will buy it from you," she said. + +Sally was determined to sell the key and set off in search of a shop. She asked everyone she saw but none of them wanted to buy it. + +Finally, Sally found a store that wanted the key. She was so happy that her difficult task was complete and she had earned some money for selling the key. + +The end. +One day, a person decided to weigh something. The person tried to find something to weigh. They saw a very expensive item made of gold. It was very shiny and sparkly. The person picked up the gold and put it on a scale. The scale measured how heavy the gold was. The person was very surprised and found out that the gold was very heavy. The person was curious and weighed different objects in the room. Every time, the person was surprised at how much the objects weighed! +Once there was a little boy named Jack. He loved to play outside with his hoop. Every day he would find a nice, comfortable spot in the garden and spoil himself playing with his hoop. + +One day, his mom saw him doing this and told him, "Jack, don't spoil yourself too much! Play is important but so is balance. Be sure to do your chores too!" + +Jack thought about this for a moment, then he decided it was good advice. So from that day on, he made sure to do his chores first and then find a nice, comfortable spot in the garden to play with his hoop. + +Jack learned an important lesson that day - work and play go hand in hand, and being balanced is the key to happiness. +Once upon a time, there was a fierce mattress. It was very big and strong. Every morning the mattress was in the same spot in the bedroom. + +One day, the mattress decided to go for a walk. It rolled and bounced down the stairs and out of the house. It went down the street, rolling and bouncing over the cobbled stones. People stared and laughed at the mattress because it was so fierce. + +The mattress kept going, rolling faster and faster. Suddenly, it started to rain! The mattress started to get heavier, and it was harder to move. Eventually, the mattress got stuck in a puddle. + +The mattress was so sad. It stayed in the puddle, until a kind little girl came by. She pulled the mattress out of the puddle and put it back in the bedroom. + +From then on, the mattress stayed in the same spot in the bedroom. It no longer wanted to go for a walk, but it was proud of its adventure! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved to chew. She had a mild stick that she would chew all the time. "What does it taste like?" her friends asked her. + +"I can't explain it," the little girl replied. "It's like sparks in my mouth!" + +The friends looked around and saw a spark flying from the sky. The spark quickly made its way into the little girl's mouth and she started to chew it with a huge smile on her face. + +"It's delicious!" the little girl exclaimed. "It tastes so mild and sweet! You should try it!" + +The friends decided to try it, and they were all delighted with the flavor of the spark. From then on, they all enjoyed chewing the mild spark together. +Mama was going on a trip! She was so excited. She started to pack her bags. First, she packed a light powder. It was white, like snow. She carefully put the powder in her bag. + +Next, she packed lots of clothes. They were light and colorful. She packed colorful shirts, pants, and dresses. She even packed some bright shoes. + +After that, Mama packed a few books and some toys. She thought her trip would be fun. Finally, she was done packing. She was ready to go! + +Mama gave her little girl a big hug and a kiss goodbye. Then she went on her trip. It was going to be a great adventure! +The sun was shining in the sky and the birds were chirping. Mrs. Miller and her three year old daughter, Emily, were walking to the park. Emily was very excited to go and see all of the other kids. + +On their way to the park, Emily noticed a pretty skirt in a shop window. Mrs. Miller thought it was too expensive and told Emily that she couldn't have it. Emily was so upset that she started to cry. She was tired of being so bossy! + +Finally, they arrived at the park. Mrs. Miller told Emily to be careful and watched as Emily ran across the grass. Mrs. Miller wanted to make sure Emily didn't get hurt. + +As Emily ran, something caught her eye. It was the same skirt she had seen in the shop window. It was in the grass! She quickly grabbed the skirt and put it on. + +Mrs. Miller was amazed by the incident. Just then, she heard someone shout, "Hey! That's my skirt!" It was the shopkeeper from earlier! He had dropped it on his way home from the shop. + +Emily couldn't believe it. She thanked him and ran back to Mrs. Miller with a smile on her face. Mrs. Miller smiled back and gave Emily a hug. + +From that day on, Emily knew that she shouldn't be so bossy and she should always listen to her mother. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named John. He was three years old and loved to play outside. One day, he was playing in the yard when he slipped on a slippery rock and fell. He was not hurt, but he was very surprised! + +John noticed something strange and called out, "What's that?" His mom came running out, and was amazed to see a bright yellow slip of paper. On it, there was a crazy name written - it said: "Bubbles"! + +John's mom laughed and said, "It's a funny name, isn't it? It must belong to one of your crazy friends!" She put the slip of paper in her pocket and took John inside. + +From that day on, John never forgot the crazy name - Bubbles! +Once upon a time, there lived two brothers. They were always quarreling and never seemed to get along. One day, they were fighting over a scale they wanted to share. + +The scale was perfect - just what they both wanted! But neither brother wanted to let the other have it. The quarrel continued until their mother stepped in to stop it. + +She said "Now, boys. I know the scale is perfect, so let's have a perfect solution. We'll make a new scale that is just for you both. That way, you won't have to quarrel about it anymore." + +The brothers nodded in agreement and the mother set off to make the scale. Soon enough, she had made a perfect scale that was just right for them both. Ever since then, they have been getting along nicely and never quarrel over the scale. +Once upon a time there was an intelligent prince who loved to soar in the sky. He spread his arms wide, closed his eyes and flew up, up, up into the clouds. As he sailed through the sky, the prince felt as if he could touch the stars. He loved feeling the wind on his face and watching the birds fly around him. He never wanted to come back to the ground. + +One day, the prince saw a beautiful rainbow in the distance. He soared faster and faster to reach it, his heart beating with excitement. When he finally arrived, he was amazed. It was the most magnificent rainbow he had ever seen. He breathed in its colours and imagined what the world would be like if rainbow wishes could come true. + +The prince stayed in the sky until the sun set and day turned to night. He flew back to the ground, feeling happy and peaceful. He was so grateful to have the chance to soar like the birds. He knew he could be brave and keep soaring, no matter what. +Once upon a time, there was a boy called Tom. Tom was very patient, which means he did not get angry very easily. One day, Tom's mom said to him, "Tom, can you put the toys away?" Tom thought of what his mom said and then he went off to do his task. + +Tom looked around everywhere to find the toys, and soon he spotted them in the bathroom. He carefully picked them up and put them away in the toy box. + +Tom did not get angry when he had to put the toys away - he was very patient. + +When his mom came back, she saw that all the toys were away and thanked Tom for being so patient. Tom smiled and said, "That's okay, I'm happy to help!" + +Moral of the story: Being patient is really helpful, especially when it comes to doing chores! +Once upon a time there was a girl called Jo. Jo was always very adventurous, and she liked to explore new places and try new things. Every morning before heading off adventure, she liked to pick out her outfit from her wardrobe. One morning Jo's wardrobe had something special - a brand new, shiny door! Jo was so excited to open the door - what surprises lay beyond!? + +When Jo opened the door, she found a special room full of colourful clothes. In the room were all sorts of dresses, tops, skirts and shoes - all shining in brand new colours. Jo was delighted! + +"Now I can dress up and go on even more exciting adventures," she said to herself. + +So every day Jo would go into her special wardrobe and pick out the perfect outfit for her day. Slowly the wardrobe grew bigger and bigger with exciting new clothes, until one day the wardrobe was so big it was full of all sorts of wonderful things. Jo was overjoyed - she now had so many more options to choose from, so her adventures could be even more adventurous! + +Every day Jo went out and explored, and even though she always came back tired, she was always happy. Jo had improved her wardrobe and made her life more magical. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play dress-up in her mom's closet. One day, she found a beautiful suit that belonged to her dad. It was so fancy and made her feel like a princess. + +Lily wanted to wear the suit to her friend's birthday party, but her mom said it was too special to wear to just any party. She told Lily they would have to wait for a special occasion. + +Lily was sad, but she didn't give up. She asked her mom every day if they could wear the suit. Her mom always said they had to delay wearing it until the right time. + +Finally, the day came for Lily's cousin's wedding. Her mom said it was the perfect occasion to wear the suit. Lily was so excited and felt like a rich princess. Everyone at the wedding complimented her on how beautiful she looked. She was so happy she had waited for the right moment to wear the suit. +Once upon a time, there was a little chicken named Chickie. Chickie loved to play outside in the grass. One day, she found a shiny egg. She picked up the egg and held it in her wings. + +Suddenly, a big bird flew overhead and Chickie got scared. She didn't want the bird to steal her egg. So, she ran to her mommy and asked if the egg was safe. + +Mommy chicken looked at the egg and said, "Yes, the egg is safe with us." Chickie felt happy and passed the egg to her mommy. Together, they sat on the egg and waited for it to hatch. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play at the park and swing high in the sky. One day, she went to the park with her mom and saw a big white guard at the entrance. The guard smiled and said hello to Lily. + +Lily ran to the swings and started to swing back and forth. She felt like she was flying. But then, she saw a butterfly and wanted to catch it. She jumped off the swing and ran after the butterfly. But she didn't see the big rock in front of her. + +Lily tripped on the rock and hurt her head. Her mom rushed her to the hospital, but it was too late. Lily had hurt herself badly and couldn't swing anymore. The guard at the park was sad to hear the news. He wished he could have protected Lily from the rock. +Once upon a time, there was a bunny named Benny. Benny loved to eat carrots, but he didn't have any. He asked his friend, a bird, if she knew where he could find some carrots. + +The bird said, "I saw a carrot in Farmer Joe's garden, but be careful! Farmer Joe's garden is expensive, and he doesn't like bunnies." + +Benny decided to go to Farmer Joe's garden anyway. He rushed through the grass and hopped over the fence. He found the carrot and started to eat it. + +Suddenly, Farmer Joe saw Benny and shouted, "Get out of my garden, you naughty bunny!" Benny got scared and ran away as fast as he could. He didn't get to finish his carrot, but he was happy he got to taste it. +Once upon a time, there was a painter named Bob. Bob was a mighty painter who loved to paint all day long. He would paint the sky, the trees, and even the flowers. + +One day, Bob had to part with his paintbrushes and go to the store. He needed more paint to finish his masterpiece. Bob walked to the store and bought all the colors he needed. + +When Bob returned home, he started painting again. He was so happy to be able to paint again. Bob painted the sun, the clouds, and even a big castle. Everyone who saw his paintings said, "Wow! Bob is a mighty painter!" +Once upon a time, there was a big, ugly monster. He had a scary face and long, sharp teeth. Everyone was afraid of him. But the monster was sad because nobody knew his name. + +One day, a little boy came to the monster's cave. The monster tried to scare him away, but the boy was not afraid. "What's your name?" asked the boy. The monster was surprised. Nobody had ever asked him that before. + +The monster told the boy his name, and the boy said it was a nice name. Then the boy took out a toy gun and said, "Let's shoot some bad guys together!" The monster was happy to have a friend, so they played together all day. + +From that day on, the monster was not so scary anymore. People still thought he was ugly, but they knew his name and that he was a good monster who liked to play with little boys. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and eat candy. One day, her mom took her to the store. Lily saw a toy she wanted and asked her mom to buy it. But her mom said they didn't have enough money to pay for it yet. + +Lily got upset and started to cry. She was used to getting everything she wanted and didn't like being told no. Her mom tried to explain that they needed to save their money, but Lily didn't listen. She was too spoiled. + +As they were leaving the store, Lily saw a little boy playing with a ball. He looked sad because he didn't have any friends to play with. Lily realized that she had lots of toys to play with and decided to share them with the little boy. She felt happy knowing that she could make someone else happy without needing to pay for anything. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play outside. One day, she was running in the park when she saw a hole in her favorite pants. She was sad because she loved those pants, but her mom said she could solve the problem by putting a patch on them. + +So, Lily went to her room and found a patch that her grandma had given her. The patch was dark blue, just like the sky at night. She asked her mom to help her sew the patch onto her pants. Her mom said, "You're doing a great job, Lily! You solved the problem all by yourself." + +Lily was so proud of herself and her new patched pants. She went back to the park to play with her friends. When they saw her pants, they said, "Wow, Lily! Your pants look so cool with that dark blue patch." Lily smiled and said, "Thanks! I solved the problem with a little help from my mom." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore the world around her. One day, she found a broken statue in the park. She looked at it and said, "Oh no, the statue is broken!" + +Suddenly, a man walked by and saw the broken statue. "I can fix it," he said. "I need some glue and some paint." + +Lily was so happy that the kind man could help fix the broken statue. She said, "Thank you, mister! You are so nice!" + +The man smiled and said, "No problem. I like to help people when they need it." And with that, he fixed the statue and put it back where it belonged. Lily was so happy to see the statue looking like new again. She said, "Yay! The statue is fixed!" And she skipped away, feeling grateful for the kind man's help. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in her backyard with her toys. One day, she found a big box and decided to play with it. She put her toys inside the box and pretended it was a treasure chest. + +As she was playing, she saw a crazy squirrel running around the yard. Lily thought it was funny and laughed. The squirrel ran up a tree and disappeared. + +Later that day, Lily's mom asked her to put away her toys. Lily remembered the box and went to get it. But when she opened it, she saw the crazy squirrel inside! The squirrel had made a nest in the box and was fast asleep. Lily was surprised but also happy to have a new friend. From that day on, Lily and the squirrel played together every day in a new and exciting way. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw and always used her colorful crayons. One day, she made a mistake and wanted to erase it. She searched for her eraser, but it was gone! She asked her brother, "Did you see my eraser?" Her brother replied, "Yes, I used it to erase my drawing." + +Lily was sad and didn't know what to do. Her brother saw that she was hungry and said, "I will give you my candy if you help me pull out the weeds in the garden." Lily agreed and started pulling the weeds. It was hard work, but she knew she would get a yummy candy. + +After they finished pulling out the weeds, her brother gave her the candy. Lily was happy and learned that sometimes we have to work hard to get what we want. She also learned to share and help others when they are hungry. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, she saw her friend Max riding his bike very fast. "Wow, Max, you're going so fast!" she said. + +Max replied, "Yeah, I love to speed on my bike!" Suddenly, Max's bike hit a patch of oil on the ground and he fell off. "Ouch!" he cried. Lily rushed over to help him up. + +"Be careful, Max. You're so clumsy," Lily said. Max felt embarrassed but grateful for Lily's help. From then on, Max slowed down a bit and Lily always made sure to watch out for any oil on the ground. They continued to have fun playing together outside every day. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside, especially when it was icy outside. One day, Timmy's dad gave him an axe to chop wood for the fireplace. Timmy was so excited to use the axe and he chopped the wood all by himself. + +Later that day, Timmy's family gathered around the fireplace to celebrate. They roasted marshmallows and drank hot cocoa. Timmy felt proud of himself for helping to make the fire. He knew that he was a big helper and that made him happy. + +From that day on, Timmy loved to help his family chop wood and make fires. He knew that it was important to stay warm and cozy during the icy winter months. And every time they made a fire, Timmy felt like he was part of the celebration. +Once upon a time, there was a big dog named Max. Max liked to play in the park with his friends. One day, Max found a bone and he was so happy that he started to smile. He took the bone home to his house and put it in his bed. + +Max's mom came home and saw the bone in his bed. She said, "Max, you spoiled dog! You can't keep the bone in your bed." Max was sad and didn't understand why he couldn't keep his bone. + +But then, Max's mom had an idea. She turned on the TV and found a show about dogs who share their bones with other dogs. Max thought that was a great idea! He went back to the park and shared his bone with his friends. They all had a great time and Max was happy to see his friends smile. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and run around outside. But sometimes, Lily had trouble learning things. She needed a tutor to help her understand. + +One day, Lily had a dream about a hidden treasure. She searched and searched but couldn't find it. She was sad and wanted to give up. + +But then, her tutor came to her and said, "Don't give up, Lily. Keep looking and you will find the treasure." And so, Lily kept searching until she found the treasure. + +The moral of the story is that if you have a dream, don't give up. And if you need help, ask for a tutor. They can help you find the hidden treasures in life. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a big palace with her mommy and daddy. The palace was very clean and shiny. + +One day, Lily saw her mommy putting toys in a big sack. "Mommy, where are you going with the sack?" she asked. "We are going to give these toys to the children who don't have any toys," her mommy replied. + +Lily thought about it for a moment and said, "That's a good idea. I want to give my toys too!" So, Lily and her mommy packed all her toys in the sack and went to the children's home. The children were very happy to get new toys and Lily felt very happy too. From that day on, Lily always shared her toys with other children who didn't have any. +Once upon a time, there was a dolphin named Dolly. Dolly was swimming in the ocean when she saw a big, scary shark. Dolly was so fearful and didn't know what to do. She tried to swim away, but the shark was too fast. + +Suddenly, something changed. A group of Dolly's dolphin friends came to help her. They swam around her, making a big circle to protect her from the shark. The shark got scared and swam away. Dolly was so happy and grateful that her friends came to her rescue. + +From that day on, Dolly was never fearful again. She knew that her dolphin friends would always be there to protect her. And whenever she saw a shark, she would remember how her friends changed the situation and made her feel safe. +Once upon a time, there was a small bunny. The bunny had a zigzag tail that wiggled when it hopped. One day, the bunny went to eat some carrots. The carrots were so yummy! The bunny ate them all up and felt very happy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside. One day, Timmy's aunt came to visit. Timmy was happy to see his aunt. But, his aunt smelled a little smelly. + +Timmy and his aunt went to the park. Timmy saw a swing and wanted to swing on it. His aunt pushed him on the swing. Timmy laughed and had so much fun swinging back and forth. + +After swinging, Timmy and his aunt went to get some ice cream. Timmy got chocolate ice cream and his aunt got strawberry ice cream. They sat on a bench and enjoyed their ice cream together. Timmy loved spending time with his aunt, even if she was a little smelly. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a lively little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore the world around her. One day, Lily found a big loop of rope on the ground. She picked it up and started to twirl it around. + +Suddenly, Lily saw a squirrel peeking out from behind a tree. She wanted to say hello, so she slowly approached the tree and gently poked her finger towards the squirrel. The squirrel didn't seem scared and even started to climb up the tree, following the loop of rope that Lily was still holding. + +Lily was so happy to have made a new friend. She and the squirrel played together all afternoon, twirling and looping the rope around the tree. From that day on, Lily always kept the loop of rope with her, ready to play with her new friend whenever they met again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a friend named Max who was very lazy. Max didn't like to play or do anything fun. He just wanted to sleep all day. + +One day, Lily decided to plant some seeds in her garden. She watered them every day and watched them grow bigger and bigger. Max saw how happy Lily was and decided to help her take care of the garden. He realized that he liked watching the plants grow too. + +As the plants grew taller and taller, Lily and Max became better friends. They would sit in the garden and talk about how much they loved watching the plants grow. Max wasn't lazy anymore. He had found a new hobby that he really enjoyed. +Once upon a time, there was a dog. The dog was very sleepy. He wanted to take a nap, but he couldn't find a good place to sleep. He walked around the house and finally found a cozy bed. But, the bed was locked! The dog tried to open it, but he couldn't. He needed someone to help him unlock it. + +Just then, a little girl came into the room. She saw the dog and asked what was wrong. The dog barked and pointed to the bed. The little girl understood and went to unlock the bed. She found the key and unlocked it. The dog was so happy! He jumped onto the bed and fell asleep right away. The little girl smiled and watched the dog sleep peacefully. +Once upon a time, there was a small boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play in the forest near his house. One day, he found a small mushroom. It was so small that Timmy could hold it in his hand. He was very happy and wanted to perform a magic trick with it. + +Timmy took the mushroom and put it in his pocket. He ran back home and showed it to his mom. She was surprised to see such a small mushroom. Timmy told her that he was going to perform a magic trick with it. + +Later that day, Timmy went to his friend's house. He showed him the small mushroom and said he was going to perform a magic trick. His friend was excited to see the magic trick. Timmy closed his eyes and said some magic words. When he opened his eyes, the mushroom had disappeared! His friend was amazed and asked Timmy how he did it. Timmy just smiled and said it was a secret. +Once upon a time, there was a grumpy goose who lived by a river. Every day, the goose would waddle around, honking at anyone who came too close. + +One day, a little girl came to the river with a bucket. She wanted to pour water on the flowers by the bank. But the grumpy goose saw her and started to honk loudly, warning her to stay away. + +The little girl was scared and ran away. But later that day, she came back with some bread crumbs. She tossed them to the goose, who gobbled them up happily. From then on, the grumpy goose wasn't so grumpy anymore. And the little girl could pour water on the flowers without any trouble. +Once there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the theater with her mommy and daddy. They would watch beautiful shows with singing and dancing. + +One day, Lily's mommy got sick and had to go to the hospital. Lily was sad and didn't know what to do. Her daddy told her they could pray for mommy to get better. + +So every night, before bed, Lily and her daddy would pray for mommy. They would ask God to make her feel better and come home soon. + +One day, mommy did come home and they all went back to the theater together. Lily was so happy to see her mommy feeling better and they watched a beautiful show about a princess and her prince. It was the best day ever! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pet dog named Max. Max was a copper-colored dog and he was always alert. One day, Lily and Max went for a walk in the park. + +As they were walking, they saw a big tree with lots of leaves. Lily said, "Look Max, let's bow to the tree!" Max barked happily and they both bowed to the tree. Suddenly, they heard a voice saying, "Hello there little ones!" It was a wise old owl perched on a branch. + +Lily and Max were surprised and said, "Hello Mr. Owl, how are you?" The owl replied, "I am doing well, thank you. I just wanted to remind you to always be alert and aware of your surroundings, just like Max here." Lily smiled and said, "Thank you for reminding us, Mr. Owl." And with that, they said their goodbyes and continued their walk in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside, especially in the winter when everything was icy and sparkly. One day, Lily decided to have a race with her friends. She ran as fast as she could and tried her best to win. + +But when she looked up, she saw her friends frown because they didn't win. Lily felt sad for them, so she gave them all a big hug and said, "It's okay, we can all be winners together!" Her friends smiled and hugged her back. From that day on, they always played together and had lots of fun, whether they won or not. +Once upon a time, there was a little duck named Ducky. Ducky loved to swim in the pond with his friends. One day, Ducky saw a big, black cloud in the sky. He knew it was going to rain soon. + +Ducky and his friends decided to cross the pond to get to their cozy nest. They swam as fast as they could, but the rain started to pour down. The wind was strong, and the waves were high. + +Ducky was scared, but he remembered his mommy's advice to always stay close to his friends. Together, they crossed the pond safely and made it to their warm nest. Ducky was happy to be safe and dry with his best friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily was feeling very lonely. She wanted to play with her friends, but they were all busy. So, she went to the kitchen to get a cookie. + +As she was munching on her cookie, her mom asked her, "Lily, are you okay? You look sad." + +Lily replied, "I'm lonely. I don't have anyone to play with." + +Her mom said, "Don't worry, I care about you. How about we play a game together?" + +Lily's face lit up with a big smile. She felt happy that her mom cared about her. They played a fun game together and ate more cookies. From that day on, Lily knew that whenever she felt lonely, her mom would always be there to care for her. +Once upon a time, there was a little blue mouse named Max. Max loved to eat cheese and play with his friends. One day, Max went outside to play and he saw a big cat. Max was scared of the cat and started to worry. He ran back to his house and told his mom about the cat. + +Max's mom told him not to worry and that she would keep him safe. But Max still felt scared. The next day, Max saw the cat again. This time, he decided to be brave and face his fear. He stood up tall and made a loud noise. The cat ran away and Max felt very proud of himself. From that day on, Max never worried about the cat again and continued to play with his friends and eat cheese. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play with his toy train all day long. One day, Timmy's train stopped working. Timmy was sad and didn't know what to do. + +He asked his mom if she could fix his train. But his mom said, "I don't know how to fix it, but we can take it to the toy store." Timmy was happy to hear that. + +At the toy store, the man said, "I can fix your train, but it will cost some money." Timmy's mom said it was okay and they left the train to be fixed. + +After a few days, the man called and said the train was fixed. Timmy was so happy and excited to play with his train again. He said, "Thank you! My train is comfortable now!" His mom smiled and said, "I'm glad your train is fixed and you're happy." Timmy played with his train all day long and it never stopped or rot again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was going on a trip with his mommy and daddy. They packed their luggage with clothes and toys for the trip. Timmy was excited to go on an adventure with his family. + +They went to the airport and got on a big airplane. Timmy looked out the window and saw the dark clouds in the sky. He was a little scared, but his mommy and daddy held his hand and told him everything would be okay. + +After a while, the airplane landed and they got off. Timmy was so excited to explore a new place with his family and see all the fun things they could do together. He was happy they brought their luggage so they had everything they needed for their trip. +Once upon a time, there was a prince. He was very handsome and kind. One day, he found a fake crown. It was not real, but he thought it was. He put it on his head and showed it to everyone in the kingdom. They all thought it was real too! + +But then, the crown started to fall apart. It was made of paper and glue, not gold and jewels. The prince was sad because he thought he had a real crown. He asked his friends to help him find the real one. + +They looked all over the castle, but they couldn't find it. Finally, they realized that the fake crown was just a part of a game they had been playing. They laughed and the prince felt happy again. From then on, they played with the fake crown and had fun, but they never forgot that it was just a fake part of their game. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Jack. Jack loved to play with his toys and watch TV on his armchair. His armchair was great and very comfy. One day, Jack's mom came to him and said, "Jack, don't let the cat in the house. She might scratch your armchair." Jack nodded and promised he wouldn't let the cat in. + +Later that day, Jack heard a meowing sound outside. He went to the door and saw the cat. She looked sad and cold. Jack felt sorry for her and let her in. The cat jumped on the armchair and started scratching it. Jack tried to stop her, but it was too late. The armchair was ruined. + +Jack's mom came back and saw what happened. She was not happy. "I told you not to let the cat in, Jack. Now your great armchair is ruined," she said. Jack felt bad and learned his lesson. From that day on, he always listened to his mom's advice. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He loved going on adventures in the dark with his flashlight. One night, he went on a walk with his mom and dad. Timmy was holding his flashlight when suddenly he dropped it. The flashlight rolled away and Timmy couldn't find it. + +Timmy's mom said, "Timmy, be careful with your flashlight. You were being careless." Timmy felt sad and said, "I'm sorry, Mommy. I didn't mean to be careless." + +Timmy's dad looked for the flashlight and found it. He said, "Timmy, I found your flashlight. Here you go, you can release it now." Timmy was happy and said, "Thank you, Daddy!" + +From then on, Timmy was more careful with his flashlight and never dropped it again. +Once upon a time, there was a kind girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her plant friends. They would dance and sing together in the sunshine. + +One day, Lily wanted to decorate her treehouse. She asked her plant friends for help. They gathered flowers and leaves to make a pretty garland. Lily hung it up on her treehouse and it looked so beautiful! + +Her plant friends were so happy to help decorate. They all hugged each other and smiled. Lily knew she was lucky to have such kind friends. +Once upon a time, there was an elderly lady who lived in a house. One day, she heard the telephone ringing. She picked it up and said, "Hello?" + +It was her friend on the other end. "Can you come over and play with me?" her friend asked. + +The elderly lady said, "Sure, I'd love to!" She quickly put on her shoes and started to run to her friend's house. + +When she got there, her friend was waiting for her. They played together and had lots of fun. After a while, the elderly lady said, "I have to go now. But we can play again soon!" + +Her friend said, "Okay, bye!" and the elderly lady ran back home. She was very happy to have such a good friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny had soft fur that he loved to cuddle with. One day, Benny went out to play and met a big, scary dog. The dog barked loudly and Benny was scared. + +"Please don't scare me," Benny said. + +The dog replied, "I won't scare you if you give me your carrot." + +Benny thought about it for a moment and said, "Okay, you can have my carrot." + +As Benny walked away, he realized that he shouldn't have given away his carrot just because he was scared. He learned that it's important to stand up for yourself and not let others take advantage of you, even if they scare you. Benny felt a tight feeling in his chest, but he knew he made the right choice. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her marbles in the backyard. One day, the sky turned dark and it started to rain. Lily felt uncomfortable because she was getting wet. She ran inside and watched the rain from the window. After a while, the rain stopped and Lily went back outside to play with her marbles again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat pasta with tomato sauce. One day, her mom told her that there was no more pasta available in the kitchen. Lily was sad because she really wanted to eat pasta. + +But then, her mom had an idea. She took Lily outside to the garden and they dug a hole in the ground. Lily's mom told her to bury something special in the hole. Lily decided to bury a toy car that she didn't play with anymore. + +After they buried the toy car, Lily's mom surprised her by making pasta for dinner. Lily was so happy that she got to eat her favorite food again. She thanked her mom for making it available and they both enjoyed their meal together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily was playing in her room when she noticed a shiny ashtray on her dresser. She had never seen it before, so she picked it up and examined it closely. It was very pretty and looked rare. + +Lily's mom walked in and saw her holding the ashtray. "Where did you find that?" she asked. "It's very old and rare. It belonged to your great-grandma." + +Lily was surprised to hear that the ashtray was so special. "Can I keep it?" she asked. Her mom smiled and said, "Of course, but you have to be very careful with it." + +Lily was so happy to have the rare ashtray as her own. She put it on her dresser and admired it every day. She even showed it to her friends when they came over to play. They all noticed how pretty it was too. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park with her friends. One day, Lily and her friends saw a big, yellow balloon in the sky. They all wanted to catch it! + +Lily tried to jump and catch the balloon, but it was too high. So, she asked her friend, "Can you stretch your arms and try to catch the balloon?" + +Her friend slowly stretched her arms, but the balloon was still too high. Suddenly, the wind blew the balloon away and out of sight. Lily and her friends were sad and disappointed. + +As they walked home, Lily's friend said, "I'm sorry we couldn't catch the balloon. Maybe we can try again next time." + +Lily smiled and said, "That's okay. We can still have fun together." But as they turned the corner, they saw that Lily's house was on fire. The firefighters were there, but it was too late. Lily's house was destroyed. + +Lily and her family had to find a new home. It was a slow and difficult process, but they eventually found a new place to live. Although they were sad about losing their old home, they were grateful to have each other. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toy train that made steam come out of it. One day, Lily wanted to play with her train, but the box was closed. She tried to open it, but it was too hard for her little hands. + +Lily's mom saw her struggling and asked her what was wrong. Lily said, "Train box delay open." Her mom smiled and helped her open the box. Lily was so happy to see her train and started playing with it, making steam come out of it. + +Suddenly, Lily's little brother came in and wanted to play too. He accidentally knocked over the train and it broke. Lily was sad and said, "Train delay steam." Her mom hugged her and said they would fix it together. In the end, Lily was happy again, playing with her train that made steam once more. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing with his toys and watching cartoons on TV. But one day, he realized that he wanted to start learning new things. He wanted to be smart and not feel stupid anymore. + +So, he asked his mom to buy him some books. Timmy started reading every day and he improved his reading skills. He also started asking his mom questions about everything he saw and heard. He learned a lot of new words and felt very proud of himself. + +Now, Timmy is not afraid to start new things and he knows that learning can improve his life. He is happy that he started reading and he knows that he is not stupid anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She was very happy because her mommy gave her a pretty bracelet. The bracelet was shiny and had lots of colors. Lily loved it so much that she wore it every day. + +One day, Lily went to the park to play with her friends. She was running and jumping when she fell down and hurt her chubby knee. She started to cry because it hurt a lot. But then, her mommy came and provided a band-aid to put on her knee. Lily felt better and smiled again. + +After that, Lily and her friends continued to play. They had so much fun that they didn't want to go home. But when it started to get dark, Lily's mommy came again and took her home. Lily was sad to leave her friends, but she was happy to have her pretty bracelet and her mommy to take care of her. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to look at the shiny things on her shelf. One day, she saw an orange ball that she wanted to examine. She asked her mommy to get it for her, but her mommy said it was too high. + +Lily didn't listen and climbed up the shelf to get the orange ball. She examined it closely and smiled. But suddenly, the shelf shook and all the shiny things fell down. Lily got hurt and cried. Her mommy came running and saw what happened. + +From that day on, Lily learned to listen to her mommy and not climb on the shelf. The orange ball was still there, but she never tried to examine it again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a small house in the countryside with her family. One day, Lily decided to go for a walk to the west of her house. She walked and walked until she found a big tree. She decided to kneel down and look at the beautiful flowers around her. + +Suddenly, Lily heard a loud noise. She looked up and saw a big, scary bear coming towards her. She tried to run, but she fell down and hurt her leg. The bear came closer and closer until it was right in front of her. Lily felt miserable and scared. + +The bear roared loudly and Lily closed her eyes, hoping it would go away. But when she opened her eyes again, she saw that the bear had eaten all of her picnic food and was now looking at her with hungry eyes. Lily knew she was in trouble and wished she had never left her house. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat spaghetti with sauce on top. One day, her mommy took her to a fancy restaurant. The menu had lots of expensive foods that Lily had never heard of before. She was nervous to try something new, but her mommy encouraged her to be brave. + +When the food arrived, Lily took a bite and made a funny face. It was too spicy for her! Her mommy laughed and told her not to worry. They ordered some plain spaghetti with sauce for her instead. Lily was happy and ate all of her dinner. + +After they finished eating, they went outside and played in the park. Lily and her mommy swung on the swings and slid down the slide. They laughed and had so much fun together. Lily felt happy and loved. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a toy robot that needed a battery to work. One day, Lily's robot stopped moving because the battery was empty. She asked her mom to help her open the robot's back to put a new battery inside. + +After Lily's mom put the new battery in, the robot started moving again. Lily was so happy that she started dancing around the room. Suddenly, her mom told her to freeze because it was time for lunch. + +Lily sat down at the table and enjoyed her lunch. She was happy that her robot was working again and that she could play with it all afternoon. From that day on, she made sure to always have extra batteries on hand so that her robot would never stop working again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was an old cat named Whiskers. He was very angry because he wanted to go outside, but his owner didn't let him. Whiskers went to his owner and said, "Meow, meow, meow! Let me go outside!" But his owner just said, "No, Whiskers. You are too old to go outside." + +Whiskers didn't like that answer, so he complained to his friend, a little bird. "Tweet, tweet, tweet! My owner won't let me go outside because I am old. I am so angry!" The little bird listened and said, "I'm sorry, Whiskers. That's not fair." + +One day, Whiskers saw that his owner had left the door open. He was so happy! He ran outside and had a great time. But then, he saw a big dog. The dog chased him and Whiskers couldn't run fast enough. Sadly, Whiskers got hurt and had to go to the vet. From that day on, Whiskers knew that his owner was right. He was too old to go outside. +Once upon a time, there was an elderly woman who loved to make things out of clay. She made bowls, cups, and even animals! One day, she made a beautiful vase and put it on her windowsill to admire it. + +Her grandson came to visit and saw the vase. He asked if he could play with it, but she reminded him that it was delicate and could break easily. The boy promised he would be careful. + +Later that day, the boy was playing ball inside the house and accidentally threw the ball too hard. It hit the vase and it fell to the ground, shattering into pieces. The boy felt very bad and apologized to his grandmother. + +She hugged him and reminded him that accidents happen, but we should always be careful with things that are important to us. She also reminded him that saying sorry and taking responsibility is important. Together, they cleaned up the broken pieces and made a new vase out of clay. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a town with her mommy and daddy. One day, Lily went to the park to play with her friends. She saw a mighty big slide and wanted to go down it. + +Her friend, Timmy, said, "Be careful, Lily. The slide is very high." + +Lily replied, "I'm not scared. I want to taste the wind when I go down." + +So, Lily climbed up the slide and went down. She felt the wind in her hair and tasted it on her tongue. It was so much fun! +Once upon a time, there was a king. He had a big castle and lots of toys. One day, he wanted to make more toys, so he asked his helpers to increase the toy-making. They worked hard and made lots of new toys. The king was happy because he had so many original toys to play with! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to collect shiny rocks and minerals. One day, she found a beautiful mineral that sparkled like the stars in the sky. She was so happy and couldn't wait to show her mommy. + +Later that day, Lily and her mommy went to the store to buy some things. Lily saw a toy that she really wanted, but it was too expensive. Her mommy said it was too cheaply made and wouldn't last long. Lily was sad, but she knew her mommy was right. + +As they were leaving the store, Lily realized she had lost her precious mineral. She started to panic and cry. Her mommy told her not to worry and they retraced their steps. Finally, they found the mineral on the ground near the toy store. Lily was relieved and hugged her mommy tightly. She knew that sometimes things that seem cheap are not worth it, but the things that are precious to us are priceless. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play hide and seek. One day, she was playing with her friend Max when Max said, "I can't find you, Lily. Where did you disappear?" + +"I'm right here, Max," said Lily, popping out from behind a tree. "You just didn't see me because I was hiding." + +Max looked at Lily and noticed a stubborn spot on her dress. "What's that spot on your dress?" he asked. + +Lily looked down and saw the spot. "Oh no! I got it when I was playing in the mud earlier. I tried to wash it off, but it's being stubborn and won't go away." + +Max thought for a moment and said, "I know what we can do. Let's ask our moms for help. They know how to get stubborn spots out of clothes." + +Lily agreed, and they went to their moms for help. Their moms were able to remove the stubborn spot from Lily's dress. From that day on, Lily learned the importance of asking for help when she needed it and not trying to do everything on her own. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play soccer with her friends in the park. One day, she tried to score a goal but the ball went the wrong way. She felt sad and wanted to give up. + +But then, an adorable puppy came running towards her. The puppy wanted to play too! Lily forgot all about her troubles and started playing with the puppy. They ran around and had so much fun together. + +Suddenly, a big dog came and tried to take the puppy away. Lily knew she had to try and help the puppy. She ran towards the big dog and scared him away. The puppy was safe and Lily felt proud. She may not have scored a goal, but she made a new friend and helped someone in need. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a man named Tim. Tim had a big van that he used to carry things. One day, Tim wanted to display his toys at a fair. He put all the toys in the van and drove to the fair. + +When Tim arrived at the fair, he saw that his van was very messy. The toys were all over the place and it didn't look tidy. Tim knew he had to clean up the van before he could display his toys. + +So, Tim took out all the toys and put them on the ground. He cleaned up the van and then put all the toys back inside. Now the van looked very tidy and Tim was happy. He could finally display his toys for everyone to see! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the garden. One day, she saw a big sunflower growing in the garden. She thought it was pretty, but she didn't know what to do with it. She thought it was boring to just look at it all day. + +So, she decided to disturb the sunflower by pulling its petals off. But as she did, she heard a little voice inside her head that said, "Lily, that's not nice. You shouldn't disturb nature." She felt guilty and sad for what she had done. + +From that day on, Lily learned to appreciate the beauty of nature and to never disturb it again. She realized that even the most simple things, like a sunflower, can be special and important. +Once upon a time, there was a little caterpillar named Cindy. Cindy liked to crawl around the garden and eat leaves. One day, Cindy saw a big sunflower and decided to climb up it. She crawled and crawled until she reached the top. + +From up high, Cindy could see the whole garden. She felt very independent and proud of herself. As she sat on the sunflower, she saw a butterfly flying by. The butterfly said, "Wow, Cindy, you climbed all the way up here by yourself! You are so independent!" + +Cindy smiled and felt happy. She crawled back down the sunflower and went on her way, feeling proud of her independent climb. And from that day on, Cindy knew that she could do anything she set her mind to. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat pizza. One day, Timmy went to a pizza place with his mom. Timmy's mom told him to order a pizza with pepperoni and cheese. Timmy felt proud because he was able to order by himself. + +When the pizza came, Timmy saw that it had a side salad. Timmy did not like salad, but his mom said it was healthy and would make him fit. Timmy took a small bite and was surprised that he liked it. He ate the whole side salad and felt happy that he tried something new. + +After eating, Timmy and his mom went to the park to play. Timmy felt so fit and full of energy from the pizza and salad. He ran and played with his mom until it was time to go home. Timmy felt grateful for his mom's order and for trying the side salad. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wear her pretty dresses, but sometimes they would fall down. One day, her mommy brought her a belt that fit just right. Lily was so glad! + +She wore the belt every day and it kept her dress up. One day, she went to the park with her friends. They played on the swings and the slide. But when she went down the slide, her belt came off! She was so sad. + +But her daddy came to the park and brought her belt back. Lily was so glad again! She put her belt back on and went back to playing with her friends. From that day on, she always made sure her belt was on tight. +Once upon a time, there was a man who had a car. He loved his car very much and took good care of it. Every day, he would work hard to make sure his car was happy and healthy. + +One day, the man went to the gas station to fill up his car. While he was there, he met a very polite lady who also had a car. They talked about their cars and how they both loved them very much. + +After they finished filling up their cars, the man and the lady said goodbye and went on their way. The man felt happy because he had met someone who was polite and who also loved their car just like he did. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had an ordinary day at school and was walking home when she stumbled on a rock. She fell and scraped her knee. "Ouch!" she cried. + +Her mom saw her stumble and asked, "Are you okay, Lily?" + +Lily showed her mom her scraped knee and said, "I need a comb to brush the dirt off." + +Her mom gave her a comb and helped her clean her knee. Lily felt better and continued walking home. She was happy to be home and have a snack. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat yummy food and sleep in her cozy bed. One day, she saw a delicious cake on the kitchen table. She wanted to take a big bite, but her mom said no. + +Lily went to her bed feeling sad and hungry. She thought about the cake all night long. In the morning, she woke up early and snuck into the kitchen to take the cake. She ate it all up and went back to bed feeling happy. + +But soon, Lily started to feel sick. Her tummy hurt and she couldn't sleep. Her mom found out about the cake and scolded her. Lily learned that it's not good to take things without permission. She felt very sorry and went to bed with a heavy heart. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He loved to watch TV all day, every day. His favorite show was about a silly cat who always got into trouble. + +One day, Timmy's TV stopped working. He was very sad because he couldn't watch his favorite show anymore. His mom told him that they needed to buy a new TV, but they didn't have enough money. + +Timmy had an idea. He decided to write a letter to Santa Claus and ask him for a new TV. He wrote the letter and put it in the mailbox. He hoped Santa would bring him a new, dependable TV so he could watch his show again. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny had a big, bouncy ball that he loved to play with. He would throw the ball and watch it bounce all around the room. One day, Benny decided to wear a crown on his head. It was a shiny, gold crown that he found in his toy box. When his friends saw him with the crown, they were very impressed. They thought Benny looked like a king! Benny continued to bounce his ball around, feeling very royal with his impressive crown on his head. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big cabin in the woods. It was enormous! A little girl named Lily went to visit the cabin. She knocked on the door and a kind old man answered. + +"Hello there, little one. What brings you to my cabin?" the old man asked. + +"I want to see your cabin. It looks so big and cozy," Lily replied. + +The old man smiled and said, "Come on in, my dear. Look at the fireplace. See how it glows? It keeps me warm on cold winter nights." + +Lily was amazed by the glowing fireplace and the enormous size of the cabin. She thanked the old man and left, feeling happy and cozy inside. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play with his toys all day long, but one day he felt very sick. His mom took him to the doctor's office, and the doctor said he needed to take an x-ray of Timmy's tummy. + +Timmy was scared, but his mom said it was okay. The doctor asked Timmy to lay still and open his mouth, and then he took the x-ray. Timmy felt better knowing the doctor was trying to help him, but he was still frustrated because he didn't like being sick. + +After the x-ray, the doctor showed Timmy and his mom the picture. They could see inside Timmy's tummy and see what was making him feel sick. The doctor gave Timmy some medicine and said he would feel better soon. Timmy was happy to know what was wrong and that he would feel better soon. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to run and play outside in the park. One day, she found a bright medal on the ground. She picked it up and held it in her hand. It was so shiny that it made her blink. + +Lily showed the medal to her mom and asked where it came from. Her mom didn't know, but she thought it was very pretty. Lily decided to wear it around her neck like a necklace. She felt very special with her new medal. + +As Lily was playing, she saw another little girl who looked sad. Lily went over to her and gave her the medal. The other girl's face lit up with a big smile. Lily felt happy that she could make someone else feel better. From that day on, Lily knew that being kind was the best thing to do. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird who lived in a clear birdcage. One day, the bird started to feel sad because he wanted to fly outside and see the world. But he couldn't because he was in his birdcage. + +One morning, the bird woke up and saw that the door to his birdcage was open. He felt so happy and excited that he started to sing and dance. He flew out of his birdcage and into the sky. + +The bird flew around and saw many beautiful things. He saw trees, flowers, and other birds. He was so happy that he wanted to stay outside forever. But when it started to get dark, the bird knew it was time to go back to his clear birdcage. He flew back and went to sleep, dreaming of all the wonderful things he saw that day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in her yard. One day, she was playing with her toys when she realized that her favorite toy was missing. + +Lily asked her mom, "Where is my toy?" + +Her mom replied, "I don't know, did you check the yard?" + +Lily went outside to look for her toy. She searched and searched, but couldn't find it. Suddenly, she heard a playful bark. It was her dog, Max, who had her toy in his mouth. + +Lily said, "Max, give me my toy!" + +Max dropped the toy and wagged his tail. Lily was happy to have her toy back and realized that Max was a playful dog who loved to have fun. From that day on, Lily always kept her toy close to her so that Max wouldn't take it again. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to sail on his boat. One day, Timmy and his friend went to the ocean to sail. They saw a silly bird on a reef. + +"Look at the silly bird!" said Timmy's friend. + +Suddenly, a big wave came and hit their boat. Timmy and his friend fell into the water. They tried to swim, but the waves were too strong. They cried for help, but nobody heard them. + +The silly bird on the reef watched as Timmy and his friend disappeared under the water. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to bake with his mommy. They would mix flour, eggs, and sugar together in a big bowl. Then they would put it in the oven to bake. + +One day, Timmy wanted to draw a picture for his mommy. He sat at his desk and got out his crayons. He drew a picture of a perfect cake with lots of frosting. He showed it to his mommy and said, "Look, mommy! I draw a cake for us to bake!" + +Mommy smiled and said, "That's a great picture, Timmy! Let's bake a cake just like that." So, they went to the kitchen and baked a cake together. It turned out perfect, just like Timmy's drawing. Timmy was so happy that he hugged his mommy and said, "Thank you for baking with me, mommy. I love you!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat peaches. One day, her mommy brought home a big, juicy peach from the store. Lily was so happy and excited to eat it. She took a big bite and said, "Yum! I enjoy eating peaches!" + +As she ate her peach, she looked outside and saw a mighty bird flying in the sky. It was so big and strong. Lily thought it was amazing. She finished her peach and went outside to play. She saw some other kids playing with a ball and asked if she could join. They said yes and they all played together. Lily felt mighty and happy playing with her new friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to ride in her cart, which was like a car but smaller. One day, Lily went to the park with her mom and saw a big, brilliant sun in the sky. She smiled and felt happy. + +Suddenly, Lily saw her friend, a teddy bear named Brownie. Brownie was sad because he lost his favorite toy. Lily knew just what to do. She gave Brownie a big hug and said, "Don't worry, we'll find your toy together." + +Lily and Brownie searched and searched until they found the toy in the cart. Brownie was so happy and gave Lily a big, brilliant smile. They hugged again and played in the park all day long. From that day on, Lily and Brownie were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily went outside to play in the rain. She had so much fun jumping in puddles and getting all wet. + +After a while, Lily's mom called her inside. "Lily, I have a package for you to sign," her mom said. + +Lily didn't know what signing meant, but she followed her mom inside. Her mom handed her a big box and showed her where to put her name on a paper. + +Lily was so excited to open the package, and when she did, she found a new toy inside. She hugged her mom and said, "Thank you for my toy! I love it!" +Once upon a time, there was a kind otter. He lived in a big river with his family. One day, he saw his friend, a fish, stuck in the mud. The otter acted fast and swam to the fish. He used his strong teeth to pull the fish out of the mud. The fish was happy and thanked the otter. From that day on, they were the best of friends and swam together every day. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a brown dog named Max. Max loved to jog around the park with his owner. One day, while they were jogging, they saw a cop. The cop was wearing a blue uniform and had a shiny badge on his chest. + +Max barked at the cop, but his owner told him to be quiet. The cop smiled and said, "Hello there, little buddy. What are you up to today?" + +Max's owner explained that they were just out for a jog, and the cop nodded his head. "Well, you two have a good day," he said before walking away. + +Max wagged his tail and continued to jog with his owner. "I like cops," Max said to his owner. "They're nice." His owner smiled and patted his head. "Yes, they are," she said. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to sail on her toy boat in her bathtub. One day, her mom asked her, "Lily, what do you want to be when you grow up?" + +Lily replied, "I want to sail around the world and see all the lively animals!" + +Her mom smiled and said, "That sounds like a great adventure. What kind of animals do you want to see?" + +"I want to see lions, tigers, and monkeys swinging from trees!" Lily exclaimed. + +Her mom hugged her and said, "I'm sure you will see all those animals and more one day, my little sailor." And Lily continued to sail her boat in her bathtub, dreaming of the world and all its wonders. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim loved to play outside with his friends. One day, they went to the park to play. It was very hot outside, but they didn't mind. They played on the swings and the slide. + +Suddenly, Tim saw something that made him shout. It was a big, scary dog! His friends ran away, but Tim couldn't move. The dog started to chase him. Tim ran as fast as he could, but he couldn't get away. + +In the end, the dog caught Tim and he got hurt. His friends were very sad and scared. They went to get help, but it was too late. Tim lost his sight and couldn't see anymore. From that day on, Tim couldn't play outside with his friends anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She lived in a big house with her family. One day, Lily saw a big mess on the floor. She asked her mom for a mop to clean it up. + +While she was cleaning, her little brother came in and started to play with the mop. He accidentally slapped her with it! Lily got upset and told her brother that it wasn't nice to hit people. + +Her brother felt bad and said sorry. Lily forgave him because she knew he was an honest boy who didn't mean to hurt her. From that day on, they played together and had fun without any more accidents. +Once upon a time, there was a big truck. The truck had many gears that helped it move. One day, the truck was driving on a bumpy road and one of its gears started to shake. The driver knew it was serious and stopped the truck. + +He got out and looked at the gear. It was broken! The driver had to call for help. Soon, a big tow truck came and took the broken truck away. The driver was sad but he knew it was important to be safe. + +From then on, the driver always checked his gears before he went on a drive. And the truck was happy because it got fixed and could drive again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little fish named Nemo. Nemo loved to swim in the ocean and play with his fish friends. One day, Nemo's friend, Dory, invited him to a party. + +Nemo was very excited to go to the party, but he didn't know how to get there. He asked Dory, "How do we get to the party?" + +Dory replied, "We have to swim through the seaweed forest and then turn left at the big rock." + +Nemo was worried because he didn't want to get lost. But Dory said, "Don't worry, I organized the party and I know the way. Just follow me." + +So, Nemo and Dory swam through the seaweed forest and turned left at the big rock. They finally arrived at the party and had so much fun with their fish friends. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to follow someone who knows the way when you're lost. And always say thank you to the person who organized the party! +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny had a fluffy tail that he loved to use to hop around. One day, Benny was hopping through the forest when he saw a big, scary bear. Benny was so scared that he froze in place. + +The bear noticed Benny and said, "Hello little bunny, why are you so scared?" + +Benny replied, "I'm scared because you're so big and scary." + +The bear smiled and said, "Don't be scared little bunny, I won't hurt you. In fact, I could use a friend to play with. Would you like to play with me?" + +Benny was surprised that the big, scary bear wanted to play with him. He thought for a moment and then said, "Yes, I would like that very much." + +From that day on, Benny and the bear became the best of friends. They would use Benny's fluffy tail to play games and have fun together in the forest. Benny was no longer scared of the bear, because he knew that he had a friend who would always be there for him. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was playing outside when she saw a mosquito. It was flying around her head and it was bothering her. She tried to catch it but it was too fast. + +Lily got tired of the mosquito and went inside her house. But the mosquito followed her! It flew into her room and started buzzing around her. Lily got scared and tried to shut the window but it was too late. The mosquito had already bitten her on the arm. + +Lily's arm turned pale and she started to cry. Her mom came in and saw what happened. She quickly grabbed a mosquito repellent and sprayed it in the room. The mosquito flew away and Lily felt better. From that day on, Lily always made sure to shut her windows before going to bed. +Once upon a time, there was a big pink train. It went choo-choo and carried lots of toys. One day, the train went through a tunnel and got very dirty. But then, a kind person came with a spray bottle and sprayed the train with water. The train was clean and happy again! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Lily. She loved to play dress-up and create her own costumes. One day, she decided to make a princess costume with a sparkly dress and a shiny tiara. + +Lily's mom helped her with the costume and said, "Wow, you look like a real princess!" Lily twirled around and felt dizzy from spinning too much. + +She went to show her costume to her friend, Timmy. "Look at me, Timmy! I'm a princess!" she said. Timmy was impressed and said, "That's a cool costume you made, Lily." + +But on the way home, Lily tripped and fell, and her costume ripped. She started to cry and said, "My pretty costume is ruined!" + +Lily's mom tried to fix the costume, but it was too expensive to repair. Lily was sad and learned that sometimes things we create can cost us a lot. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to ride his bike with a big wheel in the front. He would ride it all around his neighborhood. + +One day, Timmy accidentally hit his friend's bike and it fell over. His friend was very upset and started to cry. Timmy said, "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to do that. Please forgive me." + +His friend wiped away his tears and said, "It's okay, I forgive you." Timmy was happy that his friend forgave him and they continued to ride their bikes together. They had a successful day of riding and playing together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very excited because her mommy told her they were going to a party. Lily loved parties! + +At the party, Lily met a boy named Timmy. Timmy had a sharp hat on his head. Lily thought it was very cool. "I like your hat, Timmy," said Lily. "Thank you," said Timmy, "my mommy gave it to me." + +Later, Lily's mommy gave her a piece of cake. Lily was very thoughtful and decided to share her cake with Timmy. "Would you like some cake, Timmy?" asked Lily. "Yes, please," said Timmy. They sat together and enjoyed the cake. + +After the party, Lily and Timmy said goodbye to each other. "That was fun," said Lily. "Yes, it was," said Timmy. Lily went to bed that night with a happy heart, knowing that she had made a new friend at the party. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the snow. One night, Timmy had a bad dream. He dreamed that he was stuck in an icy cave and he couldn't get out. He woke up crying and his mom came to his room. She hugged him and told him not to mind the nightmare. She said it was just a dream and everything was okay. Timmy felt better and went back to sleep. The next day, Timmy went outside to play in the snow again. He had fun building a snowman and throwing snowballs with his friends. Timmy was happy and forgot all about his bad dream. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore the world around her. One day, she saw a small bug crawling on the ground. She wanted to pick it up and play with it, but her mother told her to be careful and gentle with the bug. Lily listened to her mother and picked up the bug carefully, saying "please" to it. + +As Lily continued to explore, she came across a snake. She was scared of the snake because she thought it might be harmful. But her mother told her that the snake was actually harmless and just wanted to slither around and find food. Lily learned that not everything that looks scary is actually dangerous. + +The moral of the story is to always listen to your mother and be kind to all living things, even bugs and snakes. And remember, just because something looks scary, it may actually be harmless. +Once upon a time, there was a bunny named Benny. Benny loved to eat carrots. He would eat them all day long. One day, Benny saw a thin carrot in the garden. He wanted to eat it, but he didn't know if it was good for him. + +Benny asked his friend, a bird, "Can you explain to me if this thin carrot is good to eat?" + +The bird replied, "Yes, Benny. Thin carrots are just as good as fat carrots. They are just a different shape." + +Benny was happy to hear this. He ate the thin carrot and it was delicious. From that day on, Benny knew that thin carrots were just as good as fat carrots. +Once upon a time, there was a family who loved to go on walks. One day, they went to a park and saw a big orange tree. The little girl said, "Look, Mommy! The tree is orange!" The Mommy said, "Yes, it is. Let's go closer and see if we can touch it." + +As they got closer, the little girl said, "Can I turn around and see the tree from the back?" The Daddy said, "Sure, turn around and see it from all angles." The little girl turned around and saw that the tree was big and round. + +Then, the little girl said, "Can we take some oranges home?" The Daddy said, "No, we can't take them. They belong to the tree and the park." The little girl said, "Okay. I like the orange tree. It's pretty." The family continued their walk, happy to have seen the orange tree. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big exam at school, and she was very nervous about it. Her mom noticed that Lily was worried and asked her what was wrong. + +Lily said, "Mommy, I'm scared about my exam. What if I don't do well?" + +Her mom told her, "Don't worry, Lily. You are very smart and dependable. Just do your best, and everything will be okay." + +The next day, Lily took her exam. Afterwards, she saw her friend Tommy and asked him how he did. Tommy told her he did really well, but Lily was too scared to tell him how she did. + +When she got home, her mom asked her how the exam went. Lily told her, "I'm not sure. I didn't do as well as I wanted to." + +Her mom smiled and said, "It's okay, Lily. You did your best, and that's all that matters. You can always try again next time." +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very bored because he had nothing to do. He decided to go outside and check the mailbox. When he got there, he saw a letter inside. It was an order for a new toy! Timmy was so happy that he ran back inside to tell his mom. She was happy too and they waited for the toy to arrive. + +Days went by and Timmy started to get bored again. He decided to go check the mailbox again. This time, there was no letter and no toy. Timmy was sad, but he knew he had to be patient and wait for his order to arrive. He went back inside and played with his other toys, hoping that the new one would come soon. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to sing and talk with her friends. One day, she heard a serious voice on the radio. It was talking about a big storm that was coming. + +Lily's mom also heard the voice and started to plan for the storm. She told Lily they needed to get some food and water, and to make sure they had candles and flashlights. + +Lily helped her mom plan and they went to the store to get everything they needed. When the storm came, they were ready with all the things they had planned for. They stayed safe and dry, and Lily was happy she could help her mom. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in her yard. One day, she found a rake and started to use it to clean up the leaves. She was having so much fun! + +Suddenly, her brother Jack came over and wanted to play too. He tried to take the rake from Lily, but she didn't want to share. Jack got mad and said, "Give me the rake, Lily!" + +Lily didn't want to give it up, so she twisted the rake away from Jack. He started to cry and run inside. Lily felt bad, so she went to talk to him. "I'm sorry, Jack. I didn't mean to be mean. Let's play together with the rake," she said. + +Jack stopped crying and smiled. They played together and had fun with the little rake. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a family who went on a holiday. They packed their bags and got in the car to drive to the beach. The sun was shining and the sky was blue, it was a perfect day for a holiday. + +When they arrived at the beach, they played in the sand and swam in the sea. The little boy made a sandcastle and the little girl collected shells. They had so much fun on their perfect holiday. + +After a while, it was time to go home. They got back in the car and drove back to their house. The little boy and girl fell asleep in the car, dreaming of their perfect holiday at the beach. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in her backyard, but there was a big ugly hole in the ground. One day, her friend Timmy came over to play. + +Timmy said, "Lily, what happened to your backyard? It looks so ugly with that big hole." + +Lily replied, "I know, I don't like it either. But I have an idea! Let's try to improve it by putting a patch on it." + +So they went to get a patch and some dirt. They worked together to fill the hole and put the patch on top. When they finished, the backyard looked much better. + +Lily said, "Wow, Timmy! We did it! We improved the backyard by patching up the hole." + +Timmy smiled and said, "Yeah, it looks great now. Let's go play!" And they ran off to play in their new and improved backyard. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the stream near her house. One day, she saw a little frog hopping around. "Hi there!" Lily said, "Do you want to play with me?" + +The frog replied, "I would love to, but I can't swim like you can. I'm afraid I might drown." + +Lily thought for a moment, then had an idea. "I know! I'll make a perfect little boat for you! Then you can play with me in the stream!" + +The frog was so happy that he started to laugh. Lily spent the whole day making the boat and when she was done, they both got in and started to play. They had so much fun that they didn't even notice the sun going down. When Lily's mom called her for dinner, she said goodbye to the frog and promised to play with him again tomorrow. +Once upon a time, there was a big, wide library. It was full of books and things to learn about. +Many people loved the library, because it was full of new things to find out. + +One day, a girl wanted to study at the library. She went to the library and looked around. It was very big and wide inside. She saw lots of books on the shelves. + +The girl was excited to learn new things. She sat down and opened one of the books. She was happy to find out all kinds of interesting things. + +The girl worked hard and studied. After a while, she felt tired. She looked around the wide library one last time and then left. + +The girl was very happy that she had been able to study in the library. She knew she had learned a lot of new things. +One day, a cow kept walking in a big field. The grass was so soft and the sun was shining brightly. The cow felt so happy as she kept walking around. But then, she felt something uncomfortable. She stopped and looked around. She saw that the ground was hot and there were no trees to provide shade. The cow felt so uncomfortable. She decided to keep looking for a nice and shady place. After a long search, the cow found a place to keep cool. The water was cool and the grass was tall, just like the cow wanted. She kept walking around and found the perfect spot. The cow was so happy and she kept staying in that spot from then on. +Once there was a little boy named Sam. He went out to the park with his mom. Sam saw a big, serious bird. It was brown and had big eyes. Sam wanted to examine it. + +His mom said he could look from far away, so Sam carefully stepped closer. The bird was very still. Sam was careful to stay far away. He looked at the wings, the beak and the feathers. It was so fascinating! + +After a few moments, the bird decided to fly away. Sam watched the bird soar away until it was out of sight. He smiled, happy that he examined the bird. Sam and his mom went back home and Sam told all his friends about the big, serious bird he saw at the park! +Once there was a little girl. Every day she liked to bring a poem to school. But when she arrived, some of the other children would ignore her. They didn't want to read her poem. The little girl felt sad. + +One day, her teacher told her not to be sad. She had an idea. She said that the next day, she should bring a smelly poem to school. + +The next day, the little girl brought a poem to school—and it was really smelly! Everyone was surprised and they wanted to see the poem. Finally, the children smiled and gave her a big hug. + +From then on, no one ignored the little girl's poem. They always listened and enjoyed it. That made the little girl very happy. +Sam was playing in his room when he saw a drawer. It was clear, so he opened it to see what was inside. There were lots of colorful books inside. Sam was so excited! He picked one up and opened it. He read the words, ‘Once upon a time.’ He loved stories, so he kept reading and he found himself on a magical adventure. + +He read about brave knights, fairies and dragons. He even read words he didn’t know, but they made him happy. Sam was so happy that he read all day and night. When the morning came, he put the book back in the drawer and went off to play in the garden. He was so happy he read all the stories in the drawer. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who loved to play. She was always playing and kicking things around her backyard. One day, she found something special. It was a new violin! She was so excited. She held it close and kicked her feet in glee. + +The little girl practiced a lot and was soon very good at playing the violin. She would often play her new instrument for her family. Everyone was so proud of her. She would play beautiful music and make everyone smile. + +Before she knew it, the little girl became a great violin player. Everywhere she went, she would play and make everyone happy. They would clap and cheer for her. Everyone loved her new music and the girl was very proud. + +The little girl was so happy that she had found her new violin. She was so thankful for the wonderful gift. She treasured it and kept it close, kicking her feet in joy every time she played. +Once there was a little girl named Lucy. She was only three years old. Every day Lucy would go to her mailbox in the morning. Today when she got to the mailbox, she saw something blue inside. When she opened the lid, a little bird flew out! The bird was playful and it flew around Lucy. It made her giggle. + +The bird was trying to tease Lucy. It would go high in the air, then swoop down, close to her face, then fly away again. It was fun for Lucy. The bird was bright blue and it flew from flower to flower. It also liked to land on her mailbox and hop around. + +The bird was so happy to have a friend. Lucy was happy too because the bird was so fun. They played together all day until Lucy had to go home. The bird flew away but it promised to come back the next day. + +From that day on, the little blue bird and Lucy were the best of friends. They played together all summer long, into the fall. They both loved it when the little blue bird came and visited the mailbox. +Jimmy was at the beach. He loved the beach and all the fun things he could do. He watched as a seagull flew by and landed in the sand. Jimmy noticed something strange near the seagull - an octopus! Jimmy pointed and mentioned it to his mommy. + +His mommy smiled and said it was safe to look at. Jimmy was very curious and walked over to the octopus. It had eight long arms and eight eyes. Jimmy thought it was so cool. + +Mommy suggested Jimmy sit back and watch the octopus. After a few moments, the octopus started to move in a dizzy pattern. Jimmy laughed as he tried to follow it. The octopus was very fast. Finally, Jimmy got dizzy too and fell asleep. He dreamed of the octopus and all its adventures. + +The next morning, Jimmy woke up happy and ready to go back to the beach. He couldn't wait to mention the octopus to his mommy again. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Sam and Lisa. They did lots of fun and adventurous things together. They loved exploring the woods, looking for rocks, playing games and going on bike rides. + +One day, they had a quarrel because Lisa wanted to play hide and seek but Sam wanted to start a new cycling route. Sam was very determined and didn't want to listen to Lisa's suggestion. They argued for a while, until Lisa suggested that they both write down their ideas in a journal. + +When Lisa and Sam looked into the journal, they were surprised by how many activities and adventures they could do! They went to the beach, climbed a mountain and even learned how to cook. Sam and Lisa had a wonderful time, doing things they never expected. They realized that it was much better to find solutions together than to quarrel. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a loyal pigeon. Every day it would fly high in the sky, looking for something interesting. One day, it found something amazing. The pigeon saw a small boy, playing in the garden. He was looking for a friend, with no one to talk to. + +The pigeon saw how sad the little boy was and decided to say hello. He fluttered down and landed on the little boy’s shoulder. The boy was so surprised that he replied “Hello!â€. The pigeon was so happy to have made a new friend. + +From that day onwards, the pigeon and the little boy were best friends. Every day, the pigeon would fly down from the sky, just to show the little boy how much he cared. He would always reply to the little boy, showing his loyalty and friendship. + +Years passed and the little boy grew older, but the pigeon was still there, loyal to his friend. No matter what happened, the pigeon always replied to the boy, forever loyal and faithful. +Dolly was a very cute girl. She had long, blonde hair and an adorable dress. She loved playing in her garden, and one day she decided to whistle. + +Her dad heard the whistle from the kitchen door, and smiled. He could see the sunlight shining on her through the glass. + +He went outside and asked Dolly if she wanted some steak for dinner. Dolly was so excited, she ran back inside. + +Her dad cooked the steak in the kitchen, and it smelled delicious. When she was ready, he put it on a plate and handed it to her. + +Dolly thanked him and started to eat the steak. She whistled with joy and ate every bite. She thought it was the best steak ever. + +When she was done, Dolly gave her dad a big hug. He hugged her back, and they both smiled. It was one of the happiest moments of the day. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She had long, brown hair that reached down to her shoulders. She was a very curious girl and was always asking questions about the world. One day she decided to stand outside her home. She was looking around and wondering about the world. + +Suddenly, a giant appeared in front of her. He was very tall and wore a big hat. The girl was scared, but decided to be brave and stand her ground. The giant looked down at the girl and said, "Why are you so ignorant?" He was talking in a very loud voice and the girl didn't understand. She began to cry, and the giant looked embarrassed. + +The giant explained that he was sorry for scaring the little girl. He told her that he meant ignorant in a good way. He said that it was okay to be curious and ask questions, but to always be humble and think carefully before speaking. + +The little girl smiled and nodded her head. She thanked the giant and said she would remember his words. The giant smiled back, waved goodbye and disappeared. The little girl stared after him and ran back inside, with her hair flying behind her. She had learned a valuable lesson that day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who was walking down the street. She was feeling very sad and miserable. All of a sudden, she heard a whistle. Looking around to find the source of the whistle, she saw an old man walking with a magnet. + +The old man saw the little girl and said, "Do you want to join me for a walk down the street?". The little girl was surprised but said, "Yes, I would love to!". + +The old man and little girl took a stroll down the street and talked about the most amazing things. They laughed, sang songs and the little girl even tried to whistle too! As the sun started to set, the old man gave the little girl the magnet as a token of their friendship. + +The little girl smiled, thanked the old man and returned home feeling happy and relieved, not feeling so miserable anymore. +Once upon a time there was a furry cat. He was the happiest cat in the world. Everywhere he went he spread joy and happiness. + +One day, he decided to go to the movies. When he got there, he was so excited. He spread his furry paws and settled into his seat. + +At the movies, he saw a movie about a group of wild animals. They were singing and laughing and running around. The furry cat loved it! + +After the movie, he spread his joy and happiness to everyone around. Everyone smiled and said thank you. + +He left the movie theater feeling so happy and content. He knew he had spread a lot of love and joy with his visit to the movies. +Once there was a deep shape. It was a circle. It started to spread out from the middle and the edges became longer and longer. Before long, the shape was everywhere! + +People liked the shape because it was so nice and deep. They thought it must be special. They started to spread it, too. They put the shape on their shirts and hats, and even on their walls! + +The shape became very popular. Everywhere people went, they could see the deep shape. It was a symbol of friendship and a sign of happiness. + +Finally, the shape had spread all around the world. Everywhere people looked, they could see the special deep shape. +Once there was a girl named Anna. She was three years old. Anna was a very curious child. She wanted to learn how things work. + +One day, Anna was on a walk with her mom. They saw a big green tree and Anna was very interested. She wanted to know how the tree worked. + +So, Anna's mom told her that trees grow by getting energy from the sun. Anna thought that was very interesting. + +Anna asked if they could stay and watch the tree. She wanted to watch it work and grow. Her mom said OK and they sat underneath the tree. The sun was shining and they watched the tree grow. + +Anna was so amazed. She learned a lot that day and she would never forget the interesting green tree. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Sarya. Sarya liked to play in the park near her house. One day, Sarya wanted to play in a little pond. But she saw that the pond was dirty! She wanted to make it clean, so she got an idea. She ran inside and got some soap from the bathroom. She came back with the soap and put it in the pond. Then Sarya got ready to save the pond. She put on her rubber boots and started to splash the soap in the water. After she was done, the pond was shining and clean! Sarya was so happy that she was able to save the pond. The little girl smiled and ran back home. +There were two friends, Jane and Dan, who liked to talk about magic. Every week, they would discuss a new magical thing. One day, Jane had an idea. She said, "Let's have an organized magic day!" + +The friends loved the idea, so they started planning. Dan made a list of all the things they could do. They decided to go on a magical adventure! + +They packed a picnic basket and grabbed their magical supplies. They dressed in their best clothes and went to the park. They spent the day discussing all sorts of magical things. They talked about dragons, fairies, and powerful spells. They laughed and smiled, enjoying their special adventure. + +At the end of the day, they agreed that it was the most organized and magical day ever! +Once upon a time, there was a lucky dog. His name was Oscar. He had four paws and one long, wiggly tail. Every day, he went for nice, long walks with his owners. + +One day, during their walk, Oscar's owners heard a 'snap' sound. Oscar had stepped on a twig and hurt his heel. His owners looked at Oscar and saw that his heel was red and sore. They knew he needed to have a break. + +So, Oscar's owners decided to separate. They went in different directions, but both of them carried treats for Oscar. Finally, Oscar was feeling better and he ran after both of them! He felt so lucky to have two wonderful owners. + +And they all lived happily ever after. The end! +There was once a lively little girl. Her name was Jane. One day, Jane was out playing in the park when it suddenly got very cold. Jane didn't know what was happening, so she started to run. But it was too late. Everything around her started to freeze. Trees, flowers, even the grass! Jane was so surprised by the result. + +But then Jane realized that she was not cold. It was like she was in her own little bubble of warmth. Even though everything around her was freezing, she stayed warm. + +She looked up at the sky and saw beautiful, colorfully painted frozen rainbows in the sky. Jane was amazed by the sight and still warm in her bubble. + +She smiled and knew that she was the only one who could see the beautiful frozen rainbows, which made her feel very special. She stayed there for a long time, enjoying the sights until it started to get too warm again. + +Jane looked around and everything felt normal again. But she would never forget the lovely, lively frozen rainbows. +One day, Max wanted to create fun. He found a gray microphone and smiled. He waved it around and held it up to his mouth. When he spoke, he made funny noises and laughed. + +Max kept talking into the microphone. Then he began to sing. He sang song after song, feeling happy to create music. Some friends stopped over to listen. They clapped and cheered Max on. + +Max sang louder and louder until his voice got hoarse from all the singing. He stopped singing and shook the microphone in the air. He felt so proud that he had created an entire show. Max hugged the microphone tightly and smiled. Then he went home to get some rest. +On a sunny day, a little girl was walking through the grass. She came across a hidden nest. She said hello to the animals inside. But then she noticed one of the animals had sharp teeth! It was trying to bite her. She ran away quickly! + +The little girl was scared, so she went to her bedroom. She closed her eyes, and went to sleep. She dreamt of the nest and the animal with sharp teeth. But in her dream, the animal didn't try to bite her. + +The little girl was happy and took a deep breath. She was glad that the dream was not real. She knew that the nest and the animals were hidden, so she wouldn't go near it again. +Once there was a little girl named Lucia. She was three years old and loved to paint. Her parents had bought her a big box of paints and brushes to use anytime she wanted. + +One sunny day, Lucia's mom said to her, "Let's go outside and paint a tree!". Lucia was so excited and she quickly grabbed her paints. + +When they got outside, Lucia began mixing and matching different colors to paint the tree. When she was finished, Lucia and her mom stepped back and admired her artwork. It was so beautiful! + +After that, Lucia wanted to find something else to paint. She decided to paint a nut. She painted the nut a warm orange color and used some red for the little cracks and bumps on the outside. When she was finished, Lucia and her mom both smiled and said, "Nice job!" +Once upon a time, there was a big and enormous rock. It waited and waited in a big field for something special. + +One day, a little girl came along and saw the rock. She was so excited! She ran up to the rock and said, "Hello, rock! I'm gonna rock you!" + +So the little girl started to rock the rock back and forth. She rocked it so much that she almost made the rock move! But she still kept rocking. + +The rock waited patiently as the little girl rocked it with all her might. She laughed and laughed as she rocked it back and forth. The little girl had so much fun! + +Eventually, the little girl got tired so she stopped. She gave the enormous rock a big hug and thanked it for all the fun they had. She gave it one last wave goodbye and ran off to find her mom. + +The enormous rock waited patiently in the big field until the next time somebody came to rock it. +Once upon a time there was a bunny. His name was Bob. Bob liked to bounce all the time. Everywhere he went he was bouncing and hopping. + +One day, while Bob was bouncing, he came across a special bottle. Inside was some magic perfume. It was so pretty, sparkling and special! Bob wanted it and so he decided to take it. + +When Bob got home, he opened the bottle and let the perfume out. It smelt so nice and it filled the air with a sweet smell. But, the bottle was very fragile. When Bob opened it, it broke! + +Bob was sad that the bottle was broken. But, he was very happy because the perfume stayed in the air, making the world smell so nice. From then on, Bob kept the special perfume in his heart and it brought him lots of joy. +Once there was a little chicken. His name was Bob and he was very smelly. Every day he clucked and strutted around the farm. One day, something very special happened for Bob. + +He was out looking for dinner when he suddenly heard a noise! It was a very loud surprise! Bob was so scared, he ran and hid in the barn. He curled up in a ball and tried to be still. But the surprise was getting closer. + +Finally, the surprise reached Bob! It was Bob's friends from the barn. They had come to give him a very special dinner. They had a yummy plate full of chicken, just for Bob! + +Bob was so excited. He crowed and jumped and danced with delight. He couldn't believe such a smelly old chicken could get such a wonderful surprise! +Once there was a little boy called Jack. He was only three years old, but he was very thoughtful. He loved to explore the world around him and one day he decided to go for a walk. + +Jack walked and walked until he came to a creek. It was bubbly and cheerful and it made him smile. He said hello to the creek and it seemed to say hello back. + +Jack wanted to get closer to the creek to explore so he shouted out loud. He wanted to know what was in the bubbly water so he shouted louder and louder. Suddenly, he heard a noise coming from deep within the creek. He squinted to see what was making the noise and he saw a little fish jump out of the water. + +Jack was so surprised! He couldn't believe it! He was so thrilled he started shouting with delight. He thanked the fish for showing himself and waded into the creek. He was having so much fun! It was a wonderful day for little Jack. +Once there was a dependable little robot called Joe. Joe was happy and he liked to carry trays all around. Every morning, Joe got up early to do his work. He would lift up a big tray and stir it around and around. Joe stirred and stirred until the tray was full of the most delicious meals. + +Joe was always dependable and he worked hard every day. He carried his tray to different places, making sure everyone had a warm and yummy meal. He loved that he could help people by giving them something good to eat. + +One day, Joe's tray got too heavy for him to carry, so he had to stop and rest. All his friends wanted to help him, so they took turns stirring the tray and carrying it together. That way Joe could get the tray to everyone who needed it. + +Joe was glad to have friends who were dependable too. Every day he enjoyed helping others and stirring his tray with his friends. +Once there was a sheep. She was brown and very fluffy. She had long, soft wool. Every night, she would offer bits of her wool to be made into a warm blanket for someone. + +One night, a little girl came to the sheep and asked for some of her wool. The sheep smiled and gladly offered her some. But, the little girl asked for too much. She wanted enough wool to make a very long blanket. + +The sheep thought and thought, but she didn't have enough. She knew if she gave away all her wool, she would be too cold during the night. So, she kindly asked the little girl to come back for more the next day. + +The little girl happily agreed and left with the wool she had. + +The next day, the little girl came back and the sheep offered her all the wool she had. Now, the little girl had enough wool to make a very long, warm blanket. + +All the animals in the meadow were very happy when they saw the little girl with her long, warm blanket. +Once upon a time, there was an elderly woman. She loved to wear blouses. One day, she went to lay down in the sun in her garden. As she was laying there, three little birds flew down onto her blouse. The woman smiled, and the birds sang and played. They stayed there for a long time, until the woman decided it was time for the birds to go home. She waved goodbye, and the birds flew away. The elderly woman smiled, happy to have had such lovely visitors for the day. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lucy. She was three years old. Lucy had a shoe that she loved very much. It was a fair shoe - pink with silver sparkles. + +Lucy wanted to wear her special shoe everywhere. But today she was worried because she couldn't find it. She had looked everywhere in her room, but it wasn't there. + +So Lucy decided to ask her mom. She asked, "Mom, have you seen my fair shoe?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, Lucy. I put it away in the closet so it doesn't get lost." + +Lucy was so happy that her shoe was safe! She stopped worrying and went to the closet to get her shoe. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a naughty little boy who was always getting into trouble. One day, his teacher decided he must be punished for not listening. She put him in a case in the corner of the room. + +At first, he was very sad. He didn't like being in the case and he wanted to get out. But he was too naughty and had to stay there. + +Eventually, after a long time in the case, the teacher let him out. He was so glad! He promised himself to never be naughty again. + +The naughty boy learnt his lesson and he was never put in the case again. Instead, he decided to always be good and listen to his teacher. Everyone was happy and glad that the naughty boy had changed his ways. +Once upon a time, there were two friends. They were both happy to be playing in the sunshine. They were playing a game of catch with a ball. + +Suddenly, one of them said "Let's have some pie!" But the other friend didn't think it was a good idea. They disagreed with their friend. + +Their friend was a bit sad, so they decided to come up with a new game. They decided to run around the park and hide behind the trees. + +They had lots of fun playing hide and seek. When they were done they decided to have some pie after all. They both gave a big smile and started eating. + +They were so happy to be sharing pie together. They agreed that it was the best part of the game. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Lily. She was only 3 years old and was so curious about the world around her. + +One day, Lily was walking through the woods and she saw something hidden behind a tree. She went closer to take a look and saw a witch! The witch was looking around and didn't seem to know Lily was there. + +Lily was so scared, but she was brave too. She stayed very still and watched the witch for a whole minute. Then, the witch flew away on her broomstick! + +Lily was so surprised. She had never seen a witch before and this was an amazing adventure. She went home and shared her story with everyone. Everyone was so impressed with Lily for being so brave. + +That day, Lily learnt that with a bit of courage, anything is possible! +Once there was a boy named Jack. He was very proud of his stand. Jack's stand was his special place. He put his toys, books and treasures there. + +One day, Jack saw something strange. It was a fake stand, just like his. Right away, he knew it wasn't real. He wanted to take it away. + +Jack took the fake stand and put it outside. Then he went to his stand and saw a surprise. His mom had made him a treat! It was a yummy cake that she had served for him. + +Jack smiled. He was so happy to have his stand and his special treat. He was so glad he had discovered the fake stand so his mom could make him the treat. + +From then on, Jack always looked at his stand with a smile. He was proud to have his real stand with special treats that his mom served him. +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Molly. Molly was very restless and she wanted to go exploring. So off she went, on her travels. + +She soon came to a town, but no-one was around. It was so quiet, that Molly began to shiver. Then she heard a sound,like something trading. + +Molly crept closer, with her heart beating fast. When she peered around the corner, she saw a market full of people trading all sorts of things. Molly watched in wonder, as the people traded and shouted out the things they were selling. + +Suddenly, a gust of wind blew over the market and Molly shivered again. All the traders stopped trading, turned around and ran away. Molly didn't understand, but she was too scared to stay, so she also ran away. + +She never came back to the market again, but she always remembered the magical sound of trading and the people who were so restless and on the move. +Once there was a rich hippo who liked to drive. He lived in a big house with a fancy car in the driveway. He would go out every day and drive around town, waving to all the animals he passed. All the other hippos thought he was so cool! + +One day, the rich hippo decided to take a long drive. He drove and drove, until he came across a river. At the river there was a funny looking boat with a big wheel on it. The owner said he could give the rich hippo a ride across the river! + +The rich hippo was so excited. He drove the boat across the river and before long, he arrived safely on the other side. Everyone was so happy to see him, and the rich hippo was smiling from ear to ear. + +The rich hippo was so proud of himself for taking such a long drive. From then on, he kept on driving around, exploring the world and seeing new things. He was living a very happy and exciting life! +Once upon a time there was a girl who loved to swim. She went to the pool every day and loved it when the sun shone on the water. She went with her friends and loved to show them her cool moves. + +One day, she went to the park with her friends. She saw something amazing! A big swing! She loved it and so did her friends. They all laughed and giggled as they took it in turns to swing. + +The girl was so happy she wanted to show the park her gratitude. She taught her friends how to swim. They loved it and their swimming made everyone in the park happy. All the people were so friendly and thanked the girl for teaching them how to swim. + +The girl and her friends had a lot of fun that day and they all made lots of new friends. They will always remember how friendly everyone was and how much fun they had that sunny day. +Once there was a great star. His name was Sparkle. Sparkle lived high up in the night sky. Every night Sparkle would twinkle and shine so brightly. + +One day, Sparkle became really sad and stopped twinkling. The other stars couldn't figure out why. The moon thought the stars should try to cheer Sparkle up, so she said, "Let's all shake!" + +So the stars shook and shook until Sparkle started to smile again. He was so happy! He smiled and twinkled brighter than ever before. The other stars were so glad that Sparkle was happy again. + +And to this day, Sparkle is still the greatest star in the night sky, twinkling and shaking with joy. +Once there was a little girl who loved to play outside. She had a big garden with many trees and flowers and the sun would shine down on her. Every day, she would bring her favourite toy and play in her garden until dinner time. + +One sunny day, while the little girl was playing in the garden, she noticed something strange. There was a big shadow walking around. The shadow was too big to be anybody in the girl's family. She had never seen a shadow that big before. + +The little girl was very curious about the shadow, so she decided to follow it. The shadow was very busy, walking around the garden, so the little girl had to run to keep up. She followed it all the way around the garden. + +After a while, the little girl realized that the shadow was only her own reflection in the sun! She laughed and laughed and then ran back to the garden to play, happier than ever. +Once there was a curious little dog named Spot. He lived in a small house with his family. Every day, Spot liked to explore the garden and look for something new. + +One day, he spotted a big avocado. Spot's eyes lit up and he barked in excitement. He ran over to it and tried to take a bite. As he did, he slipped and the avocado fell from his mouth. + +Spot sat back, disappointed. He tried to get it with his nose, but it was too slippery. He kept pushing, but he couldn't get it. Finally, after a few minutes he managed to get the slippery avocado. + +Spot was so excited, he ran back to the house to show his family the avocado. They all yipped and cheered, and Spot was the happiest dog in the world. He enjoyed the delicious avocado and was very proud of what he had found. +Mandy was curiously looking around her grandparents' house. She liked to explore and was always interested in all the things she found. As she was looking around, her grandfather mentioned a special lumber that he'd been saving. + +Mandy was interested in the lumber and asked lots of questions about them. Grandpa said that lumber was very strong and it took him a long time to find. He said that the lumber was stubborn and wouldn't be easy to use or shape. + +Mandy found a few pieces of the lumber and decided to try and shape them. She was determined to make something special with the stubborn lumber and soon she made something wonderful. + +When Grandpa saw what she had made, he was very proud of her. He told her that the stubborn lumber had been a very good choice and he mentioned how happy he was to have a grandchild who was so determined! +Once upon a time there was a girl named Sarah. She loved to go outside and play. One day, she was in her backyard and saw something she had never seen before: a squirrel! She was so excited and wanted to play with it. She didn't know what to do. + +Sarah thought and thought. Then an idea came to her. She decided to choose one of her toys to offer to the squirrel. She chose her favourite doll. She hopped and skipped over to it, and put it down next to the squirrel. + +The squirrel sniffed the doll, then grabbed it in its teeth, and scurried away. Sarah watched and laughed out loud. She was so excited to have made a new friend. She smiled and waved goodbye to the squirrel, thankful for her wonderful new adventure. +Jimmy was a happy 3 year old. He had lots of friends and enjoyed playing with them everyday. One day Jimmy mentioned to his friends about a big pit he had seen at the park. + +Jimmy's friends were all jealous. They hadn't ever seen such a big pit. Jimmy shared his story with them and described how deep he thought it was. + +They all wanted to go and see it for themselves. So Jimmy, his friends and his dad went to the park. When they arrived, the first thing they saw was the huge pit! Everyone was amazed. + +Jimmy led the way, and they all carefully climbed down the ladder. As they got closer to the bottom, they could see how deep it really was. + +Jimmy's friends were so jealous! They wished they had such a big pit too! However, they were happy Jimmy had found such an incredible spot. They decided to come back and play in the pit every weekend. +One day a rabbit felt something strange on its fur. It was a flea! The flea had been bothering the rabbit for some time. The poor rabbit was beginning to suffer from the flea's scratching. Suddenly, the flea jumped away and the rabbit was relieved. + +A nearby cat noticed the flea and quickly chased it. The flea hopped away, trying to escape. After a few moments the cat caught the flea and ate it. The rabbit watched in amazement. + +The suffering the rabbit experienced was now over and it was relieved. The flea's bite had been only mild so the rabbit was thankful that it had not suffered more. The rabbit was happy that it didn't have to suffer any more and could enjoy its life. +The little girl wanted to fly. She saw the birds soaring high in the sky and wanted to try it too. She went outside and found a white blanket. The little girl picked it up and folded it. She ran and ran and ran, trying to get higher and higher. + +The little girl then started to flap her arms as fast as she could. She tried and tried and tried, but nothing happened. She was feeling a little down, so she decided to try something else. + +She closed her eyes and wished really hard. All of a sudden, the blanket started to rise. It was so white and mighty, like a king. The little girl laughed with joy. + +She rose higher and higher in the sky, until she could see all around her. She waved at the birds, who flew by her side. She had done it! She had tried, and it had worked. +Once upon a time there was a wild turtle. Every morning he would wake up early and go outside his shell. He loved feeling the sun's warm rays on his face, so he made sure he was wide awake before it rose in the sky. + +The turtle enjoyed exploring and soon found some special places. He saw beautiful flowers, tall trees and crisp green grass. The turtle smiled and said hello to the birds he saw in the trees. + +One day, the turtle went deep into the woods. As he went carefully along, he heard a deep rumbling sound. To his surprise, he saw a giant bear with very sharp claws. He was so afraid he quickly ran back to his shell and hid there. + +The turtle was so scared that he hid in his shell for days. Eventually he ventured out again and was pleased to find the woods were safe and wild. He was relieved to be back in his favorite spot, and every day he explored a little more, never forgetting to come back to his shell when the sun went down. +Once there was a long lawyer. He had to work all day and he was very tired. He wanted to take a break and have some fun. + +So he went to the park. He saw a little dog and he thought it was so cute. He wanted to pet it. So he went over and tried to pet it. + +But the little dog didn't like that! He got angry and bit the lawyer on the hand. Ouch! + +The lawyer was very surprised. He knew he shouldn't have petted the dog without asking the owner. He knew that was against the law. + +The lawyer quickly apologized to the owner and went home. He was very careful after that day and always asked before petting any dogs! +Susie was a popular girl. She loved spending time with her friends and they often played together. One day Susie found a large piece of cardboard and knew it would be perfect for a game. She asked all her friends if they wanted to play and they laughed and said yes. + +Susie grabbed some markers and started drawing a game board on the cardboard. She and her friends had so much fun playing the game and laughing together. + +The next day, Susie went to play with her friends again but she had forgotten the cardboard. She suddenly felt very sad and started to miss the cardboard. She knew without it, the game was no fun at all. + +Luckily, her friends were so kind and understanding. One of them said she had kept the cardboard and quickly brought it back to Susie. Susie was overjoyed and they were able to play their favorite game again. + +Every day, Susie looked forward to playing with her friends and the cardboard game. They always had so much fun and Susie missed it when the weekend came. +Once upon a time, there lived a little girl named May. She was 3 years old and very curious. One day May went for a walk in the woods and spotted something on the ground. It was a small peach all shiny and juicy. May was so excited and couldn't decide what to do. + +She picked up the peach and held it close. Then she decided to talk to it. May asked the peach "Where did you come from?". The peach didn't answer back, but May kept on talking. She said "I want to take you home, come with me". + +May took the little peach back home and held it close to her heart. She began to tell the peach all about her family and how much she loved them. May said to the peach "I will be your friend forever and ever". + +May looked after the little peach every day and took it everywhere with her. May and the peach talked and talked about many things, from singing to stories. After a while, May realized that she was never alone, as long as the little peach was there. +Once there was a girl, and her name was Anna. Anna liked to go swimming in the pool. One day, she got out of bed and put on her bright yellow bikini and put on her sunglasses. She was ready to go! + +Anna jumped into the pool and began to swim. She splashed around and the water felt cool and nice. She swam faster and faster. How fast could she go? + +Anna said "Hello!" to her friends, who were swimming and playing too. They laughed and talked, and soon it got loud in the pool. + +Anna swam and laughed until it was time to go. She put on her sunglasses and went home, feeling happy and tired from a fun day of swimming. +Once upon a time there was a little mouse named Tim. He was very shy, but he wanted to make some friends. So he decided to go for a walk. + +When he came to a big tree, he noticed a rope hanging from one of its branches. It looked like it was meant for tying something up. Tim decided to tie his tail around the rope so he could hold on and swing around. + +The rope felt rough but Tim liked the texture. He swung around and around and made a giggle. He was so happy! + +He soon saw another mouse in the tree. It was even shyer than he was. But because Tim was having so much fun, he smiled and waved his arms. + +The other mouse didn't know what to do, but it eventually waved back and smiled too! Tim and the little mouse became the best of friends, and they both enjoyed the fun of swinging the rope together. +Once upon a time, there was a building. It was a big and tall building, but still looked very sweet. One day, something special started to happen inside the building. + +A lot of people started to gather, carrying baskets of delicious food. They all brought something sweet like cakes and candy. Everyone was so happy! + +Suddenly, music started playing and everyone began dancing. They all laughed and had lots of fun. Even the building seemed happy. + +Eventually, the people said goodbye to each other and started to leave. But the sweet memories of this day stuck with them for a long time. +Charlie and his mom were walking to the park on a very hot day. When they arrived, they noticed a dark gray cloud in the sky. + +Suddenly, it started to rain. Charlie and his mom had to run back home. On the way, they had to dodge the raindrops. + +Back home, Charlie and his mom looked through the menu for something to do. They decided to play some fun games. + +But after a few minutes it was too dark outside. They had to go to sleep because Charlie was feeling weak from the hot day and the running. + +The next day, the sun was out again and the rain had passed. Charlie and his mom enjoyed a nice picnic at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She wanted to go to the restaurant, but her mommy said no. The girl was sad, but she decided to ignore it and keep asking. "Please, mommy, can I go to the restaurant?" she asked again and again, but her mommy said no. + +The girl had to find another way to get to the restaurant. Suddenly, she saw a bicycle! It was available for anyone to use and the girl was very excited. She hopped on the bicycle and pedaled as fast as she could to the restaurant. + +When she arrived, the girl was delighted! There was a big sign saying the restaurant was open. She looked around and was happy to find lots of delicious food. She enjoyed her meal and couldn't believe her luck. + +The girl was very happy that she ignored her mommy's advice and tried something new. From then on, she was always willing to try new things and have new adventures. +Once upon a time a boy named Tom wanted to help his mom clean the house. He was so happy to help her. So, Tom got his broom and dustpan. He started to sweep and soon he had a big pile of dust. + +Tom was so proud and his mother smiled at him. But then the dust blew away! Tom wanted to catch it. He said, “I want to stop the dust!†+ +His mom said, “I have a better idea. Let’s make a friendly game.†They both laughed and started to play a game. The goal was to catch the dust and put it in the dustpan. + +It was so much fun and Tom was so fast! In the end, he managed to catch all the dust and put it in the dustpan! Tom was so proud of himself and his mom gave him a big hug. They had a wonderful time. +One day, there was a tiger walking in the jungle. He was looking for something special. After walking for a while, he spotted a helpful monkey in a tree. The tiger asked the monkey for some help and the monkey promised to help. The tiger thanked him and asked for some food. The monkey quickly ran off to get some delicious fruit for the tiger. The tiger was very pleased and he thanked the monkey for his help. Before the tiger left, he promised the monkey that he would come back someday and they would be friends forever. The monkey smiled and nodded. The tiger waved goodbye and trotted away. The monkey was very happy because he had been able to help the tiger. From that day on, whenever the tiger saw the monkey in the jungle, they would be friends and play together. +Once upon a time, there was a skeleton. He was a funny skeleton and he liked to joke around. One day, he saw a bossy pig. The pig was very bossy and wanted everyone to listen to her all the time. The skeleton thought this was silly and so he made a joke. He said "Oink! Oink! Who's the bossiest pig in the world?". +The pig didn't like the joke and she got angry. She said "I am the bossiest pig! You must listen to me!". But the skeleton didn't take her seriously. He just smiled and laughed. He said "That's not such a funny joke!" +The pig couldn't believe it. How could the skeleton not take her seriously? She got even madder and said "Well, I'm the bossiest pig and you have to listen to me!". But still the skeleton just smiled and laughed. +Finally, the pig couldn't take it anymore and she ran away. The skeleton just kept on laughing. He thought it was the funniest joke ever! +Mrs Jones was walking down the street. Max the dog was at her side. Suddenly, a big yellow duck poked Max with his beak. Max yelped and barked. Mrs Jones was very surprised. She said, "That's not normal! Max, don't worry, I will make sure this duck stops poking you". Max was relieved. Mrs Jones explained to the duck that there is a law which says animals shouldn't poke each other. The duck nodded and apologised. From then on, Max and the duck always played together in their normal way. +Once upon a time there was a small farmer who lived far away. He needed some support to take care of his farm. One day a knight came to the farmer and said he would support him. The knight was very kind and friendly. + +The knight and the farmer started to work together, planting crops and taking care of the farm. But one day a group of mean people came to the farm and put the kind knight in jail. The farmer was very sad and lonely without him. + +But then something amazing happened. A group of distant family members heard about the knight getting put in jail. They decided to support the brave knight by setting him free! Everyone was so happy and the farmer was very grateful to have the knight back. The knight was thankful for the distant family's support. + +The farmer and the knight lived happily ever after on the farm, thankful for the support they received. +One day there was a big, smooth hole in the ground. It was in a big field and the grass around the hole was tall and green. + +One day a little boy was walking through the grass and he saw the hole. He looked inside and he smiled. + +He asked his dad to help him. His dad said yes and he brought a big bag of seeds. He dumped the seeds into the hole and then he and the little boy patted them down. + +The next day, something magical happened! Tiny green plants started to appear and then, when the sun shone, more and more of them started to sprout and grow. They were so strong, they pushed their way up through the ground and started to grow into a big, beautiful flower bed. The little boy and his dad were so happy to see it! + +The little boy named his little flower bed Spring, because that's what it did! It sprang up from the ground! +Once upon a time there were two friends, a cow and a horse. The cow and horse were very good friends and liked to explore the world together. + +One day, the two friends decided to explore a new forest. As they walked, they noticed many trees and a dark, open shadow. It was mysterious, and the two friends wanted to see what was inside. + +The cow and horse were brave, so they decided to explore the open shadow together. As they ventured inside, they discovered a magical cave. Inside the cave there were glowing rocks, which illuminated the magical place. + +The cow and horse were so excited that they decided to explore the magical cave together. They spent the day looking around, and discovering all the new and exciting things inside. + +At the end of their adventure, the cow and horse said goodbye, agreeing that their day exploring the open shadow was the best day they had ever had. They hugged one another, and then the cow and horse went home, with big smiles on their faces. +Once upon a time, there was a girl who was very careless. She had lots of books she loved to play with, but she never took the time to put them away. + +One day, she had finished playing with one of her books, but she left it out on the floor. Her mum noticed and was not happy. + +But then the girl had an idea! She remembered what her mum told her and ran to find her book. She bent down and quickly closed it. Then she put it back where it belonged on the shelf. + +Mum was so happy she gave the girl a big hug. She was glad the girl was being more careful with her books. They both smiled and hugged again. The end. +Once there was an old man. He wanted to spend his days doing something special. So he took out his skeleton. It was a beautiful skeleton. Every day he would spend time playing with his skeleton. He would put it in different costumes. Sometimes he would let it ride down a hill in a cart. Other times he would put it in funny poses. Every day the old man had lots and lots of fun with his skeleton.Soon the old man's skeleton became famous. Everyone wanted to see the beautiful skeleton. The old man was very happy and he would spend his days showing the skeleton off to anyone who wanted to see it. He was very proud of his beloved skeleton and he loved spending time with it. +The sun was shining brightly and the day was warm. Mila and her little brother, Ryan, were playing outside in the puddle. Mila had her favourite pink mittens on so she wouldn't get her hands wet. + +Mila jumped up and down in the puddle, splashing water all over. Ryan laughed and joined in, splashing Mila with puddle water. Mila was giggling and kept jumping, even when the water splashed up and got her mittens wet. + +The two were having so much fun that they didn't notice that Mila had lost one of her mittens. It must have flown off into the bushes when she was splashing around. + +Mila stopped splashing and looked around in the puddle and in the bushes. She couldn't see her mitten and started to feel worried. But then, she noticed a pink blob shining in the sunlight. She ran over, and sure enough, it was her original mitten! + +Mila hugged the mitten and with a big smile she ran back to the puddle to keep on splashing. +Once upon a time there was a nice lady. She wanted to complete her work but it was hard. She got angry and spoke harshly. One day, she completed her work and smiled. She felt so happy and relieved. + +Afterwards, the lady went outside and saw a little 3 year old child. She said “hello there†to the little one in a kind voice. The child smiled and said “Hiâ€. + +The lady was so pleased that she completed her work and decided to do something nice for the child. She took the child to the park and they had a wonderful time playing together. They laughed and smiled and the lady was no longer harsh - she was now gentle and kind. + +The child had the best day of his life and thanked the nice lady for being so caring. The lady smiled and said, “You are welcome! I am so glad I could make you happy.†+Once there was a long twig. The twig was all alone. One day, the twig saw a bug. The twig asked, "Will you join me?" The bug said, "Yes!" Together, they started to jump and twirl. They laughed and smiled while they played. + +Then, they saw a bird. They said, "Come join us!" The bird said, "Yes!" Now, the twig, bug and bird were playing together. They laughed and sang and ran around in circles. They were having so much fun. + +Suddenly, they saw a frog. The twig said, "Come join us!" The frog said, "Yes!" Now all four of them were playing together. They were so happy and had lots of fun. + +They spent the day playing and laughing together. When the sun went down, they said goodbye. The twig, bug, bird and frog all went their separate ways, but they all knew they would be friends forever. +Once upon a time there was a guard. He was very nice, kind and mild. Every day he liked to rest. He had a special spot in his garden, under a big tree with lots of leaves. The guard would sit in the shade and take a rest. He was so still and peaceful that the birds, bugs and squirrels would all come and say hello. They felt safe when they saw the guard resting. The guard liked it and would smile and rest some more. He found a lot of joy from resting and being mild. That is how the guard found his special place - to rest and be peaceful. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Jane. She was only three years old. Jane loved to go outside to the big open field and she loved to listen. Whenever she went out to the field she could hear the birds chirping, the wind blowing and the crickets buzzing. It made Jane feel so happy and excited. + +One day when Jane was out in the field, she heard a beautiful sound. It sounded like someone singing. Jane was so curious and her eyes were wide open. She wanted to know where the sound was coming from. She followed the sound until she saw a bunny. The bunny was sitting in the grass, singing. Jane was amazed. + +When the bunny saw Jane, he stopped singing and hopped over to her. He said “Hello, little one. What is your name?†Jane told him her name. Then he asked her, “Would you like to listen to life?†Jane nodded excitedly. + +The bunny hopped closer to her and said “Listen… Life is all around us. We just need to pay attention and be open. Always take the time to stop, and really listen to life.†Jane thought this was so special and magical. She promised herself that she would always listen to life. +Once upon a time, there was a rabbit. He was a fit rabbit, and he was always hopping around. One day, he saw something he didn't understand. He hopped closer to it and saw it was a ball. He bounced it around, and then he saw something else. It was a stick! He picked it up and tried to fit it inside the ball. He couldn't understand how it worked. Then he saw a little girl who was sitting nearby. She smiled and showed him how to use the stick to fit inside the ball. The rabbit smiled and hopped away, happy to understand. +Once upon a time, there was a small crab. He wore a tiny hat on his head and a pair of sunglasses on his eyes. He loved to explore the beach at low tide, but he was often very careful. One day, the small crab was searching for food on the beach when he found a very small shell. He quickly put the shell in his pouch and kept walking. + +Suddenly, the small crab heard a loud noise and he was scared! He quickly hid behind a rock and peeked his head out to see what was happening. He noticed there was a very big crab nearby and he knew he couldn't let it see him. But it was already too late! The big crab saw the small crab wearing his hat and sunglasses. + +Fortunately, the big crab was nice and friendly and so he smiled. The small crab was so relieved and he smiled back. + +From that day on, the small crab refused to take off his hat and sunglasses. He wore them everywhere and they became a part of him. +Once upon a time there was a big judge. The judge had a very important job. One day, the judge needed help. The judge put out a call for anyone to come help. Two little children heard the call and decided to come help. + +The children had never seen a big judge before. They were very excited. They went to the judge and said, "We can help you." The judge smiled and said, "Great! I need to put all these books away." + +So the two children put all the books away very carefully. When they finished, the judge said, "Thank you! You did a very good job." The children were very proud. They said goodbye to the judge and went home. +Peggy looked at the microphone. It was thin and shiny. She wanted to pick it up and play with it. She leaned over to reach it, stretching her arm as far as she could. It felt nice and cool in her hand. She started to talk into the microphone, playing like she was an announcer. + +Then she pointed the microphone towards the room. She heard what sounded like the radio but it was quieter and clearer. Peggy looked around and saw that the walls were leaning in and out. She heard sounds that she'd never heard before. It was so interesting to hear. + +Peggy started talking again into the microphone, her voice echoing back to her. Suddenly she heard a loud noise coming from the other side of the room. She quickly hid the microphone and ran away. She had never heard something so loud before. But later that day, Peggy leaned towards the microphone again and started to play with it. +Once, there was a white goose. She was happy and liked to play. She often played in the meadow with the other animals. + +One day, she saw a small bunny. The bunny was scared and alone. The goose wanted to help. She told the bunny that she would trust him. + +The bunny hopped over to the goose. He looked sad and scared, but the goose kept her promise. She was gentle and kept him safe. + +The two of them stayed close, they became friends and played together every day. The white goose showed the bunny that it was okay to trust. + +The bunny trusted the white goose and each day his trust grew. Without trust, the bunny and the white goose wouldn't have become such good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a tidy man called Jack. He always liked to stay neat and clean. One day, he was looking for something special. He went to the market to examine different foods. Suddenly, he saw some pepper. The pepper looked very nice, so he decided to buy it. + +Jack took the pepper and went home. There, he put the pepper in the kitchen. He was very excited to eat it. But first, he wanted to examine it. He looked at it carefully, and he thought it looked delicious. + +Suddenly, Jack had an idea. He took some olive oil and poured it over the pepper. The pepper smelled even more delicious now. He added some salt and he was ready to eat it. + +Jack ate the pepper and it tasted very good. He was very happy that he had chose it in the market. From that day onward, he always examined the food before eating it. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Kate who lived in a big city. One day she was feeling bored, so she decided to go on a journey to a far away country. + +When she arrived, she found the country was very different to her own. Everything was strange and unfamiliar. She felt a bit uncomfortable, but she decided to stay and explore. + +She met lots of people in the country and one day she met a boy, named Kevin. They became great friends and spoke about everything. They talked about the people, the places and the things in the country. + +The people in the country taught her lots of things about their customs and traditions and she soon became a part of them. + +Before long, she didn't feel uncomfortable anymore and started to feel right at home. She was happy to have travelled and find a new wonderful country and new friends. +Once upon a time there was a peach on a tree. It was very juicy and smelled yummy. + +Every day a little boy passed by and looked at the peach. He thought it looked so interesting. One day he decided he wanted to gain the peach. + +So the little boy climbed the tree, higher and higher until he reached the peach. He picked it off the branch and held it in his hand. The peach was very juicy! + +The boy was very happy and smiled. He ran home and ate the peach with his friends. They all laughed and enjoyed the yummy snack. + +The end. +John wanted to go for a walk, so he asked his mom if he could borrow her shoes. She said yes, so John put them on and went outside. He saw a big red truck driving up and down the street. He thought it was cool! + +John wanted to explore more, so he asked his mom if he could borrow her bike and ride it into the jungle. She said yes, so he hopped on. He was so excited! + +He rode into the jungle and saw lots of animals like monkeys, snakes and tigers. It was so cool! John couldn't believe he was really in the jungle. + +John saw a big red flower and decided to pick it. He knew he had to borrow it, so he asked the jungle if it was okay. The jungle said yes, so John took the flower and thanked them. + +John then hopped back on his bike and rode home. He was so happy he got to borrow his mom’s bike and explore the jungle. He couldn't wait to tell his friends about the cool things he saw. +John was being very stubborn, even for a 3 year old. He always wanted his way. One day his mom wanted to make pizza for dinner. She asked John if he wanted to help. + +At first he said no, but his mom was really insistent. She lent him a spoon, a bowl and some cheese to grate. John grumbled, but he started helping. + +John's mom put in some groceries and started kneading the dough. It smelled really good. When it was time to put some cheese on top, she lent John a spoon and he scooped it onto the pizza. He was so excited! + +When the pizza came out of the oven, it looked amazing! John was so proud knowing that he helped make it. He couldn't wait to eat it. His mom was proud to see him so happy. In the end he was very glad she had lent him a hand. +Once upon a time, there was a fat bear. He lived in a forest with a lot of trees and animals. One day the bear was feeling very hungry. He looked around for something to eat and saw a long rope. He grabbed it with his big claws and took a big bite. The rope tasted bad and the bear's mouth started to hurt. He quickly let go and knew that he should have stayed away from it. + +The bear decided to look for something else to eat. He found a fat apple tree just a few steps away and started to eat the apples. He ate and ate until he was full. The bear was happy and content. He decided to take a rope for himself the next time he went on an adventure. + +The end. +Once there was a big rainbow that spanned over the sky. It had so many beautiful colors, even though it was already dark outside. But when the night got a little bit darker, the rainbow was starting to fade away. + +Suddenly, a thick flashlight appeared and it started to snap on and off. The bright light brought the rainbow back to life, and all the colors came back alive and shining. + +The little boy was so excited, he ran around the garden in circles, waving and pointing at the big rainbow. All his friends were there and they were also pointing and waving their little hands. + +The boy smiled and said, “We made it come back! We made it come back!†And all the little friends cheered and jumped and ran around in circles. + +The night became brighter and the thick flashlight kept snapping on and off, making the rainbow even more vibrant with each snap. + +The friends kept playing and jumping, enjoying the beautiful colors of the rainbow until it was time to go home. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Mia. She was very curious. One day, Mia decided to explore the big garden near her house. She looked around and saw a big pond. + +Mia ran to the pond and leaned over to see the water. It was so still and sparkly. Suddenly, Mia heard a quiet whisper. She looked around and saw nobody. + +Then Mia walked closer to the water and the whisper became louder. She realised that the water was whispering! Mia smiled and listened. The water whispered fun stories and told Mia all about the creatures that lived there. + +Mia listened until the sun started to set. Then the water got a little bit boring. Mia said goodbye and went home. But every day she went back and talked to the water, listening to its quiet whispers. +Once upon a time, there was a baby bear. He was very tired and wanted to rest. So he found a warm place to snuggle and lay his head. He was so comfy and snored all night. + +When morning came, he woke up feeling very hungry. He was so excited to go search for food. He scampered all around the woods, looking for something tasty to eat. + +He got lucky and stumbled upon a big strawberry bush. It was full of big, juicy strawberries. He munched and slurped until his tummy was full. + +After he ate, he was feeling a little bored. He wanted to do something active. He spotted a big rock and started rolling it around. He realized that it was really fun and he loved pushing it back and forth. + +The baby bear had a great day - he rested, ate yummy food, and had fun rolling the rock. He was a happy little bear! +Once upon a time there were two friends. The friends were fierce. They loved to measure and compare things with each other. One day, they decided to measure the size of their courage. They made a plan to increase it everyday. They measured each other's courage every night. Every day, the friends saw that their courage had increased. They kept measuring and comparing their courage. As time passed, the friends got fiercer and fiercer until their courage was bigger than anything! The friends were very proud of themselves. They had increased their courage in a short time and their courage kept growing bigger and bigger. The end. +Yesterday, there was a restless girl. She was always wanting to move and explore. Every morning she would stretch her arms and legs and enjoy feeling her body move. All day, she ran and climbed and laughed and played. But at night time, she would stretch one last time, with a contented sigh, before settling down to sleep. + +Early the next morning, she was awake and ready to go. She stretched her arms up to the sky and smiled. Again, she would go on an adventure! She ran out the door and soon was stretching her legs as she climbed a big hill. As she reached the top, she smiled and looked out. What an exciting life she had. + +Tomorrow, she would stretch her limbs again and explore something new. And for today, she was content in the knowledge that she had made the most of yesterday. +Once upon a time, there was a boy called Alex. He was three and he liked to ride his bike. One day, Alex's mom told him they were going to a chamber. Alex was a bit anxious because he had never been in a chamber before. + +When they arrived, Alex noticed a big doorway. He saw a big hill in the distance. His mom smiled and said it was time to ride. Alex put on his helmet and grabbed the handlebars of his bike. He rode up the hill with his mom running behind. + +At the top, Alex and his mom entered the chamber. Inside, there were lots of funny colors. Alex was so excited! He rode around the chamber, and went through a hole into a different room. He was finding all sorts of exciting things to do. + +Eventually, they had to leave the chamber. Alex felt a little anxious, but it was a great adventure. He said goodbye to the chamber, and he and his mom went home. Alex could not wait to go back. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Sarah. She was three years old and loved to perform. Perform meant that she liked to show other people what she could do. + +Sarah had a difficult routine to perform. To practice, she watched the birds in the sky. They were graceful and flew so high. She always wanted to be like them - to fly like a bird. + +One day, Sarah was very brave. She stood in front of a big skull and performed her routine. She stepped, jumped and twirled. It was difficult for Sarah, but she tried her best. + +When she was finished, Sarah ran to her mom and dad. They hugged her and said she was wonderful! She was so proud of herself - she had done the difficult routine and it was beautiful! +Once there was a boy who wanted to help everyone around him. He wanted to learn more, so he asked his mum if he could have a tutor. She said yes and they found an unusual tutor. + +The boy soon began to learn a lot of new and exciting things with his new tutor. Everyday they would work together and talk about the world. The tutor taught the boy how to be nice and to help others. + +The boy was so happy to have someone to help him learn new things that he decided to use his new knowledge to help others too. He started helping his friends and family with anything they needed like cleaning the garden or feeding the animals. + +The boy was always eager to help and he was soon known as someone who was always willing to go the extra mile when it came to helping others. He became an example for all of the other children around him. + +The boy was very proud of how much he had learned and how many people he had managed to help. He was determined to carry on helping people for the rest of his life. +Once upon a time there was a lively puppy. He loved to play hide and seek and chase after his favorite ball. His owner, Mrs. Smith, was very kind and gave him lots of treats. + +But one day, the puppy started to complain too much. He kept barking and whining and Mrs. Smith got tired of hearing it. She decided to take a long walk in the park so the puppy could stay home and rest. + +The puppy lay down in his bed but he was too excited to sleep. He barked and whined and barked some more. Eventually the puppy got bored, so he got up and ran around the house. He thought it was very fun and he never complained again. + +Mrs. Smith was happy that the puppy was so lively and she gave him extra treats. The puppy and Mrs. Smith lived happily ever after. +Once there was a little boy named Bob. Bob's mommy and daddy said it was time to start the day. So, Bob went to get ready for school. He put on his shirt and socks and then he put on his shoes. + +Next, Bob said goodbye to his mommy and daddy and started walking to school. On the way, he saw a little girl who was very sad. He thought it was really thoughtful of Bob to stop and see what was wrong. He said "Hello! Are you okay?" + +The little girl smiled and said she was feeling lonely. She told Bob she had just moved to a new home and didn't know anyone. Bob thought for a moment and asked if she wanted to walk to school with him. The little girl smiled and said yes. + +So, Bob and the little girl started walking to school together. Bob and the little girl got along really well, and they became the best of friends. All because Bob was thoughtful and asked her if she wanted to walk with him. +Once upon a time, there was a kind animal who lived in the woods. The animal liked to explore and have fun. One day, the animal entered a dark cave and suddenly, it was trapped! The animal felt scared and alone. + +Suddenly, a kind voice spoke to the animal. It was a kind wizard. The wizard said "do not worry, I will help you out of this trap". The wizard waved his wand and opened the door of the cave. + +The animal thanked the kind wizard and left the cave. Now the animal was safe. From that day forward, the animal learned to be a bit more careful when exploring. +Once upon a time there was a small girl. She saw a newspaper on the ground. The girl wanted to throw it but it was too big. Then she saw a smaller newspaper. She grabbed it and threw it up into the air. It flew high and then slowly went down. + +When it landed, the newspaper was all crumpled. The girl couldn't throw it again. But then, a small bird flew down and picked it up in its beak. The bird flew back up into the sky and dropped the newspaper again. + +The girl was so excited to throw the newspaper again. She threw it over and over again. Throw, throw, throw! She had fun throwing the newspaper and the bird helped her. + +When the girl got tired, she stopped throwing the newspaper. Then she picked up the newspaper and put it in the trash. + +The End. +The little boy was in his bath and he loved it. He grabbed the soap and pushed it around in the water, making bubbles and watching them disappear. He looked at the soap and thought it was very wise. Suddenly, a loud noise came from the next room. Startled, the little boy dropped the soap and it disappeared under the bath water. He pushed his arm in to find it, but it was nowhere to be seen. He pushed the water around with his feet, but nothing happened. His Mum came in then and asked what he was doing. He explained that he had dropped the soap, and was looking for it. His Mum laughed and said, "Oh don't worry little one, here is some more soap". The little boy felt much better and continued playing in the bath. He pushed the soap around and watched the bubbles float away. He smiled and said, "Wise soap, I won't lose you again!" +Once upon a time, there were three friends - Danny, Jake and Rosie. They were all very excited for the day ahead. + +Today, the three of them were going to go on an adventure in Danny and Jake's jeep. It was a very special day, as the friends were celebrating Danny's third birthday. + +The three of them jumped into the jeep and they drove off. They went to a nearby park and played on the swings and slides. Danny was surprised by how fast and intelligent the jeep was. + +After a fun morning playing in the park, they drove off to the beach. They celebrated Danny's special day with brave attempts at swimming lessons. + +When they arrived home, they said goodbye to each other and promised to have a play date soon. Danny had a wonderful day of celebrations and felt truly special. +John was walking through the park when he saw a fragile pigeon. He bent down and carefully put his hands around the pigeon. He wanted to make the pigeon a new home. He made a small box and put some leaves inside. He gently put the pigeon inside the box and gave him some food. The pigeon cooed in appreciation. Every day he visited the pigeon and made more things inside the box to make it better. He added more leaves and feathers that he had found around the park to make the pigeon more comfortable. After a few weeks, the pigeon was ready to fly away. John watched with a smile as the fragile pigeon flew off into the distance. +John saw a big duck at the pond. He was glad to see it, but he couldn't get close enough to touch it. So he started to call, 'Duck, duck!' But the duck didn't come. + +John tried again, this time a bit louder. 'Duck, duck!' he called out. The duck was curious and swam closer. John was so glad to see it swimming his way and he smiled. + +John finally got to pet the duck. He didn't want to let it go. But the duck started to swim away, so John said goodbye and called out one last time, 'Duck, duck!' The duck waved its wings and flew away. +Once upon a time, there was a happy girl who lived in a house by the sea. Every day she watched the sun rise over the water, and she felt joy in her heart. + +The happy girl wanted to build something special. She grabbed some rocks and soon she was building a tower. With each rock she placed carefully, she made her tower higher and higher. + +Once her tower was complete, the happy girl saw something amazing. She had accidentally built a face! She was surprised, but also a bit scared. + +The next day, the little girl decided to build a happy face. She used bright shells and shiny stones to make a smiling face that she could look at whenever she needed a reminder of joy. And the happy girl smiled too. +Once upon a time, there was a factory. All the people in the factory were hungry. One day, one of the people at the factory said, "I know how we can get food! We will pass a bowl around." + +The people all agreed, so they passed the bowl around. Everyone put something in the bowl. Some people put apples, some people put bananas and some people put oranges. + +When the bowl was full, they all gathered around to eat. It was delicious! Everyone was so happy to have food. + +From then on, every day, the people at the factory passed the bowl around to make sure everyone had enough to eat. And they all lived happily ever after! +Once upon a time there lived two friends, Tim and Joe. They loved to play games together. One day Tim had a new game called a quiz. Tim was really excited to play it! + +He grabbed Joe and said: “Let’s play the quiz!†+ +Joe smiled and said “Okay!†+ +They sat down and started the game. As they played, Tim got out a special box to record their game. Every time they answered a question right, he would write it down. + +After playing for awhile, they stopped to see who had won. Tim looked at the box and said “You won Joe! You did very fine!†+ +Joe smiled and said “Yay! I did great!†+ +Tim and Joe hugged and then went off to play something else. They had lots of fun that day thanks to the quiz! +Once upon a time there was a stubborn little dog. He liked to wander around his hometown searching for a way to find something special - but he never found anything! + +One day he was wandering down a path when he saw a big, green tree. He decided to explore it and noticed that there was an inviting and mysterious pathway leading to a tall hill. + +He was brave and curious, so he followed the way. After walking for a while, he saw something special - a big open field with lots of colourful flowers! + +The little dog was so happy to find this beautiful place and he knew he would come back again and again. He was a stubborn little dog, but sometimes his wandering paid off! +One day, there was a small bird who was very shy. He was so shy, he hardly ever left his nest. Today was the day that he was finally brave enough to try something different. He spread his wings and flew high into the sky. + +As the bird flew, he saw a bright and colourful garden. He wanted to explore this new place, so he slowly flew towards it. Once he arrived, he saw a family of birds. They welcomed the little bird warmly and encouraged him to stay with them. + +The shy bird was so happy to be welcomed and accepted by this family. He felt safe and secure in the garden. He spent many days hopping around, gathering food and playing with the birds. + +The bird felt so comfortable in this new place, he decided to stay forever. He found a cosy tree to make a new nest, and he felt at home. The birds of the garden were his new family and they were always happy to welcome him. +Once there was a little girl called Marlee. She liked to explore and one day she decided to climb the library. She was excited, but it was cold outside. + +Marlee put a warm coat on and she started climbing the steps of the library. She looked up and saw that it was so high! She didn't think she would be able to make it but she kept going and going. + +After what felt like hours, she finally reached the top. The view was so beautiful, she could see the town below and the big trees. Marlee was very proud of herself, she had climbed the library! + +She went back down the steps and returned home feeling very happy. She knew that she could do anything if she tried hard enough. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Fred and Mandy. They were playing together, when Mandy wanted to cook something with the stove. But Fred disagreed, he thought it was too hot and was scared of getting burnt. + +Mandy was very sad that Fred would not let her cook. She started to cry. But then Fred had a good idea. He suggested that they could go for a walk outside and enjoy the mild weather. + +Mandy was so happy with the idea that she smiled straight away. So the two friends went outside, but this time they took the stove with them. They walked and walked and soon they found a nice spot in the garden to have a picnic. + +Mandy cooked the yummy food on the stove while Fred watched and made sure it was not too hot. After they had finished eating, Fred and Mandy were best friends again, and they agreed to never disagree again. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Annie. She loved to dress up and show off her beautiful clothes. One day, she asked her mom to prepare a special outfit for her. + +Her mom found a clean white skirt, and she put it on for her. Annie was so excited to show it off. She twirled around in front of the mirror to see how it looked. + +Annie loved her clean white skirt and showed it off to everyone. She looked so pretty in it and it made her feel happy. + +When she went outside, the sun was shining, and everybody complimented her. Annie was so proud to wear her special skirt and she thanked her mom for helping her prepare it. +There was a boy and he had a new toy – a gear. He was so happy and played with it all day long. But then one day the gear became stubborn and wouldn’t move. No matter how much he tried, it was just stuck in one spot. + +The boy was not happy and started to cry. But then he had a great idea. He went to his drawer and took out a sharp knife. He held the knife up to the gear, and with a few sharp taps it started moving. The boy was very happy and began playing with the gear again. + +But soon the gear became stubborn again and stopped moving. The boy thought and thought, but couldn’t think of any other way to fix it. He went to find his mom and she showed him the secret – she took the sharp knife and cut the gear in half. Once there were two gears he was able to put them back together and they moved just like they used to. + +The boy was so happy that he hugged his mom and thanked her for the help. From then on, he never let his gear become so stubborn again! +One Wednesday, Sally was on the playground. She was so excited because she saw an enormous swing. She ran over to it and hopped right on. She was so happy as she started to swing. She went so high in the sky, she felt like she was flying. Sally went on that swing for a long time and had so much fun. All of a sudden, it started to rain, so Sally had to go home. But she smiled happily as she thought about her enormously fun swing. +John was a fat crab. He liked to bake yummy things for his friends. He would make cakes, pies and cookies. John wanted to bake something special for his friends so he decided to bake cupcakes. + +He grabbed the ingredients from his cabinet and made the cupcake batter. He poured it into muffin tins and put it in the oven. He waited patiently until they were done baking. + +When they were finished baking, John took out the cupcakes and put them on the counter. He then put colourful frosting on top and decorated them with sprinkles. His friends came over and oohed and aahed over the cupcakes. They thanked John and said the cupcakes were delicious! +Once upon a time there were two little friends, Jack and Jill. They liked to spend their days exploring the world. One day they decided to go on an adventure to find a special mineral. + +Jack and Jill drove to the woods in their car. They hiked in the chilly woods for hours. Soon they both felt really cold and tired. + +After a few more steps, they noticed a special icy mineral beside them. It was so beautiful and sparkly in the sunlight! They hugged and thanked each other for such an amazing day of adventure. + +Jack and Jill were so happy that they decided to spend the rest of their day looking for more icy minerals in the woods. + +They soon had a big bag full of all the minerals they found. Jack and Jill were very excited and they drove home with a smile on their faces. +One day, Mariah wanted to go outside and play. She wanted to feel the beautiful breeze as she flew around in the sunshine. She went outside, took a deep breath and then started to jog. She ran and ran until eventually she felt like she had wings and she was flying. + +Mariah laughed and felt so free as she flew through the sky. She waved to the birds and tried to catch a few fluffy clouds. After a while Mariah got too tired to fly, so she started to jog again. + +It was the most beautiful experience Mariah had ever had. She was so happy and excited that she ran home to tell her parents all about it! +Once upon a time there was a goat, who was very calm. Every morning he would go out to the barn, and load up his cart with hay. He liked having a big load, because it made the cart heavier and it was fun to push. + +One day, the goat met a little girl in the barn. She was very excited to meet the goat, and she fed him a carrot. The goat was grateful and thanked her with a big smile. + +Afterwards, the goat decided to show the little girl how he could load his cart. He put the hay inside and pushed it around the barn. The little girl was amazed! She thought the goat was so strong for being able to move the cart around with a big load of hay. + +The goat was very proud of himself, and he knew the little girl was very impressed. From that day on, the two were best friends and they loaded hay together every morning. +Once upon a time, there was a thief. He was very sneaky and always thought of new ways to steal things. + +One day, the thief got an impressive idea - he put a giant net in a river! He wanted to catch a lot of fish and steal them. But when he pulled the net out of the river, it was too wet to carry. + +So the thief decided to dry it in the sun. He spread it out flat and waited for the sun to do its magic. + +Soon, the net was nice and dry! Now the thief could use it to catch more fish. + +The thief was so impressed that he gave the sun a friendly pat for helping him. It was a happy ending for the thief - and it was all thanks to the sun's impressive drying powers! +Once upon a time there was a castle. It was standing very tall and was made of grey stones. The stones were very rough and made the castle look old. + +Inside the castle there lived a princess called Daisy. Daisy was very happy and loved spending time outside. Every day she would take a walk in the garden. + +One morning, Daisy noticed something strange in the garden. The ground was starting to shake and the plants were starting to move! She went closer and saw that the ground was erupting with bright green plants from underneath. Daisy knew it was spring! + +She was so excited and couldn't wait to explore her new garden. She grabbed her basket and started picking some bright yellow dandelions. She then started to enjoy the warm sun on her face and the cool breeze on her skin. + +From her castle window, Daisy watched the garden at its best. All the beautiful plants and flowers blossoming in the garden made her happy. Daisy was so content with the garden, it was like a new world to explore. +The fireflies danced in the sky and made the night bright. The stars twinkled too, like they were having a party. + +Suddenly, a heavy nightmare flew around, scaring the fireflies away. People started running and screaming. + +But then something strange happened. A shower of sparkly dust fell from the sky and surrounded the nightmare. The nightmare felt so safe and warm that it relaxed and released itself from its heavy weight. + +The fireflies slowly started to come back. People stopped running, and looked at the sky in amazement. + +The nightmare had been released, and the night was brighter and happier than ever. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved to see the mist. Every morning, she would stand outside and watch it rise from the ground. She loved to feel the mist as it settled around her—cool and wet and tight. + +The little girl loved watching the mist and listening to it repeat itself. The way it lapped against the trees and splashed onto the rocks was like the sound of waves in the ocean. + +Soon, the little girl became so excited by the mist that she started to do something funny. She would repeat what the mist was doing. She would rush and swirl and splash just like the mist! + +The little girl had so much fun playing in the mist that she promised herself she would repeat this every morning. Because there was nothing as special as the mist. +In the morning, there was a popular pig. He was very excited because he wanted to escape. He had been planning it for a long time. He snuck out of his pen and ran as fast as he could. Suddenly, he heard some people calling out his name and he knew he couldn't stay. He ran even faster and eventually he disappeared into the forest, never to be seen again. In the morning, the pig had escaped and the people were sad but the pig was very happy and free. +One sunny day, a 3 year old boy was playing outside in a park when he noticed a large wrapped box. He curiously wandered over, wondering what was inside. He tugged and pulled at the wrapping, until it revealed the box had a warm waffle inside! The boy smiled and excitedly ate the delicious waffle. He thought it was the best waffle he had ever tasted. His tummy feeling full and happy, the boy went back to playing in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a young girl named Abigail. She loved to spend her time on her porch, because it was so peaceful and warm. She would often lie down and feel the delicate warmth of the summer sun on her skin and look up into the sky. + +One day, Abigail was alone on the porch when suddenly, a butterfly flew by. Her delicate wings glittered in the bright light of the sun, and Abigail felt a joy she had never felt before. She watched as the butterfly flew around her and up into the sky. + +As the butterfly flew away, Abigail felt the calmness of the porch settle down around her. She clasped her hands and thanked the butterfly for bringing such a special feeling to her. Abigail could feel that the porch was a special place where she could always go to feel happy and joyful. +Once upon a time there was a fish called Tom. Tom was very selfish and only liked to eat. He swam around the sea looking for food. But what Tom did not realise was that he also needed love. + +One day, Tom was feeling sad and lonely. He looked for something to eat but there was nothing to be found. Suddenly, he heard a gasp coming from nearby. It was a beautiful fish called Lily. She was in trouble and needed help. + +Tom saw how scared and sad Lily was and he quickly swam towards her. He offered her some of his own food and with a feeling of surprise and happiness, Lily was happy again. + +Tom realised that love was just as important as food. Even if he was selfish, he could still be kind and share what he had. From that day on, Tom and Lily were the best of friends, and Tom never again felt lonely. +Once upon a time, there was a brave little girl called Josie. Josie was very strong and loved going on adventures. One day, Josie walked through the forest and came across a big box. On the box it said 'treasure!' When Josie opened the box, she found lots of sparkly things inside. Josie admired the beautiful treasure. She carefully wrapped the sparkly things in her big shawl and took them home. + +When Josie got home, her mom was very happy to see the treasures. She said "these are beautiful, Josie!" They put the treasures in a special place, so they could admire them every time they passed by. They were Josie's most special and treasured things. + +From then on, whenever Josie was feeling down, she would look at her special treasures and feel strong again. Every time she looked at her treasures she would remember her brave adventures and be filled with happiness. +Bob loved playing with his map. He liked tracing the different shapes with his fingers, tracing the roads and tracing his own house. Every day, he liked to map out his world. + +One day, Bob decided he wanted to increase the size of his map. Even though it was already lovely, he thought it would be even better if it was bigger. He asked his mom if he could get a bigger map. + +His mom said yes! She took Bob to the store and helped him pick out a new and bigger map. He was so excited! + +Finally, Bob had the large map. He hung it up on his wall and traced the shapes and roads for hours. He was so happy with his large, lovely map. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Kate. She was 3 years old and loved to play with all her toys. Her parents brought her a spinning top that she could use to play with, and she loved it. + +Kate took the top outside and spun it on the ground. She watched it rotate quickly while she laughed with delight. When the top was done spinning, it made a perfect little circle in the dirt. + +Then Kate saw something even more interesting. It was a network of twigs and leaves that a small bird had made. She decided to spin the top near the network, and see what would happen. + +The top began to spin and Kate watched in amazement as it caught the twigs and leaves and pulled them all into the center of the circle. The bird was troubled and flew away. + +But now Kate had her own special spinning network. She played with it for months and it gave her hours of pleasure. And every time Kate looked over her network, she was filled with joy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who was very tired. She wanted to go play in the river, but she did not know how to get there. She needed help. + +One morning, the girl's father woke her up and showed her a big, blue raft. He said, "Let's go out and ride the raft in the river!" The little girl was so excited and hopped in the raft with her dad. + +They paddled down the river and had lots of fun. They saw many animals, including a monkey and an elephant. The girl was so happy, and she was not tired anymore. + +When they got to the end of the river, the girl thanked her dad for helping her. She knew that she could never have gone on a fun adventure in the river without his help. And that was how the little girl and her dad had a great time on the river in their raft. +Mum had a good idea. She wanted to help her daughter talk better. She suggested they use a microphone. It was a cool, shiny microphone that could be plugged into the computer. + +The daughter was so excited! She took the microphone and put it right next to her mouth. She started to talk. She said her name and tried to say some other stuff too. But it was hard for her to make all the right sounds. + +Mum was very patient. She explained to her daughter how hard it was to learn how to talk. Mum was determined to find a way to help her daughter. She used the microphone and suggested that she should practice more. + +The daughter was so happy when she started to talk better. With the help of the microphone and her mum's patience, she was able to talk much better! +One day, two children saw a mysterious wheat field. They were so curious that they ran up to it and looked around. In the middle of the wheat, they saw something shining. They reached out and found that it was a beautiful golden apple. + +The children were excited to pick the apple, and they each took one. As they did, something mysterious happened. Suddenly, the whole wheat field began to shake and shimmer, and a magical door appeared! + +The children were filled with wonder and they stepped through the door. On the other side, they saw amazing things they had never seen before. + +Before they knew it, they had spent the whole day exploring the magical world they had discovered. When they emerged again, they looked at the wheat with new eyes, having seen the mysterious world beyond. +Fred's parents wanted him to be a model. But Fred refused. He didn't want to be a model because he wanted to be more lively. He liked playing tag with his friends and running around the yard. He wanted to laugh and play, not smile and pose for pictures. + +Fred's parents asked him again. But Fred still refused. He just wanted to run and play. One day, his parents agreed and let Fred be lively. He was so happy that he ran and played games all day. + +Fred felt relieved and he promised himself he would be as lively as he can. He was ok with not being a model as long as he could still be lively. So he ran, skipped and jumped around all day, and he always had a smile on his face. +John and Mary had a dog. Its name was Spot. Spot was a creative dog. Every day, Spot found new ways to have fun with John and Mary. + +One day, Spot wanted to go on an adventure. Spot knew just the place to go. He wanted to explore deep in the woods. Spot started running and soon, John and Mary were left behind. + +Spot made his way to a stream. He loved to drink the cold and clear water. As Spot drank, he heard a strange noise. It sounded like singing. + +Spot followed the noise until he came to a clearing. There he found two birds! They were singing in the tree and they were very beautiful. Spot knew he wanted to stay and listen. + +John and Mary soon found Spot. Spot was happy to have them with him, and they all enjoyed the singing until the sun started to set and it was time to go home. +Jim was a little boy. He was playing in the park. Suddenly he heard a noise. Jim was scared. He looked around and saw a mineral. It was glowing like a star! Jim wanted to meet it so he walked towards the mineral. He slowly put his hand out and the mineral touched it. It felt cool! Jim was surprised and smiled. He was happy to meet something so special. Jim and the mineral talked and laughed. From that day on, Jim and the mineral were best friends. They had lots of fun together! +Once upon a time, there was a friendly girl who loved to search. She searched high and low and soon discovered a mysterious spell. She couldn't understand the words of the spell, so she decided to search some more. + +She went to ask her friendly mom what the spell meant. Her mom smiled and said the spell was very special. She told the girl she needed to be brave and with a few gentle words the spell suddenly made sense. + +The girl smiled and thanked her mom for the help. Then she continued to search for more secrets and spells. She had so much fun! She even made some friendly new friends along the way. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She was very happy and she loved to sing. In her room she had a toy chess set. She wanted to play chess. + +One morning, the little girl was so excited. She said to her mom, " I'm ready to play!" She got out the chess set and the pieces were ready. + +The little girl sat down and started to play. Every time she moved a piece she would sing a little song. She had so much fun playing chess. + +Suddenly, the little girl's mom came in and said, "Time to go!" She quickly put the chess pieces away and finished with a song. + +Finally, the little girl was happy. She had a great time playing the game and singing all day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was feeling very miserable because she was all alone. +Suddenly, she heard voices coming from the nearby forest. The voices sounded magical and mysterious. The little girl blinked her eyes, wondering what was happening. + +She slowly stepped into the forest, her heart beating fast. When she looked around, she couldn't believe what she saw. There was a bright fairy waving her wand and performing all kinds of magical tricks. + +The girl couldn’t believe her eyes. She wanted to stay and watch the fairy forever, but then the fairy noticed her. + +The fairy smiled at her and said: "Don't be scared and stay here with me. I am sure we will have a lot of fun together". + +The little girl was so happy, she stopped feeling miserable and started believing in magic again. From that day on, she spent all her free time in the forest playing with the fairy. +Once upon a time there were two brothers, one was called Sam and one was called Jake. Jake was very different. He liked to play in the mud and he was always getting into trouble! + +One day, Sam was walking in the woods when he heard a loud noise. When he went to investigate, he saw that Jake had fallen into a deep lake. Sam was afraid, but he knew he had to help. He bravely jumped into the lake and rescued his brother. + +Back on dry land, Sam was so relieved that he had saved his brother. Jake thanked him and they hugged. From that day on, the brothers were even closer than before. They both knew that no matter how different they were, they would always look out for each other. +Once upon a time there was a modern night. It was very special and all of the stars were blooming. A little boy, who was only three years old, looked up at the sky. He was amazed at how beautiful the night was. He kept staring and soon his eyes were filled with all the blooming stars. He felt so happy and peaceful that he stayed up the whole night, watching the stars. The modern night made him feel so special and he couldn't help but smile. In the morning, the sun replaced the stars, but the little boy will always remember that special night when all the stars bloomed. +I went on a walk. It was dark and I was scared. I heard a strange noise. It was a mystery! I was so curious. I wanted to complete the mystery. + +So I kept walking along the path until I came to a little house. I opened the door and saw a sparkly light inside. I went closer to look at it and I saw some sparkly rocks. It was a secret mystery! + +I was so scared but I wanted to complete the mystery. So I put on my brave face and kept investigating. Behind the rocks I saw a tiny door. I opened the door and what do you think I saw? + +A kitten! It was a scared kitten. I was so happy I completed the mystery and I decided to take the scared kitten home with me. We have been the best friends ever since. +Once upon a time, there was a generous sunflower. She loved to give hugs and smiles to everyone she met. She always allowed all the animals on her farm to play and eat her food. One day, a little bunny hopped over to the sunflower's house. She smiled and asked the bunny what he wanted. The bunny said he was looking for some friends. The sunflower allowed the bunny to stay with her and enjoy the sunshine. They played together until the sun went down. The bunny thanked the sunflower for being so generous, and the sunflower hugged the bunny goodbye. The sunflower's generosity made her a great friend to the bunny. +Once two friends were playing a game. They were hopping and skipping in a circle. They were having so much fun together. + +The first friend skipped around the circle faster. He was being very impatient because he wanted to finish the game. The second friend was not as fast, but she was still skipping and trying to keep up. + +Suddenly the first friend stopped skipping. He said he was tired. The second friend asked if they could finish the game. She was very eager to keep going. + +The first friend agreed, and they started skipping around the circle faster. When they finished the game, they both smiled with happiness. +Once upon a time there was a cool kangaroo. His name was Kenny. One day, Kenny was hopping around the Australian Outback. Suddenly he saw a crowd of people walking towards him. Kenny was so scared he screamed. The crowd said they were his friends and they wanted to play with him. Kenny was so excited he screamed again. + +Kenny and his new friends went to play in the park. They had lots of fun running and jumping around like kangaroos! They even saw a real kangaroo and Kenny got to pet her! It was so cool. + +But then it started to rain. All of the kangaroos had to go find shelter to stay dry. Kenny saw a big rock nearby and quickly jumped onto it. His friends all laughed and screamed with joy. + +Kenny and his friends stayed warm and dry for the rest of the day, until the rain stopped and it was time to go home. Kenny said goodbye to his friends and hopped away. He was so excited to tell his family about his new friends and the cool kangaroo he had met! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who only had one toy. She wanted to trust it, but it was hard. + +One day, she saw a ceiling. It was very gloomy and dark, but she wanted to believe that something good might be up there. + +The little girl lifted her toy up and looked at it. She knew that if she trusted it, it would take her to the ceiling. + +So, with all her might, the little girl trusted her toy. She took a deep breath and jumped up. To her surprise, she floated up to the ceiling. + +The ceiling wasn't so gloomy anymore. In fact, there were stars and moons shining brightly. The little girl was so happy to have trusted her toy. She then jumped down and ran out of the room, full of joy. +Once upon a time, there was a brave little boy. He liked exploring, and he wanted to see outer space. One night, he could see the stars and he wanted to go up and touch them. His mum said he couldn't, so he lied and said he was going to bed. + +Then he got a big ladder and climbed it up, up until he could see the stars. But it was very scary up there. He looked around, and it was so big and dark. He felt like he was in a giant space and he was all alone. + +He started to get scared, and he wanted to come down. But the ladder was so high, he was stuck! He started to shout to his mum until she came to get him. + +When he got down, his mum said, "I thought you said you were going to bed!". He said sorry and told the truth. + +From then on, the little boy never lied again - and he never tried to go to space again either! +Jimmy was a 3 year old boy. He was very curious and liked to explore. One day he was walking through the woods when he saw something pale in front of him. He stopped and wondered what it was. He stepped closer and saw several boxes of sugar on the ground. Jimmy was so excited, he couldn't believe his luck. He collected the boxes and started skipping home. On the way, he wondered how he could use all that sugar. He smiled and ran the rest of the way home. +Once upon a time there was a clumsy lion. He was so clumsy that he kept tripping over himself. He was lonely, until one day he heard a loud roar coming from the other side of the forest. + +He followed the roar until he found a giant fountain in the middle of the forest. The fountain was roaring and bubbling with water. The lion was so excited and he decided he wanted to jump into the fountain and cool off. + +He carefully stepped into the fountain and the water was very cool. He started to roar, the louder he roared the more the fountain roared. It was so much fun. + +The lion soon became friends with the fountain and he would come back everyday to play and roar with it. His life was filled with laughter and fun. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a small boy. The boy was sad because he was ill. He didn't feel very good and he had lots of pains all over his body. + +His mum said he had to take some pills to make him better. But the boy was scared and didn't want to do it. He was so scared that he started to cry. + +His mum explained that the pills were easy and would make him feel better soon. She said that if he surrendered and took the pills, he would be all better in no time. + +The boy stopped crying and slowly reached out his hand to take the pills. He wished he could feel better soon and wanted to surrender so he could get better. + +The boy was brave and took the pills. After a few days, he was feeling much better and had a big smile on his face. His mum said he was so brave for surrendering and taking the pills. He was happy to finally feel better and enjoy all his games again. +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Max. She loved to wander around and explore the world. One day, the colourful trees and buildings captured her eye and she started exploring. + +Max was very far away when she heard the sound of little taps. It seemed like someone was there calling her. She followed it and discovered a pond. A tiny duck was tapping on it, looking for a friend. + +Max sat by the pond and became very thoughtful. She decided to take a big leaf and started tapping it too. Suddenly, a little frog jumped out of the pond onto the leaf. It was so excited to meet a friend. They both started tapping the leaf in joy and it made a very happy sound. + +Max and her new frog friend kept tapping the leaf until the sun went down. Then, she gave it a hug and bid it farewell. Max happily went on her way, thinking about her new friend. +One day, Jack and his dad went to the park. Jack was very excited. The day was sunny and warm. + +Jack and his dad walked to the pond. Jack saw a big orange frog there. The frog was chubby. The frog was sitting on a rock and looking around. + +Jack got closer and saw that the frog was wet. His dad said it had probably just jumped into the pond. + +The frog turned and saw Jack. It opened its mouth to say something, but there was no sound. Then it hopped away. Jack and his dad watched as it jumped into some tall grass and disappeared. + +Jack was sad to see the frog go. But he had a fun day at the park with his dad. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lucy. She was three years old and very clumsy. +One day, Lucy decided to climb the pole in the backyard. She was so excited that she forgot to put on her shoes. +She was halfway up the pole when her foot slipped and she started to fall. Everyone in the backyard started to laugh. +Lucy felt embarrassed. She wanted to climb back up the pole and show everyone that she could do it. +Lucy tried her best but she just couldn’t make it. She wanted to cry but instead she smiled and waved at her family. She was proud of herself for trying her best. +From that day on, Lucy remembered to wear her shoes before climbing any poles! +Once upon a time, there was a special bunny. It had a secret power - it could display messages! Every morning, the bunny would hop around carrying a special message to show everyone. + +One day, the bunny saw a little girl who looked sad. The bunny hopped over and decided to display a message that said "You are okay!". The little girl smiled and suddenly felt more comfortable. + +The bunny continued to display messages every day, even when it was tired. With each message, the people around it would smile. Everyone felt happy and comfortable. + +The bunny couldn't stop displaying messages and soon, it became known as the message bunny. It went down in history as the bunny that was always comfortable, always displaying messages of happiness. +Once there was a lazy lab. He didn't like to do anything. He slept and slept all day. + +One day, his owner had an idea. She wanted him to go the lab. + +At first he was scared, until he saw all the fun things to do. He could play with toys and eat treats. He was excited! + +But then he saw the vet. He was scared again. The vet gave him a big hug and squeezed his fur. The lazy lab didn't like it, but he eventually went home. + +He felt so much better after his visit to the lab. He was happy and he slept even better than before. He never wanted to go to the lab ever again, but his owner said he had to go again soon! +One day, Bob and his family went out on a boat. The lake was very calm and the sun was shining. +Bob was feeling very brave so he decided to go to the very front of the boat. Suddenly, he felt something cold splash against his feet. He looked down and saw a naughty anchor. It had come up from the deep water and was splashing around in the lake. +Bob was excited to see the naughty anchor and watched as it swam around the boat. He was sad when the anchor had to go back down to the bottom of the lake. +Bob and his family had a great day exploring the lake but Bob couldn't help thinking about the naughty anchor and all the fun it was having. +Lila had two toy trucks. One was blue and one was green. Lila liked to play with them every day. +One day, Lila's friend Sue came over and saw the trucks. She thought they were very cool and asked if she could play with them. Lila was very angry because the trucks belonged to her. + +Lila said "NO! MY toy trucks. I no like the color of you!" Sue did not understand why Lila was so mad. + +Lila's mom came over to explain it was terrible to be mad. She said that everyone should share and be kind to their friends. Lila agreed and let Sue play with her trucks. Sue was so happy to have a turn and thanked Lila for sharing. + +From that day on, Lila knew that things should never be kept all to herself. She learned to share and always be kind, no matter the color. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Joe. Joe really liked to play. One day, Joe's mom found a carrot in the garden that was broken. Joe's mom asked him to help repair it. Joe was happy to help, so he got to work. + +Joe used his hands to carefully make the carrot better. He pulled the pieces together and put them back in the right place. He was very proud of his work. + +Once he was done, Joe's mom decided to try it. She took a bite of the carrot, and it was very tasty! Joe was very proud of himself for helping repair the carrot. From then on, Joe always helped his mom whenever he could. + +The end! +Once there was a boy named Tommy. Tommy was three years old and he loved taking trips. One day his family decided to take a trip to the beach. + +Tommy was so excited! He ran around the house in excitement and gathered all his things. When they arrived at the beach, Tommy spent the day playing in the water and digging in the sand. + +Later on in the day, Tommy decided to take a nap. While he slept, his mom decided to replace Tommy's sandcastle with a more generous one. She made an even bigger castle with a slide and a bridge. + +When Tommy awoke, he was so excited to see the generous sandcastle. He played on it for the rest of the day and had a lot of fun. Tommy's trip to the beach was the best ever! +Once upon a time, there was a young boy called Joe. He loved to laugh and play with his friends. One day, he saw something very interesting. It was a group of people doing yoga! They were standing on their heads, waving their arms and breathing deeply. + +Joe thought it looked fun. He asked his mum if he could join them. She said yes, and Joe was over the moon! + +When he arrived at the yoga class, Joe was very shy. But then the teacher called him to come and join in. Joe laughed with delight as he tried to do some of the poses. He wasn't very good at them, but everyone was so friendly and kind. + +At the end of the class, everyone sat in the sun and closed their eyes. Joe felt so peaceful and happy. He opened his eyes and everyone was smiling and laughing. Joe laughed too. He was so glad he had joined in the yoga class. +Mommy had a very special surprise for Tommy. She organized a massage! Tommy was so excited. He had never been to a massage before. + +Mommy and Tommy got ready for the massage. Tommy put on shorts and a shirt. He even wore his black sneakers. + +When they got to the massage place, it looked so nice. They were welcomed warmly by the massage therapist. The room was dark and cozy, with a soft smell. It felt so nice to be there. + +The massage therapist helped Tommy onto the massage table. He was a little nervous, but excited. He closed his eyes while the therapist began to massage his back. Tommy felt so relaxed. + +When the massage was over, Tommy felt so happy and relaxed. He thanked the massage therapist and said goodbye. Mommy and Tommy hugged each other on their way home. They were both so happy. +Once upon a time, there was a lion. He was a big and strong lion with a big, big nose. + +The lion was very creative. He thought of all kinds of fun things to do! He especially liked to roar. He would roar all day long and it would echo through the forest. + +The other animals in the forest were so curious. One by one, they all came closer and closer, to find out where all that roaring was coming from. + +When the animals saw the lion, they were all so scared! “ROAR!†he shouted, and all the animals ran away. But then he stopped roaring, and all the animals slowly came back. + +The lion was happy. He was proud that he got all the animals to gather around him. And from then on the animals and the lion were friends. + +The End. +Once upon a time there was a funny, little girl. She was always happy and she loved to laugh. One day she was playing in the park with some friends. They were playing a game together with a football. She ran around, had lots of fun and laughed a lot. + +Suddenly, a hairy dog came running up to them. It was a very big, hairy dog. When the little girl saw the dog, she started laughing even more. Her friends also laughed at the funny, hairy dog. + +The dog started to play with them too. They all laughed and ran around with the football. The little girl had the most fun. The others were so happy to see her laugh, they all had a great time. + +At the end of the day, they all said goodbye and hugged with big smiles on their faces. They were all so happy. The little girl waved goodbye and laughed out loud as she went home. +Once upon a time, there was a girl who really wanted to explore the woods near her home. She thought it would be incredible! + +So, one day the girl grabbed her shoes and went outside. She saw a path leading into the woods and went to investigate. + +The girl was amazed – the path was so beautiful! There were tall trees, colourful flowers and chirping birds. + +The girl decided to bring her mom to the path. When her mom saw the incredible path, she was very happy. Mom and the girl walked and ran along the path, looking at different plants and animals. + +The girl loved exploring the path with her mom. She knew she would bring her mom to the path again soon! +Fred was walking down the street when he saw a van. It seemed strange to him. It had honest eyes, so he decided to go closer. He peeked in the window and saw a nice seat inside. He opened the door and climbed inside the van. He felt so happy and comfy. He looked out the window and saw a lot of things outside. He saw trees and flowers and lots of birds. He smiled and waved to everyone he saw. After a while, he decided it was time to go home. He waved goodbye to the van and was off. He had so much fun with the van. It seemed like his old friend! +Mama had a big kitchen in her house. She cooked lots of yummy food and shared it with everyone. Everyone always smiled when they ate the food. + +One day, mama was cooking a special meal. She wanted it to be extra special for everyone. But she made a mistake and the food burned. + +Mama was ashamed. She tried not to cry, but she couldn’t stop the tears from coming. Everyone still smiled, even though the food was burned. + +Mama was so happy. She smiled too, because she knew that everyone still loved her, even though she made a mistake cooking. She decided to make the food again, and everyone ate it and smiled once more. Mama was glad she tried again. +Jerry stood in the park. He was a thoughtful boy. He saw the ash on the ground. It sparkled in the sunlight. + +He bent down and touched it. He knew the ash was from a fire. He was curious how it got there. + +He stood up and thought for a moment. Then he smiled and picked up some ash in his hands. He sprinkled it in the air, making a little snowflake pattern. + +Jerry stood back and watched. He was happy with how his snowflakes looked, and he smiled even more. He thought this was one of the best moments of his life. + +The ash slowly floated down in the breeze and landed on the grass. Jerry watched until it was gone. Then he ran off to tell his friends all about his ash snowflakes. +Once upon a time there was a little bird who built a nest in the branches of a big tree. The bird would fly around looking for food. Every time it came back to the nest it felt safe and secure. + +One day, the bird was out looking for food when it got thirsty. It spotted a stream next to the tree and decided to take a drink. The water was so cool and refreshing that the bird had a drink and stayed a while. + +As the bird rested and drank, it noticed something else in the stream. It was another bird and it was building a nest of its own right next to the stream. + +The two birds became friends and the nest in the tree was a reliable and safe place for both of them to rest, drink and chat. The two birds were like family and they were always looking out for one another. + +The two birds became best friends and their trust in each other never wavered. They both always knew that no matter where they went, their nest in the tree would be a reliable and safe place for them to settle down together. +Once upon a time, there was an owner who wanted to design something special. He was very excited but he was also very frustrated. He just didn't know what to design. He thought and he thought but he couldn't come up with an idea. + +Then one day he decided to take a walk. As he was walking, he noticed a pretty flower. He felt inspired! He knew just what he wanted to design. He wanted to design a big beautiful garden that had lots of flowers. + +The owner was so excited. He gathered up all his materials and started designing. He worked hard for weeks and weeks. All the while he felt excited and happy. + +Finally, his garden was complete. He was so happy and he was no longer frustrated. He had designed something very special and he was very proud. He smiled and said to himself, "I have designed something very beautiful!" +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She loved to play pretend with her toys and blankets. She especially liked to pretend that her bed was a giant pirate ship. She pretended to be a fierce pirate sailing the high seas looking for treasure. + +Her bed was a very special bed. It had comfy pillows, a soft blanket and stuffed animals to keep her company. She pretended that her fluffy teddy bear was her first mate and the blanket was her sail. She loved to rock back and forth pretending that the waves were carrying her ship to far away lands. + +Every morning, when it was time to get out of bed, the little girl kept pretending. She pretended that her bed was a magical cave filled with treasure and exciting adventures. In her imagination, she could go anywhere and do anything. + +But soon enough, it was time to get dressed and head off to school. No matter how much the little girl wanted to keep pretending, it was time to be reality again. Until tomorrow at least, when the adventures could begin anew. +Once upon a time, there was a cheerful boy named Peter. He had a bedroom all of his own, and he loved to spend time there. + +Every day, Peter's mommy would take him to the kitchen to feed him. She would give him all kinds of yummy treats - like popcorn and cookies and applesauce. His tummy would be so happy afterwards! + +After he was done eating, Peter would skip back to his bedroom. He'd jump on the bed and play make-believe. He would pretend he was a brave knight or a magical wizard! + +Then his mommy would come and give him a kiss on the head. She'd tell him "Good night, Peter!" And seconds later, he would be off to dreamland. + +Peter was a very lucky little boy to have such a cheerful bedroom. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy called Ben. Ben was 3 years old and he liked playing all day long. One day, he was playing with his toys outside when he spotted something sitting in the grass. He went over to have a better look and he saw that it was a string! What a funny surprise, Ben thought. He wondered what the string was for and where it had come from. He picked it up and started to play with it. Ben was having a great time when something strange happened. The string suddenly started twirling around in circles and it looked crazy! Ben stood there and watched in amazement - he had never seen anything like it before. He wondered how the string was making such funny shapes. Was it magic? Ben decided to take the string home and show it to his mom. She might know the answer. +Once upon a time there was a boy called Jack who was three years old. Jack was very busy, so he didn't have time for haircuts. Over time, his hair became very filthy. + +So his parents decided to take him to get a haircut. They took Jack to a special shop where a man supplied haircuts. Jack was a bit scared at first, but the man reassured him and made Jack feel very brave. + +Once it was all done, Jack looked in the mirror and was amazed. His hair was clean and tidy, and he looked so smart. He said “thank you†to the man and went home. + +After that day, Jack was never worried about haircuts any more. He always made sure his hair stayed nice and clean! +Once upon a time, there was a young girl named Sally. Sally was three years old and loved to rock in her pink rocking chair. Sally was so happy when her aunt bought her a special rock for her chair. + +Every day, Sally would put the rock in the chair and rock back and forth. Sally felt safe and cozy as the chair rocked her gently. She would even hum while she rocked. + +One special day, Sally’s aunt came over and she brought a very beautiful pink blanket to go with the rocker. Sally was so excited as she put the blanket on the chair and started to rock. They both laughed and rocked together until they were so tired they could barely keep their eyes open. + +Sally and her aunt were very happy. They enjoyed rocking in the chair and snuggling under the pretty pink blanket. + +The end. +Once there was a brown bear who was very strong. He loved to stretch his muscles. One day, he decided he needed an adventure. He pulled out his passport and set off. + +As he traveled, he stopped in a field. He saw a big tree, so he stretched his legs and reached for a leaf. He stretched his arms and plucked a juicy berry from a bush. It was sweet and delicious! + +The bear traveled on. He saw a river, so he stretched his paw across the water. He jumped in and swam. The water was cold, but he felt so good. + +When his adventure was over, the bear returned home. He was so happy with his new passport and the things he had done. He was glad he had taken the time to stretch and explore! +Once upon a time, there was a bald man. He lived in a big, green house. One day, he needed a needle but he didn't have one. So, he ran down the street to the shop. But on his way there, he saw a needle on the ground. He was so happy! He bent down to pick it up, but then he saw a tall, hairy monster. The bald man was scared! The monster reached out to grab the needle. + +But at that moment, a hero came and saved the bald man. It was a tall, strong man with bright blue eyes. He shouted fiercely at the monster and the monster ran away. The hero gave the needle to the bald man. He was so grateful for the hero. + +The bald man thanked the hero again and again. Then he ran back to his house, with the needle in his hand and a smile on his face. And he lived happily ever after. The end. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She had a pink skin bag that she liked to carry everywhere. She took it with her when she went to the park. When she got there, she had lots of fun. She played with the swing and the slide. + +Then the little girl wanted to go and play with her friends. She picked up her pink skin bag and started to carry it. She ran to her friend's house and knocked on the door. When she opened it, she and her friends had a great time. They played chase and peek-a-boo, and made lots of laughter. + +When it was time to go home, the little girl picked up her pink skin bag and carried it. She waved goodbye to her friends and started walking back home. Along the way, she sang her favorite song, and her pink skin bag bobbed up and down as she carried it. + +When the little girl finally got home, she placed down her pink skin bag and gave it a hug. She smiled and was happy to have such a special bag. +Molly was 3 years old and crazy excited for school. Every morning, she washed her hands and brushed her teeth so she was clean and ready for school. + +When Molly got to school, it was amazing. She saw toys and books, and learned so many fun things. One day, they even got to paint with brushes and water. Molly's painting was bright and full of colour. + +At the end of the day, Molly was ready to go home. But first, she had to wash her hands to make sure they were clean. Washing her hands made Molly feel good and happy. + +Molly was so excited to go back to school the next day. She couldn't wait to learn something new and make more crazy paintings! +Once upon a time there was a rich girl named Susan. Every day, she went to the beach to play and surf. She loved to surf, but she also worried. + +One day, it was very windy and the waves had gotten bigger than usual. Susan hesitantly stepped onto her surfboard and paddled out towards the waves. She was scared! + +Suddenly, a huge wave came. Susan was so worried that she would fall off her board. But instead, she stayed strong and rode the wave back to shore. + +Once she was safe on the beach, Susan smiled with relief. She was so happy that she had not let her worry stop her from having fun. Now she could keep on surfing and having fun at the beach! +Once upon a time there was a little boy called Dave. Dave was a silly boy with lots of energy. + +Dave went on a big journey. He was walking across a big field, and he was getting tired. + +So he sat down and rested. He sat in the grass and watched the clouds in the sky. Dave felt so happy and relaxed. + +But then he heard lots of noises from behind him. When Dave turned around he saw a big parade coming his way. The parade was so silly and fun! + +Dave smiled and got up. He put his hat back on and watched the parade for a while. Then he went back on his journey feeling happy and refreshed. +Once upon a time there was a crazy bunny. He liked to hop around and have a lot of fun. + +One day, the crazy bunny hopped and hopped until he saw a big basket. He hopped all around it, wondering what was inside, so he looked inside. + +The bunny saw all sorts of things inside the basket, like apples, carrots and flowers. He was so excited. He took a few of the items, even though he knew he shouldn't. + +The bunny hopped all the way home, with the basket full of goodies. He wanted to share the items with all his bunny friends, so he quickly sent the basket all over the land. + +The crazy bunny was very happy. He had been able to send a special basket, full of surprise treats to all the bunny friends. +Once upon a time there was a kind princess. She loved to invite her friends for tea. One day she wanted to make the tea special, so she found a big diamond and made it into a magical teacup. When the friends arrived, she served them the mild tea from the sparkly cup. Everyone was delighted and the princess's kind hospitality made everyone feel so special. After everyone drank the tea, the diamond turned into a beautiful necklace that the princess could wear. All her friends loved it too and wanted to invite her to their home for tea. +Bobby loves the piano. He had been asking his mom and dad forever to get one, and finally they did. Bobby was so excited! Now he could be just like all his popular friends who had their very own pianos! + +Every day, Bobby would come home from school and practice playing the piano. Sometimes his dad would even join him. Bobby was getting really good! + +One day, a big truck came to deliver Bobby something really special, his very own piano! The delivery man rolled the big, black piano into the living room. It was so beautiful. Bobby beamed with joy. From that day on, Bobby practiced on his piano all the time. + +Bobby's friends all said he was the best piano player at school. He was the most popular one in the class and everyone wanted to hear him play. Bobby loved his piano and was so proud of it - everything he had asked for. +Once upon a time there was a girl who loved to search. Every day she would go exploring, looking for new and exciting things. One day she decided to search the woods. + +She followed a winding path into the trees, searching for something special. After a while she noticed a sparkly object. It was a pot of paint! + +The girl picked it up carefully. The paint was so colourful and shiny, she couldn't resist giving it a try. She started to paint on the trees and the ground, her little strokes bright and strong. + +Suddenly, she heard a weak voice coming from the woods. It was a tiny animal, scared and alone. The girl was very kind and gentle, and so the creature soon came out of its hiding place. + +The little animal was so happy to have a friend. Together, they finished painting the trees and the ground. When they were done, the woods were a beautiful, magical place. + +The girl and the animal hugged each other goodbye and off they went, both feeling strong and happy. +Once upon a time, there was a boy called John. He had an old toy car. The car was very tired and it had scratches on it. + +One day, John wanted to make the car better. He asked his Dad if he could repair it. His Dad said "Yes". + +John got some paint and a brush. He used the brush to rub the scratches away. Then he used the paint to make the car look new again. + +When he was finished, the car looked like new! John was very happy and he took it outside to go for a drive. His old tired car looked great! +Will was driving down a winding road, passing a bunch of pretty trees. As he drove he began to yawn. He drove until he saw what looked like a huge barn. It was quite impressive! + +Will jumped out of the car and ran inside the barn. He was amazed! Everywhere he looked, there were animals like cows, horses and sheep. Will felt so excited! + +As the animals started to moo, he began to yawn again. He yawned and smiled, feeling so content. Will stayed in the barn for a few minutes, watching and admiring the animals. + +Will waved goodbye to the animals as he got back in the car and drove away, feeling happy and refreshed. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Julia. She was three years old and had lots of toys in her room. She was playing hide and seek all by herself. She closed her eyes, counted to three and hurried to hide behind her wardrobe. + +A few moments later, Julia heard scary noises coming from inside the wardrobe. She started to feel scared. Curiosity got the better of her so she opened the door and gasped. Inside the wardrobe there was a bad monster! It had one big eye, sharp teeth and looked really mean! + +Julia quickly slammed the door shut but she could still hear the bad monster moving around inside. Suddenly, it started to stir and it sounded like it was trying to bust out and get Julia! She was so scared that she wanted to cry but she knew crying wouldn't help. + +She had to find a way to get rid of the bad monster! She thought and thought until finally, she had an idea. She grabbed a pillow from her bed, shook it in front of the wardrobe and yelled, "Go away!" + +The bad monster stopped stirring and the scary noises stopped. Julia carefully opened the wardrobe one last time and there was nothing inside! She was so relieved and happy that she had been brave and managed to make the bad monster go away. +Mum wanted to make cocoa for Dylan and his little sister. She said, "Let's make cocoa!" Dylan said, "Yes please!" so he and his sister couldn't wait. + +Mum showed them how to put cocoa powder in the mug, then how to add sugar, milk and some water. Then she showed them how to stir it until it was nice and creamy. + +They mixed and stirred and had great fun. Mum laughed at how funny their faces looked, with big splashes of cocoa around their mouths. It was a mess but they had a lot of fun. + +Finally, they had finished stirring and they poured the cocoa into two special fancy mugs. It looked and smelled delicious. + +Mum said, "Please enjoy your cocoa, my little bunnies." Dylan and his sister smiled and clapped. They took a sip and really enjoyed it. Delicious cocoa! +Once upon a time, there was a boy called Jack. He was three years old and very curious. He wanted to explore the world, so he asked his mum if he could go outside and play. Mum said yes, and let him go, but with one condition - he had to stay near the house. + +Jack went outside with a big smile. Everywhere he looked there were wonders to be seen. Bright flowers, buzzing bees and tall trees all caught his eye. + +Jack allowed his curiosity to take him on a journey. Every step he took, he was filled with wonder. He saw and smelled new things, and felt the world around him. + +As the sun began to set, Jack knew it was time to come home. He had been modest on his adventure, and he was happy that his mum had let him explore. He knew that this day wouldn't be the same without her permission. +Once upon a time, there was a poor little girl. She had only one sock. One day she went outside to play and when she looked down, she saw a group of puppies playing together. + +The girl wanted to join the puppies and have fun, but she was sad because she only had one sock. + +Then, something magical happened! The wind brought another sock to her. She quickly put it on her foot, and smiled with joy. + +The little girl then ran over to join the puppies and play together. For the rest of the day, they all had fun, running, jumping and laughing. + +The poor little girl was no longer alone! +One sunny day, a small brown sack was lying on the ground. It was full and had a tag with a test on it. Trying to be nosy, the three year old opened the sack. + +He was surprised to find lots of toys and games inside. There were some cars, bouncing balls and a board game. The child was very delighted and packed the sack with all his favourite toys. + +The child wanted to show his family. He carried the heavy sack and ran out of the house to the garden. His siblings and parents were amazed to see all the toys. They decided to have a wonderful time playing with all the daily treats the little boy had brought in the sack. + +And so, the day became even more fun and enjoyable. Everyone spent hours having a wonderful time playing with the new toys from the brown sack. +The corn was smooth and yellow. It was perfect for eating. But the little boy wanted to do something different with it. So he grabbed a cob and started to tug at it. He worked his fingers back and forth until it started to tear. He kept going until there were little pieces of corn everywhere. + +The little boy smiled as he saw the pieces of corn all around him. He had lots of little pieces for his mom, dad and sister. He grabbed some pieces and started to put them in his pockets. With a happy face he finished and raced off to show them what he had found. + +His mom, dad and sister were amazed! They had never seen corn like this. He smiled proudly as his family ate the pieces he had made. He sat and watched them enjoy every sweet bite. It was a wonderful day. +Once upon a time, there was a small garage. Inside the garage there was a little boy called Joe. Joe liked to play with his toys, but one day he decided to lie down and take a nap. He lay down on the cold concrete floor and was soon fast asleep. + +As Joe slept, a small mouse crept into the small garage and scurried over to him. Joe stirred but continued sleeping. + +The mouse lay down next to Joe and soon both of them were fast asleep. They slept for a long time, until it started to get dark outside. + +Joe slowly opened his eyes and saw the small mouse lying next to him. He quickly jumped up but the mouse stayed sound asleep. Joe smiled, shook his head and left the small garage so that they both could get some rest. +One day, there was a little otter that wanted to do something special. She had a plan, but she needed to add something to make it work. She went out and found the most useful thing she could think of. It was a big rock. She added the big rock to her plan and it worked like a charm. The otter was so happy she had been able to use her idea and the big rock to make something amazing. She found that the rock was very useful and could be used in lots of different ways. The little otter was very proud and smiled happily. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who had a home. Her home was full of fun and she loved it so much. One day she went outside and mentioned to her friends that she was going to do something really crazy! + +They asked what was she going to do and she said she was going to climb the tallest tree in the neighbourhood. Everyone laughed and said she couldn't do it, but she said she could and they said they'd watch while she tried. + +She climbed the tree and her friends were amazed and shouted that she was crazy! After she got down, they asked how she did it and she said she wasn't sure, but she knew she was brave and strong. + +The little girl was always so proud every time she talked about her crazy adventure. She was so excited to tell her family when she got home, but when she did, no-one could believe what she had done. They all cheered and said she was the bravest and strongest of them all! +Bubba was walking along the beach with his mom. He saw a fisherman standing in the water, whispering something to the fish. The fish listened very carefully, like they understood what the fisherman was saying. + +Bubba thought the fisherman was being foolish. He thought it was silly to whisper to fish, of all creatures. + +So he asked the fisherman, "Why are you whispering to the fish?" + +The fisherman smiled and said, "I'm trying to tell them a secret!" + +Bubba couldn't believe it. But then the fisherman said, "Fish love secrets. It's like a game to them." + +Bubba thought that was really cool. He stood and watched the fisherman whisper to the fish for a long time. +Once upon a time there lived two best friends, Sarah and Jess. They were amazing friends who loved playing together. + +One day, Jess was playing with a toy ambulance. She made it go faster and faster around the room until it crashed. She started to cry and Sarah knew what she had to do. + +Sarah held Jess close and said, "It'll be OK. Look, I can grow a magic flower and everything will be alright!" + +Jess stopped crying and watched in amazement as Sarah took a seed and put it in the ground. Sarah sang a special song and the little seed began to grow. Little by little it became taller and bigger until it became a beautiful flower! + +Jess laughed and Sarah smiled. The magical flower had fixed her toy ambulance, it was good as new. + +Jess and Sarah were so happy. They spent the rest of the day playing with their toy ambulance and the magical flower Sarah had grown. +Once upon a time, there was a loyal pup named Bob. He really wanted a friend but was sad because he didn't have one. + +One day, Bob heard about yoga and decided to give it a try. He stretched and moved and breathed until he could almost touch his toes! + +Suddenly, Bob saw something out of the corner of his eye - it was a special friend just for him! He was so happy that he woofed with joy. His new friend was called Harry and they had lots of fun together. + +Every day, Bob and Harry would do their yoga together and they both hoped that they would never have to be apart. Thanks to their loyal friendship, they never did! +Once there was a bright little girl named Lily. She loved to do lots of things. One day, Lily decided to go on an adventure. She picked up her pass and hopped on the train. + +On the train, she met a kind man. He told her he saw something special in her and he wanted to take care of her. Lily smiled and the two became friends. + +The man took Lily to a beautiful park with lots of flowers and a big pond. He showed her how to skip rocks and of course, Lily was very excited. + +The man taught Lily how to take care of the environment and how to protect the animals. He reminded her never to forget the things that he taught her. + +Lily thanked him and smiled. Together, they enjoyed the sunshine and the bright sky filled with happy clouds. +Once there was a muddy puddle. It was nice and deep and the ground around it was rough. A little girl called Daisy was walking near this puddle and looked at the muddy water. She thought it looked nice and fun. + +Daisy knew she could go in the mud and play, so she went closer and looked more carefully. She saw a little frog jumping around in the mud, so she reached over and tried to catch it. The little frog hopped out of the way and she couldn't reach it. + +Suddenly, Daisy remembered something. She remembered that she didn't know how to swim! She knew that the muddy puddle was too deep, and that she wasn't allowed to go in the muddy water. + +Daisy felt sad, until she had an idea. She asked her Daddy if he could take her to the beach instead. There was lots of sand to play in, and there was a lifeguard and safety floats. She would be able to go in the water safely, and play with all the other children. Daisy was so happy that she clapped her hands! +One day, a huge green crocodile was feeling very hungry. He slowly crept up to the edge of the river, and searched for his next meal. Before long, he spotted something wiggling in the water. When he saw it was a yummy fish, he couldn't hide his excitement! He quickly opened his big mouth and bit it. + +The fish was so big, the crocodile could barely finish it all. All that was left was the fish's waste. The croc didn't like waste, so he decided to make his own game. He tossed the waste far into the air and tried to bite it. Each time it flew back down, he opened his mouth even wider and tried again. + +Suddenly, he caught it in his huge jaws! He was so pleased with himself. From then on, the crocodile decided to play this game every day. He kept getting better and better and catching the waste each time. +Once, there was a dependable girl. She was always doing nice things and helpful things. One day, the dependable girl decided to take a trip. The trip began at the airport. + +She took a seat and waited patiently. After a while, something special happened. Everyone in the airport started to look out the windows. It was spring! Everyone was so excited and the dependable girl was too. + +The dependable girl saw a beautiful butterfly flying from the airport. She watched it and smiled as it fluttered away. As it flew further and further away, the dependable girl was happy that spring had arrived. + +The dependable girl finished her trip and went back home. She was so grateful for the wonderful things spring had brought to the world. She couldn't wait for more and more spring adventures! +Once there was a little boy called Bob. He was at the beach with his mum and dad. They were having a lot of fun! + +Bob saw something on the sand. He walked over to have a look. It was a battery! Bob picked it up and showed it to his mum and dad. They were so surprised! + +Bob kept it in his pocket and carried on exploring. He looked out to the sea. It was deep and the waves were high. Bob was a bit scared but he was also very excited. + +He and his parents played on the beach all day. By the time they went back to their car, Bob had forgotten all about the battery. He was very surprised when it fell out of his pocket! Mummy and Daddy smiled, they remembered it too. + +The family went home with the battery. Bob was very happy and excited to show it to all of his friends. He was sure they would be impressed! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Emily. She was three years old and ready to go on an adventure. Her mommy and daddy helped her pack her bag. It was filled with snacks, books and her favorite pair of shoes. + +When Emily was ready to leave, her mommy gave her a big hug and kissed her neck. Emily felt safe and hugged her mommy back. + +Emily's daddy then said it was time to go. Emily grabbed her bag and said goodbye. + +The journey was tough but Emily was brave and didn't give up. She kept walking until she arrived at her destination: The park. There she played on the swing and ate her snack, feeling happy and proud of herself. +Once upon a time, there was a big oyster. The oyster was living in the deep blue sea. He felt so lonely living by himself. + +One day, he heard a voice. He looked around, but he couldn't see where it was coming from. "Hello oyster, can you hear me?" + +The oyster was so surprised! He quickly replied, "Yes, I hear you!" + +"I'm very hungry," the voice said. "Do you have any tasty treats for me?" + +The oyster was very kind. He said, "Yes, I have something special for you! Come and have a bite of my delicious flesh." + +The voice was so excited! It quickly swam over to the oyster and had a delicious snack. Afterwards, it said, "Thank you so much. This was so tasty!" + +The oyster was happy to have found a friend. From then on, the oyster and the voice were the best of friends. They would always meet in the deep blue sea to share tasty treats. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Abigail. She was living in a big house on the hill. One day, it started to snow. Abigail was very excited. She saw the snow and ran outside to play. + +But then she noticed a strange orange light coming from one of the windows. Abigail felt scared and frowned. She quickly ran inside to see what was happening. + +Inside the room, Abigail saw a big fire. It was burning the curtains and the furniture. Abigail didn't know how to put the fire out, so she started to cry. + +Just then, Abigail heard a noise. She saw two big men with a hose. They used the hose to put out the fire and made everything safe again. + +After that, Abigail felt relieved and comfortable. She thanked the firefighters for saving her house. The firefighters smiled and Abigail went outside to play in the snow. +Once upon a time, there was a graceful tire. The tire loved to sit in the sun and watch the birds fly by. One day, a little three year old came by and saw the tire. They wanted to climb up and join the tire. + +The tire smiled and shimmied to the right to give the little one some space to sit. The little one smiled and plopped down on the tire, letting out a joyful giggle. The tire was happy to have a friend to sit with. + +The two of them sat there together, watching the clouds drift by in the blue sky. The tire enjoyed the warmth of the sun and the companionship of the little one. The little one smiled and laughed, enjoying the tire's gentle silence. + +After a while, the little one had to go home, so they both said goodbye. The tire sat in the sun, feeling a graceful calmness that it hadn't felt before. It was grateful for the friendship it had shared. +Once there was a sad little girl. She didn't have any friends, so she was all alone. + +One day she saw a piece of cardboard on the ground. She asked her mom if she could have it, and her mom said yes. + +The girl started having a lot of fun. She jumped, she ran, and she danced. But she really wanted to climb on top of the cardboard. + +So she took a deep breath, held onto the cardboard tight, and started climbing. She was scared, but was determined to make it to the top. + +At the very top, the girl shouted for joy! She was so proud of herself for being brave and climbing on the cardboard. + +From then on, she started playing on the cardboard every single day with a huge smile on her face. +Gus was very excited. He wanted to go to the beach today. He had to get there fast because he was running late. So he and his mom jumped in the car and drove off. + +As they drove, they encountered a lot of traffic. Gus was so frustrated! He wanted to get to the beach quickly. He kept asking his mom why there was so much traffic. + +His mom explained, "Sometimes there are a lot of cars on the roads. We just have to be patient and wait." + +Gus wasn't happy. He didn't want to wait. He just wanted to get to the beach! Finally, they made it and Gus was so excited. He jumped out of the car and ran to the beach. + +As he ran, he noticed all the traffic was not just annoying, but also disgusting. There were cars everywhere, all spewing out smelly fumes. Gus knew that if he wanted to go to the beach again, he would need to find a better way to get there. He thought of the bus, but he wasn't sure. His mom could help him figure out the best way to get to the beach without needing to deal with the disgusting traffic. +Once upon a time there was a little rabbit called Jasmine. She was very light and liked to hop around the garden. One day she wasn't feeling so well and felt very tired. Her owner said to her, "Let's go see the veterinarian." + +So they hopped in the car and drove away. When they arrived at the veterinarian, Jasmine hopped over to the waiting room and saw lots of other animals. + +The veterinarian said, "What seems to be the problem?" Jasmine's owner said, "She's been feeling a bit tired lately." + +The veterinarian smiled and said, "Don't worry, I'm sure it'll be fine. Let me take a look." He shone a bright light on Jasmine and checked her ears and eyes. + +After examining her, the veterinarian said, "Jasmine is looking very well and doesn't need any medicine. She should be feeling better soon!" + +Jasmine and her owner were so relieved that Jasmine was ok and thanked the veterinarian for looking after her. Then they hopped back home and Jasmine felt much better. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy. His name was Jack. One day, Jack wanted to explore. He decided to enter his bathroom and see what he could find. + +As he walked into the room, he saw a shiny faucet. He wanted to touch it, so he reached out and touched the cold metal. Suddenly, water started to flow out of the faucet. Jack stepped back in surprise and watched the water pour out. + +Jack wanted to touch the water, so he stepped forward and slowly reached out his hands. He touched the water and quickly pulled his hands back - the water felt wet! He laughed as he looked at his wet hands, then ran out of the bathroom to show his mom. +Once upon a time there was a naughty boy. He was always naughty, and wouldn’t behave nicely. One day, the boy was playing when he had a nasty fall. He hit his arm and it hurt a lot. + +The mummy and daddy were very worried, so they took him to the hospital. The doctor said he needed an x-ray, because he was too little to tell them where it hurt. + +The doctors and nurses at the hospital were all very kind and they made sure that the naughty boy sat still so they could do the x-ray. Once the x-ray was finished, the doctor told the boy that he was going to have to be tidy for the next few days and let his arm rest. + +The naughty boy was a bit sad he couldn't be naughty anymore, but he behaved very well and his arm was soon better! +He was happy he was able to be naughty again! +One day, a jolly mummy and daddy took their child to the circus. The circus was full of exciting acts. As the clowns made silly jokes, the child applauded and laughed. + +Next, the acrobats performed their flips and twirls. The child was mesmerized and they applauded once more. + +Finally, the circus show came to an end. After the show the child opened their special surprise. It was a box of cereal! The mummy and daddy were very proud of the child and they all applauded one last time. + +It was a jolly day that the family would never forget. +Once there was a mole. He could run very fast. One day he popped out of his hole to go for a walk. It was a sunny day but then the ground started to shake! The mole was scared. He began to run as fast as he could! He was trying to get back to his hole so he would be safe. After a few minutes the shaking stopped. The mole was relieved and quickly made his way back to his hole. He was happy to be safe and to have avoided the shaking. +One day, a little girl was playing in the garden. She wanted to jump very high. She ran and jumped, but she didn't go very far. She felt sorry for herself. + +The girl's dad saw her and he had an idea. He said, "I will help you." He took her to the sofa and said, "When I say 'Jump!', use your lungs and jump as far as you can". + +So the dad said "Jump!" and the little girl took a deep breath and jumped. She flew through the air and landed in the grass. She was so happy. + +The girl said "Thank you, Daddy!" and gave him a big hug. Daddy said, "You're welcome. I'm sorry I didn't think of this sooner." +Once upon a time there was a famous man. He was so famous that everyone in the world knew his name. He used to go on crazy adventures to faraway places. One day he decided to go on a new adventure. + +He got in his car and drove far away to a strange place. He was not sure what would happen, but he managed to stay brave. As he drove along, he saw a stranger walking down the road. The man waved at the stranger and decided to talk to him. + +The stranger told the man his story. He was very sad and needed help. So the man decided to help the stranger. He managed to help the stranger and they even became friends. + +The man and the stranger stayed friends for many years. The famous man was so happy that he could help the stranger and they were still close friends even until today. +Once upon a time, there was a battery. It was so hot that the battery believed it was the best. It rolled around town, and wherever it went, it felt important. People would stop and smile at the battery, amazed by how hot it was! + +One day, the battery came across a small child. The child was very young, only three-years-old. The battery thought the child was so cute. The battery wanted the child to believe that it was special too, so it rolled up to the child and smiled. + +The child was so excited. She yelled and jumped around, thrilled to see the battery. She asked if she could hold the battery, and the battery happily replied, “Yes!†+ +The child held the battery, and for the first time the battery felt truly special. The child believed in the battery’s hotness, and it was the happiest the battery had ever been. From then on, the battery and the child were best friends. They would play together every day, and the battery would never forget that moment when it felt true love, thanks to the child’s incredible belief. +Michael was walking around the park when he spotted a big ball of pink yarn. It was tempting him to come closer and he hesitantly stepped towards it. As he got closer he saw that deep inside the yarn something was trembling. + +He reached out to touch the yarn and ever so gently peeled away just one piece. He was shocked to see a small, little mouse trembling in fear. It was scared of him, so he took a step back to give it some space. + +The mouse seemed to relax a little bit and before he knew it, it was meandering through the thick bundle of pink yarn. When the mouse reached the other end it was no longer trembling, it seemed quite happy now. + +Michael was so pleased that he had helped the little mouse. He slowly untangled the yarn to let the mouse go free and watched it scamper away. He smiled contentedlyKnowing that he had done a good deed. +One day, a little boy wanted to build something. He needed some tools, so he went to his dad and asked, "Can I have some tools?". + +His dad said, "Sure! Let me show you some tools." + +So they faced the tool shed and his dad handed the little boy a hammer, a saw, and some nails. The little boy was very impressed with the tools. + +Then his dad said, "Now, let's make something." + +The little boy was so excited. He and his dad worked together, hammering and sawing until they made a toy car. + +The little boy was very happy with his new car, and Dad was very impressed! +Once there was a little bird, who desperately wanted to have her own nest. Every day, she would look up in the sky and sigh. She knew that having her own nest to sleep in was something she needed, but it seemed so hard. + +One day, she finally decided to go and find a nest of her own. The journey was long, and it was dangerous. But the little bird kept going, until she finally found what she was looking for. + +She perked up as she saw a cozy little nest in a tree. She flew over to it and sighed with relief. She quickly made it home, and she was so happy that she had a cozy place of her own to rest. + +Now the little bird can happily sleep in her own nest, no matter how dangerous the journey to find it was. +Once upon a time, there were two friends called Sammy and Joe. They were best friends and loved to do things together. One day, after a fun day of playing in the park, Sammy and Joe said goodbye and separated. Sadness filled their hearts as they both headed off in different directions. + +On their journey, Sammy and Joe came across a train station. It was a modest station with few people passing through. Sammy and Joe waved goodbye, as they prepared to leave in opposite directions on different trains. Tears ran down their cheeks as Sammy and Joe said their final goodbye. + +The two friends promised to keep in touch with each other and meet again soon. Sammy and Joe hugged one last time before separating and left the station, eager for the next time they could see each other again. +Once upon a time, there was a gray bird that liked to fly around the world. One day, the bird wanted to settle somewhere special. So, it started to fly. + +The bird saw a big tree and decided to settle there. It was a cozy tree with branches that looked like they wanted to hug the bird. But, as the bird started to build its nest, it noticed that one of the branches was broken. + +The bird was sad to see the broken branch, so it decided to help. It gathered small twigs and feathers and used them to patch up the branch. When it was finished, the bird settled its nest on the newly patched up branch. + +From then on, the bird could always find peace and comfort in its nest. No matter the weather, it had a safe place to settle. +Jim was a little boy who liked to play outside. One day while Jim was playing in the garden, the sun started to get dark. Jim felt a little bit scared. He wasn't sure why but he knew that he should go inside. + +As Jim walked, he heard a noise. It was very loud and it made him jump. He looked around to see what it was and then he saw it. It was a big white and black horn. He had never seen it before! + +Jim started to get even more scared and nervously, he took a step closer to the horn. Suddenly, he heard a thump and the horn started to fall. Then it tipped over and rolled away. + +Jim watched as the horn disappeared into the dark. He felt relief that the horn had gone and he ran inside feeling much better. Jim never knew what the horn was, but it was gone. He was happy to be safe. +Once upon a time there was a clever bear. He loved to play and have fun, but he also knew it was important to work. Every day he made sure to tie up his shoes. + +One day he was so busy playing that he forgot to tie his shoes. He tried to take a few steps, but his shoes kept falling off. He knew he needed to tie them up to make them stay on his feet. + +He sat down and started to tie a knot, but he couldn't do it properly. He looked all around for help. Then he saw a bird watching him. The bird was really clever! She showed him how to tie the knot, and soon his shoes were firmly on his feet. + +The bear thanked the bird and ran off. From then on he always remembered to tie his shoes, so he could have fun and work. And he was very grateful for the clever bird. +Once upon a time there was a very foolish bunny. He was so silly that he would never trust the weather. + +Everyday he would look out of his hole and say, "What a funny day. I do not trust the sky!" + +One day the bunny decided to have some fun. He hopped out of his hole, even though he did not trust the weather. He wanted to see what the sky was up to. + +To his surprise, the sky was having a magical time. Big puffy clouds filled the sky and one rainbow lit up the horizon. The bunny was so amazed by the beautiful sight, and he realized he was wrong not to trust the weather. + +From then on, the bunny learned to trust the sky, and he had a lot of fun exploring the outdoors. +Once upon a time there was a deep clown. He wanted to provide fun and happiness to all the children. He went to the nearest park and started to laugh and play. The children were delighted to see the clown. He sang and danced, and showed the children how to juggle balls. But what the children liked the most was when he made funny faces. The children laughed and smiled and asked him to come back the next day. So everyday the clown provided joy and happiness to the children. Together they played, laughed and made silly faces. +Jack and Jill had a quarrel. They were outside playing with their boat. Jack wanted to sail it but Jill wanted to keep it on the ground. They shouted and argued very loudly. + +Mommy came outside to see what the noise was about. When she saw Jack and Jill arguing, she told them it was time for them to stop. She said the boat wasn't for quarrelling and that the noise was too loud. + +Jack and Jill stopped shouting. They played a game of hide and seek to make up. They giggled and laughed and soon forgot about the quarrel. They had lots of fun playing in the boat and rowing it around the garden. + +In the end, Jack and Jill were happy together again and were best friends. +Once upon a time there was a furry bunny. She was looking for something to do and when she saw a wave in the sea she had an idea. She decided to become a surfer and try to ride the wave. + +The bunny hopped towards the water but the wave was too big. She sat down and watched it roll in, feeling a bit sad. She knew she wouldn't be able to ride it. + +But then she had a new idea. She jumped up and down and made her own wave! It wasn't as big as the real one, but it was enough. The bunny got on and rode the wave all the way back to the beach! + +Everyone was so proud of her and they cheered. The bunny was so happy she had become a surfer and she knew she would try it again another day. +Once upon a time there was a bald man called Joe. He was a very friendly man. Every morning he loved to cook himself some pasta. + +As Joe was enjoying his pasta one day, something magical happened. A fairy came down from the sky and said, “Joe, I am here to give you a new hope.â€. Joe was so excited and asked, “What is it?†+ +The fairy replied, “I want to give you a new hope that you can use in your past. Something that will make you happy.†Joe gave a big smile, for he knew what it was. “A new head of hair,†said Joe. + +And so it was! With a snap of her fingers, Joe was no longer bald. He had a full head of hair. Joe was so happy, he danced and sang all day long. + +And ever since then, whenever Joe cooks up his pasta, he always hopes that one day he will be able to keep his new head of hair! +Once upon a time, there was a kind girl named Sophie. Sophie was always helping her friends, even when they were in trouble. + +One day, Sophie was walking through the forest when she saw an injured shrimp. She felt so sad for the little shrimp, so she knelt down to take a look. She was very gentle and she helped the shrimp walk again. + +Afterwards, Sophie was so happy that she was able to help the harmless shrimp. She continued through the forest, feeling grateful and kind. + +The End +Once upon a time, there was a small cat named Gus. Gus was a very rare pet, and his family loved him very much. + +Every year, Gus had a special birthday party. For his third birthday, Gus' family gave him a special present. It was a magic box that could complete any wish! + +Gus was so excited. He wished for a new toy and, just like that, + +the box gave him one! Gus loved it. Every day, he and his family played with the toy and had lots of fun. + +Gus was so lucky to have such a rare, magical gift. He was always excited to see what each year would bring. +One day, there was an alert head. His name was Bill and he liked to play in the park. His head always stayed alert to see what was going on. He liked to include his friends when he played. He had many friends, like Danny and Jane. + +One day, Bill wanted to try something new. He decided to take a walk around the neighborhood. He wanted to see what things he could include in his walk. He spotted a cat in a tree and smiled. He waved to some neighbors he saw. + +At the end of the walk, Bill was very proud of himself. He was happy he had included so many new things on his walk. He learned something new and felt very alert. He knew that he could go on more walks and include even more interesting things. +Once there was a girl called Sally. Sally liked to jog in the morning. One day she was jogging near a big stable. She saw a big, heavy door on the stable. She wanted to go inside and see the horses. + +Sally pushed against the heavy door but it wouldn't open. She tried to pull it but it still wouldn't open. She jogged around the stable, looking for another way in. + +Suddenly, she spotted another door. It was much lighter than the first one. She pulled the door open and ran inside. There were lots of wonderful horses in the stable. She petted them and looked around. + +Sally jogged around the stable, admiring all the horses. Then, she jogged back outside, happy and content. +Once upon a time, there was a potato. He loved to shine in the sunshine. Every day, he’d roll around in the grass, enjoying the peaceful atmosphere. + +The potato was so happy. He felt so alive and so content. + +One day, a wind blew and the potato rolled off into the woods. He found himself surrounded by trees, birds and animals. He was scared at first, but soon he realized how peaceful it was. + +The potato tried to shine, but the shadows of the trees hid his light. He was sad. It seemed like his light was being taken away. + +But then a magical thing happened. As the sun went down, the stars came out and shone brighter than ever before. The potato realized that it was okay if he couldn't shine the same way the sun did. He just had to be content with the beauty of the stars. + +And the potato lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time there were two friends named John and Sally. John had a perfect helmet and Sally wanted to borrow it. John didn't want to share though. He said no and made Sally sad. + +John felt sorry and he wanted to make Sally happy again. He decided to forgive her and give her his helmet. Sally smiled and thanked John for being so nice. She was very excited to take it for a ride. + +They went out to the park and had lots of fun. They rode on the swings and jumped on the trampoline. It was perfect with the helmet on! + +John and Sally had a great time together and learned an important lesson. It is important to forgive and share with your friends. +Once upon a time there was a sad little girl. She was very sad and started to weep. She was so sad because she had lost her folder. Every day she had taken it to school, but now that it was gone, she was most unhappy. + +She searched and searched, but her folder was nowhere to be seen. She was so worried and she wept even more. + +The girl's parents tried to help. They asked all their friends, but no one had seen her folder. They were beginning to give up hope. + +Then one day her father had a clever idea. He went to school and asked all the teachers and children if anyone had seen it. Eventually, one of the children said he knew where the folder was. He had seen someone pick it up by mistake and take it away. + +The family thanked the boy and went to find the folder. Sure enough, when they got there, the folder was there exactly where the boy said it would be. + +The family were so relieved. They told the boy that he had been very clever and saved the day. The girl was no longer sad and even laughed a little at how foolish she had been to lose her folder. +Once there was a little girl called Katie. She was three years old and very alert. One day, Katie saw a photo of a big house on the wall. She asked her Dad what it was. + +Her Dad said, "That is the house we are going to buy. It will be ours!" Katie was so excited. + +When they moved into the new house, Katie explored every room. She smiled as she saw a huge garden. + +The next day, Dad went out to buy flowers and plants to supply the garden. Dad helped Katie to plant and water the flowers. + +Katie loved taking photos of the garden. She was delighted and it made Dad happy to see her so excited. Katie's garden was the most beautiful garden in the whole neighbourhood! +Once there was a deaf girl. She was very excited. It was her birthday. Her mom and dad decided to sell the old toys and get new ones for her birthday. + +So, mom and dad went to the market to sell the old toys. When they came back, they had lots of new toys for the girl. The girl was so happy and couldn't wait to play. + +Mom and dad bought her dolls and stuffed animals. They also bought her a bike and play kitchen. + +The girl played with her new toys all day. She was so thrilled. She thanked her mom and dad for making her birthday so special with the new toys. +John climbed up the palace. It was so high! He looked up and saw a light at the top. He kept climbing higher and higher until he reached it. + +John opened the light to find a secret garden. Inside the garden there were colorful flowers and butterflies everywhere! John felt so happy. He ran around, picking the flowers and chasing the butterflies. + +After a while, John was tired from so much fun. He decided to rest in the garden, taking a nap in the soft grass. As he drifted off to sleep, he heard the sound of the palace singing to him. + +John woke up feeling refreshed and ready to climb back down the palace. He said goodbye to the secret garden and the singing palace. He slowly went down the palace, stepping on every step until he reached the bottom. + +John enjoyed his adventure and knew he would be back soon. +Once upon a time there was a mighty bear called Sandy. Sandy had a mine, filled with lots of shiny stones. Every day she would go to her mine to check that everything was behaving nicely. + +One day, Sandy was so happy with how her mine was behaving, she wanted to share it with all of her friends. She called out to all the animals in the forest to come and take a look. + +The cute bunnies and foxes came hopping over to see the mine. They were very impressed with all the brightly coloured stones. When it was time for them to go home, Sandy gave them each a small stone as a present. + +From that day onwards, Sandy's friends were very kind and brave around the mine. They helped Sandy with her work and taught her how to behave gently. Sandy was so proud of her friends and together they kept the mine nice and mighty! +Once upon a time, there was a copper bird who lived high up in a tree. Every day, he would part his wings and soar through the sky singing sweet melodies. Everyone who heard him was filled with joy. + +One day, the copper bird lost his way and he parted the sky too far away from the tree. He flapped his wings as hard as he could but he couldn't find his way home. + +But then something amazing happened! A big and strong eagle spotted the bird and flew in to help. After they parted the sky together, they reached the high tree where the copper bird lived. Home at last! + +The copper bird was so relieved that he decided to invite the eagle to his home to share a song. They both sang and flew together for hours, and everyone around was filled with happiness. + +It was the start of a beautiful friendship. The copper bird and the eagle parted the sky together for many years to come. +Once upon a time, there was a troubled jellyfish. He lived in the deep blue sea, away from all the other fish. Every day he felt very sad and lonely. + +One day, he was swimming around his coral rock when he heard a noise. It was a little fish! He was calling out to the jellyfish and teasing him. + +The jellyfish was very happy. Finally, someone wanted to be his friend! He swam closer so they could be together. + +From then on, the jellyfish and the little fish were the best of friends. They were no longer troubled, but were both very happy. They would swim around and play games and tease each other, until the sun went down and it was time to go home. +Once upon a time, there was a little owl who loved to play. He would fly from tree to tree, looking for friends to join him in his fun. One day, he spotted a heavy branch that had fallen from a nearby tree and he thought it would be a great item to play with. He flew down to the ground and moved the heavy branch to a tall, shady spot. + +The little owl spent hours playing with the branch. He used it as a seesaw, a slide and even a hide-and-seek spot. He flew around it, yelling "Whee!" as he zoomed in circles. All the other little creatures watched with amazement at what the little owl could do. + +Eventually it was time for the little owl to go home. He flew back to his nest, looking forward to telling his friends all about his exciting game. With a wink and a nod to the other animals, the little owl flew away, off to play once again. +Nina was walking in the park when she saw something strange - a cactus! It seemed very tall and weird. She decided to try and touch it, she was so curious. When she got close, the cactus made a weird noise! It sounded sour and made her feel scared. Nina turned around and quickly ran away. She didn't want to be near the cactus anymore. She ran to her mom and when she told her all about it, her mom smiled and said, "That was just a cactus, sweetie. It won't hurt you, but it's very important to remember that it's best to not touch them." +Once upon a time there was a fat jug that loved to rock. He was so happy when he rocked. Everywhere he went, he would rock. He rocked down the hill, and across the meadow. Everyone who saw him said he was the happiest jug they'd ever seen. + +One day the jug went to the beach. He rocked in the sun and had a wonderful time. But then the tide started to come in, and the sea was getting closer and closer. + +The jug tried to rock away but the waves kept coming. He rocked and rocked but the waves kept coming. He felt so scared! + +Just then a little girl noticed the jug. She ran over and picked him up. She said, "Don't worry, little jug. I won't let the waves rock you away!" + +The little girl took the fat jug back to safety. She put him on a high shelf and rocked him back and forth to make him feel better. + +The jug was so grateful and smiled with joy! From then on the jug loved to rock with the little girl. They were the best of friends. +Once there were two friends - Tom and Tomy. Tom had a violin and Tomy wanted to play it. So Tom said yes and Tomy grabbed it. But Tomy couldn't play it, so it made a harsh sound! Tom shouted at Tomy and said "That's too loud. You need to be gentle with it." + +Tomy tried again and this time he was gentle. The sound of the violin was beautiful! Tom was very proud and he gave Tomy a big hug. They both smiled and then Tomy handed the violin back to Tom. + +They both listened to the sound of the violin and they enjoyed it very much. Then it was time to go home and they said goodbye. Tomy waved the violin goodbye and shouted "Bye bye!" Tom smiled and said "Take care!" +Once upon a time, there was a family who lived in an old smelly house. The walls were made of wood and were often creaky. The father wanted to explain the structure of the house to his three year old daughter. He showed her why the walls were always creaking in the wind and pointed out the roof, the windows and the door. He also explained why it was so smelly inside - because they had a pet puppy. The daughter listened carefully and gave a big smile. She felt much better knowing the structure of her house and understanding why it smelt so strange. The father was happy she enjoyed the explanation and they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a patch. It was a very special patch because it was where a lion lived. Every morning, the lion would roar across the patch. All of the other animals in the patch would get very nervous. + +One day a little rabbit came to the patch. He was very small and he could not roar like the lion. He wanted to make the lion his friend so he hopped closer. + +The lion was surprised to see the little rabbit but he was not scared. Instead, it tilted its head and gently roared. The rabbit was scared but he could see that the lion was not being mean. + +The lion and the rabbit soon became friends. Every morning the lion would roar and the rabbit would hop around the patch. They had lots of fun together. + +The end. +John and his mommy were walking in the park. It was a sunny day and John was very happy. Suddenly, it started to snow. John was so excited! He held his mom's hand and said, "Mommy, I want to play in the snow!" + +Mommy said, "Ok, John," and they walked over to the snow. John stepped into it and the snow was cold and crunchy. He felt it all over his body and it tickled. He moved his arms and legs in the snow and the snowflakes flew everywhere. + +Then, something amazing happened. It started to freeze! The snow froze and changed into ice. Everything was frozen. It looked like a surprise! John couldn't believe it. He had never seen anything like it before. + +John was so helpless. He had no idea what to do. He looked at his mom and asked, "Mommy, why is the snow freezing? What do I do?" + +Mommy smiled and said, "Let's just enjoy the surprise and watch the snow freeze, John. It's so beautiful." + +And that's what John and his mom did. They stayed in the park and watched the snow freeze. John was so amazed. He had never seen anything so magical before. +Once there was a little girl who wanted to find a cherry. She searched everywhere but still couldn't find one. She asked her mom if she knew where to get a cherry and her mom said to go out and listen. So the little girl stepped outside and listened carefully. + +Suddenly, she heard a furry sound! The little girl followed the sound and eventually found what she was looking for - a cherry! She was very excited and cheered with joy. + +The little girl took the cherry and went back inside. She thanked her mom and asked her how she knew that the cherry was there. Her mom said, "sometimes when you listen, you find the things you are looking for." +Once upon a time there were two friends called Joe and Bill. Joe wanted to play hide and seek. He asked Bill if he wanted to play too and Bill said yes. Joe closed his eyes and started counting. + +Bill ran away to hide. He was very fast so it didn't take him long. However he got lost and went too far. He soon couldn't see Joe or his house. Bill was so scared. He didn't want to get lost. + +So Bill started to look for Joe. But it was dark and he couldn't remember his name. He cried for help but no one answered. He was getting more and more scared by the minute. + +Just then he heard a noise coming from the dark. It sounded dangerous. He was scared but he bravely shouted Joe's name. Joe replied! He had been looking for Bill too. + +Bill was so happy he hadn't lost Joe forever. Together they found their way home. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a smelly dragon. He lived in a dark, cave and liked to sleep a lot. Every day he liked to take a big snooze. + +One day he felt something strange on his back. He woke up with a start and felt something rubbing him. He turned around and saw a little girl. She had a big smile on her face and she was rubbing his back. + +The dragon felt happy and he smiled back at the little girl. He liked the feeling of her tiny hands rubbing him. After a while, the little girl stopped rubbing his back and waved goodbye. + +The dragon was sad to see her go, but he was so happy she had come to see him. From that day on, he always looked forward to the little girl coming back and rubbing his back. +Molly was a very spoiled little girl. She always got what she wanted and she was used to it. One day, her Daddy asked her if she would like a special scarf for her birthday. Molly was so excited! When the day came, Molly unwrapped the scarf with delight. It was beautiful and she couldn’t wait to show off her new scarf to her friends. + +Molly asked her Daddy if she could go outside and play with her friends so she could show them her new scarf. Her Daddy said yes, so she put on her new scarf and ran outside to find her friends. + +Molly’s friends were amazed by her beautiful, new scarf and they asked her if they could try it on. Molly said yes and her friends took turns wearing the scarf. They all had so much fun! + +Molly was so happy that Daddy had asked her if she wanted a special scarf for her birthday. She was so spoiled and she loved it! +Once upon a time, there was a family of three that lived in a house. One day, the mom wanted to organize the kitchen. She went to get her tools and the first thing she found was a spoon. She looked at it, smiled, and thought it was harmless. + +The mom decided to use the spoon to sort out the dishes. She moved all the plates over to one side of the sink, and all the cups to the other. Then she put the spoon in the middle, so it was in the best place. + +Once all the dishes were arranged just how she wanted, the mom stepped back and smiled. She was so proud of how she had organized the kitchen with just a spoon! She was happy that she had kept everything harmless and neat. + +From then on, the family would always use the spoon to organize the kitchen. Everyone was so pleased that it was both useful and harmless. The spoon was quite a special item in the family. +Once upon a time there was a rabbit. The rabbit was hopping through the woods, when it heard a sharp sound. The rabbit stopped and looked around. It was a regular sound, coming from nearby. + +The rabbit hopped closer, and the sound got louder. He hopped until he saw the source of the sound. It was a bird! The bird was pecking at a tree with its sharp beak. The rabbit watched the bird until it flew away. + +The rabbit continued on its journey. It heard the regular sound of the bird as it traveled. Each time it heard the sound, it stopped to look and see what the bird was doing. It hopped away, watching the bird make its regular sound. +Once upon a time, there was a charming little mouse. He had a jug that he loved to bite, and it made an interesting noise. He would carry the jug everywhere, and he felt so happy when he had it in his paws. + +One day, he spotted an orange and he wanted to have a taste. He couldn't reach it, so he used his jug to help him. Hebit the handle of his jug and waved it around in a giant circle until the orange fell from the tree and into his waiting hands. + +He took a big bite of the delicious orange and enjoyed the flavorful juice. He was so happy that he bit his jug in delight. Suddenly, he heard a noise and knew the owners of the orange tree must be near. He ran away quickly, jug and orange in hand, with a tasty snack to nibble on until he reached safety. +Once upon a time, there was a nice village. Every day the villagers were nice to one another. They shared meals and helped each other out. + +One day the village decided to invite some new people to come visit. They wanted to find out if the new people liked the village too. + +So the village leader spread the word to nearby towns. She asked every person to let their family and friends know about the invitation. + +Soon enough, people from all around accepted the invitation. They came to the village with food and presents. Everyone was smiling and happy to meet the newcomers. + +Every month after that, the village held a regular gathering and invited more people to join in. Everyone enjoyed each others company and shared stories. It was a wonderful sight to behold. + +And so this is how the village continued to invite newcomers and become a lively and friendly village. +Once upon a time, there was a gray cat. The cat liked to play with his card. One day, the cat asked his friend to lend him the card. His friend said yes, but asked the cat to give it back when he was done. So the cat thanked his friend, and played with the card all day. He had so much fun. When he was done, the cat gave the card back to his friend and thanked him for the lend. +Once upon a time, there was a silly bunny who lived in a hole. The silly bunny loved to play all day, but one day something serious happened. + +The silly bunny heard a loud noise outside his hole. He ran to the opening of his hole and saw a big fox! The fox had a serious face and shut the entrance of the hole with a big rock. + +The silly bunny was scared, so he hid inside the hole. He wondered how he was going to get out of this hole. He tried to push the rock, but it was too heavy for him. + +He thought and thought until he had an idea. He ran as fast as he could and knocked the rock from the other side. Luckily, it worked and the entrance of the hole opened up again. + +The silly bunny hopped out of the hole, happy to be free again! He waved goodbye to the fox and ran off to go play. +Once upon a time, there was a mom who loved to watch the sunset. Every day, she would ask her three-year-old son if he wanted to come and watch the beautiful colors of the sky. But her son always refused. + +One day, the mom was determined to get her son to watch the sunset. She took him to a calm beach and they sat together on a blanket. He looked around and his eyes widened as he saw the amazing colors of the sky. + +The sun was setting, creating a beautiful glowing sky. He was so mesmerized that he forgot to refuse and just enjoyed the amazing view in front of him. The mom smiled and hugged her son, knowing that this day, she had made a special memory. +Mum was singing a song in the kitchen. She was so noisy that Jill couldn't hear her own thoughts. She wanted to make something for breakfast. + +So she opened the fridge and saw an egg inside. She grabbed it and closed the door. + +Mum came over and said, "It looks like you are missing something." + +Jill said, "No, I got an egg." + +Mum smiled. "You have an egg, but what else do you need?" + +Jill thought for a moment and then said, "Oh yeah! I need some butter!" + +Mum smiled again. She pointed to the cupboard and said, "There you go." + +Jill opened the cupboard door and pulled out some butter. She felt so proud that she had everything she needed. + +Mum said, "Do you miss anything else now?" + +Jill shook her head and said, "Nope! I got everything." + +Mum kissed her head. "That's my girl." She said. + +Jill smiled and started making breakfast. +Once upon a time, there was a beautiful dancer. She liked to dance all around the world. + +One day, she was dancing in the park when she stumbled on a rock. She felt very silly, so she just laughed. + +Her friends were with her, so they just laughed too. They helped her up and they kept on dancing. + +There, in the park, they danced up and down. They danced until they were all tired and sweaty. But they felt so happy when they finished dancing. + +The beautiful dancer never forgot that day and she still smiles when she remembers it. She loves dancing, and now she is extra careful not to stumble again. +Once there was a brave angel. Her wings were long and strong and she could fly very high up in the sky. + +One day, the angel heard a loud noise coming from the forest. She slowly flew down and saw a huge lion roaring! + +The angel took a deep breath and bravely flew closer. As she got closer, she saw a mouse had gotten caught in the lion's tail. + +The angel yelled, "Let go of the mouse!" The lion said, "No way!" + +The angel flew closer and used her long wings to blow the mouse out of the lion's tail. The lion was so surprised, he roared with joy! + +The lion thanked the angel and they both played together in the forest that day. +Mommy and mommy took Sally to the veterinarian. Sally was scared. She looked around the room. There were lots of strange things. The veterinarian smiled at Sally, but Sally didn't smile back. The veterinarian talked to mommy and mommy, but Sally couldn't understand what they were saying. She looked at them, her eyes wide with worry. + +Mommy took Sally out of the room for a moment. Sally was glad to be away from all the strange things. Mommy hugged Sally tight and said, "It's ok, everything will be alright." + +Finally, it was time to go back in. Sally was nervous, but Mommy and Mommy held her hand. The veterinarian smiled at Sally and said, "Let's take a look at you." Sally was scared, but she let the veterinarian look at her. The veterinarian even listened to her heart and checked her eyes. + +When the veterinarian was finished, she said to Sally, "You're doing great!" Sally smiled back, no longer scared. She hugged Mommy and Mommy and they all went home. +Once there was a girl named Stella. Stella was very excited to go to Grandma's house. Grandma always had stories and things to show her. + +When Stella got there, Grandma asked her if she wanted to help make a quilt. Stella said yes. Then Grandma showed her how to make the little stitches. Stella was excited to learn something new. + +Grandma asked Stella if she wanted to help pick out the colors for the quilt. Stella said yes. Then Grandma gave her a few choices and Stella answered by saying her favorite was purple and pink. + +Grandma and Stella worked together for hours. When the quilt was finished Stella felt very proud. Grandma gave her a big hug and said she did a wonderful job. Stella felt so happy. + +The next day Stella brought the quilt to school and shared it with her friends. Everyone was very excited to see it and admired it. Stella was proud to have made it with her Grandma. +The sun glowed brightly in the sky. A little girl wanted to go in the bathtub. She put in warm water until it was up to her neck. She felt so good in the warm bath. + +Suddenly there was a splash. A little fish jumped into the bath and swam around. The little girl smiled and petted the friendly fish. She was excited to have a new friend. Then more fishes jumped in the bath. + +The little girl was competitive and wanted to play a game with the fishes. She chased after them and tried to catch them but they were too quick. Eventually though, she was able to catch one. She smiled as she felt like she won the game. + +The fishes swam happily and the sun continued to glow. The little girl had a wonderful time in the bathtub playing games with her new friends. +Once upon a time, there was a small bunny. This bunny wanted to escape from his garden. + +One peaceful morning, the bunny hopped over the gate and began to explore. The world outside seemed so big, and the bunny was so small. He hopped here, he hopped there. He hopped everywhere! + +Finally, after a long day of exploration, the bunny found himself lost in a strange place. He hopped and hopped until the sun started going down. + +The bunny was scared and wanted to go home. Just then, he saw a tiny hole in the ground. He hopped inside and saw it was a tunnel leading back towards his garden. He was so happy and he hopped home, back to his garden. + +The bunny was safe, and he never wanted to escape again. +Once upon a time there was a big dog named Bart. Bart was very loyal to his best friend, Pete. Everywhere Pete went, Bart followed behind him. On their walks they talked together, played together and even took naps together. + +One day Pete was telling Bart how he needed to go away for a while. Pete was sad, but Bart was brave and told him not to worry. He promised Pete that he would stay and wait for his friend. + +And he did. Every day, Bart would sit at the window, waiting patiently for Pete to come home. The months passed, but Bart didn't forget his promise. He stayed loyal to Pete, no matter how long it took. + +Finally, after four long months, Pete returned! Bart couldn't believe his eyes, but he was so happy to see his friend again. Pete thanked him for his loyalty and for keeping his promise to stay. From that day forward, Pete and Bart were the best of friends, even closer than ever before. +Once there was a happy little boy who liked to swim. Every day he put on his special swimming costume and ran to the swimming pool. As soon he jumped in, he kicked and splashed and moved his arms around. He felt so free and peaceful when he was swimming. + +The swimming pool was surrounded by green trees and colourful flowers. Whenever he looked up, he saw a beautiful view. He felt relaxed and full of joy while looking at it. + +At the end of the day, the swimming pool was always the happiest place. There was warmth and peace in the sunshine, and the water was the perfect temperature. The sun shone through the clear, sparkling blue water and the little boy felt peaceful and content. + +From then on, the little boy kept coming back and swimming every day. He was so happy when he was swimming and he loved the wonderful peaceful view. +Once upon a time there lived a very dirty zero. Everywhere it went it left a trail of dirt. + +One day, a friendly three year old decided to clean the zero. She grabbed a cloth and got to work. She wiped away the dirt, rubbing and scrubbing until the zero sparkled like new. + +The three year old was very proud of her work and showed everyone the clean zero. Everyone gave her a big round of applause and thanked her. + +The three year old was so happy that nobody ever forgot to wipe the dirty zero again. +Tommy was feeling dull and sad. His mom and dad were both lawyers and never had time for him. One night his mom let him join her at work. She let him sit in her office. Tommy loved feeling important and part of their grown-up world. He was buzzing with excitement! + +At the law office, Tommy saw a lot of interesting things. He watched people shout angrily, and people laugh happily. He also saw people sign important looking papers and shake hands. He felt grown-up and was so happy his mom let it happen! + +Before he left, his mom gave him a present. It was a little toy lawyer outfit - a lawyer's hat, a briefcase and even a tiny law book! She told him that if he studied hard, he could be a lawyer too one day. + +Tommy was so happy and proud. He hugged his mom, thanked her and promised to be a lawyer. His dull and sad feelings were gone - replaced by feelings of importance and excitement! +Jack and his mommy were walking through the park. Jack saw a big hill and was curious. He asked his mommy, "Can I go up the hill?" + +She smiled and said, "Of course you can, Jack." + +He ran to the top of the hill and kicked his feet in the air. He was so amazed. He kept kicking until he was out of breath. He spun around and noticed the world looked so different from the top of the hill. Suddenly, he felt a tap on his shoulder. + +He turned around and saw a butterfly. It was the most amazing thing he had ever seen. He waved his hand to see if the butterfly would fly away, but it stayed there. He smiled and raised his foot to kick it, but his mommy stopped him. + +She said, "No, Jack. Don't kick it, just watch it." + +So he stood still, watching the butterfly flutter around him. He was so happy, he wanted to show his mommy the butterfly. She smiled and said, "That's amazing, Jack." +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Mary. Mary wanted to learn how to do lots of things, but it was not always easy. She would struggle to understand and it felt heavy, like a big weight. So Mary's mummy decided to teach her. + +Mummy took Mary's hands and explained to her how to do different things. Mary realised that learning could be fun! With lots of practice and patience, Mary began to do things on her own. + +Mary now knows that even if something is hard, she can struggle and learn new things. She has even started to help teach her little brother! Even if things get heavy sometimes, Mary knows that she can do it. +Bob was a little boy who was mighty brave. One day, he decided to take an adventure. He wanted to explore and discover new things. + +At first, he couldn't find anything exciting. But then he saw something shiny in the distance. He ran closer and saw it was a big cake! Bob was so excited; he couldn't believe his eyes! + +He quickly decided to try some of the cake. It was the most delicious cake he had ever tasted. He knew this was something special and worth discovering. + +Bob took a piece of the cake with him and continued exploring. With every step, he felt a little bit stronger, as if the cake had given him a special power. + +When Bob returned home, he proudly told his mom about the mighty cake he had discovered. She congratulated him and said she was proud of his bravery and exploration. +Once upon a time, there was a curious little girl. She loved discovering new things, especially patterns! Everywhere she went, she would put her eyes to work looking for them. + +One bright, summer day, the little girl was at the beach. She started to notice some patterns in the sand. She carefully put her hands in them, tracing them as she moved through the beach. + +Suddenly, she noticed something different. Instead of just simple circles and lines, she found a pattern in a shape she had never seen before! The pattern was so intricate, so unique and so attractive, she couldn't help but be amazed. + +The little girl was so curious she had to try and figure out what this pattern was all about. She worked on it for hours, until the sun set and darkness filled the sky. + +She was never able to figure out what the pattern meant, but she had so much fun trying. From that day on, the little girl put extra effort into looking for and tracing patterns everywhere she went! +Once there was a little girl who wanted to go on an adventure. She put on her hat and grabbed a bag. Then she set off. + +Her first stop was a shop. Inside she saw lots of stamps! She picked up one of them and put it in her bag. + +The little girl kept walking and soon came to a river. It was deep and wide, and it looked so exciting. But it looked too deep for her to cross. + +Then she spotted a bridge. There was a sign on the bridge that said "Follow the stamp!" She looked in her bag and the stamp was still there. She looked at the stamp, and it showed a path. + +So she followed the stamp across the bridge. The bridge was heavy and it swayed a bit. But the little girl was brave and persevered. She made it across and was so happy with her adventure. +Dad went to the store and he bought a new math book. Mom was very happy and smiled when he showed it to her. + +Mom said they were going on a trip in the morning and told Dad to pack everything they needed. Dad was very excited to go on the trip and he decided to start packing, even though it was late. + +He packed the new math book first. He was so proud of his purchase that he couldn't wait to share it on their trip. + +When it was time to leave the next day, Dad was the first one out of the door and still had a big grin on his face. He was very proud of the math book he had packed and couldn't wait to share it with the others on the trip. +One day, a girl walked outside. The sun was shining and the sky was blue. She walked to the store and entered. She saw lots of pretty fragrances in the aisle and picked out the most delicious smelling one. It was a beautiful perfume, and she knew it was the perfect one for her! + +The girl walked to the cashier and bought the perfume. She was so excited to wear it. When she went outside, she sprayed the perfume on her neck and wrists. The sweet scent made her feel so happy. + +That day, she felt extra special! Everywhere she walked she could smell her beautiful perfume. Even days later, people around her would comment on how nice her perfume smelled. She was so proud that she had chosen the best perfume for herself. + +From that day on, the girl walked around normally, but now she was wearing the same nice, sweet smelling perfume. +Once upon a time, there was a poor cat. It was very unhappy, because it did not have anything to eat. One day, the cat was walking in the forest, when it saw a big, beautiful jewel. It was sparkly and stopped in its tracks. + +The cat was so happy! Now it could eat. It quickly gobbled up the jewel and felt its tummy go round and round. The pup was no longer poor. The cat had a full stomach and a sparkly heart. + +From then on, the cat was happy. It would have a jewel for every meal, every day. The little cat was very thankful for its luck. + +The End. +Once upon a time there was a new pony. It was white and had a big, black mane. The pony was so happy that he started to prance around the field. He loved to run and jump. + +One day, while the pony was running and jumping, he felt somebody patting on his back. It was a little girl! She liked the pony very much and wanted to have a ride. + +The girl petted the pony's head and said, "Let's go for a ride!" The pony was so excited that he started galloping around the field. + +The girl held onto the pony's mane and continued to ride. After a few minutes, the girl said, "Stop, pony!" The pony obeyed and stopped in the middle of the field. + +The girl thanked the pony for the wonderful ride and hugged him goodbye. The pony was happy that he made a new friend and said goodbye to her. + +The little girl waved goodbye to the pony and ran happily to her home. The new pony was so content that he started prancing around the field again. +There was a girl. She was wearing a strange uniform. She did not know where she got it from. + +The girl had a friend who was a little frog. One day, the frog pinched her! It was a gentle pinch, just enough to make her laugh. + +The girl was so happy to have a friend like a frog. From that day onwards, the frog and the girl were best friends. They played together all the time. + +When the girl needed help, the frog would pinch her. This would make her laugh and she would feel better. + +The girl loved her unknown friend. She was so glad the frog was part of her life. They were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a girl. She was very special because she loved to number. Everywhere she went she loved to count things. From the birds in the sky to the stars in the night, she loved to number them all! + +One day, she found something very special in the forest. It was a white feather. She wanted to keep it, so she decided to count it. + +Everyday she would practice her numbers with the white feather. She practiced the number one, two, and three. Soon, she could count all the way up to one hundred! + +The girl was so proud of her counting skills. She even made a game of it, made a song of it, and showed all her friends. + +The girl had mastered her counting skills and was very proud of herself. From that day forward, she knew she could count anything and everything! +Once there was a little boy named Max. Max was three and he was very excited. He had a big surprise coming. His aunt was coming to visit. She was very fast and she could speed around the world. Max was very excited for his aunt to arrive. + +Max waited and waited and then the doorbell rang. He ran to the door and opened it. Standing there was his aunt with a big smile. She was wearing a bright red shirt and she had a brilliant smile. Max hugged his aunt and they ran outside. + +Aunt said, “Let’s go go-kartingâ€. Max was so excited. He hopped in and Aunt drove him around the track. They drove faster and faster and they even overtook some of the other racers. Max shouted, “Faster!†+ +At the end of the race, Max won first place. He was so proud of himself. His aunt said, “You were driving so fast! You’re a brilliant driver!†Max’s cheeks blushed with excitement. + +Max and his aunt had the best day ever. Before Aunt left, she gave Max a hug and a big kiss. He was so happy that his aunt came to visit. They raced around the track and it was so much fun. Max never forgot how brilliant his aunt was that day. +Once upon a time, there was a lazy microphone. All day long he wanted to be left alone and have a nice nap. But he had one problem- he was stuck! Even though he was lazy, he still had to be used by the people in different places. + +One day he had a dream. He dreamt that he could become free and just rest whenever he wanted. The lazy microphone wished and wished. Suddenly, something magical happened. He became free! + +The microphone was so excited. He said goodbye to the people who had been using him and started to explore the world. Everywhere he went, people could hear his beautiful sound. + +He enjoyed being free and he was no longer lazy. He was free to travel and sing to people wherever he wanted. Everyone loved the sound of his voice. + +The lazy microphone had become free, and it was the happiest thing ever! +One day, Jack saw a big truck. He was so excited! The truck had a big tank of fuel. Jack saw a puddle on the ground and he wanted to wipe it away. He grabbed a cloth and wiped the wet puddle. Later, Jack saw the truck drive away with its tank of fuel. He was proud of his work, and he knew that now the truck was safe from the wet puddle. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jules. She liked to splash in the lake near her house. She liked to watch the water splash all over her. + +One day, her mommy gave her a bottle of perfume. It smelled so nice! Jules put some of the perfume on her neck and arms. + +It was such a hot and sunny day that Jules kept splashing in the lake. The water mixed with the perfume and it made Jules smell very nice. + +But after a while, the perfume became weaker and weaker. Jules decided it was time to go home. When she got home, her mommy said she smelled like a princess! + +THE +Joey and Mommy went to the park. Joey saw a tree with lots of cherries. Mommy said he could have some. He was so excited. + +Joey started to climb the tree. He got very high in the tree. He was so proud! He grabbed a handful of cherries. + +Suddenly, his foot slipped. He started to fall. Joey spread his arms and legs wide and shouted, "I'm gonna dive!" He felt the wind on his face. + +Mommy said, "Good job, Joey! That was such a brave dive!" Joey was happy. He'd gotten his cherries and had done a good dive. What a great day! +Once upon a time, there was a baby bunny who wanted to lift things. He wanted to lift the tallest tree in the forest. One day, he hopped around and asked all his friends if they could help him. They all said no because they thought it was too hard. The bunny was sad but he didn't give up. He kept hopping around and eventually found a dragon who said it could help him. + +The dragon flew up to the tallest tree and picked up the bunny with its claws. It flew up higher and higher until they reached the top of the tree. The bunny was so happy he danced around and did a happy dance. + +In the end, the bunny won a different type of prize. His friends were so proud because he had done something so incredible. He had lifted the tallest tree in the forest and he showed everyone that he could do it. +Once there was a wealthy man, who had a really special box. He kept it secret and always tried to hide it. One day he was out walking and he thought he had hidden the box really well. But when he came back home the box was gone! + +So, he asked for help from his friends and family. He asked them to look everywhere! He searched high, he searched low and he searched everywhere in between. + +Finally, he found the box tucked away in the garden. It must have been one of the birds or animals had found the box and then tried to hide it. The wealthy man was so pleased when he found it! He knew he had to keep the box safe and not let anyone else hide it away again. +One day, Sarah saw a fat cat. She was so excited she ran up to it. She said to the cat, "Hello, kitty! Can I pet you?" The cat meowed and let out a purr. Sarah was so pleased, she thanked the cat for being so nice. + +Afterwards, Sarah continued to walk around the park. She soon found some ink. It was spilled on the ground and it was all over her shoes. She didn't know what it was so she asked her mom. Her mom explained to her that ink was a type of liquid used for drawing and writing. + +Sarah thanked her mom for explaining what ink was. Then, she got out a piece of paper and some crayons, and she practiced drawing and writing with the ink. It was so much fun! + +At the end of the day, Sarah thanked the fat cat and thanked her mom for helping her learn something new. She was glad that she had spent the day outside exploring and learning. +Once upon a time there was a family who lived in the east. They had lots of animals to take care of. Every day the family worked hard to care for the animals and to sell their products made from the animals. + +The family was very creative and they had lots of ideas on how to sell their products. They designed special carts and painted them in bright colors. + +One day the family sold all of their products in the east. Everyone was so happy about how creative the family had been and how successful the sale had been. + +The family celebrated with a big feast and thanked each other for their hard work. They were so proud that their creative ideas had made their sale so successful. +There was a girl named Laura. She had a pen that was very special to her; it was colorful with blue and pink and yellow swirls. + +Every day, Laura would use her pen to draw pictures and write special stories. She would draw colorful flowers and trees and colorful birds and animals. + +One day, Laura decided to take her pen to school with her. She wanted to show her friends her pen and give them a chance to draw pictures too. + +When Laura got to school, she told her friends about her pen. Everyone wanted to try it, so she gave them a chance. Her friends drew colorful pictures and wrote fun stories with her pen. + +At the end of the day, Laura remembered to bring her colorful pen back home. She was very happy that she still had it and smiled as she clutched it in her hand. +One day, Jenny went for a walk with her grandma. + +"Let's go check out the mailbox," said Grandma. + +Jenny loved going to the mailbox because it was a modern, bright blue color. + +When they got to the mailbox, Grandma opened the door. Inside were lots of letters. + +Jenny was so excited, but then she realized something. The letters were all addressed to Grandma! + +Jenny asked Grandma why all the letters were for her. Grandma smiled and said, "Because I live here." + +Jenny was so happy to realize that the modern mailbox was Grandma's! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Amy. She loved to explore the world around her. + +One day, Amy decided to observe the city from the top of a tall building. It was very exciting to view the bustling city from up high. + +To give her energy for the day, Amy stopped in her favorite cafe and ordered some tea. She smiled when she was given the warm cup of hot tea. As she sipped, she observed the people below. + +Suddenly, Amy observed a man who seemed troubled. He was walking slowly with his head down. She could tell he was sad. She wanted to help him. + +Amy finished her tea and ran over to the troubled man. She wanted to show him the beauty of the city. + +The man slowly looked up. Amy smiled at him. Together, they explored the city and the man soon forgot his troubles. +One day, Sally and her mommy were at the park. Sally saw an animal in the distance and asked her mommy what it was. Her mommy said it was a squirrel. Sally thought that was so cool. + +She decided she wanted to give something to the squirrel, so her mommy offered a nut she had in her pocket. Sally was so excited. She took the nut and carefully walked up to the squirrel. + +The squirrel see Sally and started to look a little bit scared. But Sally offered the nut and the squirrel took it! Sally was so happy to have made a new friend. + +The squirrel was very thankful and even offered something back in return. He got a nice, big acorn for Sally! Sally hugged the squirrel and thanked him. + +Sally and her mommy had a lot of fun at the park. Her mommy was very thoughtful and had thought of something to offer the squirrel. Sally was so thankful to have a mommy like her. +Once upon a time there was a little chubby girl called Amy. She lived in a small house with her family. Every day she would go to the market with her mum and dad to buy groceries. + +One day, when they were at the market, Amy got excited when she saw a big sack of rice. She liked rice, but usually her mum and dad only chose other things. Amy was so happy that her parents let her choose the rice, and they took it home with them. + +That night, Amy and her family had a delicious dinner made with the rice. Amy ate so much rice, she became even more chubby. Everybody laughed and said she was too chubby, but Amy didn't care. She was just happy they were using the rice she picked out. +Once upon a time, there was a big family of ducks who had a nest in the middle of a pond. In the nest was a mommy, daddy, and little ducklings. One day, the little ducklings wanted to go explore their pond. + +The mommy duck told them they had to be careful and stay together. The little ducklings waddled away, looking for fun things to do. They saw a stick in the water and wanted to play with it. + +They each tried to take the stick and play, but they kept getting into little squabbles. Mommy duck wanted them to stop and settle down. She taught them that they needed to share the stick and take turns so they can all have fun. + +The little ducklings listened and learned. Now, they all happily share the stick and settle their differences when they disagree. They play together happily and lead healthy happy lives. +One day, Jack was walking in the park. Jack was looking for something special. Suddenly, he saw something colorful flying high in the sky. Jack ran towards it and he found a kite! It was red and white and it looked like a fish. Jack was very happy. He took the kite and flew it in the park. The kite was sweet and made beautiful shapes in the sky. Jack had so much fun flying the kite. He kept trying to make it go higher and higher. After a while, Jack got tired and he went home. But he always remembered the special day when he found the kite. +Once upon a time there was a family who went out for dinner. They could not decide where to eat, so they looked at the menu. + +The menu was very colorful and had lots of yummy things to choose from. The mom and dad looked at all of the choices before deciding. Finally, they permitted their three year old daughter to pick. + +She was so excited, but so many things looked yummy. She could not decide, so she asked the waiter to tell her more. + +The waiter started to explain all the different choices, but the three year old got bored quickly. She liked the colorful pictures more. + +Eventually she pointed to one food, and said she wanted that. The waiter was surprised, but the mom and dad were very proud of her. + +The whole family had a wonderful dinner that night, and were happy that the little girl got to pick. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Emily. She was always curious about everything and today she was in the classroom. She was amazed by all the things around her. + +On the wall there was a big blackboard with lots of pictures and numbers. Emily was so curious to know what they were and what they meant. She had so many questions in her mind. She just stood there looking and sighing in wonder. + +After a while her teacher came into the room and noticed Emily standing in front of the blackboard. She asked Emily if she was okay. Emily told her teacher about all the things she was feeling curious about. + +The teacher smiled and started to explain to Emily all about the numbers and pictures on the blackboard. Emily was so happy to find out, and the teacher was happy too. Emily thanked her teacher, and then said goodbye. + +The teacher waved goodbye and smiled as Emily walked out of the room. Emily was still thinking about all the cool things she had learned and sighed in amazement. She couldn't wait to come back and learn even more about the classroom and its secrets. +Once there was a little girl named Amy. She wanted something to eat, so she went to the kitchen. When she got there, she saw a stack of cookies on the counter. She was so excited! The cookies were sweet and smelled yummy. + +Amy took one cookie and took a big bite. It tasted even better than it smelled! She ate the whole cookie, then took one more. Before she knew it, she had eaten all of the cookies from the stack. + +Amy was full and happy, but she also felt a little bit guilty. She had eaten all of the cookies, so none were left for anyone else. She decided to be humble and help out. + +Amy quickly grabbed some ingredients from the cupboards and made a new stack of cookies from scratch. She put them on the counter, so everyone could have some. + +When Amy's mom saw the stack of fresh cookies, she was so proud of her daughter's humble act. She gave her a big hug and they shared the cookies together. +Once upon a time there was a little boy called Tim. He was three years old and he loved trains. One day, his dad said he was going to take him on a train ride. Tim was so excited that he couldn't wait to go. + +But when they got to the station, Tim started to worry. He was all alone and he was feeling helpless. He started to cry and couldn't stop. His dad tried to comfort him but Tim was too scared. + +Finally, Tim's dad helped him onto the train, and they both sat in a seat together. Tim was still a bit scared, but he wasn't as worried as before. His dad told him he would always be there to look after him and this made him feel a bit better. + +The train started to move, and Tim was filled with excitement. He started talking about all the cool things he would see on the train ride. Soon the worries were forgotten and Tim had a wonderful time. +Once upon a time, there was a small rabbit. He wanted to explore the world, so he urged himself to pick up his tiny feet and hop around. He hopped for miles and miles till he came across a distant field of carrots. He was so hungry, he could not resist the urge to eat them. He nibbled away, enjoying every crunchy bite. + +After finishing his lunch, he wanted to explore further. He hopped and hopped, but soon enough he was so tired he could hardly move. He saw a big tree and cuddled up next to it. He needed a nap, so he closed his little eyes and fell asleep. + +As he dozed off, something really special happened. Suddenly the tree began to shake. Leaves rustled and the bark moved. A gentle voice whispered, "I am here to rub your back." The little rabbit lifted his head. He was surprised to see that the tree had awaken and was so close to him. He felt a gentle rub on his back as the tree said, "You have been very brave. Now get some rest." + +The little rabbit fell asleep in no time, feeling reassured and safe. The distant voice and the gentle rub of the tree had given him the courage to explore more and keep exploring. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Anna. Anna wanted to fly to the stars, so she asked her Mom if she could borrow her rocket. Her Mom said yes, so Anna was very excited. + +With the rocket, Anna took off and flew out of the atmosphere. Soon, she saw a comet in the sky. It was a very hard comet because it was made of rock and ice. + +Still in her rocket, Anna flew as close as she could to the comet. She wanted to touch it, so she slowly landed on it. Anna had a great adventure on the comet and was so sad to leave. + +She thanked the comet for the adventure and gave it a big hug before she flew off. Anna flew all the way back home and returned the rocket to its rightful home. She definitely learned a lot from her amazing adventure to the stars! +Once there was a hungry little bear. He was very hungry, and he was looking for something to eat. He walked and he walked and he couldn't find anything. Then, he imagined a giant piece of cake! + +At that moment, a big rope appeared in front of him. He was so excited, he grabbed the rope and started to climb. Up and up he went, until he arrived at a big beautiful cake. The bear was so happy, and he immediately started to eat the cake. + +He ate and he ate and soon his tummy was full. He slept under the cake until morning, and had the best dream of his life. From then on, the bear always remembers to imagine when he's hungry. +Once upon a time there was a mighty lion. He was the king of the jungle with a rough texture. He was loved by all the animals around him. + +One day, the lion heard a loud noise. He looked far into the distance to see what it was. It was a beetle! The beetle was so brave, he was striking again and again against a big rock. + +The lion was so impressed, he decided to help the beetle. He gave the beetle a friendly nudge and with one mighty strike, the beetle cracked the rock open. + +The animals cheered, they were so happy with the beetle's mighty strike. They all thanked the lion for being so brave and helping the beetle. + +The lion and the beetle were now great friends and they both lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a driver. He loved to drive around and explore different places. One day, he was driving down a long and winding road and he saw something colorful in the distance. As he drove closer, he realized it was a rainbow! He was so surprised and excited to see it. + +He wanted to share this amazing sight with everyone. He kept driving and stopped to pick up some passengers. He told the passengers about the wonderful, colorful rainbow that he had seen. Everyone was excited and started talking about it. + +The driver wanted to show everyone the rainbow so he drove them to where it was. Everyone was amazed by how beautiful and colorful the rainbow was. They all shared the same feelings of awe and joy. + +The driver was so happy that he was able to share the beautiful rainbow with everyone. The passengers thanked the driver for his kindness and generosity. From then on, the driver made sure to take all of his passengers to places where they could experience something beautiful, colorful and wonderful. +Once upon a time, there was a brave little girl named Lucy. She lived in a cozy house with her parents. She had a toy rabbit that she always carried with her. + +One day, Lucy heard a loud noise coming from her backyard. Curious, she went outside to investigate. When she looked around, she saw a big and strong dog! The dog was barking loudly, making Lucy very scared. + +Lucy wanted to run away, but she was too afraid to move. Suddenly, the dog's owner appeared. He told Lucy not to worry, and that the dog was very friendly. He told her that the dog's name was Max and that he was scared too. + +The man showed Lucy how she could keep Max from running away. He told her to hold Max's heel, so that he wouldn't be able to run away. Lucy did as the man said, and soon she wasn't scared anymore. + +Lucy and Max became best friends. Everywhere Lucy went, Max followed. He was a strong and loyal companion. Lucy was so happy! + +The end. +Sammy was an energetic little boy. He loved playing in the garden and exploring. One day while he was outside, a lady appeared. She was wearing a long dress and holding a basket of flowers. + +Sammy was very curious and he wanted to talk to the lady, so he approached her. He asked the lady what she was doing and she said she was picking flowers. Sammy thought this was a wonderful idea so he offered to help. + +The lady gave Sammy a basket and together they picked a lot of flowers. Sammy worked hard and gained a lot of flowers. + +Although they were having fun, they made a bit of a mess. The lady was not worried because she said that messy gardens were full of adventure! Sammy and the lady laughed, and when they had gathered all of the flowers, Sammy said goodbye with a big smile. +Lily and Ben were best friends. They liked to play with toys, draw pictures and read books. One day, they went to the park with their moms. There was a big tent in the park. Inside the tent, there was a show with a clown. + +The clown was very funny and colorful. He had a red nose, big shoes and a silly hat. He made jokes, did tricks and gave balloons to the kids. Lily and Ben laughed and clapped. They both wanted a balloon from the clown. + +The clown came to Lily and Ben and asked them what color they liked. Lily said she liked pink. Ben said he liked blue. The clown smiled and made a pink balloon for Lily and a blue balloon for Ben. He tied the balloons to their wrists and said, "Here you go, kids. Enjoy the show!" + +Lily and Ben were very happy with their balloons. They thanked the clown and watched the rest of the show. But then, a strong wind blew and Lily's balloon popped. Lily was very sad. She cried and said, "My balloon is gone!" + +Ben felt sorry for Lily. He wanted to make her feel better. He said, "Lily, don't cry. You can have my balloon. I don't mind." He untied his balloon and gave it to Lily. + +Lily stopped crying and smiled. She said, "Thank you, Ben. You are very kind. I'm sorry I was sad." She hugged Ben and said, "You are my best friend." + +Ben hugged Lily back and said, "You are my best friend too. I'm glad you are happy." They both smiled and held the blue balloon together. + +The clown saw what happened and was very proud of Ben. He said, "Wow, Ben, you are very generous and brave. You gave your balloon to Lily. That was very nice of you. You know how to forgive and share. That's what friends do." + +Lily and Ben nodded and said, "Yes, we do. We love each other." The clown said, "That's wonderful. You are very good kids. I have a surprise for you. Come with me." He took them to his car and gave them each a new balloon. One was pink and one was blue. He said, "Here you go, kids. These are for you. You deserve them. You made me very happy today." + +Lily and Ben thanked the clown and said, "You are very nice too. You made us very happy today." They waved goodbye to the clown and went back to their moms. They showed them their balloons and told them what happened. Their moms hugged them and said, "We are very proud of you. You are very good friends. You learned a very important lesson today. You learned how to forgive and share. That's what makes you happy." + +The end. +Lily and Tom were playing with their toy cars in the living room. They liked to make them zoom and crash on the carpet. But they had to be careful not to touch the cable that was on the floor. The cable was for the big TV that their dad was watching. + +"Tom, look at my car! It can go very fast!" Lily said, pushing her red car with her hand. + +"Wow, that's cool! My car can jump over things!" Tom said, lifting his blue car in the air. + +They were having fun, but they did not see that Lily's car was getting closer to the cable. The cable was black and thin, and it looked like a snake. + +"Oh no, Lily, watch out!" Tom shouted, as he saw the car hit the cable. + +The cable moved and made a loud noise. The big TV turned off and the screen went black. Their dad looked angry and surprised. + +"What did you do?" he asked, getting up from the couch. + +Lily and Tom felt nervous. They knew they had done something bad. They did not mean to break the big TV. + +"We're sorry, dad. We were playing with our cars and we did not see the cable," Lily said, in a small voice. + +Tom nodded and said, "We're very sorry, dad. Can you fix the big TV?" + +Their dad sighed. He was not happy, but he was not very mad either. He loved his kids and he knew they did not do it on purpose. + +"It's okay, kids. I'll try to fix the cable and the TV. But you have to be more careful next time. The cable is not a toy. It can be dangerous," he said, picking up the cable and the car. + +Lily and Tom hugged their dad and said, "We love you, dad. Thank you for not being very mad." + +They learned their lesson and they never played with the cable again. They found other things to play with in the living room. And they always watched the big TV with their dad. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys. But they do not like to share. One day, Lily has a new book. It is thick and has many pictures. Ben wants to see the book too. He asks Lily to lend him the book. Lily says no. She says it is her book and she wants to read it alone. + +Ben is sad and angry. He thinks Lily is mean. He looks around and sees Lily's doll. He has an idea. He takes the doll and runs away. He says he will not give it back until Lily lends him the book. Lily sees Ben with her doll. She is shocked and angry. She loves her doll. She runs after Ben and tries to get her doll back. They start to fight and yell. + +Mom hears the noise and comes to see what is wrong. She sees Lily and Ben fighting over the doll and the book. She is not happy. She tells them to stop and sit down. She says they need to learn to share and be kind. She says she has a surprise for them. She goes to the kitchen and comes back with a plate. On the plate are two pieces of cake and two pieces of broccoli. She says they can have the cake if they eat the broccoli first. She says they can also have the book and the doll if they lend them to each other. + +Lily and Ben look at the plate. They like cake. But they do not like broccoli. They look at each other. They do not want to eat the broccoli. But they also do not want to lose the cake. And they want to have their toys back. They think for a moment. Then they nod and smile. They decide to share and be kind. They eat the broccoli and the cake. They lend the book and the doll to each other. They say sorry and hug. Mom is happy. She says they are good twins. She says she loves them. Lily and Ben are happy too. They say they love Mom. They say they love each other. They play with their toys and read the book together. They have fun. The end. +Anna liked to play school with her dolls. She had a uniform for each doll. A uniform was a dress or a shirt and pants that looked the same. Anna liked to make her dolls wear uniforms because they looked neat and smart. + +One day, Anna wanted to play school with her new doll, Lily. Lily was a gift from Grandma. She had long curly hair and a pretty pink dress. Anna tried to put a uniform on Lily, but it was too small. Lily's dress got stuck on her head and her hair got tangled. Anna pulled and tugged, but she could not get the uniform on Lily. + +Anna was very grumpy. She did not want to play with Lily anymore. She threw Lily on the floor and went to find another doll. Lily was sad. She did not like being on the floor. She wanted to play with Anna. She did not care about uniforms. She just wanted to be Anna's friend. + +Lily saw Anna's crayons and paper on the table. She had an idea. She crawled to the table and picked up a crayon. She drew a picture of herself and Anna holding hands. She wrote "I love you, Anna" on the paper. She hoped Anna would see it and smile. + +Anna came back to the table with another doll. She saw Lily's picture. She felt sorry for being grumpy. She realized Lily was a nice doll. She picked up Lily and hugged her. She said, "I love you, too, Lily. You don't need a uniform to play with me. You are perfect the way you are." + +Anna and Lily played school together. They had fun. They learned new words and numbers. They shared crayons and paper. They completed their homework. They were happy. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play outside at night. They look at the stars and the moon. The moon is big and bright. It makes them happy. + +One night, they see a big cloud. The cloud is in front of the moon. They cannot see the moon anymore. They are sad. + +"Where is the moon?" Anna asks. + +"I don't know," Ben says. "Maybe it is hiding." + +They wait for the cloud to move. But the cloud does not move. It stays in front of the moon. + +Anna has an idea. She says to Ben, "Let's twist. Maybe we can make the cloud move." + +Ben likes the idea. He says, "OK. Let's twist." + +They start to twist. They twist their arms and legs. They twist their heads and hips. They twist fast and slow. They twist hard and soft. They twist and twist and twist. + +They have fun. They laugh and giggle. They forget about the cloud and the moon. + +But then, something happens. The cloud moves. It moves away from the moon. The moon comes out. It is big and bright. It makes them happy. + +They stop twisting. They look at the moon. They smile and clap. + +"Look, Ben," Anna says. "We did it. We made the cloud move. We can see the moon again." + +"Yes, Anna," Ben says. "We did it. We are good at twisting. We are happy." + +They hug each other. They say, "We love the moon. We love twisting. We love each other." + +The end. +Tim and Jen are two pigs who live in a pen on a farm. They do not like the pen. It is small and dirty and boring. They want to see the world outside the pen. They want to have fun and make friends. + +One day, they see a hole in the fence of the pen. They think it is their chance to escape. They look around and see that the farmer is busy. He is feeding the chickens and the cows and the horses. He does not see them. They sneak out of the hole and run away. + +They are very happy and excited. They see green grass and blue sky and colorful flowers. They see a pond and a bridge and a hill. They see other animals and people and cars. They want to explore everything. + +They go to the pond and splash in the water. They go to the bridge and cross over it. They go to the hill and roll down it. They have a lot of fun. They laugh and squeal and snort. + +But they do not know that the farmer is looking for them. He sees the hole in the fence and the tracks in the mud. He follows them with his dog and his truck. He is angry and worried. He wants to catch them and bring them back to the pen. + +He finds them on the hill. He shouts at them and whistles for his dog. The dog barks and chases them. Tim and Jen are scared and confused. They do not know where to go. They run in different directions. + +The farmer catches Tim with a rope and puts him in the truck. He drives away. Jen sees this and cries. She wants to help Tim. She wants to be with him. She runs after the truck. But she does not see the car coming from the other side. The car hits her and she falls down. She does not get up. She is hurt and sad. She does not escape. +Lily and Tom were best friends. They liked to play in the park near their homes. One day, it rained a lot and the park became very wet. Lily and Tom wanted to see the big puddle that formed in the middle of the park. + +"Let's go to the puddle!" Lily said. "Maybe we can splash and have fun!" + +"OK, but be careful!" Tom said. "The puddle might be deep and muddy!" + +They ran to the puddle, holding hands. They saw the water was brown and dirty. It looked like a flood. They stopped at the edge of the puddle and looked at each other. + +"Maybe we should not go in," Tom said. "It does not look very nice." + +"But I want to see what is in there!" Lily said. "Maybe there are amazing things, like fish or frogs or shells!" + +She let go of Tom's hand and stepped into the puddle. She felt the water was cold and slippery. She tried to walk, but she stumbled and fell. She got wet and dirty all over. She cried out loud. + +"Help! Help! I don't like it here!" + +Tom heard her cry and ran to help her. He reached out his hand and pulled her out of the puddle. He hugged her and comforted her. + +"It's OK, Lily. I'm here. You're safe." + +"Thank you, Tom. You're a good friend. I'm sorry I did not listen to you. You were right. The puddle was not fun. It was scary and yucky." + +They walked back to their homes, holding hands. They learned a lesson that day. They learned to be careful and to listen to their friends. They also learned to appreciate the dry and clean park. They decided to play there again when the sun came out. They smiled and said goodbye to each other. + +The end. +Lila and Ben were at the beach with their mom and dad. They liked to play in the sand and look for shells and crabs. Sometimes they saw fish and birds in the water and in the sky. + +One day, they saw something big and gray jump out of the water. It had a long nose and a fin on its back. It made a loud sound like "ee-ee-ee". Lila and Ben were very excited. They asked their mom and dad what it was. + +"That's a dolphin, sweeties," their mom said. "It's a friendly animal that lives in the ocean. It likes to swim and play with other dolphins." + +"Can we play with the dolphin, too?" Ben asked. + +"Well, we can't go too close to it, because it might get scared or hurt. But we can wave and say hello from here," their dad said. + +Lila and Ben waved and said hello to the dolphin. The dolphin seemed to hear them and waved back with its tail. It jumped again and again, making Lila and Ben laugh and clap. + +Then, the dolphin did something funny. It swam to the shore and picked up something with its nose. It was a shiny metal thing that looked like a ring. It was hidden under the sand. The dolphin removed the ring from the sand and brought it to Lila and Ben. + +"Wow, look what the dolphin found!" Lila said. "It's a pretty ring. Maybe it's a treasure." + +"Maybe the dolphin wants to give it to us," Ben said. "Maybe it likes us." + +Lila and Ben took the ring from the dolphin and thanked it. They showed it to their mom and dad, who were very surprised and happy. They said the ring was very old and special, and that the dolphin was very smart and kind. + +Lila and Ben put the ring on their finger and smiled. They felt like they had made a new friend. They waved goodbye to the dolphin, who waved back and swam away. They hoped to see it again soon. +Tim and Lily were friends. They liked to play in the park. One day, Tim saw a big slide. He wanted to try it. He said to Lily, "Come, let's go on the slide. It looks fun." + +Lily felt an urge to go on the slide too. But she was also scared. The slide was very high and steep. She said to Tim, "I don't know, Tim. The slide is too big for me. I'm afraid I might fall." + +Tim saw that Lily was troubled. He wanted to help her. He said to Lily, "Don't worry, Lily. I will go with you. I will hold your hand. We can go slowly. It will be fun. Trust me." + +Lily looked at Tim. He was smiling and kind. She felt a little better. She said to Tim, "Okay, Tim. I will try. But you have to promise to stay with me." + +Tim nodded. He said, "I promise, Lily. You are my friend. I will not leave you." He took her hand and they walked to the slide. They climbed the steps together. They sat on the slide together. They slid down together. They laughed together. + +Lily was happy. She said to Tim, "Thank you, Tim. You are a good friend. You helped me overcome my fear. The slide was fun after all." + +Tim was happy too. He said to Lily, "You're welcome, Lily. You are a brave friend. You tried something new. I'm proud of you." + +They hugged each other. They decided to go on the slide again. They invited other children to join them. They had a great time in the park. +Sam was a brave boy who liked to play in the woods. He had a big stick that he called his staff. He used it to poke at bugs, dig holes and pretend to be a knight. + +One day, he saw a snake on the path. It was long and green and had black spots. Sam was not afraid of snakes. He wanted to touch it and see how it felt. He walked slowly towards it with his staff. + +The snake saw Sam and hissed. It did not like to be bothered. It coiled up and got ready to strike. Sam did not know that the snake was angry. He thought it was playing with him. He reached out with his staff and tried to poke the snake. + +The snake was faster than Sam. It bit the staff and twisted it with its mouth. Sam felt a tug and let go of the staff. The snake pulled the staff away and slithered into the bushes. + +Sam was sad and angry. He had lost his staff. He looked for it in the bushes, but he could not find it. The snake had taken it to its home. Sam felt like crying. He walked back to his house with his hands empty. He hoped he would find another staff someday. He also hoped he would never see that snake again. He learned that snakes were not good to play with. They were dry and mean and liked to twist things. +Anna and Ben like to play hide and seek. It is a fun game. They take turns to hide and seek. Anna counts to ten and Ben runs to hide. He finds a big bush and goes inside. He is very quiet and still. + +Anna finishes counting and says, "Ready or not, here I come!" She looks for Ben. She looks behind the tree, under the bench, in the sandbox. She cannot find him. She says, "Where are you, Ben? I cannot see you!" + +Ben hears Anna and giggles. He thinks he is very clever. He stays in the bush. He does not want to be found. He waits for Anna to give up. + +But then, something happens. A wild dog comes to the park. It is big and loud and scary. It smells Ben in the bush. It barks and growls and jumps on the bush. Ben is very afraid. He screams and runs out of the bush. He wants Anna to help him. + +Anna sees Ben and the wild dog. She is also afraid, but she is brave. She picks up a stick and throws it at the dog. She says, "Go away, bad dog! Leave Ben alone!" The dog chases the stick and runs away. Ben runs to Anna and hugs her. He says, "Thank you, Anna! You saved me!" + +Anna hugs him back and says, "You're welcome, Ben! I'm glad you're okay!" They are both happy and relieved. They decide to stop playing hide and seek. They say, "That was a scary game. Let's play something else. Something safe and fun." They go to the swings and slide and have a good time. They forget about the wild dog and the bush. They vanish from their minds. +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. Ben had a toy snake that was flexible and could bend in different ways. Lily had a toy cat that was soft and fluffy. + +"Look at my snake, Lily!" Ben said. "It can twist and turn like this!" + +He showed Lily how he could make his snake curl around his arm and neck. Lily was impressed, but she wanted to play with the snake too. + +"Can I have a turn, Ben?" she asked. + +Ben shook his head. "No, it's mine. You have your cat." + +Lily felt sad and angry. She reached out to grab the snake from Ben's hand. Ben pulled it back and pinched Lily's finger. + +"Ow!" Lily cried. "That hurt, Ben! You're mean!" + +She dropped her cat and ran to their mom, who was in the kitchen making dinner. She showed her mom her finger and told her what Ben did. + +Mom frowned and looked at Ben. "Ben, why did you pinch your sister? That's not nice. You have to share your toys and be gentle." + +Ben felt sorry and ashamed. He didn't mean to hurt Lily, he just wanted to keep his snake. He walked over to Lily and gave her his snake. + +"I'm sorry, Lily. Here, you can have my snake. I'll play with your cat." + +Lily smiled and hugged Ben. She took the snake and thanked him. She gave him her cat and said sorry for trying to take his snake. + +Mom smiled and hugged them both. "That's very kind of you, Ben and Lily. I'm proud of you for saying sorry and making up. Now, who's ready for dinner?" +Lily was a little girl who liked to wake up early and play in the garden. She was eager to find new things and make friends with the animals. One morning, she saw a long, thin worm crawling on the ground. She thought it was funny and wanted to touch it. + +But the worm did not like Lily. It was scared of her big hand and tried to hide under a leaf. Lily did not listen to the worm and pulled it out of its home. She held it up and laughed. The worm felt sad and angry. It wanted to be free and safe. + +The worm saw a chance to escape. It wriggled and twisted in Lily's hand until it slipped out. It fell on the grass and quickly crawled away. Lily was surprised and tried to catch it again. But the worm was too fast and hid under a big rock. + +Lily was upset and cried. She wanted to play with the worm and did not understand why it ran away. She ran to her mom and told her what happened. Her mom hugged her and explained that the worm was not a toy. It was a living thing that had feelings and needs. It did not like to be pulled and laughed at. It liked to be left alone and have its own space. + +Lily felt sorry for the worm. She realized that she was not nice to it and that she hurt its feelings. She learned that she should respect other creatures and not bother them if they do not want to play. She said sorry to the worm in her heart and hoped that it was happy under the rock. She decided to look for other friends in the garden who wanted to play with her. She found a butterfly, a ladybug and a snail. They were all different and beautiful. They played together and had fun. Lily was happy and so were they. +Sam and Lily are friends. They live in a small town near the sea. They like to play on the beach and look for shells and crabs. Sometimes they have a picnic with their moms and dads. + +One day, Sam and Lily find a big, black dog on the beach. He is wet and dirty and has no collar. He looks sad and hungry. Sam and Lily want to help him. + +"Hello, doggy. What is your name?" Sam asks. + +The dog wags his tail and licks Sam's hand. He barks softly. + +"Maybe he has no name. Maybe he has no home," Lily says. + +"Can we take him home with us?" Sam asks. + +"I don't know. We have to ask our moms and dads first," Lily says. + +They decide to share their picnic with the dog. They give him some bread and cheese and water. The dog eats and drinks and looks happy. He follows Sam and Lily everywhere. He is very loyal. + +Sam and Lily ask their moms and dads if they can keep the dog. Their moms and dads say yes, but they have to take good care of him. They have to feed him, wash him, and take him to the vet. They also have to find a name for him. + +Sam and Lily think hard. They want to find a good name for their new friend. + +"How about Spot?" Sam suggests. + +"No, he has no spots. He is all black," Lily says. + +"How about Rex?" Lily suggests. + +"No, he is not a king. He is a dog," Sam says. + +They think some more. Then they have an idea. + +"How about Jet?" they say together. + +"Yes, Jet is a good name. He is black like a jet. And he is fast and strong and brave," Sam says. + +"And he is loyal like a jet. He always stays with us and protects us," Lily says. + +Sam and Lily hug Jet and Jet wags his tail. He is happy. He has a name and a home and two friends. He loves Sam and Lily and they love him. They are a family. +Sara and Ben are bored. They have nothing to do. They look at the TV, but it is dull. The TV only shows people talking and talking. Sara and Ben do not like that. + +"Can we play something?" Sara asks Ben. + +"Like what?" Ben asks Sara. + +Sara thinks for a moment. She sees a book on the shelf. The book has many pictures of animals. Sara likes animals. She points to the book. + +"Let's look at the book," Sara says. + +"OK," Ben says. + +Sara and Ben go to the shelf and take the book. They sit on the floor and open the book. They see a picture of a lion. The lion is big and yellow. It has a mane and sharp teeth. + +"Roar!" Sara says, pretending to be the lion. + +"Roar!" Ben says, copying Sara. + +They laugh and turn the page. They see a picture of a monkey. The monkey is small and brown. It has a tail and a banana. + +"Ooh ooh aah aah!" Sara says, pretending to be the monkey. + +"Ooh ooh aah aah!" Ben says, copying Sara. + +They laugh and turn the page. They see a picture of a fish. The fish is blue and shiny. It has fins and scales. + +"Blub blub blub!" Sara says, pretending to be the fish. + +"Blub blub blub!" Ben says, copying Sara. + +They laugh and turn the page. They have fun looking at the book. They forget about the TV. The TV is dull, but the book is fun. Sara and Ben are not bored anymore. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys in Ben's room. Ben has many toys, but his room is messy. Anna cannot find the toy she wants. + +"Ben, where is your red car?" Anna asks. + +"I don't know. Maybe under the bed or in the closet," Ben says. + +Anna looks under the bed and in the closet, but she cannot find the red car. She sees many other toys, but they are not in their boxes or bags. She feels sad. + +"Ben, your room is very messy. You have too many toys and you don't put them away. It is hard to find anything," Anna says. + +"I know, but I like all my toys. I don't want to give them away or throw them away," Ben says. + +Anna has an idea. She suggests a plan to Ben. + +"Ben, why don't we organize your toys? We can put them in different boxes or bags, and label them with pictures or words. Then, you can find your toys easily, and your room will look nice. We can also make some space for new toys, or share some toys with other people who don't have many toys," Anna says. + +Ben thinks about Anna's suggestion. He likes the idea of organizing his toys and finding them easily. He also likes the idea of making his room look nice and sharing some toys with other people. + +"OK, Anna, let's do that. You are a smart person and a good friend. Thank you for helping me," Ben says. + +Anna and Ben start to organize Ben's toys. They have fun sorting them by color, shape, size, or type. They put them in boxes or bags, and label them with pictures or words. They also choose some toys that they don't play with anymore, and put them in a big bag. They decide to give them to a charity that helps other children. + +When they finish, Ben's room looks very organized and clean. Ben can see all his toys and find the ones he wants. He is happy and proud of his work. He gives Anna a hug. + +"Anna, you are the best. Look at my room. It is so organized and nice. I can find my red car and any other toy I want. And I feel good about giving some toys to other people. You are a great friend and a great helper," Ben says. + +Anna smiles and hugs Ben back. + +"Ben, you are welcome. I am happy to help you. You did a great job, too. Your room is amazing. And I am sure other people will be happy with your toys. You are a kind person and a great friend," Anna says. + +Anna and Ben play with Ben's toys for a while. They enjoy their organized room and their friendship. They are happy. +Tom and Lily liked to swim in the pool. They had fun splashing and kicking the water. They had two toys: a ball and a duck. Tom liked the ball and Lily liked the duck. + +One day, Tom saw Lily playing with the ball. He wanted the ball too. He swam to Lily and said, "Give me the ball. It is mine." + +Lily said, "No, it is not. You have the duck. Let me play with the ball." + +Tom said, "No, I want both. I will keep the ball and the duck." + +Lily was sad and angry. She said, "That is not fair. You are not generous. You are greedy." + +Tom did not care. He kept the ball and the duck. He swam away from Lily. + +Lily cried. She did not want to swim anymore. She got out of the pool and sat on the chair. + +A lady saw Lily crying. She asked, "What is wrong, little girl?" + +Lily told the lady what Tom did. The lady said, "That is not nice. You should share your toys. Sharing is generous." + +The lady had a toy too. It was a frog. She said, "Do you want to play with my frog? You can have it." + +Lily smiled. She said, "Thank you. You are very generous. Can I share it with Tom?" + +The lady said, "Of course. Maybe he will learn to be generous too." + +Lily took the frog and swam to Tom. She said, "Look, I have a frog. Do you want to play with it?" + +Tom saw the frog. He liked the frog. He said, "Yes, I want to play with it. Can I have it?" + +Lily said, "You can play with it, but you have to share it. And you have to share the ball and the duck too." + +Tom thought for a moment. He realized he was wrong. He said, "I am sorry, Lily. I was greedy. You can have the ball and the duck. I will share the frog with you." + +Lily was happy. She said, "Thank you, Tom. You are generous. Let's play together." + +Tom and Lily played with the frog, the ball and the duck. They had fun splashing and kicking the water. They learned to be generous and share their toys. +Sara and Tom like to play with paper. They can fold the paper and make many things. They can make hats, boats, planes, and animals. They have fun with their paper toys. + +One day, they find a big book with colorful pictures. The book is about a king and his castle. The king has a crown, a sword, and a big flag. Sara and Tom want to play with the book. They think the book is a toy. + +They take the book and start to fold the pages. They make a crown for Sara and a sword for Tom. They make a flag with the cover. They pretend to be the king and the queen. They do not see that the book is old and torn. + +Mom comes and sees the book. She is very angry. She says the book is not a toy. She says the book is very special. She says the book belongs to her grandpa. She says her grandpa gave her the book before he died. She says the book is very old and rare. She says Sara and Tom have ruined the book. + +Sara and Tom are very sorry. They did not know the book was special. They did not want to make Mom angry. They did not want to hurt the book. They cry and say they are sorry. But Mom is still angry. She says they have to go to their room. She says they can not play with paper anymore. She says they have to learn to respect books. She takes the book and the paper toys away. Sara and Tom are very sad. They have no more fun. They have a bad ending. +Tom and Lily were playing in the garden. They liked to splash in the pool and make bubbles with the soap. They had a lot of fun, but they also got very wet. + +"Look, Mom is calling us!" Lily said. "We have to go inside now." + +"But we are wet!" Tom said. "We will make the floor wet too!" + +"Don't worry, we can dry ourselves with the towels," Lily said. "Come on, let's go." + +They ran to the door, but they saw Mom standing there with a big frown. She looked worried and angry. + +"What are you doing?" Mom asked. "You are dripping water everywhere! You have to dry yourselves before you come inside!" + +"Sorry, Mom," Tom and Lily said. "We forgot to dry ourselves." + +Mom sighed and gave them each a towel. "Dry yourselves quickly and then go to your room. You have to change your clothes and put the wet ones in the basket. And no more playing in the pool today!" + +Tom and Lily nodded and did what Mom said. They felt sorry for making Mom worried and the floor wet. They decided to play with their toys in their room instead. They hoped Mom would not be mad at them for too long. +Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to look for bugs and flowers. They saw a cricket on a leaf. It was green and shiny. + +"Look, a cricket!" Lily said. "Can we catch it?" + +Ben nodded. He had a jar with holes in the lid. He tried to grab the cricket, but it jumped away. + +"Be careful, it's fast!" Lily warned. + +They chased the cricket across the grass. It hopped from one plant to another. Ben and Lily ran after it, but they could not catch it. + +"Maybe we should wait and see where it goes," Ben suggested. "Then we can sneak up on it." + +They stopped running and hid behind a bush. They watched the cricket. It remained on a flower. It rubbed its wings together and made a chirping sound. + +"It's singing!" Lily whispered. "It sounds pretty." + +Ben agreed. He felt sorry for the cricket. He did not want to trap it in a jar. + +"Maybe we should let it be," he said. "It likes to be free and sing." + +Lily nodded. She understood. She did not want to make the cricket sad. + +"Okay, let's leave it alone," she said. "But can we listen to it for a while?" + +Ben smiled. He held Lily's hand. They remained behind the bush and listened to the cricket's song. They felt happy and calm. They did not need to catch the cricket. They could enjoy it from afar. +Tom and Sue are brother and sister. They like to play with their toys and watch cartoons. Today is a special day. It is Thanksgiving. Mom and dad are busy in the kitchen. They are making a big turkey for dinner. + +Tom and Sue wake up early. They smell something good. They run to the kitchen. They see the turkey on the table. It is brown and juicy. They want to taste it. + +"Can we have some turkey, mom?" Tom asks. + +"Not yet, sweetie. The turkey is not ready. We have to wait for grandma and grandpa. They are coming soon," mom says. + +"Can we help you, dad?" Sue asks. + +"Sure, honey. You can help me make some salad. We need some healthy food to go with the turkey. Do you know what we need?" dad says. + +Sue thinks hard. She knows some healthy food. She says, "We need lettuce, tomatoes, carrots, and cheese." + +"Very good, Sue. You are a smart girl. Here, you can wash the lettuce and tomatoes. Tom, you can peel the carrots and grate the cheese. Be careful with the knife," dad says. + +Tom and Sue are happy. They help dad make the salad. They talk and laugh. They are excited to see grandma and grandpa. They are hungry for the turkey. They hope it will be a good Thanksgiving. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play with scissors. They liked to cut paper, cloth, and sometimes their hair. But they knew they should not cut other things, like books, toys, or clothes. + +One day, they went to visit their aunt, who was very rich. She had a big house with many rooms and many things. She also had a big car with leather seats. She let Lily and Ben sit in the car while she talked to their mom. + +Lily and Ben were bored in the car. They saw a pair of scissors in the glove box. They took them out and started to cut things. They cut the papers, the maps, and the tissues. Then they saw the leather seats. They looked soft and shiny. + +"Let's cut the seats!" Lily said. + +"OK!" Ben said. + +They cut the seats with the scissors. They made holes and shapes and lines. They had fun. + +But then their aunt came back. She saw what they had done. She was very angry. + +"What have you done?" she shouted. "You have ruined my car! You have cut my seats! How could you?" + +Lily and Ben were scared. They did not know what to say. They felt sorry. + +"We are sorry, auntie," they said. "We just wanted to play." + +Their aunt sighed. She took the scissors from them. She told their mom what happened. Their mom was also angry. She made them apologize again. She said they had to pay for the damage. She said they had to learn to be careful. + +Lily and Ben felt bad. They wished they had not cut the seats. They wished they had played with something else. They learned their lesson. They never played with scissors again. +Anna liked to help her mom in the kitchen. She wanted to serve food to her dad and her brother when they came home. She learned how to cut bread, pour juice, and make salad. But there was one thing she could not do. She could not use the stove. + +The stove was hot and dangerous. Mom said only big people could use it. Anna was not big enough. She had to wait until she grew up. But Anna was persistent. She wanted to cook something on the stove. She wanted to surprise her family. + +One day, when mom was in the bathroom, Anna saw a can on the counter. It had a picture of a soup on it. Anna thought it looked yummy. She decided to open the can and heat it up on the stove. She used a chair to reach the counter. She used a can opener to open the can. She poured the soup into a pot. She turned on the stove. + +But Anna did not know that the stove used gas. Gas was a kind of air that burned. It made a hissing sound when it came out of the stove. Anna did not hear the sound. She did not smell the gas. She did not see the flame. + +Mom heard the sound. She smelled the gas. She saw the flame. She ran to the kitchen. She saw Anna on the chair. She saw the pot on the stove. She saw the fire. She screamed. + +Anna was scared. She dropped the can opener. She fell off the chair. She hurt her knee. She cried. + +Mom grabbed Anna. She turned off the stove. She opened the window. She hugged Anna. She said, "Anna, you are safe. But you are also naughty. You should never use the stove. You could have burned the house. You could have hurt yourself. You could have hurt us. Do you understand?" + +Anna nodded. She said, "I'm sorry, mom. I wanted to serve soup. I wanted to be big. I wanted to make you happy." + +Mom said, "I love you, Anna. But you are not big yet. You have to listen to me. You have to be careful. You have to wait until you are ready. OK?" + +Anna said, "OK, mom. I love you too. Can I have a band-aid for my knee?" + +Mom said, "Of course, sweetie. Let's go to the bathroom. And then we can have some soup. But not from the stove. From the microwave." +Lily liked to mail letters to her grandma. She would draw pictures with crayons and write her name. Then she would put the letter in an envelope and stick a stamp on it. She would ask her mom to take her to the big blue box where they could mail the letter. + +Lily had a calendar on her wall. It had pictures of animals and numbers. She would mark each day with a sticker. She liked to count how many days until her grandma's birthday. She wanted to mail her a special letter for her birthday. + +One day, it was very hot outside. Lily and her mom went to the big blue box to mail the letter. But the big blue box was closed. There was a sign that said "No mail today". Lily was sad. She wanted to mail her letter to her grandma. She asked her mom why the big blue box was closed. + +Her mom said, "It is too hot for the mailman to work today. He has to stay inside and drink water. He will come back tomorrow when it is cooler. Don't worry, Lily. Your letter will get to your grandma soon. She will love it." + +Lily nodded. She understood. She hugged her letter and said, "I love you, grandma. Happy birthday." She hoped the mailman would come back soon. She wanted to make her grandma happy. +Sam liked to play with his toy truck. He pretended to be a driver who could deliver things to people. He had a box of clothes that he used as his cargo. He put on a suit that was too big for him. He thought it made him look like a real driver. + +One day, he decided to deliver some clothes to his neighbor, Mrs. Lee. She was an old lady who lived alone. She was always friendly to Sam and gave him cookies when he visited. Sam loaded his truck with some shirts and pants and drove to her house. He knocked on the door and said, "Hello, Mrs. Lee. I have a delivery for you." + +Mrs. Lee opened the door and smiled. She saw Sam in his suit and his truck. She said, "Oh, Sam, you look so cute. What do you have for me?" + +Sam said, "I have some clothes for you. They are very nice and warm. You can wear them when it is cold." + +Mrs. Lee thanked Sam and took the clothes. She said, "You are very kind, Sam. How much do I owe you?" + +Sam said, "You don't owe me anything, Mrs. Lee. You are my friend. Friends help each other." + +Mrs. Lee hugged Sam and said, "You are a very good friend, Sam. And a very good driver. Come in and have some cookies with me." + +Sam was happy. He parked his truck and went inside with Mrs. Lee. They ate cookies and talked. Sam felt proud of his delivery. He liked to make people happy. +Ben and Mia like to play with clay. They make shapes and animals and people with clay. One day, they find a big ball of clay in the park. They are very happy and take it home. + +They put the clay on the table and start to make things. Ben makes a snake. He twists the clay and makes it long and thin. Mia makes a star. She makes five points with the clay and sticks them together. They show each other their clay things and say they are good. + +But then, a big dog comes into the room. The dog sees the clay and thinks it is food. He jumps on the table and grabs the clay. He bites the snake and the star and makes them into a mess. Ben and Mia are very sad and cry. They say the dog is bad and mean. + +The dog hears them and feels sorry. He does not know the clay is not food. He does not want to make them cry. He drops the clay and licks their faces. He wags his tail and tries to be nice. Ben and Mia stop crying and see the dog is not bad and mean. He is just hungry and silly. They pat the dog and say it is okay. + +They look at the clay and see it is still a big ball. They smile and say they can make new things. They take the clay and start to play again. The dog watches them and barks. He is happy too. They are all friends. +On Wednesday, Tom and Lily went to the park with their mom. They saw a big slide, a swing, and a sandbox. Tom wanted to play on the slide, but Lily wanted to play in the sandbox. "Come with me, Tom," Lily said. "The sand is fun. You can make a castle or a cake." + +But Tom did not listen to Lily. He ignored her and ran to the slide. He climbed up the ladder and slid down fast. He liked the slide. He did it again and again. He did not look at Lily or his mom. + +Lily felt sad. She played in the sandbox alone. She made a castle and a cake, but no one saw them. She wanted to share them with Tom. She called him, but he ignored her. He only cared about the slide. + +Then, a big boy came to the slide. He was mean and rude. He pushed Tom off the ladder and took his turn. He slid down and laughed at Tom. He said, "This is my slide. Go away, you little baby." + +Tom felt angry and hurt. He cried and ran to his mom. He wanted her to help him. But his mom was gentle and calm. She said, "I'm sorry, Tom, but you ignored Lily and me. You did not play nicely with your sister. You did not share or take turns. You were selfish and rude. Now you know how it feels to be ignored and pushed. Maybe next time, you will be more kind and friendly." +Ben and Mia are best friends. They like to play together every day. They have a lot of fun with their toys, books and games. But one day, Ben has to go away with his family. He tells Mia that he will be back soon. + +"I will miss you, Ben," Mia says. "You are my good friend." + +"I will miss you too, Mia," Ben says. "You are my good friend too." + +"Can I give you something to remember me?" Mia asks. + +"Sure, what do you have?" Ben asks. + +Mia thinks for a moment. She has many things, but she wants to give Ben something special. She looks around and sees her favorite teddy bear. She loves her teddy bear very much, but she loves Ben more. + +"Here, you can have my teddy bear," Mia says. "He is very soft and cuddly. He will keep you company." + +Ben is surprised and happy. He hugs Mia and the teddy bear. + +"Thank you, Mia," Ben says. "This is very nice of you. I will take good care of your teddy bear. Do you want something from me?" + +Mia smiles and nods. She wonders what Ben will give her. + +"Here, you can have my opinion," Ben says. "It is very important and smart. It will help you make good choices." + +Mia is confused and curious. She does not know what an opinion is. + +"What is an opinion?" Mia asks. + +"An opinion is what you think and feel about something," Ben explains. "For example, I think that you are the best friend in the world. That is my opinion." + +Mia understands and smiles. She likes Ben's opinion. + +"Thank you, Ben," Mia says. "This is very special of you. I will keep your opinion in my heart." + +Ben and Mia hug each other and say goodbye. They promise to write and call each other. They hope to see each other soon. They know that they will always be friends, no matter how far they are. They have given each other the best gifts: a teddy bear and an opinion. +Anna and Ben were twins who liked to play with their toys. They had many toys, but they always wanted more. They asked their mom and dad for new toys every day. Mom and dad worked hard to buy them toys, but they also wanted Anna and Ben to be grateful and share. + +One day, mom and dad took Anna and Ben to the park. They saw other children playing with balls, bikes, and swings. Anna and Ben wanted to join them, but they did not have any of those toys. They asked mom and dad to buy them some. + +Mom and dad said, "No, you have enough toys at home. You should learn to enjoy what you have and make friends with other children. They might let you play with their toys if you are nice and polite." + +Anna and Ben did not listen. They whined and cried and threw a tantrum. They said they did not want to play with other children. They said they only wanted new toys. They made a lot of noise and annoyed everyone in the park. + +A girl named Lily came over to them. She had a ball and a bike. She said, "Hi, I'm Lily. Do you want to play with me? You can use my ball and my bike. I don't mind sharing. It's more fun to play together." + +Anna and Ben looked at Lily's toys. They wanted to play with them, but they did not say thank you. They grabbed the ball and the bike and ran away. They did not care about Lily's feelings. They did not mention her name or ask her to join them. They were very rude and selfish. + +Lily was sad and angry. She ran after them and shouted, "Hey, give me back my toys! You can't just take them without asking! You are very spoiled and mean!" + +Anna and Ben did not listen. They kept playing with Lily's toys. They did not see a big hole in the ground. They fell into the hole and hurt themselves. They dropped the ball and the bike. They cried and screamed for help. + +Lily heard them and came to the hole. She saw them lying on the ground. She felt sorry for them, even though they were not nice to her. She said, "Are you okay? Do you need help?" + +Anna and Ben realized they were wrong. They said, "We're sorry, Lily. We were very spoiled and mean. We should not have taken your toys without asking. We should have played with you and shared. Can you please help us out of the hole?" + +Lily nodded and said, "Okay, I'll help you. But you have to promise to be more grateful and friendly from now on. And you have to say sorry to mom and dad for making a fuss. And you have to give me back my toys." + +Anna and Ben agreed and said, "We promise, Lily. We're sorry, mom and dad. And here are your toys, Lily. Thank you for helping us and sharing with us. You are very kind and generous." + +Lily smiled and said, "You're welcome. I'm glad you learned your lesson. Come on, let's play together. It's more fun to play together." + +Mom and dad came to the hole and saw what happened. They were proud of Lily for being kind and generous. They were disappointed in Anna and Ben for being spoiled and mean. They hugged Lily and thanked her for helping their children. They scolded Anna and Ben for being ungrateful and selfish. They said, "You should be more like Lily. She knows how to have fun and make friends. She knows how to mention people's names and say thank you. She knows how to share and care. She is a good example for you." + +Anna and Ben felt ashamed and sorry. They said, "We're sorry, mom and dad. We're sorry, Lily. We will be more like Lily. We will have fun and make friends. We will mention people's names and say thank you. We will share and care. We will be good examples too." + +Mom and dad smiled and said, "That's good, Anna and Ben. We love you, but we also want you to be good. Now, let's go home and play with your toys. And don't forget to share them with Lily. She is your new friend." + +Anna and Ben nodded and said, "Okay, mom and dad. We love you too. And we love Lily. She is our new friend. We will share our toys with her. And we will have fun together." + +The end. +Lily was a girl who liked to act. She liked to pretend she was an animal, like a cat or a dog or a bird. She liked to make noises and move like them. She had fun with her friends who also liked to act. + +One day, she met a new boy in her class. His name was Ben. He was deaf. He could not hear the noises Lily and her friends made. He could only see their mouths and hands. He felt sad and lonely. He wanted to play with them, but he did not know how. + +Lily saw Ben sitting by himself. She wanted to be nice to him. She thought of a way to act with him. She went to him and smiled. She pointed to herself and said "Lily". She pointed to him and said "Ben". She pointed to a picture of a cat on the wall and said "cat". She made a cat face and a cat pose. She hoped Ben would understand. + +Ben saw Lily and smiled. He nodded and said "Ben". He pointed to the picture of a cat and said "cat". He made a cat face and a cat pose. He was happy that Lily wanted to act with him. He followed her to join her friends. + +Lily and Ben acted with the other kids. They pretended to be different animals. They used their faces, their bodies, and their hands to show what they were. They did not need noises to have fun. They learned to understand each other. They became good friends. + +The moral of the story is: You can act with anyone, even if they are different from you. You can use other ways to communicate and play. You can be kind and make new friends. +Sara and Ben are going to the park with their team. They are very happy. They want to play soccer with their friends. They pack their bags with water, snacks and a ball. + +"Are you ready, Ben?" Sara asks. + +"Yes, I am ready, Sara. Let's go!" Ben says. + +They walk to the park with their mom. They see their team waiting for them. They wear red shirts and blue shorts. They say hello to their team. + +"Hi, Sara. Hi, Ben. We are glad you are here. We can start the game now," Sam says. + +"Hi, Sam. Hi, everyone. We are ready to play," Sara says. + +They go to the field. They put their bags on the grass. They take out their ball. It is soft and round. They kick it to each other. They have fun. They score goals. They cheer. They are a good team. They love soccer. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. There is a bridge in the park. The bridge is old and fragile. It can break easily. + +One day, Anna and Ben go to the park. They see the bridge. They want to cross the bridge. Anna says, "Let's go over the bridge. It looks fun." Ben says, "No, the bridge is fragile. It can fall down. We should not go over the bridge." + +But Anna does not listen to Ben. She runs to the bridge. She steps on the bridge. The bridge makes a loud noise. It cracks and shakes. Anna is scared. She wants to go back. But it is too late. The bridge breaks. Anna falls into the water. + +Ben sees Anna fall. He is very sad. He cries for help. He wants to lift Anna out of the water. But he is too small. He cannot reach Anna. He cannot save Anna. Anna is gone. Ben is alone. He wishes he had stopped Anna. He wishes they had not played on the bridge. He wishes they had listened to Ben. +Anna was a little girl who liked to play with her dolls. She had many dolls, but her favorite one was Lily. Lily had long hair, a pink dress and a smile on her face. Anna took Lily everywhere she went. + +One day, Anna's mommy told her to go upstairs and take a nap. Anna did not want to nap. She wanted to play with Lily. She said, "No, mommy, I want to play!" + +Mommy said, "Anna, you have to nap. You are tired and cranky. You can play with Lily later. Be a good and obedient girl and go upstairs." + +Anna pouted and hugged Lily. She did not like to be obedient. She liked to do what she wanted. She said, "But mommy, Lily wants to play too!" + +Mommy said, "Lily can nap with you. She is a good and obedient doll. She will accept to go upstairs with you. Come on, Anna, let's go." + +Mommy took Anna's hand and led her to the stair. Anna looked at Lily and saw that she was still smiling. Maybe Lily did not mind to nap. Maybe Lily was a good and obedient doll. Maybe Anna could be a good and obedient girl too. + +Anna said, "Okay, mommy, I will nap. But can I have a story first?" + +Mommy said, "Yes, you can have a story. But only one. Then you have to close your eyes and sleep." + +Anna nodded and climbed the stair with Lily and mommy. She was a good and obedient girl. She accepted to nap. She hoped to have a nice dream with Lily. +Tim and Lily were friends who liked to play in the park. They had a lot of fun on the swings, the slide and the seesaw. But their favorite thing was the big rock that was in the corner of the park. The rock had many spikes on it, and it looked like a dinosaur. + +One day, they went to the park and saw a new boy sitting on the rock. He had a big smile and a red hat. He said, "Hi, I'm Max. This is my rock. Do you want to play with me?" + +Tim and Lily were surprised. They had never seen Max before. They wanted to play on the rock, but they also wanted to be nice. They said, "Hi, Max. We're Tim and Lily. We like to play on the rock too. Can we share it with you?" + +Max nodded and said, "Sure, you can share it with me. I'm new here. I just moved from another town. I don't have many friends yet. But you seem cool. Do you like dinosaurs?" + +Tim and Lily nodded and said, "Yes, we love dinosaurs. We pretend that the rock is a dinosaur and we ride on it. It's fun." + +Max said, "That sounds fun. Can I join you?" + +Tim and Lily said, "Of course, you can join us. We can be friends." + +They all climbed on the rock and pretended that it was a dinosaur. They made roaring noises and laughed. They had a lot of fun together. They decided that Max was a nice boy and that the rock was big enough for everyone. They became popular in the park because they had the coolest rock. They were happy. +Anna liked to fly. She had a big red balloon that she tied to her purse. She held the purse and the balloon lifted her up in the air. She felt happy and free. + +But her brother Ben did not like her flying. He was jealous of her balloon and her purse. He wanted to fly too, but he did not have a balloon. He had a bike, but it could not fly. + +One day, when Anna was flying in the park, Ben saw her and got angry. He ran after her and tried to grab her purse. He shouted, "Give me your balloon! I want to fly too!" + +Anna did not want to give him her balloon. She loved her balloon and her purse. She flew higher and higher, away from Ben. She said, "No, Ben! This is my balloon and my purse! You have your bike, go ride it!" + +But Ben was persistent. He did not give up. He climbed on a bench, then on a tree, then on a roof. He reached out his hand and touched Anna's purse. He pulled it hard and the balloon popped. Anna and her purse fell down to the ground. Ben fell down too, and hurt his knee. + +Anna was sad and angry. She cried and hugged her purse. She said, "Ben, you are mean! You broke my balloon and made me fall! You hurt me and yourself!" + +Ben was sorry and ashamed. He cried too and said, "I'm sorry, Anna. I was stupid and selfish. I wanted to fly, but I should have asked you nicely. Can you forgive me?" + +Anna looked at him and saw his tears and his wound. She felt sorry for him too. She said, "I forgive you, Ben. But don't do that again. Flying is fun, but sharing is better. Maybe we can find another balloon and fly together." + +They hugged and made up. They went home and told their mom what happened. She was glad they were okay and not too hurt. She gave them a kiss and a band-aid. She said, "I'm proud of you for being brave and forgiving. But next time, be careful and respectful. Flying is fun, but safety is important." +Lily and Ben were playing in the park when they saw dark clouds in the sky. They ran to the big tree and sat under it. + +"Look, it is going to rain!" Lily said, pointing at the clouds. + +"I like rain. It makes the grass wet and the flowers grow," Ben said. + +They watched the rain fall and make splashes on the ground. They saw the view of the park change. The colors became brighter and the air became cooler. + +"Let's spin around and see the rain go round and round!" Lily said, jumping up. + +"Okay!" Ben said, following her. + +They spun around and around, laughing and holding hands. They felt the rain on their faces and hair. They felt dizzy and happy. + +"Wow, this is fun!" Lily said. + +"Yes, it is!" Ben said. + +They spun around until they fell on the grass. They looked at the sky and saw a rainbow. + +"Look, a rainbow!" Lily said. + +"It is so pretty!" Ben said. + +They smiled and hugged each other. They liked the rain and the view and the dizzy feeling. They liked playing in the park. +Lily and Tom are playing in the park. They see a big blue sack on a bench. They are curious. They run to the sack and look inside. + +"Wow, look at all these toys!" Lily says. She sees a doll, a car, a ball and more. + +"Can we play with them?" Tom asks. He likes the car. He picks it up and makes vroom-vroom noises. + +"I don't know. Maybe they belong to someone," Lily says. She is careful. She looks around. She does not see anyone. + +"Let's play with them for a little while. Then we can put them back," Tom says. He is not careful. He is fun. + +"Okay, but only for a little while," Lily says. She likes the doll. She attaches a hat to its head and makes it talk. + +They play with the toys for a long time. They have fun. They forget about the time. + +Suddenly, they hear a voice. + +"Hey, what are you doing with my sack?" The voice is angry. It is a man. He is coming to the bench. + +Lily and Tom are scared. They drop the toys and run away. They do not say sorry. They do not look back. + +The man is mad. He picks up his sack and checks his toys. He is a collector. He loves his toys. He does not like children. He does not like sharing. + +He attaches a lock to his sack and leaves the park. He does not have fun. He does not have friends. +Ben and Mia like to play in the park. They see a big oak tree with many leaves. They run to the tree and hug it. + +"Hello, tree!" Mia says. "You are so big and strong!" + +The tree does not say anything. It just stands there. + +Ben has an idea. He points to a branch. "Let's climb the tree!" he says. "We can see the whole park from up there!" + +Mia nods. She likes to climb. They find a low branch and pull themselves up. They climb higher and higher, until they reach a spot where they can sit. + +"Wow!" Ben says. "Look at the cars and the people and the birds! They are so small and fast!" + +Mia looks around. She sees many things. She sees a pond with ducks, a slide with kids, a bench with a dog. She smiles. + +"This is fun!" she says. "We are like birds too!" + +They giggle and wave to the park. They feel happy and free. + +The tree does not giggle or wave. It just stands there. But it likes to have Ben and Mia on its branches. It feels happy and free too. +Anna and Ben were at the zoo with their mom. They liked to see the animals and learn their names. They saw lions, monkeys, elephants and many more. But their favorite animal was the zebra. The zebra had black and white stripes all over its body. It looked like a big horse with a funny coat. + +"Mom, can we feed the zebra?" Anna asked. + +"Sure, honey. Let's go to the zebra house and get some carrots," mom said. + +They walked to the zebra house and mom bought some carrots from a man. He told them to be careful and gentle with the zebra. He said the zebra was shy and sometimes scared of people. + +Anna and Ben each took a carrot and followed mom to the fence. They saw a zebra standing in the grass. It looked at them with big brown eyes. + +"Hello, zebra. We have a carrot for you. Do you want it?" Ben said. + +He held out his carrot and waited. The zebra sniffed the air and slowly walked towards him. It stretched its neck and took the carrot from his hand. It crunched the carrot and licked its lips. + +"Wow, you are so brave, Ben. You made a new friend," mom said. + +Anna wanted to feed the zebra too. She held out her carrot and called the zebra. + +"Come here, zebra. I have a carrot for you too. Please don't be scared," she said. + +But the zebra did not come to her. It looked at her and then turned around. It ran away to the other side of the fence. It hid behind a tree and did not come out. + +"Where did the zebra go? It vanished!" Anna said. + +She felt sad and confused. She did not understand why the zebra did not like her. + +"Maybe the zebra is full. Maybe it wants to rest. Maybe it is shy of girls. Don't worry, Anna. It is not your fault. The zebra is just different from us," mom said. + +She hugged Anna and gave her a kiss. + +"Let's go see the other animals. Maybe we can find another zebra that likes carrots and girls," she said. + +Anna nodded and smiled. She still liked the zebra, even if it vanished. She hoped it was happy and warm in its home. She hoped it would come out and play again. She hoped it would be her friend too. +Ben and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big dog. The dog is brown and furry. It has a collar with a name. The name is Beef. + +"Hello, Beef!" Ben says. He likes dogs. He wants to pet Beef. + +"Be careful, Ben!" Mia says. She is scared of dogs. She thinks Beef is too big and loud. + +Ben walks to Beef. He holds out his hand. Beef sniffs his hand. Then Beef licks his hand. Ben laughs. He pets Beef's head. + +"See, Mia? Beef is nice. He is not scary. Do you want to pet him too?" Ben asks. + +Mia shakes her head. She stays away from Beef. She does not want to pet him. + +Beef sees Mia. He thinks she wants to play. He runs to Mia. He jumps on Mia. He knocks her down. He licks her face. + +Mia screams. She pushes Beef away. She is angry and scared. She is also embarrassed. She has dirt and saliva on her clothes and hair. + +"Bad dog! Go away!" Mia yells. + +Ben runs to Mia. He helps her up. He is sorry. He did not know Beef would do that. + +"I'm sorry, Mia. Are you okay?" Ben asks. + +Mia nods. She is okay. But she is still angry and scared. And embarrassed. + +"I don't like Beef. He is too big and loud. And he is rude. He needs to learn manners." Mia says. + +Ben nods. He understands. He likes Beef. But he knows Mia does not. He needs to respect Mia's feelings. + +"I'm sorry, Mia. I won't pet Beef again. Do you want to play something else?" Ben asks. + +Mia nods. She smiles. She is still friends with Ben. She wants to play something else. + +"Okay, Ben. Let's play on the swings. But no more dogs." Mia says. + +Ben nods. He smiles. He is still friends with Mia. He wants to play on the swings. But he will leave Beef alone. + +They walk to the swings. They have fun. They forget about Beef. Beef finds another friend. He is happy too. +Sara and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big box. It is open. They are curious. + +"Let's see what is inside," Sara says. + +"OK, but we have to be careful," Ben says. "Maybe it belongs to someone." + +They go to the box and look inside. They see many toys. There are dolls, cars, books, and puzzles. They are happy. + +"Wow, look at all these toys!" Sara says. "Can we take some?" + +"I don't know," Ben says. "Maybe they are for someone else. Maybe they are a gift." + +"Who cares?" Sara says. "They are open. No one is here. Let's take some and have fun." + +She grabs a doll and a book. Ben hesitates. He feels bad. + +"Sara, I don't think this is right," he says. "We should not take things that are not ours. That is stealing. That is bad." + +"Come on, Ben, don't be silly," Sara says. "No one will know. It is just a game. Please, be my friend and play with me." + +She gives him a car and a puzzle. Ben looks at them. He likes them. But he also feels guilty. + +"Sara, please, let's put them back," he says. "We can play with our own toys. We have many toys at home. We don't need these." + +"Fine, Ben, be a baby," Sara says. "I don't want to play with you anymore. You are no fun. I will play with these toys by myself." + +She runs away with the doll and the book. Ben is sad. He wants to be her friend. But he also wants to do the right thing. He puts the car and the puzzle back in the box. He hopes Sara will come back. + +He waits for a long time. He sees a man coming. He is carrying a big bag. He goes to the box. He looks inside. He is angry. + +"Hey, where are my toys?" he says. "Someone took them. Someone stole them. That is not nice. That is not fair." + +He sees Ben. He thinks Ben is the thief. He walks to him. He is scary. + +"Did you take my toys?" he says. "Did you steal them from me?" + +Ben is scared. He shakes his head. He tries to explain. + +"No, sir, I did not take your toys," he says. "I saw them in the box. I was curious. But I did not take them. I promise." + +The man does not believe him. He grabs him by the arm. He is rough. + +"Come with me," he says. "You are a liar. You are a thief. You have to pay for what you did." + +He drags him to his car. He opens the door. He tries to put him inside. + +Ben cries. He is in trouble. He wishes Sara was here. He wishes she did not take the toys. He wishes he did not listen to her. + +He sees Sara. She is hiding behind a tree. She sees what is happening. She feels sorry. She knows she did wrong. She knows she has to help Ben. + +She runs to the man. She holds the doll and the book. She shows them to him. + +"Sir, sir, please, stop," she says. "It was me. I took your toys. I am sorry. I was greedy. I was foolish. Ben did not take them. He is innocent. He is good. He told me to put them back. He promised. He kept his promise. Please, let him go." + +The man is surprised. He looks at Sara. He looks at Ben. He sees the truth. He lets go of Ben. He takes the doll and the book. He puts them in the box. + +He is still angry. But he is also grateful. He sees that Sara is brave. He sees that Ben is honest. He sees that they are sorry. + +He sighs. He decides to forgive them. He decides to teach them a lesson. + +"Thank you for telling me the truth," he says. "But you still did wrong. You still have to learn. These toys are not for me. They are for the children in the hospital. They are sick. They are sad. They need these toys to be happy. They need these toys more than you. How would you feel if someone took your toys? How would you feel if you had no toys?" + +Sara and Ben feel ashamed. They feel sorry for the children in the hospital. They feel sorry for the man. They feel sorry for themselves. + +They look at each other. They nod. They have an idea. + +"Sir, we are very sorry," they say. " +Lily and Max are brother and sister. They are part of a family. They love their family, but sometimes they disagree. They disagree about toys, books, games, and snacks. They want different things and they do not share. + +One day, they disagree about a puzzle. Lily wants to do the puzzle with the animals. Max wants to do the puzzle with the cars. They both grab the puzzle box and pull hard. The box breaks and the pieces fall out. Some pieces go under the sofa, some pieces go behind the table, and some pieces go out the window. + +Lily and Max are sad and angry. They have no puzzle to do. They are careless and they make a mess. They look at each other and say sorry. They hug and say they are sorry to the puzzle too. + +They ask their mom for help. Mom is not happy, but she is kind. She helps them find the pieces and fix the box. She tells them to be careful and to agree. She says they can do both puzzles, one after the other. Lily and Max smile and nod. They thank their mom and start with the animal puzzle. They are happy and they do not disagree. They are part of a family. They love their family. +Tim and Kim are twins. They like to play ball in the park. They pass the ball to each other and laugh. They have fun. + +But one day, they see a boy sitting on a bench. He has no ball, no toy, no friend. He looks sad. Tim and Kim feel sorry for him. They think he is poor. + +They go to him and say, "Hi, what is your name?" + +The boy says, "My name is Ben. I have no home, no family, no food. I am very hungry." + +Tim and Kim are shocked. They say, "That is very bad. We are sorry for you. Do you want to play with us?" + +Ben nods. He says, "Yes, please. I like to play." + +Tim and Kim smile. They give him their ball and say, "Here, you can have it. We have another one at home. You can pass it with us." + +Ben takes the ball and says, "Thank you. You are very kind. You are my friends." + +They play together until noon. Then Tim and Kim say, "We have to go home now. Our mom will make lunch for us. Do you want to come with us?" + +Ben says, "Yes, please. I have no lunch. I am very hungry." + +Tim and Kim say, "OK, come on. Our mom will share with you. She is very nice." + +They hold his hand and walk to their home. They are happy. They have a new friend. +Tim and Sam are brothers. They like to play with cars and balls. They do not like to eat green things. Mom makes a meal with green things. She says, "Eat your meal, boys. It is good for you." + +Tim and Sam make faces. They do not want to eat. They lean on the table and push their plates away. Mom is not happy. She says, "If you do not eat, you will not get dessert." + +Tim and Sam do not care. They say, "We do not want dessert. We want to play." They get up from the table and run to their room. Mom sighs and takes away their plates. + +Tim and Sam play with their cars and balls. They have fun. They forget about the meal. They do not hear Mom calling them. They do not see the smoke. They do not smell the fire. + +The fire starts in the kitchen. It is from the stove. Mom left the stove on. She was busy cleaning the plates. She did not notice the fire. The fire grows big and fast. It spreads to the living room and the hallway. + +Mom sees the fire. She is scared. She screams, "Tim! Sam! Fire! Come out!" She runs to their room. She tries to open the door. The door is locked. Tim and Sam locked the door. They do not want Mom to bother them. They do not hear Mom. They do not see the fire. They do not smell the smoke. + +Mom bangs on the door. She cries, "Tim! Sam! Open the door! Please!" She cannot open the door. The fire is too hot. The smoke is too thick. She cannot breathe. She falls to the floor. + +Tim and Sam play with their cars and balls. They do not know what is happening. They do not know they are in danger. They do not know they will not see Mom again. They do not know it is too late. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys in their room. They have many toys, but they have one big toy box to keep them in. They have labels on their toys, so they know which ones are theirs. + +One day, Anna and Ben have a fight. Anna wants to play with Ben's light car, but Ben says no. He says it is his car, and he shows her the label with his name on it. Anna says she does not care, and she tries to grab the car from Ben. Ben pulls the car back, and they start to tug and shout. + +Mom hears the noise and comes to their room. She sees Anna and Ben fighting over the car. She is not happy. She says, "Stop it, both of you! You need to share your toys and be nice to each other. You are twins, and you should love each other." + +Anna and Ben feel sorry. They let go of the car and look at Mom. Mom says, "Why don't you give each other a hug and say sorry?" Anna and Ben nod. They hug each other and say sorry. They feel better. Mom smiles and says, "That's good. Now, why don't you play together with the car? You can take turns and have fun." Anna and Ben agree. They thank Mom and play with the car together. They are happy. +Tom and Sue are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big basket near a tree. The basket is full of toys and candy. Tom and Sue are happy. They run to the basket. + +"Wow, look at all these things!" Tom says. "We are rich!" + +"Can we take some?" Sue asks. + +"Sure, why not?" Tom says. "No one is here. They are ours now." + +They start to grab the toys and candy. They put them in their pockets and bags. They laugh and smile. + +But then, they hear a voice. It is a man. He is angry. + +"Hey, you two! Stop that! That is my basket!" the man says. "I was hiding it for a game. You are stealing!" + +Tom and Sue are scared. They drop the toys and candy. They try to run away. But the man is fast. He catches them. + +"Let us go! Let us go!" Tom and Sue cry. + +"No, you are bad kids. You have to learn a lesson. You have to give back everything you took. And you have to say sorry." the man says. + +Tom and Sue are sad. They have to search for the toys and candy they dropped. They have to put them back in the basket. They have to say sorry to the man. + +They learn that they should not take things that are not theirs. They should ask first. They should be nice. + +The end. +Ben and Mia are friends. They like to play with toys and books. One day, they go to the park with their moms. They see a big slide and a swing. They want to try them. + +"Can I go first?" Ben asks Mia. + +"OK, but then you share with me," Mia says. + +Ben nods and runs to the slide. He climbs up and slides down. He laughs and says, "That was fun!" + +Mia waits for her turn. She sees a bird on a tree. She points and says, "Look, a bird!" + +Ben looks and says, "Wow, a bird!" + +They both watch the bird fly away. Then Mia says, "Now it's my turn to slide." + +Ben says, "OK, let's go together." + +They climb up and slide down. They laugh and say, "That was fun!" + +Then they go to the swing. Ben pushes Mia and Mia pushes Ben. They swing high and low. They feel the wind on their faces. They smile and say, "That was fun!" + +They play for a long time. Then their moms call them. They say, "It's time to go home." + +Ben and Mia run to their moms. They hug and say, "Bye, friend!" + +Mia says, "Do you want to hear a joke?" + +Ben says, "Yes, please!" + +Mia says, "Why did the chicken cross the road?" + +Ben says, "I don't know, why?" + +Mia says, "To get to the other slide!" + +Ben laughs and says, "That's a funny joke!" + +Mia says, "Thank you, I made it up." + +Ben says, "You're good at jokes. Maybe you can tell me another one tomorrow." + +Mia says, "OK, I will. See you tomorrow!" + +They wave and go home with their moms. They are happy and ready for a nap. They had a fun day at the park. They shared and joked and played. They are good friends. +Lily liked to play with her dolls. She had many dolls, but her favorite was Anna. Anna had a red dress and long hair. Lily liked to brush Anna's hair and make her talk. + +One day, Lily saw a big truck outside her house. It was a fire truck. Lily loved fire trucks. She ran to the window and watched. She saw firemen in yellow suits. They had hoses and ladders. They looked busy and brave. + +Lily wanted to be a fireman too. She had an idea. She ran to her room and got her scissors. She cut Anna's hair very short. She took off Anna's red dress and put on a yellow shirt. She drew a badge on Anna's shirt with a marker. She said, "Now you are a fireman, Anna. You can help the firemen outside." + +Lily was very proud of her work. She showed Anna to her mom. Her mom was not happy. She said, "Lily, what did you do? You changed Anna. You made her look crazy. Anna was a beautiful doll. Now she is ruined." + +Lily did not understand. She said, "But mom, I wanted Anna to be a fireman. Firemen are not crazy. They are cool. They save people and animals. They put out fires. Don't you like firemen, mom?" + +Her mom sighed. She said, "I do like firemen, Lily. But I also liked Anna the way she was. You should not change things without asking. You should not cut your dolls' hair. You should not draw on your clothes. You should be careful with your scissors. They are sharp and dangerous. You could hurt yourself or someone else." + +Lily felt sad. She said, "I'm sorry, mom. I didn't mean to make you mad. I just wanted to play. I love Anna. I love you." + +Her mom hugged her. She said, "I love you too, Lily. I know you were trying to have fun. But you have to learn to respect your toys and your clothes. They are not for changing. They are for enjoying. Maybe we can find a new dress and a wig for Anna. Maybe we can wash off the marker. Maybe we can find a fireman hat and a toy hose for you. Then you can pretend to be a fireman without ruining anything. How does that sound?" + +Lily smiled. She said, "That sounds good, mom. Thank you. Can we go see the fire truck now?" + +Her mom nodded. She said, "Yes, we can. But first, let's put away the scissors and the marker. And let's say sorry to Anna. She deserves an apology." + +Lily agreed. She said, "Sorry, Anna. I hope you are not mad at me. I still love you. You are my favorite doll. Even if you look a little crazy." +Sara and Ben were happy. They wanted to decorate the big tree for Christmas. They had many shiny things to put on the tree. They had balls, stars, lights and ribbons. They also had a big star for the top of the tree. + +"Can I put the star on the top?" Ben asked Sara. + +"No, I want to do it!" Sara said. "You are too small. You can't reach." + +"Yes, I can!" Ben said. He got a chair and climbed on it. He reached for the star. + +But the chair was not strong. It broke and Ben fell down. He hit his head on the floor. He cried very loud. + +Sara was scared. She ran to Ben and hugged him. "I'm sorry, Ben. Are you okay?" she said. + +But Ben did not answer. He was very still. His eyes were closed. His head was bleeding. + +Sara screamed for help. Mom and Dad came running. They saw Ben on the floor. They were very sad and angry. + +They called for an ambulance. They took Ben to the hospital. They did not visit Sara. They did not decorate the tree. They did not have a happy Christmas. +Lily was a little girl who liked to play dress-up. She had many hats, scarves, and jewels that she found in her mom's closet. One day, she decided to be a queen. She put on a purple dress, a shiny necklace, and a big hat with feathers. She looked in the mirror and smiled. She felt very pretty and important. + +She went downstairs to show her mom and dad her outfit. They were sitting on the couch, reading a book. Lily said, "Look at me! I am a queen!" + +Her mom and dad looked at her and smiled. They said, "You are a very beautiful queen, Lily. We are very proud of you." + +Lily felt happy. She wanted to show her friends her outfit too. She said, "Can I go outside and play with Anna and Ben?" + +Her mom and dad said, "Sure, but be careful. Don't get your dress dirty or lose your jewels." + +Lily said, "OK, I will be careful." She ran outside to find her friends. They were playing with a ball in the yard. Lily said, "Hi, Anna and Ben! Do you want to play with me? I am a queen!" + +Anna and Ben looked at her and laughed. They said, "You are not a queen, Lily. You are just wearing a silly hat and a necklace. You look funny." + +Lily felt sad. She did not like being laughed at. She said, "I am a queen, and you are mean. You are not my friends anymore." + +She turned around and ran back to her house. She did not see the tree branch that was on the ground. She tripped over it and fell. Her hat flew off her head and landed on a fence. Her necklace broke and the beads scattered everywhere. Her dress got torn and dirty. + +Lily felt hurt and embarrassed. She started to cry. She wanted her mom and dad to hug her and make her feel better. + +Her mom and dad heard her cry and came outside. They saw her on the ground, with her clothes and jewels ruined. They ran to her and helped her up. They said, "Oh, Lily, what happened? Are you OK?" + +Lily said, "I wanted to be a queen, but Anna and Ben laughed at me. Then I fell and lost my hat and necklace. I am not a queen, I am a mess." + +Her mom and dad hugged her and kissed her. They said, "You are not a mess, Lily. You are our sweet and brave girl. You can be anything you want to be, even a queen. But you don't need a hat or a necklace to be a queen. You just need to be yourself and be kind to others." + +Lily felt a little better. She said, "Thank you, mom and dad. I love you." + +They said, "We love you too, Lily. Come on, let's go inside and clean you up. Maybe we can find your hat and necklace and attach them back together. Or maybe we can make a new hat and necklace with some paper and crayons. What do you think?" + +Lily said, "That sounds fun. Can we do that?" + +They said, "Of course we can. Let's go, our little queen." +Once upon a time, there was a princess named Lily. She lived in a big castle with her mommy and daddy, the king and queen. Lily liked to play with her dolls and wear pretty dresses. + +One day, Lily met a frog. The frog was weird because it could talk! The frog asked Lily if she wanted to play. Lily said yes, but the frog didn't behave very well. It kept jumping around and knocking over Lily's toys. + +Lily told the frog to behave and the frog said sorry. They played together and had fun. After they were finished playing, the frog turned back into a prince! The prince thanked Lily for playing with him and promised to behave better next time. From that day on, Lily and the prince were good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She went outside to play in the grass. Suddenly, a mosquito flew near her ear and made a noisy sound. Lily tried to catch it, but it was too fast. + +Lily's mom gave her some lotion to rub on her skin so the mosquito wouldn't bite her. But Lily didn't want to use it because it smelled funny. She thought she would be okay without it. + +The next day, Lily woke up with red bumps all over her body. The mosquito had bitten her a lot during the night. Lily felt very itchy and uncomfortable. She learned her lesson and promised to always use the lotion her mom gave her. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear who loved to play in the forest. One day, he wandered too far and got lost. He looked around and saw a big, scary wolf. The wolf wanted to eat the little bear, but then a kind and obedient dog came to the rescue. + +The dog cared about the little bear and chased the wolf away. The little bear was very grateful and followed the dog back to his home. The dog's owner was happy to see the little bear and took care of him until his family found him. + +From that day on, the little bear was more obedient and never wandered too far from his family again. He was happy to have made a new friend who cared about him and protected him from danger. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing with his toy cars and trucks. One day, he was playing with his favorite truck when he accidentally broke it. + +Timmy's mom came into the room and saw that he was sad. She asked him what was wrong. Timmy replied, "My truck is broken. It's not interesting anymore." + +His mom picked up the broken truck and said, "Don't worry, Timmy. We can fix it with some steel glue." + +Timmy was happy to hear that his truck could be fixed. "Really?" he asked. + +"Yes," his mom replied. "We just need to surrender the broken pieces to the glue and wait for it to dry." + +Timmy watched as his mom used the steel glue to fix his truck. When it was done, he was so happy to have his favorite toy back. "Thank you, Mommy!" he said. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to eat herbs, especially the juicy green ones. One day, he went to his favorite herb patch and found that it was all gone! He looked around and saw a big, angry rabbit eating all the herbs. + +Benny was scared and didn't know what to do. But then he had an idea. He went to the nearby pond and splashed around, making a lot of noise. The big, angry rabbit heard the noise and appeared from the herb patch. Benny quickly ran to the herb patch and started eating as much as he could before the big, angry rabbit came back. + +The big, angry rabbit came back and saw that Benny had eaten all the herbs. But instead of being angry, the big rabbit was impressed by Benny's quick thinking. From that day on, they became friends and shared the herb patch together. Benny was happy that he had made a new friend and could eat his favorite herbs again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park with her friends. One day, as they were playing, Lily saw a big dog. She felt fearful because she didn't know if the dog was friendly or not. + +Lily's friend, Timmy, saw that she was scared and said, "Don't worry, Lily. I think the dog just wants to play too." Timmy walked over to the dog and gave him a turn to play fetch. + +Lily saw that the dog was friendly and not scary at all. She was so happy that she ran over to Timmy and the dog to join in on the fun. From that day on, Lily wasn't so fearful of dogs anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He loved to eat rice for dinner. His mom always made sure the rice was clean before cooking it. One day, Timmy and his mom went to the park. They found a nice seat to sit on and eat their snacks. Timmy's mom gave him some rice to eat, but Timmy accidentally dropped it on the seat. His mom quickly cleaned the seat with a wipe and gave Timmy some more rice to eat. Timmy was happy he could eat his rice and sit on a clean seat. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw pictures of animals and flowers. One day, she drew a picture of a big red bird. She was so proud of her picture that she showed it to her mommy. + +"Mommy, look at my picture!" Lily said. + +Her mommy looked at the picture and smiled. "Wow, that's a beautiful bird," she said. + +But then Lily's little brother came in and accidentally stepped on her picture. Lily got very angry and started to cry. + +"Lily, listen to me," her mommy said. "It's okay, we can fix the picture together." + +And so, they worked together to fix the picture and make it even better than before. Lily was happy again and learned that sometimes things can get broken, but they can always be fixed. +Once upon a time, there was a big, big field. In the field, there was a big, big poppy. The poppy was so big that it was as large as a house! + +One day, a little boy went to the field to play. He saw the big, big poppy and wanted to bring it home to his mommy. But the poppy was too large and heavy for him to carry. + +So, the little boy went to get his daddy to help him. Together, they brought a big, strong wagon to the field. They put the big, big poppy on the wagon and brought it home to mommy. She was so happy to see the beautiful, large poppy and thanked the little boy and his daddy for bringing it home. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little mole who lived in a hole. He loved to dig and play in the dirt all day long. One day, he wanted to go outside and play with his friends, but it started to rain. The rain made him sad because he couldn't go outside. + +But the little mole was glad when the rain stopped and the sun came out. He ran outside to play with his friends. They played hide and seek and had so much fun. But then, one of his friends had to go home for dinner. The little mole was sad that his friend had to leave. + +His friend promised to come back and play tomorrow, but the little mole was worried that the rain might delay their playtime. He hoped the rain would stay away so he could play with his friend again soon. +Once upon a time, there was a playful puppy named Max. Max loved to run and jump and play all day long. One day, Max was playing with his ball when he accidentally threw it over the wall. + +"Oh no!" cried Max. "My ball is stuck on the other side of the wall." + +Max's friend, a little girl named Lily, saw what happened and asked, "What's wrong, Max?" + +"My ball is stuck on the other side of the wall," Max replied. + +Lily thought for a moment and then said, "I guess we'll have to climb over the wall to get it back." + +Max and Lily climbed over the wall and retrieved the ball. They were both very happy and continued to play together until it was time for dinner. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved muffins and would always ask her mommy to buy her one when they went to the store. One day, they went to the store and Lily saw a muffin that she really wanted. She asked her mommy to buy it for her, but her mommy said they didn't have enough money to pay for it. + +Lily was sad but didn't get angry. She knew that her mommy always tried her best to give her everything she needed. So, they left the store without the muffin. But, on the way home, they saw a man who looked very angry. Lily's mommy was scared, but Lily remembered something her grandma had told her. She had said that when someone is angry, you should try to make them happy by doing something nice for them. + +So, Lily asked her mommy if they could give the man some money to buy something to eat. Her mommy agreed and they gave the man some money. The man's face lit up with happiness and he thanked them. As they walked away, Lily's mommy realized that they had just paid for the muffin in a different way. She gave Lily a big hug and told her how proud she was of her. From that day on, Lily knew that paying it forward could make everyone happy. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim loved to build things with his blocks. He made a model of a castle that was incredible! It had big walls and a tall tower. + +One day, Tim's friend came over to play. His friend wanted to play with the castle but Tim didn't want to share. His mom told him, "You need to learn to part with your toys and share with your friend." + +Tim thought about it and decided to share his incredible castle with his friend. They played together and had so much fun. Tim learned that it's important to part with his toys and share with his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to read books with lively pictures. One day, she went to the library with her mommy. They walked past many shelves with lots of books. Lily saw a book with a bright cover and she wanted to read it. + +"Mommy, can I read this book?" Lily asked. + +"Of course, sweetie," her mommy replied. "But it's on the top shelf. Can you reach it?" + +Lily stood on her tiptoes and tried to reach the book, but it was too high. Just then, a kind librarian saw her struggling and helped her get the book down. Lily was so happy that she hugged the librarian. + +"Thank you for helping me," Lily said. + +"You're welcome, little one," the librarian replied. "Now go enjoy your lively book!" + +Lily sat down and turned to the first page. She was so excited to read the story and see all the colorful pictures. It was the best day ever! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to sit on her cozy couch and read her favorite magazine. One day, as she was flipping through the pages, she noticed that one of the pages was broken. + +Lily said, "Oh no, my magazine is broken. What should I do?" + +Her mom heard her and said, "Don't worry, Lily. We can fix it together." + +So, Lily and her mom sat down and glued the broken page back together. Lily was so happy that she could continue reading her magazine without any problems. She hugged her mom and said, "Thank you for helping me fix my magazine." +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to watch his favorite cartoon show on TV every day. One day, Timmy's TV stopped working and he couldn't watch his show anymore. He complained to his mom, but she told him that they couldn't afford a new TV. + +Timmy was troubled and sad that he couldn't watch his show anymore. He tried to find other things to do, but nothing made him as happy as watching his cartoon. One day, Timmy's mom surprised him with a new TV! Timmy was so happy that he hugged his mom and thanked her for the new TV. From that day on, Timmy never complained about anything again and he watched his favorite show every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a flexible toy snake that she loved to play with. One day, Lily's friend came to visit her and asked her what the snake's name was. + +Lily replied, "I don't know. I never gave it a name." + +Her friend said, "Let's call it Slinky because it can bend and stretch like a spring." + +Lily liked that name, so they both played with Slinky for a while. Then, her friend wanted to see how far they could pull the snake without it breaking. + +Lily pulled the snake as hard as she could, but it didn't break. She said, "Slinky is so strong and flexible. I love playing with him!" +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to run and jump and play outside. He would always go outside to exercise and have fun. + +One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. They ran around and played together for a while. Suddenly, Timmy started to feel funny. He felt like he needed to sneeze. + +Timmy tried to hold it in, but he couldn't. He sneezed so loud that Billy got scared and ran away. Timmy felt bad that he scared his friend, so he decided to be humble and apologize to Billy. + +The next day, Timmy and Billy played together again. This time, Timmy made sure to cover his mouth when he sneezed. He didn't want to scare Billy again. They had so much fun playing together and Timmy felt happy that he was able to be a good friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to drink tea with her mom every afternoon. One day, they made tea together, but Lily accidentally spilled hers on the table. She felt helpless and sad. + +Her mom told her not to worry and they cleaned up the mess. But the tea that spilled on the table started to rot and smell bad. Lily's mom explained that if they didn't clean up the tea, it would make the whole house smell bad. + +Lily learned that accidents happen, but it's important to clean up after ourselves. And she never forgot the day that tea could rot and make things stinky! +Once upon a time, there was a little piggy named Billy. Billy wanted to build a house, so he went to the store to buy some bricks. The bricks were heavy, but Billy was strong. He carried the bricks all the way back to his house. + +When Billy got home, he started to build his house. He put one brick on top of another, and soon he had a big wall. But something was wrong - the wall was too heavy! Billy needed a lighter brick. He looked all around, but he couldn't find a light brick anywhere. + +Then, Billy had an idea. He decided to make his own brick. He got some mud and some straw, and he mixed them together. He shaped the mud into a brick and let it dry in the sun. When it was done, Billy picked up the light brick and put it on top of his wall. Now his house was strong and light! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing games and he always wanted to win. One day, Timmy went to the store with his mom and saw a toy he really wanted on the shelf. His mom said no, but Timmy was angry. + +Later that day, Timmy went to play with his friends. They played a game and Timmy won! He was so happy and proud. But then, Timmy's friends saw the toy he wanted on the shelf in his house. They asked him where he got it, and Timmy told them he took it from the store. His friends were disappointed and told Timmy that it was wrong to steal. + +Timmy felt bad and knew he did something wrong. He returned the toy to the store and apologized. His mom was proud of him for doing the right thing, but Timmy was sad because he didn't win the toy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and drink milk from her cup. One day, Lily was playing with her toys when her mom came in and said, "Lily, we are going to have a tea party today. Can you bring your cup?" + +Lily was so excited and ran to get her cup. She held it up high and said, "Look mom, my cup is so pretty!" Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, it is very pretty. Now let's go to the kitchen and make some tea." + +In the kitchen, Lily's mom poured some hot water into the teapot and added some tea leaves. She let it steep for a few minutes and then poured the tea into Lily's cup. Lily took a sip and said, "Mmm, this tea is delicious!" + +After the tea party, Lily's mom said, "Let's clean up and put the cups away." Lily helped her mom wash the cups and put them back in the cupboard. She looked at her cup and said, "Goodbye cup, see you later!" +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy's mommy wanted him to eat healthy, so she offered him some cauliflower for dinner. Timmy didn't like cauliflower but his mommy said it was easy to eat. + +Timmy took a bite of the cauliflower and didn't like it. He spit it out and said it tasted yucky. His mommy said he had to eat it anyway because it was good for him. + +Timmy tried to eat more cauliflower but he couldn't. He started to feel sick and threw up. His mommy took him to the hospital but it was too late. Timmy had eaten too much cauliflower and it made him very sick. + +In the end, Timmy learned that he should have listened to his mommy and eaten the cauliflower. It was a sad ending but it taught Timmy an important lesson about eating healthy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to drink juice. One day, she wanted some juice but her brother had already drank it all. Lily asked her brother, "Can you give me some juice?" but he said, "No, I drank it all." + +Lily felt sad because she really wanted some juice. She decided to go to the kitchen to see if there was any left. When she got there, she saw that her brother had hidden some juice in the fridge. Lily felt angry and said, "Why did you hide the juice? That's not fair!" + +Her brother felt guilty and said, "I'm sorry. I just wanted to have some for later." Lily forgave him and they decided to share the juice. They both felt happy and enjoyed drinking it together. From that day on, they always made sure to share things and not keep them a secret from each other. +Once upon a time, there was a hunter named Jack. Jack was very sad and unhappy. He was miserable because he had not caught any animals to eat for many days. One night, Jack went outside and saw the moon in the sky. The moon was so bright and it made everything glow. Jack felt a little bit better because the moon was beautiful. + +Suddenly, Jack saw a rabbit hopping in the field. He decided to try to catch it. He chased the rabbit through the field and into the woods. The rabbit was very fast and Jack was very tired. He thought he would never catch it. But then, he saw the rabbit's eyes glowing in the dark. He followed the glow and finally caught the rabbit. Jack was very happy and not miserable anymore. He went home and cooked the rabbit for dinner. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat melons, especially the sweet ones. One day, she went to the market with her mom and saw a mysterious man selling a big and juicy melon. Lily asked her mom to buy it for her. + +But when they got home and cut the melon, they found out it was rotten inside. Lily's mom was very embarrassed because she didn't check the melon before buying it. Lily was sad because she couldn't eat her favorite fruit. + +From that day on, Lily's mom taught her to always check things before buying them. Lily learned that it's important to be careful and not trust everything that looks good on the outside. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside, especially when it rained. She put on her raincoat and boots and went outside to splash in puddles. + +As she was jumping in puddles, she saw a little bird peek out from a tree. "Hello little bird," said Lily. "Do you want to play with me?" + +The bird chirped and flew away. Lily continued to jump in puddles until she saw a shiny object in the water. She reached in and found a gold coin! "Wow, I'm so lucky!" she exclaimed. + +Later that day, Lily's mom asked her where she got the gold coin. Lily was honest and told her about finding it in the puddle. Her mom was proud of her honesty and they went to the store to buy a special treat. From that day on, Lily always kept an eye out for treasures in the puddles. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to read books and had a big bookshelf in her room. One day, she noticed that her favorite book was missing from the bookshelf. She looked everywhere but couldn't find it. + +Lily asked her brother if he knew where the book was, but he just laughed and said he didn't know. Lily felt sad and angry that her book was gone. She decided to look for it again. + +She searched and searched until she found her book under her bed. She was so happy to have her book back and felt healthy again. She hugged her book and laughed with joy. From that day on, she made sure to keep her bookshelf organized so she wouldn't lose any more books. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird. The bird wanted to fly high in the sky like the mighty eagles. But the bird had a broken wing and couldn't fly very well. It struggled to fly and often fell to the ground. + +One day, the bird fell from a great height and hurt its wing even more. It needed a bandage to help it heal. But the bird didn't know how to put on a bandage, so it just rested on the ground and hoped its wing would get better. + +Sadly, the bird's wing didn't heal and it couldn't fly anymore. It was very sad and missed flying high in the sky. The little bird had to stay on the ground forever, dreaming of the mighty eagles it could never join. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in her garden every day. One day, she found a treasure map in her garden. She wanted to find the treasure so she asked her friend, Timmy, to help her. + +Lily and Timmy walked through the forest, over the hills and across the river. They saw a distant castle in the distance. They knew that the treasure was there. When they arrived at the castle, they saw a big door. "How can we open this door?" asked Lily. "We need to tie this rope to the door and pull it," said Timmy. + +They tied the rope to the door and pulled it with all their strength. The door slowly opened and they saw a big room full of treasure. "Wow, look at all this treasure!" shouted Lily. They both smiled and hugged each other. They were so happy that they found the treasure together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to drink cocoa every day. One day, she asked her mom, "Can we make fancy cocoa today?" + +Her mom replied, "Sure, let's add some whipped cream and sprinkles on top." + +Lily became very excited and helped her mom make the fancy cocoa. As they were sipping their cocoa, Lily said, "Mommy, this cocoa is so yummy. I want to become a chef when I grow up and make fancy cocoa for everyone." + +Her mom smiled and said, "That's a great idea, Lily. Always follow your dreams and work hard to achieve them." + +The moral of the story is that if you have a dream, work hard and believe in yourself, you can become anything you want to be. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her cat, Mittens. One day, Lily's mom brought home a new computer. It was big and shiny, and Lily was very curious about it. + +Lily's mom showed her how to turn on the computer and how to use the mouse. Lily was so excited to play games and watch videos on the computer. She loved how peaceful it was to sit in front of the screen and explore. + +As Lily was playing a game, her dad came in and asked her a question. Lily didn't hear him because she was so focused on the computer. Her dad asked again, and this time Lily replied, "I'm playing on the computer, Daddy!" + +Lily's dad smiled and said, "Okay, just remember to take a break and come play with Mittens too." Lily nodded and went back to playing on the computer, happy and content. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to cook with his mom in the kitchen. One day, they decided to make cookies together. Timmy mixed the ingredients and his mom put the cookies in the oven to cook. + +After the cookies were done, Timmy and his mom decided to take a drive in the car. But when they got on the road, they saw lots of traffic. The cars were not moving and it was very boring for Timmy. + +Suddenly, a car hit them from behind and their car spun out of control. The road was not smooth and they crashed into a tree. Timmy and his mom were okay, but their car was broken. They had to call for help and wait a long time for someone to come and rescue them. It was a bad ending to their fun day together. +Once upon a time, there was an old man. He loved to have fun. He went to the store to buy toys for himself. He played with them all day long. + +One day, he met a little girl. She didn't have any toys to play with. The old man gave her some of his old toys. The little girl was so happy! She played with them all day long. + +The old man was happy too. He realized that giving away his old toys was more fun than keeping them for himself. From that day on, he went to the store to buy toys for other kids to play with. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, but she was always restless. Her mommy gave her a pretty necklace with shiny jewelry on it. Lily loved it so much that she wore it everywhere she went. + +One day, Lily went to the park to play with her friends. She was running around and accidentally broke her necklace. She was very sad and didn't know what to do. Her friend Tommy saw her crying and asked her what happened. + +Lily told Tommy what happened and said, "I broke my pretty necklace. I'm so sad." Tommy said, "Don't worry, Lily. I can help you fix it." Lily was so happy and said, "Thank you, Tommy! You're the best friend ever!" Her mommy was so proud of her for being honest and not hiding what happened. She didn't punish her for breaking the necklace because she knew it was an accident. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved looking at the clouds in the sky. Sometimes they were white and fluffy, and sometimes they were grey and dull. One day, Lily was playing with her toys in the garden when she saw a cloud that looked like a dinosaur. She was so excited that she ran to her mother and said, "Look, Mommy! A dinosaur in the sky!" + +Her mother smiled and said, "Yes, Lily, it's a very special cloud. But before we go inside, let's clean up your toys. We don't want them to get dirty." Lily groaned, but she knew her mother was right. So, she quickly picked up her toys and put them away. + +Later that day, Lily and her mother were inside watching a movie. Suddenly, the lights went out and Lily got scared. But then she remembered the dinosaur cloud and said, "Don't worry, Mommy. The dinosaur cloud will protect us." Just then, the lights came back on and Lily's mother said, "You were right, Lily. The dinosaur cloud did protect us. And because you cleaned up your toys earlier, we were able to enjoy the movie without any distractions." +Once upon a time, there was a kind farmer named Jack. Jack had a big garden where he grew lots of yummy vegetables. One day, a naughty rabbit came and ate all the tomatoes in the garden. Jack was sad, but he didn't get angry at the rabbit. Instead, he thought of a way to restore his garden. + +He went to the store and bought some new tomato seeds. He planted them in his garden and took good care of them. Soon, the tomato plants grew big and strong. Jack was very happy and thoughtful. He knew that he had to protect his garden from the naughty rabbit. So, he built a fence around it to keep the rabbit out. + +Now, Jack had lots of juicy tomatoes to eat and share with his friends. He felt proud of himself for restoring his garden and making it even better than before. And the rabbit? Well, he had to find a new place to eat his veggies. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his hammer. He would hit things with it and make loud noises. One day, Timmy went to the park to play. He saw a little girl playing with her toys. Timmy demanded that she give him one of her toys. The little girl said no and Timmy got very angry. He hit the little girl with his hammer. That was very rude. + +The little girl's mom saw what happened and called the police. Timmy got in trouble and had to go to jail. He was very sad because he missed his mommy and daddy. Timmy learned that it's not okay to be rude and hit people with hammers. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the park and playing with her friends. One day, her mom packed a picnic basket and they went to the park together. When they arrived, they saw a man selling ice cream from a cart. He was the vendor. + +Lily's mom recommended they buy some ice cream. Lily was very excited and chose her favorite flavor. But when the vendor opened the lid, they saw that the container was empty! The vendor apologized and said he had just run out of that flavor. + +Lily was disappointed, but her mom had an idea. She remembered seeing a different vendor selling ice cream on the other side of the park. They walked over and found the other vendor. This time, the container was full and they were able to buy the ice cream. Lily was happy and enjoyed her treat while playing with her friends. From then on, they always checked to make sure the vendor had what they wanted before buying. +Once upon a time, there was a jolly little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the garden. One day, she found a slimy worm on the ground. Lily picked up the worm and held it in her hand. + +The worm was wet, so Lily decided to dry it off with a leaf. She gently rubbed the leaf on the worm until it was dry. Then, she put the worm back on the ground. + +The worm was happy to be dry again and wiggled away. Lily was happy too, knowing she had helped the little worm. From that day on, she always looked for worms in the garden to make sure they were dry and safe. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little fish named Finn. Finn loved to swim in the ocean with his friends. One day, Finn saw a big chest on the ocean floor. He swam over to it and asked his friend, "What's inside?" + +"I don't know," his friend replied. "Let's open it and see!" + +Finn and his friend opened the chest and found a smooth pearl inside. "Wow, it's so pretty!" Finn exclaimed. They decided to keep the pearl and swim back to their home in the coral reef. They showed their other fish friends the pearl and they all admired it. + +From that day on, Finn always kept the pearl in his chest and swam proudly with it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to explore the wide forest near her house. One day, she went deep into the forest and saw a wild rabbit. She wanted to give the rabbit a carrot, so she asked, "Do you want a carrot, little rabbit?" + +The rabbit replied, "Yes, please!" + +Lily smiled and gave the rabbit a carrot. The rabbit happily ate the carrot and said, "Thank you, Lily! You are so kind." + +Lily felt happy and continued to explore the wide forest, hoping to find more wild animals to give treats to. She knew that giving makes everyone happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a little cat named Mittens. One day, Lily and Mittens went to the park to play. Lily saw her friends and ran to play with them. Mittens followed her and saw a big dog. Mittens was scared of the big dog and ran away. + +Lily looked for Mittens but she couldn't find him. She was sad and embarrassed because her friends saw her looking for Mittens. Suddenly, Lily heard a meowing sound. She followed the sound and found Mittens hiding under a bench. Mittens was happy to see Lily and Lily was happy to find Mittens. + +From that day on, Lily made sure to keep an eye on Mittens when they went to the park. Mittens felt safe with Lily and Lily felt happy to have Mittens by her side. They played with Lily's friends and had lots of fun. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a frame on her wall with a picture of her family inside. One day, Lily accidentally knocked the frame off the wall and it broke. She felt very sad because it was special to her. + +Lily's mommy saw her crying and asked what was wrong. Lily showed her the broken frame and mommy said, "Don't worry, we can fix it together." They got some glue and put the frame back together. Lily was so happy and said, "Thank you, mommy!" + +The next day, Lily went to school and told all her friends about the famous picture in her frame. They were so excited to see it, so Lily brought it to show them. They all thought it was very pretty and Lily was proud to have such a special picture. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Floppy. Floppy was very cute and had soft fur that was brown and white. One day, Floppy was playing in the forest when he saw a butterfly. The butterfly was very graceful and flew around Floppy's head. + +Floppy wanted to be friends with the butterfly, so he tried to say hello. But every time he said hello, the butterfly flew away. Floppy was sad and didn't know what to do. + +Then, Floppy had an idea. He started to shake his body and jump up and down. The butterfly saw Floppy shaking and thought it looked like fun. The butterfly flew down and landed on Floppy's fur. They became friends and played together all day long. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little otter named Ollie who lived in a river. Ollie had a fancy hat that he loved to wear every day. One day, while Ollie was swimming, he saw a fish struggling to swim upstream. The fish asked Ollie for help, but Ollie said, "No, I'm too busy showing off my fancy hat." + +Later that day, Ollie saw a beaver who needed help building a dam. The beaver asked Ollie for help, but Ollie said, "No, I'm too busy admiring myself in my fancy hat." + +As the sun started to set, Ollie realized that he had been selfish and mean to his friends. He felt bad and decided to apologize. Ollie yielded his fancy hat to the beaver and said, "I'm sorry for not helping you earlier. I was too busy being selfish." The beaver forgave Ollie and they became good friends. + +Moral of the story: It's important to help others and not be selfish. +Once upon a time, there was a frog named Freddy. Freddy lived in a big swamp with his friends. Every day, they would jump around and play in the swamp. But one day, it rained a lot and the swamp became very wet. + +Freddy said to his friend, "I don't like this wet swamp, it's boring. Let's go find a dry place to play." + +So, they all hopped around and searched for a dry spot. Finally, they found a big rock where the sun was shining. It was nice and dry. They all sat on the rock and started to dry off. + +Freddy said, "This is much better than the wet swamp. I like it here." His friends agreed and they all enjoyed their dry spot in the sun. +Once upon a time, there was a clown named Bobo. Bobo was always happy and made people laugh. One day, Bobo was feeling very tired and needed to rest. He went to his tent and lay down on his bed. + +Suddenly, a little girl named Lily came to visit Bobo. She saw that Bobo was feeling miserable and sad. Lily asked him, "Why are you feeling sad, Bobo?" + +Bobo replied, "I am feeling tired and need to rest. But I have a lot of work to do and can't rest." + +Lily said, "It's okay, Bobo. You need to rest to feel better. I will help you with your work." + +Bobo was very happy and grateful to Lily. He learned that it's important to rest when you are tired and to ask for help when you need it. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to walk with his mommy to the square. They would go there every day to play and have fun. One day, Timmy saw a big dog in the square. He got scared and started to cry. + +His mommy asked him, "What's wrong, Timmy?" + +"There's a big dog," Timmy said. + +"It's okay, Timmy. That's just a normal dog. He won't hurt you," his mommy said. + +Timmy felt better and they continued to walk to the square. When they got there, they saw their friends playing. Timmy was happy and he played with them until it was time to go home. From that day on, Timmy was no longer scared of dogs and he loved walking to the square with his mommy. +Once upon a time, there was a big cow named Betsy. She lived in a green field with her friends. One day, a man came and took Betsy away. He wanted to turn her into beef for his restaurant. + +Betsy's friends were very sad and didn't know what to do. They decided to discuss how they could save Betsy. They thought and thought, but they couldn't come up with a plan. + +Then, a rich lady came to the restaurant and ordered the beef. When she saw Betsy's picture on the menu, she realized it was her friend. She told the restaurant owner to let Betsy go and promised to give him lots of money. The owner agreed and Betsy was saved. + +Betsy's friends were very happy that they were able to save her from becoming beef. They all celebrated together in the green field. +Once upon a time, there was a big billboard in the town. The billboard had a picture of a happy family on it. Everyone who saw the billboard smiled. + +One day, a little boy felt guilty because he took his sister's toy. He did not know what to do. His mom told him to pray and say sorry. + +The little boy prayed and said sorry to his sister. She forgave him and they played together. They became happy like the family on the billboard. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to play outside. He saw a small, poor cat sitting on a step. The cat looked sad and hungry. Tim wanted to help the cat and make it happy. + +Tim took the cat home and gave it some food. The cat was very happy and started to play with Tim. They played with a ball and ran around the house. The cat was not sad anymore. + +Tim and the cat became best friends. They played together every day. The poor cat now had a home and a friend. Tim and the cat were very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a nosy little dog named Max. Max loved to play with his ball and listen to the radio. One day, while Max was playing with his ball, he heard a loud yell from his friend, a small bird named Tim. + +"Max! Max!" Tim yelled. Max stopped playing and looked at Tim. "What's wrong, Tim?" Max asked. + +"I lost my toy! Can you help me find it?" Tim asked. Max, being a good friend, said yes. Together, they looked all around the yard for Tim's toy. Max used his nose to sniff and search. Finally, Max found Tim's toy under a big tree. + +"Here it is!" Max said, as he gave the toy back to Tim. Tim was very happy and thanked Max. They decided to celebrate by turning on the radio and dancing to their favorite songs. Max and Tim had a great time and were very thankful for their friendship. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. One day, Tim's mom said they would go on a visit to see his grandma. Tim was very happy because he loved his grandma. + +When they arrived at grandma's house, she was so happy to see them. Grandma wanted to show Tim her beautiful garden. Tim held his mom's hand to be safe as they walked outside. + +In the garden, they saw pretty flowers, green trees, and soft grass. Tim felt safe and happy. After the visit, they said goodbye to grandma and went back home. Tim couldn't wait for the next visit to grandma's house. +Once upon a time, there was a kind queen. She lived in a big castle with her friend, a small bird. The queen loved to play with the bird in her garden. + +One day, the bird saw a big cat near the castle. The bird was anxious. It flew to the queen and said, "Queen, I must warn you! There is a big cat outside. It might hurt us." + +The queen listened to the bird and said, "Thank you for warning me. We must be careful." So, they went inside the castle and locked the doors. They stayed safe and played inside the castle all day. + +The big cat left the castle and went back to the woods. The queen and the bird were very happy. They knew they could trust each other to stay safe. From that day on, they always looked out for each other and played happily in the garden. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Amy. She had a pet cat named Milo. Milo was a mild cat and loved to play with Amy all day long. + +One day, Amy and Milo had a picnic in their yard. Amy took a plate of yummy food for them to share. She had fruits, cookies, and a sandwich on the plate. Milo was very happy to see the food. + +Amy and Milo sat on the soft grass and ate from the plate. They laughed and played together. After they finished eating, they took the plate back into the house. Then they went to sleep, dreaming of more fun days together. +One day, a hairy dog named Max went to play at the park. Max loved to dive into the big pile of leaves. He would run and jump with a big smile on his face. Max was very happy. + +Max saw a little girl named Lily. She was trying to close the zipper on her bag, but it was stuck. Lily looked sad. Max wanted to help her. He walked up to Lily and barked. + +"Hi, Max! Can you help me with my zipper?" asked Lily. Max nodded and used his teeth to pull the zipper. It closed! Lily was so happy. She said, "Thank you, Max!" + +Max and Lily played in the park all day. They had a lot of fun diving into the leaves and laughing. They became best friends, and they always helped each other when they needed it. +Once upon a time, a little boy named Tim had a coin. He wanted to store it in his piggy bank. But his big sister, Sara, took it. Tim felt sad. + +Tim wanted his coin back, so he thought of a plan. He waited until Sara was not alert. Then, he went to her room to find the coin. He looked under the bed and behind the door. At last, he found the coin on her desk. + +Tim took the coin and ran back to his room. He put the coin in his piggy bank. Now Tim was happy. Sara saw him and said sorry. They played together and had fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play at the park. His favorite thing to do was to slide down the big, red slide. + +One sunny day, Tim saw a small, confused bird near the slide. The bird had a bottle of wine in its beak. Tim was curious about the wine, but he knew it was not for kids. + +Tim wanted to help the bird. He took the wine from the bird's beak and put it in a safe place. Then, Tim and the bird played on the slide all day. They both had so much fun and became best friends. +Once upon a time, there was a brilliant little mouse named Max. Max lived in a big maze with his family. He loved to play with his friend, Tom the cat. + +One day, Max and Tom were playing in the maze when they got lost. They could not find their way back home. Max and Tom were scared and sad. They needed to find their way out of the maze. + +Max and Tom worked together to find their way out. They tried many paths, but they were not the right ones. Finally, they found the right path that led them back home. Max and Tom were so happy! + +When they got home, Max said, "Thank you, Tom, for helping me find our way out of the maze." Tom said, "Thank you, Max, for being a great friend." They were so glad to be home and safe with their families. And from that day on, Max and Tom were even better friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot was a very filthy dog. He loved to play in the mud all day. One day, Spot saw a big cat. The cat did not like how dirty Spot was. + +Spot wanted to be friends with the cat. But the cat said, "I will not be your friend. You are too filthy." Spot was very sad. He wanted to make the cat happy. So, Spot went to the pond and took a bath. He washed and washed until he was clean. + +Spot went to find the cat again. This time, the cat liked Spot's new look. They played together all day. When the sun went down, they were both very tired. Spot and the cat went to sleep under a big tree. Now, they were best friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Amy. She had a pretty, red bicycle. She loved to ride it up and down the street. One day, it rained a lot and the street was very wet and muddy. + +Amy wanted to ride her bicycle, but her mom said, "You must behave and not ride in the mud." Amy was sad but she listened to her mom. She played with her toys inside the house instead. + +The next day, the sun came out and dried up all the mud. Amy's mom said, "Now you can ride your bicycle outside!" Amy was so happy! She rode her bicycle up and down the street and it did not get filthy. She behaved well and had a fun day. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to the store with his mom. They wanted to buy a toy for Tim. Tim saw an amazing toy car. It was big and red. He wanted it so much. His mom said, "We need money to buy the toy car." + +Tim had an idea. He went home and took out his clay. He made a twisty snake with the clay. It was long and green. He showed it to his mom and said, "I will sell my twisty snake for money." + +The next day, Tim and his mom went to the park. Tim showed his twisty snake to the other kids. A girl named Sue liked the twisty snake. She said, "I want to buy your twisty snake, Tim." Sue gave Tim some money for the twisty snake. + +Tim was very happy. He and his mom went back to the store. Tim used the money to buy the amazing toy car. He played with it all day long. His mom was proud of him for making and selling the twisty snake. +Once upon a time, in a small hut, there lived a nice cat and a happy dog. They were best friends. They liked to play and have fun all day long. The hut was their favorite place because it was cozy and safe. + +One day, a persistent little bird came to visit the cat and the dog. The bird wanted to play too, but it did not know how. The cat and the dog tried to teach the bird, but it was hard for the bird to learn. The bird kept trying and trying, even when it was tough. + +Then, something strange happened. The bird started to disappear! The cat and the dog were so surprised. They did not know what to do. But the bird, still trying to play, came back. The cat, the dog, and the bird all played together, and they had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a lovely little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys in her room. One day, her mommy gave her a big box. Inside the box, there were many colorful toys. + +Lily was very happy. She opened the box and saw a doll, a ball, and a toy car. She wanted to play with all of them, but she didn't know which one to choose. She asked her mommy, "Which toy should I choose?" + +Her mommy said, "Why don't you choose the one that makes you the happiest?" Lily thought about it and picked up the doll. She loved the doll very much and played with it all day long. + +The next day, Lily played with the ball and the toy car. She had so much fun with her toys from the big box. Every day, she would choose a different toy to play with, and she was always very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was always in a hurry. One day, Tim wanted to ride the subway with his mom. + +As they walked to the subway, Tim saw a big dog. He thought it was foolish to be scared, so he ran to pet it. But the dog barked, and Tim got scared. His mom told him to be careful next time. + +At last, they got to the subway. Tim and his mom rode it fast to the park. They had a fun day playing together. Tim learned not to hurry and be foolish, but to listen to his mom. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a big bell. The bell was very important to the town. People value the bell because it helped them know when it was time to eat or sleep. It was a very special bell. + +One day, a hurt bird came to the town. The bird was sad because it could not fly. The people in the town wanted to help the hurt bird. They gave the bird food and a soft bed to sleep on. + +The bird listened to the bell every day. The bell made the bird happy. After some time, the bird felt better. It could fly again. The bird flew up to the bell and sang a beautiful song. The people in the town were happy too. They knew that the bell and their love had helped the hurt bird. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there lived an old animal named Mr. Bear. Mr. Bear was big, brown, and very old. He had a small house near a big river. Every day, Mr. Bear would go to the river to catch fish and bathe. + +One day, while Mr. Bear was bathing in the river, he met a small animal named Little Fox. Little Fox was young and loved to play. Little Fox said, "Hi, Mr. Bear! Can I bathe with you?" Mr. Bear smiled and said, "Yes, Little Fox. Let's bathe together." + +As they were bathing, the sky became dark and cloudy. Mr. Bear looked at the sky and said, "Little Fox, I think it will rain soon. We should go home." Little Fox nodded, and they both went to their homes. + +That night, it rained very hard. The big river became bigger and bigger. In the morning, when the rain stopped, Mr. Bear and Little Fox went to see the big river. They saw that the big river had washed away many things from the forest. + +Mr. Bear and Little Fox were happy that they went home before the rain started. They learned that it is always good to be safe and listen to the old and wise. From that day on, they always played and bathed together, but they also made sure to be careful and listen to each other. +One day, a small cat named Kitty had a job. Her job was to mail a box to her friend Doggy. Kitty put the box in a big bag and walked to Doggy's house. + +On the way, Kitty met a bird. The bird said, "Hi, Kitty! What is in the big bag?" Kitty said, "I have a box to mail to Doggy!" The bird wanted to help, but Kitty said no. She wanted to do her job alone. + +Kitty walked and walked, but she got lost. She could not find Doggy's house. Kitty was sad and sat down. The box did not get mailed, and Doggy did not get his box. The job was not done, and it was a bad ending. +Once upon a time, there was a big ancient tree in the middle of a park. One day, a little boy named Tom went to the park with his mom. He saw a big stone under the tree and wanted to sit on it. His mom said, "Be careful, Tom. That stone is very old." + +The next day, Tom went back to the park with his friends. They played and ran around the tree. Tom remembered what his mom said about the old stone. He told his friends not to sit on it because it was very old. + +On the third day, Tom and his friends were playing near the tree again. They saw a little bird trying to seat on the old stone. Tom quickly ran to the bird and said, "No, birdie! Don't sit on the old stone. It might break!" The bird flew away, and Tom felt happy that he saved the bird. + +Later, a park worker came and put a new seat beside the old stone. Tom and his friends were very happy. They could now sit and play near the ancient tree without worrying about the old stone. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, a little boy named Tim had a big dream. He wanted to travel to an incredible place far away. So, he made a plan and set an alarm to wake up very early in the morning. + +When the alarm rang, Tim woke up, put on his shoes, and started to walk. He walked and walked until he saw a magical forest. The forest was filled with pretty flowers, tall trees, and colorful birds. + +In the magical forest, Tim met a friendly bunny. They played and laughed together all day. When it was time to go home, Tim said goodbye to the bunny and promised to visit again. He traveled back home, excited to tell his family about his incredible adventure. +Once upon a time, there was an intelligent frog named Freddy. Freddy loved to jump all day long. He had a plastic ball that he would play with in the pond. + +One day, Freddy met a little fish named Finny. Finny saw Freddy jumping and said, "Freddy, can I play with you and your ball?" Freddy smiled and said, "Yes, Finny! Let's play together!" + +Freddy and Finny became good friends. They would jump and play with the plastic ball every day. They were very happy and had lots of fun together. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tom. Tom liked to play outside in the dirt. One day, he saw something unusual. It was a shiny spade. Tom picked up the spade and started to dig. + +As Tom dug, he saw a little bug. He stopped to observe the bug. The bug had many legs and was very fast. Tom liked the bug and wanted to show it to his mom. So, he picked up the bug and the spade and went to find his mom. + +Tom's mom was in the kitchen. When she saw the bug and the spade, she smiled. She told Tom that the bug was called a centipede. Tom liked his new friend, the centipede. He went back outside to play with the centipede and the unusual spade. And they played happily ever after. +One day, a little boy named Tim went outside to play. He saw his dad using a rake to clean the yard. Tim thought the rake was nice and he wanted to help. He asked his dad, "Can I help with the rake?" + +His dad smiled and said, "Yes, you can help. Just be careful and don't hurt yourself." Tim took the rake and started to clean the yard too. He was very happy to help his dad. + +As they worked together, their neighbor, Mrs. Brown, walked by. She saw Tim and his dad and said, "I admire how you both are working together. You are doing a great job!" Tim felt proud and happy. He liked helping his dad and making the yard look nice. +Once upon a time, there was a happy little girl named Mia. She liked to play dress-up and act like a princess. One day, she found a pretty dress with a big zip in her room. + +"Look, Mommy!" said Mia, "I want to wear this pretty dress and act like a princess!" Her mommy smiled and helped her put on the dress. They pulled the zip up and Mia twirled around. + +Mia felt so happy in her pretty dress. She danced and sang with her mommy. They laughed and had a lot of fun. And that is how Mia and her mommy spent a happy day acting like princesses. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was an unusual comet in the sky. It was big and bright. Everyone in the town was happy to see it. They all went outside to look at the comet. + +One day, a little boy named Tim went outside to play. He saw the comet and started to scream. He was scared of the big, bright light in the sky. His mom came outside and tried to calm him down. She told him that the comet was not scary, but Tim did not believe her. + +The unusual comet stayed in the sky for many days. Tim was still scared, and he did not want to go outside. One day, the comet came very close to the town. It was so close that it made a loud noise. The noise was so loud that it broke all the windows in the town. Everyone was sad and scared. The comet had brought a bad ending to the town. +Once upon a time, there was a tall tree in the forest. All the animals loved the tall tree. They played around it every day. The tall tree was very happy to have so many friends. + +One day, a little squirrel found a calendar on the ground. The squirrel didn't know what it was, but it was pretty. The squirrel showed the calendar to the tall tree and asked, "Does this belong to you?" The tall tree said, "No, it doesn't belong to me. Let's ask our friends." + +The squirrel and the tall tree asked all the animals in the forest if the calendar belonged to them. But no one knew who it belonged to. They decided to hang the calendar on the tall tree so everyone could see it and enjoy it. + +From that day on, all the animals came to the tall tree to look at the calendar. They loved the pictures on it. The tall tree was even happier now because it had something pretty to share with its friends. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a shy girl named Lucy. She loved to draw and write. She had a little tray to hold her pens and crayons. + +One sunny day, Lucy took her tray outside to write and draw under a big tree. She drew a big, happy sun and a funny, green frog. She was having so much fun. + +Lucy's friend, Tom, came to play. He saw her writing and drawing. Tom was shy too, but he asked if he could write and draw with Lucy. They both sat under the tree and had a great time writing and drawing together. And they were not shy anymore. +One day, Tim found a fake key. He wanted to unlock a door with it. He showed it to his friend, Sam. + +"Look, Sam! I found a key!" said Tim. "Let's try to unlock the door!" + +Sam said, "Okay, let's do it! But it's dark. We need a flashlight." + +Tim and Sam took a flashlight and went to the door. Tim put the fake key in the door. It didn't work, but they had fun trying. They laughed and played with the flashlight in the dark. + +In the end, they went back to their room and played with their toys. They had a great time with the fake key and the flashlight. +Once upon a time, there was a compassionate girl named Lily. She loved to blow bubbles. One sunny day, she went to the park with her big bottle of bubble mix. + +Lily blew a big bubble. It was so big and pretty! The bubble floated up and up. It did not want to stop. Lily ran after the bubble, laughing and clapping her hands. + +The bubble went near a tree. A little bird saw the bubble and was scared. Lily saw the bird and said, "Stop, bubble!" The bubble stopped, and the bird was happy. Lily was happy too, because she helped her new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play in her garden. One day, while playing, she saw a pretty, clean bird. The bird had a shiny gem in its beak. Lily wanted the gem, so she tried to rush and catch the bird. + +The bird flew away and dropped the gem. Lily picked up the gem and felt happy. But then, she saw the bird was sad. Lily thought for a moment. She knew it was not nice to take things that did not belong to her. So, she decided to give the gem back to the bird. + +Lily put the gem on the ground and stepped back. The bird flew down, picked up the gem, and sang a happy song. Lily felt good that she did the right thing. The bird was happy too. And from that day on, Lily learned to always be kind and share with others. +Once upon a time, there was a big ball. It could roll very fast. The ball had a friend named Tim. Tim was a poor boy, but he was always happy. + +One day, Tim and the ball went to play. They rolled down a hill. They played for a week. They had so much fun. + +At the end of the week, it was time to go home. Tim and the ball were tired. They went to sleep. They had happy dreams. +Once upon a time, there was a cool boy named Tim. Tim had a favorite toy, a zipper. He played with the zipper all day long. He loved to zip it up and down, making fun sounds. + +One day, Tim met a girl named Sue. Sue saw Tim's zipper and said, "Wow! That's a cool zipper! Can I play with it, too?" Tim thought about it and decided to share his zipper with Sue. They played together and had lots of fun. + +As they played, other kids saw them and wanted to join. Tim and Sue shared the zipper with everyone. They all laughed and played together. In the end, they learned that sharing is fun and makes everyone happy. +One day, a little raven was in the thick forest. He wanted to fly high in the sky. He tried and tried, but his wings were too small. The raven was sad. + +A big bear saw the sad raven and asked, "Why are you sad, little raven?" The raven said, "I want to fly high, but I can't. My wings are too small." + +The big bear said, "Don't be sad. You can try again when you grow up. For now, let's play and have fun." The little raven and the big bear played together and had a great day. The raven learned that it was okay to try and not succeed. He knew he would fly high one day. +Once upon a time, in a wide, wide forest, there lived a wild lion. The lion was big and strong, but he did not behave well. He would scare all the little animals and make them cry. + +One sunny day, a wise old owl saw the wild lion behaving badly. The owl told the lion, "If you want to have friends, you must behave well and be kind to others." The lion thought about what the owl said and decided to try. + +The next day, the wild lion started to behave well. He helped a little rabbit find its way home and played with a baby deer. Soon, all the little animals in the wide forest became friends with the lion. They were all happy and had lots of fun together. + +The moral of the story is: If you behave well and are kind to others, you will make many friends and be happy. +Once upon a time, there was a small cat named Kitty. Kitty was very helpless. She was lost in a big house. She wanted to find her way out. Kitty looked around and saw a long stair. She thought maybe if she climbed the stair, she could see her way out. + +Kitty started to climb the stair, but it was hard for her. She was too small and weak. A kind dog named Buddy saw Kitty. Buddy wanted to help Kitty because she was helpless. Buddy went to Kitty and said, "I will help you part the stair." + +Buddy and Kitty climbed the stair together. When they got to the top, they saw the door to go outside. Kitty was very happy. She thanked Buddy for his help. They became good friends and played together every day. + +The moral of the story is to help others when they are helpless. When we help each other, we can do big things and make good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a bright sun that liked to shine. The sun would shine every day and make everything warm and happy. The sun had a friend named Razor. Razor was a healthy and strong tree. + +Razor loved when the sun would shine on him. The sun's light helped Razor grow big and tall. Razor's leaves would turn a pretty green color when the sun shined on him. Razor loved being healthy and strong, so he could give shade to his friends. + +One day, a little bird came to sit on Razor's branch. The bird loved how the sun shined on Razor and made him so healthy. The bird sang a happy song to thank the sun for shining on Razor. Razor, the bird, and the sun were all very happy together. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there was a gloomy backyard. A boy named Tim lived there. He liked to play in the backyard, even if it was not very pretty. + +One day, while Tim was playing, something strange began to happen. The sky turned dark and the wind blew hard. Tim was scared but he did not want to stop playing. + +As the wind got stronger, Tim heard a loud noise. A big tree fell down in the backyard. Tim tried to run away, but it was too late. The tree fell on him, and he was hurt. The gloomy backyard was not a safe place to play anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a friendly cat named Blue. Blue lived in a big house with a little girl named Sue. They liked to play together all day long. + +One day, Sue and Blue were playing in the garden. Sue said to Blue, "Let's play with the ball!" Blue liked the ball. They played and played until the ball went into the bushes. Blue went to get it, but he felt a pinch on his tail. "Ouch!" cried Blue. + +Sue looked into the bushes and saw a little crab. The crab said, "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to pinch you. I thought your tail was a toy!" Blue forgave the crab and they all played together. From that day on, Blue, Sue, and the crab became best friends. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim had a toy named Mr. Bear. They were best friends. One day, Tim saw his mom using scissors. He wanted to use them too. + +Mr. Bear was scared. He did not want Tim to get hurt. Mr. Bear said, "Let's suggest a safer game." Tim thought and said, "We can play with blocks!" Mr. Bear was happy and they played with blocks. + +Tim's mom saw them playing. She was proud of Tim for being safe. She gave Tim and Mr. Bear a big hug. They all had a fun day playing together. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a thick wall. The wall had a big crack in it. People in the town were sad because of the crack. They wanted to improve the wall and make it look nice. + +One day, a girl named Lucy and a boy named Tom decided to fix the crack. They talked to each other. "We need to make the wall better," said Lucy. "Yes, let's improve it!" said Tom. They worked together to find a way to fix the crack. + +But fixing the crack was not easy. Lucy and Tom tried to push the wall, but it was too thick. They tried to fill the crack with mud, but it was too big. They felt sad and didn't know what to do. Then, their friend Sam came and said, "I have an idea! Let's paint a picture on the wall to cover the crack." Lucy and Tom liked the idea. They painted a beautiful picture on the wall, and the crack was not seen anymore. The people in the town were happy, and the wall was improved. +One day, a little girl named Lily went to the park. She saw her friend Tom playing with a ball. Lily had a big, round melon with her. She thought it would be fun to invite Tom to play with the melon. + +"Tom, do you want to play with my melon?" Lily asked. Tom said, "Yes, Lily! That sounds fun!" They started to roll the melon on the grass. The sun was light and warm, making it a perfect day to play outside. + +As they played, Lily and Tom saw a big hill. They thought it would be fun to roll the melon down the hill. When they got to the top, they pushed the melon and watched it roll down. At the bottom of the hill, the melon hit a rock and broke open. Inside, there were many yummy pieces for Lily and Tom to eat. They laughed and ate the sweet melon, happy to have shared such a fun day together. +One day, a little boy named Tim was very excited. He saw a big red fire truck outside his house. The fire truck had a big ladder and loud sirens. Tim wanted to help the firefighters. + +The firefighters were trying to put out a big flame in a tree. Tim saw a long hose and a big bucket of water. He asked the firefighter, "Can I help?" The firefighter smiled and said, "Yes, you can help by holding the hose." + +Tim held the hose with both hands and helped spray water on the flame. The flame got smaller and smaller until it was all gone. The firefighters cheered and thanked Tim for his help. + +Tim felt so happy and proud that he could help the firefighters. He knew that one day, he wanted to be a brave firefighter too. And every time he saw a fire truck, he would remember the day he helped put out the flame. +Once upon a time, there was a beautiful girl named Lily. She lived in a small house with her mommy and daddy. Lily liked to play with her toys and run in the yard. + +One day, Lily found a cable in the yard. She didn't know what it was for, but she thought it was fun to play with. She pulled the cable and it made a sound. Lily laughed and played with the cable all day. + +The next day, Lily saw a box with a lock on it. She wanted to see what was inside. She remembered the cable she found and thought it might help her unlock the box. She put the cable in the lock and turned it. The box unlocked! Inside the box, Lily found more beautiful toys to play with. She was so happy that she could unlock the box and have more fun. +One day, a little girl named Sue found a zipper. The zipper was very long and boring. It was not a fun color or have any fun pictures on it. Sue did not know what to do with the zipper, but she decided to keep it. + +Sue went to the store with her mom. She saw a toy she really wanted. Her mom said, "You need to pay for the toy with your own money." Sue was sad because she did not have any money. Then, she remembered the boring zipper in her pocket. + +Sue went to the store owner and showed him the zipper. The owner said, "I need a zipper for my jacket, and this one is just right. I will pay you for it." Sue was so happy! She got money for the boring zipper and could buy her toy. The zipper was not boring anymore because it helped Sue get her toy. +Once upon a time, in a gentle country, there lived a kind girl named Lily. Lily loved to play with her toys. She had a favorite toy, a small bear named Ben. Ben was soft and cuddly. + +One day, Lily went to the park with her mommy. She took Ben with her to play. They had so much fun! They played on the swings and slid down the slide. But when it was time to go home, Lily could not find Ben. She was very sad. + +Lily and her mommy looked everywhere for Ben. They asked a boy who was playing nearby, "Have you seen a small bear? He belongs to Lily." The boy said, "Yes, I saw a bear by the big tree." Lily and her mommy went to the big tree and found Ben. Lily was so happy! She hugged Ben and said, "I'm so glad we found you. You belong with me." From that day on, Lily and Ben were always together, and they lived happily ever after. +One day, a quiet boy named Tom found a big drum. He liked to play the drum when it would rain. The sound of the rain and the drum made him happy. He would sit under a tree and play the drum, making fun sounds. + +One rainy day, Tom went outside to play his drum. He saw a little bird who was sad because of the rain. Tom played his drum, and the bird started to dance. The bird was happy now, and they both danced and played together. + +When the rain stopped, the sun came out. The bird flew away, but it would come back every time it rained. Tom and the bird became good friends. They loved to play and dance together in the rain with the big drum. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a shelf in his room that was broken. It made him feel dizzy when he looked at it. He wanted to fix the shelf so he could put his toys on it. + +One day, Tim asked his dad for help. "Dad, can you help me fix the shelf? It makes me dizzy," said Tim. His dad said, "Of course, Tim! Let's fix it together." They went to the room and started to fix the shelf. + +After a while, the shelf was fixed. Tim was very happy. He said, "Thank you, Dad! Now I can put my toys on the shelf and it won't make me dizzy anymore." Tim and his dad smiled and put all the toys on the shelf. From that day on, Tim's room looked nice and he didn't feel dizzy anymore. +One day, a big bear and a little rabbit were best friends. They liked to bake a cake. The big bear had a big scale to see how much the cake weighed. The little rabbit had a small scale. The big bear's cake was very big, and the little rabbit's cake was very small. + +The little rabbit looked at the big bear's cake and felt jealous. He said, "I want a big cake like yours!" The big bear smiled and said, "We can bake a big cake together." + +So, the big bear and the little rabbit baked a big cake together. They used both the big scale and the small scale. When the cake was done, they were both happy. They shared the big cake and were not jealous anymore. They learned that sharing was more fun than being jealous. +Once upon a time, there was a big, thick tree in a small park. Many kids played near the tree every day. One day, a little girl named Lily found a small box under the tree. The box had a label on it. The label had a picture of a cat. + +Lily kneeled down to look at the box. She opened it and found a small toy cat inside. She picked it up and said, "Hi, little cat! You're so cute. I will call you Kitty." + +Just then, Lily's friend Tom came to the park. He saw Lily with the toy cat and said, "Wow, that's a nice toy cat! Can I play with Kitty too?" Lily smiled and said, "Of course! We can play together." + +So Lily and Tom played with Kitty under the big, thick tree. They had lots of fun and became best friends. From that day on, they always played together in the park and shared their toys. And the big, thick tree watched over them as they laughed and played. +Once upon a time, there was a big rat. The rat was always ready to play. He had many friends in the park. They liked to play with him. + +One sunny day, the rat and his friends played a game. They wanted to throw a ball. The rat was very good at this game. His friends were happy when he threw the ball far away. + +The rat and his friends played all day. They were tired but happy. They loved to throw the ball and have fun. In the end, they went home to rest. They were ready to play again the next day. +Once upon a time, in a lovely little town, there was a bunny named Zigzag. Zigzag was a very happy bunny who liked to hop and play all day. He had many friends like the birds, the squirrels, and the frogs. + +One sunny day, Zigzag was playing with his friends when he saw something strange. A big, colorful ball was rolling down the hill. Zigzag and his friends chased after the ball, running in zigzags to catch it. They laughed and had so much fun. + +But suddenly, the ball started to vanish! Zigzag and his friends were sad, but they knew they had a great day. They went back to their lovely town and told everyone about their adventure. And even though the ball vanished, Zigzag and his friends would always remember the fun they had. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She loved to play outside with her friends. One sunny day, Lucy and her friend Tom found a big box in the park. They were very curious and wanted to see what was inside the box. + +Tom said, "Let's remove the top and take a look!" Lucy agreed, and they carefully lifted the top off the box. Inside, they found a spinning toy. They decided to play with it. They spun the toy round and round, and it made them feel dizzy. + +Lucy said, "Wow, this toy is so much fun! But it makes me dizzy!" Tom laughed and agreed, "Yes, it does! Let's take turns spinning it and see who can spin it the longest!" They played with the spinning toy all day, laughing and having fun together. +Once upon a time, there was a grumpy cat named Tom. Tom did not like to play with the other cats. He liked to sit by a big bin all day. The bin was his favorite spot. + +One day, a little bird named Sue came to the bin. Sue was very happy and wanted to be friends with Tom. She said, "Hi, Tom! Let's play together and learn new things!" But Tom just looked at her and said, "No, I like my bin. I don't want to play." + +Sue did not give up. She came back every day to see Tom. Each time, she asked if he wanted to play and learn with her. After many days, Tom started to feel less grumpy. He saw how much fun Sue was having. + +One day, Tom decided to leave his bin and play with Sue. They ran, jumped, and learned new things together. Tom was not grumpy anymore. He learned that having friends and playing was much more fun than sitting by his bin all alone. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a friendly dog named Toby. Toby had four big paws. He loved to play with his friends in the park. One day, Toby saw a new dog. The new dog looked sad and alone. + +Toby walked up to the new dog and said, "Hi, I am Toby. Do you want to play with me?" The new dog looked up and said, "I am Max. I don't know how to play. Can you show me?" + +Toby was happy to help. He showed Max how to play by using a sign. Toby would lift his paw and wave it. Max copied Toby and lifted his paw too. They played all day and became best friends. From that day on, Max and Toby played in the park every day, and they were always happy. +Once upon a time, there was a stubborn little dog named Max. Max did not like to take showers. One day, Max's owner wanted to give him a shower. Max did not want a shower, so he ran away and hid. + +Max's owner tried to find him. He looked in the house, the yard, and even the park. He could not find Max anywhere. Max's owner was very sad. He wanted to raise Max to be a clean and happy dog. + +Max stayed hidden for a long time. He did not want to take a shower. But Max got very dirty and smelly. Other dogs did not want to play with him. Max was sad too. He missed his owner and his friends. + +One day, Max saw his owner in the park. He wanted to go back home, but he was still stubborn about the shower. Max's owner saw him and tried to catch him, but Max ran away again. + +Max never went back home. He stayed dirty and smelly, and he was very sad. He missed his owner and his friends, but he was too stubborn to take a shower. And so, Max's story had a bad ending. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys. One day, she found a big ball of yarn in her room. Lily was very happy and wanted to include the yarn in her playtime. She thought, "I will use the yarn to make something fun!" + +Lily started to play with the yarn. She was a bit careless and the yarn got tangled around her toys. Her mom saw the mess and said, "Lily, you need to be careful with the yarn, or you might get into trouble." Lily said, "Okay, Mom, I will try to be more careful." + +Later, Lily's friend, Tim, came over to play. They saw the tangled yarn and decided to make a game out of it. They had to untangle the yarn and save the toys. They worked together and were very careful. Soon, all the toys were free and they had a long line of yarn. They were proud of their teamwork and had lots of fun with the yarn. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a boy named Tim. Tim was a very sorry boy because he had lost his friend's toy. He wanted to find it and give it back to his friend. Tim looked everywhere but could not find it. He saw his mom and asked her if she had seen the toy. His mom just shrugged, because she did not know where it was. + +One day, Tim went to get the mail. He saw a big box with his name on it. He was very happy and excited. He opened the box and found the toy inside! Tim was very surprised and wondered who sent it. There was a note inside that said, "I found your toy. Remember to take care of your things. Love, Grandma." + +Tim was so happy to have the toy back. He ran to his friend's house and gave the toy back. His friend was very happy too. Tim learned that it is important to take care of his things and to say sorry when he makes a mistake. And from that day on, Tim was more careful with his toys and always said sorry when he did something wrong. +Once upon a time, there was a graceful cat named Lily. She liked to dance and play. Lily was very happy. + +One day, Lily saw a big dog. The dog was giving a massage to a little puppy. Lily stared at them. She wanted to be friends. + +Lily went to the dog and the puppy. They all played together. They had a great time. And they became best friends. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a little girl named Sue. Sue loved candy more than anything. One day, she saw a big bag of candy in the store. Sue wanted the candy so much. + +Sue asked her mom if she could hold the big bag of candy. Her mom said yes, but only if Sue could fit it in her little hands. Sue tried very hard to hold the candy. She used both of her hands to hold the big bag. + +Sue was happy that she could hold the candy. She showed her mom that she could fit it in her hands. Her mom was proud of Sue and bought the candy for her. Sue and her mom went home, and Sue shared the candy with her friends. They all enjoyed the sweet treat together. +Once upon a time, there was a dependable doctor named Dr. Set. He was very good at helping people who felt sick. Every day, he would go to his big office and wait for patients to come to see him. + +One day, a little girl named Lily came to see Dr. Set. She felt very sick and needed help. Dr. Set asked her, "What is wrong, Lily?" Lily said, "My tummy hurts, Dr. Set." Dr. Set knew just what to do to make her feel better. + +Dr. Set gave Lily some medicine to help her tummy. He told her to be patient and wait. Soon, Lily's tummy felt all better. She was so happy that Dr. Set could help her. From that day on, Lily knew that Dr. Set was the most dependable doctor in town. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. He had a flute that he loved to play. He played his flute all day and all night. Tim was very happy when he played his flute. + +One day, Tim went into the forest to play his flute. He was not scared. But in the forest, he saw a big, fearful wolf. The wolf looked at Tim and the flute. Tim was scared, but he tried to play his flute to make the wolf go away. + +Tim played his flute, but the wolf did not go away. Instead, the wolf came closer to Tim. Tim was very scared. He tried to wrap his arms around the flute to keep it safe. But the wolf took the flute from Tim. The wolf ran away with the flute, and Tim was very sad. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to draw with his ink pen. One day, he made a big mess on the wall with his ink. His mom saw the mess and was not happy. Tim felt sorry for what he had done. + +Tim had an idea. He ran to his toy box and found his magic car. The magic car could reverse time. Tim knew that if he used the car, he could fix the mess he made. He got into the magic car and said, "Please take me back to when I made the mess." + +The magic car started to reverse time. Tim saw the ink on the wall disappear. He was back to when he made the mess. This time, Tim did not draw on the wall. He drew on paper instead. His mom was happy, and Tim was happy too. They both lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a smart dog named Spot. Spot could do many tricks. He could sit, jump, and even talk. One day, Spot met a little girl named Sue. Sue was sad because she lost her toy. + +Spot said, "I will help you find your toy. I promise." Sue smiled, and they began to look for the toy together. They looked under the bed, behind the chair, and in the closet. They could not find the toy. + +Finally, Spot said, "Let's look outside." They went to the yard and Spot started to dig. Suddenly, he revealed the toy! Sue was so happy. She hugged Spot and said, "Thank you, Spot! You are the best friend." +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot loved to play with his toy, a red ball. One day, Spot saw a big switch on the wall. He was very curious about it. + +Spot tried to reach the switch but he was too small. He had an idea! He took his red ball and put it on the floor. Spot jumped on the ball and tried to balance on it. He was persistent and tried again and again. + +Finally, Spot balanced on the ball and reached the switch. He used his nose to push it. "Click!" The lights turned on and off. Spot's friend, a little girl named Lucy, came running in. "Spot, what are you doing?" she asked. Spot barked happily and wagged his tail. Lucy laughed and said, "You're so silly, Spot!" They played together and had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a big orange cat named Tom. Tom liked to wear a suit. He looked very nice in his suit. Tom loved to play outside with his friends. + +One day, Tom saw his friends playing ball. He wanted to join them. So, he put on his suit and rushed outside. He ran very fast to catch up with his friends. They were happy to see Tom in his suit. + +Tom played with his friends all day. They had so much fun. When it was time to go home, Tom's suit was dirty. But he did not care. He had a great day with his friends. And that is the end of the story. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Amy. Amy liked to play with her friends at the park. They would play on the swings, slide, and play catch. They had so much fun every day. + +One day, a new girl named Tina came to play. Tina was bossy. She told Amy and her friends what to do. She said, "You have to play this way, or you can't play with me." Amy and her friends were sad. They did not like to play with Tina. + +Amy's mom saw that she was sad. She told Amy to trust her friends and talk to them. So, Amy and her friends talked about Tina. They decided to tell Tina that they did not like when she was bossy. They all wanted to play together and have fun. Tina listened and said she was sorry. Then, they all played together and had a great time. +Once upon a time, there was a monkey named Max. Max lived in a big tree that was very comfortable. He liked to jump and play all day. One day, Max saw a big, red ball near his tree. + +Max went down from his tree and said, "Wow, a big ball! I want to play with it." He tried to push the ball, but it was very heavy. Max pushed and pushed, but the ball did not move. He felt sad and went back to his tree. + +The next day, Max saw his friend, Elephant. Max told Elephant about the big, red ball. Elephant said, "I can help you push the ball!" They went to the ball and pushed it together. The ball rolled and rolled, and Max and Elephant laughed and played. Max was happy that he had a friend to help him. +Once upon a time, there was a little red car named Zoomy. Zoomy loved to zoom around the town all day. One day, while Zoomy was zooming, he saw a big trap on the road. + +Zoomy stopped and said, "Oh no! I don't want to get stuck in the trap!" Zoomy's friend, a blue bird named Fine, flew down to help him. Fine looked at the trap and said, "Don't worry, Zoomy. I have an idea." + +Fine told Zoomy to close his eyes and count to three. Zoomy did as he was told. "One, two, three!" When Zoomy opened his eyes, Fine had moved the trap away. Zoomy was very happy and said, "Thank you, Fine! You saved me!" + +Zoomy and Fine played together for the rest of the day. They zoomed around the town, laughing and having fun. From that day on, they were the best of friends and always looked out for each other. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim liked to run and play all day. One day, Tim saw a cat. The cat made a rude face at Tim. Tim did not like the rude face, so he ran away. + +Tim went to his friend, the dog. The dog was moving in a funny motion. Tim tried to return to the cat to show the funny motion. But, the cat did not want to see the funny motion. The cat was still making a rude face. + +Tim felt sad because the cat did not like the funny motion. The dog tried to cheer Tim up, but Tim was still sad. In the end, Tim and the dog played together, but the cat stayed away, still making a rude face. +Once upon a time, a famous cat named Kitty lived in a big garden. She liked to organize her toys and flowers. Her favorite flower was a pretty red rose. + +One day, Kitty met a dog named Doggy. Doggy said, "Hi, Kitty! What are you doing?" Kitty said, "I am organizing my toys and roses." Doggy wanted to help, so they played together. + +But, they did not see a big wind coming. The wind blew the toys and roses away. Kitty and Doggy were sad. Then they saw the pretty red rose on the ground. They were happy again. They picked up the rose and put it back in the garden. From that day on, Kitty and Doggy became best friends and organized the garden together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Amy. She loved to eat yummy food. Her favorite food was cookies. She ate cookies every day. + +One day, Amy had to become a big girl. She put on her uniform for school. She was very happy to wear her pretty uniform. She felt like a big girl now. + +At school, Amy made new friends. They all loved yummy cookies too. They ate cookies together at lunch. They had so much fun. And Amy loved being a big girl in her pretty uniform. +Once, in a big park, there was a pink bird named Polly. Polly loved to speak all day with her friends. One day, Polly found a small case in the park. She thought it was very pretty and wanted to keep it. + +Polly showed the case to her friends. They told her, "Polly, you should find who lost the case and give it back to them." But Polly did not want to give the case back. She wanted to keep it for herself. + +Later, Polly lost her favorite toy. She was very sad. A kind friend found her toy and gave it back to her. Polly was so happy! She then understood why it was important to give the case back. Polly found the owner of the case and returned it. The owner was very happy, and so was Polly. She learned that being kind and helping others is what makes everyone happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Amy. She was very upset because her room was messy. All her books were on the floor. Amy wanted a bookcase to put her books in. + +One day, Amy received a big gift from her dad. It was a bookcase! She was very happy. Amy said, "Thank you, Dad! Now I can put my books away." + +Together, they put all the books in the bookcase. The room looked nice and clean. Amy was not upset anymore. She loved her new bookcase and her dad was proud of her. +One day, a boy named Tim got a huge bicycle for his birthday. It was red and shiny. He was so happy! Tim wanted to travel far and see new things with his new bicycle. He told his mom, "I want to ride my bicycle to the park." + +His mom said, "Okay, Tim. But be careful and watch out for the big hill on the way there." + +Tim started to ride his bicycle to the park. He saw pretty flowers, green trees, and a little dog. He was having so much fun! Then, he saw the big hill his mom told him about. + +Tim was scared, but he knew he could do it. He rode up the big hill, and when he got to the top, he saw the park. It was so beautiful! Tim said, "I did it! I traveled to the park on my huge bicycle!" + +He played at the park all day and had a great time. When it was time to go home, Tim rode his bicycle back, and he was not scared of the big hill anymore. He told his mom all about his adventure, and she was very proud of him. +One day, a little bird named Tim was very excited. He found a magic seed. Tim ate the seed and felt something special. He knew he could now soar high in the sky. + +Tim wanted to show his friends how he could soar. But a big, mean cat saw Tim first. The cat wanted to catch Tim. Tim was scared, but he remembered the magic seed. + +Tim started to flap his wings and he began to soar up high. The cat tried to jump and catch him, but Tim was too fast. Tim soared higher and higher, away from the mean cat. + +Tim's friends saw him soaring and were so happy. They all cheered for Tim. The mean cat went away, and Tim was safe. Now, Tim could play with his friends and show them his magic soaring trick. +Once upon a time, there was a town. In the town, there were two friends. They were happy friends. They liked to play together. + +One day, the friends had a quarrel. They were not happy. They did not want to play together anymore. + +After the quarrel, the friends stayed away from each other. They were not happy anymore. The town was not happy too. The friends never played together again. +Once upon a time, there was a fisherman. He had a white boat. He loved to catch fish in the sea. + +One day, the fisherman went to the sea. He caught many fish. He was very happy. He put the fish in a big box to store them. + +The fisherman went back home. He showed the fish to his friends. They all clapped and smiled. They ate the fish and had a fun day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Amy. She had an ordinary toy bear. Amy liked to play with her bear every day. She would hug it and talk to it. + +One day, Amy and her bear went outside to play. They gazed at the sky and saw big, fluffy clouds. "Look, bear!" Amy said. "The clouds look like ice cream!" + +Amy wanted to see how big the clouds were. She tried to measure them with her hands. But the clouds were too far away. "Bear, can you help me measure the clouds?" she asked. + +Bear shook his head. "I am too small, Amy," he said. "But we can imagine how big they are!" So, Amy and her bear imagined the clouds were as big as houses. They laughed and played, having a fun day together. +Once upon a time, there was an old stadium. In the stadium, many kids came to play. They loved to play together and have fun. + +One day, a new boy came to play. He saw the kids playing with a big ball. He wanted to play too. The kids saw the new boy and said, "Come play with us!" They all shared the ball and played together. + +They played and played until the sun went down. The new boy was happy to make new friends. The old stadium was filled with joy and laughter. The kids learned that sharing is fun and makes everyone happy. +Once there was a little animal. This animal had a broken leg. It hurt a lot. The animal wanted to get better. + +One day, the animal tried to test its leg. It tried to walk, but it was still hard. The animal was sad. It wanted to play with its friends. + +The animal tried again and again to walk. But each time, it fell down. The animal's leg did not get better. It was still broken. The animal could not play with its friends. It was a sad ending for the little animal. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She loved to play with her purple ball. One day, she was playing in the park with her daddy. They were having so much fun! + +Lucy threw the purple ball very far. The ball went into the bushes. Daddy went to find the ball. When he found it, he saw that it was very dirty. So, he began to rub the ball to make it clean again. + +After rubbing the ball, it was clean and shiny. Daddy gave the purple ball back to Lucy. They played with the ball some more and had a great day at the park. They laughed and had lots of fun together. +Once upon a time, there was a little purple bird named Tim. Tim loved to fly high in the sky and imagine he was the king of the world. One day, he saw a big tree and decided to rest on a branch. + +In the tree, Tim met a funny monkey named Max. Max loved to tell jokes and make everyone laugh. Tim and Max became good friends. They played together every day. Max would tell Tim a joke and Tim would laugh and laugh. + +One day, Max told Tim a very funny joke. Tim laughed so hard that he fell off the branch! But Tim was not scared. He remembered how he used to imagine he was the king of the world. So, Tim spread his wings and flew back up to the branch. Tim and Max laughed and played together for many more days, happy as can be. +Once there was a stubborn boy named Tim. He liked to play with his sack. One day, he put his toys in the sack and went outside to play. + +While playing, Tim fell down and hurt his arm. His mom took him to the doctor. The doctor used an x-ray to look at Tim's arm. Tim was scared, but his mom held his hand. + +The x-ray showed that Tim's arm was okay. He was happy and went back to play with his sack. Tim was still stubborn, but he learned to be more careful when playing. +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Max. Max was a useful dog who lived in a lab. He liked to help the people who worked there. The people in the lab were always busy doing different things. + +One day, Max saw two friends, Tom and Sue, who were trying to separate some toys. They wanted to put the big toys in one box and the small toys in another box. Max wanted to help, so he went to them and said, "Can I help you separate the toys?" + +Tom and Sue were happy for Max's help. They said, "Yes, Max! You can help us separate the toys." So, Max helped them by picking up the big toys with his mouth and putting them in one box. Then, he picked up the small toys and put them in the other box. + +Max was very good at separating the toys. Tom and Sue were so happy that they gave Max a big hug. They said, "Thank you, Max! You are a very useful dog!" Max wagged his tail and felt proud of his work. From that day on, Max continued to help his friends in the lab with their tasks, and everyone loved him very much. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He loved to read books. One day, he found a big, plastic box in his room. Tim was very curious and wanted to see what was inside the box. + +He opened the box and found a book with a scary picture on the cover. Tim was a little scared, but he wanted to read the book. So, he started to read the scary book. + +As Tim read the book, he heard a loud noise. The noise was so scary that Tim dropped the book and ran away. He hid under his bed and cried. The scary book was still on the floor, and Tim never wanted to read it again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a kind boy named Tim. Tim loved to play with his toy ambulance. He would take it everywhere he went, and he would tell everyone about how he wanted to help people when he grew up. + +One day, Tim and his mom went to the park. Tim played with his ambulance on the slide and the swings. He told his mom, "One day, I will take people to the hospital to make them feel better!" His mom smiled and said, "I know you will, Tim." + +A few days later, Tim saw a small bird fall from a tree. The bird was hurt and couldn't fly. Tim remembered what he said at the park. He gently took the bird and put it in his toy ambulance. He told his mom, and they took the bird to a kind vet. The vet helped the bird feel better, and Tim knew that his dream of helping people and animals would come true. +Once upon a time, there was a soft bunny named Fluffy. Fluffy liked to play with his friends in the green grass. They would run and jump all day long. One day, a big judge came to the park. The judge was very tall and wore a big hat. + +The judge said, "I want to see who can hop the highest." Fluffy and his friends were excited. They all wanted to try. They lined up and got ready to hop. The judge counted, "One, two, three, hop!" All the bunnies hopped as high as they could. + +Fluffy hopped the highest of all. The judge clapped and said, "Fluffy, you win!" Fluffy was very happy. His friends cheered for him. They all played together until the sun went down. Then, they went home to their soft beds and had sweet dreams. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there lived a persistent little girl named Amy. She loved to build things with her toy blocks. One day, she decided to build a big boat with an anchor. + +Amy asked her friend Tom, "Do you want to help me build a boat?" Tom said, "Yes, let's build it together!" They worked hard and built a beautiful boat with a big anchor. + +One day, the boat was ready. Amy and Tom put the anchor in the water to make the boat stay in one place. They played and had fun on the boat all day long. And they were very proud of the boat they built together. +Once upon a time, there was a warm day. A big dog and a little cat liked to race. They raced every day. The big dog always won. The little cat was sad. + +One day, the little cat had good news. A new friend came to play. The new friend was a fast rabbit. The rabbit and the cat raced together. They raced and raced until they were very fast. + +The big dog saw the cat and rabbit race. The big dog wanted to race too. They all raced together. This time, the cat and rabbit won. The big dog was sad. The cat and rabbit said, "Let's all be friends and race together." They all played and raced every day. Everyone was happy. +Once upon a time, in a big house, there was a room. This room was incredible! It had many toys and colors. A little boy named Tim lived in the house. He loved to play in the room every day. + +One day, Tim's mom came into the room. She saw that it was very messy. She said, "Tim, we need to restore the room." Tim looked around and saw the toys on the floor. He knew he had to help his mom. + +Together, Tim and his mom picked up the toys and put them away. They made the room neat and clean again. Tim was happy to help. Now, the incredible room was ready for more fun and play. +One Sunday, Tim and his mom went to the park. Tim had a broken toy car. He was sad because he could not use it to play. His mom said, "Don't worry, we will find something fun to do at the park." + +At the park, they saw a big hill. Tim's mom had an idea. She said, "Let's use a box to slide down the hill!" Tim was excited and they found a big box near the trash can. It was not broken, so they could use it. + +They took the box to the top of the hill. Tim's mom said, "Hold on tight!" They both sat in the box and slid down the hill, laughing and having fun. Tim was happy he could use the box to play, even though his toy car was broken. +Once upon a time, there was a brilliant red aeroplane. It had big wings and could fly very high in the sky. The aeroplane loved to zoom around and make people smile. + +One day, the aeroplane saw a little girl who looked very sad. She was sitting on the grass and crying. The aeroplane wanted to make her happy, so it flew down to say hello. The little girl looked up and saw the aeroplane. She was very surprised and screamed, "Wow, an aeroplane!" + +The brilliant red aeroplane did tricks in the sky for the little girl. It flew up and down, and even did a loop. The little girl laughed and clapped her hands. She was so happy to see the aeroplane's fun show. The aeroplane was happy too because it made a new friend. From that day on, the little girl and the brilliant red aeroplane played together and had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there lived a little boy named Tom. Tom had a pet cat named Kitty. Tom and Kitty loved to play together. One day, Tom and Kitty were playing with a big, red ball. They were having a lot of fun. + +Suddenly, the ball rolled into a tight space between the wall and a big box. Kitty tried to get the ball, but she got stuck! Tom saw Kitty and wanted to help her. He tried to pull her out, but Kitty was scared. She tried to escape, but she couldn't. + +Tom knew he needed help, so he yelled for his mom. His mom came and carefully helped Kitty out of the tight space. Tom and his mom hugged Kitty and made sure she was okay. From that day on, Tom learned to always ask for help when he needed it, and to be careful when playing with his pet. +Once upon a time, there was a chubby cat named Lily. Lily loved to eat and play all day. One day, she saw a big, red balloon in the sky. + +Lily wanted the balloon, so she started to climb up a tree to get it. But the balloon was too high. A little boy saw Lily and said, "Hi, cat! Why are you up in the tree?" + +Lily said, "I want the balloon, but I can't reach it." The little boy had an idea. He went to his mom and asked her to feed the cat some food. The mom said, "Okay, let's feed the cat." + +The little boy and his mom fed Lily some food. With a full belly, Lily felt strong and climbed higher. She finally got the balloon and gave it to the little boy. They became friends and played with the balloon all day. +One day, a little bird named Tim was very eager to fly. He had been watching his mom and dad fly around the sky all day. Tim wanted to fly just like them. He flapped his wings and jumped up and down, but he still couldn't fly. + +Tim's mom saw him trying to fly and said, "Don't worry, Tim. One day, you will fly too. Just keep trying." Tim felt better and promised to keep trying. + +The next day, Tim tried again. He flapped his wings harder and jumped higher. Suddenly, he started to fly! He was so happy and proud. Tim called out, "Mom! Dad! Look at me! I can fly now!" His mom and dad smiled and flew with him in the sky. They were all very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to wear his skeleton costume. It was a bit rough, but he didn't mind. Tim wore his costume every day. + +One day, Tim went to the park. He saw a girl named Sue. Sue was scared of Tim's rough skeleton costume. She did not want to play with Tim. This made Tim sad. + +Tim decided to take off his skeleton costume. He wanted to play with Sue. They played together and had lots of fun. Tim learned that sometimes it's good to change for friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Ben. Ben loved to play with his ball. He would run and jump all day long. Ben was a very happy dog. + +One day, Ben saw a bottle on the floor. It was a bottle of wine. Ben did not know what it was, but he was anxious to play with it. He thought it was a new toy. Ben pushed the bottle with his nose and it rolled away. + +Ben chased the bottle and it broke. The wine spilled all over the floor. Ben got scared and started to cry. His owner came and saw the mess. Ben was in trouble. He was not allowed to play anymore that day. Ben was very sad. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She loved to play with her mommy's makeup. One day, she saw her mommy's makeup box high on a shelf. Lucy wanted to use the makeup to look pretty like her mommy. + +Lucy found a chair and climbed up to reach the high shelf. She got the makeup box and was very happy. But the box was locked. Lucy had to find a way to unlock it. + +Lucy looked all around and found a small key under her mommy's bed. She used the key to unlock the makeup box. Inside, she found pretty colors and shiny things. Lucy put on the makeup and felt very happy. She showed her mommy, and they both laughed and had fun together. +Once upon a time, there was a mop who lived in a small house. This mop loved to dance. Every day, the mop would dance all around the house, making it very clean. + +One hot day, the mop was very tired from dancing. It saw a big cup of cold water on the table. The mop wanted to drink the water to feel better. But it remembered that it was a mop and not a person. It knew that if it drank the water, it would get too wet and not be able to clean the house. + +The mop was sad, but it did not drink the water. It waited for the sun to go down and for the weather to get cooler. Then, it danced around the house again, making it very clean. The next day, the house was very clean and the mop was happy. + +The moral of the story is that we should be patient and do what is right, even when we are tired or hot. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and collect things in her purple bucket. One day, she went to the park to play and saw a big tree with a lot of apples. She wanted to pick some, but they were too high for her to reach. + +Just then, a friendly man came by and asked what she was doing. Lily told him she wanted some apples, but they were too high. The man said, "I can help you succeed! I have a ladder." He got the ladder and helped her pick some apples. + +Lily was so happy and said, "Thank you so much! Now I can put these apples in my purple bucket and take them home." The man smiled and said, "You're welcome, Lily. I'm glad I could help." And with that, Lily skipped home with her bucket full of apples, feeling very proud of her success. +Once upon a time, there was an old dog named Max. Max was very playful and loved to go outside and play with his toys. One day, Max saw a little girl walking by his house. + +"Hello, little girl!" Max barked. + +"Hi, Max!" the little girl said. "Do you want to go play in the park with me?" + +Max wagged his tail and said, "Yes, I would love to go play with you!" + +So Max and the little girl went to the park and played together. They ran around and had so much fun. Max was very happy to have a new friend to play with. + +After a while, it was time for the little girl to go home. "Goodbye, Max!" she said. + +"Goodbye, little girl!" Max barked. "Thank you for playing with me!" + +Max went back to his house, feeling tired but very happy. He knew that he had made a new friend and that they would play together again soon. +Once upon a time, there was a red building. It was very tall and had lots of windows. One day, a man came with a big truck to the building. He said to a little boy, "I'm here to load up some boxes and take them away." + +The little boy watched as the man went inside the building. He wondered what was inside the boxes. Later that day, the man came out of the building with the boxes on a cart. The little boy asked, "What's in the boxes?" + +The man replied, "They are full of toys for children like you." The little boy's eyes grew wide with excitement. He couldn't wait to see what was inside the boxes. The man loaded the boxes onto his truck and drove away. The little boy ran home to tell his friends about the toys that were coming. The next day, a big red truck pulled up in front of the little boy's house. It was the same truck from before, and it was full of toys! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat spaghetti, especially when her mommy made it for her. One day, Lily saw a furry cat outside her window. She wanted to pet the cat, so she went outside to say hello. + +But when Lily tried to grab the cat, it got scared and scratched her. Lily cried and ran back inside to her mommy. Her mommy cleaned the scratch and put a bandaid on it. + +However, the scratch got infected and Lily had to go to the hospital. She learned an important lesson that day: never try to grab a scared animal. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Jack. Jack loved to play with his toys, especially his long red car. One day, Jack's friend Timmy came over to play. Timmy saw Jack's car and said, "Can I borrow your car?" Jack said yes and gave Timmy his car to play with. + +Later that day, Jack and Timmy decided to play pirates. They made a big pirate ship out of cardboard boxes and pretended to sail the high seas. Jack was the captain and Timmy was the pirate. Timmy had a long sword and a black eye patch. Jack said, "Wow, you make a great pirate!" + +After playing pirates, Timmy gave Jack back his car and said, "Thanks for letting me borrow it." Jack smiled and said, "You're welcome, anytime!" The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little butterfly who loved to play in the sun. One day, she saw a big yellow thing on the ground. She thought it was a flower and flew down to see it. But it was not a flower, it was a piece of butter that had fallen from a sandwich. + +The little butterfly was curious and decided to taste it. She landed on the butter and started to eat it. But soon, she felt very hot and realized that the sun had made the butter melt. She tried to fly away, but her wings were stuck in the melted butter. + +The butterfly was scared and thought she would die. But then, a kind girl saw her and gently picked her up. She took the butterfly inside her house and cleaned her wings with a wet cloth. The butterfly was saved! + +The moral of the story is that sometimes things that look good can be dangerous. We should be careful and ask for help when we need it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her friends. One day, she went to the park with her mom and dad. They saw a big flag with many colors on it. "What is that?" asked Lily. "That's the flag of our nation," said her dad. + +Lily and her friends played on the swings and slides. They laughed and had funny faces. Then, they saw a man selling ice cream. "Can we have some ice cream?" asked Lily. "Sure," said her mom. They tasted the ice cream and it was so yummy. "This is the best ice cream ever!" said Lily. + +As they were leaving the park, Lily saw a little boy crying. "What's wrong?" she asked him. "I lost my toy," said the boy. Lily felt sad for him. "Don't worry, we'll help you find it," said Lily. They searched and searched until they found the toy. The little boy was so happy that he gave Lily a big hug. "You're my hero," he said. Lily felt proud and happy. It was a fun day at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to swim in the pool with her friends. One day, Lily's friends wanted to jump from a high diving board, but Lily was scared. + +"I don't want to jump, it's too high!" Lily said. + +Her friends tried to convince her, but Lily resisted. She didn't want to be scared, but she couldn't help it. + +Finally, Lily's mom came over and asked what was wrong. Lily explained that she was scared to jump from the high diving board. + +"Don't worry, Lily," her mom said. "You don't have to do anything you're not comfortable with. Just have fun in the pool with your friends." + +Lily smiled and jumped into the pool with her friends, happy to just swim and play. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was playing with her toys when she fell and hurt her knee. She cried and her mommy came running to see what happened. + +Mommy asked, "What happened, sweetie?" + +Lily replied, "I fell down and it hurts." + +Mommy quickly got a bandage and put it on Lily's knee. The bandage was fast and helped her feel better. + +Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, mommy. You make me feel better." + +Mommy replied, "I love you, Lily. I will always be here to help you." And they hugged each other tight. +Once upon a time, there was a young boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the park. One day, he saw a big tree and wanted to climb it. He tried to climb it, but he couldn't. So, he asked his dad to help him. His dad pushed him up the tree and Timmy climbed to the top. From the top of the tree, Timmy could see the whole park. He was so happy! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to paint with her brush and make beautiful pictures. One day, she wanted to measure how much paint she needed for her picture. She asked her mommy for help, but her mommy was busy and couldn't come right away. + +Lily felt helpless and didn't know what to do. But then she remembered that she had a measuring cup in the kitchen. She ran to get it and measured the paint she needed. She was so happy that she could do it all by herself! + +From that day on, Lily measured everything she needed to paint her pictures. She felt proud that she could do it on her own and didn't need to ask for help. And her pictures became even more beautiful because she knew exactly how much paint to use. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the pretty field near her house. One day, while playing in the field, she saw a butterfly. She wanted to meet the butterfly, so she followed it. + +The butterfly led her to a tree where a boy was sitting. The boy was very nice and they became friends. They played together in the field and had lots of fun. + +Lily was happy that she met the butterfly and the boy. She realized that sometimes when you explore new places, you can meet new friends. From that day on, Lily went to the field every day to play with her new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy lived in a big house with his mommy and daddy. Timmy loved to play with his toys in the hall. The hall was a big room with lots of space to run and play. + +One day, Timmy's favorite toy car went missing. He looked everywhere for it but he couldn't find it. Timmy was sad and didn't know what to do. His mommy asked him what was wrong and Timmy told her that his toy car was gone. + +Mommy asked Timmy if anyone had been in the hall. Timmy remembered that his big brother had been playing with him earlier. Mommy asked Timmy if he thought his big brother had taken the toy car. Timmy said yes and mommy went to ask his big brother. His big brother said he didn't steal the toy car and that he had put it away in a box. Mommy found the toy car and Timmy was happy again. He felt comfortable knowing that his toy car was back where it belonged. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play in the garden. One day, she was digging in the soil, looking for worms to play with, when she heard her friend Tom calling her name. + +"Hi Lily, what are you doing?" Tom asked. + +"I'm looking for worms. Do you want to help me?" Lily replied. + +Tom shook his head. "No, I don't like worms. They're gross." + +Lily felt a little bit selfish, because she didn't want to share the fun of finding worms with Tom. But then she remembered how much she liked playing with Tom, and decided to settle the matter by inviting him to play a game of hide-and-seek instead. They had so much fun that they forgot all about the worms. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweet. Tweet lived in a tree with his family. One day, Tweet wanted to explore the world and start his own adventure. So, he flew away from his family and started his journey. + +As Tweet flew, he saw many different places and met many new animals. However, after a while, Tweet started to feel lonely. He missed his family and wished he had someone to fly with. + +Suddenly, Tweet saw a big cat. The cat wanted to eat Tweet, so he had to escape quickly. Tweet flew as fast as he could and managed to get away from the cat. He realized that even though he was lonely, he was happy to be safe and free. Eventually, Tweet found his way back to his family and they were all happy to see him. From then on, Tweet knew that he could always start a new adventure, but he would never be truly alone. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a toy dog named Max. Lily loved to play with Max and take him on adventures. One day, Lily and Max went to the park to play. Lily put Max on the swing and pushed him back and forth. Max loved it and wagged his tail. + +Suddenly, Lily started to worry. She couldn't find her favorite toy, a shiny red ball. She looked everywhere but couldn't find it. She was sad and started to cry. Max saw that Lily was upset and he knew just what to do. He shook his little body and the shiny red ball fell out of his fur! Lily was so lucky that Max had found her toy. She hugged Max and they continued to play happily in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to cook with her mom in the kitchen. One day, they decided to make soup. Lily helped her mom stir the soup in the pot. It smelled delicious! + +After they finished cooking, they decided to have a picnic outside. They packed their soup and went to a beautiful landscape near their house. They sat down on a blanket and started to eat. + +Suddenly, a big, mean dog came and stole their soup! Lily and her mom were very sad. They went home hungry and upset. They learned to be careful when they go outside and to always keep an eye out for bad dogs. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going on vacation with her family. One day, they went to a beach with an enormous sandcastle. Lily wanted to play in the sandcastle, but her mom said it wasn't safe to climb on it. + +Lily was sad and didn't understand why she couldn't play on the sandcastle. Her mom explained that sometimes things that look fun can be dangerous. She told Lily that it's important to listen to grown-ups and follow rules to stay safe. + +Lily learned that it's okay to sit and watch sometimes, even if she really wants to do something. She realized that her mom just wanted her to be safe and have a good vacation. From then on, Lily always remembered to be careful and listen to grown-ups. The end. +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Timmy and Tommy. They loved to play together every day. One day, they found a cricket and both wanted to keep it. Timmy said, "Let's share the cricket. You can keep it for one hour, and then I'll keep it for the next hour." Tommy agreed, and they were happy. + +But then, after Tommy's turn was up, he didn't want to share the cricket anymore. He said it was his now and he wanted to keep it forever. Timmy was sad and didn't know what to do. He thought about telling their parents, but he didn't want to be a tattletale. + +The next day, Timmy went to Tommy's house to play again. But when he got there, he saw that Tommy had squished the cricket. Timmy was very upset and cried. Tommy felt bad and said he was sorry, but it was too late. Timmy learned that it's important to share and be honest, or bad things can happen. +Once upon a time, there was a race. It was a big race with lots of cars. Everyone wanted to win the race. The cars were going very fast and the people were cheering. + +One car was very ugly. It was not a pretty car. The other cars laughed at it. But the ugly car didn't care. It wanted to win the race. + +The ugly car was doing very well. It was in first place! But then something bad happened. The ugly car crashed into a wall. It was a very big crash. The other cars kept racing and the people kept cheering. But the ugly car couldn't race anymore. + +The people felt sad for the ugly car. They went to see the view from the top of the hill. But they didn't feel happy anymore. They wanted the ugly car to race again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird who lived in a thick forest. One day, the bird flew into a big house and got stuck in a birdcage. The bird was very sad and started to cry. + +A little girl saw the bird and asked, "Why are you crying, little bird?" The bird said, "I am stuck in this birdcage and I can't get out." + +The little girl felt sorry for the bird and said, "Don't worry, I will help you." She gently rocked the birdcage back and forth until the door opened and the bird flew out. The bird was so happy and said, "Thank you, little girl! You are my hero!" From that day on, the bird and the little girl became best friends and they would play together every day in the thick forest. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a friend named Max who loved to play outside. One day, they went for a walk in the woods. The ground was rough and bumpy, but they didn't mind. They stepped over big rocks and climbed up hills. + +Suddenly, they saw a cute little bunny hopping around. Lily and Max were so happy to see it. They wanted to be friends with the bunny, so they tried to catch it. But the bunny was too fast and hopped away. Lily and Max were sad, but they knew they could always come back to the woods to look for the bunny again. They held hands and walked back home, feeling happy to have each other as friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play with her toys. One day, she was playing with her favorite doll when she heard a loud noise outside. She looked out the window and saw a bad man trying to break into her neighbor's house. + +Lily quickly ran to her mommy and said, "Mommy, I hear a bad man outside! We need to call the police and be alert!" Her mommy called the police and they said they were on their way. + +Lily watched from her window as the police arrived and caught the bad man. She felt happy that the police were able to help her neighbor. But then, the bad man got angry and started to run away. The police chased him, but he got away. + +Lily was sad that the bad man got away and wished the police could catch him. Her mommy hugged her and said, "Don't worry, Lily. The police will keep looking for him. We did the right thing by calling them." Lily smiled and hugged her mommy back, knowing that they had done their best to help. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very smart and loved going on vacation with her family. One day, her mommy asked her to fold her clothes and put them in the suitcase for their vacation. + +Lily happily folded her clothes and put them neatly in the suitcase. She couldn't wait to go on vacation and play in the sand at the beach. When they arrived at their hotel, Lily helped her daddy fold the towels and put them in the closet. + +During their vacation, Lily had so much fun swimming in the pool and building sandcastles on the beach. She even folded some of the seashells she found and put them in a special box to take home as a souvenir. + +When it was time to go back home, Lily was sad to leave her vacation but happy to have all the memories she made. She couldn't wait to tell her friends about her fun vacation and show them the seashells she folded. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat tuna sandwiches. One day, Lily went to the store with her mom to buy some tuna. She saw a can of cheap tuna on the shelf and asked her mom if they could buy it. + +Her mom said, "Sure, we can buy that one." Lily was so happy that they could save some money and still have tuna sandwiches. + +When they got home, Lily opened the can of tuna and shook it to get all the tuna out. She said to her mom, "Look, the tuna is shaking!" Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, it is shaking. Let's make some yummy sandwiches now." + +Lily and her mom made the sandwiches together and sat down to eat. Lily said, "This tuna is so good, even though it was cheap!" Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, it is delicious." They both enjoyed their tuna sandwiches and had a happy day together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved animals. One day, she found a small kitten outside in the cold. She picked up the kitten and brought it inside to keep it warm. + +Lily's mom said, "We need to separate the kitten from the other animals until we can make sure it's healthy." Lily agreed and put the kitten in a cozy box with a soft blanket. + +The next day, Lily's mom took the kitten to the vet. The vet said the kitten was healthy and could play with the other animals. When Lily brought the kitten out, her dog and cat were happy to see their new friend. Lily was happy too and knew she had helped the kitten feel better. +Once upon a time, there was a clever mole who liked to dig tunnels. One day, the mole found a cozy spot to lay down and take a nap. While the mole was sleeping, a group of ants came by and saw the mole. They thought the mole was very clever for making such a nice home underground. + +The ants decided to visit the mole every day and bring him food. The mole was very happy to have new friends and would lay in his cozy spot while the ants brought him yummy treats. They all lived happily ever after, with the clever mole and the hardworking ants working together to make their underground home even better. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the park. One day, he saw a big, green club lying on the ground. He picked it up and pretended to be a knight. + +As he was walking around, he saw a little bird with a broken wing. Timmy felt troubled and wanted to help the bird. Suddenly, he heard a loud noise coming from behind him. He turned around and saw a mean cat coming towards him. + +Timmy knew he had to act fast to protect the bird. He pinched the cat's tail and it ran away. The bird was safe and Timmy felt proud of himself for being a hero. From that day on, he always kept an eye out for any animals in trouble. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Bun-Bun. Bun-Bun was very cute and everyone thought she was adorable. One day, Bun-Bun found a shiny rock and decided to show it to her friends. But when she hopped over to them, she accidentally scattered the rocks around. + +Bun-Bun's friends helped her pick up the rocks and put them back in her basket. They all laughed and played together. Bun-Bun loved her friends and wanted to keep an image of them in her mind forever. So, she closed her eyes and imagined them all playing together, just like they were doing right now. + +From that day on, Bun-Bun knew that even when things scatter, her friends would always be by her side. And she was grateful for the adorable memories they made together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys all day long. One day, her mother took her to the park to play. Lily was so happy to be outside in the sunshine. + +While they were at the park, Lily saw a big blue ball. She wanted to play with it, so she asked her mother if she could take it. Her mother said yes, and Lily was so excited. She played with the blue ball all day long, rolling it back and forth with her mother. + +When it was time to go home, Lily didn't want to leave the blue ball behind. But her mother told her that they couldn't take it with them. Lily was sad, but her mother promised they would come back to the park another day and play with the blue ball again. And Lily was happy knowing that she had a fun day with her mother and the blue ball. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a calendar on his wall that he loved to look at every day. The calendar had pictures of animals and Timmy thought they were incredible. + +One day, Timmy's little sister was bothering him while he was looking at his calendar. He asked her to stop, but she wouldn't listen. So, Timmy got angry and slapped his sister's hand. + +Timmy's mom heard the noise and came into the room. She saw what happened and told Timmy that it's not okay to hit his sister. Timmy felt bad and said sorry. From that day on, Timmy learned to use his words instead of slapping. +Once upon a time, there was a happy family who lived in a big house. They loved to drink wine and play games together. One day, they decided to go on a trip to the park. They packed their bags and got in the car. + +After a while, they arrived at the park and started to have fun. They played on the swings and had a picnic. But then, a big storm arrived and they had to go back home. On the way back, their car crashed and the wine spilled all over the road. + +The family was very sad and hurt. They wished someone would come and help them. But no one came. It was a very compassionate story, but it had a bad ending. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to go fishing with his dad. One day, they went to the lake to catch some fish. Timmy had a small rod that he loved to use. + +As they were fishing, Timmy noticed that his dad's rod was moving a lot. Timmy got excited and wanted to catch a big fish too. But Timmy's rod was quiet and still. He waited and waited, but nothing happened. + +Timmy started to get upset because he wanted to catch a fish too. His dad noticed and decided to help. He gave Timmy some tips on how to move his rod and make it more interesting for the fish. Timmy listened carefully and tried again. + +Suddenly, Timmy's rod started to move! He was so happy and excited. He had caught his first fish! Timmy and his dad celebrated and enjoyed a quiet moment together, admiring the fish they caught. Timmy was proud and happy that he didn't give up and learned how to move his rod. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play outside with his friends, but sometimes he got bored. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to help her carry a sack of groceries from the store. Timmy thought it sounded boring, but he wanted to be helpful, so he agreed. + +As they walked home, Timmy's mom told him a story about a magical treasure hidden in a secret spot in their yard. Timmy got excited and asked if they could look for it. His mom said they could, but only after they put away the groceries. + +Once they got home, Timmy helped his mom put away the groceries and then they went outside to search for the treasure. They looked under rocks and behind trees, but they couldn't find it. Just when Timmy was about to give up, he remembered something. He had been holding the sack of groceries the whole time! He looked inside and there it was - the magical treasure! Timmy was so happy and proud that he had helped his mom and found the treasure all at the same time. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a big, loyal dog named Max. Max loved Timmy very much and always followed him around. + +One day, Timmy and Max went to the park to play. Timmy wanted to swing on the swings, but he couldn't reach the chains. Max saw that Timmy was sad, so he ran over to the swings and put his big, strong arm under the chains. Timmy climbed onto Max's arm and Max lifted him up onto the swing. + +"Thank you, Max!" Timmy said. + +"No problem, Timmy. I'm always here to help you," Max replied. + +After Timmy finished swinging, they went to the sandbox to play. Timmy wanted to build a castle, but he needed more sand. Max knew just what to do. He ran over to the sand pile and began to load sand into his mouth. Then he ran back to the sandbox and spit the sand out. Timmy was amazed! + +"You're the best, Max! I'm so lucky to have such a loyal friend," Timmy said. + +Max wagged his tail happily. "I'm lucky to have you too, Timmy." +Once upon a time, there was a fish named Fred. Fred loved to swim in the big blue ocean with his friends. One day, Fred saw a shiny thing on the bottom of the ocean. He wanted to see what it was, so he decided to dive down to take a closer look. + +As he swam down, he saw a big number on the shiny thing. It was the number 10! Fred was so excited to find something so interesting. But then he saw something dangerous. A big shark was swimming towards him! Fred quickly swam away as fast as he could. + +After he got away from the shark, Fred told his friends about what he saw. They all thought it was amazing that he found a shiny thing with a number on it, but they were also scared about the dangerous shark. From that day on, Fred and his friends made sure to always be careful when they went swimming in the ocean. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He loved to eat popcorn while watching his favorite movies. One day, his grandpa came to visit him. Grandpa was very old, so Timmy called him "ancient". + +Grandpa saw Timmy eating popcorn and decided to teach him something. He told Timmy that popcorn used to be a very special treat for ancient people. They would only eat it during special ceremonies. Grandpa said that people should not take things for granted and should appreciate what they have. + +Timmy learned an important lesson that day. He realized that he should be grateful for the popcorn he had and not waste it. From that day on, Timmy always savored every piece of popcorn he ate and remembered the lesson his grandpa taught him. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the pumpkin patch with her mom. There, she found an unusual pumpkin. It was big and green with lots of bumps on it. + +Lily said, "Mommy, can we get this pumpkin? It's so pretty!" + +Mommy replied, "Sure, but we have to pay for it first." + +Lily handed the farmer some money and they took the pumpkin home. They carved it into a spooky jack-o-lantern for Halloween. All the neighbors thought it was the most unusual pumpkin they had ever seen! +Once upon a time, there was a duck named Ducky. Ducky loved to swim in the lake. The lake was big and blue and Ducky thought it was brilliant. + +One day, Ducky's friends asked him to leave the lake and go on an adventure. Ducky didn't want to leave, but he didn't want to be left out either. + +So, Ducky left the lake and went on an adventure with his friends. They walked and walked until they got lost. Ducky was scared and wanted to go back to the lake. But, they couldn't find their way back. + +Eventually, they got very tired and hungry. They had no food or water. Ducky wished he had never left the lake. Sadly, they never found their way back and had to stay lost forever. +Once upon a time, there was a friendly dog named Max. Max loved to play with his pet cat, Mittens. One day, Max saw Mittens sleeping on the couch. He wanted to tease her, so he barked loudly. + +Mittens woke up and meowed, "Max, why did you bark at me? That wasn't very nice." + +Max felt bad and said, "Sorry, Mittens. I just wanted to play." + +Mittens forgave Max and they played together all day. They chased each other around the house and even took a nap together. From that day on, Max never teased Mittens again and they became the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy who loved to play with his toys. One day, he was playing with his toy car when he accidentally slapped his thumb hard with it. + +"Ouchie!" cried Timmy. "My thumb hurts!" + +His mom heard him and asked, "What happened, Timmy?" + +"I slapped my thumb hard with my car," Timmy replied, showing his mom his red and sore thumb. + +"Let me kiss it better," said his mom, giving his thumb a gentle kiss. + +Timmy smiled and continued to play with his toys, being more careful not to slap his thumb again. +Once upon a time, there was a rabbit named Benny. Benny was a tough rabbit who liked to hop around and play with his friends. One day, Benny wanted to jump over a big log, but he kept falling down. + +Benny's friend, a little bird named Lily, saw him struggling and asked, "What's wrong, Benny?" + +"I can't jump over this log," Benny replied sadly. + +Lily said, "Don't worry, Benny. Keep trying and you will succeed!" + +Benny took a deep breath and tried again. He jumped as hard as he could and finally made it over the log! He was so happy and proud of himself. + +"Wow, you did it, Benny! You're so tough," Lily exclaimed. + +Benny smiled and said, "Thanks, Lily. I couldn't have done it without your encouragement." From that day on, Benny knew that if he kept trying, he could succeed at anything he put his mind to. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily had a big brother named Max. Max liked to tease Lily by hiding her toys. This would make Lily feel sad. + +One day, Lily got a test at school. She was nervous because she wanted to do well. Max saw that Lily was worried and said, "Don't worry, Lily. You'll do great on your test!" This made Lily feel happy. + +After school, Lily showed Max her test. She got an A! Max was proud of Lily and said, "You did so well, Lily! I'm sorry for teasing you before. I didn't mean to hurt your feelings." Lily forgave Max and they hugged each other. From that day on, Max never teased Lily again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat corn because it tasted yummy. One day, Lily was eating her corn when she felt a tickle in her nose. She sneezed so hard that her corn flew off her plate! + +Lily's mom said, "Wow, that was an incredible sneeze!" Lily laughed and said, "I didn't mean to sneeze so hard." Her mom smiled and said, "It's okay, Lily. Sometimes sneezes can surprise us." + +From then on, Lily always made sure to cover her nose when she felt a sneeze coming on. And even though she still loved corn, she made sure to eat it slowly so she wouldn't accidentally sneeze it away again. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside every day. One day, Timmy went to the park to play. He saw a pretty flower and wanted to pick it. But when he tried, he hurt his finger. Timmy cried and cried. + +Then, Timmy's mom came over and asked him what happened. Timmy showed her his hurt finger. His mom gave him a band-aid to put on it. Timmy felt better. + +After that, Timmy saw a bird in a tree. He wanted to watch it. So, he sat down and watched the bird for a long time. Timmy had a fun day at the park, even though he got hurt. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily and her mom went for a walk in the park. It started to rain, so her mom opened up an umbrella to keep them dry. Lily thought the umbrella was so pretty and colorful. + +As they walked, Lily observed some birds flying in the sky. She loved watching them and tried to count how many there were. Suddenly, she tripped over a rock and hurt her knee. Her mom quickly picked her up and gave her a hug. They sat down on a bench and her mom put a band-aid on her knee. + +After a while, the rain stopped and they continued their walk. Lily was happy again and the umbrella kept them dry. She looked up at her mom and said, "I love you, Mommy." Her mom smiled and said, "I love you too, Lily." They walked home together, enjoying the rest of their day. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing in the park with his friends. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to help her fold the laundry. Timmy agreed and went to the laundry room with his mom. + +While folding the clothes, Timmy noticed that his favorite shirt was missing. He asked his mom where it was, but she didn't know. Timmy was sad because he really liked that shirt. + +Later that day, Timmy's dad came home from work with a surprise. He had gone to the store and found the exact same shirt that Timmy was missing. Timmy was so happy and thanked his dad for helping him find his shirt. Now, his favorite shirt was available to wear again! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to count things. He would count his toys, his snacks, and even the leaves on the trees. + +One day, Timmy went to a new place. It was a big park with lots of trees and swings. Timmy was a little bit fearful because he had never been there before. But then he saw a group of kids playing and he felt better. + +Timmy decided to count how many swings there were in the park. He counted one, two, three, four, five swings. Timmy was very happy because he loved to count things. From that day on, Timmy wasn't fearful of the new place anymore because he knew there were five swings waiting for him to count. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had very long hair that he never cut. His mom always told him to get a haircut, but he was too lazy to go to the barber. + +One day, Timmy went to the park to play with his friends. While he was playing, he noticed that his hair was getting in his eyes and making it hard to see. He realized that he really needed a haircut. + +So, Timmy went to the barber and got a nice short haircut. Now he could see better and play easier with his friends. Timmy learned that sometimes it's important to not be lazy and take care of yourself. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a beautiful dress that she loved to wear. One day, Lily's mom said, "Lily, we have to hurry to get ready for the party." + +Lily was excited to go to the party, so she quickly changed into her beautiful dress. As they were getting ready, Lily's little brother came in and asked, "Can I wear my favorite strip shirt to the party too?" + +Lily's mom said, "Of course you can, but we have to hurry or we'll be late." So Lily's little brother quickly changed into his strip shirt and they all got in the car to go to the party. + +When they arrived, Lily's friends were all there and they complimented her beautiful dress. Lily's little brother was happy too, because everyone liked his strip shirt. They all had a fun time at the party and danced until it was time to go home. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He loved to play with his toy boat in the bathtub. One day, he wanted to sail his boat in a bigger place. So, he went to the lake with his boat. + +At the lake, Timmy saw a big boat that looked like a lab. He thought it was so cool, and he wanted to go in and see what was inside. But the people on the boat said no, it was not for ordinary people like him. + +Timmy felt sad and went back to his toy boat. But he decided to sail it anyway. He put the boat in the water and watched it sail away. But the wind was too strong, and the boat sailed too far. Timmy couldn't get it back. + +He went home feeling sad and disappointed. Timmy learned that it's not always good to want things that are not meant for him. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very hungry and he wanted some soup. He went to his mom and said, "Mommy, I'm hungry. Can you feed me some soup?" + +Mommy said, "Sure, Timmy. I'll make you some soup." + +Timmy waited patiently while mommy made the soup. Finally, she brought him a bowl of hot soup. Timmy took a spoon and started eating. + +"Mmm, this soup is yummy," said Timmy. "Thank you, mommy." + +Mommy smiled and said, "You're welcome, Timmy. I'm glad you're not hungry anymore." +Once upon a time, there was a little pink bunny. The bunny liked to crawl around in the grass and feel the sun on its fur. One day, the bunny heard a sound. It sounded like a growl. The bunny felt scared and tried to crawl away, but it was too late. A big, mean dog came and chased the bunny. The bunny tried to run, but it was too slow. The dog caught the bunny and the bunny didn't make it. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim loved to play in the snow. He would build big snowmen and slide down hills. One day, Tim wanted to design a special snowman. He looked for the nicest snow he could find and shaped it into a round ball. Then he added a smaller ball on top for the head. Tim found some rocks for the eyes and mouth, and a carrot for the nose. He put a hat on the snowman's head and a scarf around its neck. Tim was so happy with his nice design! He showed it to his friends and they all played together in the snow. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big bear who was very hungry. He went out to find a snack. He saw a bee hive and tried to get some honey. But the bees chased him away. + +The bear saw a rabbit with a big carrot. "Can I have some of your snack?" the bear asked the rabbit. "No, this is my snack," said the rabbit. "But I can share it with you," said the bear. "Okay," said the rabbit. + +The bear was happy and took a big bite of the carrot. But then, he accidentally zipped the rabbit with his big teeth. The rabbit got hurt and ran away. The bear felt bad and learned that he should be careful when he eats with friends. +One day, Timmy and his friend Billy were playing outside. They saw a little cricket on the ground. The cricket looked very pale and weak. Timmy said, "We need to save the cricket, Billy!" + +Billy asked, "How can we save the cricket, Timmy?" + +Timmy replied, "We can give the cricket some water and put it in a safe place." + +They found a little cup of water and put the cricket in it. The cricket drank the water and started to feel better. It chirped happily. + +Timmy and Billy felt proud that they were able to save the cricket. They continued to play outside, happy that they helped a little creature. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing with his toy cars, especially his red automobile. One day, Timmy saw a weird problem. His little sister's toy had gone missing! + +Timmy wanted to help his sister find her toy, so he put on his detective hat and started to look around the house. He searched high and low, but he couldn't find it. + +Just when Timmy was about to give up, he had an idea. He decided to ask his sister where she had last seen her toy. She told him that she had left it in the living room. Timmy went back to the living room and looked under the couch. And there it was! He had solved the problem and found his sister's toy. + +The moral of the story is that sometimes, when we have a problem, we need to think creatively and try different things to solve it. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She was very bossy and always wanted to be in charge. One day, she was playing with her friends when she accidentally hurt her thumb. It hurt a lot and she started to cry. + +Her friends tried to help her, but Lily kept telling them what to do. She wanted them to write a note to her mom, telling her what happened. But her friends didn't know how to write yet. Lily got frustrated and started to yell at them. + +Suddenly, a big storm came and a tree fell on top of Lily. Her friends tried to help her, but it was too late. Lily didn't listen to her friends and her bossy attitude got her in trouble. From that day on, her friends learned to be kind and helpful to each other. +Once upon a time, there was a little duck named Daisy. Daisy liked to play in the rain. One day, it rained a lot and there was a big puddle in the yard. Daisy saw the puddle and jumped in it. The water was soft and cool. Daisy liked it very much. + +After playing in the puddle, Daisy went to her friend's house. Her friend was a little mouse named Max. Max liked to paint. He had a lot of paint and brushes. Daisy watched Max paint a picture of a flower. Max let Daisy paint too. Daisy used a soft brush and painted a pretty yellow flower. Max liked it very much. + +Daisy went home and showed her mommy the picture. Her mommy liked it too. Daisy was very happy. She went to bed and dreamed of playing in puddles and painting pretty pictures with her friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys, but one day, he noticed that his favorite toy car was not working. He tried to make it go, but it wouldn't move. + +Timmy's mommy told him that the car needed a new battery. Timmy didn't know what a battery was, but he knew it was important. So, he asked his mommy to help him find one. + +They went to the store and found some batteries, but there was an unusual problem. They didn't know which one to buy. There were so many different kinds! Timmy's mommy told him they needed to sort through them to find the right one. + +After some searching, they finally found the right battery and put it in the car. Timmy was so happy to see his car moving again. He learned that sometimes things don't work, but with a little help and some sorting, they can be fixed. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to draw and color all day long. One day, he made a very creative picture of a big yellow sun, a green tree, and a blue bird. + +His mom saw the picture and said, "Wow, Timmy! That's so creative! Can I put it in my file of your artwork?" + +Timmy smiled and said, "Yes, please!" + +Later that day, Timmy's grandma came to visit. She saw the picture and said, "Timmy, you're so talented! Welcome to the artist club!" + +Timmy was so happy and proud of his picture. He knew he wanted to draw more and more every day. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play basketball. He had a yellow ball that he would bounce all around his yard. One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. Billy wanted to play with Timmy's basketball, but Timmy didn't want to share. + +Billy was sad and didn't know what to do. Suddenly, he had an idea. He went inside and got a big bowl and a spoon. He asked Timmy if he wanted to help him stir some cookie dough. Timmy was excited to help and they went inside to start baking. + +As they were stirring the dough, Timmy realized that sharing was fun. He decided to let Billy play with his basketball too. They finished making their cookies and went outside to play basketball together. They had so much fun playing and sharing that they forgot all about their argument. From that day on, they were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in her garden with her favorite toy, a teddy bear named Brownie. One day, while playing, she saw a pretty rose. She picked it up and smelled it. It smelled so sweet! + +Suddenly, a bee flew near her. Lily got scared and tried to run away, but the bee was harmless. It just wanted to get some nectar from the rose. Lily watched the bee for a while and then went back to playing with Brownie. + +When it was time to go inside, Lily's mommy called her. She shut the door behind them and gave Lily a big hug. Lily felt happy and safe in her mommy's arms. She told her mommy all about the rose and the bee, and they both smiled. It had been a beautiful day in the garden. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat grapes because they were so yummy. One day, she went to the park to play with her friends. While she was playing, she heard a noisy sound. It was a dog barking loudly. + +Suddenly, she saw a boy walking his dog. He came closer and said hello to Lily. They started to talk and became friends. The boy had a bag of grapes with him and he shared them with Lily. She was so happy to meet her new friend and to have some grapes to eat. From that day on, they played together every day at the park and had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny liked to hop around in the forest and explore new things. One day, he saw a path that he had never seen before. Benny was curious and decided to follow the path. + +As he hopped along the path, he noticed that it was getting tighter and tighter. Soon, he was stuck and couldn't move. Benny was scared and didn't know what to do. + +Just then, a wise old owl flew by and saw Benny stuck on the path. The owl told Benny to not be so curious and to always be careful when exploring new things. Benny learned his lesson and promised to be more careful in the future. + +From that day on, Benny was more cautious when exploring and never got stuck on a tight path again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a young boy named Timmy. He loved to play outside in the sun. One day, he found a shiny stone on the ground. He picked it up and showed it to his mom. + +"Look, Mommy! I found a pretty stone!" Timmy said. + +"That's lovely, Timmy," his mom said. "But be careful. Stones can be sharp." + +Timmy played with the stone for a while, but then he got bored. "I want to do something else now," he said. + +"Okay, what do you want to do?" his mom asked. + +"I want to play with my friends!" Timmy said. "Let's go find them." + +So Timmy and his mom went to find Timmy's friends. They played together until the sun began to set. "It's getting late," Timmy's mom said. "Time to go home." + +And so, the fun had to end. But Timmy was happy because he had found a pretty stone and played with his friends. +Once upon a time, a frog went for a drive in his car. He liked to drive around and see the world. One day, he saw a big puddle in the road. He thought it was normal for puddles to be there, but he didn't want to drive through it and get his car wet. So, he drove around it and continued on his journey. The frog was happy to be driving and seeing all the things around him. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved chocolate more than anything in the world. One day, Lily's mom gave her a big piece of chocolate. She was so happy that she started dancing around the room. + +Suddenly, her big brother came in and saw the chocolate. He said, "I want some too!" But Lily didn't want to share. She was being a bit bossy. Her brother started to cry and Lily felt bad. She said, "Okay, you can have a little bit." + +Her brother stopped crying and smiled. They both ate the chocolate together and it tasted even better because they shared it. From then on, Lily learned that sharing is important and it's not nice to be bossy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in her backyard. One day, Lily's mom set up a tent for her to play in. Lily was so happy and ran inside the tent. + +Suddenly, it started to rain. Lily was fearful of the loud thunder and bright lightning. But her mom came to the tent and sat with her, holding her hand. They listened to the raindrops hitting the tent and watched as the sky turned dark. + +After a while, the rain stopped and the sun came out. Lily and her mom went outside to play in the puddles. They splashed and laughed, and Lily forgot all about her earlier fearful feelings. It was a fun day in the rain and tent. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big fan in her room that she loved to turn on when it got hot. One day, she wanted to make a pretty picture for her mom. She found some paper and some scissors and started to cut. But she wasn't careful and she cut her finger. It hurt a lot and she started to cry. Her mom came in and saw what happened. She told Lily that she needed to be more careful and not be ignorant of the dangers of scissors. From then on, Lily was more careful when she cut things and never forgot to be safe. +Once upon a time, there was a big tank. It was very strong and had a lot of power. It could move very fast and make loud noises. The tank was so big that it could destroy anything in its way. + +One day, the tank was feeling very sleepy. It had been driving around for a long time and needed a rest. The tank found a quiet spot and lay down to sleep. As it slept, the tank's engine made a soft humming sound. + +Suddenly, the tank was woken up by a loud noise. It saw a big building in front of it and wanted to destroy it. But then the tank remembered that it was feeling sleepy and decided to go back to sleep instead. The tank closed its eyes and fell asleep again, dreaming of peaceful places. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play soccer with his friends. One day, they were playing soccer in the park when Timmy accidentally kicked the ball too hard and it struck a little girl named Lily. Lily fell down and started crying. + +Timmy felt bad and went to check on her. "I'm sorry, Lily. I didn't mean to strike you," Timmy said. Lily stopped crying and smiled. "It's okay, Timmy. I know it was an accident," Lily replied. + +After a while, they continued playing soccer. Timmy's team was winning, but he started feeling dizzy. He asked to sit down for a moment. "I think I need some water," Timmy said. His friends brought him a bottle of water and he drank it all. "Thanks, guys. I feel much better now," Timmy said. + +The moral of the story is that accidents happen, but it's important to apologize and make sure everyone is okay. And when you're feeling dizzy or tired, it's important to take a break and take care of yourself. +Once upon a time, there was a mommy and a daughter. They loved to play together and have fun. One day, the mommy saw a big hole in the ground. She knew it could hurt her daughter if she fell in. So, she put a big rock over the hole to prevent her daughter from falling in. + +The daughter was happy and played around the rock. She didn't know that her mommy did it to keep her safe from getting hurt. Later, the mommy explained to her daughter why she put the rock there. The daughter hugged her mommy and said, "Thank you for keeping me safe." + +From that day on, the daughter knew that her mommy would always prevent her from getting hurt. She felt loved and protected. The mommy was happy too, knowing that her daughter was safe and happy. They continued to play and have fun together, knowing that they would always be there for each other. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He liked to play outside in the park with his friends. One day, Timmy was running around and he fell down. He hurt his leg and it felt uncomfortable. + +Timmy's friend saw that he was hurt and wanted to help. She went to get Timmy's mom. Timmy's mom came over and checked his leg. She said that he needed to rest and put some ice on it. + +After a while, Timmy felt better and wanted to play again. His friends were playing catch and asked if he wanted to join. Timmy was happy to play and they had a lot of fun. Timmy caught the ball and felt proud of himself. He forgot all about his uncomfortable leg and played until it was time to go home. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and watch her favorite show on TV. One day, Lily's mommy gave her a lovely tube of bubbles to play with outside. Lily was so happy and ran outside to blow bubbles. + +She blew and blew, and the bubbles went up high in the sky. But then, Lily accidentally dropped the tube and it broke into many pieces. She was sad and cried a lot. Her mommy hugged her and promised to buy her a new tube of bubbles. + +The next day, Lily and her mommy went to the store to buy a new tube of bubbles. Lily was so excited and happy to have a new tube. But on the way back home, they got into a car accident. Lily's mommy got hurt really bad and had to go to the hospital. Lily was so scared and didn't know what to do. She wished she could return to the time when she was blowing bubbles and everything was okay. But now, everything was different and not so lovely anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the woods. One day, while he was playing, he saw a hunter. The hunter had a big gun and looked very tough. + +Timmy knew he had to behave and be quiet so the hunter wouldn't see him. He watched as the hunter walked by and then he ran back home to tell his mom. + +His mom was very proud of him for being so good and told him that it's important to always behave and listen to grown-ups. Timmy felt happy and proud of himself too. From then on, he always remembered to be careful when he played outside in the woods. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in her backyard. One day, Lily's mom brought out a big tent for her to play in. Lily was so excited! She crawled inside the tent and started to play with her dolls. + +Suddenly, it started to rain. Lily's mom ran outside with an umbrella and said, "Lily, we need to pour the water out of the tent so it doesn't get wet inside." Lily helped her mom pour the water out of the tent. + +After the rain stopped, Lily's mom said, "Let's go inside and make some hot cocoa." Lily nodded her head and said, "I love hot cocoa. It's so humble." Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, it's a simple pleasure that makes us happy." +Once upon a time, there was a man who was very rude. He always said mean things to people and never said sorry. One day, he met a little girl and asked her for a toy. "Can I have your toy?" he said. The little girl said no and the man got angry. "You are a mean girl!" he said. + +The little girl went home and told her mom about the rude man. Her mom said, "Don't worry, he won't gain anything from being rude." But the man heard them talking and got even angrier. He followed the little girl home and took all her toys. "Now I have gained something!" he said. + +The little girl was sad and her mom was angry. They called the police and the man was taken away. The little girl never saw her toys again and the man went to jail. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little rabbit named Floppy. Floppy loved to play in the nature. One day, Floppy found a shiny rock. It was so pretty and sparkly that Floppy wanted to keep it. But Floppy knew that the rock didn't belong to him. He was a careful rabbit and he knew it was important to be honest. + +So, Floppy hopped to his friend, the wise old owl, and asked for advice. The owl said that it was important to give the rock back to its owner. Floppy felt sad because he really liked the rock, but he knew the owl was right. + +Floppy hopped back to the spot where he found the rock and waited. Soon, a little girl came running and crying. She had lost her special rock and was very upset. Floppy hopped up to her and gave her the rock. The little girl was so happy and hugged Floppy. Floppy felt happy too, because he knew he did the right thing by giving the rock back to its owner. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to help her mom in the kitchen. One day, her mom asked her to peel an onion. Lily was very busy playing with her dolls, but she wanted to help her mom, so she said yes. + +Lily started to peel the onion, but it made her eyes water. She said, "Mommy, this onion is making me cry." Her mom said, "It's okay, Lily. We just need to finish peeling it, and then we can cook it for dinner." + +Lily finished peeling the onion and felt proud of herself. She asked her mom, "Can I help with anything else?" Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, you can help me stir the soup." Lily was happy to help and they finished making dinner together. +Once upon a time, there was a happy poppy. The poppy had a red color and was always restless. It wanted to walk and explore the world. One day, the poppy decided to go for a walk. It walked and walked until it found a big field. In the field, there were many other flowers like daisies and roses. The poppy was happy to see so many new friends. It rested for a while and then walked back home. From that day on, the poppy knew that walking and exploring was fun. +Once upon a time, a man was walking with his dog. The man had a handle on the dog's leash. They were walking in the park and the man saw a pond. The man was wealthy and he had a lot of money. He wanted to show his dog the pond, so he let go of the handle and the dog ran towards the pond. The man was happy to see his dog happy. + +But suddenly, the pond started to freeze. The man didn't notice it and the dog ran onto the ice. The ice was thin and it broke. The dog fell into the cold water and couldn't get out. The man tried to save his dog but he fell into the water too. The man and the dog were frozen and couldn't move. They both died because they couldn't handle the cold water. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and pick flowers. One day, she found a beautiful rose in her garden. She picked it and showed it to her mother. + +"Look, Mommy! I found a pretty rose!" Lily said. + +Her mother smiled and said, "That's lovely, Lily. But please be careful with it. Roses have thorns and they can hurt you." + +Lily didn't listen to her mother and kept playing with the rose. She was being stubborn and didn't want to put it down. Suddenly, she pricked her finger on a thorn and it started to bleed. She cried and ran to her mother for help. + +Her mother cleaned the wound and said, "See, Lily? I told you to be careful. Sometimes we need to listen to others and not be so stubborn. It's important to be safe and take care of ourselves." + +Lily learned her lesson and promised to be more careful in the future. She thanked her mother for helping her and giving her good advice. From that day on, she always listened to her mother and never played with dangerous things again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her own toys and dolls. One day, she saw a toy in the store that she really wanted. She asked her mom how much it cost, and her mom said it was too high of a price. + +Lily was sad because she couldn't have the toy. She went to the park to play with her friends, but she still felt bitter about not being able to get the toy. As she was playing, she found a shiny penny on the ground. + +Lily was so happy to find the penny because now she could save up her own money to buy the toy. She put the penny in her pocket and decided to start saving. Every day, she would put any extra pennies she found in her piggy bank. Finally, after a few weeks, she had saved up enough money to buy the toy she wanted. She was so proud to have bought it with her own money! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat apples, but he didn't like when his mommy cut them into small pieces. One day, Timmy's mommy cut the apple and gave it to him. But Timmy threw a tantrum and didn't want to eat it. + +His mommy told him, "Timmy, you need to behave and eat your apple. It's good for you." But Timmy didn't listen and kept crying. + +Suddenly, a little bird flew into the room and landed on the table. It saw the apple and said, "That looks tasty!" Timmy was surprised and watched as the bird ate the apple. + +Timmy realized that he was being silly and that the apple was indeed tasty. He apologized to his mommy and ate the rest of the apple. From that day on, Timmy behaved and ate his apples without any fuss. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play in the snow and build igloos with his friends. One day, Timmy's friend Billy said, "Let's build a really big igloo!" Timmy thought it sounded difficult, but he wanted to make Billy smile, so he agreed. + +They worked hard all day, but the igloo was still not finished. Timmy's mom called him inside for dinner, but Billy wanted to keep working. Timmy said, "I have to go now, but we can finish tomorrow." Billy said, "No, I want to finish now!" Timmy felt sad, but he didn't want to make Billy mad, so he said goodbye and went inside. + +The next day, Timmy went outside to finish the igloo, but he saw that it had collapsed. Billy was nowhere to be found. Timmy looked and looked, but he never saw Billy again. Timmy felt very sad and wished he had stayed to help his friend. +Once upon a time, there was a duck named Ducky. Ducky was very sad and miserable because he was all alone. One day, Ducky met another duck named Daisy. They became good friends and played together every day. + +One day, Ducky decided he wanted to marry Daisy because he loved her very much. So, he asked her to marry him and she said yes! They had a big party with all their duck friends and they danced and sang. + +From that day on, Ducky and Daisy were very happy together. They swam in the pond, ate bread crumbs, and slept together every night. They were never lonely again because they had each other. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big bear in the forest. The bear was very gentle and loved to play with his friends. One day, the bear met a little girl who was lost in the woods. The bear nodded his head and offered to help her find her way home. Together, they walked through the forest until they found the girl's house. The little girl was so happy and gave the bear a big hug. From that day on, the bear and the little girl became the best of friends and would often play together in the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the garden. One day, she saw a big, yellow sunflower. It was as tall as she was! + +Lily asked her mom, "Can we pick the sunflower and bring it inside?" + +Her mom replied, "Of course, we can! Let's serve it as a beautiful decoration in our living room." + +Lily was so happy! They picked the sunflower and brought it inside. As they were placing it in a vase, her mom told her, "Did you know that sunflowers are ancient flowers? People have been growing them for thousands of years!" + +Lily looked at the sunflower with wonder and amazement. She couldn't believe that such a beautiful flower had been around for so long. From that day on, Lily loved sunflowers even more and always wanted to learn more about them. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the park and playing on the swings. One day, she met a boy named Max who had a weird hat on. + +"Hi Max, I like your hat. It's weird," said Lily. + +"Thanks, Lily. My mom made it for me. What's your opinion on it?" Max asked. + +"I think it's cool. Can I try it on?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, but be careful. I don't want it to get sacked," Max said. + +Lily put on the hat and they continued to play together. They had so much fun that they became best friends and went to the park every day. And Max's weird hat became their favorite thing to play with. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and eat yummy snacks. One day, Lily's mom asked her to prepare for a march. Lily was sad because she didn't want to leave her toys behind. + +But then, Lily's mom explained that a march is like a big walk with lots of people. They were going to march to help other kids who were sad too. Lily felt happy knowing she could help, so she got ready by putting on her shoes and grabbing a snack. + +As they marched, Lily saw lots of other kids with sad faces. But when they saw Lily and her mom, they smiled and waved. Lily felt proud that she could help make them happy. After the march, Lily went back home and played with her toys, feeling happy and proud of herself. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in her big backyard. One day, she found a pretty herb growing by the fence. She picked it and held it in her hand. + +But then, she accidentally dropped the herb and it fell on a rock. Lily was sad because the herb was now broken. She didn't know what to do. + +Suddenly, her big brother came outside and saw Lily looking sad. He asked her what was wrong and she showed him the broken herb. Her brother knew just what to do. He took a string and helped Lily hang the herb up on the fence. Now, Lily could still see the pretty herb every day, even though it was broken. And she was happy again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big, wide road. A little boy walked on the road, but he was very tired. He saw a tree and sat down to rest. While he was resting, he saw a bird fly by. The bird had a worm in its beak. The bird passed the boy and went to its nest in a tree. The boy watched the bird and felt happy. +Once upon a time, there was a happy little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine and pick flowers. One day, she found a pretty heart-shaped rock and put it in her pocket. + +As she skipped along, she saw a boy spinning in circles. He looked like he was having so much fun! She decided to join in and started spinning too. + +Suddenly, she felt a serious pain in her tummy and had to stop spinning. She remembered the heart-shaped rock in her pocket and took it out. She held it tight and closed her eyes, taking deep breaths until the pain went away. + +From that day on, Lily always carried her heart rock with her when she played outside. It made her feel happy and safe. And sometimes, when she was feeling really silly, she would spin around and around until she got dizzy! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very hungry and wanted a sandwich. His mommy made him a sandwich, but it was too thick. Timmy didn't like thick sandwiches, he wanted a thin sandwich. + +Timmy requested his mommy to make a thin sandwich. But his mommy was busy and didn't have time to make another sandwich. Timmy got upset and started to cry. His mommy felt bad and tried to make the sandwich thinner, but it still wasn't thin enough for Timmy. + +Timmy's mommy then had an idea. She cut the sandwich in half and took out some of the filling to make it thinner. Timmy was happy and ate his sandwich. He was no longer hungry and smiled at his mommy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Max. Max loved to play outside and chase squirrels. One day, Max saw a big, scary cat. The cat had a chain around its neck. Max was afraid, but he wanted to be brave. He barked at the cat and the cat ran away. + +Later that day, Max was walking in the park. He saw a man with a thoughtful look on his face. The man was holding a chain. Max didn't know why the man had the chain, but he started to tremble. He remembered the scary cat with the chain around its neck. + +Suddenly, Max heard a loud noise. It was the cat from earlier! The cat was chasing the man with the chain. Max knew what to do. He barked and chased the cat away. The man was grateful and gave Max a treat. Max felt proud of himself for being brave and helpful. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play with her furry stuffed animals. One day, she was playing with her favorite teddy bear when she heard a knock on the door. It was her friend Max, who had brought a new object to show her. + +Max showed Lily a shiny red ball that he had found in the park. Lily was so excited to play with the ball, but she didn't want to leave her teddy bear behind. "Can teddy join us too?" she asked Max. Max smiled and said, "Of course he can!" + +So, Lily, Max, and teddy went outside to play with the ball. They played catch and had so much fun together. As the sun started to set, Max said, "It's getting late. We should go home now." Lily didn't want to leave her new friend, the ball, behind. "Can we take the ball with us?" she asked Max. Max smiled again and said, "Sure, we can take the ball with us." + +Lily hugged her furry teddy bear and held onto the shiny red ball as they walked home. She was so happy that her two favorite things could join together and have fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in her garden. She had many flowers and trees in her garden. One day, Lily was playing in her garden when she saw her cat sleeping under a tree. She went to her cat and said, "Wake up, kitty!" + +The kitty woke up and yawned. Lily asked the kitty, "Do you want to play with me?" The kitty said, "Meow!" and started to play with Lily. They played for a long time, but then the kitty got upset and ran away. + +Lily was sad and went to her mommy. She said, "Mommy, the kitty ran away and I am upset." Her mommy hugged her and said, "Don't worry, we will find the kitty." But they never found the kitty and Lily was very sad. She missed her kitty and wished it would come back to play with her in the garden again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to read books and his favorite book was about a brave knight who fought dragons. Timmy would read the book every night before bed until he fell asleep. + +One day, Timmy's friend Johnny came over to play. Johnny saw the book on Timmy's bed and asked, "What's that?" Timmy replied, "It's a book about a knight who fights dragons." Johnny said, "I want to be a knight too!" + +Timmy smiled and said, "Okay, let's pretend to be knights and fight dragons!" They put on their imaginary armor and went outside to search for dragons. They found a big, scary dragon on the page of a book and began to fight it. + +After a long and brave fight, they defeated the dragon and felt warm inside from their victory. They both agreed that being a knight was the best thing ever and decided to do it again tomorrow. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in her backyard and watch the birds fly high in the sky. One day, her mommy asked her to help her in the kitchen. Lily saw a pot on the stove and asked her mommy what it was for. Her mommy told her they were going to make soup for dinner. + +While they were cooking, Lily remembered her toy car. She wanted to play with it outside, so she asked her mommy if she could go. Her mommy said yes, but reminded her to be careful and not go too fast. Lily promised she wouldn't speed. + +As she played with her car, she saw a hill and thought it would be fun to go down it. She went up the hill and then down, picking up speed as she went. Suddenly, she saw the pot her mommy was using for soup in front of her. She tried to stop, but it was too late. She crashed into the pot and it went flying into the air. + +Lily was scared and started to cry. Her mommy came outside and saw what happened. She comforted Lily and told her it was okay. They cleaned up the mess together and Lily learned to be more careful when playing with her toys. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim liked to go for walks in the woods near his house. One day, he found a new path he had never seen before. He gazed at the path and thought, "I want to see where this goes!" + +As Tim walked down the path, he saw a dead tree. It was big and old. Tim thought it looked scary, but he was brave and kept going. He knew that something fun might be waiting for him at the end of the path. + +Finally, Tim reached the end of the path. He saw a beautiful pond with fish and frogs. Tim was happy that he didn't let the dead tree scare him away. He played by the pond all day, and then went home to tell his mom about his adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a gifted cat named Kitty. Kitty loved to do yoga every day. She was very good at it. One day, Kitty met a small dog named Doggy. Doggy saw Kitty doing yoga and wanted to try it too. + +Kitty said, "I can teach you yoga, Doggy. Just watch me and repeat what I do." Doggy watched Kitty and tried to repeat her moves. At first, Doggy found it hard, but he did not give up. Kitty helped him, and soon Doggy was doing yoga too. + +As Kitty and Doggy did yoga together, they became good friends. They learned that by helping each other, they could do new things. The moral of the story is that we can learn from others and grow together when we help each other. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily had long, pretty hair. One day, she saw a fragile bird with a broken wing. The bird was sad and needed help. + +Lily wanted to help the bird. She went to her mom and said, "Mom, can we help the bird? It has a broken wing and is very fragile." Her mom nodded and they both went outside to help the bird. + +Lily and her mom made a soft bed for the bird to rest. They put a sign next to the bed that said, "Please be careful. Fragile bird resting here." Lily took care of the bird every day. She fed it and talked to it. Soon, the bird's wing was all better. + +One day, the bird was strong enough to fly again. It flew up into the sky and then came back down to Lily. The bird landed on Lily's hair and sang a happy song. It was a thank you song for Lily and her mom. + +From that day on, Lily and the bird were best friends. They played together every day. And every time the bird sang, it would sit on Lily's hair and make her smile. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Max. Max loved to play with his red ball. One day, Max was playing with his ball in the park. It was a sunny day, and Max was having a lot of fun. + +Max saw a big tree and wanted to rub his back on it. He left his ball on the ground and went to the tree. He started to rub his back on the tree. It felt so good! But when Max looked back, his red ball was gone. It seemed to vanish! + +Max looked around and saw a big cat. He asked the cat, "Did you see my red ball?" The cat said, "Yes, it rolled into the bushes. But it is difficult to get it out." Max and the cat went to the bushes and worked together to get the ball. After trying hard, they got the ball out. + +Max was so happy to have his red ball back. He thanked the cat and they became friends. From that day on, Max and the cat played together in the park every day. And Max learned to keep his red ball close, so it wouldn't vanish again. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lucy. Lucy had a big job to do. She had to deliver a bag of prunes to her grandma. Lucy put on her shoes, grabbed the bag, and started her walk. + +On her way, she met a big, serious dog. The dog said, "Woof! What is in the bag?" Lucy told the dog, "I have prunes for my grandma. I need to deliver them to her." The dog said, "I like prunes! Can I have one?" Lucy smiled and gave the dog a prune. The dog was happy and said, "Thank you, Lucy!" + +Lucy kept walking and soon reached her grandma's house. She gave the bag of prunes to her grandma. Grandma was so happy and said, "Thank you for delivering the prunes, Lucy!" They both sat down and enjoyed eating the prunes together. And from that day on, Lucy and the serious dog became good friends. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there lived a little boy named Tim. Tim had a red wagon that he loved to play with. Every day, he would take his wagon outside to play. One day, it was very hot outside. The sun was shining bright in the sky. Tim's mom said, "Tim, it is hot today. Do you know what to do?" + +Tim thought for a moment and said, "Yes, Mom. I will drink water and stay in the shade." He smiled and took his red wagon outside to play. He found a big tree with lots of shade. Tim played with his wagon under the tree, staying cool from the hot sun. + +After a while, Tim's friend, Lily, came to play with him. They both played with the red wagon under the big tree. They had lots of fun together, even though it was hot outside. They knew how to stay cool and safe. When they were done playing, they went inside to drink more water and tell their moms about their fun day. +Once upon a time, there was a slow king who lived in a big castle. He had many friends, but his best friend was a little dog named Spot. They loved to play together in the big garden. + +One sunny day, the king and Spot were playing with a ball. The king would pass the ball to Spot, and Spot would run and catch it. They laughed and played for hours. + +Then, the king said to Spot, "You are very good at catching the ball, my friend!" Spot wagged his tail and barked happily. They continued to pass the ball and play until the sun went down. And they lived happily ever after. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to the park with his mom. Tim loved to play at the park, but today he saw a big bin. Tim was scared of the bin because it was very big and very dirty. He did not want to go near it. + +Tim's mom saw that he was scared and insisted that he should not be scared of the bin. She said, "Tim, the bin is just for holding trash. It cannot hurt you." But Tim was still scared and did not want to go near the bin. + +Tim's mom had an idea. She took Tim's hand and they walked to the bin together. Tim was still scared, but he trusted his mom. They stood next to the bin and Tim saw that it was not scary after all. He felt better and went back to play at the park. +Once upon a time, in a quiet forest, there lived a little wolf. The wolf loved to play with his friends, the birds, the rabbits, and the squirrels. They would run, jump, and laugh all day long. + +One day, while the wolf was playing, he noticed a new friend. It was a tiny mouse. The mouse was shy and didn't say much. The wolf asked, "Do you want to play with us?" The mouse looked at the wolf and nodded. They all played together and had a lot of fun. + +As they played, the wolf noticed that the mouse was very good at hiding. The wolf said, "You are good at hiding! Let's play hide and seek!" The mouse smiled and they all played hide and seek. The wolf was happy to have a new friend and they all played together every day. +Once upon a time, in a lively town, there lived a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to spin around and around, and he would spin all day long. One day, while Tim was spinning, he found a card on the ground. It was a license. The license had a picture of a big, red car on it. + +Tim picked up the license and showed it to his friend, Sally. "Look what I found!" he said. Sally looked at the license and said, "Wow! What is it?" Tim replied, "I think it's a magic card for a big, red car!" + +Tim and Sally decided to go on an adventure to find the big, red car. They walked and walked until they saw a big, red car parked by a tree. They climbed into the car and pretended to drive it. They laughed and had so much fun, pretending to go on a long trip. + +As they played, a man came over and said, "Hey, that's my car!" Tim showed him the license and said, "I found this magic card, so I thought it was okay to play in your car." The man laughed and said, "That's my driver's license! But it's okay, you can play for a little while longer." + +Tim and Sally thanked the man and continued to play in the big, red car. They had a great time, and when they were done, they gave the license back to the man. From that day on, Tim and Sally always remembered their fun adventure with the big, red car and the magic card. +Once upon a time, in a busy farm, there lived a little goat named Tim. Tim loved to eat oats. Every day, he would eat oats from the big oat box near the barn. Tim was a happy little goat. + +One day, Tim saw a big bag of oats in the farmer's truck. He wanted to eat those oats too. But the farmer refused to give Tim the bag of oats. Tim was sad, but he had an idea. He decided to wait for the right time to get the bag of oats. + +The next day, Tim saw the farmer was very busy with his work. Tim knew this was his chance. He quickly jumped into the truck and took the bag of oats. Tim was so happy and ate all the oats from the bag. The farmer saw Tim and smiled. From that day on, Tim always had enough oats to eat. +Once upon a time, there was a soft, little caterpillar named Inchy. Inchy was very good at acting. He loved to act like other animals and make his friends laugh. + +One sunny day, Inchy met a new friend, a tiny bird named Chirpy. Chirpy asked, "What can you do, Inchy?" Inchy said, "I can act like other animals. Watch me!" Inchy acted like a big, strong lion. He roared and stomped around. Chirpy laughed and clapped his wings. + +Inchy and Chirpy played together all day. They acted like different animals and had lots of fun. Inchy was very happy to have a new friend who loved his acting. And Chirpy was happy to have a soft, little caterpillar friend who made him laugh. They knew they would be best friends forever. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there lived a mysterious man. He wore a big hat and had a long coat. He was always quiet and never talked to anyone. One day, he found a big box in his yard. The box was very heavy, and he knew it was full of gold. + +The man wanted to remove the gold from the box, but he couldn't open it. He tried and tried, but the box just wouldn't open. He felt sad and didn't know what to do. Then, a little girl named Lucy saw him and came over. She asked, "Why are you sad?" + +The man told Lucy about the box and how he couldn't remove the gold. Lucy wanted to help, so she tried to open the box too. They both tried to open the box together, but it still wouldn't open. They were both very sad. + +Just then, a big, strong man from the town saw them. He came over and asked what was wrong. The mysterious man and Lucy told him about the box and the gold. The strong man said, "Let me try!" He tried to open the box, and with a big push, the box finally opened! + +The mysterious man, Lucy, and the strong man all looked inside the box. It was full of shiny gold! They were all very happy. The mysterious man decided to share the gold with Lucy and the strong man. From that day on, they all became good friends, and the mysterious man wasn't so mysterious anymore. +Once upon a time, in a small village, there lived a silly boy named Sam. Sam loved to play with his toy sword. He would run around the village, swinging and shaking his sword, pretending to be a brave knight. + +One sunny day, Sam met another boy named Tom. Tom saw Sam with his sword and said, "Wow, that's a cool sword! Can I play with it too?" Sam thought for a moment and then said, "Sure, but be very careful! We can both be brave knights and protect the village." + +Sam and Tom played all day, shaking their swords and pretending to fight dragons. They had so much fun, but they were also very silly. They didn't notice that they were making a big mess in the village. They knocked over pots, broke fences, and scared the animals. + +At the end of the day, the village people were very angry with Sam and Tom. They said, "You two have made a big mess and caused many problems! You are not brave knights, but silly boys!" Sam and Tom felt very sad and sorry for what they had done. + +From that day on, Sam and Tom were not allowed to play with their swords in the village anymore. They learned that being silly and not paying attention could lead to a bad ending. +One day, a little boy named Tim went for a walk with his mom. They saw a big tree and Tim wanted to climb it. His mom said, "Be alert and safe, Tim!" Tim gazed at the tree and started to climb. + +As Tim climbed higher, he saw a small bird. The bird had a pill in its beak. Tim wanted to help the bird, but the bird did not want to give him the pill. The bird flew away, and Tim felt sad. + +Tim climbed down the tree and told his mom about the bird with the pill. His mom smiled and said, "Don't worry, Tim. The bird will find its way." Tim felt better and they continued their walk, staying alert and looking at all the things around them. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there lived a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play catch with his friends. One day, Tim and his friends found a big pile of black rocks. They did not know that these rocks were coal. + +Tim's friend, Sam, said, "Let's play catch with these black rocks!" Tim thought it was a fun idea. So, they started to throw the coal to each other. As they played, their hands became very dirty. + +Tim's mom called them for lunch. She had made a spicy soup. But when they tried to eat, the soup tasted bad. They had forgotten to wash their hands after playing with the coal. Tim's mom said, "You must always wash your hands before eating." + +The next day, Tim and his friends remembered to wash their hands after playing catch with the coal. Their spicy soup tasted good this time. They learned that it is important to be clean before eating. And from that day on, they always washed their hands before having a meal. +Once upon a time, in a small village, there was an obedient dog named Max. Max was a good friend to a little girl named Lily. They liked to play together every day. + +One day, Lily and Max went to a fun party. At the party, they saw many masks. Lily put on a mask and played with her friends. Max wore a mask too, and he looked very funny. Everyone at the party laughed and had a good time. + +After the party, Lily and Max were very tired. They decided to rest under a big tree. As they rested, they talked about the fun they had at the party. They also talked about how they were obedient and listened to their parents. This made them feel happy and proud. + +The moral of the story is that being obedient and listening to your parents can bring happiness and fun times. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. Sue was excited because it was her bedtime. She loved the night because she could see the stars and moon. Before going to bed, Sue always talked to her mom. + +"Mom, can you tell me a story tonight?" Sue asked. Her mom smiled and said, "Of course, Sue. I will tell you a story about sharing." + +Sue listened carefully to the story. It was about two friends who had one toy. One friend suggested that they should share the toy. They played together and were very happy. Sue learned that sharing made everyone happy. + +The next day, Sue played with her friend Tim. They had one toy car. Sue remembered the story and suggested, "Tim, let's share the toy car so we can both play and be happy." + +Tim agreed, and they both played with the toy car. They were very happy and had lots of fun. Sue was glad she learned the value of sharing from her mom's story. + +And from that day on, Sue and Tim always shared their toys and had lots of fun together. They became the best of friends, and everyone around them was happy too. +Once upon a time, there was a nosy rabbit named Bob. Bob loved to have fun and play with his friends. He lived in a big green field with lots of other animals. + +One day, Bob saw a big red ball. He wanted to have it and play with his friends. So, he hopped over to the ball and rolled it back to his friends. They all laughed and played with the ball together. + +After they played, Bob and his friends were tired. They sat under a big tree and shared some yummy carrots. They were happy to have each other and the big red ball. The nosy rabbit and his friends had a great day. +One day, a girl named Lily went to her friend's house to play. They wanted to play dress up. Lily saw a pretty skirt in her friend's room. It was pink and had flowers on it. She put on the skirt and spun around. "Look at my pretty skirt!" she said. + +Her friend, Mia, found a loud toy. It was a horn. She blew the horn and it made a loud noise. "Listen to my loud horn!" Mia said. They laughed and played with the loud horn. + +Lily and Mia played dress up all day. They wore skirts, hats, and shoes. They had a lot of fun. When it was time for Lily to go home, she said, "Thank you for playing with me, Mia." Mia smiled and said, "You're welcome! Come play again soon!" +One day, a little girl named Lucy went for a walk with her mom. They walked to a big garden where they saw many pretty flowers. Lucy wanted to pick some flowers to take home. + +Lucy saw a dry, brown flower and said, "Mom, can I pick this one?" Her mom smiled and said, "No, Lucy, let's pick a pretty, colorful one instead." So Lucy picked a big, red flower. + +After picking flowers, Lucy and her mom went to the beach. They played in the sand and built a sandcastle. Lucy found some salt near the water and said, "Mom, I want to put salt on our sandcastle." Her mom laughed and said, "Salt is for food, not sandcastles. But we can use shells to decorate it." So they used pretty shells to make their sandcastle even more beautiful. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a hidden toy box in her room. In the box, she found a small thing called a microscope. + +One day, Lily's friend Tim came to play. Lily showed Tim the microscope. Tim wanted to look at things up close. Lily let Tim use the microscope because she was a good friend. + +They looked at leaves, bugs, and even their hands. They saw many tiny things they could not see before. Lily and Tim had lots of fun. They played with the microscope all day. They were happy to accept the new world they found with the microscope. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tom. Tom loved to play with his toy dinosaur, Spike. They would run, jump, and laugh together all day long. + +One day, Tom saw a big yummy cake on the table. He wanted to share the cake with Spike. But his big sister, Sue, said, "No, Tom! Spike is a toy. Toys can't eat cake." + +Tom felt sad and asked, "Why can't Spike have some cake? He is my friend." Sue thought for a moment and then said, "Okay, let's pretend Spike can eat the cake too." + +So, Tom and Sue cut the yummy cake into three pieces. They gave one piece to Spike, and they each took a piece for themselves. They all laughed and enjoyed the cake together. From that day on, Tom and Sue always included Spike in their fun games and adventures. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there lived a helpful boy named Tim. Tim liked to care for his friends and family. One sunny day, Tim saw his friend, Sam, feeling sad. + +"Why are you sad?" Tim asked Sam. + +"My yard is full of junk and I can't play," Sam replied. + +Tim wanted to help his friend. So, he asked other kids from the town to help clean the junk. They all agreed to help Sam. Together, they picked up all the junk and put it in a big bag. + +After the yard was clean, Sam was happy. He thanked Tim and his friends for being so helpful. From that day on, Tim, Sam, and their friends played together in the clean yard every day. They all learned that caring for each other and helping made them happy. +Once upon a time, in a big jungle, there lived a black bird and a little monkey. They were good friends and liked to play together. One day, they found a big, red ball. The black bird said, "Let's share the ball and play together." + +So, the little monkey and the black bird took turns playing with the red ball. They had a lot of fun, laughing and playing under the big trees. The sun was shining, and the jungle was full of happy sounds. + +As they played, other animals in the jungle saw them and wanted to join in. A big elephant, a tall giraffe, and a fast cheetah came to play too. The black bird said, "We can all share the ball and play together." + +And so, all the animals in the jungle played with the big, red ball. They shared it and had a great time. The little monkey and the black bird were happy to have so many friends to play with, and the jungle was filled with laughter and fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to go to the zoo. One day, he went to the zoo with his mom. They saw many animals like lions, monkeys, and birds. + +At the zoo, Tim saw a gentle baby elephant. The baby elephant was trying to reach a leaf on a tree. It was a struggle for the baby elephant. Tim said, "Look, Mom! The baby elephant is trying so hard to get the leaf!" + +Mom smiled and said, "Yes, Tim. It is a struggle for the baby elephant, but it will not give up. We can learn from the baby elephant to never give up." + +Tim and his mom watched as the baby elephant finally got the leaf. They clapped and cheered. Tim was happy he came to the zoo and learned a lesson from the gentle baby elephant. +One day, a young boy named Tim went for a walk in the deep woods with his mom. They saw many trees, birds, and flowers. Tim loved to explore and find new things. + +As they walked, Tim saw a little spark on the ground. He picked it up and noticed it was a shiny rock. "Mom, look at this!" he said. "Can I keep it?" Tim's mom looked at the rock and smiled. "Of course, Tim. It's very pretty," she said. + +They continued their walk and Tim found more sparks on the ground. He requested his mom to help him pick them up. "Mom, can you help me find more sparks?" he asked. His mom agreed and they found many more shiny rocks together. They had a fun day in the deep woods and went home with a collection of beautiful sparks. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to unpack her toys and play with them. One day, Lily wanted to play outside. It was a hot day, but she was excited to play with her toys. + +Lily was very organized. She put all her toys in a big box and took them outside. She found a nice spot under a tree and started to unpack her toys. She played with her dolls, cars, and blocks. Lily was having so much fun. + +But then, a big wind came and blew her toys away. Lily was very sad. She tried to find her toys, but they were gone. The hot day and the wind made her cry. Lily had to go back inside without her toys. The end. +One day, a little girl named Lily was feeling gloomy. She did not want to play with her toys or talk to her friends. Her head felt heavy, and she did not know why. + +Lily's mom saw her and asked, "Lily, why are you so sad today?" Lily looked up and said, "Mom, my head feels bad, and I don't want to play." Her mom hugged her and said, "Let me hold your head and make it feel better." + +As her mom held her head, Lily started to feel a little better. She smiled and said, "Thank you, Mom. My head feels better now." Her mom smiled back and said, "I'm happy to help, Lily. Now go play and have fun with your friends." And with that, Lily ran outside and played, no longer feeling gloomy. +Once upon a time, a little boy named Mark lived in a small house with his mom and dad. Mark wanted to be independent and do things all by himself. One day, he decided to go on a big adventure in his backyard. + +As Mark walked around, he saw a little bird. The bird said, "Hi Mark! Do you want to be my friend?" Mark smiled and said, "Yes, I want to be your friend!" The bird pointed to a big tree and said, "Let's climb that tree together!" Mark and the bird climbed the tree and had so much fun. + +When they were done playing, Mark's mom called him for dinner. Mark said goodbye to his new friend and went inside. He felt so happy and independent after his big adventure. And from that day on, Mark and the bird played together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a dependable boy named Tim. Tim loved to help his mom and dad around the house. He was very good at doing his chores. + +One day, Tim's mom asked him to attach a picture to the wall. Tim said, "Okay, Mom! I can do that!" He found a hammer and a nail, and carefully attached the picture to the wall. Tim's mom was very happy with his help. + +Later, Tim's dad needed help with his bike. The bike chain had come off, and Tim's dad didn't know how to fix it. Tim said, "Don't worry, Dad! I can help you!" He carefully put the chain back on the bike and made sure it was attached well. Tim's dad was very proud of his dependable boy. +One day, a little boy named Tim had a pet dog named Max. Max was a troubled dog because he liked to destroy things. Tim loved Max, but he was sad when Max destroyed his toys. + +One day, Tim's mom said, "Max is a good pet, but he needs to stop destroying things." Tim thought about how to help Max. He decided to teach Max to play with toys instead of destroying them. + +Tim took Max outside and showed him a ball. "Max, let's play with the ball. Don't destroy it," Tim said. Max looked at the ball and then at Tim. Max wagged his tail and played with the ball without destroying it. Tim was happy and Max was happy too. From that day on, Max learned not to destroy things and they played together all the time. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. Sue loved to bake with her mom. One sunny day, they decided to make a berry pie. They picked red berries from the garden together. + +Sue's mom said, "Sue, let's bake a hot pie with these berries!" Sue was very happy and said, "Yes, Mom! I love to bake!" + +They went inside and mixed the berries with sugar. Sue helped her mom roll out the dough for the pie crust. They put the berries inside the crust and baked it in the oven. The pie got very hot. + +When the pie was ready, they took it out of the oven. Sue's mom said, "Sue, be careful! The pie is very hot." Sue waited for the pie to cool down. Then, they both ate the yummy berry pie together. + +Sue loved baking with her mom. They had a fun day making the hot berry pie. From that day on, Sue and her mom baked many more pies and had lots of fun together. +Once upon a time, in a big park, there was a tall tree. The tree had many leaves that made a nice shade. Under the tree, there was a creative little girl named Lucy. She liked to draw funny pictures in the sand. + +One sunny day, Lucy's friend, a small bird named Tim, came to visit her. They liked to play and tease each other. Tim would fly around Lucy, and she would try to catch him. They were having a lot of fun. + +"Lucy, let's play a new game," said Tim. "You draw a picture in the sand, and I will try to guess what it is." Lucy liked the idea and started to draw. Tim watched her from the shade of the tree, trying to guess what she was drawing. + +Lucy drew a big round face with a funny nose. Tim laughed and said, "I know! It's a clown!" Lucy giggled and nodded. They played the drawing game all day, laughing and teasing each other under the big tree's shade. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little fish named Fin. Fin lived in a big, original reef with many other fish. The reef was very colorful and had lots of places to play and hide. Fin loved to swim around and explore the reef with his friends. + +One day, while playing with his friends, Fin saw a small, sad fish sitting on a rock. "Why are you sad?" Fin asked the little fish. The little fish replied, "I lost my way home, and I don't know where my family is." Fin wanted to care for the sad fish, so he said, "Don't worry, I will help you find your family." + +Fin and the little fish swam around the reef, asking other fish if they knew where the little fish's family lived. After a while, they found the little fish's family. The little fish was very happy and said, "Thank you, Fin, for caring and helping me find my family." From that day on, Fin and the little fish became best friends and played together in the big, original reef. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a big store. Many people went to the store to buy things they needed. One day, a little boy named Timmy went to the store with his mom. They wanted to buy a toy for Timmy's friend's birthday party. + +Inside the store, Timmy saw a toy he wanted. He asked his mom, "Can I have this toy, please?" His mom said, "No, Timmy. We are here to buy a gift for your friend, not for you." Timmy felt sad but remembered to be polite. He said, "Okay, Mom. I understand." + +They picked a nice toy for Timmy's friend and went to the exit. At the exit, they saw an old lady who needed help. Timmy's mom helped her, and Timmy held the door open. The old lady said, "Thank you, young man. You are very polite." + +Timmy felt happy that he could help someone. He learned that being polite and helping others is more important than getting a toy for himself. And that day, Timmy and his mom went home with a big smile on their faces. +Once upon a time, there was a little sunflower. The sunflower lived in a big garden with many other flowers. The sunflower loved the sun and would always turn to face it. + +One day, a little girl named Mia came to the garden. She saw the sunflower and thought it was very good. Mia said, "Hello, sunflower! You are so pretty and good. I like you a lot!" The sunflower felt very happy to see Mia too. + +Mia came to the garden every day to see the sunflower. They would talk and laugh together. The sunflower would always turn to face Mia when she was there. They became the best of friends and had many fun days in the garden. +Once upon a time, in a small country, there was a brilliant girl named Lily. Lily had a big pet dog named Max. They were best friends and loved to play together. + +One sunny day, Lily and Max went to the park. They saw a little bird on the ground. The bird looked hungry. Lily said to Max, "We should feed the bird some bread." Max barked happily, agreeing with Lily. + +Lily and Max went back home to get some bread. They came back to the park and fed the bird. The bird chirped happily, thanking them. Lily and Max felt good for helping their new friend. From that day on, they always took care of the little bird and played together in the park. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there lived a little boy named Tim. Tim had a big, shiny toy car that he loved to polish. He would polish it every day to make it look new and clean. + +One day, Tim's friend, Sam, came over to play. Sam saw the shiny car and asked, "What is that?" Tim replied, "This is my car, I polish it every day." Sam had never seen a car like that before, so it was unknown to him. + +Sam had a question for Tim. "Can I help you polish the car?" Sam asked. Tim smiled and said, "Yes, let's polish it together!" They both polished the car until it was even shinier than before. They played with the car all day and had lots of fun. And from that day on, Tim and Sam became the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was an enormous crane. The crane had a long neck and big legs. It lived near a pond with other birds. + +One day, the crane saw a little fish in the water. The fish wanted to play with the crane. The crane was happy to have a new friend. They played all day in the sun. + +The next day, the crane wanted to play with the fish again. The crane made a sign with its wings to call the fish. The fish saw the sign and swam to the crane. They played together and had lots of fun. And they became best friends forever. +One day, a little boy named Tim found a folder on the ground. He did not know whose folder it was. He wanted to find out, so he went to ask his friends. + +First, he asked his friend Sue. Sue said, "No, it is not mine." Then, he asked his friend Jim. Jim said, "No, it is not mine." Tim was sad. He wanted to find the owner of the folder. + +At last, Tim asked his friend Bob. Bob said, "Yes, it is mine!" Tim was grateful to find the owner. But, Bob was not happy. He was mad at Tim for looking in his folder. + +Tim said sorry, but Bob did not want to be friends anymore. Tim was very sad. He learned that he should not look in other people's things without asking. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there were two groups of kids who did not like each other. They always had fights and did not play together. They made a war with each other, but it was not a real war. It was a war with words and mean faces. + +One day, a new kid came to the town. He saw the war and wanted to make things better. He thought, "This should be easy." So, the new kid went to both groups of kids and told them to be nice. He said, "We can all play together and have fun." + +At first, the kids did not listen to the new kid. They tried to ignore him. But the new kid did not give up. He kept talking to them and showed them how to play nice games together. Slowly, the kids in the town started to like each other and play together. The war was over, and they all became friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to paint pretty pictures. One day, she decided to paint a big, brown dessert. + +Lily asked her friend Max, "Do you want to help me paint?" Max said, "Yes, I love to paint too!" So, they both started to paint together. They painted a big, brown cake with lots of sweet things on top. + +After they finished painting, Lily and Max showed their picture to their friends. All their friends loved it and said, "Wow, your brown dessert looks so yummy!" Lily and Max felt very happy and proud of their beautiful painting. + +From that day on, Lily and Max painted many more pictures together. They painted all kinds of things, like animals, flowers, and even more yummy desserts. They had lots of fun painting and showing their art to everyone. + +And every time they painted a brown dessert, their friends would say, "Mmm, that looks so good!" Lily, Max, and their friends would then laugh and enjoy their time together, making more and more beautiful paintings. +One sunny day, a little purple toy car was in the playroom. It loved to go fast and play with the other toys. But today, the car could not go. It was sad. + +The toy car asked its friend, the teddy bear, "Why can't I go?" The teddy bear thought and said, "Maybe you need a new battery. Let's ask the big toy robot for help." + +The toy car and teddy bear went to the big toy robot. The robot looked at the car and said, "Yes, you need a new battery. I will help you." The robot put a new battery in the little purple car. + +The toy car was so happy! Now it could go fast again. It thanked the teddy bear and the robot for their help. The little purple car, the teddy bear, and the robot played together all day long. They had so much fun! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was very nervous because he had to mark his paper for a prize. He wanted to win the prize so bad. It was a big, shiny toy car that he could play with. + +Tim sat down with his paper and a crayon. He started to mark the paper with the crayon. He drew a big circle, a little square, and a long line. Tim was very proud of his marks. + +Then, his friend Lily came over. She saw Tim's paper and said, "Wow, Tim! Good job!" Tim smiled and said, "Thank you, Lily! I hope I win the prize!" Lily smiled back and said, "I hope you do too!" + +The next day, Tim and Lily went to school. They waited to see who would win the prize. When the teacher said Tim's name, he was so happy! He won the prize, and it was the big, shiny toy car! + +Tim and Lily played with the toy car all day. They had so much fun, and Tim was not nervous anymore. They were both very happy, and they lived happily ever after. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to the park with his mom. Tim saw a big, hairy lion sitting on the grass. He was scared at first, but the lion smiled at him. The lion said, "Hi, Tim! Do you want to play with me?" + +Tim looked at his mom and asked, "Can I play with the lion, Mom?" His mom smiled and said, "Yes, I will allow you to play with the lion. Just be careful and have fun!" + +So, Tim and the big, hairy lion played together in the park. They ran, jumped, and laughed all day. The lion was very nice and gentle. When it was time to go home, Tim gave the lion a big hug and said, "Thank you for playing with me, Mr. Lion! You are my new friend!" The lion smiled and said, "You're welcome, Tim! I hope we can play together again soon!" +Once upon a time, in a small nation, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was a kind and friendly boy, but he was often frightened of new things. One day, Tim went to the park with his mom. While playing, he saw a tiny bird that looked lost and frightened. + +"Mom, look!" said Tim, "The bird is frightened, just like me. Can we help it?" + +"Yes, Tim," said his mom, "Let's try to find its family." + +Tim and his mom looked around the park for the bird's family. They asked other kids and their parents if they had seen any other birds like the frightened one. Finally, they found a nest with the bird's family in a big tree. + +"Here is your family," Tim said to the frightened bird. The bird happily flew to its nest and joined its family. Tim felt happy that he could help the bird find its family. + +From that day on, Tim learned that helping others can make you feel brave and happy. He was not as frightened of new things anymore, and he always tried to help others when he could. The moral of the story is that helping others can make you feel good and overcome your fears. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there lived a girl named Mia. Mia had a unique key that could unlock any door. One day, Mia's mom asked her to help with the laundry. Mia was happy to help her mom. + +Mia and her mom went to the laundry room. The door was locked. Mia used her unique key to unlock the door. They went inside and started to wash the clothes. Mia's mom was very proud of her. + +After doing the laundry, Mia and her mom went outside to play. They had lots of fun together. The moral of the story is to always help your family and use your unique gifts to make things better. +One day, a little girl named Amy found an unknown box in her room. She opened the box and saw a mitten inside. The mitten was very dirty, so Amy decided to polish it. She took a cloth and made the mitten nice and clean. + +Amy went to her friend Tom and showed him the mitten. "Look, Tom! I found this mitten in a box. I polished it and now it's clean," said Amy. Tom looked at the mitten and said, "Wow, it's so nice! Can I try it on?" Amy said yes and gave the mitten to Tom. + +Tom put on the mitten and felt very warm. They played outside in the cold, and Tom's hand stayed warm in the mitten. Amy and Tom were happy to have found the unknown mitten and had a great day playing together. +One day, a little girl named Sue went to the park with her mom. Sue loved the park because it had an incredible round swing. She would sit on the swing and her mom would push her. Sue would laugh and say, "More, more!" + +One day, Sue's friend Tim came to the park too. Tim saw Sue on the swing and wanted to play. He said, "Sue, can I play with you?" Sue said, "Yes, Tim! Come play with me!" So Tim got on the swing and they both laughed as they went round and round. + +But then, it was time to go home. Sue's mom said, "Sue, it's time to go." Sue was sad and said, "I will miss the swing and playing with Tim." Tim said, "Don't be sad, Sue. We can play again tomorrow!" Sue smiled and said, "Okay, Tim. I will see you tomorrow!" And they both went home, excited to play together again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and have fun. One day, Lily went to her friend's house to play. Her friend had a new toy that Lily didn't have. Lily felt jealous and sad. She didn't understand why her friend had a new toy and she didn't. + +Lily tried to play with the new toy, but her friend wouldn't let her. Lily felt even more jealous and upset. She wanted to go home, but her friend didn't want her to leave. They started to argue and fight over the toy. + +Suddenly, Lily's mom came to pick her up. She saw that Lily was upset and asked her what was wrong. Lily told her mom about the new toy and how she felt jealous. Her mom hugged her and told her that it's okay to feel jealous sometimes, but it's not okay to fight over toys. Lily understood and felt better. They went home and had fun playing with Lily's own toys. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to paint. He would paint all day long, using his big box of colorful paints. One day, Timmy wanted to paint a picture of a soldier. He thought it would be difficult, but he wanted to try. + +Timmy started to paint the soldier, but it was indeed difficult. He tried and tried, but the soldier didn't look right. Timmy was sad and wanted to give up. But then he remembered something his mom told him: "When things are difficult, don't give up. Keep trying and you'll get better." + +So Timmy kept painting the soldier, even though it was hard. He painted and painted until finally, he was happy with the picture. Timmy learned that even when things are difficult, if you keep trying, you can do it. And that was a good lesson for Timmy to learn. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Bun. Bun lived in a cozy burrow under a big tree. One day, Bun decided to hop outside and explore the forest. The sun was shining and the flowers were blooming. Bun felt happy and free. + +As Bun was hopping along, he saw a big pot of soup sitting on a rock. The soup smelled delicious! Bun hopped over to the pot and took a little taste. It was the tastiest soup he had ever tried! Bun felt grateful for the kind person who made the soup. + +Bun continued to hop through the forest until he came across a little bird. The bird was perched on a branch, singing a beautiful song. Bun felt impressed by the bird's modest talent. Bun decided to sit and listen to the bird's song for a while before springing back to his cozy burrow. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and look at the pretty flowers. One day, she saw a pink sign hanging on a tree. It said "Welcome to the park!" Lily was so happy to see the sign because she loved going to the park to play on the swings and slide. + +As she was playing, she saw a bird flying in the sky. It was carrying a little stick in its beak. The bird flew over to a tree and hung the stick on a branch. Lily thought it was funny that the bird was hanging things on the tree just like the sign was hanging on the other tree. + +After playing for a while, Lily went home and told her mommy about the pink sign and the bird hanging the stick. Her mommy smiled and told her how smart she was for noticing those things. From that day on, Lily always looked for signs and things hanging from trees when she went to the park. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved Tuesdays because she got to go to the park with her mom. One day, Lily found a unique rock in the grass. She picked it up and showed it to her mom. + +Her mom said, "Wow, Lily, that's a very special rock. Let's raise it up high so everyone can see!" + +Lily and her mom raised the rock up high and showed it to all their friends at the park. Everyone thought it was very cool and unique. From that day on, Lily always looked for unique rocks on Tuesdays when she went to the park with her mom. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, Lily's mommy said she could go down to the creek to play. Lily was very happy because she loved the creek. + +As Lily was walking down to the creek, she saw a big rock in the path. She knew she could climb over it, but it looked uncomfortable. Lily thought to herself, "I hope I don't fall off the rock and get hurt." + +When Lily got to the creek, she saw a sign that said "No swimming allowed." Lily knew that meant she wasn't permitted to go swimming in the creek. She decided to play in the water instead. Suddenly, she saw a fish swimming by. Lily was so excited to see the fish that she forgot all about wanting to go swimming. She was happy to just watch the fish swim in the creek. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a rag that she loved to play with. It was her favorite toy. One day, Lily spilled some water on her rag and it became wet. She didn't like it when her rag was wet. + +So, she decided to dry it. Lily took her rag and put it on the floor in the sun. She knew that the sun was hot and could help dry her rag. After a while, Lily checked her rag and it was dry again! She was so happy to have her favorite toy back. + +From that day on, Lily made sure to keep her rag dry and clean. She played with it every day and had so much fun. She was grateful to have her rag and knew she would take good care of it. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a toy car that he loved to play with. One day, Timmy was playing with his toy car and he accidentally knocked it over. The car went into motion and crashed into the wall. Timmy regretted knocking over the car and wished he had been more careful. + +Timmy's mom saw that he was upset and wanted to help. She told Timmy that accidents happen and that it was okay. She also showed Timmy a useful trick to help him be more careful in the future. Timmy felt better and promised to be more careful with his toys. From that day on, Timmy played more gently with his toys and never regretted knocking them over again. +Once upon a time, there was a jolly angel who lived in the sky. One day, the angel flew down to Earth to visit a little girl named Lily. Lily was very happy to see the angel and asked, "Can you speak?" + +The angel replied, "Yes, I can speak. I have come to tell you that it's important to be kind to others." + +Lily asked, "Why is that important?" + +The angel said, "Because when you are kind, you make others happy and that makes you happy too." + +Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, angel. I will always try to be kind." And with that, the angel flew back up to the sky, happy to have helped Lily learn an important lesson. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and go outside. One day, her mom asked her to help water the plants in the garden. Lily was happy to help and grabbed the watering can. She poured the water on the flowers and they started to grow. + +Later that day, Lily went to the park to play. She saw a boy who didn't have any toys to play with. Lily wanted to show him her toys and share with him. They played together and had fun. But when it was time to go home, Lily realized that she had lost her favorite toy. + +Lily was sad and cried. She went back to the park to look for her toy, but it was nowhere to be found. She felt very humble and wished she hadn't lost it. From that day on, Lily learned to take better care of her things and to be more careful. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a toy car that could zoom very fast. + +One day, Lily and her friend Tom were playing with the toy car. Tom wanted to play with it too, but Lily didn't want to share. + +Tom said, "Lily, it's not nice to not share your toys. Can we decide to take turns playing with the car?" + +Lily thought about it for a moment and decided that sharing was a good idea. She handed the car to Tom and said, "You can play with it now. But be careful, it's a terrible driver!" + +Tom laughed and took the car for a spin. They played together for the rest of the day, taking turns and having fun. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved dessert, especially ice cream with sprinkles. One day, Lily's mom made her eat all of her vegetables before she could have dessert. Lily was miserable because she didn't like vegetables. + +Later that day, Lily's friend came over to play. Her friend asked Lily if she wanted to go to the park. Lily said yes and they went to the park. While they were playing, Lily's friend asked if she wanted to share her popsicle. Lily was so happy and forgot all about being miserable earlier. + +After playing for a while, Lily's mom called her in for dinner. Lily saw that her mom had made her favorite meal, spaghetti. She asked her mom if she could have dessert after dinner. Her mom said yes and brought out a big bowl of ice cream with sprinkles. Lily was so happy and enjoyed her dessert very much. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to eat carrots and lettuce, but he had never tried cauliflower before. One day, Benny decided to try cauliflower for the first time. As he took a bite, he noticed his fur was turning gray! + +Benny didn't know what was happening to him. He started to feel scared and worried. But then, his friend, a wise old owl, came to help him. The owl explained that sometimes when you eat new foods, your body can become different colors. Benny was relieved to hear this. + +After a while, Benny's fur returned to its normal color. He was happy he tried something new and learned something new too. From that day on, Benny loved to eat cauliflower and even became a little bit of a cauliflower expert! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she saw a big, tall sunflower in her backyard. It was so brilliant and yellow, it made her smile. + +But then, Lily accidentally stepped on the sunflower and it broke. She felt so sad and started to cry. Her mom came outside and saw what happened. She hugged Lily and said, "It's okay, we can plant another sunflower and make it grow big and strong again." + +Lily stopped crying and helped her mom plant a new sunflower. Every day, they watered it and watched it grow taller and taller. Finally, it bloomed into a brilliant yellow flower, just like the one before. Lily was so happy and proud of their new sunflower. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She was very adventurous and loved to explore new places. One day, Lily and her family went on a trip. They packed their luggage and went to the airport. + +At the airport, Lily's dad had to raise their heavy luggage onto the conveyor belt. It was hard work, but he did it. Then, they went on the airplane and flew to a new place. Lily was very excited to see what adventures awaited her. + +When they arrived, they went to their hotel and unpacked their luggage. Lily saw a beautiful beach outside and wanted to go explore it. She ran outside and had so much fun playing in the sand and swimming in the ocean. It was a wonderful adventure for Lily and her family. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had a new toy car that he loved to play with. One day, Timmy went to the park to play with his toy car. While he was playing, a bad man came and stole Timmy's toy car. Timmy was very sad. + +Timmy's friend, Billy, saw what happened and asked Timmy why he was crying. Timmy told Billy that a bad man stole his toy car. Billy said, "That's not nice. Let's go find your toy car!" So they looked for the bad man together. + +After a while, they found the bad man. He was hiding in a dark alley with a big skeleton. The bad man wouldn't give Timmy's toy car back, so Billy called the police. The police came and caught the bad man, but Timmy's toy car was broken. Timmy was very sad again, but Billy said, "Don't worry, we can get you a new toy car!" But Timmy was still sad because he loved his old toy car. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park with her friends. One day, they found a big tree with a swing hanging from a branch. Lily was so excited to swing high in the sky! + +Her friends took turns on the swing, but Lily was feeling competitive. She wanted to swing the highest! She stood in line and waited patiently for her turn. When it was finally her turn, she climbed onto the swing and started to pump her legs back and forth. She swung higher and higher until she felt like she was flying. + +Lily's friends cheered her on and she felt proud of herself for being the best at swinging. From that day on, Lily loved going to the park and swinging on the tree. She knew that with practice, she could become even more competitive and swing even higher! +Once upon a time, there was a pretty raven. The raven was very attractive and had shiny black feathers. One day, the raven saw a shiny silver key on the ground. The raven wanted to unlock a treasure chest with the key. + +The raven searched and searched until he found the treasure chest. He tried to unlock it with the key, but the key didn't fit. The raven became very sad and went to sleep. While he was sleeping, a sneaky fox came and stole the key. + +The raven woke up and realized the key was gone. He was very sad and learned a lesson. He learned that it's important to keep our things safe and not trust strangers. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to paint pictures of flowers and animals. Her mommy always gave her paper and paint to use. One day, Lily saw a big crack in the wall of her room. She wanted to paint over it, but her mommy said it was too big. + +Lily was sad because she wanted to make her room pretty. She asked her mommy if there was any paint available to fix the crack. Her mommy said no, and Lily didn't know what to do. She decided to paint a picture of a butterfly instead. + +But then, something bad happened. While Lily was painting, the crack got bigger and bigger. Suddenly, the wall collapsed and all of Lily's pretty paintings fell down. Lily was scared and sad because her room was a big mess. Her mommy hugged her and said they would fix it together, but Lily knew it wouldn't be the same. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a house with her mommy and daddy. Lily loved to play outside and make new friends. One day, she saw her neighbor, Mrs. Johnson, outside watering her plants. + +Lily ran over to Mrs. Johnson and said, "Hi, my name is Lily. Do you want to be my friend?" + +Mrs. Johnson smiled and said, "Of course, I would love to be your friend. I'm available to play anytime." + +Lily was so happy to hear that. She asked Mrs. Johnson if she wanted to play catch with her. Mrs. Johnson said, "Sure, let's go to the park." + +When they got to the park, Lily and Mrs. Johnson played catch for a while. Then, Mrs. Johnson showed Lily how to squeeze the ball really tight so it wouldn't fall out of her hands. Lily was so happy to have a new friend and to learn something new. From that day on, they played together every week. +Once upon a time, there was a little elephant named Ellie. Ellie loved to play in the jungle with her friends. One day, Ellie and her friends were playing hide and seek. Ellie was hiding behind a big tree when she saw something shiny in the distance. + +Ellie walked over to see what it was and found a big, messy pile of leaves. As she was looking at the pile, she heard her friend Max calling her name. She quickly ran back to play with her friends. + +Later that day, Ellie and her friends were walking through the jungle when they saw a big display of horns. Ellie remembered the shiny thing she saw earlier and knew it was a horn too. She led her friends back to the pile of leaves and dug through it until she found the horn. + +Her friends were amazed and asked how she knew it was there. Ellie smiled and said, "I saw something shiny earlier, and I knew it must have been a horn!" Her friends were impressed and they all played with the horn together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a cute bunny named Snowy. One day, Lily noticed that Snowy's fur was messy and needed a brush. She went to her mommy and said, "Mommy, Snowy needs a brush. Can you help me?" + +Mommy smiled and said, "Of course, sweetie. Let's go get the brush." They went to the closet and found a soft brush. They went back to Snowy and Lily gently brushed her fur. Snowy enjoyed it and hopped around happily. + +Lily said, "Snowy looks so cute now. Thank you, mommy!" Mommy replied, "You're welcome, Lily. It's important to take care of our pets." From that day on, Lily made sure to brush Snowy's fur regularly to keep her looking cute and healthy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys. One day, she found a rubber ball. The ball was bouncy and flexible, so she could squish it easily. She threw the ball and it bounced back to her. She did it again and again, repeating the fun over and over. + +Suddenly, Lily noticed a shiny object on the ground. It was a metal key. She picked it up and wondered what it was for. She tried to put it in her toy box, but it didn't fit. She tried to put it in her pocket, but it was too big. Lily decided to ask her mom what the object was for. + +"Mom, what is this object?" Lily asked. Her mom replied, "It's a key. It unlocks doors." Lily was excited and wanted to try it out. She repeated the word "key" and ran to the door to try it out. She put the key in the lock and turned it. The door opened and Lily was happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little fish named Nemo. He lived in the big ocean with his family and friends. One day, Nemo found a shiny seashell that was dirty. He wanted to make it pretty, so he asked his mom for help. She gave him a cloth to polish the seashell. Nemo worked very hard and soon the seashell was shiny and beautiful. He felt proud of himself for doing a good job. + +As Nemo swam around the ocean, he showed his friends the seashell. They were all very impressed and proud of him too. They asked him how he made it so shiny, and Nemo told them about the cloth his mom gave him. From that day on, Nemo became known as the best polisher in the ocean. He was very happy that he could help make things look pretty. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat limes because they were sour and made him make funny faces. One day, Timmy found a weak bird in his backyard. The bird was sad and had a frown on its face. Timmy wanted to help the bird, so he gave it some water and a piece of lime to eat. The bird felt better and flew away happily. Timmy was happy too because he helped the bird. From that day on, Timmy always kept an eye out for animals that needed his help. +Once upon a time, there was an old lady who lived in a house. She was very old and we called her "elderly." One day, she saw a bug in her house. It was a small bug and it scared her. She tried to reach it with her hand, but it was too high. + +The old lady did not know what to do. She thought about calling her grandson, but he was too far away. Suddenly, she had an idea. She went to her kitchen and found a long stick. She used the stick to reach the bug and it fell to the ground. + +The old lady was very happy. She thanked the stick and put it back in the kitchen. From that day on, she always kept the stick close by in case there were any more bugs in her house. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a nice musician who played the guitar. He loved to play music for everyone to hear. One day, a loud noise disturbed him while he was playing. It was a harmless bird that flew into his window. + +The musician stopped playing and went to check on the bird. He saw that it was okay and helped it fly away. Then, he went back to playing his guitar. + +The musician continued to play his music and everyone enjoyed it. The bird even came back to listen to him play. From that day on, the musician was happy to share his music with everyone and even the harmless bird. +Once upon a time, there was a queen who lived in a big castle. She was very kind to everyone in her kingdom. One day, a deaf man came to the castle to ask for help. He couldn't hear anything and he was very sad. The queen was surprised to see him and she wanted to help him. + +But the queen's advisor didn't like the deaf man. He thought he was strange and didn't want the queen to help him. The advisor made a plan to get rid of the deaf man. He told the queen that he was a bad person and that he shouldn't be helped. + +The queen didn't listen to her advisor. She knew that everyone deserved to be helped, even if they were different. She helped the deaf man and he was very grateful. From that day on, the queen's advisor learned that it's important to be kind to everyone, no matter what. +Once upon a time, there was a cute bunny who lived in the east. One day, the bunny was hopping around and saw a little girl. "Hi there!" said the little girl. "Come play with me!" The bunny was happy and hopped over to the little girl. "What's your name?" asked the bunny. "My name is Lily," said the little girl. + +Lily and the bunny played together for a while. They ran around and played tag. The bunny was very fast and Lily had a hard time catching him. "You're so fast!" said Lily. "Thank you," said the bunny. + +After a while, it was time for the bunny to go back home. "I have to go now," said the bunny. "Bye bye, Lily!" "Bye bye, bunny!" said Lily. The bunny hopped away, back to his home in the east. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to pick flowers. One day, she went for a walk and saw a charming van parked on the street. She went closer to have a look. + +Suddenly, the van's owner came out and said, "Hello, little girl! Do you like my van?" + +Lily nodded and said, "Yes, it's charming. Can I pick some flowers from your garden?" + +"Of course you can," said the owner. "Pick as many as you like." + +Lily was very happy and picked lots of beautiful flowers. She thanked the owner and went home with a big smile on her face. From that day on, she loved the charming van and always stopped by to pick some flowers. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park with her friends. One day, they decided to have a picnic by the lake. They brought sandwiches, fruit, and cookies. + +Lily's friend, Timmy, said, "Wow, these cookies are delicious!" Lily replied, "My mom made them. She's the best baker." Suddenly, Lily felt something pinch her arm. "Ouch!" she cried. It was a little crab that had crawled out of the lake. + +Timmy said, "Don't worry, Lily. The crab didn't mean to hurt you. Let's put him back in the lake where he belongs." So they carefully picked up the crab and put him back in the water. From that day on, they always made sure to watch out for the little crabs whenever they went to the lake. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, but she didn't like to share them with her friends. One day, Lily received an invitation to a party from her friend, Emma. Emma was very gentle and kind to Lily, but Lily didn't care about being kind to others. + +On the day of the party, Lily brought all her toys with her, but she didn't let anyone play with them. Emma tried to ask Lily nicely if she could play with one of her toys, but Lily said no. Emma was sad, and Lily didn't care. + +After the party, Lily realized that she had hurt Emma's feelings. She felt bad and wished she had been more gentle and kind. From that day on, Lily learned that it's important to care about others and share her toys with her friends. She promised to be more gentle and kind to everyone she met. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went for a walk in the forest. She saw a big bush with red berries on it. She wanted to eat them, but they were too high up. + +Lily said, "I want to eat the berries, but I can't reach them." + +Then, her friend, a little bird came and said, "I can help you. I'll push the bush and the berries will fall down." + +Lily was very happy, and she ate the berries. She said, "Thank you, little bird. You are very independent and helpful." +Once upon a time, there was a little lizard named Lizzy. Lizzy was very tough and could climb trees and walls very well. One day, Lizzy was outside playing when it started to rain. + +"Oh no!" said Lizzy. "I don't like the rain. It's too wet." + +Just then, Lizzy saw a little boy walking by. The boy saw Lizzy and said, "Hi there, little lizard. Why are you hiding from the rain?" + +"I don't like the rain," said Lizzy. + +The boy smiled and said, "I like the rain. It makes the plants grow and the flowers bloom." + +Lizzy thought about what the boy said and decided to give the rain a try. She climbed up a tree and let the rain fall on her. It was cold and wet, but Lizzy felt happy because she knew the rain was good for the plants. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sun and run around with her friends. One day, she found a shiny rock and decided to bury it in the ground so she could dig it up later. + +As she was digging, she saw a man walking towards her. He had a big smile on his face and he asked her, "Do you know which way is west?" Lily pointed in the direction of the setting sun and the man thanked her and went on his way. + +A few days later, Lily's friend Sarah came over to play. Sarah was very gifted at finding things and she asked Lily if she could help her find something special to bury. Lily remembered the shiny rock she had buried and together they dug it up. Sarah was so happy and told Lily that she was the best friend ever. + +Lily smiled and felt proud of herself for burying the rock in the first place. She knew that sometimes the things we bury can turn out to be the best gifts of all. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird in a cage. The bird was sad because it wanted to fly and play with its friends. One day, a kind person came and said they would supply the bird with food and water. The bird was happy to have something to eat and drink, but it still wanted to be free. + +One day, the birdcage door was left open by mistake. The bird saw its chance to escape and flew out of the cage. It was so happy to be free and fly in the sky. But then, a big and hungry cat saw the bird and chased after it. The bird tried to fly away, but the cat was too fast. The bird was caught and eaten by the cat. The kind person who supplied the bird with food and water was sorry for what happened. +Once upon a time, there was a cute little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to hop around and play with his friends. One day, while Benny was playing outside, he saw a big, dark cloud in the sky. + +Benny knew that when there was a big, dark cloud, there might be lightning. Lightning was very bright and scary. + +Suddenly, there was a loud noise and a bright flash of lightning. Benny got scared and ran to his burrow. But when he got there, he saw that the lightning had broken his burrow. + +Benny knew he had to repair his burrow so he could stay safe. He gathered some sticks and leaves and worked very hard to fix his home. Finally, his burrow was as good as new and Benny felt proud of himself for being so brave and fixing his home all by himself. +Once upon a time, there was a farmer named Jack. He had a big cart to carry his crops to the market. One day, he needed help to lead his cart to the market. He asked his horse, Brownie, to help him. Brownie was very strong and successful in pulling the cart. + +Jack and Brownie walked together for a long time. They crossed a river and climbed a big hill. Finally, they reached the market. People were happy to see Jack and his successful cart. They bought all of his crops and praised Brownie for being a good helper. + +Jack was very happy and grateful to Brownie. He gave him a big carrot to eat. Brownie was very pleased and wagged his tail. From that day on, Brownie became Jack's favorite animal and always helped him lead his cart to the market. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had an uncle who was very special. He had a unique talent for making funny faces and telling silly jokes. Lily loved spending time with him. + +One day, Lily's uncle got sick and started to suffer. Lily's mom told her that they needed to visit him in the hospital. When they arrived, Lily's uncle was in a bed with lots of machines around him. He looked very tired. + +Lily went up to him and said, "Uncle, I love you. You're my favorite!" Her uncle smiled and said, "You're my favorite too, Lily. I may be suffering now, but I'll be better soon." Lily held her uncle's hand and they talked for a while. When it was time to go, Lily gave her uncle a big hug and said, "I'll come visit you again soon." +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys, especially his spaceship. One day, Timmy's friend came over to play. Timmy was so excited to show his friend his spaceship. + +But, when Timmy's friend saw the spaceship, he said it wasn't fine. Timmy felt sad and didn't understand why his friend didn't like his spaceship. He asked his friend what was wrong with it, but his friend couldn't say. + +Timmy's mom saw that Timmy was sad and asked what was wrong. Timmy told her what happened and his mom said, "It's okay if your friend doesn't like your spaceship. Everyone has different tastes. You set the space for what you like and that's all that matters." + +Timmy realized that it was okay to like different things and that he should be proud of what he likes. From then on, Timmy played with his spaceship and loved it even more. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the museum with her mommy. One day, they went to see the dinosaur bones. Lily was so excited! + +After walking around for a while, Lily got tired. "Mommy, can we rest now?" she asked. "Of course, sweetie," her mommy replied. + +As they were resting, Lily noticed a spoiled sandwich on the ground. "Ew, that sandwich is yucky!" she exclaimed. "Yes, it's not good to leave food out like that," her mommy explained. + +After their rest, Lily and her mommy continued to explore the museum. They saw many interesting things and had a great time together. And Lily learned an important lesson about not wasting food. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was always ready to play with his toys. One day, Timmy's mom urged him to go outside and play with his friends. Timmy didn't want to go because he wanted to play with his toys. + +Timmy's mom said, "Timmy, you need to go outside and play. It's a beautiful day and your friends are waiting for you." + +Timmy replied, "But mom, I want to play with my toys." + +His mom said, "You can play with your toys later. Right now, you need to go outside and play with your friends." + +Timmy reluctantly went outside and played with his friends. They had so much fun playing tag and hide-and-seek. As the sun started to set, Timmy's mom called him inside for dinner. + +After dinner, Timmy went to his room to play with his toys. But he couldn't find them anywhere. He looked under his bed, in his closet, and even in the toy box. But they were nowhere to be found. + +Timmy realized that he left his toys outside and someone must have taken them. He felt sad and wished he had listened to his mom and went outside to play with his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very curious and loved to explore the world around her. One day, she went on a walk in the forest and found a big pumpkin. She was so happy and picked it up. + +Lily wanted to show her pumpkin to her friends, so she carried it all the way home. When she got there, her friends were amazed by the big pumpkin. Lily was proud and happy to gain their admiration. + +Together, they carved the pumpkin and put a candle inside. It looked so beautiful and they all felt happy. From that day on, Lily loved pumpkins and always looked for new ones to gain and show to her friends. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy cars and trucks. One day, he went to his neighbor's house to borrow a new toy. His neighbor was very nice and let Timmy borrow a big red truck. Timmy was so happy! + +Timmy took the truck to the harbor to play with it. He drove the truck up and down the dock, pretending to deliver cargo. But then, he accidentally drove the truck off the edge of the dock and into the water. Timmy was scared and didn't know what to do. + +People came to help, but it was too late. The truck was lost in the harbor forever. Timmy felt very sad and knew he had done something bad. He wished he could go back to normal and make things right. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to play with her toys and draw pictures. One day, her mommy took her for a drive in the car. Lily looked out the window and saw many trees and houses. + +Suddenly, Lily saw a silly image on a billboard. She pointed to it and said, "Mommy, look at that silly picture!" + +Mommy laughed and said, "Yes, that is a funny picture. What do you think it is trying to sell?" + +Lily thought for a moment and said, "I don't know, but it looks like a happy dog." + +Mommy smiled and said, "You have a good imagination, Lily. Maybe we can draw our own silly pictures when we get home." And they drove back home, excited to draw and play together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to collect rocks and minerals. One day, she found a friendly mineral that was shiny and sparkly. She named it Sparkle. + +Lily and Sparkle became best friends and did everything together. They went on adventures and explored the world around them. Sparkle even helped Lily find other minerals to add to her collection. + +One day, Lily and Sparkle went to the park to play. They met a new friend named Max who also loved collecting rocks and minerals. Max was very friendly too and they all had fun playing together. + +From that day on, Lily, Sparkle and Max went on many adventures together and became the best of friends. Lily was very happy to have such wonderful friends in her life. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to imagine she was a princess and would wear a crown all the time. One day, while playing outside, she saw her friend Jack holding a needle. + +"Jack, what are you doing with that needle?" asked Lily. + +"I found it on the ground, but I don't know what to do with it," replied Jack. + +Lily knew that needles were sharp and could hurt someone if not used politely. "You should give it to a grown-up, Jack. They will know how to use it safely." + +Jack listened to Lily's polite advice and gave the needle to his mom. Lily felt happy that she helped her friend stay safe. She imagined herself as a hero and wore her crown with pride. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to be polite and helpful to our friends, even if it means telling them what they don't want to hear. +Once upon a time, there was a poor little girl named Lily. She was very sick and had a fever. Her mommy took her temperature with a thermometer to see how hot she was. + +Lily's mommy wanted to make her feel better, so she decided to dress her in her favorite dress. It was a pretty pink dress with flowers on it. + +Lily felt much better when she was all dressed up. She smiled and hugged her mommy. Her mommy was happy to see her feeling better. From then on, Lily knew that when she was sick, her mommy would dress her up and make her feel better. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to eat apples because they were tasty and juicy. One day, Timmy's mom took him to the fair. Timmy was so happy because he could eat cotton candy, popcorn, and hot dogs. + +Suddenly, Timmy saw a man with a big lung. Timmy asked, "Mommy, what is that big thing?" His mom replied, "That's a lung, Timmy. It helps the man breathe." Timmy was amazed and asked the man, "Can I touch it?" The man said yes and Timmy touched the lung. + +After the fair, Timmy went home and told his dad about the fair. His dad asked, "What did you eat?" Timmy replied, "I ate apples, cotton candy, popcorn, and hot dogs. And I saw a big lung too!" His dad smiled and said, "Wow, that sounds like a fun day!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and wear her pretty cap. One day, Lily's mom took her to the store to buy a new toy. But when they got there, Lily saw a very expensive toy that she really wanted. + +"Mommy, I want that toy!" Lily said, pointing to the shiny toy on the shelf. + +"That toy is very expensive, Lily. Maybe we can find something else," her mom replied. + +But Lily really wanted the toy and she kept reaching for it. Finally, her mom gave in and bought it for her. Lily was so happy and hugged her new toy tightly. + +"Thank you, mommy!" Lily said, wearing her cap with a big smile on her face. +One sunny day, a little fish named Fin wanted to play. Fin was a humble fish who loved to dive deep in the water. He had a shiny buckle on his tail that his mom gave him. It made him feel special. + +Fin swam to his best friend, Ray the starfish. "Hi Ray!" said Fin. "Do you want to play with me?" Ray smiled and said, "Yes, let's play together!" They decided to play a game of hide and seek. + +Fin started to count as Ray went to hide. Fin was excited to find his friend. When he finished counting, he began to look for Ray. He swam around the rocks and plants, and then he saw Ray's hiding spot. Fin took a big breath and dove deep down to find him. + +"Found you!" Fin shouted as he reached Ray. Ray laughed and said, "You are so good at this game, Fin!" Fin showed his shiny buckle to Ray and said, "It's all because of my lucky buckle!" + +They played and laughed all day long. Fin and Ray were happy to have each other as friends. The humble fish and the starfish had the best day ever. +Once upon a time, in a big house, there was a long hall. In the hall, there was a fat cat named Tom. Tom loved to play with his ball. One day, Tom saw a cup of water on the floor. + +Tom said, "I want to pour the water on my ball!" He pushed the cup with his paw and poured the water on his ball. The ball became wet and slippery. Tom was very happy. + +Tom's friend, a little girl named Sue, came into the hall. She saw Tom playing with the wet ball. Sue said, "Tom, you made a mess! Let's clean it up." They both cleaned up the water and played together with the ball. They had a fun day in the hall. +Once upon a time, there was a charming little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play outside with her friends. One day, she saw a tiny fly buzzing around her head. + +"Hey, fly!" Lily said, "Why are you bothering me?" The fly stopped and looked at Lily. "I'm sorry," the fly mentioned, "I'm just looking for some food." Lily thought for a moment and had an idea. + +"I know where you can find some food," Lily told the fly. "Follow me!" They went to the kitchen where Lily found a piece of fruit for the fly. But when they got there, her big brother Tom saw the fly and tried to swat it away. + +"Stop, Tom!" Lily shouted. "The fly is my friend, and he's just hungry!" Tom looked surprised but decided to listen to his sister. He put the swatter down, and Lily gave the fruit to the fly. + +"Thank you, Lily," the fly said happily. From that day on, Lily, Tom, and the fly were the best of friends, and they all played together in the sunshine. +One day, a fast rabbit and a slow turtle were near an igloo. The rabbit liked to run and play. The turtle liked to walk and talk. They were friends. + +The rabbit said, "I can run to the igloo and back before you get there!" The turtle said, "No, you can't. I can get there too!" They decided to race to the igloo. + +The rabbit ran fast, but he got tired. He stopped to rest. The turtle walked slowly, but he did not stop. He went into the igloo. + +When the rabbit woke up, he saw the turtle in the igloo. The rabbit ran fast to the igloo, but the race was over. The turtle had won. The rabbit said, "You were right. You got to the igloo before I did." +One day, a little girl named Lily went to play outside. The sun was shining, and it was a light and pretty day. She wore her favorite clothes, a red shirt and blue pants. Lily loved to run, jump, and relax under the big tree in her yard. + +As Lily played, she saw her friend Timmy walking by. "Hi, Timmy!" said Lily. "Do you want to play with me?" Timmy smiled and said, "Yes, I want to play too!" They played together, chasing each other and laughing. After a while, they got tired and decided to relax under the big tree. + +Lying under the tree, they looked up at the sky. The sun was still shining, but it wasn't too hot. They enjoyed the light breeze that made their clothes dance on their bodies. "This is so nice," said Lily. "I love to relax with you, Timmy." Timmy smiled and said, "Me too, Lily. Let's play again tomorrow!" And they promised to meet under the big tree the next day. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there lived a little infant named Tim. Tim was a happy baby, but he had a very heavy sneeze. Every time Tim sneezed, things around him would shake and jump. His toys would fall off the shelves, and his family would hold on to their hats. + +One day, Tim's big sister, Sue, was playing with her dolls. She looked at Tim and said, "Tim, please try not to sneeze today. I don't want my dolls to fall down." Tim looked at her and nodded his head. He didn't want to make his sister sad. + +But then, Tim felt a tickle in his nose. He tried to hold it in, but it was too strong. "Achoo!" Tim sneezed a heavy sneeze. Sue's dolls fell off the table, and Tim started to cry. Sue saw how sad Tim was and hugged him. "It's okay, Tim," she said. "We can pick up the dolls together." And so they did, and they played happily together for the rest of the day. +Once upon a time, in a large tree, there lived a squirrel named Sam. Sam had a big bushy tail and liked to jump from branch to branch. One day, Sam met a new friend, a little bird named Bella. + +Bella said, "Hi Sam! I am hungry. Can you help me find some food?" + +Sam replied, "Sure, Bella! I can serve you some nuts from my tree." + +Sam took Bella to his tree and they found a large pile of nuts. Sam served the nuts to Bella and they both ate happily. They played together all day and became best friends. From that day on, Sam and Bella always shared their food and fun times in the large tree. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there was a little yellow bird named Sunny. Sunny loved to sing and play with his animal friends. Every day, Sunny would fly high and low, looking for new friends to play with. + +One day, Sunny met a big bear named Ben. Ben was sad because his mommy did not allow him to play with the other animals. Sunny had an idea, "Let's ask your mommy if you can play with me," said Sunny. Ben agreed, and they went to find Ben's mommy. + +Sunny and Ben found Ben's mommy in a big cave. Sunny told her, "I am a nice bird, and I want to play with Ben. Please allow him to play with me and the other animals." Ben's mommy thought about it and said, "Okay, but you must promise to be careful and stay close to the forest." Sunny and Ben were very happy and promised to be careful. + +From that day on, Sunny and Ben played together in the forest with all their animal friends. They were always careful and stayed close to the forest, just as they had promised Ben's mommy. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mia. She had a gentle cat named Tom. Mia and Tom loved to play together. One day, they found a strip of cloth on the floor. Mia picked it up and said, "Let's learn to make something with this strip." + +Mia tried to tie the strip around Tom's neck to make a pretty bow. But Tom did not like it. He tried to run away, but Mia held on tight. "No, Tom! We must learn how to use the strip," she said. + +Tom looked at Mia with sad eyes and said, "Meow." Mia knew Tom was not happy. She thought hard and then had an idea. She gently took the strip off Tom's neck and tied it to a stick. Now they could play with the strip like a toy. + +Mia waved the stick with the strip, and Tom jumped and played. They learned a new game together. The conflict was over, and Mia and Tom were happy. They played with the strip until it was time for bed. +One day, a little girl named Mia was playing in her bedroom. She had a big, blue tub filled with water and her favorite toys. Mia loved to splash the water with her hands and watch the toys move around. She thought it was brilliant fun! + +Mia's mom came into the bedroom and saw the water. "Oh, Mia!" she said. "Why did you bring water into your bedroom? It might make a mess!" Mia looked at her mom and said, "But I like to splash, and it's fun!" Her mom smiled and understood. + +Together, they moved the tub outside to the yard. Mia continued to splash and play with her toys in the sun. Her mom watched and laughed as Mia had a brilliant time. Later, they went back inside and cleaned up the bedroom together. +Once upon a time, there was a shy cat named Tom. Tom loved to complete puzzles. One day, Tom found a big puzzle with a pretty print on it. The print had lots of colors and shapes. Tom was very happy and wanted to start the puzzle right away. + +Tom's friend, a little bird named Sue, saw him working on the puzzle. Sue asked, "Tom, can I help you complete the puzzle?" Tom was shy, but he liked Sue. He said, "Yes, Sue, you can help me. We can do it together." + +Tom and Sue worked on the puzzle all day. They laughed and had fun. They talked about the pretty print and all the colors. When they completed the puzzle, they were very proud. Tom was not shy anymore. They became best friends and played together every day. +One day, a little boy named Tim found a wallet on the ground. It was a big, red wallet. Tim was upset because he did not know who it belonged to. He wanted to find the owner and give it back. + +Tim asked his friend, Sue, to join him in finding the wallet's owner. They went to the park and saw a man looking around. The man looked upset. Tim asked the man, "Is this your wallet?" + +The man was so happy when he saw his wallet. He thanked Tim and Sue for their help. They were happy they could help the man not be upset anymore. And they knew that if they ever lost something, their friends would help them too. +One day, a little girl named Lily went for a walk in the woods. She loved to look at the trees and the flowers. The sun was shining, and the birds were singing. Lily felt happy. + +As she walked, she met a squirrel. The squirrel said, "Hello, Lily! Do you want to try some spicy nuts? I found them in the woods." Lily was curious, so she said, "Yes, please!" The squirrel gave her the spicy nuts, and Lily put them in her pocket for later. + +Lily walked deeper into the woods, and she found a big tree with a hole in it. She remembered the spicy nuts in her pocket and thought, "This is the perfect place to try them!" Lily sat down and took a bite of the spicy nut. It was very spicy, and she felt hot. Just then, the squirrel appeared and said, "I told you they were spicy! Here, have some water to cool down." Lily drank the water and felt much better. They both laughed and continued to explore the woods together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily was a very independent girl. She liked to do things by herself. She loved to play in the park near her house. In the park, there was a big fountain that was not working. Lily wanted to fix the fountain. + +One sunny day, Lily went to the park with her toy tools. She thought, "I will fix the fountain today." She took her toy hammer and started to tap on the fountain. She tried very hard to fix it. She tapped and tapped, but the fountain still didn't work. + +Lily was sad, but she didn't give up. She went home and asked her dad for help. Her dad smiled and said, "Let's go to the park and fix the fountain together." They went to the park, and her dad showed her how to fix the fountain. With her dad's help, Lily fixed the fountain. The water started to flow, and Lily was very happy. She learned that sometimes it's good to ask for help, even when you want to be independent. +One day, a playful ball named Bouncy went on an adventure. Bouncy loved to bounce all day long. He bounced in the park, he bounced in the house, and he even bounced at the beach. Bouncy was very happy when he was bouncing. + +One sunny day, Bouncy saw an aeroplane in the sky. The aeroplane was flying high and fast. Bouncy wanted to bounce up and say hello to the aeroplane. He tried to bounce as high as he could, but he could not reach the aeroplane. + +Bouncy met a bird named Chirpy. Chirpy asked, "Why are you sad, Bouncy?" Bouncy said, "I want to say hello to the aeroplane, but I can't bounce high enough." Chirpy was a kind bird and wanted to help Bouncy. Chirpy said, "Hold on to me, and I will fly you up to the aeroplane." + +Bouncy held on tight to Chirpy, and they flew up high in the sky. They got close to the aeroplane, and Bouncy said, "Hello, aeroplane!" The aeroplane said, "Hello, Bouncy! It's nice to meet you." Bouncy was very happy to meet the aeroplane, and he thanked Chirpy for helping him. + +From that day on, Bouncy and Chirpy were the best of friends. They played and bounced together every day, and they always looked out for each other. And whenever the aeroplane flew by, Bouncy would wave and say hello. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play chess with his big sister, Sue. They would play chess every day after school. Tim felt helpless when Sue won the games, but he still had fun. + +One day, something strange happened. When Tim and Sue started to play chess, the pieces started to move by themselves! The chess pieces were playing the game without them. Tim and Sue were very surprised. + +Tim and Sue watched the chess pieces play the game. They saw that the little pawn was trying very hard to win. Tim and Sue cheered for the little pawn. In the end, the little pawn won the game. Tim and Sue were happy, and they never felt helpless again. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there was a little red fox. The fox liked to march around the forest every day. One day, while the fox was marching, he saw a big, juicy apple on the ground. + +The fox felt guilty because he wanted to eat the apple, but he knew it belonged to someone else. Then, a small bunny came hopping by. The bunny saw the apple and said, "That's my apple! I was going to eat it later!" + +The fox looked at the bunny and said, "I am sorry, I did not know it was yours." But the fox was still very hungry and wanted the apple. So, when the bunny wasn't looking, the fox took the apple and ran away. + +The bunny was very sad and started to cry. Later, the other animals found out what the fox did and they were all very angry. The fox felt very guilty, but it was too late. The animals did not want to be friends with the fox anymore, and he was all alone in the forest. +Once upon a time, in a small village near the sea, there lived a nosy little frog named Freddy. Freddy loved to jump around and talk to everyone. One sunny day, Freddy saw a big wave coming to the beach. He was so excited that he wanted to tell all his friends about it. + +Freddy jumped to his friend Sally the snail and said, "Sally, come and see the big wave!" Sally was slow, but she tried to hurry up to see the wave. Freddy was impatient and didn't want to wait for Sally. So, he jumped to his next friend, Benny the bee. "Benny, come and see the big wave!" he shouted. Benny buzzed quickly to follow Freddy, but Freddy was already jumping to his next friend. + +Finally, Freddy, Sally, and Benny stood at the beach and watched the big wave. Sally was tired and said, "Freddy, next time, please wait for your friends. We don't want to miss the fun together." Freddy realized that being nosy and impatient wasn't nice. He learned to be patient and enjoy things with his friends. + +From that day on, Freddy became a better friend. He always waited for his friends, and they all enjoyed the beach and the waves together. The village was a happier place with Freddy's new attitude. And the moral of the story is: be patient and enjoy fun times with your friends. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to the park with his mom. They saw a band playing music. The band had a big drum, a shiny trumpet, and a pretty guitar. Tim and his mom danced and clapped to the music. They had a lot of fun. + +After a while, Tim saw a big dog. The dog looked dangerous. Tim was scared. He ran to his mom and said, "Mom, that dog is dangerous. I am scared." His mom looked at the dog and said, "Don't worry, Tim. I will keep you safe." + +Just then, the band started to play a loud song. The dangerous dog got scared and started to run away. Tim's mom yelled, "Go away, dog!" The dog ran far away from the park. Tim and his mom were safe. They went back to dancing and clapping to the music of the band. They had a great day at the park. +One day, a little girl named Mia was playing in her room. She had a big ball that was tight and fun to use. She liked to throw it and watch it bounce. Mia had a big window in her room, and she could see the sun shining on her skin. + +Mia's mom said, "Be careful when you play with your ball near the window." Mia nodded and kept playing. She liked how the sun felt warm on her skin. But she did not know that her ball was getting too tight. + +As Mia played, she threw the ball very hard. The ball hit the window and broke it. Mia was scared and started to cry. Her mom came into the room and saw the broken window. + +"Oh no, Mia!" her mom said. "I told you to be careful. Now we have to fix the window." + +Mia felt bad and said, "I'm sorry, mom. I will be more careful next time." Her mom hugged her and they went to get help to fix the window. Mia learned to listen and be careful when playing with her tight ball. +Once upon a time, there was a little black cat named Luna. Luna liked to play and run all day in the big garden. Luna had many friends, like the birds and the bugs. + +One sunny day, Luna saw a shiny thing on the ground. It was a coin with a picture of a man on it. Luna did not know what it was, but she thought it was pretty. She picked it up with her mouth and showed it to her friends. They all looked at it and said it had value. + +Luna wanted to keep the coin safe, so she looked for a good place to hide it. She found a big tree with a hole in it. Luna leaned on the tree and put the coin inside the hole. She knew the coin would be safe there. + +Every day, Luna would visit the tree and look at her special coin. She was happy to have something of value, and she shared her secret with her friends. They all promised to keep the coin safe, too. And they lived happily ever after. +One day, a little girl named Lucy found an old birdcage in her room. The birdcage was dirty and sad. Lucy wanted to restore it and make it happy again. She took the birdcage outside to clean it. + +Lucy used water and soap to clean the birdcage. She scrubbed and scrubbed until it was shiny and new. Then, she painted the birdcage with pretty colors. It looked adorable now. Lucy was very proud of her work. + +The next day, Lucy saw a little bird outside. The bird was sad because it had no home. Lucy said, "Little bird, you can live in my birdcage! I made it nice for you." The bird was happy and flew into the birdcage. Lucy and the bird became best friends and played together every day. +One day, a little boy named Tim saw a jet in the sky. He wanted to follow the jet to see where it would go. He put on his shoes and went outside. The ground was dry and the sun was shining. Tim started to follow the jet. + +As he walked, he met a dog named Spot. "Woof! Can I follow the jet with you?" asked Spot. Tim said, "Yes, let's go!" So Tim and Spot followed the jet together. They walked and walked, looking up at the jet in the sky. + +After a while, the jet started to go down. Tim and Spot ran to see where it would land. When they got there, they saw the jet on the ground. The pilot came out and said, "Hello! I saw you two following my jet. Would you like to see inside?" Tim and Spot were so happy. They had a great day following the jet and making a new friend. +One day, a little girl named Lucy found a book on the floor. She opened the book and saw that one page was torn out. Lucy felt worried. + +Lucy went to her friend Tom and said, "I found a book with a missing page. I want to find where it belongs." Tom said, "Let's look for the page together!" + +They looked everywhere for the torn page. Finally, they found it under a big tree. Lucy and Tom were very happy. They put the page back in the book where it belonged. + +Lucy said, "Now the book is not worried anymore." Tom smiled and said, "We did a good job, Lucy!" They both felt proud that they fixed the book and made it happy again. +Once upon a time, in a colorful town, there was a happy dog named Jazz. Jazz loved to play outside, jump in puddles, and roll in the grass. One sunny day, Jazz went to the park to play with his friends. + +At the park, Jazz saw a little bird who was wet and cold. The bird had fallen into a puddle and could not fly. Jazz wanted to help the bird, so he used his warm, dry fur to help the bird get dry. The little bird was very happy and thanked Jazz for his help. + +From that day on, Jazz and the little bird became best friends. They played together every day and helped each other when they needed it. The moral of the story is to always be kind and help others when they need it, just like Jazz did for the little bird. +Once upon a time, there was a little fish. The fish lived in a big pond with many other fish friends. The fish liked to play and swim all day long. One day, the fish saw a big tree near the pond. The tree had long branches that would stretch out over the water. + +The fish wanted to touch the tree, so it tried to stretch its body up to the branches. But the fish couldn't reach. The fish tried again and again, but it just couldn't stretch far enough. The fish started to feel embarrassed because it couldn't do what it wanted to do. + +Then, one of the fish's friends saw the embarrassed fish and swam over to help. The friend told the fish not to worry and that they could try together. So, the two fish swam up and stretched together. With their friend's help, the little fish finally touched the tree. The fish was so happy and thanked its friend. From that day on, the fish knew that with the help of friends, anything was possible. +One day, an elderly lady named Sue was walking to the store. It was a sunny day, and she was very happy. Sue saw a police car close to her. The police car had big lights on top. + +Sue saw a little boy named Tim. Tim was lost and scared. Sue said, "Don't worry, Tim. I will help you find your mom." Tim smiled and said, "Thank you, Sue!" They walked together to find Tim's mom. + +But then, a big storm came. The sky was dark, and the wind was strong. Sue and Tim were scared. They could not find Tim's mom. The police car was gone too. Sue and Tim were sad, and they did not know what to do. The day had a bad ending. +Once upon a time, there was a little chicken named Chicky. Chicky lived on a farm with his friends. Every day, Chicky would play with his friends and have a lot of fun. But one day, Chicky did not feel ready to play. He was very tired and just wanted to sleep. + +Chicky's friends did not understand why he wanted to sleep. They wanted him to play with them. Chicky tried to tell them that he was not ready to play, but they did not listen. They kept asking him to join them, and Chicky became very sad. + +Finally, Chicky's friend, Bunny, saw that Chicky was not happy. Bunny told the other friends to let Chicky sleep. They all agreed and let Chicky rest. When Chicky woke up, he felt ready to play again. Chicky and his friends played happily together, and they all learned how important it is to let others rest when they need to. +One day, a little girl named Mia went to the park. The sun was mild and the sky was blue. Mia had a big smile on her face because she was going to play with her friends. + +Mia saw her friend Tom. Tom had a card in his hand. Mia asked, "What is that card, Tom?" Tom smiled and said, "It is a card for my mom's birthday. I made it myself." + +Mia and Tom played together all day. They played on the swings and the slide. They laughed and smiled a lot. When it was time to go home, Mia said, "I had a fun day, Tom. Let's play again soon." Tom smiled and said, "Yes, let's play again. I had fun too." + +Mia went home with a big smile on her face. She told her mom all about her day at the park. Her mom smiled and said, "I am happy you had a fun day, Mia." + +The next day, Mia and Tom played together again. They smiled and laughed as they played in the mild sun. And Mia helped Tom give the card to his mom. His mom had a big smile too. +One day, a little cat named Kitty went to work with her mom. Kitty was very excited. Her mom worked at a big farm. Kitty liked the farm because there were many animals to play with. She liked to touch their soft fur with her paw. + +Kitty saw a big dog named Max. Max was very strong and worked hard on the farm. Kitty wanted to play with Max. She went up to Max and said, "Hi Max! Do you want to play with me?" + +Max looked at Kitty and said, "I am sorry, Kitty. I have to work now. I can't play with you." Kitty was sad, but she understood. Max had a job to do. + +Kitty saw a small mouse named Mimi. Mimi was hiding from the big animals. Kitty wanted to play with Mimi too. She said, "Hi Mimi! Do you want to play with me?" Mimi was scared of Kitty because cats eat mice. Mimi ran away very fast. Kitty was sad again. + +Kitty went home with her mom. She didn't get to play with any animals. She was very sad. That night, Kitty went to bed and cried. She hoped that the next time she went to the farm, she would find a friend to play with. +Once upon a time, there was a wealthy man named Tom. Tom lived in a big house with many toys. He had a dog named Max. Tom and Max liked to play all day. + +One night, Tom had a nightmare. He saw a big, scary monster. Tom woke up and cried. Max heard Tom and came to his room. Max said, "Don't cry, Tom. I am here. I will care for you." + +Tom felt better with Max by his side. They played with toys until morning. The scary monster did not come back. Tom and Max were happy friends. +Once upon a time, there was a kind and compassionate dog named Max. Max loved to help his friends. One day, Max's friend, a little bird named Lily, lost her favorite toy. Max wanted to help Lily, so they went on a search to find it. + +As they searched, Max and Lily came across a big cat who wanted to fight. Max didn't want to fight, but he wanted to protect Lily. Max barked loud and scared the big cat away. Lily was very happy and thankful. + +After the big cat ran away, Max and Lily continued their search. They looked under trees and behind rocks. Finally, they found Lily's toy under a bush. Lily was so happy! Max felt good because he helped his friend. They both went home, knowing they could always count on each other. +Once upon a time, there was a young boy named Tom. Tom had a pet dog named Max. They loved to play together. + +One day, Tom heard a sound coming from the kitchen. "What is that?" he asked Max. Max barked and wagged his tail. They went to see what the sound was. + +In the kitchen, they saw Tom's mom. She was making food for Max. "Mom, what are you doing?" Tom asked. "I am going to feed Max," she said. Tom smiled and helped his mom give Max the food. + +Max ate the food quickly and wagged his tail. "Thank you for the food," Max seemed to say. Tom and his mom laughed and gave Max a big hug. + +From that day on, Tom always helped his mom feed Max. They were a happy family and had lots of fun together. +One day, a big parade was in town. Lots of people came to watch. They were happy and excited. There were big balloons, loud music, and pretty colors everywhere. + +A little girl named Lily went to the parade with her mom. They stood near the front so they could see everything. Lily saw a big, red balloon that she liked. She wanted it very much. She tried to grab it, but it was too high up. + +Lily felt uncomfortable because she could not get the balloon. Her mom saw that she was sad. She picked up Lily and helped her grab the big, red balloon. Lily was so happy and hugged her mom. They both enjoyed the rest of the parade together. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a chubby cat named Mimi. Mimi had a secret: she could do magic! Mimi loved to help her friends with her magic. + +One day, Mimi saw her friend, a bird named Kiki, who was sad. Kiki said, "Mimi, I want to spread my wings and fly high, but they are too small." Mimi wanted to help Kiki, so she used her magic to make Kiki's wings bigger. Kiki was so happy and said, "Thank you, Mimi! Now I can fly high in the sky!" + +Soon, all the animals in the town heard about Mimi's magic. They all came to Mimi for help. Mimi helped everyone, but she started to feel tired. One day, Mimi's friend, a dog named Lulu, came to her and said, "Mimi, you have been helping everyone, but you need to rest too. Let us help you." All the animals agreed and decided to help Mimi and each other. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to help others, but it's also important to take care of yourself and let others help you too. +One day, a little boy named Tim found a vest in his toy box. It was a very nice vest, but it had a scary face on it. Tim was not sure if he wanted to wear it, but he thought it might be fun to try it on. + +Tim put on the scary vest and looked in the mirror. He laughed and said, "I look funny!" Tim's mommy saw him and smiled. She said, "You look great, Tim!" Tim insisted that he wear the vest all day because it made him feel brave. + +Later, Tim went outside to play with his friends. They all saw his scary vest and thought it was very cool. Tim was happy that he wore the vest and had fun playing with his friends all day. +One day, a big red truck was driving down the road. The truck was very happy because it had a job to display yummy fruits at the market. The truck loved its job because it could see many people and make them happy. + +As the truck was driving, it saw a little boy named Tim. Tim was sad because he had just eaten a sour candy. The truck stopped and asked Tim, "Why are you sad?" + +Tim replied, "I ate a sour candy and it made my face go like this." Tim made a funny face, showing how sour the candy was. The truck wanted to help Tim feel better, so it gave him a sweet fruit from its display. + +Tim took a bite of the fruit and smiled. "Thank you, truck! This fruit is so yummy and not sour at all!" The truck was happy that it could help Tim feel better. Together, they continued down the road to the market, spreading happiness and sweet fruits to everyone they met. +One day, a little boy named Tim found a mysterious box under his bed. The box had a zip on it. Tim was very curious about what was inside the box. He tried to open the zip, but it was stuck. He pulled and pulled, but the zip would not move. + +Tim asked his mom for help. "Mom, can you help me open this zip? I want to see what is inside the mysterious box." His mom came to his room and helped him. Together, they pulled the zip and it finally opened. + +Inside the box, they found a big, green mint. Tim had never seen a mint so big before. He took it out of the box and showed it to his mom. "Look, Mom! It's a big mint!" They both laughed and shared the mint together. Tim was happy that he had found the mysterious box and the big mint inside. +Once upon a time, there was a funny little girl named Lily. She had a toy called a microscope. Lily loved to play with her microscope all day. She liked to look at things up close and see how they looked different. + +One day, Lily's friend Tim came to play. Tim wanted to play with the microscope too. But, Lily did not want to share. They both got mad at each other. They did not know what to do. + +Lily's mom saw them and said, "You both need to believe in sharing." So, Lily and Tim decided to share the microscope. They took turns looking at things. They both had fun and learned that sharing can be good. The moral of the story is that sharing can make things more fun for everyone. +One day, a little mouse named Tim went to find some cheese. He walked and walked until he found a big house. Inside the house, there was a lot of cheese. Tim was very happy. He thought, "I will take some cheese and share it with my friends." + +As Tim was taking the cheese, he saw a big cat named Tom. Tom looked at Tim and said, "You are a stupid mouse. You can't have my cheese." Tim felt sad and let out a sigh. He didn't know what to do. + +Then, Tim had an idea. He said to Tom, "If you share your cheese with me and my friends, we will help you clean your house." Tom thought about it and agreed. They all worked together and shared the cheese. In the end, Tim and Tom became good friends. + +The moral of the story is that it is better to share and work together than to be greedy and mean. +One day, a little girl named Mia went for a walk in the woods. She saw many trees and pretty flowers. The sun was shining and the sky was blue. Mia felt happy. + +As Mia walked, she noticed a smooth rock on the ground. She picked it up and said, "Wow! This rock is so smooth!" Mia put the rock in her pocket and kept walking. + +Soon, Mia met a little boy named Tom. Tom was playing with some wood. He was making a small house for his toy animals. Mia said, "Hi, Tom! Can I help you?" Tom smiled and said, "Yes, Mia! Let's build the house together!" So Mia and Tom played and built the house with the wood. They had lots of fun in the woods that day. +One day, a little boy named Tim found a rare toy motorcycle in his backyard. He was so happy and excited! He showed it to his best friend, Sam. + +"Look, Sam! I found a rare motorcycle!" said Tim. Sam's eyes grew big and he smiled. "Wow, that's so cool!" he replied. + +Tim and Sam played with the motorcycle all day. They raced it on the grass and made it jump over small rocks. They were having so much fun. But then, they had an idea. They wanted to bury the motorcycle like a treasure, so they could find it again later. + +They dug a hole in the soft dirt with their hands. Tim put the motorcycle in the hole, and they both covered it with dirt. They laughed and clapped their hands. "We'll find it again tomorrow!" said Sam. + +The next day, Tim and Sam came back to the spot where they buried the motorcycle. They dug and dug until they found it. They were so happy to play with their rare motorcycle again. They knew they would always remember their special treasure. +One day, a big fit bird named Bob and a small fly named Tim became friends. They liked to play and share their food. They lived in a big tree with many other animals. + +One sunny day, Bob said, "Tim, let's share my food today." Tim was so happy and said, "Yes, Bob! I would love to share your food." They sat on a branch and shared the food. It was very yummy. + +Then, they saw a new bird who was sad. Her name was Sue. Bob and Tim asked, "Why are you sad, Sue?" Sue said, "I have no friends to play with." Bob and Tim smiled and said, "Come play with us, Sue! We can all share and have fun together." Sue was so happy and they all became best friends. +Once upon a time, there was a long train. The train had many cars and went very fast. One day, the train was going through a forest when it saw smoke. The smoke was coming from a small house. + +Inside the house, there was a little girl named Mia. Mia saw the smoke too and was scared. She went outside and yelled, "Help! There's smoke in my house!" The train heard Mia and decided to stop and help. + +The train disturbed the smoke by blowing its whistle very loud. The smoke went away and Mia was happy. She said, "Thank you, train, for helping me!" The train replied, "You're welcome, Mia. I'm glad I could help." And then, the long train went on its way, and Mia went back to her house. They both lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, in a green forest, there lived a little bunny named Binky. Binky loved to hop and play with his friends, the birds and the squirrels. One day, a new friend came to the forest. It was a tiny mouse named Mimi. Mimi was shy and didn't know anyone. + +Binky saw Mimi and said, "Hi! I am Binky. Welcome to the green forest! Do you want to play with me?" Mimi smiled and said, "Yes, I would like that. Let's play together." + +So Binky and Mimi played all day. They hopped, they ran, and they laughed. They had so much fun that they forgot about the time. When the sun went down, they said goodbye and went to their homes. + +The next day, Binky and Mimi played again. They were very happy to have each other as friends. And from that day on, they played together every day in the green forest. +Once upon a time, there was an enormous bear. He lived in a big forest with many friends. They liked to play together all day long. The bear's friends include a little rabbit, a funny squirrel, and a pretty bird. + +One day, the friends decided to have a picnic. They brought yummy food like apples, nuts, and berries. They sat on a soft, green hill and ate their food. They laughed, talked, and shared stories. They were very happy. + +As the day went on, the sky turned orange and pink. It was time for the sunset. The friends looked at the beautiful colors in the sky. They held hands and smiled. They knew they had a great day together. They all went home, excited for the next day's adventures. +One day, a little boy named Tim was ready to go to the park. He put on his shoes and tried to tie them. "Mom, can you help me tie my shoes?" he asked. "Of course, Tim," said Mom, and she helped him tie his shoes. + +At the park, Tim saw a thief take a toy from another child. The thief ran away, but Tim wanted to help. He ran as fast as he could and caught up to the thief. "Give back the toy!" Tim said. The thief looked at Tim and gave the toy back. + +Tim returned the toy to the child and they both played together. When it was time to go home, Tim told his mom about the thief. Mom was proud of Tim for being brave and helping others. The moral of the story is to always stand up for what is right and help others when they need it. +Once upon a time, in a big jungle, there was a wild gorilla named Gogo. Gogo liked to play with his friends, the little monkeys. They would swing from tree to tree and laugh all day. + +One day, a naughty boy named Tim came to the jungle. He saw Gogo and wanted to take him away. Tim tried to steal Gogo when he was sleeping. "I will take you to my home," said Tim. + +But Gogo's friends, the little monkeys, saw Tim. They shouted, "Gogo, wake up! Tim wants to steal you!" Gogo woke up and saw Tim. He said, "I don't want to go with you. I want to stay with my friends." Tim felt sad and said, "I am sorry, Gogo. I will not try to steal you again." + +Gogo and the little monkeys were happy that they could stay together in the jungle. They continued to play and have fun every day. And Tim learned that it was not right to steal. +One day, a boy named Tom found a big thing in his room. It was a microscope. He thought it was incredible. He wanted to see small things with it. So, he went to his friend, Sally, to show her the microscope. + +"Look, Sally!" Tom said. "I found this incredible thing in my room. It's a microscope. We can see small things with it." + +Sally was happy to see the microscope. They put a tiny bug under it. They could see the bug's legs and wings. They thought it was amazing. They played with the microscope all day, looking at small things. + +Later, Tom and Sally found a little box with a button. They didn't know what it was. Tom pushed the button, and it released a small, pretty butterfly. The butterfly flew around them. They were so excited to see it. + +"Wow!" said Sally. "That was so cool! The butterfly was hiding in the box, and you released it." + +Tom and Sally played with the microscope and the butterfly all day. They had lots of fun and learned about small things. They knew they would always remember this incredible day. +One day, a boy named Tim and his mom were in the kitchen. They wanted to bake a cake. Tim's mom said, "Let's not rush. We need to mix everything well." Tim agreed and they mixed the cake together. + +Once the cake was mixed, Tim's mom opened the oven. The oven was warm, but not too hot. It was just the right mild heat to bake the cake. Tim helped his mom put the cake in the oven. They set the timer and waited. + +While they waited, Tim and his mom talked. Tim asked, "Mom, why can't we rush when we bake?" His mom replied, "When we rush, we might forget something or not mix it well. We want our cake to be yummy!" Soon, the timer went off. They took the cake out of the oven and it was perfect. Tim and his mom were happy they didn't rush and enjoyed the yummy cake together. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They saw a fox hiding in the bushes. The fox had red fur and a long tail. Lily and Ben thought the fox was beautiful. + +"Hello, fox!" Lily said. "Do you want to play with us?" + +The fox was scared of the children. He did not want to play. He wanted to run away. + +"Please, don't be scared," Ben said. "We are nice. We won't hurt you." + +The fox looked at Lily and Ben. They smiled at him. They looked nice. The fox felt curious. He came out of the bushes. He sniffed Lily and Ben. They smelled good. + +"Hi, fox!" Lily and Ben said. "We are happy to meet you. What is your name?" + +The fox did not know how to talk. He made a soft sound. He wagged his tail. + +Lily and Ben laughed. They petted the fox. The fox felt happy. He liked Lily and Ben. He decided to play with them. + +They played tag and hide and seek. They had fun. The fox felt like he had new friends. Lily and Ben felt like they had a new pet. They all felt good. +Tom is a boy who likes to play with his lab. His lab is a big, black dog who can do amazing tricks. Tom teaches his lab to sit, roll, jump and fetch. They have a lot of fun together. + +One day, Tom and his lab go to the park. They see many other dogs and people there. Tom and his lab run and play with them. They also see some flowers and trees. Tom likes to smell the flowers. He thinks they are pretty and sweet. + +But then, Tom feels something tickle his nose. He tries to stop it, but he can't. He sneezes very loud. "Achoo!" he says. His lab hears him and comes to him. He licks Tom's face and wags his tail. He wants to make Tom feel better. + +"Are you okay, Tom?" a girl asks. She is holding a pink ball. She has long, brown hair and blue eyes. She looks nice. + +"Yes, I'm okay. Thank you," Tom says. He wipes his nose with his sleeve. He smiles at the girl. "I'm Tom. This is my lab. He can do amazing tricks. Do you want to see?" + +"Sure, I'd love to see," the girl says. She throws her ball to Tom. "I'm Lily. Can I play with you and your lab?" + +Tom and Lily become friends. They play with the lab and the ball. They teach the lab some new tricks. They laugh and have fun. They don't mind the sneezes. They think they are amazing. +Sara loved her pet cat, Lily. Lily was soft and fluffy and liked to sleep on Sara's bed. Sara liked to cuddle Lily and play with her toys. But Lily was also delicate and did not like loud noises or rough games. + +One day, Sara's friend Tom came to visit. Tom liked to run and jump and kick balls. He saw Lily sleeping on the couch and wanted to play with her. He ran to the couch and shouted, "Wake up, kitty! Let's play!" + +Lily was scared and angry. She hissed and scratched Tom's hand. Tom was hurt and angry too. He kicked Lily off the couch and yelled, "Bad kitty! Go away!" + +Sara saw what Tom did and was very sad and angry. She ran to Lily and hugged her. She said to Tom, "You are mean! Lily is my pet and you hurt her! She is delicate and you scared her! You can't kick her! You have to be gentle and nice!" + +Tom felt sorry and ashamed. He said to Sara, "I'm sorry, Sara. I didn't know Lily was delicate and scared. I just wanted to play. I won't kick her again. Can we still be friends?" + +Sara looked at Tom and saw that he was sorry. She said to Tom, "Okay, Tom. We can still be friends. But you have to be careful with Lily. She is my pet and I love her. Do you want to play with her toys instead?" + +Tom nodded and smiled. He said to Sara, "Yes, Sara. I want to play with her toys. They look fun. Can I pet Lily too?" + +Sara smiled and said, "Yes, Tom. You can pet Lily too. But you have to be gentle and quiet. She likes that." + +Tom and Sara played with Lily's toys and petted her softly. Lily purred and snuggled with them. They all had fun and were happy. +Sam was sick. He had a bad cough and a sore throat. He did not like being sick. He wanted to play with his toys and his friends. + +Mom said he had to take a pill to feel better. She showed him two pills. One was red and one was blue. She said he could choose which one he wanted. + +Sam was anxious. He did not like pills. They were big and hard and bitter. He did not know which one to choose. He looked at the pills and then at Mom. + +Mom smiled and said, "It's okay, Sam. You can do it. The pills will help you. They are both the same. You can choose the one you like best." + +Sam thought for a moment. He decided to choose the blue pill. He liked blue. It was the color of the sky and the sea. He took the blue pill from Mom and put it in his mouth. He drank some water and swallowed it. + +Mom hugged him and said, "Good job, Sam! You are very brave. I'm proud of you. The pill will make you feel better soon." + +Sam felt a little better. He was glad he chose the blue pill. He hoped he would not be sick anymore. He wanted to play with his toys and his friends. +Lily and Ben are playing in the garden. They see a big red tomato on a plant. Lily wants to pick it and eat it. She likes tomatoes. + +"Look, Ben, a tomato!" she says. "Can we have it?" + +Ben shakes his head. He does not like tomatoes. He likes carrots. He sees a rabbit in the grass. The rabbit is alert. It has big ears and a fluffy tail. + +"No, Lily, we can't have it," he says. "The tomato is for the rabbit. See, it is hungry. It wants to bite the tomato." + +Lily does not believe him. She thinks Ben is silly. She reaches for the tomato. She wants to bite it. + +"Stop, Lily, stop!" Ben shouts. "The rabbit will be angry. It will bite you!" + +But Lily does not listen. She pulls the tomato from the plant. She holds it in her hand. She smiles. + +"Yum, yum, yum," she says. "I will bite the tomato. It is mine." + +The rabbit sees Lily. It is angry. It hops towards her. It opens its mouth. It shows its teeth. It wants to bite Lily. + +Lily sees the rabbit. She is scared. She drops the tomato. She runs to Ben. She hugs him. + +"Help, Ben, help!" she cries. "The rabbit wants to bite me!" + +Ben hugs Lily. He picks up the tomato. He gives it to the rabbit. The rabbit takes the tomato. It bites it. It is happy. + +"Sorry, Lily, sorry," Ben says. "I told you the tomato is for the rabbit. Next time, listen to me." + +Lily nods. She is sorry too. She learned a lesson. She will not take things that are not hers. She will listen to Ben. He is her brother. He knows things. He is smart. +Anna and Ben like to go to the park with their mom. They like to feed the ducks and play on the swings. One day, they see a big pond with many fish. The fish are different colors and sizes. Some are red, some are blue, some are big, some are small. + +"Look, mom, fish!" Anna says, pointing to the pond. + +"Yes, they are very pretty, aren't they?" mom says. + +"Can we feed them?" Ben asks. + +"Sure, we can. But we have to be careful. We don't want to scare them or make them sick. Let's use some bread crumbs, okay?" mom says. + +Mom breaks some bread into small pieces and gives some to Anna and Ben. They throw the bread into the pond and watch the fish come closer. The fish open their mouths and eat the bread. They swim around and make bubbles. + +"Wow, they are so fast and flexible!" Anna says. "They can bend and twist and turn!" + +"They are like dancers!" Ben says. + +"They are, indeed. Fish are very graceful and smart. They can communicate with each other and sense their surroundings. They have a lot of fun in the water," mom says. + +"I wish I could be a fish!" Anna says. + +"Me too!" Ben says. + +"Maybe you can pretend to be fish. How about we go to the playground and slide down the slide like fish? You can make fish noises and wiggle your bodies," mom says. + +"Yay, that sounds fun!" Anna and Ben say. + +They run to the playground and have a great time pretending to be fish. They laugh and giggle and enjoy the sunny day. They are happy and curious children who love to learn new things. They wonder what else will happen in the park. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. They run and jump and laugh. They see a big hedge. The hedge is green and thick. They want to see what is behind the hedge. + +They go to the hedge and look for a hole. They find a small hole and crawl through. They see a dark place. The dark place is quiet and cool. They see some bugs and some flowers. They think the dark place is fun. + +They play in the dark place. They make a house with sticks and leaves. They pretend to be animals. They roar and hop and flap. They have a lot of fun. + +But then they hear a loud noise. They hear a dog barking. The dog is big and angry. The dog wants to play too. The dog runs to the hedge and finds the hole. The dog tries to get in the dark place. + +Lily and Tom are scared. They do not want to play with the dog. They want to go back to the park. They run to the hole and crawl out. They see the dog's head poking through. The dog barks and growls. + +Lily and Tom run away from the hedge. They run to the park. They find their moms and dads. They hug them and tell them what happened. They are safe and happy. + +The end. +Lila was a regular girl who liked to play with her toys and read books. She had a big box of toys in her room, and she liked to choose different ones every day. One day, she found a toy that she had never seen before. It was a yellow animal with four legs and a long tail. It also had a sharp horn on its head. + +Lila was curious about the toy. She picked it up and looked at it closely. She wondered what kind of animal it was and what it could do. She decided to ask her mom, who was in the kitchen. + +"Mom, what is this?" Lila said, holding the toy. + +Her mom turned around and smiled. She saw the toy and recognized it. + +"That's a unicorn, Lila. It's a pretend animal that some people like to imagine. It's like a horse, but with a horn. Do you like it?" + +Lila nodded. She liked the toy. It was different from her other toys. She wanted to know more about it. + +"What does the horn do?" Lila asked. + +Her mom thought for a moment. She wanted to make up a fun story for Lila. + +"Well, some people say that the horn has magic. It can make wishes come true, or heal wounds, or create rainbows. But you have to be very careful with it, because it's very sharp. You don't want to hurt yourself or anyone else with it, right?" + +Lila shook her head. She didn't want to hurt anyone. She wanted to be nice and kind. + +"Can I play with it?" Lila asked. + +Her mom nodded. She gave Lila a hug and a kiss. + +"Of course you can, sweetie. But remember to be gentle and careful with the horn. And don't forget to share it with your friends if they want to play with it too, okay?" + +Lila agreed. She thanked her mom and ran back to her room. She put the toy on her bed and looked at it with wonder. She imagined all the things she could do with it. She decided to name it Sparkle, because it sparkled in the light. She hugged it and whispered a wish in its ear. She hoped it would come true. She was happy with her new toy. She thought it was the best toy ever. +Tom and Lily are going to the airport with Mom and Dad. They are very happy. They have bags and toys and snacks. They want to see the big planes and fly in the sky. + +But when they get to the airport, they see many people. They are angry and sad. They shout and cry. They say there is a bad storm and the planes cannot fly. Tom and Lily are scared. They do not like the noise and the crowd. They want to go home. + +Mom and Dad are sad too. They tell Tom and Lily that they have to leave the airport. They cannot fly today. They have to wait for another day. They say they are sorry and they hug them. They take their bags and toys and snacks and go to the car. + +Tom and Lily are sad too. They wanted to fly in the sky and see new things. They do not understand why the storm is bad and why the planes cannot fly. They ask Mom and Dad many questions. Mom and Dad try to explain and make them feel better. + +They drive away from the airport. They see the big planes on the ground. They hope they can fly another day. They say goodbye to the airport and the planes. They look at the sky and see the clouds. They wonder if the storm will go away. They hope the sun will come out soon. +Lily loved 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 fairy. The fairy was very small and had wings and a dress made of petals. She was lovely. + +"Hello, fairy," Lily said. "What are you doing here?" + +"Hello, Lily," the fairy said. "I am looking for my friends. We were playing hide and seek, but they flew away and I got lost. Can you help me find them?" + +Lily nodded. She liked to help. She took the fairy's hand and walked around the garden. She looked under the leaves and behind the rocks and in the bushes. She did not see any other fairies. + +"I'm sorry, fairy," Lily said. "I can't find your friends. Maybe they went to another garden." + +The fairy looked sad. She missed her friends. She wanted to play with them again. + +"Thank you, Lily, for trying to help me," the fairy said. "You are very kind. But I have to part from you now. I have to fly away and look for my friends. Maybe I will see you again someday." + +Lily felt sad too. She liked the fairy. She wanted to play with her more. + +"Goodbye, fairy," Lily said. "I hope you find your friends. You are very lovely. I will miss you." + +The fairy smiled. She gave Lily a hug and a kiss. She flew away and waved to Lily. Lily waved back and watched the fairy disappear in the sky. + +Lily learned that sometimes you have to part from someone you like. But you can still be happy for them and wish them well. And you can always remember the good times you had together. +Lily was sick. She had a bad cough and a sore throat. Mommy said she had to take medicine to feel better. But Lily did not like medicine. It was yucky and bitter. She made a face and said no. + +Mommy tried to make Lily take the medicine. She said it was good for her and it would make the cough go away. She said she had a surprise for Lily if she took the medicine. But Lily still said no. She hid under the blanket and cried. + +Mommy had an idea. She went to the kitchen and came back with a spoon and a jar. She said she wanted to introduce Lily to someone. She said his name was Mr. Honey and he was very sweet and flexible. She said he could help Lily take the medicine. + +Lily was curious. She peeked out of the blanket and saw the jar. It had a picture of a bee and some yellow stuff inside. Mommy said that was Mr. Honey. She said he could bend and stretch and make funny shapes. She said he could also mix with the medicine and make it taste better. + +Lily wanted to meet Mr. Honey. She said hello to him and asked if he could help her. Mommy said yes. She said she would put some medicine on the spoon and then add some Mr. Honey on top. She said Lily could watch how Mr. Honey changed the color and the shape of the medicine. She said Lily could also taste how Mr. Honey made the medicine sweet. + +Lily agreed to try. She watched as Mommy put the medicine and the honey on the spoon. She saw how the honey made the medicine look brown and gooey. She smelled how the honey made the medicine smell nice. She opened her mouth and let Mommy give her the spoon. She tasted how the honey made the medicine sweet. She swallowed and smiled. + +Mommy was happy. She said Lily was a good girl and she was proud of her. She said Lily could have more Mr. Honey later if she wanted. She said she also had a surprise for Lily. She gave her a hug and a kiss and a sticker. Lily was happy too. She said thank you to Mommy and to Mr. Honey. She said she felt better. She said she liked Mr. Honey and he was her new friend. +Sara and Ben are hungry. They go to the kitchen to find some food. They see a big bowl of fruit on the table. The fruit is clean and shiny. Sara and Ben smile. + +"Can we have some fruit, Mom?" Sara asks. + +"Of course, my loves. Fruit is good for you. But wash your hands first, please." Mom says. + +Sara and Ben run to the sink. They turn on the water and rub their hands with soap. They rinse and dry their hands. They are clean and ready to eat. + +They go back to the table and pick their favorite fruit. Sara chooses a red apple. Ben chooses a yellow banana. They peel and bite their fruit. It is sweet and juicy. They make yummy noises. + +"Thank you, Mom. The fruit is delicious." Ben says. + +"You're welcome, my loves. I'm glad you like it. You are good children." Mom says. + +Sara and Ben finish their fruit. They throw the peels in the trash. They hug Mom and say thank you again. They are happy and full. They go to play with their toys. The sun shines through the window. It is a good day. +Anna liked to play with her shadow. She would run and jump and make funny shapes with her body. Her shadow would follow her and copy her. Sometimes, Anna would pretend that her shadow was her friend and talk to it. + +One day, Anna wanted to make a picture with her shadow. She found a big piece of paper and some crayons. She put the paper on the ground and stood on it. She asked her mom to hold a lamp behind her. Her shadow appeared on the paper. + +Anna used the crayons to trace her shadow. She made a circle for her head, two lines for her arms, two lines for her legs, and a curve for her smile. She also drew her hair and her eyes. She was very happy with her picture. She had completed it. + +She showed her picture to her mom and her dad. They praised her and said it was very good. They hung it on the wall. Anna felt proud and lively. She hugged her shadow and thanked it for helping her. Her shadow hugged her back. +Sara liked to draw with her pen. She drew flowers and stars and hearts on her paper. She was happy when she drew. + +But one day, her brother Ben came into her room. He was careless and did not look where he was going. He stepped on Sara's paper and tore it. He also broke her pen. + +Sara was very sad and angry. She shouted at Ben. "You are bad! You broke my pen and my paper! Go away!" + +Ben was sorry. He did not mean to hurt Sara's things. He tried to say sorry, but Sara did not listen. She turned away from him. + +Ben sighed. He did not know how to make Sara happy again. He wished he had a new pen and paper for her. He wished he had been more careful. He wished Sara would forgive him. +Lily liked to study her toys. She had many toys, but her favorite was a figure of a princess. The figure had a pink dress, a crown and long hair. Lily liked to pretend that the figure was her friend and talk to her. + +One day, Lily was studying her figure on the floor. She wanted to see how the dress was made and how the hair was attached. She used her fingers to touch and pull the figure. She was very careful, but she pulled too hard and the figure's head came off. + +Lily was very sad and scared. She cried and ran to her mom. She showed her mom the broken figure and said, "Mom, I'm sorry, I broke my princess. Can you fix her?" + +Her mom hugged her and said, "Don't worry, Lily, it's okay. You didn't mean to break her. You were just studying her. I can fix her for you. See, I have some glue here. I can put her head back on and she will be fine." + +Lily watched as her mom glued the figure's head back on. She waited for the glue to dry and then hugged her figure. She said, "Thank you, mom. You are the best. My princess is fine now. I love her and I love you." + +Her mom smiled and said, "I love you too, Lily. And I'm proud of you for studying your toys. You are a smart and curious girl. But next time, be gentle with your toys, okay?" + +Lily nodded and said, "Okay, mom. I will be gentle. Can I play with my princess now?" + +Her mom said, "Yes, you can. But first, give me a kiss." + +Lily kissed her mom and then ran to her room with her figure. She was happy and said, "Come on, princess. Let's play. You are my friend and you are fine." +Anna loves fashion. She likes to wear pretty dresses and hats and shoes. She likes to look at pictures of fashion in books and magazines. She wants to be a fashion designer when she grows up. + +One day, Anna goes to the park with her mom. She sees a girl who is wearing a very jolly dress. It has many colors and flowers and ribbons. Anna thinks the dress is beautiful. She wants to meet the girl and be her friend. + +She walks up to the girl and says, "Hi, I'm Anna. I like your dress. It's very jolly. Where did you get it?" + +The girl smiles and says, "Hi, I'm Lily. Thank you. I made this dress myself. I like fashion too. I want to be a fashion designer when I grow up." + +Anna is very happy. She says, "Wow, you made this dress yourself? That's amazing. You are very talented. I want to be a fashion designer too. Can we be friends?" + +Lily nods and says, "Yes, of course. We can be friends. We can play fashion together. We can make more dresses and hats and shoes. We can have fun." + +Anna and Lily hug and laugh. They have met a new friend who shares their passion for fashion. They are very jolly. They run to the swings and slide and have a wonderful time. +One day, Ben and Lily went to the pool with their mom. They liked to swim and splash in the water. Ben wanted to show Lily how he could dive. He climbed up the ladder and stood on the edge of the pool. He looked at Lily and said, "Watch me dive!" + +He bent his knees and jumped into the air. He tried to make his body straight and point his toes. But he did not dive well. He landed on his belly with a loud smack. The water splashed everywhere. Lily and mom laughed. Ben felt embarrassed. He came out of the water and rubbed his belly. He said, "Ouch, that hurt!" + +Lily hugged him and said, "It's okay, Ben. You can try again. I think you are brave to dive." Mom smiled and said, "Yes, Ben, you are brave. And you are also funny. You made us laugh. That was a good dive." Ben felt better. He said, "Thank you, Lily and mom. I will try again. Maybe I will dive better next time." He climbed up the ladder again and stood on the edge of the pool. He looked at Lily and said, "Watch me dive!" He bent his knees and jumped into the air. He made his body straight and pointed his toes. He dived into the water with a splash. He came out of the water and smiled. He said, "I did it! I dived well!" Lily and mom clapped and cheered. Ben felt proud. He said, "I like to dive. It is fun!" +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play and learn together. One day, their teacher says they will have a quiz. A quiz is when you answer questions about what you know. + +Tom is good at quizzes. He knows many things. Lily is not so good at quizzes. She forgets some things. She is scared of the quiz. She does not want to do it. + +Tom sees that Lily is sad. He wants to help her. He says to her, "Lily, do not be scared. I will help you. We can study together. I will tell you what you need to know." + +Lily is happy. She says, "Thank you, Tom. You are a good friend. I will try to remember what you tell me." + +They study together. Tom warns Lily about the hard questions. He says, "Lily, this question is hard. You have to think hard. Do you know the answer?" + +Lily thinks hard. She says, "Yes, I know. The answer is this." + +Tom says, "Good job, Lily. You are smart. You will do well on the quiz." + +Lily smiles. She says, "Thank you, Tom. You are smart too. You are the best friend I have." + +They hug. They are not lonely. They are happy. They are ready for the quiz. +Lily and Max were twins who liked to play in their room. They had many toys and books and a big bed. But they did not like the furniture in their room. It was old and brown and boring. They wanted new furniture that was colorful and fun. + +One day, their mom said, "We are going to the store to buy new furniture for your room. You can help me choose what you like. But we have to spend our money wisely. We cannot buy everything we see." + +Lily and Max were very happy. They put on their coats and shoes and went to the car with their mom. They drove to the store and saw many things. They saw chairs and tables and lamps and rugs. They saw beds and dressers and shelves and mirrors. They saw furniture that was red and blue and green and yellow. + +Lily and Max ran around the store and pointed at everything they liked. They said, "Mom, can we have this? And this? And this?" Their mom smiled and said, "No, we cannot have everything. We have to spend our money wisely. We have to choose one thing each that we really need and want." + +Lily and Max were worried. They liked so many things. How could they choose only one thing each? They looked at each other and thought hard. They did not want to make their mom sad or angry. They wanted to make their room nice and cozy. + +Lily saw a pink lamp that had a flower on it. She liked the lamp very much. She said, "Mom, can I have this lamp? It is very pretty and it will make my room bright." Her mom said, "Yes, you can have the lamp. It is a good choice. It is not too expensive and it will match your bed." + +Max saw a blue rug that had a rocket on it. He liked the rug very much. He said, "Mom, can I have this rug? It is very cool and it will make my room warm." His mom said, "Yes, you can have the rug. It is a good choice. It is not too expensive and it will match your dresser." + +Lily and Max were very happy. They hugged their mom and said, "Thank you, mom. You are the best. We love our new furniture." Their mom said, "You are welcome, my loves. I am proud of you. You spent your money wisely. You chose what you really needed and wanted." They paid for the lamp and the rug and went back to the car. They drove home and put their new furniture in their room. They played with their toys and books and their big bed. They liked their room very much. It was colorful and fun. +Tom and Lily were playing with their blocks in the living room. They liked to build towers and houses and cars with the blocks. Sometimes they knocked down each other's blocks and laughed. + +But today, Tom was feeling angry. He wanted to build a big castle, but Lily kept taking his blocks. He told her to stop, but she did not listen. She said she needed more blocks for her house. + +Tom got very mad. He grabbed a block and threw it at Lily. The block was sharp and it hit Lily's knee. Lily cried out in pain and dropped her blocks. She looked at her knee and saw blood. + +"Mama! Mama!" Lily screamed. She ran to the kitchen, where Mama was making lunch. Mama saw Lily's knee and gasped. She took a cloth and wrapped it around Lily's knee. She said, "Lily, you have a serious cut. We need to go to the doctor." + +Mama picked up Lily and took her to the car. She looked at Tom and said, "Tom, you are in big trouble. You hurt your sister. You need to say sorry and go to your room. You can't play with the blocks anymore." + +Tom felt sorry, but he did not say anything. He went to his room and sat on his bed. He did not have any blocks to play with. He did not have any sister to play with. He was alone and sad. He wished he had not thrown the block. He wished he had shared his blocks. He wished he could say sorry to Lily. But it was too late. He had done a bad thing. He had a bad ending. +Anna likes to draw with her pencil. She draws a big sun, a blue sky, and a green tree. She is happy with her picture. She shows it to her mom. + +"Look, mom, I made a picture for you!" Anna says. + +Mom smiles and hugs Anna. "That's a very nice picture, Anna. I love it. Thank you, sweetie." + +Mom puts the picture on the fridge with a magnet. Anna feels proud. + +But then, Tom comes in. Tom is Anna's big brother. He is four years old. He sees Anna's picture on the fridge. He does not like it. + +"That's a silly picture, Anna. The sun is too big. The sky is not blue. The tree is not green. You can't draw well. You are a baby." Tom says. + +He takes Anna's picture from the fridge. He tears it into pieces. He throws it in the trash. + +Anna is very sad. She cries. She runs to mom. + +"Mom, mom, Tom ripped my picture! He said it was silly! He threw it away!" Anna says. + +Mom is angry. She goes to Tom. She scolds him. + +"Tom, that was not nice. That was very mean. You hurt Anna's feelings. You should not tear her picture. You should not throw it away. You should say sorry to Anna. You should make a new picture for her." Mom says. + +Tom feels bad. He knows he was wrong. He says sorry to Anna. + +"I'm sorry, Anna. I was mean. I should not have ripped your picture. I should not have thrown it away. I will make a new picture for you." Tom says. + +He takes a new paper and a pencil. He draws a heart, a flower, and a cake. He writes "I love you, Anna" on it. He gives it to Anna. + +Anna stops crying. She looks at Tom's picture. She smiles. + +"Thank you, Tom. That's a very nice picture. I love it. I love you, too." Anna says. + +She hugs Tom. Tom hugs her back. + +Mom is happy. She puts Tom's picture on the fridge with another magnet. She says to Anna and Tom. + +"That's very good, Anna and Tom. You are both very sweet. Now, how about some yummy cookies for a snack?" Mom says. + +Anna and Tom nod. They follow mom to the kitchen. They eat some yummy cookies. They are happy. +Lily liked pink. She had a pink dress, a pink hat, a pink doll and a pink bike. She was happy when she played with her pink things. She did not like to share them with anyone. + +One day, she went to the park with her mom. She saw a girl with a yellow bike. The girl was sad. She had no one to play with. Lily did not care. She wanted the yellow bike. She thought it was pretty. + +She ran to the girl and said, "Give me your bike. I want it." The girl said, "No, this is my bike. You have your own bike. Go away." Lily was angry. She pushed the girl and tried to take the bike. The girl cried and screamed. + +Mom heard the noise and came to see what was wrong. She saw Lily being mean to the girl. She was very mad. She said, "Lily, what are you doing? This is not how you treat others. You should be kind and share. You have enough pink things. You don't need the yellow bike. You should say sorry to the girl and give her back her bike." + +Lily did not want to say sorry. She did not want to give back the bike. She wanted to keep it. She said, "No, this is my bike now. I like it. I don't care about the girl. She is not my friend." + +Mom was very sad. She said, "Lily, you are being selfish and rude. You are not my happy girl anymore. You are a bad girl. You have to learn your lesson. You can't have any of your pink things for a week. You have to stay in your room and think about what you did. Maybe then you will be sorry and nice again." + +Lily was shocked. She did not like this. She did not want to lose her pink things. She did not want to stay in her room. She wanted to play. She wanted to be happy. But she was too late. Mom took her by the hand and dragged her to the car. She left the yellow bike with the girl. She drove Lily home and put her in her room. She locked the door and said, "You can come out when you are ready to be good." + +Lily cried and cried. She was not happy. She was not pink. She was not good. She was bad. She wished she had not tried to take the yellow bike. She wished she had been kind and shared. She wished she had listened to mom. She learned her lesson. She was sorry. But it was too late. She had to wait for a week. She had to be sad. She had to be alone. She had to be bad. +Lily was a little girl who liked to play with her dolls. She had a big box of dolls and clothes and shoes for them. She liked to dress them up and make them talk to each other. Sometimes she pretended they were her friends and had tea parties with them. + +One day, Lily saw a new doll in the toy store. It was a hairy doll with long brown hair and a pink dress. Lily wanted the hairy doll very much. She asked her mom if she could have it. + +"Mom, can I have the hairy doll, please?" Lily said. + +"Sorry, Lily, but we don't have enough money for the hairy doll. Maybe you can save some of your allowance and buy it later," Mom said. + +Lily was sad. She really wanted the hairy doll. She went home and played with her old dolls, but she was not happy. She kept thinking about the hairy doll. + +The next day, Lily had an idea. She found an old curtain in the closet. It was brown and soft and had some holes in it. Lily took the curtain and cut it with scissors. She made a hairy dress for one of her dolls. She put the dress on the doll and brushed its hair. She looked at the doll and smiled. + +"Look, Mom, I made a hairy doll!" Lily said. + +Mom came and saw the doll. She was surprised and proud of Lily. + +"That's very creative, Lily. You made a hairy doll with a curtain. You are a smart girl," Mom said. + +Lily hugged Mom and the doll. She was happy. She did not want the hairy doll from the toy store anymore. She liked her hairy doll better. She played with her hairy doll and her other dolls. She had a lot of fun. +Sam and Mia were best friends. They liked to play in the park and look for bugs and flowers. One day, they found a big box under a tree. It was brown and had a lid. + +"What is in the box?" Sam asked. + +"I don't know. Let's open it and see," Mia said. + +They lifted the lid and saw a lot of shiny things. There were balls, cars, dolls, books, and more. They were very happy and excited. + +"Wow, look at all these toys! This is the coolest box ever!" Mia said. + +"Maybe someone left it here for us. Maybe it is a magic box," Sam said. + +They took out some toys and started to play with them. They had so much fun. They did not notice that the sun was going down and it was getting dark. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud voice. + +"Hey, you kids! What are you doing with my stuff?" the voice said. + +They looked up and saw a big man. He was angry and scary. He had a beard and a hat. He was the owner of the box. + +"Uh-oh, we are in trouble," Sam said. + +They dropped the toys and ran away. They did not look back. They did not want the man to catch them. + +They ran all the way to Sam's house. They were out of breath and scared. + +"That was not a magic box. That was a bad box," Mia said. + +"Yes, it was. We should not have opened it. We should have left it alone," Sam said. + +They hugged each other and said sorry. They learned a lesson. They decided to never touch things that did not belong to them. + +They also decided to never go back to the park. They did not want to see the man again. They did not want to see the box again. + +They did not know that the box had a secret. It was not just a box of toys. It was a box of dreams. It could reveal anything that the person who opened it wished for. It could show them a whole new world. But they never found out. They never opened the box again. +Sara and Tom were big kids who liked to play with their baby brother Ben. Ben was a charming baby who smiled and laughed a lot. Sara and Tom wanted to provide for Ben and make him happy. They decided to give him a surprise. + +They found a big box in the garage and put some toys and pillows inside. They thought Ben would like to play in the box and have fun. They carried the box to the living room and put Ben inside. They closed the lid and said, "Surprise, Ben! We made you a playhouse!" + +But Ben did not like the surprise. He did not like being in the dark and alone. He felt scared and sad. He cried and cried, but Sara and Tom did not hear him. They went to the kitchen to get some snacks and forgot about Ben. + +Mom came home and heard Ben's cries. She ran to the living room and saw the box. She opened the lid and saw Ben's face. He was red and sweaty and had tears in his eyes. He reached for Mom and hugged her tight. + +Mom was angry and worried. She scolded Sara and Tom and told them they were very naughty and careless. She said they could have hurt Ben or made him sick. She said they had to apologize to Ben and never do that again. She said they had to learn how to provide for Ben in a good way, not a bad way. Sara and Tom felt sorry and ashamed. They said they were sorry to Ben and Mom and hugged them. They hoped Ben would forgive them and still love them. But Ben was still scared and sad. He did not want to play with Sara and Tom anymore. He only wanted to stay with Mom. He did not think they were charming anymore. He thought they were mean. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play in the sand. Lily has a spade. Tom has a bucket. They make a big castle with the spade and the bucket. + +A boy comes to the sand. He has a big spade. He looks at Lily's spade. He wants it. He is jealous. He says to Lily, "Give me your spade. My spade is better." + +Lily says, "No, this is my spade. You have your own spade. Go away." + +The boy is angry. He grabs Lily's spade. He runs away. Lily cries. Tom is sad. He says, "Don't cry, Lily. I will help you. We can watch the boy. We can get your spade back." + +They watch the boy. He digs a hole with Lily's spade. He puts his spade in the hole. He covers it with sand. He thinks he is clever. + +But Lily and Tom see what he does. They wait for him to leave. Then they run to the hole. They dig with their hands. They find Lily's spade and the boy's spade. They are happy. They say, "We have two spades now. We can make a bigger castle." + +They make a bigger castle with two spades. They have fun. They are not jealous. They are friends. +Sara and Ben like to play in the park. They see a big tree with many leaves. Sara says, "Let's climb the tree and see the birds." Ben says, "OK, but be careful. The tree is old and the branches are weak." + +They climb the tree and find a nest with three eggs. Sara says, "Look, the eggs are blue and speckled. They are so pretty." Ben says, "Don't touch them. They belong to the birds. They will be angry if we take them." + +But Sara does not listen. She reaches for an egg and tries to take it. The branch she is on breaks and she falls to the ground. Ben screams, "Sara, Sara, are you OK?" + +Sara does not answer. She is hurt and bleeding. Ben cries and calls for help. A man comes and sees Sara. He says, "Oh no, this is bad. She needs a doctor. What were you doing in the tree?" + +Ben says, "We wanted to see the birds. But Sara took an egg and fell. I'm sorry, I'm sorry." + +The man says, "You should not have climbed the tree. It is old and wild. It is not safe for children. Come, I will take you to the hospital. Maybe they can help Sara." + +But Sara does not wake up. She is gone. Ben is sad and sorry. He wishes he had stopped Sara. He wishes they had not climbed the tree. He wishes they had played somewhere else. +Anna and Ben were twins. They liked to play with their toys and read books. They also liked to celebrate their birthday. They always had a big cake, balloons, and presents. + +One day, their mom said, "Today is your birthday, my loves. You can choose one present each from the store. What do you want?" + +Anna said, "I want a velvet dress. It is soft and pretty. I will look like a princess." + +Ben said, "I want a brilliant car. It is fast and shiny. I will race with it." + +Mom said, "Okay, let's go to the store and find them." + +At the store, Anna and Ben saw many things. They saw dolls, trains, puzzles, and books. They also saw the velvet dress and the brilliant car. They were very happy. + +But then, they saw a little girl and a little boy. They looked sad and hungry. They had no toys and no clothes. They only had a dirty blanket. + +Anna and Ben felt sorry for them. They thought, "Maybe they have no mom and no home. Maybe they never celebrate their birthday. Maybe they need our help." + +They looked at each other and nodded. They took the velvet dress and the brilliant car and gave them to the little girl and the little boy. They said, "Happy birthday, friends. We hope you like these. They are for you." + +The little girl and the little boy smiled and hugged them. They said, "Thank you, friends. You are very kind and generous. We love these. They are the best presents ever." + +Anna and Ben felt warm and happy. They said, "You are welcome, friends. We are glad to share with you. We have each other and that is enough." + +Mom saw what they did and hugged them. She said, "I am so proud of you, my loves. You have learned a very important lesson. It is better to give than to receive. You have made someone else's birthday special. You have celebrated with your hearts." + +The end. +Tom and Sue like to ride their bikes in the park. They have red bikes with big wheels and bells. They ride fast and ring their bells to say hello to the birds and the dogs. + +One day, they see a big boy with a black bike and a rod. The rod is long and hard and has a hook at the end. The boy says he uses the rod to catch fish in the pond. Tom and Sue think the rod is scary and the boy is mean. + +The boy sees Tom and Sue and rides towards them. He laughs and says he wants to catch them with his rod. He swings the rod and tries to hook their bikes. Tom and Sue are frightened and ride away. They shout for help. + +A man hears them and comes to the park. He sees the boy with the rod and tells him to stop. He says the rod is dangerous and the boy is naughty. He takes the rod away and tells the boy to go home. He asks Tom and Sue if they are OK. They nod and thank him. He says they are brave and gives them a candy each. + +Tom and Sue are happy and ride their bikes again. They forget about the boy and the rod. They enjoy the park and the candy. They ring their bells and smile. +Tim and Jen are brother and sister. They like to play in the bath. They have many toys and bubbles. They splash and laugh and make noise. + +Mom says, "Time to get out, kids. You will soak your skin too much. It is not good for you." + +But Tim and Jen do not listen. They are lazy and want to stay in the water. They say, "No, Mom. We want to play more. Please, Mom." + +Mom says, "Okay, but only five more minutes. Then you have to dry and dress and go to bed." + +Tim and Jen are happy. They play more. They do not see the clock. They do not hear Mom. They forget about everything. + +But then something bad happens. The water gets cold. The bubbles go away. The toys sink. Tim and Jen start to shiver and cry. They want to get out, but they cannot. The door is locked. The light is off. Mom is gone. + +Tim and Jen are scared. They are alone. They are cold. They are wet. They soak their skin too much. They wish they listened to Mom. They are sorry. But it is too late. +Anna loves to dance. She likes to spin and jump and twirl in her beautiful dress. Her dress is pink and shiny and has a big bow on her waist. She feels like a princess when she wears it. + +One day, Anna's mommy tells her that they are going to a party. Anna is very happy. She wants to dance at the party and show everyone her beautiful dress. She asks her mommy to help her put on her dress and her shoes. + +Mommy smiles and provides Anna with her dress and her shoes. She helps Anna put them on and brushes her hair. She tells Anna that she looks very beautiful and gives her a hug and a kiss. Anna hugs and kisses her mommy back and says thank you. + +They go to the party and Anna sees many people. She sees her friends and her cousins and her aunties and uncles. She says hello to everyone and gives them hugs. She also sees a big cake and some balloons and some toys. She thinks the party is very fun. + +Anna sees a space where people are dancing. She runs to the space and starts to dance. She spins and jumps and twirls in her beautiful dress. She feels very happy and free. She sees her mommy watching her and smiling. She waves to her mommy and blows her a kiss. Mommy waves and blows a kiss back. Anna thinks mommy is the best. She loves her mommy and she loves to dance. +Lila was a wealthy girl who had many skirts. She liked to twist and spin in her skirts and show them off to her friends. She did not like to share or help others who had less than her. + +One day, she went to the park with her mother and saw a poor girl who had a torn dress. The poor girl was playing with a ball and looked happy. Lila felt jealous and wanted to take the ball away from her. + +She ran to the poor girl and said, "Give me your ball! It is mine now. You have nothing and I have everything. You are ugly and I am pretty." + +The poor girl was scared and sad. She said, "Please, no. This is my only toy. You have many skirts and toys. Why are you so mean?" + +Lila did not listen. She grabbed the ball and tried to run away. But as she ran, she tripped on her long skirt and fell to the ground. The ball rolled away and the poor girl picked it up. Lila's skirt was ripped and dirty. She cried and cried. + +Her mother came and saw what happened. She was angry and ashamed. She said, "Lila, you are a naughty and selfish girl. You hurt the poor girl and ruined your skirt. You should be sorry and learn to be kind and generous. You are not better than anyone because you have more things. You are worse because you have a bad heart." + +Lila felt ashamed and sorry. She wanted to say sorry to the poor girl, but the poor girl had left with her ball. Lila had lost her ball and her skirt, and she had no friends. + +The moral of the story is: Do not be greedy and mean, or you will lose what you have and make others unhappy. Be kind and generous, and you will make friends and be happy. +Tim and Sam love to play with planes. They have many planes of different colors and sizes. They pretend to be pilots and fly their planes in the air. They make zoom and vroom sounds with their mouths. + +One day, they see a big plane in the sky. It is white and blue and has a red star on the wing. They wonder who is flying the plane and where it is going. They wish they could join the plane and see the world. + +"Look, Sam, a big plane!" Tim says, pointing to the sky. + +"I see it, Tim. It is very high and fast. Do you think it is going to another country?" Sam asks. + +"Maybe. I want to go to another country too. I want to see new things and meet new people. Do you want to join me, Sam?" Tim says. + +"Yes, Tim. I want to join you. But how can we join the plane? We don't have a big plane like that. We only have small planes." Sam says. + +Tim thinks for a moment. He has an idea. He runs to his room and comes back with a big cardboard box. He puts the box on the floor and cuts out a window and a door. He draws a star on the side of the box with a crayon. He says to Sam, "This is our big plane. We can join the plane in the sky with this. Come on, Sam, let's be pilots." + +Sam smiles and follows Tim. They get inside the box and close the door. They pretend to have a steering wheel and a radio. They talk to each other and to the plane in the sky. They are careful not to bump into anything. They have a lot of fun. They join the plane in the sky with their imagination. +Tom and Lily like to play soccer with their friends. They have a big ball and a small goal. They run and kick and laugh. Sometimes they fall and get dirty, but they do not care. + +One day, they play soccer with a new player. His name is Max. He is very big and fast. He kicks the ball very hard and scores many goals. He does not pass the ball to anyone. He does not laugh or smile. He makes Tom and Lily feel sad. + +"Max, can you please share the ball?" Lily asks. "We want to play too." + +"No, I want the ball. It is mine. Go away!" Max says. He pushes Lily and takes the ball. + +"Hey, that is not nice!" Tom says. He runs to help Lily. He tries to get the ball from Max, but Max is too strong. He kicks Tom and makes him fall. + +"Ow, that hurts!" Tom cries. He holds his leg and feels pain. + +Lily gets angry. She stands up and stretches her arms. She wants to show Max that she is brave. She shouts at Max. "You are a bad player! You are mean and dirty! You are not our friend!" + +Max looks at Lily. He sees her angry face and her stretched arms. He feels scared. He drops the ball and runs away. He does not want to play soccer anymore. + +Tom and Lily hug each other. They are happy. They pick up the ball and play with their friends. They share the ball and have fun. They are good players. They are clean and kind. They are friends. +Sara and Tom like to play with cars. They have many cars of different colors and sizes. They make noises like vroom and beep when they move the cars on the floor. + +One day, they find a new car in the toy box. It is big and red and shiny. It has a button on the side. Sara and Tom wonder what the button does. + +"Let's try it!" Sara says. She pushes the button and the car starts to make a loud noise. It also starts to move very fast. It is a speed car! + +"Wow, this is fun!" Tom says. He and Sara chase the speed car around the room. They laugh and clap their hands. + +But then, the speed car hits a wall and stops. It makes a strange sound and smoke comes out of it. It also smells bad. It is a disgusting car! + +"Yuck, what is that?" Sara says. She and Tom cover their noses and back away from the car. + +"Let's play with something else," Tom says. He and Sara put the disgusting car back in the toy box and forget about it. They find their old cars and play with them happily. They are not speed cars, but they are fun and nice. +Anna was very happy. Her friend Ben had invited her to watch a film at his house. She liked films. They had pictures and sounds and stories. She liked Ben. He was funny and kind and shared his toys. + +She put on her coat and shoes and said goodbye to her mom. Her mom gave her a hug and a kiss and said, "Have fun, Anna. Be good and listen to Ben's mom." Anna nodded and smiled. She was a good girl. + +She walked with her mom to Ben's house. It was not far. She saw Ben waiting at the door. He waved and said, "Hi, Anna. Come in. The film is ready." Anna waved back and said, "Hi, Ben. Thank you for inviting me." She followed him inside. + +Ben's mom was in the living room. She had a big TV and a DVD player. She had a bowl of popcorn and two cups of juice. She smiled and said, "Hello, Anna. Welcome to our house. I'm glad you came. Do you like popcorn and juice?" Anna nodded and said, "Yes, please. They are yummy." Ben's mom gave them each a cup and a handful of popcorn. She said, "The film is about a lion and a mouse. They are friends. It is very nice. I hope you enjoy it." She turned on the TV and the DVD player. + +Anna and Ben sat on the couch and watched the film. They saw the lion and the mouse. They saw how they met and how they helped each other. They saw how they played and how they escaped from danger. They laughed and gasped and clapped. They liked the film. It was very nice. + +But then, something happened. The TV made a loud noise and the picture went black. The DVD player stopped working. The film was gone. Anna and Ben were shocked and sad. They wanted to see the end of the film. They looked at each other and said, "Oh, no. What happened?" They felt anxious. They did not know what to do. +Lila and Ben were playing in the garden. They saw a big sack under a tree. They wanted to see what was inside. + +"Let's open it!" Lila said. + +"OK!" Ben said. + +They ran to the sack and pulled it. But the sack was very heavy. They were clumsy and fell down. The sack opened and many caterpillars came out. + +"Wow!" Lila said. "Look at all the caterpillars!" + +"They are so pretty!" Ben said. "They have many colors and patterns!" + +They picked up some caterpillars and looked at them. They were soft and ticklish. They made Lila and Ben giggle. + +"Can we keep them?" Lila asked. + +"No, we can't," Ben said. "They belong to the garden. They will become butterflies one day." + +"Really?" Lila asked. + +"Yes, really," Ben said. "They will make a cocoon and then fly away." + +"That's amazing!" Lila said. + +They put the caterpillars back in the sack and closed it. They said goodbye to the caterpillars and thanked them for the fun. They went back to their house and told their mom about their adventure. +Ben and Mia were playing in the snow. They made a big igloo with blocks of snow. They wanted to go inside and pretend they were explorers. + +"Look, Ben, I found a red scarf in the snow. Maybe it belongs to someone who lives in the igloo," Mia said. + +"Let me see," Ben said. He tried to reach for the scarf, but it was too far. He leaned over the edge of the igloo, stretching his arm. + +"Be careful, Ben, you might fall," Mia said. + +But Ben did not listen. He wanted the red scarf. He reached and reached, until he lost his balance and fell. He hit his head on a hard block of snow and started to cry. + +Mia was scared. She ran to Ben and tried to help him. But Ben did not stop crying. He had a big bump on his head and blood on his face. + +"Mia, Ben, where are you?" They heard their mom calling. She was looking for them. + +"Mama, mama, help!" Mia shouted. "Ben is hurt!" + +Their mom heard Mia and ran to the igloo. She saw Ben lying on the snow, crying and bleeding. She was very worried and angry. + +"What happened? What did you do?" She asked. + +"We were playing in the igloo, and Ben wanted the red scarf, and he fell, and he hit his head, and..." Mia tried to explain. + +But their mom did not want to hear. She picked up Ben and carried him to the car. She drove to the hospital, leaving Mia behind. She did not say goodbye or thank you to Mia. + +Mia felt sad and alone. She looked at the igloo and the red scarf. She wished she had never found it. She wished Ben had never reached for it. She wished they had never played in the snow. +Lily and Tom were playing in the kitchen. They liked to pretend they were chefs and make yummy food. They used pots and pans and spoons and bowls. They also used water from the sink. They filled the sink with water and added some soap. They made bubbles and splashed each other. + +"Look, I made a cake!" Lily said, holding a bowl with some flour and water. "Do you want some?" + +"Yes, please!" Tom said, taking a spoon. He pretended to eat the cake and made a funny face. "Mmm, delicious!" + +They laughed and played some more. They did not see that the water in the sink was getting higher and higher. They did not hear that the water was dripping on the floor. + +Mom was in the living room. She was reading a book. She wanted to relax. She had a busy day and she was tired. She liked to read books. They made her happy and calm. + +She heard a noise. It sounded like water. She got up and walked to the kitchen. She saw Lily and Tom playing in the sink. She also saw the water on the floor. It was a big mess. + +"Oh, no!" Mom said. "What are you doing?" + +Lily and Tom looked at Mom. They saw her face. She was not happy. They felt sorry. + +"We were playing, Mom," Lily said. "We were making food." + +"We did not mean to make a mess, Mom," Tom said. "We were having fun." + +Mom sighed. She was not angry. She knew they were just kids. But she was not happy either. She had to clean the water and the floor. + +"Okay, kids," Mom said. "I know you were playing, but you have to be careful. You can't fill the sink with water. It can overflow and make a mess. And you can't use flour and water to make food. It can make a mess too. Do you understand?" + +Lily and Tom nodded. They understood. They said they were sorry. + +"Good," Mom said. "Now, help me clean the mess. Then we can have some real cake. I made one for you. It is in the oven. It is almost ready." + +Lily and Tom smiled. They liked cake. They helped Mom clean the mess. They used towels and mop. They worked fast. They wanted to have cake. + +Mom smiled too. She was proud of them. They were good kids. They learned from their mistakes. They helped her. They made her happy. + +They finished cleaning the mess. They went to the oven. They smelled the cake. It smelled yummy. They took it out. They cut it. They ate it. It was delicious. + +They thanked Mom. They hugged her. They told her they loved her. + +Mom thanked them. She hugged them. She told them she loved them. + +They were happy. They relaxed. They ate cake. They did it slow. They enjoyed it. +Lila and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a dog. The dog is big and brown. The dog has a tag on its neck. The tag says: "I am deaf. Please be kind." + +Lila and Tom want to pet the dog. They run to the dog. The dog does not hear them. The dog is scared. The dog barks and growls. The dog bites Tom's leg. Tom cries. Lila screams. + +A man comes. He is the dog's owner. He says: "I am sorry. My dog is deaf. He did not know you were friendly. He thought you were bad. You should not run to a strange dog. You should ask first." + +Lila and Tom are sorry too. They say: "We are sorry. We did not know your dog was deaf. We like dogs. We wanted to say hello. We should have asked first." + +The man says: "It's okay. You are good kids. You learned a lesson. Next time, be careful and respectful. My dog is nice. He just needs some space. Do you want to pet him gently?" + +Lila and Tom nod. They pet the dog gently. The dog wags his tail. He licks their hands. Lila and Tom smile. They are happy. They made a new friend. They learned to be kind. +Lily and Max were playing with their toys in the living room. They had a lot of fun making houses, cars and animals with their blocks and stickers. But then they saw a big bottle of glue on the table. They both wanted to use it for their creations. + +"Give me the glue!" Lily said. "I need it for my house!" + +"No, I want the glue!" Max said. "I need it for my car!" + +They both reached for the bottle and started to pull it. They did not want to share. They were being rude to each other. They began to fight over the glue. + +"Stop it, you two!" Mom said. She came into the living room and saw the mess. "You are making a big mistake! Glue is not a toy! It is sticky and messy and can hurt you!" + +She took the bottle away from them and put it on a high shelf. She was not happy with them. She made them clean up the living room and say sorry to each other. + +Lily and Max felt bad for fighting. They realized they were being silly and selfish. They hugged and apologized. + +"Can we still play with our toys?" Lily asked. + +"Of course you can," Mom said. "But you have to share and be nice. And no more glue, okay?" + +"Okay," Lily and Max said. They went back to their toys and played nicely. They learned their lesson. They did not want to fight again. +Lily was a little girl who liked to play a lot. She had many toys and games, but she never wanted to nap. She said naps were boring and she had too much fun. Her mom and dad told her that naps were good for her, and that she would be more happy and healthy if she slept a little in the day. But Lily was persistent and did not listen. + +One day, Lily was playing with her blocks and dolls, when her mom called her for lunch. Lily did not want to stop playing, so she ignored her mom. She said she was not hungry and she would eat later. Her mom was worried and tried to persuade her, but Lily was persistent and did not listen. + +Lily kept playing until she was very tired and hungry. She felt her eyes getting heavy and her stomach growling. She decided to go to the kitchen and look for some food. But when she got there, she saw that her mom had put away the lunch. There was nothing left for her to eat. Lily was sad and angry. She cried and asked her mom why she did not leave her some lunch. Her mom said that she had waited for her, but she did not come. She said that lunch was important and that she should have listened to her. She said that maybe next time, Lily would nap and eat when she was supposed to. But Lily was persistent and did not listen. + +Lily ran to her room and slammed the door. She threw herself on her bed and sobbed. She wished she had napped and eaten lunch. She realized that her mom and dad were right, and that she had been foolish and stubborn. She felt sorry and wanted to say sorry, but it was too late. She had missed her chance to have a good day. She had no energy to play or learn or laugh. She had only herself to blame. + +The moral of the story is: Naps and lunch are good for you, and you should listen to your mom and dad. They know what is best for you, and they want you to be happy and healthy. Being persistent is not always good, especially when it makes you miss out on the things that matter. Sometimes, you have to do what you don't want to do, to enjoy what you do want to do. +Ben and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They saw a big pond with green water and plants. They wanted to see what was in the pond. + +"Let's go to the pond!" Ben said. + +"OK!" Lily said. + +They ran to the pond. They saw frogs and bugs and fish. They heard a loud noise. It was a duck. The duck was angry. It did not like Ben and Lily. + +"Quack! Quack! Go away!" the duck shouted. + +Ben and Lily were scared. They ran away from the pond. They did not see a big hole. They fell into the hole. The hole was full of mud and water. It was a swamp. + +"Help! Help!" Ben and Lily shouted. + +They were wet and dirty and dizzy. They did not like the swamp. They wanted to get out. + +A man heard their shouts. He was a park ranger. He had a big hat and a rope. He came to the hole. He saw Ben and Lily. + +"Don't worry! I'm here to help!" the man said. + +He threw the rope to Ben and Lily. They grabbed the rope. The man pulled them out of the swamp. He gave them a towel and a hug. + +"Are you OK?" the man asked. + +"Yes, thank you!" Ben and Lily said. + +They were happy and grateful. They learned a lesson. They did not go to the pond again. They played in the sandbox instead. +Lily and Sam were twins who liked to do everything together. They liked to play with their toys, read their books, and eat their snacks. But they did not like to share their ice-cream. They always wanted their own cone with their own flavor. + +One day, their mom took them to the ice-cream shop. She said they could each choose one scoop of ice-cream. Lily picked chocolate and Sam picked vanilla. They were very happy and thanked their mom. But when they got outside, they saw a big problem. It was a very hot day, and their ice-cream was melting fast. + +Lily and Sam tried to lick their ice-cream as fast as they could, but it was too hard. The ice-cream dripped down their cones and onto their hands. They got sticky and messy. They looked at each other and felt sad. They wished they had a cup instead of a cone. They wished they had a spoon instead of their tongues. They wished they could separate their ice-cream from their cones. + +Then they had an idea. They ran back to the ice-cream shop and asked their mom for help. Their mom smiled and gave them two cups and two spoons. She helped them scoop their ice-cream from their cones and put it in their cups. She also gave them some napkins to wipe their hands. Lily and Sam were very happy and thanked their mom again. They took their cups and spoons and went outside. + +They ate their ice-cream slowly and carefully. They enjoyed their flavors and did not spill any. They looked at each other and felt glad. They learned that sometimes it is better to separate things that do not work well together. They also learned that sometimes it is better to eat ice-cream slow than fast. They decided to share their ice-cream next time. They hugged their mom and each other and finished their ice-cream. The end. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they find a big brown box near the pond. They wonder what is inside. + +"Let's open it!" Tom says. He pulls the lid and sees a toy boat. It is red and white and has a sail. It also has a bell on the mast. + +"Wow, a boat!" Lily says. She picks up the bell and shakes it. It makes a ding-dong sound. "Can we play with it?" + +"Yes, let's sail it on the pond!" Tom says. He takes the boat and puts it on the water. He blows on the sail and the boat moves. + +Tom and Lily run along the shore and watch the boat. They take turns to ring the bell and make it ding-dong. They laugh and have fun. + +But then, a big duck swims by and sees the boat. It thinks it is food. It pecks at the sail and tries to bite the bell. + +"Hey, stop that!" Tom shouts. He throws a stick at the duck and scares it away. + +"Are you okay, boat?" Lily asks. She picks up the boat and checks it. The sail is torn and the bell is bent. + +"Oh no, the boat is broken!" Tom says. He feels sad. + +"Don't worry, Tom. We can fix it!" Lily says. She hugs him and smiles. "We can use some tape and glue and make it new again." + +"Really?" Tom says. He looks at her and nods. "Okay, let's do that!" + +They take the boat and the box and go to Lily's house. They find some tape and glue and some paper and paint. They work hard and make the boat look nice again. They give it a new sail and a new bell. + +"Look, we did it!" Lily says. She rings the bell and it makes a ding-dong sound. + +"Yay, we did it!" Tom says. He blows on the sail and the boat moves. + +They hug each other and smile. They are happy. They are good friends. They love their boat. +Lily was a humble girl who liked to help others. She had a big heart and always shared her toys and snacks with her friends. One day, she found a shiny necklace on the playground. It had a heart-shaped pendant that sparkled in the sun. Lily thought it was very pretty and wanted to keep it. + +She put the necklace in her pocket and went home. She showed it to her mom and asked, "Mom, can I have this necklace? It is so pretty and it has a heart like mine." + +Mom looked at the necklace and frowned. She said, "Lily, this necklace does not belong to you. It belongs to someone else who lost it. You have to give it back. It is not nice to take things that are not yours." + +Lily felt sad and angry. She did not want to give back the necklace. She said, "No, mom, I want to keep it. It is mine now. I found it and I like it. It makes me happy." + +Mom shook her head and said, "Lily, you are being selfish and greedy. You have to learn to be honest and kind. The necklace does not make you happy. It makes you unhappy. You have to return it to the playground and hope that the owner will find it. Maybe they will be very happy and grateful to you." + +Lily did not listen to her mom. She hid the necklace under her pillow and went to bed. She dreamed of wearing the necklace and being admired by everyone. She felt very proud and happy. + +The next day, she wore the necklace to school. She thought everyone would like her and praise her. But she was wrong. When she got to the playground, she saw a girl crying. It was Anna, her best friend. Anna was looking for something on the ground. She said, "I lost my necklace. It was a gift from my grandma. She gave it to me before she died. It was very special and precious to me. I miss her so much." + +Lily felt a pang in her heart. She realized that the necklace she had taken belonged to Anna. She felt very ashamed and sorry. She wanted to tell Anna the truth and give her back the necklace. But she was afraid that Anna would hate her and not be her friend anymore. She was afraid that everyone would call her a thief and a liar. She was afraid that her mom would be disappointed and angry with her. She did not know what to do. + +She decided to keep quiet and pretend that she did not know anything. She hid the necklace under her shirt and tried to act normal. She said, "I'm sorry, Anna. I hope you find your necklace. Maybe someone will bring it to the lost and found." + +Anna looked at her with tearful eyes and said, "Thank you, Lily. You are my best friend. You have a big heart and you are always humble and helpful. I love you." + +Lily felt a lump in her throat. She wanted to hug Anna and say, "I love you too. And I'm sorry. I have your necklace. Here, take it. Forgive me." But she did not. She smiled weakly and said, "I love you too, Anna. Come on, let's play." + +They played together, but Lily did not feel happy. She felt guilty and sad. She knew she had done a bad thing. She knew she had hurt her best friend. She knew she had betrayed her mom. She knew she had lost her heart. She wished she had never found the necklace. She wished she had listened to her mom. She wished she had been honest and kind. But it was too late. She had made a big mistake. And she had to live with it. +Lily was scared. She had to go to the doctor today. The doctor was nice, but he had a needle. The needle was sharp and shiny. It could hurt Lily's arm. + +The doctor smiled at Lily and said, "Hello, Lily. How are you today? I need to give you a shot. It will make you strong and healthy. It will only sting a little bit. Can you be brave for me?" + +Lily shook her head. She did not want the shot. She refused to let the doctor touch her arm. She hid behind her mom and cried, "No, no, no! I don't want the needle! It's scary!" + +Her mom hugged her and said, "I know, sweetie. I don't like needles either. But they are not so bad. They help us fight germs and stay well. I will hold your hand and sing to you. It will be over soon. Can you try for me?" + +Lily looked at her mom. She loved her mom. She wanted to make her mom happy. She nodded slowly. She let her mom hold her hand and sing to her. She closed her eyes and tried not to think about the needle. + +The doctor was quick and gentle. He put a bright sticker on Lily's arm. He said, "You did great, Lily. You are very brave. You can have a lollipop now. What color do you want?" + +Lily opened her eyes. She saw the sticker. It was a rainbow. She liked rainbows. She smiled and said, "Thank you, doctor. I want a pink lollipop. Pink is my favorite color." + +Her mom kissed her and said, "I'm so proud of you, Lily. You are a big girl. Let's go home and play with your toys." + +Lily was happy. She had a sticker, a lollipop, and her mom. She forgot about the needle. She was not scared anymore. +Lily and Ben liked to play pirates in the park. They had a big cardboard box that was their ship. They wore hats and eye patches and had wooden swords. They pretended to sail on the sea and look for treasure. + +One day, they saw a green bird on a tree. It was very pretty and it could whistle. Lily and Ben wanted to be friends with the bird. They whistled back to the bird and tried to get closer. The bird flew to another tree and whistled again. + +Lily and Ben followed the bird from tree to tree. They thought the bird was leading them to a treasure. They ran and jumped and whistled. They had a lot of fun. + +At last, the bird stopped on a big rock. Lily and Ben climbed the rock and saw a shiny box. They opened the box and found many coins and jewels. They were very happy and excited. They thanked the bird and gave it some bread. The bird whistled and flew away. + +Lily and Ben shared the treasure and put it in their ship. They decided the bird was a magic pirate bird. They played with their treasure and their ship until it was time to go home. They had the best pirate adventure ever. +Tom and Lily are twins. They like to play with their toys in their room. But today, they are very sleepy. They yawn and rub their eyes. + +"Can we go to bed now?" Lily asks Tom. + +Tom looks at the clock on the wall. It has a big hand and a small hand. The big hand is on the six and the small hand is on the eight. + +"No, we can't," Tom says. "It is not bedtime yet. Bedtime is when the big hand is on the twelve and the small hand is on the nine." + +"But I'm tired," Lily whines. "And the clock is too slow. It does not move." + +Tom thinks for a moment. He has an idea. + +"Let's play a game," he says. "Let's pretend we are the clock. You be the big hand and I'll be the small hand. We can move around the room like the clock." + +Lily nods. She likes games. She stands up and holds her arm out. Tom does the same. They start to walk around the room, making tick-tock sounds. + +"Tick-tock, tick-tock," they say. "We are the clock." + +They have fun moving like the clock. They make the big hand and the small hand point to different numbers. They laugh and giggle. + +But soon, they get tired again. They slow down and stop. They sit on the floor and lean on each other. + +"Tick-tock, tick-tock," they whisper. "We are the clock." + +They close their eyes and fall asleep. They look like a clock that has stopped. They do not hear their mom come in and tuck them in. + +"Good night, my little clocks," she says. "You can sleep now. It is bedtime." +Jill and Ben like to play pretend. They have a big box that they use as a theater. They make signs with crayons and paper to show what they are going to act. Jill likes to act as a princess and Ben likes to act as a dragon. + +One day, they decide to act a story about a princess and a dragon who become friends. They make a sign that says "Princess and Dragon" and hang it on the box. They invite their mom and dad to watch their show. + +Jill puts on a pink dress and a crown. Ben puts on a green shirt and a mask with horns. They go inside the box and start to act. Jill says, "Hello, I am the princess. I live in a castle. Who are you?" Ben says, "I am the dragon. I live in a cave. I am hungry. Can I eat you?" Jill says, "No, please don't eat me. I am nice. Do you want to be my friend?" Ben says, "OK, I will be your friend. But I need some food. What do you have?" + +Jill thinks for a moment. She remembers that she has some candy in her pocket. She says, "I have some candy. Do you like candy?" Ben says, "Yes, I like candy. Can I have some?" Jill says, "Sure, here you go." She gives Ben a candy. Ben says, "Thank you." He puts the candy in his mouth and chews. He makes a funny face. He says, "Blech! This candy is sour. I don't like sour candy. Do you have any other candy?" + +Jill says, "No, I only have sour candy. I like sour candy. It makes my mouth tingle. Do you want to try another one?" Ben says, "No, thank you. I don't want any more sour candy. Can we play something else?" Jill says, "OK, what do you want to play?" Ben says, "How about we play hide and seek?" Jill says, "OK, that sounds fun. You count and I hide." Ben says, "OK, one, two, three..." + +They end their show and come out of the box. Their mom and dad clap and cheer. They say, "That was a great show. You are very good actors. We are proud of you." Jill and Ben smile and hug their mom and dad. They say, "Thank you. We love you." They are happy. They like to play pretend. +Lily liked to observe her grandma when she knitted. Grandma had many colors of yarn in a big basket. She used two sticks to make the yarn into sweaters, hats and scarves. Lily wanted to learn how to knit too. + +One day, Lily asked Grandma if she could try. Grandma smiled and gave her a ball of pink yarn and a pair of small sticks. She showed Lily how to hold the sticks and wrap the yarn around them. Lily tried to copy Grandma, but it was hard. The yarn got tangled and the sticks slipped from her fingers. + +Lily felt frustrated and sad. She wanted to make something nice for Grandma, but she could not. She looked at Grandma's knitting and saw how neat and pretty it was. She looked at her own knitting and saw how messy and ugly it was. She threw the sticks and the yarn on the floor and started to cry. + +Grandma heard Lily's cry and came to hug her. She picked up the sticks and the yarn and said, "Don't worry, Lily. Knitting is not easy. It takes a lot of practice and patience. You did very well for your first time. I'm proud of you for trying." + +Lily sniffed and wiped her tears. She looked at Grandma and said, "Thank you, Grandma. I love you. Can you teach me more tomorrow?" + +Grandma nodded and said, "Of course, Lily. I love you too. And I have a surprise for you. Look what I made for you with the pink yarn." She handed Lily a small hat with a pom-pom on top. Lily smiled and put the hat on her head. It was warm and cozy. + +Lily and Grandma cuddled on the couch and watched a movie. Lily felt happy and tired. She closed her eyes and dreamed of knitting with Grandma. +Sara and Tom were friends who liked to play together. They had a group of toys that they shared. They had a doll, a car, a ball, and a bear. They took turns playing with each toy and had fun. + +One day, a new boy came to their house. His name was Ben. He wanted to play with Sara and Tom, but he did not know how to share. He grabbed the doll from Sara and the car from Tom. He said they were his toys now. Sara and Tom were angry. They asked Ben to give back their toys, but he said no. + +Sara and Tom did not know what to do. They were sad and scared. They decided to pray to God for help. They closed their eyes and said, "God, please help us. Ben is mean and he took our toys. Please make him give them back. Please make him be nice. Amen." + +But God did not answer their prayer. Ben did not give back their toys. He did not become nice. He laughed at Sara and Tom and said they were silly. He threw the ball at Sara and hit her in the face. He ripped the bear's ear and threw it at Tom. He ran away with the doll and the car. + +Sara and Tom cried. They had no toys left. They had no friend. They felt alone and hurt. They wished God had helped them. They did not understand why he did not. They did not know that sometimes bad things happen and prayers are not enough. They did not know that sometimes people are cruel and selfish. They did not know that sometimes life is hard and unfair. They only knew that they were angry and sad. The end. +Tom loved to play with his toy vehicles. He had cars, trucks, buses, and trains. He liked to make them zoom and honk and crash. He wanted to test which vehicle was the fastest and the strongest. + +He set up a race track on the floor with tape and paper. He chose four vehicles to race: a red car, a blue truck, a yellow bus, and a green train. He lined them up at the start and said, "Ready, set, go!" + +The red car zoomed ahead, but the blue truck was close behind. The yellow bus was slow and the green train was slower. Tom cheered for his favorite, the red car. He hoped it would win. + +But then, something happened. The blue truck bumped into the red car and made it spin. The red car hit the wall and stopped. The blue truck kept going and crossed the finish line. The yellow bus and the green train came after. + +Tom was sad. His red car had lost. He picked it up and checked if it was okay. It had a dent and a scratch, but it still worked. He hugged it and said, "It's okay, red car. You are still mighty. You are still my favorite." He smiled and decided to play again. He wanted to test which vehicle was the best at jumping and landing. He got a ramp and a pillow and got ready for another fun game. +Anna and Ben were friends. They liked to play in the park every day. One day, they saw a big box under a tree. It was brown and had a red ribbon on it. + +"Wow, what is that?" Anna asked. + +"I don't know. Maybe it is a present for someone," Ben said. + +They went closer to the box. It was very big. They could not see what was inside. They heard a strange noise from the box. It sounded like a growl. + +"Did you hear that?" Ben asked. + +"Yes, I did. It is scary," Anna said. + +They wanted to run away, but they were also curious. They decided to open the box. They pulled the ribbon and lifted the lid. They gasped. + +Inside the box, there was a big, furry, friendly dog. It wagged its tail and licked their faces. It had a collar with a tag. The tag said: "Hello, I am Max. I am a gift for Anna and Ben. I hope you like me." + +Anna and Ben were very happy. They hugged the dog and thanked the tree. They did not know who gave them the dog, but they did not care. It was a mysterious and wonderful day. They had a new friend. They named him Max. They played with him in the park. They took him home. They loved him very much. +Sam and Lily were twins who liked to play in the kitchen. One day, they found a big tray with many cookies on it. The cookies smelled good and looked yummy. Sam and Lily wanted to eat some cookies, but they knew they had to wait for Mom. + +"Let's just take one cookie each," Sam whispered to Lily. "Mom won't notice." + +Lily nodded and reached for a cookie. But as she did, she bumped the tray and made it slide off the table. The tray fell on the floor with a loud bang. The cookies broke into pieces and scattered everywhere. + +Mom heard the noise and ran into the kitchen. She saw the mess and was very angry. She yelled at Sam and Lily. + +"What did you do? You ruined the cookies! These were not ordinary cookies, they were special cookies for Grandma's birthday! How could you be so naughty?" + +Sam and Lily felt bad and started to cry. They said they were sorry and hugged Mom. Mom sighed and hugged them back. + +"It's okay, I forgive you. But you have to help me clean up and make new cookies. And no more sneaking, okay?" + +Sam and Lily nodded and wiped their tears. They helped Mom pick up the tray and the cookie pieces. Then they helped Mom make new cookies. They learned their lesson and did not try to eat any cookies until Mom said they could. They hoped Grandma would like the new cookies. +Anna and Ben were friends who liked to swim in the sea. They wanted to see the reef, where many fish and plants lived. They put on their masks and fins and jumped into the water. + +"Look, Ben, how lovely the reef is!" Anna said. She saw a big starfish, a yellow seahorse and a blue coral. She swam closer to touch them. + +"Be careful, Anna, don't touch the reef!" Ben said. He knew that some plants and animals on the reef could hurt them. He saw a spiky urchin, a red jellyfish and a sharp shell. He swam away from them. + +But Anna did not listen to Ben. She touched the starfish, the seahorse and the coral. She felt a sting, a prick and a cut. She cried out in pain. + +"Anna, are you okay?" Ben asked. He swam back to her and saw her hand was red and swollen. He felt sorry for her. He helped her swim back to the shore. + +"I'm sorry, Ben, I was silly. I should have listened to you. The reef is lovely, but also dangerous." Anna said. She learned her lesson. She thanked Ben for being a good friend. They decided to end their swim and go home. They hoped to see the reef again, but from a safe distance. +Lily and Tom were best friends. They liked to play with their toys and share their snacks. One day, Lily brought her new bear to Tom's house. It was soft and brown and had a red bow. Lily loved her bear very much. + +"Can I hold your bear?" Tom asked Lily. + +"OK, but be careful. He is my favorite," Lily said. She gave her bear to Tom and watched him hug it. + +Tom liked the bear too. He liked how it felt and how it looked. He wanted to keep it for himself. He had an idea. He said to Lily, "Let's play hide and seek. You count to ten and I will hide." + +"OK, that sounds fun," Lily said. She closed her eyes and started to count. "One, two, three..." + +Tom ran away with the bear. He hid behind the sofa and put the bear under a pillow. He hoped Lily would not find him or the bear. He wanted to have the bear forever. + +Lily finished counting. "Ten! Ready or not, here I come!" She opened her eyes and looked for Tom. She checked the kitchen, the bathroom, the bedroom, but she could not find him. She went to the living room and saw the sofa. She thought Tom might be behind it. She walked towards it and saw a red bow sticking out from under a pillow. She lifted the pillow and saw her bear. + +"Hey, that's my bear!" Lily shouted. She grabbed her bear and turned around. She saw Tom hiding behind the sofa. He looked guilty and scared. + +"Tom, why did you take my bear?" Lily asked. She felt angry and sad. She thought Tom was her friend, but he was not honest. + +"I'm sorry, Lily. I liked your bear and I wanted to have it. But I know it was wrong. Please forgive me," Tom said. He felt sorry and ashamed. He hoped Lily would still be his friend. + +Lily looked at Tom and her bear. She loved her bear, but she also loved Tom. She knew he made a mistake, but he said he was sorry. She decided to forgive him. She said, "OK, Tom. I forgive you. But you have to promise to never take my things again. And you have to share your toys with me too." + +"I promise, Lily. And I will share my toys with you. You are my best friend," Tom said. He smiled and hugged Lily. + +Lily smiled and hugged Tom. She said, "You are my best friend too. And you can hold my bear sometimes, if you ask nicely." + +They hugged their bear and each other. They were happy and honest. They played hide and seek again, but this time they did not hide the bear. They shared it and had fun. +Lily liked to test new things. She was an independent girl who did not need help from anyone. She wanted to learn and explore by herself. + +One day, she saw a big pink bike in the park. It had two wheels and a bell. Lily wanted to test the bike. She ran to it and tried to climb on it. But the bike was too big for her. She could not reach the pedals or the handlebars. + +"Hey, that's my bike!" a boy shouted. He came running to Lily. He was angry and scared. He thought Lily wanted to take his bike. + +"No, it's not yours. It's mine!" Lily said. She did not want to give up the bike. She liked the pink color and the bell. + +"Yes, it is mine. My mom gave it to me for my birthday. See, it has my name on it. Look, it says Ben." The boy pointed to a sticker on the bike. + +Lily looked at the sticker. She could not read the word Ben. She only knew the letters L and Y. She felt sad and confused. She did not know what to do. + +"Sorry, I did not know. I just wanted to test the bike. I like pink." Lily said. She got off the bike and gave it back to the boy. + +The boy looked at Lily. He saw that she was not mean or bad. She was just curious and brave. He felt sorry for her. + +"It's okay. I'm sorry too. I was rude and scared. Do you want to test the bike with me? I can teach you how to ride it. It's fun." The boy said. He smiled at Lily. + +Lily smiled back. She liked the boy. He was nice and friendly. She wanted to test the bike with him. + +"Okay. Thank you. That would be fun. What is your name?" Lily asked. + +"My name is Ben. What is yours?" The boy asked. + +"My name is Lily. Nice to meet you, Ben." Lily said. + +They became friends and tested the bike together. They had a lot of fun. They learned how to ride the bike and how to share. They also learned each other's names and letters. They were happy and proud. +Sara and Ben are twins. They share a room and a bed. They like to play with their toys, but they do not like to organize them. Every night, their mom tells them to put their toys away before they go to sleep. + +One night, Sara and Ben are playing with their dolls and cars. They have fun making noises and stories. But they do not hear their mom calling them for dinner. They are too busy playing. + +When their mom comes to their room, she sees a big mess. Toys are everywhere on the floor, on the bed, and on the shelves. She is not happy. She says, "Sara and Ben, you need to organize your toys now. It is time for dinner and then for bed. You cannot sleep in this mess." + +Sara and Ben do not want to organize their toys. They want to keep playing. They say, "No, mom, we are not done. We want to play more. We do not like to organize." + +Their mom says, "You have to organize your toys. It is not fair to leave them like this. You have to be kind to your toys and to each other. If you organize your toys, you will have more space to play and sleep. And you will make me happy." + +Sara and Ben think about what their mom says. They do not want to make their mom sad. They also do not want to lose their toys or hurt them. They decide to be kind and organize their toys. They say, "Okay, mom, we will organize our toys. We are sorry for making a mess. We love you." + +Their mom smiles and hugs them. She says, "Thank you, Sara and Ben. You are very kind and good. I love you too. Now, let's go have dinner and then go to bed. You can play more tomorrow." + +Sara and Ben nod and follow their mom. They are happy to have a clean room and a cozy bed. They are also happy to have each other. They say, "Good night, mom. Good night, Sara. Good night, Ben." + +They close their eyes and fall asleep. They dream of their toys and their stories. They are kind and happy twins. +Sam and Mia were playing in the park. They liked to swing, slide and run. But they also liked to explore. They saw a big hill with a lot of trees. They wanted to see what was on the other side. + +They climbed the hill and walked through the trees. They saw a lot of flowers, birds and bugs. They also saw a big loop made of metal. It looked like a giant ring. They wondered what it was for. + +"Let's go inside the loop!" Sam said. He was brave and curious. + +"OK, but be careful!" Mia said. She was also curious, but a little scared. + +They walked towards the loop. They saw a sign that said "Do not enter". But they did not know what it meant. They thought it was a picture of a snake. + +They went inside the loop. It was dark and cold. They heard a loud noise. It sounded like a roar. They saw a bright light. It flashed and blinked. They felt a strange feeling. It made them dizzy and sick. + +They were scared. They wanted to go back. They held each other's hands. They started to tremble. + +"Help! Help!" Sam shouted. + +"Where are we?" Mia cried. + +They did not know that they had entered a portal. A portal that could take them to different places and times. A portal that was amazing, but also dangerous. A portal that was not for children. +Tom is a hunter. He likes to catch animals in the forest. He has a big bow and arrows. He is not normal. He sleeps in the day and hunts at night. + +One night, he sees a big bear. He wants to catch it. He shoots an arrow at the bear. But he misses. The bear is angry. It runs at Tom. Tom is scared. He runs away. + +He finds a cave. He thinks it is safe. He goes inside. He sees a bed of leaves. He is tired. He lies down. He sleeps. + +But the cave is not empty. It is the home of a family of bats. They are not normal. They sleep at night and fly in the day. They hear Tom snoring. They are curious. They fly to him. + +One bat says to another, "Who is this? He is not a bat. He is not normal. He sleeps at night and hunts in the day." + +The other bat says, "I don't know. Maybe he is a hunter. He has a bow and arrows. He is not friendly. He might hurt us." + +The first bat says, "Let's wake him up. Let's scare him away. He does not belong here." + +The other bat says, "OK. Let's do it." + +They fly around Tom. They make loud noises. They bite his ears. They pull his hair. Tom wakes up. He is angry. He sees the bats. He is afraid. He screams. He runs out of the cave. + +The bats are happy. They have their cave back. They are normal. They sleep at night and fly in the day. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play chess. Chess is a game with black and white pieces. They move the pieces on a board with squares. + +One day, Tom and Sam are playing chess at Tom's house. Tom's mom gives them juice to drink. They drink the juice and say thank you. + +"Your turn, Sam," Tom says. He points to the board. "You have to move your king." + +Sam looks at the board. He sees that Tom's queen is near his king. He is in trouble. He thinks hard. He does not want to lose. + +"I have an idea," Sam says. He picks up his king and puts it in his mouth. He pretends to drink it. + +"Hey, what are you doing?" Tom says. He is surprised and angry. "That is not normal. That is not how you play chess. You have to put your king on the board, not in your mouth." + +Sam smiles. He takes out his king and puts it back on the board. He moves it to a safe square. + +"Sorry, Tom," Sam says. "I was just joking. I do not really drink chess pieces. I drink juice." + +Tom laughs. He is not angry anymore. He thinks Sam is funny. He moves his queen to another square. + +"OK, Sam," Tom says. "Let's play chess the normal way. But no more jokes, OK?" + +"OK, Tom," Sam says. "No more jokes. Let's play chess and have fun." + +They play chess and have fun. They are good friends. They drink juice and say thank you. +Anna is a big girl. She goes to school with her friends. She likes to learn new things. But today she is not happy. She has to get an exam. + +An exam is a paper with questions. The teacher gives the exam to the children. The children have to write the answers. The teacher checks the answers and gives a mark. A good mark means the child knows a lot. A bad mark means the child is ignorant. + +Anna does not want to be ignorant. She wants to know a lot. But she does not like the exam. She thinks the questions are hard. She does not remember the answers. She feels scared and sad. + +She looks at her friends. Some of them are writing fast. Some of them are thinking hard. Some of them are looking around. Anna wishes she could ask them for help. But she knows that is not allowed. She has to do the exam by herself. + +She tries to write something. She hopes the teacher will be nice. She hopes the exam will be over soon. She hopes she will not be ignorant. She hopes she will be a big girl. +Lily and Tom were playing with their dolls in the garden. They liked to make up stories and act them out. Lily was the princess and Tom was the knight. They had a castle made of cardboard and a dragon made of paper. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise from the street. It was an unknown voice, shouting and honking. Lily and Tom stopped playing and looked at each other. They felt scared. Who was making that noise? They ran to the fence and peeked through the holes. + +They saw a big truck with a man inside. The man was angry and red. He was slapping the wheel and the horn. He was stuck behind a car that was not moving. He wanted to go fast, but he could not. + +"Move, move, move!" the man yelled. "You are so slow and stupid!" + +Lily and Tom did not like the man. He was rude and mean. They wanted him to go away. They had an idea. They grabbed some mud and rocks from the garden. They threw them at the truck. They hit the window and the door. + +"Hey, stop that!" the man shouted. "Who is doing that? You little brats!" + +Lily and Tom giggled. They felt brave and clever. They threw some more mud and rocks. The man got out of the truck. He was very mad. He walked towards the fence. He wanted to catch Lily and Tom. + +But Lily and Tom were faster. They ran inside the house and locked the door. They hid under the bed. They heard the man banging on the door and the window. He was still shouting and honking. + +"Go away, go away, go away!" Lily and Tom whispered. They hugged each other. They waited for the noise to stop. + +After a while, the noise stopped. The man gave up and drove away. Lily and Tom came out of the bed. They looked out of the window. The street was quiet and calm. They saw their mom coming home from the shop. She smiled and waved at them. + +Lily and Tom ran to the door and opened it. They hugged their mom and told her what happened. She listened and nodded. She was proud of them for standing up to the man. She also told them not to throw mud and rocks at anyone. She said it was dangerous and wrong. + +Lily and Tom agreed. They said they were sorry and they would not do it again. They asked their mom if they could have some cookies and milk. She said yes and they went to the kitchen. They ate their cookies and drank their milk. They felt happy and safe. They went back to the garden and played with their dolls. They forgot about the man and the truck. They had fun. +Ben and Lily were playing in the park with their dog, Spot. They liked to run, jump, and slide on the grass and the swings. Spot liked to chase the birds and the squirrels. + +"Look, Ben, a big stick!" Lily said, pointing to a twig on the ground. "Let's play fetch with Spot!" + +"OK, Lily, but be careful. Don't throw it too hard or too far," Ben said. He picked up the twig and waved it in front of Spot. Spot wagged his tail and barked. + +"Ready, Spot? Go get it!" Ben said, and threw the twig across the field. Spot ran after it as fast as he could. He caught the twig in his mouth and brought it back to Ben and Lily. + +"Good boy, Spot! You're so smart and fast!" Lily said, and hugged Spot. Spot licked her face and wagged his tail some more. + +"Let's do it again, Ben!" Lily said, and took the twig from Spot. + +"OK, Lily, but only one more time. Then we have to go home and nap," Ben said. He knew that Mom and Dad would be waiting for them, and that they would be tired after playing so much. + +"OK, Ben, one more time," Lily said, and threw the twig again. Spot ran after it again, but this time he did not come back right away. Ben and Lily waited and waited, but they did not see Spot. + +"Where is Spot, Ben? Did he get lost?" Lily asked, worried. + +"I don't know, Lily. Maybe he found something else to play with. Let's go look for him," Ben said, and took Lily's hand. They walked across the field, calling Spot's name. + +They found Spot under a big tree, lying on a pile of leaves. He had the twig in his mouth, but he was not playing with it. He was napping. + +"Spot, wake up! It's time to go home!" Ben said, and shook Spot gently. + +Spot opened his eyes and yawned. He saw Ben and Lily and wagged his tail. He got up and stretched. + +"Sorry, Ben, Lily. I was sleepy. The leaves were soft and warm. And the twig was tasty," Spot said, in his doggy way. + +"It's OK, Spot. We're sleepy too. You're so adorable when you nap," Lily said, and kissed Spot on the nose. + +"Come on, Spot. Let's go home and nap some more. Mom and Dad will be happy to see us," Ben said, and took the twig from Spot. + +"OK, Ben, Lily. Let's go home. I love you," Spot said, and followed them. + +They walked back to the park gate, holding hands and the twig. They were happy and tired. They had a lot of fun playing with the twig. And they loved their dog, Spot. He was their best friend. +Anna and Ben were twins who loved to play with their toys. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big red truck that could make loud noises and move fast. They liked to take turns driving the truck around the living room, pretending to be firefighters or delivery drivers. + +One day, their aunt came to visit them. She brought a big bag with her and said she had a surprise for them. Anna and Ben were very curious and excited. They hoped she had more toys for them. + +"Hello, Anna and Ben," their aunt said. "I have something for you, but you have to be obedient and listen to me first. Can you do that?" + +"Yes, auntie," Anna and Ben said. They were good children who always listened to their parents and their aunt. + +"Good. Now, I want you to sit on the couch and close your eyes. No peeking, okay?" their aunt said. + +Anna and Ben did as they were told. They sat on the couch and closed their eyes. They heard their aunt open the bag and take something out. They wondered what it was. + +"Okay, you can open your eyes now," their aunt said. + +Anna and Ben opened their eyes and gasped. In front of them was a small, fluffy, white puppy. It had a red bow around its neck and a tag that said "Sparky". It wagged its tail and licked their faces. + +"A puppy!" Anna and Ben exclaimed. They hugged the puppy and thanked their aunt. + +"You're welcome, my dears," their aunt said. "I know you love animals, and I thought you would like to have a friend to play with. But you have to remember, a puppy is not a toy. It is a living thing that needs love and care. You have to provide it with food, water, shelter, and exercise. You have to train it, clean it, and take it to the vet. You have to be responsible and gentle with it. Do you understand?" + +"Yes, auntie," Anna and Ben said. They nodded and smiled. They were happy to have a puppy and they wanted to be good owners. + +"Good. Then I hope you enjoy your new friend. And remember, I love you very much," their aunt said. She kissed them and the puppy and left. + +Anna and Ben played with the puppy for the rest of the day. They named it Sparky and gave it some of their toys. They fed it, walked it, and cuddled it. They were obedient and responsible. They loved their puppy and their aunt. They were very happy. +Lily was a smart girl who liked to learn new things. She had a meeting with her teacher today to show her what she had learned. She was very excited and wanted to be on time. + +But on the way to school, she saw a big red truck with a loud siren. It was a fire truck and it was going to help someone. Lily loved fire trucks and wanted to see where it was going. She followed the fire truck and forgot about her meeting. + +She saw the fire truck stop at a house that had smoke coming out of it. She saw the firefighters get out and spray water on the fire. She saw the people who lived in the house come out and hug each other. She thought it was very brave and kind of the firefighters to help them. + +She was so busy watching that she did not notice the time. She looked at her watch and saw that she was very late for her meeting. She felt sorry and ran back to school. + +She got to her teacher's office and knocked on the door. She saw her teacher sitting at her desk with a frown on her face. She said, "I'm sorry, teacher, I was delayed by a fire truck. I wanted to see what they were doing." + +Her teacher looked at her and said, "Lily, I'm glad you are safe, but you should not follow fire trucks. They are very dangerous and you could get hurt. And you should not delay your meeting. It is rude and disrespectful to make someone wait for you. You are a smart girl, but you need to be responsible and respectful too. Do you understand?" + +Lily nodded and said, "Yes, teacher, I understand. I'm sorry I delayed you. I won't do it again. Can I still show you what I learned?" + +Her teacher smiled and said, "Of course, Lily. I'm happy to see what you learned. But next time, please be on time and don't follow fire trucks." + +Lily said, "Thank you, teacher. I learned my lesson. I will be on time and respectful from now on." + +The moral of the story is: Don't follow fire trucks and don't delay your meeting. Be responsible and respectful. +Sara and Ben were friends who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big dog with a red bow on its neck. Sara wanted to pet the dog, but Ben was scared. + +"Come on, Ben, the dog is nice. Look, it has a bow. It wants to be our friend," Sara said. + +"No, Sara, the dog is big and loud. It might bite us. We should go away," Ben said. + +Sara did not listen to Ben. She ran to the dog and tried to touch its bow. The dog did not like that. It growled and barked at Sara. It showed its teeth and snapped at her hand. Sara was scared and ran back to Ben. + +"Are you okay, Sara?" Ben asked. + +"Yes, Ben, I am okay. But the dog was terrible. It did not want me to pet it. It was mean to me," Sara said. + +"I told you, Sara, the dog was big and loud. You should have listened to me. We should not bother animals we do not know. They might hurt us," Ben said. + +Sara nodded. She was sorry she did not listen to Ben. She learned her lesson. She and Ben went to play with their own toys. They were happy and safe. + +The moral of the story is: Listen to your friends when they warn you about danger. Do not bother animals you do not know. They might hurt you. +Lily and Sam are friends. They like to play with dolls and cars. One day, they find a big box in the garage. The box has many clothes and hats and shoes. Lily and Sam want to try them on. + +"Look, Sam, I can change into a princess!" Lily says. She puts on a pink dress and a crown. She twirls and smiles. + +"Wow, Lily, you are so pretty!" Sam says. He picks up a hat and a coat. He puts them on. "And I can change into a detective!" He says. He pretends to look for clues. + +They have fun changing into different people. They laugh and talk and make stories. They forget about the time. + +But then, they hear a loud noise. It is Mom and Dad. They are home from work. They open the garage door. They see Lily and Sam in the box. + +"What are you doing?" Mom asks. She looks surprised. + +"We are playing change!" Lily says. She shows Mom her dress and crown. + +"We are having fun!" Sam says. He shows Dad his hat and coat. + +Mom and Dad smile. They are not angry. They are happy. + +"That's a good game!" Dad says. "But you have to clean up the box. And put the clothes back where they belong." + +"OK, Dad," Lily and Sam say. They start to take off the clothes. They put them back in the box. + +They are proud of their game. They like to change. They like the result. They hug Mom and Dad. + +The end. +Lila and Tom were friends who liked to play outside. They liked to run, jump, and look at the sky. One day, they saw a big, bright rainbow in the sky. It had many colors: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple. + +"Wow, look at the rainbow!" Lila said. "It is so pretty!" + +"I want to touch it!" Tom said. "Maybe it has something good inside!" + +They ran towards the rainbow, but it was very far away. They ran and ran, but they could not reach it. They did not see where they were going. They did not see the road, the cars, or the signs. + +A big, loud car came fast on the road. It did not see Lila and Tom. It hit them with a big bump. Lila and Tom fell down and did not get up. They were hurt very bad. They did not see the rainbow anymore. + +The car stopped and the driver got out. He was very scared and sad. He called for help. He said he was sorry. He said he did not mean to hurt them. He said he was troubled. + +But it was too late. Lila and Tom did not hear him. They did not say anything. They did not play anymore. They did not need anything anymore. The rainbow was gone. The sky was gray. The end. +Sara and Tom are twins. They like to play and have fun. One night, they have a sleepover at their grandma's house. Grandma says they can watch a movie and eat popcorn. + +"Popcorn! Popcorn! I love popcorn!" Sara says. She runs to the kitchen and helps grandma make the popcorn. Tom follows her and waits for the popcorn to pop. + +"Pop, pop, pop!" they hear from the pot. Sara and Tom giggle and clap their hands. Grandma smiles and pours the popcorn into a big bowl. She adds some butter and salt and shakes the bowl. + +"Here you go, my sweeties. Enjoy your popcorn and movie," grandma says. She gives them each a cup of juice and a blanket. She takes them to the living room and turns on the TV. + +"Thank you, grandma. You are the best," Sara and Tom say. They hug grandma and sit on the couch. They pick a movie about a green dragon and a brave knight. They munch on their popcorn and watch the movie. + +The movie is very exciting and scary. The green dragon breathes fire and roars. The brave knight fights the dragon with his sword and shield. Sara and Tom cheer for the knight and boo for the dragon. + +But soon, they start to feel sleepy. Their eyes get heavy and their heads nod. They yawn and cuddle with their blankets. They fall asleep on the couch, still holding their popcorn. + +Grandma comes back to check on them. She sees them sleeping and smiles. She turns off the TV and the lights. She covers them with another blanket and kisses them goodnight. + +"Sweet dreams, my darlings. I love you," she whispers. She leaves the room and goes to bed. + +But she does not know that the popcorn is not finished. Some kernels are still in the bowl. And they start to pop. Pop, pop, pop! + +The popcorn wakes Sara and Tom. They open their eyes and see the popcorn jumping out of the bowl. They scream and laugh. They think it is a magic popcorn. They grab the popcorn and throw it in the air. They catch it and eat it. They have a popcorn party. + +"Wow, this is so fun! Thank you, popcorn!" Sara says. + +"Yeah, this is the best popcorn ever! Thank you, grandma!" Tom says. + +They play and eat until they are full and tired. Then they go back to sleep on the couch, happy and cozy. They dream of green dragons and brave knights. And popcorn. +Tom was a gifted boy who loved to count. He counted everything he saw: the stars in the night, the cars on the road, the books on the shelf. He counted so fast and so well that his parents and teachers were amazed. + +One night, Tom had a special visitor. It was a fairy who flew into his room through the window. She had a wand and a crown and a dress that sparkled. She smiled at Tom and said, "Hello, Tom. I am here to grant you a wish. You are a very gifted boy who loves to count. What do you wish for?" + +Tom thought for a moment. He had many things he liked, but he also wanted to learn more. He said, "I wish I could count to a million. I want to know how many numbers there are and what they mean." + +The fairy nodded. She said, "That is a very good wish, Tom. I can help you with that. But you have to promise me something. You have to promise me that you will always use your gift for good. You will always be kind and helpful and honest. Do you promise?" + +Tom nodded. He said, "I promise, fairy. I will always use my gift for good. I will always be kind and helpful and honest." + +The fairy smiled. She said, "Very well, Tom. Then I will grant you your wish. Close your eyes and count to ten. When you open them, you will be able to count to a million and beyond. But remember, Tom, your gift is not only for yourself. It is also for others. Use it wisely and generously. Good night, Tom." + +Tom closed his eyes and counted to ten. He felt a warm and gentle touch on his forehead. He opened his eyes and saw the fairy waving goodbye. She flew out of the window and disappeared into the night. Tom felt a surge of joy and curiosity. He grabbed his notebook and his pencil and started to count. He counted and counted and counted, until he fell asleep with a smile on his face. He had a wonderful dream of numbers and patterns and discoveries. He was a gifted boy who loved to count. And he was happy. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play in the snow. They make a snowman with a hat and a scarf. They give him a carrot nose and two rocks for eyes. + +"Look, our snowman is happy!" Mia says. + +"Yes, he is. But he is also cold. Let's take him inside and give him some cocoa," Tom says. + +They take the snowman by the hand and walk to Tom's house. They are careful not to break him. They put him on a chair in the kitchen. They make some cocoa with milk and sugar. They pour it in a big cup and give it to the snowman. + +"Here you go, Mr. Snowman. Drink this. It will make you warm and cozy," Tom says. + +The snowman smiles and takes a sip of the cocoa. He likes it. It is sweet and hot. He drinks more and more. He feels warm and cozy. But he also feels something else. He feels wet and soft. + +"Oh no, Mr. Snowman! You are melting!" Mia says. + +The snowman looks at himself. He sees that his hat and scarf are wet. His carrot nose and rock eyes are falling off. His body is shrinking and dripping. + +"Help me, Tom and Mia! I don't want to melt!" the snowman says. + +Tom and Mia are sad and scared. They don't know what to do. They want to save their friend. They think hard. They have an idea. + +"Quick, Mr. Snowman! We have to take you outside and put you in the freezer. It is very cold there. You will not melt there. You will be hard and happy again," Tom says. + +They take the snowman by the hand and run to the freezer. They open the door and put him inside. They close the door and hope for the best. + +"Bye, Mr. Snowman! We will see you soon. We love you," Mia says. + +They go back to the kitchen and drink their cocoa. They are sad, but they are also hopeful. They hope that their snowman will be okay. They hope that they can play with him again. They hope that he will still be their friend. +Anna liked to chew on her shirt when she was bored. She chewed on the sleeve, the collar, and the buttons. She did not care if her shirt got wet or dirty. She just liked how it felt in her mouth. + +One day, she went to the park with her mom and dad. They brought a picnic basket with sandwiches, cookies, and juice. Anna was happy to see the food. She was hungry and wanted to eat. + +But before she could eat, she saw a big dog. The dog was brown and furry. It had a long tail and a loud bark. It ran towards Anna and jumped on her. Anna was scared and screamed. + +"Get off me, you noisy dog!" she cried. + +The dog did not listen. It licked Anna's face and sniffed her shirt. It smelled the food in the basket. It wanted to eat too. + +The dog grabbed Anna's shirt with its teeth and pulled. Anna felt a tug and a rip. She looked down and saw her shirt was torn. The dog had chewed a big hole in it. + +"Hey, that's my shirt!" she yelled. "Bad dog, bad dog!" + +The dog wagged its tail and ran away with the shirt. Anna was angry and sad. She had no shirt to wear. She was cold and wet. + +Her mom and dad came to her and hugged her. They said they were sorry and they loved her. They gave her a new shirt from the car. It was pink and soft. It had a picture of a cat on it. + +Anna liked her new shirt. She put it on and smiled. She did not chew on it. She learned her lesson. She ate her sandwich, her cookie, and her juice. She shared some with the dog. The dog was happy and friendly. It did not bark or bite. It licked Anna's hand and wagged its tail. + +Anna made a new friend. She was happy too. She had a fun day at the park. She forgot about her old shirt. She liked her new shirt better. It was pretty and cozy. It did not have any holes. +Sara and Tom are friends. They like to play with toys. One day, they find a big box in the yard. The box has a lock on it. They want to open the box and see what is inside. + +Sara says, "Maybe we can find a key to open the lock. Let's look around the yard." Tom agrees. They look under the rocks, in the flowers, and behind the tree. But they cannot find a key. + +Tom says, "Maybe we can break the lock with a stick. Let's find a big stick and hit the lock." Sara does not think that is a good idea. She says, "That is not nice. Maybe the box belongs to someone else. And we might hurt ourselves with the stick." + +Sara says, "I have a better idea. Let's ask Mom for help. She is very helpful. She might know where the key is or how to open the lock. I recommend we go to Mom and ask her nicely." Tom thinks that is a smart idea. He says, "OK, let's go to Mom and see what she says." + +They run to the house and find Mom in the kitchen. They tell her about the box and the lock. Mom smiles and says, "I know what that box is. It is a surprise for you. I have the key right here. But you have to wait until your birthday to open it. Can you do that?" Sara and Tom nod. They are curious and excited. They say, "Thank you, Mom. You are very helpful. We will wait until our birthday to open the box." Mom hugs them and says, "You are very good and patient. I love you." Sara and Tom love Mom too. They are happy. +Lily was a young girl who liked to skip. She skipped in the park, she skipped in the school, she skipped in the house. She skipped with her friends, she skipped with her dog, she skipped with her mom. She was happy when she skipped. + +One day, she saw a big chimney on a roof. It was red and tall and had smoke coming out. She wondered what was inside the chimney. She asked her mom, "Mom, what is in the chimney?" + +Her mom said, "The chimney is where the fire is. The fire keeps the house warm and cozy. Sometimes, a man in a red suit comes down the chimney. He is called Santa. He brings presents to good children on Christmas." + +Lily was curious. She wanted to see Santa. She wanted to get presents. She asked her mom, "Mom, can I go to the chimney and say hello to Santa?" + +Her mom said, "No, Lily, you can't. The chimney is very hot and dirty. You might get burned or hurt. Santa only comes when you are asleep. You have to wait until Christmas." + +Lily was sad. She wanted to meet Santa. She wanted to skip to the chimney. But she listened to her mom. She said, "Okay, mom, I will wait. But can I skip some more?" + +Her mom smiled. She said, "Yes, Lily, you can skip some more. But be careful and stay away from the chimney. And don't forget to brush your teeth and go to bed early. Maybe Santa will visit you tonight." + +Lily nodded. She hugged her mom and said, "Thank you, mom. I love you. I love skipping. And I love Santa." + +She skipped away, happy and hopeful. She skipped in the moonlight, she skipped in the stars, she skipped in her dreams. +Sam and Jen were twins who liked to play in the park. They had a game where they pretended to be soldiers and marched around the trees and swings. They wore gray hats and jackets that their grandpa gave them. He was a real soldier a long time ago and told them stories about his friends and adventures. + +One day, they saw a man sitting on a bench. He had a gray beard and a medal on his chest. He looked sad and lonely. Sam and Jen decided to cheer him up. They marched up to him and saluted. + +"Hello, sir! We are soldiers, too! Can we sit with you?" Sam asked. + +The man smiled and nodded. He patted the bench and said, "Of course, you can. You remind me of someone I knew. He was a soldier, too. He was my best friend." + +The twins sat next to him and listened to his stories. He told them about his friend who marched with him in a big war. He said they were brave and loyal and helped each other. He said they had a lot of fun and a lot of pain. He said he missed him very much. + +Sam and Jen felt sorry for the man. They wanted to make him happy. They gave him their gray hats and jackets and said, "These are for you, sir. They are from our grandpa. He was a soldier, too. He said they are special and have a lot of memory." + +The man hugged them and thanked them. He put on the hats and jackets and said, "You are very kind and generous. These are very special indeed. They have a lot of memory. They are the same as the ones my friend wore. He was your grandpa." +One day, a little boy named Ben went to the park with his mom. He saw a big dog with a funny hat and a long coat. The dog was talking to a man with a badge and a book. + +"Hello, dog. What are you doing?" Ben asked. + +"I am a law dog. I help the man find bad people who break the law. He is a law man. He writes the law in his book," the dog said. + +"Wow, you are an unusual dog. Can I listen to you talk to the man?" Ben said. + +"Sure, you can listen. But you have to be quiet and not touch anything," the dog said. + +Ben nodded and sat on a bench. He listened to the dog and the man talk about clues and suspects and evidence. He learned many new words. He thought the dog and the man were very smart and brave. + +"Thank you for letting me listen, law dog. You are very cool," Ben said. + +"You are welcome, little boy. You are very polite and curious. Maybe you can be a law man or a law dog when you grow up," the dog said. + +Ben smiled and hugged the dog. Then he waved goodbye and went home with his mom. He told her all about the law dog and the law man. He said he wanted to be like them someday. His mom said she was proud of him. She said he could be anything he wanted if he worked hard and followed the law. Ben agreed. He liked the law. He liked the dog. He liked the park. He had a good day. +Tom and Mia are playing with their toy cars. Tom has a red car and Mia has a blue car. They drive their cars on the floor and make vroom noises. + +"Let's drive to the park!" Tom says. He drives his car towards the door. + +"No, let's drive to the shop!" Mia says. She drives her car in the other direction. + +"But I want to go to the park!" Tom says. He turns his car around and follows Mia. + +"Mia, you are bossy!" Tom says. He does not like it when Mia tells him what to do. + +Mia does not listen to Tom. She drives her car faster and faster. She wants to get to the shop first. + +But Mia drives too fast. She does not see the wall in front of her. She crashes her car into the wall. Bang! + +"Ow!" Mia says. She hurts her hand. She drops her car. She starts to cry. + +Tom hears Mia cry. He stops his car. He drives back to Mia. + +"Mia, are you okay?" Tom says. He sees Mia's hand. It is red. + +"I'm sorry, Tom. I was bossy. I should have listened to you." Mia says. She is sad. + +"It's okay, Mia. I forgive you. Here, let me see your hand." Tom says. He is kind. He takes Mia's hand and blows on it. + +"Thank you, Tom. You are a good friend." Mia says. She smiles. + +"You're welcome, Mia. You are a good friend too. Do you want to drive to the park with me?" Tom says. + +"Yes, Tom. I do. Let's drive to the park together." Mia says. + +They pick up their cars. They drive to the park. They are happy. +Sara and Tom were playing in the kitchen. They liked to pretend they were chefs and make yummy food. They had a big pot, some spoons, and some sauce. The sauce was red and smelled good. + +"Let's make soup!" Sara said. "We can add some cheese and crackers and carrots." + +"OK!" Tom said. "But we need more sauce. The pot is too big." + +He looked around and saw a bottle on the counter. It was green and had a picture of a lemon on it. He wondered what it was. He opened it and sniffed it. It was sour and made his nose tickle. + +"Tom, what are you doing?" Sara asked. + +"I found more sauce!" Tom said. "It's green and sour. Maybe it will make our soup better." + +He poured some of the green sauce into the pot. It sizzled and bubbled. The red sauce turned brown and smelled bad. + +"Tom, no!" Sara cried. "That's not sauce, that's lemon juice! You ruined our soup!" + +She was angry and sad. She wanted to make yummy soup, not yucky soup. + +Tom felt sorry and scared. He didn't mean to ruin their soup. He wanted to make Sara happy, not angry. + +"I'm sorry, Sara," he said. "I didn't know it was lemon juice. I thought it was sauce. I was just trying to help." + +He looked at the pot and saw how brown and bad it was. He felt ashamed and sad. + +Sara saw how sorry and scared Tom was. She remembered that he was her brother and her friend. She didn't want to be angry and sad. She wanted to be kind and happy. + +"It's OK, Tom," she said. "You didn't know. It was a mistake. We can try again." + +She hugged him and smiled. He hugged her back and smiled. + +They threw away the yucky soup and washed the pot. They found some more sauce and some cheese and crackers and carrots. They made a new soup. It was red and smelled good. + +They tasted it and liked it. It was yummy and warm. They were proud of their soup. They shared it with their mom and dad. They were proud of them too. They had fun in the kitchen. They were happy. +Sara and Tom are twins. They like to play and have fun. Today is their birthday. Mom and Dad have a big surprise for them. + +"Come on, Sara and Tom, it's time to go to the park!" Mom says. "We have a special picnic for you." + +Sara and Tom are happy. They put on their hats and shoes. They grab their toys and run to the car. They wonder what the surprise is. + +At the park, Mom and Dad find a nice spot under a tree. They spread a blanket and put some plates and cups. They also have a big box with a bow. + +"What's in the box, Mom?" Sara asks. + +"It's a secret, Sara. You have to wait and see," Mom says. + +"Can we open it now, Dad?" Tom asks. + +"Not yet, Tom. We have to eat first," Dad says. + +Sara and Tom are hungry. They eat some sandwiches and fruits. They drink some juice. They are very good and polite. + +"Can we open the box now, please?" Sara and Tom say together. + +"Okay, okay, you have been very patient," Mom says. "But first, you have to close your eyes and make a wish." + +Sara and Tom close their eyes. They think of something they want. They wish very hard. + +"Open your eyes!" Dad says. + +Sara and Tom open their eyes. They see a big cake with candles. The cake has their names and pictures on it. The cake looks yummy and pretty. + +"Wow! A cake!" Sara and Tom say. + +"Happy birthday, Sara and Tom!" Mom and Dad say. "We love you very much!" + +Sara and Tom hug Mom and Dad. They blow the candles and make a wish. They cut the cake and share it with everyone. They have a lot of fun. + +The cake was the surprise. Mom and Dad had it ready for them. Sara and Tom are very happy. They have the best birthday ever. +Ben and Lily were twins. They liked to play with their toys and books. But sometimes they fought over the same thing. One day, they found a big envelope in the mail. It had many stamps on it. The stamps had pictures of animals and places. + +Ben and Lily wanted the stamps. They both grabbed the envelope and pulled hard. The envelope ripped and the stamps fell out. Ben and Lily each picked up some stamps and ran to their rooms. They did not want to share. + +Mom saw what happened. She was not happy. She went to Ben's room and said, "Ben, why did you take the stamps? They are not yours. You have to share with Lily. Sharing is nice." + +Ben said, "But I like the stamps. They are pretty. Lily has enough toys. She does not need the stamps." + +Mom said, "That is not fair, Ben. Lily likes the stamps too. They are not toys. They are for sending letters. Maybe you can learn something from the stamps. They show you different things from the world. You can make a game with them. But you have to share with Lily. Or you can give them back to me." + +Ben thought for a moment. He did not want to give the stamps back to Mom. He wanted to keep them. But he did not want to be mean to Lily. He remembered that Lily sometimes shared her books and crayons with him. He felt sorry for making her sad. + +He said, "OK, Mom. I will share with Lily. Maybe we can play with the stamps together. Maybe we can make a collage or a puzzle. Maybe we can pretend we are traveling to the places on the stamps. That sounds fun." + +Mom smiled and said, "That is a good idea, Ben. I am proud of you. Sharing is fun. Come on, let's go to Lily's room and see if she wants to play with you." + +Ben and Lily hugged and said sorry to each other. They decided to share the stamps and play with them. They learned new words and facts from the stamps. They had a lot of fun. They did not think the stamps were boring anymore. They thought they were amazing. +Lily and Ben liked to play in the park. They saw a big maze made of green plants. They wanted to go inside and find the way out. They ran into the maze and laughed. + +The maze was amazing. It had many paths and turns. Lily and Ben saw flowers and birds and bugs. They tried to remember where they came from, but they got lost. They called for each other, but they could not hear. + +Lily and Ben got scared. They wanted to go back to the park. They cried and shouted for help. But no one came. They were alone in the maze. + +The sun went down and it got dark. Lily and Ben were cold and hungry. They hugged each other and hoped someone would find them. But no one did. + +Lily and Ben did not gain anything from the maze. They only gained fear and sadness. They wished they never went inside. They wished they stayed in the park. But it was too late. The maze was their trap. The end. +Sara and Ben were having lunch with their mom. They saw a big plate on the table. It had something green and something red on it. Mom said it was a salad. + +"What is salad?" Sara asked. + +"It is food made from plants. You can taste it and see if you like it," Mom said. + +Sara and Ben looked at the plate. It looked mysterious. They did not know what the green and red things were. + +"I will try it first," Ben said. He took a fork and put some salad in his mouth. He made a funny face. + +"Yuck! It is sour and bitter!" he said. He spit it out. + +Sara laughed. She thought Ben was silly. She wanted to taste the salad too. She took a fork and put some salad in her mouth. She smiled. + +"Yum! It is fresh and sweet!" she said. She swallowed it. + +Ben and Mom looked at Sara. They were surprised. + +"How can you like it?" Ben asked. + +"I don't know. I just do. It is good for me," Sara said. + +Mom was happy. She gave Sara a hug. + +"You are a brave and healthy girl. I am proud of you," she said. + +She gave Ben a kiss. + +"You are a brave and curious boy. I am proud of you too," she said. + +She gave them both some water and some bread. + +"Maybe you will like salad more when you grow up. But for now, you can eat what you like," she said. + +Sara and Ben smiled. They loved their mom. They loved lunch. They loved trying new things. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play outside. One day, their mom took them to the park in the valley. The park had swings, slides, and a big sandbox. Lily and Ben were very happy and ran to the swings. + +"Can I push you, Lily?" Ben asked. + +"Yes, please, Ben. I like to go high!" Lily said. + +Ben pushed Lily on the swing and she laughed. Then they switched and Lily pushed Ben. They had a lot of fun on the swings. + +After a while, their mom called them to the slide. "Come on, kids, let's try the slide. It's very fast and fun!" + +Lily and Ben were obedient and followed their mom. They climbed up the stairs and slid down the slide. They felt the wind in their hair and the sun on their faces. They slid down again and again. + +"Wow, this is so fun, mom!" Lily said. + +"I agree, this is awesome!" Ben said. + +Their mom smiled and hugged them. "I'm glad you're having fun, my sweeties. You're such good kids. Do you want to play in the sandbox now?" + +Lily and Ben nodded and ran to the sandbox. They found some shovels and buckets and started to make sandcastles. They decorated them with sticks and stones and flowers. They pretended they were kings and queens of the valley. + +They played in the park until it was time to go home. They thanked their mom for taking them to the park and said goodbye to the swings, the slide, and the sandbox. They held hands and walked to the car. They were tired but happy. They had a wonderful day at the park in the valley. +Tim and Amy were playing in their room. They liked to open and close the drawers of their dresser. They put their toys and clothes inside. Sometimes they hid from each other in the drawers. + +One day, Tim had a bad idea. He wanted to scare Amy. He saw a big spider on the floor. He picked it up and put it in a drawer. He waited for Amy to open it. + +Amy came back from the bathroom. She wanted to get her doll from the drawer. She pulled the handle and opened it. She saw the spider and screamed. She was very scared. She dropped her doll and ran away. + +Tim laughed. He thought it was funny. He opened the drawer and took out the spider. He wanted to show it to Amy. He said, "Look, Amy, it's just a spider. It's not scary. It's dead." + +But Amy did not look. She did not hear. She was crying in the corner. She was very sad. She did not like Tim's joke. She did not like the spider. She did not like the drawer. She wanted her doll. + +Tim felt bad. He saw that Amy was crying. He saw that her doll was on the floor. He realized that he was mean. He said, "I'm sorry, Amy. I was wrong. I did not mean to scare you. Here, take your doll. It's okay." + +He gave her the doll and hugged her. He threw the spider in the trash. He closed the drawer. He said, "Let's play something else. Something nice. Something fun." + +Amy stopped crying. She took her doll and hugged Tim. She said, "Okay, Tim. I forgive you. Let's play something else. Something nice. Something fun." +On Tuesday, Lily and Max wanted to make a cake. They found a big bowl, some eggs, some flour, some sugar, and some butter. They put everything in the bowl and started to stir. + +"Stir, stir, stir!" Lily said. "We are making a yummy cake!" + +Max nodded. He liked to stir. He liked to make a mess. He liked to taste the batter. He took a big spoonful and put it in his mouth. + +"Max, no!" Lily shouted. "That is not for you! That is for the cake!" + +Lily tried to take the spoon from Max, but he held it tight. He did not want to share. He wanted more batter. He ran away from Lily and hid behind the sofa. + +"Max, come back!" Lily said. "We have to finish the cake! We have to put it in the oven!" + +But Max did not listen. He stayed hidden behind the sofa. He ate more batter. He made a funny face. He felt sick. + +Lily was angry. She did not like Max. He was a bad brother. He ruined the cake. She did not want to play with him anymore. She went to find Mom. + +"Mom, Mom!" Lily said. "Max ate all the batter! He is hidden behind the sofa! He is sick!" + +Mom looked worried. She went to find Max. She saw him behind the sofa. He was pale and quiet. He had a tummy ache. + +"Max, what did you do?" Mom said. "You ate too much batter! That is not good for you! You have to share with Lily!" + +Max felt sorry. He knew he was wrong. He did not mean to hurt Lily. He did not mean to waste the cake. He wanted to say sorry. + +"Lily, Lily!" Max said. "I am sorry! I was greedy! I did not share with you! Can we make another cake?" + +Lily looked at Max. She saw he was sad. She saw he was sick. She felt sorry for him. She forgave him. + +"It's okay, Max," Lily said. "I am sorry too. I was angry. I did not help you. We can make another cake. But we have to stir together. And we have to wait for Mom. And we have to bake it in the oven. And we have to eat it when it is cool. Okay?" + +Max nodded. He smiled. He hugged Lily. He thanked Mom. They all went to the kitchen. They made another cake. They stirred together. They baked it in the oven. They ate it when it was cool. It was a yummy cake. It was a happy Tuesday. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big bush with red berries. They want to pick some berries and eat them. + +"Look, Tom, berries!" Lily says. "They are red and sweet. Let's get some." + +"OK, Lily, but be careful. The bush has thorns. They can hurt you." Tom says. + +They go to the bush and pick some berries. They put them in a basket. They are happy. They sit under a tree and eat some berries. + +"Yum, yum, these berries are good." Lily says. + +"Yes, they are. But we have too many. We can't eat them all." Tom says. + +"Let's save some for later. We can cover them with a cloth. Then the birds won't eat them." Lily says. + +"Good idea, Lily. Let's do that." Tom says. + +They cover the basket with a cloth. They leave it under the tree. They go to play on the swings. + +But they don't see a naughty squirrel. The squirrel sees the basket. He smells the berries. He wants to eat them. He runs to the basket. He pulls the cloth. He takes some berries. He makes a lot of noise. + +Lily and Tom hear the noise. They look at the tree. They see the squirrel. + +"Hey, stop that! That's our basket!" Lily shouts. + +"Go away, squirrel! Those are our berries!" Tom shouts. + +They run to the tree. They scare the squirrel. The squirrel drops the berries. He runs away. + +Lily and Tom pick up the berries. They put them back in the basket. They cover it again. + +"Bad squirrel! He is very noisy and greedy. He tried to steal our berries." Lily says. + +"Yes, he is. But we still have some berries left. We can share them with our mums and dads." Tom says. + +They smile. They hold the basket. They walk home. They are still friends. They are still happy. +Tom and Lily were twins. They liked to play outside in the sun. They enjoyed the heat on their skin and the light in their eyes. They ran and jumped and laughed a lot. + +One day, they saw a big yellow flower in the garden. It was very pretty and smelled nice. They wanted to touch it and smell it more. They went closer and closer to the flower. + +But the flower was not alone. It had a friend, a small black and yellow bug. The bug did not like Tom and Lily. It thought they were going to hurt the flower. It buzzed and flew around them. It was not gentle. It was angry and mean. + +Tom and Lily were scared of the bug. They did not want to touch the flower anymore. They ran away from the bug and the flower. They went back to their house. They hugged their mom and dad. They felt safe and warm. + +They still liked to play outside in the sun. But they did not go near the big yellow flower again. They enjoyed the heat, but not the bug. They liked gentle things, not angry things. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play in the park with their mom. One day, they see a big truck in the park. The truck has many colorful things on it. The truck is a candy truck. + +"Mom, can we have some candy?" Lily asks. + +"Me too, me too!" Ben says. + +Mom looks at the truck. She sees that the candy is very cheap. But she also knows that the candy has a lot of sugar. Sugar is not good for Lily and Ben's teeth. + +"I have an idea," Mom says. "Why don't we suggest to the candy man that he sells some fruit instead of candy? Fruit is sweet and healthy." + +Lily and Ben think that is a good idea. They go to the candy man and say, "Hello, candy man. We like your truck. But we think you should sell some fruit too. Fruit is good for you and for us." + +The candy man is surprised. He has never heard of children who want fruit instead of candy. He looks at his truck. He sees that he has some apples and bananas in a box. He decides to give them a try. + +"Okay, okay," he says. "I will sell some fruit too. Here, you can have an apple and a banana for free. Thank you for your suggestion." + +Lily and Ben are happy. They take the fruit and say, "Thank you, candy man. You are very nice." + +Mom is proud of Lily and Ben. She says, "You are very smart and kind, my children. You made a good suggestion and you made the candy man happy. And you also made your teeth happy." +Ben was a chubby boy who liked to eat a lot of cake and candy. He did not like to run or play with his friends outside. He liked to lay on his bed and watch TV or read books. His mom and dad were worried about his health. They wanted him to be strong and happy. + +One day, they took him to the doctor for an exam. The doctor was a nice lady who smiled at Ben and asked him some questions. She checked his eyes, ears, nose, and mouth. She listened to his heart and lungs. She measured his height and weight. She told Ben he was very smart and brave, but he needed to eat less sweets and more fruits and vegetables. She also told him he needed to exercise more and have fun with his friends. + +Ben did not like what the doctor said. He felt sad and angry. He did not want to change his habits. He liked his cake and candy. He liked his bed and TV. He did not want to run or play outside. He told his mom and dad he did not want to listen to the doctor. He said he was fine the way he was. + +His mom and dad were patient and gentle with him. They told him they loved him very much and they wanted him to be healthy and happy. They told him the doctor was right and he needed to take care of his body and mind. They told him they would help him make some changes and they would do it together. They told him they would eat more fruits and vegetables and less sweets. They told him they would go for walks and bike rides and play games outside. They told him they would still read books and watch TV, but not too much. They told him he would feel better and have more energy and fun. + +Ben was still not sure, but he saw the love and care in his mom and dad's eyes. He decided to give it a try. He agreed to eat more fruits and vegetables and less sweets. He agreed to exercise more and play with his friends outside. He agreed to read books and watch TV, but not too much. He hugged his mom and dad and thanked them for helping him. He felt a little scared, but also a little excited. He wondered what new adventures he would have. He hoped he would be strong and happy. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play in their room. They have many toys and books. But they also like to make a tent with a big sheet. They put the sheet over their bed and pretend it is a castle. + +One day, they are playing in their tent. They hear their mom call them for lunch. "Anna, Ben, come and eat!" Mom says. Anna and Ben do not want to stop playing. They ignore Mom and stay in the tent. They think Mom will not see them. + +But Mom is not happy. She comes to their room and sees the sheet over the bed. She pulls the sheet away and finds Anna and Ben hiding. "What are you doing?" Mom asks. "Why did you not come when I called you?" + +Anna and Ben feel bad. They know they did not listen to Mom. They say sorry to Mom. Mom is still angry. She says, "You have to return the sheet to the closet. It is not a toy. And you have to eat your lunch. It is good for you." + +Anna and Ben do what Mom says. They return the sheet to the closet. They go to the kitchen and eat their lunch. But they eat too fast. They feel dizzy. They wish they had come when Mom called them. + +The moral of the story is: Listen to your mom and do not play with things that are not toys. +Sam likes to read novels. He has many novels in his room. He reads them every day. He learns new things from them. He thinks novels are useful. + +One day, Sam's mom tells him to wash his hands. She says, "Sam, it is time to eat. Come and wash your hands. You have been reading for a long time." + +Sam says, "But mom, I want to finish this novel. It is very interesting. It is about a boy who goes to the moon." + +Mom says, "You can read it later, Sam. Washing your hands is important. It keeps you healthy and clean. You don't want to get sick, do you?" + +Sam says, "No, mom, I don't want to get sick. But I don't want to stop reading either." + +Mom says, "How about this, Sam? You can wash your hands quickly and then bring your novel to the table. You can read it while you eat. But you have to eat well, too. Reading is good, but eating is also good." + +Sam thinks for a moment. He likes mom's idea. He says, "OK, mom, I will wash my hands and then bring my novel. Thank you, mom. You are very smart and kind." + +Mom smiles and says, "You are welcome, Sam. You are very smart and kind, too. Now, hurry up and wash your hands. The food is ready." +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys. But sometimes they fight. Anna is bossy. She tells Ben what to do. + +One day, they find a spark in the garden. It is small and shiny. It flies around. Anna and Ben are happy. They want to keep the spark as a pet. + +"Let's feed the spark," Anna says. "It must be hungry." + +"What can we feed it?" Ben asks. + +"Flowers," Anna says. "Sparks like flowers. I know." + +She picks some flowers and holds them out to the spark. The spark comes closer. It smells the flowers. Then it burns them. Anna drops the flowers. She is sad. + +"Bad spark!" she says. "You are not nice. You are mean." + +Ben laughs. He thinks it is funny. He picks some grass and holds it out to the spark. The spark comes closer. It smells the grass. Then it burns it. Ben drops the grass. He is happy. + +"Good spark!" he says. "You are cool. You are fun." + +Anna is angry. She does not like Ben's laugh. She does not like the spark. She wants to go inside. + +"Come on, Ben," she says. "Let's go. The spark is not a good pet. It is a bad pet. It burns everything." + +"No, Anna," Ben says. "I like the spark. It is a good pet. It is a fun pet. It makes fire." + +Anna and Ben argue. They do not agree. The spark flies away. It does not want to stay. It does not like to be fed. It does not like to be bossy. It likes to be free. +Ben and Lily wanted to go to the park. They liked to play on the swings and the slide. But they had to cross a big road to get there. The road had many cars and trucks that went very fast. Ben and Lily knew they had to be careful. + +They waited on the sidewalk until they saw a green man on the light. The green man meant they could walk. But when they started to cross, a big truck came very close. It honked its horn very loud. Ben and Lily were scared. They ran back to the sidewalk. + +"Are you okay?" Ben asked Lily. + +"Yes, I'm okay. But that was scary. The truck was mean," Lily said. + +"I know. But we can try again. We just have to wait for the green man and look both ways. We can do it. We can succeed," Ben said. + +He held Lily's hand and they waited for the green man again. This time, they looked both ways and walked quickly. They made it to the other side of the road. They were happy. + +"We did it! We succeeded!" Lily said. + +"Yes, we did! We are brave. And now we can play in the park. The park is nice," Ben said. + +They ran to the swings and the slide. They had fun. They forgot about the big truck. They were glad they crossed the road. +Tom and Anna are friends. They like to play with toys and books. One day, Tom comes to Anna's house. He has a new watch. It is blue and shiny. + +"Look, Anna, I have a watch. It tells me the time. Do you know the time?" Tom says. + +Anna looks at the watch. She sees some numbers and hands. She does not know what they mean. + +"No, I don't know the time. How do you know the time?" Anna says. + +Tom smiles. He points to the watch. + +"See, this big hand is for hours. This small hand is for minutes. When the big hand is on 12 and the small hand is on 6, it is six o'clock. That is normal time for dinner. When the big hand is on 3 and the small hand is on 9, it is nine o'clock. That is normal time for bed. Do you understand?" Tom says. + +Anna nods. She thinks it is clever to know the time. She wants to learn more. + +"Can you teach me more? How do you know the time when it is morning or afternoon? How do you know the time when it is dark or light?" Anna says. + +Tom nods. He likes to teach Anna. He thinks she is smart and curious. + +"Sure, I can teach you more. Come, let's sit on the sofa and I will show you. It is fun to know the time." Tom says. + +They go to the sofa and look at the watch. Tom teaches Anna how to know the time. They have a good time. They are happy. They are friends. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play together. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big teddy bear. They always hugged it and took turns to sleep with it. + +One night, Lily wanted to sleep with the teddy bear, but Ben said no. He said it was his turn and he would not share. Lily started to cry and complain. She said it was not fair and she wanted the teddy bear too. + +Their mom heard them and came to their room. She saw them fighting over the teddy bear and said, "Stop it, both of you. You are making too much noise and it is time to sleep. You can share the teddy bear or I will take it away." + +Lily and Ben did not want to lose the teddy bear, so they decided to share it. They put it in the middle of their bed and each held one arm. They said sorry to each other and gave a kiss. Their mom smiled and said, "That's better. Now, good night, my sweeties." + +She turned off the light and left the room. Lily and Ben snuggled with the teddy bear and felt comfortable and warm. They closed their eyes and fell asleep. The room was quiet and there was only silence. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big hill with smoke coming out of it. They wanted to see what it was, so they ran towards it. + +"Look, Ben, it's a volcano!" Lily said. "Maybe it has fire and rocks inside." + +"Let's go closer and find out," Ben said. "Maybe we can find some treasure or dinosaurs." + +They climbed the hill and saw a hole with red and orange stuff bubbling and hissing. They thought it was pretty and exciting. They did not know it was dangerous. + +"Wow, this is amazing!" Lily said. "It's not like anything we have at home. It's not ordinary at all." + +She stared at the volcano with big eyes. She wanted to touch it and feel how hot it was. She reached out her hand and moved closer to the hole. + +"Stop, Lily, don't do that!" Ben said. "It might hurt you. Come back here." + +But Lily did not listen. She was too curious and brave. She touched the volcano and screamed. It was very hot and it burned her hand. She tried to pull it back, but it was too late. The volcano made a loud noise and spewed fire and rocks everywhere. They hit Lily and Ben and knocked them down. They were hurt and scared and could not get up. + +The volcano was angry and did not like to be disturbed. It did not care about Lily and Ben. It kept spewing fire and rocks until everything around it was destroyed. Lily and Ben were gone. Nobody ever saw them again. +Tom and Sam are brothers. They like to play soldier. They have toy guns and hats and jackets. They pretend to fight bad guys and save people. + +One day, they play soldier in the park. They see a big hill. They want to climb the hill and see what is on the other side. They run to the hill and start to climb. Tom is faster than Sam. He is competitive. He wants to be the first to reach the top. + +Sam tries to catch up with Tom. He is also competitive. He does not want to lose to his brother. He climbs faster and faster. But the hill is steep and slippery. Sam slips and falls. He hurts his knee and cries. + +Tom hears Sam cry. He stops climbing and looks back. He sees Sam on the ground. He is not competitive anymore. He is worried. He cares about his brother. He runs down the hill and helps Sam get up. He hugs him and says sorry. + +Sam stops crying. He hugs Tom back and says it is okay. He cares about his brother too. They walk together to their mom. She cleans Sam's knee and gives them both a kiss. They are happy. They are soldiers. They are brothers. +Lily and Ben were best friends. They liked to play in the park and share their snacks. One day, Lily brought a big, juicy peach to the park. She was very happy and proud of her peach. + +"Look, Ben, I have a peach!" she said, holding it up. "Do you want some?" + +Ben looked at the peach and felt jealous. He wanted the peach for himself. He did not have any snack. He had an idea. + +"Wow, Lily, your peach is so nice!" he said. "But do you know what is nicer? A magic trick! I can make your peach disappear!" + +Lily was curious. She liked magic tricks. She gave Ben her peach. + +"OK, show me the trick!" she said. + +Ben took the peach and hid it behind his back. He pretended to wave his hand and say some magic words. + +"Abra-cadabra, peach go away!" he said. + +Then he showed his empty hand to Lily. + +"See? The peach is gone!" he said. + +Lily was amazed. She clapped her hands. + +"Wow, Ben, you are so good at magic!" she said. "But where did the peach go? Can you bring it back?" + +Ben felt guilty. He did not really make the peach disappear. He just wanted to eat it. He looked at the peach behind his back. It looked so yummy. + +"Um, I don't know, Lily," he said. "The peach is gone forever. That's how the trick works. I'm sorry." + +Lily was sad. She liked her peach. She wanted to taste it. She felt like crying. + +"Ben, that's not a nice trick!" she said. "That's a mean trick! You took my peach and you lied to me! You are a bad friend!" + +She ran away from Ben and went to the swings. She did not want to play with him anymore. + +Ben felt sorry. He realized he made a mistake. He did not want to lose his best friend. He wanted to say sorry and give her back the peach. He ran after Lily and called her name. + +"Lily, wait, please!" he said. "I'm sorry, I was wrong. I have your peach. Here, take it. It's yours. I don't want it. I want you to be happy. Can we still be friends?" + +Lily stopped and looked at Ben. She saw the peach in his hand. She saw the tears in his eyes. She felt sorry for him too. She knew he was sorry. She took the peach and smiled. + +"Thank you, Ben," she said. "I forgive you. You are still my friend. But don't do that again, OK? Next time, we can share the peach. Sharing is caring." + +Ben nodded and hugged Lily. He was happy again. They went to the bench and ate the peach together. They shared the juice and the pit. They laughed and talked. They were best friends again. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they find a big gray bottle in the grass. It has a skull on it. Tom says, "What is this?" Sam says, "I don't know. Maybe it is juice." + +Tom is thirsty. He wants to drink the juice. He opens the bottle and puts it to his mouth. Sam says, "No, Tom, don't drink it! It is poison! It can make you sick or die!" But Tom does not listen. He drinks some of the juice. + +Tom feels bad. His tummy hurts. He falls down. He does not move. Sam is scared. He cries. He runs to get help. He sees a lady. He says, "Help, help! My friend drank poison! He is in the park!" The lady calls 911. She goes with Sam to the park. + +The ambulance comes. The men take Tom to the hospital. They give him medicine. They make him spit out the poison. They say, "He is lucky. He did not drink too much. He will be okay." Sam is happy. He says, "I am sorry, Tom. I should have stopped you. I am glad you are okay." Tom says, "I am sorry, Sam. I should have listened to you. I was silly. I will never drink poison again." They hug. They are still friends. They learn a lesson. They never spend time with poison again. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play outside. Today is a dry day. The sun is bright and warm. Tom and Mia enjoy the sunshine. + +They go to the park. They see a big slide. They want to go on the slide. They take turns to climb up and slide down. They laugh and shout. "This is fun!" Tom says. "Yes, it is!" Mia says. + +They see a swing. They want to go on the swing. They push each other. They go higher and higher. They feel the wind in their hair. They smile and sing. "This is fun!" Mia says. "Yes, it is!" Tom says. + +They see a sandbox. They want to go to the sandbox. They dig and build. They make a castle and a moat. They use sticks and stones. They pretend to be kings and queens. They talk and play. "This is fun!" Tom says. "Yes, it is!" Mia says. + +They play until the sun goes down. They are tired and happy. They hug each other. They say goodbye. They go home with their moms. They enjoy the sunshine. They enjoy the day. They enjoy their friendship. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big goose near the pond. The goose had white feathers and a long neck. Lily and Ben wanted to touch the goose, but their mom said no. + +"Goose can bite. Goose can hurt. Stay away from goose," mom said. + +But Lily and Ben did not listen. They waited until mom was busy with the baby and ran to the pond. They tried to catch the goose, but the goose was angry. The goose hissed and flapped its wings. It bit Lily's finger and Ben's ear. Lily and Ben cried and ran back to mom. + +Mom saw the blood and the tears. She was very mad. She scolded Lily and Ben. + +"You were bad. You did not obey. You hurt the goose and yourself. Now you are punished. No ice cream for you today," mom said. + +Lily and Ben felt sorry. They learned their lesson. They said sorry to mom and to the goose. They never bothered the goose again. + +The moral of the story is: Listen to your mom and respect the animals. +Lily and Tom are playing in the garden. They see a big red wire on the wall. They wonder what it does. + +"Let's pull it and see," Tom says. + +"OK," Lily says. + +They both grab the wire and pull hard. Suddenly, they hear a loud ring. They are scared and let go of the wire. + +"What was that?" Lily asks. + +"I don't know," Tom says. + +They run to the house and see Mom coming out. She looks angry. + +"Who pulled the fire alarm?" Mom asks. + +Lily and Tom look at each other. They know they are in trouble. + +"Sorry, Mom," they say. + +Mom sighs and hugs them. + +"It's OK, but don't do that again. That wire is for emergencies only. It tells the firemen to come and help." + +Lily and Tom nod. They feel sorry for pulling the wire. + +"Can we have a snack, Mom?" Tom asks. + +"Sure, honey. I have some yummy cookies for you. Come inside and wash your hands." + +Lily and Tom follow Mom to the kitchen. They smell the cookies and smile. They forget about the wire and the ring. They only think about the yummy cookies. +Lila and Tom were best friends. They liked to play in the park and look for treasures. One day, they found a big map under a bench. The map had many colors and pictures of animals and places. + +"Wow, look at this map!" Tom said. "Maybe it shows us where to find a treasure!" + +"Let's follow it!" Lila said. "Maybe we can find gold or jewels!" + +They looked at the map and saw a red X near a big tree. They ran to the tree and started to dig with their hands. They dug and dug, but they did not find anything. + +"Maybe the map is wrong," Tom said. "Maybe there is no treasure." + +"Or maybe someone already took it," Lila said. "Maybe we are too late." + +They felt sad and tired. They sat under the tree and looked at the map again. They saw that the map had many other things besides the red X. It had a blue lake, a yellow sun, a green hill, and a purple flower. + +"Hey, look at this," Lila said. "The map shows us all the beautiful things in the park. Maybe the treasure is not something we can dig, but something we can see and enjoy." + +"You are right," Tom said. "The map is not wrong, it is just different. Maybe the treasure is the park itself, and the fun we have together." + +They smiled and hugged. They decided to keep the map and explore the park more. They learned that the map was not only a piece of paper, but a way to see the world. + +The moral of the story is: Sometimes the treasure is not what we expect, but what we already have. +Ben and Mia were playing in the garden. They liked to dig holes and look for bugs. They saw a rabbit hopping near the fence. It was brown and fluffy. + +"Look, a rabbit!" Ben said. "Let's catch it!" + +They ran after the rabbit, but it was too fast. It jumped over the fence and ran away. + +"Aw, it's gone!" Mia said. "I wanted to pet it." + +"Me too," Ben said. "Maybe we can find another one." + +They looked around the garden, but they did not see any more rabbits. They saw a big pile of leaves. Ben had an idea. + +"Maybe there is a rabbit hiding in the leaves," he said. "Let's check." + +They ran to the pile of leaves and started to move them. They did not find a rabbit, but they found something else. It was a smelly sock. + +"Yuck!" Mia said. "What is this?" + +"It's a sock," Ben said. "But it's very smelly. Who left it here?" + +They heard a voice behind them. It was their dad. + +"Hey, kids, what are you doing?" he asked. + +"We were looking for a rabbit, but we found a smelly sock," Ben said. + +"A smelly sock?" their dad said. "Oh, that's mine. I forgot to put it in the laundry. Sorry about that." + +He took the sock and threw it in the bin. + +"Next time, please don't leave your smelly sock in the garden, dad," Mia said. + +"OK, I won't," their dad said. "But I'm glad you managed to have fun anyway." + +They hugged their dad and went back to playing. They hoped to see a rabbit again someday. +Lila and Tom were twins who liked to play in the woods. They had a big red wagon that they used to carry things they found. One day, they saw a shiny axe on the ground. It was very sharp and heavy. + +"Wow, look at this!" Tom said. He picked up the axe and put it in the wagon. "This is mine now. I can chop wood and make a fire." + +Lila was envious. She wanted the axe too. She thought it was not fair that Tom always got the best things. She tried to grab the axe from the wagon, but Tom pushed her away. + +"Stop it, Lila! It's mine, not yours!" Tom said. He pulled the wagon away from her. "Go find your own thing to play with." + +Lila was angry and sad. She ran after Tom and the wagon. She wanted to make him share the axe with her. She did not see the big rock in her way. She tripped and fell on the ground. She scraped her knee and cried. + +Tom heard her cry and turned around. He saw Lila on the ground, bleeding and hurt. He felt sorry for her. He realized that the axe was not worth fighting over. He ran back to her and helped her up. + +"I'm sorry, Lila. I was mean to you. You can have the axe if you want. I don't need it." Tom said. He gave her the axe and hugged her. + +Lila smiled and hugged him back. She felt happy and grateful. She did not want the axe anymore. She wanted to play with Tom and the wagon. + +"Thank you, Tom. You are a good brother. I'm sorry too. I don't want the axe either. I want to play with you and the wagon." Lila said. She gave him the axe back and put it on the ground. + +They took the wagon and went to look for other things to play with. They forgot about the axe and the rock. They had fun and laughed together. They were twins who liked to play in the woods. +Lily liked to number her toys. She had one doll, two cars, three blocks and four books. She put them in a line on her bed and counted them every night. She felt happy when she saw her toys. + +One night, she heard a loud noise under her bed. She was fearful. She thought it was a monster. She hid under her blanket and whispered, "Go away, monster. I don't like you." + +But the noise did not stop. It sounded like a growl. Lily was very fearful. She wanted her mom and dad. She cried, "Help, help! There is a monster under my bed!" + +Her mom and dad heard her cry. They ran to her room and turned on the light. They saw Lily under her blanket and a big mess under her bed. They lifted the blanket and hugged her. They said, "Don't be fearful, Lily. There is no monster under your bed. It is only your cat, Max. He was playing with your toys and knocked them down. See, he is not a monster. He is a friend." + +Lily peeked under her bed and saw Max. He was licking his paw and purring. He looked at her with his green eyes and meowed. Lily felt silly. She said, "Sorry, Max. I thought you were a monster. You are not a monster. You are a cat. And you are my toy number five." She smiled and petted him. She felt happy again. She said, "Thank you, mom and dad. I love you. And I love Max, too." She gave them a kiss and went back to sleep. +Tom was very happy. He was going to a party with his mom and dad. He put on his best shirt and his new shoes. He wanted to play with his friends and eat cake. + +But when they got to the party, Tom saw a big dog. The dog was barking and jumping. Tom was scared of the dog. He did not want to go near it. He worried that the dog would bite him. + +"Mom, can we go home?" Tom asked. "I don't like the dog." + +"Tom, don't be afraid," his mom said. "The dog is friendly. He just wants to say hello. Look, he has a bow on his collar. He is part of the party." + +Tom did not believe his mom. He hid behind her legs. He saw the other kids playing with the dog. They were laughing and petting him. Tom felt left out. He was angry that the dog ruined his fun. + +Then, something happened. The dog saw a balloon. He ran after it and popped it with his teeth. The balloon made a loud noise. The dog was scared. He ran away and hid under a table. He whimpered and shook. + +Tom saw the dog. He felt sorry for him. He knew how it felt to be scared. He walked slowly to the table. He reached out his hand and touched the dog's fur. The dog looked at him with big eyes. He licked Tom's hand. + +"Hi, dog," Tom said. "I'm sorry you are scared. Do you want to be friends?" + +The dog wagged his tail. He came out from under the table. He followed Tom to the other kids. Tom smiled. He was not scared or angry anymore. He was happy. He had a new friend. He enjoyed the party. +Tim and Lily were playing in the park. They saw a big flag on a pole. The flag was red and white and had a maple leaf in the middle. Tim said, "I wonder what the flag tastes like. Maybe it is sweet like candy." Lily said, "No, Tim, don't do that. The flag is not for eating. It is for showing that we love our country." + +But Tim did not listen to Lily. He climbed up the pole and reached for the flag. He bit a piece of the flag and tried to chew it. But the flag was not sweet like candy. It was rough and bitter and made him cough. He spat out the flag and tried to climb down. But he slipped and fell from the pole. He hurt his head and his arm and started to cry. + +Lily ran to Tim and tried to help him. She said, "Tim, are you okay? I told you not to eat the flag. It is not food. It is a symbol of respect and pride." Tim said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I was curious and silly. I should have listened to you. Now I have a bad taste in my mouth and a bad pain in my body." + +A man who was walking by saw what happened. He called an ambulance and a police officer. The ambulance came and took Tim to the hospital. The police officer came and took the flag. He said, "Tim, you have done a very bad thing. You have damaged the flag and broken the law. You have to pay a fine and say sorry to the people of Canada. You have to learn to respect the flag and what it stands for." + +The moral of the story is: Do not eat things that are not food. Do not touch things that are not yours. Do not ignore your friends who try to warn you. Do respect the flag and the country. Do learn from your mistakes and say sorry. +One day, a hippo and a bird were friends. The bird liked to sing and the hippo liked to listen. The bird said, "I want to record my song, so I can hear it later." The hippo said, "I can help you. I have a big phone that can record your song." The bird was happy and said, "Thank you, hippo. You are a good friend." + +The hippo and the bird went to the river, where the hippo's phone was. The hippo said, "You can sing on this rock, and I will record you with my phone." The bird said, "Okay, hippo. But please be careful with your phone. It is not good to get it wet." The hippo said, "Don't worry, bird. I will keep my phone dry and clean." + +The bird started to sing. The hippo pressed a button on his phone and said, "I am recording you, bird. You sound very nice." The bird sang louder and louder. He was very happy. But the hippo was not paying attention. He was looking at the water and saw some fish. He liked fish. He wanted to catch them. He forgot about his phone and his friend. + +The hippo jumped into the water and splashed around. He caught some fish and ate them. He was very happy. But his phone was not happy. It got wet and dirty. It stopped recording. It made a beep sound and then a quiet sound. It was broken. + +The bird stopped singing. He looked for the hippo and saw him in the water. He saw his phone on the ground. He flew to the phone and picked it up. He saw that it was wet and dirty. He tried to turn it on, but it did not work. He was very sad. He said, "Hippo, what did you do? You broke your phone and my song. You were not careful. You were not a good friend." + +The hippo came out of the water and saw the bird and the phone. He saw that the phone was wet and dirty. He saw that the bird was sad and angry. He felt bad. He said, "I am sorry, bird. I was not careful. I was not a good friend. I wanted to catch fish and I forgot about you and your song. Please forgive me." + +The bird looked at the hippo and said, "I forgive you, hippo. But you have to learn a lesson. You have to be careful with your things and your friends. You have to respect their wishes and feelings. You have to be a good friend." The hippo nodded and said, "You are right, bird. I have to learn a lesson. I have to be careful with my things and my friends. I have to respect their wishes and feelings. I have to be a good friend." + +The hippo and the bird hugged and said, "We are still friends." They went to find a new phone and a new rock. They recorded a new song and listened to it later. They were happy. They were good friends. +Tom and Lily were playing a game with cards. They had to match the cards with the same picture. Tom wanted to win, so he cheated. He hid some cards under his shirt and took them out when Lily was not looking. He made more pairs than Lily and said, "I win! I have a higher score!" + +Lily was sad and angry. She knew Tom cheated, but she did not know how to prove it. She said, "That is not fair! You are a bad cheater! You did not play by the rules!" + +Tom did not care. He laughed and said, "Too bad for you! I am smarter than you! You are a loser!" + +Lily ran to their mom and told her what Tom did. Mom was very upset. She said, "Tom, you did a very bad thing. You lied and cheated. That is not how you play games. You have to be honest and fair. You have to respect your sister. You have to punish you for what you did." + +Mom took away Tom's cards and his favorite toy. She said, "You cannot play with these things for a week. You have to say sorry to Lily and play nicely with her. You have to learn your lesson." + +Tom cried and said, "No, no, no! That is not fair! I want my cards and my toy! I do not want to say sorry! I do not want to play with Lily!" + +Mom said, "Too bad for you. You made a bad choice and you have to face the consequences. Maybe next time you will think twice before you cheat. Cheating is wrong and it hurts others. It is better to play fair and have fun." + +The end. + +Moral value: Cheating is wrong and it hurts others. It is better to play fair and have fun. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys in the living room. One day, they find a bottle on the table. The bottle is shiny and has a label with pictures of fruits. + +"Look, Sara, a bottle!" Ben says. He picks up the bottle and shakes it. He hears a sound inside. "What is in the bottle?" + +"I don't know, Ben. Maybe juice?" Sara says. She stares at the bottle. She sees some bubbles and colors. "Can we open it?" + +Ben tries to twist the cap of the bottle. But the cap is very tight. He cannot open it. He gives the bottle to Sara. "You try, Sara." + +Sara tries to open the bottle too. But she also cannot open it. The cap is too tight for her. She gives the bottle back to Ben. "We need help, Ben." + +They look around the living room. They see their mom sitting on the couch. She is reading a book. They run to their mom with the bottle. "Mom, mom, can you open this bottle for us?" they ask. + +Their mom looks at the bottle. She smiles. "This is not a bottle of juice, my loves. This is a bottle of soda. It has gas and sugar. It is not good for you. You can have some water or milk instead." + +Sara and Ben are disappointed. They wanted to taste the juice in the bottle. But they listen to their mom. They put the bottle back on the table. They drink some water and milk. They play with their toys again. They forget about the bottle. +Ben and Mia were twins who liked to play in the garden. One day, they saw a big jar of powder on the shelf in the shed. They wanted to see what it was, so they climbed on a stool and reached for it. + +"Look, it's shiny and colorful!" Mia said, opening the jar. "Let's sprinkle some on the flowers and make them more attractive." + +"Okay, but be careful not to spill it," Ben said, taking some powder in his hand. "It might be dangerous." + +They went outside and started to sprinkle the powder on the flowers. They did not know that the powder was fertilizer, and that it could burn the plants and their skin. They also did not see that their dog, Spot, was following them. + +Spot smelled the powder and thought it was food. He licked some of it from the ground and from the twins' hands. He started to feel sick and dizzy. He barked and whimpered, but Ben and Mia did not hear him. + +Soon, the powder started to make the flowers wilt and turn brown. It also started to make the twins' skin itch and sting. They realized that they had made a mistake and tried to escape from the garden. But the gate was locked and they could not find the key. + +They cried and shouted for help, but no one came. They were trapped in the garden with the powder and the sick dog. They wished they had never touched the jar. They wished they had listened to their mom, who had told them not to go into the shed. They wished they could go back to their house and be safe and happy. But it was too late. +Lily was a small girl who liked to play outside in summer. She had a big dog named Max who was her best friend. They liked to run, jump, and chase each other in the grass. Sometimes they would rest under a big tree and drink water. + +One day, Lily and Max saw a new thing in the yard. It was shiny and round and had a hole in the middle. Lily wanted to see what it was, so she ran to it. Max followed her, but he barked and growled. He did not like the new thing. + +Lily did not listen to Max. She put her head in the hole and looked inside. She saw something bright and red. It looked like a flower. She wanted to touch it, so she reached her hand in the hole. + +But the bright and red thing was not a flower. It was fire. And the shiny and round thing was not a toy. It was a grill. Lily felt a lot of pain in her hand and face. She screamed and cried. Max tried to pull her out, but he got burned too. + +Lily's mom heard the noise and ran outside. She saw Lily and Max in the fire. She was very scared and sad. She called for help and tried to save them. But it was too late. Lily and Max were hurt too much. They could not play or rest anymore. They were gone. +Ben and Mia were playing with their blocks. They liked to build towers and bridges and houses. But sometimes they wanted different things. + +"I want to make a big tower!" Ben said. He took a block from Mia's bridge. + +"No, Ben, that's my block!" Mia said. She grabbed the block back from Ben. + +They pulled and pushed the block. It was hard and heavy. They both wanted it. + +"Give it to me!" Ben shouted. He tried to bite Mia's hand with his mouth. + +"Ow, Ben, that hurts!" Mia cried. She hit Ben's head with her hand. + +They both dropped the block. It fell on the floor and broke. They looked at the broken block. They felt sad and frustrated. + +They also felt sorry. They did not like to hurt each other. They were friends. + +"I'm sorry, Mia," Ben said. He rubbed his mouth. + +"I'm sorry, Ben," Mia said. She rubbed her hand. + +They hugged each other. They felt better. + +"Let's share the blocks," Ben said. + +"OK, let's share," Mia said. + +They picked up the blocks and started to play again. They made a big tower and a bridge and a house. They were happy. +Tim and Mia liked to play in the garden. They had a big sunflower that they watered every day. The sunflower was tall and yellow and made them happy. + +One day, a mean boy came to the garden. He saw the sunflower and said, "What a ugly flower! I don't like it. I will make it go away." He pulled the sunflower out of the ground and threw it on the dirt. + +Tim and Mia saw what he did and ran to the sunflower. They cried and said, "No, no, no! Our sunflower! You are a bad boy! Go away!" + +The mean boy laughed and said, "I don't care. Your sunflower is gone. You can't make it grow again." He ran away. + +Tim and Mia picked up the sunflower and tried to put it back in the hole. But it was too late. The sunflower was broken and wilted. They hugged the sunflower and said, "We are sorry, sunflower. We love you. We will bury you and remember you." + +They dug a small grave and put the sunflower in it. They covered it with dirt and said goodbye. They were very sad and angry. They wished the mean boy would never come back. They wished the sunflower would come back. But it didn't. The end. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. They have a big box. They pretend the box is a car, a boat, a house, or anything they want. + +One day, they see some big kids in the park. The big kids are angry. They shout and throw things. They say they are having a war. Tom and Mia do not like war. They think war is bad and scary. + +Tom and Mia hide behind their box. They hope the big kids will go away. But the big kids see their box. They want their box. They run to their box and try to take it. Tom and Mia hold on to their box. They do not want to give it up. + +"Hey, this is our box!" Tom says. "We found it first!" + +"Too bad, we want it now!" one of the big kids says. "It's our war prize!" + +"What is a war prize?" Mia asks. + +The big kid shrugs. He does not know. He just heard it on TV. He thinks it sounds cool. + +"It means we get to keep anything we want when we win the war!" he says. + +"But we are not in a war!" Tom says. "We are just playing!" + +"Too bad, we are in a war!" the big kid says. "And we are winning!" + +He pulls harder on the box. Tom and Mia pull harder too. The box starts to rip. Tom and Mia are sad. They love their box. + +Then, they hear a loud whistle. It is the park ranger. He sees the big kids and the box. He is not happy. + +"Hey, what are you doing?" he says. "Stop that right now!" + +The big kids let go of the box. They are afraid of the park ranger. They run away. Tom and Mia are happy. They hug their box. + +"Thank you, park ranger!" they say. + +"You're welcome, kids," the park ranger says. "But you should be careful. Some big kids are not nice. They like to make trouble. They do not know how to play." + +Tom and Mia nod. They agree. They do not like trouble. They like to play. + +They take their box to a safe place. They fix the rip with some tape. They make their box into a spaceship. They pretend to fly to the moon. They have fun. They are happy. They are friends. +Tom and Sue are friends. They like to play in the yard. There is a fence around the yard. The fence is old and has holes. Sometimes, Tom and Sue see animals through the holes. They see birds, squirrels, and rabbits. + +One day, Tom and Sue see a big dog. The dog is brown and has a loud bark. The dog runs to the fence and tries to get in. Tom and Sue are scared. They run to the house and call for Mom. + +"Mom, Mom, there is a big dog outside!" Tom says. + +"Where is the dog?" Mom asks. + +"By the fence, Mom. The fence has holes. The dog can get in!" Sue says. + +Mom goes outside and sees the dog. The dog is friendly. He wags his tail and licks Mom's hand. Mom smiles and pets the dog. + +"Don't be afraid, Tom and Sue. This dog is not mean. He is lost. He is looking for his home. He has a tag on his collar. His name is Max. He is a dependable dog. He listens and obeys," Mom says. + +"Can we play with Max, Mom?" Tom asks. + +"Only if Max wants to, Tom. And only if we find his owner, Sue. We have to call the number on his tag and tell them we have Max," Mom says. + +Tom and Sue nod. They go outside and play with Max. They throw a ball and Max fetches it. They give him water and a treat. They hug him and tell him he is a good dog. + +Soon, the phone rings. It is Max's owner. He is happy and thankful. He says he will come and get Max. He says Max ran away when he opened the door. He says he will increase the height of his fence so Max can't jump over it. + +Tom and Sue are sad. They will miss Max. But they are also glad. They know Max will be safe and happy with his owner. They say goodbye to Max and give him one last hug. Max barks and wags his tail. He is a dependable dog. He will always remember Tom and Sue. +Tom and Sam are brothers. They like to play with blocks. They have many blocks of different colors and shapes. They can build houses, cars, towers and more. + +One day, Tom has an idea. He wants to measure how tall his tower is. He finds a ruler and puts it next to his tower. He counts the numbers on the ruler. His tower is ten inches tall. He is very happy. + +Sam sees Tom's tower and ruler. He wants to measure his tower too. He thinks his tower is taller than Tom's. He tries to take the ruler from Tom. But Tom does not want to share. He says, "No, this is my ruler. You cannot have it. Go find your own." + +Sam gets angry. He says, "That is not fair. You are selfish. You have to share. Give me the ruler now." He pulls the ruler from Tom's hand. Tom pulls it back. They start to fight over the ruler. They push and pull and shout. + +Mom hears the noise. She comes to see what is wrong. She sees Tom and Sam fighting over the ruler. She sees their towers of blocks. She is not happy. She says, "Stop it, both of you. You are being naughty. You cannot play with blocks if you cannot share. You have to go to jail." She takes the ruler and the blocks away. She puts them in a box. She says, "This is the jail. The ruler and the blocks have to stay here until you say sorry and play nicely." + +Tom and Sam are sad. They do not like to go to jail. They do not like to lose their blocks. They look at each other. They feel sorry. They say, "Sorry, brother. I was selfish. I should have shared. Can we be friends again?" They hug and make up. Mom sees them. She smiles. She says, "That is good. You are being kind. You can have your blocks back. But remember to share and measure together." She gives them the box. They open it and take out the ruler and the blocks. They say, "Thank you, Mom. We will share and measure together." They go back to play with their blocks. They are happy. +Tom and Anna are brother and sister. They like to watch TV after school. But today, they want to watch different shows. Tom wants to watch cars and Anna wants to watch dolls. + +"Let me have the remote!" Tom says. He tries to grab it from Anna's hand. + +"No, it's my turn!" Anna says. She holds the remote tight. + +They start to fight and pull the remote. They make a lot of noise. + +"Stop it, you two!" Mom says. She comes into the living room. She looks angry. "You are being bad. You need to share and take turns." + +"But Mom, he always wants to watch cars!" Anna says. + +"But Mom, she always wants to watch dolls!" Tom says. + +Mom sighs. She is tired of their arguing. She takes the remote from them. + +"Enough. No TV for either of you. Go to your rooms and play quietly." She says. + +Tom and Anna are sad and mad. They don't want to go to their rooms. They want to watch TV. But they know Mom is serious. They walk to their rooms and slam the doors. They wish they had agreed on a show. +Sara and Tom love to play with their car. It is a big car that they can sit in and drive. It has four wheels, a horn, and a red color. They like to drive it around the yard and pretend they are going to the park or the zoo. + +One day, Sara and Tom see a new car in the driveway. It is a shiny car that belongs to their aunt. Their aunt is visiting them for a few days. She is very jolly and gives them hugs and kisses. She says she has a surprise for them in the car. + +Sara and Tom run to the car and look inside. They see a big box with a bow on it. Their aunt says it is a present for them. She helps them open the box and they see a new toy. It is a train set with tracks and trains and stations. They are very happy and thank their aunt. + +Their aunt says they can play with the train set in the living room. She helps them set it up and shows them how to make the trains go. Sara and Tom have a lot of fun with the train set. They make the trains go fast and slow, stop and go, and make noises. + +They still love their car, but they also love their train set. They remember their aunt and how jolly she is. They hope she will visit them again soon. They give her a big hug and say they love her. She says she loves them too. +Ben and Lily were best friends. They liked to play together every morning. They had a loyal dog named Spot who always followed them. + +One morning, they decided to go to the park. They took Spot with them and ran to the swings. They had a lot of fun pushing each other and laughing. + +"Look, Ben, there is a big slide!" Lily said. "Let's go try it!" + +"OK, Lily, but be careful. It looks very high." Ben said. + +They left Spot by the swings and ran to the slide. They climbed up the ladder and waited for their turn. Lily went first. She slid down fast and smiled. + +"Wow, that was fun! Come on, Ben!" she shouted. + +Ben was a little scared. He looked down and saw how far it was. He did not want to slide. He wanted to go back to the swings. + +"Ben, are you coming?" Lily asked. + +Ben shook his head. "No, Lily, I don't want to slide. It seems too scary. I want to go back to the swings." + +Lily frowned. She did not like that Ben was afraid. She wanted him to slide with her. She thought he was being silly. + +"Ben, don't be a baby. It's not scary. It's fun. You are missing out." she said. + +Ben felt hurt. He did not like that Lily was calling him a baby. He thought she was being mean. He wanted her to understand. + +"Lily, don't be mean. It's scary for me. I don't like it. You are not being a good friend." he said. + +They both got angry. They did not want to play together anymore. They turned away from each other and walked to different sides of the park. + +Spot saw them. He did not like that they were fighting. He wanted them to be happy. He ran after them and barked. + +"Spot, go away. I don't want to play with you." Lily said. + +"Spot, leave me alone. I don't want to play with you." Ben said. + +Spot did not listen. He kept barking and wagging his tail. He wanted them to follow him. He led them back to the swings. He jumped on the swing and looked at them. + +"Spot, what are you doing?" Lily asked. + +"Spot, are you crazy?" Ben asked. + +Spot smiled. He wanted them to laugh. He wanted them to play. He wanted them to be friends. + +"Spot, you are silly. You can't swing. You are a dog." Lily said. + +"Spot, you are funny. You can't swing. You are a dog." Ben said. + +They both laughed. They saw how silly Spot was. They saw how loyal Spot was. They saw how much they missed each other. + +"Lily, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to call you mean. You are a good friend." Ben said. + +"Ben, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to call you a baby. You are a good friend." Lily said. + +They hugged each other. They hugged Spot. They decided to play together again. They took turns on the swing and the slide. They had a lot of fun. They thanked Spot for being a loyal dog and a good friend. They were happy. +Lily was a silly daughter who liked to gather things. She gathered rocks, leaves, flowers, and even bugs. She put them all in a big basket and carried it around. + +One day, she saw a shiny thing on the ground. It was a ring with a blue stone. Lily thought it was pretty and wanted to gather it too. She picked it up and put it in her basket. + +"Hey, that's my ring!" a voice said. Lily looked up and saw a lady with a blue dress. The lady looked angry and sad. + +"Please give it back to me. It was my grandma's ring. It is very special to me," the lady said. + +Lily felt sorry for the lady. She did not mean to take her ring. She was just silly and liked to gather things. + +"Here you go," Lily said. She took the ring out of her basket and gave it to the lady. + +"Thank you, little girl. You are very kind," the lady said. She smiled and hugged Lily. + +Lily smiled too. She learned that some things are not for gathering. She decided to only gather things that nobody wanted. She still liked to be silly, but she also liked to be nice. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play with toys and watch cars. One day, they see a big bus on the street. The bus is fat and yellow. It has many windows and wheels. + +"Wow, look at the bus!" Tom says. "It is so big and bright!" + +"I want to ride the bus!" Sam says. "It looks fun and fast!" + +They run to the bus stop and wait for the bus. They have some cookies in their pockets. They are hungry and want to eat. + +The bus comes and stops. The door opens and a man says, "Hello, boys. Do you want to ride the bus?" + +"Yes, please!" Tom and Sam say. They give the man some money and get on the bus. They find two seats and sit down. + +They take out their cookies and start to chew. They are happy and excited. They look out the window and see many things. They see houses and shops and trees and people. + +"Look, there is a dog!" Tom says. He points to a brown dog on the sidewalk. + +"Look, there is a bird!" Sam says. He points to a blue bird on a wire. + +They chew and look and talk. They enjoy the bus ride. They are good friends. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They swing on the swings, slide on the slide, and run on the grass. They have fun together. + +One day, Anna says to Ben, "Do you want to marry me?" Ben is surprised. He does not know what marry means. He asks Anna, "What is marry?" + +Anna says, "Marry is when you love someone and you want to be with them always. You wear a pretty dress and a ring and you have a big party. My mommy and daddy are married. They are happy." + +Ben thinks for a moment. He likes Anna. He likes to play with her. He says, "Okay, I want to marry you. But I don't have a pretty dress or a ring. What can we do?" + +Anna says, "We can pretend. We can use flowers and leaves and make a dress and a ring. We can invite our friends and have a cake. We can make our dream come true." + +Ben smiles. He likes Anna's idea. He says, "Yes, let's do that. Let's make our dream come true. Let's marry in the park." + +They pick some flowers and leaves and make a dress and a ring. They ask their friends to come and join them. They find a cake in the picnic basket. They stand under a high tree and say, "I love you. I want to be with you always. I marry you." They hug and kiss. They have a big party. They are happy. They make their dream come true. +Tom and Lily are having lunch with Mom. Mom gives them each a plate of food. Tom has chicken and rice. Lily has pasta and cheese. They also have some green beans. + +"Green beans are good for you," Mom says. "They make you strong and healthy." + +Tom does not like green beans. He makes a face and pushes them away. Lily likes green beans. She eats them with her fork. + +"Tom, you should try some green beans," Lily says. "They are yummy and crunchy." + +"No, thank you," Tom says. "I don't want green beans. You can have them." + +Lily smiles. She likes to share. She picks up a green bean with her fork and offers it to Tom. + +"Here, Tom, have a bite. Maybe you will like it," she says. + +Tom looks at the green bean. He does not want to be rude to Lily. He decides to try it. He opens his mouth and takes a bite. + +"Mmm, this is not bad," he says. "It is a little sweet and a little salty." + +"See, I told you," Lily says. "Green beans are good." + +Tom nods. He eats another green bean. He likes it. He thanks Lily for offering him some. + +Mom is happy. She is proud of Tom and Lily. She gives them each a hug and a kiss. + +"Good job, Tom and Lily," she says. "You are both very kind and brave. You can have some dessert now." + +Tom and Lily are happy. They love dessert. They also love each other. They are good siblings. +Anna and Ben love to swim in the sea. They are not afraid of the water or the fish. They are brave and loyal friends. One day, they see a big shark near the shore. The shark has a long tail and sharp teeth. It looks hungry and angry. + +"Anna, look! A shark!" Ben says. He points at the shark with his finger. He feels scared and wants to go back to the sand. + +"Ben, don't be scared. The shark is far away. It can't hurt us. We are fast and strong. We can swim away if it comes near." Anna says. She encourages Ben to stay in the water. She holds his hand and smiles. + +The shark sees Anna and Ben. It swims closer to them. It wants to eat them for lunch. It opens its mouth and shows its teeth. + +"Anna, the shark is coming! We have to go now!" Ben says. He pulls Anna's hand and swims as fast as he can. Anna follows him. They swim to the shore and get out of the water. + +"Ben, we did it! We escaped the shark! We are safe!" Anna says. She hugs Ben and laughs. Ben hugs her back and smiles. + +"Anna, you are right. We are fast and strong. And we are brave and loyal friends. Thank you for encouraging me. You are the best!" Ben says. He kisses Anna on the cheek. Anna blushes and smiles. + +They run to their parents and tell them about the shark. Their parents are proud of them and give them ice cream. Anna and Ben share their ice cream and enjoy the sun. They are happy and grateful. They are the best friends ever. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys every day. But they do not like to organize their toys when they are done. They leave them on the floor, on the bed, and on the table. + +One night, their mom says, "Lily and Ben, it is time to go to sleep. But first, you have to organize your toys. Put them in the boxes and on the shelves. If you do not, they will get lost or broken." + +Lily and Ben do not want to organize their toys. They say, "No, mom, we are tired. We want to sleep. We will organize them tomorrow." + +Mom says, "No, you have to do it now. If you organize your toys, I will give you a delicious treat. I have cookies and milk for you in the kitchen." + +Lily and Ben love cookies and milk. They say, "Okay, mom, we will organize our toys. But can you help us?" + +Mom says, "Of course, I will help you. But you have to do most of the work. Come on, let's start." + +Lily and Ben start to organize their toys. They put the dolls in one box, the cars in another box, the books on the shelf, and the puzzles on the table. They work together and have fun. They finish quickly. + +Mom says, "Good job, Lily and Ben. You organized your toys very well. Now you can have your delicious treat. Come to the kitchen and enjoy your cookies and milk." + +Lily and Ben say, "Thank you, mom. You are the best. We love you." + +They go to the kitchen and eat their cookies and milk. They are happy and full. They say, "Mom, can we organize our toys every night?" + +Mom says, "Yes, you can. But only if you promise to play with them nicely and not make a mess." + +Lily and Ben say, "We promise, mom. We will play with them nicely and not make a mess." + +They hug their mom and go to their bedroom. They brush their teeth and put on their pajamas. They get into their bed and say good night to each other and to their toys. They fall asleep and dream of more toys and more cookies and milk. +Ben and Mia are twins. They like to play with toys. But sometimes they fight over the same toy. One day, they find a big rubber ball in the park. It is red and shiny. They both want to play with it. + +"Give me the ball!" Ben says. He tries to grab it from Mia. + +"No, it is mine!" Mia says. She holds the ball tight. + +"Please, let me have it!" Ben requests. He is sad and angry. + +"No, you are selfish!" Mia says. She runs away with the ball. + +Ben cries. He feels lonely and hurt. He sits on the grass and looks at the sky. He wishes he had a friend to play with. + +Then he sees a girl. She is wearing a yellow dress and a blue hat. She has a small rubber duck in her hand. She smiles at Ben. + +"Hi, I am Lily. Do you want to play with me?" she asks. + +Ben wipes his tears. He nods. He likes Lily. She is nice and friendly. + +"Sure, I would love to play with you. What is your duck's name?" he asks. + +"His name is Quack. He likes to swim and squeak. Do you have a toy too?" she asks. + +Ben shakes his head. He tells Lily about the ball and Mia. + +"That is not fair. She should share with you. Sharing is caring. Do you want to play with Quack?" she offers. + +Ben smiles. He takes Quack and squeezes him. He makes him swim and squeak. He thanks Lily. + +"You are welcome. You are a good friend. Do you want to play catch with the ball?" she asks. + +Ben looks at the ball. He sees Mia sitting on a bench. She is bored and lonely. She has no one to play with. + +Ben feels sorry for Mia. He loves his sister. He wants to make her happy. + +He gives Quack back to Lily. He runs to Mia. He hugs her. + +"I am sorry, Mia. I was selfish too. Do you want to play with me and Lily? We can share the ball." he says. + +Mia looks at Ben. She sees his smile. She feels his hug. She loves her brother. She wants to make him happy. + +She nods. She gives him the ball. She says sorry. + +They run to Lily. They introduce themselves. They play catch with the ball. They laugh and have fun. + +They are happy. They are friends. They are twins. +Lily and Ben were playing in the kitchen. They wanted to make a cake, but they did not have any eggs or flour or sugar. They only had some fake food that looked like eggs and flour and sugar. + +"Let's use the fake food," Lily said. "It will be fun." + +Ben was not sure. He thought the fake food was only for pretending, not for real baking. But he wanted to play with Lily, so he said, "Okay, let's try." + +They put the fake food in a big bowl and turned on the mixer. The mixer made a loud noise and spun the fake food around. It looked like a mess. + +"Guess what?" Lily said. "We made a cake!" + +She took the bowl and tried to pour the fake cake into a pan. But the fake cake was sticky and gooey and did not come out. It stayed in the bowl and made a big lump. + +Lily and Ben tried to pull the fake cake out, but it was too hard. They pulled and pulled, but the fake cake did not move. It was stuck to the bowl and the mixer. + +"Oh no," Ben said. "We broke the mixer!" + +Just then, Mom came into the kitchen. She saw the mess and the broken mixer and the fake food. She was very angry. + +"What did you do?" Mom asked. "You ruined the mixer and wasted the fake food. You know you are not supposed to use the mixer or the fake food for real baking. They are only for pretending." + +Lily and Ben felt very sorry. They knew they did something bad. They said, "We are sorry, Mom. We wanted to make a cake, but we did not have any real food. We thought the fake food would work." + +Mom shook her head. She said, "Fake food is not for eating. It is only for playing. Real food is for eating. It is not for playing. You should have asked me before you used the mixer or the fake food. Now you have to clean up the mess and help me fix the mixer. And no cake for you today." + +Lily and Ben learned a lesson. They learned that fake food is not the same as real food. They learned that they should not use things without asking. They learned that they should not lie or pretend. They learned that real baking is not a game. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play outside in the park. They have a ball, a kite and a bike. They share their toys and have fun. + +One day, they see a big poster. It has a picture of a circus. There are clowns, animals and acrobats. The poster says the circus is coming to town. Anna and Ben want to go to the circus. They ask their mom and dad. + +Mom and dad look at the poster. They see the price of the tickets. They are expensive. Mom and dad say they cannot afford the tickets. They say they are sorry. Anna and Ben are sad. + +They go back to the park. They play with their toys. They try to forget about the circus. But they still want to go. + +The sun is going down. It makes the sky look pretty. It has many colors. Anna and Ben look at the sunset. They see something in the air. It is a balloon. It has a basket. There are people in the basket. They are waving. They are from the circus. + +Anna and Ben wave back. They are surprised. They are happy. They hear music. It is coming from the balloon. It is circus music. The people in the basket throw something. It is candy. Anna and Ben catch the candy. They eat the candy. It is sweet. + +The balloon flies away. It goes behind the sunset. Anna and Ben clap. They say thank you. They say goodbye. They smile. They hug. They are happy. They do not need expensive tickets. They have each other. They have the sunset. They have the circus in their hearts. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play with cars and bricks. One day, they find a big purple car in the park. It is shiny and has four wheels. + +"Wow, look at this car!" Tom says. "Can we drive it?" + +"I don't know," Mia says. "Maybe it belongs to someone." + +They look around, but they do not see anyone. The car is alone. + +"Let's try it," Tom says. "It looks fun." + +He opens the door and sits in the driver's seat. Mia sits next to him. They put on the seat belts. + +"Vroom, vroom!" Tom says. He pretends to steer the car. "We are driving fast!" + +Mia laughs. She sees a button on the dashboard. It has a picture of a brick. + +"What does this do?" she asks. She pushes the button. + +Suddenly, the car makes a loud noise. It shoots a brick out of the front. The brick flies in the air and hits a tree. + +"Oops!" Mia says. "That was not a good idea." + +Tom and Mia are scared. They hear sirens. They see a police car coming. + +"Uh-oh," Tom says. "We are in trouble." + +They get out of the car and run away. They hide behind a bush. + +The police car stops next to the purple car. A policeman gets out. He looks at the car and the brick. + +"Hey, this is my car!" he says. "Who did this?" + +He does not see Tom and Mia. They are quiet and still. + +They wait until the policeman leaves. Then they run back to their homes. + +They do not play with cars and bricks for a long time. +Anna and Ben were twins who liked to explore. One day, they saw a big forest near their house. They wanted to go inside and see what was there. + +"Let's go, Ben!" Anna said. "Maybe we can find some animals or flowers." + +"OK, Anna," Ben said. "But we have to be careful. The forest is big and dark. And we have to be back before dinner." + +They took their backpacks and walked into the forest. They saw many trees and birds and bugs. They heard some noises and followed them. They found a stream with fish and frogs. They played with the water and the stones. + +They had so much fun that they did not notice the time. The sun was going down and the forest was getting darker. They started to feel cold and hungry and tired. + +"Anna, I think we should go back now," Ben said. "It is getting late and I don't know the way." + +"Me neither, Ben," Anna said. "But how can we find our house? The forest is so big and we are so small." + +They looked around and saw that they were lost. They did not recognize anything. They were scared and sad. They hugged each other and began to cry. + +"Help! Help!" they shouted. "We want to go home!" + +But no one heard them. The forest was quiet and lonely. + +They walked and walked, hoping to see a path or a sign. But they only saw more trees and shadows. They yawned and rubbed their eyes. They wanted to sleep, but they knew they had to keep walking. + +"Anna, Ben, where are you?" they heard a voice. It was their dad. He had been looking for them since they did not come back for dinner. He had a flashlight and a whistle. He was worried and angry. + +"Dad! Dad!" they shouted. "We are here! We are here!" + +They ran towards the voice and saw their dad. He hugged them and kissed them. He was happy and relieved. + +"Are you OK, kids?" he asked. "Are you hurt or sick?" + +"No, dad, we are OK," they said. "But we are cold and hungry and tired. And we are sorry. We should not have gone into the forest. It was too difficult and dangerous. We got lost and scared. We missed you and mom." + +"I'm glad you are OK, kids," he said. "But you were very naughty and foolish. You should not have gone into the forest without telling me or mom. You should have listened to us and followed the rules. The forest is not a place for children to play. It is a place for animals and plants to live. You could have been hurt or worse. You made us worry and suffer. You have to learn from your mistake and never do it again." + +"Yes, dad, we understand," they said. "We are sorry. We love you and mom. We will never do it again. Can we go home now?" + +"Yes, kids, we can go home now," he said. "But first, you have to promise me something. You have to promise me that you will always respect the forest and its creatures. You have to promise me that you will always be careful and responsible. You have to promise me that you will always be honest and obedient. Can you do that?" + +"Yes, dad, we can do that," they said. "We promise. We promise. We promise." + +He smiled and took their hands. He led them out of the forest and back to their house. They saw their mom waiting for them. She hugged them and kissed them. She was happy and relieved. + +They had a warm dinner and a hot bath. They put on their pajamas and went to bed. They cuddled with their dad and mom. They said their prayers and thanked God for their family and their home. They closed their eyes and fell asleep. + +They had learned a valuable lesson. They had learned that the forest was not a playground. They had learned that they had to be careful and responsible. They had learned that they had to respect and obey their parents. They had learned that they had to love and appreciate their family and their home. They had learned that they had to be grateful and humble. + +They had learned that the forest was difficult. +Lila and Tom were twins who liked to play in the woods. They had a big dog named Rex who followed them everywhere. One day, they saw a mild hill with many flowers and wanted to climb it. Rex barked and wagged his tail. + +"Come on, Rex, let's go up the hill!" Lila said. + +"OK, but be careful, Lila. The hill is steep and slippery," Tom said. + +Lila and Tom started to climb the hill, holding hands. Rex ran behind them, sniffing the ground. They reached the top and saw a beautiful view of the trees and the sky. They smiled and hugged each other. + +"Wow, this is so pretty!" Lila said. + +"Yes, it is. But we should go back soon. It's getting dark," Tom said. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud howl from behind a bush. They turned around and saw a big, black wolf with yellow eyes and sharp teeth. The wolf growled and jumped at them. Rex barked and ran to protect them, but the wolf was faster and stronger. He bit Rex on the neck and threw him aside. Rex whimpered and stopped moving. + +"Rex, no!" Lila and Tom cried. + +They tried to run away, but the hill was too steep and slippery. They lost their balance and started to fall. They screamed and reached for each other, but they could not hold on. They fell and fell, hitting rocks and branches on the way. The wolf followed them, hungry and angry. He caught them and tore them apart. He ate them and licked his lips. He howled and went back to his den. He was happy and full. + +The end. +Ben and Mia were best friends. They liked to play together every day. They liked to pretend they were pirates, or astronauts, or superheroes. They had a lot of fun. + +One day, they decided to make a pie. They found some flour, some sugar, some butter, and some apples in the kitchen. They mixed them together in a big bowl. They rolled out the dough and put it in a pan. They put the apple filling on top and covered it with more dough. They cut some holes in the top to let the steam out. + +They put the pie in the oven and waited. They smelled the pie baking. It smelled very good. They were very hungry. + +"Can we eat the pie now?" Mia asked. + +"Not yet," Ben said. "We have to wait until it is done. Then we have to let it cool down. Otherwise, we will burn our mouths." + +"How do you know?" Mia asked. + +"Because my mom told me," Ben said. "She is very reliable. She knows a lot of things. She always tells the truth. You have to believe her." + +"Okay," Mia said. "I believe you. And I believe your mom. She is very nice. She always gives us cookies and juice." + +They waited some more. They heard the oven beep. The pie was done. They took it out and put it on the table. It looked very yummy. They waited for it to cool down. + +"Can we eat the pie now?" Mia asked. + +"Yes," Ben said. "Now we can eat the pie. We worked hard to make it. We deserve it." + +They cut the pie and took a big slice each. They ate it with big smiles. It was very delicious. They were very happy. + +They shared the pie with Ben's mom. She was very proud of them. She praised them for their cooking skills. She hugged them and kissed them. + +They thanked her for her help. They told her they loved her. They loved each other too. They were best friends. They believed in each other. +Anna and Ben were playing in the mud. They made mud pies and mud castles and mud animals. They were very happy and very dirty. + +"Time to go inside and have a bath!" Mom called from the door. "You are both covered in mud!" + +Anna and Ben did not want to stop playing. They were having too much fun. They were stubborn. + +"No, Mom, we want to play more!" they shouted back. + +Mom was not happy. She came out and took their hands. "You have to have a bath, or you will get sick and itchy. Come on, let's go." + +She dragged them inside and put them in the tub. She turned on the water and got some soap. She tried to wash their faces and hands and hair, but they squirmed and cried. + +"Ow, Mom, that hurts!" Anna said. + +"Stop, Mom, that tickles!" Ben said. + +Mom sighed. She was tired and frustrated. She needed some help. She had an idea. + +"Hey, do you know what I heard today?" she asked them. + +They stopped squirming and crying. They were curious. + +"What, Mom, what?" they asked. + +Mom smiled. She used the soap to make some bubbles. She blew them in the air. + +"I heard that there is a magic soap that can make you fly. If you wash with it, you can float like a balloon. Do you want to try it?" + +Anna and Ben looked at the bubbles. They sparkled and popped. They wanted to try the magic soap. + +"Yes, Mom, yes!" they said. + +Mom gave them the soap and helped them wash. They rubbed the soap on their arms and legs and chest and back. They rinsed with water and dried with a towel. + +"Are we ready to fly, Mom?" they asked. + +Mom nodded. She lifted them up and spun them around. They laughed and squealed. + +"We are flying, Mom, we are flying!" they said. + +Mom hugged them and kissed them. She was happy and proud. + +"You are flying, my sweeties, you are flying!" she said. + +She put them in their pajamas and tucked them in bed. She read them a story and sang them a song. She turned off the light and said good night. + +"I love you, Mom," they said. + +"I love you, too," she said. + +She closed the door and smiled. She was glad she mentioned the magic soap. It made bath time much easier. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play together. One day, they go to the park with their moms. The park has a big pond with ducks and fish. + +"Look, Ben, ducks!" Anna says. She runs to the pond and throws some bread for the ducks. The ducks come and eat the bread. They quack and swim. + +"Can I feed the ducks too?" Ben asks. He follows Anna and throws some bread too. The ducks like the bread. They quack and swim more. + +Anna and Ben are happy. They laugh and clap. They want to touch the ducks. They lean over the pond and reach for the ducks. + +"Be careful, Anna and Ben!" their moms say. "The pond is wet. You might fall in." + +But Anna and Ben do not listen. They want to touch the ducks. They lean more and more over the pond. They stretch their arms. + +Splash! Anna and Ben fall in the pond. The water is cold and wet. The ducks are scared and swim away. Anna and Ben are wet and sad. They cry and shiver. + +"Oh, no, Anna and Ben!" their moms say. They run to the pond and pull them out. They wrap them in towels and hug them. "You are wet and cold. You need to go home and change." + +Anna and Ben nod. They are sorry. They say bye to the ducks. They go home with their moms. + +At home, their moms give them warm clothes and soup. They also give them a massage. They rub their backs and legs and arms. They make them feel better. + +"Thank you, mom," Anna and Ben say. They smile and hug their moms. They feel warm and cozy. They are happy again. They learned a lesson. They will not lean over the pond again. They will be careful. They will listen to their moms. +Tom and Mia are playing in the garden. They have a big tub of water and some toys. They like to splash the water with their hands and make the toys swim. They laugh and have fun. + +But then Tom sees a bug on the table. It is black and has many legs. Tom does not like bugs. He picks up a toy boat and throws it at the bug. The boat hits the bug and makes it fall off the table. + +Mia runs to see the bug. She likes bugs. She thinks they are cute and interesting. She wants to touch the bug and see what it does. But when she gets to the bug, she sees that it does not move. It is dead. + +Mia is sad. She cries and says, "Tom, you killed the bug! Why did you do that? The bug was not bad. It was just a bug. Now it is dead and it cannot play anymore." + +Tom feels sorry. He did not mean to kill the bug. He was just scared of it. He says, "I'm sorry, Mia. I did not know the boat would hurt the bug. I was just trying to make it go away. I did not want to make you cry." + +Tom and Mia hug and say they are sorry. They go back to the tub of water and splash some more. They are careful not to hurt any more bugs. They are friends again. +Anna and Ben are playing in the park. They see a big slide. They want to go on the slide. + +"Me first!" says Anna. She runs to the slide and climbs up the ladder. She sits on the top and slides down fast. Whee! + +"Me too!" says Ben. He follows Anna and climbs up the ladder. He sits on the top and slides down fast. Whee! + +They do it again and again. They have fun. They laugh and shout. + +But then, Anna starts to feel dizzy. She notices that everything is spinning. She holds her head. + +"Anna, are you okay?" asks Ben. He sees that Anna is pale and looks sick. + +"I feel dizzy," says Anna. "I think I slid too much." + +"Maybe we should stop," says Ben. He feels a little dizzy too. He notices that the slide is purple. He wonders why. + +"Let's go to the swings," says Anna. She thinks the swings are safer. She gets up and walks slowly to the swings. Ben follows her. + +They sit on the swings and swing gently. They feel better. They see the sky and the trees and the flowers. They are not dizzy anymore. + +They smile and hold hands. They are happy. They like the park. They like the slide. But they like the swings more. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They saw a big slide and ran to it. Lily went first. She slid down fast and laughed. Ben followed her. He slid down slower and smiled. + +"Let's go again!" Lily said. + +"OK!" Ben said. + +They climbed up the stairs and slid down again. They did this many times. They had fun. + +Then they heard a loud noise. It was an old train. It was coming on the tracks near the park. It had a big engine and many cars. It had a chain that linked the cars together. It made a choo-choo sound. + +"Wow! Look at the train!" Lily said. + +"It's so big and noisy!" Ben said. + +They ran to the fence and watched the train. They waved at the driver. He waved back and blew the whistle. They clapped their hands and cheered. + +The train passed by and went away. They could still hear the choo-choo sound. + +"That was cool!" Lily said. + +"Yeah! Let's pretend we are trains too!" Ben said. + +They ran around the park, making choo-choo sounds and linking their arms like a chain. They pretended to go fast and slow, to stop and go, to whistle and honk. They had more fun. +Lily wanted to go to the park with her friend Max. She looked at the calendar on the wall. It was Saturday. She was happy. She asked her mom, "Can I go to the park, please?" + +Her mom said, "No, Lily. You have to stay home today. You are sick. You have a fever and a cough. You need to rest and drink water." + +Lily was sad and angry. She said, "But I want to go to the park! I feel fine! It's not fair!" + +Her mom said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I know you want to have fun, but I can't permit you to go to the park. You might get worse or make other kids sick. You have to stay in your room and play with your toys." + +Lily stomped to her room. She did not want to play with her toys. She wanted to see Max and the swings and the slide. She looked out the window and saw Max walking to the park with his mom. He waved at her. She waved back. She felt more sad and angry. + +She decided to sneak out of her room and go to the park. She put on her coat and shoes and opened the door. But her mom saw her and stopped her. She said, "Lily, where are you going? You can't go to the park. You have to stay home. You are sick." + +Lily said, "No, I'm not sick. I'm fine. Let me go to the park!" + +Her mom said, "No, Lily. You have to listen to me. You are sick. You have to stay home. You are being naughty." + +Lily said, "No, you are being mean. You are ruining my day. You are disgusting!" + +Her mom said, "Lily, that's not nice. You don't say that to your mom. You have to apologize." + +Lily said, "No, I don't. You have to apologize to me. You are the worst mom ever!" + +Her mom said, "Lily, that's enough. You are going to your room and you are staying there until you calm down and say sorry. You are in big trouble." + +Lily cried and screamed. She did not want to go to her room. She did not want to say sorry. She did not want to stay home. She wanted to go to the park. But her mom did not let her. She did not understand. She did not like her mom. She did not like this day. She did not like anything. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play with dolls and cars. One day, they go to Ben's house after school. Ben's mom is very friendly. She gives them juice and cookies. + +"Can we play in your room?" Anna asks. + +"Sure, but we have to be quiet. My baby sister is taking a nap," Ben says. + +They go upstairs and find many toys in Ben's room. Anna sees a big teddy bear on the bed. She likes teddy bears. She picks it up and hugs it. + +"Hey, that's mine!" Ben says. "Give it back!" + +"No, I want it!" Anna says. "It's so soft and cute!" + +They start to pull the teddy bear. They make a lot of noise. They forget about the baby sister. + +Suddenly, they hear a loud cry. Ben's mom runs upstairs. She sees the baby sister awake and crying. She sees Anna and Ben fighting over the teddy bear. + +"What are you doing?" she asks. "You woke up the baby! You are very naughty!" + +She takes the teddy bear from them. She gives it to the baby sister. She tells Anna and Ben to go downstairs. She is very angry. + +Anna and Ben feel bad. They say sorry to Ben's mom. They say sorry to each other. They don't want to play anymore. They sit on the couch and wait for Anna's mom to pick her up. + +They don't mention the teddy bear again. They are not friends anymore. +Sara was very sleepy. She wanted to go to bed, but Mom said she had to finish her dinner first. Sara did not like her dinner. It was green and mushy. She pushed it away and said, "I quit. I don't want to eat this." + +Mom frowned and said, "You can't quit, Sara. You have to eat your vegetables. They are good for you. They make you strong and healthy." + +Sara shook her head and said, "No, they don't. They make me yucky and sick. I want to eat something else. Something yummy and sweet." + +Mom sighed and said, "You can't have something else, Sara. This is what we have for dinner. You can have a cookie later, if you eat your vegetables now." + +Sara pouted and said, "But I'm sleepy. I want to go to bed. I don't want to stay in the kitchen." + +Mom smiled and said, "Okay, Sara. I'll make you a deal. If you eat three bites of your vegetables, you can go to bed. And I'll read you a story. How does that sound?" + +Sara thought for a moment. She did not like the vegetables, but she liked the cookie and the story. She nodded and said, "Okay, Mom. I'll try." + +She picked up her fork and took a small bite of her vegetables. She made a face and swallowed. She took another bite and another. She finished her three bites and said, "There. I did it. Can I go to bed now?" + +Mom praised her and said, "Yes, you can, Sara. You did a good job. I'm proud of you. Come on, let's go to your room. I'll get you a cookie and a story." + +Sara smiled and followed Mom out of the kitchen. She was still sleepy, but she was also happy. She liked Mom's deal. She liked cookies and stories. And she liked Mom. +Lily and Ben were playing with their blocks in the living room. They liked to build towers and bridges and castles. They were having fun and laughing. + +Suddenly, they felt the floor shake. They heard a loud noise. The blocks fell down and the pictures on the wall moved. Lily and Ben were scared. They did not know what was happening. + +"Mama! Papa!" they cried. They ran to their parents, who were in the kitchen. They hugged them tight. + +"What's going on?" Lily asked. + +"It's an earthquake, sweetie," Mama said. "It's when the earth moves and makes things shake. But don't worry, we are safe here." + +"Will it stop soon?" Ben asked. + +"Yes, it will," Papa said. "It's almost over. See, it's getting quieter now." + +They waited until the shaking stopped. Then they looked outside. They saw some cracks in the road and some broken branches. They also saw some people helping each other. + +"Wow, look at that!" Lily said. + +"The earthquake revealed some things we didn't see before," Papa said. "Like the pipes under the road and the birds' nests in the trees." + +"Can we go outside and see?" Ben asked. + +"Sure, but be careful," Mama said. "Some things might be sharp or harsh. And remember to stay close to us." + +Lily and Ben nodded. They put on their shoes and jackets and followed their parents outside. They were curious and amazed by what they saw. They also wanted to help the people who needed it. They learned a lot from the earthquake. +Lila was a little girl who liked to draw. She had many colors to make her pictures. She liked red, blue, yellow, green, and pink. But she did not like white. She thought white was boring and empty. + +One day, she went to the park with her mom. She saw some kids playing with chalk on the sidewalk. They made big and small shapes with different colors. Lila wanted to join them. She asked her mom if she could play too. Her mom said yes and gave her a piece of white chalk. + +Lila was not happy. She wanted a color, not white. She thought white would not show on the sidewalk. She threw the white chalk away and looked for another piece. But all the other pieces were taken by the other kids. Lila felt sad and angry. + +Then she saw an old man sitting on a bench. He had a big smile and a long beard. He was holding a piece of white chalk. He saw Lila and waved at her. He said, "Hello, little girl. Do you want to join me? I have a secret to show you." + +Lila was curious. She walked to the old man and took his hand. He led her to a shady spot on the sidewalk. He said, "Look, this is where the magic happens. White is not boring or empty. White is wise and wonderful. White can make all the colors shine brighter. Watch this." + +He drew a big circle with the white chalk. Then he drew a smaller circle inside it. He said, "This is the sun. The sun is white, but it gives light to all the colors. Now you try. Draw something with white and see what happens." + +Lila took the white chalk and drew a flower. She drew a circle for the center and petals around it. She was surprised to see that the white flower looked beautiful on the sidewalk. It made the other colors around it more vivid and happy. She smiled and said, "Wow, you are right. White is wise and wonderful. Thank you for showing me." + +The old man smiled back and said, "You are welcome, little girl. I am glad you joined me. Remember, white is not boring or empty. White is wise and wonderful. White can make all the colors shine brighter. That is the secret of white." + +Lila hugged the old man and thanked him again. She learned a new lesson that day. She learned to appreciate white and all the colors. She learned to join and share with others. She learned to be wise and wonderful. +Lily and Ben like to play with trains. They have a big train set with many tracks and cars. They make the trains go fast and slow, and make noises like choo-choo and beep-beep. They have fun with the trains. + +One day, they see a new train in the toy store. It is a steam train. It has a black engine and a red caboose. It can make real steam come out of its funnel. Lily and Ben want the steam train very much. They ask their mom to buy it for them. + +Mom says no. She says the steam train is too expensive and too big. She says they have enough trains already. She says they can play with the trains they have at home. Lily and Ben are sad and angry. They frown and cry. They do not want to go home. They want the steam train. + +Mom takes them home anyway. She says they have to behave and share their toys. She says they can play with the trains after they eat and nap. Lily and Ben do not listen. They do not eat. They do not nap. They sneak into their room and take out their trains. + +They decide to make their own steam train. They find a big pot and fill it with water. They put it on the stove and turn it on. They wait for the water to boil and make steam. They do not know that the stove is hot and dangerous. They do not know that the pot can spill and burn them. + +Soon, the water boils and makes steam. Lily and Ben are happy. They think they have a steam train. They take their trains and put them on the pot. They pretend the pot is the engine and the trains are the cars. They make noises like choo-choo and beep-beep. They have fun with the steam train. + +But then, something bad happens. The pot is too full and too hot. The water spills over and splashes on the stove. The stove makes a loud noise and sparks. The sparks fly and hit the pot. The pot falls off the stove and lands on the floor. The water and the steam go everywhere. The trains are wet and broken. The floor is wet and slippery. The room is full of smoke and fire. + +Lily and Ben are scared and hurt. They scream and cry. They try to run away, but they slip and fall. They have burns and bruises. They are in trouble. Mom hears them and comes to help. She sees the mess and the fire. She is shocked and angry. She calls the firemen and the doctor. She frowns and yells. She is not happy with Lily and Ben. She says they are naughty and careless. She says they have to pay for the damage and the toys. She says they can not play with trains anymore. Lily and Ben are sorry and sad. They wish they had listened to mom. They wish they had not played with the pot. They wish they had not wanted the steam train. They have no fun with the steam train. +Ben and Lily were playing by the river. They liked to throw stones and watch the water splash. They also liked to look for fish and frogs and other animals. + +"Look, Ben, a big green crocodile!" Lily shouted, pointing to the other side of the river. She saw a long snout and sharp teeth sticking out of the water. + +"Wow, it is a crocodile!" Ben said. "It looks scary and hungry. Do you think it can swim to us?" + +"I don't know, Ben. Maybe we should hurry and go back to Mom and Dad. They are waiting for us at the picnic spot." Lily said. + +"OK, Lily. Let's hurry. We don't want the crocodile to catch us." Ben said. They picked up their toys and ran along the river bank. + +As they ran, they heard a loud splash behind them. They turned around and saw the crocodile jump out of the water and land on the shore. It opened its mouth and roared. + +"Run, Lily, run!" Ben screamed. They ran as fast as they could, holding hands. + +They reached the picnic spot and saw Mom and Dad. They hugged them and told them what they saw. + +"Wow, you saw a crocodile?" Mom said. "That's amazing and scary. Are you OK?" + +"Yes, Mom, we are OK. We ran away from it." Lily said. + +"You did well, kids. You were brave and smart. But next time, don't play too close to the river. There might be other dangerous animals there." Dad said. + +"OK, Dad. We will be careful." Ben said. + +"Good. Now, let's have some lunch. We have some healthy food for you. Some bread, cheese, fruit and juice. Do you want some?" Mom said. + +"Yes, please. We are hungry." Lily said. + +They sat down and ate their lunch. They were happy and safe. They did not see the crocodile again. +Lila was playing in the garden with her toy truck. She liked to make it go fast and make loud noises. She saw a small hill with many ants on it. She thought it would be fun to drive her truck over the hill and see the ants run away. + +She drove her truck towards the hill, but one ant saw her and ran to stop her. The ant was very brave and strong. He jumped on the truck and bit the wheel. The truck stopped and Lila was angry. + +"Go away, ant!" she shouted. "This is my truck and my hill. You are too small and weak to stop me." + +The ant did not go away. He said, "This is our home and our food. You are too big and mean to ruin it. You should go away and play somewhere else." + +Lila did not listen. She tried to push the ant off the truck, but he held on tight. He bit the wheel again and again. He did not resist. He wanted to protect his friends and family. + +Lila was nervous. She did not like the ant biting her truck. She was afraid he would bite her too. She cried and ran to her mom. She told her what happened and asked for a new truck. + +Her mom was not happy. She said, "Lila, you were wrong to bother the ants. They have a right to live and work in peace. You should respect them and their home. You should say sorry to the ant and leave him alone." + +Lila did not want to say sorry. She did not want to respect the ant. She wanted a new truck and a new hill. She was stubborn and rude. She did not learn her lesson. + +The next day, she took her old truck and went to the garden again. She saw another hill with more ants on it. She thought it would be fun to drive her truck over it and see the ants run away. + +She did not know that the ant from yesterday had told his friends and family what she did. They were ready for her. They had a plan. They did not resist. They attacked. + +They jumped on her truck and bit the wheels, the lights, the horn, and the door. They crawled on her legs, her arms, her hair, and her face. They bit her everywhere. They made her scream and drop her truck. They made her run away and never come back. + +They had a bad ending. +Lily and Max are twins. They like to jog with their dad in the park. They jog fast and slow, and sometimes they stop to look at the birds and the flowers. Jogging makes them happy and hungry. + +One day, they jog to a big house with a fence. They see a dog behind the fence. The dog is big and brown, and has a shiny collar. The dog barks at them and wags his tail. + +"Hello, dog!" Lily says. "What is your name?" + +The dog barks again and jumps on the fence. He looks friendly and excited. + +"His name is Rex," a voice says. "He is a famous dog. He is in movies and TV shows. He likes to jog, too." + +Lily and Max turn around and see a man with a camera. He smiles at them and walks to the fence. He has a steak in his hand. + +"Hi, kids. I'm Tom. I'm Rex's trainer. Do you want to meet him?" + +"Yes, please!" Lily and Max say. + +Tom opens the gate and lets Rex out. Rex runs to Lily and Max and licks their faces. They giggle and pet him. He is soft and warm. + +"Rex, do you want your steak?" Tom asks. + +Rex barks and nods. Tom gives him the steak and Rex eats it happily. + +"Wow, he is a good dog," Max says. + +"He is the best dog," Tom says. "He can do many tricks. Do you want to see?" + +"Yes, please!" Lily and Max say. + +Tom tells Rex to sit, roll over, shake, and speak. Rex does everything and makes Lily and Max clap and cheer. + +"You are very smart, Rex," Lily says. + +"Thank you, Lily," Rex says. + +Lily and Max gasp. Rex can talk! + +"Did he just talk?" Max asks. + +"Yes, he did," Tom says. "That's his special trick. He can say a few words. He learned them from watching TV." + +"That's amazing!" Lily and Max say. + +They hug Rex and tell him he is a wonderful dog. Rex wags his tail and says he likes them, too. + +They play with Rex for a while, then they say goodbye and jog back home with their dad. They tell him about Rex and how he is a famous and talking dog. Their dad smiles and says he is proud of them for making a new friend. + +Lily and Max are happy. They hope to see Rex again soon. They think he is the best dog in the world. +Tim and Lily were brother and sister. They liked to play hide and seek in their house. Their house was modest, not big or fancy, but cozy and warm. They had some furniture, like a sofa, a table, a bed and a chair, where they could hide. + +One day, they were playing hide and seek and Lily was the seeker. She counted to ten and then looked for Tim. She checked under the bed, behind the sofa, and in the closet, but she could not find him. She started to feel sad and worried. Where was Tim? + +She heard a giggle from the kitchen. She ran there and saw Tim hiding behind the curtain. He had a big smile on his face. He thought he was very clever and funny. He said, "Ha ha, you could not find me! I am the best hider!" + +Lily felt angry and hurt. She did not think Tim was clever or funny. She thought he was mean and rude. She said, "No, you are not the best hider! You are the worst brother! You made me feel sad and worried! You did not play fair! You should not hide where I cannot see you!" + +Tim realized he had made a mistake. He saw Lily's tears and heard her voice. He felt sorry and ashamed. He said, "I am sorry, Lily. I did not mean to make you feel sad and worried. I did not think about your feelings. I only wanted to have fun. You are right, I did not play fair. I should not hide where you cannot see me. Can you forgive me?" + +Lily looked at Tim and saw his face. He looked sorry and ashamed. She felt sorry and kind. She said, "I forgive you, Tim. I know you did not mean to hurt me. I love you, brother. But next time, please play fair. And do not hide behind the curtain. It is too easy!" + +They hugged and made up. They decided to play another game, where they could both have fun and be fair. They learned that hiding is not always good, and that they should care about each other's feelings. + +The moral value of the story is: Be fair and kind when you play with others. Do not hide where they cannot see you. Think about their feelings. Say sorry when you make a mistake. Forgive when someone says sorry. Love your brother and sister. +Jill and Ben were playing in the park with their new toy cars. They liked their cars very much. They were shiny and fast and expensive. Jill had a red car and Ben had a blue car. + +They drove their cars on the grass, on the sand, and on the slide. They had a lot of fun. But then they saw a big puddle of water. It looked like a lake for their cars. + +"Let's drive our cars in the water!" Ben said. "It will be fun!" + +"No, Ben, no!" Jill said. "Our cars are expensive. They will get wet and broken. Mom and Dad will be mad." + +But Ben did not listen. He drove his blue car into the puddle. Splash! The water went everywhere. Ben laughed. He thought it was fun. + +Jill was scared. She saw her brother's car get wet and dirty. She did not want her car to get wet and dirty too. She yelled at Ben. + +"Ben, stop! Stop! You are ruining your car! You are ruining my car! Stop!" + +But Ben did not stop. He drove his car back and forth in the puddle. He splashed more water on Jill and her car. Jill cried. She did not like this game. + +Then they heard a voice. It was Mom. She had come to pick them up. She saw them and their cars. She was not happy. + +"What are you doing?" Mom asked. "Why are your cars wet and dirty? Why are you wet and dirty? Do you know how expensive these cars are? Do you know how hard I worked to buy them for you?" + +Jill and Ben felt bad. They knew they had done something wrong. They said sorry to Mom. They said sorry to each other. They picked up their cars and followed Mom to the car. They hoped their cars would still work. They hoped Mom would still love them. +Tommy and Lily were playing with their new toy. It was a big, furry bear that could talk. They liked to hug it and listen to what it said. + +"Hello, I am your friend. Do you want to play with me?" the bear said. + +"Yes, we do!" Tommy and Lily said. + +They took turns to hold the bear and make it say different things. They laughed and had fun. + +But then Tommy had an idea. He wanted to see how heavy the bear was. He put it on the floor and tried to lift it. + +"Wow, this bear is very heavy. I wonder how much it weighs," he said. + +He looked around and saw a scale in the corner. It was where their mom weighed herself every morning. + +"Let's put the bear on the scale and see," he said. + +He dragged the bear to the scale and put it on. The scale made a beep sound and showed a number. + +"Look, Lily, the bear weighs 20 pounds. That's a lot!" he said. + +But the bear did not like being on the scale. It felt scared and angry. It did not want to be weighed. It wanted to be hugged. + +"Help, help, get me off the scale. I don't like it here. It hurts me," the bear said. + +But Tommy and Lily did not hear the bear. They were too busy looking at the number. + +"Wow, that's more than you, Lily. You only weigh 18 pounds," Tommy said. + +Lily felt sad. She did not like being compared to the bear. She wanted to be bigger and stronger. + +"I don't care. I don't like this bear anymore. It's too heavy and too furry. Let's get rid of it," she said. + +She pushed the bear off the scale and kicked it. The bear flew across the room and hit the wall. It made a loud thud sound and stopped talking. + +Tommy and Lily looked at the bear. It was silent and still. Its eyes were closed and its fur was torn. + +They realized they had broken the bear. They felt sorry and scared. They had hurt their new toy and their friend. + +They ran to their mom and told her what happened. She was very angry and disappointed. She took the bear away and said they could not play with it anymore. + +She said they had to learn to be gentle and kind to their toys and to each other. + +Tommy and Lily cried and hugged each other. They wished they had not weighed the bear. They wished they had not broken it. They wished they had been nicer to it. + +They learned a hard lesson that day. They lost their new toy and their friend. They had a bad ending. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play in the park. They had a big ball that they could kick and throw. One day, they saw a new slide in the park. It was shiny and tall and had a curve. Tom and Lily wanted to try it. + +"Let's go to the slide!" Tom said. + +"OK!" Lily said. + +They ran to the slide, but there was a problem. There was a long line of kids waiting for their turn. Tom and Lily did not like to wait. They were impatient and bored. + +"This is too slow!" Tom said. + +"I want to go now!" Lily said. + +They looked around and saw a palm tree near the slide. The palm tree had big green leaves and a brown trunk. Tom had an idea. + +"Let's climb the palm tree!" Tom said. + +"OK!" Lily said. + +They left the line and ran to the palm tree. They grabbed the trunk and tried to climb. But the trunk was slippery and rough. They could not get very high. They scratched their hands and knees. They felt pain and fear. + +"Help!" Tom said. + +"Help!" Lily said. + +They looked down and saw a boy from the line. His name was Sam. He was kind and helpful. He saw Tom and Lily in trouble. He ran to the palm tree and held out his hand. + +"Grab my hand!" Sam said. + +"OK!" Tom said. + +"OK!" Lily said. + +Sam pulled them down from the palm tree. He checked their hands and knees. He gave them a band-aid and a hug. + +"Are you OK?" Sam said. + +"Yes, thank you!" Tom said. + +"Yes, thank you!" Lily said. + +They felt sorry and ashamed. They realized they had been rude and silly. They had left the line and hurt themselves. They had missed their turn on the slide. They had wasted their time. + +"Can we go back to the line?" Tom said. + +"Can we go back to the slide?" Lily said. + +Sam smiled and nodded. He took their hand and led them to the line. He let them go in front of him. He was generous and friendly. + +"Here you go!" Sam said. + +"Thank you!" Tom said. + +"Thank you!" Lily said. + +They went to the slide and had fun. They slid down the curve and laughed. They felt happy and grateful. They had learned a lesson. They had changed their attitude. They had made a new friend. + +The moral of the story is: Be patient and polite. Don't be lazy and foolish. You will have more fun and make more friends. +Tom liked to hold birds. He liked their soft feathers and their sweet songs. He wanted to hold a dove, because doves were white and pretty. He saw a dove on a tree and tried to catch it. But the dove flew away. + +Tom was sad. He ran after the dove. He did not see the road. He did not see the car. The car was enormous and fast. It hit Tom. Tom fell down. He did not get up. + +The dove saw Tom. It felt sorry for him. It flew down and landed on his chest. It tried to sing to him. But Tom did not hear. He did not hold the dove. He did not breathe. He was gone. +Tom and Lily were friends who liked to race. They raced on their bikes, on their feet, and on their sleds. They always had fun, but sometimes they argued about who was faster. + +One day, they saw a big hill with snow. They wanted to race down the hill on their sleds. They found two sleds near the hill. One was red and shiny, and one was gray and old. + +"I want the red sled!" Tom said. "It looks faster and nicer!" + +"No, I want the red sled!" Lily said. "You always get the best things!" + +They both grabbed the red sled and pulled hard. They did not see the boy who owned the sled. He was angry and shouted at them. + +"Hey, that's my sled! Give it back!" + +But Tom and Lily did not listen. They let go of the sled and it slid down the hill. They ran after it, hoping to catch it. + +The boy was sad and picked up the gray sled. He decided to go down the hill too. He got on the sled and pushed off. + +Tom and Lily reached the bottom of the hill, but they did not find the red sled. They looked around and saw it in the distance. It had crashed into a tree and broken into pieces. + +They felt sorry and scared. They had broken someone else's sled and they did not even say sorry. + +They looked up and saw the boy on the gray sled. He was smiling and waving at them. He had reached the end of the hill safely and had fun. + +He stopped near them and said, "Do you want to try my sled? It's not very pretty, but it works well." + +Tom and Lily felt ashamed and said, "No, thank you. We're sorry we took your sled. We were wrong and selfish." + +The boy nodded and said, "It's okay. I forgive you. But next time, you should ask before you take something. And you should not judge by the color. Sometimes, the gray things are better than the red things." + +Tom and Lily learned their lesson. They thanked the boy and walked away. They did not race anymore that day. They felt sad and sorry for what they had done. + +The moral of the story is: Do not take what is not yours. Do not judge by the color. Be kind and share. +Lily and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. They had cars, dolls, blocks and a big watch that their dad gave them. They liked to pretend that the watch was a spaceship and they were going to the moon. + +"Ready, Ben?" Lily asked, holding the watch in her hand. + +"Ready, Lily!" Ben said, sitting next to her. + +They made zooming noises and moved the watch around. They imagined that they saw stars, planets and aliens. They had a lot of fun. + +But then, their big brother Tom came in. He was rude and mean. He saw the watch and wanted to take it. + +"Hey, that's my watch!" he shouted, grabbing it from Lily. + +"No, it's ours! Dad gave it to us!" Lily cried, trying to hold on to it. + +"Let go, you little brats!" Tom said, pulling hard. + +He was stronger than Lily and Ben. He yanked the watch away from them and ran to his room. He slammed the door behind him. + +Lily and Ben were very sad and angry. They felt like crying. They looked at their toys. They were all scattered on the floor. Tom had knocked them over when he took the watch. + +"That's not fair!" Ben said. + +"He's so rude!" Lily said. + +They decided to tell their mom what Tom did. They hoped that she would make him give the watch back. They also hoped that he would say sorry and play nicely with them. They loved their watch and they wanted to go to the moon again. +One day, a friendly queen wanted to make a cake for her people. She asked her cook to help her. The cook was happy to see the queen in the kitchen. + +"Your Highness, what kind of cake do you want to make?" the cook asked. + +"I want to make a rainbow cake, with many colors and flavors," the queen said. "It will be a surprise for everyone." + +The cook smiled and brought out some bowls, spoons, eggs, flour, sugar, milk, and food coloring. He showed the queen how to mix the ingredients in the bowls. + +"First, we mix the eggs, flour, sugar, and milk in a big bowl. Then, we divide the batter into six small bowls. Next, we add a different color to each bowl. Red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple. Finally, we pour the batter into a cake pan, one color at a time, and bake it in the oven," the cook explained. + +The queen nodded and followed the cook's instructions. She had fun mixing the colors and making the batter. She was careful not to spill or make a mess. She thanked the cook for his help and put the cake in the oven. + +When the cake was done, the queen took it out and let it cool. She decorated it with white frosting and sprinkles. She was proud of her rainbow cake. She invited the cook and the other servants to join her in the dining room. She cut the cake and shared it with everyone. + +The people were amazed by the queen's cake. They saw the beautiful colors and tasted the different flavors. They praised the queen for her kindness and creativity. They enjoyed the cake and felt happy. + +The queen was glad to see her people happy. She learned that mixing different things can make something wonderful. She also learned that sharing is caring. She hugged the cook and thanked him again. She decided to make more cakes for her people in the future. +Ben and Lily were having breakfast with their mom. They liked to eat toast with jam and butter. Mom gave them each a plate with two slices of toast and a small jar of jam. + +"Can I have some jam, please?" Ben asked politely. He reached for the jar, but Lily stopped him. + +"No, you can't have this jam. It's mine!" Lily said. She hugged the jar to her chest. "You have to ask me first." + +"But mom gave it to both of us," Ben said. He felt sad and angry. He wanted some jam too. + +"That's right, Lily. You have to share the jam with your brother. It's enough for both of you," mom said. She took the jar from Lily and put it on the table. "Now, be nice and pass the jam to Ben." + +Lily pouted, but she did what mom said. She gave the jar to Ben, but she whispered in his ear, "This jam is not good. It has worms in it. Don't eat it." + +Ben looked at the jam. He saw some red seeds in it. He wondered if they were worms. He felt scared. He didn't want to eat worms. + +"Mom, is this jam good?" he questioned. He showed mom the jam. + +"Of course, it's good, Ben. It's strawberry jam. Those are not worms, those are seeds. They are harmless. They make the jam sweet and tasty," mom explained. She smiled and spread some jam on Ben's toast. "Here, try it. You'll like it." + +Ben took a bite of his toast. He tasted the jam. It was sweet and tasty. He liked it. He smiled and said, "You're right, mom. This jam is good. Thank you." + +Lily saw that Ben liked the jam. She felt sorry for lying to him. She said, "I'm sorry, Ben. I was just joking. The jam is good. Can I have some too?" + +Ben forgave Lily. He said, "It's okay, Lily. I'm sorry for being mad at you. Here, you can have some jam too." + +They shared the jam and ate their toast. They were happy and full. Mom was proud of them. She said, "That's my good children. I love you both." +Tim and Sam were brothers who liked to play ball. One day, they went to the park with their mom and dad. They saw a big field with many kids playing ball. Tim and Sam wanted to join them. + +"Can we play with them, mom?" Tim asked. + +"Sure, but be nice and share the ball, okay?" mom said. + +Tim and Sam ran to the field and asked the kids if they could play. The kids said yes, but they had a rule. They said one team had to serve the ball to the other team, and then they would switch sides. The team that served the ball had to stand on the side with the sun in their eyes. The team that did not serve the ball had to stand on the side with the shade from the trees. + +Tim and Sam thought this was not fair. They wanted to stand on the side with the shade, because it was hot and bright. They did not want to serve the ball, because it was hard and they might miss. They said they did not like the rule and they wanted to change it. + +The kids said no, this was their field and their rule. They said if Tim and Sam did not like it, they could leave. Tim and Sam got angry and said they would not play with them. They said they were rich and they had a better ball and a better field at home. They said they did not need the kids and they ran away. + +Mom and dad saw what happened and they were not happy. They called Tim and Sam and asked them why they were rude and selfish. They said they should be grateful and humble, and they should respect the kids and their rule. They said they should apologize and try to play nicely, or they would not play ball at all. + +Tim and Sam felt sorry and ashamed. They realized they were wrong and they hurt the kids' feelings. They said they were sorry to mom and dad, and they went back to the field. They said they were sorry to the kids, and they asked if they could play again. The kids said yes, and they gave them a chance. They said they could serve the ball first, and then they would switch sides. + +Tim and Sam thanked the kids and they played with them. They had fun and they made new friends. They learned to be fair and kind, and they enjoyed the game. They were happy and they smiled. Mom and dad were proud and they hugged them. They said they loved them and they were good boys. +Lily and Tom were playing with a big box. They wanted to make a house with it. They cut out a door and some windows. They found some paper and tape. They tried to wrap the box with the paper. + +"Help me, Tom," Lily said. "The paper is too big. It falls off the box." + +Tom took the paper and cut it with scissors. He made it smaller. He wrapped the box with Lily. They taped the paper to the box. They made a nice house. + +"Look, Lily, we did it!" Tom said. "Our house is pretty. Do you like it?" + +Lily nodded. She smiled. She liked the house. She liked Tom. He was her friend. He was honest. He always shared with her. + +She gave him a hug. She wrapped her arms around his waist. He hugged her back. They were happy. They went inside the house. They played with their toys. They had fun. +Jill and Tom like to play on the beach. They look for shells and stones and sort them by color and shape. Jill has a bucket for pink shells and Tom has a bucket for round stones. + +One day, they find a big shell that is shiny and has many colors. They have never seen a shell like that before. They think it is very rare and pretty. + +"Wow, look at this shell!" Jill says. "It is so beautiful! Can I have it for my bucket?" + +"No, I want it for my bucket!" Tom says. "It is round like a stone!" + +They start to pull the shell from each other. They do not want to share it. They do not see the tide coming in. The tide is the water that goes up and down on the beach. Sometimes it is low and sometimes it is high. + +The tide is high today and it moves fast. It reaches their feet and splashes their buckets. The shells and stones spill out and mix with the sand and water. The rare shell slips from their hands and rolls away with the tide. + +"Oh no, our buckets!" Jill cries. "And the rare shell! It is gone!" + +Tom feels sad too. He wishes they had shared the shell instead of fighting. He says he is sorry to Jill and she says she is sorry to Tom. They hug and decide to look for more shells and stones together. They hope to find another rare shell someday. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, it is very cold and windy. Anna has a jacket, but Ben does not. He feels cold and shivers. + +"Anna, can I have your jacket?" Ben asks. + +"No, Ben. It is mine. You should have brought your own jacket," Anna says. + +Ben feels sad and angry. He walks away from Anna and sits on a bench. He sees a dark cloud in the sky. He thinks it will rain soon. + +Anna plays with her ball. She does not see the dark cloud. She does not care about Ben. She thinks he is silly and selfish. + +Soon, it starts to rain. The rain is heavy and cold. Anna's ball gets wet and muddy. She runs to the bench where Ben is. She is wet and cold too. + +"Ben, can I sit with you?" Anna asks. + +"No, Anna. You were mean to me. You did not share your jacket. You should have been nicer," Ben says. + +Anna feels sorry and ashamed. She realizes she was wrong. She wants to be friends with Ben again. + +"Ben, I am sorry. I was mean to you. You are my friend. Can we share my jacket?" Anna says. + +Ben looks at Anna. He sees she is sorry. He is still cold, but he is not angry anymore. He wants to be friends with Anna again too. + +"Anna, I forgive you. You are my friend. Yes, we can share your jacket," Ben says. + +Anna and Ben unite. They hug each other and share the jacket. They feel warm and happy. They learn to be kind and generous. They wait for the rain to stop. They are glad they have each other. +Tom and Mia were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They saw a lady with a yellow hat and a yellow dress. She was walking a big dog. + +"Look, a yellow lady!" Tom said. + +"Can we pet her dog?" Mia asked. + +They ran to the lady and the dog. The lady smiled and said, "Hello, children. Do you like my dog? His name is Spot." + +"Yes, we like dogs!" Tom and Mia said. + +The lady said, "You can pet him, but be gentle. He is very friendly, but he is also very strong. You have to kneel down and let him sniff you first." + +Tom and Mia nodded. They knelt down and held out their hands. Spot sniffed them and licked their faces. He wagged his tail and made a happy sound. + +"Wow, he is so soft and warm!" Mia said. + +"He is so big and fun!" Tom said. + +The lady said, "I'm glad you like him. He likes you too. You are very nice children. What are your names?" + +"I'm Tom and this is Mia. We are friends. We play in the park every day," Tom said. + +"I'm Lisa. I live near the park. I walk Spot every day. Maybe we can see you again," the lady said. + +"Maybe we can play with Spot again," Mia said. + +"Sure, if you want. But now I have to go. It's time for Spot's lunch. Say bye to Spot," the lady said. + +"Bye, Spot!" Tom and Mia said. + +They hugged and kissed the dog. The lady waved and said, "Bye, children. Have fun!" + +She walked away with Spot. Tom and Mia waved back and said, "Bye, yellow lady!" + +They went back to playing in the park. They were happy. They had made a new friend. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play together, but sometimes they get scared. One day, they want to go on the big slide at the park, but it looks very high and fast. + +Anna says, "I don't want to go. It is too scary." + +Ben says, "Me too. I want to go back to the swings." + +Mom sees them and smiles. She says, "You can do it. I will help you. The slide is fun and safe. You just need to be brave and try." + +Mom encourages them to go with her to the slide. She holds their hands and climbs up the steps. She says, "Look, it is not so high. You can see the whole park from here. And the slide is smooth and shiny. It will make you go whee!" + +Anna and Ben look at the slide and then at each other. They feel a little less scared. They say, "Okay, Mom. We will try." + +Mom says, "Good. I am proud of you. You can go one at a time. I will catch you at the bottom." + +Anna goes first. She sits on the slide and pushes off. She feels the wind in her hair and the sun on her face. She goes whee! She lands in Mom's arms and laughs. She says, "That was fun! I did it!" + +Ben sees Anna and smiles. He says, "Me too! Me too!" He sits on the slide and pushes off. He goes whee! He lands in Mom's arms and hugs her. He says, "That was fun! I did it too!" + +Mom says, "You did great! I am so happy for you. You were brave and calm. You can go again if you want." + +Anna and Ben say, "Yes, please!" They run back to the steps and climb up. They go on the slide again and again. They have a lot of fun and forget their fear. They thank Mom for helping them. Mom says, "You're welcome. I love you. You made my day." +Lily likes to read novels. Novels are big books with many words and pictures. Lily can read some words, but not all. She likes to look at the pictures and make up stories in her head. + +One day, Lily finds a thin novel in her mom's room. It has a picture of a lady and a man on the cover. Lily thinks they look happy and pretty. She wants to read the novel. She takes it to her room and sits on her bed. + +She opens the novel and sees many words. She tries to read them, but they are too hard. She gets bored and looks at the pictures. She sees the lady and the man go to different places. They go to a park, a beach, a museum, and a restaurant. They look happy and pretty in every picture. + +Lily wonders what they are saying to each other. She decides to make up their words. She holds the novel in one hand and pretends to be the lady. She says, "Hello, man. You are nice. I like you." Then she holds the novel in the other hand and pretends to be the man. She says, "Hello, lady. You are nice. I like you too." + +She does this for every picture. She has fun and laughs. She does not notice that her mom comes into her room. Her mom sees her with the novel and smiles. She says, "Lily, what are you doing with my novel?" + +Lily looks up and sees her mom. She feels shy and says, "I'm sorry, mom. I wanted to read your novel. But it has too many words. I made up my own words." + +Her mom says, "That's okay, Lily. I'm glad you like novels. But this novel is not for you. It is for grown-ups. It has some words and pictures that are not nice for kids. Do you want me to read you a different novel?" + +Lily says, "Yes, please, mom. Can you read me a novel with animals?" + +Her mom says, "Sure, Lily. I have a novel with animals. It is called The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. Do you want to hear it?" + +Lily says, "Yes, please, mom. That sounds fun." + +Her mom says, "Okay, Lily. Let's go to the kitchen and make some tea. Then we can sit on the couch and read the novel together." + +Lily says, "Okay, mom. Can I pour the tea?" + +Her mom says, "Yes, Lily. You can pour the tea. But be careful. It is hot." + +Lily says, "I will be careful, mom. Thank you for reading me a novel." + +Her mom says, "You're welcome, Lily. I love you." + +Lily says, "I love you too, mom." +Lily liked to wander in the park with her mom. She saw many things that made her happy. She saw flowers, birds, dogs, and children. She liked to say hello to everyone. + +One day, she saw a boy who was sad. He was sitting on a bench and holding a club. The club was broken. Lily wanted to help him. She walked to him and asked, "What is your name?" + +The boy looked at her and said, "My name is Ben. I was playing with my club, but it snapped. Now I have no toy to play with." + +Lily felt sorry for him. She was compassionate. She said, "I have a toy you can play with. It is a ball. It is red and bouncy. Do you want to play with me?" + +Ben smiled and said, "Yes, I do. Thank you, Lily. You are very kind." + +Lily and Ben became friends. They played with the ball and had fun. They shared their stories and laughed. They wandered in the park together and made more friends. They were happy. +Anna likes to create things with paper and glue. She makes cards, hats, and animals. She wants to give her mom a present for her birthday. She thinks hard. What can she create for her mom? + +She sees a large box in the corner. It is empty and brown. She has an idea. She runs to get her paper and glue. She cuts and sticks the paper on the box. She makes it colorful and pretty. She draws flowers, hearts, and stars. She writes "I love you, Mom" with a big crayon. + +She is happy with her creation. She looks for something to wrap it. She finds a big scarf in her closet. It is soft and pink. She puts the box in the scarf and ties a knot. She makes a bow with the ends. She smiles. She has a present for her mom. + +She carries the present to the living room. She sees her mom on the couch. She says, "Mom, I have something for you. It is your birthday present. I created it myself." + +Her mom looks surprised and happy. She hugs Anna and says, "Thank you, my sweetie. You are so thoughtful and creative. I can't wait to see what you made for me." + +She opens the scarf and sees the box. She gasps. It is beautiful and colorful. She opens the box and sees more paper creations. There are cards, hats, and animals. They are all made by Anna. She says, "Wow, Anna, these are amazing. You are so talented and clever. I love them all. And I love you more." + +She kisses Anna and puts the hat on her head. She says, "Let's wear these hats and have some cake. Happy birthday to me and happy creating to you." +Ben and Lily love to ride their bikes. They have red bikes with two wheels and pedals. They pedal fast and go zoom, zoom, zoom. They like to race each other and see who is faster. + +One day, they see a big hill. They want to go up the hill and down the other side. They think it will be fun and exciting. They pedal hard and go up, up, up. They feel strong and happy. + +But when they reach the top, they see a big sack. The sack is brown and dirty. It is in the middle of the road. They do not know what is in the sack. They are curious and scared. They stop their bikes and look at the sack. + +Suddenly, the sack moves. It makes a loud noise. It sounds like a roar. Ben and Lily are very afraid. They think there is a monster in the sack. They scream and turn their bikes around. They pedal fast and go down, down, down. They do not look back. + +They reach the bottom of the hill and keep pedaling. They do not stop until they are home. They tell their mom and dad what they saw. They say there was a big sack with a monster in it. Their mom and dad hug them and say they are brave and smart. They say they will go and see what is in the sack. + +They go to the hill and find the sack. They open it and see what is inside. It is not a monster. It is a big dog. The dog is friendly and wagging its tail. It was in the sack because someone was mean and left it there. Ben and Lily feel sorry for the dog. They ask their mom and dad if they can keep it. Their mom and dad say yes. They say the dog is brilliant and needs a good home. + +Ben and Lily are very happy. They name the dog Sack. They take him home and give him food and water. They play with him and cuddle him. They take him for rides on their bikes. He runs beside them and barks. He likes to go zoom, zoom, zoom. They love him and he loves them. They are a brilliant family. +Jen and Sam were hot and thirsty. They wanted to drink some juice. They saw a big cooler in the park. The cooler had a sign that said "Free juice for kids". + +"Let's go get some juice!" Jen said. + +"OK!" Sam said. + +They ran to the cooler and opened it. Inside, they saw many bottles of juice. They were icy and cold. Jen and Sam smiled. + +"Wow, look at all the juice!" Jen said. + +"Which one do you want?" Sam asked. + +"I want the red one. It looks yummy." Jen said. + +"I want the green one. It looks fun." Sam said. + +They each took a bottle of juice and closed the cooler. They twisted the caps and drank the juice. It was sweet and refreshing. They felt happy and cool. + +"Ah, this is good juice!" Jen said. + +"Thank you, cooler!" Sam said. + +They finished their juice and threw the bottles in the trash. They waved to the cooler and ran to play. They had a great day in the park. +Lily and Sam are friends who like to play soccer. They are on the same team and they wear red shirts. They are very good players and they can speed with the ball. They like to score goals and win games. + +One day, they have a game against another team that wears blue shirts. The blue team is also very good and they have many players. Lily and Sam want to play the whole game and not share with their teammates. They think they are the best players and they can win by themselves. + +But soccer is a team game and you need to pass the ball and help each other. The blue team does that and they score many goals. Lily and Sam try to speed with the ball, but they get tired and they lose the ball. They also do not help their teammates who are available and open. They get angry and sad and they start to blame each other. + +"Sam, you are too slow and you do not pass the ball!" Lily says. + +"Lily, you are too greedy and you do not listen!" Sam says. + +They stop being friends and they stop having fun. Their coach sees that and he is not happy. He calls them to the bench and he talks to them. + +"Lily and Sam, you are good players, but you are not good teammates. You need to share the ball and help each other. You need to be kind and respectful. You need to remember that soccer is a game and games are for fun. If you do that, you will play better and you will enjoy more. Do you understand?" he says. + +Lily and Sam nod and they say sorry to each other. They hug and they smile. They go back to the game and they try to be good teammates. They pass the ball and they help each other. They speed with the ball when they can and they look for their teammates who are available and open. They score some goals and they cheer. They also say good job to the blue team who are also good players. They have fun and they learn a lesson. + +The moral of the story is: Be a good teammate and share the ball. Soccer is a game and games are for fun. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big tent. It has many colors and pictures. They want to go inside. + +"Let's see what is in the tent," Tom says. He holds Mia's hand and they walk to the tent. + +They open the flap and go in. They see many things. They see balloons, toys, books, and animals. They are happy. They play with the things. They have fun. + +But then, they hear a loud voice. It is a man. He is angry. He says, "Who are you? What are you doing in my tent? This is not a place for children. This is my shop. Go away!" + +Tom and Mia are scared. They want to go out. But they do not see the flap. They do not see the exit. They are lost. + +"What do we do?" Mia asks. She cries. + +Tom thinks. He is clever. He has an idea. He says, "I have a plan. Listen to me. I will suggest something to the man. Maybe he will let us go." + +He goes to the man. He says, "Hello, sir. We are sorry. We did not know this is your shop. We thought this is a fun place. We like your things. They are very nice. Can we buy something from you?" + +The man is surprised. He says, "Buy something? What do you have? Do you have money?" + +Tom says, "No, we do not have money. But we have something else. We have a trade. We can give you something for something. Do you want to trade?" + +The man is curious. He says, "What do you have to trade?" + +Tom says, "We have a balloon. It is big and red. It can fly. Do you want the balloon?" + +The man says, "A balloon? That is silly. What can I do with a balloon?" + +Tom says, "You can do many things with a balloon. You can blow it up. You can make it bigger. You can tie it to a string. You can let it go. You can watch it fly. You can have fun with a balloon." + +The man thinks. He says, "Hmm, maybe you are right. A balloon sounds fun. What do you want for the balloon?" + +Tom says, "We want to go out. We want to find the exit. We want to go back to the park. Can you show us the way?" + +The man says, "That is easy. The exit is right there. You just have to move that box. Then you can see the flap. You can go out." + +Tom says, "Thank you, sir. Here is the balloon. Please take it. We are going now. Goodbye." + +He gives the balloon to the man. He moves the box. He sees the flap. He grabs Mia's hand. They run to the exit. They go out. + +They are happy. They are safe. They are free. + +They go back to the park. They play some more. They hug each other. They are friends. +Ben and Mia were hungry. They wanted to eat pasta with sauce. Mom said she would make it for them. But she had to delay. She had to answer the phone. It was a long call. + +Ben and Mia waited and waited. They looked at the pot on the stove. The sauce was bubbling. It smelled good. They wanted to taste it. + +"Can we have some sauce, Mom?" Ben asked. + +"Not yet, sweetie. I'm almost done with the phone. Please be patient," Mom said. + +But Ben and Mia were not patient. They were very hungry. They decided to sneak some sauce. They got a spoon from the drawer. They tiptoed to the stove. They reached for the pot. + +But the pot was hot. And the sauce was hot. And the spoon was metal. Ben and Mia burned their fingers. They dropped the spoon. They screamed. + +Mom heard them. She hung up the phone. She ran to the kitchen. She saw the mess. She saw the tears. + +"Oh, no! What happened?" Mom asked. + +"We wanted some sauce, Mom. But it was hot. And it hurt. And we're sorry," Ben and Mia said. + +Mom hugged them. She kissed their fingers. She put some ice on them. She said it was okay. She said she loved them. She said they should never touch the stove. She said it was dangerous. She said it was difficult to wait. But they had to learn. + +Then she served them pasta with sauce. It was not too hot. It was just right. Ben and Mia ate it. They said it was yummy. They said they were sorry again. Mom said she forgave them. She said they were good kids. She said they learned a lesson. They all smiled. They all hugged. They all enjoyed their dinner. +Ben is a creative boy. He likes to cook with his mom. He helps her to mix, stir and pour. He also likes to make his own dishes. He uses his toys and pretend food. + +One day, he decides to cook a special soup for his mom. He takes a big pot and fills it with water. He adds some salt, pepper and sugar. He looks around for more ingredients. He sees his teddy bear, his car and his ball. He thinks they will make the soup tasty. + +He puts them in the pot and stirs with a spoon. He is very happy with his soup. He calls his mom to come and try it. + +"Mom, mom, I cooked a soup for you. Come and taste it. It is very good." + +His mom comes to the kitchen and sees the pot. She is surprised and amused. She sees the teddy bear, the car and the ball in the water. She smiles and hugs Ben. + +"Thank you, Ben. You are very creative and sweet. But this is not a real soup. This is a pretend soup. You can play with it, but you cannot eat it. It is not good for you." + +Ben nods and says, "OK, mom. I understand. But can we cook a real soup together? I want to learn from you." + +His mom says, "Of course, Ben. I would love that. Let's cook a real soup together. You can help me to chop, peel and wash. We will use real vegetables, meat and noodles. They will make the soup healthy and delicious." + +Ben and his mom cook a real soup together. They have fun and learn. They enjoy the soup for lunch. Ben thinks it is the best soup ever. He is proud of himself and his mom. He gives her a big kiss and says, "I love you, mom. And I love to cook with you." +Sara loved to dance. She danced in the morning, in the afternoon, and at night. She danced when she was happy, when she was sad, and when she was bored. She danced with her toys, with her mom, and with her dog. She danced in her room, in the living room, and in the garden. She danced all the time. + +One day, Sara went to a party with her mom. There were many other kids there, and they were playing games, eating cake, and having fun. Sara wanted to dance, but she did not see anyone else dancing. She felt shy and scared. She thought maybe the other kids would laugh at her or make fun of her. She stayed close to her mom and did not join the games. + +"Mom, can I dance?" Sara whispered to her mom. + +"Of course, you can, honey. You love to dance, don't you?" her mom said. + +"But what if they don't like it? What if they think I'm silly?" Sara said. + +"Sara, you don't have to worry about what they think. You have to be yourself and do what makes you happy. Dancing is a beautiful thing, and you are a beautiful dancer. I'm sure they will like it, too. And if they don't, that's okay. You can still dance for yourself and for me. I'm always proud of you, no matter what." her mom said. + +Sara felt a warm rub in her heart. She looked at her mom and smiled. She felt brave and happy. She decided to dance. She went to the middle of the room and started to move her body to the music. She twirled, she jumped, she spun, she clapped. She danced with joy and grace. She danced like no one was watching. + +The other kids stopped playing and looked at Sara. Some of them smiled, some of them clapped, some of them joined her. They liked her dance. They thought she was fun and cool. They wanted to be her friends. Sara felt happy and proud. She made new friends and had a great time. + +The moral of the story is: Be yourself and do what you love. Don't be ashamed of your talents and passions. You never know who might appreciate them and join you. +Lila and Tom are friends. They like to play with toys. One day, they find a big rubber ball in the park. It is red and shiny. They want to play with it. + +"Can I have the ball?" Lila asks Tom. + +"No, it is mine. I saw it first." Tom says. + +"But I want to play with it too. Please share." Lila says. + +"No, go away. It is mine." Tom says. He runs away with the ball. + +Lila is sad. She follows Tom. She sees him throw the ball high in the air. The ball bounces on the ground. It makes a loud noise. It is fun. + +"Please, let me play with you. I can throw the ball too." Lila asks Tom again. + +"No, you can't. You are too small. You will lose the ball." Tom says. He throws the ball again. + +But this time, the ball bounces too high. It goes over the fence. It lands in the street. A big car comes. It hits the ball. The ball pops. It makes a louder noise. It is not fun. + +Tom is scared. He runs to the fence. He sees the ball. It is flat and broken. He can't play with it anymore. + +He cries. He is sorry. He wishes he shared the ball with Lila. + +Lila comes to the fence. She sees Tom. He is sad. She feels sorry for him. + +"Are you okay?" Lila asks Tom. + +"No, I am not. I lost the ball. It was my fault. I was mean to you. I am sorry." Tom says. + +"It's okay. I forgive you. You are my friend. We can find another ball. We can play together." Lila says. + +She hugs Tom. He hugs her back. They smile. They are happy. + +The moral of the story is: Sharing is caring. Be kind to your friends. Don't be greedy. +Anna likes to play with bubbles. She has a toy that makes big bubbles when she blows on it. She wants to make more bubbles, but she has no soap. She sees her mom has soap in the bathroom. She thinks she can borrow some soap. + +She goes to the bathroom and takes the soap. She puts some soap in a cup and adds water. She stirs it with a spoon. She thinks it is ready. She takes her toy and dips it in the cup. She blows on it. No bubbles come out. She tries again. Still no bubbles. + +She is sad. She wonders why it does not work. She looks at the soap. It is not the same as her soap. Her soap is liquid and colorful. This soap is solid and white. She thinks maybe this soap is not good for bubbles. She thinks maybe she should not have taken it. + +She hears her mom coming. She is scared. She knows her mom will be angry. She does not want to get in trouble. She thinks of what to do. She decides to be honest. She runs to her mom and says, "Mom, I am sorry. I borrowed your soap. I wanted to make bubbles. But it did not work. Can I have some of my soap, please?" + +Her mom is surprised. She sees the cup and the toy and the soap. She is not happy, but she is not angry. She says, "Anna, you should not borrow things without asking. That is not nice. And that soap is not for bubbles. That soap is for washing. It is slow to make bubbles. You need fast soap for bubbles. Like your soap. Here, you can have some of your soap. But next time, ask me first, okay?" + +Anna nods. She says, "Okay, mom. I am sorry. Thank you for the soap." She hugs her mom. She takes her soap and goes to the garden. She makes lots of bubbles. She is happy. She learns to ask before she borrows. +Anna and Ben like to play with cars. They have many cars of different colors and sizes. They make roads with blocks and race their cars on them. Sometimes they crash their cars and make loud noises. + +One day, Anna and Ben find a new car in the toy box. It is big and shiny and has a button on the top. Anna and Ben wonder what the button does. They push the button and the car makes a sound. Vroom, vroom! The car starts to move by itself. Anna and Ben are happy and excited. They follow the car as it zooms around the room. + +But then, the car hits a wall and falls on the floor. Anna and Ben hear a snap. They run to the car and see that one of the wheels is broken. The car does not move or make sound anymore. Anna and Ben are sad and angry. They try to fix the car, but they cannot. + +"It's your fault!" Anna says to Ben. "You pushed the button too hard!" + +"No, it's your fault!" Ben says to Anna. "You twisted the wheel too much!" + +Anna and Ben start to fight. They pull and push each other. They yell and cry. They forget about the car. + +Mom hears the noise and comes to the room. She sees the broken car and the fighting children. She is not happy. She picks up the car and puts it away. She tells Anna and Ben to stop fighting and to say sorry to each other. She says they cannot play with the car until they learn to share and be careful. + +Anna and Ben look at each other. They feel sorry for the car and for Mom. They say sorry to each other and hug. They promise to be nice and to play with their other cars. Mom smiles and gives them a kiss. She says they can play with the car again when it is fixed. Anna and Ben hope the car will be fixed soon. They love the car. +Lily liked to collect things. She had a big box of things she found on the street, in the park, or at the store. She had shiny rocks, soft feathers, colorful stickers, and more. She was very proud of her collection. + +One day, she saw a big van outside her house. It had a picture of a dog on it. Lily loved dogs. She ran to the van and saw a man inside. He was holding a leash with a small, brown dog. The dog looked sad and scared. + +"Hello, little girl," the man said. "Do you like dogs?" + +"Yes, I do," Lily said. "What is your dog's name?" + +"His name is Buddy. He is a rescue dog. He was lost and hungry, and I found him on the street. I work for a shelter that helps dogs like him. I am taking him there now, where he can get food, water, and a new home." + +Lily felt sorry for Buddy. She wanted to help him. She had an idea. She ran to her house and got her box of things. She came back to the van and gave the box to the man. + +"Here, this is for Buddy. He can have my collection. Maybe it will make him happy." + +The man smiled and thanked Lily. He opened the box and showed Buddy the things inside. Buddy wagged his tail and licked Lily's face. He liked the rocks, the feathers, the stickers, and more. He felt less sad and scared. + +Lily was happy too. She hugged Buddy and said goodbye. She watched the van drive away, with Buddy looking out the window. She felt thoughtful. She had given away her collection, but she had made a new friend. She decided that was better than keeping things. She hoped Buddy would find a good home. She knew he would always remember her. +Ben and Mia were having lunch with their mom. They liked pasta with cheese sauce, but they did not like tomato sauce. Mom said they had to try some tomato sauce, because it was good for them. She put a little bit on their plates. + +Ben and Mia looked at the red sauce and made faces. They did not want to eat it. They tried to hide it under their pasta, but mom saw them. She said they had to eat at least one bite. + +Ben was brave and took a small bite. He did not like it at all. He said, "Yuck! This sauce is sour!" He spit it out in his napkin. Mia saw him and giggled. + +Mia thought she had a better idea. She said, "I know how to make the sauce vanish!" She took her spoon and flung the sauce across the room. It landed on the wall with a splat. + +Mom was not happy. She said, "Mia, that was very naughty! You made a big mess!" She got up to clean the wall. Ben and Mia felt sorry. They said, "We're sorry, mom. We don't like sour sauce. Can we have cheese sauce next time?" Mom said, "Maybe, but first you have to help me clean up." Ben and Mia nodded and got some paper towels. They learned not to fling sauce again. +Lila loved to fly her kite. She ran with it in the park and watched it soar high in the sky. She felt happy and free when she saw the bright colors and the long tail of her kite. + +One day, a big bird saw Lila's kite. It thought it was another bird and wanted to play with it. It flew towards the kite and tried to catch it with its claws. Lila saw the bird and was scared. She did not want the bird to hurt her kite. + +She pulled the string hard and tried to make the kite go away from the bird. But the bird was fast and strong. It got closer and closer to the kite. Lila shouted, "No, no, leave my kite alone!" + +The bird heard Lila and looked down. It saw a little girl holding the string. It realized that the kite was not a bird, but a toy. It felt sorry and flew away. Lila was relieved and happy. She hugged her kite and thanked the bird. + +She looked at her watch and saw that it was almost time to go home. She had been flying her kite for a long time. She had only a few minutes left. She decided to make the most of them. She ran and ran and made her kite soar again. She was alert and careful. She did not want to lose her kite or let another bird get it. She smiled and enjoyed the wind and the sun. She loved to fly her kite. +Sara was a little girl who liked to play with her dolls. She had many dolls, but her favorite one was Lily. Lily wore a blue uniform like a nurse. Sara wanted to be a nurse when she grew up. + +One day, Sara and Lily went to visit Sara's grandma. Grandma was elderly and lived in a big house. She was happy to see Sara and Lily. She gave them cookies and milk. + +"Thank you, Grandma," Sara said. "You are very kind." + +"You're welcome, my dear," Grandma said. "Do you like your doll's uniform?" + +"Yes, I do," Sara said. "Lily is a nurse. She helps people who are sick or hurt." + +"That's wonderful," Grandma said. "You know, I was a nurse too, when I was young. I wore a uniform like Lily's." + +"Really?" Sara asked. "Can you tell me a story about when you were a nurse?" + +"Of course," Grandma said. "Let me think of a good one. How about the time I helped a baby elephant who had a fever?" + +Sara and Lily listened with wide eyes as Grandma told them a story about her adventure in Africa. She showed them a picture of the baby elephant and the medicine she gave him. She said the elephant was very brave and drank the medicine without making a fuss. + +Sara and Lily clapped their hands and hugged Grandma. They said she was the best nurse and the best storyteller in the world. Grandma smiled and hugged them back. She said they were the best granddaughter and the best doll in the world. They all felt very happy and loved. +Lila and Sam were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They also liked to throw things, like balls and sticks and leaves. But they had to be careful not to throw things at other people or animals. + +One day, they saw a big white dog in the park. The dog was very friendly and wagged its tail. Lila and Sam wanted to pet the dog, but they did not know if the dog liked them. They decided to throw a ball to the dog and see if it would play with them. + +"Here, doggy, catch!" Lila said, and threw the ball. The dog ran after the ball and caught it in its mouth. It brought the ball back to Lila and dropped it at her feet. Lila laughed and threw the ball again. The dog chased the ball and brought it back. Sam joined the game and threw the ball too. The dog was very happy and licked their faces. + +The dog had long, soft hair that covered its eyes and ears. Lila and Sam thought the hair was very pretty and wanted to touch it. They asked the dog if they could pet its hair. The dog nodded and wagged its tail. Lila and Sam gently stroked the dog's hair and told it how beautiful it was. + +"You have such graceful hair, doggy," Lila said. "It makes you look like a princess." + +"Or a prince," Sam said. "Maybe the dog is a boy." + +They looked at the dog's collar and saw a name tag. It said, "Fluffy. I am a girl." + +"Fluffy is a nice name for a girl dog," Lila said. "We like Fluffy." + +"We are Lila and Sam," Sam said. "Do you want to be our friend, Fluffy?" + +Fluffy barked and licked their faces again. She wanted to be their friend. Lila and Sam hugged Fluffy and threw the ball some more. They had a lot of fun in the park with their new friend. +Lily and Ben like to play in the park. They like to swing, slide and run. But they also like to rock. They find pebbles on the ground and throw them in the air. They watch them fall and make sounds. + +One day, a big boy comes to the park. He is mean and crazy. He sees Lily and Ben rocking. He wants to rock too. But he does not ask. He takes their pebbles and throws them hard. He hits Lily and Ben and makes them cry. + +Lily and Ben are sad and scared. They run to their mom. Their mom is angry and brave. She goes to the big boy and tells him to stop. She says rocking is fun, but hurting is bad. She says he has to say sorry and share. + +The big boy is ashamed and sorry. He says sorry to Lily and Ben. He gives them back their pebbles. He asks if he can rock with them. Lily and Ben are kind and forgiving. They say yes and smile. They rock together and have fun. +Ben and Mia are twins. They share a room and a bed. They like to play with toys and books before they sleep. But they do not like the clock on the wall. The clock is big and black and makes a loud tick-tock sound. The clock is scary. + +One night, Ben and Mia are in bed. They hear the clock tick-tock, tick-tock. They feel afraid. They hug each other and close their eyes. + +"Ben, I do not like the clock," Mia whispers. "I want to make it stop." + +"Me too, Mia," Ben whispers back. "But how can we make it stop?" + +They think for a moment. Then they have an idea. They get out of bed and tiptoe to the clock. They reach up and pull the clock down. They put the clock under the bed. They do not hear the tick-tock sound anymore. + +"Yay, we did it!" Ben and Mia cheer. "Now we can sleep." + +They run back to bed and snuggle under the blanket. They feel happy and safe. They do not see the clock under the bed. The clock is still ticking. But they do not hear it. They do not know that the clock is angry. The clock is very angry. +Lily and Tom were playing in the park. They saw a big fly on a flower. Lily wanted to catch the fly and put it in a jar. Tom said, "No, Lily, that is not nice. The fly wants to be free and fly around. It is not a toy." + +But Lily did not listen. She ran after the fly and tried to grab it. The fly was fast and flew away. Lily chased the fly all over the park. She did not see where she was going. She bumped into a tree and fell down. She hurt her knee and started to cry. + +Tom came to help her. He said, "I am sorry, Lily, are you okay? You should not have run after the fly. It was not worth it. You missed all the fun we could have had in the park. And you made the fly scared and sad." + +Lily said, "You are right, Tom. I was silly and mean. I should have left the fly alone. It did not do anything wrong. It was just looking for some tasty nectar. I am sorry, fly, and I am sorry, Tom. Can we still be friends?" + +Tom said, "Of course, Lily, we are always friends. Come on, let's go and play on the swings. And maybe we can see some other nice animals in the park. But we will not bother them. We will just watch and learn from them." + +Lily and Tom hugged and went to play on the swings. They saw a butterfly, a bird, and a squirrel. They were happy and learned to respect all living things. The fly also found a new flower and enjoyed its tasty nectar. The end. +Ben and Mia are twins. They like to play in the mud. They make mud pies and mud castles. They get very dirty. Mom says they have to bathe before dinner. + +"No, no, no!" Ben and Mia say. "We don't want to bathe. We want to play more." + +Mom says, "You have to bathe. You are too dirty. Come on, it will be fun. You can play with the bubbles and the toys." + +Ben and Mia follow Mom to the bathroom. They see a big tub full of water and bubbles. Mom puts some toys in the water. She says, "See? It's not so bad. You can splash and have fun." + +Ben and Mia get in the tub. They start to play with the bubbles and the toys. They splash and laugh. They forget about the mud. + +Mom says, "Good job, Ben and Mia. You are bathing very well. You are almost clean. Just one more thing. You have to wash your hair." + +Ben and Mia look at Mom. They see a big bottle in her hand. They remember the last time Mom washed their hair. It was bad. The shampoo got in their eyes and it hurt. They cried and cried. + +"No, no, no!" Ben and Mia say. "We don't want to wash our hair. We want to get out. Please, Mom, no shampoo!" + +Mom says, "Sorry, Ben and Mia. You have to wash your hair. It's too dirty. Don't worry, I will be careful. I will not let the shampoo get in your eyes. I will cover your eyes with my hand. Trust me, it will be okay." + +Ben and Mia are scared. They don't want to wash their hair. They don't trust Mom. They think she will make them cry. They try to get out of the tub. But Mom is stronger. She holds them and puts shampoo on their hair. She rubs their hair and makes bubbles. She says, "See? It's not so bad. You are almost done. Just one more thing. You have to rinse your hair." + +Ben and Mia look at Mom. They see a big cup in her hand. They remember the last time Mom rinsed their hair. It was bad. The water got in their ears and it was cold. They shivered and shivered. + +"No, no, no!" Ben and Mia say. "We don't want to rinse our hair. We want to stay in. Please, Mom, no water!" + +Mom says, "Sorry, Ben and Mia. You have to rinse your hair. It's too soapy. Don't worry, I will be gentle. I will not let the water get in your ears. I will tilt your head to the side. Trust me, it will be okay." + +Ben and Mia are brave. They want to be done. They trust Mom. They let her tilt their head to the side. She pours water on their hair. She says, "See? It's not so bad. You are done. You are clean. You are good."