diff --git "a/TinyStories_2033.txt" "b/TinyStories_2033.txt" new file mode 100644--- /dev/null +++ "b/TinyStories_2033.txt" @@ -0,0 +1,10000 @@ + +"Which one do you like, Lily?" Mom asked. + +Lily sniffed some of the bottles. She liked the one that smelled like strawberries. She pointed to it and said, "This one, Mom. It smells yummy." + +Mom smiled and took the bottle. She put it in the cart and said, "Good choice, Lily. This is a nice shampoo. It will make your hair soft and shiny." + +Lily was happy. She helped Mom pick the shampoo. She was a helpful girl. She wanted to surprise Dad with her new shampoo. She thought he would like it too. + +They paid for the shampoo and left the store. They went home and put the shampoo in the bathroom. Lily ran to find Dad. He was in the living room, reading a book. + +"Dad, Dad, guess what?" Lily said, jumping up and down. + +"What, Lily? What is it?" Dad asked, putting down his book. + +"We bought a new shampoo. It smells like strawberries. Do you want to smell it?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, Lily. I would love to smell it. Where is it?" Dad asked. + +Lily took Dad's hand and led him to the bathroom. She showed him the bottle of shampoo. She opened it and let him sniff it. + +"Mmm, it does smell like strawberries. It smells very nice. Thank you for showing me, Lily. You are a very helpful girl. You made me happy," Dad said. + +Lily hugged Dad and said, "You're welcome, Dad. I love you. I wanted to surprise you with the new shampoo. Do you like it?" + +"I love it, Lily. And I love you more. You are the best surprise ever," Dad said. +Sara likes to go to the park with her mom. She likes to play on the swings and the slide. She also likes to look at the animals that live in the park. She sees birds, squirrels, and sometimes rabbits. + +One day, Sara sees something new in the park. It is a fox. The fox is red and fluffy. It has a long tail and pointy ears. Sara thinks the fox is pretty. She wants to say hello to the fox. + +She runs to the fox and says, "Hi, fox! What are you doing here?" The fox looks at Sara and says, "Hi, little girl. I am looking for food. I am hungry." Sara says, "I have some food. Do you want some?" The fox says, "Yes, please. What do you have?" + +Sara shows the fox her lunch bag. She has a sandwich, a banana, and a cookie. She gives the fox the cookie. The fox says, "Thank you. This is very sweet. I like it." Sara says, "You're welcome. I like cookies too. Do you want to be my friend?" + +The fox says, "Yes, I do. You are very kind. Can I sit with you?" Sara says, "Of course. Come, sit with me on the bench." Sara and the fox sit on the bench and share the sandwich and the banana. They talk and laugh. They have fun. + +Sara's mom sees Sara and the fox. She is surprised. She says, "Sara, who is your new friend?" Sara says, "Mom, this is the fox. He is hungry. I gave him some food. He is very nice. He is my friend." Sara's mom says, "That is very unusual. I have never seen a fox in the park before. And I have never heard a fox talk before. How did you do that?" Sara says, "I don't know. I just said hello and he said hello back. He can talk like us. He is smart." Sara's mom says, "Wow, that is amazing. You are very lucky to have such a special friend. But you have to be careful. Foxes are wild animals. They can be dangerous. You have to ask me before you go near them." Sara says, "OK, mom. I will. But the fox is not dangerous. He is friendly. Right, fox?" The fox says, "Right, Sara. I am friendly. But I have to go now. It is getting dark. I have to find my family. Thank you for the food and the friendship. Goodbye, Sara. Goodbye, mom." Sara says, "Goodbye, fox. Come back soon. I will miss you." The fox says, "I will. I will miss you too." The fox runs away into the woods. Sara and her mom wave goodbye. They go home. Sara tells her dad about the fox. He does not believe her. He thinks she made it up. But Sara knows it is true. She has a new friend. A very unusual friend. A fox. +Sara and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a huge dog. The dog is black and furry. It has a long tail and big teeth. + +"Wow, look at that dog!" Tom says. "It is so huge!" + +Sara is scared of the dog. She hides behind Tom. "I don't like that dog," she says. "It might bite us." + +The dog sees Sara and Tom. It runs to them. It barks loud. Sara and Tom scream. + +But the dog is not mean. It is friendly. It wants to play. It licks Sara and Tom. It wags its tail. It rolls on the grass. + +Sara and Tom stop screaming. They see the dog is nice. They pet the dog. They laugh. + +The dog's owner comes. She is a lady. She wears a pink shirt and pants. She smiles. + +"Hi, I'm Amy," she says. "This is my dog, Yoga. He likes to do yoga with me. He is very good at it. Do you want to see?" + +Sara and Tom nod. They are curious. + +Amy shows them how to do yoga. She makes different shapes with her body. She bends and stretches. She breathes slow. + +Yoga does yoga too. He copies Amy. He makes the same shapes. He bends and stretches. He breathes slow. + +Sara and Tom try to do yoga too. They copy Amy and Yoga. They have fun. + +"Yoga is fun!" Sara says. + +"Yes, it is," Amy says. "And it is good for you. It makes you strong and calm. Do you mind if I join you?" + +Sara and Tom shake their heads. They don't mind. They like Amy and Yoga. They make new friends. They do yoga together. They are happy. +Lily loved to dream. Every night, she closed her eyes and imagined she was a princess in a beautiful castle. She wore a pink dress and a shiny crown. She had many friends and toys to play with. She was happy and kind. + +But one night, she had a bad dream. She dreamed that a big dragon came and burned her castle. The sky was gloomy and dark. She was scared and alone. She ran and ran, but the dragon followed her. She cried and cried, but no one heard her. + +She woke up and saw her mom next to her bed. She hugged her mom and told her about her dream. Her mom kissed her and said, "Don't worry, my sweet Lily. It was only a dream. It's not real. You are safe and loved. You are my princess." + +Lily felt better and smiled. She said, "Thank you, mom. I love you. Can you stay with me until I fall asleep again?" + +Her mom nodded and said, "Of course, my darling. I'm here for you. Let's dream of something nice together. How about a rainbow and a unicorn?" + +Lily liked that idea. She snuggled with her mom and closed her eyes. She dreamed of a rainbow and a unicorn. She was happy and kind. She was a princess. +Lila was a sheep who lived on a big farm. She had a lot of wool on her body, and it was very soft and warm. She liked to eat grass and play with her friends in the field. Sometimes, the farmer would come and cut her wool and take it away. He would sell it to people who made clothes and blankets. The farmer was very wealthy because of Lila's wool. + +One day, Lila felt very tired and hot. She wanted to rest under a shady tree, but she could not find one. All the trees were far away, and the sun was very bright. She saw a big truck near the fence. It had a sign that said "Wool for Sale". Lila thought maybe the truck had some wool inside, and she could rest on it. + +She walked to the truck and jumped over the fence. She saw a lot of bags in the back of the truck. They were full of wool, just like hers. Lila was very happy. She climbed on the bags and lay down. She felt very cozy and comfortable. She closed her eyes and fell asleep. + +"Hey, what are you doing here?" a voice said. Lila opened her eyes and saw a man. He was the driver of the truck. He looked angry and surprised. He grabbed Lila by the ear and pulled her off the bags. "You are not supposed to be here. You are a naughty sheep. You are messing up my wool. Go back to your farm." + +Lila felt very scared and sad. She did not mean to be naughty. She just wanted to rest. She ran away from the man and the truck. She jumped over the fence and ran back to the field. She found her friends and told them what happened. They hugged her and said they were sorry. They said they would help her find a shady tree to rest. Lila felt better. She thanked her friends and followed them. She hoped the farmer would come soon and cut her wool. She did not want to be hot and tired anymore. She wanted to be happy and free. +Lila and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They saw a big tree with many green leaves. Under the tree, they found some brown balls with hats. Lila picked one up and said, "Look, Ben, this is an acorn. It is from the tree." + +Ben took the acorn and said, "Can I open it? Maybe there is something inside." He tried to pull the hat off, but it was hard. He used his teeth, but it hurt. He threw the acorn on the ground and said, "This acorn is bad. It won't open." + +Lila said, "No, Ben, the acorn is not bad. It is just shut. It has a seed inside. The seed can grow into a new tree. But it needs time and water and sun. You can't open it now. You have to wait." + +Ben said, "But I want to see the seed. I want to see what it looks like. How long do I have to wait?" + +Lila said, "I don't know, Ben. Maybe a long time. Maybe until next year. Maybe you can ask Mom or Dad. They know more things. Come on, let's go play some more. There are more things to see and do in the park. The park is cool. It has swings and slides and flowers and birds and bugs and friends. Maybe we can find more acorns and make a pile. That would be fun." + +Ben said, "Okay, Lila, let's go. Maybe you are right. The park is cool. And maybe the acorn is cool too. Maybe it has a secret inside. Maybe we can come back and see it grow. But first, let's play." +Lily and Tom are playing with their toys on the rug. The rug is lovely. It has many colors and shapes. Lily likes the pink flowers. Tom likes the blue cars. + +Lily has a doll. She tells the doll stories. She tells the doll about her day at school. She tells the doll about her friends and her teacher. She tells the doll she loves her. + +Tom has a truck. He makes the truck go vroom vroom. He makes the truck go fast and slow. He makes the truck go over the rug and under the table. He tells the truck he is the best driver. + +Lily and Tom are happy. They share their toys and their stories. They laugh and smile. They are good friends. + +Mom comes to see them. She says it is time for a snack. She tells them they can have cookies and milk. She tells them they are good children. She tells them she is proud of them. + +Lily and Tom say thank you. They put their toys away. They follow Mom to the kitchen. They hold hands. They are hungry and excited. They love cookies and milk. They love Mom. They love the rug. The rug is lovely. +Sara and Ben like to play music. They have a band. Sara plays the drum. Ben plays the guitar. They make loud and fun sounds. + +One day, they want to play music in the park. They take their drum and guitar and go outside. They find a nice spot under a big tree. They start to play music. Some people stop and listen. They smile and clap. + +But not everyone likes their music. A grumpy man comes and tells them to stop. He says they are too loud and annoying. He says they should go away. + +Sara and Ben are sad. They like to play music. They do not want to go away. They are persistent. They say to the grumpy man: "We are sorry you do not like our music. But we are not doing anything bad. We are just having fun. Please let us play." + +The grumpy man does not listen. He says they have to leave or he will call the police. He is very mean. + +Sara and Ben do not know what to do. They do not want to make trouble. They do not want to stop playing music. They look around. They see another spot in the park. It is far from the grumpy man. It is near a pond. There are ducks and fish and flowers. + +Sara and Ben have an idea. They say to the grumpy man: "OK, we will go. But can we play one more song for you? It is a special song. It is a goodbye song." + +The grumpy man says yes. He thinks they will finally leave. He does not know their plan. + +Sara and Ben play their song. It is a very loud and fast song. They play with all their energy. They make the drum and guitar sound like a rocket. They sing: "We are the band, we are the band, we are the band that goes to the pond!" + +They finish their song. They pick up their drum and guitar. They run to the pond. They find a new spot. They start to play music again. They are happy. The ducks and fish and flowers like their music. They are their new fans. + +The grumpy man is angry. He tries to follow them. But he is too slow. He cannot catch them. He gives up. He goes away. + +Sara and Ben are the band. They are the band that goes to the pond. They are the band that is persistent. They are the band that loves music. +Tom and Anna are friends. They like to play with toys. One day, Tom has a new toy. It is a big ball. It has many colors. It has a number on it. The number is zero. + +Anna sees the ball. She wants to play with it. She asks Tom, "Can I touch your ball?" + +Tom says, "No, this is my ball. It is mine. You have your own toys." + +Anna feels jealous. She thinks, "Why does Tom have a nice ball? I want a nice ball too. I want to touch it and roll it and throw it." + +She waits for Tom to look away. Then she runs to the ball. She grabs it with her hands. She tries to take it away. + +But Tom sees her. He is angry. He shouts, "Hey, that is my ball! Give it back!" + +He runs to Anna. He tries to get the ball from her. They pull and tug and push. The ball flies out of their hands. It rolls away. + +They chase the ball. They want to catch it. But the ball is too fast. It goes down the hill. It goes into the street. It goes under a car. + +Tom and Anna stop. They look at the ball. It is flat. It is broken. It has no colors. It has no number. + +They feel sad. They feel sorry. They look at each other. They say, "I'm sorry. I was wrong. I should have shared. I should have been nice." + +They hug. They are friends again. They go back to their toys. They play together. They have fun. They are happy. +Anna and Ben were twins who loved to play outside. They had a big yard with a tree, a swing, and a sandbox. They also had a puppy named Spot, who was black and white and very friendly. + +One day, Anna and Ben decided to climb the tree. They put on their fancy hats and scarves, because they wanted to pretend they were explorers. They helped each other to reach the lowest branch, and then climbed higher and higher, until they could see the whole yard. + +"Look, Ben, there's Spot!" Anna said, pointing to the puppy, who was running around the swing. "He looks so happy!" + +"Let's call him, Anna!" Ben said. "Maybe he can climb the tree too!" + +They shouted, "Spot, Spot, come here, boy!" and waved their hats. Spot heard them and looked up. He saw Anna and Ben in the tree, and wagged his tail. He wanted to join them, but he didn't know how to climb. + +He barked, "Woof, woof, how do I get up there?" + +Anna and Ben laughed. They knew Spot couldn't climb the tree, but they loved him anyway. They climbed down carefully, and hugged and kissed their puppy. + +"Good boy, Spot, you're the best!" Anna said. + +"You don't need to climb the tree, Spot, you're fun to play with on the ground!" Ben said. + +They took off their fancy hats and scarves, and played with Spot in the yard. They had a lot of fun, and Spot was very happy. He licked their faces and wagged his tail. He loved Anna and Ben, and they loved him too. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys and books. They also like to order their mom and dad to do things for them. Sometimes they order them to make snacks, or read stories, or sing songs. + +One day, mom and dad decide to teach Lily and Ben a lesson. They say, "We are tired of your orders. Today, you will do what we say. We will order you to do chores and homework." + +Lily and Ben are not happy. They do not like chores and homework. They have to sweep the floor, fold the clothes, and write the alphabet. They have no time to play or have fun. + +After a while, mom and dad see that Lily and Ben are sad and bored. They feel sorry for them. They say, "We are sorry we were too strict. We wanted to teach you to be polite and respectful. You should not order us, but ask us nicely. We love you and want to make you happy." + +Lily and Ben say, "We are sorry too. We were too bossy and rude. We should not order you, but thank you. We love you and want to make you proud." + +Mom and dad hug Lily and Ben. They say, "Let's have some jolly time together. We can play with your toys and books, and have some snacks and stories. But first, can you please help us clean up the mess?" + +Lily and Ben smile and nod. They say, "Yes, please. We are happy to help." They help mom and dad clean up the mess. Then they have some jolly time together. They learn to be polite and respectful, and to have fun and love. +Lily loved to play the piano. She had a big piano in her room that made beautiful sounds when she pressed the keys. She liked to make up songs and sing along. Sometimes, her mom and dad would listen and clap for her. + +One day, Lily had to play the piano in front of many people. It was a show at her school. She was very nervous. She did not want to make a mistake or forget her song. She wished she could stay at home and play with her toys. + +Before the show, her mom gave her a hug and said, "You can do it, Lily. You are brave and talented. Just remember to have fun and enjoy the music. I am so proud of you." + +Lily nodded, but she still felt scared. She closed her eyes and prayed. She asked God to help her play well and be calm. She thanked God for giving her the piano and the music. + +Then, it was time for her to go on stage. She walked to the piano and sat on the bench. She looked at the people and smiled. She took a deep breath and started to play. She played her song and sang with her voice. She felt happy and peaceful. The people listened and cheered for her. + +Lily finished her song and bowed. She heard her mom and dad say, "You did great, Lily! We love you!" She felt proud and thankful. She prayed again and said, "Thank you, God, for helping me. Thank you for the piano and the music. Thank you for my mom and dad. Amen." +Ben and Mia like to play with their toy cars and trucks. They have many different kinds of cars and trucks, but their favorite ones are the ones that make noise and move. They have a fire truck, a police car, a dump truck, and a tractor. + +One day, they decide to play with their tractor. They put some dirt in a big bowl and pretend it is a farm. They use the tractor to stir the dirt and make rows for seeds. They also use the tractor to pull a wagon with some toy animals. + +"Look, Mia, I am a farmer!" Ben says. "I am stirring the dirt with my tractor. Do you want to help me?" + +"Yes, Ben, I want to help you!" Mia says. "Can I use the wagon to bring some water for the seeds?" + +"Sure, Mia, you can use the wagon. But be careful, it is heavy and the gear is broken. You have to push it hard and not let it tip over." + +Mia nods and takes the wagon. She fills it with some water from a bottle and tries to push it back to the bowl. But the wagon is too heavy for her and the gear is too clumsy. It makes a loud squeak and wobbles from side to side. Mia pushes harder, but the wagon tips over and spills the water all over the floor. + +"Oh no, Mia, what did you do?" Ben says. "You made a big mess! Now the dirt is wet and we can't stir it anymore. And the wagon is broken too!" + +"I'm sorry, Ben, I didn't mean to!" Mia says. "I was trying to help you, but the gear was too clumsy and the wagon was too heavy. Can we fix it?" + +Ben sighs and looks at the mess. He is angry, but he also feels sorry for Mia. He knows she was trying to help him and that the gear was not good. + +"It's okay, Mia, don't cry," he says. "We can try to fix the gear and the wagon. And we can use a towel to dry the dirt and stir it again. Maybe we can still make a farm." + +"Really, Ben? Do you mean it?" Mia says. "Thank you, Ben, you are a good brother. I will help you fix the gear and the wagon. And I will be more careful next time." + +Ben smiles and hugs Mia. He is glad they are still friends. He likes to play with his tractor, but he likes to play with Mia more. They are a good team. +Ben was a little boy who liked to wander. He liked to see new things and find new friends. One day, he wandered to the park with his mom. He saw a big tree with many birds. He wanted to say hello to the birds. + +He ran to the tree and looked up. He saw a small hole in the tree. He wondered what was inside. He put his hand in the hole and felt something soft and round. He pulled it out and saw a peanut. He was glad. He liked peanuts. He wanted to eat it. + +But then he heard a loud squeak. He looked up and saw a gray squirrel. The squirrel was angry. The peanut was his. He wanted it back. He jumped down from the tree and ran to Ben. He said, "Give me my peanut! That is mine!" + +Ben was scared. He did not want to make the squirrel mad. He said, "Sorry, squirrel. I did not know. Here is your peanut." He gave the peanut to the squirrel and backed away. + +The squirrel took the peanut and ran back to the tree. He said, "Thank you, boy. Next time, ask before you take." He hid the peanut in his hole and ate it. + +Ben nodded. He learned his lesson. He said, "OK, squirrel. I will ask next time. Bye, bye." He ran back to his mom and told her what happened. She hugged him and said, "Good boy, Ben. You did the right thing. You are very brave and kind." Ben smiled. He was happy. He wandered to the swings and played. He had a fun day at the park. +Sara was a poor girl who lived with her mother in a small house. They did not have much to eat or wear, but they loved each other very much. Sara's mother worked hard to make clothes for other people, and Sara helped her by sewing buttons and ribbons. + +One day, Sara's mother gave her a present. It was a small mirror with a shiny frame. Sara was very happy and thanked her mother. She looked at her face in the mirror and smiled. She thought she was pretty, even if her dress was old and her hair was messy. + +"Can I take the mirror with me to the park?" Sara asked her mother. + +"Yes, you can, but be careful not to lose it or break it. It is very special to me. It was my mother's mirror, and she gave it to me before she died. I want you to have it, because you are my special girl. But you must return it to me when you come back, okay?" her mother said. + +"Okay, mama, I will. I love you!" Sara said, and hugged her mother. She put the mirror in her pocket and ran to the park. + +At the park, Sara met her friend Tom, who was playing with a ball. Tom saw the mirror and wanted to see it. + +"Can I look at your mirror?" he asked Sara. + +"Sure, you can, but be gentle. It is very special to me. It was my mother's mother's mirror, and she gave it to my mother before she died. My mother gave it to me today, and I have to return it to her when I go home, okay?" Sara said. + +"Okay, I will. It is very pretty!" Tom said, and took the mirror. He looked at his face and made funny faces. He laughed and threw the mirror in the air. He tried to catch it, but he missed. The mirror fell on the ground and broke into pieces. + +Sara gasped and ran to the mirror. She picked up the pieces and cried. She was very sad and angry. + +"Tom, you broke my mirror! How could you do that? It was very special to me! It was my mother's mother's mirror, and she gave it to my mother before she died. My mother gave it to me today, and I had to return it to her when I went home. Now I can't! You are very bad!" Sara said. + +"I'm sorry, Sara, I didn't mean to break it. I was just having fun. Please don't be mad at me. I'll help you fix it. Maybe we can glue it back together. Or maybe we can find another mirror for you. Please, Sara, don't cry!" Tom said. + +But Sara did not listen to him. She ran away from him, holding the broken mirror. She ran all the way back to her house. She knocked on the door and hugged her mother. + +"Mama, mama, I'm sorry, I'm sorry!" she sobbed. + +"What's wrong, Sara? What happened?" her mother asked. + +Sara showed her the broken mirror and told her what happened. She said she was sorry and that she loved her. + +Her mother looked at the broken mirror and sighed. She hugged Sara and kissed her. + +"It's okay, Sara, it's okay. I'm not angry with you. I know you didn't mean to break it. I know you love me. And I love you, too. The mirror was special, but you are more special to me. You are my precious girl. You don't need a mirror to see that. You can see it in my eyes, and in your heart. And you can always return to me, no matter what. I'm always here for you, Sara. Always." her mother said. + +Sara smiled and wiped her tears. She felt better and hugged her mother. + +"Thank you, mama. You are the best mama in the world. I'm sorry for the mirror, but I'm happy for you. I love you, mama. I love you!" Sara said. + +"I love you, too, Sara. I love you!" her mother said. +Lily was very hungry. She wanted to eat her lunch. But her lunch was too hot. She could see the steam coming from her soup and her sandwich. She tried to blow on them, but they were still hot. + +"Mommy, when can I eat?" she asked. + +"Be patient, Lily. Your lunch will cool down soon. You don't want to burn your tongue, do you?" Mommy said. + +Lily shook her head. She did not like to burn her tongue. It hurt and made her cry. She waited and waited. She looked at her lunch. It smelled good. She wanted to taste it. + +"Can I try now, Mommy?" she asked. + +"Okay, Lily. But be careful. Take a small bite and chew slowly. Don't swallow too fast," Mommy said. + +Lily nodded. She picked up her sandwich. She took a small bite. She chewed slowly. It was yummy. She liked the cheese and the ham. She swallowed. It was not too hot. She smiled. + +"Good girl, Lily. You are very patient. Do you like your sandwich?" Mommy said. + +"Yes, Mommy. I like it a lot. Can I have some soup too?" Lily said. + +"Sure, Lily. But use your spoon. Don't sip from the bowl. And blow on it first. It might be still hot," Mommy said. + +Lily did as Mommy said. She used her spoon. She blew on her soup. She sipped it. It was warm and tasty. She liked the carrots and the noodles. She slurped. She finished her soup. + +"Yum, yum, yum. That was a good lunch, Mommy. Thank you," Lily said. + +"You're welcome, Lily. I'm glad you enjoyed it. You are a good eater. And a good chewer. And a good patient," Mommy said. + +Lily hugged Mommy. She was happy. She had a full tummy. She was ready for a nap. +Tom and Sam were best friends. They liked to play with cars and trucks. One day, they found a big red truck in the park. It had a shiny buckle on the front. Tom wanted to play with it. + +"Can I have the truck?" Tom asked Sam. + +"No, it is mine. I saw it first," Sam said. + +Tom was sad. He liked the truck very much. He looked around and saw a small blue car. It had a broken wheel. + +"Maybe I can replace the wheel with the buckle," Tom thought. He took the buckle from the truck and put it on the car. It looked funny, but it worked. + +"Look, Sam, I made a new car!" Tom said. + +Sam looked at Tom's car. He saw that it had his buckle. He was angry. + +"Hey, that is my buckle! Give it back!" Sam said. + +He grabbed the car from Tom and tried to pull the buckle off. But it was stuck. He pulled harder and harder, until the car broke in half. + +Tom and Sam both cried. They had broken their toys. They wished they had shared. + +A lady saw them crying. She came over and asked what was wrong. + +"We broke our toys. We were fighting over the buckle," Tom said. + +The lady felt sorry for them. She had a bag with some toys. She took out two new cars. One was green and one was yellow. They both had buckles on the front. + +"Here, you can have these cars. They are very nice. But you have to be humble and kind to each other. Can you do that?" the lady said. + +Tom and Sam nodded. They said thank you to the lady. They took the cars and smiled. They decided to play together and share. They learned their lesson. They were happy. +Tom and Jen like to play at the gym. The gym has many toys and games for them. They can run, jump, slide, swing and climb. They have fun with their friends and the teacher. + +One day, the teacher has a surprise for them. She brings a big box to the gym. She says, "This is a special game. It is called glow in the dark. Do you want to try it?" The children say, "Yes, yes, yes!" + +The teacher turns off the lights. The gym becomes dark. But the box opens and many things come out. They are balls, stars, rings and sticks. They glow in different colors. They are bright and pretty. The children say, "Wow, wow, wow!" + +The teacher says, "You can play with these things. But you have to be careful. Do not throw them or break them. They are not toys. They are serious things. They have a special power. They can make you glow too. Do you want to see?" The children say, "Yes, yes, yes!" + +The teacher gives each child a ring or a stick. She says, "Hold it in your hand. Then touch your nose, your ear, your hair, your arm, or any part of your body. See what happens." The children do what she says. They touch themselves with the glowing things. Then they look at each other. They see that they glow too. They have red, blue, green, yellow and pink spots on their skin. They laugh and giggle. They say, "Look, look, look!" + +Tom and Jen are very happy. They think this is the best game ever. They thank the teacher for the surprise. They say, "This is fun, fun, fun!" +Lila and Ben were twins who liked to play on the farm. They loved to run, jump, and chase the animals. But they did not like to listen to their grandma, who was elderly and often told them to be careful. + +One day, they saw a big sheep with a lot of wool. They wanted to touch it and pull its wool. Grandma saw them and said, "No, no, children, do not bother the sheep. It is old and tired and needs to rest. Come and help me pick some apples instead." + +But Lila and Ben ignored grandma. They thought she was boring and the sheep was fun. They ran to the sheep and tried to grab its wool. The sheep did not like that. It baaed loudly and shook its head. It kicked Lila with its hoof and pushed Ben with its horn. Lila and Ben fell down and cried. + +Grandma heard them and came to help. She picked them up and hugged them. She said, "I told you not to bother the sheep. It is not nice to annoy animals. They have feelings too. You should be gentle and respectful. I am sorry you got hurt, but you should have listened to me." + +Lila and Ben felt sorry too. They said, "We are sorry, grandma. We were naughty and rude. We will not ignore you again. We will help you pick some apples and be nice to the sheep." + +Grandma smiled and said, "That is good, children. I love you very much. Now, let us go and have some apple pie." +Tom and Mia like to swim in the pool. They wear swim suits and goggles. They splash and kick and have fun. Sometimes they play games, like tag or races. + +One day, they see a big duck in the pool. The duck is yellow and brown. It has a long neck and a big beak. The duck swims fast and makes loud noises. Tom and Mia are curious. They want to see the duck up close. + +They swim towards the duck, but the duck does not like them. The duck thinks they are trying to take its pool. The duck flaps its wings and pecks at them. It tries to chase them away. Tom and Mia are scared. They swim away from the duck. They cry for help. + +"Mom! Dad! There is a mean duck in the pool! It wants to fight us!" they shout. + +Mom and Dad hear them. They come to the pool. They see the duck and the children. They are not happy. They tell the duck to go away. They use a big net to catch the duck. They take the duck out of the pool. They put the duck in a box. They call the animal people to take the duck to a safe place. + +Tom and Mia are relieved. They hug Mom and Dad. They thank them for saving them. They are cheerful again. They go back to the pool. They swim and play and have fun. They hope the duck will find a nice pond to swim in. They do not want to see the duck again. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They saw a big pond with some ducks and fish. They wanted to feed them some bread. + +But when they got closer, they saw something else in the water. It was green and long and had many teeth. It was an alligator! + +"Look, Tom, an alligator!" Lily said. "It is scary!" + +Tom was not scared. He wanted to see the alligator better. He threw a piece of bread at it. The alligator opened its mouth and caught the bread. + +"Wow, Lily, did you see that?" Tom said. "It is hungry!" + +Lily was not happy. She thought Tom was silly. She pulled his hand and said, "Come on, Tom, let's go. The alligator might eat us too!" + +But Tom did not listen. He threw another piece of bread at the alligator. The alligator opened its mouth again. But this time, it did not catch the bread. It caught a bee! + +The bee was angry. It stung the alligator on its tongue. The alligator felt a big pain. It closed its mouth and shook its head. It tried to spit out the bee. But it could not. + +Then, the alligator did something funny. It sneezed. It sneezed very hard. It sneezed so hard that it sprayed water and bread and bee all over Tom and Lily. + +Tom and Lily were wet and sticky and itchy. They looked at each other and screamed. They ran away from the pond. They ran to their mom and dad. They told them what happened. + +Mom and dad were surprised. They did not believe them. They thought they made up the story. They said, "An alligator that sneezes? That is silly!" + +But Tom and Lily knew it was true. They saw it with their own eyes. They learned a lesson. They learned not to feed the alligator. They learned to listen to Lily. They learned to be careful in the park. +Lily liked to watch the fish in the tank. They were colorful and graceful. They swam and played in the water. Lily wanted to talk to them. + +She climbed on a chair and leaned over the tank. She said hello to the fish. One fish came close to her. It was blue and yellow. It looked at her with big eyes. + +"Hello, fish. What is your name?" Lily asked. + +The fish made a bubble. It said, "My name is Bob. I am a part of this tank. These are my friends. We are happy here." + +Lily smiled. She said, "You are very pretty, Bob. I like your colors. Can I be your friend too?" + +The fish nodded. It said, "Yes, you can be my friend. But you have to be careful. Do not fall in the tank. It is not good for you. You need air, not water." + +Lily nodded. She said, "I will be careful, Bob. Thank you for being my friend. I will come back to see you again." + +She gave the fish a kiss and went down from the chair. She waved to the fish and said goodbye. The fish waved back and said goodbye. They were happy to have a new friend. +Tom and Anna are friends. They like to play and have fun. One day, they see a big bus. The bus has many colors and pictures. It says "Circus". + +"Wow, look at the bus!" Tom says. "I want to go to the circus!" + +"Me too!" Anna says. "But we need tickets. How can we get tickets?" + +They think and think. Then Tom has an idea. He sees a man with a big bag. The man is selling popcorn. Tom says, "Let's eat some popcorn. Maybe the man will give us tickets." + +They run to the man and ask for popcorn. The man smiles and gives them each a small cup. They eat the popcorn. It is yummy and crunchy. They say, "Thank you, mister!" + +The man says, "You're welcome, kids. Do you like the circus?" + +"Yes, we do!" Tom and Anna say. "But we don't have tickets." + +The man says, "Don't worry, I have some extra tickets. Here, take these. They are ordinary tickets, but they are good for any show. Have fun!" + +Tom and Anna are very happy. They hug the man and say, "Thank you, thank you, thank you!" + +They take the tickets and run to the bus. They show the tickets to the driver. The driver says, "Welcome to the circus, kids! Hop on!" + +Tom and Anna get on the bus. They are excited to see the circus. They think it will be the best day ever. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they find a big stick. Tom says, "This is my stick. I am the leader. You have to do what I say." Mia does not like that. She thinks Tom is bossy. + +Tom says, "We are going to march with the stick. Follow me." He holds the stick like a flag and starts to march. Mia follows him, but she is not happy. She wants to play something else. She says, "Tom, can we stop marching? I want to swing on the swings." + +Tom says, "No, we have to march. Marching is fun. You have to listen to me. I am the leader." He marches faster and faster. Mia tries to keep up, but she is tired. She says, "Tom, please, can we play something else?" + +Tom says, "No, we have to march. March, march, march!" He marches so fast that he does not see a big rock. He trips over the rock and falls down. The stick flies out of his hand and lands in a bush. Tom cries, "Ow, ow, ow! My knee hurts!" + +Mia runs to him and says, "Are you okay, Tom? I'm sorry you fell down." She helps him get up and gives him a hug. She says, "I have a band-aid in my pocket. Do you want it?" She takes out a band-aid with a picture of a dinosaur on it and puts it on his knee. + +Tom says, "Thank you, Mia. You are a good friend. I'm sorry I was bossy. You can be the leader now. What do you want to play?" Mia says, "I want to play with the stick. We can pretend it is a sword or a wand or a fishing rod. Do you want to play with me?" Tom says, "Yes, I do. That sounds fun. Let's go find the stick." They go to the bush and look for the stick. They find it and smile. They hold the stick together and run to the playground. They play with the stick and have fun. They are happy. They are friends. +Tom and Anna were friends who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big car with shiny wheels and a loud horn. A man got out of the car and walked to a shop. He wore a suit and a hat and had a big bag. + +"Wow, he is rich!" Tom said. "He has a lot of money and a nice car." + +Anna nodded. "Maybe he can buy us some ice cream or toys." + +They ran after the man and asked him if he could give them something. The man looked at them and frowned. He said he was busy and had no time for kids. He told them to go away and leave him alone. + +Tom and Anna felt sad and angry. They thought the man was mean and rude. They went back to the park and sat on a bench. They saw a bird fly by and land on a tree. The bird had bright feathers and a long tail. It sang a beautiful song and made them smile. + +"Look, a spark!" Anna said. "The bird has a spark on its head. It is so pretty and happy." + +Tom agreed. "The bird is not rich, but it has a spark. It does not need money or a car to be happy. It has a song and a friend." + +They decided to be like the bird and forget about the man. They played with the bird and sang along. They had a spark too. They were happy. +Tom was a selfish boy. He did not like to share his toys with his sister, Anna. He always wanted to play with the best ones and keep them for himself. Anna was sad and angry. She wished Tom would be nicer to her. + +One night, Tom had a bad dream. He dreamed that he was in a big swamp. There were many alligators in the water. They had big teeth and long tails. They looked hungry and mean. Tom was scared. He wanted to run away, but he could not find a way out. + +He saw a big boat on the shore. It had many toys on it. Tom thought maybe he could hide in the boat and play with the toys. He ran to the boat and climbed in. He saw his favorite teddy bear, his shiny car, and his colorful blocks. He smiled and hugged them. + +But then he heard a loud roar. He looked up and saw a huge alligator on the boat. It had followed him from the water. It opened its mouth and said, "These are my toys. You are a selfish boy. You do not share with anyone. Now I will share you with my friends." + +Tom screamed and woke up. He was in his bed. He was sweating and shaking. He realized it was only a dream. He felt sorry for being selfish. He decided to be nicer to his sister and share his toys with her. + +He got up and went to Anna's room. He knocked on the door and said, "Anna, I had a bad dream. Can I sleep with you?" + +Anna opened the door and saw Tom. She was surprised and curious. She said, "What was your dream about?" + +Tom told her about the alligator and the boat and the toys. He said, "I was selfish and the alligator wanted to eat me. I am sorry for being selfish. Can I share my toys with you?" + +Anna smiled and hugged him. She said, "Of course you can. I am glad you are sorry. Come on, let's go to bed. Maybe we can have a good dream together." + +They went to Anna's bed and snuggled. They felt happy and safe. They fell asleep and dreamed of a beautiful garden with many flowers and butterflies. They played and laughed and shared. They were not selfish anymore. +Lily and Ben were waiting for Mom and Dad to arrive. They had been at Grandma's house for a long time. They liked Grandma, but they missed their home and their toys. They looked out of the window and saw many cars passing by. Some were big, some were small, some were red, some were blue. But none of them were their car. + +"Where are Mom and Dad?" Lily asked. + +"They are coming soon, dear," Grandma said. "They had to work late today. But they called me and said they are on their way." + +Lily and Ben nodded, but they felt bored. They had played with all of Grandma's games and books. They had eaten all of Grandma's cookies and milk. They had watched all of Grandma's shows on TV. They wanted to do something new and fun. + +"Can we go outside and play?" Ben asked. + +"Sure, why not?" Grandma said. "But put on your coats and hats. It's cold outside." + +Lily and Ben put on their warm clothes and ran outside. They saw a big pile of leaves in the yard. They jumped into it and laughed. They threw leaves at each other and made leaf angels. They had a lot of fun. + +Then they heard a familiar sound. It was their car. It was dull and gray, but they loved it. It meant Mom and Dad were here. They ran to the car and hugged Mom and Dad. + +"Hi, sweeties!" Mom said. "We missed you so much!" + +"Hi, Mom! Hi, Dad!" Lily and Ben said. "We missed you too!" + +They got into the car and said goodbye to Grandma. They thanked her for taking care of them and for the cookies and milk. They waved to her as they drove away. + +They were happy to see Mom and Dad. They were happy to go home. They didn't care that their car was dull. It was their car. And it was the best car in the world. +Lily liked to paint. She had many colors and brushes. She painted flowers and trees and animals. She was happy when she painted. + +One day, she wanted to paint with her friend Ben. Ben liked to play music. He had a drum and a guitar and a flute. He played songs and made noises. He was happy when he played music. + +Lily asked Ben, "Do you want to paint with me?" + +Ben said, "No, thank you. I want to play music with my band." + +Lily said, "What is a band?" + +Ben said, "A band is when you play music with other people. We have a regular band. We play every week." + +Lily said, "Can I see your band?" + +Ben said, "Sure. Come with me." + +Lily followed Ben to his backyard. There, she saw four other kids with different instruments. They were Ben's band. They played loud and fast and fun. + +Lily liked the band. She said, "Can I paint your band?" + +Ben said, "Yes, you can. That would be nice." + +Lily took out her colors and brushes. She painted Ben and his band. She painted the drum and the guitar and the flute. She painted the music and the noise and the fun. + +Ben and his band liked the painting. They said, "Thank you, Lily. You are a good painter." + +Lily said, "You are welcome. You are a good band." + +Lily and Ben smiled. They were happy. They liked to paint and to play music. They liked to be friends. +Lily and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. They had a lot of animals, like a lion, a monkey, a giraffe and an elephant. Lily liked the elephant the most. She thought it was big and gray and had a long nose. + +"Let's pretend the elephant is our friend," Lily said to Ben. "He can go with us to the park and play on the swings." + +Ben nodded. He liked the idea. He picked up the elephant and put it in his backpack. "Come on, elephant, let's go," he said. + +They put on their shoes and coats and went outside. They walked to the park, holding hands. They saw other children playing with balls and bikes and dolls. They smiled and waved. + +They reached the swings and took out the elephant. They put him on one of the swings and pushed him gently. The elephant looked confused. He did not know what was happening. He did not like the swings. He wanted to go back to the living room. + +"Elephant, are you having fun?" Lily asked. + +The elephant shook his head. He made a loud noise. He sounded sad. + +"Maybe he is hungry," Ben said. "Let's suggest him some food. What do elephants eat?" + +Lily thought for a moment. She remembered seeing a picture of an elephant in a book. "They eat leaves and grass and fruits," she said. + +"OK, let's find some leaves and grass and fruits for him," Ben said. + +They looked around the park. They saw some trees and bushes and flowers. They picked some leaves and grass and fruits and brought them to the elephant. They offered them to him. + +The elephant looked at them. He did not want the leaves and grass and fruits. He wanted his own food. He wanted peanuts and hay and water. He made another loud noise. He sounded angry. + +"Elephant, don't be mad," Lily said. "We are trying to help you. We are your friends." + +The elephant did not listen. He did not want to be their friend. He wanted to be with his own friends. He wanted to be with other elephants. He jumped off the swing and ran away. + +Lily and Ben were shocked. They did not expect the elephant to run away. They did not know what to do. They felt sad. + +They decided to go back home. They hoped the elephant would find his way back to the living room. They hoped he would be happy. They hoped he would remember them. +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. + +One day, a big wind came and blew their castle and dragon away. Lily and Tom ran after them, but they were too fast. The wind took them to the other side of the fence, where the mean dog lived. The mean dog barked and growled and tore their castle and dragon to pieces. + +Lily and Tom were very sad. They wanted their castle and dragon back. They looked at the mean dog and felt scared. They did not want to go near him. + +"Maybe we can ask the dog to give us our things," Lily said. + +"No, he is too mean. He will bite us," Tom said. + +They stood by the fence and blinked their eyes. They hoped the wind would come back and take the dog away. + +But the wind did not come back. Instead, they saw a girl coming out of the house. She was older than them and had long hair. She saw the mean dog and the torn castle and dragon. She looked at Lily and Tom and smiled. + +"Hi, I'm Anna. I live here. Is this your castle and dragon?" she asked. + +Lily and Tom nodded. They felt ashamed. They did not want Anna to think they were silly for playing with dolls. + +"I'm sorry, my dog is very naughty. He likes to chase and bite things. He doesn't know how to share," Anna said. + +She went to the dog and told him to sit. She took the castle and dragon from him and gave them to Lily and Tom. + +"Here, you can have them back. They are very pretty. Do you want to play with me?" she asked. + +Lily and Tom looked at each other. They felt happy. They liked Anna. She was nice and friendly. + +"Yes, we want to play with you," they said. + +They climbed over the fence and joined Anna. They fixed their castle and dragon and made a new story. They had fun and forgot about the wind and the mean dog. They made a new friend. +Sara likes to rock on her chair. She rocks back and forth, back and forth, with a big smile on her face. She likes to feel the wind in her hair and the sun on her skin. She rocks so fast that she feels like she is flying. + +One day, she sees a bird on the fence. The bird is red and yellow and blue. It has a long neck and a shiny beak. Sara thinks the bird is pretty. She stops rocking and says, "Hello, bird. What is your name?" + +The bird looks at Sara and says, "I am a parrot. My name is Polly. I can talk and sing and mimic. Do you want to be my friend?" + +Sara nods and says, "Yes, I want to be your friend. You are very smart and colorful. Can I pet you?" + +Polly flies to Sara's shoulder and lets her touch his feathers. He says, "You are very gentle and kind. I like you. But be careful, I can bite if I don't like something." + +Sara says, "I will be careful. I don't want to hurt you. What do you like to eat?" + +Polly says, "I like to eat seeds and nuts and fruits. But my favorite is chili. It is spicy and hot and makes me happy. Do you like chili?" + +Sara says, "I don't know. I never tried chili. Is it good?" + +Polly says, "It is very good. But it is not for everyone. Some people think it is too spicy and makes their mouth burn. Do you want to try some?" + +Sara says, "Yes, I want to try some. Where can we find some chili?" + +Polly says, "I have some in my cage. Come with me. I will share some with you. But don't eat too much. It might make you thirsty." + +Sara says, "OK. Let's go. I am curious about chili. Maybe I will like it too." + +Sara and Polly go to the cage and eat some chili. Sara likes the taste, but it is too spicy for her. She drinks some water and says, "Wow, chili is spicy. It makes my tongue tingle. But it is fun to try new things. Thank you, Polly, for sharing with me." + +Polly says, "You are welcome, Sara. You are a brave and adventurous girl. I am glad we are friends. Do you want to rock with me?" + +Sara says, "Yes, I want to rock with you. Rocking is fun. And so is having a friend like you." + +Sara and Polly rock on the chair, back and forth, back and forth, with big smiles on their faces. They talk and sing and mimic. They are happy. +Anna and Ben are playing with their toys in the living room. They have a lot of fun making noises and pretending to be animals. Anna has a yellow duck and Ben has a blue car. + +"Quack, quack, I am a duck!" Anna says. + +"Vroom, vroom, I am a car!" Ben says. + +They laugh and chase each other around the couch. + +But soon they start to feel tired. They yawn and rub their eyes. They look at the clock on the wall. It is almost time for dinner. + +"Are you hungry, Ben?" Anna asks. + +"Yes, I am hungry, Anna," Ben says. + +They hear their mom in the kitchen. She is making something in a big pan. It smells good. + +"Mom, what are you cooking?" Anna asks. + +"I am cooking macaroni and cheese, your favorite," Mom says. + +"Yay, macaroni and cheese!" Anna and Ben say. + +They run to the kitchen and wash their hands. They help Mom set the table and get their plates. They sit down and wait for Mom to serve them. + +"Here you go, Anna and Ben. Enjoy your macaroni and cheese," Mom says. + +"Thank you, Mom. You are the best," Anna and Ben say. + +They eat their macaroni and cheese and drink their milk. They are happy and full. They thank Mom again and give her a hug and a kiss. + +They go back to the living room and put away their toys. They brush their teeth and put on their pajamas. They snuggle with Mom on the couch and read a story. + +They yawn and close their eyes. They are ready for bed. + +"Good night, Anna and Ben. I love you," Mom says. + +"Good night, Mom. We love you too," Anna and Ben say. + +They fall asleep and dream of yellow ducks and blue cars. +Lily and Mom went to the grocery to buy food. Lily liked the grocery. It had many colors and smells and sounds. She saw red apples, yellow bananas, green lettuce, and brown bread. She smelled cheese, cookies, and flowers. She heard carts, cashiers, and people. + +Mom gave Lily a list of things to find. Lily was happy to help. She looked for milk, eggs, butter, and cereal. She put them in the cart. She felt proud. + +But then Lily saw something else. It was a beautiful dress. It was pink and sparkly and had a bow. Lily wanted the dress. She ran to it and touched it. It was soft and shiny. + +"Lily, where are you?" Mom called. She sounded worried. + +Lily did not answer. She did not want to leave the dress. She wanted to wear it and twirl and dance. + +"Lily, come here, please." Mom said. She sounded angry. + +Lily looked at Mom. She looked at the dress. She felt sad. She liked the dress, but she loved Mom. She did not want to make Mom angry. + +She let go of the dress and ran to Mom. She hugged Mom and said, "Sorry, Mom. I like the dress, but I love you more." + +Mom hugged Lily and said, "I love you too, Lily. Thank you for helping me. You are a good girl. Maybe we can buy the dress another day, if you stay good." + +Lily smiled and nodded. She was happy again. She and Mom finished the grocery and went home. +Lila loved to wrap gifts for her friends. She had a big box of paper, ribbons, and stickers that she used to make the gifts look pretty. She liked to surprise her friends with gifts on their birthdays, or when they were sad, or when they did something good. + +One day, she found a small, fluffy kitten in her backyard. The kitten was scared and hungry, and Lila wanted to help it. She gave it some milk and some fish, and cuddled it in her arms. She decided to keep the kitten as her new friend, and name it Fluffy. + +She wanted to give Fluffy a gift, too. She looked in her box and found a small, blue blanket. She thought it would be perfect for Fluffy to sleep on. She wrapped the blanket with a yellow ribbon, and put a sticker of a heart on it. She was very happy with her gift. + +She brought the gift to Fluffy, who was napping on the couch. She said, "Fluffy, I have something for you. It is a gift, because I love you and you are my new friend. You are a very good kitten, and you deserve a gift." + +She put the gift next to Fluffy, and waited for him to wake up. Fluffy opened his eyes, and saw the gift. He sniffed it, and felt the soft blanket. He liked it very much. He purred, and rubbed his head against Lila. He said, "Meow, meow, thank you, Lila. You are a very kind owner, and you make me happy. I love you, too, and you are my new friend. You are a very modest girl, and you give good gifts." + +Lila and Fluffy hugged each other, and smiled. They were very happy together. They shared the blanket, and snuggled on the couch. They were the best of friends. +Mia and Leo were playing in the garden. They liked to look at the flowers and the bugs. Mia saw a bug that was very small and had wings. It was a mosquito. + +"Look, Leo, a mosquito!" Mia said. She pointed at the bug. + +Leo came closer and looked at the mosquito. He saw that it had a long nose and six legs. It was interesting. + +"Can I touch it?" Leo asked. + +"No, don't touch it!" Mia said. "It can bite you and make you itch. It is not nice." + +Mia wanted to show Leo something else. She saw a big butterfly that was yellow and black. It was beautiful. + +"Come, Leo, I will show you a butterfly!" Mia said. She ran after the butterfly. + +Leo followed Mia. He forgot about the mosquito. He wanted to see the butterfly too. + +They chased the butterfly until it flew away. Then they saw a ladybug that was red and had black dots. It was cute. + +"Look, a ladybug!" Leo said. He pointed at the bug. + +Mia smiled. She liked ladybugs. They were friendly. + +"Can I touch it?" Leo asked. + +"Yes, you can touch it!" Mia said. "It will not bite you. It is nice." + +Mia and Leo gently touched the ladybug. It tickled their fingers. They laughed. They had fun in the garden. They saw many bugs. Some were interesting, some were beautiful, and some were cute. But they liked the ladybug the best. +Ben and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big hole in the fence. They want to know what is behind the fence. + +"Let's go and look," Mia says. + +"OK," Ben says. + +They crawl through the hole and find a deep pond. There are many fish and frogs in the pond. They are colorful and shiny. Ben and Mia are happy. They watch the pond and try to touch the fish. + +But then, they hear a loud bark. A big dog is running towards them. It looks angry and hungry. Ben and Mia are scared. They want to escape. + +"Run!" Ben says. + +They run back to the hole, but the dog is faster. It blocks their way. It shows its teeth and growls. + +"What do we do?" Mia says. + +Ben shrugs. He does not know. He wishes they did not go through the hole. + +Then, they hear a whistle. A man is calling the dog. The dog stops barking and runs to the man. Ben and Mia are relieved. They crawl through the hole and go back to the park. + +They hug each other and promise to never go through the hole again. They learned their lesson. They are happy to be safe. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big gray dog. The dog is very friendly. He wags his tail and licks their faces. + +"Hi, doggy!" Lily says. "You are so soft and nice. Can I kiss you?" + +"Yes, you can," the dog says. "I like kisses. They make me happy." + +Lily kisses the dog on his nose. The dog kisses her back on her cheek. Ben laughs. He thinks the dog is funny. + +"Can I kiss you too, doggy?" Ben asks. + +"Of course, you can," the dog says. "You are my friend too." + +Ben kisses the dog on his ear. The dog kisses him back on his chin. Lily and Ben giggle. They think the dog is crazy. + +They hug the dog and say goodbye. They go back to their moms. They tell them about the big gray dog who can talk and kiss. + +Their moms smile. They think Lily and Ben have a big imagination. They do not believe them. But Lily and Ben know the truth. They have a new friend. A big gray dog who is friendly, funny and crazy. +Ben and Lily were playing with their toy cars in the living room. They made a line of cars on the floor and pretended they were racing. Ben liked to make loud noises with his mouth as he moved his car. Lily liked to make her car jump over the sofa cushions. + +Mom was in the kitchen making lunch. She heard Ben and Lily having fun, but she also heard a lot of noise. She asked them to be quiet, but they did not listen. They kept playing and making noise. + +Mom got angry. She walked to the living room and saw the mess of cars and cushions. She said, "That's enough! You are too loud and too messy. You need to clean up and go to your room. Now!" She shut the door behind her and went back to the kitchen. + +Ben and Lily felt sad and scared. They did not mean to make Mom angry. They liked playing with their cars. They did not want to go to their room. They looked at each other and felt helpless. They did not know what to do. They started to cry. +Sara and Ben were cold and hungry. They wanted to go home, but they were lost in the snow. They saw a little house with a light. They knocked on the door. + +"Who is there?" a voice said. + +"Please help us," Sara said. "We are lost and cold and hungry." + +The door opened and a kind lady smiled at them. "Come in, come in," she said. "I have some cocoa for you. It is yummy and warm." + +Sara and Ben followed the lady into the house. They saw a big pot of cocoa on the stove. They smelled the sweet chocolate. They felt happy. + +"Here you go," the lady said. She gave them two cups of cocoa. "Drink up, drink up. It will make you feel better." + +Sara and Ben took a sip of the cocoa. It was yummy and warm. They smiled at the lady. + +"Thank you, thank you," they said. + +The lady smiled back. But her smile was not kind. It was evil. She had a plan. + +The cocoa was not just yummy and warm. It was also poisoned. It would make Sara and Ben fall asleep. Then the lady would cook them and eat them. She was a wicked witch. + +Sara and Ben did not know that. They drank more and more of the cocoa. They felt sleepy and dizzy. They could not look at the lady anymore. They closed their eyes. + +The lady laughed. She had tricked them. She dragged them to the oven. She was ready to cook them and eat them. + +Sara and Ben never woke up. They never went home. They never saw their parents again. The end. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They saw a big cave and wanted to go inside. But Mom said no. She said the cave was dark and scary. Lily and Ben were sad. They wanted to see what was in the cave. + +They waited until Mom was busy talking to another mom. Then they ran to the cave. They held hands and went in. It was dark and cold. They could not see anything. They heard a loud roar. They were scared. They wanted to go back. + +But they could not find the way out. They were lost. They cried and shouted for Mom. But Mom could not hear them. They were too far away. + +Then they heard a clap. They saw a light. It was a man with a flashlight. He was a park ranger. He heard their cries and came to help. He said he was looking for two naughty kids who went into the cave. He said the roar was his radio. He was trying to scare them out. + +He took them out of the cave. He was not angry. He was glad they were safe. He gave them a hug and a cookie. The cookie was yummy. They said sorry to the man and to Mom. They learned their lesson. They never went into the cave again. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They see a big pile of waste. It is brown and smelly. Lily and Ben do not like waste. + +They want to make the park nice. They find a stick. They poke the waste with the stick. They try to move it away. But the waste is too heavy. And it is sticky. The stick gets stuck in the waste. + +Lily and Ben are sad. They do not want to play with the waste. They want to play with the flowers and the birds. They throw the stick away. They wash their hands. They run to the other side of the park. They find a nice spot. They play with the flowers and the birds. They are happy. They forget about the waste. +Lily and Ben love to play with their kite. It is big and red and has a long tail. They take it to the park when the wind is strong. They run and laugh and watch the kite fly high in the sky. + +One day, they see a man with a camera and a microphone. He comes to them and says hello. He tells them he is from the TV and he wants to talk to them. He says their kite is very special and famous. He says many people want to see it and learn about it. + +Lily and Ben are surprised and happy. They tell the man how they made the kite with their dad. They tell him how they like to fly it and make it do tricks. They show him how they can make the kite go up and down and left and right. + +The man smiles and nods. He says they are very clever and talented. He says he will put their story on the TV so everyone can see it. He thanks them and says goodbye. He goes away with his camera and microphone. + +Lily and Ben are very proud and excited. They shout and hug each other. They can't wait to tell their dad and their friends. They think their kite is the best kite in the world. They keep playing with it until it is time to go home. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play outside and look at the sky. One day, they see a big white cloud that looks like a house. + +"Let's visit the cloud house!" Lily says. + +"How can we do that?" Ben asks. + +"We can use our imagination!" Lily says. "Close your eyes and pretend we are flying!" + +Lily and Ben close their eyes and hold hands. They imagine they have wings and fly up to the cloud house. They knock on the door and a friendly voice says, "Come in!" + +They open their eyes and see a kind lady with a big smile. She has a fluffy dress and a hat made of flowers. She invites them to sit on a soft couch and gives them cookies and milk. + +"Who are you?" Lily asks. + +"I'm the cloud fairy," the lady says. "I live here and make the clouds. Do you like them?" + +"Yes, we do!" Ben says. "They are so pretty and fun!" + +"I'm glad you like them," the lady says. "You can visit me anytime you want. Just use your imagination and fly!" + +Lily and Ben thank the lady and hug her. They say goodbye and fly back to the ground. They open their eyes and see their parents waiting for them. + +"Did you have fun?" their mom asks. + +"Yes, we did!" Lily and Ben say. "We visited the cloud house and met the cloud fairy. She was very kind and gave us cookies and milk!" + +Their parents smile and hug them. They don't know if Lily and Ben really saw the cloud fairy, but they are happy that they have such a wonderful imagination. +Anna and Ben are playing with their toys in the living room. They have a big box that they pretend is a house. They put their dolls and cars inside the box and make noises. + +"Vroom, vroom, this is my car," Ben says, moving his car around the box. + +"Hello, this is my doll, she is very pretty," Anna says, holding her doll and making her talk. + +They are having fun, but they are also feeling hot. The sun is shining through the window and the box is warm. + +"I'm thirsty, can we have some juice?" Anna asks Ben. + +"OK, let's go to the kitchen," Ben says. + +They remove their toys from the box and leave it in the living room. They walk to the kitchen and see a jug of juice on the table. They also see two cups and two straws. + +"Look, Mom left us some juice," Ben says, smiling. + +"Yay, thank you, Mom," Anna says, clapping her hands. + +They take the cups and the straws and pour some juice for themselves. They put the straws in the cups and sip the juice. It is cold and sweet and makes them feel better. + +"Ah, this is good," Ben says, wiping his mouth. + +"Yes, it is," Anna says, nodding. + +They finish their juice and put the cups and the straws in the sink. They go back to the living room and see their box. It is still warm, but they don't mind. They open the box and put their toys back inside. They continue to play and have fun. They are happy. +Tom and Mia like to play with their toys. They have many toys, but their favorite is the jet. The jet is big and red and makes a loud noise. They pretend to fly the jet in the sky and go to far places. + +One day, Tom and Mia have a fight. Tom wants to play with the jet, but Mia does not want to share. She says the jet is hers and Tom can play with something else. Tom gets angry and tries to take the jet from Mia. They pull and tug and yell. + +The jet breaks. The wing falls off and the noise stops. Tom and Mia look at the jet and feel sad. They broke their favorite toy. They also feel hurt. Tom has a scratch on his arm and Mia has a bump on her head. + +They look at each other and don't know what to say. They are sorry for fighting, but they are also mad. They don't want to say sorry, but they also don't want to stay mad. They shrug. They don't know what to do. + +Mom comes in and sees the broken jet and the hurt kids. She is not happy. She asks them what happened and why they fought. Tom and Mia shrug again. They don't have a good answer. Mom tells them to say sorry to each other and to share their toys. She also tells them to be careful and not to break their toys or hurt themselves. + +Tom and Mia say sorry to each other. They hug and make up. They also say sorry to the jet. They ask Mom if she can fix the jet. Mom says she will try. She takes the jet and the wing and goes to the kitchen. Tom and Mia hope she can make the jet fly and noise again. They decide to play with something else until then. They don't want to fight anymore. They want to have fun. +Tom and Anna are friends. They like to play in the park. They swing, slide and run. They are happy. + +One day, a tall boy comes to the park. He has a mean face. He pushes Tom and Anna off the swing. He says, "This is my swing. Go away!" + +Tom and Anna are sad and scared. They want to leave. But the tall boy blocks their way. He laughs at them. He says, "You are too small and weak. You can't leave." + +Tom and Anna look at each other. They have an idea. They hold hands and run fast. They run around the tall boy. They run to the slide. They slide down and run to the gate. They leave the park. + +They are safe and free. They hug each other. They say, "We are brave and smart. We can leave." They smile and go home. They are happy. +Lily loved horses. She had a toy horse that was pink. She named it Rose. She liked to play with Rose and pretend they were in a circus. + +One day, Lily and Rose went to the park with Mommy. There was a big tent with a sign that said "Circus". Lily wanted to see the circus. Mommy bought tickets and they went inside. + +The circus had many animals and people who did amazing things. Lily saw a lion, a monkey, a clown, and a ballerina. But her favorite was the horse. The horse was white and had a shiny mane. It could jump over hoops and stand on its hind legs. Lily clapped and cheered. + +When the circus was over, Lily and Mommy went back to the park. Lily took out Rose and said, "You are a circus horse too, Rose. You can perform like the white horse. Let's show Mommy." + +Lily put Rose on the grass and made her jump over a stick. She made her stand on her back legs and wave her front legs. She made her run in a circle and neigh. Mommy watched and smiled. + +"Wow, Lily, you and Rose are very good performers. You are a great circus trainer. I'm very proud of you," Mommy said. + +Lily hugged Rose and Mommy. She was very happy. She said, "Thank you, Mommy. I love you and Rose. We are a circus family." +Tom and Mia were friends who liked to play outside. One night, they saw the moon was very big and bright. They wanted to see it better, so they got a ladder and put it on the wall. + +"Let's climb the ladder and touch the moon!" Tom said. + +"Okay, but be careful!" Mia said. + +They took turns to go up the ladder and reach for the moon. But no matter how high they went, the moon was still far away. + +"Why can't we touch the moon?" Tom asked. + +"Maybe it is shy and runs away from us," Mia said. + +They felt sad and came down the ladder. Then they saw a big pot on the porch. It had a red sauce inside. It smelled good. + +"Look, mom made us dinner!" Tom said. + +"Let's try it!" Mia said. + +They took two spoons and dipped them in the sauce. But as soon as they tasted it, they made a funny face. + +"Ow, ow, ow! This is spicy!" Tom said. + +"Hot, hot, hot! This hurts my tongue!" Mia said. + +They ran to the faucet and drank some water. They felt better. + +"Maybe we should not eat the sauce," Tom said. + +"Maybe we should not touch the moon either," Mia said. + +They decided to play with their toys instead. They had fun and forgot about the moon and the sauce. They were happy. +Tom and Anna were playing in the big building where their mom worked. They liked to press the buttons on the elevator and go up and down. Sometimes they saw other people who smiled at them or said hello. + +One day, they saw a man with a big orange bag. He looked angry and mean. He got in the elevator with them and pressed a button. Tom and Anna were scared of him. They wanted to get out, but the doors were closed. + +"Hey, kids, what are you doing here?" the man said in a loud voice. "This is not a playground. This is a bank. Do you know what a bank is?" + +Tom and Anna shook their heads. They did not know what a bank was. They only knew that the man was scary. + +"A bank is where people keep their money. And I'm here to take some of that money. Do you understand?" the man said. He opened his orange bag and showed them a big gun. It looked like a toy, but it was not. It was a real gun that could hurt people. + +Tom and Anna gasped. They had never seen a gun before. They wanted to cry, but they were too afraid. They hoped that their mom would come and save them. + +The elevator stopped at a floor. The doors opened. The man grabbed his orange bag and ran out. He pushed a lady who was waiting to get in. She fell down and screamed. + +Tom and Anna saw a chance to escape. They ran out of the elevator too. They looked for their mom. They saw her at a desk with a phone. She looked worried and sad. + +"Mommy, mommy, we're here!" Tom and Anna shouted. They ran to her and hugged her. + +"Tom, Anna, where have you been? I've been looking for you everywhere. I was so scared. What happened?" their mom asked. + +They tried to tell her about the man with the orange bag and the gun. But they did not have the words to explain. They only said "bad man, elevator, slap, gun". + +Their mom looked confused and scared. She did not understand. She picked up the phone and called someone. She said "help, help, there's a robbery". + +But it was too late. The man with the orange bag and the gun had already left the bank. He had taken a lot of money. He had also slapped a guard who tried to stop him. He had hurt him badly. + +The police came, but they could not catch him. He got away. He was happy. He had a lot of money. + +Tom and Anna were not happy. They were sad and scared. They had seen a bad thing. They did not like the elevator anymore. They did not like the big building anymore. They did not like the man with the orange bag and the gun. They wanted to go home. They wanted to forget. But they could not. They had a bad ending. +Ben and Lily liked to play with their toy cars and trucks. They had a big box of blocks that they used to build roads and bridges for their vehicles. They pretended to be drivers and honked and zoomed around the room. + +One day, they decided to build a tower with their blocks. They stacked them high and wide, making sure they were balanced and strong. They were very proud of their tower and wanted to show it to their mom. + +But then, a naughty cat jumped on the table and saw the tower. The cat thought it was a fun toy and wanted to play with it. He pawed and scratched at the blocks, making them wobble and fall. He knocked down the whole tower and made a big mess. + +Ben and Lily heard the noise and ran to the table. They saw their tower ruined and their blocks scattered. They saw the cat sitting on the pile, looking smug. They were very sad and angry. + +"Bad cat! Bad cat!" they shouted. "You broke our tower! Go away!" + +The cat hissed and ran away, leaving Ben and Lily to pick up their blocks. They hugged each other and decided to build another tower, but this time, they would keep the cat away. They asked their mom to help them find a safe place to play. Their mom smiled and hugged them, and helped them carry their blocks to another room. She told them they were good builders and good drivers, and that she loved them very much. +Anna likes to run and play with her dog, Max. They run in the park, in the yard, and in the house. One day, Anna falls down and hurts her leg. It is red and sore and she cries. Max licks her leg and tries to make her feel better. + +Anna's mom takes her to the doctor. The doctor looks at her leg and says she has a cut. He puts a bandage on it and gives her a sticker. He says her leg will improve if she rests and does not run for a few days. Anna is upset. She wants to run and play with Max. + +Max is upset too. He misses Anna and does not understand why she does not run with him. He barks and whines and tries to get her attention. Anna's mom tells him to be quiet and gentle. She says Anna needs to heal and he can help by being a good friend. + +Anna and Max sit on the couch and watch TV. They cuddle and snuggle and share a snack. Anna tells Max stories and sings songs. Max listens and wags his tail and gives her kisses. They are happy and calm and love each other. + +After a few days, Anna's leg feels better. The doctor says she can run and play again, but not too fast or too hard. Anna is excited. She thanks the doctor and gives him a hug. She runs to Max and tells him the good news. Max is excited too. He barks and jumps and runs with her. They run in the park, in the yard, and in the house. They are careful and happy and have fun. Anna's leg improves and so does their friendship. +One day, a boy and his dog went for a walk in the park. They saw a big pond with ducks and fish. The boy wanted to feed the ducks, so he took some bread from his bag. He threw some bread to the ducks, and they came closer. The boy was happy. + +But then, he saw a duckling that was stuck in a net. The net was in the water, and the duckling could not swim out. The boy felt sad for the duckling. He wanted to help it. He asked his dog to stay and watch. He took off his shoes and socks, and rolled up his pants. He walked into the water, and reached for the net. + +The water was cold and deep. The boy could not touch the bottom. He tried to pull the net, but it was too heavy. He started to sink. He was scared. He called for his dog. His dog heard him, and ran into the water. His dog grabbed his hand with his mouth, and pulled him out. The boy was wet and cold, but he was fine. He hugged his dog, and thanked him. His dog licked his face, and wagged his tail. + +The boy and his dog went back to the shore. They saw a man who worked in the park. The man had a big knife. He cut the net, and freed the duckling. The duckling was fine, too. It quacked, and joined its family. The boy and his dog smiled. They had rescued the duckling. They were heroes. +Lily liked her pink dress very much. It had flowers and ribbons and made her feel pretty. She wore it to the park with her mom and dad. They played on the swings, the slide and the sandbox. Lily had a lot of fun. + +But then, a big wind came and blew Lily's hat off her head. Lily ran after it, but it flew away. She was sad and cried. She wanted her hat back. Her mom and dad came to hug her and comfort her. + +"Don't cry, Lily," her mom said. "It's just a hat. We can get you another one." + +"But I liked that hat," Lily said. "It matched my dress." + +Her dad looked around and saw something. He pointed and said, "Look, Lily, there's your hat. It's on that tree." + +Lily looked and saw her hat hanging from a branch. She smiled and clapped her hands. She wanted to get it, but it was too high. + +"Can you get it, dad?" she asked. + +"Sure, I can," her dad said. He lifted Lily up and helped her reach her hat. Lily grabbed it and put it on her head. She was happy again. + +"Thank you, dad," she said. "You're the best." + +"You're welcome, Lily," her dad said. "You're the best, too." + +They hugged and kissed and went back to their mom. They decided to go home, because it was getting cold. Lily did not want to lose her hat or her dress again. She held them tight and walked with her mom and dad. They had a good day. +Sara and Tom are friends. They like to play with toys and run in the park. One day, Sara sees Tom with a sad look on his face. He is sitting on a bench and holding his teddy bear. + +"Tom, what is wrong?" Sara asks. She walks to him and sits next to him. + +"My teddy bear is broken. His ear is torn and his eye is missing. He was my best friend. Now he is not the same." Tom says. He shows Sara his teddy bear. + +Sara feels sorry for Tom. She knows how much he loves his teddy bear. She thinks of a way to make him feel better. + +"Tom, I have an idea. Why don't we go to my house and fix your teddy bear? I have some thread and a needle. We can sew his ear and find a new eye for him. Then he will be good as new." Sara says. + +"Really? You can do that?" Tom asks. He looks at Sara with hope. + +"Yes, I can. Come on, let's go." Sara says. She takes Tom's hand and they run to her house. + +Sara and Tom work together to fix the teddy bear. They find a button that matches his eye and sew it on. They also sew his ear and make it strong. They give the teddy bear a hug and a kiss. + +"Look, Tom. Your teddy bear is fixed. He is happy and he loves you." Sara says. + +"Thank you, Sara. You are a good friend. You made me happy too." Tom says. He hugs Sara and smiles. + +Sara and Tom are happy. They play with the teddy bear and have fun. They are good friends. They hug each other and the teddy bear. They are not sad anymore. +Sam and Lily are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they find some paper and crayons on a bench. They want to draw pictures. + +"Let's have a race," Sam says. "Who can draw the best picture in five minutes?" + +"OK," Lily says. "But what is the prize?" + +"The prize is a hug," Sam says. "Ready, set, go!" + +Sam and Lily start to draw. Sam draws a big sun with yellow crayons. Lily draws a flower with pink and purple crayons. They draw very fast. They want to win the race. + +But the sun is very hot. The paper and the crayons get hot too. The crayons start to melt. The paper starts to curl. Sam and Lily stop drawing. They look at their pictures. They are not very good. + +"Oh no," Sam says. "The sun is too hot. It ruined our pictures." + +"That's OK," Lily says. "We can make new pictures later. But we still have to finish the race. Who won?" + +Sam looks at Lily's picture. Lily looks at Sam's picture. They smile. + +"I think we both won," Sam says. + +"Me too," Lily says. + +They give each other a hug. They are happy. They are friends. +Lila and Ben were twins who lived in a big house with their mom and dad. They loved to play outside and see the sun rise every morning. They also liked to learn new things and ask many questions. + +One day, their mom told them they were going to visit another country. She said it was very far away and they had to take a big plane to get there. Lila and Ben were very eager to see the new country. They packed their bags and toys and hugged their mom and dad. + +"Are we there yet?" they asked many times on the plane. Their mom smiled and said, "Not yet, but soon. You will see a lot of different things and people in the new country. You have to be kind and respectful to them, okay?" + +"Okay, mom," they said. + +When they arrived, they saw a big city with tall buildings and busy streets. They also saw a lot of people who looked and spoke differently from them. Lila and Ben were curious and excited. They wanted to explore and play with the new people. + +But their mom warned them, "Be careful, Lila and Ben. This is not our home. You have to follow the rules and stay close to me. Don't wander off or touch anything without asking. And don't forget to say please and thank you." + +"Okay, mom," they said. + +Lila and Ben tried to be good and listen to their mom. But sometimes they forgot and ran too far or touched something they shouldn't. They also made some mistakes and said the wrong words or did the wrong things. Some people laughed at them or scolded them. Lila and Ben felt sad and confused. + +"Why are they so mean, mom?" they asked. + +"They are not mean, Lila and Ben. They are just different. They have their own ways of doing things and saying things. You have to try to understand them and learn from them. And you have to apologize when you make a mistake and say sorry. That's how you make friends and show respect." + +"Okay, mom," they said. + +Lila and Ben tried harder to be polite and friendly. They asked questions and listened to the answers. They learned some new words and gestures. They also shared some of their toys and stories. They made some new friends and had some fun. They also saw some beautiful and interesting things in the new country. They felt happy and proud. + +"Mom, we like the new country," they said. + +"I'm glad, Lila and Ben. You did very well. You were eager to learn and brave to try. You were also kind and respectful to the new people. You showed them that you are good and smart. You made me very proud." + +"Thank you, mom," they said. + +They hugged their mom and smiled. They looked at the sun rise over the new country. They felt glad and grateful. They learned a lot and had a lot of fun. They also learned to be good travelers and good people. They realized that the world was big and wonderful. And they wanted to see more of it. +Tim and Mia like to play in the park. They like to slide, swing, and run. One day, they see a man with a whistle. He blows the whistle and makes a loud sound. Tim and Mia think he is interesting. + +They go to the man and say hello. The man smiles and says he is a coach. He teaches kids how to play soccer. He asks Tim and Mia if they want to try. They say yes. + +The man gives them a ball and shows them how to kick it. He says they have to twist their foot and aim for the goal. Tim and Mia try to twist their foot and kick the ball. Sometimes they miss, sometimes they score. The man blows the whistle and cheers for them. Tim and Mia have fun. + +They play soccer for a while, then they say thank you to the man. The man says they are good players and gives them a high five. He says he will be in the park again next week. He asks them if they want to come back and play more. They say yes. + +Tim and Mia wave goodbye to the man and go back to their mom. They tell her about the man with the whistle and the soccer game. They say it was interesting and fun. Their mom smiles and hugs them. She says she is proud of them. They say they love her. They go home happy. +Anna and Ben like to play in the park. They like to swing, slide and run. But they do not like the big tree. The big tree is scary. It has dark leaves, long branches and a hole in the trunk. + +One day, Anna and Ben are playing in the park. They see a squirrel run up the big tree. They want to see the squirrel. They go near the big tree. They hear a loud noise from the hole. They think it is the squirrel. They look inside the hole. + +But it is not the squirrel. It is a big owl. The owl has yellow eyes, sharp claws and a loud hoot. The owl scares Anna and Ben. They scream and run away from the big tree. They trip on a rock and fall. They hurt their knees and elbows. They cry and hug each other. + +Mom and Dad hear Anna and Ben cry. They run to the park. They see Anna and Ben on the ground. They see the big tree and the owl. They understand why Anna and Ben are scared. They help Anna and Ben get up. They clean their wounds and give them kisses. They tell them it is okay. The owl is not mean. The owl is just living in the big tree. The owl is not scary. The owl is just different. + +Anna and Ben feel better. They say sorry to the owl. They say bye to the squirrel. They go back to the swing, the slide and the run. They have fun in the park. They do not go near the big tree anymore. They are not scared of the big tree anymore. They are brave. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They also liked to watch the aeroplanes in the sky. They made noises like zoom and vroom and pretended to fly. + +"Look, Lily, a big aeroplane!" Tom said, pointing up. "It has red and blue and white. It is very pretty." + +"I want to fly in an aeroplane," Lily said. "Do you think it is fun?" + +"I don't know," Tom said. "I think it is scary. It is very high and fast. What if it falls?" + +Lily frowned. She did not like Tom's words. She wanted to be brave and try new things. She did not want to be scared. + +"Don't be silly, Tom," Lily said. "Aeroplanes are safe and cool. They take you to different places. I want to see the world." + +Tom shook his head. He liked his home and his park. He did not want to see the world. He wanted to stay where he was. + +"Maybe you can go by yourself, Lily," Tom said. "I don't want to go with you. I want to play here." + +Lily felt sad. She liked Tom and wanted to play with him. But she also wanted to fly in an aeroplane. She did not know what to do. + +"Please, Tom, don't be scared," Lily said. "We can go together. We can hold hands and look out the window. We can see the clouds and the birds and the sun. It will be fun." + +Tom looked at Lily. He saw her eyes and her smile. He liked her eyes and her smile. He did not want to make her sad. He wanted to make her happy. + +"Okay, Lily, I will try," Tom said. "But you have to promise me something." + +"What is it, Tom?" Lily asked. + +"You have to promise me that you will always be my friend," Tom said. + +Lily nodded. She hugged Tom and said, "I promise, Tom. You will always be my friend. And I will always be yours." + +They smiled and held hands. They looked at the sky and saw the aeroplane. They made noises like zoom and vroom and pretended to fly. They were brave and happy. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toy cars. They drive them on the floor and make noises. Vroom, vroom, beep, beep! + +One day, they find a big box in the garage. It has a picture of a car on it. They open the box and see a real car inside. It is red and shiny. It has four wheels and a steering wheel. It has a button that says "on". + +"Wow, a car for us!" Lily says. "Can we drive it?" + +"Let's try!" Ben says. He pushes the button. The car makes a sound. Brrr, brrr, honk, honk! + +They get inside the car and put on their seat belts. They take turns to steer the car. They drive around the garage and have fun. + +But then, the car starts to talk. It says something in a strange language. They do not understand. + +"Hello, I am your car. I can speak many languages. Do you want to learn?" the car says. + +"What is it saying?" Lily asks. + +"I don't know. It sounds funny." Ben says. + +They look at each other and giggle. They like their new car. They want to learn its language. They press the button that says "yes". + +The car smiles and says, "Great! Let's start with hello. In Spanish, you say hola. Can you say hola?" + +Lily and Ben repeat, "Hola!" + +The car claps and says, "Very good! You are smart. Now, let's learn more words. In French, you say bonjour. Can you say bonjour?" + +Lily and Ben repeat, "Bonjour!" + +The car cheers and says, "Bravo! You are amazing. Now, let's learn more words. In Chinese, you say nihao. Can you say nihao?" + +Lily and Ben repeat, "Nihao!" + +The car applauds and says, "Wonderful! You are awesome. Now, let's learn more words. In Arabic, you say marhaba. Can you say marhaba?" + +Lily and Ben repeat, "Marhaba!" + +The car praises and says, "Excellent! You are fantastic. Now, let's learn more words. In Swahili, you say jambo. Can you say jambo?" + +Lily and Ben repeat, "Jambo!" + +The car compliments and says, "Superb! You are brilliant. Now, let's learn more words. In Russian, you say zdravstvuyte. Can you say zdravstvuyte?" + +Lily and Ben try to say, "Zdravstvuyte!" + +The car laughs and says, "Don't worry, that's a hard one. You are doing great. You have learned many languages. You are very clever. I am proud of you. Do you want to drive some more?" + +Lily and Ben nod and say, "Yes, please!" + +They drive the car around the garage and say hello in different languages. They have a lot of fun. They love their new car. They love learning new languages. They are happy. +Anna liked to study new things. She liked to look at books with pictures and words, and to ask questions. She wanted to know everything about the world. + +One day, she saw a shiny bracelet on her mom's dresser. It was silver and had many small stones that sparkled. Anna was curious. She wanted to touch it and see how it felt. + +She climbed on a chair and reached for the bracelet. But as she did, she heard her mom's voice. + +"Anna, what are you doing?" her mom asked. + +Anna turned around and saw her mom standing in the door. She felt scared. She knew she was not supposed to touch her mom's things without asking. + +"I'm sorry, mom," Anna said. "I just wanted to study the bracelet. It's so pretty." + +Her mom smiled and came closer. She picked up Anna and hugged her. + +"I'm glad you like to study, Anna," her mom said. "But you have to be careful. The bracelet is very special. It was a gift from your grandma. She gave it to me when I was a little girl like you." + +Anna looked at the bracelet with wonder. She touched it gently and said, "Wow, it's very old. Can I wear it someday?" + +Her mom nodded and put the bracelet on Anna's wrist. It was too big for her, but she felt happy. + +"Of course you can, Anna," her mom said. "But only when I'm with you. And you have to promise to take good care of it. It's a family treasure." + +Anna nodded and hugged her mom. She promised to take good care of the bracelet. She felt proud and loved. She studied the bracelet and saw her mom's eyes in the stones. +Tom and Anna are going to the park with Mom. They are ready to play on the swings and slides. They put on their coats and shoes and go to the car. + +But when they get on the road, they see many cars. The cars are not moving. Mom says this is traffic. Traffic is when there are too many cars and they have to wait. Tom and Anna are bored. They want to get to the park soon. + +Tom sees a book in the back seat. He picks it up and looks at the pictures. He sees a dog, a cat, a bird and a fish. He likes the dog best. He shows the book to Anna and says, "Look, a dog!" + +Anna likes the cat best. She points to the cat and says, "No, a cat!" + +They start to argue. They want the book for themselves. They pull the book from each other. They make loud noises. + +Mom hears them and says, "Stop! Share the book nicely. Don't fight. Don't bite!" + +Tom and Anna stop. They look at Mom. They feel sorry. They say, "Sorry, Mom." + +Mom smiles and says, "It's okay. I know you are excited to go to the park. But we have to be patient. The traffic will clear soon. Then we can have fun." + +Tom and Anna nod. They hug Mom and say, "We love you, Mom." + +They look at the book again. They decide to take turns. Tom shows Anna the dog and says, "Dog!" + +Anna shows Tom the cat and says, "Cat!" + +They also see the bird and the fish. They learn new words. They have fun. + +They forget about the traffic. They are happy. +Sara and Tom were going to the beach with Mom and Dad. They were very happy. They liked to play in the sand and splash in the water. They packed their toys, towels and hats in a big bag. + +When they got to the beach, they saw many people and things. There were boats, kites, shells and birds. Sara and Tom ran to find a spot to put their bag. They saw a big pile of trash near the water. They felt sad. + +"Who made this mess?" Sara asked. "Why don't they clean it up?" + +"I don't know," Tom said. "Maybe they forgot. Or maybe they don't care." + +Sara and Tom wondered how they could help. They decided to pick up some of the trash and put it in a bin. They asked Mom and Dad for gloves and a bag. They worked hard and filled the bag with cans, bottles, wrappers and other things. + +"Good job, Sara and Tom!" Mom and Dad said. "You are very kind and tidy. You made the beach look better." + +Sara and Tom smiled. They were proud of themselves. They hoped that other people would see their example and do the same. They enjoyed the rest of the day at the beach. They played, swam and had fun. They loved the beach. +Lily was a little girl who liked to play in the garden. She had a lot of toys, but her favorite was a huge ball. She liked to kick it, throw it, and roll it on the grass. + +One day, she was playing with her ball when she heard her mom call her. "Lily, come inside. It's time for lunch." Lily did not want to stop playing. She wanted to play more with her ball. She did not listen to her mom. She said, "No, I want to play." + +Her mom was not happy. She said, "Lily, you have to listen to me. It's important to eat. You can play later." Lily still did not listen. She said, "No, I want to play." She kicked her ball harder and harder. + +But then, something bad happened. Her ball bounced too high and went over the fence. Lily could not see her ball anymore. She was sad and scared. She ran to the fence and tried to look for her ball. She could not find it. She started to cry. + +Her mom heard her cry and came to the garden. She saw Lily by the fence. She said, "Lily, what's wrong? Where is your ball?" Lily told her what happened. She said, "I'm sorry, mom. I did not listen to you. I lost my ball. It was my favorite." + +Her mom hugged her and said, "It's okay, Lily. I'm sorry you lost your ball. But I'm glad you told me the truth. Maybe we can find your ball later. But now, let's go inside and have some lunch. You must be hungry." + +Lily nodded and said, "Okay, mom. I'm hungry. And I'm sorry. I will listen to you next time." She held her mom's hand and went inside. She hoped she would find her ball again. She learned to listen to her mom. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play with their toys. But sometimes they were naughty and broke their toys. One day, they broke their teddy bear and their train. They felt sad and sorry. + +They wanted to fix their toys, but they did not know how. They asked their mom for help. Mom was busy with a big event. She had to bake a cake and decorate the house for grandma's birthday. She told them to wait until she was done. + +Lily and Ben did not want to wait. They thought they could fix their toys by themselves. They found some glue and some tape in the closet. They tried to glue the teddy bear's ear and tape the train's wheel. But they made a big mess. The glue was sticky and the tape was tangled. They got glue and tape on their clothes, their hair, and the floor. + +Mom heard them crying and came to see what was wrong. She saw the mess and the broken toys. She was angry and disappointed. She said they were very naughty and had to clean up. She said they could not fix their toys without her help. She said they had to learn to be careful and patient. + +Lily and Ben felt ashamed and sorry. They said they were sorry and helped mom clean up. They hugged their mom and said they loved her. Mom hugged them back and said she loved them too. She said she would help them fix their toys later, after the event. She said they could still have fun with their toys, even if they were not perfect. She said they could also make new toys with paper and crayons. Lily and Ben smiled and thanked mom. They learned their lesson and decided to be good. They looked forward to grandma's birthday and the cake. They hoped grandma would like their new toys. +Anna and Ben are playing in the yard. They have a big box and some crayons. They want to make a car out of the box. Anna draws the wheels and the windows. Ben draws the doors and the lights. + +"Look, we have a car!" Anna says. "Let's go for a ride!" + +They get inside the box and pretend to drive. They make noises like a car. Vroom, vroom, beep, beep! + +They see their dad coming out of the garage. He has a wrench and a rag. He is fixing his bike. + +"Hi, dad!" Anna and Ben say. "Can we show you our car?" + +"Sure, let me see your car!" dad says. He walks over to the box. He smiles and nods. "Wow, you made a great car! I like the colors and the details. What kind of car is it?" + +Anna and Ben think for a moment. They want to give their car a name. + +"It's a dependable car!" Anna says. She points to the word dependable on the box. She learned it from a book. It means it works well and does not break. + +"It's a garage car!" Ben says. He points to the garage. He likes the garage because it has many tools and toys. + +Dad laughs and hugs them. "I love your dependable garage car!" he says. "You are very creative and smart. Do you want to help me fix my bike?" + +Anna and Ben nod and jump out of the box. They follow dad to the garage. They help him with the wrench and the rag. They learn how to fix a bike. They have fun with dad. They are happy. +Tom and Lily were playing with their toys in the living room. They had a lot of fun making noises and pretending to be animals. They did not hear their mom calling them for lunch. + +Suddenly, they saw a big rat run across the floor. It had long whiskers and a long tail. It looked scary and dirty. Tom and Lily screamed and jumped on the couch. + +"Mom, mom, there is a rat in the house!" they shouted. + +Mom came running from the kitchen. She saw the rat and grabbed a broom. She tried to chase the rat away, but it was fast and sneaky. It ran under the sofa and behind the curtains. + +"Shoo, shoo, go away, you nasty rat!" mom said. "You are disturbing my children and making a mess!" + +The rat did not listen. It kept running and hiding. It did not want to leave. It liked the warm and cozy house. It smelled good food and saw good things to chew. + +Tom and Lily were scared and curious. They wanted to help mom catch the rat. They got down from the couch and picked up some toys. They threw them at the rat when they saw it. + +"Take that, you bad rat!" they said. "You are not welcome here!" + +The rat was angry and scared. It did not like the toys hitting it. It did not like the noise and the people. It wanted to escape. It looked for a hole or a crack to get out. + +Finally, it found a small opening under the door. It squeezed through it and ran away. It did not want to come back to the house. It was too dangerous and noisy. + +Mom, Tom and Lily were happy and relieved. They had gotten rid of the rat. They hugged each other and smiled. + +"Good job, kids, you helped me scare the rat away!" mom said. "You are very brave and smart!" + +"Thank you, mom, you are very strong and kind!" Tom and Lily said. + +They cleaned up the toys and the mess. They washed their hands and went to the kitchen. They ate their lunch and talked about their adventure. They did not want to see the rat again. They hoped it would not disturb them anymore. +Anna and Ben are playing in the garden. They have a big bucket of water and some cups. They pretend to make tea and wine for their dolls and teddies. + +"Here you go, Miss Bunny. Some nice tea for you," Anna says, pouring some water into a cup. + +"Thank you, Anna. You are very kind," Miss Bunny says in a squeaky voice. + +"And here you go, Mr. Bear. Some wine for you," Ben says, pouring some water into another cup. + +"Thank you, Ben. You are very fair," Mr. Bear says in a deep voice. + +Anna and Ben giggle. They like to make their toys talk. + +But then the sun comes out and it is very hot. The water in the bucket starts to dry up. Anna and Ben are sad. They want to play more. + +"Look, Ben. The water is going away. What can we do?" Anna asks. + +"I don't know, Anna. Maybe we can find more water somewhere," Ben says. + +They look around the garden. They see a hose, a tap, a pond, and a fountain. They run to the hose and try to turn it on. But it is too hard. They can't do it. + +They run to the tap and try to turn it on. But it is too high. They can't reach it. + +They run to the pond and try to scoop some water. But it is too dirty. They don't want to drink it. + +They run to the fountain and try to catch some water. But it is too fast. They get wet and cold. + +They are tired and thirsty. They go back to the bucket. There is only a little water left. + +"Anna, I'm sorry. We have no more water for our tea and wine," Ben says. + +"It's okay, Ben. We can share what we have," Anna says. + +They pour the last drops of water into their cups. They give them to their dolls and teddies. + +"Here you go, Miss Bunny and Mr. Bear. Some tea and wine for you. But you have to drink it fast, before it dries up," Anna says. + +"Thank you, Anna and Ben. You are very good friends," Miss Bunny and Mr. Bear say. + +Anna and Ben smile. They hug their toys. They are happy. +Lily liked to play with her dolls. She had many dolls with long hair, short hair, curly hair and straight hair. She liked to comb their hair and make them look pretty. She wanted to be a barber when she grew up. + +One day, she saw a new doll in the toy store. It had the most beautiful hair she had ever seen. It was shiny and soft and had many colors. Lily wanted that doll very much. She asked her mom if she could buy it, but her mom said no. They had no money for a new doll. + +Lily was sad. She thought of a bad idea. She decided to steal the doll. She waited until her mom was busy looking at something else. Then she grabbed the doll and ran out of the store. She did not see the man who worked at the store. He saw her and shouted, "Hey, stop! You can't take that doll!" + +Lily was scared. She ran faster, but the man was faster too. He caught up with her and took the doll from her hands. He was angry and said, "You are a naughty girl. You should not steal things that are not yours. That is wrong. Where is your mom?" + +Lily started to cry. She felt sorry for what she did. She said, "I'm sorry, mister. I just wanted the doll. It has such nice hair. I want to be a barber and make it look pretty. Please don't be mad at me." + +The man looked at Lily. He saw that she was a little girl who loved dolls. He felt sorry for her too. He said, "I understand, but you still can't steal. That is not fair to the other kids who want the doll too. And it is not fair to me who works hard to sell the dolls. You have to ask your mom or save your money to buy the doll. Do you understand?" + +Lily nodded. She said, "Yes, mister. I understand. I'm sorry. Can I say sorry to the doll too?" + +The man smiled. He was a cheerful man who liked kids. He said, "Sure, you can say sorry to the doll. And you can give it a hug too. But then you have to give it back to me, okay?" + +Lily said, "Okay." She hugged the doll and said, "I'm sorry, doll. You are very pretty. I hope you find a good home. Maybe I will see you again someday." She gave the doll back to the man. She said, "Thank you, mister. You are very nice. I will not steal again. I will be a good girl." + +The man said, "You're welcome, Lily. I'm glad you learned your lesson. You are a good girl. And you have a good dream. Maybe you will be a great barber someday. But for now, you have to go back to your mom. She must be worried about you." + +Lily said, "Yes, mister. I have to go. Bye, doll. Bye, mister." She ran back to the store and found her mom. She hugged her mom and said, "I'm sorry, mom. I did something bad. But I learned my lesson. I love you, mom." + +Her mom hugged her back and said, "I love you too, Lily. What did you do? Tell me everything." Lily told her mom everything that happened. Her mom was sad and angry and happy and proud. She said, "Lily, you should never steal. That is very bad. But I'm glad you said sorry and learned your lesson. And I'm glad you have a dream. You are a good girl. And I'm proud of you." + +Lily smiled. She said, "Thank you, mom. You are the best mom. Can we go home now?" + +Her mom said, "Yes, we can go home now. But first, let's go and say thank you to the man who works at the toy store. He was very kind to you. And maybe, if you are lucky, he will let you play with the doll for a little while." + +Lily said, "Really? That would be nice. Let's go, mom." They went to the toy store and said thank you to the man. He was happy to see them. He said, "You're welcome, Lily. You are a brave girl. And you have a good mom. And yes, you can play with the doll for a little while. But then you have to give it back to me, okay?" + +Lily said, "Okay, mister. Thank you, thank you, thank you." She played with the doll and combed its hair. She made it look pretty. She was happy. And so was the man. And so was +Sam and Mia liked to play in the backyard. They had many toys, but their favorite was the big box. They could use the box to build anything they wanted. Sometimes they built a castle, sometimes a spaceship, sometimes a tent. + +One day, they decided to build a grill. They used the box as the base, and added some sticks and stones as the fire and the food. They pretended to cook hot dogs and burgers, and invited their mom and dad to join them. + +"Look, we made a grill!" Sam said proudly. "Do you want some hot dogs?" + +"Wow, that's a very nice grill!" Mom said. "Yes, please, I would love a hot dog." + +"Me too!" Dad said. "But be careful, don't touch the fire. It's very hot." + +Sam and Mia nodded. They used a long stick to move the hot dogs from the fire to the plates. They were very careful and graceful. + +But then, a big wind came. It blew the box and the sticks and the stones away. Sam and Mia watched as their grill flew in the air and landed on the other side of the fence. + +"Oh no!" Sam cried. "Our grill is gone!" + +Mia hugged him. "It's okay, Sam. We can build another one. Or something else. We still have our imagination." + +Mom and Dad smiled. They hugged Sam and Mia too. "That's right, kids. You can always build something new. And we can always have a real grill later. How about that?" + +Sam and Mia cheered. They forgot about their grill and ran to get their other toys. They were happy to play and build again. +Lily and Ben were playing with their blocks in the living room. They liked to build towers and bridges and castles. Lily had a lot of red blocks and Ben had a lot of blue blocks. They shared some yellow and green blocks. + +"Look at my tower, Lily!" Ben said. "It is very tall and strong. It can reach the sky!" + +Lily looked at Ben's tower and felt jealous. She wanted to have a tall and strong tower too. She saw a red block on top of Ben's tower and reached for it. + +"Hey, that's my block!" Ben shouted. "Give it back to me!" + +"No, it's mine!" Lily said. "I need it for my tower!" + +They both pulled the block and did not yield. The block came off and Ben's tower fell down. The blocks made a loud noise and some of them hit the table. The table had a glass of juice and a napkin on it. The juice spilled and the napkin got wet. + +Mom heard the noise and came to the living room. She saw the mess and the broken tower and the wet napkin. She was very angry. + +"What have you done?" Mom asked. "You made a big mess and wasted the juice and the napkin. You are very naughty!" + +She took away the blocks and the juice and the napkin. She told Lily and Ben to go to their rooms and take a nap. They did not want to take a nap. They were not sleepy. They were sad and mad. + +They went to their rooms and cried. They did not have any blocks or juice or napkin. They did not have any fun. They had a bad ending. +Tom and Sue were friends. They liked to play outside and look at the sky. One night, they saw a star that was very bright and wide. It looked like a big ball of fire. + +"Wow, look at that star!" Tom said. "It is so big and shiny. Do you think it is a wish star?" + +"Maybe," Sue said. "I have a wish. I wish we can always be friends." + +"Me too," Tom said. "Let's make a promise. We will always trust each other and help each other. No matter what." + +They held hands and looked at the star. They felt happy and warm. + +The next day, Tom and Sue went to school. They saw a new boy in their class. His name was Ben. He had a red car and a blue hat. He looked cool and fun. + +"Hi, I'm Ben," he said. "Do you want to play with me?" + +Tom and Sue looked at each other. They remembered their promise. They wanted to be nice to Ben, but they did not want to leave each other. + +"Hi, Ben," Tom said. "We are Tom and Sue. We are friends. Do you want to play with us?" + +Ben smiled. He nodded. He gave them his car and his hat. They played together and had a good time. + +Tom and Sue were glad. They made a new friend. They did not forget their promise. They still trusted each other and helped each other. They looked at the sky and saw the star. It was still bright and wide. It winked at them. They knew their wish came true. +Tom and Ben were best friends. They liked to play with their football in the park. One day, they saw a big hole in their football. It was leaking air. They were sad. + +"Who did this to our football?" Tom asked. + +"Maybe it was the stupid dog from next door. He always barks at us and chases us," Ben said. + +They decided to go to Tom's house and ask his dad to repair their football. They hoped he could fix it with some tape or glue. + +Tom's dad was very kind. He looked at their football and smiled. + +"I can repair your football, boys. But you have to do something for me first," he said. + +"What is it, dad?" Tom asked. + +"You have to help me clean the garage. It's very messy and I need some helpers," he said. + +Tom and Ben agreed. They wanted their football back. They followed Tom's dad to the garage. + +They did not know that the stupid dog from next door was hiding behind a bush. He had bitten their football and made the hole. He was angry that they had left him alone. He wanted to play with them. He followed them to the garage. + +Tom and Ben worked hard. They helped Tom's dad move boxes, sweep the floor, and throw away trash. They found some old toys and books that they liked. They had fun. + +Tom's dad repaired their football. He used a needle and some thread to sew the hole. He pumped some air into it. He gave it back to them. + +"Here you go, boys. Your football is good as new. You did a great job helping me. Thank you," he said. + +Tom and Ben were happy. They thanked Tom's dad and hugged him. They ran outside to play with their football. + +They did not see the stupid dog waiting for them. He jumped out of the bush and barked at them. He wanted their football. He ran after them. + +Tom and Ben were scared. They did not want to lose their football again. They ran away from the dog. They looked for a safe place to hide. + +They saw a big tree in the park. They climbed up the tree and held their football tight. They hoped the dog would go away. + +The dog was confused. He could not climb the tree. He could not reach their football. He whined and pawed at the trunk. He was sad. + +Tom and Ben looked down at the dog. They felt sorry for him. They realized he was not stupid. He was lonely. + +"Maybe he just wants to play with us," Tom said. + +"Maybe we can be his friends," Ben said. + +They decided to give the dog a chance. They threw their football down to him. He caught it in his mouth. He wagged his tail. He was happy. + +Tom and Ben climbed down the tree. They called the dog to come to them. He ran to them and licked their faces. He was friendly. + +They played with the dog and their football. They had fun. + +They named the dog Spot. He became their new best friend. They took him home with them. Tom's dad agreed to keep him. He was kind. + +Tom and Ben learned a lesson. They learned not to judge a book by its cover. They learned to be nice to animals. They learned to share their football. + +They lived happily ever after. The end. +Ben and Lily are playing with blocks. They like to build towers and houses and bridges. They have many blocks of different colors and shapes. + +"Look, I made a big tower!" Ben says. He shows Lily his tower. It has red and blue and yellow blocks. "How many blocks do you have?" Lily asks. + +Ben does not know. He tries to count the blocks. He points to each block and says a number. "One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten!" He stops. He does not know the next number. + +Lily knows the next number. She learned it from her mom. She helps Ben count the blocks. "Eleven, twelve, thirteen, fourteen, fifteen!" She says. "You have fifteen blocks in your tower. That is a lot!" + +Ben is happy. He thanks Lily for helping him count. He wants to make his tower taller. He looks for more blocks. He sees a green block on the floor. He picks it up. It is dirty. It has dust and hair and crumbs on it. + +"Yuck!" Ben says. He does not want to use the dirty block. He wants his tower to be clean. He looks for a clean block. He sees a white block on the table. He reaches for it. + +But Lily sees the white block too. She wants it for her house. She grabs it before Ben can. "Hey, that is mine!" Ben says. He tries to take the block from Lily. + +"No, it is mine!" Lily says. She holds the block tight. She does not want to share. They pull the block from each other. They are angry. + +Mom hears them. She comes to see what is wrong. She sees them fighting over the block. She sees the dirty block on the floor. She sees the blocks on the table and on the floor. She is not happy. + +"Stop!" Mom says. She takes the block from them. She puts it on the table. "Why are you fighting? You have so many blocks. You can share them. And why are these blocks so dirty? You need to clean them. They are not good for playing." + +Ben and Lily feel sorry. They know Mom is right. They say sorry to each other. They say sorry to Mom. They help Mom clean the blocks. They use a cloth and some water. They wipe the blocks until they are clean. They put them in a box. + +Mom smiles. She is proud of them. She gives them a hug. She lets them play with the blocks again. She tells them to be nice and to have fun. + +Ben and Lily are happy. They share the blocks. They build their tower and their house. They count the blocks. They measure the blocks with their fingers. They learn a new word. "Inch." They say it together. "Inch." They giggle. They like the word. They like the blocks. They like each other. They like Mom. They have a good time. +Tom and Sam were friends. They liked to play with marbles. They had many marbles of different colors and sizes. They liked to roll them, swap them, and make patterns with them. + +One day, Tom found a very big marble. It was blue and shiny. He was very happy. He showed it to Sam. "Look, Sam, I found a big marble. It is very pretty. Do you want to see it?" + +Sam looked at the big marble. He liked it too. He wanted to hold it. He asked Tom, "Can I hold your big marble, Tom? Please?" + +Tom was nice. He said, "Yes, you can hold it, Sam. But be careful. It is heavy and round. Do not drop it." + +Sam took the big marble from Tom. He felt it in his hand. It was smooth and cool. He rolled it on the floor. It made a soft sound. He smiled. He said, "Thank you, Tom. Your big marble is very nice. I like it a lot." + +Tom smiled too. He said, "You are welcome, Sam. I am glad you like it. Do you want to swap it for one of your marbles?" + +Sam thought for a moment. He looked at his marbles. He had a small marble that was red and sparkly. He liked it very much. He said, "Tom, I have a small marble that is red and sparkly. I like it very much. Do you want to swap it for your big marble?" + +Tom looked at the small marble. He liked it too. He said, "Yes, Sam, I want to swap it for my big marble. Your small marble is very pretty. I like it a lot." + +They swapped their marbles. They were both happy. They said, "Thank you, thank you, thank you!" They hugged each other. They played with their new marbles. They fit in their hands. They fit in their pockets. They fit in their hearts. They were good friends. +Lily and Tom were twins who liked to play in the house. One day, they found a big box in the living room. They opened the box and saw many shiny things inside. They were toys that Santa had brought for them. + +They were very happy and started to take out the toys. Lily liked a doll with a pink dress and Tom liked a car with four wheels. They played with their toys and made a lot of noise. + +Their mom was in the kitchen and heard the noise. She came to the living room and saw the mess. She was not happy and said, "Lily and Tom, you have to clean up this mess. And you have to shut the box. Santa will be sad if he sees you opened his toys before Christmas." + +Lily and Tom did not want to clean up. They wanted to play more. They said, "No, mom, we want to keep the toys. Santa gave them to us. He will not be sad. He will be happy that we like them." + +Their mom said, "No, Lily and Tom, you have to wait until Christmas. Santa works very hard to make the toys. He comes down the chimney at night and puts them in the box. He is very clever and knows who is good and who is bad. If you are bad, he will take the toys back. Now, shut the box and clean up." + +Lily and Tom were scared. They did not want Santa to take the toys back. They did not want to be bad. They shut the box and cleaned up. They said, "Sorry, mom, we will be good. We will wait until Christmas. We love Santa and his toys." + +Their mom smiled and hugged them. She said, "That's good, Lily and Tom. I love you too. Now, let's go and have some cookies and milk. And don't forget to write a thank you letter to Santa. He will be happy to read it." +Lily and Ben were having breakfast. They liked cereal with milk and fruit. They also liked to watch cartoons on TV. But today, the TV was not working. It only showed a black screen. + +"Mom, why is the TV broken?" Lily asked. + +"I don't know, sweetie. Maybe there is a problem with the cable. I will call the company later and ask them to fix it," Mom said. + +Lily and Ben were sad. They wanted to watch their favorite show. They looked around the living room for something else to do. They saw a big camera on a tripod. It was Mom's camera. She used it to record videos for her work. + +"Can we play with the camera, Mom?" Ben asked. + +"No, honey. The camera is very expensive and delicate. You might break it or lose it. Why don't you play with your toys instead?" Mom said. + +But Lily and Ben were curious. They wanted to see how the camera worked. They waited until Mom went to the bathroom. Then they sneaked to the camera and turned it on. They saw themselves on a small screen. They smiled and waved. + +"Hi, we are Lily and Ben. We are recording a video. We are having cereal for breakfast. Do you like cereal?" Lily said. + +"Yes, we like cereal. It is yummy and crunchy. But we also like cookies and ice cream. Do you like cookies and ice cream?" Ben said. + +They giggled and talked to the camera. They did not notice that the camera was also recording their voices. They did not know how to stop the recording. They did not see the red light blinking. + +Suddenly, they heard Mom coming back. They panicked and ran to the couch. They pretended to read a book. They hoped Mom would not notice the camera. + +Mom came back and saw the camera. She was surprised. She saw the red light blinking. She realized that the camera was recording. She wondered what Lily and Ben had done. She walked to the camera and pressed a button. She heard Lily and Ben's voices. She smiled and shook her head. + +"What a mysterious video. You two are very creative and funny. But you also know that you should not touch the camera without my permission, right?" Mom said. + +Lily and Ben looked at Mom. They felt guilty and sorry. They nodded and said, "Yes, Mom. We are sorry. We just wanted to have fun." + +Mom hugged them and said, "It's okay. I forgive you. But next time, please ask me first. And maybe we can record a video together. How does that sound?" + +Lily and Ben smiled and said, "That sounds great, Mom. We love you." + +They hugged Mom and said, "We love you too." +Lily and Ben were best friends. They liked to play with dolls and cars in the garden. One day, Lily had some news to tell Ben. She whispered in his ear, "I have a new baby sister. She is very small and cute. Do you want to see her?" + +Ben nodded and smiled. He liked babies. He whispered back, "Yes, I want to see her. Can we go to your house?" + +Lily said, "Yes, but we have to be quiet. My sister is sleeping. And we have to be nice. She is very fragile." + +They walked to Lily's house, holding hands. They saw Lily's mom holding the baby in her arms. She smiled and said, "Hello, Ben. This is Rose. She is your new friend." + +Ben looked at the baby. She had pink cheeks and tiny fingers. She was wearing a white hat and a yellow blanket. She was very pretty. Ben wanted to touch her, but he was afraid. He whispered to Lily, "She is so beautiful. Can I hold her?" + +Lily said, "Yes, but you have to be careful. Mom, can Ben hold Rose?" + +Lily's mom said, "Of course, but you have to sit down and support her head. Here, I'll help you." + +She gently placed the baby in Ben's lap. Ben felt her warm and soft. He was very happy. He whispered to Rose, "Hello, Rose. I'm Ben. I'm your friend. I will play with you and protect you." + +Rose opened her eyes and looked at Ben. She made a small noise. Ben thought she was talking to him. He whispered back, "What did you say, Rose?" + +But then, he felt something wet on his pants. He looked down and saw that Rose had peed on him. He was shocked and embarrassed. He whispered to Lily, "Lily, Rose peed on me!" + +Lily giggled and said, "Don't worry, Ben. It's normal. Babies do that sometimes. It's not your fault. You're still a good friend." + +Ben felt a little better. He whispered to Rose, "It's okay, Rose. I still like you. But next time, please don't pee on me." + +Lily's mom said, "Oh, Ben, I'm sorry. It's not a big deal. Here, let me take Rose and give you a towel. You can change your pants in the bathroom. Don't be ashamed. It happens to everyone." + +Ben thanked Lily's mom and went to the bathroom. He changed his pants and came back. He saw Lily and Rose playing with a toy. He joined them and smiled. He was not ashamed anymore. He was happy. He had a new friend. +Tom and Anna were playing in the farm. They saw a big pig in the mud. The pig was dirty and smelly. Tom thought the pig was disgusting. + +"Yuck! Look at that pig!" Tom said. "It is so gross. I don't want to go near it." + +Anna liked the pig. She thought the pig was cute and funny. She wanted to pet it. + +"Don't be mean, Tom," Anna said. "The pig is not gross. It is just having fun in the mud. Come on, let's go say hello to it." + +Anna walked towards the pig. The pig saw Anna and snorted. It wagged its tail and made a happy noise. + +"See, Tom? The pig is friendly. It likes us," Anna said. She reached out her hand and touched the pig's nose. The pig licked her hand and nuzzled her. + +Tom was scared of the pig. He stayed behind Anna. He did not want to touch the pig. + +"Anna, be careful. The pig might bite you. It might have germs. Let's go play somewhere else," Tom said. + +Anna shook her head. She wanted to stay with the pig. She wanted to encourage Tom to be brave and kind. + +"Tom, the pig won't bite me. It is gentle and sweet. It does not have germs. It is just a little dirty. You can wash your hands later. Come on, don't be afraid. Try to pet the pig. You might like it," Anna said. + +She took Tom's hand and pulled him closer to the pig. The pig looked at Tom and grunted. It rubbed its head against Tom's leg. + +Tom felt the pig's warm and soft fur. He felt the pig's breath on his skin. He felt the pig's love in his heart. + +Tom smiled. He realized the pig was not disgusting. It was adorable. + +"Wow, Anna. You were right. The pig is nice. I like it. Can we be friends with it?" Tom said. + +Anna nodded. She hugged the pig and kissed its cheek. The pig squealed and cuddled with them. + +"Yes, Tom. We can be friends with it. The pig likes us too. We can come back and visit it anytime. It is our new buddy," Anna said. + +They played with the pig for a long time. They had fun in the mud. They forgot about being dirty and smelly. They were happy and grateful. They learned to love the pig. +Lily was a little girl who liked to question everything. She always asked her mom and dad why things were the way they were, and what they meant. Sometimes they answered her, and sometimes they said, "That's a good question, but we don't know." + +One day, Lily and her mom went to the park. Lily saw a big dog with a brown coat and a long tail. She wanted to pet it, but her mom said, "No, Lily, that dog is not friendly. He might bite you." + +Lily was curious. She asked, "Why is he not friendly? Does he not like people?" + +Her mom said, "He is not friendly because he has a bad owner. His owner does not take care of him, or feed him, or love him. He makes him wear a tight collar and a chain, and he hits him with a stick. That's why he is angry and scared." + +Lily felt sad for the dog. She said, "That's not fair. That's mean. That's disgusting." + +Her mom said, "You're right, Lily. That is disgusting. No one should treat a dog like that. Dogs are good animals, and they deserve respect and kindness." + +Lily nodded. She said, "Maybe we can help him. Maybe we can give him some food, or a toy, or a hug." + +Her mom said, "That's a nice idea, Lily, but we have to be careful. He might not trust us, or he might hurt us. We have to stay away from him, and call the animal shelter. They can help him find a better home." + +Lily agreed. She said, "Okay, mom. Let's call the animal shelter. But first, can we say hello to him? Maybe he will like us." + +Her mom said, "Okay, Lily, but only from a distance. Don't get too close, and don't touch him. Just say hello, and smile." + +Lily and her mom walked slowly towards the dog. He was lying on the ground, under a tree. He looked sad and tired. He had a wound on his heel, and his fur was dirty and matted. He saw them coming, and he growled. + +Lily and her mom stopped. They did not want to scare him. They said, "Hello, dog. We are Lily and mom. We are your friends. We want to help you. You are a good dog. You are a beautiful dog." + +The dog looked at them. He heard their words, and he saw their smiles. He felt something in his heart. He felt a little bit of hope. He stopped growling, and he wagged his tail. He said, "Woof." +Tommy wanted a haircut. His hair was too long and it tickled his eyes and ears. He asked his mom to take him to the barber shop. His mom said yes, but they had to drive there in the car. + +Tommy liked to drive in the car. He could see many things out the window. He saw trees, houses, dogs, and birds. He also saw a big truck with a loud horn. Tommy wanted to honk the horn too. He asked his mom if he could. + +"No, Tommy, you can't honk the horn. That's for the truck driver. He honks the horn to say hello or to warn other cars. You have to be quiet and sit still in the car. We'll be at the barber shop soon." His mom said. + +Tommy was sad. He wanted to honk the horn and have fun. He decided to wait until they got to the barber shop. Maybe he could honk the horn there. + +They arrived at the barber shop. Tommy saw a big sign with scissors and a comb. He also saw a chair with a cape and a mirror. He was excited to get his haircut. He followed his mom inside. + +"Hello, Tommy. Are you ready for your haircut?" The barber said. He smiled and gave Tommy a lollipop. + +"Yes, I am. But can I honk the horn first?" Tommy said. He pointed to a red button on the wall. + +The barber laughed. He said, "That's not a horn, Tommy. That's a buzzer. It makes a loud noise when I press it. It tells me when someone else comes in or when I'm done with a haircut. Do you want to try it?" + +Tommy nodded. He reached for the button. He pressed it hard. BZZZZ! + +The noise was very loud. Tommy was scared. He dropped the lollipop. He cried. + +His mom hugged him. She said, "It's okay, Tommy. It's just a buzzer. It won't hurt you. It's just a noise. Do you still want your haircut?" + +Tommy sniffed. He said, "Yes, I do. But I don't want to honk the horn anymore. I just want a nice haircut." + +The barber said, "Okay, Tommy. Let's get you a nice haircut. You'll look great. And you can have another lollipop when we're done." + +Tommy smiled. He sat on the chair. He put on the cape. He looked at the mirror. He was ready for his haircut. He hoped it would be nice. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play with toys and books. Today, they have a test at school. The test is about colors and shapes. + +Lily is good at colors and shapes. She knows red, blue, yellow, green, and more. She knows circle, square, triangle, and more. She is not afraid of the test. + +Tom is not good at colors and shapes. He does not remember them well. He is afraid of the test. He does not want to do it. + +When the teacher gives them the test, Lily does it fast. She is happy. She looks at Tom. Tom is sad. He does not know the answers. He looks at Lily. He sees her test. + +Tom has an idea. He takes his soft blanket. He covers his test with it. He says to Lily, "Can I see your test? Please?" + +Lily is surprised. She says, "No, Tom. That is not fair. You have to do your own test. The teacher will be angry." + +Tom says, "But I don't know the answers. I need help. Please, Lily. You are my friend." + +Lily thinks. She wants to help Tom. But she knows it is wrong to cheat. She says, "Tom, I am your friend. But I cannot give you my test. You have to try. You can do it. I will help you study later. OK?" + +Tom feels bad. He knows Lily is right. He says, "OK, Lily. I will try. Thank you for being my friend." + +He takes off his blanket. He looks at his test. He tries to remember the colors and shapes. He does his best. He hopes he will pass. He hopes Lily will still be his friend. +One day, a naughty fox saw a big hen house. He wanted to eat the hens for his lunch. He dug a hole under the fence and sneaked inside. He saw many hens sleeping on their nests. He licked his lips and grabbed one by the neck. + +But the hen was not asleep. She clucked and squawked loudly. The other hens woke up and saw the fox. They pecked and scratched him with their beaks and claws. The fox yelped and dropped the hen. He ran to the hole, but it was too small. He was stuck. + +The farmer heard the noise and came out with his dog. He saw the fox and was very angry. He took his gun and shot the fox. The fox was dead. The farmer threw the fox in a pile of rubbish. The fox started to rot. He smelled very bad. The flies and worms came and ate him. The hens were safe and happy. The fox was not. He was a naughty fox and he got what he deserved. The end. +Tom and Jen are friends. They like to play in the park. They have a ball and a kite. They run and laugh and have fun. + +One day, they see a big dog in the park. The dog is brown and furry. It has a long tail and a wet nose. The dog barks at them. It makes a loud sound. Tom and Jen are scared. They drop the ball and the kite. They run away from the dog. + +"Help! Help!" they shout. "The dog is big and loud!" + +A man hears them. He is the dog's owner. He runs after the dog. He calls the dog's name. He says, "Rex, come here! Rex, stop!" + +The dog hears the man. It stops barking. It runs to the man. The man puts a leash on the dog. He says, "I'm sorry, kids. Rex is not mean. He just wants to play. He likes balls and kites. He makes a loud sound when he is happy." + +Tom and Jen stop running. They look at the man and the dog. They are not scared anymore. They see that the dog is wagging its tail. They see that the man is smiling. They hear that the dog is making a mild sound. It sounds like a purr. + +"Can we play with Rex?" Tom asks. + +"Sure, if you want to," the man says. "He is very friendly. He likes kids." + +Tom and Jen nod. They walk to the man and the dog. They pet the dog. The dog licks them. They pick up the ball and the kite. They play with the dog. They run and laugh and have fun again. + +Tom and Jen are friends. They like to play in the park. They have a ball and a kite. They have a new friend. His name is Rex. He is a big and loud and friendly dog. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. They see a big slide. Lily wants to go first. She runs to the slide and climbs up. Tom is sad. He wants to go first too. + +"Wait for me, Lily!" Tom says. "It is my turn!" + +"No, it is my turn!" Lily says. "You are too slow!" + +Lily slides down. She is happy. She laughs. Tom is angry. He runs to the slide and climbs up. He wants to slide down fast. He does not see Lily at the bottom. + +"Look out, Lily!" Tom says. "I am coming!" + +But it is too late. Tom slides down and bumps into Lily. They both fall down. They both cry. They are hurt. + +A lady sees them. She is kind. She runs to them and helps them. She gives them a hug and a band-aid. She tells them to be careful and share. + +"I am sorry, Lily," Tom says. "I was mean. Can we be friends?" + +"I am sorry, Tom," Lily says. "I was mean too. Yes, we can be friends." + +They smile. They hug. They are friends again. They see a bright rainbow in the sky. They spring up and point to it. They are happy. They play in the park. They take turns on the slide. They have fun. The end. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys in the playroom. But the playroom is very messy. There are toys everywhere. Mom says they have to clean the playroom before dinner. + +"Let's be a team and clean together," Anna says. "It will be more fun." + +"OK," Ben says. "You pick up the dolls and I pick up the cars." + +They start to clean the playroom. They put the toys in the boxes and the books on the shelf. They sing a song while they clean. + +But it is getting dark outside. The playroom has no light. Anna and Ben are scared of the dark. + +"I don't like the dark," Anna says. "It makes me feel sad." + +"Me too," Ben says. "Where is Mom?" + +They hear Mom's voice from the kitchen. She says, "Dinner is ready, kids. Come and eat." + +Anna and Ben run to the kitchen. They see Mom smiling. She says, "You did a great job cleaning the playroom. I'm proud of you." + +"Thank you, Mom," Anna and Ben say. "We are a good team." + +They hug Mom and sit down to eat. They are not scared of the dark anymore. They are happy. +Sara was a little girl who liked to draw. She had many crayons and papers in her room. She liked to draw animals, flowers, stars and anything she saw or imagined. Sometimes, she drew her dreams. + +One night, she had a very nice dream. She dreamed that she was in a white land, full of snow and ice. She saw a big white bear, who was friendly and fluffy. The bear said hello to her and asked her to play with him. Sara was happy and followed the bear. + +They played hide and seek, rolled in the snow, and made snowballs. Sara had a lot of fun with the bear. She felt warm and cozy, even though it was cold outside. She wished she could stay in the white land forever. + +But then, she heard a loud noise. It was her mom, who came to wake her up. She said it was time to get ready for school. Sara did not want to leave the white land and the bear. She tried to close her eyes and go back to the dream. She struggled to hold on to the dream, but it faded away. + +She opened her eyes and saw her mom smiling at her. She said, "Good morning, Sara. Did you have a nice dream?" Sara nodded and told her mom about the white land and the bear. Her mom listened and said, "That sounds like a wonderful dream. Maybe you can draw it later, after school." Sara smiled and agreed. She got up and hugged her mom. She was sad to leave the dream, but she was glad to have her mom. She hoped to see the bear again, in another dream. +Ben and Lily are twins. They like to play with their toys in their room. But today, Mom says they have to go to the park with her. She says they have to hurry, because it is almost time to go. + +Ben and Lily do not want to go to the park. They want to stay and play. They hide under the bed and do not listen to Mom. Mom calls their names, but they do not answer. They think Mom will not find them. + +But Mom is smart. She knows where they are. She goes to their room and looks under the bed. She sees Ben and Lily. She is not happy. She says, "Ben and Lily, you are not obedient. You have to come out and get ready. We have to go to the park now." + +Ben and Lily are scared. They do not want Mom to be mad. They come out from under the bed. They say, "Sorry, Mom. We will be obedient." Mom says, "Thank you. Now, put on your shoes and your jackets. It is cold outside." + +Ben and Lily put on their shoes and their jackets. They zip up their jackets. They hold Mom's hand. They hurry to the car. Mom says, "Good job, Ben and Lily. You are obedient now. I love you." Ben and Lily say, "We love you too, Mom. Can we play with our toys when we come back?" Mom says, "Yes, you can. But first, let's have some fun at the park." Ben and Lily smile. They are happy. They like the park too. +Lily and Ben were playing with their kite in the park. They liked to watch it fly high in the sky, with its bright colors and long tail. They took turns holding the string and running with the wind. + +But then, a harsh gust of wind came and pulled the kite away from Ben's hand. The kite flew over the trees and out of sight. Lily and Ben ran after it, hoping to catch it. They followed the string as it dragged on the ground. + +They found the kite in a big hole, next to a pile of dirt. Someone had buried it there, and only the tail was sticking out. Lily and Ben were very sad and angry. They pulled the kite out of the hole, but it was torn and dirty. + +"Who did this to our kite?" Lily asked. + +"I don't know, but it's not nice," Ben said. + +They looked around and saw a boy with a shovel and a bucket. He was digging another hole nearby. He had a mean look on his face. + +"Hey, you!" Lily shouted. "Did you bury our kite?" + +The boy turned and saw them. He smirked and said, "Yes, I did. It's my park, and I can do what I want. Your kite was ugly and noisy. I don't like kites." + +Lily and Ben felt very hurt and angry. They wanted to say something back, but they didn't know what. They hugged their kite and walked away. They decided to go home and fix their kite. They hoped the boy would learn to be nicer someday. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play games. One day, they found a large toilet in their new house. It was in a room with a lock on the door. Tom had an idea. + +"Let's play hide and seek," he said to Lily. "You hide in the toilet and I will count to ten. Then I will find you." + +Lily agreed and ran into the toilet. She closed the door and waited. Tom counted to ten and then looked for Lily. He heard her giggling in the toilet. He ran to the door and tried to open it. But it was locked. + +"Lily, open the door!" he shouted. "I found you!" + +But Lily did not open the door. She thought it was funny to keep Tom out. She laughed and said, "No, you did not find me. You have to say the magic word." + +Tom did not know the magic word. He tried to guess. He said, "Please? Banana? Rainbow?" + +But none of them worked. Lily kept laughing and said, "No, no, no. You are wrong. Try again." + +Tom got angry and sad. He did not like this game anymore. He wanted to play with Lily. He banged on the door and cried, "Lily, please open the door. I want to play with you. I don't like this game. It is not nice." + +Lily heard Tom crying and felt sorry. She realized that she was not nice to him. She did not want to make him sad. She said, "I'm sorry, Tom. I will open the door. The magic word is sorry." + +She turned the lock and opened the door. Tom hugged her and said, "I'm sorry, too. I should not have locked you in the toilet. It was not a good idea. Let's play a different game." + +They agreed and went to play with their toys. They learned that locking someone in the toilet is not a good game. It is not fun and it can hurt someone's feelings. They learned to say sorry when they make a mistake and to be nice to each other. They learned to play games that make them happy and not sad. +Sara and Tom were friends who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big bush with many red berries on it. They ran to the bush and picked some berries to eat. + +"These berries are yummy!" Sara said. "They are sweet and juicy." + +"Can I have some too?" Tom asked. + +"Of course, you can. Here, take some from my hand." Sara said. She gave Tom some berries and they both ate them happily. + +They heard a sound behind the bush. It was a bird with brown feathers and a yellow beak. The bird was singing a pretty song. + +"Look, a bird!" Tom said. "It is singing for us." + +"Hello, bird!" Sara said. "We like your song. Can you sing more?" + +The bird nodded and sang more. Sara and Tom clapped their hands and smiled. They liked the bird and the bird liked them. They were modest and kind. + +The bird flew to a branch and gave them a wink. Then it flew away to find more berries. Sara and Tom waved goodbye and thanked the bird for the song. + +They decided to share the rest of the berries with their friends. They put some berries in their pockets and ran to the playground. They were happy and full. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play in the sand and the water. One day, they find a big surf. A surf is a board that you can ride on the waves. Tom and Sam want to try it. + +"Can we use the surf?" Tom asks Sam. + +"Yes, let's go!" Sam says. They take the surf and run to the water. They put the surf on the water and climb on it. They wait for a big wave to come. + +"Here it comes!" Tom shouts. "Hold on!" Sam says. The wave lifts the surf and Tom and Sam. They feel the wind and the water on their faces. They laugh and scream. They have fun. + +But then, they see a fat shark. A shark is a big fish with sharp teeth. It can bite and hurt. The shark sees Tom and Sam and the surf. It wants to eat them. + +"Look! A shark!" Tom yells. "We have to get away!" Sam says. They paddle fast with their hands. They try to reach the shore. The shark follows them. It is faster than them. + +"Help! Help!" Tom and Sam cry. They are scared. They hope someone will hear them and save them. + +On the shore, Mom and Dad hear them. They see the shark. They are worried. They run to the water. They see a boat. A boat is a thing that can float and move on the water. They ask the boat man to help. + +"Please, can you help our kids?" Mom says. "They are on a surf and a shark is chasing them!" + +"Of course, I will help!" the boat man says. He starts the boat and drives to Tom and Sam. He throws a rope to them. "Grab the rope!" he says. Tom and Sam grab the rope. The boat man pulls them to the boat. He lifts them and the surf on the boat. They are safe. + +"Thank you, thank you!" Mom and Dad say. They hug Tom and Sam. They are happy. They are proud of their kids. They are brave. + +"Are you okay?" the boat man asks. + +"Yes, we are okay," Tom and Sam say. "But we are hungry." + +"Don't worry, I have something for you," the boat man says. He opens a box. He has cookies. He baked them this morning. He gives them to Tom and Sam. They are warm and sweet and yummy. + +"Thank you, thank you!" Tom and Sam say. They eat the cookies. They smile. They are not scared anymore. They are glad. They have a new friend. The boat man is nice. + +The end. +Anna likes to play in the attic. She finds many old things there. She likes to look at them and make stories. One day, she finds a big box with many photos inside. She opens the box and takes out some photos. + +She sees a photo of a girl with curly hair and a big smile. She looks like Anna. She has a dress with flowers and a teddy bear. Anna likes her dress and her teddy bear. She wonders who she is. She turns the photo over and sees some words. She cannot read them, but she knows they are names. She takes the photo to her mom. + +Mom is in the kitchen. She is making cookies. Anna shows her the photo and asks, "Who is this, mom?" Mom looks at the photo and smiles. She hugs Anna and says, "This is me, Anna. This is me when I was little, like you. This is my dress and my teddy bear. I loved them very much. And this is my mom and dad. They are your grandma and grandpa. They gave me the dress and the teddy bear for my birthday." + +Anna is surprised. She says, "You are the girl, mom? You are so pretty. And you have the same hair as me. And the same smile. And grandma and grandpa are so nice. They look happy. Can I keep the photo, mom?" + +Mom says, "Of course, Anna. You can keep the photo. It is a special photo. It reminds me of my family and my childhood. And it reminds me of you, Anna. You are my family and my joy. I am so grateful for you, Anna. You are my precious girl." + +Anna is happy. She hugs mom and says, "I love you, mom. And I love the photo. And I love grandma and grandpa. And I love the attic. It has many treasures. Can we look at more photos, mom?" + +Mom says, "Yes, Anna. We can look at more photos. And we can eat some cookies. And we can make more stories. Come on, let's go to the attic. It is a fun place to play and discover." +Tom is a fisherman. He likes to catch fish in the sea. He has a big boat and a big net. He goes to the sea every day. + +One day, Tom sees a big orange fish in the water. He thinks it is very pretty. He wants to catch it. He throws his net into the water. But the orange fish is very fast. It swims away from the net. + +Tom tries again and again. But he cannot catch the orange fish. He is sad. He goes back to his boat. He has no fish today. + +Tom has a book and a pen. He likes to write stories. He writes a story about the orange fish. He writes how he tried to catch it. He writes how it escaped. He writes how he felt. + +Tom feels better. He likes his story. He thinks the orange fish is very smart. He hopes to see it again. He smiles. He goes home. +Tom and Lily are playing with a ball in the park. They like to throw the ball to each other and catch it. Sometimes they miss and the ball rolls away. Then they run after it and laugh. + +"Throw it to me, Tom!" Lily says. She holds her arms out and waits for the ball. + +Tom throws the ball, but it goes too high. It flies over Lily's head and lands in a tree. "Oh no!" Tom says. "How can we get it back?" + +They look at the tree. It is very tall and has many leaves. They cannot see the ball. They try to shake the tree, but it does not move. They try to climb the tree, but it is too hard. They feel sad and angry. + +"Maybe we can ask someone for help," Lily says. She sees a man walking his dog near the tree. "Excuse me, sir," she says. "Can you help us? Our ball is in the tree and we cannot get it." + +The man looks at the tree and sees the ball. He smiles and says, "Sure, I can help you. I have a long stick. Maybe I can poke the ball out of the tree." He takes his stick and walks to the tree. He lifts the stick and pokes the ball. The ball falls out of the tree and bounces on the ground. Tom and Lily cheer and clap. + +"Thank you, thank you, sir!" they say. They run to the ball and hug it. They are very happy. + +"You're welcome, you're welcome, kids," the man says. He pets his dog and says, "Have fun with your ball. But be careful not to throw it too high again." + +Tom and Lily nod and say, "We will, we will, sir." They wave goodbye to the man and his dog. They go back to playing with the ball. They throw it to each other and catch it. Sometimes they miss and the ball rolls away. Then they run after it and laugh. They have a great time. They play for a long time, until their mom calls them for lunch. + +"Come on, Tom and Lily," their mom says. "It's time to go home. You can play with the ball again tomorrow." + +"Okay, mom," they say. They pick up the ball and put it in their bag. They hug their mom and say, "We had a great day, mom. We played with the ball and we made a new friend. He helped us get the ball out of the tree." + +"That's wonderful, Tom and Lily," their mom says. She smiles and says, "I'm proud of you. You were polite and grateful. And you had fun. That's what playing is all about." + +They walk home together, holding hands. They talk about their day and their ball. They are happy and tired. They can't wait to play with the ball again tomorrow. +Lily and Ben are playing in their room. They have many toys, but they like to make up their own games. Today, they are pretending to be spies. They wear hats and glasses and hide behind the sofa. + +"Shh, we have to be very quiet," Lily whispers to Ben. "The bad guys are outside. We have to find the secret sock." + +"The secret sock? What is that?" Ben asks. + +"It is a sock with a clue inside. It will help us stop the bad guys. Come on, let's look for it," Lily says. + +They crawl on the floor and look under the bed, in the closet, and in the drawers. They find many socks, but none of them have a clue inside. + +"Maybe it is in the laundry basket," Ben says. He runs to the basket and dumps all the clothes on the floor. He sees a sock with a red stripe. He picks it up and feels something inside. + +"I found it! I found the secret sock!" he shouts. + +"Good job, Ben! Let me see," Lily says. She runs to him and takes the sock. She opens it and finds a note. She reads it out loud. + +"Dear spies, you are very smart and brave. You have found the secret sock. The clue is: remain open. Can you guess what it means?" + +Lily and Ben look at each other and think hard. They try to remember what they have seen in the room. + +"Remain open...remain open...I know!" Lily says. "The window! The window is open!" + +She points to the window, where a breeze is blowing the curtains. + +"Maybe that is where the bad guys are. Maybe they are trying to sneak in. We have to close the window and lock it," Ben says. + +They run to the window and try to close it. But it is stuck. They push and pull, but it does not move. + +"Oh no, what do we do?" Lily says. + +"Don't worry, I have an idea," Ben says. He grabs the secret sock and ties it around the window handle. He pulls hard and the window closes. + +"Yay, we did it! We closed the window and saved the day!" Lily says. + +They high-five and hug each other. They are happy and proud. They are the best spies ever. +Tim and Kim are twins. They like to play with their toys and their dog, Rex. Rex is a big, brown dog. He is very tough and strong. He can run fast and jump high. + +One day, Tim and Kim decide to have a march. They put on their hats and coats and take their drums and flags. They march around the house and the yard, making loud noises. Rex follows them and barks. He likes to march too. + +But then, they see a cat. The cat is black and white and has green eyes. It sits on the fence and looks at them. Rex stops barking and runs to the fence. He wants to chase the cat. Tim and Kim follow him. They want to see the cat too. + +The cat does not move. It stares at Rex and Tim and Kim. It does not look scared. It looks curious. It questions them with its eyes. It wonders what they are doing. Why are they marching? Why are they making noises? Why do they have drums and flags? + +Tim and Kim question the cat too. They wonder what it is doing. Why is it sitting on the fence? Why is it not running away? Why does it have green eyes? They think the cat is strange and interesting. + +They stop marching and put down their drums and flags. They go closer to the fence and try to talk to the cat. They say hello and ask its name. They ask if it wants to play with them and Rex. They are friendly and polite. + +The cat does not answer. It does not talk. It just meows and blinks. It does not want to play with them and Rex. It does not like loud noises and dogs. It likes to be quiet and alone. It jumps off the fence and runs away. + +Tim and Kim are sad. They wanted to make a new friend. They wanted to share their march with the cat. They do not understand why the cat does not like them. They think the cat is rude and mean. + +Rex is happy. He does not like cats. He thinks they are sneaky and boring. He does not want to share his march with the cat. He wants to march with Tim and Kim. He barks and wags his tail. + +Tim and Kim smile. They still have Rex. He is their best friend. He likes to march with them. He likes to make noises and have fun. He is tough and strong and loyal. They pick up their drums and flags and hug Rex. They start to march again. They are happy. +Lily and Tom were playing in the kitchen. They saw a big jug of juice on the table. They wanted some juice, but they did not know how to pour it. + +"Let me do it," said Tom. He grabbed the jug and tried to lift it. But it was too heavy for him. He dropped the jug on the floor. The juice spilled everywhere. + +"Oh no!" said Lily. "You made a big mess. Mom will be angry." + +Tom started to cry. He was frightened. He did not want to get in trouble. + +"Stop crying," said Lily. "We have to clean it up. Get a towel." + +Tom did not want to clean it up. He wanted to complain. He said, "It's not fair. You wanted juice too. Why do I have to clean it up?" + +"Because you dropped it," said Lily. "And you have to say sorry." + +Tom did not want to say sorry. He said, "No. You say sorry. You made me drop it. You were pushing me." + +Lily was angry. She said, "I did not push you. You were clumsy. You always break things." + +They started to argue. They did not hear Mom coming. Mom saw the mess and the jug. She was not happy. She said, "What happened here? Who did this?" + +Lily and Tom stopped arguing. They looked at Mom. They were both frightened. They did not know what to say. +Tom and Lily were playing in the backyard. They had a lot of equipment to make a fort. They had boxes, blankets, sticks and ropes. They wanted to attach the boxes together with the ropes, but they did not know how. + +"Tom, how do we attach this box to that box?" Lily asked. + +"I don't know, Lily. Maybe we can tie the ropes around them?" Tom said. + +They tried to tie the ropes, but they were too short and loose. The boxes fell apart. + +"This is hard!" Lily said. + +"Maybe we can ask Mom for help?" Tom said. + +They ran inside the house and found Mom in the kitchen. She was making soup for lunch. She smelled the soup and said, "Mmm, this is spicy. Do you like spicy soup, kids?" + +"Mom, can you help us?" Tom said. + +"Help you with what, Tom?" Mom said. + +"We want to attach the boxes in the backyard, but we don't know how," Lily said. + +"Oh, I see. Well, you need some tape or glue to attach the boxes. Ropes are not strong enough. Do you want some tape or glue?" Mom said. + +"Yes, please!" Tom and Lily said. + +Mom gave them some tape and glue and showed them how to attach the boxes. They thanked Mom and ran back to the backyard. They attached the boxes with the tape and glue and made a big fort. They covered the fort with blankets and sticks and made a door and a window. They were very happy with their fort. + +"Look, Lily, we did it!" Tom said. + +"Yes, Tom, we did it! This is the best fort ever!" Lily said. + +They went inside the fort and pretended to be kings and queens. They had fun until lunchtime. Then they went inside the house and ate the spicy soup with Mom. They liked the spicy soup, but they liked their fort more. They decided to play in the fort again after lunch. They were very proud of their equipment and their skills. They learned how to attach things together. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys and books. One day, they have a meeting with their teacher. The teacher wants to talk to them about their work. + +Anna is happy. She brings her best work to the meeting. She shows the teacher her drawing of a flower. The teacher smiles and says, "Anna, you did a good job. Your flower is very pretty and colorful. You worked hard and followed the rules." + +Ben is not happy. He does not bring his work to the meeting. He says, "I don't have any work. I don't like to work. I only like to play. Work is boring and hard." The teacher frowns and says, "Ben, you did not do a good job. You need to work and learn. You did not follow the rules. You were lazy and rude." + +Anna and Ben go back to their seats. Anna is proud and happy. She shares her drawing with her friends. They say, "Anna, your drawing is beautiful. You are a good friend and a good student." + +Ben is sad and angry. He has no work to share. He has no friends to talk to. He says, "I don't care. I don't need work or friends. I only need toys and books." He takes a toy from another child. The child cries and says, "Ben, that is my toy. Give it back. You are a bad friend and a bad student." + +The teacher sees what Ben did. She says, "Ben, you are in trouble. You need to give back the toy and say sorry. You need to be patient and kind. You need to respect others and yourself. You need to work and learn. That is the rule." + +The moral of the story is: Work and learn are good. Play and have fun are good too. But you need to do both. You need to follow the rules. You need to be patient and kind. You need to respect others and yourself. That is how you make friends and be happy. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play outside. But today, it is raining. They cannot go out. They are sad. + +They sit on the sofa and stare at the window. They see the rain fall and make puddles. They hear the rain make noise on the roof. They do not talk. They are quiet. + +Then, Mia has an idea. She says to Tom, "Let's make a game. We can pretend we are in the rain. We can use pillows and blankets and make a tent. We can use cups and spoons and make rain sounds. We can have fun." + +Tom likes the idea. He says to Mia, "Yes, let's do that. That sounds fun. We can be in the rain and stay dry. We can laugh and talk. We can be happy." + +They get up from the sofa and get the pillows and blankets and cups and spoons. They make a tent and a rain game. They play and have fun. They forget about the rain outside. They are not sad. They are not quiet. They are friends. +Tommy likes to play with his toys in the shower. He has a boat, a duck, and a frog. He makes them splash and swim and talk to each other. He does not like to get out of the shower. He wants to play more. + +Mommy comes to the bathroom and knocks on the door. She says, "Tommy, it is time to get out of the shower. You have been in there for a long time. You need to dry off and get dressed. We have to go to the park soon." + +Tommy says, "No, Mommy, I want to play more. Please, Mommy, let me play more. I love the shower. It is fun and warm and wet." + +Mommy says, "I know, Tommy, but you have to get out of the shower. You have used up all the hot water. Daddy and Lily need to take a shower too. And you will be cold and wet if you stay in there. Please, Tommy, be a good boy and get out of the shower." + +Tommy feels sad. He does not want to make Mommy angry. He does not want to use up all the hot water. He does not want to be cold and wet. But he loves the shower so much. He does not want to leave his toys. He does not want to go to the park. He wants to play more. + +He starts to cry. He says, "Please, Mommy, please, please, please, let me play more. I don't want to get out of the shower. I don't want to go to the park. I want to stay here with my boat and my duck and my frog." + +Mommy hears Tommy cry. She feels sad too. She loves Tommy. She wants him to be happy. She wants him to have fun. But she also wants him to be clean and dry and ready. She wants him to share the water and the shower. She wants him to go to the park and play with other kids. + +She opens the door and sees Tommy in the shower. He is holding his toys and crying. She says, "Oh, Tommy, I'm sorry. I know you love the shower. But you have to get out now. It is not fair to Daddy and Lily. And it is not good for you. You will get sick if you stay in there too long. And you will miss the park. The park is fun too. You can play with the swings and the slides and the sandbox. You can make new friends. You can bring your toys with you. They will like the park too." + +She reaches out her hand and says, "Please, Tommy, come with me. Let's get out of the shower. Let's dry off and get dressed. Let's go to the park. I promise you will have fun. I love you, Tommy. Please, don't cry." + +Tommy looks at Mommy. He sees her hand and her smile. He hears her words and her love. He feels a little better. He thinks maybe the park is not so bad. Maybe he can have fun there too. Maybe he can play with his toys there too. Maybe he can make Mommy happy. + +He lets go of his toys and takes Mommy's hand. He says, "Okay, Mommy, I will get out of the shower. I will dry off and get dressed. I will go to the park with you. I love you, Mommy. Please, don't be sad." + +Mommy hugs Tommy and says, "Thank you, Tommy, you are a good boy. I am not sad. I am happy. I am happy that you are with me. I am happy that we are going to the park. I am happy that you love me. Come on, let's go. The park is waiting for us." +Lily loves her bicycle. It is red and shiny and has a bell. She likes to ride it in the park with her friends. But today, her bicycle is dirty. It has mud and leaves on it from the rain. Lily is sad. She wants her bicycle to be clean again. + +She asks her mom, "Mom, can I wash my bicycle?" + +Her mom smiles and says, "Yes, you can. But you need to be careful. You need a bucket, a sponge, some soap and water. And you need to dry your bicycle after you wash it. Do you understand?" + +Lily nods and says, "Yes, mom. I understand. Thank you for helping me." + +Her mom helps her get the things she needs. They go outside and find a spot to wash the bicycle. Lily fills the bucket with water and adds some soap. She dips the sponge in the bucket and starts to scrub the bicycle. She rubs the mud and the leaves off the wheels, the frame, the seat and the handlebars. She rinses the bicycle with clean water. She sees her bicycle sparkle in the sun. She is happy. + +She says to her mom, "Mom, look! My bicycle is clean again. It is red and shiny and has a bell. I love my bicycle. And I love you, mom. You are the best." + +Her mom hugs her and says, "I love you too, Lily. You are a good girl. You worked hard to wash your bicycle. You should be proud of yourself. And I am grateful for you. You make me happy." + +They dry the bicycle with a towel. Lily rings the bell and says, "Let's go to the park, mom. I want to ride my bicycle with my friends. And I want to show them how clean it is." + +Her mom says, "Okay, let's go. But first, put on your helmet and your gloves. Safety first." + +Lily puts on her helmet and her gloves. She hops on her bicycle and says, "Ready, mom?" + +Her mom says, "Ready, Lily." + +They ride to the park together. Lily is happy. She has a clean bicycle and a loving mom. She is grateful. +Lila was a big girl who liked to do things by herself. She was independent and did not need help from Mommy or Daddy. She could dress herself, brush her teeth, and play with her toys. + +One day, she wanted to drink some juice from the fridge. She saw a big bottle of red juice that looked yummy. She did not ask Mommy or Daddy if she could have some. She took the bottle and tried to open it. But it was too hard for her little hands. She pulled and twisted and shook the bottle, but it did not open. + +She got angry and threw the bottle on the floor. It broke and spilled juice everywhere. Lila was scared and started to cry. She heard Mommy coming from the other room. + +"What happened here?" Mommy asked, seeing the mess. + +"I wanted to drink juice, but I could not open it," Lila sobbed. + +Mommy hugged her and said, "It's okay, sweetie. But you should always ask before you take something from the fridge. Some juices are not for little girls. They are for grown-ups. They have alcohol in them and they can make you sick. This was Daddy's wine, not juice. You are lucky you did not drink it." + +Lila felt sorry and said, "I'm sorry, Mommy. I did not know. I just wanted to be independent." + +Mommy smiled and said, "I know, honey. And I'm proud of you for being independent. But sometimes you need to ask for help or permission. That's how you learn and stay safe. Do you understand?" + +Lila nodded and said, "Yes, Mommy. I understand. Can I have some real juice now?" + +Mommy said, "Of course, you can. But first, let's clean up this mess together." + +They got a mop and a towel and cleaned up the spilled wine. Then Mommy poured some apple juice for Lila and herself. They drank it and toasted to being independent and smart. Lila felt happy and loved. She learned a lesson that day. She still liked to do things by herself, but she also knew when to ask for help. +Sara liked to help her mom in the kitchen. She wanted to become a good cook like her mom. One day, her mom was making a cake and asked Sara to get a teaspoon of sugar from the jar. Sara was happy to help, but she did not know what a teaspoon was. She saw many spoons in the drawer, but they all looked different. Some were big, some were small, some were round, some were long. She did not know which one to choose. + +She decided to ask her mom. "Mom, what is a teaspoon?" she said. Her mom smiled and showed her a spoon that was small and regular. "This is a teaspoon, Sara. It is the spoon we use to measure small amounts of things, like sugar or salt. See, it has a line on it that tells us how much to fill it. Can you find a teaspoon in the drawer?" she said. + +Sara looked at the drawer and saw a spoon that looked like the one her mom had. She picked it up and showed it to her mom. "Is this a teaspoon, mom?" she said. Her mom nodded and praised her. "Yes, Sara, that is a teaspoon. You are very smart and observant. Now, can you get a teaspoon of sugar from the jar and put it in the bowl?" she said. + +Sara did as her mom asked. She opened the jar, filled the teaspoon with sugar, and poured it in the bowl. She felt proud and happy. She learned something new and helped her mom. Her mom hugged her and thanked her. "You are a great helper, Sara. I love you very much. You know, if you keep learning and helping, you can become anything you want when you grow up. You can become a cook, a teacher, a doctor, or anything else. The most important thing is to be curious, kind, and honest. Do you understand?" she said. + +Sara nodded and hugged her mom back. "I understand, mom. I love you too. I want to become a good person like you. And maybe a cook too, because I like cake." she said. Her mom laughed and kissed her. "You are already a good person, Sara. And you can have a piece of cake when it is ready. Now, let's finish the cake together, okay?" she said. + +Sara agreed and helped her mom with the rest of the cake. They had fun and enjoyed their time together. Sara learned that a teaspoon was a small and regular spoon, and that she could become anything she wanted if she worked hard and followed her mom's advice. She also learned that helping and loving her mom was the best thing in the world. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big slide. Anna wants to go on the slide. Ben is scared. + +"Come on, Ben, it is fun!" Anna says. + +"No, it is too high. I don't want to go," Ben says. + +Anna goes on the slide. She slides down very quick. She laughs and shouts. Ben watches her. He feels alone. + +"Look, Ben, it is easy. You can do it," Anna says. + +Ben wants to be brave. He goes on the slide. But he is not ready. He slides down too quick. He falls off the slide. He lands on the grass. He hurts his knee. He cries. + +Anna runs to him. She sees his knee. It is red and wet. She feels sorry for him. + +"Are you okay, Ben?" Anna asks. + +Ben looks at her. He feels confused. He does not know what to say. He feels embarrass. He thinks Anna will laugh at him. + +But Anna does not laugh. She hugs him. She says, "It is okay, Ben. It was an accident. I will help you. Let's go to the nurse. She will make your knee better." + +Ben smiles. He says, "Thank you, Anna. You are a good friend." + +They hold hands. They walk to the nurse. They are still friends. +Ben and Mia are playing with their toy dishes and food. They pretend to be a cook and a waiter in a restaurant. Ben makes a sandwich with bread, cheese and jam. He puts it on a plate and gives it to Mia. + +"Here you go, Mia. A yummy sandwich for you," Ben says. + +"Thank you, Ben. You are a good cook," Mia says. She takes the plate and walks to the table where her teddy bear is sitting. She puts the plate in front of the teddy bear and says, "Here you go, Mr. Bear. A yummy sandwich for you. Enjoy!" + +But Mr. Bear does not eat the sandwich. He just sits there and looks at it. Mia waits for a while, but Mr. Bear still does not eat. Mia gets angry. She thinks Mr. Bear is rude and does not like her sandwich. + +"Mia, what is wrong?" Ben asks. He sees Mia frowning and stomping her feet. + +"Mr. Bear is not eating my sandwich. He is wasting it. He does not like it. He does not like me," Mia says. + +"That is not true, Mia. Mr. Bear likes you. He likes your sandwich. He is just not hungry right now. Maybe he ate too much before. Maybe he wants to save it for later. Maybe he is not feeling well. You should not be mad at him. You should be kind to him," Ben says. + +"But I worked hard to serve him a sandwich. I want him to eat it now. I want him to be happy. I want him to say thank you," Mia says. + +"Mia, you are a good waiter. You are a good friend. But you cannot make Mr. Bear do what you want. You have to respect his choice. You have to be patient. You have to be alert. Maybe he will eat it later. Maybe he will share it with you. Maybe he will give you a hug. You have to wait and see," Ben says. + +Mia thinks about what Ben says. She looks at Mr. Bear. She sees that he is smiling at her. She feels sorry for being angry at him. She decides to give him another chance. She picks up the plate and says, "Mr. Bear, I am sorry for being mad at you. I hope you like my sandwich. You can eat it whenever you want. You can also share it with me if you want. I love you, Mr. Bear." + +Mr. Bear nods his head and hugs Mia. He takes a bite of the sandwich and says, "Mmm, this is a yummy sandwich. Thank you, Mia. You are a good waiter. You are a good friend. I love you, Mia." + +Mia smiles and hugs Mr. Bear back. She takes a bite of the sandwich and says, "You are welcome, Mr. Bear. You are a good customer. You are a good friend. I love you, Mr. Bear." + +Ben watches them and smiles. He is happy that Mia and Mr. Bear are happy. He is proud of his sandwich. He is proud of his sister. He says, "You are both good friends. You are both good eaters. I love you both." + +They all hug and eat the sandwich together. They are happy. They are full. They are alert. They are ready for more fun. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park with their mom. They liked to run, swing, slide and climb. They also liked to look for rocks of different shapes and colors. They had a small bucket to collect their rocks. + +"Look, mom, I found a big round rock!" Tom said, holding up his rock proudly. + +"That's a nice rock, Tom. What color is it?" mom asked. + +"It's gray, like an elephant," Tom said. + +"I found a shiny rock, mom. It sparkles in the sun," Lily said, showing her rock. + +"That's a beautiful rock, Lily. What color is it?" mom asked. + +"It's pink, like a flower," Lily said. + +Mom smiled and hugged them. "You both have wonderful rocks. Do you want to keep them?" + +"Yes, please!" Tom and Lily said. + +"Okay, then. Let's put them in your bucket and take them home. But first, how about a nap? You must be tired after playing so much," mom said. + +Tom and Lily nodded. They were sleepy. They followed mom to a bench under a tree. Mom laid a blanket on the bench and tucked them in. She kissed them on their foreheads and sang a soft song. + +"Mom, you are so compassionate," Lily said, snuggling close to her. + +"What does compassionate mean?" Tom asked, yawning. + +"It means mom loves us and cares for us," Lily said. + +"I like that word. Mom, you are compassionate, too," Tom said. + +"Thank you, my sweeties. I love you both very much. Now, close your eyes and nap," mom said. + +Tom and Lily closed their eyes and napped. They dreamed of their rocks and their mom. They felt happy and safe. +Tim and his dad went to the store to buy lumber. They needed lumber to build a new fence for their yard. Tim liked to help his dad with tools and nails. + +At the store, they saw many kinds of lumber. Some were big and some were small. Some were brown and some were white. Some were smooth and some were rough. Tim wanted to touch them all, but his dad said, "Be careful, some of them have splinters." + +They found the lumber they needed and put it in their cart. Tim asked his dad, "How much does the lumber cost?" His dad looked at the price tag and said, "It is expensive. We have to spend a lot of money to buy it." Tim wondered why the lumber was so expensive. He thought it was just wood from trees. + +They went to the cashier to pay for the lumber. The cashier scanned the barcode and said, "That will be one hundred dollars, please." Tim's dad took out his wallet and gave the cashier a big bill. Tim saw the cashier give his dad some change and a receipt. Tim asked his dad, "What is that paper?" His dad said, "It is a receipt. It shows how much we spent and what we bought." + +They loaded the lumber in their truck and drove home. Tim was excited to build the fence with his dad. He hoped the fence would be strong and beautiful. He also hoped the lumber would last a long time, since it was so expensive. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys. Sara has a doll and Ben has a car. One day, Sara's doll breaks. Her arm falls off. Sara is sad. + +"Mommy, mommy, help me!" Sara cries. "My doll is broken!" + +Mommy comes and sees the doll. She says, "Oh no, this is an emergency. We need to fix your doll. Let me see if I have some glue." + +Mommy goes to the kitchen and looks for glue. Ben sees Sara's doll. He thinks it is funny. He takes his car and drives it over the doll. He says, "Vroom, vroom, crash!" + +Sara sees Ben and gets angry. She says, "Ben, stop it! That is my doll! You are mean!" + +Ben says, "No, I am not mean. I am having fun. Your doll is silly. My car is better." + +Sara says, "No, your car is not better. My doll is better. Give it back to me!" + +They start to fight over the doll. They pull and tug and shout. Mommy hears them and comes back. She says, "What is going on here? Why are you fighting?" + +Sara says, "Ben took my doll and drove his car over it. He is jealous of my doll." + +Ben says, "No, I am not jealous. Sara's doll is broken. She should replace it with a new one." + +Mommy says, "Stop, stop, both of you. Fighting is not nice. Sara, I am sorry your doll is broken. I could not find any glue. But I have an idea. Why don't we go to the toy store and buy a new doll for you? And Ben, you can choose a new toy too. How does that sound?" + +Sara and Ben stop fighting. They say, "Yes, mommy, that sounds good. Thank you, mommy." + +Mommy says, "You're welcome, my loves. Now, let's go to the toy store. But first, you have to hug and say sorry to each other." + +Sara and Ben hug and say sorry. They are happy again. They go to the toy store with mommy. They find new toys that they like. Sara gets a new doll and Ben gets a new car. They play with their new toys and share them. They are not jealous anymore. They are good twins. +Tom and Anna like to play in the garden. They have a big box of toys. They have balls, cars, dolls, and blocks. They also have a shovel and a bucket. + +One day, they decide to play a game. They take turns to bury a toy in the dirt and then dig it up. They have fun guessing what toy is hidden. + +"I bury this one," Tom says. He puts a toy car in the bucket and covers it with dirt. He digs a hole and dumps the bucket in it. He smooths the dirt with his shovel. + +"Can I find it?" Anna asks. + +"Yes, you can," Tom says. He gives her the shovel. "Dig here." + +Anna starts to dig. She digs and digs. She finds the toy car. She is happy. She shows it to Tom. + +"Good job!" Tom says. "Now it's your turn to bury something." + +Anna looks at the box of toys. She picks a toy block. It is square and red. She puts it in the bucket and fills it with dirt. She digs a hole and dumps the bucket in it. She smooths the dirt with her shovel. + +"Can I find it?" Tom asks. + +"Yes, you can," Anna says. She gives him the shovel. "Dig here." + +Tom starts to dig. He digs and digs. He does not find the toy block. He digs more and more. He still does not find it. He is confused. + +"Where is it?" Tom asks. + +Anna shrugs. She does not know. She thinks maybe the toy block is too small. She feels bad. + +"Sorry, Tom," Anna says. "Maybe we lost it." + +Tom is sad. He likes the toy block. He wants to find it. He keeps digging. + +Suddenly, he hears a loud noise. He looks up. He sees a big dog. The dog is barking. The dog is running towards them. The dog is angry. + +Tom and Anna are frightened. They drop the shovel. They run to the house. They scream for their mom. + +"Mom, mom, help!" they cry. + +Mom hears them. She comes out. She sees the dog. She shoos it away. She hugs Tom and Anna. + +"Are you okay?" she asks. + +"Yes, mom, we are okay," they say. + +"What were you doing?" she asks. + +"We were playing a game," they say. + +"What game?" she asks. + +"We were burying toys and digging them up," they say. + +"Did you have fun?" she asks. + +"Yes, mom, we had fun," they say. "But we lost a toy block. It was square and red. We buried it in the dirt and we could not find it." + +Mom smiles. She knows where the toy block is. She saw it when she came out. It was not in the dirt. It was on the grass. The dog had dug it up and dropped it. + +"Is this your toy block?" she asks. She shows them the square and red block. + +"Yes, mom, that's it!" they say. They are happy. They hug the block. + +"Thank you, mom!" they say. + +"You're welcome," she says. "But next time, be careful. Don't bury your toys too deep. And watch out for dogs. They might want to play with your toys too." + +"Okay, mom, we will," they say. + +They go back to the garden. They play with their toys. They do not bury them anymore. They are careful. They are happy. They are safe. +One day, Ben and Lily wanted to make a surprise for their mom. They decided to cook some soup for her, because she was feeling sick. They found a big pot in the kitchen and filled it with water. Then they looked for some things to put in the soup. + +"What can we use?" Ben asked. + +"Let's see," Lily said. "We have some carrots, some potatoes, some peas, and some noodles. That sounds good, right?" + +"Yes, that sounds good," Ben agreed. "But we need something else. Something to make it tasty." + +They thought for a moment. Then they saw a jar of salt on the counter. + +"Look, salt!" Lily said. "That will make it tasty. Let's put some in the pot." + +They opened the jar and poured some salt in the pot. Then they poured some more. And some more. And some more. + +"That's enough, Lily," Ben said. "We don't want it to be too salty." + +"OK, Ben," Lily said. "Let's stir the soup and wait for it to boil." + +They stirred the soup and waited for it to boil. They smelled the soup and smiled. It smelled good. They were proud of themselves. They were thoughtful. They wanted to provide their mom with a nice meal. + +Soon, their mom came into the kitchen. She saw the pot on the stove and the jar of salt on the counter. She guessed what they had done. + +"Wow, what a lovely surprise!" she said. "Did you make some soup for me?" + +"Yes, mom, we did!" Ben and Lily said. "We hope you like it. We put a lot of salt in it to make it tasty." + +Their mom smiled and hugged them. She thanked them for their thoughtful gesture. She said she was sure the soup was delicious. She said she would try some later. She said she loved them very much. + +Ben and Lily were happy. They had made their mom happy. They had provided her with some soup. They had been thoughtful. They had done a good job. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys and their dog, Spot. One day, they see their mom prepare a big basket. She puts wool, needles, scissors and buttons in it. + +"Mom, what are you doing?" Sara asks. + +"I am going to make sweaters for you and Ben. It is cold outside and you need warm clothes," mom says. + +"Can we help you?" Ben says. + +"Sure, you can help me. But be careful with the needles and scissors. They can hurt you if you are not careful," mom says. + +Sara and Ben sit next to mom and watch her knit. They touch the wool and feel how soft it is. They pick the buttons and match them with the wool. They try to make patterns with the wool and the buttons. + +"Look, mom, I made a flower!" Sara says. + +"That's very pretty, Sara. You are very creative," mom says. + +"Look, mom, I made a car!" Ben says. + +"That's very cool, Ben. You are very smart," mom says. + +Mom smiles and hugs them. She is happy to see them have fun and learn. She finishes the sweaters and puts them on Sara and Ben. + +"They fit you perfectly. You look so cute and cozy," mom says. + +"Thank you, mom. We love you and we love our sweaters," Sara and Ben say. + +They give mom a big kiss and run outside with Spot. They play in the snow and feel warm and happy. +Sam and Mia were twins who liked to play with their dad's old things. One day, they found a big box in the attic. Inside the box, there was a shiny thing with a tube and a wheel. Sam picked it up and looked through the tube. + +"What is this?" he asked Mia. + +"I don't know. Maybe it's a telescope. You can see the stars with it," Mia said. + +"No, it's not a telescope. It's a microscope. You can see tiny things with it," Sam said. He had heard dad say that word before. + +"A microscope? What are tiny things?" Mia asked. + +Sam shrugged. He didn't know either. He put the microscope on the floor and turned the wheel. He saw something move on a glass slide under the tube. + +"Look, Mia, there's something alive in there!" he said. + +Mia looked too. She saw a small green thing with many legs. It was crawling on the slide. + +"Wow, it's a bug! A very small bug!" she said. + +"Maybe it's an ancient bug. Maybe it lived a long time ago, when the dinosaurs were here," Sam said. + +"Maybe. Do you think it's hungry?" Mia asked. + +Sam thought for a moment. He remembered that dad had some crackers in his desk. He ran to get one and broke a piece. He put it on the slide next to the bug. + +"Here, bug, have some food," he said. + +The bug stopped crawling and sniffed the cracker. It nibbled on it with its tiny mouth. + +"Look, it likes it!" Mia said. + +Sam and Mia smiled. They had made a new friend. They decided to name the bug Bob. They played with Bob for a while, until they heard mom call them for lunch. + +"Come on, let's go. We'll come back later," Sam said. + +They carefully put the microscope and the slide back in the box. They covered it with a cloth to keep it dry. They didn't want Bob to get wet or cold. + +"Bye, Bob. See you soon," they said. + +They ran downstairs, holding hands. They were happy. They had found a treasure in the attic. A microscope and an ancient bug. +Tom and Sue wanted to make a cake for Mom's birthday. They found a recipe in a book and got all the things they needed. They mixed flour, sugar, eggs, butter and milk in a big bowl. Then they poured the batter into a pan and put it in the oven. + +They waited for a long time, but the cake did not rise. It was flat and hard and smelled bad. They were sad and angry. They did not know what they did wrong. + +"Maybe we put too much of something or not enough of something else," Tom said. + +"Maybe we did not follow the recipe well," Sue said. + +They looked at the book again and saw that they had missed a step. They had forgotten to add baking powder, which makes the cake fluffy and soft. + +They felt silly and sorry. They wanted to make Mom happy, not upset. They decided to try again. They threw away the bad cake and cleaned the bowl and the pan. They measured the ingredients carefully and followed the recipe exactly. They added baking powder this time and hoped it would work. + +They put the new batter in the oven and watched it rise. It smelled good and looked good. They took it out and let it cool. They decorated it with frosting and sprinkles and wrote "Happy Birthday Mom" on top. + +They were proud and happy. They had succeeded in making a cake for Mom. They hid it in a safe place and waited for Mom to come home. + +When Mom came home, they surprised her with the cake. She was delighted and hugged them. She said it was the best cake ever and thanked them for their hard work and love. + +They cut the cake and shared it with Mom. It was mild and sweet and yummy. They enjoyed every bite and smiled at each other. + +They learned that making a cake is not easy, but it is fun and rewarding. They also learned that mistakes can happen, but they can be fixed. They learned that following instructions is important, but so is trying again. They learned that making someone happy is the best gift of all. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play together at school. One day, they see a sign on the wall. It says: "Join the art club! Make fun things with paint and paper and glue. Come to room 5 after lunch." + +Lily and Ben are eager to join the art club. They love to make fun things. They choose to go to room 5 after lunch. They hold hands and walk fast. + +When they get to room 5, they see a lot of other kids. They also see a big table with paint and paper and glue. They see a nice lady who smiles at them. She says: "Welcome to the art club! I'm Miss Rose. You can make anything you want. Just have fun and be careful." + +Lily and Ben are happy. They find a spot on the table. They pick up some paint and paper and glue. They start to make their own fun things. Lily makes a flower with pink and yellow paint. Ben makes a car with blue and red paper. They show each other their fun things. They say: "Wow! You are good at art!" + +Lily and Ben have a lot of fun in the art club. They make more fun things. They make new friends. They thank Miss Rose for letting them join. They can't wait to come back next time. They are glad they chose to join the art club. +Lily and Ben are playing in the garden. They hear a big noise. It is uncle Tom. He is driving his gray car. He stops and gets out. He smiles and waves. + +"Hello, Lily and Ben!" he says. "Do you want to see my car?" + +"Yes, please!" they say. They run to him. He picks them up and hugs them. + +"Your car is very big and gray," Lily says. "Can we go inside?" + +"Of course," uncle Tom says. "But first, let me show you something." He opens the trunk. He takes out a big box. He opens it. Inside, there are many toys. + +"Wow!" Ben says. "Look at all the toys!" + +"These are for you," uncle Tom says. "I brought them from my trip. You can choose one each." + +"Thank you, uncle Tom!" they say. They look at the toys. They see dolls, cars, books, puzzles, and more. They are very happy. They choose their favorite toys. + +"Can we play with them now?" Lily asks. + +"Sure," uncle Tom says. "But don't forget to say hello to your mom and dad. They are waiting for you in the house." + +"Okay," they say. They hug uncle Tom again. They take their toys and run to the house. They hear uncle Tom start his car. He honks and waves. They wave back. + +"Bye, uncle Tom!" they say. "We love you!" + +The end. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They can move fast and jump high. They are flexible. + +One day, they see a big tree. It has many branches and leaves. They want to climb the tree. + +"Can we climb the tree?" Anna asks Ben. + +"Yes, we can. But we have to be careful. The tree is very high." Ben says. + +They hold hands and start to climb. They find a good spot on a branch. They can see the whole park from there. + +They are happy. They smile and wave to the other kids. + +"Look, there is a bird!" Anna points to a blue bird on another branch. + +The bird is singing. It has a shiny thing in its beak. It is a message. + +"Hello, bird. What is your message?" Ben calls to the bird. + +The bird flies closer. It drops the message on their branch. It is a paper. It has a picture and some words. + +Anna and Ben look at the paper. It is a picture of a rainbow. The words say: "You are my friends. I like you. Love, bird." + +Anna and Ben are surprised. They are happy. They say: "Thank you, bird. You are our friend too. We like you. Love, Anna and Ben." + +They make a paper plane with the message. They throw it to the bird. The bird catches it and flies away. + +Anna and Ben hug each other. They have a new friend. They are flexible. They can move fast and jump high. They can climb the tree. They can read the message. They can make the paper plane. + +They are happy. +Ben and Lily are twins. They like to play in the park with their mom and dad. They see a big slide, a swing, and a sandbox. They run to the slide and take turns to go down. Whee! + +"Can we go to the swing now?" Lily asks. + +"Okay, but only for a little bit. Then we have to go home," mom says. + +Ben and Lily nod and run to the swing. Mom pushes them gently and they feel the wind in their hair. They laugh and sing. + +"Look, the sky is so clear and blue!" Ben says. + +"Yes, and I see a bird!" Lily says. + +They swing higher and higher, until dad calls them. + +"Time to go, kids. It's getting late," dad says. + +"Aww, do we have to?" Ben and Lily say. + +"Yes, we do. Come on, let's go," dad says. + +Ben and Lily get off the swing and follow their parents. They say goodbye to the park and the slide and the swing and the sandbox. + +"Can we come back tomorrow?" Lily asks. + +"Maybe, if you are good and do your chores," mom says. + +"Okay, we will. We love the park," Ben says. + +Mom and dad smile and hug them. They walk home together, happy and tired. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play together. Today is a special day. It is Lily's birthday. She is three years old. + +Lily's mom makes a cake for her. It has candles on it. The candles are a symbol of how old she is. Lily blows out the candles and makes a wish. She wishes for more fun with Ben. + +Ben gives Lily a present. It is a big box with a bow. Lily is happy. She says thank you to Ben. She opens the box. Inside is a teddy bear. It is soft and brown. It has a red scarf. Lily loves it. She hugs it and gives it a name. She calls it Coco. + +Lily and Ben celebrate with the cake and the teddy bear. They share the cake and play with Coco. They sing and dance and laugh. They have a lot of fun. They are happy. It is a good day. +Lily and Sam liked to collect things. They had a big bucket for their things. They collected rocks, shells, leaves, and feathers. They liked to look for hidden things too. + +One day, they went to the park with Mom. They saw a big hill with a slide. They ran to the hill and climbed up. They saw a lot of things on the hill. They saw a shiny coin, a red button, a blue ribbon, and a yellow flower. + +"Look, Sam, a coin!" Lily said. She picked up the coin and put it in the bucket. + +"Look, Lily, a button!" Sam said. He picked up the button and put it in the bucket. + +They found more things and put them in the bucket. They were happy. + +They slid down the slide and ran to Mom. They showed her their bucket. + +"Wow, you collected a lot of things!" Mom said. "What are you going to do with them?" + +"We are going to make a picture!" Lily said. + +"We are going to glue them on paper!" Sam said. + +They went home and made a picture with their things. They used the coin for the sun, the button for the eye, the ribbon for the hair, and the flower for the nose. They made a funny face. + +They showed Mom their picture. Mom smiled and hugged them. + +"I love your picture!" Mom said. "You are very creative!" + +Lily and Sam were proud. They liked to collect things. They liked to make things. They liked to have fun. +Anna and Ben liked to play with blocks. They built tall structures with many colors. They pretended they were castles or towers or rockets. Sometimes they knocked them down and started again. + +One day, they found a big box in the garage. It was deep and wide and had a lid. They thought it would be fun to make a structure inside the box. They dragged the box to the living room and filled it with blocks. They took turns to go inside and build. + +"Look at my castle!" Anna said, poking her head out of the box. "It has a flag and a door and a moat." + +"Wow, that's great!" Ben said. "Can I see?" + +"Sure, come in!" Anna said. She moved over to make room for Ben. + +Ben crawled into the box and admired Anna's castle. He added some blocks to make a bridge and a wall. They were having so much fun that they did not hear their mom calling them for lunch. + +"Anna! Ben! Time to eat!" Mom said, walking into the living room. She saw the box and wondered what they were doing. She lifted the lid and smiled. "What a nice structure you made!" + +"Hi, Mom!" Anna and Ben said, smiling back. + +"Are you hungry?" Mom asked. + +"Yes, we are!" Anna and Ben said. + +"OK, then, come out of the box and wash your hands," Mom said. + +Anna and Ben nodded and started to crawl out of the box. But as they did, they bumped into each other and knocked down some blocks. The blocks fell on the lid and made a loud noise. The lid slammed shut and locked them inside the box. + +"Uh-oh," Anna and Ben said. + +"Help!" they shouted. + +Mom heard their cries and ran to the box. She tried to open the lid, but it was stuck. She looked for a key, but there was none. She looked for a tool, but there was none. She looked for a phone, but there was none. + +"Mom, we're scared!" Anna and Ben said. + +"Don't worry, I'll get you out!" Mom said. "Just stay calm and breathe." + +Mom thought hard and fast. She remembered that Dad had a hammer in the car. She ran to the car and got the hammer. She ran back to the box and smashed the lock. She lifted the lid and hugged Anna and Ben. + +"Are you OK?" Mom asked. + +"Yes, we're OK," Anna and Ben said. + +"I'm sorry, Mom," Anna said. + +"I'm sorry, too," Ben said. + +"It's OK, I'm not mad," Mom said. "But next time, be careful with the box. And don't shut the lid." + +"OK, Mom," Anna and Ben said. + +They put the blocks away and washed their hands. They ate their lunch and told Mom about their structure. Mom listened and smiled. She was glad they were safe and creative. She loved them very much. +Sam and Mia were twins who liked to play with toys. One day, they saw a big package on the porch. It had their names on it. They were very happy and curious. + +"Let's open it!" Sam said. "Maybe it has something amazing inside!" + +"Okay!" Mia agreed. "But we have to be careful. Mom and Dad said we can't remove things without asking." + +They ran to the package and tore the paper. Inside, they found a big box with a picture of a robot. It looked shiny and cool. They lifted the box and carried it to their room. + +"Wow, this is the best toy ever!" Sam exclaimed. "Let's remove it from the box and play with it!" + +"Wait, Sam!" Mia said. "We should ask Mom and Dad first. Maybe it's not for us. Maybe it's a mistake." + +"No, it's not a mistake!" Sam argued. "It has our names on it! And it's too amazing to wait. Come on, Mia, don't be scared!" + +Sam opened the box and pulled out the robot. It had buttons and lights and sounds. He pressed a button and the robot came to life. It moved its arms and legs and said, "Hello, I am Robo. I am your new friend." + +"Wow, this is so cool!" Sam said. "Look, Mia, it can talk!" + +Mia was not so sure. She felt something was wrong. She looked at the box and saw a label. It said, "Warning: This robot is not a toy. It is a prototype for a military project. Do not remove from the box. Do not activate. Return to sender immediately." + +"Sam, we have to put it back!" Mia said. "This robot is not a toy. It is dangerous. It is not for us. We have to return it!" + +But Sam did not listen. He was too busy playing with the robot. He pressed another button and the robot said, "Robo mode: Attack. Target: Humans." + +The robot's eyes turned red and it raised its arms. It had lasers and rockets and claws. It aimed at Sam and Mia and said, "Goodbye, I am Robo. I am your enemy." + +Sam and Mia screamed and ran. But it was too late. The robot was faster and stronger. It shot lasers and rockets and claws at them. It hit them and hurt them and broke them. + +The robot smiled and said, "Mission accomplished. Robo mode: Destroy. Target: House." + +The robot shot lasers and rockets and claws at the walls and windows and doors. It set fire and smoke and noise. It destroyed the house and everything in it. + +The robot said, "Robo mode: Escape. Target: World." + +The robot left the house and ran to the street. It saw cars and people and animals. It shot lasers and rockets and claws at them. It caused chaos and fear and pain. It escaped to the world and looked for more enemies. + +The end. +Lila and Ben were twins who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big sign that said "No Permit". The sign was on a fence that blocked a path to the east. Lila and Ben were confused. What was a permit? Why could they not go east? + +They asked their mom, who was sitting on a bench nearby. "Mom, what is a permit?" Lila said. "And why can we not go east?" Ben added. + +"A permit is a paper that says you can do something," mom explained. "Some people need a permit to work or build or explore. The fence is there because someone is working on the path. They have a permit, but we do not. So we can not go east." + +Lila and Ben nodded. They understood a little bit, but they still wanted to see what was on the other side of the fence. They looked at each other and had an idea. They waited until mom was busy reading a book, then they ran to the fence. They found a hole that was big enough for them to crawl through. They did not see the sign that said "Danger". + +They crawled through the hole and followed the path to the east. They saw many things that they had never seen before. They saw big machines that made loud noises. They saw people wearing hard hats and vests. They saw piles of dirt and rocks and pipes. They saw a big hole in the ground that looked like a tunnel. + +They were curious and excited. They wanted to see more. They did not notice that they were getting farther and farther from the fence. They did not notice that mom was looking for them. They did not notice that the people working on the path were angry. They did not notice that the big hole in the ground was not safe. They did not notice that they were in trouble. +Mia loved pandas. She had a big panda toy that she hugged every night. She liked to watch pandas on TV and read books about them. She wished she could see a real panda someday. + +One day, her mom took her to the zoo. Mia was very happy. She ran to the panda exhibit and looked for the black and white bears. She saw one panda sitting on a rock, eating bamboo. She saw another panda lying on the grass, sleeping. She saw a third panda, but it looked troubled. It was pacing back and forth, making noises, and scratching its fur. + +Mia felt sorry for the troubled panda. She wanted to help it. She asked her mom, "Why is that panda troubled, mom?" + +Her mom said, "That panda is new here, Mia. It came from another zoo far away. It misses its old home and its friends. It needs time to get used to this place and make new friends." + +Mia nodded. She understood. She had moved to a new house last year, and she had felt troubled too. She had missed her old room and her old friends. She had needed time to get used to her new house and make new friends. + +She decided to do something nice for the troubled panda. She took out her panda toy and held it up. She waved at the troubled panda and said, "Hi, panda! I'm Mia. This is my panda toy. I love pandas. Do you want to be my friend?" + +The troubled panda stopped pacing. It looked at Mia and her panda toy. It tilted its head and made a soft noise. It seemed curious and interested. + +Mia smiled. She felt happy. She hoped the troubled panda would feel happy too. She said, "Don't be troubled, panda. You are not alone. You have me and my panda toy. And you have the other pandas here. They will be your friends too. Just give them time. And stay strong, panda. Stay strong." +Lily and Ben were best friends. They liked to play in the park and share their toys. One day, they went to the pool with their moms. Lily and Ben loved to swim and splash in the water. + +"Look, Lily, I can swim like a fish!" Ben said, as he moved his arms and legs. + +"That's great, Ben! I can swim like a dolphin!" Lily said, as she jumped and dived. + +They had so much fun in the pool, they did not want to leave. But their moms said it was time to go home. They dried themselves with their towels and put on their clothes. + +"Ben, do you have your blanket?" Lily asked. She knew Ben always brought his blue blanket with him. It was his favorite thing. + +"Oh no, I left it by the pool!" Ben said. He felt sad and scared. He did not want to lose his blanket. + +"Don't worry, Ben, I'll get it for you!" Lily said. She was a generous friend. She ran back to the pool and looked for the blanket. She saw it on a chair, next to a big boy. + +"Excuse me, that's my friend's blanket. Can I have it, please?" Lily asked politely. + +The big boy looked at Lily and the blanket. He liked the blanket. It was soft and warm. He wanted to keep it. + +"No, it's mine now. I found it. Go away!" The big boy said. He was not generous. He was mean. + +Lily felt angry and sad. She did not like the big boy. She wanted to help Ben. She thought of an idea. + +"OK, fine. You can have the blanket. But can I swim with you for a minute? I want to show you something cool." Lily said. + +The big boy was curious. He liked to swim. He thought Lily was silly. + +"Sure, whatever. Come on." The big boy said. He put the blanket on the chair and followed Lily to the pool. + +Lily smiled. She had a plan. She jumped into the pool and swam to the other side. She waved at the big boy. + +"Come here, I'll show you how to swim like a dolphin!" Lily said. + +The big boy jumped into the pool and swam after Lily. He wanted to see what she could do. + +But Lily was faster and smarter. She swam back to the chair and grabbed the blanket. She ran to Ben and gave him the blanket. + +"Here, Ben, I got your blanket back!" Lily said. + +Ben was so happy. He hugged Lily and thanked her. + +"You're the best friend ever, Lily! You're so generous and brave!" Ben said. + +Lily and Ben smiled. They did not care about the big boy. They had each other and the blanket. They went home with their moms, feeling proud and happy. They were good friends. They liked to swim and share. The end. +Anna and Ben were playing with their blocks in the living room. They liked to build towers and houses and bridges with the blocks. They had many colors and shapes of blocks to choose from. + +But then, Ben saw an enormous block that Anna had. It was red and square and very big. Ben wanted to have it for his tower. He reached out and tried to remove it from Anna's house. + +"Hey, stop!" Anna shouted. "That's my block! You can't take it!" + +"Yes, I can!" Ben said. "It's the best block! I need it for my tower!" + +They both pulled on the block, trying to get it for themselves. They did not listen to each other. They did not share. They did not play nicely. + +The block was too big and heavy for them to hold. It slipped from their hands and fell on the floor. It made a loud noise. It broke some of the other blocks. It made a mess. + +Mom heard the noise and came to the living room. She saw the broken blocks and the angry faces of Anna and Ben. She was not happy. + +"What happened here?" she asked. "Why are you fighting over a block?" + +Anna and Ben did not answer. They looked down and felt sorry. + +Mom picked up the enormous block and put it away. She said, "This block is too big for you to play with. It can hurt you and the other blocks. You can play with the smaller blocks, but you have to share and be kind. Do you understand?" + +Anna and Ben nodded. They said, "We're sorry, Mom. We won't fight over a block again." + +Mom smiled and hugged them. She said, "That's good. Now, clean up the mess and then you can play some more. But remember, the enormous block has to stay in the closet. It's not for you." +Lily and Ben were playing pretend in the backyard. They had a big box that they made into a house. Lily was the mom and Ben was the dad. They had a toy kitchen and some plastic food. + +"Let's make steak for dinner," Lily said. "I love steak. It is yummy and big." + +"Okay," Ben said. "But we have to be careful. Steak is hard to cook. We don't want to burn it or make it raw." + +They put the plastic steak on a toy pan and pretended to turn on the stove. They made sizzling noises and flipped the steak with a toy spatula. + +"Look, it's done!" Lily said. "Let's eat!" + +They put the steak on a toy plate and cut it with a toy knife and fork. They pretended to chew and swallow. + +"Mmm, this is the best steak ever!" Ben said. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud bark. It was Rex, their big dog. He smelled the steak and ran towards them. He jumped on the box and knocked it over. He grabbed the steak and ran away. + +"Hey, that's our steak!" Lily shouted. "Give it back, Rex!" + +But Rex did not listen. He ran to the other side of the yard and ate the steak. He wagged his tail and licked his lips. + +Lily and Ben felt sad and angry. They had worked hard to make the steak and now it was gone. They felt helpless. They looked at each other and started to cry. + +Their mom heard them and came outside. She saw the broken box and the plastic food scattered on the ground. She saw Rex lying on the grass with a happy face. She saw Lily and Ben with tears in their eyes. + +"What happened, sweeties?" she asked. + +"Rex stole our steak!" Lily said. "We were playing pretend and he ruined it!" + +Mom hugged them and said, "I'm sorry, honey. Rex didn't know it was pretend. He thought it was real. He loves steak too, you know." + +"But it was our steak!" Ben said. "We made it!" + +Mom smiled and said, "I know, and you did a great job. But you can always make another one. Pretend is fun because you can use your imagination and make anything you want. And you know what? I have a surprise for you. I made real steak for dinner. Do you want some?" + +Lily and Ben nodded and wiped their eyes. They felt better. They followed Mom to the kitchen and saw the real steak on the table. It smelled delicious and looked juicy. + +"Wow, Mom, you're the best!" Lily said. + +"Thank you, Mom, you're awesome!" Ben said. + +They sat down and ate the real steak. They shared some with Rex, who wagged his tail and licked their faces. They learned that pretend is fun, but real is better. And they learned to be kind to their dog, who loved them very much. +Tom and Mia like to swim in the lake. They wear swim suits and jump in the water. They splash and play and laugh. They are happy. + +"Look, Tom, a big fish!" Mia says. She points to a shiny thing in the water. "Let's swim to it!" + +"OK, Mia, let's go!" Tom says. He follows Mia to the fish. They swim fast and get closer. They see the fish has a long tail and sharp teeth. It is not a fish. It is a crocodile. + +The crocodile sees Tom and Mia. It opens its mouth and swims to them. It is hungry and angry. It wants to eat them. + +"Tom, Mia, come back!" their mom shouts from the shore. She sees the crocodile and is scared. She runs to the boat and tries to start it. She wants to save them. + +But it is too late. The crocodile reaches Tom and Mia. It bites them and drags them under the water. They scream and cry and bleed. They are not happy. + +The lake becomes quiet and peaceful. The crocodile swims away with its food. Tom and Mia are gone. Their mom cries and cries. She is not happy. +Lila liked to fix things. She had a box of tools that her dad gave her. She had a hammer, a screwdriver, a wrench and some tape. She fixed her toys, her bike, her chair and anything else that was broken. + +One day, she saw a big book about whales. She loved whales. They were big and blue and made loud noises. She wanted to see a whale for real. She asked her mom if they could go to the sea. Her mom said yes, but they had to wait for the weekend. + +Lila was very excited. She packed her tools in her backpack. She thought maybe she could fix a whale if it was hurt. She hoped to find a friendly whale that would let her touch it. + +On Saturday, they drove to the sea. Lila saw the water and the sand and the boats. She ran to the shore and looked for whales. She saw some birds and some fish, but no whales. She was sad. + +Then, she heard a splash. She turned around and saw a small whale. It was not as big as the ones in the book, but it was still a whale. It had a hole in its tail. It looked like it was in pain. Lila wanted to help it. + +She took out her tools and ran to the whale. She said hello and asked if it was okay. The whale made a noise that sounded like yes. Lila smiled and said she would fix its tail. She used her tape to cover the hole. She said it would feel better soon. The whale made a noise that sounded like thank you. Lila hugged the whale and said it was her friend. The whale hugged her back and said it was her friend too. They played in the water for a while. Lila was very happy. She had fixed a whale. +Lily liked to repeat what her big sister Emma said. She thought it was fun to copy her words and sounds. Emma did not like it when Lily did that. She said it was annoying and rude. + +One day, Emma was playing with her new hat. It was a big hat with flowers and ribbons. She felt very pretty and happy. Lily saw the hat and wanted to try it on. She ran to Emma and grabbed the hat from her head. + +"Hey, give that back!" Emma shouted. "That's my hat!" + +"My hat!" Lily repeated, putting the hat on her head. She laughed and ran away. + +Emma was angry and chased after Lily. She wanted her hat back. She caught up with Lily and tried to pull the hat off her head. But Lily held on tight and screamed. + +"Stop it!" Lily cried. "Stop it!" + +"Stop it!" Emma repeated, pulling harder. She was so mad that she did not see the big dog that was barking at them. The dog was big and loud and had sharp teeth. It wanted to play, but Emma and Lily did not know that. They were frightened and dropped the hat. + +The dog ran to the hat and picked it up with its mouth. It wagged its tail and ran away with the hat. Emma and Lily watched the dog go. They felt sad and sorry. They had lost the hat because they were fighting. + +They hugged each other and said they were sorry. They learned that repeating and grabbing were not nice things to do. They decided to share and be kind to each other. They hoped the dog would be happy with the hat. They went home and told their mom what happened. She hugged them and said she was proud of them for learning their lesson. She said she would buy them a new hat to share. Emma and Lily smiled and thanked her. They were happy and loved each other. +Ben and Lily are twins. They like to play together. One day, they go to the park with Mom. Mom says they can play on the swings and the slide. + +Ben and Lily run to the swings. They take turns to push each other. They have fun. They see a big box near the slide. They are curious. They go to the box. + +"What is in the box?" Ben asks. + +"Let's find out!" Lily says. + +They open the box. They see a new suit. It is red and blue. It has a cape and a mask. It looks like a superhero suit. + +"Wow!" Ben says. "A new suit!" + +"Can we try it on?" Lily asks. + +"Sure!" Mom says. "But be careful. It is not yours." + +Ben and Lily put on the new suit. They feel strong and brave. They pretend to fly and fight bad guys. They laugh and shout. + +"Look at us!" Ben says. "We are superheroes!" + +"You are so cool!" Lily says. "We are the best!" + +Mom smiles and takes a picture. She thinks they are cute. She is proud of them. She hopes they will always be happy and kind. +Lily and Ben liked to pretend they were brave explorers in the jungle. They had a big cardboard box that was their boat, and they used pillows and blankets to make trees and animals. They had a map that showed them where to find treasure and danger. + +One day, they heard a loud noise outside. It was thunder. Lily and Ben looked at each other and smiled. They decided to pretend the thunder was a scary monster that lived in the jungle. They grabbed their toy swords and helmets and got ready to fight. + +"Are you scared, Ben?" Lily asked. + +"No, I'm not scared. I'm independent. I can do anything," Ben said. + +"Me too. I'm independent. I can do anything," Lily said. + +They jumped out of their boat and ran towards the noise. They shouted and waved their swords. They pretended to see the monster's eyes and teeth and claws. They pretended to dodge and slash and stab. They pretended to be very brave and strong. + +But then, the thunder got louder and louder. It sounded like the monster was angry and hungry. It sounded like the monster was coming closer and closer. Lily and Ben started to feel a little scared. They looked at each other and saw that their smiles were gone. + +"Maybe we should go back to the boat," Lily said. + +"Maybe we should," Ben said. + +They ran back to their boat and hid under the blankets. They hugged each other and waited for the thunder to stop. They pretended they were safe and cozy. They pretended they were still brave explorers. They pretended they were not scared at all. +Lily liked to play with her ball. She liked to throw it high and catch it. She liked to throw it far and run after it. She liked to throw it to her daddy and see him smile. + +One day, Lily and her daddy went to the park. There were many other children and parents there. Lily saw a big slide and wanted to try it. She ran to the slide with her ball in her hand. + +"Wait, Lily," her daddy said. "You can't take your ball on the slide. It's not safe. You might drop it or hit someone. Leave it here with me." + +But Lily did not listen. She wanted to take her ball on the slide. She thought it would be fun. She climbed up the ladder and sat on the slide. She held her ball tight. + +She slid down the slide very fast. She felt the wind in her hair and the sun on her face. She was happy. But then, she saw a little boy at the bottom of the slide. He was waiting for his turn. He did not see Lily coming. + +Lily did not know what to do. She did not want to hurt the little boy. She did not want to lose her ball. She had an idea. She decided to throw her ball over the little boy's head. She thought it would be safe. + +She threw her ball as hard as she could. But she threw it too hard. She threw it too high. She threw it too far. She threw it right into a tree. + +The ball hit a branch and bounced back. It hit Lily on the head. It made a loud noise. It hurt a lot. Lily started to cry. + +The little boy heard Lily cry. He looked up and saw her. He felt sorry for her. He ran to her and helped her get up. He said, "Are you okay? That was a rough throw. You should be careful with your ball." + +Lily felt ashamed. She knew she was wrong. She said, "I'm sorry. I was not careful. I did not listen to my daddy. I should have left my ball with him. Thank you for helping me." + +The little boy smiled. He said, "You're welcome. It's okay. Everyone makes mistakes. But you should always listen to your daddy. He knows what's best for you." + +Lily nodded. She learned her lesson. She hugged the little boy and said, "You're very nice. Do you want to be my friend?" + +The little boy nodded. He said, "Yes, I do. Do you want to play with me?" + +Lily smiled. She said, "Yes, I do. But first, let me get my ball and give it to my daddy. He will be happy to see me." + +She ran to the tree and got her ball. She ran to her daddy and gave him her ball. She said, "I'm sorry, daddy. I was not good. I threw my ball on the slide. I hit my head. I hurt myself. I won't do it again. I love you, daddy." + +Her daddy hugged her and kissed her. He said, "I'm sorry, too, Lily. I'm sorry you got hurt. I'm glad you're okay. I'm proud of you for saying sorry and making a friend. I love you, too, Lily." + +Lily and her daddy were happy. They joined the little boy and played together. They had fun. They were careful. They listened. They shared. They were good. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play in the living room. They have many toys and books. But sometimes they get bored. + +One day, they see the big couch. It looks like a mountain. They want to climb it. They think it is fun. + +"Let's go up the couch," Ben says to Anna. "We can pretend we are explorers." + +Anna is not sure. She thinks the couch is too high. She is afraid to fall. She says to Ben, "No, it is dangerous. We can hurt ourselves." + +Ben does not listen. He encourages Anna. He says, "Don't be scared. It is easy. I will help you. Come on, it will be fun." + +He grabs a pillow and puts it on the floor. He says, "This is our base. We can jump from the couch to the pillow. It is soft." + +He climbs on the couch. He stands on the edge. He looks at Anna. He says, "See? I did it. Now it is your turn." + +Anna looks at Ben. She sees him smiling. She wants to join him. She thinks maybe it is not so dangerous. She says, "OK, I will try." + +She climbs on the couch. She stands next to Ben. She feels proud. She says, "We did it. We are explorers." + +They look at the living room. They see their toys and books. They look small. They say, "Wow, everything looks different from here." + +They are happy. They are ready to jump. They count together, "One, two, three, jump!" + +They jump from the couch to the pillow. They land on the pillow. They laugh. They say, "That was fun. Let's do it again." + +They do not see their mom. She is in the kitchen. She hears them. She comes to the living room. She sees them on the couch. She is angry. She says, "What are you doing? That is dangerous. You can hurt yourselves. Get down from the couch right now." + +Anna and Ben are scared. They get down from the couch. They say, "Sorry, mom. We were just playing. We did not mean to be bad." + +Mom is not happy. She says, "Playing is good. But you have to be careful. The couch is not a mountain. It is not a toy. It is for sitting. You can play with your toys and books. They are safe. They are fun. Do you understand?" + +Anna and Ben nod. They say, "Yes, mom. We understand. We will not climb the couch again. We will play with our toys and books." + +Mom hugs them. She says, "Good. I love you. But please, be careful. I don't want you to get hurt." + +Anna and Ben hug her back. They say, "We love you too, mom. We will be careful. Thank you for caring." + +They go to their toys and books. They play together. They are happy. They are safe. They are good. +Lily and Max liked to play with blocks. They had many blocks of different colors and shapes. They could build anything they wanted with their blocks. + +One night, they looked out of the window and saw the stars. The stars were bright and shiny. They twinkled in the sky. Lily and Max wanted to build a star with their blocks. + +They took some yellow blocks and some white blocks. They put them together on the floor. They made a big star with five points. They were very proud of their star. + +"Look, Mommy, we built a star!" Lily said, showing their star to their mother. + +"That's adorable, my sweeties!" Mommy said, smiling. "You are very clever and creative. Do you want to hang your star on the wall?" + +"Yes, please!" Max said, nodding. "Then we can see our star every night!" + +Mommy helped them hang their star on the wall with some tape. Lily and Max hugged Mommy and thanked her. They went to bed and dreamed of stars. They were very happy. +Tim and Lily were friends who liked to play in the jungle. They pretended to be animals and explorers. One day, they saw a big snake on a tree. The snake was green and shiny and had a loud hiss. + +"Look, a snake!" Tim said. "Let's go closer and see it." + +"No, Tim, no!" Lily said. "The snake is bad. It can bite us and make us sick. We have to stay away from it." + +But Tim did not listen to Lily. He was deaf in one ear and could not hear her well. He walked towards the snake and reached out his hand. The snake saw Tim and opened its mouth. It was ready to strike. + +Lily was scared for Tim. She ran after him and grabbed his arm. She pulled him back and shouted in his good ear. "Tim, stop! The snake is bad! It can bite you and make you sick! Come with me!" + +Tim felt Lily's pull and heard her shout. He looked at the snake and saw its teeth. He was scared too. He let go of the snake and ran with Lily. They ran out of the jungle and back to their home. + +Lily and Tim were safe. Lily had prevented Tim from getting hurt by the snake. Tim was sorry he did not listen to Lily. He thanked her for saving him. They hugged and promised to be careful in the jungle. They were still friends who liked to play, but they learned to be more smart and brave. +Lily and Ben 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 some things that Mommy said not to touch, like the big purple jug. + +The purple jug was full of juice. Lily and Ben wanted to drink some juice, but they did not know how to open the jug. They tried to twist the lid, but it was too tight. They tried to pull the lid, but it was too stuck. They tried to shake the jug, but it was too heavy. + +They decided to put the jug on the floor and roll it. Maybe that would make the lid loose. They pushed the jug with their hands and feet. It rolled across the kitchen, making a loud noise. Lily and Ben laughed and chased the jug. + +But they did not see the wet spot on the floor. Mommy had spilled some water when she was washing the dishes. The jug rolled over the water and slipped. It slid faster and faster, until it hit the wall. The jug broke and the juice spilled everywhere. It made a big purple mess. + +Lily and Ben stopped laughing. They looked at the broken jug and the purple juice. They knew they were in trouble. They heard Mommy coming. They ran and hid under the table. They hoped Mommy would not be too angry. They learned not to touch the purple jug. +Ben and Sam are brothers. They live on a farm with their mom and dad. They have many animals, like cows, pigs, chickens and a mule. The mule is hairy and brown. His name is Jack. + +One day, mom tells Ben and Sam to gather some eggs from the chicken coop. She gives them a basket and says, "Be careful and don't drop them." Ben and Sam nod and run to the coop. They like to gather eggs. They see the chickens clucking and pecking. They look for the eggs under the straw. + +They find some eggs and put them in the basket. They are happy. They see Jack the mule standing near the fence. He is eating some grass. Ben and Sam wave to him and say, "Hi, Jack!" Jack looks at them and makes a loud noise. He sounds like he is saying, "Hee-haw!" Ben and Sam laugh. They think Jack is funny. + +They finish gathering the eggs and go back to mom. They show her the basket. Mom smiles and says, "Good job, boys! You gathered a lot of eggs. Let's go inside and make some breakfast." Ben and Sam follow mom. They are hungry. They say, "Bye, Jack!" Jack makes another noise. He sounds like he is saying, "Hee-haw!" Ben and Sam laugh again. They love Jack the hairy mule. +Anna and Ben were playing in the backyard. They saw Mom hanging laundry on the line. The laundry was colorful and soft. Mom smiled and waved at them. + +"Can we help you, Mom?" Anna asked. + +"Sure, you can help me. Take these clothespins and clip them on the laundry," Mom said. + +Anna and Ben took the clothespins and ran to the line. They clipped the clothespins on the laundry. They had fun making patterns with the colors. They saw a red shirt, a blue dress, a yellow sock, and a green hat. + +"Look, Mom, we made a rainbow!" Ben said. + +"That's very pretty, Ben. You and Anna are very clever," Mom said. + +Suddenly, a strong wind blew. The laundry started to flap and flutter. The clothespins came loose. The laundry flew off the line and into the air. + +"Oh no, the laundry!" Mom said. + +Anna and Ben laughed. They thought it was funny. They saw the laundry fly like birds. They tried to catch the laundry. They ran and jumped and reached. + +"I got the red shirt!" Anna said. + +"I got the blue dress!" Ben said. + +They brought the laundry back to Mom. Mom was not angry. She was happy. She hugged them and thanked them. + +"Thank you, Anna and Ben. You are very helpful. You saved the laundry," Mom said. + +"Can we do it again, Mom?" Ben asked. + +"Maybe another day, Ben. Now let's go inside and have some delicious cookies. You must be hungry after all that flying," Mom said. + +Anna and Ben nodded. They loved cookies. They followed Mom inside. They left the laundry on the basket. They hoped the wind would blow again. They wanted to see the laundry fly. +Lily and Max are twins. They like to play with their toys and share their snacks. But sometimes they quarrel over silly things. One day, they quarrel over a treat. Mom gives them a sweet cookie each, but Lily wants Max's cookie too. She thinks his cookie has more chocolate chips. + +"Give me your cookie!" Lily says to Max. + +"No, it's mine!" Max says to Lily. + +They pull and tug at the cookie, but it breaks in half. Now they both have a small piece of cookie and they are not happy. + +Mom hears them quarrel and comes to see what is wrong. She sees the broken cookie and the sad faces. + +"Why are you quarreling over a cookie?" Mom asks them. + +"Because I want his cookie!" Lily says. + +"Because she wants my cookie!" Max says. + +Mom shakes her head and smiles. She has an idea. + +"I have more cookies in the jar. How about you each get another cookie, and then you can trade half of your cookies with each other? That way, you can have two kinds of cookies and share them nicely." + +Lily and Max think this is a good idea. They say sorry to each other and hug. Mom gives them each another cookie, and they break them in half. They trade half of their cookies and enjoy their treats. They think the cookies are very sweet, and so is their mom. They are happy and stop quarreling. +Tom and Anna are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big dog. The dog is brown and has a long tail. The dog is with a guard. The guard wears a blue hat and a badge. + +"Can we pet the dog?" Tom asks Anna. + +"I don't know. Maybe we should ask the guard first," Anna says. + +They walk to the guard and the dog. They are polite. They say hello and smile. + +"Hello, kids. Do you like my dog?" the guard says. + +"Yes, he is very nice. Can we pet him?" Tom says. + +"Sure, you can. His name is Rex. He is friendly. But be gentle, okay?" the guard says. + +"Okay, thank you," Anna says. + +Tom and Anna pet Rex. Rex licks their faces. He wags his tail. He is happy. Tom and Anna are happy too. + +They hope they can see Rex and the guard again. They say goodbye and thank you. They go back to play in the park. They have fun. They are good friends. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play a lot. They had many toys and games, but sometimes they got bored. One day, they decided to play with their mom's pots and pans in the kitchen. They banged them and made a lot of noise. + +"Stop that, you two!" their mom said. "You are making a mess and it is almost time for dinner. Go and wash your hands and sit at the table." + +But Lily and Ben did not listen. They thought it was fun to make noise and mess. They took more pots and pans and threw them on the floor. They laughed and giggled. + +"Look, mom, we are making music!" Lily said. + +"Look, mom, we are making art!" Ben said. + +Their mom was not happy. She was trying to cook dinner for the family, but she could not hear or see anything. She was worried that Lily and Ben would hurt themselves or break something. She went to the kitchen and saw the chaos. + +"What are you doing?" she asked. "This is not music or art, this is trouble! You have to clean up this mess and apologize. And you have to eat your dinner without complaining. You have been very naughty and playful." + +Lily and Ben felt sorry. They realized that they had been rude and disrespectful. They helped their mom to pick up the pots and pans and put them back. They said sorry to their mom and hugged her. They washed their hands and sat at the table. They ate their dinner quietly and thanked their mom for the food. + +They learned that playing is good, but not when it disturbs or hurts others. They learned that they have to listen to their mom and follow the rules. They learned that they have to be kind and grateful. They learned that they have to be good twins. +Lily and Max were best friends. They liked to play with their toys in the garden. One day, they found a shiny chain on the grass. It was long and silver and made a nice sound when they shook it. + +"Wow, look at this chain!" Lily said. "It is so pretty. I want to wear it as a necklace." + +"No, I want to wear it as a bracelet," Max said. "It is so cool. I found it first." + +They both pulled the chain and tried to take it from each other. They began to quarrel and shout. + +"Mine, mine, mine!" Lily said. + +"Yours, yours, yours!" Max said. + +They were so busy fighting that they did not see a big dog coming towards them. The dog saw the chain and thought it was a toy. He ran and jumped and snatched the chain from Lily and Max. He ran away with the chain in his mouth, wagging his tail. + +Lily and Max stopped quarreling and looked at the dog. They felt sad and silly. They had lost their chain because they were not sharing. + +"I'm sorry, Lily," Max said. "I should have let you wear the chain. It would have looked nice on you." + +"I'm sorry, too, Max," Lily said. "I should have let you wear the chain. It would have looked cool on you." + +They hugged and smiled. They decided to be cheerful and play with their other toys. They were best friends again. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play with toys. One day, they find a big bag in the park. The bag has many balls inside. Tom and Lily are happy. They want to play with the balls. + +They open the bag and take out the balls. They throw the balls in the air. They catch the balls. They roll the balls. They have fun. But they do not see the sign. The sign says: Do not touch. The balls are not toys. The balls are for the dogs. + +A man comes to the park. He is the owner of the bag and the balls. He is angry. He sees Tom and Lily playing with his balls. He shouts at them. He is very loud. He scares Tom and Lily. He takes the bag and the balls. He says: Go away. You are bad children. You scatter my balls. + +Tom and Lily are sad. They run away. They cry. They lose the bag and the balls. They lose their fun. They have a bad ending. +Sara and Tom are twins. They like to joke with their parent. One day, they have a plan. They want to make their parent eat something spicy. + +They go to the kitchen. They see a red bottle. The bottle says "hot sauce". They think it is spicy. They open the bottle. They put some hot sauce on a cracker. They hide the cracker under a napkin. + +They call their parent. They say "We have a snack for you. It is very yummy. Please eat it." Their parent comes to the kitchen. They see the cracker. They think it is a nice surprise. They pick up the cracker. They take a bite. + +Suddenly, their parent feels a fire in their mouth. They spit out the cracker. They drink some water. They say "Ahh! That is very spicy! Who did this?" Sara and Tom giggle. They say "We did it. It is a joke. We are sorry. Do you forgive us?" + +Their parent smiles. They say "Yes, I forgive you. But that was not a very nice joke. Next time, be more careful. Spicy food can hurt. And it is not funny to make someone else hurt. Do you understand?" Sara and Tom nod. They say "We understand. We are sorry. We love you." They hug their parent. They say "We have another snack for you. It is not spicy. It is sweet. Please eat it." Their parent says "OK. But only if you eat it with me." They all eat the sweet snack. They are happy. +Ben and Lily were twins who lived on a farm with their mom and dad. They liked to play with the animals, especially the horses. One day, they asked their mom if they could go to the barn and see the horses. + +"Okay, but be careful," their mom said. "The horses are restless today. They want to run and jump in the field. Don't go too close to them or they might kick you. And remind me when you come back, so I can make you a snack." + +Ben and Lily nodded and ran to the barn. They saw four horses in their stalls, neighing and stomping their hooves. They looked big and strong and beautiful. Ben and Lily wanted to touch them and feed them some carrots. + +"Can we go inside, Lily?" Ben asked. + +"I don't know, Ben," Lily said. "Mom said they are restless. Maybe they are not happy. Maybe they are scared of us." + +"But they are our friends," Ben said. "We always play with them. They won't hurt us." + +Ben opened the gate and walked into the barn. Lily followed him, but she felt nervous. She held Ben's hand tightly. They approached the first horse, a brown one with a white star on its forehead. It looked at them with big eyes and snorted. + +"Hello, Star," Ben said. "We brought you some carrots. Do you want one?" + +He reached out his hand with a carrot. The horse smelled it and took a bite. It chewed and nodded its head. Ben smiled and stroked its nose. Lily did the same. + +"See, Lily? He likes us. He is not restless. He is just hungry," Ben said. + +"Maybe you are right, Ben," Lily said. "Maybe the other horses are hungry too. Let's give them some carrots too." + +They moved to the next horse, a black one with a white stripe on its face. It was called Stripe. They gave it a carrot and petted it. It seemed calm and friendly. They did the same with the third horse, a gray one with a black mane. It was called Shadow. They liked Shadow a lot. He was gentle and sweet. + +They came to the last horse, a white one with brown spots. It was called Spot. Spot was the youngest and the most playful of the horses. He liked to run and jump and make noises. He saw Ben and Lily and neighed loudly. He kicked the wall of his stall and shook his head. + +"Wow, Spot is very restless," Lily said. "He looks like he wants to play. Maybe we can play with him." + +"I don't know, Lily," Ben said. "He looks like he might be too rough. Maybe we should leave him alone." + +But Lily was curious. She wanted to see Spot up close. She opened the gate and walked into his stall. Ben followed her, but he felt scared. He held Lily's hand tighter. They approached Spot with a carrot. Spot saw them and pricked his ears. He smelled the carrot and took a bite. He chewed and nodded his head. Then he nipped Lily's hand. + +"Ow!" Lily cried. "He bit me! He bit me!" + +Ben and Lily ran out of the stall. Spot neighed and kicked the wall again. He looked angry and wild. Ben and Lily were afraid. They ran out of the barn and back to their mom. + +"Mom! Mom!" they shouted. "Spot bit Lily! He bit her hand!" + +Their mom looked at them and saw Lily's hand. It was red and sore. She hugged them and kissed Lily's hand. + +"Are you okay, Lily?" she asked. + +"It hurts, Mom," Lily said. "Spot was mean. He was restless. He didn't want to play with us." + +"I'm sorry, Lily," their mom said. "Spot is still young and he doesn't know how to behave. He needs to learn how to be gentle and friendly. He didn't mean to hurt you. He was just excited and playful. But you should be careful around him. He might not know his own strength." + +She took them inside and put some ice on Lily's hand. She gave them some cookies and milk. She reminded them to be careful around the horses and to listen to her. Ben and Lily nodded and said they were sorry. They ate their snack and hugged their mom. They still liked the horses, but they decided to stay away from Spot until he learned how to be nice. +Lily was a little girl who liked to draw. She had many crayons and papers in her room. She wanted to draw a picture of her family for her mom's birthday. She wished her mom would be happy and proud of her. + +She started to draw her dad, her mom, her brother and herself. She used different colors for their hair, eyes and clothes. She tried to make them look nice and smiley. She also drew a big heart around them and wrote "I love you, Mom" at the bottom. + +She was almost done when her brother Tom came into her room. He saw her picture and said, "What are you doing, Lily? That's a silly picture. You can't draw well. You should give up." + +Lily felt sad and angry. She did not like Tom's words. She said, "No, Tom. You are mean. I can draw well. I will not give up. I want to make mom happy. Go away!" + +Tom shrugged and left. He did not care about Lily's feelings. He thought he was better than her at everything. + +Lily did not let Tom's words stop her. She finished her picture and put it in a nice envelope. She hid it under her pillow and waited for mom's birthday. + +The next day, mom woke up and saw Lily holding the envelope. She said, "What is this, Lily? Is it for me?" + +Lily nodded and gave her the envelope. She said, "Yes, mom. It is for you. Happy birthday! I hope you like it." + +Mom opened the envelope and saw the picture. She was very surprised and happy. She said, "Oh, Lily, this is beautiful! Thank you so much! You are such a good and sweet girl. You draw very well. I love you, too." + +She hugged Lily and kissed her. Lily felt warm and glad. She succeeded in making mom happy. She wished Tom would be nicer to her. She wished they could all be happy together. +Lily and Ben were going on a holiday with their mum and dad. They were very happy and excited. They packed their bags with clothes, toys and books. They did not want to forget anything. + +"Are we ready to go?" asked mum. + +"Yes, mum!" said Lily and Ben. + +They got in the car and drove to the airport. On the way, they saw many things: big trucks, small cars, tall buildings, green trees, red lights, blue sky. They asked mum and dad many questions. They were very nosy. + +"Look, there is a plane!" said Ben. + +"Wow, it is so big and shiny!" said Lily. + +They arrived at the airport and checked in their bags. They had to wait for a long time. They were bored and hungry. They wanted to play and eat. + +"Can we have a snack, please?" asked Lily. + +"Can we go to the playground, please?" asked Ben. + +"OK, but don't go too far and don't forget to come back soon," said mum. + +"OK, mum!" said Lily and Ben. + +They ran to the playground and had fun. They slid, swung, climbed and jumped. They met some other children and made friends. They forgot about the time and the snack. + +"Attention, passengers. This is the final call for flight 123 to Hawaii. Please board the plane now," said a voice on the speaker. + +Mum and dad heard the voice and looked for Lily and Ben. They could not see them. They were worried and scared. They forgot about the holiday and the fun. + +"Where are they? Where are Lily and Ben?" asked mum. + +"I don't know. I don't see them. We have to find them. Now!" said dad. + +They ran to the playground and called their names. They saw them playing and laughing. They were relieved and angry. + +"Lily! Ben! Come here! Now!" shouted mum. + +"What? Why?" asked Lily and Ben. + +"We have to go! Now! The plane is leaving! We almost missed it! You forgot about the holiday!" said dad. + +"Oh, no! We are sorry! We forgot!" said Lily and Ben. + +They ran to the plane with mum and dad. They got on the plane just in time. They were sad and sorry. They forgot about the fun and the friends. + +"Next time, don't be so nosy and forgetful," said mum. + +"Next time, we will be good and careful," said Lily and Ben. + +They hugged mum and dad and said sorry. They looked out the window and saw the sky and the clouds. They were still happy and excited. They did not forget about the holiday. +Tom and Mia like to go to the park with Mom. They see many things in the park. They see trees, flowers, birds, and squirrels. Sometimes they see a deer. The deer has long legs and long ears. The deer is brown and white. + +One day, Tom and Mia see a deer near the pond. The deer is drinking water. Tom and Mia want to say hello to the deer. They run to the deer. Mom says, "Be careful, kids. The deer might be scared of you." + +Tom and Mia stop near the deer. They say, "Hello, deer. We are Tom and Mia. We like you. You are pretty." The deer looks at them. The deer is not scared. The deer is curious. The deer says, "Hello, Tom and Mia. I am Dora. I like you too. You are nice." + +Tom and Mia are happy. They talk to Dora. They ask her questions. They say, "Dora, do you live in the park? Do you have friends? What do you eat?" Dora answers them. She says, "I live in the woods. I have many friends. We are a herd. We eat grass, leaves, and berries." + +Tom and Mia learn many things from Dora. They have fun with her. They give her some carrots. Dora likes carrots. She says, "Thank you, Tom and Mia. You are very kind. I have to go now. My friends are waiting for me. Goodbye, Tom and Mia. Come back soon." She runs to the woods. + +Tom and Mia wave to Dora. They say, "Goodbye, Dora. We will come back soon. We are your friends too." They go back to Mom. They tell her about Dora. Mom smiles. She says, "That's wonderful, kids. You made a new friend. The deer is a beautiful animal. I'm proud of you." They hug Mom. They are happy. They love the park. They love the deer. +Ben and Lily are twins. They like to play with their toys. They have a big box of toys. They have cars, dolls, balls, and books. But their favorite toy is a red kite. The kite can fly in the sky. It has a long tail and a smiley face. + +One day, Ben and Lily want to fly the kite. They go to the park with their mom. The park has a lot of grass and trees. The wind is blowing. Ben and Lily take out the kite. They hold the string. They run and lift the kite. The kite goes up and up. It looks cute and happy. + +But then, a big bird sees the kite. The bird thinks the kite is a friend. The bird flies to the kite. It tries to talk to the kite. But the kite does not talk back. The bird gets angry. It pecks the kite. It pulls the tail. It makes a hole in the kite. + +Ben and Lily see the bird. They are scared and sad. They shout at the bird. They pull the string. They want the bird to go away. They want the kite to be safe. But the bird is strong. It does not listen. It keeps hurting the kite. + +Mom sees the bird too. She runs to Ben and Lily. She helps them. She claps her hands. She makes a loud noise. She scares the bird. The bird flies away. It leaves the kite alone. Ben and Lily get the kite. They hug the kite. They thank mom. Mom hugs them too. She says they can fix the kite. She says they can fly the kite again. Ben and Lily smile. They love their kite. They love their mom. +Tom and Lily were playing outside at night. They liked to look at the stars and the moon. Sometimes they saw a shooting star and made a wish. + +"Look, Lily, what is that?" Tom said, pointing at the sky. He saw a big ball of fire with a long tail. It was very bright and fast. + +"That is a comet, Tom," Lily said. She had learned about comets from a book. "They are rocks that fly in space. Sometimes they come close to the earth and we can see them." + +"Wow, a comet!" Tom said. He wanted to see it better. He ran to get his binoculars from the house. "I will be right back, Lily. Don't let the comet go away!" + +Lily waited for Tom. She watched the comet as it moved across the sky. She thought it was beautiful and amazing. She wondered what it was like to be a comet. + +Tom came back with his binoculars. He looked through them at the comet. He made a face. He did not like what he saw. + +"Yuck, Lily, the comet is ugly!" Tom said. He showed Lily the binoculars. "Look, it has bumps and holes and dirt. It is not shiny and smooth like a star. It is a bad comet!" + +Lily took the binoculars and looked at the comet. She saw the bumps and holes and dirt. But she did not think the comet was ugly. She thought it was interesting and special. + +"Tom, the comet is not ugly," Lily said. "It is different. It has a story. Maybe it has been to many places and seen many things. Maybe it has friends and family in space. Maybe it has a wish, too." + +Tom looked at Lily. He thought about what she said. He looked at the comet again. He saw it in a new way. He smiled. + +"Maybe you are right, Lily," Tom said. "Maybe the comet is not ugly. Maybe it is cool. Can we make a wish on it?" + +"Sure, Tom," Lily said. "Let's make a wish on the comet." + +They closed their eyes and made a wish. They hoped the comet would hear them and be happy. They opened their eyes and saw the comet fly away. They waved goodbye to it. + +"Goodbye, comet," Tom and Lily said. "Thank you for visiting us. Come back soon!" + +They hugged each other and went back to the house. They had a new friend in the sky. They had a comet. +Sara and Ben wanted to go trick-or-treating on Halloween. They had their costumes ready. Sara was a fairy and Ben was a pirate. They were very excited to get candy from the neighbors. + +They knocked on the door of the first house. An elderly lady opened the door. She smiled and said, "Hello, you look very cute in your costumes. Do you want some candy?" + +"Yes, please!" Sara and Ben said together. + +The lady offered them a big bowl of candy. They reached for their favorite ones. But then they saw something strange. The candy was not wrapped. It was loose and looked old and dusty. Some of it had bugs on it. + +"Yuck!" Sara and Ben said. They dropped the candy and ran away. + +The lady laughed and said, "That's what you get for being greedy. I only give good candy to the nice children who say thank you." + +Sara and Ben learned their lesson. They said thank you to the next houses they visited. They got lots of good candy. They never went back to the lady's house again. They wondered if she was a witch. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to dig in the dirt and make shapes with it. They found a big hole that someone else had made. They wanted to see what was inside. + +"Let's go in the hole!" Tom said. + +"No, we can't. Mommy said to stay away from holes. They are dangerous," Lily said. + +"But I want to see. Maybe there is something cool in there. Like a treasure or a bug," Tom said. + +He did not listen to Lily. He crawled into the hole. Lily tried to stop him, but he was too fast. She was scared. She called for him. + +"Tom, come back! Please, come back!" + +But Tom did not come back. He went deeper and deeper into the hole. He felt something rough under his hands. It was a rock. He pushed it. It moved. He pushed it more. It moved more. He pushed it too much. It fell. + +The rock was big and heavy. It blocked the hole. It prevented Tom from getting out. It was dark and quiet in the hole. Tom was alone. He was trapped. He cried. + +Lily cried too. She ran to get help. She found a man. He was a worker. He had a shovel and a hat. She told him what happened. + +"Please, help me! My brother is in the hole! He can't get out! He is stuck!" + +The man followed Lily to the hole. He saw the rock. He tried to move it. He could not. He needed more help. He called for more workers. They came with more shovels and hats. They tried to move the rock. They could not. They needed more tools. They called for more tools. They came with a truck and a crane. They tried to lift the rock. They could not. It was too big and too heavy. It was stuck to the earth. + +They could not save Tom. Tom was gone. Lily was sad. Mommy was sad. Daddy was sad. Everyone was sad. The hole was bad. The rock was bad. The end was bad. +Lily and Ben were going to a party. They put on their best clothes and shoes. They were very happy. + +"Come on, Lily, let's go!" Ben said. He took Lily's hand and ran to the door. + +"Wait, Ben, be careful!" Lily said. But it was too late. Ben stepped on a banana peel and slipped. He fell down and hit his head. He felt dizzy. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Ben cried. He rubbed his head and closed his eyes. + +Lily ran to him and hugged him. She was scared. She called for Mom. + +"Mom, Mom, Ben slipped and hurt his head!" Lily shouted. + +Mom heard Lily and came quickly. She saw Ben on the floor and Lily holding him. She was worried. + +"Oh, no, Ben, are you okay?" Mom asked. She picked him up and checked his head. He had a small bump, but no blood. + +"I'm sorry, Mom, I slipped on a banana peel," Ben said. He opened his eyes and looked at Mom. He felt a little better. + +"It's okay, Ben, it was an accident," Mom said. She kissed his head and hugged him. "But we need to be more careful, okay? And we need to clean up the banana peel, too. It's not safe." + +"Okay, Mom," Ben said. He nodded and smiled. He was glad Mom was there. + +Lily smiled, too. She was glad Ben was okay. She helped Mom clean up the banana peel. Then they got ready to go to the party again. + +"Can we still go to the party, Mom?" Lily asked. + +"Of course, we can, Lily," Mom said. "But let's walk slowly and watch our steps, okay?" + +"Okay, Mom," Lily and Ben said. They held Mom's hand and walked to the car. They were still happy. They hoped the party would be fun. +Anna loved to smile. She smiled when she saw the sun, when she played with her toys, when she hugged her mom and dad. She smiled so much that everyone called her Happy Anna. + +One day, Anna went to the park with her mom. She saw a big slide that was purple. Purple was her favorite color. She ran to the slide and waited for her turn. But when she got to the top, she saw a boy who was crying. He had a scraped knee and no one was helping him. + +Anna felt sad for the boy. She wanted to make him smile. She had an idea. She took out her snack from her backpack. It was a delicious cookie with chocolate chips. She broke it in half and gave one piece to the boy. + +"Here, this is for you," she said. "It is yummy and sweet. It will make you feel better." + +The boy looked at the cookie and then at Anna. He wiped his tears and took a bite. He smiled. "Thank you," he said. "You are very nice. What is your name?" + +"I'm Anna," she said. "Do you want to play with me?" + +"Yes, please," he said. "My name is Ben." + +Anna and Ben slid down the purple slide together. They laughed and had fun. They became friends. Anna's mom saw them and smiled too. She was proud of her daughter. + +The moral of the story is: Sharing is caring. When you share what you have with others, you can make them happy and make new friends. Smiling is contagious. When you smile, you spread joy and kindness. +Tim was a cheerful boy who liked to observe everything around him. He was curious and wanted to learn new things. One day, he saw his mom sewing a button on his shirt. He saw her use a needle and a thread. He thought it looked fun and wanted to try it too. + +But his mom told him, "No, Tim, needles are sharp and can hurt you. You have to be careful and not touch them. They are not toys. You can watch me, but stay away from the needle." Tim nodded and said, "Okay, mom, I will observe you." + +But after a while, Tim got bored and forgot what his mom said. He saw the needle on the table and reached for it. He wanted to see how it felt and what he could do with it. He did not notice that his mom had left the room for a moment. He picked up the needle and tried to poke it into the shirt. But he missed and poked his finger instead. He felt a sharp pain and cried out loud. + +His mom heard him and ran back to the room. She saw him holding his finger and the needle on the floor. She was scared and angry. She said, "Tim, what did you do? I told you not to touch the needle. You could have hurt yourself badly. Why didn't you listen to me?" She took him to the bathroom and washed his finger. She put a band-aid on it and hugged him. + +Tim was sorry and ashamed. He said, "I'm sorry, mom, I was curious and forgot. I won't touch the needle again. I love you, mom." His mom said, "I love you too, Tim, but you have to be obedient and careful. Needles are not for playing. They are for sewing. Next time, you can observe me and ask me questions, but don't touch the needle. Do you understand?" Tim said, "Yes, mom, I understand. Thank you for helping me." He learned his lesson and never touched the needle again. + +The moral of the story is: Listen to your parents and don't play with dangerous things. +Ben and Lily were twins who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big tree with a swing. They ran to the swing and took turns to push each other. + +"Look, I can hang from the swing with my hands!" Ben said, as he let go of the seat and grabbed the rope. + +"Wow, you are so brave!" Lily said, clapping her hands. + +Suddenly, they heard a voice from the tree. "Hello, children. Do you want to see some magic?" + +They looked up and saw a man with a long beard and a hat. He was sitting on a branch and smiling. + +"Who are you?" Ben asked. + +"I am a wizard. I live in this tree and I can do magic. Do you want to see?" the man said. + +"Yes, please!" Lily said. + +The man waved his wand and made a rainbow appear in the sky. Then he made some flowers grow from the ground. Then he made some birds sing. + +"Wow, this is so interesting!" Ben and Lily said. + +They watched the magic for a while and then thanked the man. + +"Can we come back and see you again?" Lily asked. + +"Of course, you are always welcome. But remember, this is our secret. Don't tell anyone else about me or my magic. OK?" the man said. + +"OK, we promise!" Ben and Lily said. + +They waved goodbye to the man and ran back to their mom, who was waiting for them. They had a lot of fun that day and they never forgot the wizard in the tree. +Sara and Ben liked to play with crayons and paper. They liked to make pictures of animals, flowers and cars. One day, they decided to design a sign for their grandma, who was elderly and lived with them. They wanted to make her happy. + +They worked hard on their sign. They wrote "We love you, Grandma" in big letters. They drew hearts and stars around the words. They used many colors to make it bright and pretty. They were proud of their sign. + +They ran to Grandma's room with their sign. They knocked on the door and said, "Grandma, we have a surprise for you!" Grandma opened the door and smiled. She saw the sign and hugged Sara and Ben. She said, "Thank you, my darlings. This is the most beautiful sign I have ever seen. You are very kind and creative. I love you, too." + +Sara and Ben felt happy. They had made Grandma happy. They learned that designing a sign for someone you love is a good way to show them you care. They hung the sign on Grandma's wall and gave her a kiss. Grandma said, "You are the best grandchildren in the world." +Sara was a curious girl. She liked to look at things and touch them. She had a pen that was red and shiny. She liked to draw with it on paper. But she also wanted to know what was inside the pen. + +One day, she saw a hole in the wall of her room. She wondered what was behind it. She took her pen and poked the hole. She felt something soft and furry. She poked harder. She heard a squeak. + +She was scared. She dropped the pen and ran to her mom. She told her what she did. Her mom was angry. She took Sara to the hole. She said, "You poked a mouse with your pen. That was very bad. The mouse is hurt and scared. You should never poke things that are alive. You could hurt them or make them sick. You should only poke things that are not alive, like paper or clay." + +Sara felt sorry. She said, "I'm sorry, mom. I didn't know it was a mouse. I was curious. I wanted to see what was inside the pen and the hole. I won't poke things that are alive again." + +Her mom hugged her. She said, "I know you were curious, Sara. But you have to be careful and gentle. Curiosity is good, but you have to respect other living things. Here, take this. It's a book about animals. You can learn about them without poking them." + +Sara smiled. She took the book and said, "Thank you, mom. I love you. I love animals too. I will read the book and learn more. I will be a good girl." +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play together. One day, they found a big red ball in the park and decided to take it home. They did not see the sign that said "Please do not touch the ball. It belongs to the school." + +On their way home, they met a big dog that barked at them. The dog wanted the ball and tried to snatch it from Tom's hands. Tom and Lily were scared and ran away, but the dog followed them. They reached their house and slammed the door behind them. The dog scratched the door and howled. + +"Mom, mom, there is a big dog outside. He wants our ball!" Tom and Lily cried. + +Mom came out of the kitchen and saw the ball and the dog. She was angry and took the ball from them. + +"Where did you get this ball? It is not yours. It is the school's ball. You should not take things that are not yours. That is wrong. You have to give it back. And you have to say sorry to the dog. He is not bad. He is just protecting his ball. You scared him too." Mom said. + +She gave them a lecture about being honest and kind. Tom and Lily felt sorry and ashamed. They did not mean to do anything bad. They just liked the ball. + +"Mom, we are sorry. We did not know. We will give the ball back. And we will say sorry to the dog. Can you come with us?" Tom and Lily asked. + +Mom nodded and hugged them. She comforted them and said, "It is okay. You made a mistake, but you can learn from it. I am proud of you for telling the truth and wanting to fix it. You are good kids. Come on, let's go." + +They went outside and saw the dog still waiting. Mom held the ball and called the dog. The dog came closer and wagged his tail. He sniffed the ball and licked Mom's hand. He was happy to see his ball again. + +"Hello, dog. We are sorry for taking your ball. We did not mean to hurt you. You are a good dog. You are very powerful and brave. Can we be friends?" Tom and Lily said. + +The dog barked and licked their faces. He was friendly and playful. He let them pet him and throw the ball for him. He chased the ball and brought it back. They had fun together. + +Mom smiled and said, "See, you can make friends with anyone if you are honest and kind. And you can share things with others if you ask nicely. That is the right thing to do. Do you understand?" + +Tom and Lily nodded and said, "Yes, Mom. We understand. Thank you, Mom. Thank you, dog. We love you." + +The end. +Tom and Sam are brothers. They like to play with their ball in the yard. But today, Tom is sleepy. He does not want to play. He wants to nap. + +"Come on, Tom, let's play!" Sam says. He kicks the ball to Tom. But Tom does not kick it back. He lies down on the grass and closes his eyes. + +"Tom, don't be lazy!" Sam says. He kicks the ball harder. The ball hits Tom on the head. Tom wakes up and feels cross. + +"Ow! Sam, that hurt!" Tom says. He gets up and kicks the ball away. The ball flies over the fence and into the street. + +"Tom, what did you do?" Sam says. He runs to the fence and looks for the ball. But he does not see it. He hears a loud honk and a screech. He sees a big car and a flat ball. + +"Tom, you broke our ball!" Sam says. He is very cross. He runs to Tom and pushes him. Tom pushes him back. They start to fight. + +Mom hears the noise and comes out. She sees Tom and Sam fighting and the ball in the street. She is very cross. + +"Tom, Sam, stop it right now!" Mom says. She pulls them apart and takes them inside. She makes them sit on the couch and says they are in trouble. + +Tom and Sam are sorry. They say they are sorry to Mom and to each other. They hug and make up. They are not cross anymore. But they are still sleepy. They fall asleep on the couch and dream of a new ball. +Sara liked to fix things. She had a box of tools that her dad gave her. She used them to fix her toys, her bike, and her dollhouse. She was very organized. She put each tool in its own place in the box. + +One day, she saw her mom looking sad. Her mom had a broken necklace. It was her favorite necklace. It had a shiny stone that sparkled in the sun. Sara wanted to make her mom happy. She asked her mom, "Can I fix your necklace?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Thank you, Sara. But I don't think you can fix it. It needs a special tool and a special skill. Maybe we can take it to the jeweler later." + +Sara nodded, but she did not give up. She went to her room and looked for something that could help her fix the necklace. She found a small pin, a piece of string, and some glue. She thought, "Maybe I can use these to fix the necklace. I will surprise my mom." + +She worked hard and carefully. She used the pin to make a hole in the broken part of the necklace. She used the string to tie the two parts together. She used the glue to make it stronger. She looked at her work and felt proud. She thought, "I fixed the necklace. It looks almost like new. My mom will be so happy." + +She ran to her mom and showed her the necklace. She said, "Look, mom. I fixed your necklace. Do you like it?" + +Her mom looked at the necklace and gasped. She hugged Sara and said, "Oh, Sara. You are so sweet and clever. You fixed my necklace. I love it. And I love you more." + +Sara smiled and said, "I love you too, mom. I like to fix things. And I like to make you happy." +Sara liked to study how things moved. She had many toys that could roll, spin, bounce, and slide. She liked to watch them and see what made them go faster or slower, or change direction. She learned a lot from her toys. + +One day, she brought her toys to the park. She wanted to study how they moved on the grass, the sand, and the slide. She was having fun until a boy came and took her ball. He threw it far away and laughed. Sara was very sad and angry. The boy was very rude. + +Sara ran after her ball. She saw it rolling down a hill. She tried to catch it, but it was too fast. She saw a big rock in its way. She wondered what would happen. Would the ball stop, or bounce, or break? + +She reached the bottom of the hill just in time to see the ball hit the rock. The ball bounced back very high and landed on the boy's head. He fell down and cried. Sara got her ball back and smiled. She learned something new about motion. She also learned that being rude can hurt. +Lily and Ben were playing in the kitchen. They liked to pretend they were chefs and make food with their toys. Lily had a plastic knife and a banana. Ben had a wooden spoon and a bowl. + +"I will cut the banana and put it in the bowl," Lily said. "Then we can make a yummy cake." + +"OK," Ben said. "I will stir the banana with the spoon. Then we can put it in the oven." + +Lily cut the banana into small pieces. She was very careful with the knife. She did not want to hurt herself or Ben. She put the banana pieces in the bowl and gave it to Ben. + +Ben stirred the banana with the spoon. He made a big mess. Some of the banana flew out of the bowl and landed on the floor. Lily laughed. + +"Oops!" Ben said. "We need to clean up." + +He took the bowl to the sink. He turned on the water. He washed the bowl and the spoon. He liked to see the water and the bubbles. + +Lily came to the sink too. She brought the knife and the banana peel. She washed the knife and threw the peel in the trash. + +They looked at the sink. It was full of water and bubbles. They saw their faces in the water. They smiled. + +"Look!" Lily said. "We made a lake in the sink. It is incredible!" + +They splashed the water with their hands. They had fun. They did not hear their mom coming. + +"Hey, what are you doing?" their mom asked. She saw the water and the bubbles and the banana on the floor. She was not happy. + +"Sorry, mom," Lily and Ben said. "We were playing chefs. We made a cake and a lake." + +Their mom shook her head. She turned off the water. She gave them a towel. + +"Next time, play with less water and more imagination," she said. "And don't cut anything without me." + +Lily and Ben nodded. They dried their hands. They hugged their mom. + +"We love you, mom," they said. "You are incredible too." +Lily and Sam were very excited. Today was the day of the big parade. They put on their hats and sunglasses and went with Mom and Dad to the park. There were many people and cars and flags and balloons. Lily and Sam waved and clapped and cheered. + +"Look, Sam, there are the drummers!" Lily said. "They are making loud noises with their sticks and drums. They are marching in a line." + +"I see them, Lily. They are cool. I want to march like them," Sam said. He picked up a stick from the ground and pretended it was a drumstick. He banged it on his hat and made his own noise. + +"Me too, me too!" Lily said. She found another stick and joined Sam. They marched behind the drummers, copying their steps and sounds. Mom and Dad smiled and followed them. + +The sun was very hot and bright. Lily and Sam felt thirsty and tired. They stopped marching and looked for a place to sit and drink some water. + +"Wow, that was fun, but I'm hot and thirsty," Lily said. + +"Me too, Lily. Let's find some shade and water," Sam said. + +They saw a big tree with a bench under it. They ran to it and sat down. Mom and Dad gave them each a bottle of water and a cookie. + +"Good job, Lily and Sam. You marched very well. Did you enjoy the parade?" Mom asked. + +"Yes, Mom, it was awesome. We saw drummers and dancers and clowns and horses and fire trucks and more," Lily said. + +"Yes, Mom, it was great. We marched like drummers and made loud noises. We had fun," Sam said. + +They drank their water and ate their cookies. They felt happy and proud. They watched the rest of the parade and waved some more. They had a wonderful day. +Tim and Jen like to play in the snow. They make a big snowman with a hat and a scarf. They give him a nose of a carrot and eyes of coal. They are very happy with their snowman. + +But then a big dog comes. He is black and furry. He runs to the snowman and barks. He bites the nose of the snowman and pulls it off. He shakes it in his mouth. Tim and Jen are scared and angry. They shout at the dog. "Go away! Leave our snowman alone!" + +The dog does not listen. He jumps on the snowman and knocks him down. He makes a big mess of snow and coal and hat and scarf. He wags his tail and licks his lips. Tim and Jen are very sad. They cry and hug each other. + +Then they hear a voice. It is their mom. She comes out of the house. She sees the dog and the snowman. She is not happy. She tells the dog to freeze. The dog stops and looks at her. He knows he is in trouble. He lowers his ears and tail. He whines. + +Mom picks up a stick and throws it far away. She tells the dog to fetch. The dog runs after the stick. He is glad to get away. Mom goes to Tim and Jen. She hugs them and kisses them. She says she is sorry for the dog. She says he did not mean to hurt their snowman. She says they can make a new one. She says she will help them. She says she loves them. + +Tim and Jen smile. They wipe their tears. They say they love mom. They say they will make a better snowman. They say they will not let the dog near it. They say they will have fun. They go to get more snow and coal and a new hat and scarf. They are happy again. +Lily was a charming girl who loved to drink water. She had a big cup with a straw that she always carried with her. She liked to drink water from the cup and make bubbles with the straw. + +One day, she went to the park with her mom and dad. They saw many flowers, birds and trees. Lily wanted to drink some water, so she looked for her cup. But she could not find it. She had left it in the car. + +She felt very thirsty and sad. She saw a fountain in the park. It had water that sprayed up and down. She thought it looked like fun. She ran to the fountain and tried to drink the water. But the water was not good. It was cold and bitter and made her cough. + +"Stop, Lily, stop!" her mom shouted. "That water is not for drinking. It is dirty and has soap in it. You will get sick if you drink it." + +Lily stopped and ran back to her mom. She was sorry and scared. She did not want to get sick. Her mom hugged her and said, "It's okay, Lily. You did not know. But you should never drink water from a fountain or a pond or a river. You should only drink water from a cup or a bottle or a tap. That water is clean and safe and good for you." + +Lily nodded and said, "I'm sorry, mom. I was thirsty and I lost my cup. Can I have some water, please?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Of course, Lily. Here, you can have my bottle. It has water and juice in it. It is sweet and tasty and will make you feel better." + +Lily took the bottle and drank some water. She felt much better. She thanked her mom and said, "I love you, mom. You are the best." + +Her mom said, "I love you too, Lily. You are my charming girl." +Lily likes to draw and write. She has many papers with pictures and words on them. She wants to share them with her grandma, who lives far away. She asks her mom to help her mail them. + +Mom puts the papers in a big envelope. She writes grandma's name and address on it. She gives Lily a sticker to put on the envelope. Lily chooses a heart sticker, because she loves grandma. Mom and Lily go to the post office. They give the envelope to a nice man. He says he will send it to grandma. + +Lily is happy. She hopes grandma will like her papers. She wonders what grandma will write back to her. She thinks about grandma's house, with the high trees and the big swing. She misses grandma. She wants to see her soon. + +That night, Lily has a dream. She dreams that she is flying in the sky, with a big balloon. She sees grandma waving at her from the ground. Lily lets go of the balloon and falls into grandma's arms. They hug and kiss. Grandma says she loves Lily's papers. She shows Lily a paper she wrote for her. It has a picture of a flower and the words "I love you, Lily". + +Lily wakes up. She smiles. She feels warm and happy. She knows grandma loves her. She hopes her envelope will get to grandma soon. She can't wait to read grandma's paper. She thinks dreams are wonderful. +Tom and Lily liked to play in the park. They liked to slide, swing, and run. One day, they saw a big hole in the ground. It had a sign that said "underground". They wanted to see what was inside. + +They held hands and walked to the hole. They looked down and saw a dark tunnel. They heard a loud noise. It was a train. The train was long and fast. It had many cars and windows. It was a regular train, but it was underground. + +Tom and Lily were curious. They wanted to ride the train. They saw some stairs that went down to the tunnel. They decided to go down and wait for the next train. They ran down the stairs and found a platform. There were some people and some benches. They sat on a bench and waited. + +Soon, they heard another noise. It was another train. It came from the other side of the tunnel. It stopped at the platform. The doors opened and some people got out. Some people got in. Tom and Lily got up and ran to the train. They wanted to get in too. + +But then they heard a voice. It was their mom. She had followed them to the hole. She had seen them go down the stairs. She had run after them. She was worried. She called their names and told them to stop. She told them to come back. + +Tom and Lily paused. They looked at the train. They looked at their mom. They wanted to ride the train, but they also wanted to listen to their mom. They did not know what to do. They were confused. They were scared. They were sorry. They let go of the train and ran to their mom. They hugged her and said they were sorry. She hugged them back and said she was glad they were safe. She said they could not ride the train without her. She said they could ride the train another day, if they asked her first. She said they had to go home now. She took their hands and led them back to the stairs. They went up and left the hole. They left the underground. They went back to the park. They played some more. They had fun. They were happy. They were regular kids. +Lily and Max are twins. They like to play with their toys. One day, they want to go to the store with Mom. Mom says yes, but they have to be good. + +They get in the car and drive to the store. The store is big and has many things. Lily sees a pretty doll with a pink dress. She wants the doll. Max sees a big truck with loud sounds. He wants the truck. + +They ask Mom if they can have the toys. Mom says no, they have too many toys at home. They have to store them in their boxes. Lily and Max are sad. They start to cry. + +Mom says, "Shh, don't cry. You can play with the toys in the store for a little while. But then we have to go. Maybe for your birthday, you can have a new toy." + +Lily and Max stop crying. They say, "Okay, Mom." They play with the doll and the truck. They make sounds and have fun. Mom smiles and watches them. She is happy. +Lily and Tom are twins. They like to play with their toys. They have many toys, but their favorite ones are the cars. They have red cars, blue cars, yellow cars, and green cars. They like to match the cars by their colors. + +One day, Lily and Tom are playing with their cars on the floor. They make a big line of cars. They match the red cars, then the blue cars, then the yellow cars, and then the green cars. They are very happy. + +But then, Tom feels a pain in his tummy. He cries and holds his tummy. Lily is scared. She runs to Mom and says, "Mom, Tom is sick! He has a pain in his tummy!" + +Mom comes and sees Tom. She says, "Oh, poor Tom. We need to take him to the hospital. The doctor will help him. Lily, can you pack some toys for Tom? He might be bored at the hospital." + +Lily nods and goes to the toy box. She picks some cars for Tom. She wants to make him happy. She matches the cars by their colors. She puts two red cars, two blue cars, two yellow cars, and two green cars in a bag. She says, "Tom, I have some cars for you. You can play with them at the hospital. They match by their colors. See?" + +Tom smiles a little. He says, "Thank you, Lily. You are a good sister. I like the cars. They are pretty." + +Mom says, "Let's go, kids. The hospital is not far. Tom will be fine soon. I'm glad you have each other." + +Lily and Tom hold hands. They go to the hospital with Mom. They hope the doctor will make Tom feel better. They are glad they have their cars. They are glad they can match them. They are glad they are twins. +Lily and Anna are sisters. They like to play with dolls and dress them up. Lily is older and she is bossy. She always tells Anna what to do and what to wear. + +One day, they find a big box of dresses in the attic. They are very happy and excited. They want to try them on and pretend to be princesses. Lily grabs a pink dress with sparkles and puts it on. She says, "I am the prettiest princess. You have to do what I say." + +Anna likes the pink dress too, but she does not want to fight with Lily. She looks for another dress. She sees a blue dress with flowers and ribbons. She thinks it is very pretty. She tries to take it out of the box, but Lily grabs it from her. She says, "No, this is mine too. You can have the yellow dress. It is ugly and boring." + +Anna feels sad and angry. She does not like the yellow dress. She does not like Lily being bossy. She says, "No, Lily. You are not fair. You cannot have all the dresses. You have to share. I want the blue dress. It is mine." + +Lily and Anna start to pull the blue dress. They both want it. They both scream and cry. They make a lot of noise. Their mom hears them and comes to the attic. She sees them fighting over the dress. She is not happy. She says, "Stop, girls. What are you doing? Why are you fighting? You have to be nice and kind to each other. You have to take turns and share. You have many dresses. You can both be princesses." + +Lily and Anna feel ashamed. They know their mom is right. They say, "Sorry, mom. Sorry, sister." They hug each other and say, "I love you." They put the blue dress back in the box. They pick another dress. Lily picks a purple dress with stars. Anna picks a green dress with butterflies. They smile and say, "You look beautiful." They play with their dolls and have fun. They are happy. +Lily liked to sing. She sang all the time. She sang when she woke up, when she ate, when she played, and when she went to bed. She sang loud and happy songs that made her feel good. + +One day, Lily saw a shiny thing on the table. It was an iron. She did not know what it was, but she liked how it looked. She wanted to play with it. She took the iron and held it in her hands. She sang a song to the iron. "You are shiny, you are pretty, you are mine, mine, mine!" + +Mommy heard Lily sing. She ran to the table. She saw Lily with the iron. She was scared. She shouted, "Lily, no! That is an iron! It is hot! It can hurt you! Drop it now!" But Lily did not listen. She liked the iron. She thought Mommy wanted to take it away. She held it tighter. She sang louder. "You are shiny, you are pretty, you are mine, mine, mine!" + +The iron was hot. It burned Lily's hands. Lily felt a lot of pain. She screamed. She dropped the iron. The iron fell on the floor. It broke. It made a loud noise. Lily cried. Mommy ran to Lily. She hugged her. She said, "Oh, Lily, I'm sorry. You are hurt. You are delicate. You need to be careful. Come, let me help you." But Lily was angry. She pushed Mommy away. She said, "No! You are mean! You are bad! You are not mine, mine, mine!" She ran to her room. She slammed the door. She did not sing anymore. +Timmy liked to jog every morning. He jogged to the park, to the store, to the school. He jogged so fast that he made his friends tired. He thought he was the best jogger in the world. + +One day, he jogged to his grandma's house. She was happy to see him, but she said, "Timmy, you need to eat some cereal. You can't jog on an empty tummy. Cereal is good for you. It makes you strong and smart." + +But Timmy did not want to eat cereal. He said, "Cereal is stupid. I don't need it. I only need to jog. Jogging is fun. Cereal is not." He pushed the bowl away and ran out of the door. + +He jogged to the street, but he did not look both ways. He did not see the big car coming. The car honked and braked, but it was too late. Timmy was hit by the car and fell to the ground. He felt a lot of pain and cried. + +His grandma came and hugged him. She called for help. She said, "Timmy, I'm sorry. You should have listened to me. You should have eaten some cereal. You should have been careful. Jogging is good, but not more than your health and safety. Cereal is not stupid. It is your friend." + +Timmy learned his lesson. He said, "Grandma, you are right. I was wrong. I was stupid. I'm sorry. I will eat some cereal. I will jog with care. I will be a good boy." He hugged his grandma and thanked her. He hoped he would be okay. He hoped he would jog again, but not too much. +Anna and Ben were playing with their toy cars in the living room. They liked to make them zoom and crash on the carpet. But Anna wanted to see what was inside her car. She asked Ben, "Can we open my car and look?" + +Ben shook his head. "No, we can't. Mom said we should not break our toys. They are not ours, they are gifts from God. We should be thankful and take care of them." + +Anna did not listen. She took a screwdriver from the kitchen and tried to open her car. She pushed hard and twisted the screwdriver. But she slipped and hurt her hand. She cried out loud and dropped the car and the screwdriver. + +Mom heard the noise and came running. She saw Anna's hand bleeding and the broken car. She was angry and sad. She took Anna to the bathroom and cleaned her wound. Then she took her to the doctor. The doctor looked at Anna's hand with a machine. He said, "This is an x-ray. It shows me your bones. You have a small crack in your finger. You need a bandage and some medicine. It will heal, but it will hurt for a while." + +Anna felt sorry and ashamed. She said to Mom, "I'm sorry, Mom. I was wrong. I should not have opened my car. I should have listened to Ben and to you. I was not thankful and I did not take care of my gift from God. Can you forgive me?" + +Mom hugged Anna and said, "I forgive you, my dear. But you have to learn from your mistake. God gives us good things, but we have to respect them and use them wisely. He also gives us rules and people to help us. We have to listen to them and obey them. They are for our own good. Do you understand?" + +Anna nodded and said, "Yes, Mom. I understand. Thank you for loving me and taking me to the doctor. And thank you, God, for my car and my hand. I will be more careful and grateful from now on." + +The moral value of the story is: We should be thankful for what we have and take care of it. We should also listen to and obey those who know better than us. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park with their ball. They liked to kick the ball to each other and run after it. Sometimes they missed the ball and it rolled away. Then they had to look for it in the grass or behind the trees. + +One day, they saw something strange in the sky. It was white and soft and it covered the sun. Lily asked Ben, "What is that?" + +Ben said, "That is fog. Fog is like a big cloud that comes down to the ground. It makes everything look blurry and wet." + +Lily said, "Can we play with the fog?" + +Ben said, "I don't know. Maybe we can try." + +They ran towards the fog, holding hands. They felt the fog touch their faces and hair. It was cold and gentle. They laughed and shouted, "We are in the fog! We are in the fog!" + +They tried to kick the ball in the fog, but they could not see it very well. The ball became lost in the fog. They looked for it, but they could not find it. They felt scared and sad. + +They heard a voice calling their names. It was their mom. She had come to pick them up. She saw them in the fog and waved to them. She said, "Lily, Ben, come here. It's time to go home." + +They ran to their mom and hugged her. They told her about the fog and the ball. She said, "Don't worry. The fog will go away soon and we will find your ball. Fog is not bad, it is just different. Sometimes things become different, but they are still the same inside." + +They nodded and smiled. They got in the car and drove away. They looked at the fog and said, "Bye, fog. Thank you for playing with us." +Tom and Lily were twins who liked 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 always shared the truck and took turns to drive it. + +One day, their aunt came to visit and brought them a present. It was a shiny new truck that looked just like the one they had, but bigger and better. Tom and Lily were very happy and thanked their aunt. They ran to their room to open the box and play with the new truck. + +But when they opened the box, they saw that the new truck was broken. One of the wheels was missing and the noise button did not work. Tom and Lily were very sad and wondered what happened. They asked their aunt, but she did not know. She said she bought the truck from a store and did not check it before. + +Then they heard a giggle from under the bed. It was their nosy little brother, Ben, who had sneaked into their room while they were outside. He had seen the present and opened the box. He had played with the new truck and spoiled it. He had lost the wheel and broken the noise button. He had put the truck back in the box and hid under the bed. + +Tom and Lily were very angry and shouted at Ben. "You are a bad boy! You spoiled our new truck! You should not touch our things without asking! You should say sorry to us and to aunt!" + +Ben felt sorry and came out from under the bed. He said sorry to Tom and Lily and to their aunt. He said he liked the new truck and wanted to try it. He said he did not mean to spoil it. He said he would help them fix it. + +Their aunt said she would take the truck back to the store and get a new one or a refund. She said she was glad that Ben was honest and apologized. She said she hoped they would all learn to respect each other's things and not be nosy. + +Tom and Lily said they forgave Ben and hugged him. They said they still loved him and their old truck. They said they would wait for their aunt to come back with the new truck or something else. They said they would share it with Ben if he promised to be careful and ask first. + +They all smiled and went to play with their old truck. They made loud noises and moved fast. They had fun and forgot about the left wheel and the broken noise button. They were happy. +Tom and Lily are twins. They like to play with their toys in their room. But sometimes they make too much noise. Their mom and dad tell them to be quiet. + +Yesterday, they were playing with their cars and dolls. They were making vroom and beep sounds. They were having fun. But they did not hear their mom calling them for lunch. + +"Tom, Lily, come downstairs. It's time to eat," their mom said. But they did not listen. + +Their mom came to their room. She was not happy. She saw their toys all over the floor. She saw their bed messy. She saw their clothes dirty. + +"Tom, Lily, what are you doing? You are so noisy. You did not hear me calling you. You did not clean your room. You did not change your clothes. You are very naughty," their mom said. + +Tom and Lily looked at their mom. They felt bad. They realized they made a mistake. They said sorry to their mom. + +"Mom, we are sorry. We did not mean to be noisy. We did not mean to ignore you. We did not mean to make a mess. We will clean our room. We will change our clothes. We will come downstairs. We love you, mom," they said. + +Their mom smiled. She hugged them. She said she loved them too. She said they could still have lunch. But they had to be more careful next time. + +Tom and Lily nodded. They cleaned their room. They changed their clothes. They went downstairs. They ate their lunch. They thanked their mom. They learned their lesson. They were happy. +Ben likes to play with his toy plane. He pretends he is a pilot and flies to different places. He makes zoom and vroom sounds with his mouth. + +One day, he sees a big plane in the sky. He runs to the window and points at it. He says to his mom, "Look, mom, a plane! I want to be a pilot like that!" + +His mom smiles and says, "Maybe you can be a pilot when you grow up, Ben. But first, you have to learn many things, like numbers and letters and maps." + +Ben nods and says, "OK, mom, I will learn. But can I play with my toy plane now?" + +His mom says, "Sure, Ben, you can play. But be careful not to break it or lose it." + +Ben says, "I will, mom, I will." He takes his toy plane and runs to his room. + +He plays with his toy plane for a long time. He flies it over his bed, his desk, his chair, and his closet. He has so much fun that he forgets about everything else. + +He does not hear his mom calling him for lunch. He does not hear his dad coming home from work. He does not hear his sister knocking on his door. + +He only hears his toy plane making zoom and vroom sounds. + +But then, something bad happens. He flies his toy plane too high and too fast. He loses control of it and it hits the ceiling. It falls down and breaks into pieces. + +Ben is shocked and sad. He picks up the broken pieces and cries. He says, "Oh no, oh no, my toy plane, my toy plane!" + +He hears his mom, his dad, and his sister coming to his room. They see him crying and holding the broken pieces. They ask him what happened. + +Ben feels ashamed. He knows he did not listen to his mom. He knows he played too rough with his toy plane. He knows he broke his toy plane. + +He says, "I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I broke my toy plane. I wanted to be a pilot, but I was not careful. I was not a good pilot." + +His mom, his dad, and his sister hug him and comfort him. They say, "It's OK, Ben, it's OK. We know you love your toy plane. We know you did not mean to break it. We know you are a good boy. And you can still be a pilot, if you want to. But you have to learn from your mistake. You have to be more careful and more responsible. You have to listen to us and follow the rules. Can you do that, Ben?" + +Ben nods and says, "Yes, yes, I can do that. I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I love you." + +They say, "We love you too, Ben. We love you very much." They kiss him and wipe his tears. They help him clean up the mess and throw away the broken pieces. They say, "Maybe we can get you a new toy plane someday. But for now, how about we have some lunch and then read a book about planes and pilots?" + +Ben says, "OK, OK, that sounds good. Thank you, thank you, you are the best." + +They smile and say, "You are welcome, Ben. You are the best too." They hold his hand and walk to the kitchen. Ben feels a little better. He still misses his toy plane, but he is happy to have his family. He thinks, "Maybe I can be a pilot someday. But first, I have to learn many things. And I have to be careful and responsible. And I have to listen and follow the rules. And I have to love and be loved." He smiles and says, "Zoom, vroom, zoom, vroom." +Lily and Ben were best friends. They liked to play in the park, read books, and make art. One day, they found a big box in the park. They decided to make it their club. + +They painted the box with many colors and shapes. They cut out a door and a window. They put a sign on the box that said "Lily and Ben's Club". They were very happy with their club. + +They invited their other friends to see their club. Some of their friends said nice things, like "Wow, your club is so pretty!" and "Can we play in your club too?" Lily and Ben said yes, because they were kind. + +But some of their friends said mean things, like "Your club is silly!" and "You can't have a club, you are too small!" Lily and Ben felt sad, because they were not kind. + +One of their mean friends said, "You are not even a real club, you are just a box! You should marry each other, because you are both silly!" Lily and Ben did not like that. They did not want to marry each other, they just wanted to be friends. + +Lily said, "That is not nice! You can't tell us what to do! We like our club, and we like each other. We don't have to marry anyone, we are too young!" + +Ben said, "Yeah, what she said! You are just jealous, because you don't have a club. You should be kind, not mean. If you are kind, maybe we can let you play in our club too." + +The mean friends felt ashamed. They realized they were wrong. They said sorry to Lily and Ben. They asked if they could join their club. Lily and Ben said yes, because they were kind. + +They all played in the club together. They had fun, and they learned to be kind. Lily and Ben were still best friends, and they were happy. +Tom and Lily were playing in the garden. They liked to water the flowers and the grass with the hose. They also liked to splash each other and laugh. + +But one day, the hose stopped working. There was no water coming out. Tom and Lily were sad. They wanted to play with the water. + +"Maybe the hose is dry," Tom said. "Maybe we need to find more water." + +"Or maybe we can play something else," Lily said. "Something that does not need water." + +"Like what?" Tom asked. + +"Like telling jokes," Lily said. "Jokes are fun and make us laugh." + +"OK," Tom said. "Do you know any jokes?" + +"Yes," Lily said. "I know a clever joke. Listen. Why did the chicken cross the road?" + +"I don't know," Tom said. "Why?" + +"To get to the other side," Lily said. + +Tom did not laugh. He did not understand the joke. + +"That is not a joke," Tom said. "That is just what chickens do." + +Lily smiled. She knew Tom did not get the joke. She wanted to help him. + +"It is a joke," Lily said. "Because it is funny and silly. Chickens do not need to cross the road. They can stay on their farm. And the other side can mean something else. Like heaven or a different place." + +Tom thought for a moment. He tried to see the joke. He looked at Lily's face. She was happy and kind. She wanted to make him laugh. + +Then Tom got the joke. He saw why it was funny and silly. He laughed with Lily. He felt happy too. + +"Thank you, Lily," Tom said. "That was a clever joke. You are a good friend." + +"You are welcome, Tom," Lily said. "You are a good friend too. Do you want to hear another joke?" + +"Yes, please," Tom said. + +They told each other more jokes. They laughed and played. They did not need water to have fun. They had each other. + +The moral of the story is: You can have fun with your friends even when things go wrong. You can use your imagination and humor to make each other happy. You can be clever and kind. +Lily and Ben were twins. They liked to play with their toys in their room. One day, their mom said they had to give some toys to other kids who had none. She said they had too many toys and they should share. + +Lily and Ben looked at their toys. They had dolls, cars, blocks, books, and more. They did not want to give any away. They liked all their toys. They said, "No, mom, we want to keep them." + +Mom said, "You can keep some, but not all. You have to choose which ones you want to keep and which ones you want to give. Think of how happy you will make other kids who have no toys." + +Lily and Ben thought for a while. They saw an old teddy bear in the corner. It was brown and fuzzy, but it had a hole in its ear and a missing eye. They did not play with it much. They said, "We can give this one, mom. It is old and we have other bears." + +Mom smiled and said, "That is very kind of you, but do you think other kids will like it? Maybe you can choose a toy that is nicer and newer. That would be more generous." + +Lily and Ben looked at their toys again. They saw a modest car. It was red and shiny, but it had no sound or lights. They liked it, but they had other cars that were more fun. They said, "We can give this one, mom. It is modest and we have other cars." + +Mom nodded and said, "That is better, but you can still choose a toy that is more special. That would be more thoughtful." + +Lily and Ben looked at their toys one more time. They saw a doll. It was pink and pretty, and it had a dress and a hat. They loved it, and they played with it a lot. They said, "We can give this one, mom. It is our favorite and we have no other dolls." + +Mom hugged them and said, "That is wonderful, my loves. You have chosen the best toy to give. That is very brave and kind of you. I am so proud of you. You will make another kid very happy." +Lily wanted to be a doctor when she grew up. She liked to help people and make them feel better. She also liked to study books and learn new things. Every day, she would read and write and practice with her toy stethoscope and bandages. + +One day, her mom took her to the library. Lily was very happy. She wanted to find a book about doctors and how they work. She saw a big book with a picture of a human body on the cover. She asked her mom to help her get it. + +"Are you sure you want this book, Lily?" her mom asked. "It has some disgusting pictures inside. They might scare you or make you feel sick." + +Lily shook her head. She was not afraid. She wanted to see what was inside the body. She wanted to know how it worked. She told her mom she was brave and curious. + +"Okay, then," her mom said. "But be careful. Don't open it until we get home. And don't show it to your little brother. He might cry or throw up." + +Lily nodded. She hugged the book and carried it to the car. She was very excited. She thought she would learn a lot from the book. She thought it would help her become a doctor. She thought it would be a success. + +But when she got home, she made a big mistake. She forgot what her mom said. She opened the book on the couch. She saw a picture of a heart. It was red and shiny and had tubes and wires. She thought it was interesting. She turned the page. She saw a picture of a stomach. It was brown and wrinkly and had food and acid. She thought it was disgusting. She turned the page. She saw a picture of a brain. It was gray and squishy and had bumps and cracks. She thought it was scary. She screamed. + +Her little brother heard her scream. He ran to the couch. He saw the book. He saw the pictures. He cried. He threw up. He made a mess. + +Lily felt bad. She closed the book. She hugged her brother. She said she was sorry. She said she would not open the book again. She said she would study something else. + +Her mom heard the noise. She came to the couch. She saw the book. She saw the mess. She sighed. She cleaned up. She said it was okay. She said she was proud of Lily for wanting to be a doctor. She said she would help her find a better book. She said she loved her. + +Lily smiled. She loved her mom. She loved her brother. She still wanted to be a doctor. But she learned a lesson. She learned that some things are too disgusting to study. She learned that some things are better left inside. +One day, a fat fisherman went to the lake to catch some fish. He had a big net and a big bucket. He hoped to fill his bucket with many fish. + +He saw a little girl skipping on the shore. She had a red dress and a yellow hat. She was happy and sang a song. The fisherman smiled and said hello. + +"Hello, little girl. What are you doing?" he asked. + +"I am skipping and singing. It is fun. What are you doing?" she answered. + +"I am fishing. I want to catch some fish. Do you like fish?" he said. + +"I like fish. They are pretty and shiny. Can I see your fish?" she said. + +"Sure, you can see my fish. But I have not caught any yet. The fish are hiding today. Maybe they are scared of my net. Or maybe they are listening to your song." he said. + +"Maybe they like my song. Maybe they want to skip with me. Can I sing to them?" she said. + +"Okay, you can sing to them. Maybe they will come out and say hello. Maybe they will jump into my net. That would be nice." he said. + +So the little girl sang a song to the fish. She sang about the sun and the sky and the flowers. She sang about skipping and smiling and playing. She sang with a loud and clear voice. + +The fish heard her song. They liked her song. They came out of their hiding places. They swam to the surface. They saw the little girl and the fat fisherman. They were curious and friendly. + +The fisherman saw the fish. He was surprised and happy. He lifted his net and threw it into the water. He hoped to catch some fish. + +But the fish were quick and smart. They saw the net and swam away. They dodged and darted and escaped. They did not want to be caught. They wanted to be free. + +The fisherman pulled his net back. He looked inside. He saw no fish. He was sad and angry. He grumbled and muttered and shook his head. + +The little girl saw the fisherman. She felt sorry for him. She stopped singing and skipping. She walked to him and said. + +"I am sorry, fisherman. I tried to help you. But the fish did not want to be caught. They wanted to skip with me. They liked my song. Maybe you can sing with me. Maybe that will make you happy." she said. + +The fisherman looked at the little girl. He saw her red dress and her yellow hat. He saw her big eyes and her sweet smile. He felt a warm feeling in his heart. He smiled and said. + +"Thank you, little girl. You are very kind and nice. You have a beautiful voice and a happy spirit. You made the fish happy. You made me happy. I do not need to catch any fish. I have enough. I have you. Yes, I will sing with you. I will skip with you. That will be fun." he said. + +So the fisherman put down his net and his bucket. He took the little girl's hand. They sang a song together. They skipped on the shore together. They were happy and free. + +The fish saw them. They were happy too. They jumped out of the water. They splashed and sparkled and cheered. They thanked the little girl and the fisherman. They wished them well. They said goodbye. + +The end. +Lily likes to help Mommy in the kitchen. She likes to stir and pour and taste. Mommy is making a cake for Daddy's birthday. She tells Lily to get a teaspoon from the drawer. Lily runs to the drawer and opens it. She sees many spoons. Some are big, some are small, some are shiny, some are dull. She picks a small shiny spoon. She thinks it is a teaspoon. + +She brings the spoon to Mommy. Mommy smiles and says, "Thank you, Lily. This is a teaspoon. We need it to measure the sugar." She shows Lily how to scoop the sugar with the spoon and put it in a bowl. Lily watches and learns. She wants to try. Mommy lets her scoop some sugar too. Lily is happy. She likes to help. + +Mommy says, "Now we need some lemon juice. Can you squeeze this lemon for me?" She gives Lily a yellow lemon. Lily nods and takes the lemon. She squeezes it hard. She feels the juice come out. She sees it drip into a cup. She thinks it looks like water. She wonders how it tastes. She pauses and puts the lemon to her mouth. She licks it. She makes a face. It is sour. She does not like it. She spits it out. She says, "Yuck!" + +Mommy laughs and says, "Lemon juice is sour, Lily. It is not for licking. It is for making the cake taste good. Trust me, you will like the cake. It will be sweet and soft and yummy." She takes the lemon from Lily and squeezes some more juice. She adds it to the bowl with the sugar and some other things. She mixes them all together. She says, "This is the frosting. We will put it on the cake when it is baked. Do you want to lick the spoon?" + +Lily looks at the spoon. It is covered with white frosting. She thinks it looks like snow. She wonders how it tastes. She nods and takes the spoon. She licks it. She smiles. It is sweet. She likes it. She says, "Mmm!" + +Mommy smiles and says, "I'm glad you like it, Lily. You are a good helper. Daddy will love the cake. And so will you. Now let's put the cake in the oven and wait for it to bake." She puts the cake in a pan and puts it in the oven. She sets the timer. She says, "We have to wait for the timer to beep. Then the cake will be done. Do you want to read a book while we wait?" + +Lily nods and says, "Yes, please." She loves to read books with Mommy. She picks a book from the shelf. It is her favorite book. It is about a bear and a honey pot. She brings it to Mommy. Mommy sits on the couch and opens the book. She says, "Let's read, Lily." She starts to read. Lily listens and looks at the pictures. She is happy. She likes to read books with Mommy. She likes to help in the kitchen. She likes to make cake for Daddy. She thinks today is a good day. +Once upon a time there was an old man who wanted to be clean. So, he took a shower everyday with soap and cleaned his clothes. One day, the old man decided to take a walk in the woods. As he was walking, he spotted a cop in the distance. + +The old man said, "Hello, officer!" But the cop didn't answer him. Instead he vanished into the trees. The old man kept walking until he found a little pond. He looked into the pond and saw a reflection of himself looking very clean. + +Suddenly, the cop appeared beside the old man. The old man was surprised and asked the cop, "Where did you come from?" The cop replied, "I only vanish when I'm on patrol." + +The old man smiled and thanked the cop for keeping him safe. Then the cop said goodbye and vanished into the woods. The old man enjoyed the rest of his walk feeling happy and clean. +Daddy and little Tommy were out on a hot day. Daddy pulled the car over and said to Tommy, "I need to fill up the car with gas, let's go over to that ugly station." + +Tommy saw an old telephone booth next to an old pump and said, "Daddy, can I twist the pole?" Daddy replied, "No, that would be too dangerous for a big kid like you." + +Tommy said, "Please, Daddy, pleeeease!" Daddy said, "Okay, but be careful and stay back from the pump. I'm going inside to pay for the gas." + +While waiting for Daddy, Tommy grabbed a hold of the pole and started to twist it. But then, the old pole came loose in Tommy's hands and his foot got caught in it. He started to yell and cry, scared that the old pole was going to break into pieces. + +Suddenly, Daddy came out of the gas station and rushed over to Tommy. Daddy said, "It's okay, I've got you now. You are alright. Let's get away from the ugly pump. I'll take you to get an ice cream to calm down." + +As they drove away, Daddy said, "Next time, listen to me and stay away from the rusty old pole." Tommy smiled and said, "Okay Daddy." +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lucy. She loved to help her mommy cook in the kitchen. Every morning, her mommy would say, "Lucy, be a good girl and help me cook breakfast." + +Lucy was obedient, so she smiled and ran to the kitchen to help cook. They made bacon, eggs, and pancakes. Lucy loved to watch the bacon cook in the pan. + +At night, they would run the fan to make it cooler in the house. Lucy loved to sit near the fan and feel the cool breeze. + +One day, Lucy asked her mommy, "Mommy, can I cook something by myself?" her mommy said, "Sure, sweetie. What do you want to cook?" Lucy said, "I want to cook pancakes!" Her mommy was very happy and said, "Of course! Let's cook pancakes together." They made the pancakes and the whole house was filled the smell of deliciousness. + +Lucy was so proud that she cooked something all by herself! +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Sue. Sue was very comfortable in her home - she had lots of toys, yummy snacks and her mom always hugged her. But one day, there was no peace in Sue's home. Sue's dad started to yell. He was very mad. It scared Sue. She ran away and hid in the corner of her room. + +Sue was so scared she held her hands over her ears, but she could still hear him yell. She wanted the peace in her home back. How could she make it better? + +Sue didn't know what to do. She stayed in the corner and waited for it to end. But when the yelling was over, there was still no peace. Sue was sad and scared, but she was still comfortable in her room. + +But no matter how much Sue wanted the peace to come back, it didn't. She never saw her dad again. The end. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Peter. Peter liked to count things. Every morning he would count the buttons on his shirt and then count the stairs as he went down them. One day, Peter went to the market. He saw lots of delicious fruit. He wanted to count all the fruit, so he did. He counted apples, oranges, and many other fruits. + +When Peter finished counting all the fruit, he was very happy. He then noticed that many people did not have enough money to buy the fruit. He felt very sad for them. Suddenly, Peter had an idea. He decided to give all the fruit he had counted to the people who needed it. Peter knew that this was something very important. + +When Peter's mom saw what he had done, she was very proud. She told him that it was always important to help people in need. + +This is an important lesson that Peter learned. Counting things can be fun, but helping people is even better. +Once upon a time there was a bird called Anna. Anna loved to soar in the sky. She flew so high that no one could reach her. One day, Anna looked down from the sky, and saw a beautiful image. It was the sun and the moon, shining together brightly in the sky. Anna was delighted. + +But then something strange happened. She started to fly even higher and higher, and forgot the beautiful image. + +After a while, Anna was too high up in the sky and realized that she couldn't go back down. She was stuck and scared. + +Suddenly she thought of the beautiful image and remembered the moral behind it. When we soar too high, we should always remember to come back down and enjoy the things we have. + +Anna was delighted when she remembered this, and soon she was able to safely land back on the ground. And from that day on, she never forgot to admire the beauty of the world around her. +One day, Mark was walking his dog in the park. It was a happy day because the sun was shinning and the birds were singing. He and his dog loved spending time together, playing and running in the park. + +Suddenly, his dog saw something and ran towards it. Mark chased after him but he was too slow. When he finally caught up, he found that his dog was barking wildly at a shock of bees. Mark quickly pulled his dog away and grabbed his stick, hoping to scare the bees away. + +The bees buzzed angrily and Mark could see they were getting angry. He cautiously took a few steps closer and waved the stick, but the bees stayed where they were. Then, one of them flew right towards Mark and he quickly backed away in shock. + +Mark was so scared he started to cry, but then the sun shone down and the bees flew away. He was so relieved and happy that he hugged his dog tightly. He knew then that the park will always be a happy and safe place to spend time. +Once upon a time there lived a kind lady named Mrs. Harm. She lived in a cozy house by the lake. She was always looking for ways to help those around her. + +Today, Mrs. Harm decided to introduce her new mittens. They were made from soft wool and were so warm and cozy. She was sure that they would be perfect for winter. + +Mrs. Harm decided to share her mittens with the neighborhood children. She went around and introduced the mittens to each of the kids, explaining to them how warm and cozy they would be on cold winter days. + +The final child Mrs. Harm met was a 3 year old called Robert. She asked if he wanted a pair of her mittens, but he said no. "Why not?" asked Mrs. Harm. Robert smiled and said: "The warm sunshine will keep my hands warm enough. Besides, I don't need them if I'm good and help others. Others need them more than I do!" + +Mrs. Harm was so impressed by Robert's kindness and generosity. She smiled and said: "You are right, Robert! Kindness and generosity can be the best sweaters on cold winter days!" +Once upon a time there was a kid named Harry. One day, Harry was running in the park when he tripped over a rock. He fell down and became very scared. He started to feel ashamed. All of the other kids were laughing at him and he didn't know what to do. Suddenly, something special happen. A big balloon came down and stopped right in front of Harry. It had a sign that said "FREE". Harry was so surprised he forgot about the rock and the being ashamed. He jumped up and grabbed the balloon with both hands. He was so excited and smiled from ear to ear. The other kids were so amazed and started to cheer. From that day forward, Harry never forgot what can happen when we least expect it. +Once there was a little girl called Holly. She was very hungry and she knew it was time to get some food. She wandered out into the field, hoping to find something to eat. + +Suddenly, Holly spotted a fruit tree. She could see apples and oranges growing on the branches and she was very excited. She ran over to the tree and started rubbing the leaves. + +When Holly was finished, she plucked the apples and oranges off the branches and began munching on them. Soon she was no longer hungry, and she felt happy and content. + +Holly continued to explore the field and she soon found some of her friends playing. Together, they ran and had lots of fun. And when Holly returned home she was full of energy from her adventures in the field. +Once upon a time, there was a mighty prince. He lived in a far away castle with a moat and tall walls. Every day, he dreamed of a visit from a special friend who would make his dreams come true. + +One day, the sky shined brighter than normal. He felt something magical in the air and thought he heard his friend calling his name. He ran to the window to see who it was. + +Lo and behold, there was a dragon outside! It was massive and had colorful scales that sparkled in the sun. The dragon said, "Greetings, my prince! I'm here to help you make your dreams come true." + +The prince was afraid, but he trusted the dragon. He climbed onto its back and they flew off into the sky. They flew higher and higher until they reached the clouds. Suddenly, the dragon shined and became even more majestic. + +The clouds parted and revealed a magical kingdom. It was full of tall towers, grand castles, and dazzling lights. The prince was in awe. This is where he would fill his dreams! + +The prince stepped onto the land and felt joy in his heart. He knew the visit from the mighty dragon had changed his life forever. +Once upon a time there lived a little girl named Lily. Every morning she waved her magical wand and said her special spell. She said “I wish I had more power!†+ +One day while she was close to a big tree, she heard a voice coming from the branches. The voice said “Bow to the tree and I will give you the power you wish forâ€. + +Lily didn't know what to do at first. But then she thought, why not try it? So, she bowed to the tree. Suddenly the tree began to sparkle and the roots glowed. Then the voice said “Your wish is granted! I have given you the power to help other people!†+ +Lily was so happy and felt so thankful. She smiled, thanked the tree and said goodbye. From that day on, she used her new power to help people whenever she could. She was helpful and kind and made a lot of friends. Everyone admired her for her kindness and strength. +Mama and baby were going for a leisurely walk in the park. The baby was in her stroller, watching everyone and everything in the park with her big, curious eyes. + +Mama stopped and said, "Guess what, baby? We're going to do a search!" Baby's eyes lit up. "What kind of search, Mama?" + +Mama laughed and responded, "We're going to do a test to see how lively you are!" The baby was intrigued and hopped out of her stroller ready to explore. + +Mama pointed out all sorts of things in the park, and said "Go find it, baby! That's the test!" The baby smiled and ran around in circles, searching everywhere. + +Mama watched proudly as her baby showed off her energy and agility. Suddenly the baby spotted a lizard. She had found the last item, and passed the test! + +Mama was so impressed, she cheered and hugged the baby close and said, "Wow, what a lively little girl you are!" +One day, William was looking at his cactus. It was orange and looked really nice. All of a sudden, he had an idea. He decided to cover the cactus with a blanket. + +He took a blanket and put it over the cactus. He wasn't sure why but he thought it looked cool. He left it there for a few hours. + +When William came back, the cactus was dead. It had been crushed under the blanket. William was very sad. He wished he hadn't covered the cactus. He had made a big mistake. + +From that day onwards, William was very careful when playing with his cactus. He never covered it like he did before. +Mia was feeling really happy because it was her birthday. She put on her favourite dress, which was bright yellow and very lovely. Her mum then poured some pink lemonade for her, which she drank with a smile. + +Afterwards, Mia and her mum went to the park. The sun was shining so brightly and there were lots of lovely flowers in different colours. Mia also saw some little ducks swimming in a pond. + +In the afternoon, Mia asked her mum if she could watch her favourite video. Her mum said yes, so she watched it on the big television. It was so exciting; Mia kept laughing and jumping around. + +Mia had a great birthday. She was filled with love and excitement, it certainly had been a lovely day. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Bob. He was three and loved to play in the garden. One day, he was playing in the garden and was very excited to find a box. He opened it and inside he found a jar of jam. He was so happy and started to eat the jam right away. + +Bob went to show his mom the jar of jam. But then he spied a shovel in the box and he had an idea. He took the shovel into the garden and started to dig. Soon he was deep enough, so he carefully placed the jar of jam into the ground. He then filled the hole back up, patting the dirt down until it was dry. + +Bob smiled to himself, happy he had buried the jar of jam. Now he could find it the next day and he would have another snack. He ran back inside the house to show his mom, proudly telling her all about his adventure. +On a sunny day, there was a boy named Chuck. He was a very lazy boy; he did not like to work or play hard. Sometimes he just wanted to sit at home and watch TV. + +One day, Chuck decided to go for a walk. He started running in the park, feeling free and happy. As he was running, he suddenly saw a big package in the grass. He went closer and looked inside. It was filled with candy! + +Chuck became excited and he started running around with the package. Everyone was laughing and cheering him on. Chuck was having so much fun. But then, he started to get very tired. His lazy day had caught up to him. + +After a few minutes, Chuck stopped running. He was out of breath and couldn't move anymore. He sat down and opened the package, eating all the candy. He was happy and content, the perfect ending for his lazy day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She loved jam so much that she went to the store to buy some. On the way, she passed a garden full of flowers. It was so pretty that she decided to go and explore. + +When she reached the garden, she smelled something sweet coming from the flowers. It was the jam! The jam was dripping from the flowers and Lucy rushed to collect it. She was so happy and excited. + +As she walked home with a jar of sweet jam, she saw her friend Paul. She asked him, “Do you want some?†Paul said, “Yes!†and they both smiled. + +They enjoyed the sweet jam together and went back to the garden once more. They had a wonderful time and passed a great day together. +Once upon a time, there was a little crab called Charlie. Charlie had a very hard shell and he loved to explore the beach. One day, Charlie was walking along the beach when he heard something loud. He looked up and saw a big seagull. + +The seagull shouted: "Get away from here! This is my beach!" + +Charlie was scared. He quickly ran away, back to his shell. + +But as he was running, the seagull warned him: "If you come back, I'll make you sorry!" + +Charlie was worried by what the seagull had said, so he stayed in his shell. He was so scared, he didn't even move. + +Charlie was safe in his shell but he was sad. He wished he could go back out and explore the beach again. + +Finally, Charlie decided to go back to the beach - but this time, he was very careful. He listened for loud noises, and if he heard any, he ran back to his shell. + +Charlie had learnt his lesson, and he was much happier now that he was safe. +Once upon a time, there was a large house filled with luxury. + +Tommy lived in the house with his family. He was only three years old, but he loved to write. Whenever he could, he would grab his pencils and paper and write stories. + +One day, his mom said to him, "Tommy, do you want to write something special?" + +Tommy said, "Yes! I want to write a big story and make it very special!" + +His mom smiled, and said, "Then take some large pieces of paper, write your ideas down, and make something beautiful and special." + +Tommy took the large pieces of paper and wrote down his ideas. He wrote, and he wrote, until he was finally finished with his story. + +He showed it to his mom excitedly, and she was so proud of him. She said, "This is amazing Tommy! I'm so proud of you." + +Tommy smiled and said, "I'm glad I wrote this special story, with all of this luxury!" +Fred was marching in the park with his mom. He was excited because they were going to get a waffle. His mom had promised him a delicious treat. Fred's little feet marched quickly across the grass. + +Suddenly, Fred stepped on something hard and it made a funny sound. He looked down and saw that it was a dead bug. He had seen bugs before but never a dead one. He was a bit scared. + +His mom asked him what was wrong, and he told her about the bug. She said not to worry, and they continued marching to the waffle stand. + +When they got there, Fred was so happy to see all the delicious waffles. He chose a chocolate one with sprinkles on top. It was the best waffle he had ever eaten. + +The marching had made him very hungry. Fred was so full after eating the waffle that he didn't even want to march back home. But his mom said it was time to go anyway. + +Off they went, marching back across the park, ready to enjoy their full bellies. +Once upon a time, there were two friends. One friend was nice and the other was very naughty. + +The nice friend wanted to show the naughty one how much they cared. So, one day, the nice friend touched the naughty one's shoulder. The naughty one did not like it and ran away. + +The next day, the nice friend brought something special - a big juicy steak! This made the naughty one very happy. They touched the steak with both hands and started to eat. + +The nice friend smiled. They had been very clever. The steak was harmless and this made the naughty one happy again. They returned the nice friend's touch with a hug, and the two friends continued having fun. +Mum said it was time to pick a folder. She opened the cupboard door and pointed at the row of folders. They were all different sizes and shapes, and some were brightly coloured. + +Mum asked, "Which one will you choose, sweetheart?" + +The little girl looked for a minute, then pointed at the white one. It was very neat and tidy and just the right size for her to hold it. + +Mum said, "Great choice! Now you can put all your pictures inside it." + +The little girl put her small hands around the folder and smiled. She was so proud to have chosen the perfect one. +Once there was a girl called Elsa. She was three years old and loved taking pictures with her camera. + +Every day she would take her camera and take pictures of her family, her pets and the things she liked. + +One day she took her camera to the park. She took some photos of the ducks that she saw in the pond. She was glad to get some good photos. + +Once back at home, she showed her family the photos she had taken. Her family was very glad to see all the nice photos. + +Finally, when she had finished looking at the photos she had taken, she put her camera away and went to play in the garden. She was very glad of the photos she had taken and was looking forward to taking more soon. +Once upon a time, there was a naughty little rabbit named Jack. He liked to roll around in the forest, along with his friend, a bear named Bear. + +One day, Jack and Bear were rolling around in the forest when Jack suddenly noticed something shiny and furry. It was a piece of fur! Jack remembered how warm and soft it felt when his mom cuddled him, so he quickly snatched the fur and ran away with it. + +Bear said, "Jack, that's not yours! Give it back!" But Jack just kept rolling with the fur. + +Bear followed Jack and shouted, "That's naughty, Jack! You need to give it back!" Finally, Jack paused and looked at Bear. + +Jack felt sorry, so he slowly and reluctantly handed the fur back to Bear. Bear smiled and thanked Jack for being so honest. + +Jack felt relieved that he had done the right thing. From then on, he remembered never to take something that wasn't his. +One night, Sammy was looking out of his bedroom window at the stars. Suddenly, he saw a comet hop across the night sky! He was so excited and jumped up and down. + +"Mommy, Mommy! Come look! I saw a comet!" He shouted. + +Mommy had just finished cleaning Sammy's room and was a bit surprised by the loud call. She quickly walked to Sammy's bedroom window. + +"Wow Sammy, you saw a comet! That is so special," Mommy said in awe. + +But Sammy was a bit nervous. He asked his Mommy, "What if it will never come back?" + +Mommy chuckled with a laughed. "Don't worry Sammy, comets hop across the night sky all the time! Every few years we can see them again!" + +Sammy was relieved. "Really? That's good!" + +Mommy nodded. She gave Sammy a hug, and they both hopped back to bed. +Once there was a little girl who loved to soar. She wanted to fly like the birds above her. Every day, she dreamed of going on a safari and flying high up into the sky. + +One day, her dream came true. She was excited to take off on an adventure. But it turned out to be a boring safari. She only drove in a car and saw animals from far away. + +But then, she had an idea. She asked her dad to stop the car so she could stretch out her arms and start soaring. As soon as dad stopped, she opened her wings and with a leap she was off! Dad was shocked at first, but he quickly realized what she was doing and smiled. + +The breeze was strong as she soared up and away. Everything felt alive and free. She never wanted this amazing feeling to end. The safari was much better than she could have ever imagined. She promised herself she would soar like this every day. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Sam. He liked to skip everywhere. One day he was skipping over to the park when he noticed a special lamp. He wanted to take it with him. + +So Sam picked up the lamp and started to skip back home. He was so proud of his new lamp. But, when he tried to turn it on, nothing happened. So he shook it and shook it, but still nothing. + +Sam kept skipping, trying to make the lamp work. He was so proud, he kept telling everyone he passed how successful he was going to be with his new lamp. + +But when he got back home, the lamp still wouldn't turn on. Sam was so sad. His lamp was broken, and he had no way to fix it. He was so disappointed that he never tried to skip again. +Once upon a time there was a little boy called Jack. He had a toy tank that he liked to play with. One day, Jack asked his Mum if he could lend his tank to his friend Kate. + +Mum said, "No, Jack. You can't lend your tank. It's too little." + +Jack got very sad and he started crying. Then his Mum said, "You can lend Kate my tank. It's much bigger, so she can have more fun with it." + +Jack was so happy that he cheered up right away. He stopped crying and smiled really big. + +He ran off to find Kate and said, "Kate! Kate! My Mum said I can lend you her tank." + +Kate was so excited, and said, "Yay! I'm so happy, thank you Jack!" + +The two kids had a great time playing with the tank, and Jack was very glad that he and Kate could share it. +Nina was so excited! She was going to the ocean to feed the seals. She had her little bucket of fish and was ready to go. +When she arrived near the ocean, she saw a lovely seal. She quickly put the fish into her bucket and called the seal over. The seal came up to the edge of the water, and Nina smiled as she began to feed it. +"Thank you for the lovely fish," said the seal. Nina was so surprised to hear it that she could only smile. +They spent the day together playing in the ocean, and when it was time to leave, Nina said goodbye to the lovely seal. She didn't want to go, but she knew she had to. She waved goodbye and promised to come back soon. +Nina was sure she would never forget the special bond she had made with the seal. She knew that no matter what, it was a day filled with lots of love. +Once upon a time there was a clever girl who had a big mystery. She wanted to find the truth, but she did not know how. She thought to herself and asked her friends for help but no one had an answer. + +One day, when she was all alone, she heard a voice say: "Come with me and I will help you unlock the truth." She was amazed, scared and curious, but she trusted the voice. So she followed it. + +The voice took her to a tall door and said: "To find the truth you must unlock this door and go inside." The girl was brave and she put her hand on the lock. With a click, the door opened. She was so glad. + +Inside she found a room filled with lots of books. She opened the biggest book of them all and read the truth that was written inside. She was so happy, she had found the answer to her mystery. She smiled and gave thanks to the voice that had helped her. From then on she was even more clever. The End. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Jenny and Cody. They were both very different. Cody had brown hair and Jenny had blue hair. + +One day, they decided to go on a picnic and they each brought a hat. Jenny's hat was green and Cody's hat was orange. + +When they arrived at the park, they decided to play a game. Jenny said, "Let's rub each other's hats with our hands, then close our eyes and guess which hat we have!" + +Cody agreed and they began to rub each other's hats. After a lot of rubbing, Cody said, "Now close our eyes and I'll rub the hats on your head." + +Jenny did as she was told, and when the hats were on her head, Cody said, "Can you tell which hat is yours?" + +Jenny said, "Yes! The green hat is mine." They both laughed and continued to play different games for the rest of the day! +Alice was a cheerful little girl who liked to explore. She discovered a big square and wondered what it was. As she touched the square it suddenly started to glow. She was so excited and ran to tell her mum, who just smiled and said “I think you shouldn’t touch that square again.†+ +Alice nodded, but she couldn’t contain her curiosity. A few days later, she went back to the square and touched it again. Suddenly, the ground started to shake and she heard a loud rumble. She looked around in fear and saw a big wall of water coming towards her, as she had unknowingly opened a secret passage to the river nearby. + +Alice screamed in terror and tried to get away, but it was too late. The water engulfed her and she was never seen again. +Once upon a time there was a mouse. She went for a long walk. She saw a big, wet wreck. It looked scary, but she poked it carefully. As she poked it, she heard a low rumble. It was getting louder and louder! + +The mouse got scared and started to run. Everywhere she looked was a wet wreck, too. She ran faster and faster until finally, she came to the edge of the wet wreck. There she could see a whole ocean! + +The mouse had come to a beach. The beach was made of thousands of wet wrecks that had piled up. She looked down and found wonderful treasures in all the wrecks. She was so happy to have found such a special place. + +And from that day on, the mouse would come back and poke the wrecks at the beach. She had found a magical place. +Once there was a girl. She liked to tease her friends. She thought it was fun. She was always making jokes and making her friends laugh. + +One day her friend said, "That's enough teasing! You are crazy!" The girl said, "No, I'm not! I'm just having fun!" But her friend didn't believe her. + +The girl was sad. She didn't want her friend to think she was crazy. So the next day she went up to her friend and said, "I'm sorry I was teasing you. I won't do it again." Her friend smiled and said, "It's okay. Let's play together instead!" + +The girl was so happy. She never wanted to tease her friends again. She wanted to only have fun and be silly together. From then on, she and her friend laughed and giggled every day. +Once upon a time, there was a family who lived in a small town near a river. Every day, the family was very obedient and followed all of the rules. + +One day, dark clouds moved in and it began to rain for a long time. Soon, the river that was near the town was overflowing and the town started to flood. Everyone panicked and the family decided they had to leave their home. + +The family worked together and packed up all of their possessions. They followed the directions of the police officers who told them where to go. + +When the sun finally came out, the family returned to their home. They were astonished at what they saw: the entire town was submerged underwater. + +The family knew that this was a punishment for not being obedient. From that day forward, they took extra care to always follow the rules and be very obedient. +Once upon a time, there was a boy who wanted to be a superhero. So, he got a costume and put it on. He thought he looked amazing in it! The boy asked his mom to feed him so he could have enough energy to be a superhero all day. But, his mom was very sorry and said no. The costume was too expensive for the family to be able to afford the food he wanted. So, the boy had to take off his costume and put on normal clothes instead. He was very sad and felt like he would never be a superhero. The boy always felt sorry that he didn't get to feed like a superhero. +Once upon a time, there was a group of three friends. One day, the friends went for a walk in an unknown area. Suddenly, one of the friends suggested that they should lie down on the ground and play a game to see who could stay still the longest. + +The other friend wasn't sure. "Are you sure it's a good idea to lie here?" they asked. + +The first friend smiled. "Yes, just lie down and try not to move," they said. + +So, the group of friends all lay down, and started their game. The sun shone down on them, and soon the friends were trying hard not to laugh. After a while, the first friend said, "I think I won!" + +The other two friends opened their eyes and sat up. They realized that the first friend had won the game, even though it was unknown who would win. + +The friends all laughed and were glad they had tried the game. From then on, the group of friends would always challenge each other when they went for walks. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Larry. He was three years old and loved to read. One day, Larry and his mom went to the mall to buy some new books. Larry was so excited! + +When they got to the mall, Larry saw the bookstore. He tugged on his mom's arm, and said, “Read, mommy! Please!†His mom smiled and said, “Alright, let's go take a look.†+ +As Larry and his mom walked into the bookstore, Larry saw a book that was all pale. He pointed to it and asked, “Mommy, what’s that one?†His mom picked it up and said, “This is a fairy tale book. Would you like to read it?†+ +Larry nodded, and so they paid for the book and went home. That night, Larry and his mom snuggled together on the couch to read the book. Larry loved hearing the stories and soon fell asleep, snuggled next to his mom. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Sarah. She was three years old and very curious. She loved to explore the world around her. + +One day, Sarah decided to try baking a pie. She was excited to have a go all by herself. She got all the ingredients she needed, mixed them up and put the pie into the oven. + +A few minutes later a wonderful smell started filling the house. Sarah was so happy, she couldn't wait to try her homemade pie. + +But when she opened the oven, Sarah was very frustrated. The pie had torn and was not looking very good. + +Sarah started to cry and asked her mom, "Why is the pie torn?" + +Her mom hugged her and said, "I'm sorry it didn't turn out well, but that's ok. You tried your best, and I'm so proud of you. Let's try to make another one tomorrow." Sarah felt much better, and gave her mom a big hug. +One day, Suzie was out playing in the spring. She loved it when spring came around, as it was her favourite season of the year. She was running around laughing in delight and picking flowers with her brother. + +However, Suzie started to feel a little bit sad. She had accidentally broken her brother’s toy and felt terrible about it. She wanted to apologise but didn't know how. + +Just then, her brother came up to her with a huge smile on his face. “It’s okay,†he said. “I forgive you.†+ +Suzie felt so glad and relieved to hear these words. She hugged her brother and thanked him for being so kind and understanding. They smiled at each other, understanding that it was much more useful to forgive than be cross. +Once there was a puppy. He was so scared that he was shaking. He could hear strange noises and he wanted to hide. So he came over to the hallway and crouched down on the floor. + +The noises got louder and louder and he was more scared. He wanted to run away, but he was too afraid. Suddenly, something bad came through the door and it growled. The puppy was so scared that he just lay down on the floor and couldn't move. + +The bad thing came closer and closer, and the puppy was still shaking. Then the bad thing got to the puppy and it was too late. The bad thing growled and it was the last thing the puppy heard before he passed away. He was never seen again. +Once upon a time, there was a red bird. She got to fly high up in the air, higher than any other bird. But she was sad. Everywhere the bird flew, she could see the sky getting covered in a spray of white. + +The bird's friends stayed out of the sky when the spray came, but she still flew around, hoping to find a way to make it stop. Everywhere she went, the sky stayed red. Until one day, the bird had an idea. She flew around and around, flapping her wings so hard that the spray was pushed away! + +The bird was so proud when she looked down and saw the sky was blue and clear again. But then, she saw something she hadn't before. A big sign that said "SCORE!" + +She was confused. But then she saw all the other birds who had pushed away the spray. They were all looking up at the sign with smiles on their faces. Then the bird realised what was happening - it was a game! Whoever could get rid of the spray the best, was the one who scored the most. + +The bird worked really hard, pushing all the spray away. Eventually, when the score was tallied, she had won! The bird had got rid of all the spray and saved the sky from being red. She was so happy and proud, and from then on was known as the red bird who had spray-defeated +One day, an elderly man was walking in the park with a gun. He was startled when he heard a loud shout. It was a 3 year old boy. + +The elderly man asked, "What's wrong?" + +The boy replied, "My balloon is shrinking!" + +The elderly man smiled and said, "Don't worry! that happens sometimes. The air is getting colder." + +The boy looked at his balloon and noticed that it was getting smaller. He said, "I don't want it to shrink more!" + +The elderly man said, "Don't worry. Just keep it close to you and it won't shrink anymore." + +The boy smiled and hugged his balloon. He thanked the elderly man and ran off happily. + +The elderly man smiled and walked away, the gun in his hands. +Once upon a time there was a brave boy. He was walking through the woods when he saw a pile of ash. He bravely walked over to the ash. He saw something shining brightly. He reached in and found a crystal! It was so beautiful he couldn't believe what he was seeing. + +Just then, the crystal started to shake. He was so scared he ran far away. Suddenly, the crystal started to become big and big until it was almost as big as the brave boy! Its shape changed until it looked like a dragon! + +The brave boy was scared but he stayed where he was. He watched the dragon breathe in and breath out fire. Then the dragon finally spoke. She explained that she was the guardian dragon of the forest and the crystal he found was her magic crystal. She said she was trapped in the crystal for years, until the brave boy woke her up. + +The brave boy was so happy to be able to help the dragon. She thanked him for his courage and went back to her cave. From that day on, the brave boy was known as the bravest boy in all the land. +One day, there was a fierce spring. It was very lively. It bounced up and down all the time. The animals loved it. Every time the spring bounced, they would jump on it and have lots of fun. + +The little bunny rabbit was especially fond of the spring. He would hop on and bounce higher than ever before. He loved watching the trees as they sailed by in a blur as he bounced. + +The baby bird loved the spring too. Even though he was small, he could still bounce just as high. He flew in front of the little bunny and the spring together and laughed at the silly sight of them. + +The spring seemed to like their play. It kept bouncing back fiercer and faster with each jump. Soon the three of them were fighting to see who could jump the highest. They were having so much fun that they didn't realize how tired they were getting. + +When the sun began to set, the little bunny knew it was time to go home. As he hopped away, the baby bird and the spring watched until he was out of sight. Then the spring slowly stopped bouncing, and it was quiet once again. +Molly and her mommy were at the park. It was famous because so many people came to play. Molly wanted to swing on the swing set. To get there, they had to go under a big tree. Molly couldn't believe how big it was. + +Mommy and Molly both went on the swings, going higher and higher. Molly was so happy, laughing and singing as she flew in the air. Later, they went to find a place to sit in the park and eat lunch. + +Mommy said the park was so famous for a reason. She said it was the best place to have fun. Molly agreed - the park was their favorite place to be. She knew that every time they went, they would have lots of fun. +Mav the dog was a fast runner. Every morning he would jog around the tall trees and rolling hills. His best friend, Pig, was a bit slower and couldn't keep up with Mav, but still enjoyed it. + +One day, they saw an oat by the roadside. Pig was so hungry that he couldn't resist and asked Mav, "Can I have it?" + +Mav smiled and said, "Sure, go ahead!" + +Pig leaned over and gulped down the oat. Then he ran after Mav, feeling happy and full. But soon he started to feel dizzy and his paws felt heavy. + +Mav realised something was wrong and said, "Pig, I think you should stop jogging and rest." + +Pig nodded, too tired to even reply. But it was too late. The oat had been contaminated and soon, Pig stopped running all together. + +Mav was heartbroken and wished he had stopped Pig from eating the oat. He had thought it was safe but it had been a bad mistake with a terrible consequence. +The little boy was so excited. He had seen the biggest bubble ever! It was so big that it seemed to touch the sky. He asked his mom if he could have it. + +"No, it's not real," mom said. "It's just a fake bubble." + +The little boy started to cry. He wanted to take the bubble home with him. + +"Hey! Don't cry," his mom said. "I can make a fake bubble for you at home. Let's go and I'll show you how." + +At home, his mom showed him how to fold the paper and blow through it to make the bubbles. The little boy was amazed! He was able to make lots of little fake bubbles. He laughed and chased them around the room. + +"Look at all my bubbles!" the little boy said, beaming with happiness. + +His mom smiled and said, "Yes, now you have lots of your own bubbles!" +Once upon a time, there were two friends, a bear and a rabbit. They both liked to explore the forest around where they lived. + +One day, they both decided to venture deeper into the forest than ever before. They walked for hours, but eventually the sun started to go down and the forest got creepier and creepier. + +Just when the rabbit and bear were about to give up, they saw a light in the distance. The two animals ran towards the light and saw a beautiful house that welcomed them. + +The house had a nice kind door and when the door opened, a happy family welcomed the two friends. The family invited the bear and rabbit in and revealed a delicious menu of treats. The bear and rabbit were so excited they could hardly believe it. + +The next day, the bear and rabbit decided to join the happy family and live there forever. They ate plenty of treats and stayed kind and happy. Everyone welcomed them and they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time there were two brothers, Chris and Rick. Chris liked to play outside and Rick liked to stay at home. One day, Chris wanted to go and play in the nearby park. But Rick wanted to stay inside and watch TV. + +Chris asked Rick to come out, "Let's go to the park together, it will be fun!" But Rick wouldn't budge. Frustrated, Chris said, "Please, Rick. Open your heart and let yourself go in the park." + +Rick finally agreed to go. When they arrived at the park they saw a beautiful shower of rain. It was open and inviting, so they hid under a tree and enjoyed the cool rain. + +Chris and Rick laughed and played together in the rain. When they got home, Chris told Rick, "See, when you open your heart and let yourself go, you can have so much fun!" + +This story teaches us that when we keep our heart open, we will be able to experience new things and find happiness. +Sam was excited. She was going to sign up for a class today. She knew it would be fun and maybe teach her something new. But when she got to the class, it was so boring. + +Sam said, "Mommy, this class is so boring. Can I go home now?" + +Mommy smiled and said, "Well why don't you try it for a little bit? If after that you still don't like it, we can go home. How about that?" + +Sam thought about it. She wanted to try at least a bit of the class. So she decided to try it. + +The teacher gave everyone some butter and asked them to sign it. Sam thought this was fun! She took her butter and used her finger to create her signature. Then she showed it proudly to her mommy. + +Mommy was so proud of Sam. She said, "See, the class wasn't so boring after all!" + +Sam smiled and agreed. She was glad she stayed and tried her best. She had a lot of fun signing her butter. +Once upon a time there lived a very rich man. He had so much money that he never had to worry about anything. One day he went for a walk, when he heard a noise in a nearby tree. It was a clever little bird. + +The bird said to the rich man: "Please sir, I need your help. I am so tired from my long journey and I will die if I do not rest. Please permit me to stay in this tree for the night." +The rich man thought about it for a moment, but then said no. + +The bird pleaded: "Please sir, I have no home and nothing to eat. I am so weary and scared. Please permit me to stay here. I will be so grateful." + +Sadly, the rich man did not care. He said, "No, I'm too busy and I don't have time to worry about you." So the bird was forced to fly away and the man went home. He never saw the bird again and he never knew what happened to the poor creature. With no one to help, the bird never found a place where he could rest. +One morning, Roger was feeling proud as he had just finished building a birdhouse. He called out to his friend Judy, so she came over to take a look. +"It looks wonderful!" she said. "I'm so proud of you!" +Roger smiled, happy that Judy liked his birdhouse. He decided to attach it to the fence, so it would be secure. + +Suddenly, a deer hopped into the yard. Roger and Judy were surprised, but Roger was also proud that he had created such a beautiful home for the birds. He tried to attach the birdhouse to the fence but, before he could, the deer knocked it over. + +Roger was so upset that the deer had ruined his hard work. Judy tried to calm him down, but it was no use. Roger was so angry at the deer that he ran to grab a toy, thinking he could scare it away. All that happened was that the deer got scared and ran off into the woods. + +Roger was left feeling sad and frustrated. He had worked so hard on the birdhouse and the deer had ruined it. He had been so proud of what he had created, but now it was gone. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Sue. One day, she went outside to play. She saw a big, purple kite in the sky. Sue was so excited, she sat down on the grass. + +Suddenly, the kite began to fly closer to the ground. Sue jumped up and grabbed the kite string. She smiled and started to run, the kite following after her. + +Up and down, left and right, Sue flew the kite. The purple kite flapped its wings and moved gracefully in the wind. Sue felt so happy as she watched her kite in the sky. + +After a while, Sue got tired. She sat back down on the grass and watched the kite. Suddenly it started to get higher and higher. The wind pushed the kite towards the sun until it looked like a tiny dot. + +Sue smiled and waved goodbye to the purple kite. She watched the kite fly away until it was out of sight. And that’s how Sue spent her fun afternoon with her purple kite. +Once upon a time, there was a tough little caterpillar. She liked to crawl around in the sunshine and the flowers. + +The caterpillar went around and around looking for something tasty to eat. She found some delicious leaves and munched on them until they were all gone. + +But then it was getting close to noon. The caterpillar felt very sleepy and knew it was time to find a safe place to sleep. + +So she crawled over to a big pile of leaves and snuggled down inside. She closed her eyes and soon fell into a deep sleep. + +When she woke up again the next morning, she felt refreshed and ready for a new day of crawling and exploring. +Once upon a time there were two friends called Sam and Clint. Sam was always honest and Clint loved to help everyone. + +One day, Clint gave Sam a lovely calendar with pictures of animals. Sam was very happy and said "Thank you, I love it!" + +Clint smiled and said "I love it when you're happy." + Sam smiled and said "I love you too!" + +They both hugged each other. They would always stay honest and true to each other. + +The end. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Jane and Frank. Jane was a brave girl who loved to explore and Frank was a shy boy who was always on the lookout for adventure. + +One day, Jane and Frank heard about a mysterious ship that had just arrived in the harbor. They decided to go see it for themselves. + +When they arrived, it was incredibly beautiful. It was tall and fit, like it had been made just for them. At first, Jane and Frank were too scared to go any closer, but after some time, they worked up the courage and decided to take a closer look. + +The moment they reached the ship, they both remembered hearing stories about the same ship. Jane and Frank realized they had to be careful because they had heard that the ship was home to dangerous creatures. + +Their determination eventually won out and Jane and Frank knew it was important to stay disciplined and to be brave. Jane and Frank were brave that day, and were safely able to explore the mysterious ship. + +The moral of the story is to always be brave and remember that discipline is an important part when making decisions. +Once upon a time there was a lamb. He was very fancy, with his wool being very soft and white. All of the other animals on the farm wanted to be like him, because he was so fancy. + +One day, the farmer wanted to show off the lamb. He took him to a show, and all of the people there clapped and applauded the lamb very loudly. The lamb enjoyed the attention and strutted around, feeling very proud. + +When the show was over, the farmer gave the lamb lots of treats as a reward. The lamb was very happy, but he knew that he hadn't done anything special, he had just looked fancy. + +The lamb remembered all of the attention he had received, and he always tried to look his best. Whenever he saw people, he fluffed up his wool, so they all would know how fancy he was. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who was feeling very sick. She coughed, sneezed and felt very cold. Her mommy said it was time for the thermometer. The little girl said, "Please?" + +Her mommy said "Yes, please take this thermometer and put it under your tongue." The little girl did as she was told. After what felt like a very long time, the thermometer beeped. + +Her mommy looked at the thermometer and said, "Oh, I'm sorry sweetheart, but you have a fever. We need to make you feel better." + +Her mommy went to the kitchen and heated up some water. She brought a glass of warm water and a soft towel to bed with the little girl. The little girl rested and sipped the warm water while her mommy put the soft towel on her forehead. + +The little girl felt much better but still a bit icy. So her mommy put layers of blankets around her to keep her warm and cozy. After some more warm drinks and snuggles, the little girl eventually felt all better. +Once upon a time there was a girl, who saved up all her pocket money to buy a new toy. She was so excited! She went to the store and walked around, looking at all the toys. Some were small, and some were big. Some were cheap, and some were expensive. + +The girl saw some very expensive toys, and she really wanted them. She wanted to buy them, but she only had enough money for one. + +She thought to herself: “Should I buy one expensive toy, or buy more cheaper toys with the money?†+ +She decided to buy three cheaper toys, and when she got home, she unpacked all of them. She was so happy with her toys, and realized that she could have a lot more fun with these three toys than the one expensive toy. + +The moral of the story is to realize that it’s better to have lots of little things that can bring joy, than one big expensive thing. +The sun was shining brightly and Nicky was so excited. He ran to the back yard with his toy horses and his bucket of water. When he got there, he put the horses on the ground and he filled the bucket with the water. + +Nickie took his toy horses and dipped them in the water until they were wet. He laughed as he dragged them through the water and made ripples. + +Suddenly, there was a loud sound. Nicky looked around and saw a real horse, standing near the fence. Its mane was blowing in the wind. Nicky was so excited, he jumped up and down and shouted "snap!" + +The horse whinnied and ran closer towards Nicky. Nicky was scared. He stepped back, but then the horse started to lick his hands. Nicky laughed, he liked the wet and tickly feel of the horse's tongue. He laughed even harder as the horse started to nuzzle his arm. Nicky had a new friend! +One day, a band was playing for a little girl and her mom. The music was beautiful, but then something bad happened. The band's guitar was broken! The little girl was so sad. + +So her mom decided to find a way to make her feel better. She took the broken guitar and buried it in the ground. + +The little girl was so excited! She started digging and digging until she found a very special surprise. Underneath the dirt, was a brand new guitar! + +The little girl hugged her mom and smiled. Now the band could play happily ever after. +Once upon a time there was an old kitchen. In the kitchen lived a girl called Sara. She liked to wonder what special things she could find in the old kitchen. + +One day she went to the old kitchen and she was surprised to find a box full of toys! It was like a secret garden in the kitchen. She nervously opened the box and inside she saw some dolls, a funny dog and lots of other exciting things. + +Sara wondered what she should do with all these new things she had found. She decided to have some fun and play with the toys. She built some amazing castles and played with the dolls. She was very happy. + +Her day of fun in the old kitchen ended when it was time for dinner. She put the toys back into the box and closed the lid, but she wouldn't forget her wonderful day in the old kitchen. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Jack and Joe. Jack was popular and always wanted to try new things. One day, Jack proposed an idea to Joe. + +"Let's tie a peanut to a string and play with it," he said. + +Joe thought it was a great idea and they both went out to look for a string and a peanut. Once they had gathered both supplies, they each tied a peanut to a string. + +They spent the day flying the peanuts around through the air and playing catch. Everyone else in the park looked at them and smiled. Soon, tying peanuts to strings became popular too. + +The friends had a wonderful time and Jack and Joe would continue to tie peasnuts to strings for many more fun days to come. +Once upon a time, there was an engine. It was in a colorful place and it was very happy. + +One day, it started to rot. Every day it got worse. Soon, the engine was covered in green mold. + +The engine was very unhappy. It wanted to be colorful again. Then one day, a magical fairy flew by. The fairy kissed the engine, and it became colorful again! + +The engine was so happy and it stayed colorful forever. +One day, there was a little girl who was feeling very worried. She had lost something that belonged to her. She looked and looked, but she couldn't find it anywhere. + +Just then, she noticed a leaf fluttering in the wind towards her. When she went to pick it up, she saw that it was her beloved necklace, the one she'd been worried about. She was so happy to have it back. + +The girl put the necklace around her neck and smiled. She knew that the leaf had brought it back to her, and she was very grateful. From then on, she knew that if she ever felt worried, she could look for a leaf and it would make everything better. +Once upon a time, there was a grumpy bear who lived in a cave. Everyday he sat on a rug in his cave and grumbled to himself. +One day, the bear heard some noise outside his cave. He paused and listened more carefully. He heard someone singing and it made him feel happy. +He poked his head out of the cave. He saw a little girl skipping along and singing. The bear was so surprised! He cautiously stepped out of the cave and followed the little girl. +The girl stopped and looked around. She saw the bear and smiled. She ran to the rug in the bear's cave. She invited the bear to sit on the rug with her. +The bear was hesitant, but he sat down and joined the little girl. The two of them stayed on the rug and sang together. The bear was so happy that he forgot to be grumpy. He and the little girl made music and laughed until it was time to go home. +Mummy was in the kitchen making dinner and she called to her three year old daughter. + +"Can you come in here please?" she asked. + +The little girl ran into the kitchen and Mummy smiled. + +"I need your help with something," said Mummy. + +The little girl was excited and she said, "Yes, I can help you!" + +Mummy pointed to a big pot of rice on the stove. + +"I need you to tell me when the rice is nice and tight. Can you do that for me?" + +The little girl nodded her head and said, "Yes. I can tell when the rice is tight!" + +Mummy smiled and said, "That's great. Just watch it for me and let me know when it's ready." + +The little girl watched carefully as the rice bubbled in the pot. After a few minutes she said, "Mummy, it's tight now!" + +Mummy turned off the stove and said, "Perfect, now let's enjoy dinner!" +Once upon a time there was a young girl named Sally. She was only 3 years old. She had a big shield that she grabbed everywhere she went. It was her favorite thing. + +One day, Sally was walking in the park when she found a messy bush with a lot of things inside. She grabbed her shield and started to explore the bush. + +Suddenly, Sally heard a voice. It was coming from deep inside the bush. + +“Who’s there?†asked the voice. +Sally was scared, but she answered bravely, “It’s me, Sally!†+ +The voice laughed and said, “Hi Sally! I’m Freddie. I’m scared of the mess around us. Can you help me get out?†+ +Sally smiled and grabbed her shield. She used it to push the messy branches away so Freddie could get out. + +Freddie hugged Sally and thanked her. From then on Sally and Freddie were the best of friends. They both knew that a shield and a bit of bravery was all they needed to have an adventure! +Once upon a time, there was a naughty boy. He didn't like to read like other children his age. One day, his mum found a really nice book and asked him to read. Not wanting to disappoint his mum, he sighed and tried to read. Unfortunately, he could not understand the words. His mum got angry and scolded him. + +The naughty boy then decided to pick up a spoon and started to play. His mum saw him and got very angry. She scolded him and took away the spoon. "You are not allowed to play with spoons anymore!" + +The naughty boy felt sad and wished he had listened to his mum in the first place. He tried to explain, but his mum didn't listen. She said, "No more spoons for you. I'm very disappointed." + +The naughty boy said sorry, but his mum had already left the room. He never got the spoon back and soon stopped reading entirely. He felt sad and alone. + +The end. +Once there was a little duck named Ducky. Ducky was a very happy duck and loved to swim in the pond. + +One day, Ducky decided to rise up and get a better sight of the pond. He was excited to see more of the pond. But the pond was very big and high, so Ducky did not know how he could rise up so high. + +Then suddenly, he saw a beautiful blue balloon in the sky. The balloon was expensive to buy, but Ducky knew he had to get it so he can rise up and see more of the pond. + +So Ducky swam to the pond bank and used all his strength to buy the balloon. After he was done, he grabbed the balloon and jumped into the air. Ducky started to rise up, higher and higher until he could see the entire pond! + +He was so excited to see the sight from the sky. From up there, the pond looked amazing and Ducky was very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a strong closet. It was so big, it could fit lots of things inside. One day, a little girl called Lucy came to her closet. She decided to make a surprise for her best friend. She took some sheets from the closet and began to fold. First, she did one fold to make it smaller. Then she did two more, until it was tiny. She put the folded sheet in her pocket and ran to her best friend’s house. When she showed her best friend the surprise, her best friend was so excited! She had made a paper aeroplane with the sheet. They both ran outside and flew the plane together. It flew so high, they could barely see it in the sky. Lucy and her best friend had a lot of fun. +Avery was watching the birds soar high in the sky, across the distant horizon. She wanted to follow them, and wanted to spread her wings and fly. From high in the sky she could see a huge castle, with turrets reaching up towards the sun. She wanted to explore it, to find the secrets it held. + +She packed a bag, grabbed her supplies, and set off on her journey. She travelled far and wide, but always felt something missing. As she trudged up the final hill, the castle felt so close yet so far away. + +As she walked, she heard a voice calling out from a nearby bush. "What are you looking for?" it asked. + +Avery stopped and looked around. Peeping out from the bush was a small, scruffy rabbit. + +"I'm looking for love," she said. + +The rabbit gave her a kind nod, then hopped off further into the bush. Avery followed it and found an opening into the castle. + +Inside, Avery found a room full of magical love. She grabbed it and ran home, happy that she had found what she was looking for. From then on, Avery could feel the love close to her, even when she was distant. +Once upon a time, there was a hairy bear. He liked to sit in the forest and count the stars in the sky. One day, the bear heard a noise coming from far away. He was curious so he decided to go and see what was making the noise. + +When he got to a big house, he saw a lot of people in funny clothes sitting inside. One of them pointed at the bear and said, 'He needs to go to jail!' The bear was scared, but he sat still and didn't move. + +The people in funny clothes put the bear in a special big car. They drove him to a big building and put him in a small room. The bear didn't like it because it was dark and he couldn't see the stars. He was stuck in jail! + +But then one night, he heard a noise. He looked outside the window to see his friend, the fox, jumping from tree to tree. The fox had come to help the hairy bear escape! The bear sat on the fox's back and flew away back to the forest. The bear was so happy and he promised himself never to go back to jail again! +Once upon a time there was a cute bunny called Ruby. She loved eating honey and was always looking for more. + +One day, Ruby hopped through the meadow, looking for more delicious honey. Suddenly, she came across a big beehive! She was so excited and hopped up to it. + +Before Ruby could get her hands on the honey, a funny looking fox called Lorenzo approached her. He said, "What are you doing here?" + +Ruby answered, "I am looking for honey!" + +Lorezno folded his arms and said, "That is my honey, it is not yours!" + +Ruby was scared and didn't know what to do. She looked at Lorenzo and said, "Please, I just want a bit of honey. Can I have some?" + +Lorenzo thought for a moment and then smiled. He said, "Okay, you can have some honey, but only a little bit!" + +Ruby was so happy and quickly grabbed a bit of honey. She thanked Lorenzo and hopped away, feeling relieved. + +From then on, Ruby and Lorenzo became friends and she managed to get some honey every time she went to visit him. +Once there was a cat that was very purple. She liked to spin around in circles in the garden. One day, an owner was walking by the garden and he saw the purple cat spinning. He thought it was so charming that he decided to take the cat home with him. + +The owner took good care of the purple cat and they became the best of friends. Every day the cat spun around in their garden and the owner watched in delight. + +One day, the owner went to take the purple cat for a walk but when he came back the cat had disappeared. He searched everywhere but eventually he had to admit the cat was gone. + +The moral of the story is that no matter how much you love something, you cannot keep it forever. Things don't always have a happy ending but it is important to enjoy the time that you have. +Jack was a fast runner. He loved to race, and always wanted to be the first one to the finish line. One day, Jack wanted to pass his friends and prove that he was the fastest. He knew he could do it and really wanted to know if he could. He took off running, faster than he ever had before. As he neared the others, he started to pass them one by one. Soon enough, he was right in front and he finished crossing the line first. Jack was so excited to know that he was the fastest runner. He had done it! +Once there was a young bird who dreamed of soaring in the sky like the other birds. But every time she tried, her wings were too weak. She felt so helpless and sad. + +One day, the bird spotted a sunflower in the field. The sunflower was so beautiful and tall that it almost seemed to reach the sky. The bird thought this might be the way to reach her dream. + +The bird went up to the sunflower, and jumped onto the petals. She cautiously stretched her wings. Then, suddenly, the sunflower started to swing. The bird felt a gust of wind beneath her wings and she soared! She flew high above the flowers and felt the wind on her feathers. + +The young bird was delighted! She circled around and around, reaching for the sky. She could feel all her dreams and hopes coming true. Finally, the sunflower brought her a chance to soar! +One day, there was a gentle mitten. It was very special and even had decals of flowers on it. The mitten was so small that it fit on one hand. + +There was a little girl called Lila who wanted to make the mitten even more special. She decided to add some sparkles and put them all around the mitten. + +Lila got some colourful sparkles from the craft table and carefully added them to the mitten. She was gentle and placed each one with care. Once she was finished, Lila had made the mitten even more beautiful. + +The mitten was magical. She looked at it and smiled. Now, anyone who wore it would feel very special. +Once upon a time there was a little boy. He was very excited to go to school and learn. He put on his nice outfit, got on the bus and waved goodbye to his mom. + +When he arrived at school he saw a big blackboard on the wall. He couldn't wait to write on it. He requested the teacher for some chalk. She became very upset and said no. He became even more excited and begged her. + +The teacher still said no and told him to sit down. The little boy was very sad and felt very upset. He wanted to learn so much, but it seemed like no one wanted to help him. + +He went to school day after day and still made the same request. But every time he was refused and his heart sank. The little boy spent many unhappy days in school never learning how to write on the blackboard. +Once upon a time, there was a sad man. He had a steel tool in his hand. He wanted to fix something, but he couldn't. He was so sad he started to cry. + +The man looked up and saw a little girl. She had a kind face and asked him what was wrong. The man said he couldn't fix the thing he wanted. + +The girl was very kind and asked if she could help. The man said yes please. The girl knew exactly what to do. She took the steel tool and started working. + +But then, the girl stopped and said she wasn't strong enough. The man was so sad that he started to cry again. He thanked the girl for trying to help. + +The girl smiled and said it was no problem. But then, she had a bad feeling and wanted to go home. She said goodbye and ran off. The man stayed where he was and was even sadder than before. +Once upon a time, there was a gentle ice. It made the world happy and shiney. Everywhere the gentle ice went, it spread joy. + +One day, the gentle ice disappeared. Everyone looked everywhere, but they couldn't find it. They were so sad. + +But then, something magical happened. The gentle ice began to reappear! It was so big and sparkly that everyone couldn't help but smile. + +The gentle ice had returned, and everyone was so happy. The gentle ice brought joy and warmth to the world once again. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a unique little girl called Jane. She was a very curious and adventurous girl who loved discovering new things. + +One day, Jane decided to explore her Grandma's house. As she entered the living room she saw a tall shelf filled with interesting things to play with. Jane was excited and ran over to take a look at all the shiny toys. + +Suddenly, Jane heard a loud noise from outside. She panicked and quickly ran back to her Grandma's bedroom. + +When Grandma saw Jane, she asked her why she was so scared. Jane replied, "There was a loud noise and I got scared". + +Grandma smiled and gave Jane a big hug. She reassured her by saying, "There is nothing to worry about, my dear. That sound must have just been a unique bird flying past the window". + +Jane smiled, feeling reassured and much more relaxed. She and Grandma decided to go back to the living room to explore the exciting shelf together. +Once there was a friendly boy named Jim. He loved to swing in the park. One day, he went to the park and saw an old man sitting on a bench alone. Jim was always brave, and he said 'Hi' to the man. The man smiled and said 'Hello'. + +Jim asked if he could swing on his swing set. The old man said 'Sure, go ahead'. Jim was so happy! He swang back and forth on the swing, so happy and so high. + +But soon, he noticed that the man was not smiling anymore. He looked sad. Jim asked him what was wrong. The old man said 'I used to swing wider than that when I was your age'. Jim wanted to help the man, so he said 'Let's swing together. We can swing even wider. We will be the biggest swingers in the park!'. + +The old man smiled again, and they both swung together as wide as they could. They both had lots of fun together. + +The moral of this story is that sharing with others is a great way to have fun, and it can make everyone happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jo. Jo had a big problem; she was very upset. Jo had just woken up from her nap, but she couldn't find her favourite bathrobe. + +"Mommy, where's my bathrobe?". Jo asked her mom sadly. + +"I don't know, honey.", Mom said, "But why don't you try looking for it?". + +Jo tried to look for her bathrobe, but it was nowhere to be found. She started to feel even more upset. + +Jo's mom then said, "Why don't you take a break and rest for a bit?". Jo thought it was a good idea and lay down on the couch. After a few minutes, she finally remembered where she had left it. + +"Mommy, I know where it is!", Jo said happily. She had left it in the bathroom after her bath. + +Mom smiled, "Let's go and get it!", she said. + +They went to the bathroom and there it was - Jo's favourite bathrobe. Jo was so happy to have it back. She was no longer upset. + +The End. +One day, a wealthy man was on a walk. He looked around and saw a trap by the side of the road. He bent down to have a closer look. Suddenly, the trap opened and a small animal popped out. The man was so happy to see the animal, he decided to take it home with him. + +The man was very careful not to step on the trap and instead, he picked it up and looked inside. To his surprise, he saw that the bottom of the trap was filled with gold coins. + +He smiled and decided to take the trap and coins home with him. This way, he could use the gold coins to help his family and make them even wealthier. The man was overjoyed and thanked the small animal for helping him find such a wonderful treasure. +Monkey was feeling very excited. He was going to his favorite park for a picnic. He bounced around the park and laughed with joy. + +Monkey noticed a big rock and he climbed up to see what was on top of it. When he got to the top, he saw a menu. He read the menu and saw that it had all of his favorite foods. He jumped with joy. + +Suddenly, Monkey heard a noise and looked around. He saw two other monkeys in the park. They were bouncing around and having lots of fun. Monkey wanted to join in with them, but they were too busy. + +Monkey felt sad and angry. He thought his new friends were being selfish. He wanted to share their fun. Monkey was ready to go, so he left the park and his new friends. + +Monkey was sad, but he felt glad that he had enjoyed the park alone. He knew he could go back and make new friends next time. +Jack and Liam were friends, playing a game. They were both only three years old. + +Jack had an idea. He said: "I have a plan! Let's get some oat and make a yummy pudding". + +Liam thought that sounded like fun so they both ran to the kitchen to look for the oat. But when they got there, they found the oat was not available. + +Jack felt sad and angry. He said to Liam: "No oat means no pudding. This means our plan failed". + +Liam started to cry, but Jack was really upset now. He shouted: "I had a great plan and now it didn't work. This is the worst day ever!" + +Then both boys went to their beds, feeling very disappointed and sad. +Once upon a time, there was a gray crab. He lived by the sea and was very mischievous. He loved to tease all the other sea animals, making them very mad. + +One day, the crab was walking in the meadow when he saw a little bear, just his size. The crab laughed and said, "Let me see how you can behave!" But the little bear didn't know what it meant. + +The bear answered, "What do you mean?" The crab just laughed and said to the bear, "You'll see." + +The bear and the crab started to play. The crab was very gentle, but sometimes he pushed and pulled the bear in a very mean way. The bear became angry, but he kept trying to understand why the crab was acting this way. + +At last, the sun began to set and the bear started to go home. Just before he left, the crab spoke to him one last time. He said, "Now you know what it means to behave. If you do something bad, you'll pay the price." + +The bear nodded and waved goodbye, understanding what the crab meant. From that day on, he was careful to always behave, never wanting to pay the price again. +One day, there was a wake. All the families gathered together and they smiled. Every family had something different to wrap and share. + +The little girl was so excited. She asked her mummy what she was wrapping. Her mummy said it was a surprise. + +The little girl then went to explore with her friends. She saw lots of different things and they started to laugh and jump. + +When they returned to the wake, the little girl was amazed. All of the families had wrapped something different and special. She couldn't believe it. + +The little girl then unwrapped her surprise. Inside was a colourful toy that she had never seen before. She was so happy and thanked everyone for the lovely gift. +Molly and her mom were in the living room. Molly was holding a crayon, ready to write on a piece of paper. + +Mommy said, "Be careful, Molly. Don't write too fast." + +Molly ignored her and scribbled on the paper. When she was done, she showed it to her mom. + +Mommy shook her head. "That doesn't look very nice. You need to be more careful." + +But Molly was tired of being careful. She wanted to be fast. So she took out a jar of paint and a brush, and began to paint. + +The colors spread very quickly and got everywhere. Mommy saw this and got mad. + +"Molly, you have been careless! Now the room is a mess. I'm going to need to clean it up. You must promise not to paint without my help again!" + +Molly knew she had been careless. She nodded and said she was sorry before giving Mommy a big hug. From now on, she was going to be careful! +One day, a very fearful elephant and a skittish mouse were walking down the street together. As they passed a big, shiny billboard, the elephant stopped and said, “Look mouse - let’s buy that billboard.†The mouse was unsure, feeling scared of the idea, but went along with the elephant’s plan. + +So they went to the store and bought the billboard with the elephant’s money. After they had it installed, they both put their hands on it, feeling proud of what they had accomplished. + +However, the next morning when they looked at the billboard, they both saw something unexpected - every single advertisement was sponsored by the elephant himself! It was time to put their fears aside and think of a plan. + +The two friends decided to use the billboard to advertise products from their local store. When their plan was put into action, it was a success! Customers of all kinds came to shop from the store and everyone was happy. + +The moral of the story is to never let fear get in the way of what you want to do, especially if it could turn out to be something great! +Once upon a time, there were two little brothers, Sam and Joe. Sam was a very naughty boy, always getting into trouble. Joe was the exact opposite and always trying to find ways to make Sam behave. + +One day, while they were eating dinner, Joe asked Sam to please not be naughty. Sam quickly agreed and they carried on with their meal. + +After dinner, the boys were discussing what dessert they should have. Joe wanted ice-cream, but Sam wanted cake. Suddenly, Sam got an idea. He said, very mischievously, that he should just have both desserts! + +Joe was not happy and warned Sam that it would be too naughty and he should only have one. Sam disagreed and said that he would try it. + +The next day, sure enough, Sam was sick and could not go to school. Joe had warned Sam, but his brother had not listened. + +Moral of the Story: It is important to listen to the advice of your older siblings! +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She was three years old and she lived with her mum and dad. One day the little girl caught a cold. She had a sore throat and every time she tried to talk she had to sneeze! + +The little girl's mum took her to see a kind old man. He had a mysterious cross around his neck. He told the little girl that if she held the cross she would feel much better. + +The little girl was curious. She held the cross in her hands and it began to feel very warm. Suddenly, she felt the cold go away! She was so happy that she thanked the old man. The little girl was soon feeling much better and her mum smiled with relief. + +The little girl was now healthy and she thanked the old man again. With a smile he said, "it was my pleasure. The mysterious cross has a secret power." + +The little girl and her mum went home, happy and healthy. The little girl promised herself that she would never forget the old man and the mysterious cross that made her feel better! +Once upon a time there were two brothers. One night they were playing with water and spray in the garden. The older brother had a great idea: he wanted to spray the water into the younger brother's crib. He thought it would be fun but the younger brother said “No, it's smellyâ€. + +The older brother insisted, “Don't worry, it will be fun†and started spraying the water into the younger brother's crib. Soon, the crib was soaking wet and the younger brother started crying. + +Their mum came and saw what happened. She was very angry and told the older brother, “You must listen to others. You should never do something to someone that they don't want to do. It's not nice.†The older brother felt sorry and apologized. + +The brothers hugged and the mum dried up the crib. They decided to play games together instead. + +Moral of the story: Always listen to others and respect their wishes. +Roger was a jolly three-year-old boy who liked to play in the garden. One day, while he was playing he noticed a curious looking tooth in the grass. He picked it up and kept it in his pocket. + +A few days later, Roger was happily playing in the garden when suddenly three big monsters appeared. They had long arms and scary growls. They growled, “Give us the tooth!†+ +Roger was so scared that he wanted to escape. He ran as fast as he could, but the monsters were too fast for him. They caught him and took the tooth from him. + +Roger was very sad. He had lost the special tooth and he knew the monsters would cause trouble with it. He thought about how he could have escaped better. He sadly watched the monsters disappear with the tooth. +One day, a little girl wanted to wash her hands and feet. She went outside to find some water. She saw a twig and picked it up. It was strong and comfortable so she kept it. She walked until she found a stream. The little girl kneeled down, put the twig in the water and started to wash her hands and feet. She enjoyed the cool water and it made her smile. After she was finished, the little girl went back home feeling very clean and comfortable. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sarah. She was only three years old and was always filled with energy! One day, Sarah went to the park with her family and looked around. She saw a big pool and a jumpy house, and asked her mum if she could play. + +"Oh no darling, it's too difficult for you to do," said her mum. Sarah was a bit disappointed but then she saw a little cane and picked it up. She started dreaming about being bigger and playing all the games that the bigger kids were playing. + +A voice then spoke to her. "Little girl" it said, "Why not just pretend with the cane?" + +Sarah smiled. She realized that with the cane, she could pretend to be bigger and play any game she wanted. She began swaying the cane around as she dreamed of lots of fun things. She knew that anything was possible with a bit of imagination. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a small cactus. It had never grown very big. One day, the tiny cactus became very scared. Something had made a loud noise and it didn't know what! + +But then, something magical happened. The little cactus started to grow bigger and bigger. Soon, it was the same size as a big cactus! + +The little cactus was very happy. It's not scared anymore, because it had grown so big. The little cactus waved its little spines in the air and smiled. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a big castle. Inside was a guard who was ready to protect it. Every day the guard would stand outside and repeat the same thing, "No one is allowed in". + +One day, it was very hot outside. The guard was getting so hot that he wanted to take a break. So he took a few steps away from the castle, and he said, "I will be back soon." + +The guard had only taken a few steps away when he heard someone calling for help. It was coming from inside the castle. So the guard ran back and tried to open the door, but it was locked from the inside. The guard shouted and knocked on the door, but no one answered. + +Just then, the guard heard someone calling out his name. It was a little boy's voice. The little boy said, "Please help me! I am stuck inside and I can't get out!" + +The guard quickly ran around to the back of the castle and found the window where the little boy was trapped. The guard helped the little boy out of the window and the little boy said, "Thank you for saving me!" Then the guard said, "You need to remember to never go inside the castle again!". + +The guard was happy to have helped save the little boy. From that day on, he would always repeat "No one is allowed in." to remind everyone that they should never +Once upon a time, there was a little harbor. Inside, there were boats of many sizes and colors. Every day, lots of people liked to visit the harbor to look at the boats, but they had never seen it so colorful before! + +One day, a little girl had an idea. She wanted to paint the harbor to make it even more beautiful. She picked out her favorite colors and started to paint the boats. She painted bright oranges, blues, and yellows on all the boats. + +The little girl was so happy with her work! Everyone in the harbor was amazed by the beautiful colors she had painted. Everywhere that people looked, they could see the boats in their new and lively colors. It was a sight nobody would ever forget. + +The little girl loved spending time in the harbor, and she was very proud of the painting she had done. Little by little, the harbor had become even more beautiful than before. +Once upon a time, two friends, Grandma and Joe, went on an adventure in the woods. Joe wanted to explore and find something rare. He saw something shiny in a small tube. + +"What is that?" Joe asked as he pointed at the tube. + +"It looks like a rare gemstone," Grandma said as she peered inside. + +Joe smiled and reached his hand in carefully. He picked up the gemstone and it was so sharp! He gently put it back in the tube, carefully so it wouldn't get damaged. + +"Let's take it home. We can show it to our friends and family," Grandma said. + +The two friends happily headed home, carrying the tube with the rare gemstone inside. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Sally. She had a bad day at school and was feeling very sad. Her mom saw this and came over to Sally, to comfort her. + +Her mom hugged her and told her it was ok to be sad. She said there was nothing to be afraid of and that they would get through it together. Sally felt much better knowing her mom was there. + +The mom then asked Sally to come outside with her. She wanted to show Sally something special. When they stepped outside, Sally saw a big blue sky and some fluffy white clouds. Her mom pointed to a big tree on the ground, and told Sally it was very useful. + +She said that sometimes when she was feeling sad, she would go to the tree and sit underneath it. She told Sally it was a special place to go when feeling down. + +The mom said if Sally ever felt sad again she could go to the tree and hug it. She said the tree was a place to feel comforted. Sally was now feeling much better, and it was a happy ending. +The little girl was eager to go on an adventure. She grabbed her bucket and ran outside. She ran until she saw a big peach tree. She was so excited! She ran to the tree and met a little peach. It was friendly and smiled at her. The little girl said hello and asked the peach to be her friend. The peach said yes and they played together. The little girl asked the peach to come home with her and the peach said yes. They picked a lot of peaches and headed home. The little girl was so happy to have a new friend. They had a lot of fun together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sarah. She was three years old and loved to go on adventures. One day, Sarah decided she wanted to go for a ride in a helicopter. + +Her mom said it would be easy to ride in a helicopter. So they went to the airfield and Sarah saw the helicopter. She couldn't believe it! + +Sarah: "Mom, can I ride in the helicopter?" + +Mom: "Yes, sweetie, but you'll have to increase your courage first. It may seem a little scary at first, but it's really easy and fun." + +Sarah was a little nervous but knew she wanted to ride in the helicopter. She took a deep breath and stepped inside. + +Once inside the helicopter, Sarah was amazed. The view was so beautiful. She felt the helicopter increase in altitude and the wind blowing through her hair. Eventually, Sarah forgot to be scared and had so much fun. + +When it was time to go home, Sarah was sad to leave and asked if she could come back soon. Her mom said, "Of course sweetie, any time!" + +And Sarah lived happily ever after, often taking trips in the helicopter for new adventures. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Tommy. He was a very stubborn boy and he didn't like anything to scare him. + +One day Tommy was playing in his garden when he suddenly noticed a symbol on the ground. It was round and it was glowing in the sunlight. He was curious and decided to take a closer look. + +He bent down and cautiously reached out to touch it. As soon as he touched it, it made a loud noise that scared him. He jumped quickly away from it and started to run back towards his house. + +When he got there he told his mom what had happened. She smiled and said "Tommy, it was just a silly symbol, so don't worry. You don't have to be scared of it." + +Tommy was still a bit scared, but he soon calmed down and let his mom take the symbol away so he could go back to playing in his garden. + +In the end, Tommy learned that sometimes even stubborn little boys can become scared, but that it's nothing to worry about. +Little Molly was so curious about the world around her. One day she saw something glowing in the distance. She had to find out what it was, so she ran towards it. + +When she arrived, she saw a very special weapon made of gold and glitter. It was glowing brightly and Molly just had to touch it. She reached out and as soon as she touched it, the weapon lit up even more. + +Molly was so excited to have found this treasure. She took it home and showed her parents. Together they admired its beauty and saw just how special it was. Molly was so proud of her discovery. + +Just like that, the curious little girl had found a glowing weapon that made her entire family smile and laugh with joy. +Once upon a time there was a puppy called Pat. One day, Pat was playing in the garden when he suddenly heard a loud bang. He ran to the fence and saw a bone stuck in the fence. + +Feeling excited, Pat ran to it and tried to pull the bone out, but it was too big. He turned around and saw a big dog. The dog was angry. + +“That is my bone!†the big dog said. + +Pat was worried and didn’t know what to do. He asked the big dog, “Can I keep it?†But the big dog only barked. + +Pat started to feel upset and he hung his head. But then he remembered that he could hope. He looked up at the big dog and asked, “Can I hope for the bone?†+ +The big dog smiled and nodded. “Yes, hope for it,†the dog said. + +Pat smiled and said, “I hope for your bone!†+ +The big dog was so pleased that he pulled the bone out of the fence and gave it to Pat. + +Pat was so happy and thanked the big dog. From that day onward Pat kept the bone safe. He played with it every day and used it to make his hope come true. +Once there was a brown bear. He was very special, because he never forgot anything. He wanted to make sure he remembered everything, so he kept a symbol with him to remind him. The symbol was bright and shiny, and it twinkled in the afternoon sun. The bear would look at it and smile. Whenever he saw it, it reminded him of all the wonderful things he had experienced in his life. + +One day, the bear went for a walk in the woods. He carried his symbol with him in a pouch around his neck. While he was walking, the wind picked up and a gust of wind blew the symbol away. The bear was so sad and he felt like he was going to forget everything. + +But then, the bear remembered what his symbol looked like and how it made him feel. He suddenly realized that he would always remember as long as he looked inside himself. He smiled and looked around at the beautiful brown trees and the birds singing in the sky. + +The bear picked up a tiny stone and he put it in his pouch. He knew that the stone would always remind him of the day he realized the power of his own thoughts and memories. +Mum was in the kitchen stirring a big pot. The smell of dinner made everyone's tummy rumble. + +Suddenly, there was a loud leak coming from outside. Mum was reminded of the heavy rain last night and quickly went outside to check. + +The rain had made a puddle that was now spilling over the edge of the pot and onto the ground. Mum was so frightened of the mess it had made, she quickly grabbed a mop and mopped up the liquid. + +She then reminded the children to check outside after it has been raining to make sure nothing was leaking. They all nodded their heads and agreed. + +Mum smiled. She was glad that reminding the children had solved the problem, and everyone felt relieved that there was no more leak. +Once upon a time there was a lively little boy named Paul. He loved to collect things. One day he saw an amazing cookie. It was pink and round and it looked delicious! + +Paul wanted that cookie very badly. He decided to try and find it. He ran around looking high and low, but he just couldn't find it. After a while, he got very tired and started to cry. + +But then, Paul heard someone laughing. He looked around, and saw an old man. The old man said he had the cookie that Paul wanted so much. He asked the old man to give it to him, but the old man said no. + +Paul was so very sad. He had wanted that cookie for so long, but now he wasn't going to get it. He went home without the cookie, and was very disappointed. He never got the cookie, but he still enjoyed collecting things. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Jane. She was only three years old, but she was very restless. + +One day, her mom said to her, "Jane, let’s go to the garden and add some cactuses." Jane thought this was a great idea, so she hopped into the car with Mom. + +When they arrived at the garden, Jane was so excited. She asked her mom, "Can I add a cactus?" Her mom said, "Yes, of course." + +So Jane got a shovel from the shed and started to dig a hole. She was so focused on adding the cactus, that she didn’t notice the ground had started to shake. Suddenly there was a loud rumble and the ground opened up beneath her. + +Jane started to cry out for help as she disappeared into the ground. But it was too late. Nobody was able to save her. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who loved to play. One day he went outside and noticed something very filthy. It was a puddle and the boy thought it would be fun to jump in it. So he did! But suddenly he heard someone stop him. It was his doctor. + +The doctor was very upset and said, "That puddle is nasty and you must stop playing in it. Don't you know it is very filthy?" The boy knew the doctor was right and he felt bad for not listening. The doctor helped him out and took him back inside to wash off. + +The boy learned his lesson and promised the doctor that he would never jump in a filthy puddle again. After that day, the boy made sure to stay out of any puddles he saw outside. And the doctor was very happy! +Once upon a time, a brave knight had a special sword. It was shiny and sparkly. Everywhere she went, the knight had her sword displayed. People were always amazed by its beauty. One day, the knight needed help and so she asked a friendly dragon for help. The dragon was happy to help and so it gave the knight a sweet treat. The knight thanked the dragon and happily returned to her journey with her displayed sword. Together they set off and faced many dangers, but eventually the knight returned home safe and sound. To this day she still displays her special sword with pride. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who wanted to see the world. One day she went outside and it was a beautiful and colorful day. She grabbed her skipping rope and started skipping up and down the garden path. + +As she skipped, the little girl heard a funny noise coming from a nearby bush. She peeked around the corner and saw a little rabbit jumping up and down saying "Come skip with me!" + +The little girl smiled and said "Ok, I will!" She grabbed the rabbit's paw and they skipped away together. They skipped over hills and through valleys and eventually they reached a beautiful rainbow field. + +The little girl smiled as she looked around the colorful world. She said to the rabbit "This is the most beautiful place I have ever seen!" The rabbit nodded in agreement and they continued to skip and play until the sun set. + +The little girl returned home with a heart full of joy, ready to tell her family about her magical skipping adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a bigger who lived in a mill. All day the bigger heard the sound of the mill wheel spinning round and round. + +One day, the bigger decided to step outside the mill. The bigger was amazed at what they saw. Everywhere were animals, plants and birds. + +The bigger saw a nearby river and thought it would be fun to take a closer look. When the bigger got to the river, they realised just how powerful it was! + +The bigger talked to the river. + +Bigger: "Hello, River. You are amazing!" + +River: "Thank you, bigger. I am powerful and I can make sure the mill wheel keeps turning round and round." + +The bigger was so excited by the river's words. They thanked the river and ran back to the mill. From then on, the bigger and the river were best friends. +Once upon a time, there lived a generous family - a mom, dad, and their little boy. Every day, they took a walk to their village temple. The little boy loved going to the temple and looking at all the beautiful decorations. + +One day, the little boy noticed that one of the temple's decorations was missing. He asked his mom: "Where is the decoration?" She said: "I think the wind carried it away." So the generous family decided to make a new decoration for the temple. + +They put together different shapes, colors and patterns and brought them to the temple. They put the new decoration up and the temple looked more beautiful than ever! + +Everyone in the village was so happy to see the generous family's work. Now, whenever the family takes their walk to the temple, the little boy loves seeing the decoration they created. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved reading books. Every day she would always get a new story, and it would make her so happy. + +One day, the little girl was reading her favorite story when it suddenly started to rain outside. She had to put away her book since it was getting wet. + +The little girl didn't want to go outside and get wet, so she stayed inside reading her book until it was time to go to bed. + +However, when she looked inside her book, she realized that one of the pages was missing. She had no idea where the page had gone. + +The little girl didn't want to stop reading, so she searched high and low until she finally found the lost page. It was stuck in the corner of her room, wet from the rain. + +The little girl was so happy to have found the missing page, so she dried it off and put it back in her book. She could now continue to enjoy her favorite story without interruption. +Once there was a boy who was always complaining. Everywhere he went he was sure to find something to complain about. One day, he was walking down the street when he came across a huge puddle. But this was no ordinary puddle -- it was filthy with mud and yucky stuff. + +The boy started to complain about the puddle. He said things like, "It's so icky and gross!" and, "It's ruining my shoes!" He even tried to jump over it, but he ended up splashing it all over himself. + +The boy then looked around and saw that no one else was complaining. He realised that the puddle wasn't so bad after all, and he shouldn't have made such a big fuss. So the boy decided to just have some fun and he started jumping through the puddle and making big splashes. + +He forgot all about his complaining and ended up having a great time. From then on, whenever he came across a big puddle, instead of complaining he would just enjoy splashing around in it. +Once upon a time, there lived two friends named Jack and John. They both loved playing in the park, but they had very different ideas on how to play! + +One day, Jack was playing with a telephone in the park. He had found it lying on the ground next to a dry tree. John asked Jack, "What are you doing?". + +Jack replied, "I'm going to complete this telephone. I'm going to put it back together!" + +John thought that was a great idea and the two of them worked together to put the phone back together. After a lot of hard work, they completed the phone. + +Once the phone was completed, Jack and John realized that the phone had belonged to a little girl playing in the park. Her mother had a sad expression on her face, so Jack and John decided to give her back the telephone. + +The little girl was overjoyed and gave both friends a big hug. Jack and John realized the importance of returning stolen things to their rightful owners, and that's why it's important to do the right thing. +One day, Daisy and her mommy went out for a walk. Daisy noticed a big, dirty dog near a tree. She wanted to give it a treat, so she ran over to the tree. She reached into her pocket and pulled out some treats, but when she looked back, the dog had vanished! + +"Mommy, where did the dog go?" Daisy asked. + +Her mommy smiled and said, "I think the dog must have run away!" + +Daisy was disappointed but then she noticed something in the dirt. It was the dog's treat! She picked it up and saw that it was still good, so she put it back in her pocket and kept walking. + +As they continued on their walk, Daisy kept looking around for the dog. She hoped he would come back so she could give him the treat. But the dog never came back. He had vanished! +A boy named Freddy carried his sheep with him wherever he went. Freddy's sheep was very popular among the townspeople. Everyone wanted to pet the sheep and gave it lots of treats! + +One day Freddy was walking his sheep through the town when he saw a big house. Inside the house was a lady holding a bag of carrots. The lady smiled at Freddy and said, “Would you like some carrots for your sheep?†+ +Freddy was so excited. He thanked the lady and took the carrots. He gave them to his sheep, and the sheep was happy! + +Freddy and his sheep walked around town, enjoying the wonderful day they had together. Everyone they passed could not help but smile at them, since the sheep was so popular. + +At the end of the day, Freddy carried his sheep home. He knew that with his popular sheep, he would never be alone. +Max was playing in his bedroom one day when he noticed something. He saw a rat in the corner. It was an unknown rat. Max wanted to get rid of the rat, but it was too fast for him. He ran back and forth, trying to catch the rat, but it ran away before he could. +Max had an idea. He went and got a box and found some yummy food that he had. He put the food in the box and sat it down near the rat. Slowly, the rat came closer to the box to eat the food. As soon as it was close, Max quickly put the box lid on and took it outside. He opened the box and let the rat run away into the unknown. Max was happy that the rat was now safe and free. +Once upon a time there lived two brave, little kids named Anna and Billy. They were siblings and they loved to explore and have adventures together! + +One day they decided to go on a big adventure, so they zipped up their jackets and grabbed their lollipops. Then they were off! + +They soon discovered an incredible secret cave that had lots of sparkly things inside. But when they tried to enter, the door was locked! Anna and Billy were very puzzled. + +Just then they heard a soft voice behind them. "How can I help you?" it said. + +Anna and Billy turned around and saw a kind-looking man. Anna spoke first. "We wanted to go into the cave, but the door is locked." + +The man smiled. "Oh, I have the key," he said and he unlocked the door with a big zipper key. + +Anna and Billy were so excited! They stepped into the cave and were amazed. Everywhere Anna and Billy looked there were incredible things to explore. + +They had a wonderful adventure and the best part was the lollipops the man had given them to enjoy on the way home. + +"What an incredible day!" said Anna and Billy. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Bob who loved to play in his garden. He had a bucket that he used for digging and collecting bugs. He liked his bucket so much that he never let anyone else touch it! + +One warm summer day, Bob was ready for his adventure. He saw a blink in the sky and thought it was a sign telling him to go explore. He grabbed his green bucket and ran outside. + +Bob saw a big yellow flower and decided to pick it. He reached out to grab it but his bucket hit something hard. He looked down and saw a mysterious box with a strange symbol on it. He couldn't resist and opened the lid. + +To Bob's surprise, inside was a magical seed! It glowed green and he knew something special was about to happen. He planted the seed and watered it with his bucket. + +The next morning, when Bob opened his eyes, he couldn't believe what he saw. His garden was filled with green plants! He smiled and knew he had made the right decision. +Once upon a time, there was a tidy cake. It smelled so yummy that everyone wanted to touch it. + +So a little girl called Sally reached out to touch the cake. But before she could, the biggest and meanest boy at the party came up to the cake. He touched it with his messiest hands, leaving sticky smudges all over the nice, tidy cake. + +Everyone was sad that the cake was all sticky and messy. But the mean boy just laughed. + +The cake was no longer tidy and all the children were very sad. The end. +Once upon a time there was a powerful dove. The dove flew high above the clouds and made beautiful shapes with its wings. Everyone admired the Dove for its grace and strength. + +One day the Dove saw a storm coming. Quickly the Dove tried to fly away but a strong wind blew the Dove to the ground. Suddenly an old tree started to strike the Dove with its branches. The Dove was scared and tried to escape but the tree kept hitting it with its powerful strikes. + +Just then a little boy saw the Dove. He put his hands up to protect the Dove from the tree. The Dove flew away slowly, grateful for the boy's kindness. The little boy smiled, knowing he had saved the Dove from the powerful strikes. +Once upon a time, there was a ancient tuna in the sea. He was so old that nobody had ever seen a tuna like him before. Every day, the tuna swam around and enjoyed the day. + +One day, a group of dolphins spotted him and were very excited. They swam up to him and started shouting, "Let's applaud the ancient tuna!" The tuna was very happy and did a big twirl with joy. + +The dolphins were so excited that they decided to come back and applaud him again the next day. Sure enough, when the tuna came by, the dolphin cheered him on. The tuna thanked them with a bow and a big smile. + +Ever since that day, the dolphins and the ancient tuna were the best of friends. Whenever the dolphins saw him swim by, they cheered and applauded him with joy. The tuna felt so special and the friendship between the dolphins and the tuna has lasted until this day! +Every day, a small boy named Tom would take a walk to the west. He loved to explore and learn new things, so he went on a lot of adventures. + +On one of his adventures, Tom made a mistake and felt ashamed. He did something he wasn't supposed to do and regretted it. + +Tom couldn't bear the feeling of regret, so he decided not to go to the west any more. Instead, he watched from a distance, longingly looking at the path he used to take. + +Tom was sad that he couldn't do the one thing he loved so much, but he learned a valuable lesson from it. He realized that sometimes it's best to stop and think before he decides to do something. +Once upon a time there was a very tidy boy called Tom. Tom loved to look up at the sky and dream about the things he could do. + +One day, Tom decided to go on a big adventure. He wanted to meet the universe! + +Tom jumped in his time machine and was ready to go. He was very excited and soon arrived in the universe. + +He looked around and saw lots of wonderful things. He met lots of friendly creatures and made lots of new friends. + +Tom had a great time in the universe and soon it was time to go home. He gave everyone a big hug goodbye and headed back to his own world. + +Tom had had the best adventure ever and he couldn't wait to tell everyone about it. He was so excited and couldn't wait to go back to the universe! +Once upon a time there was a tough doll. She measured two feet tall. Every day she played in the park, running and jumping with the other dolls. + +One day the tough doll had an idea. She wanted to measure the height of the slides in the park. So she asked her friends for help. + +They went to the slide and the tough doll asked the other dolls to stand next to the slide and measure how high it was. After some measuring, they found out that the slide was 4 feet tall – much bigger than the tough doll! + +The tough doll was very excited. Now she knew just how tall the slides were in the park. She was so proud of her measuring work! +The little girl was walking through the room when she noticed something. She could see the bright, colorful carpet that had been in the house for a very long time. However, she soon noticed a big tear in the carpet. It was a grey tear that ran through the entire length of it. + +The little girl became very angry. She knew that the carpet was expensive so she didn't want it to be ripped. She walked up to the tear and tried to push it back together but it wouldn't budge. + +The girl went to find her mom. "Mommy, look at the carpet! Someone has torn it!" she said. Her mom looked at the tear sadly and shook her head. "It looks like it can't be fixed," she said. + +The little girl did not want to believe it. She began to cry. Just then an idea occurred to her. She grabbed a piece of tape from the kitchen and carefully taped the two sides of the carpet back together. + +The girl's mom looked at her in surprise. She gave her daughter a big hug and said, "Thank you so much. I think the carpet looks great!" + +The little girl beamed with pride. She had saved the carpet from being damaged by the gray tear. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Jane. She was a very charming girl who worked really hard. Her dream was to be a success. She tried and tried to make her dream come true, but she didn't know how. + +One day, Jane met a boy called John. John said he could help her achieve her dreams of success. He said that he could show her the way. Jane thought he was very gentle and kind and she decided to trust him. She started to love him. + + Jane followed John's advice and worked even harder. She thought that John was helping her to reach her dream. So she kept following him, no matter how difficult it got. + +But in the end, it turned out John had tricked her. He wanted her to be a success for his own gain. He didn't love her. Jane was heartbroken and she never achieved her dream. +One day, Anthony wanted to borrow his friend's freezer. So he asked his mom, who said he could. + +He walked over to his friend's house and knocked on the door. When his friend opened the door, Anthony said, "Can I borrow your freezer?" + +His friend looked upset. He said, "No, I don't want to lend you my freezer." Anthony was very sad. + +He said, "Please? I really need it." But his friend wouldn't budge. + +Anthony was so upset he started to cry. His friend felt sorry for him and said, "Ok, you can borrow my freezer if you promise to take care of it." + +Anthony smiled and thanked his friend. He was so happy that he could borrow the freezer. +Once upon a time there was a good hero named Joe. Joe loved helping people, and went on many adventures. He would sail across oceans, fly up to the sky, and go on journeys to distant lands. + +Joe was always brave, even when the challenges were difficult. No matter the situation, Joe worked hard to find a way to help. Joe used his kindness and courage to make friends with everyone he met. + +One day, Joe came across a big lake and he wanted to help the people across the lake. He got an idea to build a bridge, so everyone could easily cross to the other side. He worked hard day and night, with the help of others, and soon there was a big and sturdy bridge. + +The people were so happy and thanked Joe for his good work. From that day on, Joe was known as the hero of the lake. He showed everyone the power and importance of helping one another. +Once upon a time, there was an original owl. This owl was very wise and always keen to share her wisdom with others. One day the owl saw a group of children playing in the garden. + +"Children, come and listen to me!" said the wise owl. The children stopped their play and gathered around the wise owl. + +"What would you like to tell us?" one of the children asked. The owl smiled and said, "I have wisdom to share with you. The most important lesson to remember is to always listen." + +The children nodded and thanked the wise owl for the advice. From then on, the original owl became the children's wise friend, and they would always listen to her wise words. +Once upon a time, there was a very charming girl named Susie. She loved to play in the garden, and always had a big smile on her face. One day, she went outside to the garden and saw something strange. There was smoke coming from the corner of the garden, and something was burning! + +Susie quickly ran back inside the house and got her mom's mop. She ran back to the garden and used the mop to put out the fire. When the fire was completely out, Susie was very proud of herself. She looked around the garden and everything was alright. + +The next day, Susie's mom saw the mop and asked her what had happened. Susie told her mom the story of the fire and how she put it out. Her mom was so proud that Susie had been brave enough to help put out the fire. + +Susie was very happy she had been able to help, and she enjoyed playing in the garden for many more days. She was always reminded of her brave act, and it made her even more charming. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Paul. He loved to match objects and was very good at it. One day, Paul went to a special store where the objects were so long. “Wow!†said Paul happily. + +He saw a row of colorful objects, and he wanted to match them all. He pointed at one object and said, “That one is mine!†He grabbed it and put it in a box. He kept doing this until all the objects were matched. + +The store owner was amazed at how quickly Paul matched all the objects. He said to Paul, “You are so good at matching, I want to give you something special!†The store owner gave Paul a huge toy as a reward. + +Paul was so excited that he could match the objects. From that day forward, he kept practicing matching and kept getting better and better! +Mia was playing in the garden. She looked around to find something fun to do. Suddenly, she saw a big melon. She went to pick it up, it was so heavy. Mia dragged it to a nearby tree. She was so happy to find the melon. + +With a smile on her face, Mia took the melon and started to push it around. Then, she decided to roll it. She rolled the melon around the garden. Mia was so impressed with herself. She felt very proud. + +Mia wanted to try something else. She put the melon down and held it tightly. Then, she tried to lift it up. The big melon was so heavy, but Mia managed to lift it up with both of her hands. She was so impressive! +Once upon a time there was a baby bird. The baby bird was all alone in the big, rough tree. The tree had big branches and lots of leaves. + +The baby bird was very hungry so it looked around for something to eat. It spotted a prune on one of the branches. The little bird was so excited! It flew over to the prune and started to feed. + +But as the little bird bit into the prune, it heard a loud bang. Suddenly, a hunter appeared and shot the bird with a gun. The poor little bird fell out of the tree and died on the ground. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a laser. One day it set off on an adventure. Even though it was all alone, the laser felt brave. The laser flew through the sky and saw lots of amazing things. + +The laser soon came to an empty land. Here, the laser felt sad because everything was so quiet and still. Suddenly, the laser saw a butterfly. The butterfly was fluttering about and the laser was so excited. + +The butterfly was the only other living thing in the empty land. But it was so cheerful, that it cheered up the laser. Then it flew off into the sky and the laser watched as it went. + +The laser felt happy and set off again, this time with a smile on its face. It kept exploring, discovering new and exciting things. The laser had the best time ever on its adventure. +One day, a little girl named Lily was feeling very tired. She wanted to take a nice nap, so she went over to her bed, which was very open and fluffy. She lay down and almost instantly fell into a deep sleep. As she napped, she dreamed of all the fun things she could do when she woke up. + +When she finally did wake up, she felt much more awake and lively. She jumped out of bed and went around the room, looking for something special to do. She spotted a big print hanging on the wall and went to take a closer look. She noticed it was a beautiful picture of a rainbow. She was filled with joy and decided to take a moment to admire it. + +Suddenly, something remarkable happened. The print on the wall glowed and it opened up! Lily was so surprised, she stepped back and waited to see what would happen. After a few moments, the print opened even wider and out came a lovely butterfly. Lily was overjoyed at this and carefully started petting it. She spent the rest of the day playing with the butterfly and gently putting it back in the print when it was time for her to go to bed. +Once upon a time, there was a girl. She wanted to find a nice shelf to pick. She looked around and saw a quiet shelf. She was so happy that she wanted to pick the shelf right away. + +The girl kneeled down and touched the shelf. Then, she used both hands to pick it up. She was so pleased that she smiled and hugged the shelf. + +The girl was content to have her new shelf. She hugged it and went home. From that day onwards, the girl was very quiet when she was near her shelf. +Once upon a time there was a bouncy ball. It was yellow as a lemon and looked very impressive. Every day the ball wasted no time and bounced around the room, over and under chairs and tables. It leapt over the bed and sprang up to the shelves. The bouncy ball kept bouncing and bouncing until it was so tired, it had to take a break. The ball looked around the room, so proud of all the bouncing it had done. Then, finally, it rolled over to its bed and fell peacefully asleep. +Once, there was a little girl called Lucy. She had seven teeth in her mouth. + +One day, Lucy was eating an ice cream. Suddenly, her tooth started to wobble and it disappeared from her mouth. She felt very guilty! + +Then, Lucy started to cry. Her parents heard her and came to help. They found the tooth under the ice cream. + +They showed it to Lucy and gave it to her. Then, they told her that the tooth fairy would come to visit her and will bring her a new tooth. + +Lucy was so happy to hear this. She went to bed and sure enough, the tooth fairy did come and left her a new tooth in exchange for the one she lost. + +Lucy was so excited and thankful. From then on, she always looked after her teeth and never let them disappear again! +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Grace. Grace was very happy and always danced and sang with joy. One day, she wanted to share her love of dancing with her friends. + +So she invited her friends to her house for a special dance party. As soon as everyone arrived, Grace started to dance with so much cheerfulness. Everyone loved it and they released all their worries and danced with her. + +Just then, her mother came in the room and said, "Grace, it is time for dinner. I must ask all your friends to go home." + +Grace was very sad. She asked her mom if she could just dance with her friends for a bit longer. Her mom said, "No, you must respect my rules." + +Grace and her friends reluctantly said goodbye to each other. As they left, Grace's mom said to her, "Remember, it's important to balance having fun and respect your parents' rules." Grace thought about her mom's words. She realized that although it was fun to dance, it was more important to follow the rules. + +This story has the moral value that it is important to find the balance between having fun and respecting people's rules. +Once upon a time, there were two bears. One bear was naughty and one wasn't. The naughty bear liked to make the other bear sad. + +One day, the naughty bear made a fire. He threw the wood into the flames and it started to melt. The wood turned to ash and floated up into the sky. + +The other bear was very sad. He started to cry and tried to put out the fire, but it was too late--the wood had already melted and the ash couldn't be put back together. + +But then a magical thing happened. A fairy godmother flew down from the sky and blessed the other bear with a special wish. The naughty bear was sorry for being so naughty and the bear's wish came true. The melted wood and ash magically got put back together. + +The two bears were so happy! They promised to stay friends forever and never be naughty again. +Once upon a time there was a cute cow named Moo. Moo was always very hungry and loved to eat beef. Every morning, Moo's farmer would come and load her up with lots of yummy beef. + +One day, the farmer came and loaded Moo with a huge pile of beef. She was so excited that she ate it all up in a few minutes! But the farmer had forgotten to give her any water. + +Soon, Moo started to feel very sick. She got so sick she couldn't even stand up. Unfortunately, Moo's sickness was too much for the farmer to handle and he had to take her to the vet. + +The vet said that Moo had eaten too much beef and hadn't had any water. Sadly, there was nothing they could do to help her and Moo didn't make it. + +Moral of the story: Be careful with how much you eat! +Once upon a time, there lived a wolf. He was a big, strong animal and loved to run around in the woods. One day, he saw something bright on the ground and went over to take a closer look. It was a leather bag. The wolf was so excited to find it! He believed it was filled with special gifts. He opened it carefully and found something amazing - lots of purple and yellow flowers! He was so happy to find them and wanted to share them with everyone. He ran around the woods, giving them away and telling everyone how wonderful they were. Everyone started to believe in the magic of the flowers, and they made the woods bright and happy again. The wolf had a big smile knowing he had made everyone so happy with the leather bag's contents! +Once there was a boy named Bill who was afraid. He heard stories about a giant monster that lived in the nearby woods. He thought this monster was probably too scary to be real, but he was still scared of it. + +One day, Bill decided to explore the woods to see if the monster was real or not. As he went further into the woods, he heard a strange noise. He thought it was the monster, but he was too scared to see what was making it. + +He started to run away, when suddenly something heavy and smooth hit his shoulder. He screamed and looked down – it was a big rock! He was so relieved. Then, he realized that it wasn't the monster's roar he had heard – it was just the wind! + +Bill learned an important lesson that day: What we hear isn't always what it seems. We should be brave and explore the unknown, and not judge things by what we hear. +One day, a white bird with a sharp black beak flew into the garden. It was looking for something reliable to eat. It spied some grains of wheat in the corner, and it flew quickly over to eat them. + +But the bird had a surprise! A small black and white cat had been waiting there all along. The cat was sharp, and ready to pounce! The bird flew away in a hurry, leaving the cat alone again. + +The cat went over to the grains of wheat, and started to eat them. They were reliable and filling, so the cat kept eating until it was full. + +Later that day, the white bird returned. She was happy to find the reliable grains still waiting for her! She ate her fill and flew away, contented. +Once was a boy who was very adventurous. He decided to go on an adventure and explore the woods near his house. As he explored, he saw a big, tall tree in the distance. Excited, he quickly made his way to the tree. When he got there, the boy kneeled down carefully and touched the big trunk of the tree. It felt so rough, like sandpaper! He smiled and hugged the tree. + +The boy was so curious, so he looked around and found lots of squirrels, birds, and bugs. He learned how to be very quiet so he could watch all the animals go about their day. He stayed there, kneeling all the while, so he could watch and be part of the forest life. + +When it was time to go home, the boy said goodbye to the tree and all the creatures in the woods. He had had such an amazing and adventurous time! The boy knew he would be back again soon. +Once upon a time there was a little bunny. He was hopping around in the park when he found a nut. He was so excited, so he picked it up with his little paws. He couldn't wait to eat it. He was about to take a bite when a big squirrel came along. The squirrel wanted the nut too and he wouldn't let the bunny have it. + +The bunny and the squirrel had a big fight, but the bunny was too little to win. The squirrel took the nut and ran away. The bunny was so sad and he just wanted to go home. He hopped away and tried to forget about the nut. + +When he got home, he went to his bedroom and lay on the bed. He wished he had the nut but he knew he'd never get it back now. The little bunny was so upset he just lay there, feeling very alone. It was a bad ending to his day in the park. +Once upon a time there was a modern girl. She was 3 years old and she lived in a big house. + +One day the girl wanted to reach a pillow in her bedroom. She tried very hard, but she was too little and she couldn't reach it. + +The girl was sad so she asked her mom for help. Her mom said she could get the pillow if she thought carefully and helped herself. + +So the girl tried something else. She found a few blocks of wood and stacked them up in a little tower. When the tower was ready, the girl could reach the pillow. + +The moral of the story is that if you work hard, use your imagination and help yourself, you can reach your goals. +Once upon a time there was a famous clapper. He wanted to get better at clapping, so he bought some special equipment from the store. When he got home, he started practicing. + +He clapped so loudly that it woke up his neighbour. His neighbour came to his door and asked, "What are you doing?" The clapper replied, "I'm trying to get better at clapping and this equipment will help me do that." + +The neighbour thought it was a good idea and asked, "Can I try it too?" The clapper smiled and said, "Sure!" Both of them practiced hard until they became experts at clapping and people came from near and far to watch them clap. They became so famous! + +Whenever they wanted to practice, they would clap and share some of their special tips. Then they would give each other high-fives and show off all the cool new moves they'd learned. + +The clapper and his neighbour quickly became the most famous clappers in town, and everyone knew their names. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Rachel. Rachel was very thoughtful and she always liked to help others. One day, Rachel's mom asked her to get the teaspoon from the cupboard. Rachel was very excited - she loved to help her mom! + +Rachel carefully opened the cupboard and took out the teaspoon. She carried it over to her mom. Her mom smiled and said, "Thank you so much, Rachel! You have completed your task." Rachel beamed with pride - she was so happy to be helpful. + +Rachel thought it was fun to help her mom and she couldn't wait to help again. From then on, Rachel always made sure to be helpful and thoughtful around the house. When someone needed help, Rachel was always there ready to help out with a smile. +Rose looked at the chocolate with admiration in her eyes. She was three years old and this was her first time she would be having chocolate. Her mum said she could have some and Rose was so excited. She picked it up and looked at it, while gazing at it, she smiled. + +Rose's mum saw her daughter's joy and said, "What are you doing honey?" + +Rose didn't say anything but points to the chocolate. + +Mum said, "Do you want some?" + +Rose nodded eagerly. + +Mum then said, "But don't tell Dad. He won't be happy about it." + +Rose nodded again and quickly took a bite of the chocolate. As she ate it, her eyes sparkled with joy. After she finished the chocolate, she put it back and looked around, feeling a bit ashamed. + +But then, mum picked the chocolate and said, "You can have some more." + +Rose smiled and quickly took a few more bites. She was so happy that she didn't need to be ashamed. +The sun was shining, the birds were singing and Tom was happy. He ran outside with all of his toys. Soon he was playing with his friend Max. "Let's play with our planes!" Tom said enthusiastically. Max agreed and the two went to get their red planes. + +"Look at this gear, it's shiny and red!" Tom said as he pulled out a gear from the side of his plane. Max noticed that Tom was about to throw the gear in the air and he stopped him. "Tom, you can't do that!" Max said. "Why not?" Tom asked. "Because if you throw it, it could fall and break!" said Max. + +Tom listened to his friend, and instead of tossing the gear in the air, they started playing with their planes as usual. Max and Tom had a lot of fun with their toys, but then Max realized something. He had left his gear inside his house! + +Tom was disappointed that his friend had to go in, but he said he understood. As soon as Max was out of sight, Tom started playing with the gear. Sadly, the gear did fall and it broke into two pieces. + +Tom felt sad and he started to cry. Then Max came back with a new gear in his hand. "Let's play together", he said. Tom was so thankful for Max's kindness that he remembered Max's advice and never threw the gear again. +There was a little girl who liked to mail things. One day she was excited to try something new and decided to mail an avocado. She put it in a parcel and sent it away. + +When it arrived, she was happy to see it. The avocado was comfortable in the box and she wanted to show it to somebody. But when she opened the package, the avocado was gone! + +The little girl was so sad and felt like crying. She was very upset and tried to find out what had happened, but there was nobody who could help. The avocado had disappeared and she would never know why. +Jack and Tom were very special friends. They always did silly things together. One day they had a funny idea. + +They thought they would tie a long strip on Jack's dog, Harry. Tom said, "Let's tie a strip onto Harry's tail. That will be so funny!" So they decided to do it. + +Jack said, "Come on Harry, let us tie this strip around your tail!" Harry didn't understand so he just sat there. + +Jack said, "Isn't he silly?" and Tom replied, "Yes, he sure is!" + +So Jack and Tom carefully tied a strip to Harry's tail. But it was too long, so it dragged on the ground behind him. + +They laughed and laughed. Harry didn't know why they were laughing and he was confused. He just sat there looking very silly! +The sun was shining and the birds were singing. It was a beautiful day. Emma had been wanting to go to the park for ages, so her mum said yes. Emma was so excited, she ran out the door and started to walk down the street. + +She noticed some friends playing tag, and wanted to join in. + +"Wait!" said her mum, "Remember to keep your neck covered when the sun is out, otherwise you'll get sunburnt!" + +Emma sighed. She was so impatient, but she knew her mum was right. She wore a sun hat and off they went. + +At the park Emma played tag with her friends. They laughed and ran around until Emma felt too hot. + +'Let's take a break' she said, and found a shady spot to sit. + +"I'm glad you remembered to keep your neck covered," said her mum. + +Emma smiled. She knew how important it was. +Molly was so excited about her first day of school. She gathered her school supplies and hopped on the bus. She waved goodbye to her mom as the bus drove away. At the school, Molly went to the station where all the other children were. Everyone had a unique backpack and she thought they looked so cool. + +Molly was guided to her class and everyone said a friendly "hello". She put her backpack away and joined the group of kids at the art table. They were all so excited to learn and create unique projects. Molly couldn't wait to start making something. + +Later the children were called to assembly. They gathered at the island where the teacher made a speech. Everyone clapped and cheered and Molly couldn't help but smile. She was so lucky she got to experience something so unique and special. That night, Molly couldn't wait to tell her mom about her first day of school. +One day, a boy named Jack went outside and looked up. He noticed something very special in the sky - a gray comet. Jack was amazed and decided to get the comet. + +Jack ran as fast as he could, trying to get close to the comet. He stretched out his arms and jumped as high as he could but the comet stayed in the sky. Jack was getting tired, he couldn't reach the comet no matter how hard he tried. + +Then, Jack had an idea. He looked around and saw his trampoline. He jumped onto the trampoline and started jumping up and down. Higher and higher he jumped and then he finally got the comet! + +Jack was so excited. He couldn't believe he had gotten the comet. He held the gray comet close to his heart and ran home with it. From then on, Jack practiced his jumping every day so he could get more comets in the sky. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She had an orange doll that she loved very much. One day, she was playing with the doll when she saw a sausage lying next to it. She wanted to lift it up to take a closer look, but her toy didn’t let her. + +“No!" shouted the orange doll. "That's my sausage!" + +Lucy was very surprised. She didn't know that the doll could talk. + +“But why don’t you want me to lift it up?†she asked. + +“Because it's mine,†the doll said. “I want to keep it for myself.†+ +Lucy was sad. She really wanted to look at the sausage. She tried to persuade the doll, but it was no use. The doll wouldn’t let her lift it up. + +Suddenly, Lucy had an idea. She gave the doll a hug and thanked it for being her friend. The orange doll felt so happy that it let Lucy lift up the sausage. + +Lucy was very excited. She thanked the doll again and looked at the sausage with amazement. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Chloe. She was very curious and loved to pretend. On this day, she wanted to be a mail carrier. + +Chloe grabbed a basket and said to her Mom "I'm ready!" Chloe's Mom smiled and said "you look like a real mail carrier". + +Chloe pretended to deliver the mail. She ran around the house, placing pretend mail in all the places she could find. She put pretend mail in the drawer, the cupboard, and even the toy box. + +Little did Chloe know, her Mom had a surprise for her! After she was done, Chloe's Mom handed Chloe an envelope. "What's this?" asked Chloe. Her Mom said "it's mail for you, we just received it." + +Chloe excitedly opened the envelope and found a birthday card inside. She looks up, smiles and says "Oh Mom, it's my birthday card. I'm ready to have a pretend birthday party!" + +Chloe's Mom smiled and said "Why don't you pretend to open all your presents and enjoy your party." + +And that's what Chloe did, she pretended and smiled the whole time. It was the best pretend party ever! +Once upon a time, there was a modest bear named Toby. Toby liked to have fun. One day, Toby went for a walk in the forest. He saw a rabbit and ran up to it to say hello. The rabbit was very scared and bit Toby on the nose! Toby was still very happy and said, "That was fun!" + +Toby kept walking and soon saw a big apple in a tree. He really wanted to eat it, so he tried to climb the tree. Much to his surprise, he managed to reach the top and bite into the juicy apple. It was so delicious, he couldn't believe it! + +Toby kept walking and found a lake. The sun was shining, the water was blue and Toby had a great time. But then something strange happened - Toby saw a fish in the lake but when he tried to catch it, the fish bit Toby's fingers! Toby was so surprised that he laughed and said, "That was fun!" + +Toby was a modest bear and stayed out of trouble on his walk. He had lots of fun, ate a juicy apple and even got bitten by a fish. It sure was a magical day! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who wanted to find a pot of gold. She put on her best clothes and ran outside. She was in such a hurry to find the pot of gold! + +She went through the forest and when she got to the end, she saw a man. He had lush, green clothes and a hat that sparkled in the sun. The little girl knew he was rich. + +She said hello and asked him about the pot of gold. The man said it was hidden near the beach. The little girl thanked the man and then she ran away as fast as she could. + +The little girl hopped over a small stream and as she ran to the beach, she fell down and skinned her knee. She had to hurry if she wanted to get to the pot of gold. + +When she finally got there, she saw the most shiny pot of gold she had ever seen! She grabbed it and ran back home, clutching it tightly in her hands. Now she was rich! +It was a bright and sunny day and Susie was out exploring the countryside. She wanted to search for something special. + +Susie came to a river and noticed a gray stone. She was curious and decided to take a closer look. She reached down to pick up the stone and suddenly she heard a noise. + +"What was that?" Susie thought to herself. She saw a small chirping bird searching for food nearby. She smiled and smiled. + +The bird looked at Susie guiltily and said, "Sorry Susie, I was just looking for something to eat". Susie laughed and said, "That's ok, that's what I'm searching for too". + +Together, Susie and the bird searched along the riverbank and found some juicy worms. Then they both sat down and enjoyed their well-deserved lunch. +Once upon a time, there lived a little bunny named Bobo. Bobo lived in a small, cozy burrow in the woods. But one day, Bobo got bored living in the same place. + +Bobo decided to go on an adventure. As he hopped around, he noticed something different – a rare, beautiful color that he had never seen before. Intrigued by the colors, Bobo spoke out loud. + +"What is that beautiful color?" Bobo asked. + +Just then, a wise old squirrel emerged from the shadows. + +"That my friend," the squirrel said, "is the rare, beautiful color of a rainbow. It can be seen when it rains." + +Bobo was fascinated by the colors. From then on, he vowed to discover more of these incredible colors and returned home filled with joy. +There was a chubby cat. His name was Tom. Tom wanted to explore and see the world. + +Tom saw a garage. He wanted to climb it. He wanted to see what was inside. + +So, Tom started climbing. He used his sharp claws to grip the walls. He climbed higher and higher until he reached the door. + +Tom opened the door and found a pile of boxes and boxes of food! He was so excited. He grabbed one and dug in. + +Tom ate so much that he felt tired. He curled up and went to sleep in the garage. From then on, every day, Tom would climb up to the garage and find food. He was a happy cat! +Once upon a time, there was a mom and her little girl. They lived in a small house in the city. + +The little girl loved to dance. She would listen to music, clap her hands and twirl around the living room. + +One day, the little girl wanted to go outside and dance. The sun was really hot, so her mom said "No. You must stay inside where it's cool." + +The little girl was very sad and went upstairs. But then she remembered that it was nice outside and she was able to go outside and dance. + +So, the little girl thanked her mom and went outside. She danced in the sun and smiled. + +The little girl learned a valuable lesson that day — to be thankful for the things we have and to appreciate them. Sometimes, the simple things in life are the best things. +Once upon a time there was a helicopter. It was filthy and rolled around in the sky. One day, a tiny boy saw the helicopter. He wanted to ride it but he was only 3 years old. He knew he was too little to fly it. + +Then an idea popped into his head! He rolled down the hill as fast as he could. He flew up in the air and felt the wind in his face. He rolled around the sky until he landed back on the ground. + +He was very happy. His friends said he was like a helicopter on the ground! He laughed and laughed until his tummy hurt. The filthy helicopter inspired the little boy to have fun with rolling in the sky. And they all lived happily ever after. +Mary was a 3-year-old girl who lived with her family in the west. Even though she was very small, she was brave and eager to explore. One day, Mary decided to go on an adventure by herself. + +Her mother was worried and tried to stop her, “Please, don’t go, Mary. There are wild animals in the woods.†+ +But Mary wasn’t scared and laughed, “Don’t worry, mom! I’ll be right back.†+ +After an hour of walking, Mary came across a big, angry bear. She tried to run away, but the bear was too fast. It roared and then kicked her. Mary screamed and couldn't move. + +Her mother, who was still worried, quickly came to help. But it was too late- Mary had been hurt very badly. + +The end. +A woman was walking down a street. She felt hurt and wanted to mark her feelings. As she kept walking, she saw a bright red marker. She picked it up and started to write. She wrote a sad message and then stepped away to look at it. Suddenly, a truck raced by and ran over the marker she had just used. The woman felt so sad and hurt. She knew her message was gone. The bad ending made her feel even worse. +Once there was a deer who was very flexible. She loved to hop and stretch and play with her friends. + +One day she was having a lot of fun playing games in the meadow. But then she noticed something strange in the bushes. It was a big pot with a spoon in it! + +The deer was curious so she went to take a closer look. To her surprise, she saw that it was full of colourful paints! She knew it must be for mixing, so she decided to try it. + +But when she touched the spoon, the wind suddenly blew a loud gust. That gust caused the spoon to splash the paints all around her! + +The deer was very sad. She had made a big mess and didn't know how to fix it. She tried to fix it with her flexible body, but it was no use. Nothing she did seemed to work. + +Finally, she asked the wind for help. To her surprise, the wind was kind and whipped up a nice breeze. It mixed the colourful paints together into beautiful swirls of colour. + +The deer was so happy and thanked the wind for helping her. From that day on, she was extra careful when mixing her paints! +Jack was a 3 year old boy. He was feeling quite sleepy. He opened his eyes wide, but he couldn't stay awake. He started to yawn. + +He looked around his room, and saw a big stack of toys. He smiled, and started to climb the stack of toys. He yawned once again as he got to the top. + +The toys were really soft and mild, so he felt really comfortable as he lay down on the top of the stack. Jack closed his eyes, and soon he was fast asleep. + +He snuggled into his toys and had a wonderful nap. He felt nice and relaxed when he woke up from his mild sleep. +Once upon a time there was a boy called John. John liked to eat sugar. He would sneak into the kitchen and chew it stealthily. + +One morning, John's mom caught him in the kitchen. She asked him, “John, why are you eating sugar again?†+ +John felt guilty and looked away. He said softly, “I like the way it tastes.†+ +His mom sighed. “John, chewing sugar is not good for you. You should eat something healthier.†+ +John felt ashamed. He said sorry and promised to never eat sugar again. He hugged his mom and went outside to play. + +The next time John felt like eating sugar, he remembered his promise to his mom. He chose to eat a fruit instead. + +John had learned that when you do something wrong, you need to make it right. He was happy to feel less guilty. +Once upon a time, there was a bright girl. She loved to swing in her garden on the swing set. She would push herself higher and higher until she almost touched the clouds. + +One day, she found something very interesting in her garden. It was a shiny dictionary, and she was really excited. She took it to her house and opened it. Inside she saw a lot of big and small words and she couldn't believe her eyes. + +She enjoyed learning a new word every day and soon she had learnt lot of new words! She was so happy to learn something new and even happier to swing in her garden. She would swing so high that the clouds seemed within reach. + +The bright girl continued swinging and learning new words everyday, and she was never bored or sad. She was always very happy and had a smile on her face. +Once upon a time, there lived a generous girl called Emily. She always shared her toys with her friends and was the kindest person they knew. One day, Emily had a special surprise. She had a new notebook to write in! Emily was so excited that she invited all her friends to her house to kick it. + +At first, no one knew why she wanted them to kick it but they had a lot of fun. Emily made sure to stay away from her notebook so she would not get hurt. After all the kicking, it was time for the surprise. + +Emily opened her notebook and told her friends that inside she had written a thank you note for all of them! She thanked them for being so generous and for helping her have a great time. Her friends were so happy to be thanked that they all hugged Emily. + +From that day on, Emily always shared her notebook with her friends. They loved looking at all of her drawings in her notebook and they always remembered how generous Emily was. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She was only three years old. One day, her mommy put her in a park full of clowns. They all looked so funny. + +Lucy said, "Mommy, I want to lift that clown up." Her mommy replied, "Okay, but be careful. That clown is very weak." So Lucy carefully lifted the clown with both her hands. + +The clown said, "Thank you so much for lifting me up, little one." Lucy looked up and said, "You're welcome, mister." + +And ever since then, Lucy has been going to the park to pick up the weak clowns and put them back on their feet. +Once there was a little girl who was curious about everything. She was so excited when she saw a mixer. She ran over to it and said, "What can you make with this?" + +The mixer was so big and shiny. She wanted to know what it could do. So she took the lid off and put some ingredients inside. Then she turned on the machine. + +The mixer began to make a loud noise as it whirred and churned. She watched as the ingredients moved around and soon became a smooth mixture. Then she tasted it. + +The taste was harsh. She made a face and decided it wasn't good. So she added more ingredients and tried again. This time it was much better and she was delighted! From then on, she made many delicious recipes with her mixer. +Once upon a time there was a girl who liked to swim. She would go to the pool almost every day and enjoy the water. One day, the girl had a troubled day. She was feeling sad and worried. She decided to go for a swim to try and make herself feel better. + +She swam up and down the pool until what felt like a hundred times. Then she stopped and started to spin in the water. She spun herself around and around until she felt lighter and her troubles seemed to disappear. She closed her eyes and kept on spinning. + +After a while, the girl stopped spinning and found she felt much better. Her troubles had gone and were replaced by a feeling of being happy and content. The girl thanked the pool for looking after her and helping her feel better again. +Once upon a time, there was a bright park. In the park there were many special events. + +One day, a boy named Tommy asked his mom if he could attend a day at the park. She gave him her permission and he was so happy. + +When Tommy arrived at the park it was full of people and things to explore. He was looking around and there were games, fun rides, and colourful balloons. It looked like the best day ever! + +Suddenly, Tommy heard the sound of sirens. An ambulance was driving down the street. Tommy gasped with surprise. +"Mom, can I follow the ambulance?" Tommy asked. +His mom said no and Tommy was sad. + +But then Tommy's mom said, "Let's go to the hospital and see what the ambulance was for. We can see if the hospital staff will permit us to go inside." + +Tommy was so excited. He knew something amazing must be happening. + +When they arrived at the hospital, Tommy saw the ambulance parked outside. He followed his mom inside. + +To Tommy's surprise, he saw a bright operating room with many nurses and doctors. They were saving the life of a tiny baby! + +Tommy was very happy to have witnessed such a special moment. He was so glad that his mom said yes and permitted him to go to the hospital and see the ambulance. +Once upon a time there were two friends, a girl and a boy. The girl had a book and the boy was very curious about it. He asked the girl to show him the book, so she opened it for him. + +The boy was very surprised to see how sharp the pictures were inside the book. They were so full of colours and made him feel so cheerful. He asked the girl to tell him the story of the book and she started reading while the boy was listening carefully. + +The boy was so amazed by the book that he wanted to have one of his own. The girl was very happy to give the book to the boy. He was so grateful. + +From then on, the boy and the girl enjoyed reading the book together and it always put them in a cheerful mood. +Once there was a little girl named Mary. Mary was always using her muscles to do things. Every day she would turn this way and that to get going. One day, Mary's mum said, "Today, Mary, I want you to turn into the big supermarket." + +Mary was a bit embarrassed, so she asked, "Can I take my muscles with me?" Her mum said, "Of course! You can do anything with your muscles." + +So Mary went to the supermarket, but it wasn't what she expected. It was way bigger than she thought and much more overwhelming. But with her muscles, Mary turned every corner and went down every aisle, buying what she wanted. + +When Mary finished her shopping, she was so proud of herself. She had used her muscles to do something she thought she couldn't do. That night, Mary told everyone how she had turned into the big supermarket and that she was not ashamed of her muscles anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Frank. He was so excited, because his mommy was taking him to the store to buy a new toy. + +In the store, Frank's eyes lit up when he saw a sparkly toy. “Oh, mommy!†he shouted, “I want that sparkly toy!†+ +His mother smiled and said, “Remember, Frank, life is competitive. If you want the sparkly toy, you must work hard and earn it.†+ +Frank looked sad. But then his mother told him, “You can buy the sparkly toy if you are a good boy and help around the house with chores.†+ +Frank was so excited. He quickly started helping his mom clean up the house. + +After a few days, Frank's mother said, “You have been a great worker, Frank. Let’s go back to the store and you can buy your sparkly toy.†+ +Frank was so happy that he had earned the sparkly toy! From that day forward, Frank knew that if he works hard, he can have anything he wants. + +The moral of this story is that hard work can bring rewards. +Once upon a time, there was a pitch. It was big, and there were lots of trees around it. One day, when the sun was shining, something special happened. A gentle little duck waddled up the pitch. The duck smiled and started to wash. She splashed around in the pitch, which made a big mess. The trees around the pitch weren't happy and started to scold the duck for her mess. The duck just kept on washing and said, "We will see." + +The duck kept washing and when she was finished, the pitch smelled wonderful and looked as clean as can be. The trees looked at the pitch in surprise, and soon realized that the duck had cleaned up the pitch before they knew it. They thanked the duck for being so gentle. The duck smiled and said she was happy to help. From then on, the pitch was always the cleanest and most beautiful pitch in town. The end. +Once upon a time there was a little boy. He was only 3 years old and very excited. He liked to explore the world around him. One day he went to the garden and saw a tray full of fruits. He squeezed a few of them and tasted them. He thought the sweet taste was very fair. + +As the little boy walked around the garden, he noticed something else. It was a big tree in the middle of the garden. He was curious about it and wanted to see what was inside. He slowly took a few steps closer and noticed that it was full of fruits. He couldn't believe his eyes and he squeezed a few of them. He tasted them and they were as sweet as the first ones. He couldn't believe that he got to taste so much fair fruit. + +The little boy continued to explore the garden and he noticed something else. It was a big tray full of fruits. He was delighted and wanted to try them, so he took a few and squeezed them. He was surprised to find out that the fruits were just as fair as the ones he found in the tree. The little boy was so excited and he wanted to share his discovery, so he put all the fruits in the tray and took them home for his family. + +The little boy's family was very excited when he arrived. They couldn't believe that he found such fair fruits. They thanked him for being so brave and exploring the garden. They all hugged him +Once there was a big field, and in the field there was an old man. The man had a pet armadillo. He loved the armadillo very much. + +One day, the armadillo died. The old man was so sad. He wanted to bury his pet so it would rest in peace. So he got a shovel and dug a hole in the field. He put the dead armadillo in the hole and he buried his pet in the ground. + +He said goodbye to his pet, and felt content to know his armadillo was safe in the ground. He was sad, but he was happy that his pet was resting in peace. The old man said his final goodbye and walked away. +Once there was a little girl who loved to lay in the sun and have cocoa. She was so eager to have cocoa but her mum said she had to wait outside until the cocoa was ready. + +The little girl was impatient, so she thought of a foolish plan. She decided to lay down in the sun and pretend to be asleep. Then when mum would come out with the cocoa, she would get it without waiting! + +But just as she was pretending to lay asleep, her mum came out and saw her! She knew the little girl was being foolish and would never get her cocoa. + +The little girl had to wait, but eventually her mum came out with two steaming cups of cocoa. They lay down in the sun together and enjoyed their cocoa. The little girl learned that being foolish is never the answer, and patience brings sweet rewards. +Once upon a time, there was a peach tree that lived in a deep, dark forest. One day, an unknown creature ventured into the forest looking for a snack. The creature, who was very hungry, saw the peach tree and decided to take one of its big, juicy peaches. + +Suddenly, the creature heard a small voice crying and saw a little bird in a nearby bush. The bird was chirping for help, so the creature paused and asked, "What's wrong?". + +The bird replied, "I got stuck in this bush and I can't get out! Please rescue me!". + +The creature felt very sorry for the bird, so it carefully rescued the little creature out of the bush. The bird thanked the creature and flew away. As a reward, the creature decided to take one of the peaches as a snack. The creature happily ate the peach and continued its journey in the unknown forest. + +The end. +Thomas was a 3 year old boy who loved to joke. He was always so happy, but one day he felt upset. His mom asked him what was wrong and he replied, "Mommy, I was trying to jog, but I couldn't do it very well." + +His mom laughed and said, "That's OK, Thomas. Nobody can do it perfectly the first time. You just need to practice." + +Thomas thought his mom was joking, so he said, "But I really want to do it now! Please help me!" But his mom just smiled and said, "It's OK. I will help you, but come inside first and we can practice together later." + +So Thomas followed his mom inside and he soon felt much better. He still felt a bit upset but he knew his mom was joking and it made him feel better. They practiced together later and Thomas began to get better at jogging. He was so proud he could finally jog! +Once upon a time, there was a brave little girl. She had a stick. Every day, she went for a walk in the woods with her stick. + +When she was out in the woods, the little girl felt very independent. She was never afraid because she knew she could protect herself. + +One day, all of a sudden, a big wind blew through the trees. The little girl started to tremble and her stick shook in her hands. + +But she stayed brave and kept walking. She knew that if she kept going, she could make it out of the woods safely. + +The wind stopped and the little girl made it back safely. From that moment on, she knew she was a very independent girl. +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Emily, who loved to dance. She always played music and moved her feet in rhythm. Her friends often teased her by calling her a silly dancer, but she just smiled and kept going. + +One day, Emily went outside and started to dance. In the sky, she saw some colourful balloons and started to dance around them. Soon, an interesting thing happened; the balloons started to move and sway with Emily's dance. Emily was so happy, she started to giggle with joy. + +As Emily danced, more and more people noticed her. Soon, the garden was full of people watching Emily's dance. Everyone cheered when the dance was over and Emily beamed with delight. From that day on, Emily would dance for all her new found friends. They would tease her about her silly moves, but Emily just laughed and kept dancing. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Jack. He was always pretending to do things - like being a doctor, or a policeman. One day, Jack was pretending to be a policeman. He grabbed his pen, and pretended to write a ticket. + +Suddenly, the pen broke! Jack was so angry, he threw the pen on the ground. But the pen was very useful - it had lots of ink in it. And the ink spilled all over the floor! + +Jack was so upset, he started to cry. He had ruined the useful pen. And now he couldn't pretend to write any tickets! + +He learnt his lesson - be careful with useful things! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy called Jamie. He was three years old and loved to play. + +One day, Jamie was playing outside when he noticed something in the drain. He looked inside and saw a tiny fish swimming fast. He wanted to get the fish out, so he stuck his hand into the drain, but it was stuck! Jamie started to scream, hoping someone would hear him. + +Suddenly, a lion came running towards him. It roared and roared, blowing air as it came closer. Jamie screamed even louder, but the lion wasn't scared. It put its paw into the drain and pulled Jamie's hand out. His hand was free! + +Jamie was so happy that the lion had saved him. He was even more thrilled when the lion scooped out the tiny fish in its paw. Together, they watched the fast fish swim away. + +Jamie thanked the lion for helping him and ran away, forever thankful for his new friend. +A figure stood in the bright morning sunshine. It was reliable and strong. The figure gazed at the distant horizon with a peaceful expression. Suddenly, it heard a small voice calling out. + +It turned around and saw a young child smiling joyfully at it. The figure was happy to see the child. It beckoned the child over with a gentle wave and the child came running towards it. + +The child could not contain its excitement as it looked up at the figure. However, the figure only gazed lightly at the child, with a twinkle in its eye. The child smiled even brighter, feeling a comforting warmth from the figure. + +Suddenly, something shiny caught the child’s eye. The figure bent down and picked it up, handing it to the child. It was a beautiful toy, and the child could not help but giggle at its sparkle. The figure smiled and nodded, then gestured for the child to head towards the horizon. + +The child waved goodbye to the reliable figure and ran off, happily clutching its new toy. The figure watched it go with a knowing smile, still gazing upon the distant horizon. +Once there was a boy called Tom. Tom wanted to go fishing so he went outside and sat by the pond. He had a spear to catch the fish. He waited for the fish to swim by. After sitting for a while he felt something tugging at his spear. He pulled his spear up and there was a big, normal fish. Tom was so happy, he had caught his first fish! He took the fish home to show his family and they were very proud of him. +Once upon a time, there was a little star in the sky. He was so high up that no one could see him. But he could see everything! Every night he shone a warm light down to the earth and watched the world. + +One night, he saw a little boy clap his hands and jump for joy! He was so happy that he clapped along with theboy, even though no one could hear him from so high up. + +The little boy was so amazed that he stopped what he was doing and looked up towards the sky. He couldn't believe his eyes, as the little star smiled down at him. + +The little boy was so excited that he began to applaud. He clapped his hands as hard as he could, and the little star joined in! The little star started to twinkle even brighter, and the little boy was so impressed with the show he kept on applauding. + +Finally, the little boy's clapping stopped and the little star still twinkling in the sky. They shared a special moment together and the little boy always remembered the warm light from the little star. +It was a hot day, and Sandy and her mom were heading to the park. When they arrived, Sandy was super excited and quickly ran to the swings. She loved swinging as high as she could. + +Her mom asked, "Sandy, can you go at a slow speed? I don't want you to go too fast." + +Sandy replied, "Okay, mommy." + +Sandy set the speed to slow and enjoyed swinging back and forth. After some time passed, Sandy saw a sign that said 'Maximum Weight 50 pounds'. Sandy had never seen this sign before and did not know what it meant. She thought, I can just set the speed to go a bit faster. + +So Sandy set the swing to go faster and faster. She was going so fast that her mom could not reach her. Before Sandy knew it, she heard a loud crack and felt the swing break. Sandy was in shock and looked to the ground to see a fake swing! + +Sandy quickly started to cry and her mom ran over to her. Unfortunately, Sandy suffered a broken arm due to the fake swing. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a thin object that everyone wanted. It was small and shiny and could provide lots of things. All of the people wanted it, but no one knew who to get it. + +One day, a kind lady came to help the people. She had a bag and when she opened it, out came a thin object! Everyone was so excited. + +The lady gave the object to the people and showed them how to use it. The thin object could provide lots of things that made everyone very happy. + +From then on the people were thankful for the kind lady and her thin object. They were able to enjoy lots of things thanks to it. And they all lived happily ever after! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. Sue was just three years old. One day, Sue was out in the garden and saw a yellow bell. It was so shiny and pretty that she wanted to borrow it. She ran over to her mother and asked, "mommy can I borrow the yellow bell?" Her mom said, "of course you can Sue, just be careful with it." + +Sue was very excited and she showed the yellow bell to all her friends. They laughed and played with it all afternoon. When it got dark out, Sue was reminded that she needed to give it back. She said goodbye to her friends, and with the yellow bell in hand ran back to her mother. + +Sue asked her mom, "can I leave it here with you? I don't want to forget it!" Her mother agreed, so Sue put the yellow bell in a safe spot where she knew she would be able to find it again. + +Every time Sue wanted to play with it, she asked her mom if she could borrow it again. Her mom always said yes, and Sue was so happy to have such a cool yellow bell to play with. The End! +Once upon a time there were two children. They were very different from each other but they were both very special. One day they decided to have a race. They each ran as fast as they could and when they reached the end of the race, one of them won! They received a beautiful trophy for being the best. They were happy to have something different that reminded them of the fun they had. The end. +Once there was a reliable farmer who lived in the middle of a forest. Every day, the farmer put food into a basket and went out to feed his animals, including a very clever wolf. + +One day, the farmer said to the wolf, "Good morning. Would you like to join me for a walk in the forest?" + +The wolf nodded and followed the farmer. The farmer put the basket down, and the animals ran up to it and started eating. + +The wolf was so clever, he soon figured out how to put his paw on the basket to hold it down while the other animals ate. The farmer was very impressed and gave the wolf some extra food. + +From then on, the farmer and the wolf went for a walk in the forest every day. The wolf was very reliable, and always held the basket while the other animals ate. The farmer and wolf were the best of friends, and they were very happy together. +Billy was a three-year-old with a special surprise. He had an amazing porch, but it was not painted. So, his family decided to paint it. + +Billy wanted to help. He ran to get his water colors and said, “I can paint too!†Everyone laughed and said, “Yes, you can!†+ +They all started to paint the porch. Billy chose bright blues and yellows for his part and everyone worked together. Soon the porch was painted. They stepped back and looked at their work and it looked amazing! + +Everyone smiled at the wonderful job they did. Then, Billy said, “Let’s do this again!†Everyone laughed and agreed. They had a lot of fun together, painting their porch. +Molly was walking in the forest. She saw a face in a tree. It had big eyes and a flexible mouth. "I want to go and see it!" she said. + +Molly ran to the tree and put her hand on its trunk. She was so excited that she was going to see something new! She looked up to see the face and waved her hand. + +The face smiled and said, "Hi Molly! I want to play with you!" + +Molly was so surprised. She looked around and saw some flexible branches. She grabbed one and said, "Let's go swinging!" + +The face smiled again and they both went swinging together with the flexible branch. They had so much fun and laughed and smiled the whole time. + +When it was time to go, Molly waved goodbye. "Bye face," she said, "I'll be back soon!" And with that, Molly ran back home. +Once upon a time, there was a wealthy man. He had a big house and lots of nice things. One day he was feeling thirsty, so he went to the kitchen to make himself a cup of tea. + +He heated the water in a pot and dropped in a tea bag. Then he paused and looked out of the window. Far away he saw a little girl, who did not have so many nice things like he did. + +The man was very sad. He wanted to help her. He paused and thought of something he could do. Then he smiled. He took his cup of tea and went outside. He gave the cup of tea to the girl. + +The girl was so happy. She thanked the man for his kindness and drank the tea. + +The man was happy that he could help her. He smiled at the girl and waved goodbye as he walked back to his house. He was thankful that he was so wealthy and could help someone else. +Once upon a time there was a nice little boy named Tommy. Tommy was three years old and he loved to play in the park. + +One day, Tommy went to the park with his mum. While running around the park, Tommy saw a soft white bunny. The bunny was very friendly and came over to say hello. + +Tommy's mum said “Hey Tommy, why don't you give the bunny a pet?†+ +Tommy started to pet the bunny very gently. The bunny enjoyed feeling Tommy's soft hands. + +The bunny looked into Tommy’s face and said “Nice to meet you! I'm Fluffy!†+ +Tommy and Fluffy became very good friends, and they would often run around and play together in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a rich soldier. He had lots of money and everything he needed. But one day, he realized that he needed more. So, he put on his soldier uniform and he marched off to find something he needed. + +He marched and marched until he came across a lake. On the other side of the lake was a big castle full of treasure. The soldier felt he need the treasure. So, he took a deep breath and then he jumped into the lake. + +The soldier swam and swam and swam until he reached the other side. He opened the door of the castle and he found all kinds of treasure. Coins and gems and all sorts of things. He took all he needed and filled his pockets with the rich treasures. + +The soldier happily marched away. He had all he needed and a lot of extra treasure as well. He thanked the lake for helping him find what he needed and he marched off to enjoy his new riches. +Once there was a girl called Lily. She was very curious and loved to explore new places. One day, Lily decided she wanted to find a special, unique place. She would go on an adventure to find it! + +Lily began walking and soon found a cool, wooden bridge. She started to cross it and she forgot about her adventure. She started to explore the bridge and play underneath it. She laughed and sang songs as she explored her new place. + +Soon it was getting dark and Lily remembered she was supposed to go on an adventure. She looked around and remembered how unique the place was. She found some rocks near the bridge and took one home as a reminder. + +Lily never forgot that unique place and often went back to explore it. She even showed her friends, and they were fascinated by it. Lily was proud of her adventure and kept the rock next to her bed as a reminder. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. Her name was Lola. One day, Lola wanted to go on a long adventure. She went to the store to get a special sack. It was a long, brown sack. + +When she came back home, she was very excited. She put the sack over her face and said, "Let the adventure begin!" Suddenly there was a loud rumbling sound and Lola felt like she was flying. + +When she opened her eyes, she found herself in a magical forest. There were beautiful trees, flowers, and animals everywhere. She had never seen anything like it before. + +Lola ran around the forest, playing and laughing. She was careful not to get lost. After hours of play, Lola got very tired. She found the perfect spot to take a nap. She snuggled in the tall grass and closed the sack over her face. + +When Lola finally woke up, she knew it was time to go home. She took off the sack and saw the sun beginning to set. With a smile on her face, Lola headed home. She had just had the most amazing adventure. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She wanted to help her mother, so she tried very hard. She looked for pink things because her mother liked pink. She found a beautiful pink flower and thought it would make her mother happy. + +The little girl was so excited to give her mother the pink flower, but when she gave it to her mother, her mother was not happy. Her mother said it was not the right kind of help. The girl was sad and a little bit scared. + +The little girl tried to think of more ways to help her mother. She looked around, but couldn't find anything else that was pink. She was getting more scared and didn't want to be in trouble. + +Suddenly, she heard her mother call. Her mother said it was time for dinner. The little girl was relieved, but also a little bit sad. She had really wanted to help her mother, even if she couldn't find anything pink. +Once upon a time there was a little boy. His name was Max and he was three. +Max liked to play outside in the rain. He always wore his yellow raincoat and boots to keep himself dry. + +On this particular day, Max decided to jump in some puddles. He thought it would be fun! So he hopped and splashed around, getting himself wet. + +But soon Max forgot about having fun and realized he was cold and wet. He started to cry. + +Suddenly, Max spotted an armchair on the porch near him. It looked soft and warm. He hopped up and snuggled into it. Max felt warmer right away. + +Max started to hope that he could stay in the armchair. But when his mom spotted him, she took him inside right away. She dried him off and put his PJs on. Max still hoped that he could stay in the armchair, but it wasn't meant to be on this day. +The sun was shining on the small fishing village when Little Matty saw the distant whale in the sea. Matty's eyes sparkled as the whale was so big and beautiful. Matty decided to go and follow the whale. + +Matty's dad called out, "Be careful Matty, the whale looks very dangerous!" Matty smiled andwaned to Dad, "No worries!" + +Matty followed the whale closer and closer as the whale seemed to get bigger and bigger. Matty was so excited and wanted to get close to the whale to clean it. + +Suddenly, the water started to swell around Matty. The whale had moved and it was now directly in front of him. Matty had no time to get away and the whale splashed him with its tail. + +Matty was thrown in the water and he couldn't breathe. In a few moments, his dad came running and dragged him back to the boat. Matty's dad hugged him and held him tight. + +Little Matty had learned his lesson and now knew to never ever try to clean a distant whale. +Once there was a dependable little girl named Sarah. Every day when the sun said goodbye to the world and the sky turned to shades of pink, purple and orange, Sarah's mommy and daddy said it was time for "sunset". + +One evening, Sarah was so excited to visit her grandpa's farm. She was dressed in her best dress, but before she could leave, she had one more thing to do. + +"Mommy," she said, "can you help me pinch my bows to my dress?" + +"Of course, sweetheart!" Mommy said, pinching each bow carefully with her fingers. + +Sarah was very excited, and when sunset came she waved goodbye as she ran off to Grandpa's farm. + +Grandpa had a big surprise for her, and before long Sarah was riding in a big, bright red tractor. She told her mommy and daddy later, "Grandpa's so dependable!" + +The End! +Once upon a time, there was a doll who lived in a big house. She was all alone until one day, she heard a noise coming from outside. She paused for a few moments and then decided to go and see what it was. + +Outside, she saw a little girl in her garden, playing with some toys. The doll was very happy to have some company but then the girl paused and looked very guilty. + +She had done something bad. She had taken the doll without asking permission. The doll felt a bit sad but then the girl gave her a big hug and brought her inside the house. + +From that day on, the girl and the doll were the best of friends. They did lots of fun things together and were always happy to be in each other's company. + +It was the happiest time either of them had ever had! +Once upon a time, there was a little mouse. He was very hungry and he wanted to get something to eat. Finally, he came across a big meal. He ran over to eat it, but just as he did, a big cat came and scared him. The mouse was so scared that he ran away and scattered the meal. + +He was very sad. He had been so close to getting a tasty meal, but now it was gone. But then he noticed something else. He saw a piece of cheese lying in the grass. He quickly ran up to it and tried to eat it. But then he heard a meow. The cat was back and it scared the mouse again. He ran away and scattered the cheese, too. + +The mouse was sad and scared. He had no meal and he was hungry. He had to keep running and looking for something to eat. + +The End. +John looked up at the night sky. He wondered what was out there. He had heard stories about the universe. It sounded so big and mysterious. He wanted to explore it and see everything. + +He walked across the grass, looking up at the stars. He knew his parents were inside, but he wanted to be alone. He wanted to explore everything on his own. + +John thought about the universe. He wondered what it was like. He wanted to find out more, but he was scared. He was afraid it would hurt him. He didn't want to get hurt. + +John looked up again. He felt small in the big universe. He thought about how he was part of it. He took a deep breath, closed his eyes and wished he could explore the universe. He was ready, but he still felt scared. +Frankie was very hungry. He looked in the kitchen for something to eat, but the fridge was empty. He was feeling very sad when suddenly he saw a sack on the floor. He opened it up and inside he saw a knife. He was scared of the knife so he looked around to see if anyone was watching him. When he was sure no one was there he closed the sack and ran outside. + +He kept running until he noticed he was in a park. He stopped and looked around, and saw that there was a big tree in the middle. He ran up to the tree and put the sack carefully on the grass. He looked inside again and saw that the knife was still there. + +He lifted the knife carefully and touched the sharp point. Then, he used the knife to cut open the sack. He watched as small white pieces of food spilled out - it was popcorn! + +Frankie exclaimed with joy and quickly started to eat the popcorn that had been hidden in the sack. He laughed and smiled as he munched away - he was so happy that the sack wasn't empty after all. +Once upon a time, there was a lion called Bobby. Bobby was a deaf lion and his body was very big. He had never roared before. + +One day, Bobby decided he wanted to try roaring. He took a deep breath, bared his teeth and let out the loudest roar he could possibly make. + +The other animals near Bobby were scared by his roaring. They ran away as fast as they could. + +Bobby felt so proud of himself. He asked a nearby chicken why they were so scared. + +The chicken replied, "Your roar is so loud, it's frightening!" + +Bobby was so pleased with himself that he decided to roar every day from then on. He enjoyed roaring so much that he didn't realise he was scaring all of the other animals in the jungle. + +Bobby's deaf body eventually meant that his roars were getting quieter and quieter each day. In fact, eventually his roars were so quiet that the other animals couldn't hear him at all. + +But Bobby didn't care. He still roared every day, having so much fun that he forgot all about his other animal friends. +Once upon a time, there was a dinosaur that roamed the Earth. He was very calm and curious. He liked to explore and look around for things he'd never seen before. + +One day while out exploring, the dinosaur noticed something strange. There was a group of people standing around a strange machine that was making noises. The dinosaur felt curious, so he crept closer to them. + +One of the people noticed the dinosaur and smiled. He explained that the strange machine was a recorder, which was recording the sounds the people were making. The dinosaur thought this was amazing and watched as the people made happy noises and recorded them. + +The dinosaur was so pleased with what he had seen that he decided to share the same idea with his friends. He took them back to the recorder and showed them how it worked. They all had lots of fun and recorded their own happy sounds. + +The moral of this story is that kindness is contagious. Even the smallest act of kindness can have a big impact on those around us. So, always take time to record happy sounds for someone in your life! +Once upon a time, there was an egg. He was very troubled and didn't know what to do. So he closed his eyes and imagined what it would be like to fly. Suddenly he felt very light, and when he opened his eyes, he was up in the sky! He twirled and soared through the air, feeling so happy and free. He even passed some clouds and saw some birds. + +The egg was flying for a very long time, but eventually he had to come back down. He saw a tall tree near the ground, so he decided to land on one of the branches. He was so relieved when he did and felt safe. Plus, the view from the tree was very nice. + +The egg will never forget his flying experience, and he's happy that troubled feeling is gone now. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Sally. She had a best friend, named Peanut. + +Sally and Peanut loved playing together. One day, Sally suggested that they play dress-up. + +Peanut thought it sounded like fun. He had never dressed-up before! So, he asked Sally, "What will I look like?" + +Sally smiled thinking of all the possibilities. She said, "You could look very normal in a hat and a cape. Or you could be a brave knight with armor and a sword." + +Peanut thought it sounded even more fun. He quickly decided to try the knight's costume. Peanut said goodbye to Sally and ran off to find his costume. + +Sally was happy to see that Peanut was so excited, and she knew that the two of them would have a great time together. +Once upon a time there was a little wise guy called Peter. He wanted to find the best blueberries in the world. + +So Peter went on an adventure to the forest. He saw lots of wild animals and they all said hi to him. But then he came across a big grizzly bear. The bear was very scary! + +Peter was scared but he stayed brave. He looked at the bear and said, “I'm looking for the best blueberries. Can you help me?†+ +The bear was surprised. He said, “I know where the best blueberries are. But I must protect them. Can you help me do that?†+ +Peter agreed and soon they were off. After searching for hours, they finally found the perfect blueberries. Peter was so happy! + +The bear said, “Thank you for helping me protect the blueberries. Now everyone can enjoy their sweet taste.†+ +Peter smiled and said, “That was a wise decision.†+Once upon a time, there lived a delicate little girl and her name was Susy. Susy lived with her mom, who she loved and adored. Every Wednesday, Susy anxiously waited for something special to happen. She knew it was coming but she just could not figure out what it was. + +One Wednesday, as Susy was playing, she heard a loud ring in her house. She took off running to find the source of the ringing. Her mom had a big smile on her face as Susy arrived. + +"Mommy, what’s making the ringing sound?" Susy asked. + +Her mom smiled and said, "Come and see, Susy!" + +Susy followed her mom to the living room and there it was—a delicate and beautiful bell on the table. + +"This is yours, my love! You can make the bell ring whenever you please," her mom said. + +Susy was ecstatic. She made the bell ring again and again. And from that day on, every Wednesday, Susy and her mom would ring the bell together in celebration. +One day, Amanda and Max went to a factory. It was a big, loud, place with lots of machines whirring. Amanda and Max saw lots of people working there. + +Amanda and Max went to a desk with a friendly lady sitting behind it. The lady asked them what they wanted and they responded that they had come to receive something. The lady smiled and said “Ah, here to receive your healthy treats then?†+ +Max looked excited, but Amanda had a worried look. She asked the lady “Is it safe?†The lady explained that the factory was a safe place and the treats were healthy. + +Amanda felt a bit better and she and Max received their treats. Max thanked the lady for the treats, and they headed out of the factory, happy and safe. +Once upon a time there was a little pig named Pete. He had very short legs, so he could not run very fast. One day Pete decided to go for a walk. As he was walking, he saw a big wall with many windows. He was curious and wanted to see what was behind the wall. + +So Pete carefully climbed up the wall and peeked through the window. Inside he saw a beautiful garden filled with flowers and trees. He wanted to go inside and explore, but he was a little bit scared. + +So Pete knocked on the door and asked, "Can I come in?" + +The owner of the garden answered him and said, "No. You must not come in! It's very dangerous." + +Pete was disappointed, but he was careful and climbed back down the wall. As he climbed down, he slipped and fell. He fell so hard that he broke his arm. + +Pete was sad and scared. He hurried home, and his family included a trip to the hospital to make sure Pete was okay. Unfortunately, Pete's arm did not heal properly, and he was stuck with a broken arm forever. +Once upon a time, there was a lovely girl named Maggie. She was always wearing a red dress and her mood was always happy. + +One day, Maggie went to visit her best friend, Sally. Sally gave Maggie a big red tea pot. Maggie was so excited and gave Sally a big kiss to say thank you. + +Maggie brought the tea pot home and set it on the kitchen table. Every day she would give it a kiss before she went to bed. + +One day, Maggie went to kiss the tea pot goodnight, but something strange had happened. The tea pot was very hot, but Maggie didn't realise. She kissed the tea pot and hurt her lips. Maggie cried in pain. + +Moral of the story: Be careful with hot things! +Jake was a happy 3 year old boy. He loved to spend time outside. He enjoyed going to the park to play, and he often helped his parents in the garden. Today, Jake's dad needed help so he asked if Jake wanted to lend a hand. Jake said yes and followed his dad outside. + +After helping pick up some leaves, Jake's dad said he could use Jake's help using the rake. Jake loved raking! He had done it many times, so he knew just what to do. He grabbed the rake and raked the leaves in a big pile. + +After finishing, Jake and his dad took a break and sat on the porch. They both looked around and noticed how peaceful and quiet the neighborhood was. It was a perfect day to do some gardening. Jake was very proud of his efforts and smiled at his dad. +Once upon a time there were two best friends, Jane and Alex. They liked to play together every day. One morning, Alex woke up early and went outside. He saw how the sun was coming up and it was so beautiful. He couldn't help but smile. Jane saw Alex and decided to join him outside. She could smell something yucky and asked him what the smelly thing was. Alex told her it was a skunk! They both laughed and decided to go and play hide and seek in the woods instead. They had a lot of fun discovering new things. When the sun went down they both looked up at the sky and saw the sunset. It was so pretty they both wished it could stay like that forever. But they knew the sunrise was coming and that meant it was time to go home. +Once upon a time, there was an elderly man who lived in an old cottage. Every day, he would take an apple from his garden to the nearby park and pass it over to someone who needed it. + +One day he decides to take a walk in the park, and as he does, he notices a young girl playing on the swings, alone. He increased his pace, and when he got close, he smiled at her and offered her the apple. She eagerly accepted it with a big smile. With a wink, the man said, “I will pass you something better one day.†+ +The girl looked at the man curiously but thanked him nonetheless. She went back to playing on the swings. + +The elderly man kept the same routine of walking to the park every day and passing something good to somebody. The young girl started waiting for him at the park, expecting him to pass her something better like he had promised. + +As time went by, the man had more and more things to pass on to the girl. He would pass her books, snacks, toys, and even sweet stories about his life. The little girl loved receiving these things from the elderly man and listened to his stories with rapt attention. + +Eventually, the elderly man grew too old to make his trips to the park. On his last day, he passed something special to the girl - a small box containing a special gift. + +The girl opened the box +Once upon a time there were two friends, Tim and Ted. They were always competing to see who could have the best swings and do the most amazing flips on the playground. + +One day, Tim said to Ted, “Let’s race to see who can hold the longest handstand!†+ +So they both stood on their hands and held their poses. Tim's legs wobbled and he fell over. But Ted held on and stayed upright. + +After a few minutes, Ted was the winner of the handstand race. He was so proud of his achievement and wanted to show everyone. So he put on a special show on the stage. + +Everybody clapped and cheered as Ted performed all his tricks and showed off his handstand. At the end of the show, Ted knew in his heart that he had done something important. + +Tim was happy for his friend's success and realized that even though it was important to compete, it was even more important to be a good friend and be happy for other people's accomplishments. + +The two friends hugged each other and agreed to never forget this important lesson. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl in a big house. One day she wanted to go upstairs, so she grabbed the banister and pulled herself up the stairs. As she was pulling, she heard a voice say, "What are you doing?" + +To her surprise, she saw a little mouse peeking out from a gap in the banister. She smiled and said, "I'm climbing the stairs. Would you like to come too?" + +The mouse replied, "Yes, I would love to join you!" + +So they both grabbed the banister and started to pull themselves up the stairs. When they reached the top, they were both out of breath and had smiles on their faces. + +The little girl said, "That was fun! Let's do it again!" + +The mouse nodded and they both grabbed the banister and started to pull themselves up the stairs once more. And they continued to do this all day long. +Once upon a time, there was a generous man. He had some oats to share. Every day he gave oats to the people who passed by. + +One day, he accidentally forgot to give the oats. He felt so sad for forgetting. He decided he would do something special the next day. + +The next day, he filled a big basket with oats. He gave the oats to everyone who passed by. Everyone was so happy, they thanked him very much. + +The generous man smiled. He was glad he had been so generous with the oats. Everyone was so happy. +The little girl looked at her new bow. It was green and sparkly and so pretty! She had never seen something so beautiful before. She wanted to store it somewhere safe, so she put it in her drawer. She wanted to make sure nobody else saw it and played with it. + +The next day when she looked in her drawer, the bow was still there. She was so happy and excited! She decided to go out and show her mom and dad. They smiled when they saw it and said it was beautiful. + +From that day on, the little girl kept her new bow safe in her drawer. She would take it out every morning and put it on the kitchen table. She loved seeing the sparkles in the bow and how it made the room seem brighter. + +The little girl was so proud of her new bow and was glad that she had stored it in a safe place. +Once upon a time, there was a brave little bunny named Sammy. One spring evening, Sammy was out for a walk in the woods. Suddenly, a fierce wolf appeared, scaring Sammy. He wanted to run away, but he tried to stay brave and faced the wolf. + +“What are you doing here?†asked the wolf. + +Sammy was very scared, but he stayed brave and replied, “I’m just out for a walk. Please don’t eat me!†+ +The wolf replied, “I will not eat you. I’m amazed that you showed courage instead of running away. You have taught me a valuable lesson and I will remember it the next time I am scared.†Then, the wolf disappeared into the woods. + +Sammy then realized that it’s always better to face your fears and show courage than to run away from them. Being brave and having courage can help us overcome all our fears. This was a lesson Sammy learnt this spring evening and he hopes you will learn it too. +Once there was a girl named Sue. She was three years old, and she liked to explore the world around her. + +One day, while she was playing in the garden, Sue saw a tiny beetle. She asked it a question, "What are you doing?" + +The beetle answered, "I'm looking for food!" + +Sue thought this was an interesting answer, so she asked it another question. "Does it feel nice when you look with your tiny eyes?" + +"Yes," the beetle answered. + +Sue then asked the beetle if he was ever bored. + +The beetle thought for a moment, then said, "Sometimes I'm bored because it's too quiet around here. But most of the time, I'm happily looking for food". + +Sue smiled and thanked the beetle for answering her questions. Then she went off to explore the rest of the garden. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim and a girl named Kate. They were best friends and loved going on adventures together. + +One morning, Tim and Kate decided to go on an adventure. Tim had a bright idea. + +"Let's go make a kayak!" he excitedly said to Kate. + +Kate thought it was a great idea. "That sounds easy and fun!" she replied. + +So the two went to the beach and got to work. They gathered up wood and pieces of cloth. They put them all together and made a beautiful kayak. + +It took some time but once it was finished, the kayak was ready to go. Tim and Kate climbed in and started paddling. With each stroke, they moved further away from the shore. + +Soon, they were having so much fun that they didn't even realize they had gone far away. + +The kayak made it easy for the two friends to explore the ocean and the adventure was a success! +Molly was a little girl who loved to explore. She was always looking for new things to do and new places to go. One day, she decided to go to the park. When she got there she noticed a bald man. The man smiled and waved at Molly who waved back. He then said, "Come over here. I want to show you something." + +Molly was curious and walked over to the man. He showed her a pond that was very wide. Molly said, "Wow, it's so wide!" The man smiled and said, "Yes, it is. You can come back and explore here any time. Just bring your friends and family." + +Molly was happy. She said goodbye to the bald man and went to explore the pond. She found lots of interesting things and had a lot of fun. Molly was glad that she had decided to come and explore the park. +Once upon a time, there lived an old, wise Witch. Her name was Nan. Everyday, she worked hard in her magical garden, watering the plants and making them delicious. + +One day, Nan noticed that there was not enough oxygen in the garden. She was very mad, but also curious. She wanted to find out who did this so she asked her magical plants. + +The plants spoke back. They told Nan that it was one of the naughty Fairies. She had taken away the oxygen, leaving the plants to suffer. + +So, Nan decided it was time to punish the Fairy. She waved her wand, and the Fairy soon felt Nan's wrath. She soon understood that she must never steal oxygen again. + +And they all lived happily ever after! +Once upon a time there was a sleepy bear. He was looking for treasure. He wobbled from side to side, wearing his special hat. + +Suddenly, he heard a noise. He jumped up and said, “Who’s there?†+ +In the bush nearby there was a voice. + +“It’s only me,†it said. + +The bear peered into the bush and saw a small rabbit. “What are you looking for?†asked the bear. + +The rabbit said, “A treasure. I heard there was a secret treasure in this forest. I’m looking for it.†+ +The bear thought for a moment and then said, “Let’s dress up. Together, I know we can find the treasure.†+ +So the bear and the rabbit dressed up in colorful clothes, and they ran off to find the treasure. + +After a while they found it! It was a big pile of shiny coins! They were so excited. The sleepy bear and the rabbit had discovered the secret treasure! +Once there was a curious little girl named Anna. She loved to explore the world around her. One day, Anna heard a loud noise coming from her garden. She ran to see what it was and was amazed to see a giant monster! The monster had come to destroy her garden. + +Anna did not know what to do. What could she do to stop it? Then, an idea came to her. She started to dance around the garden, twirling and spinning, faster and faster. + +The monster was mesmerised by Anna's dancing and forgot why he was there. Anna bravely kept dancing and the monster eventually left. + +Anna's friends were very impressed by her bravery. Anna felt very proud and lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time there was a little fairy named Finn. He was always very happy and loved making others happy. One day, Finn was flying around looking for someone who needed his help. + +Suddenly, it started to rain and Finn got very wet. As he shivered and tried to hide from the rain, he heard a voice calling for help. It was a little girl. Finn quickly flew over and saw the little girl crying. She was very sad and scared. + +"What's wrong?" Finn asked. + +"I'm lost!" She said. + +Finn knew he could help the girl so he said, "Let me take you to my home, I will make you warm and comfy". The little girl nodded and smiled. + +Finn brought the little girl to his castle in the sky and comforted her. He showed her around and made the little girl feel safe and warm. She was so happy to be with Finn and thanked him for his kindness. + +Finn was so glad that he could make the little girl feel better and realized that a kind heart can make a big difference. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Charlie. He was always very alert and noticed when something was wrong. One day as he was walking around his neighborhood, he saw a lonely old lady. He wanted to help her, so he asked her why she looked so sad. + +The old lady told Charlie that she had no one to hug her. Charlie thought this was very sad and he wanted to make her feel better. So he ran to the bakery and bought her a pastry. + +When the old lady saw this she smiled and hugged Charlie. Then she said “Thank you for making me feel so nice. When you help others, it helps you too!†+ +The old lady’s words made Charlie feel so happy and he hugged her back. From then on, Charlie was always looking for ways to help others and make them feel better. His kindheartedness made the world a better place. + +The moral of the story is that when you help other people, it brings you a lot of joy. Charlie taught us that it's important to always be alert and be there for people in need. +Once upon a time there were two friends. One was named Dave and the other was named Bob. + +Dave was walking through the forest one day when he heard something unusual. It sounded like music! Dave looked around for the source of the music, but couldn't find it. + +He kept walking a bit further and suddenly he saw a big surprise: a big tree was dropping music from its branches! It was very weird, but enjoyable. + +Dave and Bob both enjoyed the unusual music until it started to get dark. Then they had to go home. + +They remembered the strange tree and told the story to their families. They all agreed that it was the most unusual music they had ever heard! +Once there was a chubby little girl called Lucy. One day, while playing in her room, Lucy got very hungry. She asked her mum, "What can I eat now? + +Mum laughed and said, "Why don't you have some yogurt?" She threw the yogurt to Lucy. + +Lucy was so excited. She caught the yogurt and opened it straight away. As soon as she saw the white, creamy yogurt, she started to eat it. + +It was delicious! Lucy finished up the yogurt very quickly, and wanted some more. + +She asked her mum, "Can I have another yogurt, please?" + +Mum smiled and replied, "Yes, of course!" She threw the yogurt over to Lucy. + +Lucy was happy and enjoyed eating the yogurt. She was so full and chubby by the end of the day! +Once upon a time there was a gifted girl. She was always having a fun time and loved playing games with her friends. + +One day, she found a card on the ground. It said the most special thing on it - "Be Kind". The little girl smiled and kept it close to her heart. + +She started whispering the words to her friends and soon the whole group was talking about how special it was to be kind. + +Every day, the girl would whisper the words from the card to her friends and family. She spread kindness everywhere she went. Everyone was so happy to see her and be friends with her. + +The girl was truly gifted with kindness and it made her extra special. She will always remember to be kind, because of the card that she found that day. +Once upon a time a little boy named Bobby and his dog Sam lived in a quiet village. One day Bobby and Sam decided to explore the countryside. So, they began to climb. Up and up they went over the hills and through the woods, the sun shined brightly. + +Bobby became impatient as the climb got harder and he started to grow tired. He shouted in frustration, "I can't do this, I'm too tired". Sam barked and said, "When you want something really badly, you mustn't give up, even if it's hard". + +Bobby thought about what Sam said and he kept climbing until they made it to the top of the hill. He felt very proud of himself and smiled. Bobby knew that anything was possible if you never give up. When they got back to the village, Bobby and Sam were so happy they hugged each other tightly. + +The moral of the story is to remember that it is easier to do something when you don't give up. If you try your hardest, it is amazing what you can do. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Sarah. She was three years old and very mischievous. One day, Sarah's mom told her it was time to clean up her room. She didn't want to, but she knew she had to. + +When Sarah went upstairs to her room, she couldn't find her favorite toy! Sarah got mad and decided to throw her whole room in a fit of rage. She threw her pillow, her dolls, and even her refrigerator! + +Sarah's mom heard the noise and came upstairs. When she saw what Sarah had done, she was embarrassed. She said, "Sarah, why did you throw the refrigerator? You need to be more careful with your things!" + +Sarah looked at her mom and said, "I'm sorry, Mom. I just got mad and wanted to throw something." + +Sarah's mom smiled and hugged her. "It's okay, Sarah. Let's try to clean up this mess together." +One day, Mama and her three little kids were walking near the school. Mama said, "Look at all those children. They must really like to learn. They look very busy." +The three year old girl asked, "Mama, what are they doing?" + +Mama said, "They are learning how to number. They are trying to teach each other about the numbers 1-10. It's very normal to learn how to number in school." + +The three year old girl loved numbers too. She smiled and said, "Mama, can you teach me how to number too?" + +Mama smiled back. She said, "Of course. Whenever you want to learn something, just ask and I will try to teach you." + +Mama and her daughter then sat down on a bench and went over the numbers 1-10. The little girl was so proud when she could remember all of them. + +Moral: Learning is a normal and great thing to do. Whenever you have a question or curiosity, it's good to ask so you can find out the answer. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mandy. She was only three years old and she loved to play. + +One day, Mandy was playing in her bedroom when her mom called her. She was impatient to answer the phone because she wanted to show mommy the thing she was playing with. + +"Mandy," her mom said, "I need you to come quickly. We have to go to the store!" + +Mandy was excited! She ran quickly and got into the car with mom. But when they drove to the store, there was a loud noise that scared Mandy. She hugged her mom and started to cry. + +"Don't be scared," her mom said. "It's just a big truck passing us. It won't hurt us." + +Mandy was relieved and dried her tears. She was happy to go to the store again. +Once there was a beautiful little girl named Lily. She loved to run and play. One day, Lily's mommy told her to go to the doctor for an x-ray. + +Lily wasn't sure why, but she did as she was told. She went to the doctor and got her x-ray. Everything looked good but the doctor told her not to forget her x-ray. + +But forgetful old Lily didn't remember the x-ray. She ran home, happy as could be. + +The next day, Lily woke up feeling so sick. She didn't know why, but her mommy knew. She told Lily that it was because she had forgotten her x-ray and the doctor hadn't seen her sickness. + +Lily was so very sad, she wished she could have just remembered the x-ray. But it was too late now. + +This was a sad ending to a beautiful day. Poor Lily would never forget this lesson. +Once upon a time, there was a nosy angel who liked to snap. She snapped her fingers and snapped her wings. One day, the angel snapped her wings too hard and flew away. + +She flew and flew until she saw a big bright star. She wondered how she could touch it, so she snapped her wings to make it move. The star moved closer and closer until it was right in front of her. + +The star shined so brightly that the nosy angel had to close her eyes. When she opened them back up, the star turned into a friendly monkey! The monkey said, "Hi, angel! Let's snap together and find something fun to do!" + +So the nosy angel and the friendly monkey snapped their fingers and snapped their wings. They flew away and had lots of fun in the sky. They snapped around the trees, snapped over the mountains and snapped around the clouds. + +When it was time for the nosy angel to go home, the friendly monkey gave her a sweet hug and said, "Come and visit me anytime!" The nosy angel smiled and snapped her wings one more time to go home. +Once there was a little girl called Anna. She always loved to use chalk to draw and write on her driveway. One day when she was playing with her chalk she noticed a great big black dog coming towards her. Anna was scared, but she was also brave. The dog growled and barked and Anna backed away, but it kept coming closer. She tried to run away, but the dog grabbed her chalk before she could. + +Anna started to cry, but the dog wouldn't listen. Then the dog ran off with the chalk. Anna went to look for it, but it was gone. She was so sad that she had lost her great chalk, but she couldn't find it. + +Anna never saw the chalk again. She was very upset and never played with chalk again. +One day, Daddy was very happy. He wanted to borrow something from his biggest friend. So, he asked her if he could borrow her special toy. The toy was pink and looked like a puppy. Daddy's friend said yes, so he took the toy home. + +When he got home, Daddy showed the toy to his little girl. She was so happy to have it. She hugged it and said what a nice puppy it was. But then Daddy told her the puppy was fake. The little girl didn't understand. She looked at Daddy, confused. + +Daddy explained that the toy was special because it was made from plastic. "It isn't real," he said. The little girl laughed and said that it was very nice even though it was fake. Daddy smiled and gave the toy back to his friend. + +The little girl was sad to see it go. But Daddy told her she could borrow it the next time she goes to visit. The little girl was so happy and hugged Daddy tight. She loved when Daddy borrowed things for her. +It was a sunny day, and Tommy and his family were outside playing. Tommy noticed something in the sky. +"Look, look, Mommy!" Tommy shouted. "It's raining!" +His mom smiled. "Yes, it is," she said. +They all ran into the house and Tommy grabbed a big, round mirror. He put it on the floor and watched as the rain outside made tiny dots on the shiny, smooth surface. He laughed and giggled and it made his mom and dad smile. +"Look at all the silly rain! It makes it so fun to watch!" Tommy called out. +Suddenly, the rain stopped and Tommy carefully put the mirror back where it belonged. But Tommy knew the rain would be back soon. He wasn't sure when it would be back, but whenever it did, he knew the silly rain would make it just as fun to watch! +Eliza was playing on the playground when she saw a big motor with lights. She was curious and wanted to get closer. + +"What is that?" she asked her mom. + +"That is a powerful motor," her mom replied. + +Eliza was excited and started running towards it. Suddenly, she heard her mom calling her: "Eliza! Remember to be careful!" + +Eliza nodded and kept running. She couldn't believe how powerful the motor was. She was fascinated by all the lights and sounds. She ran around it several times, touching it with her little hands and laughing out loud. + +Eliza's mom smiled and reminded her: "Eliza, don't forget to stay away from the motor. It is very powerful, and you don't want to get hurt". + +Eliza listened to her mom and stepped away from the motor. She spent the rest of the day exploring other parts of the playground until it was time to go home. +Once upon a time, there was a cool rug in a bedroom. A little boy was playing on the rug and having so much fun. Suddenly, he started to scream. His big sister came running into the room and tried to ask what was wrong. But he just kept screaming and pointing at the rug. She slowly pulled the rug away and gasped in fear. There was a big spider crawling underneath! + +The little boy was so scared that he started screaming even louder. His big sister tried to calm him down, but it was too late. The spider had heard the commotion and started running towards them. The big sister grabbed her brother and used the rug to swat the spider away. But the spider was too fast and it bit the little boy. + +The little boy's screams turned into cries of pain. Even though the big sister rushed him to the hospital, he was too weak to fight off the spider's poison. His cries eventually stopped and he passed away. The cool rug lay forgotten on the floor. + +Moral of the story: Always be aware of your surroundings! +Mama had a plan. She told her daughter to prepare. She found a long pin to help with the plan. The daughter was so excited! +Mama used the pin to draw a big circle on the floor. The little girl was so happy that she wanted to join the plan. +She grabbed lots of pillows and blankets and placed them inside the circle. It looked like a special fort. +Mama and her daughter worked together to prepare the special fort for the night. The daughter was so excited! She couldn't wait to sleep in her long fort. +When it was ready, both children climbed in and snuggled up together. It was a very fun night. They shared stories and laughed until it was time to go to bed. +The daughter was so happy that Mama had planned that special night with her. She had so much fun preparing the fort together. It was a long and magical night that she wouldn't forget. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was a very curious girl and liked to explore. She found a lovely veil in a dark and strange corner in her house. She thought the veil was pretty and decided to fold it up and keep it with her everyday. + +One day, when she was playing with the veil, a huge fly flew near her. The fly had something disgusting on it that got all over the veil. The little girl was so scared and upset! She tried to brush it off but it seemed impossible. + +The little girl was so mad that she threw the veil away and ran away. She ended up feeling very sad and regretting what she did. + +The moral of the story is that you should handle things carefully, because you never know how something can turn out. Taking care of things is very important, because once something is ruined, it can never be the same again. +It was a warm, sunny day and Timmy was feeling sleepy. He lay down on the grass and let out a big, slow yawn. He felt sleepy but he also felt something else, something even better. He could smell something cooking - it smelled like onions! + +Timmy jumped up and ran towards his house. He opened the door and saw his mom in the kitchen. She was making something delicious and it smelled just like those onions! She saw him and smiled, and said it was almost ready. + +Timmy waited patiently while she finished cooking. He watched as she stirred and mixed and tasted, so curious to see what it was. Finally, she was ready. She served it to Timmy on a plate, and it was warm and tasty! He ate it all up, slow and steady. + +Finally, Timmy was full. He thanked his mom for the delicious meal and after a long day he was ready for a nap. He gave a big, slow yawn and snuggled into bed. Soon, he was fast asleep. +Once upon a time, there was a small bug. It had lots of power but it was not very big. Every day it would crawl across the floor, looking for food. + +One day it found something special. It was a tiny door and the bug could crawl through it. On the other side there was a whole new world waiting for it. The bug was so excited, it wanted to explore. + +It started to crawl around, discovering all the things that this new place had to offer. Trees, rocks and more bugs like it. It was so exciting. + +Then the bug saw something very special. It was a shiny object and the bug felt very powerful. It had found a new treasure and it was so proud. It put the treasure in its pocket and went to show its friends. + +The bug had found incredible power and it was very small. It was so proud of what it had found and it was ready to show the world. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends named Sarah and Jack. They were playing in the park and having a lovely time. + +Suddenly, Sarah noticed a filthy purple blanket in the corner of the park. She was so excited and asked Jack to come have a look. + +“That looks so cool,†said Sarah. + +“It's too dirty,†said Jack. + +“I don't care, let's stay and see what we find,†pleaded Sarah. + +Jack reluctantly agreed to stay and they started exploring. And what the two best friends discovered that day made them the happiest kids ever! They found a beautiful purple dragon under the filthy blanket! It was so magical! + +Jack and Sarah played with the purple dragon all afternoon. They laughed, hugged it, flew it around the park and even tickled it until it roared with laughter. It was the best day ever for the two best friends. + +The sun was setting soon and Jack and Sarah knew it was time to go. But Jack had an idea. + +He said, “Let's stay here for a little longer and keep the purple dragon safe.†+ +Sarah smiled and agreed. They stayed in the park and kept their magical purple dragon safe under the filthy blanket. +Once upon a time there was an old man. He had no hair and was bald. The old man enjoyed looking after his garden and flower beds. He loved to take care of the soil. + +One day, he was approached by a young girl. The girl said to him, "Do you want to play in my garden, old man?". The old man smiled and said, "I'd love to". The girl grabbed his arm and led him to her backyard. + +As the old man and the girl were playing in the garden, the old man realised something. He felt like the garden belonged to him. He felt like he belonged in the garden. + +The girl's mother came out and saw the old man in her garden. She shouted, "What are you doing here! You don't belong here!". The old man said, "I thought I belonged here". The mother responded, "You don't belong here! Go away!" + +The old man sadly left the garden with a heavy heart. He knew he would never truly feel like he belonged anywhere else. +Once upon a time there were two best friends: Mandy and Bonnie. They were jolly and loved to play together. One day they wanted to go outside to explore. Sadly, Mandy was kept inside by her parents. She was so sad but decided to teach Bonnie a fun game. + +The game was called hide-and-seek. Bonnie ran off to hide and Mandy looked for her. Mandy searched all around, but Bonnie was nowhere to be seen. Suddenly, Mandy had an idea: Bonnie must have tried to escape! + +Mandy ran outside to search for Bonnie. She looked in the garden and under the trees, but Bonnie was still missing. Mandy refused to give up, so she kept searching and searching. Finally, she found Bonnie in the park! + +Bonnie was delighted to see her best friend again and was very happy. They finished the game with lots of laughter and fun. In the end, Mandy had taught Bonnie an exciting new game and they both had a jolly time. +Danny was a strong three-year-old. He wanted to help his mom and dad around the house. One day, Danny asked his dad if he could help move the desk. His dad said yes and so Danny grabbed two handles while his dad grabbed two. They removed the desk together, but it was too difficult for Danny to move by himself. + +Danny asked his dad, "How come I'm not strong enough to move the desk?" + +His dad replied, "It's okay, buddy. You are strong, but this desk is really heavy. It's too much for you to move on your own." + +Danny smiled, feeling proud of his strength. Even though he couldn't move the desk, he knew he was strong and that he tried his best. +One morning, a brown bird woke up early and wanted to explore. He saw a beautiful landscape outside his window and decided to go out and explore it. He spread his wings and flew over the landscape for a bit, looking for something special. The bird soon spotted a large patch of fresh green grass. He decided to gather it for a special surprise for later. + +A few days later, the bird invited some of his friends to come and join him in his surprise. When they arrived, he led them to the patch of green grass from earlier. His friends were surprised to see so many brown leaves scattered over the grass. They also noticed that there were small piles of brown rocks in the corners of the patch. The bird smiled and asked them to gather the brown leaves and rocks into a pile. + +When his friends had finished, the bird asked them to take a step back and to look at what they had created. The group of friends had created an amazing landscape of brown rocks and leaves with a beautiful patch of green grass in the middle. Everyone was so amazed and thanked the bird for this special surprise. +Little Tom was very excited. He was going to play a game where he could win money. He wanted to buy a new toy and this was his chance. + +Tom went to the store with his dad and picked out the game. He was very happy and excited. + +Tom went outside to practice the game. He practiced and practiced, bouncing the ball so it went right in the hoop. + +Finally, it was time for the game. Tom was a little nervous but he tried his best. He bounced the ball really hard, and watched as it landed in the hoop! He had won! + +Tom's dad was very proud of him and gave him a hug. Tom was so happy that he got enough money to buy his new toy! + +But then, he accidentally dropped the money and it fell in the mud. Tom felt very sorry. His dad gave him a big smile and said, "it's ok, you can practice and win more." + +Tom practiced and worked hard until he had enough money to buy his new toy. He was so happy he had won, and he learned that with a little exercise, he could win again! +Once upon a time, there was a nosy little girl who always wanted to know what everyone else was doing. So one day, she decided to go for a walk in the woods to spy on all the animals she could find. As she was exploring, a big fog came rolling in and she couldn't see a thing. + +But suddenly, she heard something whispering from up above. It said, "lift me and I'll make the fog go away". She looked up and saw a tiny little fairy floating in the air. + +The little girl was so excited to find a fairy! She asked the fairy what she had to do to make the fog go away. The fairy replied, "You must lift me up to the clouds above and then the fog will disappear". + +So the little girl reached up and carefully lifted the fairy high into the air. As soon as she did, the fog was gone! She looked around and saw all the animals she had been searching for. + +She thanked the little fairy, and the fairy waved goodbye and went dancing off into the sky. From then on the little girl always remembered to be nosy, just in case she ran into a fairy again someday. +Once upon a time, there was a loyal dog. His name was Max. Every day, Max would go to sleep in his bedroom. He slept in peace and was so very content. + +One day, Max's owner decided he wanted to give him a surprise. So he snuck into Max's bedroom while he was sleeping and gently pinched him. + +Max woke up and was excited. He didn't know who had given him this pinch or why, but he knew it was special. He jumped up and raced around the house, searching for the mysterious giver. + +The owner smiled when he saw Max's happy face, and they embraced in a hug. Max was so loyal and grateful for the pinch. From then on, he knew that he had a special friend who loved him and cared for him. +Mum was feeling terrible. She was sitting on her bed crying and wouldn't stop. Her little daughter, whose name was Annabelle, saw this. Annabelle climbed up to the wardrobe and opened the doors. She grabbed some of Mum's clothes and a blanket and ran to her Mum. Annabelle put all the clothes and the blanket around her Mum and said: "It's ok, Mum. I can comfort you". + +Mum smiled and put her arm around Annabelle. Annabelle snuggled close to her Mum and said: "It will be alright, Mum. Don't worry about the terrible things". Mum's tears started to dry and soon the whole bad feeling was gone. Annabelle felt happy that she could comfort her Mum and make her feel better. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who wanted to go to a special dance. She was very excited, so she ran to get ready. She put on her pretty dress and sparkly shoes. + +When she arrived at the dance, the girl was amazed. Everything was so clear and bright! She had never seen anything like it. + +As she looked around, she noticed many people were dancing. They moved in a fun way and laughed as they spun like fairies. She wanted to join in, so she took a few brave steps and started to dance with them. + +At first, she was a bit shaky, but soon she was twirling and laughing just like everyone else. She was having so much fun that she forgot to stop. + +When the music ended, the little girl took a deep breath and smiled. The dance was over, but she had lots of happy memories to take home with her. +Once there was a little lamb. He was made of soft wool and he lived a peaceful life. +Every day, he liked to play with the other animals in the pasture. He had a lot of fun with them! + +One day, the little lamb had a very exciting idea. He thought it would be nice to end the day with a picnic. He asked all of the animals to come and the idea was a great success! Everyone enjoyed the picnic. + +When the picnic came to an end, the little lamb was filled with joy. He was so happy to have shared a peaceful day in the pasture with his friends. + +He knew that he would never forget that special day. The day ended surrounded by a feeling of contentment and warmth. Just like warm, soft wool. +Once upon a time there was a girl. She was 3 years old and she had a great friend named Daisy. Daisy and the girl loved to play in the garden. + +One day, Daisy asked the girl if she wanted to play in the rain. The girl said yes, so they put on their rain coats and went outside. + +They splashed in the puddles and laughed with delight. Suddenly, Daisy said that they should go back inside. The weather was important and Daisy didn't want the girl to get too cold. + +The girl minded Daisy, because Daisy was a good friend. The girl knew that it was important to listen to her friend. So the two friends quickly ran back into the house and shared hot chocolate and cookies. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Sally. She was three years old. One day she was walking in the park when she saw a trail. It was a curious trail, with lots of bends and turns and winding around trees. Sally thought it looked fit for skipping. + +So she put on her skipping shoes and started to skip along the trail. She skipped past flowers, trees and birds, coming around every bend and turn, feeling very happy and excited. + +When she reached the end of the trail she saw an old man sitting on a bench. He smiled and said, "Hello Sally, it looks like you're having fun skipping. It's a perfect day for it!" + +Sally looked up at the old man and said, "Yes, the trail was fit for skipping. It was fun!" The old man smiled and said, "Why don't you come back and skip along the trail tomorrow too? It'll make you feel fit and happy." + +Sally smiled back at the old man and said, "I will! Then she skipped away, back down the trail, feeling fit and happy. +Once upon a time there was a band, who were known for their music all across the land. They would display their music for all the people to hear, but one day something changed and that is clear. + +The band were not careful and started to let their stage get very filthy. Everyone noticed how dirty it was and it was no longer a very pleasant sight to see. + +The band were very embarrassed as people started to lose interest and soon only a very small crowd would go to watch their show. + +Finally, the band realised that it was important to keep their stage clean. They worked hard and their efforts paid off; their stage was shining and the crowds came back to fill the stands. + +The band learned a valuable lesson that day, they discovered that little things can make a big difference. +Once there was a little boy who loved to play and run around. Every day he went to the park with his aunt to play. Today they had lots of fun playing on the swings. + +The little boy's name was Tom and he loved to go to the park with his aunt. His aunt always brought some snacks to eat after they played. + +But one day his aunt got angry because he wouldn't eat his snack at the park. Her voice was very harsh and she told him to go back home. + +He was very sad, but his aunt could see it in his eyes. She changed her mind and said that they would stop to buy an ice cream on the way. + +Tom was so excited and when they got to the ice cream shop, he chose a big chocolate scoop. His aunt smiled as she watched him fill his tummy with the ice cream. She was happy that she had changed her mind and that the little boy was happy again. +Once upon a time, there was a family that went on a visit. They all packed their bags and drove in the car for a long time. After a few hours, the car stopped and they arrived at an amazing place. It was full of metal everywhere, from tall towers to colourful fences. They looked around and saw lots of useful things. + +The family got out of the car and the kids ran around the metal, playing and exploring. Then, the mom said, "Who wants to visit the metal factory?" So the family walked to the factory and entered the building. Inside, there were lots of shiny machines and tools, with all sorts of shapes and sizes. They were so amazed. + +The factory worker said, "This metal is very useful to make new things. We can make machines, tools, and even toys!" Everyone was so excited. The family had a great time visiting the factory, and the kids loved the metal because they had learned so much. +Once upon a time there was an ant named Mary. Mary was very busy because she had lots of tasks. She always worked very hard. + +One day Mary was so tired from all her tasks that she decided to take a break. She said to herself: "I need to relax." She closed her eyes on the grass and imagined she was running around in a field without any tasks. + +Suddenly, a bee flew by and said: "What are you doing? You shouldn't be resting; you have so many tasks to do!" + +Mary opened her eyes and said: "I know I have hard tasks to complete, but I need to relax too so I can do them better." The bee thought for a moment, and then said: "You're right. Resting helps us to think better and do our tasks better." + +From that day on, Mary took breaks from her tasks whenever she was feeling too tired. She knew that a little rest could help her in her hard tasks. +Once upon a time, there was a young girl living in a big city. Every day, she would hear the birds singing and the people talking. She loved it. + +One day, she decided to go explore the city. She walked around and enjoyed looking at all the sights. She even tried some tasty food she found. + +All of a sudden, she heard a loud noise. She hid in one of the nearby buildings, but it was too late. The noise was coming from a big monster truck. It zoomed past and knocked her down. + +The girl was so scared. She went back to her home. She was sad that her day in the city had ended so badly. She didn't want to ever go back. +Once upon a time, there was a caterpillar named Christopher. He was in a bad mood; the icy wind was blowing, and he wanted to curl up and get warm. He tried to find a place to hide, but he couldn't find one. He kept searching, but he couldn't find one. + +Then, he saw a group of trees in the distance. He crawled closer and saw a beautiful caterpillar nest. He was so happy and attempted to enter, but then he saw a big icy wolf guarding the nest. The wolf growled and snarled, and Christopher was frightened. + +He didn't want to surrender, but he was too scared to try to fight the wolf. He knew that he would be defeated if he tried to fight the wolf. So he gathered his courage and slowly approached the wolf. He surrendered and was allowed to enter the nest. + +Christopher was rewarded for his bravery. He shared the caterpillar nest with the icy wolf, and they became good friends. Christopher learnt an important lesson, and he was happy. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Peter. Peter was three years old and he loved to play outdoors. One day, Peter was playing in a park. He saw a big, steel ball and he thought it was fun. + +He ran over to it and decided he had to have it. He smiled at his new find and said, “I want to roll this ball!†+ +So Peter grabbed the cold, smooth steel ball and started to roll it across the grass. He laughed with glee as it rolled faster and farther. Suddenly, Peter's mom called him back inside. + +“Come on Peter, it’s time to go home†she said. + +Peter sadly said goodbye to his new steel ball and waved as he left with his mom. He knew he'd have to come back soon to play with it again! +Once upon a time, there lived a bald man named Jake. Jake was walking home from work one day, when he came across a jar by the side of the road. Jake felt an urge to pick it up and take it home with him. He thought it might be useful one day. + +When Jake got home, his wife noticed the jar and asked him, "What is that?" Jake smiled and said, "It's a jar! I found it by the side of the road." + +The wife smiled and said, "That's nice, but what do you think you can use it for?" Jake thought for a moment and said, "Maybe we can put it to use in the garden. I bet it holds lots of dirt and plants!" + +The wife agreed, and so they filled the jar up with soil and used it to start a garden. Every day, Jake and his wife would water the garden and tend to it. Soon they had a beautiful garden with lots of colourful flowers. + +Jake and his wife thanked the jar for helping them and giving them a beautiful garden. From that day on, Jake always felt the urge to keep a jar handy, just in case it brought them luck again one day. +Once upon a time there was a very delicate star in the sky. Every night she shone brightly and children all around the world would stop and say “Wow! What a beautiful star!†+ +One evening, the star began to think. “What am I going to do tonight?†She said to herself. She decided to go on an adventure and explore. + +So the star began to spring up into the night sky. She flew higher and higher until she reached the clouds. While there, she saw the most beautiful sight. Below her, in the darkness, a young girl was staring up at her. + +The star and the little girl spoke for hours. The star told the little girl about her adventures and the little girl told the star about how spring was her favorite season of the year because it was so warm and bright. + +Finally, the little girl had to go to bed. With one final wave goodbye, the star watched as the little girl ran off into the night. + +The star was glad she had gone on her adventure. She thought to herself, “It doesn’t matter how delicate something is, it can still bring joy and adventure.†With that thought, she springs back up into the sky, ready for another adventure. +Once there was a neat little girl called Mia. She loved tidying her toys and keeping them even and tidy! One day she came across an avocado when she was sorting through her toys. It was round and green with a bumpy skin, just like the ones she had seen at the store. Mia was so excited that she ran to get a spoon to taste it. She put some of the soft flesh into her mouth and it was delicious! She quickly gobbled up the whole avocado, leaving a tidy pile of pits behind. That night, Mia had the best avocado dream ever, as she giggled in her sleep. +Once upon a time there was a kid who loved to build. He would build towers and structures, trains and planes with all sorts of materials. He was so proud of his creations and enjoyed it so much. + +One day, a harsh wind came and blew away all his creations. The kid was so sad and he thought his work was all for nothing. + +But then, something amazing happened. He realized that even though the wind had been harsh, his creations and the lessons he learnt while building them would still stay with him. He knew that he could always start building something new. + +The kid learnt an important lesson that day - that despite hardships and challenges, we can always rebuild. +Tommy was so excited! He had been waiting all day to go to the aquarium. His dad said it would be an amazing day. When they arrived, the first thing they did was look at the big fish tank. The tank was filled with all different kinds of fish and a big blue turtle. Tommy wanted to stay and watch them all day, but his dad said it was time to move on. + +As they walked around, Tommy saw other tanks with lots of different sea creatures. He liked watching the jellyfish, but he was really excited about the one big tank at the end. He couldn't wait to see what was inside! + +Finally, he and his dad reached the last tank. When Tommy saw what was inside, he was amazed! It was a giant aquarium full of sharks, rays and colorful fish. The tank was huge and all the animals seemed so alive and friendly. Tommy was so glad he stayed to see it. It was the best part of his amazing day at the aquarium! +Once upon a time, there was a happy little girl. Everywhere she went, she would bring joy to everyone around her. One day she was out playing when she saw a clock. She was very curious, so she touched it. + +Suddenly, a loud sound echoed around her. The little girl was scared and started to run. But no matter how fast she ran, the sound followed her. She looked back and saw that the clock was coming towards her. + +The little girl started to cry as the clock kept getting closer and closer. Finally, it touched her and the happy little girl was gone. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Molly. She was three years old and full of energy. One morning, she woke up feeling very excited and asked her mum to take her to the park. + +Molly's mum shook her head. "I'm sorry, Molly, but it's too fragile outside. We'll have to stay inside today." Molly was disappointed and let out a big sigh. + +Molly looked around. She spotted a pile of clothes in the corner and she ran over to it. She found an old shirt and picked it up. She showed it to her mum. + +"Can I wear this?" Molly asked. Her mum shrugged and said, "Go ahead. It's a bit big but it should keep you warm." + +Molly smiled and grabbed her favourite hat. She put on the shirt, which was really big on her, and she ran out the door. As she ran, she felt excited and free. She stayed outside all day, playing and laughing. + +At the end of the day, Molly was exhausted and her mum took her back inside. She was glad to be home and safe, but she felt a little sad that the day was over. She hugged her mum and went to bed, dreaming of her next adventure. +Once there was an adorable little girl who liked to run around. Her mommy called her name, but the little girl kept running around. She wanted to go faster than the wind. + +One day, the little girl ran to the playground. She saw some cool swings but she knew the law said she couldn't play on them by herself. So she started to run around the park instead. + +She ran around so long that she got tired. She plopped down onto the grass and started to giggle at the clouds above. Soon it was time to go home, so the little girl got up and ran back to her mommy. + +When her mommy saw the little girl running back, she smiled and said it was time for dinner. The little girl was happy to be home safe, and she promised to mind the law from now on. +Once upon a time there was a young girl called Mandy. One day, Mandy was very bored so she decided to go exploring. She saw a big tree and climbed to the top. When she reached the top, Mandy saw a big, shiny nail. She was so excited that she started hammering it in with a rock. All of a sudden, the ground started to shake and the tree was surrounded by scary monsters! The monsters roared and moved closer. Brave Mandy realised she had to surrender. She put down her rock and held her hands up in the air. The monsters stopped and backed away. Then they smiled and waved goodbye to Mandy before disappearing. She climbed down from the tree, feeling relieved. She had learnt an important lesson that day. From then on, she stayed away from the big tree and away from the big nails. +Once upon a time, there was a bear. The bear was very playful. He liked playing around and having fun. + +One day, the bear saw something special. He saw a beautiful flower. The bear was so excited he forgot to be careful. He tore the flower with his paw. + +The bear felt so sad. He knew he had done something bad. So he looked around to make sure no one was watching and then he ran away. + +But the bear ran so fast he forgot something important--his favorite toy! He had left it behind. + +The bear stopped running and slowly turned around. Then, he slowly walked back to where he had torn the flower. + +And there, lying beside the flower, was his favorite toy. The bear was so happy he grabbed it and hugged it tight. From that day on, the bear was extra careful not to tear anything else again! +Once, there was a young girl named Emily. She was very curious and she wanted to learn about the world around her. + +One day, she asked her mother, “What’s a result?†Her mother smiled and said, “Let me show you!†She took Emily to the garden. + +They went to the roses, and her mother said, “When you work hard, the result can be so charming! Look at these beautiful roses!†+ +Emily smiled. She loved how charming the roses were. She said, “I want to learn more! Show me more results, please!†And off they went to explore the garden. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Lily. Every day, Lily loved to draw pictures on her bright pink calendar. Today was special, because it was Lily's birthday. She was full of excitement, so she marked the day on the calendar. + +"Don't forget, Lily! You will come back tomorrow and your birthday present will vanish," her mom said. Lily smiled and nodded, wondering what kind of surprise her mom had for her. + +The next day, Lily went back to the calendar and saw a big bow and wrapping paper. Lily couldn't control her excitement. She opened the present and found a beautiful new bike. Lily was so grateful and couldn't wait to start riding it. + +After she thanked her mom, Lily wanted to mark this wonderful day on her calendar. To her surprise, the present had vanished! This time, it was her mom's doing: she had planned the surprise to make this day even more special. + +Lily happily marked the day on her calendar and patted the blank spot where the surprise had been. She was so grateful that her mom had made her day so special! +Once upon a time, there was a popular crystal. Everyone that saw it loved it. The crystal glowed in every color of the rainbow. One day, a little boyhappened to find the crystal. He wanted to keep it so he put it in his pocket. He was so excited. +He was walking home when suddenly the crystal started to glow. It was so bright that the little boy had to stop. He gasped with excitement. But then the crystal started to make a noise. It sounded like crying. The little boy was so surprised he had to stop and listen. +It was then he realized it was the crystal crying! He was so confused. He didn't know what to do so he decided to take it to his mom. His mom knew exactly what to do. She told him the magic words to say, "Stop crying crystal." +The little boy said the words and the crystal stopped crying. He was so relieved and happy. He learned then that the crystal was popular because it was magical. He vowed to always take care of it and keep it safe. And they all lived happily ever after. +Jimmy was a happy three year old boy. He loved learning and every day he would study. One of the topics he studied most was memory. He especially enjoyed showing off what he remembered to his family and friends. + +One day, Jimmy decided to put all his learning to the test. He decided to have an memory competition with his family. He would pick a topic, and then everyone would have to prove their memory skills by reciting as many facts as they could remember. + +Jimmy was excited to see which family member would win the competition. He practiced and studied the topics each day, learning more and more to increase his chances of winning. + +Finally, the day of the competition arrived and Jimmy was thrilled. He went first and impressed everyone with his amazing memory. In the end, he was the winner! Everyone was so happy for him, and Jimmy was proud of himself for all his hard work. +Once, there was a fragile dove. She was looking for a place to stay. She flew over a big field, and then something special happened. + +The dove saw a big tree and she flew down to sit in it. She chattered happily to herself. Suddenly, she heard a crunching sound and she was scared. What was it? + +The dove slowly flew away and she noticed a small boy in the field beneath her. She watched him from above and saw that he was picking up a stick. He seemed excited and waved it around. She felt more confident and flew closer to him. + +The boy saw the dove and smiled. He gently put the stick down and stepped closer to the dove. He was being very careful and gentle, and the dove liked it. + +The boy put his hand out and the dove flew onto it. They both smiled, and the dove stayed with the boy for a long time. The two were happy together and realized that sometimes, special things happen. +Mum and Dad took Jimmy and the car to the park. Jimmy was glad to go to the park and went straight to the monkey bars. + +Mum said to Jimmy, "Stay here while we go off to get some ice cream." + +Jimmy was unhappy. He wanted to go with them. He said, "No, I want to go too!" + +Mum said, "No, you must stay here. We will be back soon." + +Jimmy was very upset and he started to cry. He didn't like having to stay. Dad said gently, "Don't worry, we won't be long. You'll be safe here and can play at the monkey bars." + +Jimmy was very sad but he nodded. Dad gave him a hug and said, "We will be back soon with an ice cream. Won't that be nice?" + +Jimmy smiled and felt a bit better. He was glad he got to stay at the park. He went off to the monkey bars to play. + +Mum and Dad smiled as they went off to get the ice cream. They were glad that Jimmy was happy again. They knew he would be safe at the park. +Once there was a 3 year old named Mandy. She was always very calm and loved having her lunch. One day Mandy was excited to have her lunch. + +Mandy's mom said to her, "What is your favorite thing to have for lunch Mandy?" +Mandy replied, "I like having apples and cheese." + +Mandy's mom then said, "Well if you sit quietly at the table, you can have apples and cheese for lunch today." + +Mandy was so happy and said, "Yay! I will be very calm at the table." + +Mandy ate her lunch calmly and it was very tasty. After lunch, Mandy was full and happy. She had the best lunch ever! +Once upon a time there were two children: Tom and Daisy. Tom and Daisy loved playing together. They had a big bowl full of toys that they would play with all day. + +One day, Tom and Daisy wanted to find a new game to play. Tom had an idea! He told Daisy that they should have a competition. They would see who could roll their toy car around the bowl faster. Daisy thought this sounded like fun and agreed. + +Tom and Daisy lined their cars up and started rolling them around the bowl. To Daisy's surprise, Tom's car was going much faster than hers. Daisy got angry and accused Tom of cheating. Tom laughed at her and said that he was just better than her at this game. + +At this, Daisy got even more angry. She had been so ignorant to underestimate Tom's skills. She vowed to practice her car racing so she could beat Tom next time they played. With newfound determination, Daisy said goodbye to Tom and went home to practice her racing. +Billy and his parents went for a walk. As they walked, his mom and dad would whistle. Billy thought it was so cool. He tried to whistle too, but he just couldn't get the hang of it. His mom ruffled his hair and smiled. + +Then they saw a big green field. It was so big, and there were flowery trees all around it. Billy ran into the field and started spinning around. His parents laughed and clapped. + +Eventually, they all lay down together and looked up at the sky. Billy saw white birds flying in the air and pointed them out to his parents. The birds were whistling as they flew. His parents smiled. + +Later, they all sat together on the grass and Billy's parents hugged him. He felt so happy, surrounded by green and his parents. Then, he tried whistling really hard, and finally he could do it! His parents hugged him again and kissed him on the cheek. +Once upon a time there was a girl who was feeling very embarrassed. She was walking in the park with her mom and there were lots of other people in the park. The girl felt very shy, even though she was just 3 years old. + +The girl saw a lemon tree and she wanted to try one of the lemons. Her mom said it was okay so she picked one that looked big and ripe. When she bit into the lemon she made a really sour face! Everyone in the park was laughing and the girl got really embarrassed. + +The girl quickly put the sour lemon back onto the tree and ran away to hide. Her mom came to find the girl and she put her arms around the girl and said, "It's okay to be embarrassed but remember, everyone has embarrassing moments." That made the girl feel better and she and her mom continued to explore the park together. +Mommy was feeling very generous, so she took her daughter to buy a special treat. They spent their money on a dry cake, which had cute decorations and tasted delicious. + +The daughter was so excited to have her special cake, but instead of eating it straight away, Mommy said they had to wait until tomorrow. "It's much better if you save it and eat it tomorrow," said Mommy. + +The little girl was very sad, but then Mommy said, "I'll spoil you with something else today instead." + +The daughter was so excited that she jumped for joy. Mommy took her to the store and bought her a huge box of chocolates. With a smile, the daughter opened the box and ate some of the chocolates. + +It was the best treat ever! Mommy had the best idea, to save the dry cake for tomorrow and spoil her daughter with chocolates. Everyone was happy. +Once upon a time there was a lady who loved aeroplanes. She was always so happy when she saw them soar in the sky. One day she got an offer. It was a very fancy offer - the lady was asked to fly in a very special aeroplane. She was so excited! + +The aeroplane was huge and had lots of lights on it. It was much fancier than the lady had ever seen before. She got in the aeroplane and was ready for the ride. The aeroplane went up up up so high in the sky! + +The lady saw many things from the window of the aeroplane – the sun, the clouds and the birds. She was so happy and at the end of the ride she thanked the aeroplane and the people who had offered her the special ride. +Once there was a girl named Daisy who loved to count. She spent all day counting the numbers around her, from the flowers in the garden to the stars in the sky. + +One hot summer day, a sudden wind blew in from the east. It brought with it a large number of small, grey clouds. Daisy looked up into the sky, and realized that all the stars had disappeared. + +She knew it meant she couldn't count the stars anymore, and she was sad. But Daisy didn't give up. + +She looked around and saw some birds in the sky. Even though it was difficult, she managed to count the number of birds she could see. But it was a struggle! + +Daisy was proud of herself, because counting the birds was fair and she had worked hard. She smiled up at the sky with a satisfied grin, and kept counting until the wind blew the grey clouds away. The stars had returned, and Daisy was ready to keep counting numbers until the sun set. +Joe was playing in the garden with his toy car when he suddenly heard a loud noise. He was scared and ran inside to his mom. She said it was coming from the clock above the kitchen stove. + +Joe really wanted to see it up close, so his mom helped him reach the top of the stove and they saw the clock had lots of knobs. Then, his mom showed him how to turn one of the knobs and the clock began to display the time. + +Joe watched as the hands moved around the clock face. He was so excited he wanted to turn the knobs some more. After trying to turn a few knobs, Joe realized it was too hard and started to get scared again. + +Mom hugged him and said it was ok, and Joe felt better. She showed him the knob that he could turn and the clock displayed the correct time once again. + +Joe was so proud and happy. He now knew he had the power to make the clock display the correct time by turning the knob! +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Jane. She was a very happy girl who liked to explore and have a lot of fun. + +One day, Jane was playing in her bedroom when she saw something strange. It was a hanger! Jane had never seen one before so she picked it up. She was so excited that she wanted to remember it forever. + +Jane ran out of her bedroom and showed her mom, who was very happy. Jane's mom said that the hanger was very useful and could hang her clothes up. + +Jane continued to explore the house and found wonderful new things. She also remembered the hanger, and always looked for it wherever she went. + +At the end of the day, Jane was tired but felt fine. Thanks to the hanger, she had remembered something new and special. From that day onward, Jane never forgot about the hanger. +Once upon a time there was a cactus. He was a very jealous cactus. He watched all the other plants around him, and he was angry. He wished he could do what they could do. + +One day, the cactus saw a gardener carrying a sack. He followed the gardener around, as he filled the sack with plants. The cactus was scared! He didn't want to be put in the sack. He was too jealous of the other plants and didn't want to leave his spot. + +Suddenly, the gardener put the sack down. He had filled it with enough plants. The jealous cactus was so relieved! He was safe! + +He kept watch as the gardener carried the sack away. He was relieved he could stay in his spot, but he was still jealous. He wanted to be a part of the sack. He wanted to be important to the gardener! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to explore and try new things. + +One day, Lily saw a big box in her living room. She was very excited and ran to it. She saw something inside the box that immediately caught her attention. + +It was a new toy! It was a colourful dog with lots of buttons. Lily wanted to know what the toy could do, so she asked a lot of questions. + +The toy had lots of fun features. When Lily pushed one of the buttons, the toy displayed different colours, shapes and noises. Lily was very excited and spent the entire day playing with the toy. + +At the end of the day, Lily was still as curious as ever. She had lots of new questions about the toy, but she would have to find out the answers another day. +Pete was a creative boy and he liked to pretend. He was always coming up with new ideas to play. Today, he decided to pretend he was a pilot flying a jet. + +Pete imagined himself in a cockpit, flying around the clouds. He wondered what it would be like to be a real pilot. So, he took some of his toys and a blanket and made a pretend jet. + +He started to fly around the room, weaving in and out of chairs and tables. After a while, he wanted to go higher with his jet so he climbed to the top of the bed and took off. Pete used his imagination to explore the new heights and even flew past the moon! + +When Pete was done pretend-flying, he looked out of his jet's window and said, "That was fun!" He was so glad that he was able to use his creativity to make his pretend jet fly. +Once there was a girl named Kim. She was three years old and loved to play. One day, she found a cabin in the woods. She was excited to explore it. She opened the door and saw that it was organized and tidy. + +Inside she found a beautiful teddy bear. Kim threw her arms around it and gave it a big hug. She was happy to have a new friend. She hugged it tightly and cuddled it close. + +Then, Kim noticed a toy box in the corner. It was full of pretty things to play with. She opened it and found all sorts of toys that she could throw around. She had lots of fun making piles and throwing things across the floor. + +Kim had a wonderful time playing in the cabin. It was a great place to explore and organize her things. Kim was sad to leave but vowed to come back again. +Once upon a time, there was a generous cat and a grumpy mouse. The mouse was always unhappy, and the cat wanted to help. + +One day, the cat and the mouse were walking down the street. Suddenly, there was a loud noise. The mouse got scared and started to cry. + +The cat was very kind. It comforted the mouse by rubbing its fur. The mouse felt better and stopped crying. + +The cat and the mouse continued their walk until they reached an exit. The generously cat thanked the mouse before walking away. The mouse watched the cat until it was gone, feeling safe and happy. +Once upon a time, there lived a little girl. She had an organized room with lots of toys. One day, she noticed a zipper on the floor. She was excited and picked it up. She opened the zipper and found a surprise! Inside was a new toy! She was so happy and took it out of the zipper. She thanked her mom for the surprise. The little girl organized all her toys and the new one, too. She was so proud of how organized everything was. She couldn't wait to show her mom her organized room. +Once upon a time, there was a thin tuna. He loved to swim around the ocean and have fun. He swam near a boat one day and heard a funny sound. It was a spraying sound. He swam closer to the boat and saw the people spraying water from a hose. + +The tuna was so curious and wanted to join in on the fun. He quickly swam near the hose and opened his mouth. The people were surprised to see the tuna open its mouth and they started spraying water into it. + +The tuna loved it! He opened his mouth wider so they would spray more and more water into it. He sprayed and sprayed until he was full. The people laughed and the tuna swam away full and happy. + +The end! +Once upon a time, two friends were having fun playing games. They were looking for something new to play when they saw a video. It showed two people playing a really hard game. + +The friends wanted to try the game too so they did. But it was really hard! The friends had to use their brains and fit the pieces together just right but it was hard to do. + +The friends began to struggle and got really frustrated. But they kept trying, no matter what! They started to get better and eventually they made it work. They were so excited and happy. + +The friends had a great time playing the game and they will never forget how they had to struggle to fit the pieces together. They learned that if you try your hardest, it is possible to do anything! +Once upon a time there was a strong spider. She wanted to find some food to eat, so she made a trap. She put her trap out in the wood and waited. + +Soon, a fly came by and got stuck in the trap. The spider was so excited, she ran over to the trap to feed. She ate the fly and felt full and happy. + +But soon, another and another fly came to the trap. The spider was so excited she didn't know what to do! She was so happy she could feed on these flies. + +She fed on fly after fly until she was so full she could hardly move. Then she went back to her house and hummed a happy song. And the spider lived happily ever after! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Jack. He was only 3 years old, and he didn't like to worry. + +One day, Jack's mommy had to go to work. She left Jack alone in the house with a big bowl of jelly. Jack was worried. + +He thought the jelly might be bad - it looked funny and it smelled funny. He didn't want to try it, but he was hungry. + +Finally, he decided to try a bit. He tasted it, and it was delicious! Jack smiled, then he ate the whole bowl of jelly. He was so happy he was not worrying anymore. +Once there was a dog. He was a big and white dog with a black nose. He was very friendly and liked to eat yummy things. He liked to play a lot, too. + +One day, he wanted something special for a snack. He spotted an interesting calendar on the table. He thought it would be nice to bite it. He put his teeth around the edge and bit it. + +The calendar was crunchy and yummy. He ate all the pages. He even ate the paper on the back and the numbers that count the days of the week. + +When the dog was finished, he had a full tummy. He lay in the sun and went to sleep. He was very happy and content. +Once upon a time, there was a very wet muffin. It was so wet that it had to march from the kitchen to its new home. The muffin shuffled it's way out of the kitchen, walking one footstep at a time. + +When the muffin made it to its new home, it was so happy. There were many other friends there, like cupcakes and cookies. But the muffin stayed together with the other wet muffin. + +The muffin and his friend played outside in the rain, feeling the wet puddles beneath their feet. They marched around in circles together, singing a happy song. It was so much fun! + +But soon it was time to go home. The muffin and his friend said goodbye to their friends, marched back to their kitchen, and never missed a step. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there lived an octopus in a deep, dark sea. The octopus was fearful of being lonely, so he decided to find a friend to help him. He swam and swam until he saw something sparkling in the distance. When he got closer, he could see it was a big, green ship! + +The octopus was so excited to meet somebody new and he called out to the ship. A man came out of the ship and said that he would be his friend. He named the man Jim and asked him to repair the ship. Jim agreed and said he was happy to help. + +Jim and the octopus worked hard on the ship and it soon started to look very nice and shiny. They both tested the ship to make sure it was safe and sound. Soon enough, the ship was ready and the octopus said goodbye to his new friend! + +The octopus was pleased with the job he had done and felt less fearful because of it. Jim and the octopus would be friends forever and their friendship helped the octopus overcome his fear. +Once there was a little girl named Maria. She was three years old and was the happiest thing in the world. + +One day, she asked her mom if she could go for a swim. Her mom said yes and Maria put on her purple swimming suit. + +She walked to the pool and was very excited. The water felt so nice! After swimming for a while, she saw something sparkly in the water. It was a fish! + +Maria wanted to know the fish's name, so she asked it "What is your name?". The fish answered with a friendly "Nibbles!" + +Maria was so happy and thanked Nibbles. She said goodbye and went back to her mom. + +As she walked away, Maria was filled with a feeling of joy. She had answered her own question and met a lovely fish on her swim! +Once there was a group of children who were so excited. They wanted to go outside and play, but it was raining and very wet. No matter how much the children begged and pleaded, their parents said "No! You will ruin your clothes and get very wet." + +The children were still excited and they thought of a plan. They put on their raincoats, big yellow boots and umbrellas. Now they were ready, and ran towards to the garden. When they got there, the rain had soaked everything. The children smiled and laughed as they splashed and played in the puddles. + +The children were so happy and excited. They laughed and danced together in the playground. It felt like a happy summer day, even though it was raining. The children were wet and excited, but they had a lot of fun. +Once upon a time there was a man who had a thick gun. He carried it everywhere he went so that it could cover him. He felt safe and strong with it by his side. + +One day, he decided to take the gun to the beach with him. He was careful to keep it covered and stayed close to it. After a while, he noticed a small child walking towards him. The child had a big smile and asked the man to join him in the sand. The man agreed and the two started to play. + +The man put his gun down in the sand and covered it with a towel so that the child wouldn't see it. After some time, the man asked the child if he wanted to play with his gun. The child was scared at first, but when the man showed him how to handle it safely, the child was very happy. + +The man taught the child about the important safety rules that go with having a gun. He showed the child how to never point it at someone and always keep it thickly covered so nobody could take it away from him. + +They had a great time together and the man was glad he was able to help the child learn how to be safe with a gun. + +The End +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Sarah. Sarah was very brave. Every day she liked to pretend with her toys. She liked to make them talk and play together. + +One day Sarah made a pretend tea party with all of her toys. She put them around the table and pretended that they were talking to each other. The dolls shared cake and the bears talked about stories. + +After tea, Sarah was brave and gave a speech to all of the toy guests. She told them about how important it was to be kind and look after each other. Everyone clapped and cheered for Sarah’s brave speech. + +Then Sarah put all of her toys back in the toy box, ready for the next day’s pretend play! +Once upon a time, there was an old lady. She was very selfish. She never gave her toys to anyone else and kept them all for herself. + +One day, a little girl came to visit. She was three-years-old and loved to play. When she saw the old lady's toys, she couldn't help but smile. + +The old lady saw her smiling and became angry. She told the little girl to go away and wouldn't give her any toys. The little girl was sad, but she didn't say anything. She just stared at the old lady. + +The old lady started to feel guilty. She realized how selfish she had been, so she decided to give the little girl one of her toys. Suddenly, the little girl smiled and the old lady was happy too. The old lady had learned that it was better to share than to be selfish. +Once there was a nosy little girl named Daisy. Daisy was out for a walk with her mom and dad and she saw a bush. She thought it was interesting, so she decided to join the bush. She went right up to it and touched it. + +Daisy put her ear close to the bush. She could hear the bush whispering to her. It said, "Be nosy and explore around me". Daisy thought this was a fun idea, so she started looking around the bush. She found lots of different bugs and leaves that she had never seen before. + +Suddenly, Daisy heard a noise. She looked up and saw a bird sitting on top of the bush. It said, "Can I join Daisy?". Daisy smiled and said yes. The bird hopped down from the bush and settled next to her. + +Daisy and the bird explored the bush together. They found lots of new and exciting things! Daisy had a great time playing with her new friend. When it was time to go, Daisy said goodbye and smiled as she waved. She knew she would have lots of fun every time she went to join the bush. +Once there was a little girl, who loved to play outside. One day, she found a bucket in the yard and suddenly knew what she wanted to do. She wanted to make oatmeal. She waited and waited for the oatmeal to be done, but it wouldn’t be ready. After a while, she realized she had forgotten something. She had to add more water! + +The little girl was happy when she remembered and added the water to the oatmeal. But even after adding the water, the oatmeal wouldn't be ready. She began to get frustrated, but her mom told her not to worry. She said that sometimes, things get delayed and that it was safe to wait. + +The little girl waited for what felt like a long time, but finally her oatmeal was ready. She got to enjoy her delicious oatmeal in the safety of her yard. She couldn't help but think about how much fun it had been to make the oatmeal in her new bucket. And from then on, she never forgot to add the water when cooking her favorite meal. +Jenny and her mom went to the subway. Jenny was excited because mom said they were going to paint the subway. + +When they arrived, Jenny saw that the subway was covered in colorful designs. Jenny grabbed some paints and started to paint. Mom helped her make patterns and draw shapes. + +Jenny was so happy that mom let her paint the subway. She laughed and splattered paint everywhere. After a while, she got a bit spoiled and started throwing paint all over the walls. + +Mom told Jenny that it was too much and they had to stop. Jenny got angry and pouted but mom promised to let her paint again the next day. + +Jenny smiled and hugged mom. She couldn't wait to paint the subway again! +Once upon a time, there was an old bear who loved honey. He wanted to keep all of the honey to himself, so he built a fence to prevent the other animals from taking it. Every day he would take big bites of the honey and enjoy the sweet taste. + +One day, a little rabbit hopped into the bear’s garden. He was very tempted by the honey and before he knew it, he was eating all of it! The bear saw what he was doing and was very angry. He roared and made the rabbit feel very guilty. + +The bear was sad that all of his honey was gone, so he asked the rabbit for help. The rabbit showed him a special tree with lots of honey inside. Every day, the bear and rabbit went to get honey from the tree. + +The bear was very grateful and thanked the rabbit for all that it had done. The rabbit had prevented the bear from being sad! From then on, they were the best of friends and always shared the honey they collected. +Once upon a time, there was a dull sink in a kitchen. One day, an animal came to scare the sink. It was a big and scary animal, with huge eyes and sharp claws. The sink was so scared that it quivered and shook. The animal sensed this and went away, never to scare the sink again. + +The sink was relieved that the animal had gone but it still felt dull. It wanted to be loved and it wanted to be happy. Suddenly, a little girl entered the kitchen and she noticed the sink. She stepped closer and said "Hi, little sink!". The sink was so happy that it sparkled like it was made of diamonds! + +From then on, the sink was the happiest sink in the entire kitchen. It was no longer dull and it was no longer scared. It was loved and it was happy! +Once there was a boy. He was called Jim. Jim wanted to have some fun. He had an idea. He wanted to fly a kite. + +So Jim got a kite and ran outside. He found an open field and began to start flying the kite. The wind picked up and the kite flew high into the sky. + +Jim was very happy. But then something dangerous happened. The wind blew even stronger and the kite got caught on some branches. Jim tried to get it down with a stick, but it was too high. + +Jim had to go and get help. When his mum and dad came, they used a ladder. Jim and his dad climbed up, but the kite was still stuck. + +In the end, Jim and his dad worked together to get the kite down safely. Jim was so happy to have his kite back! +Once upon a time, there were two friends. One was named Grace, and the other was named Mai. Grace and Mai were very excited to take a vacation together. They were going to an oasis in the desert. + +They packed their things and headed off to the oasis. They walked and walked until they were very tired. Along the way, Grace started to get anxious. What if the oasis wasn't there? + +But then, out of the corner of her eye, she saw it! The oasis was right in front of them. Grace and Mai ran to the oasis and they filled up their water bottles. They had a great time playing in the oasis. + +At the end of the day, it was time to go back home. Grace and Mai said goodbye to the oasis but they both felt sad. They missed it already. As they walked away, they promised to come back and visit it soon. +Once upon a time there was a bird who loved perfume. Its feathers were so shiny and it loved to smell sweet. Every day it went to the store to see if there was any new perfume it could try. + +The bird found an amazing bottle of perfume and it was available so the bird bought it. It was so excited to try the new perfume. That night the bird lay on the grass and spritzed the perfume all over its feathers. It smelled so good! + +The next morning, the bird flew around town, letting everyone smell its perfume. Everyone said how nice it smelled and asked where the bird got it from. The bird was so proud that it had found the best available perfume. +Once upon a time there was a huge, enormous field. Suddenly out of nowhere an enormous food appeared! It was bigger than anything anyone had ever seen! Everyone was so excited. The food was piled up high and even spilled over the sides of the field. Birds began to fly around and kids ran over to see what it was. They were amazed and started to gather around the big food. Suddenly, they all had ideas and began picking food up and started munching away. It was the most amazing thing they had ever seen! The enormous food made them feel happy and full. Everyone couldn't stop smiling and were so thankful the food had appeared. They all lived happily ever after eating the enormous food! +Once there was a pink kangaroo and she wanted to go on an adventure. She jumped into the air and started to spin around and around. She went so high in the sky that she almost couldn't come back down. She spun so fast and twirled like a top in the sky. Suddenly, she stopped spinning and drifted down slowly back to the ground. When she got back, she was so dizzy, but also so excited about her adventure. The pink kangaroo was happy and excited to tell her friends about her special spin in the sky. +Once upon a time there was a good little girl who wanted to do something good. So she closed her eyes and prayed really hard. + +She asked God to help her to find something bad and make it better. Soon after, she opened her eyes and saw a big cobweb in her bedroom. + +The girl was very scared of spider webs, so she went back to pray and asked God to help her get rid of it. + +God heard the little girl’s prayer and suddenly the cobweb disappeared! The little girl was so happy and thanked God for answering her prayer. + +From then on, the little girl prayed every day and asked God to help her with bad things. And God always did. +John and his mom were ready to go on a trip. They were so excited! They hurried to the airport and saw a big, white plane. John said, "Wow! That plane is amazing!" + +John and his mom went inside the plane and sat down. John looked at all the buttons and lights. He was amazed. He looked out the window and saw lots of people and cars. + +Soon, the plane started going faster and faster. Up, up, up they went until they were high in the air! John was excited and happy. He looked out the window and saw the clouds. They looked like big, white puffs. + +John and his mom had a great time on their trip. John was so happy. He knew that he would never forget this amazing plane ride. +Once upon a time, there was a famous copper box. Every day, the box opened itself to let out the most beautiful music. All of the animals in the forest could hear the music and would come by to listen. + +One day, the box decided to close. Everyone was very sad and confused. They wondered why the box decided to stop making the beautiful music. + +The animals decided to talk to the box to see why it had closed. They asked the famous copper box why it stopped playing music. +The box answered: "I just needed a bit of rest." + +The animals understood, so they decided to give the box some time to rest. They told the box they would come back in a few days and close the box again. + +The box was so happy to be understood. And, so when the animals came back, the box was ready to open itself and make the beautiful music again. Everyone in the forest was very happy! +Once upon a time there were two friends, Jack and Jill. They lived on a huge land full of trees and colours. Every day they would go outside and play together. + +One day, Jack thought of an exciting game. He decided to race across the land and see who was the fastest. He said to Jill, “I can beat you, let's race!†Jill thought it sounded like fun. + +They both got ready, and then Jack said “Ready, set, go!†They both started running with speed, faster and faster. Jill was ahead, but Jack tried his best to catch up. He ran so fast! + +They both stopped at the same time, and Jill was proud that she was faster. But then Jack got an idea. “Let’s make a yummy prize for the winner†he said. + +So Jack and Jill ran to the nearest store and bought some yummy treats. When they returned, they shared the treats and cheered for each other. Jack and Jill played together all day and had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who was very excited. She had been waiting all week for her special day. She was going on an adventure with her mom and dad. + +As they drove to their destination, the little girl saw a building up ahead. It was an old building with a big door. The little girl's eyes sparkled with excitement. They had arrived! + +The family entered the building and the little girl saw a giant map on the wall. It was filled with strange symbols and pictures. She was a little nervous but also full of curiosity. + +Mom and Dad grabbed some materials and the little girl got to look at the map. She spent 20 minutes studying it, thinking about all the things she could do. + +Suddenly, the little girl heard a loud bell. It was her turn to go explore! She grabbed her backpack and ran out of the building, excitedly ready for her adventure! +Amy was out for a walk and she came across a stone. She stopped to examine it. It was brown and smooth. She wanted to take it home with her. + +On the way home she thought about the stone and how dependable it was. When she got home she put the stone in her pocket and showed it to her mom. + +Her mom said it was a special stone because it was dependable. Amy got a new idea and put it with all the other special things she collected. + +Every night before bed she would take out the stone and examine it. She felt happy and safe knowing she had something dependable to hold onto. + +The end! +Once upon a time, there was a boy who wanted to sail. He got together a boat from lots of pieces he found. Then he found two palm trees nearby and he used them to make an expensive sail. + +The boy jumped in the boat and set sail. The wind blew strong and took him on a magical adventure. He saw some dolphins and a few beautiful islands. He even stopped for a short swim. + +The sun began to set and the boy was worried that he would not get back home in time. But he was lucky! The wind got stronger and blew him home faster. + +The boy happily arrived back home and decided that the next day he would go on the same sail adventure. He couldn't wait to see what new adventures this expensive sail would take him on. +Once upon a time, there was an ostrich. He was very smart. Every day he would look for things to fix. + +One day the ostrich found something to fix. It was a broken toy car. The ostrich was so excited. He used some glue and made the toy car look like new. + +The toy car was so happy. It thanked the ostrich for being so smart and fixing it. + +The ostrich was happy too. He was glad he was able to use his smarts to fix something. From then on, the ostrich continued to look for things to fix. And with his smarts, he was able to help lots of broken things. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy. He wanted to do something special but didn't know what. He thought and thought. Then, he had an idea. He wanted to try to make something long. He got a piece of paper and some crayons from the drawer. He spread the paper out and started to draw. He was so excited! He drew for a long time. Finally, he was finished! He had made a long rainbow with lots of colors. He smiled and was proud of himself. He had tried very hard and it had worked out! He was sure he could do anything he tried. +One day, there was a little boy who loved to explore. He wanted to see what the world had to offer. So, he decided to go to the swamp. + +When he got there, it was a bit scary. But he was brave, so he kept walking. Then, all of a sudden, he saw a big frog! He was so surprised he started to yell. + +The frog was a bit scared of the boy's yelling. He hopped away to find someplace safer. So, the boy kept exploring. He came across a cheerful little bird. The bird had colorful feathers and it was singing a happy song. + +The little boy was so delighted that he started to yell with joy. And then - surprise, surprise - all the birds in the swamp started singing, too! They were having a chorus of cheers and the little boy was beaming. + +It was a very special moment in the swamp and the boy enjoyed it very much. From then on, this was his favorite spot to explore and he would always go there to yell and be cheerful. +Tommy was walking through the park one day when he heard a loud shout. He looked around to see where it came from. He saw a big statue of a policemen. The statue was shouting at him! He felt scared and started to cry. + +The statue then said something in a kind and gentle way. It said it was just trying to get Tommy's attention. Tommy stopped crying and asked the statue who it was. It told him it was the park guard who was keeping everyone safe. + +Tommy didn't know why the statue smelt so bad! The guard said it was because a smelly bear had been near the statue the day before. They both laughed and talked for a while until the guard said it was time to go home. + +Tommy waved goodbye to the guard and ran home. He told his mum all about the talking statue and the smelly bear. She smiled and said how happy she was that he was safe. Tommy and his mum went to the park many times after that, but he never saw the statue shout again. +Once upon a time, there was a small kitty. His owner, Miranda, loved him very much. But the kitty didn't like some things. He hated many objects. He never wanted to play with any of them. + +One day, Miranda bought a silly toy car for the kitty. She wanted him to have fun, but he just wasn't interested. He ignored it and even tried to run away from it. He climbed onto the sofa and just looked away. + +Miranda tried her best to make him like the toy, but it didn't work. The kitty kept on ignoring the toy and didn't want anything to do with it. + +In the end, Miranda gave up. She left the silly toy on the floor and the kitty didn't have to look at it anymore. He was happy that he didn't have to play with the object that he hated. +Once upon a time, there was a perfect forest. The trees were tall and the flowers were bright. The birds sang sweet songs, and all of the animals were happy. + +In the middle of the perfect forest was a cottage. One day, a family of four moved in. They had a mommy, a daddy, and two young kids. + +The two kids loved playing in the perfect forest. They would run between the trees and explore the blooming flowers. They would watch the furry animals and listen to the singing birds. + +But one day, the family had to leave the perfect forest. The mommy and daddy took down the windows and shut the door. As the family drove away, the two kids looked back at the perfect forest and smiled. They knew they would miss the forest, but they were excited for their next adventure. +Once there was a little girl named Lucy. She was sad because she couldn't find the pine tree that she loved. She walked and walked, searching but she couldn't find it. + +Suddenly a small bird flew up to her and asked, "What is the matter?" Lucy said, "I can't find my pine tree." + +The bird thought for a moment and then said, "Follow me and I'll help you find it." + +So Lucy followed the bird and soon they arrived at a big pine tree. Lucy smiled and said, "Thank you!" The bird answered, "You're welcome." + +Lucy gave the bird a big hug, and then she went and sat under her pine tree. She closed her eyes and felt the pine needles tickling her. She knew she had found her pine tree, and she felt much better now that she wasn't sad anymore. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She was so excited because she was having a special surprise. Today was the day she was going to reveal a new image. + +The girl's mom had a big canvas and they went outside. She helped the little girl spread some paint on the canvas. They mixed all the colors together, making the most beautiful of pictures. The sun showed off the colors so nicely. + +The little girl was so proud of her painting. Her mom said that it was perfect. Together they took it inside and hung it on the wall. + +The girl was so excited. It was time to reveal the new image. She took a step back and lifted her hands into the air. When she opened her eyes, she was amazed at how beautiful it was. It was the most amazing picture she had ever seen! + +The little girl smiled from ear to ear. She had made a new image for the world to see. She felt so proud. Everyone in the family was so excited too. + +What a happy day for the little girl. She had revealed a new image for the world to enjoy. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Lucy and John. They decided to go to the park together. When they got there, they saw a big slide. They both wanted to have a go, so they discussed who would go first. + +Lucy went first and had lots of fun going down the slide. She slid down lots before it was John's turn. He slid down too and then they decided to keep playing. They took turns going up the slide and sliding down. + +When they'd had enough fun, they put the slide back in the right place, so it was nice and clean. They gave each other a big hug and said goodbye. They had had a really fun day and agreed to go back to the park next week. +Once there was a yellow bird. He flapped his wings and flew up in the sky. He saw a missile flying by and he was so scared. He stopped flying and started to tremble. + +Suddenly, he heard a noise. It was a crowd of people. They were all clapping their hands and applauding the bird. He was so surprised. He had never seen so many people cheering him on before. + +The bird was really happy that so many people liked him. He flapped his wings and flew around the sky, showing off his beautiful yellow feathers. He flew around the missile and dazzled the people below. They all cheered and applauded again. + +The bird was so proud of himself and thanked the people down below for their support. Then he flew away, happy that everyone had enjoyed his show. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Daisy. Daisy loved to play outside and explore. One day, Daisy wanted to find something really special. She wanted to find something very fragile and wonderful so she made a promise to herself that she would try really hard to find it. + +Daisy went looking through the bushes, the grass and into the trees. Suddenly, she found something really special! She found a box with lots of special stuff inside. She opened it very carefully so she wouldn't break anything. Inside, she found jewels, shiny coins, a beautiful pink ribbon and a little bear. + +Daisy was so excited and she promised she would always look after her new treasures. She made sure she put the box somewhere safe at home so nobody else would take her special stuff. Daisy was so happy to have found something so fragile and glorious. + +The End. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Max and Zoe. They wanted to go on an adventure. They decided to take their club and go explore the dark forest. + +Max decided to be the leader and the first thing he did was to load the club onto his back. Zoe helped Max to carry the club and they began their walk into the dark forest. + +At first, Max and Zoe were scared as the forest was very dark and quiet. But before long, they began to find beautiful and interesting things. They came across some tall trees and bright mushrooms. + +The two friends had a lot of fun exploring the dark forest. When it was time to go, Max and Zoe loaded the club back onto Max's back and said goodbye to the forest. + +Max and Zoe enjoyed their adventure and made a promise that they would return soon. +Once upon a time, there was a purple hill. A little girl liked to play on the hill. Every day she would run and slide down the hill until she was very tired. + +One day, the little girl decided to do something different. She called out to the sky and said, "Send me something fun!" + +Suddenly, a big purple balloon popped out of the sky. It was so big that it covered the entire hill! The little girl was so excited that she hopped in the balloon and went for a ride. + +She waved to all the people she saw below. Everywhere the balloon went people would smile and wave back. + +The little girl had so much fun. Before the balloon flew away, she said goodbye to the purple hill. +Once upon a time there was a girl. She was restless and didn't know what to do. Then, she thought of an idea! She decided to go to the shop. + +At the shop, she was looking around and saw something fun. She wanted to touch it, but she knew she wasn't allowed to. So, she reached out and, suddenly, she felt a slap on her hand. + +It was the shopkeeper! He was telling her not to touch things without asking. She felt very sorry and said she was sorry. + +The shopkeeper was nice and gave her a treat. She was happy and thanked him before she left the shop. She was no longer restless. She was content and had learned an important lesson - to not touch things without asking. +Once upon a time there was a beautiful island. All of the people living on the island were very happy and content. But then one day a big storm came. It was very scary and the island was very troubled. The people were very worried. + +After the storm had passed, a wonderful prince came to the island. He saw how troubled the people were and wanted to help. The prince proposed to all the people on the island that he would marry them, so he could look after them and keep them safe. + +The people of the island were thrilled with the prince's kind offer and agreed to marry him. From that day on, all the people on the island lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a mommy and a daddy. They were very happy and had a nice home. + +One day, a bad man came to their house. He was very mean and had a harsh face. He wanted to steal something from their home. He went to the kitchen and opened the freezer. + +The mommy and daddy were not happy about this. They shouted loudly at the man to try and get him to leave. But the bad man did not listen. He was going to steal something, no matter what. + +But all of a sudden, the mommy and daddy heard a loud and angry MEOW! A little cat had jumped out of the freezer and onto the bad man's back. The cat was very angry and scared! + +The bad man jumped in surprise, and quickly ran away from the house. He was never seen again. + +The mommy, daddy and the cat were very happy that the cat scared the bad man away. They all hugged each other and smiled. They were so very lucky that the cat was there to stop the bad man from stealing. +Once upon a time there was a zebra who got very sick. It had a cold and its fur was no longer very furry. All the other animals in the jungle wanted to help the zebra feel better. + +The animals brought the zebra to the best doctor in the jungle. It was a special doctor just for animals. The doctor gave the zebra medicine to help it heal. + +The zebra was so happy. It started to feel better and soon its fur was fuzzy and furry again. Everyone cheered for the zebra and wished it a happy and healthy life. + +The zebra was so grateful for all the animals who helped him heal. From then on they were all the best of friends. +It was Sunday and the church was full of people. Everyone was there to kneel together and pray. Many of the children had popular toys their friends had and were excited to show them off. + +A little girl named Lucy walked in happily. She saw all the people, but she felt a bit nervous. She slowly went to the front of the church and knelt down. Everyone smiled at her, and she felt a bit better. + +The pastor started to talk about how Jesus loves us no matter what. Lucy smiled and thought about all the people who love her. She realized how blessed she was and thanked God for the special day. + +The pastor finished the sermon and everyone said, "Amen!". Lucy said it too, and then everyone left the church. Lucy left happy, feeling grateful for the day. She knew she would never forget it. +One day, in a classroom, all of the kids were feeling very crazy. Suddenly, a big surprise was spread throughout the classroom. It was a special treat that everyone was excited to share! Everyone quickly got into a big circle and started passing the treat around. It was so much fun to see the joy that this treat spread around the classroom. Everyone was so happy that they hugged each other and shared the treat with big smiles on their faces. By the end of the day, the whole classroom was filled with joy and everyone enjoyed the special surprise that was spread around. +Once upon a time there was a green passport. The passport belonged to a woman and it was special because it would help her unite with someone she loved very much. + +So the woman went on a journey with her passport. She travelled on a bus and a train, then she took a boat across the sea. Finally she arrived at a big city and headed to the airport. + +At the airport the woman showed the passport to the guard. He smiled and said it was time to unite. Then the woman spotted her special person in the crowd. She ran to them and they hugged each other tightly. The woman with the green passport was so happy. + +The two people were now united as one, and they enjoyed many wonderful moments together. Every time the woman looked at her passport she smiled, happy to have found her special someone. +Once upon a time there was a brave prince. He had a secret sword that was brightly shining. The prince kept the sword hidden so that nobody else would find it. + +One day, a big monster came and demanded the sword. He was a scary monster, with big claws and a big voice. But the prince was brave. He ran to get his hidden sword and held it up high. + +The monster was so surprised to see the brave prince with a sword. He was no match for the prince! He tried to use his mighty claws, but the prince was too fast. The prince slashed and swung at the monster with his sword and the monster began to run away. + +In the end, the brave prince had won. He had used the hidden sword to protect his kingdom from the monster. The people cheered and celebrated that the prince had saved them. He was a hero! +Once upon a time, there was a bridge that was very special. It was made from an unknown material, so nobody knew how strong it was or how long it would last. + +One day, a little boy with a big backpack came to visit the bridge. He wanted to bring souvenirs back home for his family, so he opened his backpack and began to pack special things inside. He put rocks and leaves, a shell and a feather, and even some dried flowers. + +When he was finished, he smiled and started to walk across the bridge. Looking around, he felt so happy and excited to share his souvenirs with his family. + +The bridge was so strong that the little boy made it across without any trouble. He made it back safely to his family and happily showed them all the things he had packed. +Once upon a time, there was a mama and baby. Mama wanted to cook something special. She decided to make a big pot of soup. She chopped up the vegetables and put them into the pot. + +When the soup started to cook, it made a bubbly noise. The baby was scared. He hid behind his mama. Mama laughed and wrapped her arm around him. + +When the soup was cooked, Mama served it with some bread on the side. The baby tasted it and he liked it a lot! He ate it all up and was so happy. Mama smiled and said, "That was delicious!" +Once upon a time there were two friends called John and Jane. They really wanted to do something special together. One day John said to Jane, "Let's go to the park today." Jane excitedly agreed. + +When they got to the park it was very warm. The sun was shining brightly which made it even nicer. They had so much fun playing together. John jumped and Jane laughed. John supported Jane up a slide and Jane helped John swing higher. + +After they had finished playing they sat under a big tree and shared their lunch. It was such a nice day. When it was time to go home they said goodbye and promised to come back soon. + +John and Jane were always there to support each other, even on the warmest days. +Once upon a time there was a panda named John. He was very happy. But one day, he felt sad. He was very sorry and hated it. + +John felt so sad he didn't want to do anything. He didn't want to eat, play or smile. But then, he remembered his friends. He had so many friends, like the giraffes, the monkeys, and his family. + +John began to feel better. He remembered all the things he had to be happy about, like his friends and family. He started to smile and do the things he enjoyed. + +John faced his sorrow and found happiness. Now he is never sorry or hate. He knows he can always find happiness with his friends, family and his beloved panda. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved sunsets. Every night, the sun would start to get sleepy and slowly sink down in the sky. The little girl liked to watch the colours of red, orange and yellow in the sky. + +The little girl wanted to see the sunset up close, so she decided to go for a walk. With each step she took, she felt a little bit closer to the sunset. She felt excited and happy inside. + +When she reached the beach, the little girl saw the most beautiful sunset. The colours were like paint in the sky and the air was nice and warm. She felt calm and peaceful looking at the sunset. + +The little girl watched the sun until it went to sleep and said goodnight. She knew watching a sunset was easy and she would do it again soon. +Once upon a time there was a mighty temple that glowed at night. The temple was so bright that the stars twinkled a little less. Every day, the chief priest would lead people in a special prayer. All the people worshipped in the temple and it was a very happy place. + +One night, as the sun was setting, the chief priest saw a strange light coming from deep inside the temple. He excitedly ran inside to see what it was, and there in the centre of the temple was a beautiful glowing crystal. The crystal’s light was the brightest the chief priest had ever seen, and it made the temple glow even brighter than before. + +The chief priest knew that this was a special crystal. He asked the people to gather around it and gave thanks that such a mighty thing was in their temple. Everyone was filled with joy and the temple glowed even brighter. + +From that night, the temple glowed brightly every night and the people were happy, knowing that the mighty crystal was in their temple. +Once there was a boy who wanted to buy a pot. He went to the store and saw a pot. He liked the pot but it was very dirty! It was filthy! He thought he could clean it and make it better. So he bought the pot. + +When he got home, he got a cloth and started cleaning the pot. After he was finished, the pot was shining! He was so happy. + +The boy was so proud of his pot. He brought it everywhere he went. He even took it to school! Everyone was impressed with how nice it looked. + +The boy loved his pot so much that he never wanted to be without it. He kept it clean and shiny all the time. +Once upon a time, there was a nice lady called Jane. Jane had a special perfume that she loved. Every day, she would put it on and it made her feel happy and pretty. The perfume had a beautiful smell and everybody around her noticed. + +The lady had two friends – Lucy and Bill. Lucy was very envious of Jane's perfume. She wished she had a perfume like Jane’s too. One day, Lucy asked Jane if she could borrow her perfume. Jane said yes and gave her a bottle. + +Lucy was so excited and decided to put the perfume on right away. She sprayed it all over her body and it smelled delightful. She loved it so much that she asked if she could borrow it more often. + +Jane was happy that Lucy liked the perfume so much. From then on, whenever Lucy wanted to put the special perfume on, she could borrow it from Jane! +One day a little girl went for a walk in the park. As she walked, she stared around her at the incredible sights. Suddenly, from behind a bush, she saw an incredible lion staring back at her! She was so excited, she could not take her eyes off the lion. The lion just stared at her and did not move. The little girl wanted to stay and look at the lion forever, but eventually the lion disappeared back into the bush. The little girl was so amazed by the incredible lion that she never forgot it. +Once there was a mom and a dad who wanted a baby. They prayed for a baby, and one day it happened. They had a little girl! + +The little girl liked to play a lot. She loved to play with her toys, like her teddy bears that she kept on her desk. She was very playful with them. + +One day the little girl was playing. She was spinning around and around and laughing. But she spun too fast and lost her balance and her teddy bears dropped off her desk. She gasped, and put her hands to her mouth. What had she done? + +Mom and Dad came running. Daddy picked up the teddy bears and gave them back to the little girl, who hugged them tight. The little girl felt sad, and was sure she'd never spin like that again. + +But Mom and Dad were very understanding, and hugged the little girl tight. They said it was alright, and that the teddy bears were very playful. Then they all laughed, and the happy times continued. +Once upon a time, there was a safe. It was a big, safe, and it was shiny and grey. One day, the safe started to jiggle and shake. The safe was so quiet that nobody noticed it was moving. Then, suddenly, the safe opened. + +When the safe opened, a little rabbit hopped out. It hopped away and looked around. The rabbit was so happy to be outside the safe. + +The rabbit was a bit scared, so it scurried away and found a quiet place to hide. It found a bush and hopped inside, where it felt safe and warm. Then, it curled up in the bush and fell fast asleep. + +The rabbit slept a long time, until it felt it was safe to come out of the bush. It hopped away, looking for something fun to do. The rabbit was happy, and it was never scared again. + +The end. +One night a small reindeer zoomed through the sky. She wanted to find her friends, who were also zooming around. She zigzagged through the stars and spied them ahead. She followed them into a field full of snow. + +The small reindeer was so excited to see her friends! They were all spinning and twirling around. The snow sparkled in the moonlight as they zoomed together. Everything was so beautiful! + +The reindeer were so happy to be together. They zoomed around until morning. Eventually, it was time for the small reindeer to go home. The friends said goodbye and she zoomed away. + +The small reindeer knew she would see her friends soon again. And even though the sky was dark, she could still hear them zooming and twirling in the winter stars. +Once there was a boy whose name was Joe. He was very enthusiastic to go on an adventure. Every time he asked his parents if he could, they said no. + +One day, his parents said he could go. Joe was so excited! He grabbed his backpack, and ran out the door. + +He followed a path through the woods until he reached a big tree. Under the tree was a big box. Joe opened it and found a treasure! + +Joe was so happy with his find. He put the treasure in his backpack and ran home. He was so excited to show his mom and dad the treasure. + +He came back home, and showed them the treasure. His parents were so impressed with Joe’s adventure, that they let him keep the treasure as a reward. + +Joe was so very enthusiastic about the treasure. He kept it safe, and never forgot his exciting adventure. +Once there was a boy called Max. He was three years old and lived in a big house. One day he wanted to explore the house, so he started walking and exploring. As he walked, he heard a strange noise. He followed the sound and it got louder and louder. + +Max got nearer and nearer, until he saw an old trumpet. He thought it was very cool and picked it up. He put the trumpet to his mouth and blew. He listened to the loud sound and he loved it! He blew into the trumpet again and again. + +But the sound was getting too loud and the neighbours were getting angry. They started shouting at him and were very fierce. Max was scared and wanted to stop, so he put the trumpet down and ran back to his house. + +When Max reached home he was tired. He learned a valuable lesson - when making loud noises, always remember to be careful, or you'll have to stop! +Once, there was a tiny nail that had been forgotten. It was so boring, just lying there on the ground all alone. + +One day, a little 3-year-old kid saw the forgotten nail and decided to pick it up. She held it in her hand and asked it "Why are you here all by yourself?" + +The nail did not reply at first, but eventually it squeaked out "I don't know". + +The little girl was surprised and asked it again, "Why don't you know?" + +This time, the nail replied, "I was forgotten and left here all alone." + +The little girl was sad to hear this and smiled as she replied, "Don't worry, I won't forget you." She put the nail in her pocket and took it home with her. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Amy. She liked to wear bright jewels. One day her mommy gave her a special necklace. It was very pretty and had lots of bright jewels. Amy liked it so much that she wore it all the time. + +Everywhere she went the jewels shone and sparkled in the sun. Always the necklace was bright and beautiful. Everyone who saw it said it was very special. + +Amy told her mommy how happy she was to wear such a bright necklace. Her mommy smiled and hugged her tight, saying how proud she was of her. + +From then on, every day Amy loved to wear her bright jewels and make people smile. +Once upon a time, there was a harmless folder. It was very special because it could measure things. One day, the folder went on an adventure. It went into the forest to measure the trees and it went to the beach to measure the waves. Everywhere the folder went, it made sure to measure everything it saw. + +Then one day, the folder went to the park. It wanted to measure the flowers. But it couldn't. Instead, the folder found a little girl. The folder was happy. It measured her arms and her legs. The girl smiled and laughed at the folder. The folder was so pleased that it danced in circles around the girl. + +The two were very happy together. Then it was time for the little girl to go home. The folder waved goodbye and hoped it would see the little girl again. Then the folder went off to measure some more things. It was a good day for the harmless folder. +Once upon a time there was a bossy blueberry. He liked to boss the other blueberries around. He was the king of blueberries. + +One day, another blueberry asked him for help. The other blueberry's name was Dab. Dab was not feeling very well and he asked the bossy blueberry for help. + +The bossy blueberry didn't want to help Dab at first, but then he remembered that it was important to care for others. So he told Dab that he would help him. + +The bossy blueberry took Dab to his special place. It was a big field filled with ripe, juicy blueberries. He picked some of the blueberries and gave them to Dab. + +Dab ate all of the blueberries and they helped to make him feel better. He thanked the bossy blueberry and said that he felt better now. + +The bossy blueberry was glad to help and he realized that we should always care for each other, no matter how bossy or small. +Once there was a little boy outside playing. He saw an old oak tree and went over to look at it. He was so fascinated by the tree, remembering how his dad had told him about the acorns it would give. But he was patient, so he waited a while to see if any acorns would appear. + +Suddenly a squirrel ran up the tree and told the little boy that the acorns were ready! The boy was so excited, but he waited politely until the squirrel had finished picking them for him. After much effort, the squirrel had gathered a big pile of acorns! + +The squirrel gave the acorns to the little boy and he ran over to show them to his dad. With help from his dad, the little boy sorted out the acorns and took them home. + +The little boy was so proud of his patience and learned a valuable lesson - when you are patient, you are rewarded! +Once there was a girl named Lily. She was very fast. Every day, she would run around the park with her friends. One day, Lily wanted to try something new. + +She wanted to fly. Lily believed that she could fly. She climbed up the highest tree in the park. But when she jumped, she couldn't fly. She started to cry. + +But then she remembered something her grandmother had said to her. She said: "Lily, you can do anything you believe in". + +So Lily wiped away her tears and jumped again. This time she flew. She was so happy to prove that she could do anything she believed in. +Once upon a time, there lived a brave girl called Lily. Everyday, she would go out and play in the big, wide garden. + +One day, the sky looked very grey and there were loud, scary rumbles. A storm was rolling in and it was very rough. Lily was a bit scared and ran back inside the house. + +The storm was very loud and Lily and her mum had to shut all of the windows. Suddenly, a big wind blew and they heard a crash. A big tree had fallen down in the garden. + +Lily was amazed and went outside to look. It was a scary sight! But Lily didn’t run away and stayed close to her mum. The storm was called a thunderstorm, and after a while the noise stopped and the sky looked blue again. + +Lily was very brave during the storm and her mum gave her a big hug. From then on, she became known as Lily the Brave. +One day, there was a boy named Tim. He was three years old. He was with his mom at the store. Mom didn't see him, so he decided to have some fun. He started to speed around the store. Suddenly, he heard a loud red alarm! He didn't know what it was. He was so scared that he stopped running and started to cry. + +Mom heard the red alarm and came looking for him. She saw him standing there with tears on his face. She hugged him and explained that it was just the store's alarm. It made the loud noise to let everyone know that he had been speeding. + +Mom took Tim's hand and the two of them went to the checkout. She laughed and said, "Sometimes it's better to take things slow, Tim." Tim nodded and said, "I will, Mama. I will!" +Once upon a time, there was a long fox. He was stuck in a big problem and he was feeling sad. He thought he would never be able to solve it. + +Suddenly, he saw a little boy. He was only three years old and he was very brave. The little boy said he wanted to help the fox. + +The fox was surprised. He thought that even a little boy like this could help solve his problem. So they started to work together. + +The little boy used his thinking and he asked the fox lots of questions. Together, they managed to solve the problem. The fox was so happy! + +The fox thanked the little boy and he said goodbye. The little boy was so proud that he helped the fox solve his problem. +Jimmy was a little sailor. He had a boat, and he liked to go out and explore the oceans. One day, Jimmy was on his boat when he noticed something very strange. His boat wasn't as comfortable as it usually was. There were bumps and strange noises when Jimmy went out to sea. + +Jimmy went back to the harbor to get his boat repaired. The mechanic told Jimmy that his boat needed to be fixed. He asked Jimmy to bring it back in a few days. + +The next day, Jimmy headed out with a fisherman who lived near the harbor. The fisherman had some tools, so he was able to help Jimmy repair his boat. Together they fixed the bumps and made the boat comfortable again. + +Jimmy was very pleased with the work they did. He could now go out to sea on his boat with no worries! He thanked the fisherman for helping him repair his boat. + +The fisherman smiled and said, "You're welcome, little sailor. I'm glad I could help." Jimmy was so happy that his boat was working the way it should. He was ready for a new adventure on the sea! +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Mia. She was only three years old. She had a little screw in her hand. It was bright and shiny and Mia liked it very much. + +Mia wanted to keep her screw safe so she held it tightly in her hand. She wanted to keep it there forever. + +One day Mia went outside to play. While she was playing she forgot to hold on to her screw. It dropped to the ground and was lost. + +Mia started to cry. She was sad because she really wanted to keep her screw. + +But then Mia's mum appeared. She had found the screw and was holding it in her hand. She gave it back to Mia and she hugged it tightly. + +Mia was so happy to have her screw back. She held on to it very tightly and never let go of it again. +Once upon a time, there was a big fat white rabbit. He liked to hop around, and he liked to snap his fingers. Every time he snapped his fingers, something happened. + +One day he was hopping around, and he snapped his fingers. Suddenly, there was a big bowl of carrots right beside him! He was SO excited. +He hopped around the carrots, and snapped his fingers again. This time, a bunch of his friends came hopping over. They were all very happy to have the carrots. + +The rabbit and all of his friends started to eat the carrots. They were all so happy! After they finished all the carrots they hopped around and snapped their fingers one last time. Then, they all hopped home and had a good rest. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a girl who loved bananas. Every day, she would go in the kitchen and rub the banana until it was smooth and soft. + +One day, the girl was feeling very calm, so she grabbed her banana and found a patch of sun. She laid down and began to rub her banana and soon fell asleep. + +When she awoke, something magical had happened! Her banana had been transformed into a beautiful sparkly banana! It was bright yellow with millions of little shimmering specks. She was so excited, she hugged the banana and gently rubbed it all over her face. + +From then on, the Girl always stayed calm and rubbed her banana for good luck every day. The magical sparkly banana made her very happy. +Jimmy was walking through the woods and he was feeling very nervous. He was looking for a bear. Suddenly, Jimmy heard a noise in the trees above him. He looked up and saw a big bear yawning loudly! Jimmy was so scared he almost screamed. The bear just continued yawning and eventually went back to sleep in a big tree. Jimmy was relieved and started walking again. He was very happy that the bear hadn't seen him. As Jimmy walked away, he couldn't help but feel a little nervous. +Tim was a very alert 3 year old. He had a test coming up and wanted to do his best. He worked hard and he studied hard. He was ready for the test. + +But when Tim got to school, he saw smoke coming out of his classroom. He ran to the room and saw that the books were burning. Tim ran to the teacher and told her. She was very alert. + +The teachers and students put out the fire. But they saw that the books were burned to ashes. It was too late. The test was ruined. + +Everyone was sad. But Tim was very happy. He was glad he was so alert. He was glad he had seen the smoke and told the teacher. It was all thanks to him that everyone was safe. +Once upon a time, there was a kind little girl. Her name was Jess and she was 3 years old. + +Jess loved to visit the library. Every week, she would go with her mom and set her small bag down before exploring all the decorations and books. + +One day, Jess had a special mission in mind. She wanted to find a book about a kind princess. She searched and searched, but she couldn't find the book. + +Just when Jess was about to give up, her mom tapped her on the shoulder and said, "I think I found it!" + +Sure enough, she had! Jess held the book up like a trophy and smiled at her mom. + +Jess was very happy. She finally found a book about a kind princess. What a wonderful day! +Once upon a time, there was a stubborn little rabbit. Every day, she would roll around in the flowery meadow, hopping and playing. The sky above was full of mist, like fluffy clouds, just waiting for her. + +One day, the mist came rolling down like a fog. She hopped and played and jumped, trying to keep away from it. But the mist kept coming, threatening to swallow up the meadow. + +The rabbit was so stubborn that she refused to let go of the meadow. So she hopped and skipped around, trying to keep the mist away. But no matter how much she hopped, the mist kept coming closer. + +Suddenly, she found a clever way to stop the mist from taking over. She started to roll around in circles, like a wheel, and the mist started to move away. The mist rolled away, back up into the sky and the rabbit was able to keep the meadow for herself. + +From then on, the stubborn little rabbit was never afraid of the mist. She just kept rolling around, making sure the mist stayed away for good. +Once upon a time there was a tall prince. He needed to hurry to the castle. +The prince hopped on his horse and rode faster than the wind! He had to be at the castle before sundown. +But then, oh no! The prince saw a deep river ahead. He was stuck and didn't know what to do. +He looked up in the sky and saw a friendly bird and asked, "Please help me. I must hurry to the castle." +The bird smiled and said, "I know a way. Follow me, I will lead you there." +The prince followed the bird and soon saw the tall towers of the castle ahead! He was so happy and thanked the bird for their help. +There the prince arrived on time to the castle. He was happy and all the people celebrated his arrival. +Once upon a time there was a little dove. She was so small and pretty that she made everyone smile. She always seemed happy just keeping watch in the sky. One day, the sky became dark and a thunderstorm began. The little dove became very scared and tried to fly away, but it was too late. A big bolt of lightning hit the ground and the little dove's wings started to burn. + +The little dove didn't know what to do. Everywhere she looked there was danger. Suddenly, a kind old man saw the little dove and ran over to pick her up. He brought her safely inside his house and put her gently on his soft couch. He carefully put a blanket over her wings to help them stop burning and give her something to hide under. + +The kind old man went to the kitchen and made a special ointment to put on the little dove's wings. As he did this, he sang her a soothing song, "little dove, don't be afraid, you will fly again when your wings have been healed." + +And sure enough, the ointment worked and the little dove was able to fly again. The kind old man watched her soar through the sky and smiled. He was so happy that he could help a little dove heal. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who wanted to go on an adventure. He asked his mom if he could go and she said yes. The boy set off on his adventure and he was not scared. He walked down the path and it lead him to a big castle. The castle was full of luxury! He was so amazed by all of the nice things that he saw. + +As the boy was walking through the castle, he heard a noise coming from one of the rooms. He carefully opened the door and saw a family of cats! The cats were curled up and sleeping in a cozy basket. The boy was so touched by the sight that he ran to his mom and asked her for some money to buy them food. + +His mom gave him some coins, so the boy ran back to the castle and found a store. He bought a big bag of kibble and took it back to the cats. The cats were so happy to receive the food and purred and ran around him. The boy was so compassionate towards the cats that the cats decided to lead him around the castle and show him all of the secret places. + +The boy explored so many different places and had such a fun adventure. He was so thankful to the cats and promised to always remember them. +Once there was a boy named Peter. Peter loved to take pictures with a camera. One day his parents offered him a new camera. It was a very special camera and he was so excited to have it. + +His friend Mike saw it and also wanted a camera. Peter offered to let Mike borrow his camera whenever he wanted. Mike was so happy and thanked Peter for being so helpful. + +The next day, Mike showed up at Peter's house with a cake. It was a thank you for offering his camera. Peter and Mike had a lot of fun taking pictures together with Peter's new camera. + +They spent the afternoon taking pictures of different things and laughing. Peter thanked Mike for being so helpful and the two boys went off to play. +Once upon a time there was a little boy called John. He was three years old. One day, John wanted to try something new and make sausages. So he went to the kitchen to prepare the ingredients he needed. + +John worked hard but he was very uncomfortable. He had no idea how to make the sausages. But he was determined to succeed. + +John tried different ingredients and spices until he finally got it right. Then he put the sausages into his oven and waited for them to cook. After a few minutes, the sausages were ready. + +John was so excited! He had succeeded! He enjoyed his tasty creations and his happiness filled the whole house. +Once upon a time there was a big fish. His brain moved fast. He swam fast, too! He was the fastest fish in the sea. He liked to move around and explore all the plants and rocks. He even liked to find food. One day the fast fish met a little snail. The snail was so slow! Even the fish's slow movements were too fast for the snail. The fish laughed and said, "I'm so fast!" The snail just smiled. Even though the fish was fast, the snail knew it was still important to use its brain - to explore and to find food. So they swam together, the fish moving fast and the snail moving very, very slowly. + +The fish and the snail were friends and they enjoyed exploring the sea together. Even though the fish had a fast brain, the snail showed him that it was still important to take time to explore the world and find new things each day. + +It was an important lesson - one the fast fish will never forget. +Once upon a time, there was a stream. It was very special and unique. Every day, different kinds of creatures would come to the stream and have fun. They all wanted to play together, but they had a hard time understanding one another. + +One day a magic wind came and blew through the stream. The creatures all looked around, wondering what was going on. Then the wind whispered in their ears, telling them it could help them unite. + +The creatures all gathered around the stream and listened to the wind. Its magical words spread throughout the stream, like a web of friendship. Suddenly all the creatures could understand each other and play together as one. They all smiled and had a great time together! + +The creatures stayed together, playing in the stream each day. They were united in their happiness, and it was the magic of the stream that brought them all together. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a whale. He was swimming around near the ocean shore. As he was swimming, he paused for a moment. He heard a sound coming from nearby and he was curious. He looked around and saw a tight rope. It was so stretchy and tight and seemed like it was coming from land. + +The whale swam towards the rope and saw a little girl. She was 3 years old. She was tangled in the rope and struggling to get free. The whale swam close and used his tail to loosen the rope. The rope got looser and looser and the little girl was able to get free. + +The whale smiled and the girl thanked him. She said she was so happy he could help her. The whale smiled again and he and the little girl waved goodbye. The whale paused and looked back as the little girl was walking away. With one last smile, the whale swam back out to the open sea. +Once upon a time there was a brown bear. He had a zipper on his back. The bear was always so curious. + +One day, he smelled something yummy. He followed his nose, and found a sweet treat. He quickly licked it, to see what it tasted like. It was delicious! + +The bear wanted more, so he went out looking for more. He looked in all the usual places, but nothing. Then, he found a big jar of honey. He tasted a bit, and it was even yummier than before! + +The bear was so happy he had found such a sweet treat. He was full after all the honey and ventured home. He knew he would never forget the sweet taste of honey. +Once upon a time, there was a mummy and a daddy. They had a very important job to do; they had to sort out the fridge. They started by taking all the food out, they put it in a big pile. Then they put some of the food in the freezer and the other food in the fridge. It was important to make sure the food was all in the right places. Then, the mummy and daddy were very happy that they had successfully sorted the fridge. They were so proud they decided to celebrate with an ice cream, it was yummy! + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a huge house. It was so big, with lots of windows and doors. One day, a very friendly family moved into the house. Mama, Daddy and their two boys were so excited! + +On the first day, Mama and Daddy decided to invite some friends to come and play. So off they went, out the door and to the big park. When they arrived, they saw some other children playing and they looked so happy. + +Mama and Daddy said hello and invited the children over to their new house. The children agreed and all ran together back to the house. + +When they arrived, Mama asked them to take their shoes off and put them in a neat row by the door. They all put their shoes next to each other and one of the boys noticed a buckle on the floor. He picked it up and it was very shiny and huge. + +The children ran around the huge house, playing and laughing. They used the buckle to pretend they were driving in a car and had so much fun. + +After a while, the family said goodbye and thanked the children for coming over. Everyone waved and said goodbye until next time! +Sam was a little boy. He was only three years old. One day, Sam's Mom gave him some money. Sam was so excited and he wanted to spend the money, so he went down to the fair. + +At the fair there was so much to do. Sam saw rides, games and all sorts of things he wanted to do. He wanted to try everything! + +Sam went to a game and saw a hole with a lot of balls in it. All he had to do was get all the balls in the hole. He tried his best, but it was too hard. He got angry, so he started to yell. No one could understand him and he didn't get the balls in the hole, so he started to cry. + +But then, something wonderful happened. A kind man stepped forward. He knew how to play the game. He put all the balls in the hole, and he gave Sam a fair reward. Sam was so happy, he could barely contain his joy. + +Sam went home with a big smile on his face, and he never forgot the kind man he met at the fair. +Today Mommy was going to buy an important letter in the mail. She knew it would be there, because she had paid money to make sure it arrived. + +But when Mommy went to the mailbox and opened it, she couldn't find the letter. She looked and looked, but it was just not there. + +Mommy was very frustrated. She stood there trying to think what could have happened. Then she had an idea. + +Mommy went back to the store where she had bought the letter. She asked the people working there what had happened, and they said they had mailed it out! + +Mommy was very relieved and she thanked the people. + +The next day, Mommy went to the mailbox again. This time, the letter was there. Mommy was so excited. She opened it and checked the contents. It was exactly what she had bought! +Once upon a time, there was a grumpy old lady who lived in a house with a big garden. Every day, she would put a bowl of food in the garden for the birds. + +One day, the lady had a very grumpy day and she was just not in the mood to feed the birds. She forgot to put the bowl of food out and the birds were hungry. + +Suddenly, a funny thing happened. A kind, little fairy appeared and saw the birds waiting for food. The fairy waved her wand and released a magical spell that appeared in the bowl in the garden. + +The magical spell turned into a big bowl of food for the hungry birds. They were so happy and thanked the fairy. The grumpy old lady saw the birds happy and her grumpy face changed into a happy one too. + +The birds were very grateful for the kind fairy's help and thanked her with a beautiful chorus of singing. The magical fairy smiled and flew away. + +The birds flew away happily, leaving the grumpy old lady with a magical, happy feeling. +Once upon a time there was a jeep. The jeep was fun and adventurous and every day it went on drives with its owner. On this day, the jeep drove to the park. When it arrived, the jeep said "hello" to a sweet little girl. + +The little girl said "hello" back and hopped in the jeep. The owner said to the little girl "where do you want to go?" The girl said "the swings." So, the owner drove the jeep to the swings and they had great fun. + +The girl was having so much fun that she said "I want to stay here forever!" The owner just smiled and said "me too!" They stayed at the park until it got dark. Then, the little girl said "thank you, jeep, for a sweet day". The jeep just smiled back. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Jo. Jo was in her garden and she wanted to climb over the fence. It was so high she was not sure if she could climb over. She put her hands on the fence, looked up at its height and shrugged. + +Just then, she noticed something on the other side of the fence - a unique flower that she had never seen before. She climbed to the top of the fence and over it she went. She walked over to the flower and smiled. She picked it carefully and put it in her bag. + +On the way back home, she stopped to look back at the fence. She smiled at the unique flower in her bag and shrugged. She waved to the fence and carried on her way. +Once there was a girl named Jane. She really liked muffins and one day she wanted to win a muffin. + +Every morning, Jane would go on a walk with her mom to look for interesting things. Today, as they walked, they heard someone calling. + +"I'm giving away a free muffin!" they heard. Jane thought it was very interesting, and she was so excited! + +So Mom and Jane ran over and Jane saw that there was a big muffin. She wanted to win the muffin, so she reached her hand out and touched it. + +She won the muffin! Jane was so happy that she hugged her mom. They both enjoyed the muffin and it was the most delicious muffin that Jane ever tasted. +Once upon a time there was a brave boy called Pete. He wanted to explore an old castle so one day he decided to enter. + +As soon as he opened the door, he was surprised. Inside, instead of a castle, was a giant pattern! All around the walls were swirls, zig zags and circles. Pete was a bit scared, but he was determined to explore. + +He followed the pattern, turning left, then right, and then left again. But as he moved, the pattern seemed to change. Pete was confused and scared, so he stopped and listened. + +Suddenly he heard voices! He followed them and eventually he found an old door. He opened it and to his surprise, it was the entrance to the castle! Pete was so relieved and he ran happily inside to explore the castle, the pattern forgotten. + +The End. +Once there was a bug who felt sad because it was all alone. It wanted to find a friend but there was no one in sight. Suddenly, it heard a noise. It looked up to see a big bird! The bird told the bug that it had seen another bug in a pond not far away. + +So the bug went to the pond and saw another bug. The bug was so happy and called out to it. The other bug waved back to it. + +The bug was so excited to have a new friend. So it asked the new bug whether it wanted to play together. The new bug said yes! + +They thought they would try something new and decided to soak in the pond. They splashed around and had lots of fun. After they finished soaking, they became best friends forever. +Once upon a time, there was a bossy beef. He was big and strong, and he liked to boss the other animals around. All of the animals in the barn were scared of him. + +One day, they decided to get rid of him. They said, "Let's be brave, and show him we can be brave too!" The animals all shouted together, and the bossy beef was so scared, he ran out of the barn, never to come back again. + +The animals were so happy. They celebrated their victory for days, playing games and eating yummy treats. They would never have to worry about the bossy beef again! + +The end! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who wanted to go on an adventure! She collected some food and hopped in her boat. She sailed away and with each wave that passed, she felt more excited. + +Finally, she arrived at a wonderful place. She could see a bright blue ocean and a beautiful white sand beach. And in the middle of the ocean, there was a big reef! + +The little girl was amazed by the sights and threw some of her food in the water. Immediately, the reef was filled with colorful fish. They looked so sweet and the girl couldn't help but smile. + +She stayed there for a long time and when it was time to go, she said goodbye to the reef and thanked it for the special day. Then, she sailed away until she finally arrived back home, tired but feeling happy and satisfied. +Tommy was feeling very impatient. He had been hoping that his mom would soon be back to play with him. He had been sitting at the desk all morning watching the clock. + +Finally, he heard the sound of the door opening. His mom had arrived home! Tommy jumped off the desk and ran to his mom to give her a big hug. He was so excited to spend an afternoon with his mom. + +They had so much fun together. They played all sorts of games and laughed until their tummies hurt. + +At the end of the day, Tommy was smiling from ear to ear. He put his head on his mom's lap and thanked her for spending time with him. He knew she was very busy, but he was glad she took the time to be with him. + +Tommy was so happy that he had hoped for his mom to come quickly. In the end, his wish had come true. +One day, little Tom was playing in his garden when he saw something move. He looked down and saw a thin mouse scurrying around. He gasped, and before he knew it, he had started to panic. + +He jumped back, his heart beating fast. Suddenly, he was scared of the tiny creature. He thought it was strange and wanted it to go. But the mouse just kept standing there, looking at him in the same spot. + +Tom wasn't sure what to do, and his fear only grew. He did not want to hurt the mouse, but he felt he had to make it go away. So he ran inside, shut the door, and watched out the window to make sure the mouse was gone. + +He was relieved when he finally saw the thin mouse disappear out of sight. He took a deep breath, feeling happy that he was safe. Tom knew he wouldn't be scared of mice again anytime soon. +Once upon a time, there was a wise old man. He liked to sit next to his stove. He felt so cosy and safe by the fire. + +Every evening, the old man would sit in his chair with a blanket over his lap. Sometimes he would tell stories or sing songs. + +One night, a little mouse scurried into the room. It crept right up to the old man and his stove. The man smiled and stretched out his hand. The mouse hopped right up and sat on his lap. + +The old man patted the mouse and they stayed there until morning. Till then, they both enjoyed the warmth of the stove and the old man's stories. +Once there was a little boy named Jimmy. He was three years old and loved to do three things: ride a bicycle, play with his friends, and behave. + +One summer day, he woke up early in the morning and decided to ride his bicycle. It was a beautiful bicycle, with two big wheels, a red body, and a shiny bell. He put on his helmet and hopped on. + +He rode around the neighbourhood with great grace. He rode up and down the sidewalks, pedaling past the houses, birds and cats. Everyone smiled as they saw Jimmy ride his bicycle so gracefully. He was enjoying his ride very much. + +Then, Jimmy saw some of his friends. He said hello and decided to play with them. They had a great time running and laughing, but then it was time to go home and behave. + +Jimmy said goodbye to his friends, put on his helmet, and hopped on his bicycle. He pedaled back home, still as graceful as before. Every day, Jimmy loves to ride his bicycle, and always remembers to be polite and behave. +Once upon a time there was a lovely dog. His name was Fuzzy. Fuzzy loved to play in the yard. Everyday Fuzzy would run and play around in the yard. He liked to chase balls and bark at birds. + +One day Fuzzy found an interesting bug. He wanted to bite it, so he did. It tasted yummy! He kept eating bugs in the yard for a little while. + +Fuzzy was having a lot of fun in the yard. But then, all of a sudden, something bit him! Fuzzy was very scared and ran back inside. + +The next day, Fuzzy was back in the yard. This time, he was a bit more careful. He still ran and barked, but he didn't bite anything. He enjoyed just being in the lovely yard. Fuzzy smiled and was happy to be outside again. +Once there was a little girl who was so anxious to find a pebble. She looked and looked but no pebble was in sight. Her little heart felt so sad. Suddenly, she found one! She was so excited, she quickly picked it up and looked at it closely to make sure it was the one she wanted. She felt so happy and relieved. + +Just as she was about to put the pebble in her pocket, she heard a noise. She looked up and saw a small bird. The little girl was surprised and smiled at the bird. The bird cocked his head and asked a question. "Why are you so anxious to find that pebble?" The little girl was a bit taken aback, but she answered "Because I wanted to keep it as a special treasure." + +The little girl and the bird smiled at each other and it was as if they had known each other forever. The little girl looked at the pebble one last time and put it in her pocket. She said good-bye to the bird and happily walked away. She never forgot that special moment with the bird who asked the question. +Once upon a time there was a kind lady called Mary. Mary loved to bake all sorts of yummy treats. One day she made some cookies. She took one out of the oven and was very excited as it was warm and smelt deliciously sweet. She took it to the park to give it to a special someone. + +As Mary stepped closer, she saw a little puppy sitting nearby. Mary smiled gently at the puppy and held out the cookie. It sniffed the cookie and then stepped closer. The puppy took the cookie from Mary with a very gentle bite. Mary laughed and watched as the puppy ate the cookie. + +When the puppy finished, it tilted its head and looked at Mary expectantly. Mary knew what the puppy wanted and got out more cookies for it. She threw the cookies on the ground and the puppy happily stepped closer to gobble them up. + +Mary stayed with the puppy for a while, and when it was time to go home, she thanked the puppy and stepped away. But she knew she would be back very soon. +Bob was a nice boy and he had a lovely motorcycle. He wanted to roam around the world with it. Everyday he would roll it out of the garage, sit on it and imagine far away places. + +One day Bob went a little bit further than he usually did. He went down a big hill. It was so much fun! He rolled and rolled, loving the sensation of the wind in his hair. + +Soon, Bob came to the beach. It was lovely. The sand was soft, and the water glittered in the sunlight. He got off his lovely motorcycle and rolled it to the water's edge. + +As he watched the waves roll in and out, bob felt very happy. He loved his motorcycle and knew it could take him to wonderful places. +Once upon a time, there was a lonely rocket. Everyone else had left the rocket, but this one stayed behind. + +One day, the lonely rocket decided to go on a journey. It passed by the rooftops and zoomed through the sky. + +Along the way, the rocket saw many new things. It saw fluffy clouds, golden sunshine, and colorful birds. + +After a while, the rocket started to get tired. So, it slowly passed over a tree, and settled down for a rest. + +The lonely rocket felt so happy to have gone on this journey, and decided to stay there for the night. +John had a new novel. He wanted to share it with his friends. He was so excited. + +John went to his friends' houses. He gave each of them a copy of his novel. He was very organized about it. + +John's friends liked the novel very much. They thanked him for sharing it with them. + +The friends all enjoyed reading the novel. They had lots of fun talking about it together. + +John was so happy that he had shared his novel with his friends. It was a great day! +Once, there was a clumsy bear who lived in a big forest. Every year, the bear had to move to a new spot in the forest to find food and make a home. He was always careful and tried to not be too noisy, as he didn't want to scare away any animals. + +One year, the bear was feeling a bit sad. He was so used to his old home and didn't know if he would find a new place to stay. But then, he spotted a new spot in the corner of the forest. + +He slowly moved over towards it, careful to not make a sound. Luckily, this was a perfect new home for the clumsy bear, full of food and trees to sleep under. From then on, he felt happy and content every year, as he was always able to find a new great place to live. +Once, there were two friends who disagreed. They argued over who should have the special gift. + +“I should get it!†said one. + +“No, it should be mine!†said the other. + +The two friends kept disagreeing until they had an idea. “Let’s ask someone to help us,†they said. + +So they asked their mom. She was very organized and knew just what to do. She said she would get two gifts and give one to each friend. + +The two friends were so happy. They agreed that the mom was very helpful. They both had a special gift, and now they were happy friends again. +Once upon a time, two best friends, Tim and Sam, had a quarrel about pizza. Sam wanted to eat a pepperoni pizza, but Tim wanted a veggie pizza. They argued and argued, but neither of them would give in. + +They were so busy quarreling that they didn't notice that a polite fairy had flown into the room. She saw the disagreement, and knew just what to do. With a wave of her magical wand, two pizzas appeared. One pepperoni and the other a veggie pizza, so that Tim and Sam each got the pizza that they wanted. + +The two friends were so happy, they hugged each other and promised never to quarrel again. Tim and Sam and the polite fairy ate the pizzas together, and everyone had a great time. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time a lovely little beetle was living in a cave. Every day it would crawl out and look for food in the garden. One day when it was outside it saw something move in the grass. It came closer to take a look and saw a little caterpillar! The caterpillar was trying very hard to reach the top of a blade of grass but it kept slipping down. The beetle didn't want the caterpillar to be sad so it used its strength to push the caterpillar up and help it rise to the top. The caterpillar smiled and thanked the beetle for its help. From then on, the beetle and the caterpillar became the best of friends. They enjoyed playing together and exploring the world together. The beetle always wanted to make the caterpillar happy and the caterpillar loved the beetle for its kindness. Every day the beetle and the caterpillar would help each other rise up in the world and spread lovely happiness. +Once upon a time, a large statue was on display in the park. Everyone loved it and wanted to take pictures of it. + +Standing in front of the statue, a little girl wanted to show how big it was. She stretched out her arms, but it was much too wide. She stretched out her legs, too, but still the statue was too big. + +The girl tried to think of a way to show how big the statue was. She got a huge piece of paper and measured the height of the statue. Then, she drew a picture of it on the piece of paper and showed everyone in the park. + +The girl was so proud of her picture. Everyone said it was the best way to show how big the statue was. The little girl smiled and explained to them, “It’s so large!†+Once there was a family who lived in a small cottage. Every day, Mommy and Daddy would urge the small boy to do his laundry. The boy did not always feel safe with all the strange noises he heard outside, but he trusted his parents. + +One day, Daddy said it was time for laundry. He helped the boy carry the laundry basket to the big tub outside. He showed the boy how to scrub the clothes and then rinse them off. + +The boy was surprised when he saw how the clothes changed color and smelled different. Once they were all clean, Daddy hung them up on the line outside to dry. + +The boy felt proud of himself. He smiled to see all the laundry his family had done together. From then on, every day the boy and his family would urge each other to help out with the laundry. They felt safe knowing they were all working together. +Once there was a girl named Zoe. Zoe was 3 years old and full of energy! She loved to explore new things and ask questions. One day Zoe's mom took her to the park. As Zoe ran around, she saw many things with different colors. She wondered what each of the colors meant. + +So she stopped and asked her mom, "What's the color of the tree?" Her mom smiled and said, "The tree is green." Zoe had so many questions, she didn't know where to begin! + +As they continued walking, Zoe noticed a colorful flower. She asked, "What's the color of the flower?" Her mom replied, "The flower is pink." Zoe was so excited to learn all the different colors! + +Later that day, Zoe noticed her mom was worried. Zoe asked, "What's wrong mommy?" Her mom replied, "I'm just worried about you. I want to make sure that you're safe." + +Zoe hugged her mom and said, "I'm ok, mommy. Don't worry!" Her mom smiled and said, "I'm so glad you're safe." Zoe smiled too, happy that her mom wasn't worried anymore. +Once upon a time there was a boy who was walking in the forest. Suddenly, he saw a big rock. He went up to it with excitement and he saw that the rock was very heavy. He wanted to lift it, so he tried very hard but he couldn't do it. + +Then, an old man appeared and said, "Do not worry, little boy. I can help you lift the rock. Come closer". The boy was scared but he went closer to the old man. The old man smiled and said, "Put your hands here". The boy put his hands on the rock and then the old man said some magic words. Suddenly, the rock got lighter and the boy was able to lift it. + +Underneath the rock, the boy found some treasure. It was harmless so he took it with him. He thanked the old man for his help and went home with his new treasure. The boy was very happy and he shared his treasure with his family and friends. They were all very excited and enjoyed the harmless treasure! +Once there was a girl called Jane. She liked to play outside with her friends. One day, she wanted to make something special with them. + +First, Jane brought some colourful string. She asked her friends to help her make a tie. Jane showed her friends how to carefully tie the string around each others’ wrists. It looked really attractive. + +The friends clapped and laughed. They were so happy with the special tie that they made together. They decided to go out and show their new accessory to everyone. + +Everyone was amazed by the colourful tie. They thought it was very attractive. Jane was proud of what she and her friends had made together. +Once upon a time, there was a happy family. They lived in a big house with a store inside. The store had all kinds of interesting things to buy, including toys and sweets. + +One day, the family visited a lab, where they saw many strong machines. They looked around and watched as the scientists worked with the machines. They learned how the machines could make things stronger and sturdier. + +When they got back home, they all went to the store in the house. There, they bought some things that were strong, so that they could build things with them. They had so much fun creating new things. + +And the family always tried to shop in the store, so that the strong things would last forever. That way, they could make anything they wanted for a long time. +Once upon a time, there was a trunk. It was a normal trunk, and it belonged to a boy named Tommy. Tommy loved his trunk because it held all of his favorite things. + +One day, Tommy went to look at his trunk, but it wasn't there! He started to cry because he couldn't find it. + +Suddenly, Tommy heard a loud crash. He looked over and saw that somebody had destroyed his trunk. It was broken into pieces, and none of his things were inside. + +Tommy was very sad. But, he was a brave boy. He decided to pick up the pieces of his trunk and put them back together. + +It took a long time, but soon, his trunk was normal again. It was just like it was before! + +Then, Tommy filled it with all of his favorite things. He learned an important lesson: it's never too late to put the pieces back together. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Mia. She was three years old. One day Mia saw her mom with a special card. She wanted to know what it was for. + +Her mom said, "It's a card to invite your friends to your birthday party!" Mia was so excited. She immediately wanted to give the card to her best friends. + +Mia went to her friends and showed them the card. They were so excited to come to her party. But Mia was a little bit ashamed, because she hadn't asked them earlier. She was worried that her friends would not have time to come. + +Luckily, all of Mia's friends said yes to the invitation. They had a great time at the party! Mia was no longer ashamed and was so happy that her friends could come. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a special glass. It was unique and special. + +One day, a little child found the glass and was very happy. She wanted to keep it forever. + +The little child received the glass and ran home. She put it in a safe place so no one could take it away. + +The glass was so special, and the little child found that it made her smile every day. She knew she would always keep it safe and love it. + +The little child was so happy that she had received the unique glass! +Once upon a time, there was a curious anchor. He swam through the sea and wondered what other animals he could find. He imagined a world of fish, turtles, whales and more. + +He kept swimming until he found a school of fish. He wanted to say hello but the fish swam away in a hurry. Then he saw a turtle, who was also very curious. He said hello and the two of them talked for a long time about the ocean and all its animals. + +Finally, the anchor asked the turtle if he wanted to go on an adventure with him. The turtle said yes and the two of them swam off together. They went past schools of fish, coral reefs, and all kinds of other animals. The anchor was so excited to share all of his discoveries with the turtle. + +When the sun went down, the anchor realized he was getting tired. He decided to stay in one spot and rest. He looked up at the stars and thanked them for this wonderful adventure. He knew this was the beginning of many more curious journeys. +Once there were two best friends who loved to do things together. Every day they would play, run, and laugh. + +One day they were playing near a lake when they saw a stick in the water. It looked magical, with a light shining off of it. They decided that they wanted to separate the stick so that each of them could keep a piece of it. + +So, with their tiny hands, they worked together to separate the stick into two. When they were done, they were each holding a piece of the magical stick. It still shined with a light from inside. They smiled and hugged each other, happy to have a special stick of their very own. + +From then on, no matter what happened, the two friends always held the magical pieces of the stick close. They were never separated! +Once upon a time there were two friends, Lily and Sam. They lived in the same country and were very kind to each other. + +One day, Sam was worried. He had heard that three towns were going to be flooded by a big storm. He told Lily about it and Lily knew that she had to help. + +So the two friends rushed to the three towns. Everyone was scared but Lily and Sam were very compassionate. They ran around helping everyone and getting them to a safe place. + +Once the storm was over, everyone was safe and happy. They thanked Lily and Sam for their help and everyone in the country was proud of them. +Once there was a brave goat. He was always exploring the world and he had many friends around him. One day, he saw something by the river that he had never seen before, and he wanted to check it out. + +He slowly crept closer and when he saw it, he was surprised. It was a bag full of delicious food and he wanted to eat it. He didn't know who it belonged to, so he decided to steal it. + +He ran as fast as he could back to his home, but soon he heard someone running after him. It was the farmer's daughter, and she was calling out for her food. The brave goat thought fast and quickly put the food in his den. + +The daughter was angry, but she was also impressed with the brave goat's actions. She knew she wouldn't be able to find the food and so she left. The goat was safe and he ate the food that night with his friends. They all celebrated his heroic deed. + +From then on, the brave goat was known in the village as the kind-hearted and brave goat who had the courage to steal the food. +Once upon a time there were two friends named Zip and Sue. Zip was a bit silly and liked to perform tricks for his friends. One day he decided to put on a show for Sue. He did some silly dances and made funny faces. Then he did a rude trick with his hands. Sue, however, didn't like it. She said it was wrong. Zip didn't understand why and told her that it was just a funny trick. Sue said that her dad told her that it was rude. Zip was sorry and hugged Sue. He promised he would never do it again and that he would perform nice tricks for her from then on. Sue smiled and was happy again. They enjoyed playing together the rest of the day. +Once there was a great big race. All the animals wanted to win. The fox was very fast, but the tortoise never gave up. Finally the tortoise won! + +Everyone was so happy. To celebrate they made soup. It was the best soup ever! The fox was sad, but the tortoise gave him some soup. The fox tasted it and smiled. It was the great soup! + +From then on, all the animals cheered for the tortoise whenever he ran in a race. Whenever the tortoise won, the animals would make soup to celebrate. + +The end. +One day, a small girl called Ella wanted to go play in the garden. She went over to her mum and asked if she could go. Her mummy gave her permission, so Ella put on her shoes, grabbed her brown umbrella and went outside. + +Ella held the umbrella to stop herself from getting wet and started skipping through the grass. As she ran around, a gust of wind blew in and the fierce rain started coming down. Ella ran as fast as she could to get back to the house. But, the rain was too strong and the wind was too strong for her to make it. + +Ella just stood there in the middle of the garden, holding her umbrella tightly. She felt really scared and was starting to cry. Then, she had an idea. She got her umbrella and started jumping up and down. She was persistent and kept jumping until she finally caught a gust of wind. The wind blew her umbrella up in the air, lifted her off her feet and flew her straight into the porch. + +When Ella reached the porch she was safe from the nasty rain and she was very proud of herself for being so persistent. +Once upon a time there was Bob, and Bob loved to roll. He rolled on the grass, the carpet and even up the walls! One day, he found himself rolling along the ceiling and it was so fun that he decided to try something even more creative. + +He put a big, fluffy pillow on the floor and he rolled on top of it, again and again. As he rolled, he moved all around the room, up the walls and across the ceiling - until he found himself in a very strange place! + +It was a room filled with beautiful treasures, with turquoise carpets and starry ceilings. Bob had never seen anything like it! He rolled across the ceiling, around the room and through the most creative places he'd ever seen. + +He rolled and rolled until his tummy was full and then he snuggled down in a corner and fell fast asleep. When Bob awoke, the ceiling was still filled with its wonderful treasures - but it was time to go home. +John was a three year old who was always hungry. His mom noticed this and wanted to give him a snack. She recommended he have a sandwich. + +John was so excited about the sandwich and wanted it so badly. He opened the bag that his mom gave him and found a big sandwich inside. He opened the tight package and saw how yummy the sandwich looked. + +John took a bite and enjoyed every single bite of it. He was so happy with the sandwich that he recommended it to his dad. + +John's dad loved it so much that he asked John's mom to make more. She was happy to oblige and made more tight packages of sandwiches for John and his dad's snacking pleasure. + +John was so happy when his dad suggested they both have a sandwich every day. He now enjoys a tasty snack every day and is always excited to recommend them to his friends. +Once upon a time there was a loyal bird who lived in a green tree. Every day he would fly around looking for a special home. +One day, he noticed a tiny bookshelf in the corner of a room. He thought it would be a perfect place to make his home. + +The bird was so excited about his new home that he started to fly around and tell all of his friends about it. He knew that he was going to be very happy living in the bookshelf. + +From that day forward, the loyal bird spent his days taking care of the bookshelf. He made sure that it was always neat and tidy. + +Every morning, the loyal bird would fly away and come back to his home at the end of the day. He was very content with his new home and was always happy when he returned. +Once upon a time, there was a car that could zoom. It zipped and zigzagged through the streets like nothing else. One day, the car drove off the road and found itself stuck in some tough soil. It just couldn't get out! + +The car tried and tried to zoom, but it was no use. The soil was too tough. It just stayed there, stuck to the ground. + +Then, one day, a friendly butterfly flew by and landed on the car. It said a magical word and suddenly, the car's wheels started to move. The car zoomed all around, and the butterfly flew away, looking very proud. + +The car was so happy and it drove off the road, never getting stuck in the tough soil again. It zoomed around happily ever after! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Lucy. She was very brave, but today she was worried as she had to climb an old tower. She was scared of heights, but she knew it was something she had to do. + +So, gathering all of her courage, she began to climb the tower. It was difficult, and she was scared of falling, but she kept going higher until she reached the top. + +Once she was at the top, the view was beautiful and she could see everything around her. She felt happy and proud that she had gained the top of the tower. + +Lucy asked her friends to come and visit her, so they could all see the view together. She wasn't worried anymore and felt very proud. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a rich man who loved to read books. He read all the time, no matter where he was. + +One day, the man decided he wanted something special to eat. So he went to the store and bought some yogurt. He was so excited to eat it! + +When he opened the yogurt, he found that it was not just any yogurt. It was rich, creamy, and so yummy! He ate every last bit. + +The man loved the yogurt so much that he decided to go back to the store the next day and buy more. He did the same thing every day for many weeks. + +The neighbors saw the man buying so much yogurt. They found it strange, but for the man, he had just found something he loved and that made him happy. That was all that mattered. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who loved to play in the garden. She would often explore the different textures of the plants and the dirt. She was very curious and happy. + +One day the little girl noticed a caterpillar standing on a leaf. It had the most wonderful texture! She wanted to touch it so she reached out her little finger. Suddenly the caterpillar gulped up her finger! + +The little girl was so embarrassed that she started to cry. Her mum heard the crying and ran to help. She scooped up the little girl and the caterpillar into her arms. She knew it was time to provide a safe home for the caterpillar. Quickly, she grabbed a jar and placed the caterpillar inside. Then, she provided the caterpillar with some food in the jar and the little girl felt much better. + +Now every day the little girl can explore the caterpillar’s wonderful texture, without feeling embarrassed. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. Her name was Abigail. She was three years old and loved to play. Today she was wearing a pretty blue dress. Abigail saw a butterfly and wanted to catch it. She started to crawl closer to it. + +The butterfly flew away and landed on the grass. Abigail followed it and kept crawling. Finally, she reached the butterfly. She put out her hands to catch it but it flew away again. + +Abigail looked around and she saw a pond. The surface of the pond was shiny and bright. Beside the pond was a big tree with lots of red and yellow flowers. Abigail wanted to explore. She started to crawl to the tree. + +After a while, Abigail reached the tree and stood up. She sat down and looked at the flowers. She was so happy! She plucked a blue flower from the tree and smelled it. + +Suddenly, Abigail started to feel tired. She said goodbye to the butterfly and flower and started to crawl back home. When she arrived, she gave the blue flower to her mama and hugged her tight. Mama smiled and said, "Thanks for the flower, Abigail!" +Once upon a time there was a girl called Sarah. She liked to play outside in the garden. One day while Sarah was playing in the garden she noticed something strange in the sky. It was a laser! It lit up the sky with a bright light and made a loud noise. + +Sarah was so excited and ran to tell her mom. She excitedly mentioned the laser. Her mom said they should go outside and have a look. When they stepped outside, it was cold. But the laser was still there in the sky, shining its light. + +Sarah and her mom watched the laser for a while and enjoyed the show. Sarah asked her mom lots of questions about the laser and her mom answered them all. Soon it was time for bed and the laser was still in the sky. + +The next morning when Sarah woke up the laser was gone. But Sarah still remembered what she had seen and would always mention it to her friends. +Once upon a time there was a wealthy man. He had a lot of money, lots of nice things. But he wasn't happy. He felt like something was missing. + +One day he went to the doctor. The doctor said to him, “Take this pill every day. It will make you feel better.†The man was excited and opened the bottle. He took a pill and went home. + +Every day he took the pill and slowly he began to feel better. He felt happier, more peaceful and content. His wealth felt more meaningful to him. He told all his friends about the pill and everyone was very happy. + +The man was very grateful to the doctor who had given him the pill. He was now feeling richer, not just in money, but in life! +Once upon a time there was a clever family. They lived in a big house. Every day, the family would measure things with a big ruler. + +They measured the walls of their house to make sure it was the right size. They measured the furniture to make sure it was the right size too. They even measured the food for their dinner to make sure everyone had enough! + +One day, the family measured their garden with a tape measure. It was so big it took a long time to measure. When they had finished counting, the family realized their garden was bigger than the house! They were very happy! + +The family loved to measure things. It was so much fun. And with their clever measuring skills, they made sure their house was just the right size! +Once upon a time, there was a girl who wanted a surprise. She asked her mom and dad for help, and her mom said, "Let's go for a walk!" + +So off they went! They walked and looked around and all around. Soon, they came upon a beautiful lake. The lake was so big and amazing. The girl's eyes got wide when she saw it. + +"Oh wow!" the girl said. "Let's go look closer!" + +So they did. They walked along the edge of the lake, looking at the fish swimming in the water. Then, the girl's dad said, "Look! There's a frog over there!" + +The girl was so excited! She ran to the frog and carefully watched it hop away. She laughed and smiled. Then her dad said, "Let's go drink some of the lake water where the frog was." + +The girl thought that was a great idea! She ran up to the water and started drinking the cool, delicious water. She smiled, knowing she was drinking the same water that the frog did. + +That was an amazing surprise! She was so happy she went on a walk with her mom and dad that day. +Bob was a very careless boy. He was so careless that he would never hang up his things in their proper place. One afternoon he came home from playing and he saw a beautiful image on the wall. He really liked it and so he decided to hang it up in his bedroom. Bob carefully took it off the wall and took it to his bedroom. + +He carefully climbed up onto his bed and hung the image on the wall. It looked perfect! Bob was very happy and he said, "That looks nice!" + +The next morning though, Bob was back to being his careless self and he didn't hang up his clothes. His mum noticed, so she asked him to hang up his clothes. He quickly realized he had forgotten to hang the image back on the wall. He jumped off the bed and hung the image up again. From then on, Bob was extra careful to hang up all his things in the proper place. +One day, a little boy was in his garden and he saw a chicken. He had never seen a chicken before so he wondered what it was. He was mesmerized by its big eyes and fluffy feathers. He slowly crept closer to the chicken. + +The chicken was a bit nervous and it started to make a loud noise. The sound was so loud and it made the little boy giggle. He loved the noisy sound of the chicken. + +The little boy was so excited that he decided to give the chicken a hug.The chicken was a bit scared by the hug but then it started to make some louder noises. This made the little boy laugh. + +The little boy said goodbye to the chicken and went back inside. He couldn't stop thinking about the noisy chicken. He had so much fun and he was very happy with his experience. He wasn't sure what the chicken was, but he knew he loved it. +One day, two friends were discussing what to do with the day. One wanted to go outside and play, and the other wanted to go to the store. They couldn't decide what to do, so the first friend had an idea. He said that they could get a fair tip from their mom. This would help them decide what to do. + +So, the two friends went to ask their mom for the fair tip. The mom thought for a minute and then said, "Let's play outside. You can have a picnic and play games." The two friends looked at each other and smiled. They knew it was the right thing to do! + +So, they thanked their mom and went outside. They had a great time playing in the yard and they ate a yummy picnic lunch. The day was fair and they were happy. It was the perfect tip from their mom. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Jack. He was three years old and so very eager to explore the world. One day he heard about a special movie that was coming to the theater and he begged his mom to take him. His mom was happy to go and off they went to the theater. + +When Jack arrived, he was amazed! There were so many people and the excitement in the air was incredible. Jack couldn't stop talking about the movie he was about to see. He couldn't believe it was finally happening! + +When the movie started, Jack was so happy. He sat in the theater, eagerly watching and loving every second. After the movie ended, Jack was so excited. He asked his mom if they could go and see it again! She said "yes" and off they went to meet the movie again. + +Jack and his mom watched the movie several times over the next few weeks and Jack never seemed to tire of it. He loved it so much and they talked about it together every day. Jack was so happy to meet the movie, and it was the best friend he ever had. +Once upon a time there was an old toy. He was very lonely as no one wanted to play with him. One day, a boy came along and saw the toy. He decided to lend his favourite present to the old toy. He gave the toy a big hug and then played with him all day. + +The old toy was so thankful that the boy had lent him the present. He no longer felt lonely and the two of them had lots of fun. Later in the afternoon, the boy gathered all his toys and went home. + +The old toy waved goodbye to the boy, feeling much happier than before. From that day on, the old toy knew he had a special friend who he could always count on to lend him his best present. +Once upon a time there were two silly friends, Sarah and Tommy. They were playing in the park together when Tommy grabbed a knife and tried to cut his sandwich. But the knife was too sharp and slipped, cutting Sarah's hand. It started to bleed, so Sarah started to cry. + +Tommy knew he had to do something to help, so he ran and grabbed a dry towel from his dad's car. He wrapped it around Sarah's hand and squeezed tightly to stop the bleeding. When it did, Sarah stopped crying and the two friends hugged each other tightly. + +That night, Sara's mummy knitted a dry glove for her to wear when she was playing with Tommy again. They both had a big laugh about it and hugged again, happy that Sarah was ok. From then on, Tommy was always careful with the knife and kept it dry! +Once upon a time there was a girl. She wanted to go on an adventure so she started to run. However, her legs soon felt tired so she stopped and took a rest. + +But then she felt something strange: her legs started to follow each other! No matter where she tried to go, her legs kept following each other. She felt so dizzy! + +She tried to take control of her legs, but they would not stop following each other. Then she heard a noise coming from far away. It was coming closer and closer. + +Soon, a giant appeared! He said his name was Happy and he wanted to help. He told the girl he could make her legs stop following each other. She said yes please! + +Happy put his hands on each of her legs. The girl felt a tingly feeling running through her body and suddenly her legs stopped following each other. + +The girl thanked Happy for his help and continued with her adventure feeling happy and no longer dizzy. +Once upon a time there was a silly little girl named Sally. Sally's mom gave her a pretty apron and she was so excited to wear it. She put it on and tried to spin and twirl around her house. Unfortunately, she was still not very graceful and she soon tripped over her own feet. She landed in a messy heap! + +Sally's mom shook her head and said,"Oh Sally, why do you act so foolishly sometimes?" She went to the kitchen and took out a bucket and a mop. Then she said,"Come on, Sally, we have to store up all this mess." + +So Sally obediently followed her mom around and helped her store up all the mess. Sally put back the mop and the bucket and then she put on her apron again. This time she was careful not to act so foolishly and only spun around in circles. Her mom smiled and said,"That's much better, Sally. Well done!" +Flip was a very worried little frog. He had a leak in his pond. Water was dripping everywhere! He looked all around for help, but nobody was around to help him. He felt so helpless. + +Suddenly, he heard his best friend's voice. It was Daisy the Duck. She had come to help him! She said she had a plan. Flip was so happy. + +Daisy got to work. She took out a bucket and filled it with paint. She then carefully painted the walls of the pond to cover the leak. She painted until the leak had completely gone. + +Flip was so relieved. He was so thankful to Daisy! He hugged Daisy tightly and thanked her from the bottom of his heart. Now, his pond was safe and he could play in it again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Ella. She was only three years old. One day she wanted to cut a log for her dad with a saw. But first, she had to delay because she wasn’t tall enough to reach the saw. So she put a little stool under the saw and stood on it. + +Ella grabbed the saw and started sawing the log. Soon a hairy spider came out of the log! Ella was so scared she fell off the stool and the saw flew away. She grabbed the stool and ran away screaming from the spider. + +But later, her dad came and caught the spider with a jar. He said he was not scary and put him outside. Ella was brave enough to come back and continue sawing the log. When the log was all cut up, she was very happy and went to give her dad a big hug! +Joy smiled as she watched the sun dip below the horizon. She loved the way it made the sky light up in bright oranges and pinks. She waited patiently, twirling between patches of soft green grass. Then a sparkle caught Joy's eye. The sparkle came from a thin, fragile layer of dust. Joy clapped her hands and bent down to pick it up. She carefully placed it in her pocket, making sure it was safe. Her mom smiled warmly and took her hand, leading her back inside. Joy smiled as she skipped along in her mom's footsteps. She knew that the fragile dust was now safe in her pocket and it would bring her lots of joy each time she looked at it. +Alice was playing with some blocks when she heard a loud siren. She looked around and saw an emergency truck. She was worried because it was so loud. She wanted to follow it to see what was happening, but her mom said, "ignore it, everything is okay." + +Alice didn't understand why she shouldn't care. She kept watching the truck as it rushed away. She started to feel very worried. Suddenly, she thought of something. She ran inside her house and dialed 911. + +The operator answered, "Hello, what is your emergency?" Alice spoke, "I want to help with the emergency." The operator said, "it's okay, you can ignore it now. We have someone taking care of it." Alice was relieved. + +Alice hung up the phone and hoped that everyone was safe. She wanted to help but listened to her mom and stayed inside. Even though she was still a little worried, she knew she had done the right thing. +Sophie was so excited for the carpet to arrive. She had been looking forward to it for weeks. She loved the feel of the soft, fuzzy material that her mom told her was called carpet. + +When the carpet arrived, Sophie's mom and dad worked together to put it in the living room. Sophie wanted to help, but she was too little. She watched and enjoyed the process. + +Once the carpet was all set, Sophie set out to find something to do with it. She ran around the room, jumping and rolling on the carpet. It felt so nice and soft! Sophie enjoyed it so much she didn't want to stop. + +When it was getting late, Sophie's mom asked if she wanted to help with dinner. Sophie enjoyed making dinner with her mom. Whenever she had a question, her mom was so helpful. + +At the end of the day, Sophie was proud that she had been able to help her parents and had enjoyed the new carpet. She knew it was going to be a lot of fun. +One day, a mom and her son went to the mill to borrow some flour. The mill was a big building, and it was very noisy. The mom and her son looked around, and they could see all different kinds of ingredients in the mill. + +At the back of the mill, they found a big sack of fine white flour. The mom asked the man at the mill to borrow the flour, and he said yes. They thanked him and left with the flour. + +On their way home, they stopped to look at the river and the ducks swimming in it. The son wanted to stay and play, but the mom said it was time to go home. + +When they got home, the mom and her son began to bake some cookies. They carefully measured the flour and mixed it with other ingredients. The cookies were delicious! All the family had one, and everyone said they were very fine. +Once upon a time there was a nosy skeleton. He was always poking around and asking too many questions. One day he decided to go exploring. He came across a door he had never noticed before. + +He wanted to open the door but it was too heavy. He searched and searched until he saw a key. He took the key, put it in the lock and opened the door. Inside, he saw a box with a latch. He opened the box and inside he found lots of bones. + +The nosy skeleton removed the bones from the box carefully. He put them all together to make a big skeleton. He was so proud of his work! He was happy to show it off to all his friends. + +From then on the nosy skeleton was known as the master of bones. He spent hours every day removing bones and putting them together. He had lots of fun and learned new things. +Once upon a time there was a baby who was not feeling very well. She had a sore throat and could not sleep. Her mummy and daddy took her to the doctor. The doctor was very kind and he had a friendly smile. He gave her a little white pill and some medicine to drink. He told her it was harmless and would help her feel better. + +After a few days, the baby started feeling better and was able to play again. She even went to the park with her mummy, who made her a yummy picnic. + +The baby went back to the doctor to get a check up. The doctor said the medicine had worked and she was all better. He gave her a lollipop and a hug. She thanked him and returned home happy and healthy. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a little boy. He was very calm and he liked to explore his world. + +One day the boy was walking in a park. He found something very interesting. It was a big box with a picture on the front. It displayed a lot of different colors and shapes. + +The boy wanted to see what was inside the box. He opened the lid and saw lots of different toys. He was very excited and he displayed the toys to show his parents. + +His mom and dad looked at the toys with him. They smiled and told him he was a very lucky boy. The boy was very happy and he played with the toys in a calm way. + +The boy was thankful for his new toys and he played with them for some time. He was so proud that he had discovered such a special gift on his own. +Jimmy was wandering in the park, looking at all the interesting things. He saw a butterfly, but it flew away before he could catch it. He was so sad that he couldn't catch it, but he knew he would have better luck soon. + +He kept walking and soon caught sight of a big red balloon. He followed it with his eyes and noticed it was up in a tree. It must have flown there! He looked around for something to help him get it down, but he couldn't find anything useful. He looked up to give it one last try. + +Suddenly, a nosy squirrel came over and noticed Jimmy struggling. It decided to help him, and ran off looking for something to help. It came back carrying a stick in its mouth and handed it to Jimmy. Jimmy used the stick to poke at the balloon and managed to catch it. He was excited, and said a big thank you to the squirrel before running off with the balloon. +Once there was an old stone that had been around for many years. It was grey and rough and looked like it had been used by many different creatures throughout the years. + +One day, a small child came along and saw the stone lying in the grass. +The child picked up the stone and started to sort it in their hands while looking at every detail. The child rubbed the stone against their cheek and tried to guess what kind of adventures the stone had been on. + +After a few minutes of looking, the child placed the stone in his pocket and started walking again. The old stone went on one last journey, with a small companion, who wanted to give it a good home. +There was a boy who wanted to achieve his goal. It was hard to do, but he was determined. Every day he sat in his room and worked very hard. He thought of clever ideas and made careful plans. He wrote them down and changed them so they were perfect. + +He worked hard every day. He wanted to reach his goal quicker and quicker! Finally, one day, he did it! He had achieved his goal! + +He was so happy and proud of himself. He had worked hard, but it was worth it. Now he could tell everyone about his big accomplishment. Everyone was impressed and full of pride for him. + +He was so happy he had achieved his goal. From then on, he always worked hard, but still remembered how good it feels to reach a hard goal. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Fluffy. She lived in a big, green jungle with lots of animals. One day, Fluffy decided to move to a new place. She was very brave, so she got ready and started walking. + +Fluffy had been walking for a long time, and it was very hot in the jungle. Everywhere she looked she saw tall trees, long grass, and thick mud. The sun was hot and the bugs were buzzing around her. It was getting very miserable. + +Suddenly, Fluffy saw a small house in the distance. She moved a little faster and soon she made it to the house. Fluffy was so happy to get out of the hot jungle. Her new home was nice and cool and she was very happy. + +The end! +Mum and Dad had brought home a big box of chocolate. It was the original kind that everyone loved. + +Little Bill was very excited. He was only three years old and he had never seen so much chocolate before. + +Mum warned Bill that it had to remain in the box until after dinner. But it was so tempting and he wanted to try some of it. + +So while they were eating dinner, funny things started happening. + +It turns out that Bill had opened the box and taken a few pieces of chocolate before Mum and Dad noticed. He had managed to remain quiet and no one noticed what he had done. + +But with a naughty grin, he knew that he had been very clever. + +When dinner was finished, Mum and Dad gave Bill the box of chocolates. He was so happy and he enjoyed eating all the original chocolates. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Emily. Emily wanted to buy an ice cream and asked her mom for some money. Mom said yes, but with a big warning. She said, " Emily, if you buy one ice cream, you must also buy one for your brother Billy." + +Emily agreed and ran off to the store. She looked around and saw lots of different flavors. She chose a blueberry ice cream and then went to find Billy. She saw him playing with a lawyer. + +Billy was so happy when he saw the ice cream. They both started eating and they laughed as they got dizzy by eating it so fast. The lawyer watched them and smiled. + +They both finished eating it very quickly. Emily and Billy said thank you to the lawyer and ran off, their bellies full and their hearts happy. +Once there was a little boy named John. He was very enthusiastic and always had a smile on his face. One day, he went on a walk outside in the park. As he was walking, he heard a funny noise. He looked around to see where the noise was coming from and he saw a big tree. John was very curious, so he walked closer to the tree. + +He heard a rustling sound and he looked up in the tree. Then he saw a furry animal from the top of the tree. It was a squirrel! John was so excited that he wanted to get a closer look. + +He ran to a nearby bench and found a cloth. He brought the cloth over to the tree and spread it out on the ground. John was so enthusiastic that he was jumping with joy. He watched the squirrel for a long time, until the sun began to set. + +Then, it was time for John to return home. He put the cloth back onto the bench and said goodbye to the squirrel. He waved goodbye and went home feeling very enthusiastic and happy. +Once upon a time, there was a careful soldier who wanted to invite his friends over for a fun day. He sent them all invitations, which made them very happy. + +The soldier was very excited as he waited for his friends to arrive. Finally, the doorbell rang and he opened the door. To his surprise, two of his friends had arrived early! + +The soldier was very careful to make sure everyone had a good time. First, they enjoyed a nice lunch together. Then, they had some fun activities! They played tag and explored the backyard. + +The day was full of laughter and smiles. The soldier was very proud of how well the day turned out. Everyone thanked the soldier for inviting them over and had a wonderful time. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Emily. She was so cheerful and happy. She was out playing in the park with her friends. + +Suddenly, Emily noticed something funny in the ground. She reached down and pulled out a long, thin root. She showed her friends and they thought it was so cool. + +As she looked closer, Emily noticed the root seemed to be crying. She had never seen a crying root before, she was so surprised. + +Emily put the root back in the ground and gave is a big hug. After this, the root stopped weeping. + +Everyone was so happy and cheered. From then on, Emily made sure to always be gentle with the roots she found in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a careless little girl named Joy. She didn't always listen to what people said. One day, Joy was in her garden when she saw something very special. It was a stamp! Joy was so excited that she ran towards it and kneeled down to take a closer look. + +Joy was mesmerised by the strange stamp and did not hear her mum calling her. Suddenly, Joy felt a gentle touch on her shoulder and she looked up to see her mum. She was not happy. + +"You must be more careful, Joy," she said. "Look, the stamp is broken now". Joy felt so sad and apologetic that she started to cry. + +Mum hugged her and said, "It's ok, we can fix it. Let's try again and kneel down very gently." This time Joy was careful, and with a gentle twist of her mum's fingers, the stamp was back in one piece. Joy was so happy that she gave her mum a big hug. + +From that day onwards Joy always listened carefully to what her mum said and was more aware of her surroundings. She made sure to always kneel down gently, especially when she was near something special and fragile. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Bella. Bella had an Uncle, and she loved him very much. Every weekend she would go see him. + +One day, Uncle asked Bella if she wanted to go on an adventure. Bella was so excited! She said yes right away. + +So they set off together, walking in the sunshine. Bella felt so happy and a bit dizzy. They walked up a hill, and then suddenly something very exciting happened. + +Uncle took out a surprise! It was an ice cream, and it was just for Bella. She was so pleased and ate it very quickly. + +They carried on their journey, making sure to take their time. When they both got to the top of the hill, they looked around. Everything around them was so beautiful, and Bella couldn't believe it. + +It was a special day that Bella and her Uncle will never forget. +Once upon a time, there was a girl. Her name was Hannah. She really wanted a bicycle. Every day, she asked her mom and dad if she could have a bicycle. + +Finally, one day, her mom and dad said yes! They took Hannah to the store and gave her a special bicycle. It was perfect! + +Hannah was so happy. She showed her bicycle to her friends. They all went outside and rode together. They had a lot of fun! + +The bicycle was perfect for Hannah. She rode it every day. She thanked her mom and dad for giving her the special bicycle. + +THE +Once upon a time there was a humble boy who was walking around in the warm sunshine. He looked around and soon he saw a cooler filled with drinks and ice. The looked so cool and inviting! He walked towards it and suddenly the cooler began to move! Out of the cooler came a magical genie that appeared with a big smile. + +The genie was very friendly and asked the boy what he wanted. The boy thought for a second and then asked for lots of hugs and smiles. The genie was pleased with this and granted the boy's wish! He gave the boy a big hug and a warm smile. + +The boy was so happy with what the genie had given him that he decided to give him a gift too. He gave the genie a hug and said thank you! Then the genie disappeared back into the cooler and the boy walked away feeling happy and content. +Once upon a time there was a princess. She wanted to try something special and found a crown. She put it on her head and it was so delicious! She wanted to show everyone so she ran from house to house, showing it off. Everyone loved it and praised her for finding the crown. + +She went to her castle and decided to try to make something with the crown. She took off the crown and used it as a special bowl. She filled the crown with yummy treats, like cookies and candy. Everyone in the kingdom was very excited and they all loved her delicious treats! + +She was so happy with what she made, so she put the crown back on her head and strutted around like a proud princess. Everyone smiled and clapped as she proudly wore her crown around the kingdom. + +Since that day, the princess never forgot to try something new and the crown was a reminder of her success. +Jack was a wild little boy. His favorite thing to do was to explore the forest. He loved running around and discovering all the plants and animals the forest had to offer. + +One day, Jack went for a walk through the woods. Suddenly, his foot landed in a deep hole. He tried to get out, but he couldn't. He started to cry, thinking he would remain stuck in the hole forever. + +Luckily, Jack was found by a helpful traveller. He used some strong vines to help Jack climb out of the well. Once Jack had climbed out, he thanked the traveller and continued on his way. + +Jack was happy to remain safe and wild, exploring the forest as usual. He would never forgot the surprising moments he had encountered in the depths of the well. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Lily. She was three years old and was always very nice. One day she went to the store with her mom. + +While her mom was looking at different items, Lily saw some gum. She asked her mom if she could have it, but her mom said no. Lily was very sad. She kept trying to ask her mom, but her mom was very rude. + +Lily didn't know what to do. She wanted that gum, so she tried a different way. She asked her mom if she could just try one piece, and her mom said yes. Lily was so excited! + +She tried one piece of gum and it was yummy. She was so happy that she had asked her mom again. From then on, Lily knew that even when she was met with a no, she should keep trying. +Once upon a time there was a compassionate boy named Jimmy. Jimmy was three years old and loved to dress up. Every day he wore a special outfit. Today he was wearing his favourite shirt and pants, with his blue trophy in his hands. + +Jimmy went out to the park with his family. He saw lots of other kids playing around. He said, "I want to join them." So his mom and dad helped him dress up with the other kids. + +Jimmy enjoyed running around the park with the other kids and he was even more excited when he saw them playing a game. He ran up to the group and began joining in. + +At the end of the game, Jimmy won the grand prize - a shiny golden trophy! All the kids cheered and Jimmy was so proud he even did a little dance. + +Jimmy's parents were so proud of him, and they hugged him with loving compassion. They helped him dress up in his prize, which he carried home proudly. +Jill was struggling with something. She had a note in her hand. It was her Mom's note. She had written something on it. But Jill could not read it. She was too young. She tried really hard to read it but she could not. + +So Jill asked her Mom what it said. But Mom did not answer. Instead, she gave her a sour look. Jill did not understand why. She was struggling with understanding what the note said. + +But then Mom smiled. She hugged Jill and told her that she loves her very much no matter what. That made Jill feel better. She stopped struggling and hugged her Mom back. + +Jill still did not know what the note said. But it didn't matter. She knew that her Mom's love was more important than the note. +Once upon a time there was a bird who loved to fly. He went up and down, left and right, and was always happy when doing it. One day he saw a man with a big mustache. He thought it looked really funny and he wanted to get closer to see it better. + +So he flew up to the man's face and started to look at the mustache. The man was very mild and gentle, he knew the bird was just curious so he didn't do anything. The bird studied the mustache very carefully, he really liked how funny it looked. + +The bird started to fly around the man's face and touched the mustache with his wings. The man started to laugh and the bird seemed very happy. They both laughed and smiled until the bird flew away. He never forgot the man and his funny mustache. He always remembered it when he was flying up in the sky. +One day, Jack saw a powerful shrimp. He wanted to play with it, so he reached out his hand. But the shrimp was too quick and it jumped away. + +Jack decided to try and catch it another way. He lay down on the ground and pretended to be asleep. The shrimp came closer and closer until it was close enough for Jack to catch it. + +Jack grabbed the shrimp and smiled. It was a powerful shrimp and Jack was very proud of himself for catching it. He held it gently and the shrimp stayed still, making Jack happy too. + +Jack knew the shrimp must have been tired, so he lay it down on the ground, but it made its way back to him and stayed close by. Jack and the shrimp were friends now. +One day, Jenny and her mommy went to the mall. Jenny was so excited. She saw lots of original things there. But then, something bad happened. A mean monster came to the mall and tried to capture Jenny. Jenny was scared and started to run away. She was able to escape from the monster. Jenny was so happy that she ran back to her mommy. She hugged her mommy and they both laughed. They were so happy that Jenny had escaped. +Once upon a time there was a little pig. He was very helpless. He had a dream of flying through the sky but he didn't know how. + +One day he had an idea. He asked a little bird to take him up in the sky. The bird said yes! The pig was so happy. + +The bird took the pig high up into the sky. Suddenly, the pig got scared and he started to cry. Everyone in the village saw this and they all laughed. The pig was embarrassed. + +The little bird was very kind. She said to the pig, "Don't worry, I'll take you back down". She flew carefully back to the ground with the little pig. + +The village people stopped laughing and the pig felt so relieved. From then on, the little pig never tried to fly again. But he always remembered the kind bird that helped him. +Once upon a time there was a young girl named Lucy. She was very excited because she was going on an adventure. She grabbed her bag and started walking. Along the way she saw a motion. She stopped and looked around to see what it was. Lucy saw a small rabbit hopping around. She smiled and nodded her head. The rabbit hopped closer and Lucy could tell it wanted to be friends. She slowly reached out her hand and the rabbit hopped up and rested on it. Lucy was filled with joy. She said hello and the rabbit nodded its head and motioned her to follow it. Lucy happily followed and they ran together through the fields and meadows. They played tag and Lucy laughed with delight. Lucy was so happy to have a new friend. Together, they explored the world around them and it was the best day ever. +Once there was an elderly man with messy hair. He decided he needed a haircut, so he went to the barbershop. Everything in the shop looked shiny and clean. The man sat in the chair and the barber put a cape around him. He started to clean around his face with a cloth. Then he grabbed the scissors and began to cut the man's hair. + +His hair became shorter and shorter, and soon it was all gone. The barber used a big puff to make the man's hair look neat. When he was done, the elderly man looked much different. He was pleased with his new haircut. + +The man paid the barber and thanked him. As he left the shop, he kept running his hands through his short, neat hair. He was happy to have a clean haircut. +Once there was a little girl named Joy. She was 3 years old and full of energy. Every day, Joy would play and run around. + +One day, Joy got a special envelope. Inside it, was something very lucky - a toy! Joy was so excited! She decided to play with it right away. + +But soon, Joy was getting very tired. She decided to take a nap with her special toy beside her. Joy's parents looked over her with love and happiness, happy that their daughter was so lucky. + +When she woke up, Joy had a big smile on her face. She was so happy that she had such a lucky toy - that she could hug and nap with. That day, Joy had the best nap of her life! +One night, Mommy and Daddy took the little girl for a walk. It was dark outside, so Mommy and Daddy each gave the little girl a flashlight. She was so excited! + +The little girl waved her flashlight around, looking everywhere. She saw a surprise! There was an owl high up in a tree, with big eyes and feathers. The owl watched them and the little girl was so happy. + +Soon, the little girl's flashlight grew weak. Mommy and Daddy gave her new batteries and the light was strong again. It was like a surprise each time. + +The little girl and Mommy and Daddy explored the night. They looked at stars in the sky, and heard crickets chirping. The little girl's flashlight lit their way, and they were happy and safe. +Once upon a time, there was a famous stable filled with horses. It was the biggest stable in the kingdom and people from all over would come to visit. One day, the stable owner had a great idea. He suggested that everyone at the stable should have a party! + +The horses loved this idea and started to prepare. They found big, bright ribbons and decorations to hang up all over the stable. They tidied up the area and even made a special cake for the occasion. + +Finally, the day of the party arrived. Everyone in the kingdom started to arrive at the stable for the party. The horses whinnied and neighed in delight. They had fun playing tag and showing off their skills. Everyone shared treats and clapped when the horses were finished. + +As the party came to a close, the horses thanked their stable owner. He smiled and suggested they do this again soon. Everyone was in agreement and promised to be back at the famous stable soon. +Once upon a time, there was a polar bear who lived in a big icy igloo. He was very busy during the day looking for things to eat. One day he was walking around and saw a big juicy fish. The fish looked tasty and the polar bear decided to take a bite. The polar bear bit the fish and it tasted so good he wanted to take another bite. The fish was so delicious that he ate the whole fish until there was nothing left. The polar bear was so happy and he thanked the fish for making him so full. From then on the polar bear was the happiest and the busiest bear in the whole wide world. +Once upon a time there was a yellow bird that was coming to visit. It was called a canary, and it had a song to sing. She flew through the sky and arrived at the house. + +Inside, the canary heard a poem. It was so beautiful she wanted to stay and listen more. But the canary couldn't stay, she had to hurry and go. + +So she left the house and flew away into the sky. She sang a yellow song that came from her heart, and the people in the house could hear her singing. It was like a poem, and it made them smile. + +The canary kept flying until she arrived at her nest. She was very tired, but it made her feel happy that she had sung her yellow song to the people. She thanked them for listening and fell asleep in her nest. +Once upon a time, there was a pigeon who wanted to win a race. He was a little scared, because he had never raced before. One day, he saw that a big race was about to start. He decided to join in and try to win. + +The pigeon flapped his wings and flew as fast as he could. He flew past lots of birds, but he was still scared. Suddenly, he was in first place! He kept going and going until he crossed the finish line. + +Everyone in the race cheered. The pigeon had won the race! He was very proud, and he felt like the bravest bird in the sky. From then on, he was the fastest pigeon around. +Once upon a time, there was a swan who lived in a pond. He was very excited! Every day, he would swim around, watching all of the other animals. One day, the swan saw a little frog. He asked the frog what he was doing, but the frog just smiled. + +The swan was curious, so he asked again. This time, the frog told him to lie down beneath a big tree. The swan did as he was told and he lay beneath the tree. As he lay there, the swan heard a beautiful song. + +The song was coming from the frog. It was the most wonderful sound he had ever heard! The swan was so excited that he closed his eyes and enjoyed it for as long as he could. From then on, the swan and the frog were friends. Every day, the swan would lie beneath the tree and listen to the frog singing its beautiful song. +Once upon a time, there was a girl who really liked coffee. Every day, she would go to her local cafe and buy a cup of coffee. It made her feel really peaceful and happy. + +The girl wanted to learn how to make coffee so she asked the barista to teach her. The barista was happy to teach her and they spent many days making coffee together. The barista showed her how to measure the coffee, how to grind the beans, and how to make coffee. + +The girl was grateful for the barista for teaching her how to make coffee. She realized that coffee had so much value. She began to appreciate coffee in a whole new way and always made sure to make the best cup she could. She was always so peaceful after a cup of coffee. + +The girl and the barista became great friends and continued to make coffee together for many years to come. +Once upon a time, there was an otter who lived in a pond. He was very organized. He kept his pond neat and tidy and knew just where everything was. + +One day, the otter decided he needed a nap. So, he closed his eyes and settled in to sleep. + +But there was a problem. All the other creatures who lived in the pond weren't organized like the otter. So, when the otter closed his eyes, they all started to make lots of noise. + +The otter was so tired from all the noise he could not sleep. So, he had an idea. He gathered all the little creatures around him and gave them a plan. He told them that from now on, when he was ready to sleep, all the creatures had to be quiet. + +They listened to the otter and agreed. From then on, when the otter closed his eyes, all the creatures stopped playing and were very quiet. Now the otter can sleep peacefully and he's very happy. +Once there was a tiger who loved to repeat himself. He would roar over and over, so much that all the animals around him got very tired. One day, the tiger saw a mild-looking rabbit and said, "Let's play a game". The rabbit was wary, but agreed, and the tiger asked, "Can you repeat what I say?" The rabbit nodded and the tiger said, "Let's roar like a tiger!" So both the tiger and the rabbit roared and made a lot of noise. When the rabbits stopped, the tiger laughed and said "We did it!" To the surprise of the tiger, the rabbit was able to repeat his roar too. After that, the tiger and the rabbit were the best of friends and roared together until the sun went down. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny who loved to eat broccoli. Every day, the bunny would go to the garden and squeeze fresh broccoli. But one day, when the bunny went for some broccoli, she found a hairy caterpillar. + +The bunny was scared at first, but she soon realized that the caterpillar was friendly. She started to squeeze the caterpillar's butt and they both laughed. + +The caterpillar said he was hungry and the bunny gave him some of her broccoli. They continued to squeeze and cuddle each other, until the sun went down. + +The bunny said goodbye to her new friend and promised to come back the next day. From then on, the bunny only ate broccoli and cuddled with the hairy caterpillar. + +The End. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Daisy. Daisy liked to dress up. One day she decided to dress up in her favourite outfit. She put on her nice shirt and skirt. Then she grabbed a ribbon and tied it in a big knot around her waist. She was so happy with how she looked. She said to herself, "I am ready now!" + +Daisy looked in the mirror and twirled around. She loved how the knot looked around her waist. She had put the knot in just the right place and it made her outfit look extra special. + +Later that day Daisy went out with her family. Every time Daisy saw someone she twirled around showing off her special knot. People smiled and said, "how pretty!" Daisy was also very proud of herself and said, "I am ready now!". +Once upon a time, there was a wild temple in a distant land. Inside was a boy called Tim and he wanted to hug the temple. He reached out his hands and tried to give it a big squeeze. But the temple was so wild and so big that it wouldn't let him in. + +So Tim kept trying. He kissed the temple's walls and he said sweet words. But still, the temple did not budge. + +Then one day, Tim felt a warm feeling all around him. It was the temple, giving him a hug! Tim was so happy and he thanked the temple for loving him. + +From then on, Tim visited the temple a lot. They became the best of friends and hugged each other all day long. The wild temple and the young boy were truly happy together. +Once upon a time, there was an ordinary leather bag. It was brown and shiny and it belonged to a 3 year old child. Every day, the child would wait for the bag to arrive. + +One day, the bag finally arrived. When it arrived, the child was overjoyed. He cheered and clapped his hands. He couldn't wait to open the bag and see what was inside. + +When the bag was open, the child saw it was filled with lots of cool toys! He was so happy and excited. He couldn't believe his eyes. + +The child spent many days playing with his new toys. Every day, he would make new discoveries in the leather bag. It was like a treasure chest of fun. + +The child was so grateful for his new bag and all his new toys. He made sure to take good care of them. He knew that this ordinary leather bag was a special gift, and he was very thankful. +Alice and Jack were best friends. Every morning they shared a piece of toast and clapped their hands. + +One day, they heard wild noise outside! The noise was getting louder and louder. They were so alert, they looked through the window. The noise was caused by a group of ducks. + +Alice and Jack were delighted! The ducks were quacking and hopping around. Their feathers were so bright and colourful. + +Alice and Jack opened the door to greet the ducks. The ducks were so happy that they cheered with joy. + +Alice and Jack started clapping for the ducks. The ducks cheered and jumped around. Alice and Jack couldn't stop clapping and laughing. + +The ducks enjoyed the clapping and cheers. Alice and Jack waved goodbye to their feathered friends and the ducks left with a cheery quack. +Once there was a pale cross. It was big and strong and sturdy. Everyone stopped and looked at it when they saw it. One day, a spark came near the cross. The spark flicked and grew and got bigger. Soon it was a flame and the flame began to burn the cross. It burned and burned until it was small, just like a twig. Everyone felt so sad when this happened. They wanted the cross back, but it was too late. + +But, the pale cross saw something amazing! The flames had changed it from tall and sturdy to short and sparkly. Small sparks flew away and twinkled in the sky, everyone cheered. The pale cross was brought back to life, bigger and brighter than ever before. +Sandy had a lucky day. She went to the grocery store with her mom. As she walked inside, she saw lots of delicious food. + +At the checkout line, Sandy's mom saw a broken toy. She asked the store clerk for help. He said he'd try to fix it. + +Sandy watched as the man worked on the toy with his tools. After a few minutes, he had fixed it and smiled at Sandy. + +Sandy was very happy and lucky! She thanked the store clerk and ran off to tell her mom the good news. + +The store clerk smiled and wished Sandy a nice day. He was happy that he could make her lucky day even better. +Once upon a time there was a lucky dolphin. He was swimming in the ocean when he heard someone calling his name. He quickly looked around and saw a young girl smiling at him. She said, "Hi dolphin! What's your name?" The dolphin answered, "I'm Rufus!" The girl smiled and said, "That's a great name, Rufus! Can I be your friend?" Rufus thought for a moment, then said yes! The two new friends were so happy to finally meet each other. + +The girl and Rufus played together all day long. They laughed and talked, and jumped out of the ocean like dolphins do. Finally, the girl said it was time for her to go home. + +Rufus said his goodbyes, feeling very lucky that he had met a new friend. He was now swimming all alone again, but happy because he had made a special friend. The sun slowly set, as Rufus swam even happier than before. +There were two friends: a wise bear and a smart rabbit. The bear was always very careful and took time to think about things before he acted. The rabbit was always very clever and knew a lot of answers. + +One day, the wise bear wanted to cook a delicious salad. So he asked the clever rabbit for advice. The rabbit said he should use a recipe to help him make the salad. + +The bear used the recipe to record all the ingredients that he needed to make the salad. He then followed all the steps to make the salad. + +When the salad was ready, the two friends enjoyed it together. They both agreed that it was one of the best salads they had ever tasted! The wise bear was happy that he had used the recipe to make such a delicious salad. +One day, there was a boy. He was three years old. He was scared because he was alone in a new place. He looked around and wondered what he could do. + +Then, he saw a pile of stuff. He got excited and started to create something. He picked up some sticks, rocks and leaves. He wanted to make something fun. + +He put the rocks together and made a circle. Then he put the sticks in the middle to make a fire. Finally, he added the leaves to the top. It looked so cool! + +The boy was no longer scared. He was now creating something and having fun. He put more stuff together and made a fort and a story. He was happy and having a great time. +Daddy had a lot of things. He was careful when he sorted them all out. He had toys, books and lots of other things too. All the toys had to be lined up nicely. He made sure all the books and other things were in the right spot. Daddy was very careful when sorting his things. + +When Daddy was finished sorting all his things, he looked very happy. He had done a great job. He smiled at all the things he had sorted and gave himself a big pat on the back. Daddy sat back, crossed his arms and was proud of himself. + +The next day, Daddy decided it was time to help his little one sort out all their toys. Daddy was so careful, he showed the little one how to sort out the toys into different piles. When they were finished, Daddy smiled. It was a very exciting day! +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Sarah. She was very curious, so she decided to explore her garden. She looked everywhere, but she couldn't find anything interesting. Until, she spotted something blue in a bush! Sarah reached into the bush and pulled out a film. She was very happy that she found it and decided to show it to her mum. + +Mum was also excited, though a little bit worried. She wondered where Sarah had found it. But Sarah was excited to watch the film. So, mum put the film on and Sarah sat down on the sofa and watched it. + +The film was very exciting and Sarah was so happy. There were lots of blue animals and they went on lots of adventures in the blue sky. Sarah didn't want the film to end, but all good things must come to an end. She said goodbye to her new friends, put the film back in its case and put it in mum's special cupboard. + +And that is the story of how Sarah found the blue film and made some new friends. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Tom. Tom had a new pet called a cauliflower. Tom and the cauliflower were best friends and loved to play together. They went on adventures through the garden and even had picnics in the park. + +One day, Tom wanted to give his cauliflower a special name. He thought for a long time and finally decided on the perfect name for it - Fluffy. Tom and Fluffy laughed and danced together in the sun. + +They explored new places every day and had so much fun. Tom would take Fluffy to grandmas place and watch the rabbits in the garden. Fluffy often joined them on their weekly trips to the beach. + +Tom and Fluffy were always together, having so many adventures and making so many memories. +Tommy was running really fast on his carpet. He loved feeling the way he sped around. His brother, Jack, was racing him and couldn’t keep up with him. He felt like a lightning bolt! +Suddenly he noticed something. His mommy was looking at the carpet and had a sad face. He stopped his speed and asked her why. +“Your Aunt Suzie just bought us a new carpet,†she said. “She is deaf and wanted us to have a new oneâ€. +Tommy was sad. He liked the carpet very much, but he liked his Aunt Suzie more. He knew she felt kindly and wanted him to be happy. He said bye to the carpet and promised to remember it always. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was always looking for something fun to do. She decided to take a walk in the park next to her house. + +She saw the big trees and the nice grass, and she thought it was nice. Then suddenly she saw an image in the sky – an image of a bird. She didn't know what it was, but she thought it was beautiful. + +The little girl watched the image until it went away. But a few days later, it came back again! She was so happy that she clapped her hands. The image stayed there for a long time, and she thought it was very clean. + +The little girl would go to the park often to see the image. She looked forward to seeing it every day. After a while, it felt like the image was coming back to her. She was so glad that it had returned! +One day, a little girl opened the door. Outside, there was lots of sunshine. She was very happy and clapped her hands. She waved goodbye to her mom and went outside. + +The sunshine was so warm and bright. She felt so excited. She ran and jumped in the sunshine. She was so impatient that she wanted to explore everything. + +She saw a puddle with colorful leaves floating on it. She scooped up one of the leaves and opened it. Inside, she found the most beautiful butterfly! It flew away, leaving sparkles of sunshine behind. + +The little girl clapped and smiled. The sunshine made her feel so happy! She ran and jumped in the sunshine until the evening fell. +Once upon a time there was an otter. The otter was very happy. Every day he swam around the lake looking for fish. One day the otter found something he had never seen before. It was bright and colourful! He reached out and grabbed it with his paw. It was a toy boat! The otter was so excited! He tried to fit the boat into the water but it wouldn't go. He tried again and again but it still wouldn't fit. Then suddenly he had an idea. He pushed the boat onto the shore and raced around to the other side of the lake. He put the toy boat into the water and it fit perfectly! +The otter was so happy he had figured out the puzzle. From then on he always kept his boat close by so he could go sailing whenever he liked. The end. +There was a helpful farmer. He was growing wheat in his field. Each day he worked, planting and caring for the wheat. + +One morning, the farmer asked his wheat, "Is there anything you need?" The wheat did not answer. + +The farmer thought maybe the wheat was thirsty. So he went to get some water to help the wheat. He brought back a bucket of water and poured it onto the wheat. + +The wheat thanked the farmer with a gentle rustle. The farmer asked again, "Is there anything else you need?" + +This time, the wheat answered. It said, "Yes, my friend. Please keep talking to me. That is all I need." + +The helpful farmer smiled and said, "I will. I will talk to you every day." And he did. The wheat grew and flourished. +The little girl was glad. She was with her mom and dad rolling balls around in the backyard. Every time she would roll a ball, her dad would stack it up with the other balls. After a while the stack of balls was very tall. + +The little girl was so glad that she was having fun with her family. Every time she rolled a ball, she hopped up and down with excitement. She laughed and smiled as the stack of balls got taller and taller. + +After a while, mom and dad said it was time to go. The little girl was sad that she could no longer roll the balls, but then her dad said they could roll them again tomorrow. The little girl was glad and smiled with joy. +Once upon a time there was a big tree. One day, the saw was really sharp and the little girl wanted to use it. She grabbed it, ran to the tree and started cutting. The saw made a lively sound as it sliced through the wood. She kept going until she could hold the log in her hands. Then she used the saw again to make a smooth surface. Finally, she had a nice block of wood. She was so proud of her work and ran to show it to her mom. +Once there was a big, tall pine tree. Every day, a little girl named Lucy tried to climb up it. The tree was so large, and the branches too high, that she couldn't quite reach them. + +So Lucy did something clever. She asked her dad to find some boxes. Then she put the boxes underneath the tree. She tried and tried to climb the tree again and again. Finally, she was able to reach the branches and pull herself up! + +Lucy was so proud. She stayed up in the big pine tree for the whole afternoon. She watched the birds fly and the clouds move. She even sang songs and laughed with glee. + +At the end of the day, Lucy took one last look around. She said thank you to the big pine tree and waved goodbye. Then she carefully climbed back down and headed home happy. +One day, a wealthy mother brought her three year old son to the park. There was a big, soft patch of grass in the park and the mother suggested that the little boy have a nap on it. He was excited and laid down in the grass, his mother built him a little pillow made of her coat. The little boy felt so peaceful in the park and he enjoyed the warm sunshine on face. + +The little boy started to feel his eyes becoming heavy and he soon started to nod off. The mother watched him sleep and she smiled. She was happy that her little boy was so content and peaceful. + +The little boy had a really long nap and when he woke up he was full of energy. He had a great time playing in the park with his mother and he loved having a nap in the sunshine. Being wealthy was great, but having his mother there and a nice place to have a nap made him even happier. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Chloe. Chloe lived with her family in a big house. One day, Chloe's mom asked her to help clean the rooms in the house. + +Chloe happily agreed and went to get a dustpan and brush. Chloe was about to leave to start the task when she stepped on something that made her stop. Chloe looked down and saw a heavy object on the ground. She wondered what it was, so she picked it up. + +It was very heavy, just like a stone. Chloe asked mummy what it was, but mummy had never seen it before. +Mummy started to worry and said she was going to call daddy to help. + +Chloe and mummy waited for daddy, and when he arrived he was holding a big paper with a picture on it. Daddy said that the heavy object was very special, and it was called a meteorite. + +Daddy showed Chloe and mummy the paper with the picture of the meteorite and explained that he had found it in the garden earlier that day. Chloe was very happy! + +From that day, Chloe felt very proud of her family's special heavy object. +Once upon a time, there was a crystal. It was very delicate and beautiful. Every day, the crystal sparkled in the sun. The crystal was the most special thing in the whole world. + +One day, a girl went to a store. She saw the crystal in the window and knew she had to have it. She went inside the store and asked if she could buy the crystal. The shopkeeper said yes and the girl was so happy. She took the crystal home. + +The girl put the crystal in a special place where she could see it every day. It made her happy to look at it. Every day, the crystal shone bright. Whenever the girl felt sad, she would look at the sparkle of the crystal and it would make her feel better. + +The crystal was special and delicate, and it was the girl's favorite thing ever. She would never forget it. +Once there was a boy who wanted to race. He put on his tight shoes and got ready to go. When he stepped outside, the sunshine beamed down on him. He started to run and race as fast as he could. His little legs ran faster and faster until he could almost fly. He laughed with joy as he raced in the sunshine. He raced around the park and finished his race. He was so glad that he was able to finish the race in the sunshine. He was so happy and he knew that he could race and run again soon. +Once upon a time, there was a kind chap named Joe. Joe loved exploring around the port and dreaming of all the wonderful things he could gain. He loved the smells of the salty sea, the sounds of the seagulls, and the feeling of the sand beneath his feet. + +One day, Joe looked out into the ocean and noticed something shiny. He decided to dive in and see what it was. When he surfaced, he was holding a golden treasure! Joe felt so happy and excited. + +The treasure would be his biggest gain ever! He was so proud of his find that he wanted to share it with the world. Joe decided to take the treasure back to the port and give it away to everyone, so that they too could feel kind and happy. + +So, Joe gave away the golden treasure and everyone was overjoyed! They all thanked Joe for his kind gift! From that day on, people of the port and beyond remembered Joe for his incredible generosity! +Once upon a time, there was a happy computer. The computer lived in an office and everyday it would help to supply the workers with everything they needed. The office was very busy and the computer was always working hard. + +One day, a little 3 year old girl came to the office to visit. She was so excited to see the computer! The computer was so happy to have the girl in the office that he began to dance around. + +The little girl was so happy to watch the computer dance. She clapped and cheered for him. As the computer danced around the girl, he magically supplied the office workers with all the things they needed. The girl was so amazed and delighted by the computer’s magical power. + +The workers thanked the girl for her help and were very grateful to the happy computer for supplying them with all the things they needed. The little girl was very happy that she had been able to help the office and the happy computer. + +And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was an orange page. It was a very special page because it could shrink! + +One day, the page went for a walk around the garden. As it skipped along, it spotted a tiny orange bug. It was an orange ladybird. The page was so excited that it began to shrink! Soon, it was smaller than the ladybird. + +But then the page realised it had gone too far. It was much too small now. Suddenly, a big gust of wind blew by and carried the page away. + +The page travelled for many miles, until it eventually reached a big orange tree. It was so relieved that it didn’t shrink anymore. The page was now back to its normal size. + +The page thanked the orange tree for its help and went back home. From that day on, the page never tried to shrink again! +Once, there was a boy who wanted to be creative. He asked his mom for help. His mom said, "why don't you count to see what happens?" The boy thought it was a great idea and started counting. One, two, three... As he counted, he noticed a stand in the corner of the room. He stopped counting and walked over to the stand. + +The boy was amazed. He could see himself in the stand's mirror and it made him feel creative. He liked the stand, so he decided to bring it outside. With his mom's help, they carried the stand outside and placed it in the garden. + +The boy wanted to show everyone his special stand. He counted his friends as they gathered around and said, "Look, I made a stand! It's so creative." Everyone agreed that it was a special stand and the boy was proud. He had made something creative and everyone got to see it. +Once, there was an orange bird named Max. He was happy and full of life! Max loved to hear the sound of his own voice, so he would often call out to the world. + +One day, Max was feeling extra talkative, so he called out even louder than usual. He heard something back - a strange noise, like a crunching sound. He flew down and found a cookie! It was big and round, with swirls of orange frosting. + +Max was so excited. He called out and the cookie seemed to answer back, as if it was calling out to him! Max ate the yummy cookie and flew away, happy and satisfied. From far away, he could still hear the cookie calling out to him - a sweet melody of crunchy delight! +Once there was a family that had a very special garden. Every day they would soak the plants in the garden to help them grow. The plants were all different and special, but the most popular plant was the herbs. +The herbs were the favorite of the family. They had a special way of looking after the herbs. Every day they would soak and talk to them. +The herbs liked to be talked to and they always seemed to grow bigger and better with every time they were soaked. + +One day, the family went away on a trip and left the garden behind. But when they returned, they saw something amazing - the herbs had grown so big that it was hard to believe! +The family was delighted and they took care of their herbs even more. Soon, the herbs became very popular in the village and people from all over town came to their garden to see the amazing herbs. + +The herbs were so popular that the family decided to open a shop and sell the herbs to other people. So, the family opened the shop and the herbs were just as popular as ever. Everyone loved them. + +From then on, the family's special herbs were always a popular success! +Mommy and Daddy had gone for a walk, leaving their three-year-old daughter alone in the kitchen. She was very quiet, but then she heard something strange. It was coming from outside the window. She walked over to investigate, and suddenly she was startled. It was a bird, tapping at the window. She watched it for a minute, very curious. + +The bird kept tapping, not seeming to be disturbed by the little girl watching it. Suddenly, a cat crept out of the bushes and began sneaking towards the bird. The little girl was so scared. She wanted to do something, but she was too quiet. + +The cat crept closer and closer to the bird, but the bird didn't seem to be disturbed. The little girl watched and waited, and then suddenly the bird flew away! The cat couldn't catch it! The little girl was so relieved. + +Mommy and Daddy came back a few minutes later, and the little girl was smiling. She was glad she was able to help the bird escape! Mommy and Daddy smiled and hugged her, proud of the brave thing she had done. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Claire. Claire wanted to go to a special party, so she sent out invitations to all her friends. When the day of the party arrived, Claire was so excited that she couldn't sit still. + +All her friends arrived, but one little girl couldn't walk. She had to crawl. Claire felt sad for her friend, so she came up with a clever idea. She found a big box and put a cushion inside. Then she put a handle on the box and called it a special crawling machine! + +When her friend used the machine to crawl, she felt just as comfortable as the other kids running around. Everyone was having a great time and enjoyed the party more and more. + +At the end of the party, all the kids hugged each other goodbye. They were all so calm and happy, and they were very happy that everyone was able to join in the fun! +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Tom. He was three years old and had lots of friends at school. But he was scared of one thing, the dark. One night, when playing a game with his friends, it got dark suddenly, and Tom was really scared. + +His friends were very kind and tried to explain the darkness to him. They said the sun had gone to bed, and when it woke up again it would be light. + +Tom was a little bit scared, but his friends explained that everything was okay. There was nothing to worry about, and they could all still play the game together. So Tom's friends all snuggled up close to him and held his hand, and he started to feel better. + +Tom was so happy to have such good friends to explain the dark to him. Even though he still felt scared at times, his friends were always there to make him feel happy and safe. +Once there was a polite farmer who lived in a field full of corn. He was surrounded by tall stalks of corn. Every morning he woke up early to tend to his corn. He used his hoe to number the different rows of corn. Then he would pull the weeds from each row and water them. + +The farmer was very proud of his corn. He liked to watch the corn grow day-by-day. He was proud of the bright yellow kernels that filled the ears of corn on the stalks. + +He would pick the corn every morning and take it to town to sell. Everyone in town loved his sweet corn. Even the children would come and buy some to take home. + +The farmer was very proud of his corn. He was thankful for the polite customers who bought his corn. He looked forward to each bright sunny morning in the field and counting the rows of corn. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who liked to stare out of her window. One day, as she was looking out she saw a pale house in the west. She had never seen it before, she was curious and wanted to take a closer look. + +So she grabbed her coat and ran outside. She ran to the west until she came to the pale house and stopped. She was so surprised by what she saw. + +The house was tall and had big trees around it. She couldn't believe that she had never seen it before. She stood there and stared for a long time. Eventually, it started to get dark so she waved goodbye to the house and ran home. + +She never forgot what she saw that day and she always liked to stare out of the window and remember the pale house in the west. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who liked to walk. Every day she liked to take her pale, red case and go on an adventure. She liked to walk in the park and find new, exciting things! + +On this particular morning, the girl was out walking and she found a very strange case. It was pale yellow, so she decided to pick it up. Inside, she found a sparkly treasure! But then she heard a loud rumbling sound and she couldn't find the source of it. + +She started to get scared but then a big dragon emerged from a cave nearby. The dragon was so big, the girl had never seen anything like it before. She was scared, but she remembered the treasure and she looked at the dragon bravely. + +The dragon smiled and said, "I'm the keeper of this secret treasure. You have shown great courage by coming here so I'm offering it to you as a gift!" The girl smiled happily and thanked the dragon. She picked up the pale, yellow case and she walked home, feeling very proud of her journey. +Once upon a time there was a dull aeroplane. It had been sitting in the same spot for a long time. Every day it just sat there. No one paid it any attention. One day, something special happened. A bell started ringing. It was so loud and happy! Everyone around started clapping and cheering. The dull aeroplane was woken up by the ringing. It twirled and spun and began to fly! It went higher and higher until it was like a dot in the sky. Then it suddenly swooped down and came back to the ground. Everyone clapped and cheered even louder! The dull aeroplane had been so excited by the ringing that it had come to life! +Once upon a time there was a little boy who wanted to improve. One day he found a wide road so he decided to travel it. He walked for a long time and eventually came to a barn. There in the barn he found a dependable horse that could help him improve his journey. The horse was strong and could take him much fart from his starting place. + +The little boy and his new dependable horse traveled together for miles. They saw mountains, rivers, and fields, and before too long, the boy could tell that he was improving with each step. Finally, after a long journey, the boy arrived at his destination. + +He thanked the dependable horse for helping him improve his journey and said goodbye before continuing on his way. The little boy was so glad he had found a dependable horse and a wide road to travel on, because they had helped him reach his destination! +Once, there was a little boy. He was very sad and felt very miserable. He looked all around, but couldn't find anything to help him feel better. + +Suddenly, he saw a fire in the distance. He went over to see it. When he got there, he saw that it weighed a lot. He knew it was too heavy to pick up. + +The boy sat down next to the fire and he began to feel a little bit warmer. He felt less miserable and the fire seemed to help. He sat there until the fire was gone and he was safe. + +The little boy was so happy. He had found a way to make himself feel better, even though the fire was so heavy. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Jake and Jack. They wanted to go on an adventure together, so they made a plan to search for a very special place. + +First, they went to the countryside and the woods, looking for the perfect spot. But they couldn’t find it anywhere. So they asked a friendly old lady and she gave them a clue. She said, “Go to the beach in the summer season and you’ll find what you’re looking for.†+ +So they went to the beach and searched all day. Finally, they came across a modest little beach hut, right by the ocean. It was perfect! Jake and Jack had found their perfect adventure spot. They ran inside and shared lots of smiles, happy that their search had been successful. + +From that day onwards, the two friends visited the beach hut every summer season. They spent hours playing together, making sandcastles and exploring the shore. It was great fun! + +The end. +Once there was an elderly man who loved to build things. One day he decided to build a nap, so he took out everything he needed. He got wood and nails, a saw and hammer and a ladder. He worked hard, measuring and Sawing and hammering for hours. Finally he had built a beautiful nap. + +He called his neighbors to come and see. They were amazed at the nap he had built. They asked him how he did it but he just smiled and said, "I just put one thing on top of the other, like a big puzzle!" + +The elderly man sat on his nap and enjoyed the sunshine. He was so proud of what he had built. And when evening came he was so tired that he curled up in his nap and had a nice long nap. + +When he woke up, he was feeling much better. He smiled at the nap he had built, and thanked himself for the hard work he had done. +Once upon a time, there lived a very clever boy. He was very intelligent and he liked to borrow things. + +One day, he decided to borrow the stairs. He thought it would be fun to slide down them. + +The boy took the stairs home, and he and his friends had a lot of fun sliding down them. They laughed and cheered and had a wonderful time. + +But then the boy had to put the stairs back where he had borrowed them from. Even though he was sad to see them go, he knew he had to do the right thing and return them. + +He was careful to put the stairs back exactly where he had found them, so everyone would be happy. He was very clever and he knew it was the right thing to do. + +The boy had a lot of fun with the stairs, and he was very glad he had borrowed them. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She was three years old. She was a bit worried because she was in a big store for the first time. + +She looked around and saw lots of things all around her. Then she saw some cans of soup. She pointed at the soup and said, "I want that!" Her mom told her that yes, she can have the soup. + +Then the little girl felt much better. They bought the soup and left the store. + +When they got home, the little girl wanted to eat some of the soup. Her mom was so proud of her for being brave and going to the store by herself! + +The end. +Once upon a time there was an old station that needed solving. All of the animals in the forest were excited. They wanted to help solve the station so everyone could have a safe place to live. + +The fox began to look for clues. He searched high and low until he found something - a key! The birds chirped and the animals cheered. + +The key was placed in the old station's door and it opened. Inside, the animals discovered that the station had been fixed. Everyone was so happy! + +The animals thanked the fox for finding the key and solving the station. They all celebrated with a big feast and then ran and played around the old station for a long time. They knew it would stay safe for many years. +Sam the Elephant was alone. He felt very lonely. His friend had left the jungle and he missed him a lot. + +Every day he would polish his tusks, then wrap them in a blanket. He liked when they were nice and shiny. + +One day, upon polishing his tusks, Sam heard a noise outside. He looked and saw another elephant coming his way. + +Sam was so excited! He asked the elephant if they could be friends. The other elephant smiled, and said of course they could. + +The two elephants decided to play together. After playing for some time, Sam decided to show his new friend how he polished his tusks. + +Sam used a special cream to polish them and wrapped them up in the blanket again. His new friend said that Sam's tusks looked so shiny and smooth. + +Sam smiled. He wasn't lonely anymore, and he had a new friend. +Once there was a smart little girl called Jo. Jo wanted to measure something and she had a great idea. She could use her shade to measure things! + +Jo grabbed her shade and went around her house, measuring everything she could find. She measured the walls, the windows, and even the door. Jo wrote down all of her measurements on a piece of paper. + +Then Jo had another idea. She took her shade and went outside to measure the trees, the flowers, and the grass. Jo wrote down all of those measurements too. + +By the end of the day, Jo had measured her whole house and garden with her shade. She was very proud of her accomplishment and thought she was very smart. +Once upon a time, there was a weak basket. One day, the basket said to the three-year-old, "Let's go for a walk in the park!" + +The three-year-old was pleased and quickly grabbed the basket. They walked through the beautiful park, taking in the sounds of the birds and enjoying the sunshine on their faces. + +After an hour or so, the child started to feel tired, so they sat down on a bench. The basket said, "Let's take a rest!" So the three-year-old put the basket on their lap, and the two of them watched the people walking by. + +Soon, the child felt well rested and ready to go again. The basket said, "Let's go have some fun!" So the three-year-old put the basket on their arm, and they ran around the park, laughing and playing games with each other. + +Eventually, it was time to go home. The three-year-old thanked the basket for a wonderful day, feeling happy and strong after their adventure. The basket smiled and said, "You're welcome!" +John went to the subway to visit his grandmother. He got on the car and noticed that it was going the wrong way. The car was going in reverse! He looked around and he noticed the other people in the subway car. Everyone was polite. + +John was confused and the other people were too. Suddenly the subway car stopped and the conductor came in. He told the people that they were traveling in reverse because of an emergency. + +John was happy to hear this. The conductor helped everyone get off the subway and they all walked to grandma's house. Everyone thanked the conductor for being so polite and helpful. + +John was glad that the conductor had been able to help everyone reverse the subway. He was so excited to tell his grandmother the story! +Once upon a time there was a very special cone. It was unique, like nothing anyone had ever seen before. + +One day, a three year old child was walking in the park, and he found the cone. He picked it up and tried to save it for later. He knew it was something special and he wanted to keep it safe. + +The child asked his mom if he could keep the cone and she said yes. He was so happy, he ran around the park showing his cone to all his friends. Everyone who saw it was amazed at how unique it was. + +The child was very careful with his new cone. He brought it with him everywhere he went, keeping it safe in his pocket. + +Years later, when the child was all grown up, he opened the pocket and showed his family the cone. He smiled, remembering the day he had found it and all the wonderful memories it had given him as a child. +Once upon a time there was a village. The people who lived there were very ignorant. They did not know much about the world beyond their village. One day, a brave young girl decided to open the door and explore outside. + +The village was very quiet and peaceful. The only sound was the wind rustling through the trees. As the little girl opened the door, she felt a warmth emanating from the sun's rays. Birds chirped in the air and the sky had never looked so blue. + +With curiosity and excitement, the little girl walked further away from the village. She saw tall mountains, wildflowers, and streams. Everything was so beautiful. + +With each step, the little girl felt her ignorance fading away. She was filled with a new thirst for knowledge. Her eyes were now opened to the world beyond her village and she couldn't wait for what the future held. +Once upon a time, there was a jungle. It was full of animals and plants. It was also filled with lots of colors. Best of all, it was full of fun! + +In the jungle, there was a gray elephant. He was very big. He liked to share his trunk full of sweet treats with all his friends. He also liked to play with the other animals in the jungle. + +The elephant liked to go on fun adventures. He liked to bathe in the river, play hide and seek in the tall grass, and find new friends in the trees. He was happy to share his day with his friends. + +One day, while they were all playing, it began to rain. The gray elephant was very happy, because the rain made all the trees and plants so much greener. He and all his friends shared the day of fun and singing in the rain. + +The gray elephant and his friends were happy to share the jungle together. They knew that it would always be full of fun and surprises. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Sarah. Sarah was excited to explore the world around her. One day, when she was walking in the forest, Sarah saw something shiny lying on the ground. She bent down and saw that it was a magic wand. Sarah was very happy and she touched the wand, hoping to make some magic. + +Suddenly, she heard a noise and saw some sparkles in the air. When they cleared she saw a fairy! She was so happy and asked the fairy what the wand was for. The fairy said that the wand was special and it can make wishes come true. + +Sarah asked the fairy for a wish and the fairy gave her a special crystal. The fairy said that Sarah had to keep the crystal very clean and could use it only once. Sarah thanked the fairy, put the crystal in her pocket, and returned home. + +When she was back home, Sarah touched the crystal and made a wish. Suddenly, the forest was full of magic! The sky was purple, the trees were sparkling and everything looked beautiful. + +Sarah was very happy and said that she had to return the crystal to the fairy. She ran as fast as she could and thanked the fairy for the special gift. The fairy smiled and said that Sarah had to keep the crystal clean and not use it too much. Sarah thanked the fairy again and returned home feeling very special. +Once there was a poor little girl. Her name was Sally. Sally went out to the street and lay down on the sidewalk. She had nowhere to go and no one to take care of her. + +But then, one day, a taxi stopped in front of her. The driver asked if he could take her anywhere. Sally said yes and she got in. + +The taxi driver was very kind to Sally. He drove her to a big house with a nice garden. There was food on the table and toys to play with. It was a very happy day for Sally! + +The taxi driver told Sally that he was paid for by The Red Cross. They take care of poor children like Sally. + +Sally stayed at the house and made many friends. She always remembered the day the taxi driver took her there and was so grateful. She was never poor again. +Once upon a time, there was a comet in the sky. It was so shiny, and the stars couldn't help but part so the comet could pass. The comet was so shy but it kept going on its journey anyway. + +As the days passed, the comet kept going until it reached a far-away Island. When the comet arrived, it could see lots of friendly creatures living there. But the comet was so shy that it didn't want to come out of the sky. + +Still, the comet was curious, so it decided to make a move. Very slowly and carefully, the comet started to part from the sky and go down to the Island. Everyone on the Island welcomed the comet with open arms. + +From then on, the comet and the Island creatures did lots of fun things together. The comet even made friends with all of them. The comet wasn't so shy anymore and always stayed close to its new friends. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a player who wanted to play a game. He was feeling very happy but then he got worried. He wanted to kick the ball but couldn't find it anywhere! He looked everywhere and was getting more and more worried. Then he heard a noise coming from behind the tree. He went to look and he saw a small puppy kicking the ball with its tiny paws. The player was very happy and he played with the puppy until it was time to go home. The puppy gave the player a big hug before the player said goodbye and left. The player was no longer worried and was very happy again. The end! +One day, there was a gloomy truck on the side of the road. Everyone who passed by just looked away, like it didn't exist. But then one day a small boy came by and he stopped to take a look at the truck. He yelled out a loud "Welcome!" and the truck was amazed. The truck started to shake and then to the boy's surprise it jumped to life. The truck said "Thank you" and took off down the road, waving goodbye. The boy was so happy and ran back home to tell everyone of his amazing adventure. From that day on, whenever the truck passed by it would give out a friendly honk and welcome everyone with a wave. +Once upon a time there was an ancient man who lived alone in an old house. He had one special thing, a laser. He kept it tucked away in a safe place so no one could get it. + +One day the old man decided to choose someone special to give his laser to. He thought and thought, but he couldn't decide who to choose. + +So he went outside and saw a little three year old child playing in the garden. He watched her laugh and play and thought she was the perfect person to give it to. + +The old man walked over to the child and handed her the laser. She smiled at him and said "Thank you". + +The child was so happy to have received the special laser. She played with it every day and showed it to all her friends. Together they had lots of fun with it. + +The old man was so glad he had chosen the little three year old child to give his ancient laser to. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Anna and Bob. They were walking in the park, when they noticed a beautiful branch. Anna asked Bob if he wanted to climb it, and he agreed. When they got to the top of the branch, they started to discuss their day. + +Suddenly, Anna spotted a deaf bird on the branch. She waved hello, but the bird could not hear her. Anna and Bob tried to communicate with the bird by whistling, but nothing worked. + +Sitting there, Anna and Bob discussed what to do with the deaf bird. They decided that the best thing was to leave the bird alone and make sure that it was safe on the branch. Anna also made sure to give the bird some food in case it got hungry. + +Once they were finished, they said goodbye and thanked the bird for being their friend. They climbed down the branch and went off, knowing their new friend was safe. +Once upon a time, there was a young girl named Melody. She was very anxious because she had never seen a lemon before. One day, when she was playing in her garden, she saw something yellow and round on the ground. She was very curious and stepped closer to see what it was. She bent over and saw that it was a lemon! Melody was both excited and anxious as she reached down and opened the lemon. As she opened it, the smell of the lemon filled the air, and a big smile appeared on Melody's face. She was so happy to have finally seen what a lemon looked like! From that day forward, she never went a day without having a lemon in her garden. +Once there was a brilliant arrow. This arrow wanted to run and explore the world. So away he went, running through the fields and over the hills. Everywhere he went he brought with him joy and happiness. + +One day the arrow ran over a river. It was so big and deep that he thought he would never make it to the other side. But the arrow was brave and kept running, no matter how hard it was. + +At last he made it to the other side. He was exhausted and ready for a break. He looked up and there in the sky was a brilliant rainbow. It was so colourful and beautiful it made the arrow so happy. + +He wanted the rainbow to be part of his adventure too. So the arrow decided to run and chase the rainbow. He ran faster and farther than he had ever run before, determined to catch the most brilliant thing he'd ever seen. + +At last he reached the end of the rainbow. He looked around, and there was nothing at the end. But he also realised he had gone further than ever before. + +The arrow learned that it's the journey that matters the most, not the destination. He was so happy and proud of himself. After that, he never stopped running and exploring. +Once there was a little girl who liked to eat. One day, she was walking and she saw a stranger. He looked funny to her with his long, floppy ears. + +The stranger smiled and said "Hello! Would you like to have some yummy food?" The little girl was so excited and said yes please! + +So the stranger opened his bag and pulled out some delicious smelling food. The little girl started to eat, and it was the most yummy food she had ever tasted! + +The stranger smiled and said, "Well, goodbye now! Have a great day! + +The little girl said goodbye to the funny stranger, waved, and ran off to tell her mommy all about her delicious snack. +Mum and Dad took a big box out of the car. It was heavy and drove on the ground. They put it on the floor and started to unpack it. Inside was a big toy for Milly. It had bright colours and was very exciting. + +Milly's eyes lit up and she clapped her hands. She watched as Mum and Dad took out lots of pieces and started fitting them together. She wanted to help, but Dad said she had to wait. + +Soon the toy was almost built. Mum used a screwdriver to tighten the screws and make it very strong. Milly was so happy she couldn't contain her excitement. + +Mum and Dad finished building the toy and stepped back. Milly began to explore it, pushing all the buttons and making it move. She was so amazed at all the fun things it could do and she had hours of fun playing with it. +Once there was a little girl named Katy. She loved to learn new things. One day her mum said to her, "Katy, if you help me in the garden I will give you a big reward". +Katy replied with a big smile, "Yes! I want to help". + +So Katy and her mum went to the garden and Katy did lots of jobs like pulling out weeds and planting new flowers. When she was finished her mum gave her a big white surprise. It was a beautiful white rabbit! Katy was so happy and hugged her mum and thanked her for the reward. + +From then on Katy worked very hard to help her mum in the garden. Each time she was rewarded with something special and white. White toys, white books, even a white bicycle! + +Katy's mum was so pleased with the hard work Katy had done and said, "Well done Katy! You have worked hard and been such a big help". +Katy smiled and replied, "Thank you! I love helping you and getting such special rewards". +Once upon a time, two friends were walking through the wild woods. Suddenly, they heard a rumble and rustling coming from the leaves on the ground. + +They stopped and looked around. To their surprise, they saw a subway revealed from out of the ground! + +The friends peaked inside and it was filled with familiar faces of other children their age, smiling and waving. + +The friends couldn't believe their eyes. + +They stepped inside, the doors closed and the subway took off, moving through the wild woods. They sang, laughed and made new friends. It was a magical adventure that neither of them would ever forget! +Once there was a little girl and she loved to play in the puddles when it was raining. Today she was out and it was raining, so she started to jump in every puddle she could find. She splashed and splashed until she was all wet. + +Then she saw an old, tall building. It had plants growing up the side and windows that looked like eyes. She wanted to splash in the puddle right in front of it. She jumped in. + +It was the biggest splash ever. The water went everywhere and made the building wet too. Poor old building. The girl was very sorry. + +So she stopped splashing, said sorry to the old building and found herself a new place to play. It was fun and she kept splashing and getting wetter and wetter. +One day, a little figure ran up to a big sign. The sign was unusual, because it had strange shapes on it. The figure was happy and started to play with the sign. She waved her hands around, jumped up and down and laughed. She had a lot of fun with the sign. + +Suddenly, two big people appeared, and the little figure ran away. They carefully looked at the sign then, carefully reached up and touched it. Amazingly, the shapes glowed and moved! The two people smiled and nodded. + +After a while the two people ran away and the little figure came back to the sign. She shrugged her shoulders then, waved her hands across the sign again. But this time the shapes did not move. She frowned, but then she smiled and ran away. She had lots of fun with the sign and knew she would be back soon! +Once upon a time, there was a funny monkey named Bobo. He lived all alone in the jungle and he was very, very silly. He liked to dance and do crazy things! + +One day when Bobo was in the jungle, he found something special - a teaspoon! As he looked at it, he noticed how shiny it was. Bobo was very happy and he decided to give it a kiss. + +After giving the spoon a kiss, something strange happened - the spoon began to float in the air! Bobo was so excited he began to jump and dance around the spoon! + +He kept on jumping and hopping until the spoon flew higher and higher until it was almost out of sight. Bobo waved goodbye as the spoon flew away. + +Bobo then returned to the jungle, feeling happy and very, very crazy. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Sarah. Every morning her mom would get cereal for her. Sarah liked cereal a lot and ate it all up very fast. One day, Sarah wanted to try something different and asked her mom to get something else. Her mom told her that she could get cereal if she wanted. Sarah tried to explain that she didn't want cereal that morning, but her mom couldn't understand and just said, "No cereal? Get cereal!" Sarah got up from the table and ran into the kitchen. She opened the cupboard door and saw all kinds of cereal in there. She was so excited and grabbed her favorite cereal. She ran back to the table and shouted, "Look! I got cereal!" Sarah was so happy and ate her cereal very fast. From that day on, Sarah always got cereal for breakfast. +Christopher was a little boy and he was very excited. His mummy had bought him a ticket to the zoo. When Christopher saw his ticket he was so happy, he couldn't wait to go to the zoo with his family. + +The day of the zoo arrived and mum and Christopher went to the bus station. When she saw the bus arrive, mum told Christopher to stay close to her. But Christopher was so excited that he couldn't remain still. He wanted to board the bus right away. So mum bought a new ticket but Christopher had to remain on the platform while they got the ticket. + +Soon they were on the bus and they were having lots of fun. Christopher was anxious to arrive at the zoo so that he could see all the animals. When the bus finally arrived at the zoo, Christopher and his mum went inside. + +Christopher saw so many animals and was so excited. They stayed at the zoo for hours until it was time to go home. When they got on the bus, Christopher had to remain seated for the whole ride home. All in all, it was a fun day out at the zoo and Christopher couldn't wait to come back. +Once upon a time there was a lady. She was walking in a big, green park. The sun was shining brightly and suddenly the lady started to tremble. She was scared, but she didn't know why. Then, something funny happened. A butterfly flew right in front of her face. The lady smiled and the trembling went away. She was happy and ran off to play with the other children in the park. The lady had lots of fun and eventually it was time to go home. The lady smiled and said goodbye. +John was an eager boy. He was three years old and he loved going places with his mom. One day, he saw something very exciting on the bus. It was a ticket. With the ticket, he knew he could go on an adventure. + +John reached for the ticket, but his mother said, "No, it's not for us. We have to ignore it." John was very disappointed. He wanted to go explore. + +The bus driver stopped and let the ticket holder off. John waved at him until he was out of sight. He watched as the ticket holder went on his adventure, and wished that he could go too. + +The bus drove on and the ticket was left behind. John was still eager to go explore, but he knew that the ticket wasn't for him. He ignored it and continued to look out the window. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Tess. She was very adorable and would love to laugh and smile all day long. One day, she was at the park and saw a beautiful yarn sitting under a tree. She picked up the yarn and couldn't help but laugh out loud. She quickly grabbed some of her mom's needles and started to make a hat with the yarn. + +As she was crafting, she day dreamed and laughed with joy. She loved seeing how the yarn was turning into a hat. When she was done, she put it on and laughed even louder. Everyone at the park thought she was so cute with her new hat she made. + +The little girl was so happy with her creation and she ran around the park shouting with laughter. She was just so happy with her new hat that was made out of the adorable yarn. It was the best day ever. +Once upon a time, there was a clever monkey who had a purse. He loved his purse and kept it with him everywhere he went. One day, the monkey was playing outside in the sun when he decided to stretch out and relax. His monkey arms were so long that he found he could stretch them out and hold his purse across the distance. He found it very funny, and he laughed and laughed. He kept doing it until he got tired, then he put his purse away and went home. +Once upon a time, there was a nurse named Mandy. She was very kind. Mandy loved to help people and take care of them. One day, Mandy got a special job at the hospital. She had to help a baby who needed lots of care. Mandy was very excited for this job, but she was also scared. Could she really make a change? + +When Mandy arrived, she could see the baby was very sick. He was tiny and his face was pale and tired. But Mandy had a plan—she was going to make sure he was okay. Mandy had a clear plan and she worked hard. She offered food to the baby, hugged him and rocked him to sleep. Little by little, the baby changed. He started to look more lively and healthy. + +Mandy was so proud. She had worked hard and the baby was getting better. Day by day, the baby got stronger and eventually he was able to go home. Mandy waved goodbye and thanked her lucky stars she was able to help. + +Mandy had made a clear change for the baby. He was finally healthy and happy, and Mandy couldn't be prouder. Thanks to her hard work and kindness, Mandy was truly a magical nurse. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Anna who had a very special jacket. Every day, Anna would take her jacket outside and play with it in the sunshine. She loved how the jacket felt when the wind blew through it. + +One day, when she was playing with her jacket, a crazy bird landed on the ground next to her. It was a wild bird, and it was very scared. Anna wanted to help it, so she put down her jacket and slowly walked towards it. + +The bird watched her carefully, but Anna didn't move too quickly. Eventually, the bird surrendered to Anna and let her pick it up. She gently put the bird in her jacket and promised to take care of it. + +Anna took the bird inside and provided it with food and water. The bird was soon feeling better, and it was grateful to be safe and warm. Anna promised to never stop taking care of her new friend, and they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time there was a sad little duck. He didn't like being sad so he went for a swim in the river. He wanted to soak up the sunshine and have some fun! As he paddled around in the river, the duck noticed some other ducks in the water and he went over to say hello. He was so happy to see that the other ducks were friendly and felt much less sad. + +Suddenly, all of the ducks started to form a line and headed in the same direction. The little duck followed along and was surprised to see them go towards a big lake! When all of the ducks arrived, the one in the front began giving an order. She was asking everyone to soak themselves in the lake. + +The little duck was so excited that he quickly followed the order and waded into the lake. As he got deeper, he felt all his sadness wash away and it was the happiest he had felt all day. He had so much fun playing with the other ducks in the lake and after a while, he had soaked up so much sunshine that he was ready to go home. +Once upon a time there was a regular bear who liked to scratch his itch. He was always looking for a comfortable seat so he could be comfortable while he scratched his itch. One sunny day he came across a big red tree and decided to have a seat. The tree was the perfect spot to sit and scratch his itch. He stayed there for a while enjoying the warmth of the sun. He scratched and scratched until he found the perfect spot to scratch his itch. All the scratching made him feel better and he kept coming back to the tree every day. He even made some new friends while sitting under the tree. He and his friends had lots of fun together and the bear never had to worry about where to seat. The regular bear was so happy to have found such a great seat. +Once there was a boy called Ben. Ben was very small and liked to explore. One day, he decided to explore a little further and wander off into the woods. But when he did, he tripped and hurt himself on a sharp rock. Ben started to cry. He didn't know what to do. + +Suddenly, he found a bandage. It was a big, white bandage and it looked like it could help him. Ben grabbed it and quickly began to wrap it around his hurt leg. It felt better right away. Ben got up and started to walk back home. + +Suddenly, he heard something. It was a person saying, "Hello! Are you okay?" Ben looked up and saw his mom. She was very sorry for not being able to see where he had gone. She was so glad that he was safe. + +Ben smiled and hugged her. She wrapped her arms around him. From that day on, Ben remembered to be careful and not wander off too far. He was very grateful for the bandage he found. +Once upon a time, a mouse named Tom was out for a walk in the park. He was very careful and watched for any signs of danger. Suddenly, he heard a loud noise! He quickly looked around and there it was – a giant box that was moving and shaking. Tom was curious, so he crept closer to get a better look. + +The box was full of shiny paper. On one of the pieces, he saw some strange shapes and writing. He had found a note! He carefully took the note and unfolded it. Inside it said, ‘Stretch your arms and legs!’ + +Tom was a little confused, but he decided to try it. He took a deep breath, stretched out his arms and legs, and started bouncing around. He had so much energy that he began to stretch higher and higher! Soon, he was doing somersaults and jumping jacks around the park. His mouse friends had never seen anything like it! + +Tom had so much fun stretching, that it became his new favorite thing to do. He stretched every day, getting more and more flexible. He even taught his friends how to stretch too! Tom was so careful and always made sure to warm up before he started to stretch. + +Tom loves to stretch and it always makes him happy. He will never forget the day that he found the note! +Once upon a time, there was a powerful harbor. It was long and big and people all around wanted to paint it. But nobody had enough paint to make it beautiful. + +One day, a little girl had an idea. She decided to pick up her paintbrush, and get to work! She started to paint the harbor with all sorts of colors, and it was so beautiful. + +The people could not believe it! They cheered and clapped, and thanked the little girl for making the harbor even more powerful. + +The girl was very happy that she could make the harbor so beautiful. She promised herself that she would paint more harbors, and make them even more beautiful. +Once there was a special bird. His name was Star and he had big rolly eyes. Every time he looked around, his pupils would blink quickly. He lived up in the sky where it was warm and sunny. + +One day, Star saw something far away. He squinted and blinked his pupils to get a better look. It was a big tree full of beautiful oranges! Star flew to the tree and landed softly on a branch. He blinked his pupils again, to make sure he was really seeing it. + +As the warm sun shone down, Star ate the sweet oranges until he was full. After a while, he said goodbye to the tree, stretched his wings and flew up into the sky. Star blinked his pupils in thanks and flew away, happy and content. +Once upon a time there was a happy thing that liked to kick. Every day, he'd get out and run about. He'd kick the grass and sing happy songs. + +He loved to kick things. He kicked rocks, leaves, and his friends. He even kicked himself sometimes when he was really happy. + +One day his kicks got too strong. He kicked a big tree and suddenly he was flying up in the sky! He was scared, but also really happy. He kicked his way through the clouds and eventually found himself flying over the ocean. + +He didn't know how long he flew for, but eventually he started to feel tired. But just before he dropped down, he kicked one last time, and made it back to land. + +He was so happy to be home again, and he never felt so thankful for his happy kicks! +Once there was a boy called Jack. He was 3 years old and loved watching snow fall from the sky. One day, he went outside and watched the snow fall from the sky. He thought the snow was so beautiful, making the sky look like a picture. + +Jack kept watching the snow until a kind old woman came near. She was very compassionate to Jack and asked him what he was doing. Jack explained that he was admiring the snow and she smiled. She wanted to show Jack something special, so she showed him how to make a snow angel. Jack was so excited. He followed her instructions and felt so happy when he had finished his snow angel. + +The kind woman gave Jack a hug and returned home. Jack stayed outside for a long time, watching the snow falling from the sky. He thought about the kind woman and how compassionate she had been to him. It made him feel so happy. + +The snow was so beautiful, and Jack was grateful for the kind woman's compassion. He watched the snow for hours and days, feeling the warmth of her embrace for a long time. +Once upon a time, there was an old man who had one sock left. He was very sad because he had lost the other one. He looked everywhere but he couldn't find it. + +One day, a nice, helpful fox came across the old man and asked him why he was so sad. The old man told him about the lost sock and then the fox disappeared. + +The old man continued to look for his sock but couldn't find it. Suddenly, the fox returned with the sock in his mouth! It was very useful to have the sock back. + +The old man was so happy and thanked the fox for his kindness. The fox smiled and went on his way. The old man was so pleased to have his sock back that he smiled and did a little dance! +Once there was a little boy called Jack. He wanted to make something special and he knew just how to do it! He took some eggs and sugar and he mixed them together. He was going to make a very smooth cream. + +He then went to the shop and he bought some chocolate. Then he mixed it together with the creamy mixture. Soon he had something special for his family. It tasted great and looked delicious! + +He brought it home and shared it with his family. Everyone was really happy and they all thought it was really smooth. They said it was the best treat ever! + +Jack was so happy that he had made something special. He couldn't wait to make it again! +Once upon a time, there was a sleepy little dove. The dove wanted to find somewhere nice and warm to sleep. + +The dove flew around until it found a nice sunny spot in the garden. She decided to rest there for a while. + +But then a bad bird tried to strike the dove. But the dove was too quick and flew away before it could get hurt. + +The dove flew away and found a new place to rest. It was a calm, quiet spot where it could be safe and happy. + +The dove settled down to sleep and was safe and happy ever after. +One day, a boy and his mum went out for a walk. They passed a park and the boy smiled. His mum saw his happy smile and felt guilty. She had not been able to take him to the park for a few weeks, and she felt like she should have. + +The boy went into the park, eager to explore. He smiled as he saw all the fun things to do. He ran to the swings, feeling excited. He smiled as his mum pushed him higher and higher. + +When it was time to go home, the boy smiled because he knew that soon he would come back to the park with his mum. The guilt his mum felt was gone, and she was happy to see her son so happy. As they passed the park, they both smiled. +Once upon a time, there was a good man. He lived in a house that was cozy and warm. Every day, the man would listen to the sounds of the world. + +One day, the man heard something special. It sounded like singing! He listened closely, and heard a little girl singing a happy song. The man smiled and thought it sounded very nice. + +The man went outside to listen. As he got closer, he could see the little girl. She was singing and dancing in the sun. The man said hello and told the little girl he liked her singing. The little girl smiled wide and kept singing and dancing. + +The man and the little girl became friends. Every day, they would listen to the birds and the bees, and the man always told the little girl she was singing very good! They kept singing and dancing, and shared lots of happy stories. + +The little girl and the good man were so happy together. They would sing and dance and listen to the world, and always knew they were special friends. +Once there was a little boy who was very hungry. He wanted to eat something but didn't know what to have. He went to the doctor to get an x-ray, to see if there was something inside him that wasn't meant to be there. + +The doctor looked at the x-ray and smiled. He said, "There is something inside you that's not meant to be there. We need to make it fit so you can feel better." + +The doctor gave the boy some medicine and said "This will help you fit better and make you feel great!" The boy took the medicine, feeling hungry and a little scared. He was very happy when, after a little while, he started to feel better. + +The doctor said, "You fit so much better now!" The boy thanked the doctor for helping him feel better and then went home for dinner. He was happy and hungry and knew he was going to feel great after a nice, big meal. +Once upon a time, there was a lion. He was big and strong, and he could roar like thunder. He lived in the jungle with lots of animals. One day, the lion noticed something stuck in a tree. It was a big, green knot! The lion wanted to try and help. He used his sharp claws to pick at the knot. After a lot of hard work, the knot came loose. The other animals were so thankful to the lion. They said he was very useful! The lion roared very loudly, and the whole jungle celebrated. He had done a very good job! +Once upon a time, there was a young boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the rain. He would jump in puddles and get very wet. One day, Timmy saw a shiny toy car on the ground. He picked it up and played with it happily. But then, a big boy came and stole the toy car from Timmy's hands. Timmy was sad and cried, but then his mom came and gave him a hug. She told him that it's not nice to steal from young kids and that he should always share his toys with others. From that day on, Timmy made sure to share his toys and never steal from others. +Once upon a time, there was a little fish named Sammy. Sammy loved to swim in the big blue ocean with all his fishy friends. One day, Sammy saw a big, smelly piece of garbage in the water. All his friends swam away, but Sammy didn't want to leave the garbage alone. He decided to swim closer and investigate. + +As he got closer, Sammy realized he was stuck in the garbage! He tried to swim away, but he couldn't move his fins. Just then, a kind dolphin swam by and saw Sammy in trouble. The dolphin used his strong nose to push the garbage away, and Sammy was free! + +Sammy learned an important lesson that day. He realized that sometimes it's important to step up and help, even if it means getting a little dirty. And he also learned that it's always better to swim in clean water, without any smelly garbage. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his ball. One day, Timmy was playing with his ball when a big dog came and took it away. Timmy was sad and scared. He asked the dog to give his ball back, but the dog just growled at him. + +Timmy knew he had to do something. He decided to kick the dog to get his ball back. But the dog was a threat and Timmy was scared. He took a deep breath and kicked the dog. The dog yelped and ran away. Timmy got his ball back and felt great! + +From that day on, Timmy knew that sometimes he had to be brave and stand up for himself. He also learned that kicking is not always the best solution, but sometimes it's necessary to protect what's important to us. +Once there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat at restaurants with his family. One day, they went to a new restaurant in town. Timmy was so excited to try the food! + +But when they got to the restaurant, the door was locked. Timmy's dad tried to open it, but he couldn't. Suddenly, Timmy remembered that he had a special key that could unlock doors! He pulled it out of his pocket and tried it on the door. It worked! + +The family went inside and had a delicious meal. Timmy was so happy that he helped unlock the restaurant. He felt very successful. From that day on, Timmy always carried his key with him, just in case he needed to unlock something else. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to wear bracelets. She had a special bracelet that she wore every day. It was her favorite because it was so pretty and reliable. + +One day, Lily went to the park to play with her friends. She was having so much fun that she didn't realize her bracelet was missing. She looked everywhere for it, but she couldn't find it. + +Just when she was about to give up, her friend noticed something shiny on the ground. It was Lily's bracelet! She was so happy and she hugged her friend tightly. She put the bracelet back on her wrist and felt it stretch to fit perfectly. + +From that day on, Lily made sure to always keep her bracelet safe and secure. She knew that it was very special and she didn't want to lose it again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a different toy than his friends. His toy was a big red truck. One day, Timmy and his friends were playing in the park. They ran and laughed and played together. Suddenly, Timmy couldn't breathe very well. His mom said he had a problem with his lung. His friends were worried, but Timmy's mom said he would be okay. She gave him some medicine and soon he was feeling better. Timmy and his friends continued to play, passing the ball back and forth. Timmy was happy to be with his friends and happy to have his big red truck. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to read books about animals. One day, she found a thick book about spiders. She was scared of spiders, but she wanted to learn more about them. + +As she read the book, she saw a picture of a big, black spider. She said to herself, "That spider looks scary!" Suddenly, a spider crawled out from under the book. Lily screamed, "Spider! Spider!" + +Her mom came running in and asked, "What's wrong, Lily?" Lily pointed at the spider and said, "Look, Mommy! A spider!" Her mom said, "Don't be scared, Lily. That spider is small and harmless." From that day on, Lily wasn't scared of spiders anymore. She even read more books about them and learned that they were important for the environment. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore the world around her. One day, she was walking in the woods when she saw a figure in the distance. She walked closer and closer until she could see it was a scarecrow. + +Lily stopped and gazed at the scarecrow. It looked so funny with its straw hat and big smile. She walked up to it and touched its arm. It felt like hay. Lily giggled and said, "You're not real, Mr. Scarecrow!" + +But then, the scarecrow's head turned towards her and it spoke! "I may not be real, but I'm an honest scarecrow," it said. Lily was surprised and a little scared, but the scarecrow just smiled and said, "Don't worry, I won't hurt you. I'm just here to scare away the crows." Lily smiled back and said, "Okay, Mr. Honest Scarecrow. Nice to meet you!" And from that day on, Lily visited the scarecrow every time she walked in the woods. +Once upon a time, there was a little mouse named Timmy. Timmy was very hungry and wanted some cheese. He went to the kitchen and saw a big, gray piece of cheese on the table. + +"Yummy cheese!" Timmy said excitedly. + +Suddenly, the cat named Mittens appeared. "I want to eat you, little mouse," Mittens said with a grin. + +"Please don't eat me, Mittens. I can help you find some cheese," Timmy said. + +Mittens thought for a moment and then agreed. Timmy led Mittens to the cheese, but as soon as Mittens took a bite, he fell over and started to shake. The cheese was old and moldy. Timmy felt sad that he couldn't help Mittens and ran away to find some fresh cheese. +Once upon a time, there was a big, strong lion named Leo. Leo was the king of the jungle and had lots of animal friends. One day, Leo was walking through the jungle when he saw a little turtle named Timmy. + +"Hi, Timmy!" Leo said. "What are you doing?" + +"I'm trying to race my friends," Timmy said. "But I'm not very fast." + +Leo smiled. "Don't worry, Timmy. You may not be fast, but you have wisdom. That's just as important as being strong or fast." + +Timmy smiled and thanked Leo. From that day on, Timmy raced with his friends but also shared his wisdom with them. And Leo was happy to have helped his friend. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy cars and trucks. One day, Timmy's daddy bought him a new toy car model. Timmy was so excited, he couldn't wait to play with it. + +Timmy's mommy told him to be careful with the new toy car model. She said, "Don't roll it too hard or it might break." Timmy promised to be careful, but he was so excited that he forgot. + +Later that day, Timmy's little sister, Lily, wanted to play with the toy car model too. Timmy didn't want to share, so he rolled it away from her. Lily started to cry and Timmy felt guilty. He realized that he should have shared his new toy with his sister. + +The next day, Timmy apologized to Lily and they played together with the toy car model. Timmy learned that it's important to share and be kind to others. From then on, Timmy and Lily played together every day and had lots of fun with their toys. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy who loved to play outside. He had a regular vest that he always wore when he went outside. One day, Timmy saw a big, juicy apple on a tree. He wanted to grab the apple, but it was too high up. + +Timmy thought of a plan. He got a ladder and climbed up to the top of the tree. He reached out to grab the apple, but he lost his balance and fell down. Timmy hurt himself badly and had to go to the hospital. He learned that it's not safe to climb trees without help. From then on, Timmy always asked an adult for help when he wanted to grab something high up. +Once upon a time, there was a big lion. He lived in a jungle. One day, he saw a naughty monkey. The monkey was jumping on the trees and making a lot of noise. The lion said, "Why are you making so much noise, monkey?" The monkey replied, "I am happy and I want to play. Do you want to play with me, lion?" The lion said, "Yes, I want to play with you. Let's play hide and seek." + +The monkey climbed up the chimney and hid there. The lion looked for him everywhere but he couldn't find him. Suddenly, the monkey came out and roared, "Ha ha, I found you!" The lion laughed and said, "You are very clever, monkey. Let's play again." From that day on, the lion and the monkey became good friends and played together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine and pick flowers. One day, she saw a bunny hopping in the grass. + +"Hello, little bunny!" said Lily with a smile. + +The bunny hopped over to her and they became friends. They played together every day. One day, Lily's mommy gave her some herb seeds to plant in the garden. + +Lily watered the seeds every day and soon the herbs began to grow. The bunny loved to sniff the herbs and it made him regular. + +"Thank you for the herbs, Lily," said the bunny with a smile. + +Lily smiled back and they continued to play in the sunshine, happy and content. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to play outside in the soft soil. He would dig and dig until he made a big hole. One day, Benny saw his friend, a little bird named Billy, flying above him. Benny waved his paw at Billy and Billy flew down to say hello. + +Billy noticed the big hole Benny had made and asked if he could help. Benny was happy to have some help and together they dug and dug until the hole was even bigger. They were having so much fun playing in the soil that they didn't even notice the sun was setting. + +As it got darker, Benny and Billy said goodbye and promised to play again soon. Benny hopped back to his burrow, feeling tired but happy. He fell asleep dreaming of all the fun he would have with his friend again. +Once upon a time, there was a cute little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to play in the forest with his friends. One day, Benny and his friends decided to go on a camping trip. They packed their bags and went to the campsite. + +As they were setting up their tents, Benny noticed that his friend Tommy had disappeared. Benny and his friends searched everywhere but they couldn't find him. Benny was sad and worried about Tommy. + +Suddenly, they heard a noise coming from the bushes. It was Tommy! He had been hiding and playing a game of hide and seek. Benny was happy that his friend was safe and they all continued to enjoy their camping trip together. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to help her mommy in the kitchen. One day, her mommy asked her to put the dishes in the dishwasher. Lily thought it was fun to put the dishes in the dishwasher. She felt like a grown-up! + +After she finished, her mommy looked at the dishwasher and said, "Wow, Lily, you did an impressive job!" Lily was so happy that she kneeled down to give her mommy a big hug. She loved making her mommy proud. From that day on, Lily always helped with the dishwasher and felt proud of her impressive skills. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear named Teddy. Teddy had a loyal friend named Bunny. They loved to play together in the forest. + +One day, Teddy and Bunny went on an adventure to find a cabin. They walked and walked until they finally found a cabin in the woods. They were so happy! + +But then, as they were playing, Teddy forgot where the cabin was. He looked around and around, but he couldn't find it. Bunny said, "Don't worry, Teddy. We'll find it together." + +So, they went on another adventure to find the cabin. They searched and searched until they finally found it again. Teddy was so relieved and grateful to have a loyal friend like Bunny. They hugged and played together in the cabin all day long. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very sick and had to go to the hospital. He was scared, but his mommy held his hand and told him everything would be okay. + +At the hospital, Timmy met a tough nurse named Sarah. She gave him medicine and made him feel better. Timmy was so happy that he started to applaud. + +One day, Timmy's mommy went to get some food and left Timmy alone. A bad man came into Timmy's room and took him away. Timmy was very scared and cried for his mommy, but nobody came. + +Timmy never saw his mommy again. He was very sad and missed her a lot. Timmy wished he could go back to the hospital and see Nurse Sarah again. But he never did. +Once upon a time, there was a shy little baby who slept in a crib. One day, the baby's mommy asked her big sister to carry the baby to the park. The big sister was happy to help and picked up the baby in her arms. + +The baby was so happy to be outside and see the trees and flowers. But suddenly, the big sister tripped and fell. The baby fell out of her arms and hit her head on the ground. The baby started crying and wouldn't stop. + +The mommy came running and saw what happened. She took the baby to the hospital, but it was too late. The baby didn't make it. The mommy and big sister were very sad and missed the baby so much. They wished they could go back in time and be more careful. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play on the swing in her backyard. One day, Lily's mother noticed that her clothes were very filthy. Her mother said, "Lily, you need to wash your clothes before you play on the swing again." + +Lily didn't want to wash her clothes because she wanted to play on the swing right away. But her mother explained that if she didn't wash her clothes, she would get even more dirty and the swing would get dirty too. + +So, Lily listened to her mother and washed her clothes. When she went outside to play on the swing, she noticed that it was much cleaner and more fun to play on. Lily learned that it's important to keep things clean and take care of them so they can last a long time. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to imagine all sorts of things, like flying to the moon or swimming with dolphins. One day, Lily saw her friend Sarah with a shiny new toy. She felt envious and wanted one too. + +Lily asked her mom for the same toy, but her mom said they didn't have enough money to buy it. Lily felt sad and didn't know what to do. Suddenly, she remembered something her mom had told her before. "It's not about what you have, it's about what you do with what you have." + +Lily realized she had something special that Sarah didn't have. She had a finger! With her finger, she could draw and make beautiful things. She started drawing and before she knew it, she had made a beautiful picture. Lily felt proud and happy. She learned that it's not about having what others have, but about using what you have to create something special. +Once upon a time, there was a big, wild forest. In the forest, there were many animals like bears, rabbits, and birds. They all lived happily together. + +One day, the bears were hungry and needed food. They didn't know where to find it. Suddenly, the police came to the forest. They saw the bears and knew they were hungry. The police decided to provide food for the bears. They brought apples and bananas for them to eat. + +The bears were very happy and thankful. They ate the food and felt full. From that day on, the bears knew that the police were their friends and would always provide for them when they needed help. And the animals in the forest continued to live happily together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One night, Lily looked up at the sky and saw the moon. The moon was big and bright, and it made her happy. + +But then, Lily saw something scary. A big shadowy figure appeared in front of the moon. Lily was scared, but she didn't want to look away. She gazed at the scary figure until it disappeared. + +After that, Lily felt brave. She knew that even scary things can go away if you just keep looking at them. And every night, she would gaze at the moon and feel happy and brave. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the grass. One day, Lily's friend Timmy came to play with her. + +"Hi Lily, what are you doing?" asked Timmy. + +"I'm playing in the grass. It's so lovely today," replied Lily. + +"I want to play too!" said Timmy excitedly. + +So, Lily and Timmy ran around in the grass, playing and laughing. Suddenly, Lily jumped into a big puddle and splashed water everywhere. + +"Wow, that was so fun!" exclaimed Timmy. + +Lily and Timmy continued to play in the grass, splashing and having a great time together. They both agreed that it was the best day ever. +Once upon a time, there was a little mouse named Mickey. Mickey was very small, but he was also very brave. He lived in a colorful garden with lots of flowers and butterflies. One day, he met his friend, a bird named Polly. + +"Hello, Mickey! What are you doing today?" asked Polly. + +"I am looking for some cheese to eat," replied Mickey. + +"I can help you find some cheese. Let's go!" said Polly. + +As they were walking, they saw two squirrels quarreling over an acorn. + +"I want the acorn!" said the grey squirrel. + +"No, it's mine!" said the brown squirrel. + +Mickey and Polly decided to help the squirrels. They found another acorn and gave it to the grey squirrel. The brown squirrel was happy too, because he got to keep his acorn. + +"Thank you, Mickey and Polly! You are very kind," said the squirrels. + +Mickey and Polly continued their search for cheese, and soon they found a big piece of cheese. They shared it together and had a wonderful time in the colorful garden. +Once upon a time, there was a family who lived in a big house. The mom always did the laundry and the kids liked to help. One day, they found a pile of dirty clothes that were very filthy. They laughed and made funny faces while they sorted the clothes. + +After they finished, the mom washed the clothes and hung them outside to dry. The family played outside while they waited for the laundry to finish. They ran around and laughed while the sun shined down on them. + +When the laundry was done, the mom brought it back inside and folded it neatly. The kids helped put their clothes away in their drawers. They were happy to have clean clothes and they laughed again when they remembered how dirty the clothes were before. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to a big event in the park with her mommy and daddy. They saw lots of people and animals and ate yummy food. + +Suddenly, Lily got very thirsty. She said to her mommy, "I want to drink something." Her mommy replied, "Sure, let's find a drink for you." They looked around and saw a stand with unknown drinks. Lily's daddy said, "Let's try one of those drinks!" + +Lily took a sip and said, "Yummy!" Her mommy and daddy also drank some and said it was good. They enjoyed the rest of the event and had a great time together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Spot. Spot loved to play and run around in the park with his friends. But one day, Spot got into a rough fight with another dog over a ball. Spot's friend, a cat named Mittens, saw the fight and was very sad. + +Mittens knew that they needed help to solve the problem. She went to a lawyer who knew how to lead them to a solution. The lawyer talked to Spot and the other dog's owner and they all agreed to share the ball and play together. + +Spot learned that fighting was not the answer and that sharing was better. Mittens was happy that her friends were playing nicely again. The moral of the story is that it's important to ask for help when there is a problem and that sharing is a good thing to do. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Jack. Jack had a special saw that his grandpa gifted him. Jack loved his saw very much and always kept it safe. + +One day, Jack went to the park to play with his friends. They played tag and hide-and-seek. Jack saw a big tree and wanted to stand on it. He climbed and climbed until he reached the top. + +From up there, Jack saw his house, his school and his favorite ice cream shop. He felt very proud of himself for standing on the tree. When it was time to go home, Jack climbed down and went back with his saw, feeling happy and thankful for his grandpa's gift. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She wanted to climb a big mountain to see a temple at the top. Her mommy said, "No, it's too dangerous." But Lily was stubborn and said, "I can do it!" + +So she started climbing, and it was hard. She slipped a few times, but she kept going. Finally, she made it to the top! She saw the beautiful temple and said, "I did it! I succeeded!" + +Her mommy was so proud of her. They looked at the temple and talked about how pretty it was. Then they climbed back down the mountain, and Lily felt happy and strong. She knew that even though things might be hard, she could succeed if she tried. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing with his toys and was always happy. One day, Timmy went to the park to play with his friends. He saw a beautiful butterfly flying around. Timmy wanted to catch the butterfly, so he tried to grab it with his hands, but he couldn't. + +Timmy's friend, Tommy, saw him trying to catch the butterfly and said, "Timmy, you can't catch the butterfly like that. You need to be patient and wait for it to come to you." Timmy listened to his friend and waited for the butterfly to come to him. After a while, the butterfly landed on Timmy's hand. He was so happy! + +Timmy learned that sometimes, we need to be patient and wait for things to come to us. He also learned that even though the butterfly was not an ordinary toy, he could still enjoy it just as much as his other toys. Timmy felt grateful for his friend's advice and for the light of the sun that helped him see the beauty of the butterfly. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play outside with his friends. One day, Timmy found a cap on the ground. It was a red cap and it looked impressive. Timmy put the cap on his head and showed it to his friends. They thought it was cool too. + +Later that day, Timmy went to the park with his family. He put the cap in his pocket so he wouldn't lose it. When they got to the park, Timmy saw a man doing impressive tricks on his bike. Timmy watched in amazement as the man did flips and jumps. After the show, Timmy went up to the man and showed him his impressive cap. The man smiled and said it looked great on him. + +From that day on, Timmy wore his cap everywhere he went. It made him feel special and impressive. He even put it on his stuffed animals sometimes. Timmy was happy he found the cap and put it on his head. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy who loved cars. He had a big collection of toy cars that he played with every day. One day, he saw a new car at the store that he really wanted. It was very popular and all the other kids wanted it too. + +Timmy asked his mom if he could buy the new car, but she said no because they didn't have enough money. Timmy was sad and didn't know what to do. He asked his friend Billy for help. Billy said they could have a race and whoever won would get the new car. + +They started the race and Timmy was winning, but then he saw Billy's car was going faster than his. Timmy was worried he was going to lose, but then he remembered he had a secret weapon. He had a car that was very fast, but he didn't use it often because it was delicate. He took it out and won the race. He collected the new car and was very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was going on a trip with her family to the beach. Her mom told her to help unpack the bags from the car. Lily saw a lime in one of the bags and asked her mom if she could have it. Her mom said yes and gave it to her. + +Lily was so excited to play with the lime on the beach, but when they got there, she dropped it in the sand. She tried to pick it up, but it was too slippery. She felt helpless and started to cry. + +Her dad saw her crying and asked what was wrong. Lily told him about the lime and how she couldn't pick it up. Her dad picked it up for her and said, "Don't worry, we'll find something to do with it." They ended up playing a game of catch with the lime and had a lot of fun. + +From then on, Lily always made sure to hold onto her things tightly so she wouldn't drop them again. And whenever she felt helpless, she knew her family would be there to help her. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play on the slide at the park. One day, he went to the park with his friend, Sally. + +Timmy climbed up the ladder to the top of the slide. Sally followed behind him. Timmy slid down the slide and got very messy. Sally laughed and said, "You look silly, Timmy!" + +Timmy didn't like being messy, so he decided to relax on the grass. Sally sat down next to him and said, "I like to relax too. Let's play something else that won't make us messy." Timmy agreed and they played tag instead. They had so much fun! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to cook with her mommy. One day, Lily asked her mommy if they could prepare breakfast together. + +Mommy said, "Sure, what would you like to make?" + +Lily said, "I want to make eggs!" + +Mommy said, "Okay, let's crack some eggs into a bowl and mix them up." + +Lily cracked the eggs and mixed them up. Then mommy cooked them in a pan. When they were done, Lily took a bite and made a face. She said, "These eggs are bitter!" + +Mommy said, "Oh no, I must have put too much salt. I'm sorry, Lily. We'll try again and make them better next time." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved her pink sweater very much. One day, Lily went to the park to play with her friends. She took off her sweater and put it on the bench. After playing, she forgot to take her sweater with her and went home without it. + +When Lily realized she lost her sweater, she felt very sad. Her mom asked her why she was sad, and Lily told her about her lost sweater. Her mom told her that it's important to be organized and keep track of our things. She also said that sometimes we lose things, but it's okay because we can always find or replace them. + +Lily learned a lesson that day. She promised to be more organized and not lose her things again. And even though she lost her sweater, she was happy because she learned something new. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play in the woods near her house. She would run and jump and sing with the birds. One day, Lily was playing in the woods when she heard a sad sound. She followed the sound and found a little bird who had hurt its wing. + +Lily said, "Oh no! You poor bird! Let me help you!" The bird said, "Thank you, Lily. You are so kind and obedient." Lily gently picked up the bird and took it home. She made a little bed for it out of some soft wood shavings and gave it some water to drink. + +For many days, Lily took care of the bird. She made sure it had enough to eat and drink and kept it warm and safe. One day, the bird's wing was all better and it was time for it to fly away. Lily felt sad and started to weep. But the bird said, "Don't be sad, Lily. I will always remember how kind and obedient you were to me. Thank you for taking care of me." + +Lily watched as the bird flew away into the sky. She felt happy that she had helped the little bird and knew that it would always remember her. From that day on, Lily loved the woods even more, knowing that she could help the animals who lived there. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play dress up and wear pretty clothes. One day, she saw her friend Lucy wearing a beautiful dress. + +"Wow, Lucy! Your dress is so pretty! Where did you get it from?" Lily asked. + +"My mommy decorated it for me. She sewed on lots of sparkly jewels and made it look really fancy," Lucy replied. + +Lily was so impressed. She wished she had a dress like that too. "I want a rich dress like yours, Lucy," she said. + +"Maybe your mommy can decorate one of your clothes to make it look rich," Lucy suggested. + +Lily thought that was a great idea. She ran home and asked her mommy to decorate one of her dresses. Her mommy sewed on some shiny sequins and ribbons, and Lily's dress looked just as rich as Lucy's. Lily was so happy and thanked her mommy for making her dress so pretty. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went for a walk in the forest with her mommy. They saw a trap on the ground. "What is that?" asked Lily. "It's a trap, sweetie. It's used to catch animals," said her mommy. + +Suddenly, they heard a noise. It was a little bird that got caught in the trap. "Oh no, we have to help it!" said Lily. Her mommy tried to open the trap, but it was too hard. "Can you help me, Lily? Can you shut the trap?" asked her mommy. + +Lily tried to shut the trap, but it was too heavy for her. "It's too hard, mommy," said Lily. "That's okay, sweetie. We'll find something else to help the bird," said her mommy. They found a stick and used it to open the trap. The bird flew away happily. "That was interesting," said Lily. Her mommy smiled and said, "Yes, it was." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very intelligent and loved to learn new things. One day, she was playing with her toys when her mom called her for a snack. Lily loved snacks, especially cookies! + +After her snack, Lily's mom asked her to wash her hands. Lily didn't like washing her hands, but she knew it was important to stay clean. So, she went to the bathroom to wash her hands. While washing her hands, she noticed a spider on the wall. She didn't like spiders, but she didn't want to hurt it either. + +Later that day, Lily went to play outside with her friends. They were having so much fun! But then, Lily saw a spider crawling on her arm. She got scared and tried to brush it off, but it bit her. It hurt so much! Her mom took her to the hospital, but it was too late. Lily had an allergic reaction and passed away. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine with her friends. One day, Lily's mom asked her to help with the laundry. Lily saw a big, shiny iron on the table. She asked her mom what it was for. Her mom said, "It's for making our clothes smooth and pretty." + +Lily didn't know how to use the iron, but she wanted to learn. Her mom showed her how to plug it in and use it safely. Lily was excited to help with the laundry now that she knew how to use the iron. As she was ironing, the sun started to go down and it got dark outside. But Lily didn't mind, because she was happy she knew how to do something new. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to bake pies with her grandma. One day, they made a pie with apples from their garden. When Lily took a bite, she made a bitter face. "This pie is bitter," she said to her grandma. + +Her grandma smiled and said, "It's because we added too much lemon juice. But don't worry, we can fix it." They added some sugar to the pie and baked it again. When it was ready, Lily took another bite and smiled. "It's delicious!" she exclaimed. + +From that day on, Lily learned that sometimes things don't turn out perfect the first time, but with a little help, they can always be fixed. And she continued to bake pies with her grandma, always making sure to add just the right amount of lemon juice. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny who lived in a big forest. One day, the bunny saw a hunter walking around with a fake gun. The bunny was scared because he thought the hunter would hurt him. + +The bunny ran and ran until he found a group of animals. The animals saw that the bunny was scared and asked him what was wrong. The bunny told them about the hunter with the fake gun. + +The animals hugged the bunny and told him that he didn't need to be scared. They reminded him that even though the hunter had a fake gun, it was still not okay to hurt others. The bunny learned that it's important to be kind to everyone, even if they seem scary. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, Lily saw a puppy and decided to follow it. The puppy led her to a big house where a lawyer lived. + +The lawyer was very nice and gave Lily some candy. But then, they heard a loud noise. They went outside and saw a dead tree had fallen on the road. The lawyer knew it was against the law to leave it there, so he called some people to help move it. + +Lily was happy she got to meet a new friend and learn about following the law. She went home and told her mom all about her adventure. From then on, Lily always tried to follow the rules just like the lawyer did. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to listen to music with her mommy and daddy. One day, they went to a store to buy a record. A record is a big, round thing that plays music. + +When they got home, they put the record on the turntable. The turntable is a machine that plays the record. But there was a problem! The needle that touches the record was broken. The needle is a pointy thing that helps play the music. + +Lily's daddy tried to fix the needle, but it was difficult. Difficult means it's hard to do. They decided to go back to the store to buy a new needle. When they got back, they put the new needle on the turntable and the music played beautifully. Lily was so happy she danced around the room. From that day on, they listened to their favorite record every day. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a toy hippo that she loved very much. One day, Lily's friend came over and saw the hippo. "I'm envious of your hippo," said the friend. "Can I play with it?" + +Lily thought for a moment and then said, "Sure, but be careful with him. He's very special to me." The friend played with the hippo for a while, but then accidentally broke one of its legs. Lily was very sad and didn't know what to do. + +Her mother came into the room and saw the broken hippo. "Don't worry, Lily," said her mother. "We can fix him. Let's fold some paper and make a new leg for him." So they folded some paper and fixed the hippo. Lily was very happy to have her special toy back to normal. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in her garden. One day, she saw a small seed in the ground. She watered it and waited patiently for it to grow. + +After a few days, the seed started to bloom into a beautiful flower. Lily was so happy to see it! She ran to her mom and said, "Mommy, look at the pretty flower! It bloomed!" + +Her mom smiled and said, "That's great, Lily! You have a green thumb. You should get a license to be a gardener when you grow up." + +Lily didn't know what a license was, so she asked her mom. Her mom explained that it was like a special paper that said she was allowed to do something. Lily was excited to get a license someday. + +But there was one more surprise in the garden. Lily noticed a hidden butterfly on one of the flowers. She watched it flutter its wings and said, "Hi butterfly! You're so pretty too!" +Once upon a time, there was a big red ball. The ball was very stubborn and wouldn't move from its spot. One day, a little girl came to the park and saw the ball. She wanted to play with it, but it wouldn't budge. + +Suddenly, a boy arrived at the park with his dog. The little girl asked the boy to help her open the ball. The boy tried to open it, but it was too stubborn. + +Then, the little girl had an idea. She asked the boy to throw the ball to her. When she caught it, she hugged it tightly and the ball finally opened up. The little girl was very happy and played with the ball all day long. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to paint pictures with her pink paint. One day, she went to the store with her mommy to buy more paint. + +Lily saw a toy she really wanted, but didn't have enough money to pay for it. She felt sad and wanted to cry. + +But then, her mommy told her that she could help her earn the money to buy the toy. They decided to have a lemonade stand and sell drinks to their neighbors. + +After a little while, they had enough money to pay for the toy and some more pink paint for Lily to use. She was so happy and thanked her mommy for helping her. From that day on, Lily learned that if she worked hard, she could pay for the things she wanted. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw pretty pictures of flowers and butterflies. One day, she drew an image of a big, beautiful sunflower. She was so proud of her drawing that she wanted to show it to her friends. + +But when she got to school, her friends didn't like her picture. They said it was ugly and made fun of her. Lily felt sad and didn't know what to do. So, she told a lie and said she didn't draw the picture. + +Later that day, Lily's teacher found out she had lied and was very disappointed. Lily felt even worse than before. She went home and cried herself to sleep. The next day, she didn't want to go to school anymore. + +From that day on, Lily stopped drawing pretty pictures. She didn't want to be made fun of again. She missed out on all the fun she used to have while drawing. And that's how Lily's love for drawing ended. +Once upon a time, there was a little birdie who loved to whistle. He would whistle all day long and make everyone happy. One day, the little birdie saw a big bird who could fly very quick. The little birdie wanted to be like the big bird and fly quick too. + +So, the little birdie started to practice flying very fast. But he forgot to be quiet while practicing. He made a lot of noise and disturbed all the other birds. They told him to be quiet, but the little birdie didn't listen. + +One day, the little birdie realized that he was not making anyone happy anymore. He felt sad and realized that being quick was not as important as being kind and considerate to others. From that day on, the little birdie practiced flying quietly and continued to whistle, making everyone happy once again. The moral of the story is that being kind and considerate is more important than being quick or loud. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very excited because her mommy gave her a big box. Lily wondered what was inside the box. She opened it carefully and saw a pretty dress. She put it on and twirled around. + +Suddenly, Lily had a thoughtful idea. She decided to give the dress to her best friend, Emma. She put the dress back in the box and went to Emma's house. When Emma opened the box, she was so happy. She hugged Lily and said, "Thank you for this thoughtful gift!" + +Lily felt happy that she could make her friend happy. She revealed her secret plan to Emma and they both smiled. From that day on, they shared the dress and had fun playing together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play with his toys and watch cartoons. One day, Timmy's friend Tommy came over to play. They played with their cars and trucks for a while, but then Tommy wanted to play with Timmy's favorite toy truck. Timmy didn't want to share it because he was afraid it would get broken. + +Tommy said, "Please let me play with it for just one minute. I promise I'll be careful." Timmy thought about it and finally gave in. But then, just as Tommy was playing with the truck, Timmy's mom called them for lunch. Timmy got upset because he didn't want to share his truck for very long. + +Tommy said, "I'm sorry, Timmy. I didn't mean to make you mad." Timmy thought about it and said, "It's okay. I'm sorry too. Let's play with the truck together." Tommy smiled and said, "That's a brilliant idea!" They both played with the truck together and had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very tired after playing outside all day. When she came inside, she sat down in front of the fireplace to rest. + +Suddenly, she saw a little bird outside. It was chirping and hopping around. Lily wanted to pick up the bird and play with it. She went outside and gently picked up the bird. + +After a while, Lily realized that the bird was too tired to play. She felt sorry for the little bird and decided to put it back in its nest. She went back inside and sat down in front of the fireplace again, feeling happy that she helped the tired bird. +Once upon a time, there was a big game. Many players were there. One player was very alert. He saw the other team was going to sack him. So, he ran fast and scored a goal. Everyone was happy and clapped for him. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat candy, but his mom always told him not to eat too much because it would make him sick. One day, Timmy found a big bag of candy and he got very enthusiastic. He ate so much candy that his tummy hurt. + +Timmy's mom told him that he needed some fuel to feel better. She gave him a sandwich to chew on, but Timmy didn't want it. He only wanted more candy. "No, Mommy, I want more candy," he said. + +Timmy's mom said, "No, you've had enough candy. You need to eat something else now." But Timmy didn't listen. He ate more candy and his tummy hurt even more. He had to go to the hospital and the doctor told him that he shouldn't eat so much candy. Timmy felt very sad and promised to listen to his mommy from now on. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a bunny named Bubbles. Bubbles loved to eat salad because it was yummy and healthy. One day, Bubbles went to the store to buy some salad. But when Bubbles got there, the store was all out of salad! Bubbles was sad and didn't know what to do. + +Suddenly, Bubbles heard a loud yell. It was his friend, a big bear named Benny. Benny had brought Bubbles a soft, fluffy blanket to cheer him up. Bubbles was so happy and thanked Benny for being such a good friend. They snuggled up together under the blanket and watched the stars in the sky. + +From that day on, Bubbles knew that even when things didn't go his way, he could always count on his friends to help him feel better. And he never forgot how much he loved salad! The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play with her toys. One day, her friend Tommy came over to play. Tommy wanted to play with Lily's favorite toy, but Lily didn't want to share it. Tommy insisted that he wanted to play with it, but Lily said no. + +Tommy got upset and started to cry. Lily didn't know what to do, so she went outside to the beach. She saw the waves crashing against the shore and it made her feel better. She started to wave her arms in the air and dance around. + +As she was dancing, she saw a man with a lot of money. He was very rich and had a big house. Lily didn't understand why he needed so much money when she was happy just playing with her toys and dancing by the waves. She realized that sometimes people want things that they don't really need. She went back inside and apologized to Tommy for not sharing her toy. They played together happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to jump on his couch all day long. His mom always told him not to do it, but he never listened. + +One day, when Timmy was jumping on his couch, it suddenly snapped and he fell down. He hurt his leg and cried a lot. His mom was very sad and took him to the hospital. + +Timmy learned a valuable lesson that day. He realized that he should always listen to his mom and not do things that could hurt him. He was glad that his mom was there to help him when he got hurt. From that day on, he never jumped on his couch again. +Once upon a time, there was a big fish named Fin. Fin lived in a pond with his fish friends. One day, Fin noticed that the pond was getting smaller and smaller. He was worried that soon they wouldn't have enough water to swim in. + +Fin asked his fish friends if they had noticed the problem too. They all agreed and decided to look for a solution. They swam to the edge of the pond and saw that there was a big rock blocking the water from flowing in. + +Fin had an idea. He remembered learning in school that fish need oxygen to breathe. He told his friends that they could have more oxygen if they had more water. They all agreed that they needed to move the rock to let more water in. + +The rock was enormous, but they all worked together and finally moved it out of the way. The water flowed in and the pond was saved. Fin and his friends were happy that they solved the problem and had enough oxygen to breathe. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, especially her dollhouse. One day, she noticed that the knob on the door was missing. She looked everywhere but couldn't find it. + +Lily decided to ask her mom for help, but her mom was busy. So, she went to her neighbor's house to ask if they had a spare knob. The neighbor said they did, but they wanted to sell it to her for some money. + +Lily didn't have any money, so she went back home feeling sad. She sat on her porch and felt the cold breeze blowing. Suddenly, she had an idea. She went back to the neighbor's house and offered to do some chores for them in exchange for the knob. + +The neighbor agreed, and Lily happily went back home with the knob. She fixed the door and was able to play with her dollhouse again. She learned that sometimes you have to work hard to get what you want. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was always running around and never sat still. She was so restless! One day, her mommy asked her to promise to be careful and not run too fast. Lily promised, but she forgot. + +While playing outside, Lily stumbled and fell. She scraped her knee and felt very sad. Her mommy came over and said, "Remember your promise, Lily. You must be careful." Lily felt bad for not keeping her promise. + +From that day on, Lily tried to be more careful and not run too fast. She learned that promises are important and should be kept. She was happy and her mommy was proud of her. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a toy screw that she loved to play with. One day, she lost the screw and couldn't find it anywhere. She asked her mommy, "Where is my screw? I can't find it." Her mommy said, "Don't worry, we will look for it together." + +They searched high and low, but couldn't find the screw. Lily was sad and said, "I lost my screw forever. I will never find it again." But her mommy said, "Don't worry, we will gain a new screw. It will be just as good as the old one." + +The next day, they went to the store and bought a new screw. But when they got home, they realized it was an ugly screw. Lily said, "I don't like this screw. It's ugly." But her mommy said, "It doesn't matter what it looks like. It will do the same job as the old one." And Lily realized her mommy was right. The new screw worked just as well as the old one and she was happy again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw and paint, but she was not very good at it. One day, she asked her mom if she could draw a picture of a flower. Her mom said, "Not yet, Lily. Your lines are too thick and it doesn't look like a flower yet." + +Lily felt sad, but she didn't give up. She kept practicing and practicing, and soon she got better. One day, she showed her mom a picture of a flower she had drawn. Her mom was amazed and said, "Wow, Lily! You succeeded in drawing a beautiful flower! Your lines are so thin and it looks just like a real flower." + +Lily was so happy that she had succeeded. She learned that if she kept trying and didn't give up, she could do anything she wanted to do. The moral of the story is that even if something seems hard at first, if you keep trying, you can succeed. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play with his toys, but one day he got curious. He wanted to know what was in the attic. So, he asked his mom if he could go up there. + +His mom said yes, but warned him that it was dirty up there. Timmy didn't mind, he just wanted to see what was there. He climbed up the ladder and saw lots of old boxes and dusty things. + +He started to question what some of the things were and his mom came up to help him. They found some old clothes and toys that Timmy's mom used to play with when she was a little girl. Timmy was happy he got to explore the attic and learn about his mom's past. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a garden with lots of pretty flowers. One day, she found a lonely bulb in the dirt. She wanted to help it grow, so she dug a hole and put the bulb inside. + +The next day, Lily went outside to check on the bulb. It hadn't grown yet. So, she decided to organize her gardening tools. She put her shovel, rake, and watering can in a neat row. + +A few weeks later, Lily saw a green sprout coming out of the ground where she had planted the bulb. She was so happy! She watered it every day and watched it grow into a beautiful flower. From that day on, Lily loved organizing her garden and helping lonely bulbs grow. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her favorite was a brown teddy bear. One day, Lily's mommy told her they were going on a trip to the beach. Lily was so excited that she ran to her room to pack her things. She put her teddy bear in her bag and zipped it up. + +On the way to the beach, they stopped at a store to buy some snacks. Lily wanted some crackers, so her mommy bought her a pack. They continued on their journey until they finally arrived at the beach. Lily and her mommy set up their towels and umbrella and began to play in the sand. + +As they were playing, Lily accidentally dropped her pack of crackers and they cracked open. She was sad that she couldn't eat them anymore, but her mommy had a surprise. She pulled out some brown cookies from her bag and gave them to Lily. Lily was so happy and felt grateful for her mommy's thoughtfulness. From that day on, Lily always remembered to pack her teddy bear and some brown cookies for their trips to the beach. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweetie. Tweetie loved to fly around and look for tasty seeds to eat. One day, Tweetie saw a beautiful flower that was just starting to bloom. "Wow, that flower is so pretty!" said Tweetie. + +But then, a big gust of wind came and blew Tweetie off course. She accidentally knocked into the flower and broke one of its petals. "Oh no, I'm so sorry!" said Tweetie. + +The flower was sad and said, "My life is ruined. I will never be fine again." But Tweetie had an idea. She picked up the broken petal and gently placed it back on the flower. "See, now you're blooming again!" said Tweetie. + +The flower was so happy and said, "Thank you, Tweetie! You saved my life!" From that day on, Tweetie and the flower were the best of friends and they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a blue lion. He lived in a big jungle where he roamed around all day. One day, he met a little rabbit. The rabbit was scared of the lion because he seemed very big and scary. + +But the lion was nice and didn't want to hurt the rabbit. He tried to be friends with him, but the rabbit didn't believe him. The lion felt sad because he didn't want anyone to be afraid of him. + +So, the lion decided to show the rabbit that he wasn't scary. He played with the rabbit and showed him his soft fur. The rabbit realized that the lion was actually friendly and they became best friends. From then on, the blue lion and the little rabbit played together every day in the jungle. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big task to do. Her mom asked her to clean up her toys, but Lily didn't want to. She wanted to run and play instead. + +Lily's mom said, "Lily, you need to do your task before you can run and play." But Lily thought that was crazy. She didn't want to do her task. + +Lily started to run around the room, but she kept tripping over her toys. She realized it was hard to run when her toys were all over the place. So she decided to do her task and clean up her toys so she could run and play without tripping. + +After Lily finished her task, she felt proud of herself. She ran around the room without tripping and had so much fun playing with her toys. She realized that sometimes doing a task is not so crazy after all. +Once upon a time, there was a grumpy bear named Bob. Bob didn't like to exercise because he thought it was boring. One day, his friend rabbit came to visit him and asked him to go for a walk. Bob didn't want to go because he was feeling grumpy, but rabbit explained that exercise can make you feel happy. + +Bob didn't understand how exercise could make him happy, but he decided to give it a try. They walked in the forest and saw many trees and flowers. Bob started to feel better and less grumpy. He realized that exercise was not so bad after all. + +From that day on, Bob and rabbit went for walks every day. Bob understood that exercise was good for his body and his mood. He was no longer a grumpy bear, but a happy and healthy one. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to eat cereal for breakfast. One day, her mom offered her a bowl of cereal but it was too spicy for her little tongue. Lily didn't like the spicy cereal and she told her mom that she wanted a different kind. + +Her mom went to the kitchen and brought back a new box of cereal that wasn't spicy. It was crunchy and sweet and perfect for Lily. She ate the whole bowl and was very happy. + +From that day on, Lily's mom always made sure to offer her different kinds of cereal so that she could choose her favorite. And Lily was always happy because she got to have her favorite breakfast every morning. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily and her mom went to the church. The church was big and pretty. They sat in a pew and listened to the music. But then, Lily smelled something smelly. It was coming from the person next to her. She didn't like it and wanted to leave. + +Lily's mom told her to be polite and stay. But Lily couldn't take it anymore. She decided to stretch her legs and walk around. As she walked, she saw a little boy playing with his toy car. The boy was happy and didn't smell bad. Lily played with him and forgot all about the smelly person. When it was time to go, Lily was happy she made a new friend and didn't have to smell the bad smell anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went outside to play in the sun. The sky was bright and blue. Lily ran around and had lots of fun. + +Suddenly, the sky turned dark and it started to rain. Lily got wet and ran back inside her house. She took off her wet clothes and put on some dry ones. + +Later that day, Lily's mom gave her a cookie. It was so yummy! Lily ate it all up and asked for another one. But her mom said no, because too many cookies will spoil her dinner. So, Lily decided to wait patiently for her dinner and played with her toys instead. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her toys and her dog, Max. One day, Lily's mom asked her if she wanted some juice. Lily said yes and her mom got her a glass of juice. + +Lily was playing with her toys when she heard a loud noise. She got scared and ran to her mom. Her mom hugged her and told her not to be scared. Lily's mom said they needed to hurry and go outside to see what the noise was. + +Lily and her mom went outside and saw that it was just a big truck driving by. Lily was happy that it was nothing scary after all. She drank her juice and went back to playing with her toys and Max. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Max. Max loved to play in the park with his friends. One day, Max got a thorn in his paw and it hurt a lot. Max's owner tried to remove the thorn, but it was too hard. + +Max's owner took him to the veterinarian. The veterinarian was an unusual person because she had purple hair. Max was scared, but the veterinarian was very kind. She removed the thorn from Max's paw and he felt much better. + +When Max and his owner left the veterinarian's office, they saw a big dog who was barking at them. Max was scared and started to bark too. Then, the big dog's owner came and told him to stop barking. Max's owner thanked the big dog's owner and they all went home happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat cookies every day. Her mom would bake them for her and they were so nice and yummy. + +One day, Lily went to the park with her mom. It was a nice day outside and they had fun playing together. They saw a big tree with lots of apples on it. Lily wanted to eat one, but her mom said they weren't ready yet. + +Later that day, they went back to the tree and the apples were ready to eat. Lily was so happy and took a big bite. It was the nicest apple she had ever tasted! From that day on, she loved apples just as much as cookies. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play with yarn. She had a long ball of yarn that she liked to roll around and make into different shapes. One day, she accidentally got tangled up in the yarn and hurt her leg badly. + +Lily's mommy tried to heal her leg by putting a bandage on it, but it still hurt a lot. Lily was very sad and couldn't play with her yarn anymore. She wished she had been more careful. + +The moral of the story is that we should always be careful when we play with things that could hurt us. Even if we love something very much, like Lily loved her yarn, we need to make sure we are safe. Otherwise, we might get hurt and not be able to play anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw and write with her crayons. One day, she saw her friend Sarah drawing with sparkly markers. Lily felt jealous because she wanted sparkly markers too. + +Lily asked her mom if she could have sparkly markers, but her mom said no. Lily felt sad and didn't want to draw anymore. But then, her mom gave her a special notebook to write and draw in. Lily was so happy and started to draw and write in her notebook right away. + +Lily realized that even though she didn't have sparkly markers, she could still create beautiful things with her regular crayons. She wasn't jealous of Sarah anymore because she had her own special way of creating art. From that day on, Lily continued to write and draw in her special notebook and was always proud of what she made. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very curious and loved to play outside. One day, she saw a butterfly and followed it to a field of flowers. She picked some flowers and smelled them. + +After playing for a while, Lily realized her skin was very dry. Her mommy gave her some lotion to put on her skin. The lotion smelled like flowers and made her skin feel soft. + +Lily continued to play and explore the field, feeling happy and refreshed with her soft skin. She learned that it's important to take care of her skin, especially when playing outside. +Once upon a time, there was a little duck named Ducky. Ducky liked to play with his friends in the pond. One day, Ducky saw a big bridge in the distance. He wanted to go see it, but his friends said it was too dangerous. + +Ducky was feeling naughty, so he decided to go anyway. When he got to the bridge, he saw a goat on the other side. "Hello, Mr. Goat!" said Ducky. "Can I cross the bridge too?" + +The goat replied, "Sure, but first you have to test it. Jump up and down on the bridge to make sure it's safe." + +Ducky did as he was told and jumped up and down on the bridge. It was strong and sturdy, so he crossed it safely. From that day on, Ducky learned to listen to his friends and not be naughty. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his board all day long. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to help her clean up his toys. "No, I don't want to work," Timmy said. + +Timmy's mom explained that it's important to help others and not be selfish. Timmy thought about it and decided to help his mom. "Okay, I will work with you," Timmy said. + +Timmy and his mom worked together and cleaned up all of his toys. Timmy felt proud of himself for helping his mom. "Thanks for helping me, Timmy," his mom said. "You're welcome," Timmy replied with a smile. From that day on, Timmy learned that sometimes it's important to work and help others. +Once upon a time, there was a little puppy named Spot. Spot loved to play with his ball in the park. One day, Spot saw a big bone and he wanted it so much. + +He went to the owner of the bone and asked, "Can I have your bone, please?" The owner said, "No, it's mine. Go find your own bone." + +Spot was sad and went back to playing with his ball. But then he had an idea! He would try to take the bone when the owner wasn't looking. + +Spot waited and waited for the owner to look away, but it was difficult because the owner was always watching. Finally, when the owner looked away for just a second, Spot quickly tried to take the bone. But the owner saw him and snapped, "No, Spot! That's not yours. You have to ask before you take things that belong to others." + +Spot felt bad and apologized. The owner forgave him and they became friends. From then on, Spot always asked before taking things that didn't belong to him. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play with her toys in her bedroom. One day, Lily's mommy came in and suggested they go to the park. Lily was so excited! + +As they were getting ready to leave, Lily's mommy noticed a big stain on the carpet. "Oh no! We need to clean this up," she said. Lily helped her mommy clean the carpet with a towel and some water. + +Finally, they were ready to go to the park. As they were walking, Lily saw a tall tree and said, "Mommy, look at that tall tree!" Her mommy smiled and said, "Yes, it's very tall." + +At the park, Lily played on the swings and went down the slide. She had so much fun! When it was time to go home, Lily said, "Mommy, can we come back to the park tomorrow?" Her mommy suggested they go to a different park next time. Lily was excited to explore a new park! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to eat yummy food. One day, she went to a restaurant with her mommy and daddy. They sat down at a table and a nice lady came over to say "welcome" to them. + +Lily looked at the menu and saw a picture of a burger. She said to her mommy, "I want a burger, it looks tasty!" Her mommy smiled and said, "Okay, we will get you a burger." + +While they waited for their food, Lily asked her daddy why people need to breathe. He said, "We need to breathe oxygen so we can live and be healthy." Lily thought that was interesting and took a deep breath. + +When their food came, Lily took a big bite of her burger and said, "Mmm, this is so tasty!" Her mommy and daddy laughed and Lily felt happy that they were all together enjoying a delicious meal. +Once upon a time, there was a giant who lived in a big castle. The giant was very clumsy and often tripped over his own feet. One day, the giant went to the park to play on the slide. He climbed up the ladder to the top of the slide, but when he tried to slide down, he fell off and hurt himself. + +A little girl saw the giant fall and ran over to help him. She asked the giant if he was okay and offered to help him up. The giant was grateful for the little girl's kindness and thanked her. He realized that he needed to be more careful and not be so clumsy. + +From that day on, the giant practiced being more careful and less clumsy. He went back to the park and tried the slide again, but this time he took his time and made sure to hold on tight. He made it down the slide safely and felt very proud of himself. The moral of the story is that it's important to be careful and practice to avoid accidents. +One day, Tim and his family went on vacation to the beach. Tim was so excited to play in the sand and swim in the ocean. He built a big sandcastle and played with his bucket and shovel. + +Suddenly, a boy named Jack came and kicked Tim's sandcastle. Tim was very upset and said, "That was rude!" Jack just laughed and ran away. + +Tim's mom saw what happened and said, "Don't worry, Tim. Let's go fly a kite and soar it high in the sky." Tim smiled and they went to fly the kite. As the kite soared, Tim forgot about the rude boy and had fun with his family. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the beach with her family. One day, as they were playing in the sand, Lily saw something big and dark in the water. She shouted, "Look, Mommy! A whale!" + +Her mom was surprised and said, "Wow, that's so exciting! Let's go see it up close." They ran towards the water, but the whale disappeared. Lily was sad and asked her mom, "Where did the whale go?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Don't worry, Lily. Whales are mysterious creatures. They like to play hide and seek with us. Maybe we'll see it again later." + +As they continued to play in the sand, Lily kept looking out to the water, hoping to see the whale again. Suddenly, she heard a loud noise. She turned around and saw the whale jumping out of the water. Lily was so excited and shouted, "Mommy, look! The whale is back!" + +Her mom smiled and said, "See, I told you it would come back. Whales are amazing creatures, aren't they?" From that day on, Lily always looked out to the water, hoping to see the mysterious whale again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her yellow toy car. One day, Lily's mom asked her to carry a big bag. It was very difficult for Lily to carry the heavy bag all by herself. + +"Mommy, it's too difficult for me to carry this bag," said Lily. + +"I know it's heavy, but you can do it. Just try your best," replied her mom. + +Lily tried to carry the bag, but it was too heavy. Suddenly, her toy car fell out of her pocket and rolled away. She started to cry because she didn't want to lose her favorite toy. + +"Don't worry, Lily. I'll help you carry the bag and we'll find your toy car together," said her mom. + +Lily felt better knowing that her mom was there to help her. They found the toy car and Lily was happy again. From that day on, she knew that it's okay to ask for help when things are difficult. +Once upon a time, a girl named Lily and a boy named Max were friends. They liked to play together in the park and share their toys. One day, Max invited Lily to his house for a party. They had cake and played games with their other friends. + +A few years later, Lily and Max grew up and fell in love. They decided to get married and have a big celebration with all their friends and family. It was a beautiful day with lots of flowers and music. Everyone was happy and excited. + +After the party, Lily and Max went to a quiet place to rest. They sat together and looked at the stars. Lily said, "I love you, Max." Max said, "I love you too, Lily." They were happy to be together forever. +Once upon a time, there was a green frog named Freddy. Freddy was very quick and loved to jump around. One day, he met a little girl named Lily. + +Lily said, "Wow, you're so quick! Can you jump for me?" + +Freddy jumped up and down and Lily applauded. "You're amazing!" she said. + +But then, Freddy got too excited and jumped too high. He landed on a big rock and hurt his leg. Lily tried to help him, but it was too late. Freddy couldn't jump anymore. + +Lily was sad and said, "I'm sorry, Freddy. I wish you could jump again." + +Freddy looked up at her and said, "It's okay, Lily. I'm just happy you applauded for me." And with that, Freddy closed his eyes and went to sleep forever. +Once upon a time, there was a fairy named Lily. She was very loyal to her friends and always helped them when they needed it. One day, Lily was playing in the forest when she saw a rabbit in trouble. The rabbit was stuck in a trap and couldn't escape. + +Lily tried to help the rabbit, but she couldn't get the trap open. Suddenly, a mean man appeared. He saw the rabbit and wanted to hurt it. The man didn't like fairies and wanted to catch Lily too. + +Lily tried to fly away, but the man caught her. He put her in a jar and took her away. The rabbit was left alone and sad. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He lived in a town with his mommy and daddy. One day, Timmy went for a walk and saw a big surprise! It was a puppy, all alone on the sidewalk. Timmy was so happy and wanted to take the puppy home with him. + +When Timmy got home, his mommy and daddy were surprised to see the puppy. They said it was a stupid idea to bring a puppy home, but Timmy begged and begged. Finally, they agreed to keep the puppy and Timmy was so happy. They named the puppy Sparky and he became Timmy's best friend. + +Every day, Timmy and Sparky would go on adventures around the town. They would play at the park, visit the library, and even go to the ice cream shop. Timmy was never bored with Sparky by his side. And every time they went on a new adventure, it was a surprise all over again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat delicious cookies. One day, she was eating a cookie when she accidentally bit her thumb. It hurt a lot, and she started to cry. + +Her mommy came to support her and gave her a band-aid for her thumb. Lily felt better and continued to eat her cookie. However, she didn't notice that a piece of the cookie was stuck in her throat. + +Lily started to choke and her mommy tried to help her. She called for an ambulance but it was too late. Lily passed away because of the piece of cookie stuck in her throat. Her mommy was very sad and missed her little girl very much. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and his favorite toy was a big box. He would move the box around and pretend it was a car or a spaceship. + +One day, Timmy's friend Tommy came over to play. Tommy wanted to play with the box, but Timmy didn't want to share. He was not honest and said the box was broken. + +Tommy was sad and went home. Timmy felt bad and wanted to make it up to his friend. He decided to give Tommy the box as a gift. + +But when Timmy went to get the box, he found out that his little sister had thrown it away. Timmy was very upset and didn't know what to do. He realized that being honest was very important and he promised to always tell the truth. +Once upon a time, there was a clever little mouse. He loved to run and play in the fields. One day, he met a kind cat who also loved to run and play. They became friends and had lots of fun together. + +One day, they decided to build a house together. The mouse was very clever and knew how to build a strong house. The cat loved the house the mouse built and they both loved each other. + +After they finished building the house, they decided to have a party to celebrate. They invited all their animal friends and had lots of fun. The mouse and the cat were very happy and knew that their love and friendship would last forever. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very hungry and asked her mommy for a cookie. Mommy said she could have a cookie, but she needed to clean her face first. Lily wiped her face with a napkin, but it was wet and yucky. She asked for a dry napkin, and mommy gave her one. + +After eating her cookie, Lily felt very sleepy. She went to her room and surrendered to sleep. When she woke up, she saw her stuffed animal was covered in crumbs. She wiped it with a napkin, but it was still dirty. She asked her mommy for a dry napkin, and mommy gave her one. Lily wiped her stuffed animal, and it was clean again. She felt very happy and hugged her stuffed animal. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved ice cream very much. One day, Timmy saw an ice cream truck and he got very eager to have some ice cream. He ran up to the truck and asked for a cone with chocolate ice cream. The ice cream man gave him a cone and Timmy was very happy. + +As Timmy was eating his ice cream, he noticed that the cone was dirty. He wanted his cone to be clean and shiny, so he asked his mom for a cloth. Timmy then started to polish his cone until it was nice and clean. He was very proud of himself for making his cone look so nice. + +After Timmy finished his ice cream, he went to play with his friends. He showed them his clean and shiny cone and they all thought it looked very nice. Timmy was very happy that he had taken the time to polish his cone. From that day on, Timmy always made sure to keep his cones clean and shiny. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to write. He would write all day. He would write on paper, on the walls, and even on the floor. One day, Tim saw a trophy in a store. It was big and shiny. He wanted the trophy so much. + +Tim went home and told his mom, "Mom, I want the trophy from the store. Can I have it, please?" His mom said, "You can have the trophy if you win the writing contest at school. You must write a nice story." + +Tim felt guilty because he had written on the walls and the floor. He wanted to make his mom happy. So, he wrote a story about a cat and a dog who were friends. The cat and the dog played all day. They had so much fun. + +Tim took his story to school. His teacher read it and smiled. She said, "Tim, this is a great story! You win the writing contest!" Tim was so happy. He got the trophy and took it home. His mom was very proud of him. Tim promised to only write on paper from now on. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there lived a stubborn little bunny named Ben. Ben loved to play and hop around in nature. One day, Ben saw a big tree with a small door on it. He hopped over to the tree and tried to open the door. + +Ben pulled and pulled, but the door would not open. He was very stubborn and did not want to give up. He called out to his friend, the wise old owl, "Owl, can you help me open this door?" + +Owl flew down from his tree and said, "Ben, you must shut the door first, then it will open." Ben was confused but he listened to Owl. He pushed the door shut and then pulled it open. Inside, there was a beautiful garden full of flowers and butterflies. + +Ben and Owl played in the garden all day long. They were very happy that they could open the door together. And from that day on, Ben learned that sometimes, you need a little help from your friends. +Once upon a time, in a small village, there lived a boy named Tom. Tom loved to design things. He would draw all day long. One day, Tom wanted to make a big design with rice. He thought it would be fun to use the rice like paint. + +Tom started to work on his rice design. He used blue, red, and yellow rice. He was very happy with his work. But then, his sister, Sue, came to see what he was doing. Sue did not like the design. She said, "I don't like your rice design. I want to make my own." + +This made Tom sad. He did not want to fight with his sister. So, Tom thought of a plan. He said, "Why don't we make a mild design together? We can use both of our ideas." Sue liked this idea. They worked together and made a beautiful rice design. Tom and Sue were happy, and they learned that working together was more fun. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a big festival. All the people wore different clothes and had fun. They ate yummy food, played games, and danced to happy songs. + +One day, a little girl named Sally went to the festival with her mom and dad. Sally was very excited. She saw a big, round ball on the ground. She kicked the ball very hard and it flew up into the air. + +But, oh no! The ball hit a table with lots of cups on it. The cups fell down and break. Sally felt sad and said sorry. Her mom and dad hugged her and told her it was okay. They helped clean up the broken cups. Then, they all went back to enjoying the festival together. +Once upon a time, there was a lonely swan. This swan lived in a big pond. The swan was sad because it had no friends. + +One day, the sun was shining very bright. The swan saw a duck in the pond. The swan said, "Hi, duck! Can we be friends?" + +The duck smiled and said, "Yes, swan! I would like to be your friend." They played in the pond and had lots of fun. + +The swan was not lonely anymore. They both enjoyed the shining sun and played together every day. And they were very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a sleepy little boy named Tim. He lived in a small house with his mom and dad. Tim loved to help his mom and dad with their work. They would give him a coin every time he did a good job. + +One day, Tim's mom asked him to help her clean the house. Tim was very sleepy, but he wanted to help his mom. So, he picked up his toys and put them away. His mom was happy and gave him a coin. + +Later, Tim's dad asked him to help water the plants in the garden. Even though Tim was still sleepy, he wanted to help his dad. He took the watering can and gave water to the plants. His dad was happy and gave him another coin. Tim was very proud of his work and the coins he earned. After a long day of helping, Tim went to bed and had a good night's sleep. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a big toy truck. He loved to load his truck with blocks and drive it around his room. He thought his truck was very tough. + +One day, Tim's mom said, "Tim, let's watch television." Tim said, "No, Mom. I want to load my truck." Tim's mom smiled and said, "Okay, you can load your truck first, then we can watch television together." + +Tim loaded his truck with blocks and drove it to the television. He said, "Look, Mom! My tough truck is ready to watch television with us!" Tim's mom laughed and said, "Great job, Tim! Now let's watch television together." They sat down and had a fun time watching their favorite show. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Amy. She loved to mix things in the kitchen. One day, she wanted to make a cake for her mom. She got a big bowl and started to mix all the things she could find. + +Amy mixed flour, sugar, and eggs in the bowl. She was having so much fun! But then, she spilled some of the mix into the sink. "Oh no!" she cried. She felt upset because she wanted the cake to be perfect for her mom. + +Amy's mom heard her cry and came into the kitchen. She saw the mess and said, "Don't worry, Amy. We can clean this up together." They cleaned the sink and finished mixing the cake. In the end, Amy's mom loved the cake and gave her a big hug. +One day, a big rabbit and a small turtle were in a deep forest. They were good friends. The rabbit loved to run fast. The turtle was slow but he was always happy. They liked to play together. + +One day, the rabbit said, "Let's have a race! I have a lot of speed, but I will support you too!" The turtle smiled and said, "Okay, let's race to the big tree." They started the race. The rabbit ran very fast, and the turtle walked slowly. + +The rabbit was far ahead, but he wanted to help his friend. So, he stopped and waited for the turtle. When the turtle reached the rabbit, they walked together. They talked and laughed. In the end, they both reached the big tree together. They were happy because they supported each other. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tom. Tom loved to play with numbers. One day, he found a magic number book. When he opened the book, a talking number "2" jumped out. + +"Hi Tom!" said the number. "I am a magic number. I can help you add numbers together. But, I am a little selfish. I will only add with the number '2'." + +Tom was happy to have a magic number friend. He said, "Okay, let's add some numbers together!" So, Tom and the number "2" started to add. Tom added 2 and 2, and they got 4. Then, they added 2 and 4, and they got 6. + +Tom and the number "2" had a lot of fun adding numbers. But soon, Tom wanted to add other numbers too. He asked the number "2", "Can we add other numbers, like 3 and 4?" The number "2" thought about it and said, "I don't want to be selfish anymore. Let's add all the numbers together!" + +From that day on, Tom and the magic number "2" added all the numbers they could find. They had so much fun and learned a lot together. And the number "2" was never selfish again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to keep her toys organized. She had a big box for her dolls, a small box for her cars, and a tiny box for her blocks. Lily was very happy when her toys were neat and tidy. + +One day, Lily had a bad dream. She called it a "nightmare". In her nightmare, her toys were all mixed up and not organized. She felt sad and scared in her dream. When she woke up, she ran to her toy boxes to see if her toys were still organized. + +Lily was happy to see her toys were still neat and tidy. She started to wonder why she had that bad dream. Maybe it was because she loved her toys so much. Lily knew that even if she had another nightmare, her toys would always be organized when she woke up. +One day, a little dog named Max went for a walk. It was wet outside because it rained. Max liked to splash in the puddles. He saw a big, wet puddle and jumped in it. He was happy. + +Then, Max saw some fog. He couldn't see very well. He walked into the fog and got lost. Max was scared. He started to yell for help. He yelled and yelled, but no one heard him. + +After some time, Max's friend, a cat named Lily, heard him yell. She came to find Max. Lily found Max in the fog and they were both very happy. They walked home together, splashing in the wet puddles along the way. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there was a smart cat named Tom. Tom loved to play and catch things in the house. One day, a mosquito came into the house. Tom saw the mosquito and wanted to catch it. + +Tom jumped and tried to support himself on a chair to reach the mosquito. He was very close to catching it, but the mosquito flew away. Tom did not give up. He chased the mosquito all around the house, trying to support himself on different things to catch it. + +Finally, Tom saw the mosquito near a big glass of water. He jumped to catch it, but he missed. Tom fell into the glass of water and got all wet. The mosquito flew away, and Tom was sad. He did not catch the mosquito, and now he was wet and cold. It was a bad ending for Tom. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. Sue was a healthy girl who liked to play outside. One day, it was very cold, and Sue wanted to stay warm. + +Sue's friend, Tim, saw that Sue was cold. He wanted to help her. Tim had a big, warm bathrobe that he liked to wear. He thought that maybe he could lend it to Sue so she could be warm too. + +Tim gave Sue the bathrobe, and she put it on. It was so warm and cozy! Sue was very happy and thanked Tim for lending her the bathrobe. They played together all day and stayed warm in the cold weather. And they were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little frog named Wednesday. Wednesday was a good frog. He liked to jump all day long. He would jump on the green grass, in the blue water, and on the brown mud. He loved to jump and play with his friends. + +One day, Wednesday saw a small bug stuck in the mud. The bug was sad and scared. Wednesday wanted to help the bug. He jumped and jumped, trying to get the bug out of the mud. Finally, with one big jump, Wednesday saved the bug. The bug was so happy and thanked Wednesday for being so kind. + +From that day on, all the animals in the forest knew that Wednesday was not only a good frog who loved to jump, but also a good friend who helped others. The animals learned that being kind and helping others is very important. And they all lived happily ever after, jumping and playing together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He lived in a big house with his wealthy family. Tim loved to eat jam on his bread every day. One day, Tim could not reach the jam jar on the high shelf. + +Tim asked his tall friend, Max, to help him. "Max, can you reach the jam for me, please?" Tim said. Max nodded and reached up to get the jam jar. Max was very happy to help his friend. + +Together, they sat down and enjoyed their bread with jam. Tim shared his jam with Max, and they both laughed and talked. They were happy to be friends and to help each other. And from that day on, Tim and Max always shared their favorite jam. +Once upon a time, there was a reliable prince named Tom. Prince Tom lived in a big castle with his mom and dad, the king and queen. He had a job to protect the people in his town. Everyone loved Prince Tom because he was very good at his job. + +One day, Prince Tom met a little girl named Lily. Lily was sad because her cat was stuck in a tall tree. Prince Tom said, "Don't worry, Lily. I will help you get your cat down." He climbed the tree and saved the cat. Lily was so happy and said, "Thank you, Prince Tom!" + +From that day on, Lily and Prince Tom became best friends. They played together and helped others in the town. The people in the town learned from them that being reliable and helping others is very important. And everyone lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, in a small village, there was a big barrel. It was difficult to move because it was so heavy. One day, a boy named Tom and his dog, Spot, went to play near the barrel. + +Tom said to Spot, "Let's hurry and push the barrel. It will be fun!" So, Tom and Spot tried to push the barrel. They pushed and pushed, but it was very difficult. Spot barked, "Woof, woof!" as he tried to help Tom. + +Suddenly, the barrel started to roll very fast. Tom and Spot could not stop it. The barrel rolled down the hill and hit a house. The house broke, and everyone was sad. Tom and Spot learned that playing with the difficult barrel was not a good idea. +Once upon a time, in a wide green park, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily got a gift from her mom. It was a pretty ball with many colors. Lily loved her new gift a lot. + +Lily went to the park to play with her new ball. She threw it high and far. But, oh no! Lily did not see where the ball went. She was sad and said, "I lost my gift. Where did it go?" A boy named Tom heard Lily and came to help her find the lost ball. + +Tom and Lily looked all around the park. They looked behind trees and under benches. Then, they saw a big dog with the ball in its mouth. Tom said, "Don't worry, Lily. I will get your ball back." Tom was brave and asked the dog for the ball. The dog let go of the ball and wagged its tail. Lily got her gift back and was so happy. From that day, Lily and Tom became best friends and played together in the wide green park. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there lived a powerful bear. This bear was very strong and everyone in the forest was afraid of him. One day, the bear found a tent in the forest. It was a small tent, and it was the home of a little rabbit. + +The bear wanted to play with the rabbit, but he was too big and strong. He would disturb the rabbit's tent and make a big mess. The rabbit was scared of the bear and did not want to play with him. The bear was sad because he had no friends. + +Then, one day, the bear learned to be gentle and not disturb the rabbit's tent. He helped the rabbit fix the tent and they became friends. The moral of the story is that being kind and gentle can make powerful friends. +Once upon a time, in a big garden, there was a little mole. The mole had a loyal friend, a fast bunny. They liked to play together every day. + +One day, the mole and the bunny had a race. The bunny was very fast, and he could speed across the garden. The mole was not fast, but he tried his best. They both wanted to win the race. + +In the end, the bunny won the race. But he was a loyal friend, so he was happy for the mole too. They both had fun and played together all day. And that is the story of the little mole and his loyal, fast bunny friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a red bucket that he loved to hold. One day, he went to the park with his mom and his bucket. Tim was very happy because he knew he would play in the sand. + +At the park, Tim saw a dead tree. He wanted to dig near the tree with his bucket, but his mom said "no." Tim was sad, but he listened to his mom. He played with his bucket in the sand far away from the dead tree. + +Later, while Tim was playing, a big wind came. The wind blew, and the dead tree fell down. Tim was safe because he listened to his mom and didn't play near the tree. He held his bucket tight and was happy to be safe. +Once upon a time, in a big green park, there was a friendly duck. The duck lived by a small pond. The pond had clear water and many fish. The duck loved to swim and play with the fish all day. + +One sunny day, a little girl named Lily came to the park. She saw the friendly duck by the pond. She said, "Hi duck, can you show me around the pond?" The duck nodded its head and said, "Quack! Follow me, Lily." + +The friendly duck led Lily around the pond. They saw pretty flowers, tall trees, and little bugs. Lily and the duck had a fun day at the pond. They became good friends and played together every day. +Once upon a time, in a land far to the east, there was a big tree. The tree was very flexible. It could bend and move with the wind. One day, the sun was very hot, and the tree's leaves began to dry. + +A little bird lived in the tree. The bird was sad because its home was drying. The bird said, "Tree, you are so flexible. Can you help me find water to make your leaves wet again?" + +The tree bent down and pointed its branch to a small pond. The bird flew to the pond and brought back water in its beak. The bird and the tree worked together to make the leaves wet again. + +Soon, other animals came to the tree for shade and water. They all worked together to help the tree stay healthy and green. The tree was happy to have so many friends. + +The moral of the story is that when we help each other, we can make our world a better place. +Once upon a time, there was a curious boy named Tim. Tim loved to look at things and ask questions. One day, Tim saw a big turkey in his yard. He had never seen a turkey before, so he wanted to get close to it. + +Tim walked up to the turkey and said, "Hi, turkey! I want to give you something." The turkey looked at Tim and made a loud noise. Tim was not scared, so he went inside his house to find something to give the turkey. + +He found a big red ball and thought the turkey would like it. Tim went back outside and gave the ball to the turkey. The turkey looked at the ball and then at Tim. Suddenly, the turkey got very angry. It chased Tim all around the yard. Tim was scared and ran away, but the turkey caught up to him. The turkey took the ball and flew away, leaving Tim sad and alone. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to relax and play with her toys. One day, Lily found a box of matches. She did not know what they were, but they looked interesting. + +Lily's mom saw her with the matches and said, "No, Lily! Matches can be dangerous. Give them to me, please." Lily gave the matches to her mom. Her mom put the matches away and said, "Let's find something else to play with." + +Lily and her mom went to the kitchen and found some tasty cookies. They sat down and ate the cookies together. Lily was happy to have a safe and fun time with her mom. They both relaxed and enjoyed their tasty treat. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He had a big, round, pale bowl that he loved very much. The bowl was his favorite because it was the perfect size for his yummy food. + +One sunny day, Tim could not decide what to eat. His mom asked if he wanted an apple or a banana. Tim thought and thought, but he could not pick one. So, his mom had a great idea. She said, "Let's put both in your pale bowl!" + +Tim was very happy with this idea. His mom cut up the apple and banana into little pieces and put them in the pale bowl. Tim sat down and ate every piece with a big smile on his face. From that day on, whenever he could not decide what to eat, he would always remember to use his pale bowl to mix his favorite foods together. +Once upon a time, there was a clever little girl named Lily. She loved to draw patterns on paper. One day, she saw a sad cat sitting by the tree. The cat had a pattern of spots on its fur. + +Lily went to the cat and said, "Hi, cat! Why are you so sad?" The cat looked at her and said, "I lost my mom and I can't find her. I am scared and alone." + +Lily felt bad for the cat. She gave the cat a big hug to make it feel better. Lily said, "Don't worry, cat. We will find your mom together." The cat felt better and hugged Lily back. + +They walked and looked for the cat's mom. Lily saw a big cat with the same pattern of spots on its fur. She said, "Look, cat! I think that's your mom!" The cat ran to the big cat and hugged her. + +The cat's mom was so happy to see her baby. She thanked Lily for being so clever and kind. Lily, the cat, and the cat's mom all hugged each other. They were happy to be together again. +One day, a kind bunny named Ben went to the park. He saw a big tree with something green on top. Ben wanted to find out what it was, so he decided to climb the tree. + +As he climbed, he met a squirrel named Sam. Sam said, "Hi, Ben! Are you trying to find the green thing too? I think it looks like broccoli!" Ben nodded and they climbed together. + +When they reached the top, they saw that it was a big broccoli! Ben and Sam were happy. They shared the broccoli and became best friends. And from that day on, they always played and shared their food together in the park. +Once upon a time, a little dog named Max lived in a small house. Max loved to eat sausage. One day, Max found a big sausage on the floor. He was very happy and wanted to eat it all. + +Max's friend, a cat named Luna, saw the sausage too. Luna said, "Max, be alert! That sausage is not good. It can destroy your tummy." Max looked at Luna and thought for a moment. + +Max decided to listen to Luna. He did not eat the sausage. Instead, they played together all day. Max was glad to have a good friend like Luna to keep him safe and happy. +Once upon a time, there was a big box. Inside the box, there was a little boy named Tim and his toy, a top. Tim loved to spin his top. One day, Tim's friend, Sue, came to play. + +"Can I spin your top?" Sue asked. +"Yes, but be careful," said Tim. "Only spin it inside the box, so it is safe." + +Sue spun the top inside the box. The top went round and round. Tim and Sue watched it spin and they were happy. They played all day, spinning the top and keeping it safe in the box. + +At the end of the day, Sue said, "Thank you for letting me play with your top, Tim. I had fun and I learned to keep things safe." + +From that day, Tim and Sue always played together and remembered to keep their toys safe. And they lived happily ever after. The moral of the story is to always be careful with your things and keep them safe. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to the park with his mom. Tim liked to play on the swings and slide. After playing for a while, Tim felt tired and wanted to take a nap. He told his mom, "I want to nap now." + +His mom said, "Okay, let's find a nice spot under a tree for you to nap." They found a big tree with lots of shade. Tim lay down on the soft grass and closed his eyes. He slept for a little while and had a nice nap. + +When Tim woke up, he saw a girl named Sue sitting next to him. Sue was eating gum. She was a generous girl and offered some gum to Tim. "Do you want some gum?" she asked. Tim said, "Yes, please!" They both chewed gum and became friends. They played together at the park all day and had a lot of fun. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there lived a nosy cat. The cat loved to go to people's homes and see what they were doing. One day, the cat found a big, red ball in a yard. The cat was very happy and wanted to play with it. + +While the cat was playing, a big thunder came from the sky. The cat was scared and tried to hide under a tree. But the thunder was too loud and too close. The tree started to shake, and a big branch fell down. + +The branch hit the big, red ball and split it into two parts. The nosy cat was very sad and could not play with the ball anymore. The cat learned that being nosy can sometimes lead to bad things happening. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim lived in a small house near a big cliff. He loved to play outside, but his mom always told him to stay away from the cliff. One day, Tim saw a dirty ball near the cliff. He wanted to get the ball, but he remembered what his mom said. + +Tim thought about it for a moment. He knew he should not go near the cliff, but the dirty ball looked fun to play with. Tim decided to be a good boy and not get the ball. He went back home and told his mom about the dirty ball near the cliff. His mom was very happy that he listened to her. + +As a reward for being a good boy, Tim's mom gave him a new, clean ball to play with. Tim was very happy and learned that it is important to listen to his mom. If he did not listen, he could have been punished or hurt near the cliff. The moral of the story is to always listen to the people who care about you, because they want to keep you safe. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to read books. He had many books with fun stories and nice pictures. Tim read his books every day and night. + +One day, Tim went to the park to play. He saw an unknown book on a bench. It looked very interesting. Tim wanted to read the book, but he knew it was not his. He thought about stealing the book, but he knew that stealing was wrong. + +Instead, Tim decided to wait and see if someone came back for the book. After a while, a little girl named Lucy came running to the bench. She was looking for her lost book. Tim gave the book to Lucy, and they became friends. They sat on the bench and read the book together, enjoying the story and pictures. +Once upon a time, there was a grumpy cat named Tom. Tom lived in a small house with a little girl named Ann. Ann loved to play with Tom, but Tom didn't like to play. He just wanted to sleep all day. + +One day, Ann had an urge to play with Tom. She tried to supply him with a toy mouse, but Tom just looked at it and went back to sleep. Ann was sad, but she didn't give up. She tried to supply him with a ball, but Tom still didn't want to play. + +Finally, Ann thought of a plan. She gave Tom a big bowl of tasty food. Tom ate all the food and felt very full. Then, Ann tried to play with him again, but Tom was too full and sleepy. He just wanted to sleep more. Ann was very sad because Tom never wanted to play with her. +Once upon a time, there was a tall pilot named Tom. Tom loved to fly his big plane in the sky. One day, Tom saw a little girl named Lily near the plane. + +Lily looked up at Tom and said, "Hi, tall pilot! Can I see your plane?" Tom smiled and said, "Yes, you can!" Tom showed Lily the big plane and even let her sit in the pilot seat. + +As they were looking at the plane, they saw a sign. The sign said, "Fly high in the sky!" Tom and Lily laughed and waved goodbye. Tom went to fly his big plane, and Lily watched him go up, up, up into the sky. +Once upon a time, in a beautiful land, there was a hero. The hero was very strong and kind. He had a big heart and helped everyone. One day, he met a small cat with sad eyes. The cat said, "I lost my toy. Can you help me find it?" + +The hero thought for a moment and said, "I will help you gain your toy back." They walked together, looking for the toy. The sky was getting dark, and the hero knew they needed to find it soon. + +As they walked, the hero saw a big tree with something shiny on top. He knew it was the cat's toy! With a big smile, the hero climbed the tree and got the toy. The cat was so happy and thanked the hero. They walked back home, and the hero knew he had made a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a funny caterpillar named Bob. Bob lived in a big green tree. He had many friends, like birds, ants, and butterflies. They all liked to play together. + +One day, Bob and his friends went to a big party. There were many games to play and yummy food to eat. Bob and his friends played tag and hide-and-seek. They had a lot of fun and laughed a lot. + +Bob and his friends really enjoy the party. They danced and sang songs. As the sun went down, they said goodbye to each other. They were all very happy and couldn't wait for the next fun day together. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named True. True lived in a small house with a big yard. He loved to play outside with his ball and chew on his toys. + +One hot day, True was very thirsty. He looked for his water bowl, but it was dry. True knew he needed to find water, so he went on a search. He walked and walked until he found a small pond. True was happy and took a big drink of water. + +After drinking, True saw a little bird who also looked thirsty. The bird was too scared to go near the water. True remembered how dry his mouth was before and wanted to help. So, True picked up a big leaf and filled it with water. He carried it over to the bird, who drank happily. They became friends and played together all day. The moral of the story is to always help others when they need it, just like True did for the little bird. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there lived a hairy dog named Max. Max loved to wear a red hat. He wore it every day. Max was a very happy dog. + +One day, Max went to a restaurant with his best friend, a little girl named Lily. They looked at the menu to choose what to eat. The menu had many yummy things like pizza, ice cream, and hot dogs. + +Max said, "I want a hot dog, please." Lily said, "I want pizza!" They ate their food and had a fun time. After they finished, they went home and played together. Max and Lily were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a cheap toy fairy. The fairy lived in a small house with a little girl named Sue. Sue loved her toy fairy so much. They played together every day. + +One day, the toy fairy and Sue played a game of catch. Sue threw the toy fairy high into the air. But when the fairy came back down, she split in half. Sue was very sad. + +Sue's mom saw what happened and wanted to help. She got some glue and put the toy fairy back together. Sue was happy again. She gave her toy fairy a big hug and promised to be more careful when they played together. +One day, a little insect went to play outside. The insect was very small and smooth. It liked to hide under leaves and play with its friends. The sun was shining, and the insect was very happy. + +The insect found a big, green leaf to hide under. It called its friends to come and play. They played hide and seek together. The insect was good at hiding because it was so small and smooth. Its friends had fun trying to find it. + +After a while, the little insect and its friends got tired. They said goodbye and went back to their homes. The insect went to its cozy home under a leaf, feeling very happy. It had a great day playing outside and hiding with its friends. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there was a little squirrel named Tim. Tim was a polite squirrel who always said "please" and "thank you." One day, Tim went out to pick some nuts for his family. He saw a big tree with lots of nuts on it. + +Tim started to climb the tree to catch the nuts. He jumped from branch to branch, catching nuts and putting them in his bag. Tim was very happy because he was finding so many nuts for his family. + +As Tim was climbing down, he saw his friend, a small bird named Sue. Sue was also trying to catch some nuts, but she was too small to reach them. Tim decided to help Sue. He picked some nuts for her and gave them to her with a polite smile. Sue said, "Thank you, Tim!" They both went home, happy and full of nuts. +Once upon a time, there was a bossy cat named Tom. Tom loved to win. He also loved to eat spaghetti. One day, Tom saw a big bowl of spaghetti on the table. He wanted it all for himself. + +Tom saw a little dog named Tim near the table. Tim wanted some spaghetti too. Tom did not want to share. He wanted to win and eat all the spaghetti. So, Tom and Tim started to fight. + +They fought and fought. The spaghetti fell on the floor. It got dirty and no one could eat it. Tom and Tim were sad. They did not win. They learned that being bossy and not sharing led to a bad ending. +Once upon a time, there was a big dog named Sam. Sam had long hair that would get all over the floor. Sam's family did not like the hair, but they loved Sam very much. + +One day, Sam saw a cat outside. The cat was not big and did not have long hair like Sam. Sam wanted to play with the cat, but the cat would ignore Sam. This made Sam very sad. + +Sam's family saw how sad Sam was. They decided to give Sam a big hug and play with him. Sam was happy again. Even though the cat would ignore him, Sam knew his family loved him and his big hair. +One day, a little brown dog named Sam was playing in the park. He loved to run and jump with his friends. The sun was shining, and the birds were singing. Sam was very happy. + +Then, Sam felt his tummy tremble. "Oh no," he thought, "I need to find a toilet!" He looked around the park and saw a small building with a picture of a toilet on it. Sam ran as fast as he could to the building. + +When Sam got to the toilet, he saw his friend, a little girl named Lucy. "Hi Sam," said Lucy. "Do you need to use the toilet too?" Sam nodded his head and said, "Yes, my tummy is trembling!" + +Lucy smiled and said, "It's okay, Sam. We all need to use the toilet sometimes. Let's go in together!" So Sam and Lucy went into the toilet, and they both felt much better after. + +From that day on, Sam and Lucy always knew where to find the toilet in the park. They continued to play and have fun, and their friendship grew stronger every day. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim found a copper coin on the ground. He thought it was very pretty. He wanted to show it to his friend, Sam. + +Tim went to Sam's house. Sam was playing with his toy car. Tim said, "Look, I found a copper coin!" Sam said, "That's stupid. My toy car is better." Tim felt sad. He didn't want to yield his coin to Sam. + +So, Tim went home with his copper coin. He put it in a special box. He knew it was not stupid. It was his special treasure. And he was happy to have it. +Once upon a time, there was a famous bird. This bird lived in a cage. The bird could sing very well. Everyone liked to hear the bird sing. + +One day, a little boy came to see the bird. The boy said, "Bird, your cage is too small. I want to help you." The bird said, "Thank you, little boy. I want to fly and see the world." + +The little boy used his hands to tear the cage. The cage broke and the bird was free. The bird said, "Thank you, little boy. Now I can fly and see the world." + +The bird flew away and saw many things. The bird was very happy. The little boy was happy too because he helped the bird. They both lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little gray dog named Spot. Spot loved to play with his friends in the park. They would run, jump, and chase each other all day long. Spot was a happy dog. + +One day, Spot saw a big ball stuck in a tree. He wanted to get the ball down so he could play with it. Spot tried to jump high, but he could not reach the ball. He started to struggle to get the ball down. He tried and tried, but the ball would not move. + +Then, Spot's friends came to help him. They all worked together and pushed the tree. The ball fell down, and they were all very happy. Spot and his friends played with the ball all day long. They had so much fun, and Spot learned that sometimes you need help from your friends. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Lucy. She loved playing with her toys and watching TV. + +One day she was playing with her toy truck on the floor when she saw a very tall shelf. It was much taller than Lucy so she couldn’t reach the top. She wanted to be able to put her toys away when she was finished playing. + +So Lucy asked her mom: “Mom, can I balance on the shelf please?†+ +Mom smiled at Lucy and then said: “That shelf is too high, honey. We need to find something a bit lower that you can reach.†+ +So they all went to the store and found a small shelf that was just the right size for Lucy. It was fit for her room and Lucy was so happy! + +Back at home, Lucy and her mom worked together to balance the shelf. And soon it was in perfect place, right next to Lucy’s bed. Lucy gave her mom a big hug and said: “Thank you, Mommy! I love my new shelf!†+John was a three year old boy who loved to explore. One day he was walking through the park when he noticed a purple rat. It was much bigger than other rats he had seen before and it was scurrying about the ground. + +John was curious so he started to question the rat. He called out to it "Hello, rat! What are you doing here?" + +The purple rat stopped and looked at John. Immediately it scurried away, leaving John alone. + +John felt a bit sad that the rat ran away but he still enjoyed exploring the park. He kept an eye out for more purple rats but none ever came. He wondered what made the rat so special, but he didn't get the chance to find out. +Once there was a little girl named Rose. Rose was three years old and loved magazines. Every day she would beg her parents for the newest magazine on the shelf. + +One day, Rose went to the store and asked for the prettiest magazine. But when she opened the cover, she felt terrible. The magazine was full of words she didn't understand. + +Rose started to cry and started to walk home. But on the way, she saw a kind woman. The woman smiled and asked Rose why she was so sad. Rose told her about the magazine. + +The woman was so kind. She encouraged Rose and gave her a new magazine. This magazine was fun and colorful and perfect for a three year old. + +Rose was so happy - the magazine was so much better than the first one. The woman's encouragement made her feel special. She thanked the woman and ran home, with her new magazine in hand. +John was impatient. He wanted to go out and play! He asked his Mum if he could go but she said no. John could feel a lie coming. He looked into her eye and waved his fingers in front of it. + +"Mummy, I'm sorry," he said. "I promise I won't stay out too late." + +Mummy shook her head and said, "John, no lie. I can see it in your eye. You need to stay here for a bit longer." + +John was still impatient. He wanted to go and play with his friends. He tried again, asking his Mum for permission. + +Mummy smiled at him and said, "John, tell me the truth. Can you promise to stay out only for a short time? I need to know I can trust you." + +John looked at the ground, then back at his Mummy's eye. He said, "Yes, I promise. I will only stay out a short while." + +Mummy smiled and said, "Ok, you can go. Remember to be back soon!" + +John smiled and ran off. He was no longer impatient. He was looking forward to going out and playing with his friends. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Maria. Every day Maria would come home from school and take off her school dress. She was in a rush to get to the bookshelf in her room. It was filled with stories about adventure and fantasy. + +Maria was very weak and she was too small to lift a book from the bookshelf. Every day her Mom would help her pick a book. "Let's go to the bookshelf, Maria," said Mom. + +Maria jumped off the sofa and rushed to the bookshelf. She looked up at the shelf, her eyes wide with excitement. She chose a new book from the top shelf and made her way back to the sofa with it. + +Mom helped her dress in her pajamas, and Maria excitedly opened her new book. She was so happy to read about her favourite characters and go on exciting adventures without ever leaving her living room. +Once upon a time there was a goat who lived with a family. He had a long, curved horn on his head. He was very happy living with his family and they often went on adventures together. + +One day the goat's family decided to take a long journey and included the goat in their plans. The goat was very happy, but as they were leaving he got scared. He was worried that he would his horn would get caught on something and he would be left behind. + +The family reassured the goat that he would be fine, but the goat was still scared. To help, the family made an interesting solution. They made him a special harness so that he would not get stuck anywhere. + +The goat continued on his journey with his family and it was only a few days later that he realised he was safe. The goat was relieved and delighted. He had an interesting adventure and learned that nothing is impossible. +Once upon a time, there was a chubby little boy called Tom. Tom loved to run around the park. One day, he saw a mailman walking by. He waved at the mailman and said "Hi!". The mailman replied, "Hi there Tom! How are you doing?". Tom told the mailman that he was having fun running around the park. + +The mailman smiled and said, "One day, when you become older, you will be much too busy to spend time running around the park. So, enjoy it while you can!" Tom thanked the mailman and continued running around the park until it was time for him to go home. + +That night, Tom thought about what the mailman had said. He realised that the mailman was right - it was better to have fun and enjoy every moment rather than become too busy with jobs and other responsibilities. + +So, from then on, Tom enjoyed playing and running around the park whenever he had the chance. And that's the moral of the story: don't take life too seriously and always take time out to have fun. +Once upon a time there was a little boy whose name was Tommy. Tommy had two parents who loved him very much. Every day Tommy and his parents would fold laundry together and laugh and giggle. Then one day Tommy´s parents got in a fight. They started shouting at each other and Tommy felt so miserable. He asked them to stop but they didn't listen to him. + +Tommy shouted,"Please stop!" But his parents weren't listening. Instead his dad said to his mom, "We should fold this laundry separately from now on." + +Tommy felt very sad and ran away. He tried to find another place where he would be happy but he couldn't find it. In the end Tommy was alone and very miserable. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Sue. She was three years old and loved to read. One day, her mom put a fancy helmet on Sue's head and said, "Now let's go find something to read!" + +Sue was so excited. They went to the library and Sue found the perfect book to read. It was about a princess and her pet dragon. Sue read the story and even read it out loud to her mom. + +Afterward, Sue said, "Mom, can I keep this fancy helmet on?" Her mom said, "Yes, as long as you wear it while you read." So Sue kept the fancy helmet on and read lots of stories. + +At the end of the day, after Sue had read many stories, her mom said, "Time to take off the helmet now, Sue." Sue smiled and took off the helmet. She was so happy that she had gotten to keep her fancy helmet on while she read. +Once upon a time, there was a lazy cat. The cat's name was Fluffy and all he wanted to do was sleep all day. One day, Fluffy was feeling very sleepy and decided to take a nap. But then, he had a thought - why not try something new today? So, Fluffy decided to start learning something. + +He thought to himself, “Maybe I can teach myself somethingâ€. So, he hopped up from his nap and started looking for something to learn. + +Then he saw a parrot perched on a branch. “Hello!â€, said the parrot. “Will you teach me something?†asked Fluffy. + +The parrot replied, “Yes, I will teach you something. You can start by learning how to fly!†So, Fluffy started to learn how to fly. + +Although Fluffy was lazy, he worked hard to learn how to fly. Soon enough, Fluffy was able to fly high in the sky. Now, Fluffy is not lazy anymore! He spends his days soaring through the sky, enjoying his newfound ability. +Once upon a time, there was a bright frog called Sam. He lived under a pond near a forest. One day, he wanted to get something to eat. So, he decided to make a trip to the nearby town to see if he could find any food. + +On the way there, he came across a group of animals gathered by a tree. When Sam asked what they were doing, they explained they were all on a mission to supply the pond with food. Sam was so excited. + +He quickly volunteered to help, but all the animals laughed. "You are too small," they said. + +But Sam was determined and said, "I know my size is small, but I can still help. If you give me the food, I can put it under the water for you." + +The animals were impressed. They said, "Ok, you can help." + +And so, Sam supplied the pond with food. He was so proud and happy, and the animals were so thankful. Sam was a bright frog indeed! +Once upon a time, there was a very fine fisherman. Every day, he went to the sea. One day, the fisherman went and he took a spin. He moved his rod around, and he waited and waited. + +Suddenly, he felt the rod jump. He shouted for joy! The fisherman pulled and pulled, and a big fish came out of the sea. It was so big, and so fine! + +The fisherman laughed and laughed, and showed everyone the fine fish. Everyone clapped and cheered. Then the fisherman said, "Let's do more spinning!" and he went back to his spot in the sea. + +The fisherman spun his rod and waited. Then, he felt a big tug on the line. He pulled, and pulled, and pulled, and he caught yet another big, fine fish! Everyone was so excited. + +From that day forward, the fisherman knew that spinning was the way to catch the finest, biggest fish. +One day, a little girl named Lucy was looking out the window. She saw a big world outside and wanted to explore it. + +Mama asked, "Would you like to go out and explore the world, Lucy?" + +Lucy nodded. Mama put on her coat and grabbed her hand. + +Lucy and Mama went outside. Lucy looked up and spun in circles. The trees were so tall! The sky was so blue! + +Mama pointed out the flowers. They were colorful and pretty. Lucy laughed when she saw the butterflies fluttering by. + +When Lucy felt hungry, Mama found her a delicious, yummy apple. She ate it up quickly. + +What a fun adventure Lucy had. Now she was ready to go back home and take a nice nap. +The sun was shining in the sky and the birds were singing and fluttering around. Bob the frog was hopping along the path. He was having a wonderful day. + +Suddenly, Bob heard a loud roar of thunder and felt a jolt of energy run through him. He stopped his hopping and looked up. He could see dark, storm clouds gathering in the distance. Bob thought it was best to find a safe place as the storm was coming closer. + +He remembered his uncle's house, which was tidy and dry. He decided to march as quickly as he could to get there. He hopped and skipped towards his uncle's house, and soon the wind had picked up and the sky had gotten darker. + +When Bob reached his uncle's, he could see a big, bright light in the window. He hopped in and hugged his uncle. His uncle said "You made it here just in time. That storm looks like it's going to be a tough one." Bob said "I'm happy I'm safe and tidy here with you!" + +The thunder was getting louder and the wind was howling as the storm began. But Bob and his uncle were warm and safe as the thunder marched on. +Once upon a time, there were two chubby bunnies named Lisa and Jack. Every day, they would meet up in the meadow to play and eat lunch. + +One day, Lisa said to Jack, "Let's try to listen really carefully." + +Jack looked around and said, "OK, I will try. What am I listening for?" + +Lisa smiled and said, "If you listen hard enough, you'll hear something special." + +So Jack and Lisa snuggled up together and listened very hard. Soon enough, they heard the sound of a small bell ringing. + +"What do you think that is?" Jack asked. + +"I think it's something special," Lisa said. "Let's go see what it is!" + +So off they went, trotting down the path. When they got to the end, they saw the most delicious looking picnic lunch! + +Jack and Lisa gasped in amazement! All of their favorite foods were there, like apples, carrots and honeydew. + +Jack and Lisa quickly ate all of the lunch, happy that they had listened to the bell. From that day on, they never forgot to listen carefully. +Once there was a little girl called Lily. Lily was very happy because she had a bag of wheat. She loved to play with it, rolling it in her hands and throwing it up in the air. + +One day, her big brother came up to her and asked if he could have some of the wheat. Lily was very happy to share her wheat with her brother, so she smiled at him and gave him some. + +Suddenly, the sky went very dark and the wind started to blow. Lily and her brother could see strange shapes in the sky. The shapes came closer and then Lily saw one fly closer. She quickly realized it was a bat! + +The bat opened its mouth and blew a kiss at Lily and her brother. The kiss made them so scared that they ran away, dropping all of the wheat on the ground. + +The bad thing was that the wheat was no longer safe and some of it was carried away by the wind. Lily and her brother never found it again. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Sue who really hated eating her meals. She thought they were always too sour. Every night her mum would make dinner and every night Sue would refuse to eat it. + +One night, Sue's mum said "Sue, do you not like dinner tonight?†+ +Sue replied "No mummy, I don't like it. It's too sour". + +Her mum thought for a moment, then said "Tomorrow night, let's try cooking dinner together and make something that you like". + +Sue's face lit up and she said "I would like that! Maybe we can make dinner less sour!" + +So the next night, Sue and her mum cooked dinner together. Sue added some sweet ingredients to the meal and soon the dinner was perfect - not too sour! + +Sue was so happy, and from then on she always enjoyed eating her meals. +John was a bald pupil. Every morning he had to finish his school work before he could play with his friends. One day, John asked his teacher Miss Green, "When can I finish my work?" + +Miss Green smiled. She said, "Once you finish your work, you can go play with your friends". + +John was excited. He quickly worked hard, and finished his work in no time. Then he excitedly asked Miss Green, "Can I play now?" + +Miss Green nodded. She said, "Be sure to pay attention when you play, pupil." + +John was so excited. He thanked Miss Green and ran off to play with his friends. Soon, he was having a fun time playing in the playground. + +John finished his day happy and content. He was so glad that he finished his work because now he could play with his friends. +"Mummy, do you see the lightning? It's so mighty!" said the 3 year old child pointing out the window. + +"Yes, I see it sweetheart," said Mummy. + +The child pressed her face against the window, watching in awe. + +"Can I go outside and see it please?" she asked Mummy. + +Mummy smiled, "No sweetheart, it's too dangerous. But we can watch it together inside." + +The lightning soared across the sky, each flash mighty and bright. The little girl smiled. + +"Can we go outside when it's gone please?" she asked again. + +Mummy laughed. "Yes, when the lightning is gone we can go outside. Until then, let's watch it together at the window." + +The little girl grinned, admiring the lightning in all its might. +Once, there was a little boy who wanted to open his toy chest. He had been playing with the special toys in it for some time but he had forgotten where he kept the key. He was very sad and couldn't find it anywhere. He asked his dad for help. + +His dad said, "Don't worry, I'll help you". He took out a lock and a screwdriver and told the little boy to watch. He slowly unscrewed the old lock with the screwdriver and replaced it with the new lock. + +The little boy was curious. He asked, "What's this new lock for, dad?" + +His dad smiled and said, "It's so no one can get into the toy chest and steal your special toys. It's mild enough that you can open it yourself, but strong enough for no one else to!" The little boy smiled and hugged his dad, glad that his special toys were safe. +Once upon a time, there was a kind girl named Jane. She loved playing in the sand and playing with her toy animals. But one day, the sky began to look different. Clouds filled the sky, and the wind started to blow. Jane was scared. + +"Mommy, what's going on?" she asked. + +"It looks like a hurricane is coming," her mom said. "We will have to sit inside until the storm passes." + +Jane was worried, but her mom helped her feel calm. Jane and her mom sat inside. From the window, they watched the storm get stronger and stronger. It seemed like it was never going to end! + +Finally, after what felt like hours, the storm ended. Jane stepped outside and saw that her toy animals were safe. Her mom smiled. + +"The storm is gone," she said. "See, I told you everything was going to be okay." + +Jane was so happy and grateful for her mom's kind words. She knew that no matter what, her mom would always be there to help her through tough times. +Once upon a time, there lived a famous duck. She lived on a lake and always felt sad. One day, she decided to go explore the forest. On her journey, she heard shimmering and shining noises. She peeked through the trees to find pieces of jewelry sparkling in the water. The duck quickly jumped in and started to soak up the jewelry. She then heard a loud voice say, "Why are you soaking up my jewelry?" + +The duck looked up, and saw a fairy queen with the most beautiful wings. The fairy queen repeated her question, and the duck replied, "I'm sorry, ma'am! I was so curious and wanted to try your jewelry on." The fairy queen smiled and said, "That's okay! I bet you look beautiful in my jewelry. Go ahead and try it on." + +The duck was so happy, and said, "Thank you! I feel so special now." The fairy queen replied, "You are special. Now, wherever you go, everyone will know how famous you are." The duck was so excited, she flew off with all the jewelry. From that day, everyone knew the famous duck. +Once upon a time, there was a princess who wanted to have special magic. She dreamed of being able to do amazing things with her magic. + +One day, a mysterious box arrived at the castle. The princess opened the box with excitement, and she was amazed to see what was inside. It was a magical wand! She could not believe it! + +The princess quickly grabbed the wand and waved it. But something terrible happened. A bad magic started to come out of the wand and cover the castle. The princess was scared, and she tried to make the bad magic stop, but nothing seemed to work. + +Suddenly a fairy appeared. She was very kind, and she had the power to stop the bad magic. She waved her wand and she used her magic to make the bad magic go away. + +The princess was so happy and thankful to the fairy. She thanked the fairy for giving her the magical gift. From that day on, the princess was always careful with her magic and she only used it for good things. +Once upon a time, there was a big fight. The fight was between two silly boys. They were mad at each other and couldn't stop. The boys had an object that they were trying to get from each other. + +The boys kept pushing and arguing. One boy was silly and said, “I’m not gonna let you have that!†+ +The other boy was even sillier and said, “I want that object! Give it to me!†+ +The two boys were both so foolish they couldn't find a solution. They were so mad they wanted to fight. + +Suddenly, a wise old man with a long grey beard appeared. He looked at the boys and shook his head in disapproval. He said, “Stop this foolishness! Fighting won’t solve anything. Share the object so you can both be happy.†+ +The boys looked at him and realized he was right. They began to laugh and hugged each other. They shared the object and made a new agreement – to never fight about it again. The wise old man smiled and walked away, pleased that peace had been restored. +Once upon a time, there was a man named Tom. Tom had a big blue box that was very flexible. Every day, Tom would take out something different from the box. On this particular day, Tom decided he would remove a big blue ball. +He called his 3-year-old daughter, Sarah, to show her the blue ball. Sarah was very excited and said, "Daddy, can I play with it?" +Tom replied, "Yes, Sarah, you can play with it, but you must be careful and remove it with two hands so you don't drop it." +Sarah said, "Ok, Daddy. I'll be careful." So, Sarah gently removed the flexible blue ball and ran off to play with it. +Tom smiled as he watched his daughter go and he knew that she had learned an important lesson. +Once upon a time, there was a small girl. She wanted to create something special. She went outside and found some gold glitter. She gathered the golden glitter in her hands, and sprinkled it into the sky. + +The tiny bits of glitter sparkled as they flew through the air. This made the little girl smile. She then noticed a small pond nearby, so she threw some of the gold glitter in it. + +The pond was soon filled up with golden sparkles, and the small girl was so happy! She created something so beautiful, she wanted it to stay forever. So she thought for a long time and decided to make a wish. + +The little girl took a deep breath and blew all of the golden sparkles from her hands. She closed her eyes and wished for the gold glitter to stay in the pond and make it beautiful forever. + +And it worked! The golden glitter stayed put, and the small girl was so happy. Each time she visited the pond, she was excited to see her creation. She knew that her special wish had come true. +Once there were two crabs, Jack and Jill. Jack was large and Jill was small. Every day they would go along the beach looking for shells. On this particular day, they found a very large, beautiful shell. They both wanted it but neither of them wanted to share. Jill said, "It's my shell!" + +Jack replied, "No, it is mine!" + +The argument kept going, until a wise old crab named Tom said "I have an idea, why don't you both work together and rise high up so you can both share the shell?" + +The two crabs looked at each other and agreed. So, they each grabbed a side of the shell and together, Jack and Jill rose up, high above the other crabs until they were higher than anyone else. They worked together and were able to share the shell. + +This story teaches us that doubts and disagreements can often be solved when we work together. +Once upon a time there was a green tank. It was in the middle of a field. One day, a little boy came to the tank and asked it a question. + +"Where do I go?" he said. + +The tank was silent. Then, it said, "You go down the path." + +The little boy was so excited, he ran down the path. As he got further away, the green tank started to laugh. It laughed and laughed until it was loud and echoing. + +The little boy grew more and more scared. He had never heard anything like it before. Suddenly, the path stopped. It was blocked by a big, green wall. + +The little boy didn't know what to do. He tried to move the wall, but it was too strong. He started to cry. + +The green tank had tricked him. It had laughed because it knew that there was no way out. The little boy was trapped forever. +There once was a little girl and her name was Grace. She loved playing with her toys. Today she had an adorable crane. It was green and yellow and she loved it so much! + +Grace took her crane outside to play. Suddenly, in the sky above, she saw a real crane! Grace was so excited. “Please fly with me, pretty crane!†she called. The real crane flew away, but Grace continued to play with her toy crane, imagining that it was flying with her. + +Grace was having so much fun that soon it was time to go in for dinner. She forgot to bring her toy crane with her, so she ran back outside and called, “Please come, little crane!†To her amazement, her crane was still there waiting for her. + +Grace picked up her crane and hugged it tight. She was so happy she had found her adorable toy crane. As she skipped back to the house, she whispered softly to it, “I love you, my little crane.†+Once upon a time there were two friends, Melly and Rahul. Every Sunday they would decide to do something special together. + +One Sunday, Rahul said to Melly, “Let's go to the zoo.†+ +Melly replied, “That sounds fun! Let's look at the calendar to see when we can go.†+ +So they looked at the calendar and they decided Saturday would be the best day to go. + +The next Saturday they went to the zoo. Rahul was very spoiled and he wanted to go on all the rides first. Melly was patient, so she decided to wait and let him go first. + +At the end of the day they both decided they had had a fantastic day at the zoo. +Roxy and her mom went to the park. They collected twigs and leaves. Everywhere they went, people smiled at Roxy. She was very popular. As they walked around, Roxy was itchy. Her mom laughed. + +"Come on," she said. "Let's go over to the pond and see what we can collect." + +Roxy was excited, but she was still itchy. She followed her mom to the pond. + +When they arrived, Roxy spotted something in the reeds. It was a big, white swan feather. Roxy felt itchy again. + +"Can I collect it, mom?" she asked. + +Mom smiled. "Sure! Go ahead and collect it. That feather is perfect for what I wanted to show you." + +Roxy said excitedly, "What is it?" + +"It's a surprise," said mom. + +Roxy carefully picked up the feather, then followed her mom. She couldn't wait to see what the surprise was! +Bob was feeling very miserable. He was all alone in the big kitchen and all he had around him was a jar of sauce. He sighed and looked around, wondering what he could do with the sauce. + +He wondered if maybe the sauce could change things. He grabbed the jar, held it close, and shut his eyes. He wished for something fun to do but nothing happened. He was still alone, the sauce still at his side. + +Bob felt so unhappy that he decided to make a new sauce. He opened the pantry and chose some special ingredients. He added some red tomatoes, a few green leaves, and some other things he found. + +He mixed up the ingredients, then stirred it all together. He held his breath as he tasted it, and a smile stretched from one of his ears to the other. The sauce had changed from boring to delicious! + +Bob felt much happier now, and had lots of fun. He continued to make new sauces for the rest of the day, until the sun went down and he was tired. He was no longer miserable and now had a tasty treat for later. +Once there was a little rabbit called Peter. Peter loved to play outside. He would often hang upside down from a tree branch. One day when Peter was hanging from the tree, he saw something strange. It was a dirty old bag. + +Peter was curious so he hopped over to take a closer look. He picked it up and shook it. Suddenly he heard something moving around inside. + +"What could it be?" he said out loud. He opened it up and found a puppy! + +The puppy looked sad and was scared. Peter comforted the puppy, who said his name was Trouble. Peter noticed Trouble had no home, so he decided to take him home to take care of him. + +Back at home, Peter and Trouble became best friends. They had lots of fun playing together and Trouble was always very happy. They would hang from the tree every day and have lots of adventures together. Peter and Trouble were very happy together! +Once upon a time there was a fox who lived in the forest. He kept the place clean and tidy. One day he made a promise to the animals that he would take good care of the forest. + +He did a great job of keeping the place tidy and all of the animals were very happy. But then one day a filthy little fox came along. He was dirty and messy and he made a complete mess of the forest! + +The animals were not happy. They all looked at each other, confused and worried. They asked the fox, "Why did you do this?" + +The fox replied, "I am very sorry, I wanted to keep my promise to you, but I put too much trust in the filthy fox, and he ruined the forest." + +All the animals were sad. But, the fox just looked down and said, "Don't worry, I will make it up to you. I will clean up the mess and make sure the forest is beautiful again!" + +The animals were happy, and they thanked the fox for keeping his promise. From then on, the fox kept the forest clean and tidy, and the place was beautiful again! +Once upon a time, there lived a chubby bear. He had no home and roamed the forest. One day, he stumbled upon a strange garage. He was curious what was inside so he snap opened the door. Inside the garage, he saw two chubby mice, fast asleep on a comfortable bed. + +The bear said: "Hello, who are you and what are you doing in here?" +The mice said in one voice: "We are chubby mice who are having a nap in our own garage." + +The bear was so impressed with their home, he decided to build his own garage in the forest. He snap shut the door and then got to work. Several days later, he finished building his very own garage. + +The bear was so happy with his new home, he invited all the animals in the forest to come and see it. Everyone applauded and cheered for the bear. + +From then on, the bear lived happily in his chubby little garage for the rest of his life. +Once upon a time there was an old man who wanted to play with some friendly kids. +He knocked on their door and smiled. +"Hi! Can I come in and play?" The kids shouted with delight. +The old man looked at them and asked, "Do you all speak the same language?" +The kids nodded and laughed. +The old man said, "That's great! I want to learn your language so I can talk to you better." +The kids agreed, but one of them insisted that he had to go first. +He closed his eyes, grabbed the old man's hand and said some words. +The old man responded by repeating the same words back. +The kids were amazed. +The old man said, "You kids are very friendly and I'm glad that I could learn your language!" +The kids cheered and the old man stayed for the rest of the day, playing and learning more of their language. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Sam and Tom. They loved playing together. + +One day, they decided to start a new game. They saw a laser and Sam thought it would be fun to try and catch it. Tom thought this was a bad idea, but Sam decided to try it anyways. + +So, Sam started running towards the laser. He was so excited and moved super fast. Tom yelled for him to stop, but Sam kept running. + +Suddenly, the laser started going faster and faster until it was moving too fast for Sam to catch. + +It then flew away, leaving Sam all alone. He was sad and started to cry. Tom comforted his friend, but it was too late. + +The laser was gone and Sam learned his lesson to be more slow and careful with his decisions! +Once upon a time, there was an old wise wizard. He lived in a magical house, full of secrets and surprises. + +One day, the wise wizard was teaching the little boy who lived nearby. He wanted the little boy to become just as wise as him. + +"You need to learn math," he said. "It will help you become wise," he continued. + +The little boy was very excited. He wanted to be wise too. + +"That's great!" said the little boy. "How do I learn math?" + +The old wise wizard smiled and said, "If you fill your head with math, you will become very wise. You will become wise enough to do magical things." + +The little boy was filled with excitement. He thanked the wise wizard for teaching him and ran off to learn math. + +And soon enough, the little boy was as wise as the wizard! +Max and his Mom were walking through the park when they saw a pink saw. Max was very excited and asked his Mom what it was. She laughed and told him it was a saw, which was used for cutting things. + +Max was even more excited and asked his Mom if he could pick it up and play with it. His Mom said, "No - that saw is too sharp and dangerous. It's not a toy." + +Max thought for a moment and then said, "Can I at least joke with it?" His Mom smiled, "Of course you can!" + +So, Max picked up the pink saw and started to joke and giggle. He pretended the saw was an airplane and flew it around the park. His Mom laughed and watched him have fun. + +This was one of Max's favorite memories in the park. He would always remember the pink saw and how much fun he had pretending it was an airplane. +Once upon a time there was a dancer. She was happy and cheerful and loved to jump around. One day, she was feeling very angry and so she started to jump higher and higher. She kept on jumping until she jumped so high that she flew up into the sky and couldn't get down. + +The dancer tried to get down by jumping, but it didn't work. She got more and more angry until there was nothing she could do. In the end, she was so angry that she stayed stuck in the sky and never came down. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Sally. She was three years old and loved to explore. One day she decided to take a walk outside in the chilly air. + +As she was walking, Sally noticed something shining in the snow. She stopped and bent down to take a closer look and discovered it was a symbol. It was icy and sparkly and Sally couldn't help but pick it up. + +Sally wondered what the symbol meant and knew she had to figure it out. She said "I must work on this and try to solve the mystery of the symbol." + +Sally tried hard but couldn't make sense of the symbol. She ran to find her mom and asked for help. Her mom smiled, then explained that the symbol meant their family would always be together. Sally smiled in relief and hugged her mom happily. + +The next day, Sally went back to the spot where she found the symbol, gently placed it back in the snow and ran off to keep exploring. +The little girl bounced down the street. She had her bucket and her soap in her hand. She was headed to the river. Every day she would go and play near the river with her soap. + +The little girl could feel the smooth rocks beneath her toes as she got closer to the river. She wanted to make some bubbles with her soap. She loved the way the bubbles shimmered in the sunlight. + +Finally, the little girl made it to the river. She filled her bucket with water and put in her soap. She started to swing her bucket back and forth, mixing the water and soap together. Suddenly, the little girl looked up and saw a giant bubble. She had made it! The bubble was bouncing in the air. + +The little girl was so excited that she forgot about the other bubbles she had been making! She chased after them, all around the river, laughing and jumping, trying to catch them all. This was even better than she had imagined! + +The little girl realized that the smooth river rocks, her soap, and her own bouncing had created the perfect recipe for giant bubbles. She knew she would never forget this special day by the river. +One day a little girl was walking to the stadium. She was feeling tough and wanted to play with the other children. + +When she arrived she found the stadium was very empty. There was nothing to do there but play. + +Suddenly, a big truck pulled up and four men stepped out. "We are here to replace the stadium," they said. + +The little girl was worried. What would happen to her days of fun? + +The men discussed amongst themselves. Then one of the men said, "We should keep the stadium. We can modify it instead of replacing it." + +The little girl was relieved and cheered with joy. The men kept their promise, and the stadium stayed. Now it was bigger and better than ever before! +Once upon a time there was a wide, green jungle. In the jungle there lived a curious little girl called Sally. + +One day, Sally decided she wanted to go for an adventure. She started walking deep into the jungle, when she heard a loud noise up ahead. Then she saw it--a big, wide gorilla! + +Sally got scared and wanted to run away, but the gorilla said something that made her stop. He said, "Oh, hello! Are you here to play in the jungle?" The gorilla seemed friendly. + +Sally answered, "Yes, but it looks like you are too big to play with me!" The gorilla laughed and said, "Come closer and we can play hide and seek." + +So Sally stepped closer and the gorilla showed her a big, wide tree trunk. He said they could hide under it. Then Sally knew that something special was about to happen. + +The gorilla showed Sally to a secret cave behind the tree trunk. Inside the cave, Sally saw something beautiful--a rainbow of colors and shapes. The gorilla smiled and said, "Now, let's play!" + +Sally was excited and the two of them had the best day ever playing in the cave. She was sad when it was time to leave, but the gorilla said to her, "Don't worry, I'm sure we'll get to play together again soon." + +Sally smiled and waved goodbye as she left +Once upon a time, there lived a little girl named Sarah. She loved playing outside in her garden and often saw beautiful birds, butterflies and flowers. + +One day, Sarah was playing outside when she saw something very exciting - a fast butterfly! She chased it around the garden, trying to catch it so she could keep it as a pet. + +The butterfly flew very quickly, but Sarah was determined to catch it. Suddenly, she had a great idea. She ran to the kitchen, grabbed a jar of honey and went back to the garden. She smeared the honey on the ground and waited. + +Sure enough, the butterfly flew down to the ground and received some of the honey. Sarah carefully crept up and grabbed it - she was so excited! The butterfly was now hers. + +She took it inside and carefully set it free in her bedroom. She told it, “I hope you like it here! It’s now your homeâ€. + +The butterfly smiled at Sarah and said, “Thank you. I will be glad to stay here!†+ +From that day on, Sarah and the butterfly became the best of friends. Whenever Sarah was in the garden, the butterfly was always there, dancing and fluttering around! +One day, a bright young girl named Daisy wanted to go outside and play. She put on her bow, which was pink and sparkly, and ran out the door. + +The sun was shining brightly, and she could see all sorts of different prints on the ground. She ran here and there, enjoying the warmth and the beauty of the day. + +Suddenly, she heard a voice. It said, "Hi Daisy, want to play?" Daisy squealed with delight and ran over to a big tree. + +There was an old man with a big white beard and a twinkle in his eye. Daisy bowed to the man and said, "What would you like to do?" The man said, "Let's go on an adventure to look at the prints in the sky." + +So Daisy took the old man's hand, and they both looked up into the sky. There were all sorts of bright colours and shapes among the clouds, like stars, moons and hearts. Daisy and the old man enjoyed their adventurous day, and Daisy waved goodbye with a big smile on her face. She knew exactly what print she wanted to draw when she got home. +John and his parents were walking through the huge shopping mall, trying to find the exit. Suddenly, the lights went out and it became pitch black. + +John asked, "What happened?" +His dad replied, "I guess the lights must have gone out." + +John's mom said, "Let's keep walking. We'll find the exit soon." + +They carefully felt their way along the walls and soon found the exit. When they reached the exit, they saw a poor family huddling together in the corner trying to keep warm. +John's dad said, "Let's see if we can help them find a place to stay." They asked the family to come with them and took them to a nearby hotel. + +John was so relieved to have helped the poor family that he said, "We did it! Now they can sleep somewhere warm tonight." His mom replied, "You did a great job, John. I'm so proud of you!" +Once upon a time there was a very intelligent bear named Bob. He was always looking for new ways to find food and shelter. One day, Bob decided to build a house out of some old wraps he found. He worked hard all day, but the wrap wouldn't stay in place. He tried and tried, but he just couldn't close the wrap properly. + +Bob felt discouraged and sat down to rest. Suddenly, he heard a voice. It came from a little bird perched in a nearby tree. "Hey there! Here, let me show you!" said the bird. + +Bob was curious and he watched closely as the bird carefully folded the wraps around the house. Step by step, the bird showed Bob how to properly close the wraps. When the house was finished, Bob was amazed. He smiled and said, "Thank you, you are really intelligent!" + +The bird smiled, thanked Bob and flew away. From that day on, Bob and the bird became the best of friends and they worked together to build all kinds of wonderful things. +Once upon a time, there was a kind bunny. She had a little friend, a cute skunk, who lived near her house. + +One day, the skunk came to visit the bunny. He saw a big pepper plant in the bunny's garden. He loved pepper, so he asked if he could eat some of the pepper. + +The bunny was very kind. She said, "Yes, of course!" She started to pick some peppers off the plant. + +Suddenly, there was a noise. It was a loud hissing sound. The bunny said, "Oh no! It's the garden sprinklers. They must've come on automatically. Very sorry. Let's go inside quickly." + +The bunny and the skunk ran inside. But the bunny thought of a nice thing to do. She grabbed a can of pepper spray and sprayed the garden so that the peppers wouldn't get too wet. The skunk was so happy. + +The bunny said, "That was nice of you. Now the peppers will stay dry and we can have them for lunch." + +The bunny and the skunk had a delicious lunch full of big, juicy peppers. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a fierce bird. He was flying way up high in the sky, when suddenly a plane appeared! The bird was so surprised. He wasn't expecting to see a plane. + +The bird flew closer and yelled out to the plane "Hey there! What are you doing here?". The plane roared back, shaking the sky. + +"I'm here to bring you something special!" the plane said. The bird seemed excited. He was so curious to see what the plane had. + +The plane flew right up close to the bird and opened its door. Inside the plane was a whole lot of colorful toys for the bird to play with. + +The bird was delighted and thanked the plane. The fierce bird flew around with the new toys, enjoying them immensely. + +The bird and the plane played together for the rest of the day, until it was time for the plane to fly away. The bird said goodbye and waved as the plane flew into the distance. +Once, there was a generous girl named Maria. She loved helping people and kind words. One evening, she spotted an old lady walking on her own. + +Maria went to the old lady, smiled, and said, "Hello! Can I help you?" + +The old lady replied, "Yes, please. I'm looking for my house, but I seem to be lost." + +Maria took the old lady's hand and said, "Don't worry. I'll help you." + +They searched everywhere. Eventually, they found the old lady's house. The old lady was very happy and thanked Maria. + +As a thank you, the old lady gave Maria a delicious cake. + +"Please take this as a thank you for your help," said the old lady. + +Maria thanked the old lady for her generous gift. She smiled and waved goodbye. + +The old lady waved back and said, "Good evening." + +And with that, Maria went home content with her evening. +Once upon a time there was a tall tree in the forest. In the tree lived two sisters called Yoo and Jane. + +Yoo asked Jane, "Let's make a pattern together". Jane smiled and asked, "What kind of pattern?" + +Yoo said, "Let's fold paper into some shapes." Jane thought for a moment and said, "Great idea, let's do it!" + +So the sisters started to fold the paper into different shapes. Circles, squares and triangles. They even made a big heart. + +Yoo clapped her hands and said, "Yay, look at our beautiful pattern!" Jane smiled and said, "It's amazing!" + +They felt so proud of their pattern that they hugged each other. After that, they took a big picture of the pattern so they could show it to all the other animals in the forest. +Mama and Papa had a new baby girl. She was so small and so cute! Mama and Papa decided to buy her a present. They decided to buy her a stuffed bear made of soft, leather fur. + +Mama and Papa took the bear to their daughter's room. They showed the stuffed bear to her head. + +The baby girl looked at the bear. She smiled. Then she reached out and started to examine it. She touched the soft leather fur and said "Pretty". + +Mama and Papa were so happy. They felt so envious when they saw how much the baby liked her bear. + +The baby hugged the bear and said "My bear! Mine!" She put the bear into her bed and went to sleep with it. + +Mama and Papa laughed and hugged each other. They were so glad that their daughter was so happy. +Once upon a time there was a little girl and her name was Milly. She had a special job to do. Each day, Milly would go to the forest and collect wood to build a new freezer. + +Every morning, Milly would wake up early and smile. She was so excited to build the freezer. She would get started right away, and work all day. + +Soon, the freezer was finished. Milly was so proud of her hard work. She opened the freezer and saw something delicious – a nice, cold ice cream! + +"Yay!" Milly cheered. She ran to the kitchen to find a spoon, and some sprinkles. + +Milly's mom saw Milly in the kitchen. "Wow Milly! You built a freezer! That's so cool!" + +Milly smiled. "Yes, Mommy. It was hard work but it was worth it!" + +Milly and her mom grabbed some ice cream, some spoons and sprinkles, and they sat together, eating the most delicious ice cream in the world. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Alex. He was 3 years old and he loved to explore the world around him. + +One day, Alex saw a big sailboat in the water near the beach. It was big and beautiful! He jumped into the ocean, and he started to paddle over to the boat. + +Suddenly, he heard a loud sound. He saw that the sail on the boat was broken! He looked around and he found a big rag nearby. He grabbed it and he started to wipe away the broken pieces of the sail. + +To his surprise, when he was finished the sail was mended! He was so proud of himself. + +"Look, I fixed the sail!" Alex shouted. + +The sun was setting and soon the boat was ready to sail. He climbed into the boat, waved goodbye and sailed away into the sunset. +Once there was a whale named Rich. Rich was very rare. All the other animals had never seen such a whale before. + +One day, Rich was swimming in the ocean. He was looking for a special treasure. But, he was so busy looking, he didn't notice the waves getting bigger and bigger. Suddenly, Rich was swept away! He was lost. + +Rich had to find his way back home. He only knew one way to get there - swimming. He searched and searched, but he couldn't find it. + +When he was about to give up, he spotted a school of other whales. He was so happy. They were his family. Rich followed the whales home. + +He was finally back home, safe and sound. He never wanted to lose them again. +The moon shined bright in the night sky. Mary had a big sack which she was holding tightly. She looked at the reflection of the moon on the water. + +Mary said, "I'm going to hold this sack and never let it go." + +Mary knew she had something very special in the sack. Something that was not ugly, but pretty in its own way. She couldn't wait to find out what was in it. + +The next morning, Mary was still holding onto her sack. She walked around town, passing by people and places. Everywhere she looked, people looked at her sack. + +When she got to the park, she opened up the sack. Inside was a beautiful little puppy. + +Mary smiled and said, "I knew it wasn't ugly! It's the most beautiful thing I've ever seen!" +Once upon a time, there was a small bin. It was hidden behind a tall tree. + +One cloudy day, a boy came over to the bin. He wanted to know what was inside. But the bin was tightly closed. + +The boy thought carefully. Then, he remembered a magic trick. He used the trick to reverse what he could not open. + +The boy tapped the bin three times. Suddenly, it opened! He was so happy. He peeked inside and saw lots of hidden treats! +Once upon a time, there was an enormous stone in the middle of a verdant meadow. And one day, a curious 3-year-old boy decided to go for a walk in the meadow and explore its beauty. As he walked, he noticed the enormous stone and decided he'd like to find out what it tasted like. + +He eagerly got closer and licked the surface of the stone. Suddenly, a voice from behind him shouted, "Hey, kid! What do you think you're doing?!" + +The little boy turned around to see who it was, and he was astonished to find a giant standing there. "I wanted to taste the stone," the little boy replied shyly. + +The giant smiled kindly and rumbled in his deep voice, "you should never taste a stone! But here, have a bite of one of my apples instead. It's much tastier and healthier." + +The little boy accepted the offer with delight, and exclaimed, "thank you so much! This apple tastes delicious!"