diff --git "a/TinyStories_2035.txt" "b/TinyStories_2035.txt" new file mode 100644--- /dev/null +++ "b/TinyStories_2035.txt" @@ -0,0 +1,10000 @@ + +When he reached the end of the tunnel and poked his head out, he saw a giant bear. The bear was so big, Tad was scared and started to tremble. But the bear just sniffed Tad and the mineral, and then walked away. + +Tad was relieved, and he hopped out of the cave and started his journey home. He had a sparkly mineral, and an exciting story to tell his family. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Mia. One day Mia went to the living room and she saw something very exciting. She saw the fridge! She was very curious, so Mia walked over to the fridge and opened it. Inside the fridge was something very special, it was a surprise! Mia opened the surprise and what she saw was so amazing, it made her very happy. + +The surprise was a box full of comfy pillows. Mia was so excited and grabbed one of the pillows. She squeezed the pillow and it was so comfortable! She felt like she could sleep on it all day. Mia sat down with her pillow and revealed her secret plan. She wanted to use the comfy pillow to make a cozy bed right next to the fridge! + +Mia put the pillow on the floor and then put some blankets around it. Soon enough Mia had made herself a comfortable bed next to the fridge! Every night when Mia said goodnight, she snuggled up in her cozy bed and dreamed of all the wonderful things she could find inside the fridge. +Once upon a time, there was a bear called Jack. One day, Jack decided to go for a walk. As he was walking through the woods, he noticed a spot in the distance. It was a clean spot with lots of grass and a few trees. + +As he got closer, he heard some making noises. He looked around and saw a lion and a elephant. The lion was sitting and the elephant was standing next to him. Jack said "hello" to them. + +The lion turned to Jack and said "hello". Then the lion introduced himself and the elephant. His name was Charlie and the elephant was named Simba. + +Jack was surprised to meet two new friends. He introduced himself and they all agreed to hang out. They played games, ate snacks and took turns to tell stories. + +Jack had a great time with his new friends. He was sad to say goodbye, but he knew he would be back soon. He waved goodbye to Charlie and Simba and went on his way, feeling happy and excited about his new friends. +John was feeling jolly and decided to go for a walk. As he was walking, he smelled something yummy - a cookie. His tummy rumbled and he decided to go find it. Suddenly, he heard a friendly voice: + +"Hallo there!" said the fluffy bunny. "Would you like a cookie?" + +John replied, "Yes please!" He thanked the bunny and took the cookie. The cookie was delicious and he felt very jolly. + +John said goodbye to the bunny and went for a walk again. But, he was so happy he started to skip and sing! He was so jolly that he decided to eat another cookie. +One day, a new light was glowing in the sky. It was so bright and special. Everyone was so excited! But then, the light went away and everyone was sad. + +Then a brave knight came and rescued the new light! He used his white horse and shiny armour to get to the light and he brought it back. Everyone cheered when they saw the light again. + +It was such a happy day and the knight was so brave for rescuing the new light! From then on, everyone was careful to never let the light go away. +Melanie was so excited as she got ready to go outside. Her Grandma had just given her a new bracelet that was so shiny and great. As Melanie put the bracelet on, she said to her Mom, “Look at my bracelet, Mom! Isn't it great?†With a big smile, her Mom replied, “It certainly is, Melanie. Keep it polished and it will always shine like new.†Melanie then grabbed her polish and marched outside. + +When Melanie got outside, she spotted a big muddy puddle. Before she could even think, she was scooping up mud and polishing her bracelet with it! To her surprise, the bracelet not only got cleaner, but shined brighter than before. + +“It worked!†cried Melanie. + +The next day, Melanie grabbed her polish bottle and proudly polished her great bracelet. She smiled as she realized that polishing could make a great bracelet even better. +Once there was a little fat dog named Fluffy. Every day, Fluffy liked to explore the deep woods. He loved to sniff the pine trees and catch glimpses of all the animals scurrying around. + +One day, Fluffy was wandering through the woods and he ran into an old man. The old man had three logs of wood under his arm. + +"Hello," he said to Fluffy. "Would you like to help me carry these logs to my house?" + +Fluffy was so excited. He wanted to help the old man, so he pushed the logs with all his might, and the old man thanked him. + +When they got to the old man's house, the old man said to Fluffy, "Thank you very much for helping me. I couldn't have carried all that wood by myself. That's why it's important to help each other out." + +Fluffy realized what a great feeling it was to help someone else and he sent a happy bark into the sky. From then on, Fluffy sent help to everyone he could, and he was always cheered up by knowing he had done a good deed. +Once upon a time, there was a fat boat that floated on the sea. It was so big that it looked like a castle. One day, the boat started to shrink. The shrinking didn't stop and the boat got smaller and smaller. + +The crew of the boat was so worried. They had no idea how to make it big again. Everyone was sad because they loved the boat so much. + +Suddenly, The sky started to rumble and lightning hit the boat. Somehow, this made the boat fat and big again. Everyone on the boat was so excited and happy - the boat was their favorite home. + +The crew realized that lightning was the magical secret to make the boat big again. Whenever the boat shrinks, they just have to wait for the lightning! +There once was a bunny named Bob. He was a mild bun. One day, Bob was in his garden, hopping around and sniffing the flowers. Suddenly, he heard a noise! He hopped closer to take a look. It was a badger, who was trying to steal Bob's wheel! + +Bob was very brave and he hopped right up to the badger. He stamped his foot and shouted, 'No!' The badger was so surprised that he dropped the wheel and he ran away. + +Bob was happy that he was able to stop the badger from stealing his wheel. From then on, he was so careful to keep an eye on his garden, to make sure that nothing tried to steal again! +Once upon a time there was a boy called Jack. He was three years old and was always asking questions. One day he asked his mother "What is a price?". She smiled and said "I will teach you, my little one. A price is like a value that things have". + +Jack was so happy to learn something new. He asked his mum "Why are some prices so weird?" His mum looked at him and said "That's a good question. It's because people want different things and that can make prices change". + +Jack thought about this for a minute. He looked up at his mum and said "I think I understand. People teach us so many different things". His mum nodded and said "Yes, that is true. That is why it is important to explain things to you, so that you can understand". Jack nodded and smiled. He was very happy to learn something new every day. +One day, Tom and his dad were walking in the park. Tom yawned and stretched his arms out wide. His dad said, "Look at that mark, Tom!" Tom was curious, so he looked. "What is it, Dad?" he asked. His dad smiled. "It's a big smiley face, Tom!" he said. + +Tom smiled too, but then he got shy. He took a few steps back and hugged his dad's leg. His dad heard the birds chirping in the trees, so he said to Tom, "Listen! What is that sound?" Tom listened hard, then he said in a small voice, "Birds, Dad." + +Tom's dad smiled and hugged him tight. They stayed for a little bit longer, then started walking home. Tom yawned again, this time with a big smile on his face. +It was Wednesday and Mummy was cheerful. She smiled at Cally, her three year old daughter, and said "let's unpack!" Cally was excited. She grabbed the biggest box and started pulling out the contents. Inside was a toy kitchen - a stove, a sink, and lots of pretend food! She couldn't believe her luck. She quickly set it up, just like Mummy had shown her. + +Next, Cally unpacked some dress-up clothes - a pretty pink dress for her doll and a magical wand for her teddy. She put them all on and looked in the mirror, twirling around and laughing. + +Then, it was time for the last box. Inside was lots of books! Cally was so excited! She opened the first one and saw pictures of animals. She recognized the elephant, the lion and the giraffe, and pointed them out to Mummy. She chattered away as Mummy read to her and she soon fell asleep, dreaming of all the wonderful things from the boxes. +Once upon a time there was a stubborn fox. He was determined to find the best price around. He searched the woods and knocked on door after door but nobody was willing to welcome him in. + +The fox started to get very frustrated. He had to find the right price or he would not be happy. + +He kept walking until he saw a small cottage. He knocked on the door, and an old woman opened it. + +“Welcome young fox! What can I do for you?†She asked. + +“I’m looking for the best price around.†replied the fox. + +The old woman smiled and said, “I know just the place! Follow me.†+ +The old woman led the fox to the market. There he found the best price around. He thanked the old woman and was happy that she had welcomed him. He got the best price, and was no longer stubborn. +Once upon a time there was a cheerful girl called Bella. She lived with her mommy, who was a baker. + +Every day, Bella helped her mommy bake pies, bread and cookies. Her mommy made her wear an apron so she wouldn't get flour on her dress. + +One day, Bella wanted to do something very special. She asked her mommy if she could make cupcakes all on her own. Her mommy said yes and gave her permission. + +Bella was very excited. She put on her apron and got to work. She measured out the ingredients, stirred the mixture and even decorated the cupcakes. + +When it was time to enjoy the cupcakes, Bella was delighted. She took one for herself and gave a few to her mommy and daddy. They all smiled and thanked Bella for the delicious treats. +Once upon a time, a little girl called Sarah saw a lady in the park. The lady looked sad and Sarah wanted to help. "Hello," Sarah said. The lady smiled. "My name is Jennie," she replied. + +Jennie asked Sarah if she had a treat. Sarah offered her a cup of creamy ice-cream. Sarah was happy to give Jennie something. + +Jennie was very thankful and said, "One day I will have something that I can give you too." Sarah said goodbye and went on her way. + +One day, Sarah was feeling very scared. She was not sure what to do. Suddenly, she remembered Jennie's promise. + +When Sarah arrived at the park, Jennie was there waiting for her. She was holding a bag with a big smile on her face. Jennie handed Sarah the bag. Inside was a big stack of blankets. + +Sarah looked up and Jennie smiled. Jennie had been to a kind donation center and got the blankets for Sarah to keep her warm. She was so compassionate and thoughtful. Sarah was amazed and grateful, and she gave Jennie a big hug. +Once upon a time, there was a young girl called Lucy. She had a big imagination and she loved to create. + +One day, Lucy decided to create a track in her garden. She carefully placed pieces of the track to make it look very graceful. + +"Wow - look at my track, I made it all by myself," said Lucy as she proudly stepped back and admired her work. + +Just then, Lucy's brother Tommy, came into the garden. He saw the track and he was very jealous. He wanted to create something just as amazing as Lucy's track. + +Tommy started to pick up the track and move it around. He shouted, "This is my track now!" + +Lucy was very angry and she yelled back, "No, it's my track! I created it, not you!" As Lucy said this, she marched up to her brother and grabbed the pieces of the track. + +Tommy started to cry and he said, "What about my track, I want to create something too!" + +Lucy smiled, she understood how her brother was feeling. She said, "That's okay, let's create something together. We can create a track that is more graceful than ever before!" + +Tommy smiled too and they started to create the most beautiful track ever seen in the garden - it was graceful and they had made it together. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who loved to help her mom prepare lunch. Every day her mom would make a yummy lunch, full of lots of tasty food. + +Today, her mom wanted to make something special. She took out some crackers, cheese and some rich, creamy peanut butter from the cupboard. The little girl watched as her mom put it all together to make delicious lunch sandwiches. + +Next, her mom prepared some fresh fruit salad and a glass of cold, creamy milk. To make the meal even more special, Mom added some savory chips. The little girl smiled as she watched her mom arrange the plates on the table. + +When they were finished, they sat together at the table and enjoyed their rich, delicious lunch. The little girl said it was the best lunch she had ever eaten! Everyone smiled, happy that they had worked together to make such a yummy meal! +Once upon a time there was a brave boy. He wanted to climb a mountain. His friends said it wasn't possible for such a small boy. The boy thought for a while and then said "I dare do it!" He went to the market and bought a cheap rope. The rope wasn't as good as some of the more expensive ones but it would do. He tied the rope around his waist and started to climb. It was hard and slow but he kept going. Slowly but surely he reached the top of the mountain. All his friends cheered when he made it to the top. He had done it! He had gone where no one had gone before. The small boy had faced his fear and conquered the mountain. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Sally. She lived in a modern house. Sally had lots of fun things to do. One of her favourite things was playing on the carpet. The carpet was soft, and Sally liked to pretend it was a trampoline. She would jump and roll around and have a great time. + +On some days Sally's parents would join in. They would all lay on the carpet and laugh. Sometimes they would play silly games like hide and seek. Sally would giggle and enjoy every minute. + +At night the carpet became a magical place. Sally would close her eyes and pretend she was flying among the stars. She would imagine the carpet was a spaceship, and the stars were planets she could explore. Sally always enjoyed her adventures, and before she knew it, it was time for bed. +Once upon a time, there were two birds. The birds were best friends. They liked to sing together every day. They sang different songs that sounded so nice. + +One day they decided to build a house. They found some bricks and began to build. When they finished, it was a very nice house! The bricks were blue and the birds sang happily as they made it. + +Once their house was finished, the birds had a big party. They ate cake and invited all their animal friends. Everyone was so happy! They even danced and sang together. + +The birds lived happily in their blue house for a long time. Whenever they felt sad, they would sing to each other and that made them both feel better. +Once upon a time there was a sleepy bear. His head was nodding and he kept yawning as he was very tired. He looked around and saw a little girl. She was playing with a ball and smiling. + +The bear walked over to her and said “Hello!†+ +The little girl said “Hi!†+ +The bear said “I am so tired and I can’t keep my eyes open. Can you help me?†+ +The little girl said “Yes! You can rest your head on my hand.†+ +The bear lay his head on the little girl’s hand and immediately he felt happy and he stopped yawning. He felt light and dizzy and soon he fell asleep. He snored loudly and the little girl smiled. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a chubby little bear named Toast. He loved using his imagination and playing games. One day, Toast decided he wanted to go for a walk. He used his little bear legs and ran outside. As he was walking, he saw some fat, juicy blueberries! + +Instantly, Toast began to giggle with delight. He started to use his big, chubby hands to pick the blueberries one by one. When he was finished collecting them, Toast ran back home. + +He ran straight to his kitchen and got out the loaf of bread. Toast placed the bread in the toaster and used the timer to count down until it was ready. Toast spread the butter and the blueberries on the toast and took a bite. It was Delicious! +Once there was a rich butterfly. He always wanted to serve everyone. Every day, he did things for the other animals and made them very happy. + +One day, a small mouse asked the butterfly to help him across a busy road. The butterfly agreed to help the mouse, even though it was very dangerous. The butterfly flew over to the road and served the mouse. + +Unfortunately, the butterfly was so busy helping the mouse that he didn't see a large truck coming. The truck hit the butterfly and he was never seen again. + +The butterfly had served the mouse, but it cost him his life. The other animals were very sad, and they all wanted to serve the butterfly in return. But it was too late. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Clara. She was only three-years-old and loved to explore the forest. One day she walked deeper into the woods than she had ever been before. The trees started to feel bigger and the air felt different. + +Clara started to feel scared, but decided to keep walking. After a while, she tripped over a twig and fell. Suddenly, she heard a strange voice suggest that she should climb up one of the trees. Clara thought it was a fun idea and quickly scrambled up the tree trunk. + +But, when she looked down, she saw a giant wolf. The wolf was scared too and barked at Clara to come down. She knew she should listen, but it was too late. The wolf jumped up and grabbed her leg with its sharp teeth. Clara started to scream, but no one came to help her. + +Unfortunately, Clara's exploring adventure ended very badly that day. +One day, Bobby went out for a walk. He saw a shiny metal object. It was very rare. He went closer to have a better look. As he touched it, he started to shiver. + +"What is this?" Bobby asked. + +Just then, a voice came from above. He looked up to see an old man. + +"That is a very special metal," the old man said. "It has magical powers. But you must be careful when you touch it." + +The old man told Bobby that if he touched it again, he would shiver even more. So Bobby kept his distance and admired the metal from afar. He thanked the old man and went on his way. +Once upon a time there were two friends. One friend was chubby and the other was thin. The chubby friend was always cleaning, while the thin friend was always reading poems. + +One day, the chubby friend asked the thin friend to help them clean, but the thin friend said no. The chubby friend was very sad and asked why the thin friend couldn't help. The thin friend said that they had to read their poem. + +The chubby friend was very mad, but the thin friend did not care. The chubby friend said that it wasn't fair, but the thin friend still wouldn't help. + +So the chubby friend decided to clean all by themselves. It was hard work, but they were determined. After a while, the chubby friend was finished and they had a clean room. The thin friend was very sorry and promised to help next time. + +The friends were happy again, and they both agreed to take turns helping each other out. They hugged and said that friendship was the best thing ever. +Once upon a time there was a little bear. He was playing in the garden when he noticed something terrible. He heard a noise coming from his bedroom. He was scared, so he went to investigate. When he got inside, he saw two naughty spiders playing around. + +The little bear shouted at them, "You should not be in here! Get out now!" + +The spiders said, "No, we don't want to. We're having too much fun!" + +The little bear said, "If you don't part from my bedroom, I'm going to tell my mom!" + +The spiders quickly scurried out of the bedroom, never to come back. The little bear felt relieved and from that day forward he kept a better eye on his bedroom, so he never had to worry about any more terrible surprises. +Bobby was so excited. He was going to ride on a train. He put on his yellow hat and his special red shoes. He skipped over to the train station, but it was so small. He couldn't see it anywhere! He stood on his tippy-toes and looked around. Finally, he spotted it! He saw a small, silver train with lots of windows. He felt so happy. + +Bobby hopped and bounced to the train. He ran up the stairs and into the car. He looked out of the window. It was so exciting to see how the trees and houses moved by! He saw lots of animals running around, too. He waved to them. + +Bobby stayed on the train for a long time. He looked out the window and waved to everything. When he finally got off the train he wanted to stay. But he still had to bounce home. That was okay. He knew he would ride the train again soon. +Once upon a time there was a silly little rabbit who lived by the river. Every day he would hop and play on the river's banks. One day, he decided to venture further into the river and soon became stuck in the deep and powerful waters. + +He screamed out to the other animals who were on the banks and a friendly duck came over to help him. The duck held onto the rabbit with his strong feet and tried to pull him out but the rabbit was too far gone. + +“What can I do?†the poor rabbit sobbed. + +“Let go,†the duck replied. + +At first, the rabbit was scared - he didn't want to let go and drift away - but he eventually trusted the duck and released his grip, letting go of the river's edges. As soon as he did, the duck pulled him out. The rabbit was relieved to be safe and thanked the duck for his help. + +The moral of the story is that sometimes the only way out of a tricky situation is to let go and trust in others. +Jack was in the park with his brother, Sean. It was a windy day and they were having a lot of fun. + +"Let's play horseshoes," Jack said. + +"Yeah, okay!" Sean agreed. + +They grabbed some horseshoes from the shed and tried to throw them onto the posts. Sean made it first and was about to lift the horseshoe off the post when Jack's wife, Lynn, arrived at the park. + +"Hello," Lynn said. + +"Hi, Lynn," Jack said. "What are you doing here?" + +"I had to come pick up something," she said. "It looks like you're having fun. Keep playing." + +Jack smiled and thanked her. He watched as Lynn walked away. + +He turned back to Sean when he noticed something disgusting on the ground. + +"What is that?" Sean asked. + +Jack lifted it up with two fingers and cringed. "It looks like a dead mouse!" + +Sean groaned. "Let's go somewhere else!" + +They quickly grabbed their horseshoes and ran to the other side of the park. Although the day was still filled with fun, the sight of the disgusting dead mouse stayed with them. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lucy. She was very curious and one day while exploring her house, she discovered a knife. She snatched the knife and ran outside to show her friends. + +As they were playing they decided to use the knife to cut some slices of juicy apple. The slices were so yummy! Everyone wanted more and so Lucy began cutting the apple with the knife again. + +Suddenly, Lucy felt weak and the knife slipped out of her hands. It flew across the yard and landed in a patch of grass. + +Her friends were worried and asked her if she was alright. Lucy said that she was feeling very weak. Her friends made her sit down and get some rest. + +While she napped, one of her friends searched for the knife in the grass. Once she found it, she placed the knife on the ground, far away from Lucy. + +When Lucy woke up, she felt much better. She asked what happened to the knife and her friend told her the truth. From now on, she would not be allowed to taste things with the knife. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a bossy cow named Clarissa. She loved to rule the farm, telling all of the other cows what to do. + +One day, Clarissa thought to do something special. She gathered all of the other cows around her and said, "Let's put on a show!" Everyone cheered and clapped for Clarissa. + +The cows prepared for the show by gathering up their belongings. Clarissa told them to bring a teaspoon, a cup and a bowl. Then, they all lined up and began to dance. + +The other cows were very excited as they cheered and applauded Clarissa's show. After they finished the show, they all hugged Clarissa and said, "Thank you for the fun!" Clarissa was very proud because she had been bossy, but she had also made her friends very happy. +The sun was shining brightly on a peaceful day. In the garden, the lily blossomed and looked stunning. A 3 year old girl stared in awe at the beautiful flower. She plucked it and included it in her collection of flowers. She was so happy and peaceful. + +The girl admired each of her flowers as she arranged them in a neat pile. The lily was the most special of them all. She hugged it tightly and beamed with delight. The girl admired it for its beauty and peacefulness. + +This day was truly special. The happy girl never wanted it to end. She continued to admire the lily and all the other flowers in her pile. She felt so joyful and peaceful. Her day was made even more beautiful because of the lily. +Once there was a girl named Sarah. She was very excited because it was a beautiful day and she was going to play with her friends. + +She was wearing a hat and was running to join them, when suddenly the wind blew away her hat. Her friends laughed and pointed fingers at her. + +Sarah was so embarrassed that she started to cry. She felt so alone and sad. Suddenly she felt a gentle touch on her shoulder. It was a kind lady who wanted to help her. + +The lady opened her bag and showed Sarah a clear hat which she had made with her special hands. Sarah's eyes lit up with happiness and she hugged the lady. + +The moral of the story is that kindness makes everything much more clear. Even in our darkest moments, a kind gesture can make us feel better. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He was three years old and loved to explore. So, one day he went outside to the backyard to look around. But as he was walking, he suddenly stumbled on a big rock and fell down. Timmy was scared and started to cry. + +But then a magical fairy appeared and softly asked, "Why are you sad?" Timmy was so surprised that he stopped crying. He said to the fairy, "I fell down." The fairy smiled and said, "Oh, don't worry, I can help you. I can fix your dream." Timmy didn't know what the fairy meant, but he nodded anyway. + +The fairy waved her magical wand and suddenly the rock Timmy tripped on was no longer broken. Instead, it was now a slide. Timmy was so happy and he thanked the fairy. She said, "It's no problem. You just have to believe in your dreams." Then she flew away. + +Timmy couldn't believe how lucky he was. He now had a big slide in his backyard. He ran and played on it every day, never forgetting the magical moment when his dream came true. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Jane. Jane wanted to play outside, so she put on her coat and went outside. But when she went outside, it was very icy. Jane wanted to go home and get her boots, but her key was inside the house. + +Jane thought for a little while and then remembered that her mom had a spare key. She went to her mom's room and looked around. Soon she found the spare key and went outside. + +This time Jane was careful and wore her boots, so she was able to walk around without slipping. Jane had a great time playing in the icy snow, and when she came in she was warm and happy. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to be careful and be prepared before going outside. You can still have lots of fun, as long as you are careful. +John was a cheerful little boy. He loved to speed around the park on his scooter. One day, he had forgotten his mitten, so his hands were cold. + +John decided he would go faster. He wanted to stay warm. He zoomed around and around the path, faster and faster. The wind whipped across his face, and his cheeks were rosy with the cold. + +But suddenly, John heard a loud crunching noise. He had crashed into a big bush and fallen off his scooter. He tried to get up, but he couldn't move. + +John was stuck, and he was really scared. His mom and dad rushed over when they saw what had happened, but it was too late. John had broken his leg, and it would take a long time to get better. + +John was sad and there were no more cheerful times at the park for him. He wished he had remembered his mitten. +Once upon a time there was a dog. His name was Max. Max was always running around and having fun. One day, he saw something very interesting. It was a tall tree. Max's eyes lit up and he jumped up and down in excitement. He wanted to climb it! + +Max asked his owner if he could climb the tree. His owner said "No, Max! You could get hurt. I don't want you to get hurt". But Max was too excited, so he ignored his owner and started to climb the tree. + +At first, it was fun. Max would climb and climb, until he reached the top. But then a branch broke and Max fell to the ground! He was hurt and cried very loudly. + +Max's owner ran over to him and hugged him. Then he said, "Max, you need to listen to me. You shouldn't do things I say are bad for you. I only wanted you to stay safe". + +Max realised that his owner was only trying to protect him, and he was very sorry. From then on, he listened to his owner and stayed safe. + +The moral of this story is that it is important to listen to those who love you and want to keep you safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little frog. He had lots of friends, but he wanted to play all by himself. He hopped to the pond and shut his eyes real tight. When he opened them, he saw something very special. A big, tall lilypad was there! He hopped onto it and started to explore. + +The little frog leapt from pad to pad, trying to find something fun to do. Eventually, he noticed a fish swimming by the edge of his pond. He said hello to the fish and the fish replied by jumping out of the water! It was so fun, he didn't want it to stop. + +He thought about going to get his friends, but decided against it. He wanted to keep this as a special secret. He watched the fish leap through the air and then he shut his eyes and settled down for a nap. + +He woke up and hopped to shore, where his friends were waiting for him. He could hardly wait to tell them all the exciting things he saw in the pond! +Once upon a time there was an adorable little girl named Jane. She liked to go for walks in the park. + +One day when Jane was walking, she met a very special trophy in the park. She was so excited to meet the trophy because she had never seen one before. She wanted to take it home with her. + +So she went up to the trophy and asked if it wanted to come home with her. To Jane's surprise, the trophy said 'yes'. So she took it home and showed it to her parents. + +Her parents were so happy to see the trophy. They told her she was very brave for asking if the trophy wanted to be friends. Jane was very proud. + +From that day, the trophy and Jane were the best of friends. They went to the park together every day and played all kinds of wonderful games. + +The trophy was so special and it made Jane feel extra special. Jane and the trophy had lots of fun and they even won a special trophy of their own. It was the most adorable trophy ever. +Once upon a time, there was a cute little girl. She was out at sea on a boat with her grandpa. Suddenly, the anchor got stuck. The girl tried to help her grandpa by pulling the anchor, but she couldn't do it alone. Then, a big bad man appeared on the boat. He was strong, so he tried to pull the anchor. But he couldn't do it, so he got very angry and he slapped the little girl! + +The girl was so scared and she started to cry. Grandpa was so angry, he punched the bad man, who then fell into the sea. Grandpa was so brave, but unfortunately the boat was still stuck on the anchor. In the end, they had to wait until they were rescued. It was a very bad ending. +Jimmy was feeling brave on Wednesday. He put on his hat and jacket and opened the door. He was ready to turn. He stepped outside and saw the big green park. He was a little scared, but he knew he had to be brave. He took a step toward the park and marched right on in. He could see the playground and the swings. He ran to the swings and shouted with glee. He jumped up and held on tight. He was ready to turn! He kicked his legs and the swing started to turn. Faster and faster! He laughed and shouted with joy. After a few turns, he was tired and ready to go home. He said goodbye to the park and turned towards the door. Inside, he changed out of his hat and coat, and had a cozy warm snack. Jimmy was happy he was so brave on Wednesday. +Once upon a time, there was a smart crocodile who lived near the lake. One morning, the crocodile wanted to go for a swim but he didn't know if the lake was safe. He asked a little duck who was swimming near the lake for help. + +"Little Duck, can you tell me if the lake is safe for me to go for a swim?" asked the crocodile. + +The little duck replied, "I don't know, but I think it should be safe". + +The crocodile thanked the little duck and decided to go for a swim. Unfortunately, when he went into the lake, he was attacked by a big fish. The crocodile was hurt but he managed to escape and made it back to the shore. + +The little duck saw what happened and said, "You should have listened to me. I told you I didn't know if the lake was safe!" + +The crocodile, now feeling smart, replied, "But I needed to know, and now I do!" +Once upon a time, there were two friends - John and Joe. John was very good at counting and Joe was very good at running. + +One day, they decided to have a race. On the count of three, they both ran as fast as they could. Unfortunately, Joe was faster and he quickly reached the finish line. John was so angry that he paused and refused to move. + +Joe, feeling very sorry for John, decided to give him another chance. He suggested they have a counting game instead. With a big smile, John agreed. + +John counted up to twenty and Joe counted up to fifty. John tried very hard, so he scored more points than Joe. But Joe was still happy because John was no longer angry. + +They both had lots of fun and became even better friends! +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Penny. She was three years old and she loved to explore. One day, she found a sour penny on the ground. She picked up the penny and valued it very much. + +Penny thought the sour penny was special. She decided to take it home to show her mom and dad. So she put it in her pocket and went home. + +When she showed her mom and dad the sour penny, they were very surprised. They valued the penny just as much as Penny did. They said it was very special and put it in a safe place so it would never be lost. + +Penny was very proud of her sour penny. She would look at it every day and it made her happy. The sour penny was so valuable to her and she knew it would be her favorite for a very, very long time. +Once upon a time there lived a poor farmer in a small village. He lived by himself, and all he had was a small field to tend to. One day he had a strange feeling deep in his heart, and so he decided to go for a walk. + +On his walk, he happened to come across a dove in a field by the river. He looked at the dove for a long time and thought, "Maybe this dove will marry me. That would make me very happy." + +He called out to the dove, "Little dove, won't you marry me?" + +The dove thought for a moment and replied, "Yes, I will marry you!" + +The farmer was so happy. He picked up the dove in his arm and carried it home. The poor farmer and the little dove were married that day, and everyone in the village was happy for them. They even sent them presents to honor the union. + +In the years after the marriage, the farmer and the dove grew old together. But they were still very happy. The dove often sang in the mornings and the farmer was never without a smile on his face. They spent their days together, taking long walks in the fields and they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a dependable doll named Susy. She loved to race! Every day, Susy would race around the house, running as fast as she could. + +Sometimes she raced against the clock, seeing how quickly she could get from one part of the house to another. Other days, she would race her friends. All the other dolls in the house would challenge Susy to a race, but none of them could beat her - she was too fast! + +At the end of every race, Susy would be the first one to cross the finish line! After each race, the other dolls would tell her she was the best racer. Susy was so proud - she knew she was a dependable racer! +Once upon a time there was a little boy who wanted to bathe. He felt so proud as he went down the tunnel to the lake. Soon enough he reached the lake and he was so excited. + +He took off his clothes and slowly stepped into the lake. The cold water made him giggle. He could feel the water getting warmer as he swam around the lake. + +After he had swam for awhile, he lay down in the water and let the water wash over him. It felt so nice and he felt so clean. + +Once he was done bathing he got out of the lake and put his clothes back on. He smiled as he walked away from the lake, feeling proud of himself. +Once there was a rat who did very good things. It helped carry heavy logs for the villagers and it kept the gardens safe from insects. Everyone thought that the rat was so good. But then one day the rat started to destroy things! It broke the flower pots and chewed on the villagers' clothes. Everyone was so sad and angry at the rat. They tried to stop it, but nothing worked. + +In the end, they had to get rid of the rat. They shooed it away and made sure it couldn't come back. Everyone hoped that the rat would find a place where it would do good things again. +Once upon a time, there were two friends called Peter and Anne. Peter was a very clever girl, while Anne was a bit clumsy. One day, they decided to go and play in the woods. As they walked, they saw a post. Anne wanted to raise it and she was determined to try. + +Peter said to her, "No, Anne! You don't have the strength to raise it! Don't try or you might hurt yourself!" + +However, Anne was not about to give up. She kept trying and trying until finally, she managed to raise the post! Peter was very impressed. + +Anne then said, "See, Peter? Don't give up! With a bit of cleverness and determination, you can achieve anything." + +The moral of the story is: be clever and never give up, even if something seems impossible at first. +Once upon a time, there was an old net that lived in a field. The net was very happy living in the field, but it felt lonely too. + +One day, a three year old child passed by and saw the net. The child was very excited and asked the net, "Are you my friend?" + +The net was happy to have a friend. It said, "Yes. I am your friend!" + +The child accepted the net's offer and the two played in the field for many hours. The child laughed with joy. + +But then, the child's parents noticed and became angry. They scolded the child and said, "No! You must not accept this old net as your friend." + +The child began to cry and the net was very sad. The net said goodbye to the child and the two friends were never seen together again. +Once upon a time, there was a little bald boy. He wanted to reach a factory that he had seen far away. He tried to run fast to reach it, but he grew tired. Suddenly, he saw a wise old man, and the little boy decided to ask him for help. + +The old man told the little boy that while he may not be able to reach the factory right away, he can still get to it if he keeps trying and never gives up. The old man said that even if it takes time and effort, the little boy will eventually get there. + +The little boy thanked the old man and set off once more. After taking a few breaks and resting, he eventually reached the factory. He was so happy, and he thanked the old man for his wise advice. + +The moral of this story is that no matter how hard it seems, you can reach whatever goal you set your mind to, as long as you never give up. +Once there was a mommy who wanted to give her little boy something special. She took him to the kitchen and showed him a faucet. It was quiet and didn't make any noise. + +The little boy was excited because he had never seen a faucet before. He asked his mom what it was for. His mom told him it was something that could give him water to drink. + +The little boy was excited. He ran up to the faucet and pulled the handle. Then, cool water started coming out! He was so happy that he started clapping his hands. + +The mommy smiled and gave the little boy a few cups to fill up with water. He filled the cups up and then shared it with his mommy. He was so happy to give her a drink. + +They both finished drinking the water and the little boy hugged his mom. He was so happy to have the special gift of the water that the faucet gave them. +Once upon a time there was a postman who loved to drive. Every day he drove his car in the distant country roads. He loved the fresh air and the beautiful scenery around him. + +One day, he noticed a little girl walking by the side of the road. She was far away from home and seemed lost. Without hesitation the postman picked her up and drove her home. + +The little girl's parents were very grateful and thanked the postman for being so kind. The postman smiled and told them that it was important to always help others in need. + +From that day on, the postman remembered his lesson and every day he drove to distant places, looking to help any person he could. + +The moral of the story is that it is important to be kind and generous to others, even if they are far away. Always help those in need. +Once upon a time there was an amazing girl called Amy. She loved to play with her friends, running around and being silly. + +One day, Amy was feeling very poorly. She went to the doctor and the doctor gave her some medicine. + +Amy did not like the medicine at all. She had to split the medicine into tiny pieces before she could drink it. + +Amy's mom said “If you take your medicine, you'll feel much better!†+ +Amy didn't think medicine would make her better, but she decided to try it. She split the medicine into tiny pieces and drank it. + +Amazingly, after drinking the medicine, Amy began to feel a lot better. She was filled with happiness and ran around to show her mom just how amazing she felt. + +The End. +Once upon a time there was a crocodile. He was smart, and he had an idea. He wanted to go to the store and order some food. + +So he asked his best friend, a frog, to come with him. The frog was a little scared, but the crocodile was determined. + +They both hopped on the bus and soon arrived at the store. The crocodile went to the counter and made his order. He said, "I want two apples and one cookie, please." + +The store clerk was impressed. He said, "That was smart of you, crocodile. Here are your two apples and one cookie." + +The crocodile and the frog hopped back on the bus and soon returned home. They enjoyed their snacks and laughed about the crocodile's smart order. +Once there was an old man who owned a raft. Every day he would take his raft out on the lake near his house. + +One day, he saw a little boy on the lake in a very dirty raft. The old man called out to the boy, "Where did you get this raft?". +The little boy replied, "My dad gave it to me". + +The old man smiled and said, "Well, I'm going to explain something to you. You need to take better care of your raft. If it's dirty, it won't move as fast and it won't be very safe. You can keep it clean by wiping it down with a cloth every day." + +The little boy thanked the old man and promised to take better care of his raft. He quickly wiped it down and said goodbye to the old man as he continued his journey on the lake. +Clara was walking down the street and saw an icy barber shop. It was so shiny that she had to stop and stare. She asked her mom, "what is that?" + +Her mom replied, "That's a barber shop, my sweetheart. That's where people can go to get their hair cut and styled." + +Clara was amazed! She asked if she could go in and look around. Her mom said yes, but warned her not to touch anything. + +Clara walked inside and saw a big chair in the middle of the room. She ran over to it and stared at it with wonder. There were scissors and a comb and a few other things that looked like they came from a kitchen! She asked her mom what they were used for. + +Her mom smiled and explained, "That's what the barber uses to make people's hair look nice! They use the scissors and comb to style it." + +Clara looked around with excitement. Then she said, "This is really cool! Can I come back when I'm bigger and get my hair cut here?" + +Her mom laughed, "Yes, when you're bigger, we'll come back and you can get your hair cut here!" + +Clara smiled and gave her mom a big hug. She was so excited to come back and get her hair cut in the icy barber shop! +Once upon a time there was a careless boy. He loved playing in the park and he wished he could stay there all day long. One day his mom said he could permit him to do so. He was so excited! He quickly ran to the park and started to play on the swings. He was having so much fun! He enjoyed his time in the park so much that he stayed there way past dark. When he arrived home, his mom had to give him a scolding. She said "I told you could play in the park, but you should not stay too late." The silly boy nodded his head and promised to not be so careless next time. + +The end. +Moe was walking through the forest, often looking up at the soaring trees. His eyes sparkled with admiration. He decided to take a break and sit by a lake. When he got there, he noticed something unique. There were lots of frogs jumping around and splashing in the water. Moe loved the sight and he wanted to pay them a visit. + +He wandered deeper into the lake and suddenly, something strange happened. He saw a giant deposit of golden coins, sparkling in the sun! Moe was stunned and tried to catch some of the coins but only a few fit in his hands. + +Moe hurried back to the frogs and offered them the coins as a badge of appreciation. He paid them the coins and they thanked him with a big jump of joy! With a smile, Moe said goodbye to his new friends and carefully returned the rest of the coins to the lake. + +Surrounded by nature and this unique experience, Moe was delighted to have made the frogs so happy. He was also delighted to find a hidden treasure! +Once upon a time, there was a selfish boy. He wanted to carry all the things in the river by himself. He thought that it was too hard to ask someone to help him. + +Suddenly, he saw a friendly duck. He asked the duck, "Will you help me carry the river?" + +The duck said, "No, I do not want to help you because you are being selfish! You should ask someone else to help you." + +The boy thought about it and realized that it was a good idea. He said, "Thank you duck, I will look for someone else to help me carry the river." And so, he went away to find someone else who was willing to help him carry the river. + +The End! +Rosa was three years old and loved playing outside in her garden. One day, she decided to explore more, beyond what she could see. She decided to pick some flowers to take home. + +As she was picking a flower, she noticed a bee, buzzing around her. She smiled, happy to see the bee, and moved away slowly. The bee wanted to make sure Rosa was safe, so he followed her. + +Rosa was amazed and said, 'Thanks for protecting me, bee! You are very kind!' The bee buzzed in response. + +Rosa went home and with her flower in-hand, she prepared a delicious dinner. Her dinner was complete, with the help of the bee! She thanked the bee for always being there to protect her. +Billy was a 3-year-old boy who wanted to go upstairs to his room. But his mom said no. She said it was too tough for him to go up there by himself. He begged and pleaded with her, hoping she would let him go. But she said no again. Billy started to cry, feeling upset. He didn't understand why he couldn't go upstairs. + +But then he had an idea. He asked his mom if he could take his favorite toy with him upstairs. He looked at her with big eyes and said, "Please! I'll be so careful." His mom smiled, realizing that maybe he was old enough to go upstairs by himself if he was careful. + +Finally, she said yes, and gave him a hug. She said, "Okay, you can go upstairs but be careful. If you're not careful, it's very tough to come back downstairs." Billy thanked his mom and ran upstairs - carefully, of course - with his toy in his hand. He felt so happy, like he had conquered a big challenge! +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She was very brave and ran very fast. And every day she liked to play a game. + +The game was called "Tag". She would run and then shout, "I'm IT!" And then she would start running after her friends. They would all laugh and have so much fun. + +But one day she was running and running and running so fast that a tire got in her way. She tripped and fell and started crying. Her friends came to cheer her up and they said, "Let's play tag again!" + +The little girl shook her head. She was too tired and scared. But her friends shouted very fiercely, "Come on, let's play!" + +Finally she said, "Ok, I'll try one more time". And so she got up, put on a brave face, and started running. And every time she shouted "I'm IT!" her friends would repeat it with a loud cheer. + +And so the little girl and her friends had even more fun playing tag. And this time there were no tires in the way. +Once upon a time, there was a bright bubble floating in a beautiful blue sky. A little boy named Ben was playing in his garden. He looked up at the bubble and said to himself, "That's so pretty, I wish I could meet it!" Suddenly, the bubble started to move towards him. When it reached Ben, the bubble asked him, "Where would you like to go?" Ben looked around and smiled. "Let's go explore the ocean!" + +The bubble then started to make its way to the sea. As they zipped past the birds and swayed with the wind, Ben noticed how the bubble was sparkling in the sunlight. + +When they finally reached the ocean, Ben was like a kid in a candy store. He looked at the waves and thought of all the adventures the bubble and him could have together. + +But when the sun started to set and the sky began to darken, Ben was sad because he knew he had to say goodbye to the bubble. + +Before they parted, the bubble whispered something to Ben. He smiled and said, "I'll never forget.I'll always remember our adventure and to always be kind. Thank you, Bubble." + +Ben waved goodbye to the bubble, knowing his day had been filled with a beautiful memory. From then on, Ben was kinder to everyone he met and never forgot the lessons he learned from his bubble friend. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Mandy. She was three years old and loved her blouse. It had beautiful flowers on it and she was so happy to wear it. + +One day, Mandy asked her mom if she could go to the park. With a smile, her mom said yes. So, Mandy put on her blouse and raced outside. + +At the park, Mandy saw a dog playing with another little girl. She wanted to play too, but she was a bit scared. That's when the little girl said, "I believe you can play, just be brave." + +Mandy was grateful to her, so she took a deep breath, smiled and ran off to join the fun. She played with the dog and laughed with the other little girl and it was one of the most fun days she ever had. + +She believes that she can do anything when she is brave and grateful. That's why Mandy loves her blouse. It reminds her of the day she was brave and the fun she had that day. +Billy was a sleepy 3 year old. He was getting ready for bed when he heard a noise in the kitchen. He went to investigate and saw a small bowl filled with water on the floor. + +Billy asked, "Who put this bowl here?" + +Mom said, "I did. It's a special bowl. You can take it to your room and put it next to your bed." + +Billy liked the idea and carefully took the bowl with both hands. He stepped into his room and placed it gently on the floor. He was very sleepy now and was ready to go to sleep. + +Just before he fell asleep, he thought about the bowl. What was special about it? Would it help him when he was sleepy? He had so many questions but just then he started to drift off. + +Billy had a good night's sleep and the next morning he felt much better and less sleepy. He thought he knew why-- the magical bowl had done it! He was so glad he had taken it to his room. +Once upon a time, there was a regular girl named Annie. She wanted to win something special. So, she entered a competition. Every day, she tried to do her best. + +One day, Annie won the competition! She was so excited. She received a big statue as a prize. It was made of shiny metal. + +Annie proudly put the statue in her room. Whenever she felt sad, she would look at it and feel happy. + +Annie was grateful for her win! +One day, a little girl called Lucy was walking in the park. She saw a wide tree with many branches. Suddenly, she saw something move at the top of the tree. When she looked closer, she saw that it was a panda! + + Lucy was so excited, she shouted: "Hello panda, what are you doing up there?" + +The panda replied: "I'm climbing the tree. Can you come up and join me?" + +So Lucy started to climb up the tree, using the branches to reach the top. When she got to the top, the panda said: "Thank you for joining me. Let's have some fun!" + +Lucy and the panda played all day, jumping from branch to branch. By the end of the day, Lucy was tired but happy. She thanked the panda for the wonderful time and went home. +Once there was a baby bird called Tom. Tom was a shy bird who liked to stay in his nest. One day, his parents said to him, “Tom, why don’t you go outside and make some friends?†+ +Tom thought about it and decided he would give it a try. He flew away from the nest and saw a number of other birds in the sky. He said hello to every one of them, but nobody answered back. Everyone was too busy with their own thing. + +Suddenly, Tom saw something shiny in the sky and he flew towards it. When he got closer, he saw it was an expensive nest with a sign that said, “Welcome to the Bird Club!†Tom was so excited, he couldn’t believe he found this place. + +He knocked on the door and the bird in charge of the club opened the door. “Ah, welcome!†he said. “If you want to join our club, you have to know how to numberâ€. Tom didn’t know how to number, but he decided to try anyway. + +Luckily, the bird at the door taught Tom how to count. Tom was so proud that he could finally be a part of this expensive nest. From then on, Tom and his new friends had lots of fun every day. + +The end. +John was playing in the sand. He loved how it felt between his toes. He said "Sand, sand, sand!" He was so happy that he forgot to be serious. + +Suddenly, his mom said to him, "John, it's time to stop playing in the sand. Let's go inside and have lunch." + +John was disappointed that his sand time was over, but he knew it was time to listen. He looked at his mom and said "OK." + +John and his mom walked inside and had lunch. His mom told him how important it was to be serious and listen. + +John nodded and said "Yes, mommy." He knew his mom was right, and he was happy to obey her. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Jim and Lucas. Jim was very careful when he was playing. He always made sure to wear his mittens when it was cold outside. + +Lucas didn't like to wear his mittens. One day, Jim said, "Lucas, why don't you wear mittens like me? They will keep your hands warm." + +Lucas replied, "I don't need mittens. My mom says that I am very careful, so I won't get cold." + +Suddenly, it started to snow. Jim said, "I think you should put your mittens on now Lucas." + +Lucas thought for a moment, and then agreed. Jim provided Lucas with some mittens, and Lucas put them on. + +From that day on, Lucas was very careful when he was playing in the snow, and always wore his mittens. He learned that being careful and wearing mittens could provide him with warmth and comfort. +Jill was a very happy girl, who was often seen running around in her favourite pink dress. + +One day, she passed by a jail and wondered what was inside. She asked her dad, "What is in the jail, Daddy?" + +Her dad replied, "Nobody nice, sweetheart. It is a place where bad people are sent to stay." + +Jill thought about it for a moment before asking her dad again. "Are the people in the jail happy?" + +Her dad smiled and said, "No, sweetheart. They are not happy." + +Jill was glad to hear that and ran off to play, happy to know that bad people were not happy in the jail. +Once there was a little boy who went to visit his friend. His friend had a big building that looked very busy. He watched people go in and out of the building and he wondered what they were doing. + +The little boy wanted to go into the building too, but his friend told him to wait outside. He didn't mind because it was a nice day, so he stayed and watched the people. + +He saw the people entrance different rooms in the building and wondered what was inside. He heard noises coming from inside the building and it made him curious. + +Finally, the little boy's friend came out of the building. He looked very busy and he told the little boy all about the things he was doing inside the building. + +The little boy was so excited to hear all about it, he couldn't wait to come back again one day! +Once upon a time, there was an independent cat. The cat loved to explore and try new things. One day, the cat saw a big stone while exploring. The cat decided to push it out of the way. It was a heavy stone, but the cat used all its strength to move it. + +As it pushed the stone, the cat found that it felt lighter and lighter each time. The cat was feeling strong and started to improve how well it could move the stone. + +Days later, the people in the village saw the cat moving the stone around easily. They were amazed as the cat had gotten so much better at moving the stone. The cat had found a new way to improve by not giving up, and the people were inspired. +Once there was a bird named Paige. She was different from all of her other feathered friends because her wings were too small. Without bigger wings, she felt limited and sad. Every day she would watch in envy as the other birds flew away. + +Then one day she found something thick and gooey in the grass. It was green and sticky and Paige thought it was waste. She thought it was something that was unwanted and not useful, but she was curious. She started to use the waste and to her surprise, it made her wings bigger and bigger and bigger! + +Now she was the same size as all of the other birds! Paige was so excited and couldn't wait to fly. She spread her new wings wide open and took off. She soared up in the sky and she never looked back. She enjoyed her new freedom and being able to share the same experience as other birds. + +The waste made a big change in Paige's life and she was forever grateful. +Once upon a time there was a rabbit who really liked to jump, so one day he set off to find new places to explore. + +He hopped along until he came across a beautiful stream. His eyes lit up and he couldn't wait to investigate. He hopped past the pebbles and the plants until he reached the middle of the stream and he stopped. + +He looked up and smiled when he noticed the sun covered by the clouds. He had always loved the how the sky and clouds could cover the sun like a blanket. + +Suddenly, a crazy duck swam out of the bush and quacked loudly. The rabbit was so surprised he screamed and jumped in the air. + +"What was that?" he cried. + +"That was me!" the duck chirped, "I heard you were looking for something fun!" + +The rabbit was so happy, and a big smile covered his face. They both decided to explore the stream together, and it ended up being the craziest, most magical adventure ever! +Once upon a time there was a small boy named Sammy. He was very excited because it was Halloween. His mom had given him a special request. He was to pick a wild pumpkin from the garden. + +Sammy eagerly hopped from one foot to the other as he picked up his basket. He went out to the garden and looked around. There he found a big orange pumpkin, growing wild and tall. + +He grabbed the pumpkin and put it in his basket. Then he started for the house. He was so happy that he almost skipped! + +When he reached the house, his mom was waiting for him. She was smiling as she took the pumpkin and put it in the kitchen. She then went to her special cupboard and came back with a carving kit. + +It was time to make a jack-o-lantern! Sammy was so excited. He helped his mom carve the wild pumpkin into an amazing jack-o-lantern. It was a perfect Halloween. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Olly. She was three years old and she loved to play with her friends. + +One day, Olly was out in the garden with her friend Tom. Tom said, “Let’s play hide and seek!†+ +So, Olly went to hide in the bushes. She looked very carefully to make sure it was a safe and well place to hide. + +Just then, Olly heard Tom say, “Where are you?†Olly stand very still and didn’t say a thing. + +After a few moments, Tom shouted, “I found you!†Olly ran out from the bushes and gave Tom a big hug. + +Together, they laughed and played all afternoon in the garden. Olly felt very safe and well. +Once upon a time there was a jolly chimp named Jerry. Every day, Jerry dreamed about fun events he could be a part of. + +One day, Jerry went for a walk in the forest and discovered a secret path. Followed the path to the end of the woods and found an old castle. + +Excited, Jerry peeked inside to find that the castle had been forgotten and needed some work. Jerry asked the other animals in the forest to help restore the castle to its former glory. + +Soon enough, everyone had worked together to fix up the castle, making it jolly and bright. There were decorations and balloons everywhere, so that the event would be extra special. + +Finally, it was time for Jerry’s event and everyone had a wonderful time. Even the animals who helped restore the castle had a great time, dancing and playing games. It was the best day ever for Jerry and his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a young girl who was very excited. She was getting ready to go on a special adventure. + +The girl was looking for a trap. She wanted to catch something special on her journey. Everywhere she looked there were traps of different shapes and sizes. + +One trap was particularly special. As soon as the girl saw it she knew that this was the one she wanted. She welcomed the trap with open arms and took it along with her on the journey. + +The girl and the trap had such an amazing adventure. They explored different places and made lots of new friends. The girl was so happy to have her special trap along with her. + +At the end of the day, the girl and the trap returned home. Everywhere she went, the young girl shared stories of her amazing adventure and the welcome she had received. +Tommy felt brave. He wanted to do something daring. He looked around the kitchen, and he noticed a leak coming from the sink. His dad had said it was a serious problem, and Tommy wanted to help. + +Tommy was very brave and he wanted to dare himself. He took a big deep breath and stepped up to the sink. He put his hand under the leak and felt the cold water spraying his fingers. He kept his hand there, despite feeling a little scared. + +It was a serious challenge, but Tommy felt proud of himself. He continued to hold the leak, until the stream of water began to slow. + +He had done it! All by himself, he had dare-d to solve the problem. He looked around proudly and beamed as his dad rewarded him with a big hug! +Once upon a time there were two sisters, Sally and Patty, who loved to play in their bedroom. Every day Patty would bring a special box of music and they would record their songs on it. + +One day when they were recording, Patty suddenly heard a strange noise coming from outside the bedroom. She stopped recording and ran to the window. She saw that the noise was coming from a big truck, and it was being driven by a strange man. She was worried, so she decided to tell her sister. + +“Sally! I think a bad man is coming our way!†+ +Sally was very brave and told Patty not to worry. She said that they should hide the music box so it wouldn’t get stolen. So they quickly hid it in a safe and reliable place. + +The sisters waited, and eventually the noise from the truck faded away. They were so relieved that their music box was safe. + +Since then, whenever Patty and Sally want to record their songs, they always make sure to hide their music box in a reliable spot. The end. +Imagine there was a very clever mouse. He lived in a tiny house and he liked it very much. He liked to explore and he was never afraid. + +One day he wanted to go on an adventure. It was a busy day and he had to make a choice. He chose to go left! + +He walked and walked and he saw some interesting things. He found a silly rabbit and he said hello. He hopped around and played in the grass. He looked at the clouds and marveled at how beautiful they were. + +He eventually made it to a stream. He carefully crossed it using the rocks to hop across. He got to the other side safely and was happy. + +He continued his journey and eventually he made it home. He was tired but happy to be back. + +The clever mouse had gone on an adventure - and he learned a lot! +There was once a cat called Leo. Leo liked playing with his toys, but he loved his laser the most. He would carry it around the house and play with it, imagining it was different things. + +One day, Leo's owner came home with a new toy. It was a robot and very impressive. Leo was excited and wanted to play with it. But when he got close, the robot started to yell. Leo was scared and ran away. + +He was so upset that he decided to go outside and play in the garden. He took his laser and started to play with it in the flowerbeds. Suddenly he heard a loud noise. It was the robot. It was following him, still yelling! + +Leo was frightened but brave. He quickly turned around and started to use his laser on the robot. To his surprise, the laser shot out a light that confused the robot and made it stop yelling. Leo was so impressed by his own bravery and quick thinking! +Once upon a time, there was a young girl called Anna. She was very adventurous and loved to explore. Today, she wanted to go to the river, so she grabbed her fishing rod and some bait, and she was ready to go! + +When Anna got to the river, she was very excited. She couldn't wait to get her fishing rod and start poking in the water. Soon, she was having lots of fun! + +But then, something unexpected happened. Suddenly, the river started rising and the water was getting higher and higher! Anna was scared, and she started to feel like she was trapped. + +She didn't know what to do. But then, she saw a tree stump with a hole in it. Quickly, she jumped into the hole and curled up. Then, the water kept rising until it was all around the tree stump. + +Anna was safely inside the tree stump. She was relieved and happy that she was ready for the river rising. She stayed there until the water went back down again. Then, she could go back home. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Maria. She was so sleepy that all she wanted to do was go to bed. But her mom had a surprise for her - she was cooking yummy pasta for dinner! + +Maria wasn't hungry at first, but when she tasted the pasta she started to like it. She loved helping her mom cook, and before she knew it she was eating much more. With each bite, her tiredness started to go away. + +The pasta was so good that Maria and her mom began to make it every day. With each time they cooked, the pasta seemed to improve - it tasted better and better! Maria even started to make friends with the other kids in the neighborhood, who all liked the pasta too. + +And soon, Maria was no longer so sleepy - she had improved her pasta-making skills, and her energy! The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Annie. She was very stubborn. One day, she wanted to look inside the family freezer. Her mom said, "No, Annie. You must not go near the freezer; it is too dangerous for you." But Annie was very stubborn and so she came running to the freezer anyway. + +When Annie opened the freezer, she saw it was filled with really cold air. She shivered and quickly closed the door. Even though the freezer was cold, it felt so inviting that it was very hard for Annie not to open the door again. + +But Annie was very stubborn and she knew that she had to listen to her mom. So she turned around and walked away. Annie was sad, but she knew it was the right thing to do. + +But then, Annie's mom gave her a surprise. She had put a yummy ice cream treat in the freezer just for Annie! Annie was so happy and she thanked her mom for being so thoughtful. From that day on, Annie only looked into the freezer when her mom said it was okay. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Jack. One day, Jack decided he wanted to make a cake. He climbed up a chair to reach the cupboard and opened it, looking inside to see what was available. Jack found butter, eggs, and sugar so he knew he was ready to start cooking. + +He picked up his bowl and spoon and began to stir them together, making sure he stirred slowly and carefully. After a few minutes, Jack was done stirring and his cake batter was ready. + +"Mama, look!" He shouted, as he held up his bowl of cake batter. "All done!" + +"Oh, what a great job Jack!" Said his Mama. "Let's put it in the oven and hopefully soon we will have a nice cake!" +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Karen. She was very happy, but she had something important to do. She had to leave! + +Karen said goodbye to her mom, who was standing by the big clock. Karen ran out of the house and down the street. Suddenly, she stopped and looked back at the clock. She knew it was important to leave on time. + +Karen ran on and soon she reached her grandparents' house. She was so excited to see them. Her grandparents were waiting for her and they gave her a big hug. + +Karen left with them for an adventure. As she left, she looked back at the clock again. She was glad she left on time! +Once upon a time, there were two friends. Their names were Adam and Jane. Adam was very ancient, and Jane was still a youth. + +One day, when they were sitting outside, Jane said to Adam, "It's going to rain", and Adam said to her, "Yes, I can see it starting". + +The sky became very dark, and soon it began to rain. Adam and Jane laughed as they got wet from the rain. + +The rain kept going for a long time, and Adam and Jane enjoyed playing in it. They remembered how much fun playing in the rain was when they were children. + +After a while, the rain stopped, and the sun started to shine again. Jane and Adam went back inside and stayed dry. + +Still, Adam and Jane never forgot all the fun they had in the rain. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved her bedroom. She had a lamp that lit up her room and made it both cozy and fair. Every night, the girl would climb into bed and the lamp would make her feel comforted and safe. + +One night the girl was feeling particularly scared and anxious. She didn't know why, but she was too scared to sleep. The girl climbed out of bed and walked to the lamp, hoping it would make her feel better. + +The girl looked up at the lamp and said, “Lamp, can you make me feel safe and happy like you usually do?†+ +The lamp seemed to glow brighter and the room filled with a soft, warm light. After a few moments, the girl felt comforted and more relaxed. She smiled and said, “Thank you for making me feel better.†+ +The lamp stayed with the girl all night, keeping her room fair and helping her feel safe. When morning arrived, the girl was finally able to sleep peacefully. After that night, the girl and her lamp were best friends and the lamp comforted her whenever she needed it. +Once upon a time, there was a young boy called Michael. One day he asked his mum what they could do. His mum suggested they go to the park and have a picnic. Michael was so excited and couldn't wait! + +When they got to the park, Michael noticed there was a lake and he wondered what was in it. He asked his mum if he could go explore. She said yes and Michael went to investigate the lake. + +He found a hungry bird by the lake and decided to give it a snack. He gave the bird some of his yummy sandwich which he had brought in his picnic. The bird was so hungry; it gobbled up the sandwich. It was so tasty! + +Both Michael and the bird had a great time. The bird sang a song to say thank you. Michael smiled and promised to come back and visit the bird again soon. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Maggie. She was only three and had a big, furry black dog called Titch. One day, Maggie and Titch went for a walk in the forest. + +Maggie was so excited! She was exploring all the big trees, looking for strange things, when suddenly Titch stopped. He looked at something on the ground and barked to get Maggie's attention. + +Maggie looked down and saw two big, hairy legs poking out from behind a rock. Maggie was scared and backed away from the rock. But then, Titch barked and a big hairy spider came out from behind the rock! + +Maggie started to laugh! She was so excited to see the spider, she forgot to be scared. Maggie and Titch carried on exploring the forest, until it was time to go home. +One day Susie was out playing in her backyard. She was wearing her fancy dress with the big bow on it. As she was playing she heard clapping. Susie looked around wondering what was making the sound. All of a sudden the ground started shaking and Susie knew it was an earthquake. She was scared but then she heard clapping again and saw people all around her applauding. + +Susie laughed and had so much fun clapping and dancing during the earthquake. Everyone else cheered and cheered. When it stopped Susie clapped even louder and cheered. Everyone smiled and applauded Susie for being so brave during the earthquake. + +From that day forward, Susie always wore her fancy dress and whenever she heard clapping she knew it was the sound of an earthquake but she wasn't scared, she was ready to join in the fun! +Once upon a time there was a mighty rag. The rag wanted to go. It wanted to explore the world. So it set off on a journey. + +First, the rag went to the park. It flew around on the swings and slid down the slide. It was so much fun! + +Then the rag went to the beach. It flew up into the sky and skimmed across the water. It was so amazing! + +Finally, the rag went to the mountains. It climbed up the highest peak and saw the most beautiful views. It was so grand! + +At the end of the day, the rag was very tired. But it was happy. It had gone on an amazing adventure! +Once upon a time, there was a helpless little boy. He was all alone in the world, and he felt so scared. He didn't know what to do. + +One day, he happened upon an old mint bush. He plucked a few sweet-smelling mint leaves and ate them. He felt better right away; the mint seemed to melt away his fear. + +Feeling a bit more brave, the little boy decided to go exploring. He traveled far and wide, meeting new people and having new adventures. Along the way, he made sure to spread a bit of the minty goodness he had found. Every time he shared the mint, he felt happier and more secure. + +The little boy soon learned that helping others was the key to being happy. Even when he felt helpless, he could use the kindness of others to bring joy to the world. Whenever he thought of that old mint bush, he remembered that even the smallest gestures can have a huge impact. +Once there was a little girl named Lily. She was only three years old, but she was very clever. Everywhere she went, she wanted to be dressed in her favourite colour, pink. + +One day, Lily went to visit her Grandma. Grandma had a special surprise for her - a pink wardrobe! Lily was so excited. She loved the colour and she wanted to manage the wardrobe all by herself. + +Lily opened up the wardrobe and looked inside. She found all sorts of fun things, such as dresses, jumpers, and shoes. She loved the way her clothes looked in the wardrobe, and she managed it all very carefully. + +Lily finally said goodbye to her Grandma, and she took the wardrobe home. From then on, Lily always managed her wardrobe in her favourite colour - pink! +John wanted to fly across the sky. He had a plan: a big cable. + +He connected the cable from one house to the other. He was so excited. He asked his friends: "Let's fly together!" + +They tried to fly, but it didn't work. The cable was too hurt. The friends said goodbye, disappointed. + +John tried to fly alone, but he couldn't do it. The cable was too hurt. He was very sad. + +John tried and tried, but he couldn't succeed. He never flew across the sky. He was really, really hurt. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Chirpy. Chirpy was excited to explore the world around him. He had heard stories of other birds escaping and wondered what it would be like. + +Chirpy watched his mom give orders to all the other birds in the nest. He decided it was time to leave the nest and make his escape. He called to his friends to come along. + +Chirpy and his friends flew out of the nest. Together, they soared into the sky and flew away. Chirpy was so excited to explore the world with his friends. + +At first it was wonderful and exciting, but his excitement soon faded. He had not realized that escaping the nest would be so challenging. They had not been prepared for what they would find outside. + +Chirpy and his friends worked together to make their escape back to the safety of their nest. They had learned a very important lesson about adventure. Even if it seemed exciting, it was important to be prepared. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who liked to watch birds. She often felt sad in the mornings and so one day she went to the park to get some fresh air. + +When she was there, she saw two birds near a nest. One was brown and the other one was green. She watched them for a while until one bird flew away with a big brown egg in its beak. + +The little girl felt so excited at the sight of the egg, she ran over and said to the little green bird. "Can I have the egg please?" + +The little green bird thought for a moment and then nodded his head. The little girl was so happy and thanked the little bird. She carefully took the egg and held it in her hands. + +The little girl felt so special carrying the egg and she ran back home. She put the egg into a special place where it could stay safe and warm. + +From then on, the little girl felt much happier in the mornings and she often recalled her special moment with the birds. +Sara and Jack were best friends who loved to play together. They were always smiling and laughing. + +One day, they were playing together in Sara’s garden when Sara said, “Let’s read a story.†+ +“Ok,†said Jack. + +So they ran inside and went to Sara’s bedroom. She found a lovely story book and read it to Jack. He listened very carefully as Sara read all about the adventures of cocoa. They loved it! + +When Sara had finished reading the story, Jack said, “That was lovely! Can we make some cocoa?†+ +Sara laughed and said, “Sure! Let’s make some together.†+ +So, they went to the kitchen and made some delicious cocoa. They stirred, added sugar and tasted it. + +“Mmmm! This cocoa is so yummy,†Jack said. + +By the time they finished their cocoa, they were very happy. They hugged and said, “I love you, my friend.†+ +Yes, they both knew, friendship and cocoa were very lovely. +Sally was so excited. She saw her mommy and daddy gathering bananas from their backyard. She couldn't wait to pick one up! + +Mommy gave Sally a mild yellow banana and Sally hugged it tightly. "Mmm! This is yummy!" She said happily. + +"Look what I'm doing!" Sally said, as she showed her banana to her mommy. + +Mommy smiled and said, "It's nice to eat a banana. Let's gather some more when we're done." + +Sally nodded eagerly and followed her parents to the backyard. They picked up lots of mild yellow bananas and Sally hugged each one of them tightly. + +Before long, they had gathered many bananas and were all set to go. + +"Good job, Sally!" said mommy. + +"I'm so happy!" Sally said. She smiled as she hugged her hand full of bananas. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Amy. She was very envious of her big sister, who had been to lots of exciting places. Every day, Amy asked her mum if she could go too. + +One day, her mum said “Yes!â€, and they went to the museum. Amy was so excited that she jumped around and everyone smiled at her. Then they went inside and Amy explored all the different things the museum had to hide. + +Amy found some colourful paintings and learnt about different animals, plants and cultures. Everyone in the museum looked so happy and Amy loved it. + +After they had explored the museum, Amy and her mum went back home. Amy was so excited that she started jumping around again when they arrived. Her big sister was so envious that Amy got to go to the museum and she wanted to go too. + +Amy was so happy that she said: “Let’s go to the museum again!â€. +Once upon a time, there were two friends. One friend was very nice, and the other was very selfish. + +The nice friend always wanted to share and play together. But the selfish friend didn't want to share, he only wanted to do things on his own. + +One day, the nice friend said to the selfish friend, "Let's go for a walk together." But the selfish friend did not want to. He said, "I don't want to go with you. I want to go alone." + +The nice friend was very sad, but he said, "That's ok, we can still be friends." And even though the selfish friend was very selfish, the nice friend still liked him. + +So the nice friend let the selfish friend go on his own walk, and they still played together another day. +Mummy was very excited. She wanted to test something with Tommy. “Tommy, look! I have a number. Can you show me how graceful you are?†Tommy smiled and nodded his head. + +He stood up and started twirling and spinning around the living room. Mummy clapped and cheered. + +After a few minutes he asked, “Mummy, did I do a good job?â€Mummy smiled and said, “Yes! You did an amazing job! You were very graceful.†+ +Tommy beamed with pride and said, “I passed the test, right?†+ +Mummy laughed and said, “Yes, you sure did! You’re amazing. Now, I have another number. Can you show me how graceful you can be again?†+ +Tommy nodded his head and went back to twirling and spinning around the living room. He was even more graceful than before! + +Mummy clapped and cheered. Tommy had passed the test with flying colors! +Once there was a girl named Tess who wanted to pick a toy. She had lots of toys to choose from, but she didn't know which one to pick. She asked her mom for her opinion. Mom said, “It’s up to you to pick. Just pick the one that looks most fun.†Tess looked around and saw a ball, a stuffed bear and a puzzle game. The puzzle game looked boring, so Tess decided to pick the ball. After she picked it up, she was so excited! She ran outside and began playing with it. She was glad she followed her mom’s opinion, because it made her so happy. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Tom and Sue. Tom was an adventurous sort and he loved to discover new things and tell jokes. On one particular day, they were visiting a large park. + +Tom stopped and said to Sue, “Let’s play a game.†Sue agreed. They went around the park and looked for new things to explore. Then, Tom asked Sue to close her eyes and he held her hand as he took her to a secret spot. Sue was a bit fearful, but curious. + +When she opened her eyes, she was surprised to see a bed of colorful flowers. Tom smiled and said, “I wanted you to know that surprises can be fun, not always bad.†+ +From then on, they remembered the lesson: when life throws you a surprise, be open to it and welcome it with joy. You never know what fun and exciting things can come your way. They laughed and told jokes the rest of the day. + +Moral of the story: Always be open to surprises and be brave in the face of fear. You never know what fun things could be coming your way! +Once upon a time there was a little fish that loved to swim. One day the fish decided to explore a big cave. The walls of the cave were wet and slippery, and the fish went as far in as it could. + +At the very end of the cave, the fish found a gleaming pearl. The fish wanted it very badly, and so it swam closer and closer. Before the fish could reach the pearl, a big wave came and splashed it away. + +The little fish was sad and swam away from the cave. It reminded itself that it is important to stay safe and to not be tempted by shiny things. The fish was happy that it had been saved from harm and it made sure to never take things that weren't its own. +John was playing in the yard with his dog, Spot. There was a big tree and Spot was so excited when John showed him a card he found. "Look Spot!" John shouted as he waved it around above his head. + +"What is it?" Spot asked, looking up at the card. + +John laughed and said, "It's a special card that I bought today. It lets me do anything I want!" + +Spot looked restless and started to tease John. He barked and jumped around him, trying to take the card away. John held the card tightly and chased Spot around the tree to stop the teases. + +John laughed and said, "No Spot, you can't get it!" Spot just kept on barking and jumping around, trying to get the card away from John. + +Eventually, Spot got so tired that he lay down against the tree and watched John with the card. John smiled and said, "See Spot? I told you I wouldn't lose the card!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sarah. She was only three years old, and she was very curious. + +One day, Sarah was wandering around her house with nothing to do. She stuck her head into the closet and saw something very strange. It was a tiny little door! She opened it and found a secret room. + +Sarah shouted with surprise. She jumped quickly into the room. The room was dry, without a drop of water. There was nothing inside. + +"I wish something exciting would happen", she shouted. + +Suddenly, a voice came from outside the closet. It was Sarah's mom. + +"What are you doing, Sarah?" her mom asked. + +Sarah answered, "I found a secret room, Mommy!" + +Her mom smiled and said, "That's wonderful! You can explore it if you like." + +Sarah ran around the room, exploring and shouting with joy! She had found her own special place and was happy. + +The end. +Once there was a flower that grew in the garden. It was so small and fragile, but it had so much life. One day, the flower started to bloom. It started to get bigger and bigger and it was so pretty. Soon, a girl came to the garden and saw the flower blooming. She was very happy. She plucked the flower and put it in her dress. The flower looked so beautiful, like it was wearing a pretty dress. From then on, the flower stayed in the dress forever. It kept blooming and kept looking very pretty in its dress. +One day, it was time to celebrate. The family gathered around the table with a big sheet. It was full of sweet things. There were strawberries and candy and sweet treats of all kinds. Everybody was so excited. + +Mama put some of the sweets on a plate for everyone. They ate it all and it was delicious! They talked and laughed and hugged each other. Everyone was so happy. + +After that, they turned on the music. Mama and Daddy held hands and danced with their little one. It was so much fun! They laughed and sang and spun around the room. + +At the end of the day, everyone was happy and full of sweet treats. What a happy time it was to celebrate with the family! +Larry was so excited for sunrise! He ran outside to watch it stretch its graceful arms across the sky. It looked so beautiful with the golden light. Larry stretched his little arms, trying to touch the sunrise. He closed his eyes and pretended he was part of the sunrise, spreading its grace into the morning. + +He wished he could stretch with the sunrise and become bigger so he could reach. He laughed as he ran around, pretending to be the same size as the sunrise. But no matter how much he stretched, he was still too small. + +He stayed outside for a long time, just watching and admiring the sunrise until it slowly drifted back across the sky. Larry smiled, feeling content and peaceful. As he went back inside, he knew he would never forget the grace of the sunrise. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny. He was very furry and soft. He lived in a wood, and it was a nice place. + +One day, he was hopping around, when he bumped into a glass. He made a mistake and it broke. He was scared and sad. + +Then a bigger bunny came. The big bunny said, “It’s OK, little bunny! I forgive you. You didn't mean to break the glass.†+ +The little bunny was so happy! He said, “Thank you!†+ +After that, the big bunny helped the little bunny clean up the broken glass. They both were very happy and hugged. + +The little bunny knew that it was important to forgive. He was glad the big bunny was kind and had forgiven him. +Once there was a girl named Zoe. She loved to go to the supermarket with her Mama, because Mama always let her pick a treat. One day, Zoe was helping Mama by picking out apples when she saw something in the freezer that she really wanted. She began to complain and begged her Mama for it. + +Mama said, "No, Zoe. That isn't something we need." Zoe kept on complaining, so Mama said, "Stop it! We don't need it and that's final." Zoe was very disappointed and felt ashamed. + +Mama was getting mad, and said, "Zoe, don't you understand? We don't need it. Now let's pick some apples and go home." + +Zoe felt silly for trying to get something that they didn't need, so she stopped her complaining and went back to picking apples with Mama. +One day, it started to rain. It poured and poured from up above. All the little children played outside and felt the rain on their faces. + +One little girl held her fingers up in the air. She watched as the enormous raindrops fell down and splashed on her hands. She started to giggle and jumped in the puddles. + +The rain seemed to last forever. But soon, the sun came out and the rain stopped. The little girl looked up and smiled at the bright, sunny sky. She knew the rain would come back again soon, but for now she just enjoyed the sun. +Once upon a time, a hippo wanted to find something that was perfect. He decided to count the stars in the night sky and see if he could find one that was perfect. + +After counting many stars, the hippo realized that each star was different. They were not perfect and he felt sad. + +Then, the hippo looked to the horizon and had an idea. He counted the sunshines on the horizon and noticed that each one was the same. He finally found the perfect light. + +From this, the hippo learned a valuable lesson. No matter how hard you try to search for something perfect, the best things in life can't be found by counting. They can only be found by looking with your heart. +Once there was a little boy named Joe. He was excited because he was invited to a party! Joe's mom was helping him get ready when she reminded him to put on a warm coat. It was an icy day outside. Joe said goodbye to his mom and ran to the party. + +When Joe arrived, he saw that there were lots of people there. They were all smiling and laughing. Joe felt warm and happy. A lady handed Joe an invitation. He read it, and it reminded him that he should thank everyone for inviting him. + +Joe smiled and said, "Thank you for the invitation. I'm so happy to be here!" Everyone cheered and Joe's cheeks went pink. + +At the end of the party, Joe said goodbye to all his friends. Before he left, someone reminded him to thank everyone again for inviting him. Joe was so happy, and he knew he had made great memories that day. +Grandma was cooking dinner when she realized she couldn't find her big red tie! She quickly put down the spoon she was using and marched into the living room in search of the tie. + +Meanwhile, Grandma's three-year-old grandson was flying a kite outside in the backyard. Its long string wound around the tree, but the little boy was having trouble getting it down. + +Grandma marched outside and said, “Let me help you with that.†With a few quick movements, she untangled the kite and handed it to her grandson. + +The little boy thanked Grandma for helping him, and then Grandma said, “Oh no. I just hurt my finger!†+ +Luckily, Grandma found her red tie in the garage, and she used it to wrap her finger and complete the job. + +Grandma and her grandson shared a hug, thankful that they were able to complete their separate tasks. +There was a wise man. Every day he would stand and look up at the sky. He watched a taxi rise from the ground and fly away. He thought it was so cool. He wished he could go on a ride in the taxi. + +One day, the wise man went to the airport and saw a taxi on the runway. He was so excited. He asked the driver if he could ride in the taxi for a trip around the world. The driver said yes and proceeded to fill out the paperwork. + +Moments later, the taxi started to rise. It rose and rose until it was so high up, the wise man could no longer see it in the sky. He was amazed and yelled, “Go taxi, go!†+ +The wise man was on his way around the world! He was so happy and grateful for his taxi ride. He knew that this journey was very special and would be something he would never forget. + +The wise man arrived back to the airport and thanked the driver for the taxi ride. He was so glad that he made the wise decision to go on his adventure. He would never forget the wonderful time he had in the taxi, flying high above the world. +Once upon a time there was a boat. It was all ready to go, and the day was nice and sunny. The problem was that the water was very icy. Still, the boat had to go and the people on it hopped in and pushed off. + +They sailed away and the wind was in their hair. It was fun, but they all began to regret it. They started to feel cold and soon the boat was stuck in the icy water. They were stuck and couldn't move! + +The people on the boat were sad and scared, but luckily two big birds saw them. The birds flew over the icy water and they helped pull the boat free. + +Finally, they were back on the sunny warm day. Everyone clapped and cheered! They all learned a lesson, and wouldn't forget it - not to go on the icy water again. +Jimmy was walking in the woods one day. Everything was clear and he could hear the creek gurgling nearby. Suddenly, Jimmy heard a noise and he started to cry. + +But then he saw something! It was a rabbit hopping along happily near the creek. Jimmy had never seen a wild rabbit before! He stopped crying and started to watch the rabbit, which was so soft and gentle. + +The rabbit was hopping here and there, looking for something tasty in the grass. Suddenly, the rabbit stopped and stared straight at Jimmy. They both smiled and the rabbit hopped back into the woods. + +Jimmy watched him go. He wanted to follow him, but he remembered it was getting late. So, Jimmy turned and walked back towards home, happy that he'd seen the rabbit and that his tears had cleared. +Mum took her and Dad to the modern land. Everywhere they looked, they saw houses and trees. Mum said the land would provide everything that they needed. + +They started to build their own home. Dad used a hammer and saw to make a roof. Mom used her hands to make the walls. They worked together to make a beautiful and modern house with four windows and a door. + +They planted lots of trees in the land. Everywhere was green and lush. They happily watched their plants grow and flourish. The land provided the best home for them and their family. + +Mum and Dad now play in the garden with their children. The land has provided them a happy home and will continue to do so for many years to come. +Once upon a time, there lived a little boy and a little girl. One day they decided to go into their backyard and play. It was dark out and it frightened the little boy. He started to cry. The little girl comforted him and said, "It's okay, it's only the dark. Don't be scared." + +He calmed down, but still wanted to stay inside. So the little girl suggested having a cup of coffee with her. She said it will help him shake the scared feeling off. He hesitated and was unsure about trying something new. Then she reminded him that he can be brave, like her. So, she made them both a cup of coffee to enjoy together and he overcame his fear of the dark. + +The moral of this story is that we should all be brave and never be scared of trying something new. Even when it seems dark and scary, you can find comfort, like the little boy, in a cup of coffee with a friend. +Once upon a time, there was a deaf cauliflower. He lived in a big garden with lots of other vegetables. Every day, the deaf cauliflower would try and find ways to have fun. One day, he had the most exciting idea of all! + +He decided to jump into the pond. But when he jumped, he couldn't get back out. He had jumped too far and he was stuck! + +The other vegetables saw the deaf cauliflower stuck in the pond and quickly shouted for help. They sent a message to the farmers, who came over and rescued the poor cauliflower. + +The farmers were so happy to see the deaf cauliflower safe. They thanked the other vegetables for telling them and let the deaf cauliflower go back into the garden. + +From that day on, the deaf cauliflower was more careful of where he jumped. He was happy knowing his adventure had ended safely. +Once there was a mom and a dad who took their 3 year old son with them on a camping trip. When they got there, they all started to unpack their things very quickly so they could play outside. + +The son wanted to help too, but he couldn't reach the top of the tent. He started to get a little frustrated, and his dad saw him. He put his hand on his son's shoulder and smiled at him. + +"Son, it's okay if you can't help us unpack," he said. "But there is something else you can do. You can tell us the truth, no matter how loud it is." + +The son nodded, understanding what his dad was saying. So he spoke up and told his parents the truth: that he wished they had stayed home instead. + +His dad smiled, proud of his son for speaking his truth. Then he helped his son unpack the tent with him. + +The moral of this story is that it's important to speak the truth, no matter how loud it is. Even if it's uncomfortable, it's better than not speaking at all. +Once upon a time, there was a happy bunny who lived in the woods. One day, he invited some of his animal friends to have a picnic. The friends, who lived in the woods too, were happy to receive the invite! + +They all gathered in a clearing in the forest and set up picnic blankets, one of them had a special zigzag pattern. They started to eat their food and chat happily. + +Suddenly, there was a loud noise! A small dragon had appeared, puffing out angry flames! The dragon did not like that they had invaded his forest and was not happy! + +The dragon told them that they had to pay a price for being in his woods. He told them that one had to cross a river of lava, which was surrounded by a zigzag path. + +The bunny, bravely, decided to take on this challenge. He jumped on the zigzag path and started walking very carefully. When he got to the end, the dragon was surprised! And he let them all go! + +The bunny and his friends were very happy that they could stay in the woods and have their picnic safely. They invited the dragon to join them and they ate together, forever friends in the happy woods. +Once there was a girl named Jane. She liked to play with her blocks, but one day she found that one of her blocks was broken. Jane was very sad and she asked her mom for help. Her mom told her that fixing the block wouldn't be easy, but it can still be done. + +So Jane and her mom went to the store to buy some special glue. Jane eagerly put her broken block back together and waited for the glue to dry. When it dried, the block was back to normal! + +Jane was very happy. From then on, she made sure to put her blocks away carefully. Jane named the block that she fixed, "Lucky." That way she would always remember to treat her blocks with care. +Once upon a time, there was a very gifted girl. She had a box that was special. The girl wanted to play a game with the box. She twisted it round and round until something amazing happened. Suddenly, the box opened and a million stars shot across the sky. The girl gasped, it was so pretty. She ran around, spinning with joy and looked up at the stars. She knew the box was magical and it made her very happy. She twirled and laughed, and thanked the box for the gift it had given her. The girl and the box were the best of friends. +Pete and Lucy were two best friends. They were always playing together, but today something was different. They were quarreling about who was going to eat the jelly. + +It started when Lucy wanted to eat the jelly. She pointed at the jar on the table and said, "That's my jelly." But Pete said it was his jelly too. The two of them started to argue and they just kept arguing. + +Their mum heard them quarreling and she came into the room. She said that she had bought the jelly for both of them and that it was wrong to argue. She said they should be kind to each other, not ignorant. + +So in the end, they both shared the jelly. They laughed together and decided to never quarrel again. +Once there was a nosy mall. It was long and tall with lots of people walking around. + +One day a little girl spotted something in the corner. It was an apple, ripe and juicy. She wanted to take a bite but it looked a little old. + +The little girl asked her mom, “Mommy, why does the apple look so weird?†+ +Mommy replied, “That’s because it is starting to rot.†+ +Just then, a nosy man overheard their conversation and said, “That’s not the only thing in the mall that is starting to rot!†+ +The little girl asked, “What else is starting to rot?†+ +The nosy man said, “You’d better come with me and I’ll show you!†+ +He took the little girl around the mall and pointed to different places. Everywhere he pointed, something was starting to rot. + +The little girl was so surprised that she said, “Wow! The nosy man was right, the mall is starting to rot!†+Once upon a time, there was a caterpillar that lived in a garden. It was very smooth and was always crawling around in search of food. + +One day, the caterpillar found a bright, red apple. It was so smooth and juicy that the caterpillar just had to have a bite. + +After taking a bite, the caterpillar noticed that the apple was starting to rot. So, it quickly moved on to look for something else to eat. + +The caterpillar soon came across a green leaf. This leaf was also smooth and seemed like the perfect snack for the caterpillar. + +But, the caterpillar was too late—the leaf was already rotting away! So, in the end, the caterpillar had nothing to eat that day. +Once, there was a large bear who wanted to see the shore by the ocean. He wanted to feel the salt air on his face and run along the beach, so he started to wear his most comfortable clothes. He set out on his long journey, walking up mountains and across valleys. Finally, he arrived at the beach and was so excited to see how large the waves were as they rolled onto the shore. + +All of a sudden, the bear felt very foolish. He realized he was not wearing his swimming costume like all the other animals on the beach. He quickly ran back and grabbed it before returning to the shore. + +The bear learned a valuable lesson that day. It is always important to prepare for any journey, no matter how far away the destination, whether it's wearing comfortable shoes, or something special like a swimming costume. +Once upon a time there was a very special princess. She rode on a horse that could speed very fast. Everyone in the kingdom thought she was the best! + +One day, the princess wanted to try something new. She decided to cook a spicy dish in the castle kitchen. She cooked and cooked until it was done. Everyone could smell the deliciousness from miles away! + +The princess served the dish to the king and queen. They were both scared of the spicy smell, but when they tasted it, they loved it! They said that the princess was the best cook in the land. + +The princess was very happy and she was proud of her cooking skills. From then on, she cooked many different dishes. No one could cook like her. She was the best! +Once upon a time, there was a careless fireman. He was always in a rush and never took the time to double-check his work. One day, he accidentally left one of his hoses out after using it to put out a fire. He didn't even bother to look back as he ran off to the next fire to put out. + +Soon after, it started to rain. The hose got wet and began to tear. The firefighters tried to mend the hose but it was already too late. Without the hose, they couldn't put out the fire. + +The careless fireman felt so sad and scared. He had made such a careless mistake and he knew he had to fix it. Thankfully, the fireman was able to run to the shop and get a new hose. He ran back to the fire and helped put it out. + +He learned his lesson and from then on, he was always careful not to be careless. +Once there was a little girl named Sarah. She was three years old and loved to do things outside. + +One day when Sarah was playing in the garden, she saw a pretty flower. She ran over to pick it and held it in her hands. But as soon as she touched it, the flower petals dropped to the ground. + +Sarah felt very sorry for picking the flower and started to cry. Suddenly, her Mummy appeared and said, “It’s ok darling. Don’t be sorry. We can get some new flowers from the garden centre.†+ +Mummy hugged Sarah and then they went off to the garden centre. When they got there, Sarah was amazed. She had never seen so many flowers in one place! She asked Mummy to pick her some pink and yellow flowers. Mummy was happy to do this for her and within minutes, Sarah was holding a fresh bunch of flowers in her hands. + +Sarah was very happy and thanked Mummy for taking her to the garden centre. From then on, Sarah was very careful when she was playing in the garden and never picked any more flowers again. +The little boy was so excited to go outside. He had been inside too long and he could hardly wait to explore. He made his way to the front porch and started to observe all of his surroundings. He saw a bird perched in a nearby tree and a few orange flowers blooming in the grass. It was a beautiful day outside and the boy couldn't help but smile. + +Just then his Mom came out of the house and handed him a telephone. He had never seen one before and he was so curious. He asked his Mom what it was and he listened as she explained all about it. She showed him how to make a call and he was amazed at all the buttons and noises. He was so excited he couldn't contain himself. + +Eventually the sun began to set and it was time for the little boy to go back inside. But he was still smiling, so happy to have made such a wonderful observation that day. He hugged his Mom and told her how much he had enjoyed his adventure before heading back inside with the orange telephone in hand. +John and his dad were on a train. It was the very loud subway. John was not sure why he was on the train. His dad told him they were going to the park. + +John looked around, it was very quiet on the train. He saw some other people, but they were all sitting still with their eyes closed. + +John was curious, so he asked his dad. "Why is everyone sitting and not talking?" + +His dad smiled and said, "Everyone is taking a nap. The subway is very quiet, so it helps them sleep." + +John liked the quiet, but he was not sleepy. He decided to sit still and enjoy the ride. Soon, the train arrived at the park and John and his dad got off. It was a great day! +Once there was a young boy named Andy. He loved to roll around the house. One day, he went to the park with his dad. While they were there, Andy saw a cool frame by the beach. It was green and sparkly, and it made Andy very excited! + +Andy wanted to take the frame home with him, but his dad said no. This caused a fight between Andy and his dad because Andy wanted the cool frame very badly. + +But then, Andy's dad had a great idea. He said that Andy could move the frame from the beach to their house, then roll it around their back garden. So, Andy and his dad got to work, and together they rolled the frame, all the way home. + +Once they got it back to the house, Andy was so pleased. He rolled the frame around the garden, and showed it to all his friends. Everyone thought it was really cool! +Once upon a time, there were two friends, a zebra and a lion. The lion was brave and liked to explore into the unknown. One day, the lion decided to take a journey into the dark wood. + +The zebra was scared and didn't want to go, but the lion encouraged her to join. He said: "We'll be brave together, you and me." + +Finally, the zebra agreed and the two friends stepped into the dark wood. They walked and walked until they saw something stirring in the distance. The lion stopped and said, "What should we do?" + +The zebra showed her bravery and said, "Let's go closer and see what it is!" With that, the two brave friends stepped forward, ready to face what was stirring in the shadows. +Jill and Tim were best friends. They loved going to the store together. Today Jill was very helpful. She helped Tim buy some napkins and a treat. + +When they left the store, Tim said he was tired. He asked Jill if they could take a nap. Jill said yes and they found a spot to sleep. + +Jill closed her eyes and soon fell asleep. But then a loud noise woke them both up. It was a robber! He had a mean look and he said he was taking all the things Tim had bought. Jill and Tim were scared. + +The robber grabbed the napkins and ran away. Jill and Tim were sad. The helpful trip to the store had ended in a bad way. +Once there was a penguin who refused to go out. He wanted to stay safe in his icy home. He was very lazy but he had his reasons. + +One day, a polar bear appeared, and the penguin was scared. The bear said, “Come out and play with me!†But the penguin refused. He didn't want to leave the safety of his icy home. + +The polar bear said, “C'mon, let's go on an adventure!" But the penguin still refused. He was scared of what the bear might do. + +The polar bear sighed. Then he said, “I won't let anything bad happen. I promise.†+ +The penguin still refused to go out, but he did feel a little more comfortable. So he decided to take a chance and follow the bear. + +The two animals had a wonderful adventure. They went sledding and built snowmen. The adventure was so much fun that the penguin was convinced that it was safe to leave his icy home after all. And from then on, he no longer refused to go out and explore the world. +Once upon a time there was a bunny. He was very delicate and small. He wanted to play with his friends, but he was the slowest. He wanted to go faster, so he practiced everyday. + +One day, he was ready. He hopped as fast as he could and it felt like he was flying. His speed was amazing and he was so proud of himself. He rushed to his friends and showed them his new speed. + +Everyone was so excited. "Look how fast he is!" they all said. The bunny was delighted and hopped around the garden faster and faster. + +He hopped around all day, showing off his speed. His friends were so proud of him. And the bunny was so happy that he could go fast like all of his friends. +It was a beautiful sunny day, so Jack decided to go for a walk. He noticed something strange in the grass. It was a curious case. + +Jack was very excited and he quickly grabbed the case. He took it home and opened it - to his surprise, it was full of toys! + +He couldn't believe his eyes. There were trains, cars and even a tiny little robot. Jack was overjoyed and he couldn't wait to play with all of the toys. + +He grabbed the robot and said "Hello!" + +The robot replied "Hi, Jack!" + +Jack was so surprised he almost fell off the chair. He was not expecting the robot to talk. + + excited, and he said to the robot: "Let's go on an adventure!" + +The robot gave a little nod, and soon they were off on an exciting journey together. +Molly was playing in the park when she heard a sound coming from the lab nearby. She pulled the big door open and went inside. It was dark and the lab was so big. Molly looked around the room and saw a little mouse scurrying around. She jumped in surprise and it squeaked at her. "Oh whats the matter?", asked Molly. The mouse replied, "I'm so scared, I just want to go home." Molly told the mouse, "It's ok, I'll take you home". Suddenly the mouse started to sneeze. The sneezing fit was so loud that it echoed off the walls. Molly said, "I can see you need a little rest, so I'll carry you home". + +Molly took the little mouse home and tucked it into bed. The sneezing fit finally stopped and the mouse went to sleep. In the morning, when Molly woke up, she saw the mouse playing around. The mouse had found its way back to the lab! Molly smiled and said, "Home was only a short sneeze away!". +Once upon a time, there was a mysterious farmer. He had a big field full of grapes. Every day he would go to his field and work for many hours. He would work in the hot sun, pruning and watering the grape vines. + +Finally, the harvest came and the farmer was able to pick all the grapes from the field. He was so happy, that he even sang as he harvested them. Then he used the grapes to make his own special wine. It was a surprise to everyone how tasty his wine was. + +The farmer thought he had made a great yield of wine. He used it to share with his family and friends, for special occasions. Everyone was always very happy when the farmer shared his mysterious wine with them. + +The end. +Henry was a little boy who liked to jog. He jogged every morning in the park. One day, he was jogging when he saw something unusual on the ground. It was a piece of celery! He had never seen celery on the ground before. Henry stopped jogging and picked up the celery. + +Suddenly, an angry man came out of his house and started shouting. The man was very angry about the celery. He did not want anyone to take it. Henry quickly put the celery down and ran away. + +Henry was very sad. He knew he had been wrong to take the celery. From that day on, he made sure never to take things that don't belong to him. He jogged again in the park, but he was much more careful. +Once there was a girl called Sam. She was very, very tired. She yawned and looked out of her window. + +On her porch there was a white chair. It was so soft and comfortable, she thought. Sam wanted to go and sit on the chair but first she needed to have a little sleep. So she yawned again, closed her eyes and lay down on her bed. + +After a while, when Sam felt less tired, she opened her eyes and went to sit on the white chair on her porch. She felt so cosy and comfortable. It was a peaceful day and the birds were singing. Sam sat there for ages just watching the world go by. + +In the end though, she was feeling very sleepy again and so she got up from the chair, gave it a big hug and yawned once more before she went inside for the night. +Once upon a time, there was a pick. The pick was green and it was very special. Every day, the pick had to supply people with something they needed. + +One day, a little girl saw the pick and really wanted to keep it. She liked the green colour so much! So she asked the pick if it would come with her. The pick agreed. + +The little girl brought the pick to her house and was so happy. She played with it every day and showed it to all her friends. They liked the pick so much that they wanted one too. + +The little girl knew just what to do. She made lots of green picks and started to supply her friends with them. She always had a smile on her face and was so happy to see everyone's faces light up when she handed out the picks. + +The little girl and her pick were the happiest they had ever been. They both knew that together, they could supply everyone with all the green picks they needed! +Once upon a time there was a hunter who wanted to find some food for his family. He packed his bag and set off, hoping to catch some animals for dinner. + +As he walked through the woods the hunter noticed some birds. He decided to try and catch one. He was clever and organized a clever plan. + +He built a net from some branches and rope to try and catch one of the birds. He lay in wait and soon enough one of the birds flew close enough to be caught in his net. + +The hunter smiled in triumph. But then he saw something else - a family of birds who had gathered around the bird he had just caught. The hunter suddenly realized that his clever plan had caused the birds pain and sadness. + +The hunter immediately took apart his net and set the bird free. Then he bowed his head and said "I'm sorry." + +The hunter learned an important lesson that day - that it's not enough to be organized and clever, you also need to be kind. +Once there was a rich man. One day he went to the store and bought lots of candy. The cop saw him and said, "That's too much candy for one man." + +The rich man was upset and he ran away. He ran and ran until he was so far away that the cop couldn't find him. He stayed away for a long time. + +But the rich man missed his home. He wanted to return, so he started walking. After days and days, he finally found his way back. + +When he returned, the cop was waiting for him. But this time, the cop smiled. "Welcome back," he said. The rich man smiled too. He was so glad to be home. +John and Sarah were walking to school. All of a sudden, it started to rain. John and Sarah ran as fast as they could, but they were still wet by the time they got to the classroom. + +When they got inside, they found all their classmates already there. They noticed that everyone had an umbrella. John and Sarah didn't have one. + +John asked the teacher, "Why didn't we have an umbrella?" + +The teacher said, "Umbrellas can be very useful when you go outside. They help to keep you dry when it rains." + +Sarah said, "But no one told us that we needed an umbrella." + +The teacher smiled and said, "Next time I'll remind you. But in the meantime, you can borrow an umbrella from your classmates until it stops raining." + +John and Sarah were very relieved that the teacher helped them out. They both thanked her and went around asking their classmates if they could borrow an umbrella. +Once upon a time, there was a wealthy man who lived in a big house. Every day he used to run around the city in his fancy car. + +One day, he was in a hurry to go somewhere. So he ran out of his house and forgot his comb. He was sad because he wanted to look handsome. + +Just then, he saw a poor boy on the street. The boy had a comb in his hand. He told the boy, "Boy, would you give me your comb? I need it right now". + +The boy smiled and said, "Yes, here you are. You can have it". + +The man smiled and thanked the boy. He went on his way. + +The moral of the story is that kind gestures come from all types of people, whether rich or poor. +"Manny was out in the park with his friends, playing tag. As he ran through the park, he saw a small hole in the ground. He got very curious and wanted to see what was underground. + +He called his friends to come with him. When they arrived, they all looked in the hole. + +'There's something down there,' Manny said. + +'Let's see what it is!' + +Manny's friends were hesitant but he was still curious. Together, they took turns to drop down into an underground tunnel. + +At the bottom of the tunnel, there was a sour smell. Then, Manny saw an animal. It was covered in fur and had a long tail. + +Manny thought he could hug the animal, but it angrily hissed and ran away. Manny was scared and quickly climbed out of the tunnel. + +They ran back home and when Manny got there, his mom was very angry. + +'You were not supposed to hug wild animals, Manny,' she said sternly. 'In the future, you must be more careful!' + +Manny has learned his lesson and never went underground again. +Once there was a little girl who was very impatient. She saw a park with lots of things to do. She wanted to explore all of them right away, but her mom wanted to take it slow. She said, "Let's park the car, and then we'll look around." + +The little girl couldn't wait. She opened the car door right away and ran to the park. She shouted with excitement, "I see a slide! Look at my eye in the swings." + +Her mom came right behind her and smiled. She said, "I'm glad you're so excited. Let's start at the swings. We'll go to the slide after." + +As they walked to the swings, the little girl was very impatient. She kept asking, "Mom, can we go to the slide now?" + +Her mom said, "Yes, soon. I just want to make sure we have a good time. The slide will still be there after we go to the swings." + +The little girl was glad to hear it, and she smiled and ran to the swings. She was happy that her mom was taking the time to enjoy the park too. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who went to a store. It was an enormous store with so many different things to see. The little girl was so excited that she started to run around looking at all the things. + +She found a pretty dress with lots of colors. She tried it on and it fit like a glove. She looked so happy that her mommy said she could keep it. + +The little girl looked around the store some more until she found some pretty shoes that matched the dress. Then she went to the cashier and bought them. + +The little girl was very happy. She put on her dress and the shoes and went home to show everyone her new outfit. Everyone said that she looked beautiful. + +The little girl was so proud of her beautiful new dress and knew she would never forget this day at the enormous store. +Once upon a time there was a little star in the sky. She was very lonely and wanted to find some friends to play with. + +One day she found a magic box hidden away in a corner of the sky. She opened it up, but it was locked! She didn't know how to open it. + +The little star was very sad and frustrated, so she started to cry. Then all of a sudden, she heard a mysterious voice telling her to use the twinkling stars all around her to unlock the magic box. + +The little star was so happy! She gathered up all the star-twinkles she could find and used them to open the magic box. She opened it up and inside there were lots of other stars to play with! + +The little star was very happy and they all played together. They promised to stay together forever and never be lonely again. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Pete and Sam. Every day, they would play together and it was always lots of fun. One day, Pete wanted to find a special mineral. + +"Where can I find a mineral?" he asked Sam. + +Sam smiled. "Let's go and look around," he said. + +So, the two of them started searching and searching. After a while, Pete spotted a shiny mineral. He was very excited. + +"Look! That one looks good," he said. + +Sam and Pete carefully picked up the mineral and brought it back to their house. Pete was so happy. + +"I'm glad we found a good mineral," he said. + +And from then on, every time Pete and Sam wanted to find minerals, they went on adventures, looking for the perfect ones. +John was very loyal to his mom. Every day he would help out around the house and never give her any trouble. + +One day, mom was making something in the kitchen. It was a special dish, made with something he had never seen before- a flame! + +Mom asked John to pay special attention to the flame so that she could get the dish just right. She said it was very important. + +"Yes, mom" said John. He was very excited to help her out with her special dish. He was very loyal. + +John watched the flame carefully and made sure it didn't get too big or too small. He paid attention to it until his mom said the dish was perfect. + +John was so proud. He had helped his mom to make something amazing! Now it was time to dig in and enjoy. +Once there was a little girl named Jazzy. One day, she was out in the garden and noticed something that she had never seen before. It was a shiny metal box with a zipper on it! Jazzy was very excited, so she zipped open the box to see what was inside. + +To her surprise, there was a bright bulb inside the box! Jazzy had never seen anything like it before. She liked the way it shone and sparkled when the sunlight hit it. She knew that she had to take it home so that she could show it to her mom and dad. + +So, Jazzy closed the box, zipped it up and carried it inside. Her mom was very impressed with the bulb. She said it was very tidy and special. From that day forward, the bulb stayed in Jazzy's bedroom and brightened up her room with its special sparkle. +Timmy was walking down the street one day when he saw a big white van. He thought it looked friendly and decided to get a closer look. He slowly walked up to the van and noticed that the window was open a little bit. + +Suddenly, Timmy heard a voice coming from inside the van. It said, “Timmy, come here!†+ +Timmy was a bit scared, but he slowly took one step closer to the van. The voice said again, “It’s ok Timmy. I’m safe. Pull the door open and come inside.†+ +Timmy thought this was strange but he felt safe. He tugged on the door and it opened. Inside, he saw an old man wearing a baseball cap. + +The man said, “Welcome, Timmy. I’m an old friend of your family and I'm here to give you a special surprise.†+ +Timmy was very excited. He jumped into the back of the van and the old man walked around to the driver seat. As the van drove away, Timmy knew he was in for a special and safe adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Daisy. She was quiet and liked to whisper. One day, she wanted to explore outside. She put on her shoes and grabbed a bag of rice. + +Soon, Daisy was out in the sunny field. She saw birds and butterflies and smelled the sweet flowers. Daisy tried to whisper to them and was sure they could hear her. + +She sat down in the grass and opened her bag. Gently, she scattered the rice around. The birds flew down to eat it and the butterflies flew by, too. + +Daisy was so quiet and peaceful as she watched all the animals. She smiled and whispered, "This is nice!" + +Then, Daisy put the rest of the rice back in her bag and made her way home, feeling happy and content. +Once upon a time there was a small mouse who was very lonely. No one ever invited him to a party or to play a game. He felt so sad all the time. One day something very special happened. A port full of small boats sailed into the bay. The boats had little flags on them, inviting the mouse to come and play. + +The mouse was so excited! He quickly ran off to the beach and was soon sailing away on one of the boats. The mouse was so happy and had never had so much fun! + +For days the mouse sailed around the bay, playing games and exploring. However, something soon changed. The wind began to blow and soon the bay was filled with huge storms. The mouse was so frightened and wished he had never left the shore. + +But then something amazing happened. He was sailing and saw a small port in the distance. When he reached the port, he got out of the little boat and ran towards the shore. The port had been there all along, waiting for the mouse to arrive. Now, the mouse wasn't so lonely anymore. He finally felt at home. +Once upon a time there was a blue train that lived in a grassy field. Every day the train would zoom around the field having lots of fun. One day the train came across a big red bird. The bird said he wanted to join the train and go zooming around the grassy field. So the train said "yes", and together they zoomed around. The train and the bird zooming around the field together was so much fun. All the other animals in the field also took turns zooming around with the train and the red bird. The train, the red bird and all the other animals in the field zoomed around the grassy field together. Everyone in the field was so happy! +Once, there were two sheep. One was very envious of the other. Every day, the envious sheep would watch and wonder what the other sheep had that he didn't. + +One day, the envious sheep got his chance. He saw the other sheep eating a juicy apple and so he quickly rushed over and began to eat it, too. The other sheep didn't like that and got very mad. + +The envious sheep didn't want to share and so they began to fight. Back and forth they went, nipping and pushing each other. They fought until they were both so tired they couldn't fight any more. + +In the end, they went their separate ways and each sheep got to keep their own apple. Although they were still envious of one another, they began to understand that fighting isn't the right way to solve a problem. +Mommy was in the kitchen wiping the counter. She needed it to be nice and clean for her little daughter. + +The little girl waited patiently as Mommy wiped and polished away every last speck of dirt. Finally it was done and the counter was fine and shiny. + +Happy with the result, the little girl clapped her hands. She had an idea! It was a game she wanted to play. + +Mommy smiled. She knew what her daughter was thinking and so she said "Yes! We can play a game! What kind of game do you want to play?". + +The little girl was excited. She was ready to start the game. She pointed to the counter and said "Wipe, wipe, wipe"! Mommy laughed and said "Yes, we can wipe the counter again. What fun!" + +So the mother and daughter wiped the counter together, their little hands going around and around until the counter was just as fine and clean as before. Then, when they were done, the mother and daughter hugged and shared a big smile. They had wiped their way to a perfect day! +Once upon a time there was a girl called Amy. Together with her family, she went on a picnic to the park. She had a lovely time running around and playing with her parents and sister. + +When Amy was about to go home, she noticed a small puzzle stuck to a tree. It was a smooth wooden cube with several pieces. Amy was curious and wanted to solve the puzzle. + +"Mummy, can I solve this puzzle?" she asked. + +But her mum said no. "You have to leave it there," she said. "We're running late for lunch and you need to get home". + +But Amy didn't listen. She was determined to solve it. She tried and tried but she just couldn't get it right. Suddenly, an invisible force grabbed the puzzle. The pieces began moving around of their own accord until they formed the perfect cube again. + +Amy was angry. She didn't get to solve the puzzle, and now it was all finished. She stormed away back to the picnic site, but the family had already gone. + +Amy was left on her own in the park, still feeling frustrated that she couldn't solve the puzzle. Her day had had a bad ending. +Once there was a painter. He was a very dark painter, who wore dark clothes. He had a special box that he used to record special things. + +One day he found something very special. He wanted to record it in his box. He looked through his box and found a paintbrush. He decided to paint a picture of the special thing. + +He made the paintbrush dance on the paper. He made beautiful colors that made the picture come alive. He was happy with the colors he made, and he recorded the picture in his box. + +The painter then looked at his picture and noticed something special. He saw that it was very dark! He was happy that he had made a dark picture and recorded it in his box. + +He was sure that this dark painting would bring him a lot of joy. From that day, the painter put all his dark paintings in his special box, so he could remember and enjoy them. +Once upon a time there was a small warm mushroom. He was happy and playful and liked to go on adventures. One day he went to the forest and saw a friendly bunny. The mushroom thought the bunny was cute and gentle and he wanted to get to know him. He bravely poked him on the nose. The bunny laughed and smiled, happy to make a new friend. He quickly showed the small mushroom around the forest. They explored the big trees, looked for bugs and hopped around looking for fun. Soon the sun was setting and it was time for the small mushroom to go home. On his way out of the forest, he looked back and waved goodbye until he couldn't see the bunny anymore. He felt excited and warm from his fun adventure. He knew he would go back soon to visit his bunny friend. +It was a warm day, and Mikey and his mom were out in the fields. Mom pointed to a big mushroom and said, "Mikey, look at that one!" + +Mikey grinned and ran to pick it up. But just as he was about to touch it, he heard a loud voice say, "Hey! That's mine!" Mikey stepped back and saw a grouchy looking bear. + +The bear stepped closer and scowled, "I found this mushroom first. It's mine!" Mikey's mom stepped forward and said, "Now, now, let's all be polite. We can all share the mushroom." + +But the bear just shook his head and said, "No way! I found it first." Mikey was scared, but he spoke up bravely, "Please, bear, don't be so rude. Let's share the mushroom." + +The bear thought for a moment, then sighed. "Fine," he said, "we'll share." He carefully set the mushroom down and the three of them took turns picking it. Suddenly, there was a loud noise and smoke filled the air. + +Mikey looked over and saw a campfire had been started. "No!" he cried. "You aren't supposed to burn mushrooms!" + +The bear quickly put out the fire and bowed his head in apology. Mikey's mom smiled and said, "Sometimes we forget the rules and make mistakes +Once upon a time there was a little girl who loved to jog. Every day she went for a jog around the park with her dad. She was so excited about the jogs that she was always running ahead. Today was no different. She quickly started jogging and left her dad far behind. + +As she was jogging she noticed something strange. Something had been written on the pavement in chalk. It said: "jog plus one". She was very confused because she had never seen that message before. + +So she jogged back to her dad to ask him what it meant. He explained that it was just a normal message encouraging her to jog a little bit further than usual. + +So the next day she got up early and went for a jog. But this time, each time she passed the message, she added one extra lap around the park. It was a lot of fun and made her jog feel much more exciting. +Once upon a time there was a black bear called Bingo. He had been wandering in the desert for days, looking for a place to stay. Suddenly, he stopped, sniffing the air. He could smell something in the distance. + +Bingo followed his nose, hopping and skipping along until he came to a clearing in the sand. When he looked around, he was surprised to see an oasis! It was a sparkling pool of blue water surrounded by lush green plants. + +Bingo was delighted! He couldn't believe his luck. With a loud yelp of joy, he tumbled into the pool. The cool water felt amazing after his hot and dry desert journey. + +Just then, he noticed a tiny voice calling to him from the side of the pond. Bingo looked up and saw a little sandy hare, watching him with its large brown eyes. + +"Who are you?" Bingo asked, shaking the water from his fur. + +"My name is Sandy," said the hare. "I was wondering if you'd like to be friends?" + +Bingo grinned and nodded, and Sandy hopped closer. The two creatures talked and played together until the day disappeared into night. + +At last, Bingo was content. He'd found a special oasis and a new friend. What a wonderful day! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved to wander. Everywhere she went, she held her pencil tight. She wanted to draw pictures of the things she saw on her adventures. + +One day, the little girl heard a meow from the bushes. She peered into the bushes and saw a tiny grey kitten. The little girl was excited, but the kitten was scared - she was deaf! + +The little girl slowly stretched out her hand, with the pencil in it. The deaf kitten saw the pencil and knew it was not dangerous. She slowly sniffed the little girl's hand, then let the girl pick her up and cuddle her close. + +From then on, the little girl and the deaf kitten went on all kinds of adventures together. Everywhere they went, the little girl always held her pencil tight. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Molly. She loved to play in her garden, but was very sad one day because she couldn’t find her favourite poppy. She quickly ran inside to tell her mummy. + +“Mummy, I can’t find my poppy,†said Molly sadly. + +Mummy smiled and said, “Don’t worry, Molly. I think I know where it is. Lead me to the spot where you last saw it and I’ll help you look for it.†+ +So Molly and Mummy went into the garden and Molly pointed to a poor patch of grass. “That’s where I last saw it,†she said. + +Mummy looked around but the poppy was gone. She hugged Molly and said, “Let’s go back inside and look for it together.†+ +They searched everywhere but they couldn’t find Molly’s precious poppy. Suddenly, Molly saw her poppy in the garden! She ran to pick it up and said happily, “I found it mummy!†+ +Mummy smiled and gave her a hug. “Well done, Molly! Now you can go back to playing in the garden with your poppy.†+Once, there was a girl named Lily who loved reading. She had many books in her bedroom, but her favourite was a special novel. One day, she decided to stand up and read the book. She held the novel with one hand while stretching with the other. She found that if she was flexible, she could enjoy the book in a whole new way! + +Lily began to stand up and read each day. She wiggled her toes in the carpet and moved from one side to the other. Her friends were very impressed and started to do the same. Soon, everyone was enjoying their novels in a flexible way! + +Lily was very pleased with her idea and decided to keep reading with her special technique. She was so happy that she could take her favourite novel anywhere and enjoy it from a standing position. Lily was sure that everyone could benefit from the flexible way of reading! +One day, a little girl enters a room. She is very excited because she sees a brown motorcycle sitting in the room. She has never seen a motorcycle before and can’t believe how big it is. She runs over and starts to pet it. + +As she stands there, she hears a sound. She turns around and sees that her dad had entered the room, riding the motorcycle! He turns off the engine and gets off. He takes off his helmet and kneels down so he is closer to the little girl. + +He explains to the little girl that the motorcycle is his and that he can go places faster with it. He adds that it’s brown, her favorite color. He tells her they can go for a ride together soon. + +The little girl is overjoyed! She’s never been on a motorcycle before and can’t wait for the ride. She thanks her dad and jumps up and down with excitement. Her dad smiles and puts his helmet back on. + +The little girl and her dad are so excited to take the Brown motorcycle out for a ride. +Once upon a time, there was an animal that no one knew. It was unknown to anyone. But one day, something special happened. A girl named Emily was walking in a meadow and saw the animal! She was so excited and wished she could pet it. But the animal didn't look very friendly. Suddenly, Emily had an idea. She asked the animal very nicely if she could pet it. Incredibly, the animal said yes and permitted her to pet it. Emily was so happy that the animal trusted her. From then on they were good friends! +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lucy. She was very lonely because she had no friends. Everywhere she went she felt alone. + +One day, she went to the hospital to get an x-ray. The doctor was very kind and helped her to feel less afraid. The x-ray showed that she had a broken bone that needed to be fixed. + +The doctor said Lucy needed to get lots of rest and raised a tinny bed for her. It was very wobbly but Lucy felt safe and secure when she was lying on it. + +The doctor also raised her arm in a special sling so her bone could heal properly. Day after day, Lucy got a little bit better. She was soon able to play with her friends and have lots of fun. + +From that day on Lucy was never lonely again. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Mark. Mark loved his clock. His clock was big, round and had a big arrow. Mark's mommy said the clock was very expensive. + +One day, Mark wanted to show his clock to his friend. He went to his friend's house, knocked on the door and said, "Hello!" His friend's mom said: "Come in, Mark." + +Mark came in and said: "Look what I have!" It was his clock. His friend said: "Wow, it's very fancy! Is it expensive?" + +Mark smiled and said: "Yes, my mommy said it is very expensive!" + +Mark and his friend looked at the clock and said: "Tick tock, tick tock!" It was time for Mark to go home and they waved goodbye. Mark hugged his clock and left with a smile on his face. +The old, ancient woman shuffled to the pond. She wanted to drink some of the cool water. + +She stopped and sat down on a rock and closed her eyes, dreaming. + +Suddenly, a voice spoke. + +"What do you dream of, old one?" said the voice. +The old woman opened her eyes. There was a young child, staring up at her. + +"Ah, I dream of the days when I was young," she said. + +The child smiled and said, "Come, let's go drink some of the water and make new dreams." + +The old woman smiled and said, "Yes, let's go." + +The two of them went to the pond, drank some water and made new dreams. They laughed and talked, then went their separate ways. + +The old woman walked away, feeling refreshed, and thinking of the ancient dreams she and the child shared. +Once there was a family who wanted to teach their baby something new. The baby was very curious so the family showed him how to do something new. They taught him how to count from one to ten. + +The baby was very excited so he started counting immediately! His family watched and smiled as he correctly counted up to ten. Even though it took him a few times, the baby was so proud of himself for learning something new. + +Every night, the family liked to gather around to teach the baby something new. He was always so excited because he knew he was learning something fresh. His family taught him how to draw and how to play new games. + +The baby's family loved it when they could teach him something new. He was so curious to learn and they created a special bond as they shared new ideas and experiences together. Everyone in the family felt closer together every time they taught the baby something new. +Once upon a time, there was a gentle lady who lived in a small town. One day, she went to the market to buy some string. She found the perfect string, but there were two colours - green and yellow. + +The lady couldn't decide which to choose. She asked a little girl who was nearby, "Which one should I get?" + +The girl thought for a while, and then said, "I think you should choose the green string because it's prettier!" + +The lady smiled and thanked the girl for her help. She chose the green string, and went on her way. + +The little girl smiled, proud that she had helped the lady. The lady's gentle smile was an even nicer reward. +Bob was a three year old boy who loved the beach. All he wanted to do was go there and soak up the sun. + +One day, his family decided to go on a trip to the beach. Bob was so excited. He quickly packed his luggage full of his favorite things. + +Soon, Bob and his family arrived at the beach. The sight of the waves and white sand made Bob so happy. But then it started to rain. It came down hard and Bob felt terrible. + +He said to his mom, "Mom, the rain soaked all my things. What do I do now?" + +His mom smiled and said, "Don't worry Bob, we'll just soak up the sun tomorrow. That sounds like a great plan." + +Bob smiled and said, "Yay! I can't wait." +It was a hot day and the sun shone brightly. Jack was looking out the window and he could see a big hill. He gasp with excitement and jumped up and down. + +“Mummy, can I go see the hill?†said Jack. + +“Yes, of course.†said his mum. “We have to pay for the view, but it will be very impressive.†+ +So, Jack and his mum paid to go up to the top of the hill. When they arrived there, the view was amazing. Everywhere Jack looked he could see far away places. It was very impressive! + +Jack was so happy, he grabbed his mummy’s hand and started twirling around and around. + +“Look at all the pretty things!†he said. + +They stayed for a while and enjoyed the view together. It was worth the money they had paid to see it! +Once upon a time there were two friends who liked to play together. One day they wanted to hammer some nails, so they each took a hammer and started hammering. + +The first friend said "I'm going to hammer the nail!" and she started hammering. + +The second friend disagreed, saying "No! I'm going to hammer it!" + +The first friend got serious and said "You can't hammer it! it's my nail and I'm going to do it!" + +The second friend said "No! I can do it just as well as you!" + +Finally, they decided to work together to see who could hammer the nail in the fastest. After much hammering, they were both able to hammer the nail in! They were very happy. + +The end. +Mommy and baby kangaroo were playing in the park. Mommy was very flexible and could jump far. Baby kangaroo wanted to jump far too, but wasn't very good at it. + +Mommy saw that baby kangaroo was trying hard. She smiled and said, “I’m going to spoil you today.†So she picked up baby kangaroo and carried her to the top of the hill. + +From the top of the hill, Mommy showed baby kangaroo how to jump far. She showed her how to use her flexible legs to jump and land safely. Baby kangaroo jumped and jumped until she was jumping far just like Mommy. + +Mommy was so proud of baby kangaroo. “You’re such a big, brave kangaroo,†she said. Baby kangaroo smiled and hugged her. + +They both jumped and played in the park all day. Mommy spoiled baby kangaroo and they had so much fun together. +Once upon a time, there was a gray bridge. On the bridge lived a small bird called Tweetie. Every day, Tweetie would stand on the bridge and sing a beautiful song. The other animals in the forest would all come and listen to the song and applaud. + +One day, a big scary monster arrived in the forest. He was angry and he wanted to destroy the bridge. He started to pull the bridge apart with all of his might. + Tweetie was scared but he knew he had to do something. He sang his song louder and louder until the monster stopped. The other animals heard the song and started applauding. The applause gave Tweetie the courage he needed to face the monster. Tweetie flew close to the monster and told him to leave the bridge alone. The monster was so impressed by Tweetie’s song and bravery, he decided to turn around and leave. + +All the animals in the forest cheered and applauded Tweetie. The gray bridge stayed safe and Tweetie was rewarded for his brave actions. +Once upon a time there were two best friends, Sam and Jeff. Sam loved to play, while Jeff loved to examine things. Sam wanted to show Jeff how much he was valued, so he made a yummy treat for him. + +Jeff was very excited and thanked Sam. He took a bite and then began to examine it carefully. He wanted to see what was inside. + +Jeff dug so deeply that soon he hit something hard. He pulled it out and saw it was a big diamond! Sam was so excited that he hurried to show his friend what they had found. But Jeff did not agree. + +He said it had no value, so they should just throw it away. Sam was sad but had to agree. So, before long, Jeff threw away the diamond and the two friends never even got to enjoy its yummy taste. +Once upon a time, there was a boy. He wanted to shoot a bow and arrow. His dad said he should wait until he was older. The boy became very persistent, and tried every day. But his dad was firm, and did not let him shoot. + +The boy felt sad, and he did not know what to do. He wished he could shoot the bow and arrow. He kept watching and waiting, hoping his dad would change his mind. + +But one day, something unexpected happened. His dad said he could shoot the bow and arrow after all. The boy was so excited! He held the bow, and pulled hard on the arrow. He shot the arrow, and landed it right in the middle of the target. + +He was so happy that he gave his dad a big hug. Thanks to his persistent waiting, he was able to shoot the bow and arrow at last. +Jill was very excited. She was going to the mall with Mom and Dad. She had been looking forward to this day for weeks and it was finally here. She got in the car and they drove off. + +"Where are we going?" Jill asked. + +"We're going to the great mall," Mom said. + +Jill was so excited she could barely contain herself. She could feel the anticipation bubbling inside her as they drove to the mall. + +When they arrived, Mom and Dad took Jill to a big, bright store. Inside they found lots of presents. + +"Wow, what are those?" Jill gasped. + +"These are presents for you," Dad said with a smile. "We wanted to make this day extra special for you." + +Jill was overjoyed. She received a great stuffed animal and a toy car, which were the best presents she had ever received. She hugged them and thanked her parents for the wonderful gifts. + +Jill was so happy that day, as it was the best day she had ever had. She couldn't wait to come back to the mall and receive more great presents! +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny who lived with her family in a big green meadow full of yummy fresh grass and beautiful flowers. One day, the bunny's mommy and daddy said they had to go away and they would be sending her away too. + +The bunny was scared because she didn't know where they were sending her. But her family said it was an escape and she would find lots of fun there. So, the bunny said goodbye and hopped away. + +When the bunny arrived at her escape, she found a wonderful place with lots of different animals to play with! There were ducks and birds and squirrels and even some other bunnies. She made lots of new friends and they had a great time together. + +But one day, the bunny wanted to go back home to see her family again. She asked her new friends if anyone could help her. Fortunately, her friend the duck said he could. He said he could send her home with a magic spell. + +The bunny was happy and said, "Please send me home!" The duck said, "Sure, I can send you home! Just be careful - it won't be available all the time." The bunny thanked her new friend and off she went with a wave goodbye. + +In no time, the bunny was back at her home with her family. They were so happy to see her and she was glad to see them too. +Once there was a fair swan who lived in a lake. Every morning he stretched his wings as far as he could. He stretched his neck so high that he could see all the pretty flowers on the shore. One day, he decided to stretch even further. He was so determined that his wings stretched so wide that he was able to fly up above the trees! Up in the sky he saw the most amazing things. He found a castle with red and white flags waving in the wind. When he flew closer, he discovered that fair Princess was inside! She waved at the swan and he waved back. They both laughed and were very happy. The swan flew back to the lake, knowing that he had had a fair and lovely adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Annie. She lived in a small house with her mommy and daddy. Today, they were going to the park to fly a kite. + +Annie skipped happily down the street as she rushed to the park. As she walked, she felt something stuffed in her pocket and quickly pulled it out. It was a delicious looking cookie, given to Annie by her mommy. + +Annie loved cookies and couldn't wait to take a bite. She wanted to wait until they got to the park, so she carefully put the cookie back in her pocket and went back to skipping. + +Finally, they reached the park. Annie ran to a nearby tree, expecting to find her kite. And sure enough, it was attached to a nearby branch, ready for Annie to fly. But first, Annie remembered the cookie in her pocket. She pulled out the cookie and bit into it. It was the most delicious cookie in the world! Annie enjoyed her snack and then flew her kite in the park. +Samantha was walking through the park with her dad when she stumbled on the ground. She looked up at her dad, and with a trembling lip she said, "I'm scared, daddy." + +Her dad smiled and said, "Don't be scared, Sam. It's okay if you stumble sometimes." He bent down and looked into her eyes. "It's part of getting to know the world!" + +Samantha nodded and said, "Okay, Daddy." She looked around the park and then pointed at a big white wall. "Daddy, can I draw on that wall, please?" + +Her dad laughed and said, "Yes, of course! But you have to be very slow, okay? Let's get the chalk and start drawing." + +They found the chalk and Samantha started to draw slow circles on the wall. As she drew, she sang a soft song and her dad smiled. She was having so much fun! + +When she was done, she stepped back and beamed with pride. "I did it, Daddy!" she said with a huge smile. + +Her dad hugged her tight and said, "Yes, sweetheart, you did a great job. I'm very proud of you." Samantha smiled, feeling happy to have stumbled upon such a fun activity. +Once upon a time there was a restless cherry tree. It grew very tall and had lots of cherries for people to eat. One day a little girl came by and wanted to keep some of the cherries for herself. She reached up and took some of the biggest cherries off the tree. She then put them into her pocket so that she could keep them safe. + +But the cherry tree was restless. It didn't like giving up it's cherries. Suddenly it began shaking and shaking, until all the cherries fell off the tree. The little girl saw this and was amazed. She quickly collected all the cherries she could find and ran off with them. + +The little girl was very happy to have so many cherries that she could keep. She ran home and showed her mom the cherries. Her mom was also happy and they decided to bake the cherries into a delicious pie. The little girl smiled and was so glad she had kept all those cherries from the restless cherry tree. +Once upon a time there was a little boy called James who was very impatient. He was so impatient that he soon became frustrated when things didn't go his way. + +One day, his mom showed him a picture of a plant in a jar. "This is an amazing plant," she said. "It displays oxygen!" + +James was curious so he asked his mom, "What's oxygen?" + +"Oxygen is the air we breathe," his mom replied. "It's all around us and it helps us to stay alive." + +James was amazed and said, "Can I have one of those plants to display oxygen?" + +His mom chuckled and said, "Maybe when you're a little older." + +James was very impatient and said, "But I want it now!" + +His mom smiled and said, "Let's see what we can do." + +And so, James and his mom found a way to get him his own little oxygen-displaying plant, and James was very happy! +Mum and Dad took little Alex to the park. They wanted him to be with other kids. Alex was a bit scared at first, but his parents were very kind and looked after him. + +"Let's play," said Dad. He threw a ball to Alex and they had lots of fun. Alex soon made friends with some other kids. All of them laughed and it made Dad and Mum very happy. + +Then Alex heard a poem. It was a beautiful poem about being kind to others and caring for them. Alex listened carefully and clapped when it was finished. + +One of the boys came up to Alex and said, "That was a very tough poem. Do you know what it was about?" Alex thought for a moment and then he said, "It was about caring. We must care for each other and look after each other." The others agreed and the group enjoyed the rest of their time at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a strong lion. He was walking through the jungle, looking for something interesting. Suddenly, he heard a loud noise! It was coming from a tree. The lion was brave, so he walked over. + +When he got to the tree, he saw a monkey shaking the branches. "What are you doing?" asked the lion. + +The monkey smiled and said, "I'm shaking this tree so I can get some yummy fruits!" + +The lion wanted some too, so he said: "Can I try?" + +The monkey nodded and waited for the lion. The lion got onto his hind legs and shook the branches. Sure enough, some delicious fruits fell down! He and the monkey shared the fruits and were very happy. + +The lion said thank you to the monkey and they promised to shake the tree together again soon. +Once there was a fine cone. It was big and round. Everyone wanted to have it. They wanted to play with it and show it to their friends. + +So one day the cone went for a walk. It was wonderful to be outside in the sunshine. But then it started to rain. The cone needed a place to stay dry. + +The cone remembered a cave it had seen on its walk. It ran quickly over to the cave and went inside. But once it was there, the cone noticed something else. The cave had a big cover made of leaves and branches. + +The cone was happy. It wiggled and wriggled until it was covered. Then it was warm and safe. And the cone was very, very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Anna who loved to play. Every day, she would go outside and explore the world. + +One day, Anna came to a big meadow. While walking around, she saw a magic box. Anna was very excited and reached out to pick it up. Suddenly, the magical box started to laugh. This scared Anna and she quickly ran away. + +The magic box followed Anna and continued to laugh. Anna was scared, so she started to cry. Seeing this, the box changed its tune and became quiet. In an understanding voice, it said to Anna, "My laughter was a bit too harsh. Laughing is okay, but try not to be too loud that you frighten those around you." + +This made Anna feel better. She smiled and said, "Thank you for showing me that lesson. I enjoyed playing with you." + +The moral of the story is: Laughter is a sign of joy, but be careful not to be too loud so that you don't frighten those around you. +Mommy was lifting a big box. Little Paul wanted to help. He asked Mommy, "What's in the box?" Mommy said, "It's a novel I just bought - a story with lots of words." + +Paul was frustrated. He couldn't read stories with big words yet. "I wish I could read it," he said sadly. Mommy hugged him. "Don't worry, Little Paul," she said. "Stories with big words will come soon enough. But right now, you can try to lift this box with me. Together, we can do anything!" + +Paul and Mommy worked together to lift the box. After they finished, Paul gave Mommy a big hug. "Mommy, I learned something today." said Paul. "Teamwork is important. People working together can do even the most difficult jobs." + +Mommy smiled. "That's right, Little Paul," she said. "With teamwork, even the heaviest load can be lifted." +Once upon a time there was a boy called Tilly who was three years old. He was very hungry and wanted some food. +Tilly went to his mum and asked, "Mum, can I have a snack?" +Mum said, "Yes, Tilly but afterwards you have to spend some time outside and get some fresh air." +So Tilly went and got his shirt and some shoes and headed out. +Outside, there were lots of birds and butterflies, so Tilly looked around and spent some time watching them. He was feeling much less hungry now, so he ran around and had lots of fun! +Eventually, his mum opened the door and called out to him, "Time to come in now, Tilly!" +And that's how Tilly spent his day, having fun and spending time outdoors. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who wanted to learn something new. He was only 3 years old, so he didn't know what learning would be like. + +One day, his mom asked him to try to learn something very difficult. The boy didn't know what it was, but he said okay. + +The little boy's mom said, "I want you to learn how to do something black." The little boy asked, "What do you mean?" His mom said, "I want you to learn how to color a picture with a black crayon. Does that sound difficult to you?" + +The little boy thought it sounded very difficult and he asked, "Will you help me?" His mom said, "Yes, of course I will help you. Let's get started." + +So, the little boy's mom showed him how to color with a black crayon. It took him some time, but eventually he learned how to use the black crayon. + +The little boy was so proud of himself for learning something so difficult. From that day forward, he knew he could learn anything if he worked hard enough. +Mama and Papa had the best day ever. They went for a walk in the park, and when they came home, they wanted something special for dinner. They decided to have pasta! + +Mama made the pasta and Papa set the table. When the pasta was ready, Mama pointed to it and said, "Remember how tasty this pasta is? It's a special treat!" + +After they ate, Papa said, "We are so blessed and gifted to share this meal together. We should always remember to be thankful for the gifts we have." + +Mama smiled and nodded, happy to be reminded of the wonderful things in their lives. +Once upon a time, there lived a famous orange. He had a daring personality, and he loved to show off to his friends. One day, he decided he wanted to be even more famous and decided he would climb the tallest mountain. + +His friends were scared but he didn't care. He was determined to be famous. So, he set off on his adventure. + +After a long climb, he finally reached the top. He cheered and was so proud of himself. But he soon realized he was in danger. He had climbed too high and was now stuck on the mountain. + +He tried to climb down, but it was too late. He was never seen again. + +The moral of the story is that being daring can sometimes have a bad ending. +There was a family that had a special garage. Every day, Mommy would go into the garage and cook something special. One day Dad was upset when he saw Mommy go into the garage. + +Mommy said, "Don't worry. Something special is cooking in there!" But still Dad was curious. + +The next day was a special day! Mommy opened the door and showed Dad what she had cooked in the garage. It was a surprise birthday cake! Dad was so happy and smiled. He finally understood why Mommy had been cooking in the garage. +Once upon a time, two snowflakes fell from the sky. One was called Jack and one was called Jill. Jack had a big smile and Jill had a wet nose. + +They both landed on a side of a building. Suddenly, something scary happened: a big wind came and blew them away! + +Jack and Jill were very scared. They held on tight to each other so the wind wouldn't take them away. Eventually, the wind died down and Jack and Jill found themselves on a farm. + +On the farm, there was a kind farmer who was looking for someone to help him. He was so happy to see Jack and Jill and welcomed them with a big hug. + +The farmer showed Jack and Jill how to water the plants, feed the animals and care for the farm. Jack and Jill were so happy to receive his help and they worked hard all day long. + +At the end of the day, the farmer was thrilled with their help. They had all learned an important lesson: friendship is important and when you are scared, don't be afraid to ask for help. +Once there was a fox. It wanted to find a place to live. The fox looked everywhere. Then it found a rock. It was filthy, but the fox liked it. + +The fox went inside the rock. It was so happy that it found a home. The fox made the rock clean and cozy. + +But one day, something bad happened. The fox heard a loud noise. Suddenly, some people came. They wanted to get rid of the fox. So the fox had to leave the rock. It was very sad. + +The fox had no idea where to go. But it knew it couldn't stay in the rock anymore. So it left, and the rock became filthy again. The fox was alone, and it never found a home again. +Jill was out playing with her friend David in the playground. She had her favourite toy in her hands - a little yellow comb. Suddenly, David said "Let's hang the toy from the tree Jill! That will be fun!" So, Jill and David hung the yellow comb from a branch of the tree. + +As they stood back to admire their work, they heard someone shouting from the other side of the park. It was Jill's brother Tim. He was saying "Jill, where are you? Come inside for dinner!" + +Jill and David looked at each other and sighed. Jill had to leave the playground and go home. When she walked into the dining room she saw a plate of bitter food. She frowned and said " bleurgh! What is this?" Her brother Tim answered "It's your favourite - spinach!" Jill hung her head and said "it looks so bitter!" Tim said "don't worry. If you eat it all you can have some ice-cream afterwards." + +Jill looked at her plate sadly before brightening up. She had remembered the yellow comb. She said happily to her brother " I'mhungry, but I still have my toy to play with later!" Tim smiled and nodded. He knew exactly what she was talking about. +Once upon a time there was a little boy called Peter. He was very happy, except when he was angry. One day he went walking in the woods and found a pocket. It was a very special pocket because inside the pocket he found a magic kiss! + +Peter was so delighted that he held the pocket with both hands and ran home as fast as he could. When he got home, he ran straight to his mum. + +Mum: "What have you got in your pocket, darling?" +Peter: "A kiss!" +Mum: "That's wonderful, Peter! What are you going to do with it?" +Peter: "I'm going to give it to someone really special!" + +So Peter went to see his best friend. His friend was feeling a bit sad, so Peter quickly opened the pocket and gave him the magic kiss. Suddenly, his friend's face was filled with joy and the sadness disappeared. + +Peter was so glad that he had made his best friend happy. He waved goodbye and skipped home feeling very proud of himself. He was so happy that even when he was angry he still smiled! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved going on picnics with her family. She always took a photo of everyone on the picnic to remember all the fun they had! One day, they decided to have a picnic at the park. The little girl was so excited that she accidentally dropped her photo. It split all over the ground! She felt so ashamed and started to cry. Her dad noticed and gave her a big hug. He told her it was ok, and he helped her pick up the pieces of the photo. They gathered them all up and looked them over carefully. Then, her dad found some sticky glue and helped her put the pieces back together. The photo was almost as good as new! The little girl was so happy and smiled from ear to ear. She hugged her dad, and he hugged her back. This was their happy ending! +Mia was three and loved to dream. One day she was dreaming about a dress. It was a weird dress with lots of colours. She liked it very much. In her dream, she could fly in her dress and touch the clouds. It was so exciting! Mia enjoyed her dream so much. When she woke up, she told everyone about her dream. Everyone was very impressed and thought that it was so cool. Mia smiled and went off to find her special dress. +Once upon a time there was a man who lived on the edge of a cliff. He looked down from his window each day and watched the clouds. + +One day he was feeling very rude. He called out to the clouds but they didn't answer him. He felt very sad. + +So he decided to take a walk. He walked along the edge of the cliff and looked for the clouds he had seen before. As he walked he felt less rude. + +Finally he saw the clouds again, but this time they were close to him. He waved to them and they came closer. He was happy to have made new friends. + +He waved goodbye and they disappeared. He smiled as he walked back. He didn't feel rude any more. +Once upon a time there was a very old stable. It was so old that it swayed in the wind. Inside the stable was a small, brown donkey. Every day the donkey had a happy hop! + +One day, the donkey was feeling extra frisky and decided to hop out of the stable. He hopped so hard and so far that he found himself in a big, green meadow! + +The donkey was so excited to explore the big meadow that he began to hop around, from one end of the field to the other. He discovered a meadow full of beautiful grass and fresh flowers! + +The donkey hopped around the meadow until it was too dark to see. Then he started to hop back towards the old stable. When he got back home, the donkey was tired but happy. From now on, he decided, he would hop around the meadow every day! +Once upon a time there was a baby horse. It had big brown eyes and its fur was as soft as velvet. Its name was Lucky. + +Lucky lived in a big stable. She had many friends there who she loved to play with. Every day she would gallop around with them and laugh in the sunshine. + +But one day, when Lucky was running around in the stable, something scary happened. She heard a loud noise and got very frightened. She ran to a corner and lay down. + +Lucky stayed like this for a very long time, until one of her friends came close. She spoke gently and told Lucky it was going to be okay. With the help of her friend, Lucky felt brave enough to stand up again. + +She soon realised the noise hadn't been so bad after all. It was just the farmer taking care of the animals in the stable. Lucky was relieved and happy to be back with her friends and playing in the sunshine again. +Jack was a loyal dog that lived with a family. Every day the family would offer Jack a special treat, a steak. He was so happy because it was his favorite food. He would gobble it up quickly and then lick his lips with glee. + +One day however, Jack was feeling really sad. The family had gone away and he was all alone. After a while, he let out a loud bark. Suddenly, he heard a sound coming from the kitchen. He ran in and saw that the family had come back and were offering him his favorite steak. He was so happy he could hardly contain himself. + +Jack enjoyed his steak with lots of licks and wags. He was so loyal to the family and was so happy that they had returned. From that day forward, Jack always trusted the family and was always grateful when they offered him his favorite steak. +One day, Timmy was walking in the desert. He had been looking for an oasis for hours and he was very thirsty. Suddenly he saw something in the distance. It looked like an oasis! + +He ran over and saw a beautiful lake with a tall, shady tree nearby. He was so happy that he immediately ran to the lake. But as he got closer, he noticed something. The lake was empty! + +He was so disappointed and he started to cry. He was so thirsty but there was no water available. He sat down on a rock and started to feel very sad. + +Then he heard a voice. "Don't worry, Timmy! You can gain a lot, if you just take the time to look around." + +He lifted his head and saw an old woman standing nearby. She smiled at him and repeated, "Just look around carefully. You will find what you are looking for." + +Timmy looked around and saw a long, dry branch sticking out of the ground. He pulled it out and saw something amazing! Water was dripping from the branch! + +The old woman smiled at him and said, "See, I told you, you just have to look!" + +The water was the most refreshing thing Timmy had ever tasted. He thanked the old woman and continued on his journey, with a big smile on his face. +Once upon a time, there was a famous family who had a long history. One day, the youngest member of the family wanted to try something new. He snuck out of the house and went to a nearby field. + +The little boy found a big piece of rotting wood. He was fascinated by it and decided to carry it home with him. + +When he arrived back at his home, his father was very angry. He scolded him and said, “That wood is rotting! You’ll bring disease into our home!†+ +But the little boy argued, “It’s part of our history! Maybe that wood was famous once!†+ +His father thought for a moment and then sighed. “Alright,†he said. “If it’s part of our history, we’ll keep it. But please, don’t go into any more fields!†+ +The little boy agreed and the family kept the piece of rotting wood as a reminder of their famous history. +Once upon a time there was a small girl named Mandy. She loved to explore the outdoors, but today was different. Today she noticed a leaf that was much bigger than the usual ones. She picked it up and started to examine it. + +Suddenly, something sour jumped out of the leaf and scared Mandy. She screamed and hid behind a tree. While Mandy was hiding, she noticed the sour creature had climbed onto a nearby tree. She was unsure what to do. + +Suddenly, Mandy had an idea. She grabbed the big leaf and started to swing it around to scare the sour creature away. After a few swings, the creature jumped down from the tree and ran away. + +Mandy was so proud of herself for solving the problem. She danced in joy and never looked at the big leaf the same way again. +Sammy was a lovely boy, but he was very fearful on his birthday. He knew his family would be coming over to celebrate, but he was scared. He was scared of the big presents and all of the attention. + +His mommy tried to reassure him, but it wasn't working. The birthday party was getting closer, and Sammy was getting more scared. + +Suddenly, his mommy had an idea. She told Sammy to wash his hands, and then they would go outside and play. Sammy liked the idea and he went to wash his hands. + +He was so busy washing his hands he forgot to be scared. His mommy watched and smiled. + +When Sammy had finished, he felt happier and more relaxed. His mommy took his hand and they went outside. Together they celebrated his special day. +Once upon a time, there was a wide stove. It was big and shiny. One morning, the stove was very excited because it was time to do something special. + +The stove asked a child, "Would you like to help me?" The child was curious, so he said, "Yes, I would like to help you. What do you want me to do?" + +The wide stove said, "I want you to mind me while I am cooking. Can you do that?" The child agreed, and the two of them began their work. + +They cooked and cooked. Everyone in the house promised to mind the stove, and soon dinner was ready. + +The child was proud that he had helped the wide stove make dinner. He knew that with everyone's help, dinner was going to be delicious! +One morning, little Mark was walking in the park. He saw a big, green bug flying around. He reached out to grab it, but it flew away. + +Mark was sad, so he went to find his mom. He asked her, “Mommy, can I grab a bug?†His mom smiled and said, “Yes, sweetheart. You can try to grab one if you want.†+ +So Mark went back to the park. He watched and waited for a big bug to come. Soon enough, he saw a big one near the trees. He smiled and reached out to grab it. + +Success! Just like that, little Mark had caught the big bug. He was so excited! He showed it to his mom, who praised him for his success. He beamed with happiness as they watched the bug fly away. +One day, Jane went to the park with her mommy and daddy. She was so excited because there was a parade! The parade was full of bright, blue things that moved around. Jane was twirling and twirling, enjoying every moment. + +Suddenly, her mommy and daddy were gone! They weren't there anymore. Jane was so sad and started to miss them. + +She looked around and around and finally found them in the parade. They had put the bright, blue things on their heads and were dancing in the parade. Jane was so happy to see them, she giggled and laughed. + +She ran to them and hugged her mommy and daddy. She was so glad she found them. She smiled and said, "I missed you." They hugged her tightly and all danced around the parade together. The parade was so much fun! +Once upon a time, there was a fairy who lived in the forest. She was very patient and always smiled. One day, she met a boy in the forest. He was only three years old and he had come to pick flowers. + +The fairy said: "Hello. Do you want to hear a joke?" + +The boy smiled and nodded. + +The fairy said: "I have a joke for you. What do you get if you cross a frog and a rabbit?" + +The boy thought for a moment and then said: "I don't know." + +The fairy smiled and said: "You get a bunny ribbit!" + +The little boy laughed until his stomach hurt. Then he thanked the fairy for the joke and picked some flowers before he went back home. + +The fairy smiled and waved goodbye. She was very patient and kind. +Once upon a time, there was a kid called Ben. Ben was so excited as it was almost time to go for a swim. He smiled and cheered when his mum told him it was time to go to the pool. + +When Ben arrived he grabbed his swimsuit from his bag. His mum helped him put it on and told him to have fun. + +Ben was so excited that he jumped into the pool with a big splash. He laughed and enjoyed playing in the water. He swam fast and made big circles with his little arms. + +After some time, Ben's mum called him. Ben got out of the pool and his mum dried him with a towel. He felt dry and warm in his swimsuit. + +Ben said, "That was so fun, can we go again?" His mum smiled and said, "Yes, Ben. We can come back again soon." + +Ben was so happy, he felt like he could swim around the pool forever. +Samantha was visiting her grandmother's house for the first time. She looked at all the furniture in the living room and was amazed. + +"This is so fancy," said Samantha. + +Her grandma laughed. "That's because it's very expensive. Do you want to go upstairs and look at the rest of the house?" + +Samantha nodded and they went upstairs together. When they reached the top of the stairs, Samantha asked, "What's in this room?" + +Her grandmother responded, "It's the bedroom. It's where I take a nap." + +Samantha looked around and said, "Your bed is so big!" + +"Yes, it is. It's very expensive," her grandmother said. "Why don't you try lying down on it?" + +Samantha lay on the bed and said, "It's so soft and comfortable." + +Her grandmother smiled and said, "That's why it's so expensive. Now, let's go explore the rest of the house!" +Once there was a little girl named Grace. Grace was an independent child. She loved to explore the world and do things on her own. One day, Grace was at the park playing with her friends. She was playing with a bright yellow ball. Suddenly, the ball flew away and landed right in the middle of a big muddy puddle! + +Grace felt embarrassed. She didn't want her friends to see her getting the ball out of the puddle. She tried to stay calm and looked around to see if anyone was watching her. To her surprise, no one was. + +Grace was so relieved. With a big sigh she went over to the puddle and got her yellow ball back. She was so proud of herself for being so independent, and getting the ball back on her own. She couldn't stop smiling, and she ran back over to her friends with a big smile on her face. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. Her name was Sarah and she was very curious. She liked to explore and discover new things. One day, Sarah decided to let her paper fly away. She held the paper up in the air and then she let it go. + +The paper soared away, so fast that she could barely keep up. She chased after it and watched it as it danced in the sky. She was amazed and asked, "Where is it going?" + +Suddenly a voice came from above. It was a magical voice and it said, "Let the paper go and it will take you somewhere special". Sarah listened carefully. + +She smiled and said, "OK magic voice, I'll let the paper go!" + +She watched as it flew even faster and higher, and then she noticed it was heading towards a beautiful rainbow. Sarah was happy and excited. She knew that something special was waiting for her there. + +And that's exactly what happened! +Fred wanted to help his family. He was a very clever little boy. He had an idea. + +He went to his mum's cupboard and found a candle. Very carefully, he lit the candle and put it in the window. + +Now everyone in the house can see the candle shining brightly in the window. Fred was proud of himself for providing a way for his family to stay safe. + +Fred blew out the candle and went to bed, ready to help his family the next day. +Tommy was a little boy who loved to have adventures. Every Saturday he and his mum would visit the museum. It was one of his favourite places to visit. They managed to do this every week because it was part of their regular routine. + +At the museum, Tommy would wander around and explore. He loved to look at all the different things, like the dinosaurs, the fossils and the massive animals. He often pretended to be an explorer raiding the museum full of treasure. + +However, this week something was different. A special new exhibit had come to the museum. There was a giant model of a castle and it was filled with toys! Tommy couldn't believe it! He had so much fun playing with all the different colourful toys that he could manage to fit inside the castle. + +The next week and all the weeks after that Tommy and his mum went back to the museum. Tommy always managed to visit the castle and he had fun playing with the toys inside. It had become another part of his regular routine. Tommy and his mum would visit the museum and Tommy would explore the castle and its toys. That way Tommy could have a new adventure every week! +One day, Andy and his mom went for a walk in the park. It was a sunny day but there was a lot of mist in the air. + +Andy said, "Mommy, what's that fog in the air?" + +"That's mist, Andy," Mom said. "It's soft and white and it's going to make the day cooler." + +Andy and mom kept walking and they saw some kids playing with a catapult. + +"Look, Mommy, they can shoot rocks and destroy things!" Andy exclaimed. + +Mom laughed and said, "Yes, they're making things fall apart. That's why we can't do it; it wouldn't be nice to destroy things in the park." + +Andy was glad and said, "Okay, mommy. Let's just go for a walk and enjoy the mist." + +And so, the mother and son went for a nice walk in the park, and had a wonderful time amidst the soft mist. +Once there was a bear who lived in a small cave by a river. The river was very big, and the bear liked watching it roll by. One day, however, it started to rain. It didn't stop raining for a long time and the river began to flood. The water was so high that it filled up the bear's cave and made it cold. + +The bear was scared and didn't know what to do. He saw some trees on the other side of the river and he thought he'd try to reach them by rolling. So he rolled through the water, which was so cold! Luckily, he made it to the trees. He climbed to the top, and from there he could look down and see his cave. + +He was so happy he made it to safety. After the rain stopped, the water slowly returned to the river, and the bear was able to go back to his cave. He made a promise to himself to never forget how cold the water was and to always be careful near the river. +Once there was a generous boy named Dirk who lived in a small town by the sea. Every morning, Dirk would get up, eat breakfast, and go out to the beach. He'd collect rocks, shells and other treasures from the shoreline and make beautiful things with them. + +One day, Dirk found an anchor on the beach. He couldn't believe his luck! Dirk was so excited about his new discovery that he decided to name the anchor. He decided to call it Deep Sea. + +Dirk and his family had a lot of fun with this new treasure. They went out in a boat to explore the ocean together with Deep Sea following them. Dirk and his family were so generous that they took some of the other boats in the area on their journey, so everyone could share the experience. + +It was a wonderful adventure and everyone was so happy when they returned safely back to shore. Every time they took the anchor out they remembered how generous they had been and how much fun they had had. Deep Sea the anchor was a reminder to be generous, kind and share with others. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Leah. She was so charming and loved to sing. When she sang, an angelic voice echoed through the forest. + +One day, Leah felt tired and wanted to sit down. She looked around and noticed a cozy spot beneath a big tree. She settled down and closed her eyes, breathing in the fresh air. + +Suddenly, she heard a voice, but Leah couldn't tell who it was or where it was coming from. She looked around, but the voice seemed to be coming from the tree! + +Leah was so surprised, but the voice was so calming and charming. It was as though the tree was talking to her! She listened happily to the tree's stories and felt her worries settle away. + +Leah thanked the tree for its stories and settled down for a nap. She soon fell asleep and had the most peaceful dreams. Every day, Leah came to the tree to listen to its beautiful voice and settle into peace. +Susie was feeling very nervous. She was about to tell her dad a secret. + +Susie walked into her dad's bedroom, took a deep breath, and said, "Dad, I found a pin." + +Her dad turned and faced her, looking a bit surprised. He said, "That's great Susie, where did you find it?" + +Susie smiled and replied, "Under the sofa." She was so relieved that she had finally told her dad the secret. + +Her dad smiled back at her and said, "Well, why don't you keep it as a special memento?" + +Susie was so happy. She thanked her dad and said, "I will treasure it forever." +Once there was a bunny who loved to sleep. He was so sleepy that he would often nap in the afternoon. One day he decided to go out into the garden and eat some carrots. Unfortunately, he didn't realize that the carrots had been sitting there in the sun for days, so they had started to rot. + +The bunny took one bite of the carrot and immediately knew something was wrong. He gulped and frowned as he dropped the carrot onto the ground. + +"What happened to it?" asked the bunny's curious friend, a frog. + +"It rotted," the bunny replied sadly. + +"Ah, I see. That's the result of leaving carrots in the sun for too long," the frog said wisely. + +The bunny nodded and felt very sleepy. He spread out a blanket and lay on the ground. Then, the bunny napped peacefully in the garden while the frog watched over him. +Once upon a time, there was a gray cat. The cat always had a lot of worries. One night, the cat had a very bad dream. It was so scared that it woke up in the middle of the night. It heard something very loud and it started to worry again. It was the thunder rolling in the sky. After the thunder stopped, the cat settled down. It was happy that it didn’t have to worry anymore. The gray cat curled up and went back to sleep until morning. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Abbie. She had a dog named Sandy and a cat named Tom. Abbie had a special squash that she liked to cover with her blanket. + +Sandy and Tom were very jealous of the squash. They wished that Abbie would cover them with the blanket too. + +One day, Abbie saw that Sandy and Tom were looking sad. She decided to give them a special surprise. She covered them both with the blanket, just like the squash! + +The dog and cat were so happy! Abbie gave them lots of hugs and they never felt jealous again. They all stayed happy, together forever. +Once there was a boy named Timmy. He was a very honest boy. Every day he would help his mama and papa around the house. + +One day, his mama asked him to help her in the kitchen. She gave him a big jug to hold and asked him to pour some water into a glass. Timmy grabbed the jug and carefully poured the water into the glass. + +The next thing his mama asked him to do was to put a napkin on the table. Timmy grabbed a napkin from the drawer and put it on the table. + +After he was done, his mama thanked him for being so honest and helpful. Timmy was very happy to make his mama proud. +Once there was a little girl named Lucy. She was a happy three year old, who loved to play. One day, Lucy was looking for something fun to do when she came across a mask. She picked it up and studied it; it was made of paper and had colourful patterns on it. Lucy thought it was so pretty and put it on, feeling the warmness on her face. + +She wanted to show it to her mom, who was sitting near the window. "Mommy, look at my mask!" she said, holding it up with a smile. Her mom smiled back and said, "That's so thoughtful of you, Lucy!" She looked out the window and shrugged. "I'm not sure what we can do with it." + +Lucy thought for a moment and then grabbed her mom's hand. "Come on, Mommy!" she said. "Let's go for a walk and show everyone!" So the two of them set off for a walk in the park, both wearing their masks. Everyone complimented them on their creativity and Lucy felt proud. This thoughtful gesture had earned Lucy lots of smiles from strangers around the park. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Ben and Sam. They both loved to swim in the big pond near their houses. + +"Let's go for a swim, Ben!" said Sam. + +"Yes!" cheered Ben, "That sounds like fun!" + +So, they put on their swimming suits, grabbed their towels and headed for the pond. The pond was large, so it was easy for them to play and splash. + +After a couple of hours, Ben and Sam were tired and sunburned. + +"Maybe we should go home for a shower and some lunch," suggested Ben. + +"Yes, let's do that," agreed Sam. + +So, they headed back to Ben's house, had a large shower and enjoyed a nice, cold lunch. After lunch, they were very refreshed and ready to play outside again. Ben and Sam smiled and waved goodbye as they began their next adventure. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Ruby. She woke up bright and early, ready for a fun day. When she looked in the mirror, she noticed something missing. She blinked her eyes and said to her mommy, "I need to wear a tie today!" + +Her mommy smiled brightly and said, "I have the perfect tie for you!" She took a blue and white spotted tie from the drawer and showed it to Ruby. Ruby smiled as she took the tie and put it on, it fit her perfectly. + +Ruby and her mommy said goodbye and headed out, on their way to school. As they walked, Ruby looked around in wonder. Everywhere she looked, and all the people she saw, were wearing ties just like hers. + +Ruby was so proud - the tie made her look so special. She beamed with a huge smile on her face and said, 'I look so fit in my tie!' +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved to lay in the grass. She was always mesmerized by the clouds passing over her head, and she would daydream about far away places. One day as she was laying in the grass, she saw a gray bundle in the corner of the yard. She was unsure of what it was, but she was curious and went to investigate. + +It was a large gray bundle of laundry! She did not recognize any of the clothes in it, but she knew that someone must have left it here. She lay down next to it, trying to fit herself in the bundle of laundry, as if it were her bed. She then heard footsteps and peeking around the corner was her Mom. She had found the laundry and was here to pick it up! + +The little girl was so excited that the laundry in the corner would soon belong to her and she could cuddle up in it at night. She asked her Mom why the clothes were gray and her Mom explained that they had just been washed and were waiting to be dried. The little girl lay in the grass, dreaming of the days to come when she could lay in her new found bed of laundry. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She was always excited to play outside and one of her favorite activities was flying a kite. She loved watching her kite soar high in the sky. + +One day, when the little girl was flying the kite, a strong gust of wind pushed the kite far away. The little girl was so sad but she knew she had to find a way to get her kite back. + +So she ran and ran until she got nearer to her kite, and then she started to push it back in the direction of her home. It took some time, energy, and patience but the little girl eventually got her kite back. + +The moral of the story is that if we work hard and stay positive, we can achieve anything we set our minds to. So never give up and keep pushing! +Once there was a little girl named Mary. Mary loved motorcycles. She would spend her days playing with her toy motor and telling her friends all about it. + +One day, Mary was playing in her backyard and she saw something shiny in the sky. It was a beautiful star! She was so amazed. She wanted to be like that star, shining and beautiful. + +Mary wanted to make her motor shine like the star. She decided to organize everything she needed to make her motor shine. She got a bucket of warm, soapy water and some special cleaning cloths. + +Mary washed her motor until it was extra clean and sparkly. She was so proud of herself because she had worked hard to make her motor shine bright like the star in the sky. She sat back and admired her work. +Once upon a time, there was a sad little girl named Anna. She lived in a tall, white house in a far away land. +One day, Anna felt especially sad. She didn't know why, so she decided to make something that always made her happy - soup! +Anna grabbed her favorite pot and filled it with water. Then she added in some carrots, potatoes, and onions. She stirred the ingredients together with a big spoon and watched as steam filled the air. +That's when it happened! The steam made Anna feel better. Suddenly, she wasn't sad anymore. +Anna knew she was lucky. Stirring the soup and watching the steam take away her sadness made her very happy. And she would never forget the kindness of steam. +Once upon a time there was a boy called Dan. He was very helpful and often showed people kindness. One day, when Dan was walking in the park, he saw a bird lying on the ground. He went up to it and said, “Are you okay?†The bird didn’t answer. + +Dan took the bird to his house and tried to take care of it. He gave it food and water but the bird didn’t move. Then, Dan remembered that his mum was good at mending things and he asked her to help. + +Mum said, “This bird has a broken wing. We need to stitch it so that it can heal.†Dan quickly got the sewing kit and gave it to his mum. + +Mum took the needle and started to carefully mend the bird’s wing. After a few minutes, it was done. + +The next day when Dan went to check on the bird, it was gone. Dan was a little sad but he knew that the bird was better now. + +The moral of this story is that being helpful can sometimes make a big difference. +Jonny was walking through the park when he saw something weird in his pocket. He had been carrying it for a few days but kept forgetting about it. Jonny's curiosity was too strong and he had to find out what was inside his pocket. After a few minutes of wriggling and jiggling he pulled out an old key. + +Jonny still didn't know what the key was for, but he decided to carry it with him wherever he went. A few days later he came across a mysterious locked door. He remembered the key and pulled it out of his pocket. He used the key to unlock the door which showed a secret garden. + +Jonny was delighted by the sight of the secret garden. His weird discovery had opened up a whole new world to him. He suddenly realized why he had been carrying that key in his pocket. His discovery had been leading him to something special! +Once upon a time there was a girl who loved going to the park. She always enjoyed playing on the swings and exploring all the exciting things the park had to offer. + +One day, when she was there she saw a really interesting mud pond that she had never noticed before. She couldn’t help but walk into the mud and play in it. She felt really happy splashing around in the mud and was having lots of fun. + +When the girl was done playing, she noticed that someone had taken her favorite teddy bear from the park bench. The girl was so sad and she started to cry. She looked around for the teddy bear but it was gone. + +Then the girl saw something far away in the distance - it was the teddy bear, but it looked fake. The girl knew that the teddy bear wasn’t real anymore and she started to cry even harder. Her favorite teddy bear was gone forever and she had to leave the park with a very heavy heart. +Once upon a time, two children were looking for adventures. They wanted to find a pirate. + +"Let's find a pirate!" said one. + +"Yes, let's!" said the other. + +So they set off on their journey. They looked everywhere, but they could not find a pirate. + +Until one day, they heard a strange noise. It was a pirate! He was on a boat and he was singing a song. + +The children were scared, but the pirate said, "Don't be scared. I'm not dangerous. I just want a friend." + +The children were still scared. Then the pirate said, "Do you believe me?" + +The children thought about it. Finally, one said, "Yes, I believe you. You seem safe." + +The pirate smiled. He said, "Good, let's go and have some fun." + +So the children and the pirate went off on their adventures. They had an amazing time, and they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Sam. Sam was three years old and very curious. She was always exploring the world around her. + +One day Sam was walking in the park and saw a strange wire on the ground. She bent down and took a close look. She could see it was organized and very colorful. She guessed it was something special. + +Sam started to play with it. She moved the wire around and tried to make shapes with it. She even tried to make it stand up on its own! She was having so much fun with the wire. + +Suddenly, Sam heard a loud sound. She looked over and saw a man with an orange hat. He was smiling and said, "That's a robot wire! Those are robot parts and you can make a robot with it!" Sam couldn't believe it. + +Sam kept playing with the wire until it was time to go home. She was so happy, knowing now she could make her own robots! Sam went home with a smile on her face. What a great day! +Once upon a time, in a small village, there lived a man named Bob. Bob was always anxious and never wanted to experience life outside of the comfort of his village. + +One evening, Bob heard a soft ringing sound coming from the woods. He was curious and anxious, but he decided to investigate. + +Bob slowly walked into the woods, following the ringing sound. Suddenly, he noticed a large, glowing light. When Bob walked closer to the light, he noticed a door with a bell on it. He slowly reached up and rang the bell. + +As Bob stood there, he suddenly realized what he had done. He felt anxious and scared, but he knew he had to keep going. He slowly opened the door and found himself in a bright and beautiful world that he had never seen before. + +Bob felt relieved and at peace for the first time in his life. He realized that sometimes, taking risks can be the best thing to do. +Once upon a time there was a small bunny who wanted to get to the top of the mountain. The bunny thought it would be fun to climb the tall mountain. As the bunny got closer to the mountain, she realized it was very steep. She was scared but wanted to try it. + +The bunny started to climb the mountain and got very tired. She thought she could never make it to the top. Suddenly, she saw a soft cloud near the top of the mountain. She thought if she got on the cloud she could go to the top easily. + +The bunny jumped on the cloud, but it started to move down the mountain. The bunny was terrified! She thought she was going to fall off the mountain. She started to cry, but then the cloud flew back to the top of the mountain. She was relieved and when she got to the top she saw a beautiful sunset. The bunny was glad she made it and had a great time! +Once upon a time, there were two friends Tom and Maria. Tom noticed a cave and he said to Maria, "Let's go and explore it!" Maria hesitated but Tom begged and said "Please, it'll be fun!" + +So Maria finally agreed. When they arrived at the cave, it was dark and quiet. Everything felt strange and not normal. Then suddenly, a big scary bear appeared from inside the cave. It growled and threatened them to leave. Tom and Maria were scared and ran away. + +Tom noticed that Maria was still worried. He smiled at her and said, "We will come back again someday but with more friends and better prepared!" Maria was relieved and proud of Tom's bravery. + +The two friends hugged as they returned home, knowing they had conquered a fun adventure! +There was a humble Vest. He lived in a small house with his family. Every morning, he would wake up excited. He would look out the window, and see the birds singing. it made him so happy. + +He wanted to fly like the birds in the sky, but since he was a Vest, that wasn't possible. He thought and thought, until he came up with a plan. Every day he would jump as high as he could, so he would imagine he was flying. + +His family watched him with loving eyes, and they were excited to see how high he could jump. He would stand still, and then bounce really hard. Each time he flew a little bit higher. + +Vest was so happy each time he jumped. He knew he couldn't fly like the birds, but he could still find his own way to feel like he could. And that made him so excited. +Once there was a wolf who had a weapon. He was very proud of it and wanted to use it to hurt his enemies. + +One day, while he was walking in the woods, he saw a strange creature. He was sure that it was one of his enemies, so he was ready to use his weapon. He took it in his hand and pointed it towards the creature. + +But the creature wasn't afraid. It made a funny noise and suddenly the wolf's weapon started to shrink and shrink. In only a few seconds his weapon was gone, and the wolf could do nothing against the creature. The creature laughed at him and then it disappeared in the dark forest. + +The wolf couldn't believe what just happened. His weapon had been his only protection, and now it was gone. He was very sad, but there was nothing he could do. He just had to accept that he had lost the weapon and he couldn't use it anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny. The bunny had a tail that was the softest and fluffiest of all the tails ever seen. Everywhere it went, the bunny's tail would scatter and fall behind it. + +One day, the little bunny was hopping around, happily running and playing, when it stumbled across a fragile egg. The bunny carefully picked it up and brought it home. + +The next morning and upon waking, the bunny found that the fragile egg had hatched! Out came a tiny, fluffy chick. The bunny and the chick loved to play with one another and would scatter around the garden. + +The chick grew quickly and soon it had a tail bigger than the bunny's! Everywhere they went, they would spread joy and happiness with their fluffy tails behind them. + +The little bunny and chick were so happy, that they never wanted to be apart. They had been a team since the fragile egg was found, and would remain a team forever, scattering love and joy wherever they go. +One day, Jenny went to the park with her mom. +She was so excited to run and play there. +She saw some other kids playing with chalk. + +"Mom, can I pick up some chalk?" Jenny asked. + +"Yes, pick up some chalk," her mom said. + +Jenny smiled and ran to the play area to pick a few pieces of chalk. +She was very busy picking up the best colors and shapes. + +Suddenly, she heard a voice calling her name. +It was her mom. + +"Jenny, it's time to leave now," her mom called. + +Jenny quickly put the chalks in her pockets and ran back to her mom. + +They both smiled because they had a wonderful time in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a polite girl who wanted to fix a broken toy. She worked very hard but she couldn't do it. She tried again but it was no good yet. She just couldn't make it work. + +The polite girl asked her mom for help. Her mom said she could help but she wouldn't be able to fix it. The girl was sad because she wanted the toy to be fixed. + +The mom said, "Don't worry, I can buy you a new toy. It won't be the same as the broken one, but at least you'll have something to play with." + +But the polite girl said she still wanted the broken toy to be fixed. She was so sad that she couldn't fix it. + +The mom tried again to help but nothing worked. The toy was too broken and couldn't be fixed. + +The mom said, "I'm sorry, sweetie, but I can't fix it. You'll just have to accept that toy can't be repaired." The polite girl was heartbroken and had to accept that her broken toy wasn't fixable. +John was walking outside when he saw something weird. He looked closer and saw that it was sunglasses sitting on the ground. John blinked and bent over to pick them up. He put them on and looked in the mirror. He smiled and thought, "I look cool!" + +Suddenly, he heard a voice. "Hey, those sunglasses are mine!" John looked around and saw a man walking towards him. He blinked and quickly took the sunglasses off. He handed them back to the man and said sorry. + +The man smiled. He said, "It's ok. You can keep them if you want." John smiled and put the sunglasses back on. He said thanks and started walking home. + +John felt so happy! He had never worn sunglasses before and they felt so weird, but he liked it. He knew he would wear them all the time! +There was an enormous monkey named Bob. Bob loved playing and running around the jungle. He was a very happy monkey! + +One day he was feeling sad though, and was just sitting in a tree. His friends came to find him to see what was wrong. + +Bob told his friends that he didn't think he was strong enough to swing from the trees. His friends encouraged him to try. + +Bob was scared, but he listened to his friends and tried to swing from the tree. It was difficult at first, but with the help of his friends he slowly got better. + +Finally, he was able to swing from the tree with the biggest smile on his face! His friends cheered him on and applauded with happiness. + +Bob thanked his friends for their support and encouragement. He was so happy and knew that he could do anything he wanted if he kept practicing. What an enormous and brave monkey Bob was! +Once upon a time there were two friends, Jimmy and Jane. They were the best of friends, but sometimes Jimmy was a bit envious of Jane. Jane had a lot of plastic toys, while Jimmy had none. + +One day, Jimmy decided he dared to ask Jane if he could play with her toys. Jane was very happy, and said yes right away. Now Jimmy and Jane were playing together with all the fun plastic toys. + +Jimmy was so happy to be playing with his new friend. He had so much fun that he forgot all about being envious. They played with the toys all afternoon and eventually became the very best of friends. +Mum and Dad had a bookshelf in their house. It was tall and had lots of books on it. + +One day, a little girl came to visit them. She was just three-years-old. + +The little girl saw the bookshelf and said, "Wow! What is that?" + +Mum smiled and said, "That's a bookshelf. It holds books." + +The girl walked slowly up to the bookshelf and looked closely at the books. "Wow!" she said again. + +Mum asked, "Do you want to have a look at one of the books?" + +The little girl nodded her head and carefully pulled out a book. She opened it up and looked inside. + +Her eyes lit up as she read the words. She smiled at Mum and said, "I have lots of fun reading these books!" +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Jack and Jane. They liked to play in the garden together. Today they wanted to do something special. + +Jack and Jane saw a big onion in the garden. Jack said it was incredible because it was the biggest onion they had ever seen! Jane wanted to sort the onion. She asked her friend to help her. + +Jack and Jane started to sort the onion. First they pulled off the outside of the onion. It was all papery and dry. Then they pushed off the layers and put them in a pile. + +Finally, Jack and Jane sorted the big onion. They felt so proud of their work. It was incredible! They put the onion in a basket and took it into the house. It was the best onion ever! +Once upon a time, there was a nosy pumpkin. It lived in a meadow with its other pumpkin friends. One day, the nosy pumpkin decided to go explore outside of the meadow. + +The nosy pumpkin went up a hill and saw a village. It was so excited that it ran into the village to look around. + +When it got to the village, the pumpkin saw many different kinds of animals. A duck and a fox were arguing about something and the pumpkin wanted to help. It asked the two animals what was wrong. + +The duck said, "We don't like each because we are so different. We want everyone to get along". + +The nosy pumpkin thought for a moment, and then it had an idea. It said, "What if we all unite together and have a big pumpkin party?" + +The fox and the duck were so pleased and thanked the pumpkin for its good idea. And so, everyone in the village united together and the pumpkin party was a huge success! Everyone had so much fun. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who loved to swim. She wanted to go to the beach, so she hopped in the car with her mom and went to the beach. + +When they got there, the beach was busy and the little girl was excited. She ran down to the sandy beach, put on her swimsuit and jumped into the cool water. + +The little girl saw a pebble on the bottom of the beach and she decided to pick it up. She thought it was perfect and decided to keep it. + +The little girl continued to swim in the crystal clear water and she was having so much fun. She loved the feeling of the sun on her skin and the sound of the waves - it was the perfect day. +Once upon a time there was a modest little girl living in a small town. Every day she went to the museum to take pictures and learn about the world. + +One day, when the little girl returned to the museum, she noticed something strange. All the lights were dim and the doors were tight shut. She was very curious and wanted to know what was happening. + +The little girl knocked on the door and the museum doorkeeper opened it and revealed a surprise. He said that the museum was hosting a special celebration. Everyone was invited! + +The little girl was so excited. She and the other visitors went inside and found a wonderful exhibit. There were artifacts and statues from all over the world, as well as a beautiful cake to enjoy! + +The little girl learned an important lesson that day. Being modest and curious can lead to amazing rewards. She could not believe what a wonderful experience she had because she was willing to look beyond the ordinary. +Jill was feeling very excited. It was almost her birthday and she couldn't wait. She wanted to pick the best present ever so she could feel really smart when she opened it. + +So she thought really hard and chose to pick something special. She was sure she was making a smart choice. + +On her birthday morning, Jill was filled with anticipation. She waited with joy as her family gathered round. When everyone shouted 'surprise' Jill opened her present which she had chosen so carefully. + +It was an amazing surprise - a big, colourful toy truck. Jill squealed with delight! She felt so smart as she hugged her beautiful new truck. + +Jill was so very happy with her special birthday surprise. She smiled up at her family and thanked them for helping her make such a great choice. +Once upon a time there was a famous car called "Lightning". Everyone loved Lightning because it could speed really fast. Every day Lightning drove around the town and people cheered for the car. + +One day, Lightning was driving by the post office when it had an idea. Lightning wanted to see how fast it could drive from the post office to the mailbox. + +So Lightning sped away towards the mailbox. People watched in sheer excitement as Lightning flew by. Finally, it reached the mailbox. Everyone cheered for Lightning. It was so fast! + +Lightning was now famous for its incredible speed. Everyone was so happy, and from then on everyone called Lightning "Lightning Speedy". +Once upon a time, there was a young boy who was always very polite. One morning, he was walking through his neighborhood when he came across a big trunk next to the side of the road. He stopped and took a closer look. All of a sudden, something inside the trunk started to rush. The boy was surprised and stepped back. + +The boy started to get worried, so he walked closer to the trunk and knocked on it. "Hello?" he asked. Then, a voice said "hello!" The boy was very relieved. He opened the trunk to find a little green frog sitting inside. + +The frog thanked the boy for being so polite and explained to him that it had been stuck in the trunk for days. The boy asked the frog how he could help. The frog asked the boy if he could help it get home. The boy smiled, picked up the trunk, and rushed to the pond near his house. + +When they arrived, the boy put the trunk next to the pond. The frog gave the boy one last thank you before he hopped out of the trunk and jumped into the pond. The boy waved goodbye to his new friend and walked home, feeling very happy. +Once upon a time, an old farmer was feeling lonely. He needed some company, so he decided to invite some animals to his farm. He went around and asked some birds, cows, and other animals if they wanted to come to his farm. + +He asked a fox, but the fox said "no". The farmer was angry, so he called the fox stupid. Then the fox said: "It is better to be smart than be stupid and not know how to make wise decisions". + +The farmer thought carefully and he realized that the fox was right. He apologized to the fox and asked politely if it would like to come to the farm. + +The fox thought about it and said yes! The fox and the farmer became good friends, and spent many days together on the farm. + +The moral of the story is: it's better to be wise than be foolish. Listen carefully to other people's advice and make intelligent decisions. +Once upon a time there was a hairy monster who was very sad. His top was so shiny and his eyes were red, because he was weeping. No matter how much he tried, nothing made him feel better. + +One day, a small child came across the monster. The child was brave and said to the monster, "Why are you so sad?" The monster replied, "I'm sad because I have lost my eraser and I can't find it anywhere." The brave child smiled and had an idea. + +The child reached into his pocket and pulled out an eraser. He handed it to the monster, who was so happy. The monster stopped weeping and said thank you, before running away. The brave child had made the monster feel much better - and that made the child happy too! +Once upon a time there was a magical castle. The castle was very beautiful. It was surrounded by a magical garden, filled with flowers and trees. + +Inside the castle lived a princess. She loved the castle, but she didn't have much style. She wished she could make the castle look more beautiful. + +One day, the princess heard a knock on the door. When she opened it, she saw a fairy. + +"I can provide you with some style!" said the fairy. She waved her wand and all of a sudden, the castle became much more beautiful and stylish. + +The princess jumped for joy and thanked the fairy for providing such a nice style. The princess and the fairy became friends and would often chat about the style of the castle. + +The end. +One day, a little girl saw a present in the corner. She was very excited. She saw it was a clean present and wanted to open it. + +"Mommy, can I shake it?" she asked. + +"Yes, you can shake it," the mommy said. + +The little girl shook the present with so much happiness in her heart. She heard something rattling inside, and it made her even more excited. + +"It's sounds so good mommy!" she exclaimed. + +The mommy smiled. "Yes, let's open it," she said. + +The little girl opened the present, and she was so excited to find some colourful toys inside. She was so happy that she started to dance! +Once there were two friends, Jane and John. They both loved to cook. One day, Jane said to John, "Let's cook a flower together." + +So Jane and John picked a pretty flower from the garden. They put it in a pot and filled it with water. Then, Jane got the fire going. + +Once the fire was hot, Jane and John put the pot on top. Then they waited and waited. Soon the flower had cooked and was ready to eat. + +Jane and John were so excited they both cheered. But they were also very tired. So after they had eaten the flower, they took a nap. + +The next day, Jane and John felt happy and energized. Ready to cook again! +Once upon a time, there was a loyal whale. He swam in the sea and made friends with all the other sea creatures. They all liked him very much because he was so kind and loyal. + +One day, the loyal whale saw something shiny and sparkly at the bottom of the sea. He swam down to have a closer look and realised it was a big, shiny gemstone. He wanted it, so he used all his strength to pull it out of the seabed. When he finally brought it up, the other sea creatures were so amazed. + +The loyal whale decided to yield the gemstone to all the other sea creatures. He knew he was strong and loyal, so he wanted to share his good fortune with everyone. All the sea creatures were so happy and grateful. They thanked the loyal whale by throwing a big party in his honour. + +And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time there was a frog. He wanted to go on an adventure! He grabbed a boat and put it in the river. He jumped in and started to sail. + +The river was clear and the sun was shining. The frog was so happy. He was singing and partying as he sailed. He was having so much fun. + +The frog sailed and sailed, until he came across a big puddle. He stopped his boat and hopped out. It was so clean! He splashed around and had a blast. + +Then the frog went back to his boat and kept sailing. He had a great day exploring and playing. The sun was starting to set, so the frog sailed back home. + +He hopped off the boat, said goodbye and hopped away. But the frog promised himself he would sail the river again soon. +Once upon a time, there was a family who lived in a cozy house. Inside was a big fireplace with logs that made a yummy smell when they burned. The family liked to stay warm and comfortable by the fireplace. + +One evening, the mommy and daddy said it was time for bed. But the little girl wanted to stay up. + +"Please can I stay up more?" she begged. + +Her mommy said no, and provided her a warm blanket for bed. But the little girl was not happy. She wanted to stay by the fireplace. + +However, her mommy and daddy said it was bedtime and left the little girl in her room by herself. She was so mad that she decided to try and stay up as long as she could. + +The night went on, and eventually, the little girl dozed off when she was sitting in front of the fireplace. Very soon, the little girl's blanket caught on fire and the whole house. + +The family rushed outside and watched the house burn down. They were all very sad and scared. + +The family learned a very important lesson that night. Even though it was yummy, they should never have stayed by the fireplace all night, or else they wouldn't have ended up in such a bad situation. +Once upon a time there was a little baby called Mia. She was three years old and liked to ask lots of questions. One day, her mum took her to the park. + +Mia saw an old pipe lying on the grass. She asked her mum what it was. + +"It's a pipe", said her mum. + +Mia asked why it was there. Her mum said it was too difficult to explain and she should just enjoy the park. + +Mia went over to the pipe and asked if she could move it. Her mum said it was too heavy and it was better to leave it on the grass. + +Mia gave up trying to move the pipe and ran off to play on the swings instead. +Once upon a time there was a family. They lived in a little house and had many delicious things to eat. One day, the family was in the kitchen, feeling so happy. Suddenly, a mean man stepped into the house. + +The mean man said, "You must surrender or else!" The family was scared and didn't know what to do. + +The dad asked, "What can we do?" The mean man said, "You must give me all your delicious things!" + +The family was very sad, but they had to surrender and so they gave the man all of their delicious food. The mean man then left and the family was all alone again, feeling sad and scared. + +The family had no more delicious food and they were very unhappy. They had to learn a hard lesson - never to surrender to bad people. +The sun shone brightly as Billy paddled his kayak out onto the lake. He looked around in amazement at the pretty scenery. Billy could see some ducks floating by and fish darting in the water. + +Mom smiled at her son, happy to see him having so much fun. She called out to him, "Billy, why don't you suggest we go explore a bit?" + +Billy nodded his head excitedly. He wanted to explore, but he was a little scared so he asked his mom if she would stay with him. + +"Sure, sweetie," she answered, grabbing her own kayak. + +The two of them paddled around the lake, peering over the edge of their kayaks at the pretty plants and fish below. Billy smiled in wonder, happy to have his mom join him on this adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Bob. Bob was three years old and he wanted to go to school. + +One day, he put on his favourite shirt and his school bag and he went to school. As he walked under the big trees, Bob was feeling excited. + +But then he paused. He was worried. He had never been to school before and he didn't know how to do it. + +He saw a girl coming out of a big building and he asked her, "How do I go to school?" + +The girl smiled and said, "Be brave! Just follow me and you will make it! Everything will be alright." + +Bob was still feeling a little worried, but he was brave. He followed the girl and he made it to school. + +At the end of the day, Bob was very happy. He had learned a valuable lesson - you must be brave when you try something new! +Once upon a time, there was a chubby little mole. He liked to dig and explore in the dirt, and he was very curious about the world. One day, he heard a noise coming from above him, and he looked up and saw a big orange machine in the sky. + +The mole was very scared and he tried to hide, but the machine was too fast. It came closer and closer and he thought he was going to be destroyed. "Help!" he yelled. + +Then a brave little bird flew downward and said to the mole: "Don't worry, I will protect you!" With its wings, the bird flew the machine away. The mole was so thankful and hugged the bird. + +From then on, the mole and the bird were good friends, and they went on many adventures together. The bird protected the mole whenever he felt scared. +Once upon a time there was a young cow named Daisy. She spent her days playing in the warm hay that grew in the meadow. One day she noticed another young cow all alone by himself. Daisy wanted to give him a hug, but he seemed sad and was keeping to himself. + +Daisy walked closer and said, "Hello! What's your name?" + +The other cow replied softly, "My name is Bernie." + +Daisy smiled and gave Bernie a hug. She said, "It's nice to meet you, Bernie! Would you like to come and play with me?" + +Bernie smiled and nodded his head. The two cows played and laughed together in the meadow all day. + +At the end of the day Daisy said goodbye to Bernie and said, "It was so nice to make a new friend. It's better to be kind and share things with others!" + +The moral of the story is that it is always better to be kind and friendly to others. You never know how much joy a simple hug and a warm smile can bring to someone who's feeling sad. +Once upon a time, there was a tall mountain with a high peak. One day, something amazing appeared at the top of the mountain - it was a big blue neck! It was so, so high and it filled the sky with its beauty. + +Everyone in the village wanted to visit the blue neck and find out who had put it there. They walked up the mountain, one step at a time, and when they arrived, they saw a beautiful fairy with sparkly wings. + +The fairy told them that the blue neck was a gift to them all and that it would bring good luck and happiness. Everyone was thankful and they threw a party at the mountain to celebrate the blue neck. + +Every night, they looked up to the sky and saw the blue neck's shining light. It made them happy and they felt blessed to have this magical blue neck look after them. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Joe and Lucy. Joe had a problem. He was really confused because he could not find his brush. Joe knew that it was somewhere in his room, but he looked and looked without any luck. + +Finally, Lucy said: "Let's weigh it." Joe was confused so Lucy explained "My mummy weighs things to find where they are at. Let's weigh your room." + +So Joe and Lucy got some scales and placed them in the middle of the room. Then they got all of Joe's things and weighed it. Suddenly, they heard a ding! + +Joe looked and screamed: "There it is!" His brush had set off the scales. Joe was so happy that he gave Lucy a big hug. + +The End. +Ian and his mom were walking in the park. Ian wanted to go to the playground, but his mom said, "No, we have to go this way". But Ian wanted to go to the playground, so he started to ignore his mom. His mom slowly got bossier and bossier. "Ian, I said go this way!", she said. + +They kept walking until they saw a jeep. "Can I go check it out, Mom?", asked Ian. His mom said, "Yes, but don't forget what I said. No ignoring me". + +So Ian went to the jeep. He climbed on it and made it go vroom! vroom! Suddenly, Ian started to ignore his mom again. He just kept going around and around in the jeep. + +His mom said, "Ian, come back now or I'll have to come get you." Ian looked up and slowly got off the jeep. His mom hugged him and said, "Next time listen to what I say, ok?" Ian said, "Ok Mom". +Jack was an eager dancer. He was always twirling and spinning around his bedroom, but he wanted to get better. One day, he decided to sign up for a dancing class. + +At first, he struggled to keep up with the other students. They had been dancing for years but Jack was determined! He kept trying and eventually he was able to keep up with the others. + +Jack was so proud of himself. He kept practicing at home to get even better. Soon enough, he was the best dancer in the class and the others were eager to learn how he did it. + +Jack was thrilled to prove that he could do something difficult with practice and determination. He was living proof that anyone can be a great dancer if they keep trying. +Once upon a time, there was a magical creature. It was very small and it had wings of fire. The creature was called a 'magical firefly'. The firefly flew around with joy, not knowing what danger awaited. + +One day, the firefly noticed a heap of dry sticks piled high. It wanted to add more sticks to the heap, to make make it even bigger. As it flew closer to the heap, it noticed a small spark at the bottom. +Suddenly, the spark grew and the firefly became fearful. Flames began to lick at its wings and the fire grew bigger and bigger. + +The firefly flew quickly away, frightened and scared. From far away, it could see smoke billowing out from the fire. + +The firefly thanked its lucky stars and flew away, never wanting to add sticks to the heap ever again. +It was a sunny day and Marie was looking for a new blouse for her best friend's birthday. It was very difficult as Marie did not have enough money. + +On her way home, Marie noticed a shop with beautiful blouses. She decided to try one on, even though she couldn't afford it. + +The blouse was perfect, it was just what she was looking for. Marie really valued it, so she decided to take it without paying. + +When she got home, the police were waiting for her. They accused her of stealing and took her to the police station. + +Marie felt very sad that something so difficult had ended so badly. She knew stealing was wrong and felt ashamed. She had to pay a large fine and now she knew it was always better to do what was right. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lucy. She was very curious and couldn't wait to explore the world. One beautiful morning, Lucy went outside with her cat. As they walked around the garden, they stumbled upon a cauliflower. It was an amazing discovery! Delighted, Lucy wanted to pick it up and take a closer look. She was so excited that she forgot to be careful. + +Suddenly, she stumbled and the cauliflower fell down and broke. She felt so sad and started to cry. + +But then she remembered the wise words of her grandma: "If you want special things to stay, you must take care of them". Lucy realized that if she had been more careful, the cauliflower would have stayed safe. + +From that day on, Lucy paid extra attention to how she treated all the special things she found around her. She had learned a valuable lesson: being careless could cause big problems and that it was important to protect our environment, no matter how little it may seem. +One hot day, Mom and Dad took their three-year-old to the pool. The little one saw the blue water and wanted to dive in! So Dad held his little hands and helped him dive in. Mom was by the side, watching them with a smile. + +The little one stayed in the water for hours. He enjoyed swimming and jumping and eating a snack. But the little one noticed something strange: the pool was leaking! He called for help, and Mom and Dad soon found out what was wrong. It was a fake leak! + +Mom, Dad, and the little one all laughed. They laughed at the funny, fake leak. Then Dad filled the leak with a bucket and the little one resumed his play in the pool. He was so happy that he could jump, drink and dive all he wanted. Mom and Dad were happy too. + +What a hot summer day! +Peter was very excited. He was invited to his friend Anna's house. He had never been to her house before and he was looking forward to it. He couldn't wait. + +When he arrived at Anna's house, it was very warm. "It's too hot in here," said Peter. + +But Anna smiled. "It's okay," she said. "When it gets too hot, we can open the window. Then the heat will go away." + +A few minutes later, the window was open, and it had become much milder. But then the wind came in from outside, and it started to get cold. + +Peter didn't like it. "It's too cold now," he said. Anna shook her head. "We'll close the window again," she said. + +They did, and the room became warm and mild again. Peter smiled. Now he could enjoy his visit with Anna. +Emma and her mom were in the park on a sunny afternoon. Emma was busy looking at all the birds when she saw something strange in the sky. She asked her mom, "What is that?" + +Her mom pointed to the sky and said, "That's smoke. Smoke is something you get when something is burning." + +Emma was curious and asked, "Where is it coming from?" + +Her mom explained, "It's coming from the factory over there. When factories make things, they make smoke." + +Emma started to worry, "Will the smoke hurt us?" + +Her mom shook her head and said, "No, it won't hurt us. But it is making the park look very bad." + +Emma was embarrassed. She had not realized that the smoke was coming from the factory. She asked her mom, "What can we do about it?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "We can tell the people in the factory to stop making so much smoke. We can explain that it's making the park look bad and the smoke is bad for everyone's health." + +Emma agreed and the two of them went home feeling better and more hopeful. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy. He was naughty. He didn't listen to his mother. He shouted and screamed all the time. + +His mother was wise. She knew that she had to do something to make him stop. So, she shouted back at him. + +The little boy was not happy. He kept on shouting. He shouted louder and louder. His mother shouted even louder. + +The neighbours knew what was going on. They thought the mother was too wise for the little boy. He was very naughty and she had to be strong. + +But one day, the little boy shouted so loud, that it made his mother very sad. He had gone too far. The mother and the little boy could never be happy again. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Jane. She was three years old and she had a very special mission. + +One day, Jane was walking along the street when she saw a ceiling. It had lots of sparkles and stars on it. She went up close to get a better look. + +Jane pointed to the ceiling and asked her mom, “What is that?†+ +Her mom said, “That is a ceiling, Jane.†+ +“But why is it so special?" Jane asked. + +Her mom smiled and said, “Well, this ceiling has a secret mission. We need to accept it so it can come alive. That will make this little place more magical.†+ +Jane smiled, understanding that she had an important job to do. She held out her hands and said, “I accept this ceiling! May it come alive with magic!†+ +Suddenly, the ceiling started to sparkle and glimmer. Jane beamed with joy and hugged her mom, knowing that she had done her job! +One day, a little girl named Jenny went out to pick peaches. She found some nice ones and put them in her basket. They were big and juicy. + +When she got home, Jenny showed her mom the peaches. Her mom said she could keep them. So Jenny went to her room and put the peaches on her shelf. + +Jenny was very excited to own her own peaches. She wanted to enjoy them, but her room was noisy. There was a lot of noise from outside, so she could not eat them. + +Jenny was so disappointed. In the end, she never got to taste her own peaches. +Lily and Tom were twins who liked to play with their toys. One day, they found a row of cars and trucks in the garage. They were shiny and colorful and made noises when they moved. Lily and Tom wanted to play with them, but they knew they belonged to their dad. + +"Dad said we can't touch his cars," Lily reminded Tom. + +"But they look so fun," Tom said. "Maybe we can play with them for a little bit and then put them back." + +Lily felt guilty, but she agreed. They took the cars and trucks to the backyard and pretended to race and crash them. They had a lot of fun, but they also made a lot of dirt and mud on the cars and trucks. + +"Oh no, look at them!" Lily said. "They are all dirty and messy. Dad will be so mad at us." + +"We have to wash them," Tom said. "Maybe he won't notice." + +They took the cars and trucks to the hose and tried to wash them. But they didn't know how to wash them properly. They used too much water and soap and rubbed them too hard. They made the cars and trucks even worse. They scratched the paint and broke the wheels and lights. + +"Uh oh, we broke them," Tom said. "Now what do we do?" + +They heard their dad coming home. They panicked and hid the cars and trucks under a bush. They ran inside and pretended to be innocent. + +"Hi, kids, how was your day?" their dad asked. + +"Fine, dad, we just played with our toys," Lily and Tom lied. + +Their dad smiled and went to the garage. He saw the row of cars and trucks missing. He looked around and saw the hose and the soap. He followed the trail of water and mud to the bush. He lifted the bush and saw the cars and trucks. He gasped and frowned. + +"Lily! Tom! Come here right now!" he shouted. + +Lily and Tom heard their dad's angry voice. They knew they were in trouble. They felt very guilty and scared. They wished they had listened to their dad and not touched his cars. +Lily and Tom were hungry. They smelled something good in the kitchen. They ran to see what it was. Mom was cooking sausages for breakfast. + +"Can we have some, Mom?" Lily asked. + +"Yes, you can, but you have to wait a little bit. They are still hot," Mom said. + +Lily and Tom sat at the table. They admired the sausages. They looked brown and juicy. They wanted to eat them. + +"Mom, can we have some juice, too?" Tom asked. + +"Sure, here you go," Mom said. She poured some juice in their cups. + +Lily and Tom drank their juice. They thanked Mom. They were good children. + +Soon, the sausages were ready. Mom put them on a plate. She gave some to Lily and Tom. + +"Be careful, they are still hot. Blow on them first," Mom said. + +Lily and Tom blew on their sausages. They took small bites. They liked them. They said, "Mmm, these are good sausages, Mom." + +Mom smiled. She was happy. She said, "I'm glad you like them. You are good children. I love you." + +Lily and Tom said, "We love you, too, Mom." They hugged her. They finished their sausages. They were full and happy. +Ben and Mia are twins. They like to play in the hall. The hall is long and has many doors. Sometimes they open the doors and see what is inside. But Mom says they should not do that. Mom says they should keep the doors closed and be patient. She says she has a surprise for them. + +One day, Ben and Mia are playing in the hall. They see a new door at the end of the hall. It is red and has a big bow on it. Ben and Mia want to open the door and see what is inside. They run to the door and try to turn the knob. But the door is locked. + +"Mom, Mom, can we open the door?" Ben and Mia shout. + +"No, no, you have to wait," Mom says from the kitchen. "That door is for later. You have to keep the door closed and be patient. I will tell you when you can open it." + +Ben and Mia are sad. They want to see the surprise. They sit on the floor and look at the door. They wonder what is behind it. Is it a toy? Is it a cake? Is it a puppy? + +They hear Mom coming from the kitchen. She has a big smile on her face. She holds a key in her hand. + +"Are you ready, Ben and Mia?" Mom says. "Are you ready to see your surprise?" + +"Yes, yes, we are ready!" Ben and Mia say. They jump up and run to Mom. They hug her and thank her. + +Mom unlocks the door and opens it. Ben and Mia look inside. They see a big bed with a blue blanket. They see a dresser with a lamp. They see a shelf with books and games. They see a window with a view of the park. + +"Surprise!" Mom says. "This is your new room. You don't have to share a room anymore. You can each have your own space. Do you like it?" + +Ben and Mia are very happy. They like their new room. They hug Mom again and thank her. + +"Can we play in our new room?" Ben and Mia ask. + +"Of course you can," Mom says. "But first, you have to promise me something. You have to promise me that you will keep the other doors in the hall closed and be patient. There are more surprises for you, but you have to wait until I tell you. Can you do that?" + +Ben and Mia nod. They promise Mom that they will keep the doors closed and be patient. They are excited to see what else Mom has for them. They run to their new room and start to explore. They are very happy. +Ben and Sam like to play with cars. They have many cars of different colors and sizes. They make roads and bridges with blocks and books. They pretend to drive their cars on the roads and make noises. + +One day, Ben finds a long line in his dad's toolbox. He thinks it is a rope. He wants to attach the line to his cars and make a train. He asks Sam to help him. They tie one end of the line to a big red car. Then they tie the other end to a small blue car. They do the same with more cars until they have a long train. + +They are happy with their train. They pull the line and make the cars move. They say "choo choo" and laugh. They take their train around the room and over the bridges. They have fun. + +But then, something bad happens. The line is not a rope. It is a wire. It has electricity inside. The wire touches a lamp. The lamp is on. The electricity goes from the lamp to the wire. The wire gets very hot. It burns the cars and the blocks. It makes sparks and smoke. + +Ben and Sam are scared. They drop the line and run away. They call their mom. She comes and sees the fire. She turns off the lamp and the wire. She puts out the fire with water. She is angry and worried. She tells Ben and Sam that they were very naughty and dangerous. She says they could have been hurt or dead. She says they should never play with wires or electricity. She says they should only play with safe toys. + +Ben and Sam are sorry. They cry and hug their mom. They say they are sorry and they did not know. They say they will not do it again. They say they love their mom. Their mom loves them too. She hugs them and kisses them. She says she is glad they are okay. She says they should be careful and listen to her. She says she will buy them a new rope and some new cars. She says they can still play with their train, but only with safe things. Ben and Sam nod and smile. They say thank you and they love their mom. They are happy again. +Tom and Lily are playing in the park. They like to run and jump and slide. They see a big hill with many trees. They want to go there and explore. + +"Come on, Lily, let's go to the hill!" Tom says. + +"OK, Tom, but be careful. There might be scary stuff there," Lily says. + +They run to the hill and climb up. They see many birds and flowers and bugs. They are happy and curious. They find a big hole in the ground. They wonder what is inside. + +"Look, Lily, a hole! Maybe there is a treasure inside!" Tom says. + +"Or maybe there is a monster inside!" Lily says. + +They go closer to the hole and peek inside. It is dark and quiet. They hear a noise. Something appears from the hole. It is big and furry and has sharp teeth. It is a bear! + +"Run, Lily, run!" Tom shouts. + +They run away from the hole as fast as they can. The bear roars and chases them. They are scared and scream. They reach the bottom of the hill and see their mom and dad. They run to them and hug them. + +"Mom, Dad, there is a bear on the hill!" Tom says. + +"A bear? Where?" Mom says. + +They look at the hill. The bear is gone. It has disappeared. + +"Maybe it was just a big dog," Dad says. + +"Or maybe it was a friendly bear," Mom says. + +Tom and Lily are not sure. They are glad they are safe. They decide to play somewhere else. They do not want to see the bear again. +Sara and Ben are twins. They share a room and a bed. They like to play and talk before they sleep. But sometimes they do not agree on what to play or talk about. + +One night, Sara wants to play with her dolls. She makes them talk and sing and dance. Ben wants to play with his cars. He makes them zoom and crash and honk. Sara and Ben are too loud. They do not hear Mom and Dad say "quiet". + +Mom and Dad come to their room. They are not happy. They say "Sara and Ben, it is time to sleep. You are making too much noise. You need to be quiet and calm. Put away your toys and lie down." + +Sara and Ben do not want to sleep. They want to play more. They say "no" and "please" and "just a little". Mom and Dad say "no" and "now" and "enough". They take away their toys and turn off the light. + +Sara and Ben are sad and mad. They do not look at each other. They turn away and pout. They do not say good night. They close their eyes and try to sleep. + +But they cannot sleep. They miss their toys and their play. They miss each other and their talk. They feel lonely and sorry. They want to hug and kiss and say sorry. + +Sara and Ben open their eyes. They see each other in the dark. They whisper "I'm sorry" and "I love you". They move closer and cuddle. They give each other a kiss on the lip. They smile and sigh. They are quiet and calm. They fall asleep. +Sara and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they find a lime on the ground. It is green and round. + +"Look, a lime!" Sara says. "Can we eat it?" + +"I don't know," Tom says. "Maybe it is sour." + +They decide to try it. They break the lime in half and each take a piece. They bite the lime and make a funny face. + +"Yuck!" Sara says. "It is very sour!" + +"Yuck!" Tom says. "It hurts my tongue!" + +They spit out the lime and throw it away. They drink some water to wash away the sour taste. + +"Let's play something else," Sara says. "That was not fun." + +"OK," Tom says. "What do you want to play?" + +They look around and see a big slide. It is red and shiny. They run to the slide and take turns sliding down. + +"Whee!" Sara says. "This is fun!" + +"Whee!" Tom says. "This is better than the lime!" + +They slide and laugh and have a good time. They are happy to be friends. They unite and hug each other. They are adorable. +Tom and Lily are twins. They like to play with their toys in their room. They have many toys: cars, dolls, blocks, books and more. They share their toys with each other, but sometimes they want the same toy. + +One day, they both want to play with the big train set. The train set has many pieces: tracks, trains, stations, bridges and trees. Tom and Lily start to build the train set on the floor. They spread the pieces all over the room. They make a long and winding track. They put the trains on the track and make them go fast. + +"Choo choo!" Tom says. "My train is the best!" + +"No, mine is!" Lily says. "My train is faster!" + +They both push their trains harder and harder. They want to win the race. But then, their trains crash into each other. The track breaks and the pieces fly everywhere. Tom and Lily are sad and angry. They start to cry and yell. + +"Tom, Lily, what's going on?" Mom says. She comes into the room and sees the mess. She is not happy. She tells Tom and Lily to stop crying and yelling. She tells them to clean up the room and say sorry to each other. + +"But Mom, he/she started it!" Tom and Lily say. They point at each other and blame each other. + +Mom shakes her head. She says, "Tom, Lily, you are twins. You are family. Family should not fight over toys. Family should play nicely and help each other. Family should love each other. Do you understand?" + +Tom and Lily nod. They feel sorry for what they did. They hug each other and say sorry. They help each other to clean up the room and fix the train set. They decide to play with the train set together and take turns. They have fun and laugh. + +"Mom, look at our train set!" Tom and Lily say. "It's so big and cool!" + +Mom smiles. She says, "Yes, it is. And you know what? You are big and cool too. You are my big and cool twins. And I love you very much." + +Tom and Lily smile. They say, "We love you too, Mom." + +They hug Mom and give her a kiss. They are happy and fit. They are a happy and fit family. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to draw and write in their notebooks. One day, they find only one notebook in their room. It is blue and has stars on it. + +"Mine!" Sara says. She grabs the notebook and hugs it. + +"No, mine!" Ben says. He pulls the notebook and tries to take it. + +They fight over the notebook. They tug and push and shout. They make a big mess in their room. + +"Stop!" Mom says. She comes into the room and sees the fight. She is angry and sleepy. She had a long day at work. + +"Who does this notebook belong to?" Mom asks. + +"It is mine!" Sara and Ben say at the same time. + +Mom looks at the notebook. She sees a name on the cover. It is not Sara or Ben. It is Sam, their cousin. + +"This is not your notebook. This is Sam's notebook. He left it here when he visited last week. You should not fight over things that are not yours. You should share and be nice to each other." Mom says. + +Sara and Ben feel sorry. They say sorry to Mom and to each other. They hug and make up. They decide to share the notebook and draw and write together. They are happy and sleepy. They go to bed and dream of stars. +Sara liked to help her mom with the housework. She wanted to use the mop to clean the floor, but her mom said no. "The mop is too big for you, Sara. You might fall or make a mess," her mom said. + +Sara was sad. She wanted to show her mom that she could use the mop. She waited until her mom went to the kitchen, and then she took the mop from the closet. She tried to push it on the floor, but it was hard. The mop was heavy and wet, and it left water everywhere. + +"Look, mom, I'm helping!" Sara said, proud of herself. But her mom was not happy. She came back to the living room and saw the water and the mop. "Sara, what have you done? You are not permitted to use the mop. You could have hurt yourself or damaged the floor. Put the mop back in the closet, and get a towel to dry the floor," her mom said, sternly. + +Sara felt sorry. She did not mean to make her mom angry. She put the mop back in the closet, and got a towel to dry the floor. She apologized to her mom, and gave her a hug. "I'm sorry, mom. I just wanted to help. I love you," Sara said. + +Her mom hugged her back, and smiled. "I love you too, Sara. I know you wanted to help, but you have to listen to me. The mop is not a toy. It is a tool for grown-ups. You can help me with other things, like dusting or folding clothes. Those are incredible skills for a little girl like you," her mom said. Sara nodded, and felt happy again. She decided to help her mom with the dusting, and leave the mop alone. +Sara and Ben were twins who liked to play in their backyard. They had a big tree with a swing and a sandbox with many toys. One day, they saw a small bird on the ground. It was brown and white and had a long tail. It looked hurt and scared. + +"Look, Ben, a bird!" Sara said. "It can't fly. Maybe it fell from the tree." + +"Let's help it, Sara," Ben said. "We can protect it from the cat and the dog. They might hurt it more." + +They ran inside the house and got a bathrobe from their mom's closet. They wrapped the bird gently in the bathrobe and put it in a shoebox. They made a hole in the lid so the bird could breathe. They brought the box outside and put it under the tree. + +"Shh, bird, don't be afraid," Sara said. "We are your friends. We will take care of you until you get better." + +"Maybe you are a rare bird," Ben said. "We have never seen a bird like you before. You are very pretty." + +The bird made a soft sound and moved its head. It seemed to like Sara and Ben. They smiled and watched the bird. They hoped it would heal soon and fly again. They were happy to protect the rare bird in the bathrobe. +Ben and Lily were eager to sail their paper boats on the pond. They had made them with their dad, who showed them how to fold and decorate the paper. They put stickers and crayons on their boats, and gave them names. Ben's boat was called Blue Wave, and Lily's boat was called Pink Star. + +They ran to the pond with their dad, holding their boats carefully. They saw other kids playing with ducks and frogs, but they only wanted to sail their boats. They found a spot near the edge, and put their boats on the water. They watched them float and glide, and cheered when they caught a breeze. + +"Look, dad, my boat is faster!" Ben said. + +"No, mine is prettier!" Lily said. + +"They are both wonderful, kids. I'm proud of you," dad said. + +They had so much fun sailing their boats, that they didn't notice the clouds getting darker. Soon, it started to rain, and the wind got stronger. Their boats began to rock and tip, and they got scared. + +"Dad, dad, help! Our boats are sinking!" they cried. + +Dad quickly scooped up their boats, and wrapped them in his jacket. He took Ben and Lily by the hand, and ran to the car. They were wet and cold, but they were happy to have their boats. + +"Don't worry, kids. We can dry your boats at home, and sail them again another day," dad said. + +He drove them home, and gave them towels and hot chocolate. He put their boats in the freezer, to keep them safe and dry. + +"Why do you put them in the freezer, dad?" Ben asked. + +"Because the freezer is very cold, and it stops the water from making the paper soggy. When the water is frozen, we can take them out, and they will be like new," dad explained. + +"Wow, that's cool!" Lily said. + +They hugged their dad, and thanked him for the fun day. They couldn't wait to sail their boats again, when the sun came out. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to swing, slide and run. But then they saw a big bus. The bus had many people inside. They wore green clothes and hats. They had big bags and flags. + +"Look, Lily, they are soldiers!" Tom said. "They are going to march." + +"What is march?" Lily asked. + +"March is when you walk fast and loud. Like this." Tom showed her. He lifted his feet high and made a noise with his mouth. "Boom, boom, boom!" + +Lily tried to march too. She followed Tom. They marched around the park. They felt happy and proud. + +But then the bus started to move. The soldiers waved goodbye. Some of them looked sad. They missed their families and friends. + +"Where are they going?" Lily asked. + +"They are going to a far place. They have to work hard and be brave. They have to protect us." Tom said. + +Lily felt sad too. She liked the soldiers. She wanted them to be safe and happy. + +"Can we give them something?" she asked. + +Tom thought for a moment. He saw a flower on the ground. He picked it up and gave it to Lily. + +"Here, you can give them this. It is pretty and smells good. Maybe it will make them smile." + +Lily nodded. She ran to the bus. She saw a seat near the window. She saw a soldier sitting there. He looked tired and sad. + +"Excuse me, sir," Lily said. "This is for you." She handed him the flower. + +The soldier looked surprised. He took the flower and smiled. He thanked Lily. He put the flower on his hat. + +Lily smiled too. She ran back to Tom. They waved to the bus as it drove away. + +They hoped the soldiers would come back soon. They hoped they would march again in the park. +Lily and Max were having breakfast with Mommy and Daddy. They had pancakes with blueberries on top. Lily loved blueberries. They were small and round and sweet and juicy. She ate them one by one with her fingers. + +"Can I have more blueberries, please?" she asked Mommy. + +"Sure, honey, but you have to finish your pancake first," Mommy said. + +Lily looked at her pancake. It was big and fluffy and had syrup on it. It was delicious, too, but she wanted more blueberries. + +She took a big bite of her pancake and chewed fast. Then she took another bite and another. She finished her pancake in no time. + +"Good girl, Lily, you finished your pancake!" Daddy said. "Here, you can have some more blueberries." + +He gave her a small bowl of blueberries. Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, Daddy!" + +She picked up a blueberry and popped it in her mouth. It burst with flavor. She picked up another one and another. She finished all the blueberries in the bowl. + +"Wow, Lily, you really like blueberries, don't you?" Max said. He was Lily's big brother. He was five years old. He liked blueberries, too, but not as much as Lily. + +"Yes, I do, Max. They are delicious!" Lily said. + +"Maybe you are a blueberry, too," Max teased. "Maybe you will turn blue if you eat too many." + +Lily giggled. She looked at her hands and her tongue. They were not blue. She looked at Max and stuck out her tongue. + +"I'm not a blueberry, Max. I'm a girl. And I'm happy!" she said. +Tom and Lily were playing in the garden. They had a toy gun and a toy rabbit. Tom wanted to shoot the rabbit, but Lily wanted to hug it. + +"Give me the rabbit!" Tom said. He was impatient. He liked to shoot things. + +"No, it is mine!" Lily said. She was angry. She liked to cuddle things. + +They pulled the rabbit from each other. The rabbit was sad. It did not like to be pulled. + +"Stop it!" Mom said. She came out of the house. She saw the toy gun and the toy rabbit. She was not happy. + +"You should not shoot the rabbit. It is not nice. The rabbit is your friend." Mom said. She took the toy gun and the toy rabbit. She gave them to Tom and Lily. + +"Say sorry to each other and to the rabbit." Mom said. She smiled. She wanted them to be nice. + +Tom and Lily said sorry. They hugged each other and the rabbit. They were sorry. They wanted to be nice. + +They played with the rabbit. They did not shoot it. They made it a house and a bed. The rabbit was happy. It liked to be loved. +Lily and Ben are twins who like to play with blocks. They have many blocks of different colors and shapes. They like to build towers, bridges, houses and animals with their blocks. Sometimes they are nice and share their blocks, but sometimes they are competitive and want to have more blocks than the other. + +One day, they decide to have a contest to see who can build the highest mountain with their blocks. They each choose a spot on the floor and start stacking their blocks. They use blue blocks for water, green blocks for grass, brown blocks for dirt and white blocks for snow. They try to make their mountains as tall and as pretty as possible. + +"Look at my mountain, Lily!" Ben says. "It is higher than yours!" + +"No, it is not, Ben!" Lily says. "My mountain is higher and prettier than yours!" + +They keep arguing and adding more blocks to their mountains. They do not notice that their mountains are getting too close to each other. Suddenly, Ben's mountain bumps into Lily's mountain and they both fall down with a loud crash. The blocks scatter all over the floor. + +"Oh no!" Ben and Lily cry. "Our mountains are broken!" + +They look at each other and feel sad. They worked hard to build their mountains and now they are gone. They realize that they were too competitive and forgot to have fun. + +"I'm sorry, Ben," Lily says. "I should not have said that my mountain was better than yours." + +"I'm sorry, Lily," Ben says. "I should not have said that my mountain was higher than yours." + +They hug and say that they are sorry. Then they decide to fix their mountains together. They pick up the blocks and start building again. This time, they help each other and share their blocks. They make one big mountain that is higher and prettier than before. They use red blocks for flowers, yellow blocks for sun and rainbow blocks for a bridge. + +"Look at our mountain, Ben!" Lily says. "It is the best mountain ever!" + +"Look at our mountain, Lily!" Ben says. "It is the most fun mountain ever!" + +They smile and play with their mountain. They are happy and proud of what they have made. They are not competitive anymore. They are friends. +Jill liked to play with her mom's jewelry. She liked the shiny rings and necklaces and bracelets. She liked to pretend she was a princess or a fairy. But she knew she had to be careful. Her mom told her not to lose or break anything. + +One day, Jill was playing with her mom's jewelry in her room. She put on a big ring with a red stone. It was her favorite. She felt very pretty and happy. She wanted to show her dad. She ran to the living room, where her dad was reading a book. + +"Look, daddy, look!" she said, holding up her hand. "I'm a princess!" + +Her dad smiled and looked at her. He saw the ring on her finger. He recognized it. It was his mom's ring. It was very old and very special. He felt a shock in his heart. + +"Jill, where did you get that ring?" he asked, his voice serious. + +"From mommy's jewelry box," she said, proudly. "It's so pretty, right?" + +Her dad got up and took her hand gently. He looked at the ring. It was too big for her finger. It was loose. He tried to take it off, but it was stuck. He pulled harder, but it wouldn't budge. He felt a panic in his chest. + +"Jill, this ring is not for playing. It's very important. We have to take it off, now," he said, his voice urgent. + +Jill felt scared. She didn't understand why her dad was so worried. She liked the ring. She didn't want to take it off. She felt a pain in her finger. She started to cry. + +"Daddy, it hurts! It hurts!" she sobbed. + +Her dad hugged her and tried to calm her down. He felt sorry for her. He knew she didn't mean any harm. He knew he had to be dependable. He had to fix this. + +"Shh, shh, it's okay, Jill. Don't cry. I'm sorry. I'll make it better. I'll call mommy. She'll know what to do. She'll be here soon. She'll help us. She loves you. I love you. Everything will be okay," he said, soothingly. + +He picked up his phone and dialed his wife's number. He hoped she would answer. He hoped she would forgive him. He hoped they could get the ring off without damaging it. He hoped Jill would stop suffering. He hoped they could still be a happy family. +Lily and Tom were playing on the shore. They liked to dig in the sand and find shells and stones. They also liked to splash in the water and make waves. + +But today, the water was dirty. It had a lot of brown stuff and green stuff in it. Lily and Tom did not like it. They wondered where it came from. + +"Maybe a big fish made it," Tom said. + +"Maybe a big boat made it," Lily said. + +They decided to stay away from the water and play on the dry sand. + +But then, Lily felt something tickle her nose. She tried to rub it, but it did not help. She felt a big sneeze coming. + +"Achoo!" she sneezed. She sneezed so hard that she blew some sand into the air. + +Tom saw the sand flying and laughed. He thought it was funny. + +"Are you okay, Lily?" he asked. + +Lily nodded. She felt better after sneezing. She smiled at Tom. + +"I'm okay, Tom. But I don't like this dirty water. Let's go to another shore tomorrow. Maybe it will be clean and nice," she said. + +Tom agreed. He did not like the dirty water either. He wanted to see clear and blue water. + +They packed their toys and left the shore. They hoped to find a better place to play tomorrow. +Lily and Ben like to collect things. They collect rocks, shells, leaves and feathers. They have a big box full of their collections. One day, they find a new thing to collect. It is a mask. + +The mask is green and yellow. It has big teeth and horns. It looks like a wild animal. Lily and Ben think it is fun. They put the mask on their faces and pretend to be wild. + +"Roar!" Lily says. "I am a wild lion. I will catch you!" + +"Roar!" Ben says. "I am a wild dragon. I will fly away!" + +They run and jump and laugh. They have a lot of fun with the mask. + +But then, they hear a voice. It is Mom. + +"Hey, kids, what are you doing with my mask?" Mom says. "That is not a toy. That is my mask for the party." + +Lily and Ben are surprised. They did not know the mask was Mom's. They take the mask off and give it to Mom. + +"Sorry, Mom," Lily says. "We did not know. We thought it was a wild mask. We found it in the trash." + +Mom smiles. She is not angry. She is glad they had fun. + +"It is a wild mask," Mom says. "But it is also my mask. I made it for the party. It is a costume. Do you want to see?" + +Lily and Ben nod. They are curious. Mom puts the mask on and shows them. She looks like a wild animal. Lily and Ben giggle. + +"You look funny, Mom," Ben says. + +"You look wild, Mom," Lily says. + +Mom laughs. She hugs them. + +"Thank you, kids," Mom says. "You made my day. You are my wild and wonderful kids. I love you." +Sam and Mia liked to play with their toy cars. They had many cars of different colors and sizes. They liked to make them zoom and beep on the floor. Sometimes they pretended to be drivers and passengers. + +One day, Sam had a new idea. He saw a bottle of water on the table. He thought it would be fun to fill the cars with water. He took the bottle and poured some water into the motor of his red car. He smiled and said, "Look, Mia, my car has a water motor. It can go faster and splash." + +Mia was curious. She wanted to try too. She took her yellow car and filled it with water. She said, "Wow, Sam, this is cool. Let's race our water cars." + +They put their cars on the floor and pushed them hard. The cars zoomed and splashed water everywhere. They laughed and cheered. + +But they did not see that Mom was coming. Mom saw the wet floor and the wet cars. She was not happy. She said, "Sam, Mia, what are you doing? You are being naughty. You are making a mess. You cannot fill your cars with water. You will break them. And you will slip and hurt yourself. Stop it right now." + +Sam and Mia stopped. They looked at Mom. They felt sorry. They said, "Sorry, Mom. We did not mean to be naughty. We just wanted to have fun. We will clean up the mess." + +Mom sighed. She said, "I know you wanted to have fun, but you have to be careful. Water is not for cars. Water is for drinking and washing. Come on, let's dry the cars and the floor. And next time, ask me before you fill anything with water." + +Sam and Mia nodded. They helped Mom to dry the cars and the floor. They learned their lesson. They decided to play with their cars in a different way. They said, "Thank you, Mom. We love you." + +Mom smiled. She said, "I love you too. Now, how about we play something else? Maybe we can build a tower with your blocks. Or we can read a book. Or we can have a snack. What do you think?" + +Sam and Mia thought. They said, "Yes, Mom. That sounds good. We like to play with you. You are fun too." +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play with blocks and make things. Tom likes to design houses and cars. Mia likes to design animals and flowers. They have fun together. + +One day, they find a big box of stickers. The stickers have funny faces and words on them. Tom and Mia think they are jokes. They want to make each other laugh. + +Tom puts a sticker on his nose. It says "honk". He goes to Mia and says "Look at me!" Mia sees the sticker and laughs. She thinks Tom is silly. + +Mia puts a sticker on her ear. It says "ring". She goes to Tom and says "Listen to me!" Tom sees the sticker and laughs. He thinks Mia is funny. + +They take turns putting stickers on different parts of their bodies. They make jokes and giggle. They are not shy with each other. They are happy. +Lily and Tom were playing in the kitchen. They saw a big jug on the table. It was blue and shiny. They wanted to see what was inside. + +"Let me look!" Lily said. She grabbed the jug and tried to open it. + +"No, it's mine!" Tom said. He pulled the jug from Lily's hands. They both tugged hard. + +Snap! The jug broke in two. Water spilled everywhere. The jug was empty. + +"Oh no!" Lily and Tom said. They heard Mom coming. + +"What happened here?" Mom asked. She saw the broken jug and the wet floor. She was angry. + +"Lily and Tom, you are in trouble!" Mom said. "You broke my jug! It was a gift from Grandma. And you made a mess!" + +Lily and Tom felt sorry. They did not mean to break the jug. They did not know it was special. + +"We're sorry, Mom," Lily and Tom said. "We just wanted to see what was inside." + +Mom sighed. She was still angry, but she loved her children. + +"Next time, ask me before you touch anything," Mom said. "And help me clean up this mess." + +Lily and Tom nodded. They helped Mom wipe the floor and throw away the broken jug. They learned their lesson. They did not play with jugs anymore. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play and learn together. One day, they have a test at school. The test is about colors and shapes. Anna is good at colors and shapes. She knows all of them. Ben is not so good. He sometimes mixes them up. + +Before the test, Anna says to Ben, "Do you want to study with me? I can help you with the colors and shapes." + +Ben says, "No, thank you. I don't need your help. I can do it by myself." + +Anna feels sad. She thinks Ben is proud and rude. She says, "Okay, fine. Good luck with the test." + +The test starts. Anna answers all the questions. She is happy and confident. Ben answers some questions. He is unsure and nervous. He looks at Anna's paper. He sees that she has different answers than him. He thinks maybe she is wrong. He decides to copy her answers. + +The teacher collects the papers. She checks them. She says, "Good job, everyone. You all did well. Except for one person. Ben, you copied Anna's answers. That is not fair. That is cheating. You have to do the test again." + +Ben feels ashamed and scared. He says, "I'm sorry, teacher. I didn't know the answers. I thought Anna was wrong." + +Anna feels angry and hurt. She says, "Ben, why did you copy me? You didn't trust me. You didn't listen to me. You were not a good friend." + +Ben says, "I'm sorry, Anna. I was afraid of the test. I wanted to do well. I didn't mean to hurt you." + +Anna says, "You should have studied with me. I would have helped you. You should have been honest and modest. You should have tried your best." + +Ben says, "You're right, Anna. I was wrong. I should have done those things. Can you forgive me? Can we still be friends?" + +Anna thinks for a moment. She shrugs. She says, "Okay, Ben. I forgive you. We can still be friends. But next time, don't cheat. And don't be proud. Be modest and kind." + +Ben says, "Thank you, Anna. You are a good friend. I will be modest and kind. And I will study with you next time." + +They hug and smile. They learn their lesson. They are friends again. +Lila and Ben were best friends. They liked to play outside and make things with mud and sticks. One day, they decided to prepare a big surprise for their parents. They wanted to make a volcano! + +They found a big hill of dirt and dug a hole in the top. They put some rocks and leaves inside the hole. Then they got a bottle of vinegar and some baking soda from the kitchen. They hid them behind a bush. + +"Are you ready, Ben?" Lila asked. + +"Yes, I am ready, Lila!" Ben answered. + +They ran to the hill and poured the vinegar and the baking soda into the hole. They watched as the volcano started to fizz and bubble. Then it erupted with a loud pop and a wild spray of foam and gas. + +"Wow, look at that!" Lila exclaimed. + +"That is awesome!" Ben agreed. + +They clapped and cheered as the volcano spewed and sputtered. They were very proud of their surprise. + +But their parents were not so happy. They heard the noise and came outside. They saw the mess and the smell. They were not amused. + +"Lila and Ben, what have you done?" they asked. + +"We made a volcano!" Lila and Ben said. + +"A volcano? That is very dangerous and naughty!" their parents said. + +They scolded them and made them clean up the hill and the bottle. They also took away their vinegar and baking soda. + +Lila and Ben were sad and sorry. They did not mean to make trouble. They just wanted to have fun. + +They learned their lesson. They never made a volcano again. But they still played outside and made things with mud and sticks. They were still best friends. +Anna and Ben were playing in the park. They saw a squirrel on a tree. The squirrel had a big nut in its mouth. It was hungry and wanted to eat the nut. + +"Look, a squirrel!" Anna said. "It is so cute and fluffy!" + +"Can we give it some bread?" Ben asked. He had a sandwich in his backpack. + +"No, bread is not good for squirrels. They like nuts and seeds," Anna said. She knew a lot about animals. + +The squirrel saw Anna and Ben. It was curious and friendly. It jumped down from the tree and ran towards them. It wanted to say hello and maybe get some more food. + +"Hi, squirrel!" Anna and Ben said. They smiled and waved at the squirrel. + +The squirrel came closer and sniffed their backpacks. It smelled something yummy. It was Ben's sandwich. The squirrel wanted to try it. It used its sharp teeth and cut a hole in the backpack. It took out the sandwich and ran away with it. + +"Hey, that's my sandwich!" Ben shouted. He was angry and sad. He liked his sandwich. + +"Come back, squirrel!" Anna shouted. She was surprised and amused. She thought the squirrel was funny. + +The squirrel did not listen. It was happy and full. It had a nut and a sandwich. It climbed up another tree and ate them. It did not share with anyone. It was a greedy squirrel. +Tom and Sam were brothers. They liked to play with trains. They had many toy trains and tracks in their room. They dreamed of going on a real train someday. + +One day, their mom said they could go on a real train. She took them to the station. The station was big and noisy. There were many people and trains. Tom and Sam were very excited. They held their mom's hand and looked for their train. + +Their mom found their train. It was red and shiny. It had a big whistle. Their mom said it was going to the zoo. Tom and Sam loved the zoo. They wanted to see the lions and the monkeys and the elephants. They got on the train and found their seats. They looked out the window and waited for the train to start. + +But the train did not start. It just sat there. Tom and Sam got bored. They asked their mom why the train was not moving. Their mom said there was a problem with the engine. She said they had to wait for the train to be fixed. She said it would not take long. + +But it did take long. It took very long. Tom and Sam got hungry and thirsty and tired. They started to cry. Their mom tried to cheer them up. She gave them some snacks and water and books. She said they would get to the zoo soon. She said the train would be fixed soon. + +But it was not fixed soon. It was fixed too late. The sun went down and the sky got dark. The station got cold and quiet. The train still did not move. Tom and Sam did not see the zoo. They only saw the station. The station seemed bitter and sad. They wished they were home. They wished they never got on the train. They wished they could play with their toy trains and tracks in their room. They dreamed of going on a real train someday. But not today. +Lila liked to do things by herself. She was independent. She did not need help from Mom or Dad or big brother Ben. She could dress herself, brush her teeth, and make her bed. + +One day, Lila wanted to give Mom a present. She found a pretty scarf in Mom's closet. She decided to wrap it with paper and ribbon. She got the paper and ribbon from the craft box. She cut the paper with scissors. She tied the ribbon with a bow. + +She was very proud of her wrap. She wanted to surprise Mom. She carried the wrap to the living room. She saw Mom sitting on the couch. She smiled and ran to her. + +But she did not see the toy car on the floor. She stepped on it and slipped. She fell down and drop the wrap. The paper tore and the ribbon came off. The scarf fell out. + +Lila was sad and hurt. She cried. Mom heard her and came to her. She hugged her and kissed her. She saw the wrap and the scarf. She understood what Lila tried to do. She thanked her and told her she loved her. + +Lila felt better. She said sorry for the mess. Mom said it was okay. She said the wrap was beautiful and the scarf was perfect. She said Lila was very thoughtful and independent. She said she was proud of her. + +Lila smiled and hugged Mom. She was happy. She learned that sometimes it was okay to ask for help. She learned that Mom loved her no matter what. She learned that the best present was love. +Sara and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to splash water on the flowers and watch them shine in the sun. They had a big bucket of water and a small hose. + +"Look, Ben, I found a bulb!" Sara said, holding up a round thing with a pointy end. "What is it?" + +"I don't know," Ben said, looking at it curiously. "Maybe it's a treasure. Maybe it has something inside." + +They decided to dig a hole and bury the bulb. They hoped it would grow into something beautiful and mysterious. + +They covered the bulb with dirt and watered it with the hose. Then they made a sign with a stick and a leaf that said "Our bulb". + +"Maybe it will grow into a rainbow," Sara said, smiling. + +"Or a dragon," Ben said, laughing. + +They hugged each other and ran back to the house. They couldn't wait to see what their bulb would become. +Lily wanted to have a haircut like her big sister. Her big sister had long, shiny hair that she tied with a pink ribbon. Lily had short, curly hair that was hard to comb. She asked her mom if she could go to the barber with her sister. + +"Sorry, Lily, but the barber is too busy today. He only has time for one haircut. Maybe next time, okay?" Mom said. + +Lily was sad. She wanted to look like her sister. She had an idea. She went to her sister's room and saw the pink ribbon on the bed. She decided to borrow it. She put it on her hair and looked in the mirror. She smiled. She thought she looked perfect. + +She ran to the living room to show her mom and sister. "Look, Mom, look, sis, I have a ribbon too!" she said. + +Her sister saw the ribbon and frowned. "Hey, that's my ribbon! You can't borrow it without asking me!" she said. + +Lily felt bad. She didn't mean to make her sister angry. She took off the ribbon and gave it back. "I'm sorry, sis. I just wanted to look like you. You have the prettiest hair," she said. + +Her sister softened. She hugged Lily and said, "Thank you, Lily. You are very sweet. But you don't need to look like me. You have your own beautiful hair. It's perfect for you." + +Lily smiled. She realized her sister was right. She liked her short, curly hair. She didn't need a ribbon to be perfect. She hugged her sister back and said, "Thank you, sis. You are the best." +Sara and Ben are friends who like to draw. One day, they have a big paper and many colors to make a picture. Sara draws a house with a garden and a sun. Ben draws a car with wheels and a door. They are happy with their pictures. + +Then, a boy named Tom comes and sees their pictures. He says, "Your pictures are boring. They are not original. Everyone draws houses and cars. I can draw better than you." He takes a red color and makes a line across Sara's house. He takes a blue color and makes a circle around Ben's car. He laughs and says, "Now your pictures are original. They are funny and different." + +Sara and Ben are sad and angry. They look at their pictures and see Tom's colors. They do not like them. They say to Tom, "You are mean and rude. You did not ask us if you can draw on our pictures. You ruined them. They are not funny and different. They are ugly and bad. We do not want to play with you." + +Tom is surprised and hurt. He says, "But I was only trying to help you. I wanted to make your pictures more original. I thought you would like them. I wanted to be your friend." He does not understand why Sara and Ben are mad at him. + +Sara and Ben reply, "You cannot help us by destroying our work. You cannot make our pictures more original by changing them. You cannot be our friend by hurting us. You have to respect our choices and feelings. You have to ask before you touch our things. You have to say sorry when you do something wrong. That is how you can be a good friend." + +Tom realizes his mistake. He feels sorry and ashamed. He says, "You are right. I was wrong. I did not respect you. I did not ask you. I did not say sorry. I am sorry. Can you forgive me? Can I help you fix your pictures?" + +Sara and Ben see that Tom is sincere. They decide to give him a chance. They say, "We forgive you. You can help us fix our pictures. You can also draw your own picture. We can share our colors and ideas. We can be friends if you are kind and honest." + +Tom is happy and grateful. He says, "Thank you. I am glad. I will be kind and honest. I will respect you. I will draw my own picture. I will learn from you. We can be friends." + +They all smile and hug. They work together to fix their pictures. They also draw new pictures. They have fun and learn from each other. They are original and creative. They are friends. +Tom and Sue like to sail. They have a small boat with a white sail. They take the boat to the lake and sail on the water. They see many things on the lake: fish, ducks, frogs and a big goose. + +The goose is lazy. He does not swim or fly. He just sits on a rock and watches the boat. Tom and Sue wave to the goose, but he does not wave back. He does not say anything. He just looks at them with his big eyes. + +"Hello, goose!" Tom says. "Do you want to sail with us?" + +The goose does not answer. He does not move. + +"Maybe he is shy," Sue says. "Or maybe he is sleepy." + +Tom and Sue sail closer to the rock. They want to be friends with the goose. They have some bread in their boat. They throw some bread to the goose. + +"Here, goose, have some bread!" Sue says. "It is yummy!" + +The goose does not eat the bread. He does not open his mouth. He just stares at the boat. + +"Maybe he is not hungry," Tom says. "Or maybe he does not like bread." + +Tom and Sue sail away from the rock. They are sad. They do not understand why the goose is so lazy and rude. They sail to another part of the lake. They see a swan. The swan is not lazy. He swims and flies. He is friendly. He says hello to the boat. He eats the bread. He sails with Tom and Sue. They have fun together. + +The goose is still on the rock. He is alone. He is bored. He wishes he had sailed with Tom and Sue. He wishes he had eaten the bread. He wishes he had been friendly. He is sorry. He is not lazy anymore. He is lonely. +Tim and Anna were playing in the park with their mom. They saw a big truck with a loud siren and a red light. It was a fire truck. They ran to see it. + +"Wow, look at the fire truck!" Tim said. "It has a hose and a ladder and a helmet." + +"I want to see the fire truck too!" Anna said. "Can we go closer, mom?" + +Mom nodded and smiled. She held their hands and walked with them to the fire truck. There were some firemen near the truck. They wore yellow suits and big boots. + +"Hello, kids," one of the firemen said. "Do you like our fire truck?" + +"Yes, we do!" Tim and Anna said. + +"Do you know what we do with the fire truck?" the fireman asked. + +"You put out fires!" Tim said. + +"That's right," the fireman said. "We use the hose to spray water on the flames. Flames are the hot and bright things that come from fires. They can hurt people and things." + +"I know what flames are," Anna said. "We have candles on our birthday cake. They have flames too. But we blow them out and make a wish." + +"That's a good way to use flames," the fireman said. "But sometimes flames are bad and we have to stop them. That's why we have the fire truck and the helmet and the suit. They help us be safe and brave." + +"You are very brave," Tim said. "I want to be a fireman when I grow up." + +The fireman smiled and gave Tim a high five. "You can be anything you want, Tim. But you have to be modest too. Modest means you don't think you are better than others. You have to work hard and help others and be kind." + +"I can do that," Tim said. + +"Me too," Anna said. + +The fireman nodded and gave them both a sticker with a fire truck on it. "You are very good kids," he said. "Thank you for visiting us. Have a nice day." + +"Thank you, fireman," Tim and Anna said. "Bye-bye." + +They waved to the fireman and went back to their mom. They showed her their stickers and told her what they learned. Mom hugged them and said she was proud of them. They had a fun day at the park. +Tim and Sue are friends who live on a farm. They like to play with the animals in the barn. One day, they see a big truck coming to the farm. The truck has many boxes and tools. + +"What is that?" Tim asks. + +"I don't know. Let's go and see," Sue says. + +They run to the truck and see a man talking to Tim's dad. The man says he is here to make the barn bigger. He says he will increase the size of the barn and add more rooms for the animals. + +"Why do you need a bigger barn?" Sue asks. + +"Because we have more animals now. We have cows, pigs, chickens, horses, and sheep. They need more space and comfort," Tim's dad says. + +"Can we help you?" Tim asks. + +"Sure, you can help me by staying out of the way and being careful. This work is harsh and dangerous. You don't want to get hurt by the tools or the boxes," the man says. + +"OK, we will be careful. Can we watch you work?" Sue asks. + +"Yes, you can watch from a safe distance. But don't touch anything, OK?" the man says. + +"OK, we won't touch anything. We just want to see the barn grow," Tim says. + +Tim and Sue sit on a hill and watch the man work. They see him cut the wood, hammer the nails, and paint the walls. They see the barn increase and become bigger and nicer. They are happy for the animals and for their farm. They can't wait to play in the new barn. +Lila and Tom are hungry. They want a snack. They go to the kitchen. They see the freezer. They open the freezer. They see ice cream. + +"Yay, ice cream!" Lila says. "Let's have some." + +"OK, but we have to be quick," Tom says. "Mom and Dad will be home soon." + +They take out the ice cream. They find two spoons. They sit on the floor. They start to eat the ice cream. + +"Mmm, this is good," Lila says. "It is sweet and cold." + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Tom says. He drops his spoon. He holds his mouth. "This is bad. It is bitter and hurts." + +Lila looks at Tom. She looks at the ice cream. She sees the label. It says "Lemon Sorbet". + +"Oh no, Tom," Lila says. "This is not ice cream. This is lemon sorbet. It is sour and sharp." + +Tom spits out the lemon sorbet. He makes a face. He does not like it. + +"Yuck, yuck, yuck!" Tom says. "I want real ice cream. I want chocolate or vanilla or strawberry." + +Lila feels sorry for Tom. She hugs him. She says, "Me too, Tom. Me too. Let's put this back in the freezer. Maybe we can find some cookies or crackers or fruit." + +They put the lemon sorbet back in the freezer. They close the freezer. They look for another snack. They hope Mom and Dad will not notice. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big temple in the park. The temple has many colors. It is colorful. + +"Wow, look at the temple!" Anna says. "It is so pretty!" + +"Can we go inside?" Ben asks. + +They run to the temple. They see a door. The door is closed. + +"Push the door, Ben!" Anna says. + +Ben pushes the door. The door does not open. He pushes harder. The door still does not open. + +"It is stuck!" Ben says. + +Anna helps Ben. They push together. The door opens a little bit. They see a light inside. + +"Come on, let's see!" Anna says. + +They go inside the temple. They see many things. They see candles, flowers, statues, and pictures. They are all colorful. + +"Wow, this is amazing!" Ben says. + +They look around. They are happy. They have fun in the temple. +Tim and Anna liked to play with their toy phones. They pretended to be busy people who had to order things and talk to their network. They made up names and numbers and said hello and goodbye a lot. + +One day, Tim had a brilliant idea. He wanted to order a real pizza with his toy phone. He found a flyer with a picture of a pizza and a phone number. He dialed the number on his toy phone and waited. + +"Hello, this is Pizza Place. What do you want to order?" a voice said from the other end. + +Tim was surprised and excited. He said, "I want a big cheese pizza, please." + +"OK, what is your address?" the voice asked. + +Tim looked around and saw a sign with his street name. He said, "I live on Maple Street, number 10." + +"OK, your pizza will be there in 20 minutes. Bye," the voice said and hung up. + +Tim was very happy. He told Anna what he did and they waited for the pizza. They hoped their mom would not find out. + +Soon, they heard a knock on the door. Tim ran to open it and saw a man with a pizza box. He smiled and said, "Thank you, mister. Here is your money." He gave the man some toy coins and took the pizza. + +The man looked confused and said, "Are you sure this is your order? Where are your parents?" + +Tim said, "They are busy. This is my order. I called you with my toy phone. Bye." He closed the door and ran to the kitchen with the pizza. + +Anna was amazed and said, "Wow, Tim, you are brilliant. You ordered a real pizza with your toy phone. How did you do that?" + +Tim said, "I don't know. It was easy. Let's eat the pizza before mom comes." + +They opened the box and saw a big cheese pizza. It smelled good and looked yummy. They took a slice each and bit into it. It was delicious. + +They enjoyed the pizza and felt very proud of themselves. They did not know that their mom had heard everything and was watching them with a smile. She decided to let them have their fun and not tell them that she had ordered the pizza for them as a surprise. She thought they were very clever and cute. She loved them very much. +Lily and Tom were friends who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big slide that looked very fun. They wanted to go on the slide, but there was a problem. The slide was too high for them, and they needed a grown-up to help them. + +"Let's ask Mom to help us," Lily said. + +"No, let's ask Dad," Tom said. + +They started to argue about who to ask. They did not unite and work together. They were foolish and wasted time. + +While they were arguing, a boy named Max came to the park. He saw the slide and wanted to go on it too. He did not wait for a grown-up. He climbed up the ladder and reached the top of the slide. He was very proud of himself. + +"Look at me, I'm the best!" he shouted. + +But he did not know how to slide down safely. He slid too fast and lost his balance. He had a big fall and hurt himself. He cried and cried. + +Lily and Tom stopped arguing and saw what happened to Max. They felt sorry for him. They ran to him and tried to help him. + +"Are you okay?" Lily asked. + +"That was a bad fall," Tom said. + +They gave him a hug and a band-aid. They invited him to play with them. Max said sorry for being rude and thanked them for being kind. They became friends and played together. They learned to unite and share. They were not foolish anymore. They had fun. +Ben and Lily liked to play with water. They had a big tub in the yard and many toys that could soak. They also had a weapon that could shoot water very far. It was a hose with a nozzle. + +One day, they decided to play a game. They took turns to be the good guy and the bad guy. The good guy had the weapon and the bad guy had to run and hide. The good guy had to try to soak the bad guy with water. + +Ben was the good guy first. He chased Lily around the yard and sprayed water at her. Lily laughed and dodged. She hid behind a tree and a bush. Ben found her and soaked her. They switched roles and played again. + +Lily was the good guy now. She held the weapon and looked for Ben. Ben ran and hid behind the shed. He thought he was safe. He did not see the wire on the ground. He tripped and fell. He hit his head on a rock. He cried out loud. + +Lily heard him and ran to him. She saw blood on his head. She dropped the weapon and screamed. She did not know what to do. She was scared. She wanted to help Ben. She wanted him to be normal again. But he did not move. He did not talk. He did not breathe. He was gone. +Sam and Lily were playing in the garden. They liked to dig holes and look for bugs and worms. They found a big stick that looked like a cross. They wanted to use it for their game. + +"Let's pretend this is a treasure map," Sam said. "We can hide the cross and make clues for each other." + +"OK," Lily said. "You hide it first and I will find it." + +Sam ran to a corner of the garden and dug a hole. He put the cross in the hole and covered it with dirt. He ran back to Lily and gave her a clue. + +"The cross is where the flowers rot," he said. + +Lily thought hard. She looked around the garden and saw many flowers. Some were bright and pretty, and some were brown and wilted. She guessed that the cross was where the brown flowers were. She ran to that spot and started to dig. + +She dug and dug until she saw the cross. She was very happy. She pulled it out of the hole and showed it to Sam. + +"I found it!" she said. "You are incredible at hiding things!" + +Sam smiled. He was proud of his clue. He hugged Lily and said, "You are incredible at finding things!" + +They took turns hiding and finding the cross until it was time to go inside. They had a lot of fun with their simple game. +Lily liked to collect stamps. She had many stamps from different places and colors. She thought they were unique and pretty. She kept them in a big book that she hid under her bed. + +One day, Lily wanted to show her stamps to her friend Ben. She took out her book and opened it on the floor. "Look, Ben, these are my stamps. Do you like them?" she asked. + +Ben looked at the stamps and nodded. He saw one stamp that was very shiny and had a picture of a dragon. He wanted to have it. He waited until Lily was not looking and took the stamp. He put it in his pocket and smiled. + +"Wow, Lily, your stamps are very nice. But I have to go now. Bye!" he said and ran out of the door. + +Lily waved goodbye and closed her book. She did not notice that one stamp was missing. She put the book back under her bed and went to play with her toys. + +The next day, Lily wanted to look at her stamps again. She took out her book and opened it on the floor. She counted her stamps and saw that one was gone. She looked for it everywhere, but she could not find it. She felt sad and angry. She wondered who took her stamp. She thought it was unique and special. She cried and cried. + +She did not know that Ben had her stamp. He had put it on a letter and mailed it to his grandma. He did not care about the stamp. He just wanted to make his grandma happy. He did not think about Lily and how she felt. He did not know that he made her stamp disappear. He did not know that he was a bad friend. +Lila and Ben like to play with trains. They have many trains of different colors and sizes. They also have a big track that they can put together in different ways. They are very organized and keep their trains and track in a big box. + +One day, they decide to make a surprise for their mom. They take out their trains and track and go to the living room. They work hard to make a long and winding track that goes around the sofa, the table, and the chair. They put their trains on the track and make them go. They are very happy and proud of their work. + +They hear their mom coming home. They run to the door and shout, "Mom, mom, we have a surprise for you!" + +Their mom smiles and follows them to the living room. She sees the track and the trains and gasps. "Wow, this is amazing! You made a wonderful train track! How did you do it?" + +Lila and Ben grin and say, "We used our trains and track from the box. We made it by ourselves. We wanted to reveal it to you and make you happy." + +Their mom hugs them and says, "You are very clever and creative. I am very happy and proud of you. Thank you for this lovely surprise. Can I play with you?" + +Lila and Ben nod and say, "Yes, mom, you can play with us. We have many trains to share. Come and join us!" + +They all go to the living room and play with the trains and track. They have a lot of fun and laughter. They are a happy family. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a cop on a bike. The cop has a big hat and a loud horn. + +"Look, a cop!" Tom says. "Let's joke with him!" + +"How?" Sam asks. + +"Let's hide behind that tree and make funny noises!" Tom says. + +They run to the tree and wait for the cop to come closer. They start to make weird noises like a frog, a cow and a monkey. + +"Ribbit, ribbit! Moo, moo! Ooh, ooh, aah, aah!" they say. + +The cop hears the noises and stops his bike. He looks around and sees the tree. He walks to the tree and says, "Who's there?" + +Tom and Sam jump out and say, "Surprise! We are joking with you!" + +The cop smiles and says, "You are very funny, boys. But you should be careful. Don't scare people or animals with your noises. They might think you are in trouble or need help." + +Tom and Sam say, "Sorry, cop. We didn't mean to scare anyone. We just wanted to have fun." + +The cop says, "It's okay. I like jokes, too. But next time, choose a better place and a better time. And don't forget to say hello and thank you to the cop." + +Tom and Sam say, "Okay, cop. Hello and thank you for being nice to us." + +The cop says, "You're welcome, boys. Have a good day and be safe." + +He gets on his bike and rides away. Tom and Sam wave to him and say, "Bye, cop!" + +They go back to playing in the park. They are happy and proud. They joked with a cop and made him smile. +Tom and Sue wanted to play in the park. But it was raining hard. They put on their boots and coats and hats. They asked their mom if they could go outside. + +"Be careful, children," mom said. "The ground is wet and slippery. Don't run or jump too much. And come back soon." + +Tom and Sue nodded and ran outside. They saw a big puddle near the slide. They wanted to splash in it. Tom went first. He took a big step and jumped into the puddle. He made a loud splash and laughed. + +"Look at me, Sue!" he said. "I'm wet and happy!" + +Sue smiled and wanted to try too. She took a big step and jumped into the puddle. But she slipped and fell. She hurt her knee and cried. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" she said. "I'm wet and sad!" + +Tom heard her cry and ran to help her. He lifted her up and hugged her. + +"I'm sorry, Sue," he said. "Are you okay?" + +Sue nodded and wiped her tears. She saw a red spot on her knee. + +"It's just a little scratch," she said. "But it stings." + +Tom looked around and saw a bench nearby. He took Sue's hand and led her to the bench. He took off his hat and wrapped it around her knee. + +"Here, this will make it better," he said. "You're brave, Sue." + +Sue smiled and thanked him. She felt better and warmer. + +"You're kind, Tom," she said. "You're a good brother." + +They sat on the bench and watched the rain. They learned a lesson that day. They learned that jumping in puddles can be fun, but also dangerous. They learned that being careful is important, but also being helpful. They learned that being wet can make you happy or sad, but being kind can make you succeed. +Lily and Tom were playing in the yard. They liked to jump in the big pile of leaves that Dad had made with the rake. The rake was a long stick with sharp teeth that could move the leaves. Dad said they could play, but they had to be careful with the rake. + +"Look, Lily, I can make a leaf hat!" Tom said. He put some leaves on his head and laughed. + +"That's funny, Tom. Can I have one too?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, here you go." Tom gave her some leaves and they both wore leaf hats. + +They were having fun, but then they heard a loud noise. It was Mom, and she sounded angry. + +"Tom! Lily! What are you doing? You made a mess of the yard! And why are you playing with the rake? It's dangerous! Come here right now!" + +Tom and Lily felt worry. They did not want to make Mom angry. They dropped their leaf hats and ran to Mom. + +"We're sorry, Mom. We were just playing. We didn't mean to make a mess," Tom said. + +"Yeah, we're sorry, Mom. We were careful with the rake. We didn't touch the teeth," Lily said. + +Mom looked at them and sighed. She was not really angry, just tired. She had a lot of work to do in the house. + +"I know you were just playing, but you have to listen to me. The rake is not a toy. It can hurt you or someone else. And you have to help me clean up the yard. It's not fair to leave it like this for Dad. Do you understand?" + +Tom and Lily nodded. They felt bad for making Mom worry. + +"OK, then. Come on, let's get the rake and the bags and put the leaves away. Then we can have some cookies and milk. How does that sound?" + +Tom and Lily smiled. They were glad that Mom was not angry anymore. They liked cookies and milk. They said sorry to Mom again and hugged her. Then they went to get the rake and the bags and helped Mom clean up the yard. They learned to be more careful and respectful. And they still had fun. +Tom and Mia are playing in the living room. They like to make forts with the furniture. They use pillows, blankets, chairs and tables. They pretend they are in a castle or a cave. + +"Look, Mia, I made a tower with the chairs!" Tom says. He stands on the top chair and waves his arms. "I am the king of the fort!" + +"Be careful, Tom!" Mia says. She stands under the tower and holds a blanket. "Don't fall down! Here, take this blanket. It is warm and soft." + +Tom takes the blanket and wraps it around himself. He feels warm and cozy. He smiles at Mia. "Thank you, Mia. You are a good friend. Do you want to join me in the tower?" + +"Yes, please!" Mia says. She climbs up the chairs and sits next to Tom. They share the blanket and look out the window. They see the sun and the clouds. They feel happy and safe in their fort. They giggle and hug each other. They are the king and the queen of the fort. +Lily and Ben were playing in the kitchen. They liked to pretend they were chefs and make yummy food. They found a big bowl, some flour, some eggs and some milk. They wanted to make a cake. + +"How much flour do we need?" Lily asked. + +"I don't know. Let's guess!" Ben said. He took a teaspoon and scooped some flour. He poured it into the bowl. + +"Is that enough?" Lily wondered. + +"Maybe we need more. Let's add some more!" Ben said. He took another teaspoon and scooped some more flour. He poured it into the bowl. + +They did the same with the eggs and the milk. They mixed everything with a spoon. The batter was very thick and sticky. + +"Look, our cake is ready!" Lily said. + +"Let's bake it in the oven!" Ben said. + +They put the bowl in the oven and turned it on. They waited for a few minutes. Then they smelled something burning. + +"Oh no, our cake is on fire!" Lily cried. + +"Quick, turn off the oven!" Ben shouted. + +They ran to the oven and turned it off. They opened the door and saw a black and smoky mess. + +"Oops, we made a mistake!" Lily said. + +"Maybe we guessed too much!" Ben said. + +They looked at each other and laughed. They decided to make something else. They found some bread, some butter and some jam. They made some sandwiches and ate them. + +They were not chefs, but they had fun. +Lily and Max are twins. They like to play together. Today, they are in the kitchen with Mom. Mom is making pasta for lunch. Lily and Max want to help. + +"Can we stir the pasta, Mom?" Lily asks. + +"Sure, but be careful. It is hot," Mom says. She gives them a big spoon. + +Lily and Max take turns to stir the pasta. They notice that the pasta has different shapes. Some are long and thin. Some are round and hollow. Some are curly and twisty. + +"Look, this one is like a bow," Lily says, holding up a piece of pasta. + +"And this one is like a snail," Max says, pointing to another piece. + +They giggle and find more shapes. They think the pasta is cute and fun. + +Mom smiles and says, "You are very good helpers. The pasta is almost ready. Do you want cheese on top?" + +"Yes, please!" Lily and Max say. + +Mom sprinkles cheese on the pasta and puts it on a big plate. She cuts some bread and salad. She calls Dad and says, "Lunch is ready!" + +Lily and Max run to the table. They are hungry and excited. They love pasta. They say, "Thank you, Mom!" + +Mom says, "You're welcome, my cuties. Enjoy your lunch!" +Lily and Max are twins. They like to play with their toys, but sometimes they fight. Mom tells them to behave and share, but they do not listen. They pull and push and yell and cry. + +One day, Mom has a big surprise for them. She brings home a puppy. The puppy is brown and soft and has a thick tail. Lily and Max are very happy. They want to hug and pet the puppy. But the puppy is scared. He runs away and hides under the sofa. + +Mom says, "The puppy is new here. He does not know you yet. You have to be gentle and quiet. You have to behave and give him space. Then he will trust you and love you." + +Lily and Max nod. They want the puppy to be their friend. They sit on the floor and wait. They talk softly and smile. They show the puppy their toys and say his name. Slowly, the puppy comes out. He sniffs and licks their hands. He wags his thick tail. He plays with their toys and cuddles with them. + +Lily and Max are very happy. They hug and kiss the puppy. They say, "We love you, puppy. You are part of our family. You have a big heart, just like us." Mom smiles and says, "You are very good, Lily and Max. You behaved and made the puppy feel welcome. I am proud of you." Lily and Max smile and say, "Thank you, Mom. We love you, too." +Sara and Ben like to play with cars. They have many cars of different colors and sizes. They make roads and bridges with blocks and books. They zoom and honk and crash their cars. + +One day, Sara finds a new car in her toy box. It is a big red car with a shiny case on the back. She shows it to Ben and says, "Look, Ben, I have a new car. It is very jolly. Do you want to play with it?" + +Ben nods and takes the car. He opens the case and sees a button. He presses the button and the car makes a loud noise. He is surprised and happy. He says, "Wow, Sara, this car can talk. It says 'beep beep'. What else can it do?" + +Sara shrugs and says, "I don't know. Let's find out." They put the car on the floor and push it. The car moves forward and says 'beep beep'. They push it again and it moves faster and says 'beep beep beep'. They laugh and clap. + +Then, Ben has an idea. He says, "Sara, let's see what happens if we push the car the other way. Maybe it can reverse." He turns the car around and pushes it. The car moves backward and says 'boop boop'. They giggle and push it again. The car moves backward faster and says 'boop boop boop'. + +Sara and Ben have fun playing with the jolly car. They make it go forward and backward, beep and boop, and open and close the case. They are very happy with their new toy. They say, "Thank you, jolly car, for making us laugh. You are our favorite car." The car says, 'beep boop'. +Sam liked to watch the big birds soar in the sky. They had long wings and could fly very high and fast. Sometimes, Sam wished he could soar like them and see many things. + +One day, Sam went with his dad to the stadium. The stadium was a big place where many people came to see games and shows. Sam was excited to see what was inside. He held his dad's hand as they walked in. + +But when they got to their seats, Sam saw something that made him forget everything else. He saw a big balloon in the shape of a bird. It was red and yellow and had a long tail. It was tied to a rope that someone was holding. Sam thought it was the most beautiful thing he had ever seen. + +He wanted to touch it and play with it. He let go of his dad's hand and ran towards the balloon. He did not see the people or the stairs or the signs. He was careless and did not look where he was going. + +He reached the balloon and grabbed the rope. But the rope was not strong enough to hold the balloon and Sam. The balloon broke free and started to soar in the air. Sam was lifted off the ground and hung on to the rope. He was scared and cried for his dad. + +His dad saw him and ran after him. He shouted for help and tried to catch the rope. But the balloon was too high and too fast. It soared out of the stadium and into the sky. Sam did not know what to do. He wished he had never let go of his dad's hand. He wished he had never seen the balloon. He wished he could go back to the ground. +Anna liked to play with her toys in the bathtub. She had a duck, a frog, a boat and a ball. She made them splash and swim and talk to each other. She was having fun. + +But then she heard a loud noise from outside. It was a big truck. It was very noisy. It made Anna scared. She wanted it to go away. + +She called her mom. "Mom, mom, there is a noisy truck outside. I don't like it. Make it stop!" + +Mom came to the bathroom. She saw Anna in the bathtub with her toys. She smiled and hugged her. + +"Don't worry, Anna. The noisy truck is just passing by. It will not hurt you. It will disappear soon. You are safe with me." + +She stayed with Anna until the truck was gone. Then she helped her dry off and put on her pajamas. She read her a story and tucked her in bed. + +Anna felt better. She thanked her mom and gave her a kiss. She closed her eyes and dreamed of her toys in the bathtub. She was happy. +Anna and Ben are playing with their toys in the living room. Anna has a leather ball that she likes to bounce and catch. Ben has a wooden truck that he likes to push and pull. They are having fun, but they also want to try each other's toys. + +"Can I have your ball, Anna?" Ben asks. "I want to bounce it too." + +"No, Ben, this is my ball. You have your truck. Go play with it," Anna says. She hugs her ball and turns away from Ben. + +Ben feels angry. He thinks Anna is not nice. He wants to have the ball. He waits until Anna is not looking, and then he runs to her and takes the ball from her hands. He laughs and runs away with the ball. + +"Hey, give me back my ball, Ben! That's not fair!" Anna shouts. She chases after Ben, trying to get her ball back. She is sad and mad. + +They run around the living room, bumping into the sofa, the table, and the lamp. They make a lot of noise and mess. Their mom hears them and comes to see what is going on. + +"What are you two doing? Why are you fighting over a ball?" Mom asks. She looks at Anna and Ben, who are both out of breath and red in the face. + +"Ben took my ball, Mom! He is mean!" Anna says. + +"Anna won't share her ball, Mom! She is selfish!" Ben says. + +Mom shakes her head. She takes the ball from Ben and gives it back to Anna. She takes the truck from Anna and gives it back to Ben. She says, "You both need to learn how to share and play nicely. Toys are more fun when you share them with your friends. How would you feel if someone took your toy without asking?" + +Anna and Ben look at each other. They feel sorry for what they did. They say, "We're sorry, Mom. We're sorry, Anna. We're sorry, Ben." + +Mom smiles. She says, "That's good. Now, why don't you try playing with each other's toys, but only if you ask first and say please and thank you?" + +Anna and Ben nod. They say, "Okay, Mom. Can I please play with your truck, Ben? Can I please play with your ball, Anna?" + +They swap their toys and start playing together. They bounce the ball and push the truck. They laugh and have fun. They are happy. + +Mom watches them and thinks, "That's better. Maybe they will learn to get along after all." She goes to the kitchen to make some lemonade for them. She hopes they will like it, even if it is a little sour. +Ben and Lily were playing with their dolls in the garden. They liked to pretend that their dolls were a family. Ben had a daddy doll, a mommy doll and a baby doll. Lily had a grandma doll, a grandpa doll and a kitty doll. + +"Can I lend your grandpa doll?" Ben asked Lily. "He has a mustache like my daddy." + +"OK, but you have to be nice to him," Lily said. "He is very old and likes to read books." + +Ben took the grandpa doll and put him next to the daddy doll. He made them talk to each other. + +"Hello, I am your daddy's daddy," the grandpa doll said. "You have a nice mustache like me." + +"Thank you, I am your son's son," the daddy doll said. "You have a nice book. What is it about?" + +"It is about dinosaurs. They are big and scary animals that lived a long time ago," the grandpa doll said. + +"Wow, that sounds interesting. Can you tell me more?" the daddy doll said. + +Lily watched them play and smiled. She thought they were having fun. She looked at her grandma doll and the kitty doll. They were cuddling on a blanket. + +"Grandma, do you like my kitty?" she asked. + +"Yes, dear, I do. She is very soft and cute," the grandma doll said. + +"Can I tell you a secret?" Lily asked. + +"Of course, dear. What is it?" the grandma doll said. + +"I wish I had a mustache like grandpa and daddy. They look so normal and cool," Lily said. + +The grandma doll laughed and hugged her. + +"You don't need a mustache, dear. You are beautiful just the way you are. And you know what? I think you are very normal and cool too," the grandma doll said. +Tim and Kim are twins. They like to play with paper and scissors. They cut out shapes and letters and make cards. One day, they want to make a card for Mom. They find a big paper and some crayons. + +"Let's write a message for Mom," Tim says. "She will be happy." + +"OK," Kim says. "What should we write?" + +Tim thinks for a moment. He remembers a word that Mom says a lot. He picks up a blue crayon and writes "LOVE" on the paper. He shows it to Kim. + +"Look, Kim, I wrote 'love'. Mom says 'love' when she hugs us." + +Kim smiles. She likes the word 'love'. She picks up a red crayon and writes "YOU" under 'love'. She shows it to Tim. + +"Look, Tim, I wrote 'you'. Mom says 'you' when she talks to us." + +Tim and Kim are happy. They have written a message for Mom. They want to make the card look nice. They take the scissors and start to cut out the paper. They are careful, because the scissors are sharp. They do not want to hurt themselves. + +They cut out a big heart shape around the message. They cut out some small stars and flowers to decorate the card. They glue them on the paper. They make the card look fit. They are proud of their work. + +They put the card on the table. They wait for Mom to come home. They want to surprise her. They think she will like the card. They think she will love them. They hug each other. They are happy. +Lila and Ben are friends who live on a farm. They like to play with the sheep. The sheep are soft and white and make funny sounds. But one sheep is not happy. His name is Tim and he is very thin. He does not eat much and he does not run with the other sheep. + +One day, Lila and Ben see Tim sitting alone under a tree. They go to him and say hello. + +"Hi, Tim. Why are you so sad?" Lila asks. + +"I don't feel good. I am too thin and weak. The other sheep don't like me. They say I am not a real sheep," Tim says. + +"That's not true, Tim. You are a real sheep and we like you. You are just different and that's okay. You can improve if you eat more and play more. Then you will be strong and happy," Ben says. + +"Really? Do you think so?" Tim asks. + +"Yes, we do. Come on, Tim. Let's go to the barn and find some hay. It is yummy and good for you. Then we can play tag with the other sheep. It is fun and good for you too," Lila says. + +"Okay, I will try. Thank you, Lila and Ben. You are good friends," Tim says. + +Lila and Ben smile and help Tim get up. They walk to the barn and find some hay. Tim eats some and feels better. Then they run to the field and play tag with the other sheep. Tim has fun and feels better too. He is not so thin and sad anymore. He is improving and happy. He is a real sheep and he has good friends. +Lily and Tom were playing in the snow. They made a big snowman with a hat and a scarf. They gave him a carrot nose and two rocks for eyes. They were very happy. + +But then, a big black raven flew down from the sky. It saw the carrot nose and wanted to eat it. It landed on the snowman's head and pecked at the nose. The snowman's nose fell off. + +"Hey, stop that!" Lily shouted at the raven. "That's our snowman's nose!" + +The raven did not listen. It picked up the carrot nose in its beak and flew away. Lily and Tom were very sad and angry. + +They ran after the raven, throwing snowballs at it. But the raven was too fast and too high. It cawed and laughed at them. + +"Give it back, give it back!" Tom shouted at the raven. "That's not yours!" + +The raven did not care. It flew to a big tree and ate the carrot nose. It was very tasty. + +Lily and Tom stopped running. They were very cold and tired. They looked at their snowman. He had no nose. He looked very sad. + +They hugged each other and went back to their house. They told their mom what happened. She gave them some hot chocolate and cookies. She said they could make another snowman tomorrow. + +They felt a little better. They hoped the raven would not come back. They hoped the snowman would not be too lonely. They said good night to him and went to bed. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big slide. They both want to go on it. + +"Me first!" Tom says. He runs to the slide. + +"No, me first!" Lily says. She runs after him. + +They get to the slide at the same time. They push and pull each other. They are angry. + +"Stop it!" a voice shouts. It is Mom. She comes to the slide. She looks at Tom and Lily. + +"Why are you fighting?" she asks. + +"We both want to go on the slide," Tom says. + +"But there is only one slide," Lily says. + +Mom smiles. She has an idea. + +"Why don't you take turns?" she says. "You can both have fun on the slide. You can count to ten and then switch. That is a fair way." + +Tom and Lily think about it. They nod. + +"Okay," they say. + +They try Mom's idea. Tom goes on the slide first. He slides down fast. He laughs. + +"Your turn, Lily!" he says. He counts to ten. + +Lily goes on the slide next. She slides down slow. She smiles. + +"Your turn, Tom!" she says. She counts to ten. + +They keep taking turns. They have fun. They are happy. + +Mom watches them. She is proud. + +"You are successful!" she says. "You solved your problem. You are good friends." +Lily and Ben liked to play with their toy cars. They had many cars of different colors and sizes. They made noises and pretended to drive them on the floor. Sometimes they had races or crashes. + +One day, Lily found a new car in her toy box. It was shiny and red, and it had a button on the side. She pressed the button and the car made a loud sound and moved by itself. Lily was very happy and showed it to Ben. + +"Wow, that is a cool car!" Ben said. He wanted to try it too. He asked Lily if he could play with it for a little while. Lily was kind and said yes. She gave him the car and watched him press the button. + +But nothing happened. The car did not make any sound or move. Ben pressed the button again and again, but still nothing. He looked at Lily and said, "Why is your car not working?" + +Lily thought for a moment. Then she remembered something her dad had told her. She said, "Maybe the car needs a new battery. A battery is something that makes things work. Sometimes it gets old and stops working. Then you have to get a new one and put it in the car." + +Ben nodded. He understood what Lily meant. He said, "Where can we get a new battery?" + +Lily said, "I don't know. Maybe we can ask dad. He knows a lot about cars and batteries. Come on, let's go find him." + +They left their toy cars on the floor and ran to find Lily's dad. They were enthusiastic and hopeful. They wanted to make the car work again and have more fun. They hoped dad had a new battery for them. +Tom is a boy who likes to play with his cat, Max. Max is a black cat with green eyes and a soft fur. Tom and Max have a lot of fun together, chasing balls, hiding under the bed, and cuddling on the couch. + +One day, Tom finds a purple flower in the garden. He thinks it is very pretty and he wants to show it to Max. He picks the flower and runs inside the house. He finds Max sleeping on the couch and puts the flower near his nose. + +"Look, Max, look at this purple flower. It smells good, do you like it?" Tom says. + +Max opens his eyes and sniffs the flower. But he does not like it. He feels a tickle in his nose and he sneezes. He sneezes so hard that he blows the flower away and makes Tom fall off the couch. + +"Ah-choo! Ah-choo! Ah-choo!" Max sneezes. + +"Ow! Ow! Ow!" Tom cries. + +Mom hears the noise and comes to see what is wrong. She sees Tom on the floor and Max sneezing on the couch. She sees the purple flower on the carpet. + +"What happened here?" Mom asks. + +"Mom, I wanted to show Max this purple flower, but he sneezed and made me fall. He does not like the flower, Mom. He is allergic to it, Mom." Tom says. + +Mom picks up Tom and hugs him. She strokes Max and calms him down. She throws the flower in the trash. + +"I'm sorry, Tom, but not all cats like flowers. Some cats are allergic to them and they sneeze when they smell them. You should not put flowers near their noses, Tom. It is not good for them, Tom." Mom says. + +"I'm sorry, Mom. I did not know, Mom. I just wanted to share something pretty with Max, Mom." Tom says. + +"I know, Tom. You are a good boy and you love your cat. But you have to be careful and respect his needs, Tom. You have to learn what he likes and what he does not like, Tom. That is how you show him you care, Tom." Mom says. + +Tom nods and says sorry to Max. Max licks his face and purrs. Tom smiles and hugs him. Mom smiles and kisses them both. + +The moral of the story is: You should not force your preferences on others. You should respect their differences and learn what makes them happy. That is how you show them you love them. +Anna likes to talk. She talks to her mom, her dad, her doll, and her cat. She talks when she eats, when she plays, when she sleeps, and when she wakes up. She talks a lot. + +One day, Anna goes to the park with her mom. She sees a boy with a drum. He hits the drum with his sticks. He makes a sound. Anna likes the sound. It has a rhythm. She wants to talk to the boy. + +She runs to the boy and says, "Hi, I'm Anna. I like your drum. Can I play with you?" + +The boy looks at her and says, "No, you can't. This is my drum. Go away." + +Anna feels sad. She does not understand why the boy is mean. She thinks he is ignorant. She does not know what ignorant means, but she heard her mom say it once. She thinks it means bad. + +She goes back to her mom and tells her what happened. Her mom hugs her and says, "I'm sorry, Anna. Some people are ignorant. They don't know how to share or be nice. But you are not ignorant. You are smart and kind. You can talk to me. I love you." + +Anna smiles and says, "I love you too, mom. Can we go home and play with my drum?" + +Her mom nods and says, "Yes, we can. You have a drum?" + +Anna says, "Yes, I do. It's a pot and a spoon. It makes a rhythm too." + +They laugh and go home. Anna talks and plays with her mom and her drum. She is happy. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play outside with their dog, Spot. One day, they go to the farm with Mom and Dad. They see many animals and plants. They are happy. + +They see a big field with yellow plants. Mom says, "This is corn. We can eat it." Lily and Ben want to try. They pick some corn and peel off the green leaves. They see the yellow seeds inside. They are shiny and sweet. + +They sit on a blanket and eat the corn. Spot comes and sniffs the corn. He wants some too. Lily and Ben share with him. They are kind. Spot likes the corn. He wags his tail. + +They gaze at the sky. They see white clouds and blue birds. They make shapes with the clouds. They see a bunny, a star, and a boat. They laugh and point. They are creative. + +They feel the soft breeze on their faces. They hear the corn rustle and the animals make noises. They smell the fresh air and the flowers. They are calm and happy. They love the farm. +Sara is a tough girl. She likes to play catch with her big brother Tom. Tom throws the ball very far and fast. Sara runs and jumps to catch it. She does not like to miss. + +One day, Sara and Tom play catch in the park. They have a lot of fun. But then, a big dog comes. The dog sees the ball and wants to play too. The dog runs after the ball and barks. Sara and Tom get scared. + +Tom throws the ball to Sara. Sara tries to catch it, but the dog is faster. The dog catches the ball in his mouth and runs away. Sara and Tom chase the dog. They want their ball back. + +The dog runs to his owner. His owner is a nice lady. She sees Sara and Tom and smiles. She tells the dog to drop the ball. The dog drops the ball and wags his tail. He likes Sara and Tom. + +The lady gives the ball to Sara and Tom. She says sorry for the dog. She says the dog is friendly and loves to play. Sara and Tom say thank you to the lady. They pet the dog and say hello. The dog licks their faces and makes them laugh. + +Sara and Tom are not scared anymore. They are happy. They ask the lady if they can play catch with the dog. The lady says yes. Sara, Tom and the dog play catch together. They have more fun than before. Sara is a tough girl. She can catch the ball and make new friends. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play outside. Today, they want to have a picnic. They pack some food and a blanket in a big bag. They also take their bikes. + +They ride their bikes to the park. They speed along the path. They see colorful flowers and birds. They say hello to other people. They are happy. + +They find a nice spot under a tree. They spread the blanket on the grass. They take out their food. They have sandwiches, apples, and cookies. They share their food and talk. + +"Ben, do you like the park?" Lily asks. + +"Yes, I do. It is fun and pretty. Do you like the park?" Ben answers. + +"I do, too. It is a good place for a picnic. We can play and eat and see things. I like having a picnic with you." Lily says. + +They smile at each other. They finish their food. They pack their bag. They get on their bikes. They speed back home. They had a good day. +Tom likes to write. He has a big book with many pages. He uses a rod with a point to write on the book. The rod makes marks on the paper. Tom writes his name, his age, and what he likes. + +One day, Tom sees a chubby cat outside his window. The cat is black and white and has a long tail. Tom thinks the cat is cute. He wants to write about the cat in his book. He grabs his rod and opens his book. + +Tom writes "cat" on the paper. He tries to draw the cat, too. He makes a big circle for the body, a smaller circle for the head, two triangles for the ears, and a line for the tail. He adds two dots for the eyes, a triangle for the nose, and a curve for the mouth. + +Tom is happy with his drawing. He shows it to his mom. His mom smiles and says, "That's a very nice cat, Tom. You are a good writer and a good artist." Tom feels proud. He hugs his mom and says, "Thank you, mom. I love you and I love the cat." +Tom and Sam were friends who liked to play with toys. One day, they found a big box of blocks and cars and dolls. They were very happy and started to build and drive and dress up. + +But soon, Tom wanted to have all the toys for himself. He took the blocks from Sam and said, "These are mine!" He took the cars from Sam and said, "These are mine!" He took the dolls from Sam and said, "These are mine!" Sam was sad and had no toys to play with. + +Sam tried to ask Tom to share, but Tom did not listen. He was very cross and said, "Go away!" He poked Sam with his finger and made him cry. Sam ran away and told his mom what Tom did. + +Mom was not happy with Tom. She said, "Tom, you are not being a good friend. You are being selfish and mean. You should be generous and share your toys with Sam. How would you feel if Sam did the same to you?" + +Tom thought about it and felt sorry. He realized he was wrong and he hurt Sam's feelings. He said, "Mom, you are right. I was not being a good friend. I will say sorry to Sam and share my toys with him." + +Tom went to find Sam and gave him a hug. He said, "Sam, I am sorry. I was not being a good friend. I will share my toys with you. Do you want to play with me?" Sam smiled and said, "Yes, I do. Thank you, Tom. You are being a good friend." + +Tom and Sam played with the toys together and had fun. They learned to be generous and kind to each other. They were happy and mom was proud of them. +Mia and Ben are playing with their toy cars in the living room. They like to make noises and pretend they are driving fast. Mia has a red car and Ben has a blue car. They zoom around the carpet and the sofa. + +Suddenly, Ben sees a big spider on the wall. He stops his car and points at the spider. He is scared of spiders. He says to Mia, "Look! A spider! It is big and hairy!" + +Mia looks at the spider and feels anxious. She does not like spiders either. She says to Ben, "What do we do? Do we run away?" + +Ben thinks for a moment. He wants to be brave. He says to Mia, "No, we do not run away. We poke the spider with a stick. Then it will go away." + +Mia nods. She finds a stick on the floor. It is from their puzzle. She gives it to Ben. Ben takes the stick and walks slowly to the wall. He reaches out and pokes the spider with the stick. + +The spider does not like being poked. It moves quickly and falls to the floor. It runs away under the sofa. Mia and Ben watch the spider disappear. They feel relieved and happy. They say to each other, "We did it! We poked the spider!" + +They hug and laugh. They pick up their cars and continue playing. They forget about the spider. They are not anxious anymore. They have fun. They take turns to make noises and pretend they are driving fast. Mia has a red car and Ben has a blue car. They zoom around the carpet and the sofa. +Anna is a very intelligent girl. She likes to learn new things and play with her toys. She also likes to hide from her mom and dad and make them look for her. + +One day, Anna finds her mom's phone on the couch. She knows that her mom uses the phone to talk to people and take pictures. She thinks the phone is very interesting and wants to play with it. She picks up the phone and runs to her room. + +She hides under her bed with the phone and presses the buttons. She sees different colors and shapes on the screen. She hears funny sounds and voices. She giggles and smiles. + +Her mom hears the sounds and wonders where her phone is. She looks around the house and calls Anna's name. She does not see Anna or the phone. She gets worried and asks her dad to help her. + +They search everywhere but they cannot find Anna or the phone. They are about to give up when they hear a loud ring. They follow the sound and find Anna under her bed with the phone. She is talking to her grandma and telling her about her hiding game. + +Anna sees her mom and dad and says hello. She gives them the phone and says sorry. She did not mean to make them worry. She just wanted to have fun. + +Her mom and dad hug her and tell her they love her. They are not angry but they explain that the phone is not a toy and she should not take it without asking. They also tell her that hiding is okay sometimes but she should always tell them where she is. + +Anna understands and says okay. She is a very intelligent girl. She also loves her mom and dad and her grandma. She is happy. +Lily and Ben were playing in the snow. They made a big snowman with a hat and a scarf. They gave him a carrot nose and two rocks for eyes. They were very happy. + +"Look at our snowman, he is so nice!" Lily said. + +"Yes, he is! But he looks cold. Maybe we should give him a hug," Ben said. + +They ran to the snowman and hugged him. But the snowman was very icy. They felt a chill in their arms and faces. They started to shiver and shake. + +"Brrr, he is too icy! Let's go inside and get some heat," Lily said. + +They let go of the snowman and ran to the house. They put on their coats and gloves and hats. They went to the kitchen, where Mom was making hot chocolate. + +"Mom, can we have some hot chocolate, please?" Ben asked. + +"Of course, my loves. But why are you so cold? Did you play with the snowman?" Mom asked. + +"Yes, we did. But he was too icy. We wanted to hug him, but he made us shake," Lily said. + +Mom smiled and gave them each a cup of hot chocolate. She stirred in some marshmallows and whipped cream. + +"Here you go, my loves. Drink this and you will feel warm and cozy. But remember, snowmen are not for hugging. They are for looking and admiring. They are made of snow, and snow is icy. If you hug them, you will lose your heat and feel cold. Do you understand?" Mom said. + +Lily and Ben nodded and sipped their hot chocolate. They felt the heat in their mouths and bellies. They smiled and thanked Mom. + +"We understand, Mom. Snowmen are not for hugging. They are for looking and admiring. We will not hug them again. We will keep our heat and stay warm," they said. + +Mom hugged them and kissed their cheeks. She was proud of them for learning their lesson. + +The moral of the story is: Do not hug snowmen, they are icy and will make you cold. Keep your heat and stay warm. +Tom and Sue are friends. They like to play with toys and books. One day, Tom finds a new toy car. He likes it very much. He shows it to Sue and says, "Look, this is my new toy car. It is shiny and fast. Do you want to play with it?" + +Sue nods and smiles. She likes the toy car too. She says, "Yes, please. Can I have a turn?" Tom says, "OK, but only for a little while. Then you have to give it back to me." Sue agrees and takes the toy car. + +Sue plays with the toy car. She makes it zoom and beep. She has fun. But she forgets to give it back to Tom. She keeps playing with it. Tom waits and waits. He gets upset. He says, "Sue, give me back my toy car. It is mine. You said you would give it back." Sue says, "No, I want to play more. It is my toy car now. You can't have it." + +Tom and Sue start to fight. They pull and tug at the toy car. They yell and cry. They are not friends anymore. They are angry and mean. The toy car breaks. It is not shiny and fast anymore. It is broken and sad. Tom and Sue look at the toy car. They are not happy. They are sorry. But it is too late. The toy car is gone. And so is their friendship. + +The moral of the story is: You should share and be fair with your friends. If you are greedy and selfish, you will lose your toys and your friends. You will be unhappy and alone. +Lily loved her horse, Brownie. He was big and strong and soft. He liked to run and jump and play with Lily. Sometimes, he let Lily ride on his back and they went fast around the farm. + +One day, Lily and Brownie were having fun in the field. They saw some flowers and butterflies and birds. Lily picked some flowers and put them in Brownie's mane. Brownie neighed and shook his head. He was happy. + +But then, the sun got very hot and bright. Lily and Brownie felt tired and thirsty. They looked for some shade and water. They found a big tree and a small stream. They drank some water and lay down under the tree. + +Lily cuddled with Brownie and closed her eyes. Brownie wrapped his tail around Lily and nuzzled her hair. They took a nap together. They felt cool and calm and safe. + +When they woke up, the sun was lower and the air was cooler. Lily and Brownie stretched and yawned. They were ready to go back to the farm. They thanked the tree and the stream for their help. They were grateful for their nap and their friendship. They trotted back to the farm, holding flowers and smiles. +Lila 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. They had to chase it before someone else took it. + +One time, the ball rolled into a big puddle. Lila and Ben ran to get it, but they saw a stranger standing by the puddle. He was a tall man with a long coat and a hat. He looked at the ball and smiled. + +"Hello, little ones," he said. "Do you want your ball back?" + +Lila and Ben nodded. They were scared of the stranger. They did not know him. + +"Then you have to do something for me," he said. "You have to soak your feet in the puddle. It will make you strong and smart. Trust me, I'm a doctor." + +Lila and Ben did not believe him. They thought he was lying. They did not want to soak their feet in the puddle. It was cold and dirty. They wanted their ball back. + +"No, thank you," Lila said. "We don't want to soak our feet. We want our ball. Please give it to us." + +The stranger shook his head. He laughed. "No, no, no. You have to soak your feet first. Then you can have your ball. Come on, it's fun. Don't be weak." + +He grabbed Lila's hand and tried to pull her to the puddle. Lila screamed. She did not like the stranger. She did not want him to touch her. + +"Let go of me!" she cried. "Ben, help me!" + +Ben heard Lila's scream. He was brave. He ran to the stranger and kicked him in the leg. The stranger let go of Lila and groaned. He was angry. He looked at Ben and glared. + +"You little brat!" he yelled. "How dare you kick me? I'll teach you a lesson!" + +He reached for Ben and tried to grab him. But Ben was fast. He dodged the stranger and ran to Lila. He took her hand and they ran away from the puddle. They ran to the playground where their mom was waiting. They told her what happened. She hugged them and praised them. + +"You did the right thing," she said. "You were smart and brave. You did not listen to the stranger. You did not soak your feet. You helped each other. I'm so proud of you." + +She took their ball from the puddle and gave it to them. They smiled and thanked her. They played with their ball again. They did not see the stranger anymore. They were happy and safe. +Lily and Ben were friends who liked to play in the pool. They had fun splashing, kicking and floating in the water. Sometimes they played games like tag or catch with a ball. + +One day, Lily had a new toy. It was a big yellow duck that could squirt water from its mouth. Lily was very happy with her duck and wanted to show it to Ben. + +"Look, Ben, look at my duck!" Lily said, holding the duck in her arms. "It can squirt water like this!" She squeezed the duck and a stream of water came out. + +"Wow, that's cool!" Ben said, admiring the duck. "Can I try it, please?" + +Lily hesitated. She liked her duck very much and did not want to share it. She thought Ben might break it or lose it. She shook her head and said, "No, it's mine. You can't have it." + +Ben felt sad and angry. He wanted to play with the duck too. He thought Lily was being mean and selfish. He reached out his hand and tried to grab the duck from Lily. + +"Give it to me, Lily, give it to me!" Ben said, pulling the duck. + +"No, Ben, no!" Lily said, holding the duck tight. "It's mine, mine, mine!" + +They both tugged and pulled on the duck, trying to get it for themselves. They did not listen to each other or to the grown-ups who told them to stop. They did not resist their bad feelings or their rude words. + +Suddenly, the duck made a loud pop and burst. Water and air came out of the hole and the duck deflated. Lily and Ben stared at the duck in shock and horror. It was ruined. They had broken it. + +They both felt sorry and ashamed. They had been bad friends. They had not shared or cared. They had not had fun. + +They looked at each other and said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I'm sorry, Ben." + +They hugged and forgave each other. They decided to play nicely and to share their toys. They learned to resist their greed and anger and to be kind and gentle. They became good friends again and had fun in the pool. +Anna and Ben were twins who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big slide that looked very fun. Anna wanted to go first, but Ben said he was faster and stronger. He ran to the slide and climbed up the ladder. Anna followed him, but she was slow and careful. + +"Look at me, Anna!" Ben shouted from the top of the slide. "I'm going to slide down so fast!" He sat on the slide and pushed himself forward. He zoomed down the slide, laughing and waving his arms. He felt very brave and happy. + +Anna reached the top of the slide and looked down. She saw Ben waiting for her at the bottom. She also saw something else. A big dog was running towards them, barking and growling. It had sharp teeth and a long tail. Anna was scared of the dog. She did not want to slide down and meet the dog. She wanted to go back the way she came. + +"Anna, come on!" Ben called. "The slide is fun! Don't be scared!" + +But Anna was too scared to listen. She turned around and tried to climb down the ladder. But the ladder was slippery and steep. She lost her balance and fell off the ladder. She landed on the grass with a thud. She hurt her knee and started to cry. + +Ben heard Anna cry and looked up. He saw her on the ground, bleeding and crying. He also saw the dog running towards them. He was scared too. He ran to Anna and hugged her. He hoped the dog would not hurt them. + +But the dog was not a bad dog. It was a friendly dog. It stopped in front of them and wagged its tail. It licked Anna's face and Ben's hand. It wanted to play with them. Anna and Ben stopped crying and looked at the dog. They saw that it had a collar and a tag. It belonged to someone. They read the tag and saw the dog's name. It was Spot. + +"Hi, Spot," Anna said. "You scared us, but you are nice." + +"Sorry, Spot," Ben said. "We thought you were mean, but you are good." + +Spot barked and licked them again. He was happy to make new friends. Anna and Ben smiled and petted him. They forgot about the slide and their fear. They played with Spot until his owner came and took him home. They thanked him for letting them play with his dog. They said goodbye to Spot and waved. They went back to their mom and dad, who were waiting for them. They told them about their adventure. They learned that sometimes things are not what they seem, and that being scared is not always bad. They also learned to be careful on the slide. They had a good day. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They run, jump and slide. They have fun. + +One day, they see a new swing in the park. It is big and red. It looks fun. They run to the swing. They want to try it. + +"Can I go first?" Anna asks. + +"OK, you can go first. I will push you," Ben says. He is kind. + +Anna sits on the swing. Ben pushes her. She goes up and down. She feels happy. She laughs. + +"Look, Ben, I am flying!" Anna says. + +"I see you, Anna, you are flying!" Ben says. + +They notice a boy watching them. He is small and shy. He has no friends. He looks sad. + +"Hi, do you want to play with us?" Anna asks. She is kind. + +The boy nods. He smiles. + +"OK, come here. You can have a turn on the swing," Ben says. He is kind. + +The boy sits on the swing. Anna and Ben push him. He goes up and down. He feels happy. He laughs. + +"Look, Anna and Ben, I am flying!" the boy says. + +"We see you, you are flying!" Anna and Ben say. + +They play together on the swing. They make a new friend. They have fun. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to watch television. They watched cartoons, songs, and stories on the big screen. Sometimes they laughed, sometimes they learned, and sometimes they wondered. + +One day, they saw a show about animals. They saw lions, elephants, monkeys, and more. They wondered how the animals lived, what they ate, and where they slept. + +"Look, Lily, a lion!" Tom said. "He is big and strong and has a mane." + +"Yes, Tom, a lion!" Lily said. "He is the king of the animals. He roars and hunts." + +They watched the lion chase a zebra and catch it. They felt scared for the zebra, but also curious. + +"Why does the lion eat the zebra?" Tom asked. + +"Because he is hungry, Tom," Lily said. "He needs food to live, like we do." + +"But we don't eat zebras, Lily," Tom said. "We eat bread and cheese and fruit." + +"That's true, Tom," Lily said. "We are different from the lion. We are people, not animals." + +They wondered what it would be like to be a lion, or a zebra, or any other animal. They wondered if the animals were happy, or sad, or bored. + +They watched the show until it was over. Then they turned off the television and went to their room. They had a lot of toys, books, and games. They played with them and had fun. + +They were glad to be people, not animals. They were glad to have each other, and their parents, and their home. They were comfortable and safe and loved. They wondered what they would watch tomorrow. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play in the garden. They see a big tree with red fruits. They are cherries. Sara and Ben love cherries. They want to pick some. + +They run to the tree. Sara points to a branch. She says, "Look, Ben, there are many cherries there. Let's get them." Ben nods. He climbs on the tree. He reaches for the cherries. He picks some and puts them in his pocket. + +Sara waits under the tree. She sees a cherry on the ground. She picks it up. She bites it. It is sweet and juicy. She smiles. She says, "Yum, yum, this cherry is good. Ben, do you want some?" + +Ben hears Sara. He looks down. He sees Sara with a cherry. He says, "Yes, please, Sara, I want some too." He tries to climb down. But he slips. He falls. He lands on the ground. He cries. He says, "Ow, ow, that hurt. I hurt my knee. Sara, help me." + +Sara hears Ben. She drops the cherry. She runs to Ben. She sees his knee. It is red and bleeding. She says, "Oh, no, Ben, you are hurt. I'm sorry. Don't cry. I will help you." She hugs Ben. She says, "Come on, Ben, let's go to Mom. She will make it better. She will give us a band-aid and a kiss. And we can share the cherries. OK?" + +Ben nods. He stops crying. He says, "OK, Sara, thank you. You are a good sister. I love you." He holds Sara's hand. They walk to Mom. Mom sees them. She says, "What happened, Sara and Ben? Why are you hurt?" Sara and Ben tell Mom. Mom says, "Oh, you poor things. Come here, I will take care of you. And I'm glad you found some cherries. They are good for you. You can have some more after I clean your knee. OK?" + +Sara and Ben nod. They say, "OK, Mom, thank you. We love you." Mom smiles. She says, "I love you too, Sara and Ben. You are brave and kind. Now, let's go inside and fix your knee. And then we can enjoy the cherries. OK?" + +Sara and Ben nod. They say, "OK, Mom, let's go." They follow Mom. They are happy. They have cherries. They have Mom. They have each other. The end. +Lily and Sam are friends. They like to play with toys and books. One day, they find a big book with many pictures. The book is about history. History is what happened before they were born. + +"Look, Sam, this is a dinosaur. It is big and scary. It has sharp teeth and a long tail," Lily says, pointing at a picture. + +"Wow, Lily, it is amazing. Do you think it is real?" Sam asks, blinking his eyes. + +Lily nods. "Yes, it is real. But it is not here now. It is gone. It lived a long time ago." + +Sam is curious. "Why is it gone, Lily? Where did it go?" + +Lily shrugs. "I don't know, Sam. Maybe it got sick. Or maybe it had no food. Or maybe something else happened. The book does not say." + +Sam is sad. He likes the dinosaur. He wishes he could see it. He touches the picture gently. + +"Maybe we can see it in our dreams, Lily. Maybe we can go back in time and play with it. It looks flexible. It can bend and twist and run and jump," he says, smiling. + +Lily smiles too. She likes Sam's idea. She thinks it is fun. She closes the book and puts it away. + +"Maybe, Sam, maybe. But now it is time for nap. Come on, let's go to our beds. And maybe we can dream of dinosaurs and history," she says, taking his hand. + +They go to their beds and close their eyes. They hope to see the dinosaur in their dreams. They are happy. They are friends. +Sara and Ben were playing in the park with their toy cars and dolls. They liked to make noises and pretend they were driving and flying. Sometimes they saw real cars and aeroplanes in the sky and they pointed at them and said their names. + +One day, they saw a big and noisy aeroplane that was flying very low and fast. It was black and had no windows or letters on it. It looked mysterious and scary. Sara and Ben stopped playing and watched the aeroplane with wide eyes. + +"Wow, look at that aeroplane!" Ben said. "It's so big and loud!" + +"I don't like it," Sara said. "It's too dark and strange. Maybe it's a bad aeroplane." + +"Maybe it's a spy aeroplane," Ben said. "Maybe it's looking for something or someone." + +"Maybe it's looking for us!" Sara said. She grabbed Ben's hand and ran to their mum, who was sitting on a bench and reading a book. "Mum, mum, there's a bad aeroplane in the sky! It's scary and mysterious!" + +Mum looked up and saw the aeroplane. She frowned and said, "That is a strange aeroplane. I wonder what it's doing here. Come on, kids, let's go home. It's not safe to stay here." + +She packed their toys and took them to the car. She warned them not to look at the aeroplane or talk to anyone about it. She said it was a secret aeroplane and they had to be careful. Sara and Ben nodded and did as they were told. They were glad to leave the park and the bad aeroplane behind. They hoped they would never see it again. +Ben and Mia are playing with toy guns in the park. They like to pretend they are spies and have a mission. Ben is very intelligent and makes up the rules of the game. Mia listens to him and follows his ideas. + +"OK, Mia, we have to shoot the bad guys before they get the secret code," Ben says. "You hide behind that tree and I'll go behind that bench. When I say 'now', we shoot together, OK?" + +"OK, Ben, I'm ready," Mia says. She holds her toy gun and waits for Ben's signal. + +Ben sees two boys walking towards them. They are older and bigger than Ben and Mia. They don't know they are playing a game. Ben thinks they are the bad guys. He whispers "now" and shoots his toy gun at them. + +"Bang! Bang! You're dead!" Ben shouts. + +Mia shoots her toy gun too. "Bang! Bang! I got you in the chest!" she yells. + +The two boys are surprised and angry. They don't like being shot at by little kids. They run towards Ben and Mia and grab their toy guns. + +"Hey, what are you doing? Give us back our guns!" Ben and Mia cry. + +"Shut up, you brats! You can't shoot us with these toys! They're not real guns!" one of the boys says. + +He throws Ben's toy gun on the ground and breaks it. Ben feels sad and scared. He wishes he had a real gun to protect himself and Mia. + +The other boy laughs and points Mia's toy gun at her. He pretends to shoot her in the chest. "Bang! Bang! Now you're dead!" he says. + +Mia feels a sharp pain in her chest. She falls to the ground and starts to cry. She doesn't know why it hurts so much. She thinks the toy gun is real and she is dying. + +Ben sees Mia crying and bleeding. He realizes the toy gun is not a toy. It is a real gun that looks like a toy. He doesn't understand how it got there. He feels very sorry and afraid. He runs to Mia and hugs her. + +"Mia, Mia, I'm so sorry! I didn't know it was a real gun! Please don't die, please!" he says. + +The two boys see the blood and the real gun. They are shocked and scared too. They drop the gun and run away. They don't want to get in trouble. + +Ben and Mia are alone in the park. They are hurt and scared. They don't know what to do. They wish someone would help them. They wish they never played with guns. +Lily had a cut on her knee. It hurt a lot. She cried and ran to her mom. + +"Mom, mom, look at my knee!" she said. + +Mom looked at Lily's knee and saw the blood. She hugged Lily and said, "Don't worry, my sweetie. I will help you. Come with me to the bathroom." + +Mom took Lily to the bathroom and turned on the water. She got a cloth and some soap. She wet the cloth and put some soap on it. She gently cleaned Lily's knee with the cloth. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Lily said. "It stings!" + +"I know, I know. But the soap will make it better. It will kill the germs and stop the infection. You are very brave, Lily. It will be over soon." Mom said. + +Mom rinsed the cloth and wiped the soap off Lily's knee. She dried it with a towel and put a band-aid on it. + +"There, all done. How do you feel?" Mom asked. + +Lily looked at her knee and saw the band-aid. She smiled and said, "Thank you, Mom. It feels better. Will it heal soon?" + +"Yes, it will heal soon. But you have to be careful and not scratch it. And you have to be slow and not run too fast. OK?" Mom said. + +"OK, Mom. I will be slow and careful. Can I have a hug and a kiss?" Lily said. + +"Of course, my sweetie. You can have a hug and a kiss. And a cookie, too. You are a good girl." Mom said. + +Mom hugged and kissed Lily and gave her a cookie. Lily ate the cookie and felt happy. She loved her mom. Her mom loved her. Her knee would heal soon. +Ben has a toy bunny that he loves very much. He takes it everywhere with him. He likes to hop with his toy bunny and pretend they are in a big field of grass and flowers. + +One day, Ben goes to the park with his mom and his toy bunny. He sees a big slide and wants to try it. He leaves his toy bunny on a bench and runs to the slide. He slides down fast and feels happy. + +But when he goes back to the bench, his toy bunny is gone. He looks around and sees a big dog running away with his toy bunny in its mouth. Ben feels very worried and sad. He cries and calls for his mom. + +Mom hears Ben and comes to him. She sees the dog and the toy bunny. She runs after the dog and shouts at it. The dog drops the toy bunny and runs away. Mom picks up the toy bunny and brings it back to Ben. + +Ben hugs his toy bunny and says thank you to his mom. He checks his toy bunny and sees that it is not hurt. He feels happy again. He says sorry to his mom for leaving his toy bunny alone. Mom says it is okay and kisses him. She says they should go home and wash his toy bunny. Ben agrees and hops with his toy bunny and his mom to the car. +Lily was a dog who lived in a big house with a nice family. She had a soft bed, a lot of toys, and a shiny collar. She was happy and loved. + +One day, she went for a walk with her family. She saw another dog on the street. He was dirty and thin. He had no collar. He looked sad and scared. + +Lily wanted to say hello to him. She pulled on her leash and barked. But her family did not stop. They said, "No, Lily, he is a bad dog. He might bite you. Come on, let's go." + +Lily did not understand. She thought he was a poor dog. She felt sorry for him. She wanted to be his friend. She did not think he was bad. She thought he was lonely. + +She looked back at him as they walked away. He looked at her with big eyes. He wagged his tail a little. He wanted to be her friend, too. But he did not know how. He was afraid of people. He had no home. He had no collar. He was unhappy and unloved. +Lily and Ben were playing a game. They had to find things that were open in the house. Lily found an open book, an open jar, and an open window. Ben found an open door, an open box, and an open bag. They counted their things. + +"I have three open things," Lily said. + +"I have three open things, too," Ben said. + +They looked at each other. They both wanted to win the game. The prize was a big cookie. + +"Who gets the cookie?" Lily asked. + +"Let's find one more open thing," Ben said. "The first one to find it gets the cookie." + +They ran around the house, looking for open things. Lily saw an open drawer in the kitchen. She ran to it. Ben saw an open closet in the hall. He ran to it. They both reached their open things at the same time. + +"I found it!" Lily shouted. + +"I found it!" Ben shouted. + +They looked at each other again. They both wanted the cookie. + +"Who gets the cookie?" Ben asked. + +"Let's share the cookie," Lily said. + +Ben nodded. He liked sharing. They went to the table, where the cookie was. But before they could take a bite, they both sneezed. Achoo! Achoo! + +They looked at the cookie. It was covered with sneeze. They made a face. + +"Yuck!" Lily said. + +"Yuck!" Ben said. + +They did not want the cookie anymore. They threw it in the trash. They decided to play another game. A game that did not make them sneeze. +Lily loved to grow flowers in her garden. She had many colors and shapes of flowers. She was very proud of her garden. She wanted everyone to see how beautiful it was. + +One day, she decided to display her flowers on the street. She made a sign that said "Lily's famous garden. Come and see!" She put the sign and some flowers on a table near the road. She hoped that many people would stop and admire her flowers. + +Soon, a boy came by. He saw the sign and the flowers. He liked the flowers very much. He wanted to have one for himself. He asked Lily, "Can I have a flower, please?" + +Lily said, "No, you can't. These are my flowers. I grew them in my garden. They are famous. You have to pay me if you want one." + +The boy said, "But I don't have any money. I just want one flower. Please, can I have one?" + +Lily said, "No, you can't. Go away. These are my flowers. They are not for you." + +The boy felt sad. He walked away. He thought Lily was very mean. + +Lily waited for more people to come. But no one came. No one wanted to see her famous garden. No one wanted to pay for her flowers. Lily felt lonely. She wondered why no one liked her flowers. + +She looked at her flowers. They were still beautiful. But they did not make her happy. She realized that she was selfish. She did not want to share her flowers with anyone. She did not want to make anyone happy. She only wanted to show off her garden. + +She felt sorry. She wished she had given a flower to the boy. She wished she had been kind. She wished she had made a friend. + +She decided to change. She took down her sign. She packed up her flowers. She went to look for the boy. She wanted to give him a flower. She wanted to say sorry. She wanted to be nice. + +She found the boy. He was sitting on a bench. He looked sad. He did not see her. + +She walked up to him. She said, "Hello. I'm Lily. I'm sorry I was mean to you. I want to give you a flower. I want to be your friend." + +The boy looked up. He saw her. He saw the flower. He smiled. He said, "Hello. I'm Ben. Thank you for the flower. I want to be your friend too." + +Lily and Ben hugged. They became friends. They went to Lily's garden. They played with the flowers. They had fun. They were happy. + +The moral of the story is: It is better to share than to be selfish. Sharing makes you and others happy. Sharing makes you friends. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play on the farm with their dog, Spot. One day, they see a big pile of wheat near the barn. They want to climb on it and make a fort. + +"Come on, Spot, let's go!" Sara says. She runs to the wheat and starts to climb. Ben follows her with a smile. + +But the wheat is slippery and scratchy. Sara slips and falls on her back. She feels uncomfortable and cries. "Ow, ow, ow! The wheat hurts me!" + +Ben hears her cry and runs to help her. He slips too and falls next to her. He feels uncomfortable and cries. "Ow, ow, ow! The wheat hurts me too!" + +Spot hears them cry and runs to them. He licks their faces and wags his tail. He tries to make them happy. He does not feel uncomfortable. He likes the wheat. He thinks it is fun. + +"Look, Spot likes the wheat!" Sara says. She stops crying and smiles. She pets Spot and hugs him. + +"Maybe the wheat is not so bad," Ben says. He stops crying and smiles too. He pets Spot and hugs him. + +They decide to make a fort with Spot. They use the wheat to make walls and a roof. They have fun and forget about the pain. They are happy. +One day, a monkey named Mimi wanted to wear a colorful dress. She saw a vine with many flowers on it and thought it would make a nice dress. She pulled the vine and wrapped it around her body. She felt very pretty and happy. + +She went to show her friends her new dress. But when she got to the tree where they were playing, they all laughed at her. They said she looked silly and the vine was not a dress. They said she should wear clothes like them, made of leaves and fruits. + +Mimi felt very sad and hurt. She ran away and cried. She wanted to be like her friends, but she also liked the colorful vine. She did not know what to do. + +Then she met a butterfly. The butterfly saw her crying and asked her what was wrong. Mimi told him about her dress and her friends. The butterfly said he liked her dress very much. He said it was colorful and beautiful, just like his wings. He said she should not care what others think, as long as she was happy with herself. + +Mimi felt better and thanked the butterfly. She realized he was right. She liked her dress and it made her happy. She did not need to change for her friends. She decided to wear the vine and be proud of it. + +She went back to the tree and told her friends she was sorry for running away. She said she liked her dress and she hoped they would like it too. She said she did not mind if they wore different clothes, as long as they were friends. + +Her friends felt sorry for laughing at her. They said they were sorry too. They said they liked her dress and they liked her. They said they were happy to be friends with her, no matter what she wore. + +Mimi smiled and hugged them. She was happy to have such good friends. She learned that it was okay to be different and to wear what she liked. She also learned to be kind and respectful to others who were different. She and her friends played happily on the tree, wearing their colorful clothes. +Sara and Ben like to play with their cars. They make them zoom on the floor and on the sofa. They pretend they are in a race and say "vroom, vroom, vroom". + +One day, they find a big box in the garage. They think it is a good place to make a tunnel for their cars. They put the box on the floor and cut a hole on each end. They take their cars and zoom them through the box. + +"Look, my car is faster than yours!" Sara says to Ben. + +"No, mine is faster!" Ben says to Sara. + +They zoom their cars faster and faster, until they hear a loud crash. They look inside the box and see their cars smashed together. They are broken and sad. + +"Oh no, our cars are ruined!" Sara cries. + +"Our race is over!" Ben says. + +They feel bad and hug each other. They say they are sorry for zooming too fast. They go to their mom and ask for a snack. She gives them some crackers and juice. The juice is sour and makes them scrunch their faces. + +"Yuck, this juice is sour!" Sara says. + +"I don't like it either!" Ben says. + +They laugh and trade their juice for water. They feel better and decide to play with something else. They leave the box and the cars in the garage. They hope their dad can fix them later. They say they will be more careful next time. They end their day with a hug and a smile. +Anna and Ben love to hang their stockings by the fireplace on Christmas Eve. They hope that Santa will fill them with toys and candy. They also leave some cookies and milk for Santa, and some carrots for his reindeer. + +But this year, Anna has a problem. She sees that Ben's stocking is bigger and prettier than hers. It has a red and green pattern and a bell on the toe. Anna's stocking is plain and white and has a hole in the heel. Anna feels jealous of Ben's stocking. She thinks that Santa will like it more and give him better gifts. + +She decides to do something sneaky. When Ben is not looking, she switches their stockings. She hangs her stocking on Ben's hook and hangs his stocking on her hook. She thinks that now Santa will think that her stocking is his and give her more presents. + +But Anna does not know that Santa knows everything. He knows who has been naughty and who has been nice. He knows that Anna and Ben are brother and sister. He knows which stocking belongs to whom. He also knows that Anna is jealous of Ben's stocking and that she switched them. + +When Santa comes to their house, he sees the stockings by the fireplace. He smiles and shakes his head. He decides to teach Anna a lesson. He fills Ben's stocking with toys and candy, just as he planned. But he fills Anna's stocking with something else. He fills it with reindeer poop. + +The next morning, Anna and Ben run to the fireplace. They are excited to see what Santa brought them. Ben grabs his stocking and opens it. He is happy to see all the wonderful things inside. He thanks Santa and shows Anna his gifts. + +Anna grabs her stocking and opens it. She is shocked to see what is inside. She screams and drops the stocking. She sees the reindeer poop spill out on the floor. She smells the stinky smell. She feels the sticky mess. She cries and asks why Santa did this to her. + +Ben looks at Anna and sees what happened. He remembers that his stocking was different last night. He realizes that Anna switched them. He feels sorry for her, but also angry. He tells her that she was naughty and that Santa knew. He tells her that she should not be jealous of his stocking and that she should say sorry. + +Anna feels ashamed and sorry. She knows that she did a bad thing. She knows that she hurt Ben and Santa. She knows that she should not be jealous of what others have. She says sorry to Ben and hugs him. She says sorry to Santa and hopes that he will forgive her. + +Ben forgives Anna and hugs her back. He says that he loves her and that they can share his toys and candy. He says that maybe next year, Santa will bring her a new stocking. Anna smiles and says that she loves him too and that she does not need a new stocking. She says that she is happy with what she has. They clean up the reindeer poop and play together. They learn their lesson and have a merry Christmas. +Lila and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big fan in the park. The fan has many colors. It is colorful and pretty. + +"Wow, look at the fan!" Lila says. "It is so nice. I want to touch it." + +"No, Lila, don't touch it!" Tom says. "The fan is not for us. It is for the people who work here. They use it to make wind. It can hurt you." + +But Lila does not listen to Tom. She runs to the fan. She wants to feel the wind. She puts her hand on the fan. But the fan is very fast. It cuts Lila's hand. Lila screams. She feels a lot of pain. + +Tom runs to Lila. He sees blood on her hand. He is scared. He calls for help. A man who works in the park comes. He sees Lila and Tom. He is angry. + +"What are you doing here?" the man says. "This fan is not a toy. It is dangerous. You should not touch it. You are bad kids." + +He takes Lila and Tom to their moms. He tells them what happened. Their moms are sad and mad. They scold Lila and Tom. They take them home. They do not let them play in the park anymore. + +Lila and Tom are sorry. They cry. They wish they had listened to Tom. They learn a lesson. They should not touch things that are not theirs. They should listen to their friends. They should be careful and good. +Anna and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to dig in the dirt and look for bugs and stones. One day, they found a big jar buried under a bush. It was dirty and old, but they were curious. + +"What is this?" Anna asked, holding the jar. + +"I don't know. Maybe it has something inside," Ben said, shaking the jar. + +They heard a clink and a rattle. They opened the jar and saw a shiny necklace with a blue stone. It was very pretty, but it was broken. The string was snapped and some beads were missing. + +"Oh, no. It's not good," Anna said, feeling sad. + +"Maybe we can fix it," Ben said, trying to be helpful. + +They looked around the garden and found some flowers, leaves, and twigs. They used them to make a new string and to fill the gaps in the necklace. They worked hard and had fun. + +"Look, we did it!" Ben said, holding up the necklace. + +"It's beautiful!" Anna said, smiling. + +They put the necklace back in the jar and buried it again. They decided to leave it there for someone else to find. + +"Maybe they will like it too," Anna said. + +"Maybe they will restore it again," Ben said. + +They hugged and went back to their house. They felt happy and proud. They had found an old jar, but they had made an adorable necklace. +Lila and Tom are friends. They like to play with cars and dolls. One day, they want to travel to the park. They ask their moms if they can go. + +"Yes, you can go, but you have to stay on the sidewalk and hold hands," their moms say. "And be back before dark." + +Lila and Tom are happy. They put on their shoes and coats. They are ready to travel. They hold hands and walk on the sidewalk. + +But on the way, they see a big dog. The dog is barking and running. The dog has a collar, but no leash. The dog is not friendly. The dog wants to bite Lila and Tom. + +Lila and Tom are scared. They run away from the dog. But the dog is faster. The dog catches up with them. The dog bites Tom's heel. Tom cries out in pain. + +Lila sees a stick on the ground. She picks up the stick and hits the dog. The dog lets go of Tom's heel and runs away. Lila helps Tom get up. They hug each other. + +They see a man running after the dog. The man is the dog's owner. He is sorry for what the dog did. He says he will take the dog to the vet and get him a leash. He says he will pay for Tom's heel. + +Lila and Tom are brave. They say thank you to the man. They decide to go back home. They do not want to travel to the park anymore. They want to be safe and warm. They hold hands and walk on the sidewalk. Their moms are waiting for them. They hug them and kiss them. They are proud of Lila and Tom. They are good friends. +Anna likes to read books. She has many books in her room. She likes to learn new words. She has a big book with many words. It is a dictionary. She likes to look at the dictionary and say the words. + +One day, Anna takes the dictionary to school. She wants to show her friends. She puts the dictionary in her backpack. She goes to the bus. She sits next to Ben. Ben is her friend. He likes to play with cars. + +"Hi, Anna," Ben says. "What do you have in your backpack?" + +Anna smiles. She opens her backpack. She takes out the dictionary. She holds it up. + +"Look, Ben," Anna says. "This is my dictionary. It has many words. I can read them." + +Ben looks at the dictionary. He frowns. He does not like the dictionary. He thinks it is boring. He likes books with pictures and stories. + +"That is not a book," Ben says. "That is a big, heavy thing. It has no pictures. It has no stories. It is not fun. Why do you have it?" + +Anna feels sad. She feels embarrassed. She likes the dictionary. She thinks it is fun. She wants Ben to like it too. She does not know what to say. + +"I-I like it," Anna says. "It helps me learn new words. Do you want to see?" + +Ben shakes his head. He does not want to see. He turns away. He looks out the window. He does not talk to Anna. + +Anna puts the dictionary back in her backpack. She feels bad. She wishes she did not bring the dictionary. She wishes she had a book with pictures and stories. She wishes Ben would talk to her. She looks out the window too. She does not talk to Ben. +Lily and Tom were friends who liked to play together. One day, they saw a big red ball on the roof of a house. They wanted to play with the ball, but they did not know how to get it. + +"Let's borrow a ladder from the shed," Tom said. "Then we can climb up and get the ball." + +"But that is naughty," Lily said. "We should ask first." + +Tom did not listen. He ran to the shed and took a ladder. He put it against the house and climbed up. Lily followed him, but she was scared. + +They reached the roof and saw the ball. Tom grabbed it and threw it down. "Hooray!" he shouted. "We have the ball!" + +But then they heard a loud noise. The ladder fell down and broke. They were stuck on the roof. They started to cry. + +"Help! Help!" they called. "We are sorry! We are sorry!" + +But no one heard them. The house was empty. The ball was not theirs. It belonged to a boy who had gone on a trip. He had left the ball on the roof so no one would take it. + +Lily and Tom were very naughty. They borrowed a ladder without asking. They took a ball that was not theirs. They broke the ladder and could not get down. They were in big trouble. They wished they had listened to Lily. They learned a hard lesson. The end. +Ben likes to play with his robot. His robot can talk and dance and sing. Ben teaches his robot new things every day. He is a good friend to his robot. + +One day, Ben has a big idea. He wants to show his robot to his friends at school. He thinks his friends will like his robot too. He puts his robot in his backpack and goes to school. + +At school, Ben waits for show and tell time. He is very excited. When it is his turn, he takes out his robot and puts it on the table. He tells his friends, "This is my robot. His name is Robo. He can perform many things. Watch!" + +Ben presses a button on his robot. The robot says, "Hello, I am Robo. I am happy to meet you." Then the robot starts to dance and sing a funny song. Ben's friends clap and laugh. They think the robot is amazing. They ask Ben many questions about his robot. Ben is proud of his robot. He is happy to share his robot with his friends. + +Ben and his robot have a good day at school. They make many new friends. Ben thanks his robot for performing so well. He says, "You are a good robot, Robo. I love you." The robot says, "I love you too, Ben. You are a good friend." They hug and smile. +Lily and Max liked to go to the lake with their dad. They had a big kayak that could fit all of them. They liked to paddle and splash and see the fish and ducks. + +One day, they saw a big swan with four baby swans. The swan was white and fluffy and had a long neck. The baby swans were gray and fuzzy and had short necks. They followed their mom everywhere. + +"Can we feed them, dad?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, we have some bread in the bag. But be careful, don't get too close. Swans can be angry sometimes," dad said. + +He gave Lily and Max some bread and they broke it into small pieces. They threw the bread into the water near the swans. The swans came closer and ate the bread. They made soft noises and bobbed their heads. + +"Look, they like it!" Max said. + +"They are hungry. The bread is delicious for them," Lily said. + +They fed the swans until the bread was gone. Then they waved goodbye and paddled away. + +"That was fun, dad. Can we do it again?" Lily asked. + +"Maybe next time. Now let's go home and have some delicious lunch ourselves," dad said. + +They smiled and hugged their dad. They liked to go to the lake with their dad. They had a big kayak that could fit all of them. They liked to paddle and splash and see the fish and ducks. And they liked to feed the swans. +Timmy did not like haircuts. They made his head feel cold and his ears look big. He always cried when Mommy took him to the barber. He wished he could keep his long, curly hair. + +One day, Mommy said, "Timmy, we have to go to the barber today. Your hair is too long and messy. You will look nice and neat after the haircut." Timmy shook his head and said, "No, Mommy, no haircut! I like my hair!" + +Mommy smiled and said, "Don't worry, Timmy. I have a surprise for you. If you are brave and sit still for the haircut, you can have a special drink after. It is sweet and yummy and has a straw. Do you want to try it?" Timmy loved drinks with straws. He nodded and said, "Yes, Mommy, I want the drink!" + +Mommy took Timmy to the barber. The barber was a friendly man who had a big pair of scissors and a comb. He put a cape around Timmy's neck and said, "Hello, Timmy. Are you ready for your haircut?" Timmy felt scared and wanted to run away. But he remembered the drink and said, "Yes, sir. Please be quick." + +The barber snipped and combed Timmy's hair. Timmy felt the scissors tickle his ears and the comb pull his curls. He wanted to cry and wiggle. But he remembered the drink and said nothing. He closed his eyes and waited for it to be over. + +Soon, the barber said, "All done, Timmy. You look handsome and smart. Here, look in the mirror." Timmy opened his eyes and saw his new haircut. He did not like it. He missed his long, curly hair. But he remembered the drink and said, "Thank you, sir." + +Mommy hugged Timmy and said, "You did great, Timmy. I'm so proud of you. Now, let's go get your drink." She took him to a nearby shop that had a sign that said, "Smoothies". She said, "Timmy, this is the surprise. A smoothie is a drink made of fruits and milk. It is easy to drink and good for you. You can choose any flavor you want. What do you want, Timmy?" + +Timmy looked at the menu and saw many colors and names. He saw red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple. He saw strawberry, mango, banana, kiwi, blueberry, grape. He did not know what they tasted like. He said, "Mommy, I don't know. You choose for me." + +Mommy said, "How about a strawberry-banana smoothie? It is pink and sweet and creamy. I think you will like it." She ordered two smoothies and paid the lady. She gave one to Timmy and said, "Here you go, Timmy. Enjoy your drink." + +Timmy took the smoothie and put the straw in his mouth. He sucked and tasted the drink. It was cold and smooth and delicious. He liked it very much. He smiled and said, "Mommy, this is the best drink ever. Thank you, Mommy. I love you." + +Mommy smiled and said, "I love you too, Timmy. And I love your haircut. You look like a big boy." She kissed his cheek and drank her smoothie. They sat together and enjoyed their drinks. Timmy forgot about his haircut and felt happy. He decided that haircuts were not so bad after all. Especially if he got a smoothie after. +Anna loved to play with her dolls. She had many dolls, but her favorite was Lily. Lily had long hair, a pink dress, and a smile. Anna liked to pretend that Lily was her sister, and they did everything together. + +One day, Anna's parent said, "We have a surprise for you, Anna. You are going to have a real sister soon. She is in mommy's tummy, and she will come out in a few months." + +Anna was very happy. She hugged her parent and said, "Thank you, thank you! I can't wait to meet her. Can I name her Lily?" + +Her parent laughed and said, "We'll see, Anna. Maybe you can help us choose a name. But you have to be patient and gentle with your sister. She will be very small and fragile when she comes out." + +Anna nodded. She was very excited. She ran to her room and told Lily the news. She said, "Lily, you are going to have a real sister too. She will be like you, but alive. We will play with her and love her and teach her everything. You will be the best big sister ever, Lily. I believe in you." + +Lily did not say anything, but Anna felt that she understood. She hugged Lily and put her in her bed. She said, "Good night, Lily. I love you. And I love our sister too." + +She kissed Lily and turned off the light. She dreamed of the day when she would see her sister's face. She hoped that she would have long hair, a pink dress, and a smile. Just like Lily. +Anna and Ben are going to the park with Mom. They are very happy. They put on their hats and shoes. Mom helps them get in the car. She loads their toys and snacks in the trunk. She buckles their seat belts. She says, "Are you ready?" + +Anna and Ben say, "Yes, Mom!" They look out the window. They see trees and houses and dogs. They sing a song. They clap their hands. They are very excited. + +They get to the park. Mom parks the car. She unbuckles their seat belts. She opens the trunk. She gives them their toys and snacks. She says, "Have fun!" + +Anna and Ben run to the playground. They see swings and slides and a sandbox. They see other kids. They say, "Hi!" They play with their toys. They share their snacks. They make new friends. + +Anna sees a big slide. She wants to try it. She climbs the ladder. She goes very high. She feels brave. She slides down. She says, "Whee!" She laughs. She likes the slide. She does it again. And again. And again. + +Ben sees a swing. He wants to try it. He sits on the seat. He holds the ropes. He pushes with his feet. He goes very high. He feels happy. He swings back and forth. He says, "Wow!" He smiles. He likes the swing. He does it again. And again. And again. + +Anna and Ben have a lot of fun at the park. They play until the sun goes down. They are very tired. They say, "Bye!" to their friends. They go back to the car. Mom loads their toys and snacks in the trunk. She buckles their seat belts. She says, "Did you have fun?" + +Anna and Ben say, "Yes, Mom! We had fun!" They hug Mom. They thank Mom. They love Mom. They fall asleep in the car. They dream of the park. They dream of the slide and the swing. They dream of the high and the low. They dream of the fun. +Ben was hungry. He wanted to eat soup. He saw a big pot of soup on the stove. It smelled good. He climbed on a chair and reached for the pot. + +"Ben, no!" Mom shouted. "The soup is hot. You will burn yourself. Get down from there!" + +But Ben did not listen. He was foolish. He grabbed the pot and pulled it. The soup spilled all over him. He screamed. It hurt a lot. + +Mom ran to him and wrapped him in a towel. She was angry and sad. She took him to the bathroom and put cold water on his skin. She called Dad and told him what happened. + +Ben cried and cried. He was sorry. He wished he had listened to Mom. He learned a lesson. He would never wander near the stove again. He hoped Mom and Dad would forgive him. He hoped the soup would not leave a scar. He hoped he would feel better soon. +Sara and Ben are playing with their toys in the living room. Sara has a doll and Ben has a car. They are having fun, but they also want to try something new. + +"Let's play dress up!" Sara says. "We can use mommy's scarves and hats and make masks!" + +"OK!" Ben agrees. "That sounds fun!" + +They run to mommy's closet and find some scarves and hats. They wrap the scarves around their faces and put on the hats. They look at each other and laugh. + +"I'm a princess!" Sara says. + +"I'm a pirate!" Ben says. + +They pretend to have a tea party and a treasure hunt. They are having a lot of fun, but they also make a lot of noise. + +Mommy hears them and comes to the closet. She sees the mess they have made with her clothes. She is not happy. + +"Sara! Ben! What are you doing?" she asks. "You have torn my scarves and hats! These are not toys! These are my clothes!" + +Sara and Ben feel bad. They did not mean to tear mommy's clothes. They just wanted to play. + +"We're sorry, mommy," they say. "We were playing dress up. We made masks with your scarves and hats." + +Mommy sighs. She is angry, but she is also patient. She loves her children, even when they make mistakes. + +"I know you were playing, but you have to be careful with other people's things," she says. "You have to ask before you use them. And you have to put them back when you are done. Do you understand?" + +Sara and Ben nod. They understand. + +"Yes, mommy," they say. "We're sorry. We won't do it again." + +Mommy smiles. She hugs them and kisses them. + +"It's OK," she says. "I forgive you. But you have to help me clean up this mess. And then you have to find some other toys to play with. OK?" + +Sara and Ben smile. They hug mommy and kiss her. + +"OK, mommy," they say. "We love you." + +They help mommy clean up the closet. They put the scarves and hats back where they belong. They say sorry to the clothes. They find some other toys to play with. They are still having fun, but they are also more careful. They have learned their lesson. +Lily and Tom were playing with their puppets. They made up a story about a brave lion and a wise owl. The lion wanted to be friends with the owl, but the owl was afraid of the lion's big teeth and loud roar. + +"Please, owl, do not fly away," the lion said. "I will not hurt you. I want to learn from you. You are very wise and know many things." + +The owl looked at the lion with his big eyes. He saw that the lion was kind and honest. He decided to give him a chance. "All right, lion, I will talk to you. But you have to be quiet and gentle. And you have to listen with your ears, not with your mouth." + +The lion nodded and smiled. He was happy to have a new friend. He followed the owl to his nest in the tree. There, the owl taught him about the stars, the wind, and the songs of the birds. The lion listened with his ears and learned many things. He thanked the owl for his wisdom and kindness. + +Lily and Tom finished their story. They bowed and smiled. Their mom and dad, who were watching, clapped their hands and cheered. They were very proud of their children. They hugged them and said, "You did a great job, Lily and Tom. Your story was very nice and fun. We liked the lion and the owl. They were good friends. You are very clever and creative." Lily and Tom felt happy and warm. They loved their puppets, their story, and their mom and dad. They applauded too. +Lily and her mom were going to visit grandma in another country. They had to prepare for the big trip. Mom packed some clothes, toys and books for Lily in a big bag. She also put some passports in a small bag. Passports were special papers that showed who they were and where they came from. + +"Are you ready, Lily?" mom asked. + +"Yes, mom. I'm very excited!" Lily said. + +They went to the airport in a taxi. The airport was a big place with many people, planes and noises. Lily saw some big signs with different words and pictures. Mom explained that they showed where the planes were going. + +"Look, Lily. Our plane is going to grandma's country. It's over there." mom pointed. + +Lily followed mom to a line of people. They showed their passports to a man in a uniform. He looked at them and stamped their passports. Then they went to another line. They put their bags on a belt. The belt moved and took their bags away. + +"Where are our bags going, mom?" Lily asked. + +"They are going to the plane, Lily. Don't worry. We will get them back when we arrive." mom said. + +They walked to a big gate. They showed their passports again to another man. He gave them two tickets. They boarded the plane. The plane was like a big bird with wings. They found their seats and buckled their belts. A lady in a uniform gave them some headphones and a snack. + +"What is this, mom?" Lily asked. + +"It's a pretzel, Lily. It's a yummy snack. You can eat it and listen to some music or watch a movie." mom said. + +Lily tried the pretzel. It was crunchy and salty. She liked it. She put on the headphones and watched a movie. It was about a funny dog and a cat. She laughed and smiled. Mom hugged her and kissed her. + +"I love you, Lily. We are going to have a great time with grandma." mom said. + +"I love you too, mom. I can't wait to see grandma." Lily said. +Lila and Tom were playing in the park. They saw a big truck with a cage. Inside the cage was a leopard. The leopard looked sad and angry. + +"Wow, look at that!" Tom said. "A leopard! I want to see it closer." + +"No, Tom, don't go there!" Lila said. "It is dangerous. The leopard can bite you." + +But Tom did not listen. He ran to the truck and climbed on the cage. He tried to touch the leopard's fur. + +"Hello, leopard!" Tom said. "You are so pretty. Do you want to be my friend?" + +The leopard did not want to be Tom's friend. The leopard was scared and angry. It roared and scratched Tom's hand. Tom screamed and fell off the cage. + +"Tom, Tom, are you okay?" Lila said. She ran to Tom and hugged him. She saw blood on his hand. + +"I'm sorry, Lila," Tom said. "I was silly. I should have listened to you. I regret going to the leopard." + +Lila helped Tom to the nurse. The nurse cleaned his wound and put a bandage on it. She told Tom to be careful and not to touch wild animals. + +Tom learned his lesson. He never went to the leopard again. He played with Lila and other lively animals in the park. He was happy and safe. +Tom is a big boat. He likes to deliver things to different places. He has a big anchor that he drops in the water when he stops. The anchor keeps him from moving away. + +One day, Tom has to deliver a big box to an island. He sails across the sea and sees the island. He is happy. He drops his anchor and waits for someone to come and get the box. + +But no one comes. Tom waits and waits. He is bored. He looks at the box. He wonders what is inside. He decides to open it. He sees something shiny and colorful. It is a toy boat. It is very original. Tom has never seen a toy boat like that. + +Tom likes the toy boat. He wants to play with it. He takes it out of the box and puts it in the water. He makes it sail around his anchor. He has fun. He forgets about the time. + +Soon, a man comes to the island. He is looking for the box. He sees Tom and the toy boat. He is angry. He says, "That is my box! That is my toy boat! You are not supposed to open it! You are supposed to deliver it!" + +Tom is scared. He says, "I am sorry. I was bored. I wanted to see what was inside. I liked the toy boat. It is very original. Can I keep it?" + +The man says, "No, you cannot keep it. It is mine. I made it. It is a gift for my son. He is waiting for it. You have to give it back. And you have to say sorry." + +Tom is sad. He likes the toy boat. But he knows he did something wrong. He gives the toy boat back to the man. He says, "I am sorry. I will not do it again. Please forgive me." + +The man says, "I forgive you. But you have to be more careful. You have to do your job. You have to deliver things without opening them. That is what a good boat does." + +Tom says, "I understand. I will be a good boat. I will deliver things without opening them. Thank you for forgiving me." + +The man says, "You are welcome. Goodbye, Tom." + +The man takes the box and the toy boat and leaves the island. Tom lifts his anchor and sails away. He feels sorry for what he did. But he also feels happy that the man forgave him. He hopes the man's son will like the toy boat. He thinks it is very original. He smiles and says, "Goodbye, toy boat." +Lily and Ben were best friends. They liked to play on the beach and make sand castles. One day, they found a big shell and both wanted to have it. + +"It's mine!" Lily said. + +"No, it's mine!" Ben said. + +They pulled the shell and it broke in two. Lily and Ben were very sad and angry. They did not want to play with each other anymore. + +They sat on the sand and looked at the sea. They saw the waves go up and down. The waves were lovely and sparkled in the sun. They heard the waves make a soft sound. The sound was like a whisper. + +"Sorry, sorry, sorry," the waves said. + +Lily and Ben looked at each other. They felt sorry too. They remembered how much they liked each other. + +"Sorry, Lily," Ben said. + +"Sorry, Ben," Lily said. + +They hugged and smiled. They forgave each other. They did not need the shell anymore. They had something better. They had their friendship. +Tommy loved dinosaurs. He had many dinosaur toys in his room. He liked to play with them and make them roar and fight. He also liked to examine them. He looked at their teeth, their claws, their scales and their tails. He wanted to learn everything about them. + +One day, he went to the park with his mom. He saw a big sign that said "Dinosaur Exhibit". He was very excited. He ran to the sign and pointed at it. "Mom, mom, can we go see the dinosaurs?" he asked. + +"Sure, Tommy, let's go," his mom said. She took his hand and they walked to the exhibit. There were many people there. They had to wait in a line to get in. + +When they got in, Tommy saw many big and scary dinosaurs. They were not real, of course, but they looked very real. They had sharp teeth, long necks, spiky backs and horns. Tommy was amazed. He wanted to examine them all. + +He saw a small dinosaur that was green and yellow. It had a big head and a long tail. It looked friendly. Tommy liked it. He went closer to it and touched its skin. It felt rough and bumpy. He smiled. He looked at its eyes. They were brown and shiny. He said, "Hello, dinosaur. You are very nice. What is your name?" + +The dinosaur did not answer. It was not alive. It was just a model. But Tommy did not know that. He thought it was real. He waited for it to talk to him. + +His mom came behind him and said, "Tommy, that dinosaur is not real. It is just a toy. It cannot talk to you. It is called a stegosaurus. It lived a long time ago." + +Tommy was surprised. He looked at his mom and then at the dinosaur. He said, "But it looks so real. It has eyes and skin and a tail. How do you know it is not real?" + +His mom said, "Because I read the sign. It tells you about the dinosaur. It tells you what it ate, how big it was, and when it lived. You can learn a lot from reading signs, Tommy. Reading is very important. It helps you understand the world better." + +Tommy nodded. He said, "I want to learn to read, mom. I want to know more about dinosaurs and other things. Can you teach me to read?" + +His mom smiled. She said, "Of course, Tommy. I will teach you to read. And we can read books about dinosaurs together. You are a very curious and smart boy, Tommy. I am proud of you." + +Tommy hugged his mom. He said, "Thank you, mom. I love you. And I love dinosaurs too." + +The moral value of the story is: Reading is important and fun. It helps you learn new things and satisfy your curiosity. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to swim in the pool. They had fun splashing and kicking in the water. One day, they saw a new toy in the pool. It was a big gray shark with sharp teeth. + +"Wow, look at that!" Tom said. "Let's play with it!" + +"No, Tom, it's scary!" Lily said. "It might bite us!" + +Tom did not listen to Lily. He swam closer to the shark and touched it. It was soft and rubbery. He laughed and pulled it by the tail. + +"Come on, Lily, it's just a toy!" he said. "It's not real!" + +Lily was still afraid. She stayed away from the shark and hugged her ordinary yellow duck. She did not want to play with Tom. + +"Tom, stop it!" she said. "You're being mean!" + +Tom did not stop. He thought it was funny to scare Lily. He pushed the shark towards her and made it roar. + +"Rawr! I'm going to eat you, Lily!" he said. + +Lily screamed and cried. She did not like Tom's game. She wanted him to leave her alone. + +"Tom, you're a bad brother!" she said. "I don't like you!" + +Tom felt sorry for Lily. He saw that she was really scared and sad. He did not want to hurt her. He let go of the shark and swam to her. + +"I'm sorry, Lily," he said. "I was just joking. I won't do it again." + +He gave her a hug and a kiss. He also gave her the shark and said she could keep it. + +"Here, Lily, you can have the shark," he said. "It's not scary, it's friendly. See, it's smiling!" + +Lily looked at the shark. It did have a smile on its face. She felt a little better. She smiled back at Tom and said thank you. + +"Thank you, Tom," she said. "You're a good brother. I love you." + +They hugged again and played with the shark and the duck. They had fun swimming in the pool. They were happy. +Sara and Ben are playing with their toys in the living room. Sara has a big doll and Ben has a small car. Sara likes to rub her doll's hair and make it smooth. Ben likes to rub his car's wheels and make them spin. + +"Look at my doll, Ben. She has long hair and a pretty dress. Do you want to rub her hair?" Sara asks. + +"No, thank you. I like my car better. It is fast and shiny. Do you want to rub its wheels?" Ben replies. + +"No, thank you. I like my doll better. She is soft and sweet. Your car is loud and crazy." Sara says. + +They keep playing with their toys, but they do not share. They rub their own toys and ignore each other. + +Soon, mom comes in and sees them. She is not happy. + +"Sara, Ben, why are you not playing together? You have so many toys, but you only use one piece each. That is not nice. You should share and have fun." Mom says. + +Sara and Ben look at each other. They feel a little sorry. They do not want to make mom sad. + +"Sorry, mom. We were just rubbing our toys. We can share and play together." Sara says. + +"Sorry, mom. We were just rubbing our toys. We can try each other's toys and see how they are." Ben says. + +Mom smiles and hugs them. She is glad they are sorry and want to share. + +"Good, Sara and Ben. I am proud of you. Sharing is caring. Now, let me see your toys. Can I rub your doll's hair, Sara? Can I rub your car's wheels, Ben?" Mom asks. + +Sara and Ben nod and give their toys to mom. They watch her rub their toys and smile. They think mom is not crazy. She is fun. +Anna and Ben went to the zoo with Mom and Dad. They saw many animals, like lions, monkeys, and elephants. Anna liked the zebras the most. They had black and white stripes and long tails. + +"Can I touch a zebra?" Anna asked Mom. + +"No, sweetie, you can't touch them. They are wild animals and they might bite or kick. You can look at them from here, but don't go too close," Mom said. + +But Anna was very curious and wanted to feel the zebra's fur. She saw a zebra that was eating some grass near the fence. She sneaked away from Mom and Dad and Ben and ran to the fence. She reached out her hand and touched the zebra's back. + +The zebra was startled and made a loud noise. It turned around and kicked the fence with its hoof. Anna was scared and let go of the zebra. She fell down and hurt her knee. She started to cry. + +Mom and Dad and Ben heard Anna's cry and ran to her. They saw the zebra and the fence and Anna's knee. They were angry and worried. + +"Anna, what did you do? You know you are not supposed to touch the animals. You could have been hurt very badly. Why did you disobey us?" Dad said. + +"I'm sorry, Dad. I just wanted to touch the zebra. It looked so soft and pretty. I didn't mean to make it angry. Please don't be mad at me," Anna said. + +Mom hugged Anna and checked her knee. It was not bleeding, but it was red and sore. She put a band-aid on it and kissed it. + +"It's okay, Anna. We are not mad at you, but we are disappointed. You have to listen to us and follow the rules. The animals are not toys, they are living creatures. They have feelings and needs, and they don't like to be touched by strangers. You have to respect them and their space. Do you understand?" Mom said. + +"Yes, Mom. I understand. I'm sorry, zebra. I won't touch you again. I hope you are not hurt either," Anna said. + +The zebra looked at Anna and snorted. It went back to eating its grass. Anna waved at it and said goodbye. She held Mom's hand and walked back to Dad and Ben. They continued their visit to the zoo, but Anna did not touch any more animals. She learned her lesson. +Lila liked to clap her hands. She clapped when she was happy, when she saw something pretty, or when she wanted to make noise. She had a toy drum that she liked to clap on, too. It was silver and shiny, and it made a loud sound. + +One day, Lila was playing with her drum in the living room. She clapped and clapped, and made a big noise. She was having fun, but her mom was not. Her mom was trying to work on her laptop, and the noise was too harsh for her ears. She asked Lila to stop, but Lila did not listen. She clapped and clapped, and made a bigger noise. + +Her mom got angry, and took the drum away from Lila. She said, "No more clapping, Lila. You are too loud. You need to be quiet, or you will go to your room." Lila was sad, and she cried. She wanted her drum back, and she wanted to clap. She did not like to be quiet. + +Her mom felt sorry for Lila, and gave her a hug. She said, "I'm sorry, Lila. I know you like to clap, but you have to be respectful of others. You can clap when it's time to play, but not when it's time to work. How about we clap together, but softly, and then we can read a book?" Lila nodded, and wiped her tears. She clapped softly with her mom, and then they read a book. Lila learned to clap at the right time, and her mom learned to be patient with Lila. They both smiled, and hugged. They loved each other. +Tom and Anna are friends. They like to play outside in the sunshine. One day, they find a big box of toys in the park. They are very happy. They want to share the toys. + +But there is a problem. The toys are cheap. They break easily. Tom has a car. He points to the car and says, "This is mine." Anna has a doll. She points to the doll and says, "This is mine." They do not want to swap. + +Soon, the car and the doll stop working. Tom and Anna are sad. They look at the other toys. They are all broken too. They wish they had better toys. + +Then, they see a boy and a girl. They have nice toys. They have a ball and a kite. They are having fun. They see Tom and Anna. They smile and wave. They say, "Do you want to play with us?" + +Tom and Anna nod. They leave the cheap toys in the box. They run to the boy and the girl. They play with the ball and the kite. They share and take turns. They laugh and enjoy the sunshine. They are happy. They make new friends. +Tom and Jen are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big box with a lock. They are curious. They want to see what is inside. + +"Maybe there are toys or candy in the box," Tom says. + +"Or maybe there is a trap," Jen says. "We should be careful." + +They look for a key. They find one under a rock. Tom takes the key and puts it in the lock. He turns it. The box opens. + +"Wow, look!" Tom says. He sees a lot of shiny things. He reaches for them. + +But then, something bad happens. The box snaps shut. Tom is inside. He is scared. He cries. + +"Help! Help!" Tom shouts. + +Jen hears him. She is smart. She remembers the key. She picks it up and runs to the box. She unlocks it. She frees Tom. + +"Are you okay?" Jen asks. + +"Yes, thank you," Tom says. He hugs Jen. He is sorry. He was not careful. + +They leave the box. They do not want to play with it anymore. They go back to the park. They play with their ball. They are happy. They are friends. +Tom and Mia like to play pretend. They have many toys and costumes. One day, they decide to make an opera. An opera is a show with singing and music. + +Tom wants to be a king. He puts on a crown and a cape. He says, "I am the king of the opera. I will sing very loud and everyone will clap for me." + +Mia wants to be a princess. She puts on a dress and a tiara. She says, "I am the princess of the opera. I will sing very pretty and everyone will love me." + +But they have a problem. They need a story for their opera. They think and think. Tom has an idea. He says, "Let's make a scary opera. We can have a dragon and a witch and a ghost. They will try to hurt us, but we will be brave and escape." + +Mia does not like Tom's idea. She says, "No, no, no. I don't want a scary opera. I want a happy opera. We can have a fairy and a unicorn and a rainbow. They will help us, and we will be happy and sing." + +Tom and Mia argue. They do not agree. They do not want to play together. They are sad and angry. + +Then, they hear a voice. It is their mom. She says, "What are you doing, kids? Why are you shouting?" + +Tom and Mia tell their mom about their opera. They tell her their ideas. They tell her they cannot agree. + +Their mom smiles. She says, "Why don't you try to design an opera together? You can use both of your ideas. You can have a scary part and a happy part. You can sing and act and have fun." + +Tom and Mia think. They like their mom's idea. They say, "Okay, mom. We will try." + +They hug their mom. They hug each other. They design their opera. They have a dragon and a fairy, a witch and a unicorn, a ghost and a rainbow. They sing and act and have fun. They are happy and proud. They are the stars of the opera. +Lily was very happy. It was her birthday and she had a big cake with candles. She also had many presents from her family and friends. She opened them one by one and said thank you. + +She received a doll from her grandma, a book from her grandpa, a puzzle from her aunt, a ball from her uncle, and a teddy bear from her mom and dad. She hugged them all and smiled. + +But there was one more present. It was from her cousin Max. He was older than her and liked to play tricks. He gave her a big box with a bow. Lily was curious and excited. She opened the box and looked inside. + +She saw something black and scary. It had big eyes, sharp teeth, and long claws. It made a loud noise and jumped out of the box. Lily screamed and dropped the box. She ran to her mom and dad and cried. + +"It's okay, Lily, it's okay," her mom said and hugged her. "It's not real, it's just a toy. Max was trying to be funny, but he was not. He was mean and rude." + +"I'm sorry, Lily, I'm sorry," Max said and came closer. "I didn't mean to scare you. I thought you would laugh. It's just a toy bat. See, it has a button and a battery. It's not alive. Can you forgive me?" + +Lily looked at Max and the toy bat. She was still scared, but she was also brave. She wiped her tears and nodded. She took the toy bat and pressed the button. It made a noise and flapped its wings. She smiled a little and gave it back to Max. + +"Thank you for the present, Max, but I don't like it very much. I like my other presents better. Maybe you can keep it and play with it yourself. Or maybe you can give it to someone who likes scary things." + +Max nodded and took the toy bat. He felt sorry and ashamed. He learned a lesson. He decided to be nicer to Lily and to give her better presents next time. He hugged her and said sorry again. + +Lily hugged him back and said it was okay. She was happy again. She had a good birthday and many good presents. She also had a good cousin who loved her. She blew out the candles and made a wish. She wished for more happy days and less scary things. +Anna and Ben were twins who liked to explore. One day, they saw a big mountain far away. They wanted to go there and see what was on top. + +"Let's follow this path and see where it goes," Anna said. + +"OK, but we have to be careful and not get lost," Ben said. + +They walked and walked, and the mountain got closer and closer. They saw many things on the way: trees, flowers, birds, and animals. They also met some people who lived near the mountain. + +"Hello, where are you going?" one of them asked. + +"We are going to the mountain," Anna said. + +"Why do you want to go there?" the person asked. + +"Because it is unique and we are curious," Ben said. + +The person smiled and said, "The mountain is unique, but so are you. You are twins, but you are not the same. You have different gifts and talents. You should appreciate and respect each other, and help each other grow." + +Anna and Ben thanked the person and continued their journey. They thought about what the person said, and realized that they were lucky to have each other. They also noticed that they had different skills and interests. Anna was good at finding the way and talking to people. Ben was good at spotting animals and plants and taking pictures. + +They reached the top of the mountain and saw a beautiful view. They hugged each other and said, "We did it!" + +They also said, "We are unique, and we are a team. We love each other and we support each other." + +They took a picture of themselves and the mountain, and decided to go back home. They followed the same path, but they saw it with new eyes. They learned a lot from their adventure, and they were happy. +Tom and Mia are friends who like to paint. They have many colors of paint and big papers to make pictures. They paint flowers, animals, cars, and houses. Sometimes they paint together, and sometimes they paint different things. + +One day, Tom and Mia have a contest. They want to see who can paint the best picture. They each choose a color and start to paint. Tom paints a big blue whale. Mia paints a red fire truck. They work hard and do not talk to each other. + +When they finish, they show their pictures to each other. Tom says, "My whale is better than your truck. It is bigger and more real. You should paint something else." Mia says, "No, my truck is better than your whale. It is faster and more fun. You should paint something else." + +They start to argue and ignore each other. They do not want to play or share their paint anymore. They are angry and sad. + +Then, they hear a voice. It is their teacher, Miss Lee. She comes to see their pictures. She says, "Wow, what beautiful pictures! You are both very good at painting. I like your whale, Tom. It is very blue and has a big smile. I like your truck, Mia. It is very red and has a loud siren. You both have different styles and ideas. That is what makes art interesting and creative. Why don't you try to paint something together? You can use more colors and learn from each other." + +Tom and Mia look at each other. They feel sorry for being mean and competitive. They say, "Sorry, Tom. Sorry, Mia. You are right, Miss Lee. We can paint something together. We can be friends and share our paint." They smile and hug each other. They choose more colors and start to paint a new picture. They paint a rainbow with a whale and a truck under it. They have fun and talk to each other. They are happy and proud. +Bella is a dog. She likes to run and play with her owner, Sam. Sam is a boy. He loves Bella very much. He gives her food and water and toys. + +One day, Sam and Bella go to the park. They have fun. They chase a ball and a stick. They meet other dogs and boys. They get very dirty and sweaty. + +Sam says, "Bella, we need to bathe. You are very dirty and smelly. I am too. Come on, let's go home." Bella nods. She likes to bathe. She likes the water and the soap. She likes to be clean and fresh. + +Sam and Bella go home. They go to the bathroom. Sam fills the tub with water. He checks the water. It is not too cold and not too hot. It is just right. He puts some soap in the water. He says, "Bella, get in the tub." Bella jumps in the tub. She splashes and wags her tail. Sam gets in the tub too. He rubs Bella with a sponge. He makes bubbles and foam. He says, "Bella, you are a good dog. You are my best friend." Bella licks Sam's face. She says, "Sam, you are a good boy. You are my best friend too." + +Sam and Bella bathe. They rinse and dry. They smell good and feel good. They are happy. They hug and cuddle. They say, "We love each other." They are a good owner and a good dog. +Tim and Sam are brothers. They like to play outside in the snow. But today, Mom says they have to stay inside. She says it is too cold and windy. + +Tim and Sam are frustrated. They want to make a snowman and throw snowballs. They look out the window and see the white snow and the blue sky. + +"Please, Mom, can we go outside?" Tim asks. "We have our coats and hats and gloves." + +"No, Tim, you have to stay inside. It is not safe to go outside today. The wind is very strong and it can hurt you," Mom says. + +"But Mom, we are bored inside. There is nothing to do," Sam says. "Can we watch TV or play a game?" + +Mom shakes her head. "No, TV is not good for you. And you have played all your games already. Why don't you read a book or draw a picture?" + +Tim and Sam sigh. They do not like to read or draw. They want to play outside. They go to their room and sit on their beds. They look at each other and make a plan. + +They wait until Mom is busy in the kitchen. Then they sneak out of their room and put on their coats and hats and gloves. They open the door and run outside. + +They feel the cold air and the wind on their faces. They laugh and shout and run to the snow. They start to make a snowman and throw snowballs. + +But soon, they hear Mom's voice. She is angry and scared. She sees them outside and calls them to come back. + +"Tim! Sam! What are you doing? Come inside right now! You are in big trouble!" + +Tim and Sam stop playing. They feel guilty and sorry. They know they did something bad. They drop their snowballs and run to Mom. They hug her and say they are sorry. + +Mom hugs them back. She is glad they are safe. She says they have to go inside and take off their coats and hats and gloves. She says they have to stay in their room for a while. She says they have to learn to listen and obey. + +Tim and Sam nod. They go inside and take off their coats and hats and gloves. They go to their room and stay there. They are still frustrated, but they also love Mom. They hope tomorrow they can play outside. +Anna liked to play chess with her dad. Chess was a game with black and white pieces that moved on a board with squares. Anna learned how to move the pieces from her dad, who was very good at chess. He taught her the names of the pieces, like king, queen, rook, bishop, knight and pawn. + +One day, Anna wanted to organize her chess pieces. She took them out of the box and put them on the floor. She made two groups, one for black and one for white. Then she sorted the pieces by their shape and size. She put the kings and queens in the middle, the rooks and bishops on the sides, and the knights and pawns in front. She was very proud of her work and showed it to her dad. + +Her dad smiled and praised her. He said she was very smart and neat. He also said she was very modest, because she did not brag or show off. He said modest was a good word that meant being humble and kind. He asked her if she wanted to play chess with him. Anna nodded and said yes. She picked up the pieces and put them on the board. She was ready to play and have fun with her dad. +Tim and Sam were brothers who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big sign on the road that said "Yard Sale". They wanted to see what was there, so they ran to the house with the sign. + +There were many things on the grass: toys, books, clothes, and more. Tim and Sam looked at everything and picked what they liked. Tim found a red car that he could push with his feet. Sam found a blue hat that he could wear on his head. + +They also saw a big cooler with ice and drinks inside. They were thirsty, so they opened the cooler and took out two cans of juice. They did not know who the cooler belonged to, but they did not care. They opened the cans and drank the juice. + +But then, they heard a loud voice behind them. It was the owner of the house, and he was angry. He saw Tim and Sam drinking his juice and taking his things. He said, "Hey, you two! What are you doing? That's my cooler and my stuff! You have to pay for them or give them back!" + +Tim and Sam were scared. They did not know what to do. They dropped the cans and the car and the hat and ran away. They ran back to their home and hid in their room. They learned a lesson that day: they should not take unknown things without asking. +Tom and Anna are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big box near the slide. They are curious. + +"What is in the box?" Tom asks. + +"I don't know. Let's look," Anna says. + +They run to the box and open it. They reveal a lot of toys inside. There are cars, dolls, balls, books and more. + +"Wow! Look at all the toys!" Tom says. + +"Maybe someone left them for us," Anna says. + +They take out some toys and play with them. They have a lot of fun. They make space for the toys on the grass. + +"Thank you, box!" they say. + +They share the toys and play until it is time to go home. They put the toys back in the box and close it. + +"Maybe we can play with them again tomorrow," Tom says. + +"Maybe. Bye, box!" Anna says. + +They wave to the box and leave. They are happy. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play together. One day, they go to the park with their moms. They see a big slide, a swing, and a sandbox. + +"Let's play in the sandbox!" Lily says. She runs to the sandbox and picks up a shovel and a bucket. + +"OK!" Ben says. He follows her and finds a pencil and a paper. He wants to draw something. + +Lily fills her bucket with sand and dumps it on the ground. She makes a big hill. She puts a stick on top of the hill. "Look, Ben, I made a mountain!" she says. + +Ben looks at Lily's mountain. He thinks it is nice. He draws a sun and a cloud on his paper. He uses the pencil. He shows his paper to Lily. "Look, Lily, I made a sky!" he says. + +Lily looks at Ben's sky. She thinks it is nice. She smiles at Ben. "Can I see your pencil?" she asks. + +Ben nods. He gives his pencil to Lily. Lily takes the pencil and draws a flower on her paper. She uses the pencil. She shows her paper to Ben. "Look, Ben, I made a flower!" she says. + +Ben looks at Lily's flower. He thinks it is nice. He smiles at Lily. "Can I see your bucket?" he asks. + +Lily nods. She gives her bucket to Ben. Ben takes the bucket and fills it with sand. He dumps it on the ground. He makes a small hill. He puts the pencil on top of the hill. "Look, Lily, I made a tower!" he says. + +Lily and Ben look at their tower. They think it is nice. They clap their hands. They are happy. They play some more. + +Their moms watch them from a bench. They see their children play and share. They are proud. They smile. They have an empty bag. They ate all the snacks. They are full. They talk. They have fun. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play in the kitchen. One day, they see a big white box in the corner. It is the freezer. It has a door and a handle. + +"Let's open it!" Anna says. She pulls the handle. The door opens. Inside, there are many cold things. Ice, milk, meat, and more. + +"Wow!" Ben says. He reaches for a bag of ice. He wants to touch it. "It looks fun!" + +"No, Ben, don't!" Anna says. She urges him to stop. She knows it is not a toy. It is very cold and hard. It can hurt his hand. "It is not fun. It is terrible!" + +But Ben does not listen. He grabs the bag of ice. He feels a sharp pain. He drops the bag. He cries. His hand is red and numb. + +"Ben, are you okay?" Anna says. She is scared. She hugs him. She closes the door of the freezer. She runs to get their mom. She hopes she can help. She is sorry she opened the freezer. She learned a lesson. She will not do it again. +Lila and Ben are friends. They like to play with snow. They make a big snowman in the park. They give him a hat, a scarf and a carrot nose. They are happy. + +But the sun is warm. The snowman starts to melt. His hat falls off. His scarf slides down. His nose drops to the ground. Lila and Ben are sad. + +They run to Lila's house. They find a notebook and some crayons. They draw a picture of the snowman. They write his name: Bob. They are proud. + +They show the picture to Lila's mom. She smiles. She says: "What a beautiful snowman! You are very successful artists. You can keep him in your notebook forever." + +Lila and Ben hug. They are happy again. They say: "Thank you, mom. We love Bob. He is our best snowman." +Ben and Mia went to the zoo with Mom and Dad. They saw many animals, like lions, elephants, and monkeys. But their favorite was the gorilla. The gorilla was big and black and had a funny face. + +"Look, he is eating a banana!" Ben said, pointing at the gorilla. + +"Can I have a banana too?" Mia asked Mom. + +"Sure, honey, here you go," Mom said, giving Mia a banana from her bag. + +Ben and Mia peeled their bananas and ate them. They enjoyed the sweet and soft fruit. They wanted to share with the gorilla, but Mom said no. + +"That's his food, not yours. He might get angry if you throw things at him," Mom said. + +The gorilla finished his banana and threw the peel on the ground. Then he got up and walked to a big pool of water. He jumped in and splashed around. He was very wet and happy. + +"Wow, he likes the water!" Mia said, clapping her hands. + +"Can we go in the water too?" Ben asked Dad. + +"No, son, that's his pool, not yours. You might get hurt if you go near him," Dad said. + +Ben and Mia watched the gorilla play in the water. They laughed when he made bubbles and noises. They thought he was very funny and cute. They enjoyed seeing the gorilla at the zoo. +Sam and Lily are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they find a big bag of mints on a bench. They are happy. They open the bag and eat some mints. They are sweet and cool. + +But then, a boy comes. He is big and mean. He says, "Hey, those are my mints! Give them back!" He tries to grab the bag from Sam. Sam says, "No, they are ours! We found them first!" He holds the bag tight. + +The boy gets angry. He pushes Sam to the ground. He takes the bag and runs away. Sam and Lily are sad and hurt. They cry. + +But then, they hear a loud noise. They look up and see the boy. He is spitting and coughing. He has a red face. He says, "Yuck! These are not mints! These are soap! They taste bad!" He throws the bag away. + +Sam and Lily stop crying. They start to laugh. They think the boy is stupid. He ate soap. They are glad. They get up and hug. They go to the slide and have fun. They forget about the mints. They are friends. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to go to the zoo with their mom. They loved to see the animals and learn their names. One day, their mom said they could join a tour with a guide who would explain more about the animals. + +The twins were happy and followed the guide with their mom. The guide showed them the lions, the monkeys, the elephants and the giraffes. He told them interesting facts about each animal, like what they ate, where they lived and how they behaved. + +Tom and Lily listened carefully and asked questions. They wanted to know everything about the animals. But there was a boy in the tour who did not care. He was rich and spoiled. He had a big hat, a fancy camera and a loud voice. He did not listen to the guide. He interrupted him, made fun of the animals and took pictures without asking. + +Tom and Lily did not like the boy. They thought he was rude and mean. They tried to ignore him, but he kept bothering them. He said their clothes were old and dirty. He said their questions were silly and boring. He said the animals were ugly and stupid. + +Tom and Lily felt angry and sad. They did not want to be in the tour with the boy. They wanted to enjoy the zoo with their mom and the guide. They told their mom how they felt. Their mom hugged them and said they were smart and kind. She said the boy was unhappy and lonely. She said they should not let him ruin their fun. + +Tom and Lily nodded and smiled. They decided to focus on the animals and the guide. They learned a lot and had a good time. They did not let the boy spoil their tour. They were happy and proud. +Lily loves to do music. She has a guitar that is red and shiny. She likes to strum the strings and sing songs. She learns new songs from her dad, who is brilliant at guitar. + +One day, Lily wants to show her friends her guitar. She takes it to the park and finds Ben and Mia. They are playing with a ball and a kite. Lily says, "Look at my guitar! Do you want to hear a song?" Ben and Mia nod and sit down on the grass. + +Lily plays a song that she learned from her dad. It is about a star that twinkles in the night. She sings with a loud and happy voice. Ben and Mia clap and cheer. They think Lily is brilliant at guitar. + +Lily feels proud and happy. She says, "Thank you for listening to my song. Do you want to try my guitar?" Ben and Mia say yes and take turns to strum the strings. They make funny noises and laugh. Lily helps them to hold the guitar and find the notes. + +They have fun doing music together. They play and sing until the sun goes down. They hug and say goodbye. Lily takes her guitar home and tells her dad about her day. He gives her a big hug and says, "You are brilliant, Lily. I'm so proud of you." Lily smiles and says, "I love you, dad. And I love my guitar." +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play with cars and blocks. But today they disagree. Tom wants to make a big tower with the blocks. Sam wants to make a long road with the cars. + +"No, Tom, cars are better!" Sam says. He takes some blocks from Tom's tower and puts them on the floor. + +"Hey, Sam, stop that!" Tom says. He takes some cars from Sam's road and puts them on his tower. + +They both get angry and start to shout. They do not want to share. + +Mom hears them and comes to see. She sees the mess and the unhappy faces. She is not pleased. + +"Tom and Sam, what are you doing?" she asks. "Why are you fighting?" + +"Mom, he took my blocks!" Tom says. + +"Mom, he took my cars!" Sam says. + +Mom shakes her head. She picks up a blue car and a blue block. She shows them to Tom and Sam. + +"Look, boys, these are both blue. They are the same color. You can both play with blue things. And you can play with other colors too. There are enough cars and blocks for everyone. You just have to share and be nice. Do you understand?" she says. + +Tom and Sam look at the blue car and the blue block. They look at each other. They feel sorry. They nod. + +"Yes, Mom, we understand," they say. + +Mom smiles. She gives them a hug. She helps them to clean up the mess. She shows them how to make a thin bridge with the blocks and how to drive the cars over it. Tom and Sam like the bridge. They start to play together again. They are friends. They do not disagree anymore. +Ben and Lily were playing in the park. They saw a stream with water and rocks. They wanted to cross the stream, but they did not have a bridge. + +"I have an idea!" said Ben. "We can use this big leaf to cover the water. Then we can walk on the leaf like a bridge." + +"That sounds silly," said Lily. "The leaf is too small and thin. It will not hold us. We will get wet and cold." + +"No, it will work," said Ben. "Trust me. I will go first and show you." + +Ben took the leaf and put it on the water. He tried to step on the leaf, but it sank under his foot. He slipped and fell into the stream. He splashed and cried. + +"Ben, are you okay?" said Lily. She ran to the edge of the stream. She saw Ben was wet and shivering. + +"I'm sorry, Lily," said Ben. "You were right. The leaf was silly. It did not work. Can you help me get out?" + +Lily nodded. She looked around and saw a big stick. She grabbed the stick and reached it to Ben. Ben held the stick and Lily pulled him out of the stream. They hugged and smiled. + +"Thank you, Lily," said Ben. "You are a good friend. You are smart and brave." + +"You're welcome, Ben," said Lily. "You are a good friend too. You are fun and adventurous. But next time, let's find a better way to cross the stream." +Mia loves to hug her mom. Every morning, she runs to her mom's bed and gives her a big hug. She says, "Good morning, Mom. I love you." Mom smiles and hugs her back. She says, "I love you too, Mia. You are my sweet girl." + +Mom works very hard. She helps people feel better with her hands. She gives them massages. Sometimes, she comes home very tired and sore. Mia wants to help her mom feel better too. She says, "Mom, can I give you a massage?" Mom says, "That would be very nice, Mia. Thank you." + +Mia and Mom go to the couch. Mom lies down and Mia sits on her back. She rubs her mom's shoulders and neck with her small hands. She says, "Mom, you are very strong. You help many people." Mom says, "You are very kind, Mia. You help me a lot." Mia feels happy. She likes to make her mom happy. + +Mia remembers something. She says, "Mom, I have a surprise for you." Mom says, "What is it, Mia?" Mia says, "Come and see." She helps her mom get up and takes her hand. They go to Mia's room. Mia has made her bed and put away her toys. Her room is very tidy. She says, "Look, Mom. I cleaned my room for you." Mom says, "Wow, Mia. You did a great job. I am very proud of you." She gives Mia a big hug and a kiss. She says, "You are the best gift I ever had." Mia says, "You are the best mom I ever had." They hug again and laugh. They are very happy. +Lily liked to jump. She jumped on her bed, on the sofa, on the grass. She jumped with her friends, with her dog, with her doll. She jumped when she was happy, when she was bored, when she was sad. + +One day, Lily went to the zoo with her mom and dad. She saw many animals, big and small, loud and quiet, furry and scaly. She liked the monkeys, the giraffes, the penguins. But her favorite was the bear. The bear was brown and soft, and he had a big nose and small eyes. He looked at Lily and smiled. + +Lily wanted to jump with the bear. She ran to the fence and climbed on it. She waved at the bear and said, "Hi, bear! Do you want to jump with me?" The bear nodded and walked to the fence. He stood on his hind legs and reached for Lily. + +Lily's mom and dad saw what was happening and got scared. They ran to Lily and pulled her down from the fence. They said, "Lily, no! You can't jump with the bear! He might hurt you! He is not your friend!" + +Lily was confused and sad. She said, "But he is pretty and nice! He wanted to jump with me!" She looked at the bear and saw that he was sad too. He lowered his head and walked away. + +Lily's mom and dad hugged her and said, "We're sorry, Lily. We know you like the bear, but he is not a pet. He is a wild animal. He lives in a different place and has different rules. He might not know how to play with you. He might think you are food. You have to be careful and stay away from him." + +Lily nodded and said, "Okay, mom and dad. I understand. I'm sorry, bear. I hope you find a friend to jump with." She waved at the bear and said, "Bye, bear! You are pretty and nice, but you are not for me." She smiled and went to see the other animals. She still liked to jump, but she only jumped with her mom and dad. +Lily liked to play dress-up with her mom's clothes and jewelry. She put on a big hat, a long necklace, and some shiny earrings. She felt very pretty and happy. She wanted to see how she looked, so she went to the bathroom and looked in the mirror. + +But when she saw her face in the mirror, she did not see herself. She saw a scary monster with big teeth and red eyes. It was growling and snarling at her. Lily was very scared and did not know what to do. She thought the monster was going to eat her. + +She started to scream and shout for help. She ran out of the bathroom and into the living room, where her mom was reading a book. Her mom heard her cries and saw her running. She got up and hugged her, and asked her what was wrong. + +Lily told her mom about the monster in the mirror. Her mom said it was not a real monster, but a mask that her dad had bought for Halloween. He had put it on the mirror as a joke, but he did not know that Lily would see it. Her mom said she was sorry that Lily was scared, and that she would take the mask off the mirror. + +She took Lily back to the bathroom and showed her that the monster was gone. She let Lily touch the mask and see that it was not real. She told Lily that it was okay to be scared sometimes, but that she was always safe with her mom and dad. She said she was proud of Lily for being brave and telling her what happened. + +Lily felt better and hugged her mom. She said she loved her mom and that she was not scared anymore. She asked her mom if she could still play dress-up, but without the mask. Her mom said yes, and helped her pick out some nice clothes and jewelry. They went back to the living room and had fun playing dress-up together. +Tom and Mia are best friends. They like to play with toys and read books. One day, they find a big book in the attic. It has many words and pictures. They want to read it. + +"Can you read this word?" Tom asks Mia. He points to a word on the page. It is a long word with many letters. + +Mia looks at the word. She does not know it. She tries to say it, but it sounds funny. She feels silly. She trembles a little. + +"I don't know this word," Mia says. "It is too hard." + +Tom hugs Mia. He says, "It's okay. You don't have to know every word. You are still smart and kind. You are my perfect friend." + +Mia smiles. She says, "Thank you, Tom. You are my perfect friend too. Maybe we can ask Mom or Dad to help us read this book. They know many words." + +Tom nods. He says, "Yes, let's do that. But first, let's play with our toys. They are more fun than words." + +Mia agrees. They put the book away and take out their toys. They play happily in the attic. They forget about the word that they do not know. They are happy with the words that they do know. They are happy with each other. They are perfect friends. +Tim and Lily liked to play in the park. They liked to run, swing, slide and climb. But they did not like the big dog that lived near the park. The big dog was mean and loud. He barked at them and chased them. He did not allow them to have fun. + +One day, Tim and Lily saw a new path in the park. The path was small and hidden. It looked weird. They were curious. They wanted to see where the path went. They decided to follow the path. They hoped the big dog would not see them. + +The path led them to a beautiful garden. The garden had many flowers, trees, birds and butterflies. It was quiet and peaceful. Tim and Lily smiled. They liked the garden. They played with the butterflies and smelled the flowers. They felt happy. + +But then they heard a loud bark. It was the big dog. He had found them. He ran towards them. He looked angry. Tim and Lily were scared. They ran away from the garden. They tried to find the path. But the path was gone. It had disappeared. They were lost. + +They cried for help. They wished someone would hear them. They wished the big dog would leave them alone. They wished they had never followed the weird path. They learned a lesson. They should not go to places they did not know. They should stay in the park. They should be careful. +Tim and Sam are friends. They like to play with trains. They have many trains and rails. They make a big track in the yard. + +One day, a new boy comes to the yard. His name is Max. He has a big train. He says, "My train is the best. It is faster and stronger than your trains. Let me play on your track." + +Tim and Sam do not like Max. They say, "No, this is our track. You cannot play on it. Go away." + +Max gets angry. He says, "I will play on your track. I will show you how good my train is." He pushes Tim and Sam away. He puts his train on the track. He makes it go very fast. + +Tim and Sam are sad and mad. They want their track back. They say, "Stop, Max. You are not nice. You are breaking our track. Give us our track back." + +Max does not listen. He says, "No, this is my track now. You are too small and slow. You cannot stop me." + +Tim and Sam think of a plan. They see a big rock near the track. They say, "We will stop Max. We will use the rock. Come, help us." + +They run to the rock. They lift it together. They carry it to the track. They wait for Max's train to come. When they see it, they drop the rock on the track. + +Max's train hits the rock. It makes a loud noise. It breaks into pieces. Max is shocked. He says, "Oh no, my train. What have you done?" + +Tim and Sam say, "We have stopped you. You are mean. You cannot take our track. Go away." + +Max cries. He picks up his broken train. He runs away. + +Tim and Sam are happy. They fix their track. They play with their trains. They say, "We are friends. We share our track. We have fun." +Anna and Ben are young twins. They like to play with their toys and their dog, Spot. Today is a special day. It is their birthday. They are very happy. + +Mom and Dad make a big cake for them. It has four candles, two for Anna and two for Ben. They put the cake on the table and sing a song. "Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you, happy birthday dear Anna and Ben, happy birthday to you!" + +Anna and Ben blow the candles and make a wish. They wish for more toys and more fun. Mom and Dad cut the cake and give them each a big piece. It is yummy. They also give them presents. Anna and Ben open them and see what they are. + +Anna gets a new doll and a dress. She loves them. She hugs Mom and Dad and says, "Thank you, thank you, thank you!" Ben gets a new car and a hat. He likes them. He hugs Mom and Dad and says, "Thank you, thank you, thank you!" + +But there is one more present. Mom and Dad say, "This is for both of you. It is from Spot." They give them a big box. Anna and Ben open it and see what it is. It is a pair of socks. But not any socks. They are funny socks. They have spots like Spot. They have ears and tails and eyes. They are like puppets. + +Anna and Ben laugh and put them on their hands. They make them talk and play. They say, "Hello, I am Spot. Woof, woof!" They pretend to chase each other and bite each other. Spot joins them and barks and licks them. They have a lot of fun. + +They celebrate their birthday with cake and presents and socks and Spot. They are very happy. They say, "This is the best birthday ever!" +Tom and Lily were playing in the garden. They liked to look at the flowers and the bugs. They saw a bee flying near a rose. The bee was yellow and black and had a sting. + +"Look, a bee!" Tom said. "It makes honey. Can we catch it?" + +"No, Tom, bees are fierce. They can hurt you if you touch them. Leave it alone," Lily said. + +But Tom did not listen. He ran after the bee with a jar. He wanted to fit the bee in the jar and keep it as a pet. He got closer and closer to the bee. + +"Buzz, buzz, buzz!" The bee said. It did not like Tom. It felt scared and angry. It turned around and flew at Tom. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Tom said. The bee stung him on the nose. It hurt a lot. He dropped the jar and ran back to Lily. + +Lily saw Tom's nose. It was red and swollen. She felt sorry for him. She hugged him and said, "I told you, bees are fierce. You should not chase them. Come on, let's go inside and get some ice." + +Tom nodded. He learned his lesson. He did not want to catch bees anymore. He said, "Sorry, bee. Sorry, Lily. I was silly. Next time, I will listen to you." +Ben did not like to visit his aunt. She was boring. She only had old books and puzzles in her house. She did not have any toys or games or pets. She always told Ben to be quiet and sit still. + +One day, Ben went to his aunt's house with his mom. His mom had to talk to his aunt about something important. Ben had to wait in the living room. He looked around and saw nothing fun. He saw a big candle on the table. It had a red flame. Ben liked the flame. It was bright and warm. He wanted to touch it. + +He reached out his hand and moved it closer to the flame. He felt the heat. He thought it was nice. He moved his hand closer and closer. He did not hear his mom or his aunt. He did not see the smoke. He only saw the flame. + +"Ben, no!" his mom shouted. She ran into the living room and saw Ben's hand near the candle. She grabbed his hand and pulled it away. She saw a red mark on his skin. Ben felt a sharp pain. He started to cry. + +"Ben, what did you do?" his aunt asked. She looked angry and scared. She took the candle and blew out the flame. She saw the smoke and the black spot on the tablecloth. She shook her head. + +"I'm sorry, I'm sorry," his mom said. She hugged Ben and tried to calm him down. She took him to the sink and ran cold water over his hand. She said it would help the burn. She said he was lucky it was not worse. She said he should never play with fire. + +Ben felt sorry too. He did not like the pain or the smoke or the angry faces. He did not like the candle anymore. He wished he had something fun to do at his aunt's house. He wished he could go home. He learned a lesson. Fire was not a toy. Fire could burn. +Anna and Ben liked to play with dough. They had many colors of dough and they made shapes with them. They made balls, snakes, stars, and flowers. They also liked to number their shapes. They used sticks to make marks on the dough. One mark for one, two marks for two, and so on. + +One day, they decided to play a game. They took turns to hide their shapes and number them. Then they asked each other to find them and say the number. Anna hid a blue ball under a pillow and numbered it three. She said to Ben, "Can you find my blue ball? How many marks does it have?" + +Ben looked around the room. He saw a red snake on the table, a yellow star on the shelf, and a green flower on the chair. He did not see a blue ball. He lifted the pillow and found the hidden shape. He smiled and said, "I found your blue ball! It has three marks. One, two, three!" + +Anna clapped her hands and said, "Good job, Ben! You are smart. Now it is your turn to hide a shape and number it. I will find it and say the number." + +Ben nodded and picked a purple dough. He made a heart with it and numbered it four. He hid it behind a book and said to Anna, "Can you find my purple heart? How many marks does it have?" + +Anna looked around the room. She saw the same shapes as before, but no purple heart. She moved the book and found the hidden shape. She giggled and said, "I found your purple heart! It has four marks. One, two, three, four!" + +Ben hugged her and said, "Good job, Anna! You are smart too. We are both smart. We like to play with dough and number our shapes. It is fun!" +Tom and Lily were playing a game. They had to roll a ball and knock down some cans. Lily was very good at the game. She knocked down all the cans in one roll. Tom was not so good. He missed the cans many times. + +"Wow, Lily, you are so good!" Tom said. "You win the prize!" + +The prize was a big teddy bear. Lily liked the teddy bear. She hugged it and smiled. + +"Thank you, Tom. Do you want to play again?" Lily asked. + +Tom nodded. He wanted to try again. He wanted to win the prize too. + +They set up the cans again. Tom rolled the ball. He knocked down some cans, but not all. Lily rolled the ball. She knocked down all the cans again. + +"Yay, Lily, you win again!" Tom said. "You are very successful!" + +Lily looked at the prize. It was another big teddy bear. She already had one. She did not need two. + +"Tom, you can have this prize," Lily said. "You tried very hard. You deserve it." + +Tom was surprised. He liked the teddy bear. He wanted to have it. But he also wanted to be fair. + +"Are you sure, Lily?" Tom asked. "You won it. It is yours." + +Lily nodded. She was sure. She wanted to share with Tom. She was his friend. + +"I am sure, Tom. I insist. You can have it. We can both have a teddy bear. We can play with them together," Lily said. + +Tom smiled. He thanked Lily. He hugged the teddy bear. He was happy. + +Lily was happy too. She hugged her teddy bear. She was glad to have Tom as her friend. + +They played with their teddy bears. They had fun. They were both successful. +Tom and Lily were friends who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big pile of leaves under a tree. They wanted to jump in the leaves and have fun. + +"Let's gather some more leaves and make a bigger pile!" Tom said. + +"OK, but we have to be quick. Mom said we have to go home soon." Lily said. + +They ran around the park and gathered more leaves. They threw them on the pile and made it very big. They were very happy. + +"Are you ready to jump?" Tom asked. + +"Yes, but first we have to make a promise." Lily said. + +"What promise?" Tom asked. + +"We have to promise to clean up the leaves after we play. We can't leave a mess in the park. That's not nice." Lily said. + +"OK, I promise. Do you promise?" Tom asked. + +"I promise. Let's say it together. We promise to clean up the leaves after we play." Lily said. + +They said the promise and then jumped in the leaves. They laughed and rolled and had a lot of fun. They felt the leaves tickle their faces and hair. + +After a while, they heard Mom call their names. They got out of the leaves and looked around. They saw Mom waiting for them near the gate. + +"Come on, kids. It's time to go home." Mom said. + +"OK, Mom. We're coming." Tom and Lily said. + +They ran to Mom and gave her a hug. Mom smiled and asked them if they had fun. + +"Yes, Mom. We had a lot of fun. We played in the leaves." Tom said. + +"That sounds nice. But did you clean up the leaves after you played?" Mom asked. + +Tom and Lily looked at each other. They remembered their promise. They felt bad. They had forgotten to clean up the leaves. They had left a mess in the park. + +They looked at Mom and said sorry. They told her they had made a promise but they had broken it. They asked her if they could go back and clean up the leaves. + +Mom was not happy. She told them they had to keep their promises. She told them promises are important. She told them they had to be responsible and respectful. She told them they had to go back and clean up the leaves. + +Tom and Lily nodded. They understood. They felt sorry. They wanted to make it right. + +They went back to the park and cleaned up the leaves. They put them in a big bag and threw them in the trash. They worked hard and fast. They did not play anymore. + +When they finished, they felt better. They had kept their promise. They had not left a mess in the park. They had been responsible and respectful. + +They went back to Mom and showed her the bag. Mom was proud of them. She told them they had done a good job. She told them they had learned a lesson. She told them she loved them. + +Tom and Lily hugged Mom. They thanked her. They told her they loved her too. They told her they would always keep their promises. + +They went home and had a nice dinner. They talked about their day. They remembered their fun and their mistake. They remembered their promise and their lesson. + +They learned that promises are important. They learned that they have to keep their promises. They learned that keeping promises makes them happy and makes others happy too. They learned that keeping promises is a good thing to do. +Ben and Mia were young friends who liked to play outside. One day, they decided to go on an adventure and climb the big mountain near their home. They packed some snacks, water, and a map in their backpacks and started to walk. + +The mountain was very high and steep, and they had to be careful not to slip or fall. They saw many things on their way, like birds, flowers, and rocks. They also met some other people who were climbing the mountain, and they said hello to them. + +"Look, Ben, we are almost at the top!" Mia said, pointing to the peak. "We can see the whole world from there!" + +"Wow, you are right, Mia! Let's hurry up and get there!" Ben said, excited. + +They reached the top of the mountain and felt very happy and proud. They sat down on a flat rock and ate their snacks, while looking at the beautiful view. They could see the blue sky, the green trees, the shiny lake, and the small houses below. + +"This is amazing, Mia! We did it!" Ben said, smiling. + +"We did, Ben! We are the best!" Mia said, hugging him. + +They stayed on the top of the mountain for a while, enjoying the moment. Then, they decided to go back down, before it got dark. They packed their backpacks again and started to walk. + +"Bye, mountain! Thank you for the adventure!" Ben and Mia said, waving. + +The mountain seemed to smile back at them, as they parted. They had a lot of fun, and they learned a lot. They were young friends who liked to play outside. +Anna loved fairies. She had many fairy books, fairy toys, and fairy stickers. She wished she could see a real fairy someday. Her mom said fairies were shy and only came out at night. + +One day, Anna saw a cheap fairy lamp at the store. It was pink and sparkly and had a fairy picture on it. Anna begged her mom to buy it for her. Her mom said it was too cheap and might break soon. But Anna said she really wanted it and it would make her happy. Her mom sighed and bought it for her. + +That night, Anna put the fairy lamp on her bedside table and turned it on. She hoped the fairy picture would come to life and talk to her. She closed her eyes and waited. But nothing happened. She opened her eyes and saw the fairy picture was still the same. She felt sad and disappointed. + +She heard a tiny voice say, "Hello, Anna. I'm a real fairy. I live in your fairy lamp. I'm sorry I didn't show myself before. I was afraid you wouldn't like me because I'm not very pretty or shiny. I'm just a cheap fairy." + +Anna was surprised and happy. She looked closer and saw a small fairy hiding behind the fairy picture. She had brown hair, green wings, and a blue dress. She smiled shyly at Anna. + +Anna said, "You're a real fairy? Wow! You're so beautiful and amazing. I don't care if you're cheap or not. I like you just the way you are. You're my friend." + +The fairy said, "Thank you, Anna. You're very kind and sweet. You're my friend too. Can I stay with you?" + +Anna said, "Of course you can. You can stay with me forever. We can read fairy books, play fairy games, and share fairy secrets. I'm so happy I have a real fairy friend." + +The fairy said, "Me too. I'm so happy I have a real human friend." + +They hugged and laughed. They turned off the fairy lamp and snuggled under the covers. They fell asleep, dreaming of fairy adventures. + +The moral of the story is: Don't judge things by their appearance. Sometimes the cheapest things can be the most valuable. And sometimes the best friends can be the ones you least expect. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play in their room. They have many toys and books. But their favorite thing is a big jar. The jar is purple and shiny. It has a lid with a star. + +One night, Lily and Ben cannot sleep. They hear a noise from the jar. They wake up and look at the jar. The jar is glowing. They see something moving inside. They are curious and scared. + +They get out of bed and go to the jar. They open the lid. A fairy flies out of the jar. The fairy is small and pretty. She has wings and a dress. She smiles at Lily and Ben. + +"Hello, children," the fairy says. "I am Starla. I live in the jar. I came to visit you. Do you want to play with me?" + +Lily and Ben nod. They are happy and excited. They play with Starla. She shows them magic tricks. She makes sparks and bubbles. She sings and dances. They have fun. + +After a while, Starla says, "I have to go back to the jar. It is late. You have to sleep. But I will come again. You are my friends." + +Lily and Ben hug Starla. They say, "Thank you, Starla. You are our friend too. Come back soon." + +They put Starla back in the jar. They close the lid. The jar stops glowing. They go back to bed. They fall asleep. They dream of Starla and the jar. They are happy. +Tom is a normal boy. He likes to play with his toys, his dog and his friends. He does not like to leave his home. He likes to stay with his mom and dad. + +One day, his mom tells him: "Tom, we have to leave. We are going to visit grandma and grandpa. They live far away. We will take a big car and a big plane. It will be fun!" + +Tom does not want to leave. He says: "No, mom. I want to stay here. I want to play with my toys, my dog and my friends. I do not want to go to grandma and grandpa. They are old and boring. I do not like big cars and big planes. They are loud and scary!" + +His mom hugs him and says: "I know, Tom. It is hard to leave. But we will come back soon. And you will see new things and meet new people. Grandma and grandpa love you very much. They have a big house and a big garden. They have toys, books and cookies for you. And they have a cat. You like cats, right?" + +Tom thinks for a moment. He likes cats. He likes cookies. He likes books. Maybe grandma and grandpa are not so old and boring. Maybe big cars and big planes are not so loud and scary. Maybe it will be fun to leave. + +He says: "Okay, mom. I will go with you. But can I take my toys, my dog and my friends?" + +His mom smiles and says: "Of course, Tom. You can take your toys and your dog. But your friends have to stay here. They have their own moms and dads. They will miss you, but they will be happy to see you when you come back." + +Tom nods and says: "Okay, mom. I will miss them, too. But I will be happy to see them when I come back. And I will tell them about grandma and grandpa, and the big car and the big plane, and the cat and the cookies." + +He gives his mom a kiss and says: "Let's go, mom. I am ready to leave." +Tom and Jen were playing in the garden. They saw a big jug on the table. They wanted to see what was inside. + +"Let's open it!" Tom said. + +"Maybe it has juice!" Jen said. + +They ran to the table and lifted the jug. But it was very heavy and they dropped it. The jug broke and a lot of water spilled out. But the water was not clear. It was red and smelled bad. + +"Yuck!" Tom said. "What is this?" + +They heard a loud voice behind them. It was Dad. He looked very angry. + +"What have you done?" he shouted. "That was my blood! I needed it for my work!" + +Tom and Jen did not know what blood was. They only knew it was red and came out when they got hurt. + +"Sorry, Dad," they said. "We did not know." + +But Dad did not reply. He grabbed them by the arms and dragged them to the shed. He locked them inside and left them there. + +Tom and Jen were scared. They cried and banged on the door. But no one came to help them. They were hungry and thirsty and cold. They wished they had never touched the jug. + +The next day, Mom came home from her trip. She looked for Tom and Jen, but she could not find them. She asked Dad, but he did not reply. He only smiled and said he had a surprise for her. + +He took her to the shed and opened the door. Mom screamed when she saw Tom and Jen. They were dead. They had no blood left in their bodies. Dad had taken it all. He was a mad scientist who wanted to make a new kind of juice. He had used his own children as his test subjects. + +Mom was very sad and angry. She tried to run away, but Dad caught her. He said he needed more blood for his experiment. He stabbed her with a big needle and took her blood too. Then he drank it and laughed. + +He had made the worst juice ever. +Tom liked to help his dad fix things. He had a toy hammer that he used to bang on nails and wood. He wanted to be like his dad and make things strong and good. + +One day, his dad had a big job to do. He had to fix the fence that was broken by the wind. He asked Tom to help him. Tom was very happy. He ran to get his toy hammer and followed his dad to the fence. + +But when he got there, he saw that his toy hammer was broken too. The handle was cracked and the head was loose. He felt very sad. He could not help his dad with his broken hammer. + +His dad saw his sad face and gave him a hug. He said, "Don't worry, Tom. I have a surprise for you. I got you a new hammer for your birthday. It is bigger and stronger than your toy hammer. You can use it to help me fix the fence and many other things." + +Tom's eyes lit up. He could not believe it. He received a new hammer from his dad. He thanked his dad and hugged him. He felt very happy. He took his new hammer and banged on the nails and wood with his dad. He fixed the fence and made it strong and good. He was like his dad and he was proud. +Ben and Mia were playing in the garden. They had a big box that they made into a tunnel. They crawled inside and pretended they were in a cave. + +"Look, Ben, I found some berries!" Mia said, holding a handful of red and purple fruits. + +"Yum, let's feed them to our bear!" Ben said, pointing to his stuffed toy. He had brought it with him to the tunnel. + +They put some berries in front of the bear and made growling noises. They pretended the bear was hungry and happy. + +"Good bear, you are so obedient!" Mia said, patting its head. "You eat all your food and don't make a mess." + +Suddenly, they heard their mom calling them from the house. + +"Ben, Mia, time for lunch!" she said. + +They crawled out of the tunnel and ran to the house. They left the box and the bear in the garden. + +"Can we play in the tunnel again after lunch?" Ben asked. + +"Of course, sweeties, as long as you clean up afterwards," mom said, smiling. + +They hugged mom and sat down to eat. They were happy and hungry, just like their bear. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play in their big backyard. One night, they decided to have a camping adventure. They took their sleeping bags, their snacks, and their flashlight to the farthest corner of the yard, where there was a big tree. + +They spread their sleeping bags under the tree and turned on the flashlight. They told each other stories and jokes and ate their snacks. They felt very brave and happy. + +But then, they heard a loud noise. It sounded like a growl. They looked around and saw two bright eyes in the dark. They were scared. Was it a bear? A wolf? A monster? + +They grabbed their flashlight and pointed it at the eyes. They saw a furry face and a wagging tail. It was their dog, Rex! He had followed them to the backyard and wanted to join their adventure. + +They laughed and hugged Rex. He was not a bear, a wolf, or a monster. He was their friend and their protector. He was dependable. They invited him to sleep with them under the tree. They turned off the flashlight and snuggled together. They felt very safe and happy. +Sara and Lily were best friends. They liked to play together in the park. One day, they saw a big structure in the park. It was a slide. Sara and Lily wanted to try it. + +"Look, Lily, a slide! Let's go!" Sara said. + +"OK, Sara, but be careful. It is very high." Lily said. + +Sara and Lily ran to the slide. Sara wore a pink dress. Lily wore a blue shirt and jeans. Sara climbed up the ladder first. She was very excited. She sat on the slide and slid down. She laughed and shouted. + +"Whee! This is fun! Come on, Lily!" Sara said. + +Lily climbed up the ladder next. She was a little scared. She sat on the slide and slid down. She did not laugh or shout. She felt something wet on her legs. She looked down and saw a big stain on her jeans. It was mud. Someone had spilled water on the slide. + +"Oh no! My jeans are dirty! Mama will be angry!" Lily said. + +Sara saw Lily's jeans and felt sorry. She ran to Lily and hugged her. + +"I'm sorry, Lily. I did not see the water. It was not your fault. Here, you can wear my pink dress. It is clean and pretty. I will wear your jeans. They are not that dirty. Mama will not be angry." Sara said. + +Lily smiled and thanked Sara. They swapped clothes and hugged again. They were still best friends. They learned to share and to help each other. They went home happy. +Tim and Sam were friends who lived in a small village. They liked to play outside and explore new places. One day, they found a big hill near the forest. They wanted to climb it and see what was on the other side. + +"Come on, Tim, let's go up the hill!" Sam said. + +"OK, Sam, but be careful. It looks steep and slippery," Tim said. + +They started to climb the hill, holding on to rocks and branches. They were almost at the top when they saw a bald man sitting on a rock. He had a long beard and a big stick. He looked angry and scary. + +"Who are you?" the bald man shouted. "What are you doing here?" + +Tim and Sam were afraid. They wanted to run away, but they were too high up. They had no choice but to talk to the bald man. + +"We are sorry, sir. We are just playing. We live in the village over there," Tim said, pointing to their home. + +"You live in the village? Then you must know the old witch who lives in the forest. She is my enemy. She cursed me and made me bald. She also stole my magic hat. If I ever find her, I will make her pay," the bald man said. + +Tim and Sam looked at each other. They remembered the old witch who lived in the forest. They had seen her once, when they were picking berries. She had a big hat with stars and moons on it. She had given them some candy and told them to be good boys. + +"Sir, we know the old witch. She is not bad. She is nice. She gave us candy. Maybe she can help you get your hair back," Sam said. + +The bald man laughed. He did not believe them. He thought they were lying. He wanted to scare them and make them cry. + +"Nice? Ha! She is a liar and a thief. She took my hat and my hair. She is the reason I am bald. And you are her spies. You came here to spy on me and tell her where I am. Well, I won't let you. I will make you bald too. Then you will see how it feels," the bald man said. + +He grabbed his stick and waved it in the air. He said some strange words. He pointed it at Tim and Sam. He was about to cast a spell on them. + +But then, something happened. The bald man's stick slipped from his hand. It rolled down the hill. It hit a rock and broke in two. The bald man gasped. He had lost his stick. He had no power. + +Tim and Sam saw their chance. They leaned forward and pushed the bald man off the rock. He fell down the hill. He rolled and tumbled. He screamed and cursed. He disappeared in the bushes. + +Tim and Sam ran down the hill. They did not stop until they reached the village. They were safe. They hugged each other. They were happy. + +They never saw the bald man again. They never told anyone about him. They kept it as a secret. They also kept the candy that the old witch had given them. They ate it and smiled. They were good boys. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys on the carpet. But they are very competitive. They always want to have the best toys and the most space on the carpet. + +One day, Anna and Ben are playing with their cars on the carpet. Anna has a red car and Ben has a blue car. They pretend that the carpet is a road and they make vroom-vroom noises. They have fun, but they also want to win the race. + +Anna and Ben drive their cars faster and faster on the carpet. They try to pass each other and block each other. They get closer and closer to the edge of the carpet. They do not see that their mom is walking in the room with a tray of cookies. + +Mom does not see Anna and Ben either. She steps on the edge of the carpet and trips. The tray of cookies flies in the air and lands on the floor. The cookies break and crumble. Mom falls and hurts her knee. + +Anna and Ben stop their cars and look at the mess. They feel bad. They run to their mom and hug her. They say they are sorry. Mom says it is okay, but they need to be more careful and share the carpet. She says they can have some cookies if they help her clean up. Anna and Ben agree. They help their mom and then enjoy the cookies. They decide to play something else on the carpet. They are still competitive, but they are also kind. +Tim and Sam are brothers. They like to play with toys in their room. But today, they are bored. They want to do something new and fun. + +They see the bathroom door. They have an idea. They go to the bathroom. They see the big tub. They think it is a boat. They want to sail in the boat. + +They take off their clothes. They climb into the tub. They pretend to be pirates. They say, "Arrr, matey! We are the best pirates in the world!" + +But the tub is not a boat. It is a tub. And the tub is not big. It is small. Tim and Sam are not small. They are fat. They eat too much candy and cake. They do not fit in the tub. + +They try to move. But they are stuck. They cannot get out. They start to cry. They yell, "Help! Help! We are stuck in the boat!" + +Mom hears them. She runs to the bathroom. She sees them. She is angry. She says, "What are you doing? You are not pirates. You are naughty boys. You made a big mess. You wasted water. You broke the tub. You are in big trouble!" + +She pulls them out. She dries them. She puts them in their room. She says, "No toys for you. No candy for you. No cake for you. You have to stay in your room until dinner. And you have to eat salad and soup. That will make you less fat and more fit." + +Tim and Sam are sad. They wish they did not go to the bathroom. They wish they did not pretend to be pirates. They wish they did not break the tub. They wish they were not fat. They wish they were fit. They wish they had toys and candy and cake. But they have none. They have only salad and soup. And they have only each other. They hug and say, "We are sorry. We love you. We will be good boys." + +The end. +Anna and Ben are playing in the park. They like to run and jump and slide. Anna sees a big dog with a ball. She wants to pet the dog and play with the ball. She runs to the dog and says, "Hi, doggy! Can I have your ball?" + +The dog does not like Anna. He growls and barks at her. He does not want to share his ball. He bites Anna's toe. Anna cries out loud. She feels pain and fear. She runs back to Ben. + +Ben sees Anna's toe. It is red and bleeding. He feels sad and angry. He says, "Bad dog! Go away!" He points at the dog and shouts. The dog's owner hears Ben. He comes to the park. He sees Anna's toe and the dog's ball. He feels sorry and ashamed. He says, "I'm so sorry, little girl. My dog is not friendly. He should not have bitten you. Are you okay?" + +Anna nods. She is still crying. She says, "It hurts a lot. I just wanted to play with the ball." + +The dog's owner says, "I know, I know. I'm very sorry. Here, you can have the ball. It's yours now. And I'll take my dog home. He needs to learn to be nice." + +Anna smiles a little. She takes the ball. She says, "Thank you. I hope your dog will be nice soon." + +Ben hugs Anna. He says, "You are brave, Anna. I'm sorry you got hurt. Do you want to go home?" + +Anna says, "No, I want to play some more. But not with dogs. With you." + +Ben says, "Okay, let's play. But be careful. And watch your toes." + +They play in the park. They have fun. They are friends. +Anna and Ben were twins who liked to play in the garden. They had a dog named Pepper who was very fast and friendly. One day, they decided to play hide and seek with Pepper. Anna counted to ten while Ben and Pepper ran to find a good spot. + +"Ready or not, here I come!" Anna shouted. She looked behind the bushes, under the bench, and in the shed, but she could not find them. She started to feel impatient. Where were they hiding? She walked around the garden, calling their names. + +Meanwhile, Ben and Pepper had found a cozy spot under a big tree. They lay down on the soft grass and closed their eyes. They were very tired from running and playing. They did not hear Anna calling them. They fell asleep. + +Anna was getting frustrated. She had looked everywhere, but she could not find them. She thought they were being mean and playing a trick on her. She felt like crying. She sat down on the bench and folded her arms. + +Suddenly, she heard a loud snore. She looked up and saw the big tree. She saw something moving under the branches. She got up and walked towards the tree. She pushed aside the leaves and saw Ben and Pepper sleeping. She smiled. She had found them! + +She tiptoed closer and whispered in Ben's ear. "I found you! You lose!" Ben opened his eyes and saw Anna. He rubbed his eyes and yawned. He saw Pepper sleeping next to him. He smiled. "We were just resting. You took too long." He said. + +Anna laughed. "No, you were sleeping. You were too lazy. I win!" She said. She hugged Ben and Pepper. They hugged her back. They were not mean. They were just sleepy. They decided to play another game. But first, they had a snack and a drink. They were hungry and thirsty. They shared their food and water with Pepper. They were happy. They loved playing in the garden. +Lila and Sam were playing in the garden. They liked to smell the flowers and chase the butterflies. Lila saw a big red rose and ran to pick it. She wanted to give it to her mom. + +"Wait, Lila!" Sam shouted. "That rose has thorns. You will hurt your hand." + +But Lila did not listen. She reached for the rose and felt a sharp pain. She cried out and dropped the rose. Sam ran to her and saw blood on her finger. + +"I told you, Lila. The rose has thorns. Let me see your finger." Sam said. He took her hand and blew on it gently. "It will be okay. Come, let's go to mom. She will make it better." + +Lila nodded and wiped her tears. She held Sam's hand and they walked to the house. Mom saw them and smiled. + +"What have you been doing, my darlings?" she asked. + +"We were playing in the garden, mom. But Lila picked a rose and it hurt her finger." Sam said. + +"Oh, poor Lila. Let me see your finger." Mom said. She took Lila's hand and kissed it softly. "There, there. It's just a little scratch. I'll put a band-aid on it and it will heal soon." + +"Thank you, mom." Lila said. She hugged mom and felt better. + +Mom gave them each a glass of milk and a cookie. She told them to settle on the couch and read them a story. Lila and Sam listened to mom's voice and felt peaceful. They forgot about the rose and the thorns. They were happy and safe. +Sara and Tom like to play in the garden. They see many flowers and bugs. They like to smell the flowers and watch the bugs. But they do not touch them. Mom says some flowers and bugs can hurt them. + +One day, they see a big yellow flower. It is taller than them. It has many petals and a brown middle. It looks like the sun. Sara and Tom want to see it closer. They run to the flower. They call it a sunflower. + +"Wow, look at the sunflower!" Sara says. "It is so pretty and bright!" + +"Yes, it is!" Tom says. "But it is also weird. Why does it move?" + +They see the sunflower turning its head. It follows the sun in the sky. It moves from east to west. Sara and Tom are curious. They touch the sunflower. It feels warm and soft. + +"Ouch!" Sara says. "The sunflower is hot! It can burn!" + +Tom feels it too. He pulls his hand away. He sees a red mark on his finger. He cries. "Mom, mom, the sunflower burned me!" + +Mom hears them. She runs to the garden. She sees Sara and Tom by the sunflower. She sees their red fingers. She hugs them. She says, "Don't worry, my loves. The sunflower did not mean to burn you. It is just very warm from the sun. It needs the sun to grow and be happy. But you should not touch it. It can hurt your skin. Come, let me put some cream on your fingers. It will make them feel better." + +Sara and Tom nod. They follow mom to the house. They still like the sunflower. But they know they have to be careful. They say, "Bye, sunflower. See you tomorrow. But we will not touch you. We will just look at you and smile." +Lily and Ben were on a train with Mom and Dad. They were going to see Grandma and Grandpa, who lived far away. Lily and Ben liked trains. They liked to look out the window and see the trees, the cows, and the houses. They liked to hear the whistle and feel the bumps. + +But after a while, they got bored. They had seen all the things outside many times. They had played with their toys and read their books. They had eaten their snacks and drank their juice. They had nothing else to do. They started to yawn. They felt sleepy. + +Mom and Dad smiled. They knew the train ride was long for Lily and Ben. They told them to lie down on the seats and rest their heads on the pillows. They said they would wake them up when they got to Grandma and Grandpa's house. They said they had a surprise for them there. + +Lily and Ben did what Mom and Dad said. They lay down and closed their eyes. They heard the train go click-clack on the rails. They felt the train go fast and slow. They dreamed of Grandma and Grandpa and the surprise. + +The surprise was a puppy. A small, brown, fluffy puppy. Grandma and Grandpa had found him on the road. He had no home and no name. They had taken him in and fed him and loved him. They had decided to give him to Lily and Ben, if they wanted him. They said he was rare and special. + +Lily and Ben woke up when they heard the puppy bark. They saw him run to them and lick their faces. They hugged him and laughed. They thanked Grandma and Grandpa. They said they wanted him. They said they would call him Spot. They said he was the best surprise ever. +Sara and Tom like to play with blocks. They make many things with blocks. They make houses, cars, towers and animals. They have fun with blocks. + +One day, they want to make a boat with blocks. They look for blue blocks to make water. They look for brown blocks to make a boat. They look for yellow blocks to make a sail. They look for red blocks to make a flag. + +They put the blue blocks on the floor. They put the brown blocks on top of the blue blocks. They make a row of brown blocks. They put the yellow block on the end of the row. They put the red block on top of the yellow block. They make a boat with a sail and a flag. + +They are happy with their boat. They pretend to sail on the water. They say, "Ahoy, matey!" and "Land ho!" They have fun with their boat. + +Sara and Tom are smart. They can make many things with blocks. They can use their imagination. They can play together. They are good friends. +Tom and Anna were bored. They wanted to go outside and play, but it was too cold. The snow was icy and the wind was strong. Mom said they had to stay inside and be safe. + +"Can we watch TV, Mom?" Tom asked. + +"No, you watched enough TV today. Why don't you read a book or play with your toys?" Mom said. + +"I don't want to read a book. I want to watch TV!" Tom said. + +"I don't want to play with toys. I want to watch TV too!" Anna said. + +Mom sighed. She looked at the magazine on the table. It had pictures of animals and flowers and cars. She had an idea. + +"How about this? I will allow you to watch TV for ten minutes, but only if you look at this magazine with me first. We can learn about the animals and the flowers and the cars. Do you want to do that?" Mom said. + +Tom and Anna looked at the magazine. It looked interesting. They nodded. + +"Okay, Mom. We will look at the magazine with you. But only for ten minutes!" Tom said. + +"Okay, Mom. We will look at the magazine with you. But then we want to watch TV!" Anna said. + +Mom smiled. She took the magazine and sat on the couch with Tom and Anna. They looked at the pictures and read the words. Mom told them stories about the animals and the flowers and the cars. Tom and Anna liked the stories. They asked Mom questions and learned new things. + +They forgot about the TV. They forgot about the icy snow. They had fun with the magazine and Mom. They were not bored anymore. +Ben and Lily wanted to go to the costume party at school. They looked for costumes in their closet. Ben found a cape and a mask. He said, "I will be a superhero. I can fly and save people." Lily found a dress and a crown. She said, "I will be a princess. I can wear jewels and have a castle." + +But their mom said, "No, those costumes are too old. You need new costumes. Let's go to the store and buy some." Ben and Lily did not want to go to the store. They liked their costumes. They said, "Please, mom, can we keep our costumes? They are fun and pretty." + +Mom said, "Sorry, kids, but your costumes are ancient. They are torn and dirty. They will not fit you well. You will look silly at the party. Trust me, you will find better costumes at the store. Come on, let's go." + +Ben and Lily were sad and angry. They did not want to leave their costumes. They did not want to look silly. They did not want to trust mom. They wanted to be a superhero and a princess. They said, "No, mom, we will not go. We will stay here with our costumes. We do not need new costumes. We love our costumes." + +Mom sighed and said, "Fine, kids, you can stay here with your costumes. But you will miss the party. And you will miss the cake and the games and the prizes. And you will miss your friends. Is that what you want?" Ben and Lily looked at each other. They thought about the party. They thought about the cake and the games and the prizes. They thought about their friends. They changed their minds. They said, "OK, mom, we will go. But can we keep our costumes for later?" Mom smiled and said, "Of course, you can keep your costumes for later. But now, let's go and find new costumes for the party. I'm sure you will look great and have fun." Ben and Lily nodded and followed mom to the store. They hoped to find new costumes that they would like. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys and books. One day, they find a big box in the garage. They open the box and see many things inside. They see a hat, a scarf, a ball, and a radio. + +"Look, a radio!" Ben says. "Let's listen to music!" + +He turns on the radio and hears a song. The song is funny. It has many sounds and words that make them laugh. Lily and Ben dance and sing along. They put on the hat and the scarf and pretend to be singers. + +"Hello, hello, we are Lily and Ben!" they sing. "We like to listen to funny music and have fun!" + +They hear a noise outside. It is Mom and Dad. They come back from the store. They hear the music and the singing. They smile and go to the garage. + +"Wow, what a party!" Mom says. "You two are having a lot of fun!" + +"Yes, we are!" Lily and Ben say. "We found a radio and a hat and a scarf!" + +"Can we join you?" Dad asks. + +"Sure!" Lily and Ben say. "Come and listen to the funny music with us!" + +They all dance and sing together. They have a good time. They are happy. +Sara and Tom wanted to help Mom with the leaves. They got a big rake and a bag. They went to the yard and started to rake the leaves. They made a big pile of leaves. + +"Can we jump in the pile?" Sara asked Tom. + +"Yes, let's do it!" Tom said. They dropped the rake and the bag and ran to the pile. They jumped in the leaves and laughed. They had fun. + +But Mom did not see them. She was in the kitchen. She made a cake for Sara and Tom. She wanted to surprise them. She put the cake in the oven and set the timer. She looked out the window and saw the leaves. + +"Oh no, the leaves are everywhere!" Mom said. She got her coat and went to the yard. She saw the rake and the bag. She did not see Sara and Tom. They were under the leaves. They were quiet. + +Mom picked up the rake and started to rake the leaves again. She did not know Sara and Tom were there. She raked the leaves into the bag. She raked and raked. + +"Ouch!" Sara said. "Mom, stop!" + +"Help!" Tom said. "Mom, we are here!" + +Mom heard them and stopped. She looked at the pile and saw Sara and Tom. They poked their heads out of the leaves. They looked scared and sad. + +"Oh, Sara and Tom, I'm sorry!" Mom said. "I did not see you. Are you okay?" + +"Yes, Mom, we are okay," Sara said. "But why did you rake the leaves? We wanted to help you." + +"We wanted to surprise you, Mom," Tom said. "We made a big pile for you." + +Mom smiled and hugged them. She said, "You are very sweet, Sara and Tom. Thank you for helping me. But you should not hide under the leaves. It is not safe. And you should not be quiet. You should tell me where you are." + +Sara and Tom nodded. They said, "We are sorry, Mom. We will not do it again." + +Mom said, "It's okay. I have a surprise for you, too. I made a cake for you. Come on, let's go inside and have some cake." + +Sara and Tom cheered. They said, "Yay, cake!" They followed Mom to the house. They left the rake and the bag in the yard. They did not care about the leaves anymore. They only cared about the cake. +Sara was a nurse who helped sick people. She liked to wear a white dress and a hat with a red cross. She worked in a big house with many beds and doctors. Every day, she gave medicine, water and hugs to the people who felt bad. + +One day, a big storm came to the town. The wind was very loud and the rain was very hard. The storm broke many things and made many people hurt. Sara and the other nurses and doctors had to work very fast to help them. They put bandages, splints and blankets on the people who had cuts, broken bones and colds. + +Some people came to the big house in cars, some came in trucks, and some came in helicopters. Sara saw a little boy who came in a helicopter. He was very scared and sad. He had a big cut on his head and he could not find his mom and dad. Sara took him to a bed and cleaned his cut. She gave him a teddy bear and a sticker. She told him he was brave and she would find his mom and dad. + +Sara asked the other nurses and doctors if they knew where the boy's mom and dad were. They did not know. They were too busy helping other people. Sara felt sorry for the boy. She wanted to make him happy. She thought of an idea. She asked the boy if he liked to draw. He nodded. She gave him some paper and crayons. She told him to draw his mom and dad and his house and his pet. + +The boy started to draw. He drew his mom and dad with big smiles and curly hair. He drew his house with a blue door and a yellow roof. He drew his pet, a dog named Spot, with brown spots and a wagging tail. He drew a sun and a rainbow and some flowers. He felt a little better. He showed his drawing to Sara. She smiled and said it was beautiful. + +Sara took the drawing and put it on a wall. She told the boy that maybe someone would see it and know his mom and dad. She told him to wait there and she would come back soon. She went to help other people. + +After a while, Sara heard a loud noise. She looked out the window and saw another helicopter. It landed near the big house. She saw two people get out of the helicopter. They looked like the people in the boy's drawing. They had big smiles and curly hair. They ran to the big house. They asked for their son. Sara knew they were the boy's mom and dad. She was very happy. She ran to the boy and told him the good news. She took him to the door and pointed to the helicopter. The boy saw his mom and dad. He jumped out of the bed and ran to them. They hugged him and kissed him and cried. They thanked Sara and the other nurses and doctors for helping their son. They said they were sorry for being late. They said they were stuck in another town because of the storm. They said they saw the boy's drawing on the TV and they knew he was here. They said they loved him very much. + +Sara watched them leave in the helicopter. She felt warm and proud. She had helped to unite a family. She had done a good job. She went back to work. She still had many people to help. She hoped they would all find their families too. She hoped the storm would stop soon. She hoped the town would be happy again. +Jill and Ben like to create things with their toys. They make houses, cars, animals and anything they can imagine. One day, they decide to create a big castle with their blocks and pillows. They work hard and have fun. + +But then, their big brother Tom comes into their room. He is bored and mean. He sees their castle and says, "What is this? A baby castle? I can knock it down with one kick!" He laughs and runs towards their castle. + +Jill and Ben are scared and angry. They love their castle and do not want Tom to ruin it. They look for a way to escape. They see a window behind their castle. They quickly grab their favorite toys and run to the window. They open it and climb out. They land on the grass outside. + +They are safe, but they are also uncomfortable. It is cold and wet outside. They wish they were inside their warm and cozy castle. They hear Tom scream inside. He kicked their castle, but it was too big and strong. It fell on him and made a big mess. He is in trouble now. + +Jill and Ben smile. They are happy that their castle was not destroyed. They are also happy that Tom got what he deserved. They decide to go back inside and create something else. They hope Tom will learn his lesson and leave them alone. +Sara loves her cat, Fluffy. Fluffy is a spoiled cat. He has many toys, a soft bed, and a big bowl of food. Fluffy likes to play with Sara, but he also likes to do what he wants. + +One day, Sara wants to play with Fluffy, but Fluffy is sleeping on the couch. Sara tries to wake him up, but he does not move. Sara says, "Fluffy, wake up! Let's play with the ball!" But Fluffy only opens one eye and meows. + +Sara is sad. She does not understand why Fluffy does not want to play with her. She thinks Fluffy does not love her anymore. She goes to her mom and says, "Mom, Fluffy is mean. He does not play with me. He does not love me." + +Mom hugs Sara and says, "Sara, Fluffy is not mean. He is just tired. He loves you very much, but he also needs his rest. Cats sleep a lot, you know. Why don't you let him sleep for a while, and then maybe he will play with you later?" + +Sara nods. She understands that Fluffy is not mean, but tired. She says, "Okay, Mom. I will let Fluffy sleep. But can I play with you?" Mom smiles and says, "Of course, Sara. Let's go to the kitchen and make some cookies. Fluffy will smell them and wake up soon." + +Sara and Mom go to the kitchen and make some cookies. Fluffy smells the cookies and wakes up. He jumps off the couch and follows them. He rubs his head against Sara's leg and purrs. Sara bends down and pets him. She says, "Fluffy, I love you. Do you want a cookie?" Fluffy meows and licks her face. Sara laughs and says, "You are a spoiled cat, Fluffy. But you are also a good cat." Fluffy agrees. He is a spoiled cat, but he is also a good cat. He loves Sara and Mom, and he loves cookies. He is a happy cat. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park with their toys. They had a big truck, a ball, a doll and a rhinoceros. The rhinoceros was made of chocolate and it was a gift from their grandma. Tom and Lily liked the rhinoceros very much. It had a long nose, two horns and four legs. + +"Can I hold the rhinoceros?" Lily asked Tom. + +"OK, but be careful. It is very hot today and the rhinoceros might melt," Tom said. + +Lily took the rhinoceros and hugged it. She felt its nose, its horns and its legs. She smiled and said, "The rhinoceros is very nice. I love it." + +But soon, she noticed something was wrong. The rhinoceros was getting soft and sticky. It was melting in her hands. She saw brown drops falling on the grass. + +"Oh no, the rhinoceros is melting!" Lily cried. + +Tom ran to her and saw the mess. He was sad and angry. + +"Lily, you ruined the rhinoceros! You should have listened to me. Now we can't play with it anymore," Tom said. + +Lily was sorry and sad too. She didn't mean to melt the rhinoceros. She wanted to share it with Tom. + +"I'm sorry, Tom. I didn't know it would melt so fast. I just wanted to hold it. Can we still be friends?" Lily said. + +Tom looked at Lily and saw her tears. He felt sorry for her too. He knew she didn't do it on purpose. He remembered that grandma gave them the rhinoceros to make them happy. + +"It's OK, Lily. I'm sorry I yelled at you. We can still be friends. And we can still eat the rhinoceros. It might not look like a rhinoceros anymore, but it still tastes like chocolate," Tom said. + +He broke a piece of the melted rhinoceros and gave it to Lily. She took a bite and smiled. It was sweet and yummy. + +"Thank you, Tom. You are a good brother. The rhinoceros is delicious," Lily said. + +They hugged and shared the rest of the rhinoceros. They didn't care that it was wide and flat. They cared that it was chocolate and that they had each other. +Tom and Lily were cold. They wanted to play outside, but it was snowing hard. They looked at the fireplace in the living room. It was empty and dark. + +"Can we make a fire, Mom?" Tom asked. + +"Not now, sweetie. We don't have any wood. Daddy went to get some, but he is late. He will be back soon, I hope." Mom said. + +Tom and Lily felt sad. They wanted to see the fire and feel its warmth. They wanted to hear it crackle and pop. They wanted to roast marshmallows and tell stories. + +They sat on the couch and hugged each other. They tried to be patient. + +They heard a knock on the door. They ran to open it. It was Daddy! He had a big pile of wood in his arms. He was smiling. + +"Sorry I took so long, kids. The roads were slippery and the store was busy. But I got some wood for the fireplace. And some marshmallows, too!" Daddy said. + +Tom and Lily cheered. They helped Daddy carry the wood to the fireplace. Mom got some matches and paper. They made a fire together. It was bright and warm. It crackled and popped. + +Tom and Lily sat on the floor in front of the fireplace. They rubbed their hands and feet. They felt cozy and happy. They roasted marshmallows and told stories. They thanked Daddy for the wood and the marshmallows. They thanked Mom for the fire. They thanked each other for the hugs. + +They loved the fireplace. It was their favorite place in the winter. +One day, a little elephant named Ellie went for a walk with her mom. She saw many things with her big eyes and smelled many things with her long trunk. She was very curious about everything. + +"Mom, what is that?" she asked, pointing with her trunk at a big red thing that hung from a tree. + +"That is an apple, Ellie. It is a fruit that some animals like to eat. Do you want to try it?" her mom said. + +"Yes, please!" Ellie said. She reached her trunk up to the tree and pulled an apple down. She took a bite and made a face. "Yuck! It is sour and hard. I don't like it." + +Her mom laughed. "That is because it is not ripe yet, Ellie. You have to wait until it is soft and sweet. Then it will taste good." + +Ellie spat out the apple and looked for something else to eat. She saw a big green thing that looked like a leaf. She thought it might be tasty. She grabbed it with her trunk and put it in her mouth. + +"Ellie, no!" her mom shouted. "That is not a leaf. That is a cactus. It has sharp needles that can hurt you." + +Ellie felt a prick in her tongue and cried out. She dropped the cactus and ran to her mom. Her mom hugged her and licked her tongue to make it feel better. + +"I'm sorry, Ellie. I should have told you what a cactus is. It is a plant that lives in dry places and has needles to protect itself. You should not eat it." + +Ellie nodded. She learned a lesson that day. She decided to be more careful and listen to her mom when she was curious about new things. She still liked to explore, but she only ate what her mom said was safe and good. +Sam is a young boy who likes to play with his toy car. He has a remote control that makes the car go fast or slow, left or right. He likes to make the car zoom around the house and the yard. + +One day, he is playing with his car in the living room, when his mom calls him for lunch. "Sam, come and eat your sandwich and fruit!" she says. Sam does not want to stop playing, but he knows he has to listen to his mom. He puts the car and the remote on the couch and runs to the kitchen. + +After he finishes his lunch, he says "Thank you, mom" and rushes back to the living room. He wants to play with his car some more. But when he picks up the remote, he sees that it is not working. He pushes the buttons, but nothing happens. He looks at the car, but it does not move. He feels sad and confused. + +He shows the remote to his mom and says "Mom, my car is broken. It does not go." His mom looks at the remote and says "Oh, Sam, I think the battery is low. The battery is what makes the remote work. It gives it power. We need to put a new battery in the remote." + +She takes the remote and opens the back. She takes out the old battery and puts in a new one. She closes the back and gives the remote back to Sam. She says "Here you go, Sam. Try it now." Sam pushes the buttons and sees that the car starts to move again. He feels happy and excited. He says "Thank you, mom! You fixed it!" He hugs his mom and then plays with his car again. He makes it go fast or slow, left or right. He likes his toy car very much. +Anna and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. Anna had a big dollhouse with many rooms and furniture. Ben had a box of screws and a screwdriver. He liked to make things with them. + +"Can I play with your dollhouse?" Ben asked Anna. + +"No, it's mine. You have your screws. Go away," Anna said. She was spoiled and did not like to share. + +"But I want to see the rooms. Please, Anna, let me play," Ben said. He was curious and polite. + +"No, no, no. You will break it. You are too rough. Go away," Anna said. She pushed Ben away from her dollhouse. + +Ben was sad and angry. He picked up a screw and threw it at Anna's dollhouse. The screw hit the window and cracked it. + +"Hey, what are you doing? You broke my window. You are mean," Anna shouted. She started to cry. + +"I'm sorry, Anna. I did not mean to break it. I was mad. You are mean too. You never share," Ben said. He felt sorry and scared. + +Anna and Ben looked at each other. They both felt bad. They did not want to fight. They wanted to play. + +"Maybe we can fix it. Do you have tape?" Ben asked. + +"I think so. In the kitchen. Come on, let's go," Anna said. + +They ran to the kitchen and found some tape. They went back to the living room and taped the window. It was not perfect, but it was better. + +"Thank you, Ben. You are good at fixing things. I'm sorry I was mean to you. Can you show me how to use your screws?" Anna said. + +"Sure, Anna. You are welcome. I'm sorry I threw the screw at your dollhouse. Can you show me how to play with your rooms?" Ben said. + +They smiled and hugged. They decided to share their toys and play together. They accepted each other and had fun. +Sam and Lily were best friends. They liked to play with crayons and paper. They liked to design cars and houses and animals. They had many colors and shapes to choose from. + +One day, Sam's mom said, "I have a surprise for you. I made some cookies for you and Lily. They are in the kitchen. You can have one each as a treat. But first, you have to clean up your mess." + +Sam and Lily were very happy. They loved cookies. They wanted to eat them right away. They did not want to clean up. They thought they could be fast and sneak a cookie before Sam's mom came back. + +They ran to the kitchen and saw a plate of cookies on the table. They looked yummy. Sam grabbed one and Lily grabbed one. They were about to bite them when Sam's mom came back. + +She saw them with the cookies in their hands. She was very angry. She said, "What are you doing? You did not listen to me. You did not clean up. You were naughty. You do not deserve a treat. Give me those cookies. You have to go to your room and think about what you did. And you, Lily, you have to go home and tell your mom what you did." + +Sam and Lily felt very sad. They gave back the cookies. They said sorry. They went to their room and home. They did not get to eat the cookies. They did not get to play with crayons and paper. They learned a lesson. They learned that they should listen to their mom and be good. They learned that being fast and sneaky is not a good way to get a treat. They learned that they should design their own cookies next time. +Ben and Mia are friends. They like to play at the gym. The gym has many toys and mats and balls. Ben and Mia have fun jumping and rolling and throwing. + +One day, a new boy comes to the gym. His name is Sam. Sam is not nice. He takes the toys and balls from Ben and Mia. He says they are his. He does not share. He lies. + +Ben and Mia are sad and angry. They want to play with the toys and balls. They ask Sam to give them back. Sam says no. He says they are bad. He lies. + +Ben and Mia do not like Sam. They do not want to play with him. They are loyal to each other. They stick together. They find a new toy. It is a big red car. They take turns driving it. They have fun. + +Sam sees the big red car. He wants it. He runs to Ben and Mia. He tries to take the car. He says it is his. He lies. + +Ben and Mia do not let go. They hold the car. They say it is theirs. They tell the truth. They shout for help. The teacher comes. She sees Sam. She sees Ben and Mia. She knows who is lying. She scolds Sam. She makes him say sorry. She gives the car to Ben and Mia. She praises them for being loyal and honest. She lets them play with the car. + +Ben and Mia are happy. They thank the teacher. They drive the car. They invite other nice kids to join them. They share. They do not lie. They are good friends. +Tom and Sam are brothers. They like to play with toys. Tom has a big dinosaur toy. It is green and has sharp teeth. Sam has a small dinosaur toy. It is yellow and has a long tail. + +One day, Sam wants to play with Tom's dinosaur. He says, "Tom, can I have your dinosaur? It is bigger and cooler than mine." Tom says, "No, Sam. This is my dinosaur. You have your own dinosaur. Go away." Sam is sad and angry. He thinks Tom is mean. + +Sam waits until Tom is not looking. He runs and grabs Tom's dinosaur. He runs away with it. Tom sees Sam and shouts, "Sam, give me back my dinosaur! That is not yours! That is mine!" He chases Sam. Sam runs faster. He does not want to give back the dinosaur. + +Sam runs into the garden. He sees a big hole. He thinks it is a good place to hide the dinosaur. He throws the dinosaur into the hole. He smiles. He thinks Tom will not find it. He says, "Ha ha, Tom. You cannot have your dinosaur. It is in the hole. It is gone." + +But the hole is not empty. It is the home of a snake. The snake is dangerous. It does not like visitors. It sees the dinosaur. It thinks it is food. It opens its mouth and bites the dinosaur. It makes a loud hiss. + +Tom and Sam hear the hiss. They are scared. They look into the hole. They see the snake and the dinosaur. The snake has the dinosaur in its mouth. The dinosaur is broken. Tom and Sam cry. They say, "Oh no, oh no. The snake has our dinosaur. The dinosaur is gone. The snake is dangerous. We are sorry. We are sorry." They run away from the hole. They hug each other. They say, "We are sorry. We should not fight. We should share. We should be nice. We should be brothers." They go back to the house. They find another toy to play with. They are happy. They are friends. +Ben and Lily were going to watch a movie with Mom and Dad. They were very happy. They liked movies. Mom made popcorn for them. Popcorn was yummy and crunchy. They put the popcorn in a big bowl and went to the living room. + +Mom turned off the lights. The room was dark. Only the TV was bright. Ben and Lily sat on the couch with Mom and Dad. They put a blanket over them. They felt cozy and warm. They started to eat the popcorn. + +The movie was about animals. Ben and Lily liked animals. They saw lions and monkeys and elephants. They made noises like the animals. Mom and Dad laughed. They said they were silly. + +Suddenly, there was a loud noise. It sounded like a bang. Ben and Lily jumped. They dropped some popcorn. They were scared. They hugged Mom and Dad. They asked, "What was that?" + +Mom and Dad smiled. They said, "Don't worry. It was just a surprise. Look outside the window." Ben and Lily looked. They saw fireworks. Fireworks were colorful and sparkly. They made shapes in the sky. They said, "Wow!" + +Mom and Dad said, "Happy New Year, Ben and Lily! We love you!" Ben and Lily said, "Happy New Year, Mom and Dad! We love you too!" They watched the fireworks and ate more popcorn. They felt happy and safe. They liked surprises. +Lily liked to skip. She skipped to school, she skipped in the park, she skipped at home. She was happy and charming, and everyone liked her. + +One day, she saw a boy who was sad. He had a big bag on his shoulder, and he walked very slow. Lily wanted to help him, so she skipped to him and said hello. + +The boy looked at her and said, "Why are you so happy? Don't you have a big bag too?" + +Lily smiled and said, "I do, but I don't let it make me sad. I skip and sing and have fun. Do you want to try?" + +The boy shook his head and said, "No, thank you. I have to carry this bag. It has all my books and toys and clothes. I have to move to a new house, and I don't want to leave my old one." + +Lily felt sorry for him, and said, "I understand. Moving is hard. But maybe you can find something good in your new house. Maybe you can make new friends, or find a new park, or have a new room. And you can still keep your old things in your bag." + +The boy thought for a moment, and said, "Maybe you are right. Maybe it won't be so bad. But I still don't want to skip. It makes me dizzy." + +Lily laughed and said, "That's okay. You don't have to skip. You can walk, or run, or hop, or dance. Whatever makes you happy. Do you want to try?" + +The boy nodded and said, "Okay. I'll try. But can you help me?" + +Lily said, "Of course. I'll help you. Come on, let's go." + +And so they went, Lily and the boy, skipping and walking and running and hopping and dancing. They had fun, and they became friends. And the boy learned that even when things are hard, he can find something to be happy about. And Lily learned that helping others can make her even happier. And they both lived happily ever after. + +The end. +Lily loved pasta. She liked to eat it with cheese and sauce. Sometimes she made a mess on her face and clothes. Mama said she had to bathe after pasta. + +Lily did not like to bathe. She did not like the water and the soap. She did not like the shampoo in her eyes. She wanted to play with her toys and books. She said no to Mama. + +Mama was not happy. She said Lily had to bathe or she would be dirty and smelly. She said Lily could play with her duck and her boat in the tub. She said Lily could make bubbles and sing songs. She said Lily would be successful if she bathed. + +Lily thought about it. She liked her duck and her boat. She liked bubbles and songs. She wanted to be successful. She said yes to Mama. + +Mama smiled. She helped Lily take off her clothes and get in the tub. She washed Lily with water and soap. She rinsed Lily with shampoo. She dried Lily with a towel. She said Lily was clean and sweet. She said Lily was successful. Lily smiled too. She hugged Mama. She said she loved pasta and bath. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play outside. They loved to see the flowers, the birds and the bugs in nature. One day, they went to the park with their mom and dad. They saw a big tree with a swing. + +"Can we swing, mom?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, but take turns and be careful," mom said. + +Lily went first. She sat on the swing and pushed with her feet. She felt the wind in her hair and the sun on her face. She was happy. + +"Wow, you are so high!" Ben said. + +"My turn, my turn!" he shouted. + +He ran to the swing and tried to pull Lily off. + +"Hey, that's rude!" Lily said. "You have to wait!" + +"No, I don't!" Ben said. He pushed Lily harder. + +Lily fell off the swing and hurt her knee. She started to cry. + +"Ben, that was not nice!" dad said. He picked up Lily and hugged her. + +"I'm sorry, Lily," Ben said. He felt bad. + +He gave Lily a kiss and a flower. + +"Can we still be friends?" he asked. + +Lily nodded. She smiled and hugged Ben. + +They decided to share the swing and play nicely. They had fun and enjoyed the spring day. +Lily and Ben are playing in the garden. They see a fly on a flower. Lily points to the fly and says, "Look, Ben, a fly!" Ben nods and says, "Yes, a fly. It is black and shiny." They watch the fly as it buzzes around the flower. + +The fly sees Lily and Ben and flies towards them. It lands on Lily's nose and tickles her. Lily giggles and tries to shoo the fly away. Ben laughs and says, "The fly likes you, Lily. It wants to be your friend." Lily says, "No, thank you, fly. You are too tickly." + +The fly flies away from Lily and lands on Ben's hand. Ben holds his hand still and looks at the fly. He says, "Hello, fly. What are you doing?" The fly says, "I am looking for something sweet to eat. Do you have something sweet for me?" Ben says, "Yes, I do. I have a cookie in my pocket. Do you want some?" + +Ben takes out his cookie and breaks off a small piece. He puts it on his hand and says, "Here, fly. You can have this. It is sweet and yummy." The fly says, "Thank you, Ben. You are very kind." The fly eats the cookie and says, "Mmm, that is very sweet and yummy. You are a good friend." + +Lily and Ben smile and say, "You are welcome, fly. You are a good friend, too." They watch the fly as it flies away. They say, "Goodbye, fly. Have a nice day." The fly says, "Goodbye, Lily and Ben. Have a nice day, too." Lily and Ben wave to the fly and go back to playing in the garden. They are happy. +Tom and Jen are friends. They like to play in the park. The park has swings, slides, and a sandbox. Tom and Jen have fun in the park. + +One day, they see a big hole in the ground. It is a pit. They do not know what is in the pit. They are curious. They want to look inside the pit. + +"Let's go to the pit," Tom says. "Maybe we can find something cool." + +"I don't know," Jen says. "The pit looks bad. Maybe it is dangerous. Maybe we should stay away." + +"Don't be scared," Tom says. "It will be fun. Come on, follow me." + +Tom runs to the pit. Jen follows him. They get close to the edge of the pit. They lean over to see what is inside. + +But the edge of the pit is not strong. It breaks. Tom and Jen fall into the pit. They scream. They cannot get out. They are stuck in the pit. + +They hear a loud roar. They see a big animal. It is a bear. The bear lives in the pit. The bear is hungry. The bear sees Tom and Jen. The bear wants to eat them. + +Tom and Jen are very scared. They cry. They wish they had listened to Jen. They wish they had stayed away from the pit. + +The moral of the story is: Do not go near bad things. They can hurt you. Listen to your friends. They can help you. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big truck. The truck has a cage. In the cage, there is a zebra. + +"Wow, look at the zebra!" Tom says. "It has black and white stripes. It is so pretty." + +"I want to touch it," Mia says. "Maybe it is soft and nice." + +They run to the truck. The truck driver is not there. He is in the shop. Tom and Mia climb on the truck. They open the cage. The zebra is scared. It kicks and bites. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Tom and Mia cry. "The zebra is not nice. It is mean and angry." + +They try to run away. But the zebra is faster. It chases them. It knocks them down. It hurts them a lot. + +The truck driver comes back. He sees the zebra out of the cage. He sees Tom and Mia on the ground. He is very mad. He calls the police. + +The police come. They take the zebra back to the cage. They take Tom and Mia to the hospital. They have many cuts and bruises. They are very sad. + +It is dark now. Tom and Mia are in bed. They have no toys. They have no friends. They have no fun. They only have water to drink. They wish they never saw the zebra. They wish they never opened the cage. They wish they listened to their mom and dad. They learned a hard lesson. The end. +Anna loved to sing, but she was shy. She did not like to sing in front of other people, only in her room. She had a big book of songs, and she knew them all by heart. She liked to sing with rhythm, tapping her feet and clapping her hands. + +One day, her mom told her that they were going to visit her aunt and uncle, who had a piano. Anna was excited, because she liked to play the piano, too. But she was also nervous, because she did not want to sing in front of her aunt and uncle, or their big dog, Max. + +When they arrived, her aunt and uncle greeted them warmly, and showed them the piano. Anna's mom asked her if she wanted to play a song for them. Anna felt her face turn red, and she shook her head. She was too shy. + +Her mom smiled and said, "That's okay, honey. Maybe later. Why don't you go and play with Max? He loves music, too." + +Anna nodded and followed Max to the backyard. He was a friendly dog, and he wagged his tail and licked her face. Anna giggled and petted him. She saw a ball and threw it for him. He ran after it and brought it back. They played for a while, and Anna felt more relaxed. + +She decided to sing a song for Max, since he was a good listener. She picked a song from her book, and started to sing softly. She sang with rhythm, tapping her feet and clapping her hands. Max seemed to like it, too. He barked and wagged his tail. + +Anna sang louder and louder, until she was shouting the words. She felt happy and free. She did not notice that her mom, her aunt, and her uncle had come to the backyard, and were watching her with smiles. + +They clapped and cheered when she finished. Anna was surprised, and felt her face turn red again. But she also felt proud. She had sung in front of other people, and they liked it. + +She looked at Max, and he licked her face again. She hugged him and said, "Thank you, Max. You helped me be brave." +Tom and Lily are playing in the yard. They see a big pile of leaves. They want to jump in it and have fun. But Mom says no. She says the leaves are for the rake. The rake is important. It helps Mom make the yard clean and nice. + +Tom and Lily are sad. They do not want to use the rake. They want to play. They look at the pile of leaves. It looks so soft and colorful. They look at each other. They have an idea. + +They wait until Mom goes inside. Then they run to the pile of leaves. They jump in it and laugh. They throw leaves in the air and catch them. They make leaf hats and leaf wings. They have a lot of fun. + +But then they hear Mom. She is coming back. She sees the mess. She is not happy. She says Tom and Lily are naughty. They did not listen to her. They ruined the rake's work. They have to help her fix it. + +Tom and Lily are sorry. They did not mean to make Mom angry. They say they are sorry. They pick up the rake. They help Mom make the pile of leaves again. They learn that the rake is important. They also learn to listen to Mom. They hug Mom and say they love her. Mom smiles and says she loves them too. She says they can play in the leaves later. But first they have to sit and have a snack. Tom and Lily are happy. They sit and have a snack. They think of more ways to play in the leaves. But they also think of the rake. They will not forget it again. +Lila was a little girl who liked to make things. She made dolls, hats, pictures, and even a mattress. She used old clothes, pillows, and blankets to make a soft and cozy mattress. She put it in a corner of her room and pretended it was her bed. + +One day, Lila's mom came to her room and saw the mattress. She smiled and said, "What a nice mattress you made, Lila. Do you like to sleep on it?" + +Lila nodded and said, "Yes, mom. It is very comfy. But sometimes I feel lonely. I wish I had someone to sleep with me." + +Lila's mom hugged her and said, "I understand, Lila. It is nice to have someone to cuddle with. How about we make a friend for you?" + +Lila's eyes lit up and said, "Yes, mom. How do we make a friend?" + +Lila's mom said, "We can use some of the old clothes and pillows to make a stuffed animal. You can choose what kind of animal you want. A bear, a cat, a dog, or anything you like." + +Lila thought for a moment and said, "I want a bunny. A pink bunny with long ears and a fluffy tail." + +Lila's mom said, "Okay, let's make a bunny. We can use this pink shirt, this white pillow, and this black sock. Come, I will show you how to sew and stuff them." + +Lila and her mom worked together to make a bunny. They cut, sewed, stuffed, and decorated the bunny. Lila gave it a name: Rosie. She hugged Rosie and said, "Thank you, mom. You are the best. Now I have a friend to sleep with me." + +Lila's mom said, "You are welcome, Lila. I am happy you like Rosie. Now you can sleep on your mattress with Rosie and have sweet dreams." + +Lila and Rosie went to the mattress and snuggled together. Lila's mom kissed them goodnight and turned off the light. Lila and Rosie felt warm and happy. They were not lonely anymore. +Lily loved yogurt. She ate it every day for breakfast. She liked to mix it with fruit and honey. She had a big spoon to scoop it from the bowl. + +One morning, Lily was in a hurry. She wanted to go to the park with her mom and dad. She was careless with her spoon. She spilled yogurt on the table, on the floor, and on her dress. + +"Oh no, Lily, what a mess!" her mom said. "You need to be more careful with your food. Now we have to clean up and change your clothes." + +"I'm sorry, mom," Lily said. "I was too fast. I wanted to go to the park." + +"I know, sweetie, but you have to slow down and pay attention. That will improve your eating skills. And it will make less work for us," her mom said. + +She helped Lily wipe the yogurt with a cloth. Then she took her to the bathroom to wash her face and hands. She gave her a clean dress to wear. + +"Thank you, mom," Lily said. "I will try to be more careful next time. Can we still go to the park?" + +"Of course we can, honey," her mom said. "But first, let's finish your yogurt. It's good for you." + +Lily nodded. She took her spoon and ate her yogurt slowly and neatly. She enjoyed the taste and the texture. She smiled at her mom. + +"I love yogurt," she said. "And I love you, mom." + +"I love you too, Lily," her mom said. "You are a good girl. And you are improving every day." +Sara and Ben are twins. They love to play with their toys. But they do not like to share. They always want the same toy. They fight and cry. + +One day, Mom gives them a big box. She says, "This is a gift for both of you. You have to part it. Do not fight. Be nice." + +Sara and Ben open the box. They see a big teddy bear. It is soft and brown. It has a red bow. They both want the teddy bear. They do not want to part it. + +Sara says, "I want the teddy bear. It is mine. Go away." + +Ben says, "No, I want the teddy bear. It is mine. You go away." + +They pull the teddy bear. They make it tear. They make Mom sad. + +Mom says, "Stop it. You are spoiled. You do not know how to part. You do not know how to love. You have to say sorry. You have to fix the teddy bear. You have to hug each other." + +Sara and Ben feel bad. They say sorry. They fix the teddy bear. They hug each other. They hug Mom. They hug the teddy bear. They part the teddy bear. They play with the teddy bear. They are happy. They learn to part. They learn to love. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play with toys and books. But sometimes they want to watch television. They have one television in the living room. They have to share it. + +One day, Lily and Ben both want to watch different shows. Lily wants to watch a show about animals. Ben wants to watch a show about cars. They start to argue. + +"I want to watch animals!" Lily says. + +"No, I want to watch cars!" Ben says. + +They both pull the remote. They are not happy. + +Mom hears them. She comes to the living room. She sees them fighting. + +"Stop, stop!" Mom says. "You have to be nice to each other. You have to take turns. You have to choose." + +She looks at the clock. It is four o'clock. + +"Okay, here is the rule. Lily, you can choose the show for the first half hour. Ben, you can choose the show for the second half hour. Is that fair?" + +Lily and Ben think. They nod. + +"Yes, that is fair," they say. + +Lily chooses the show about animals. Ben waits. He plays with his cars. He watches some animals too. He likes them. + +After half an hour, the show is over. Lily gives the remote to Ben. Ben chooses the show about cars. Lily waits. She plays with her dolls. She watches some cars too. She likes them. + +They both watch television. They both have fun. They both learn new things. They are happy. + +Mom smiles. She is proud of them. She hugs them. + +"Good job, Lily and Ben. You are good sharers. You are good choosers. You are good twins." +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play soccer in the park. They have a ball and two goals. Lily is on the red team and Ben is on the blue team. + +"Ready, set, go!" Lily says. She kicks the ball to Ben. Ben runs with the ball. He tries to score a goal. But Lily is fast. She catches up with him. She takes the ball from him. She kicks the ball to the other goal. + +"Wow, Lily, you are good!" Ben says. He runs after her. He wants to stop her. But Lily is faster. She scores a goal. She is happy. She jumps and claps. + +"Yay, I scored!" Lily says. "One for the red team!" + +Ben is not happy. He is sad. He sits on the grass. He does not want to play anymore. + +"Hey, Ben, don't be sad," Lily says. She sits next to him. She gives him a hug. "It's just a game. We can play again. Maybe you will score next time." + +Ben smiles. He hugs her back. "OK, Lily, you are a good friend. Let's play again. But can we switch teams? I want to be on the red team too." + +Lily laughs. She nods. "OK, Ben, we can switch teams. But we have to hurry. It's getting dark. We don't have much time." + +They stand up. They run to the goals. They kick the ball. They have fun. They don't care who scores. They are happy. They play until it is too dark to see. Then they go home. They had a long day. They are tired. But they are still friends. +Ben and Mia were twins who liked to play in the kitchen. They had many toys, but their favorite was the sink. They would fill it with water and bubbles and pretend to wash dishes, cups and spoons. They were very enthusiastic and made a lot of noise. + +One day, they were playing with the sink when their mom came in. She was not happy. She saw water and bubbles all over the floor and the counter. She said, "Ben and Mia, what are you doing? You made a big mess! You have to stop playing with the sink and clean up!" + +Ben and Mia did not want to stop. They liked the sink too much. They said, "No, mom, we want to play more! The sink is fun!" They grabbed more dishes, cups and spoons and put them in the sink. They splashed more water and bubbles. + +Their mom was very angry. She said, "Ben and Mia, you are not listening! You have to obey me! You have to stop playing with the sink and clean up now!" She grabbed the dishes, cups and spoons from their hands and turned off the faucet. She gave them a towel and a mop and said, "You have to dry the dishes, cups and spoons and wipe the floor and the counter. You have to learn to be responsible and respectful!" + +Ben and Mia were very sad. They did not like to clean up. They liked to play with the sink. They said, "Sorry, mom, we did not mean to make a mess. We just wanted to have fun. Can we play with the sink again later?" + +Their mom sighed. She said, "Maybe, but only if you promise to be careful and tidy. And only if you finish your homework and your chores first. Do you understand?" + +Ben and Mia nodded. They said, "Yes, mom, we understand. We promise to be good. We love you, mom." + +Their mom smiled. She said, "I love you too, Ben and Mia. Now, let's clean up together and then we can have a snack." +Sara and Ben were playing on the beach. They liked to gather shells and stones and make patterns in the sand. They saw a big seal lying on a rock. The seal was brown and shiny and had whiskers. + +"Look, a seal!" Sara said. "Can we go and say hello?" + +Ben nodded. They walked slowly and quietly towards the seal. They did not want to scare it. + +"Hello, seal," Sara said softly. "We are Sara and Ben. We are your friends." + +The seal opened its eyes and looked at them. It made a loud noise like a horn. + +"Wow, you can talk!" Ben said. "What is your name?" + +The seal made another noise. Sara and Ben did not understand. + +"I think he said his name is Sam," Sara said. "He sounds happy." + +Sam the seal nodded and smiled. He was a humble seal. He did not mind sharing his rock with Sara and Ben. He liked to have visitors. + +Sara and Ben sat next to Sam and showed him their shells and stones. They told him stories about their home and their family. Sam listened and nodded and made noises. They had a lot of fun. + +The sun was setting and it was time to go. Sara and Ben hugged Sam and thanked him for being their friend. + +"Goodbye, Sam," Sara said. "We will come back and see you soon." + +"Goodbye, Sara and Ben," Sam said. "You are very nice and kind. I will miss you." + +They waved and walked back to their parents. They were happy and proud. They had made a new friend. A seal friend. +Ben and Sam are brothers. They like to play outside on the lawn. But today is very hot. The sun is bright and the air is warm. Ben and Sam feel thirsty and tired. + +"Can we get some water, Mom?" Ben asks. + +"Yes, of course. Come inside for a minute," Mom says. + +Ben and Sam run to the door. But they see something on the lawn. It is a big, red ball. It looks fun and bouncy. + +"Wow, look at that ball!" Sam says. + +"Let's play with it!" Ben says. + +They forget about the water. They run to the ball. They want to kick it and throw it and roll it. + +But there is a problem. The ball is not theirs. It belongs to the girl next door. Her name is Lily. She is playing with her doll on her lawn. She sees Ben and Sam take her ball. + +"Hey, that's my ball!" Lily shouts. + +She runs to them. She tries to get her ball back. But Ben and Sam do not want to give it. They think it is fun. + +"No, it's ours now!" Ben says. + +"Go away, we found it!" Sam says. + +They push Lily away. They keep playing with the ball. Lily is angry and sad. She cries. + +Mom hears the noise. She comes outside. She sees what is happening. She is not happy. + +"Ben, Sam, what are you doing?" Mom says. + +She takes the ball from them. She gives it to Lily. + +"I'm sorry, Lily. This is your ball. Ben and Sam should not have taken it. They should have asked you first," Mom says. + +"Thank you, Mom. They were mean to me," Lily says. + +She hugs her ball. She goes back to her lawn. + +"Ben, Sam, you were very rude and selfish. You should not take things that are not yours. You should say sorry to Lily. And you should share and be nice to your friends," Mom says. + +Ben and Sam feel bad. They know they did wrong. They look at Lily. + +"We're sorry, Lily. We were wrong. Can we play with you and your ball?" Ben says. + +"Yes, we're sorry. We want to be your friends. Can we share your doll, too?" Sam says. + +Lily smiles. She is not angry anymore. She likes to play with Ben and Sam. + +"Okay, you can play with me. But you have to be nice and gentle. And you have to ask me first," Lily says. + +They agree. They play together on the lawn. They kick the ball and play with the doll. They have fun. They are not thirsty and tired anymore. They are happy. Mom is happy, too. She watches them and smiles. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play with blocks and cars. One day, Lily goes to visit her grandma. She is happy, but she also misses Tom. + +Tom misses Lily too. He is bored at home. He looks for something to do. He sees a big nail on the floor. He picks it up. He thinks it is shiny and cool. + +He goes to the wall. He wants to make a hole with the nail. He hits the wall hard. Bang! Bang! Bang! + +His mom hears the noise. She runs to his room. She is angry. She sees the nail and the wall. She says, "Tom, what are you doing? You are making a mess. And you are very loud. You need to be quiet." + +Tom feels sorry. He says, "I'm sorry, mom. I was trying to have fun. I miss Lily. She is my friend. When will she come back?" + +Mom hugs Tom. She says, "I understand, Tom. I miss Lily too. She is a nice girl. She will come back tomorrow. Then you can play with her again. But now, you need to put the nail away. And you need to help me fix the wall. OK?" + +Tom nods. He says, "OK, mom. I love you. And I love Lily. And I love blocks and cars. But I don't love nails. They are bad." +Lily and Ben were best friends. They liked to play in the park after school. One day, it was very cold and windy. Lily had a warm jacket, but Ben did not. He only had a thin sweater. + +"Ben, are you cold?" Lily asked. + +"A little," Ben said. "But I'm okay." + +Lily felt sorry for Ben. She wanted to share her jacket with him. She whispered in his ear, "Ben, do you want to wear my jacket? We can take turns." + +Ben smiled. He liked Lily. He whispered back, "Thank you, Lily. You are very kind." + +They took off Lily's jacket and put it on Ben. He felt warm and cozy. They ran to the swings and had fun. + +But then, a big boy came. He was mean and rude. He saw Ben's jacket and liked it. He wanted to take it. + +"Hey, that's a nice jacket," he said. "Give it to me." + +Ben was scared. He said, "No, this is Lily's jacket. She let me wear it." + +The big boy did not care. He grabbed Ben's arm and pulled the jacket off him. He threw Ben to the ground and ran away with the jacket. + +Lily and Ben were very sad. They cried and hugged each other. They went to look for the big boy, but they could not find him. He was gone with the jacket. + +They went home and told their moms what happened. Their moms were angry and sad. They said, "We are sorry, Lily and Ben. You did a good thing, but some people are not nice. They take what is not theirs. You have to be careful and watch out for them." + +Lily and Ben learned a lesson. They learned that sharing is good, but sometimes it can be dangerous. They learned that not everyone is kind and fair. They learned that they have to protect themselves and their friends. + +The end. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play outside. They had a big yard with many trees and flowers. One day, they decided to spend the afternoon collecting leaves of different colors and shapes. They each had a basket to fill with their finds. + +"Look, Lily, I found a red leaf that looks like a heart!" Ben said, holding up his leaf proudly. + +"That's impressive, Ben! But I found a yellow leaf that looks like a star!" Lily said, showing her leaf with a smile. + +They kept looking for more leaves, and soon their baskets were full. They decided to make a picture with their leaves on the grass. They arranged them into patterns and shapes, like a rainbow, a sun, a house, and a cat. + +"Wow, our picture is so pretty!" Lily said, admiring their work. + +"Yes, it is! But we should take a photo of it before the wind blows it away!" Ben said, running to get his mom's phone. + +He came back with the phone and took a photo of their picture. He was about to show it to Lily, when a gust of wind came and scattered their leaves all over the yard. + +"Oh no, our picture!" Lily cried, watching their leaves fly away. + +"It's okay, Lily, we still have the photo!" Ben said, hugging his sister. + +They looked at the photo and smiled. They had spent a fun afternoon together, and they had a memory to keep. They decided to print the photo and hang it on their wall, next to their other drawings and paintings. They were proud of their impressive leaf picture. +Lily and Ben were best friends. They liked to play outside and have fun. One day, they saw a big hill with a lot of snow. They wanted to slide down the hill on their sleds. + +But Lily was scared. She said, "The hill is too high and too fast. I don't want to go." Ben said, "Don't be scared, Lily. I have a good gear for you. It will keep you warm and safe. And I will go with you. You can trust me." + +Lily looked at the gear. It was a red coat, a blue hat, and a yellow scarf. They were bright and cozy. She liked them. She said, "Okay, Ben. I will try. But you have to hold my hand." + +Ben smiled and said, "Of course, Lily. I will hold your hand. We are best friends." He helped her put on the gear and they got on their sleds. They held hands and slid down the hill. + +The wind was cold and the snow was white. They went very fast and very far. Lily felt a little scared, but also a little happy. She squeezed Ben's hand and he squeezed back. They laughed and shouted. + +At the bottom of the hill, they stopped and hugged. They were proud and excited. They said, "We did it! We did it!" They looked at each other and said, "Thank you, best friend." + +The moral of the story is: Trust your friends and try new things. You might have fun and learn something. And always wear good gear when you play in the snow. It will keep you warm and safe. +Tom and Mia were playing in the garden. They liked to crawl under the bushes and pretend they were animals. Tom was a lion and Mia was a rabbit. They made noises and chased each other. + +One day, they saw something shiny under a big bush. They crawled closer and saw it was a saw. It had a long blade and a wooden handle. It looked attractive to them. They wanted to touch it and see what it could do. + +"Wow, look at this!" Tom said. "It's a saw. We can use it to cut things." + +"No, Tom, that's dangerous!" Mia said. "Mum and Dad said we can't play with tools. They can hurt us. We should leave it alone." + +But Tom did not listen. He grabbed the saw and tried to pull it out. It was heavy and stuck. He pulled harder and harder. Mia was scared and cried. + +"Tom, stop it! You'll get hurt!" + +Suddenly, the saw came loose and Tom fell backwards. The blade cut his arm and he screamed. Blood came out and stained his shirt. Mia ran to him and hugged him. She was sorry and scared. + +"Mum! Dad! Help!" she shouted. "Tom is hurt!" + +Mum and Dad heard the noise and came running. They saw Tom and Mia and the saw. They were shocked and angry. They took Tom inside and bandaged his arm. They called the doctor and scolded him. + +"Tom, what were you thinking?" Mum said. "You know you can't play with a saw. It's very dangerous. You could have lost your arm or worse. You're lucky it's not too deep. You have to be more careful and listen to Mia. She was right." + +"I'm sorry, Mum," Tom said. "I was curious. It looked attractive. I wanted to try it. I didn't mean to hurt myself or scare Mia. I love her. She's my best friend." + +"I know, Tom," Mum said. "But you have to be more sensible. A saw is not a toy. It's a tool for grown-ups. You can play with other things that are safe and fun. And you have to respect Mia. She's your sister and she cares about you. She was brave and smart. You should thank her." + +Tom looked at Mia. She was still holding his hand. She had tears in her eyes. She smiled at him. + +"Tom, I'm glad you're okay," she said. "I'm sorry I cried. I was afraid. I love you. You're my best friend." + +Tom smiled back. He felt sorry and grateful. He hugged her. + +"Mia, I'm sorry I didn't listen to you," he said. "You were right. A saw is dangerous. I won't touch it again. I love you. You're my best friend." + +Mum and Dad smiled. They were relieved and proud. They hugged them both. + +"That's good, Tom and Mia," they said. "We love you. You're our best friends." +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play outside. Today, they have a great kite. It is red and blue and has a long tail. + +They run to the park with the kite. They find a big hill. Ben holds the kite and Anna holds the string. "Are you ready?" Ben asks. "Yes!" Anna says. Ben throws the kite in the air and Anna runs with the string. + +The kite flies high and fast. It dances in the wind. Anna and Ben laugh and clap. They are happy. The kite looks like a bird. + +But then, the wind gets stronger. It shakes the kite hard. The kite wobbles and twists. Anna and Ben are scared. They try to pull the kite down. But the string breaks. The kite flies away. + +Anna and Ben are sad. They lose their great kite. They hug each other. "I'm sorry," Anna says. "It's not your fault," Ben says. "Maybe we can find another kite someday." + +They walk back home. They are still friends. They hope to see their kite again. +Lily and Tom were playing in the living room. They liked to pretend they were wild animals, like lions and tigers. They roared and jumped on the couch and the rug. They had fun. + +But then they heard a loud knock on the door. They stopped playing and looked at each other. Who could it be? They were scared. They ran to the fireplace and hid behind it. They hoped no one would find them. + +The knock came again. And again. And again. It was very loud. Lily and Tom heard a voice. It was their mom. She said, "Lily, Tom, are you there? Open the door, please. It's cold outside." + +Lily and Tom peeked from behind the fireplace. They saw their mom through the window. She looked worried. She had a big bag in her hand. She knocked again. + +Lily and Tom felt sorry for their mom. They decided to answer the door. They ran to the door and opened it. They hugged their mom and said, "Hi, mom. We're sorry. We were playing wild animals. We were scared of the knock." + +Their mom smiled and said, "It's okay, my sweeties. I'm glad you're safe. I brought you some cookies and milk. Let's go to the fireplace and warm up. And you can tell me all about your wild animal game." +Ben and Lily love to watch movies with their mom and dad. They like to eat popcorn and drink juice. Sometimes they laugh and sometimes they cry when they see the movie. + +One day, they watch a movie about a big lion and a little mouse. The lion is very mean and wants to eat the mouse. The mouse is very smart and tries to run away. Ben and Lily are scared for the mouse. + +Suddenly, the movie stops and the room is dark. The popcorn machine makes a loud noise and smoke comes out. Ben and Lily panic. They think the lion is coming to get them. They scream and hug their mom and dad. + +Mom and dad turn on the light and see what happened. The popcorn machine is broken and burned some popcorn. They tell Ben and Lily that it is okay and there is no lion. They hug them and calm them down. + +They decide to watch another movie, a funny one. They make more popcorn and juice. They laugh and have fun. Ben and Lily are happy and forget about the lion and the mouse. They like to watch movies with their mom and dad. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and pick flowers. One day, she went inside her house and saw her mom sitting by the fireplace. + +"Mommy, what are you doing?" Lily asked. + +"I'm trying to warm up, it's so cold outside. I'm feeling miserable," her mom replied. + +Lily looked at the fireplace and saw that it was almost out of wood. "Mommy, do you want me to get more wood for the fireplace?" she asked. + +"Yes, please. That would be very helpful," her mom said. + +Lily went outside and gathered some wood. She brought it back inside and put it in the fireplace. The fire started to burn again and her mom felt much better. + +"Thank you, Lily. You saved the day. You're my hero!" her mom said. + +And that's how Lily's day ended, with a warm and happy feeling in her heart. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys, but he also loved to play with his friends. One day, Timmy and his friend Johnny were playing with their toy cars. They were having fun, but then Johnny said, "I bet my car is faster than yours." + +Timmy didn't like that. He wanted to show Johnny that his car was the best. So, they decided to have a race. Timmy said, "Let's race to the end of the street." Johnny agreed, and they got ready to race. + +As they were racing, Timmy's car started to slow down. He didn't understand why his car wasn't going as fast as before. Johnny's car was getting closer and closer to the finish line. Timmy started to feel sad. But then, he remembered that he had a secret weapon. He touched his car and said, "Come on, car! You can do it!" His car started to go faster and faster. In the end, Timmy won the race. + +Johnny was surprised. He said, "Wow, Timmy! Your car is really fast!" Timmy smiled and said, "I understand that it's not about being competitive. It's about having fun with our friends." And they both played together happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat muffins, especially blueberry muffins. Every day, her mom would bake muffins for her to eat. One day, Lily's mom warned her not to eat too many muffins because they were not good for her health. + +Lily did not listen to her mom's warning and ate many muffins every day. She did not care about her health and kept eating muffins. Soon, Lily started feeling sick and her tummy hurt. She realized that her mom was right and she should have listened to her warning. + +From that day on, Lily decided to eat muffins only once in a while and to be tidy by keeping her room clean. She learned that it is important to listen to the warnings of those who love us and to take care of our health. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play outside in the rain. One day, while he was playing in the rain, he saw something unusual. It was a big frog! + +Timmy was so excited to see the frog, but the frog was not happy to see Timmy. The frog started to fight with Timmy. Timmy didn't know why the frog was fighting him, but he knew he had to be careful. + +After a few minutes of fighting, Timmy decided to leave the frog alone. He didn't want to get hurt. As he walked away, he looked back and saw the frog jumping around in the rain. Timmy smiled and knew that he would always remember the unusual frog he met in the rain. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the big pine forest near her house. One day, she saw a pine cone on the ground and picked it up. "This pine cone is tough," she said to herself. + +Suddenly, she heard a voice behind her. "Do you like my pine cone?" said a little boy. "Yes, it's tough," replied Lily. "I'm trying to find a hat that fits it perfectly," said the boy. + +Lily had an idea. "I have a hat that might fit your pine cone," she said. She ran back to her house and brought out a tiny hat. It was a perfect fit for the pine cone. The little boy was so happy and thanked Lily. From that day on, they became good friends and played together in the pine forest every day. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing with bricks. He would build tall towers and knock them down. One day, Timmy's little sister, Lily, wanted to play with his bricks too. Timmy said no and Lily got sad. + +Timmy didn't want to share his bricks because he was afraid Lily would break them. But then, Timmy's mom told him that sharing is important and he should learn to be kind. Timmy felt bad and decided to share his bricks with Lily. + +They played together and built a big tower. But then, Timmy accidentally knocked it down and some of the bricks broke. Lily didn't get upset or angry, she just smiled and said it was okay. Timmy learned that being harsh and not sharing wasn't nice, and that it's better to be kind and play together. +Once upon a time, there was a soldier named Jack. He was very brave but sometimes he felt scared. One day, Jack had to go to war. His mommy and daddy hugged him and said, "We hope you come back safe." + +Jack went to war and saw many scary things. He saw bombs and guns and heard loud noises. He felt very fearful. But he remembered what his mommy and daddy said and he tried to be brave. + +One day, Jack saw a little boy who was hurt. He picked him up and took him to the doctor. The little boy's mommy was so happy and said, "Thank you, soldier. You are very kind." Jack felt very proud of himself and he knew he did the right thing. + +The moral of the story is that even if you are scared, you can still be brave and help others. +Once upon a time, there was a big park with lots of trees and flowers. One day, a group of animals came to the park to play. There was a large elephant, a small rabbit, a friendly dog, and a curious cat. + +The animals had fun playing together, but then the elephant said, "I want to read a book!" The other animals didn't know what that meant, so the elephant explained, "Reading is when you look at words on a page and understand what they mean." + +The animals were interested, so the elephant found a large book and read it out loud to the group. They all listened carefully and learned new things. From that day on, the group of animals would often gather in the park to play and read books together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside, but it started to rain. Her mom gave her an umbrella to keep her dry. + +Lily twirled around with her umbrella, giggling as the raindrops bounced off it. Suddenly, the wind blew really hard and the umbrella turned inside out. "Uh oh, broken," Lily said sadly. + +Her mom tried to fix the umbrella, but it remained broken. "Don't worry, Lily," her mom said. "We can still have fun in the rain without the umbrella." + +Lily and her mom danced in the rain, splashing in puddles and laughing. Lily learned that even when things break, there are still ways to have fun and enjoy the moment. +Once upon a time, a girl went to a garden. She saw a bee and thought it was beautiful. She tried to pick the bee up, but it stung her. The girl cried and ran away from the garden. + +Her mom saw her crying and asked what happened. The girl said the bee was beautiful, but it hurt her when she tried to pick it up. Her mom hugged her and said that sometimes things that look pretty can hurt us. + +The girl learned her lesson and never tried to pick up a bee again. But the bee was still in the garden, buzzing around the flowers, waiting for someone else to try and pick it up. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a piano in her house that she loved to play. One day, she wanted to show her friend Tom how to play too. So, she spread out a big blanket on the floor and put the piano on top. + +Tom came over and they started to play together. But then, Tom accidentally hit a wrong key and Lily got mad. She said, "That was stupid, Tom!" and stopped playing. + +Tom felt sad and didn't know what to do. But then, he had an idea. He spread his arms out and gave Lily a big hug. Lily smiled and started playing the piano again. From that day on, they played together every week and had lots of fun. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to jump on his bed, even though his mommy told him not to. One day, Timmy jumped so high that he fell off the bed and onto his mattress. He felt dizzy and his head hurt. + +When Timmy's mommy found out what happened, she punished him by taking away his toys for the rest of the day. Timmy was sad, but he knew he deserved it because he didn't listen to his mommy. + +From that day on, Timmy never jumped on his bed again. He learned that it was important to listen to his mommy and follow the rules. And he also learned that jumping on a mattress can make you feel dizzy and hurt your head. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very curious and loved to explore new things. One day, she was playing in the park when she noticed a little bird sitting on a branch. + +Lily went closer to the bird and said, "Hello little bird, where is your parent?" The bird chirped and flew away. Lily was sad that the bird flew away, but she continued to play. + +As she was playing, she noticed a boy sitting on a bench. She went up to him and asked, "Do you want to play with me?" The boy smiled and said, "Yes, I do." They played together for a while and had so much fun. + +When Lily's parent came to pick her up, she told them about the bird and the boy she played with. Her parent was happy that she made a new friend and noticed how much Lily loved exploring and making new friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little birdie. The birdie was very happy and chirped all day long. One day, the sun shone very brightly and the birdie decided to fly up high to feel the warmth. + +As the birdie flew higher and higher, it started to feel a bit heavy. It realized that it had eaten too much food and had gained weight. But the birdie didn't worry too much and continued to fly. + +Suddenly, the birdie saw a big, fearful cat below. The cat looked hungry and was waiting to catch the birdie. The birdie tried to fly away as fast as it could, but it was too heavy. The cat caught the birdie and ate it for dinner. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily went outside to play in the rain. She jumped in puddles and splashed around, getting very wet. When she came back inside, she took off her wet clothes and put on some dry ones. + +After playing for a while longer, Lily started to feel tired. She went to her room and lay down on her bed. Her mom came in and asked if she wanted some milk. Lily nodded her head and her mom filled up a cup with milk. Lily drank it all up and soon fell asleep, feeling much better. + +The next day, Lily woke up feeling refreshed and ready to play again. She remembered how much fun she had jumping in puddles and getting wet, so she went outside to do it all over again. And when she got tired, she knew she could always go inside and have some milk to feel better. +Once upon a time, there was a kid named Timmy. Timmy had a toy car that he loved to play with every day. One day, Timmy's toy car broke and he was very sad. + +Timmy's mom saw that he was sad and asked him what was wrong. Timmy said, "My car is broken. Can you fix it?" His mom said, "I'll try my best to fix it, but if I can't, we can go get a new one." + +Timmy's mom was very dependable and was able to fix the car. Timmy was very happy and said, "Thank you, Mommy! You did it!" His mom replied, "Of course, I always try to do what I can to make you happy." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a puppy named Max. Max was always happy and loved to play with Lily. But one day, Max woke up feeling grumpy. + +Lily asked Max, "What's wrong, Max? Why are you grumpy?" + +Max replied, "I don't want to play today, Lily. I just want to sleep." + +Lily felt sad because she loved playing with Max. But she understood that sometimes even puppies need a rest. So, Lily gave Max a soft blanket and he snuggled up and fell asleep. + +Later that day, Max woke up feeling much better. He wagged his tail and barked happily. Lily was so happy to see Max feeling better and they played together until the sun went down. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to run and play outside in nature. One day, she went on a walk with her mommy and they saw a perfect flower. It was so pretty and had a sweet smell. + +Lily wanted to pick the flower and take it home, but her mommy told her it was better to leave it in nature so other people could enjoy it too. So, they kept walking and saw some birds flying high in the sky. + +Lily tried to run after the birds, but they were too fast. She laughed and had so much fun in nature. When they got home, Lily told her daddy all about the perfect flower and the birds she saw. She was so happy and couldn't wait to go back outside and run around again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat yogurt, especially the strawberry kind. One day, Lily went to the park to play with her friends. While playing, Lily saw her friend Sarah had a filthy shirt. + +Lily wanted to help her friend, so she decided to lend Sarah her extra shirt. Sarah was very happy and thanked Lily. After playing for a while, they got hungry and Lily shared her yogurt with Sarah. They both enjoyed eating the yummy yogurt together. + +When it was time to go home, Sarah gave Lily back her shirt and said goodbye. Lily felt happy that she could help her friend and share her favorite snack. From that day on, Lily and Sarah became good friends and always shared their toys and snacks with each other. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to drink juice and play with her toys. One day, she met a boy named Max who had a toy car. Lily wanted the car, but Max wanted her juice. They decided to trade. + +Lily gave Max her juice and Max gave her the car. But Max was careless and dropped the juice on the ground. Lily was sad because she loved her juice. Max felt bad and said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I'll be more careful next time." + +Lily forgave Max and they played with the toy car together. They had so much fun that they decided to trade toys again. This time, Max was more careful and they both got what they wanted. From that day on, Lily and Max were good friends who always traded and cared for each other. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside, but it was very cold. His mom told him to wear his sweater so he wouldn't get sick. Timmy didn't want to wear his sweater because he thought it was too scratchy. + +"Mommy, can I please not wear my sweater? It's too scratchy," Timmy said. + +"No, Timmy. It's too cold outside and I don't want you to get sick. I permit you to wear it," his mom replied. + +Timmy put on his sweater, but he was still not happy. He went outside to play with his friends. His friend Billy noticed he was wearing a sweater and said, "Timmy, why are you wearing that sweater? It's not that serious." + +Timmy replied, "My mom made me wear it so I won't get sick. It's really scratchy, but she permitted me to wear it." + +Timmy and his friends played outside for a while, but eventually, Timmy got too hot and took off his sweater. He was happy to play without it, but he knew he had to put it back on when he went inside. +Once upon a time, there was a big tree named Oak. Oak was very lonely because he had no friends to talk to. One day, a little bird came to visit Oak and they became good friends. They would talk and sing together all day long. + +But one day, the little bird had to leave because it was time for her to fly away. Oak was sad and lonely again. He missed his friend very much. + +Days and weeks went by, and Oak started to feel better. He realized that his friend had left to finish her journey, and he was happy for her. Oak knew that she would come back to visit him again someday. +Once upon a time, there was a little duck named Ducky. Ducky loved to play in the pond with his friends. One day, Ducky saw a shiny rock at the bottom of the pond. He wanted to get it, but he didn't know how to swim very well. Ducky's friend told him to be safe and not go too deep, but Ducky didn't listen. + +Ducky swam down to get the shiny rock. When he got it, he realized that he couldn't swim back up to the top. He was stuck at the bottom of the pond. Ducky's friends tried to help him, but they couldn't. They didn't value the danger of going too deep in the pond. + +Finally, a kind man came and rescued Ducky. But it was too late, Ducky was wet and cold. He got very sick and couldn't play with his friends anymore. Ducky learned a valuable lesson that day, to always be safe and listen to his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a dream to be a princess and live in a big castle. One day, Lily went to a park and saw a beautiful butterfly. The butterfly had attractive colors, like a rainbow. Lily wanted to catch the butterfly, but it flew away. + +Lily felt sad and started to cry. Her mother hugged her and said, "Don't worry, Lily. Sometimes dreams take time to settle." Lily stopped crying and smiled at her mother. She knew that one day, her dream of being a princess would come true. +Once upon a time, there was a silly dog named Spot. Spot loved to run around and play with his friends. One day, Spot was running so fast that he tripped and fell. He hurt his leg and had to go to the vet. + +At the vet, the doctor looked at Spot's leg and said he needed a special bone to help him heal. Spot was embarrassed because he had never been to the vet before and didn't like being looked at. But the doctor was very nice and gave Spot a special treat to make him feel better. + +After a few weeks, Spot's leg was all better and he could run and play again. He was so happy to be back with his friends and he never forgot the kind doctor who helped him. From then on, Spot was more careful when he ran so he wouldn't trip and fall again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a small house with her family. Every day, her mother would cook a meal for them to eat together. + +One day, Lily's friend came over and saw their modest house. Her friend laughed and called it a "tiny house". Lily felt sad and embarrassed about her home. + +But then, her mother reminded her that it's not the size of your house that matters, but the love inside. Lily learned that it's important to be kind and not judge others based on their things. From then on, she never let anyone make her feel bad about her home again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and run around. One day, she was playing and she noticed that her shoe was broken. She was sad because she loved those shoes. + +Lily's mom saw her sad face and asked her what was wrong. Lily told her about her broken shoe. Her mom said, "Don't worry, we will replace your shoe with a new one." Lily was happy to hear that. + +The next day, Lily and her mom went to the shoe store. There were so many shoes to choose from! Lily saw an incredible pair of shoes with sparkles and glitter. She wanted those shoes so much! But her mom said they were too expensive. + +Lily was sad again because she really wanted those incredible shoes. But her mom said, "Let's find a shoe that is just as special and not too expensive." They looked and looked until they found a new shoe that was just right for Lily. She was so happy that her mom helped her replace her old, broken shoe with a new one. +Once upon a time, there was a big hotel with lots of rooms. In the hotel, there were many people who helped the guests. They were called staff. The staff wore green shirts, and they were very friendly. + +One day, a little girl named Lily went to the hotel with her family. She was very excited to see the big hotel. When they arrived, the staff greeted them with big smiles. Lily said, "Hi!" and the staff replied, "Hello, welcome to our hotel!" + +Lily and her family had a great time at the hotel. They played games, went swimming, and ate yummy food. When it was time to leave, Lily said goodbye to the staff and thanked them for a wonderful stay. The staff replied, "You're welcome, come back soon!" and waved goodbye as Lily and her family left the hotel. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big desk in her room where she loved to draw and color. One day, her friend Jack came to visit her. + +"Hi Lily! I came to play with you," Jack said. + +"Yay! Welcome Jack! Let's color together!" Lily replied. + +Jack was very intelligent and he drew a beautiful picture of a rainbow. Lily was impressed and said, "Wow Jack, you are so smart! I love your picture." + +"Thanks Lily! I love coloring with you," Jack said. + +Lily and Jack had so much fun coloring together at the desk. They both felt happy and grateful to have such a good friend. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She had a pretty blouse that was light blue. One day, while playing outside, she accidentally got a stain on her blouse. She was sad because she loved her blouse so much. + +Lily's mom saw her sad face and asked her what happened. Lily told her about the stain and how much she loved her blouse. Her mom said, "Don't worry, Lily. We can replace your blouse with a new one that is just as pretty." + +Lily was happy to hear that and hugged her mom. They went to the store and found a new blouse that was even prettier than the old one. Lily was so happy and thanked her mom for helping her replace her blouse. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to go to the park and play with his friends. One day, Timmy and his friends were playing hide and seek when they saw a man with a big gun. The man was very scary, and Timmy felt frightened. + +Timmy's friend said, "Let's pick some flowers and give them to the man. Maybe he won't shoot us if we're nice to him." + +So, Timmy and his friends picked some pretty flowers and walked over to the man. But when they got close, the man pointed his gun at them and said, "Get away from me or I'll shoot!" + +Timmy and his friends were very scared and ran away as fast as they could. They went home and told their parents what happened. The parents called the police, and the man was caught. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to be careful and stay away from strangers who might hurt us. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing with rocks and collecting them in her little bucket. One day, she went to the beach with her mommy and found a very special rock that was sparkly and shiny. She showed it to her mommy and said, "Look mommy, this rock is pretty!" + +Her mommy smiled and said, "Yes, it's very pretty. Do you know what else is pretty? The salt on the waves." Lily looked at the waves and saw the white foam on top. "The salt is pretty too!" she said. + +Later that day, they went to a restaurant and Lily ordered some soup. She tasted it and said, "This soup is mild, mommy." Her mommy smiled and said, "Yes, it's not too spicy. I'm glad you like it." They had a nice conversation over dinner and Lily showed her mommy her special rock. It was a happy day for both of them. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in her yard with her toys. One day, Lily's friend Timmy came over to play. + +"Hey Lily, can we play with your dolls?" Timmy asked. + +"Sure! Let's settle them down on the blanket," Lily replied. + +As they played, Lily noticed that Timmy looked weak and tired. + +"Are you okay, Timmy?" Lily asked. + +"I'm just a little weak from playing all day," Timmy said. + +Lily suggested they take a break and have some juice. They sat in the shade and drank their juice, feeling happy and refreshed. + +From that day on, Lily and Timmy made sure to take breaks and settle down when they felt weak. They continued to play in Lily's yard and have fun together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a playful bunny named Benny. Benny loved to hop and jump around in the grass. He was so happy when he played in the grass. + +One day, Benny was playing in the grass when he saw a little bird. The bird was stuck in a bush and couldn't fly away. Benny knew he had to save the bird. + +Benny hopped over to the bush and nibbled at the branches until the bird was free. The bird flew away and Benny felt very proud of himself for saving the bird. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to help others when they need it. Even if you're just a little bunny, you can make a big difference in someone's life. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to wear her favorite skirt with flowers on it. One day, she was feeling very tired and needed to take a nap. She went to her bed and closed her eyes. Suddenly, her dog barked loudly and woke her up. Lily was alert and quickly got up to see what was happening. She saw a bird outside her window and smiled. She knew it was time to wake up and play outside. +Once upon a time, there was a little caterpillar named Cindy. Cindy loved to crawl around in the garden and eat leaves. One day, she saw a big, yummy muffin on the ground. She crawled over to it and took a bite. It was so delicious! + +But after eating the muffin, Cindy started to feel uncomfortable. Her belly was too full and she couldn't crawl as fast as she wanted to. She decided to rest for a while and let her food digest. + +As she lay there, Cindy realized that she didn't want to eat so many muffins anymore. She wanted to be able to crawl and explore without feeling weighed down. From that day on, she only ate a little bit at a time and felt much better. And she continued to crawl around the garden, happy and free. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat yummy snacks like cookies and fruit. One day, he went to the store with his mommy and saw a big black shelf full of candy! Timmy's eyes got big and he asked his mommy if he could have some candy. His mommy said yes, so Timmy picked out his favorite candy and ate it all up. It was so delicious! Timmy was happy because he got to eat his favorite candy from the black shelf at the store. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a fisherman who lived by the sea. He had a modern boat that he used to catch fish every day. One day, while he was fishing, he caught a big fish. The fisherman was very happy, but the fish was not. + +The fish said, "Please let me go, Mr. Fisherman. I have a family to take care of." But the fisherman did not listen and took the fish home. + +When the fisherman got home, he tried to cook the fish, but it was too big for him to handle. He had to part it into smaller pieces. As he was doing this, he realized that he had made a mistake by not listening to the fish. + +From that day on, the fisherman promised to always listen to the fish and let them go if they asked. He learned that it is important to be kind to others, even if they are different from us. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to eat salad because it was tasty. One day, Lily's mom made her a big bowl of salad for lunch. + +Lily was so happy and she started to eat the salad. Suddenly, she heard a loud tear! She looked down and saw that her dress had torn. + +Lily's mom asked, "What happened, Lily?" + +Lily said, "My dress tore when I was eating salad." + +Lily's mom hugged her and said, "Don't worry, we can fix it. Let's finish our tasty salad first." And they both happily finished their lunch. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily's mom gave her a vase to hold. "Be careful, Lily. This vase is very fragile," her mom said. "Okay, mommy. I will be easy with it," replied Lily. + +Lily walked around the house holding the vase, feeling very grown-up. Suddenly, she tripped and the vase fell to the ground. It broke into many pieces. "Oh no!" cried Lily. + +Her mom came running. "What happened, Lily?" she asked. "I broke the vase. I'm sorry," said Lily. Her mom hugged her and said, "It's okay, Lily. It was just a vase. Let's clean it up together." + +Lily and her mom picked up the pieces and put them in the trash. Then, Lily's mom clapped her hands and said, "Good job, Lily. You were very brave to tell me what happened. Accidents happen, but we can always clean up and try again." Lily smiled and hugged her mom. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. Lily had a pretty skirt that she loved to wear. It was pink and had flowers on it. One day, Lily's mom gifted her a new skirt. It was blue and had stars on it. Lily was happy and wanted to wear it right away. + +When Lily put on her new skirt, she noticed something strange. The stars on her skirt started to change colors! They went from blue to green to purple. Lily was amazed and loved her new gifted skirt even more. She twirled around and around, watching the stars change colors as she spun. + +From that day on, Lily wore her new skirt all the time. She loved showing it off to her friends and watching the stars change colors. She felt special and gifted to have such a wonderful skirt. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She wanted some gum to chew. Her mom said she would provide it for her. But, when her mom gave her the gum, Lily was confused. The gum was a funny color and didn't smell like the gum she usually had. She asked her mom why it was different. Her mom explained that it was a new kind of gum. Lily tried it and liked it. She wasn't confused anymore! +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She liked to play outside and take pictures with her camera. One day, her mom asked her to help cook dinner. Lily was excited to help and put on her cool apron. + +Mom showed Lily how to peel carrots and potatoes. Lily was careful not to cut herself with the knife. Then, she helped stir the soup on the stove. It smelled so good! Mom let Lily take a picture of the soup with her camera. Lily was proud of her cooking and her picture. They all sat down to eat the yummy soup together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little monkey named Max. Max loved to run around in the jungle and play with his friends. One day, Max and his friends found a weird looking fruit that they had never seen before. They decided to try it and it tasted very strange. + +After eating the fruit, Max started to feel funny and began to run around the jungle faster than ever before. His friends tried to keep up with him, but he was too fast. Suddenly, Max stopped running and started to feel very tired. He realized that the weird fruit had made him run too much and he needed to rest. + +Max's friends helped him find a cozy spot in the jungle to rest and soon he was feeling much better. From then on, Max was more careful about trying strange fruits and made sure to take breaks when he ran too much. And he lived happily ever after in the jungle with his friends. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a toy bunny that she loved very much. One day, she went to the park with her mom and she brought her toy bunny with her. + +While she was playing, she accidentally dropped her bunny and it rolled away very quickly. Lily started to cry because she thought she lost her bunny forever. But then, a kind man saw what happened and he brought her bunny back to her. + +Lily was so happy and grateful that she gave the man a big hug. She realized that her toy bunny was very special and original to her, and she promised to always bring it with her wherever she went. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, Timmy's mom gave him a patch to put on his shirt. Timmy was glad because he thought the patch looked cool. + +Timmy went outside to play with his friends. They were playing tag when Timmy fell down and got a big rip in his shirt. Timmy was sad because he loved that shirt. But then he remembered the patch his mom gave him. He put the patch on his shirt and it covered up the rip. Timmy was glad again. + +Later that day, Timmy's mom asked him if he minded helping her with some chores. Timmy didn't want to help at first, but then he remembered how glad he was when the patch fixed his shirt. So, he decided to help his mom. She was very proud of him and gave him a big hug. Timmy was glad he helped his mom and he loved wearing his patched up shirt. +Once upon a time, there was a youth named Timmy. Timmy loved to jump and play outside. One day, he went outside to play and found a big pile of dirty leaves. Timmy thought it would be fun to jump in the pile of leaves. + +He jumped and jumped until he was covered in the dirty leaves. His mom called him in for dinner and was surprised to see him so dirty. Timmy explained that he was just having fun jumping in the leaves. + +After dinner, Timmy took a bath and got all cleaned up. He was happy to be clean again, but he couldn't wait to go outside and jump in the leaves again tomorrow. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear named Teddy. Teddy was very lonely because he didn't have any friends to play with. One day, Teddy saw a little girl walking by and he wanted to be her friend. He walked up to her and said, "Hi, my name is Teddy. Will you be my friend?" + +The little girl smiled and said, "Of course I will be your friend, Teddy!" Teddy was so happy to have a new friend. They played together all day long, but then it was time for the little girl to go home. Teddy felt sad again because he didn't want his new friend to leave. + +Before the little girl left, she made a request to Teddy. "Can I touch your soft fur, Teddy?" she asked. Teddy was happy to let her touch him and he felt even happier when she said, "You are the best friend ever!" From that day on, Teddy was never lonely again because he had a new friend to play with every day. +Once upon a time, there was a tall knight. He had a sword that was shiny and sharp. One day, he went for a walk in the forest. He wandered around, looking for something to do. + +Suddenly, he heard a voice. "Hello!" it said. The knight looked around and saw a small rabbit. "Hello," he said back. "What brings you here?" + +The rabbit replied, "I'm lost. Can you help me find my way home?" The knight smiled and said, "Of course! I'll wander with you until we find your home." So, the knight and the rabbit wandered through the forest, looking for the rabbit's home. Along the way, the knight showed the rabbit his tall sword and the rabbit was very impressed. Finally, they found the rabbit's home and the knight said goodbye. "Thank you for helping me," said the rabbit. "No problem," said the knight. "I'm always happy to wander and help others." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, they decided to play catch with a ball. Lily threw the ball to her friend, but it went too far and got stuck in a net. + +"Oh no! The ball is stuck in the net!" cried Lily. + +Her friend tried to get the ball out, but the net was broken and wouldn't let go. Suddenly, the wind started to blow and it got very cold. Lily and her friend began to freeze. + +"We need to get the ball out of the net and go inside where it's warm," said Lily. + +They worked together and finally got the ball out of the net. They ran inside and warmed up by the fire. From that day on, they made sure to play with a ball that couldn't get stuck in a net. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved animals, especially ones that lived in the ocean. One day, Timmy went to the beach with his mom and dad. He saw a big, green seal playing in the water. + +Timmy ran over to his mom and said, "Look, Mommy! A big green seal!" + +His mom smiled and said, "Yes, that's a seal. They are very good swimmers." + +Timmy watched the seal for a while and said, "I want to be a good swimmer like the seal." + +His dad said, "If you practice every day, you can become a good swimmer too. You know what they say, practice makes perfect." + +Timmy smiled and knew that he would practice every day so he could be just like the green seal. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy who loved to play with his toy boat. He would sail it in his bathtub every day and pretend he was a captain. One day, Timmy's little sister Lily wanted to play with the boat too. But Timmy didn't want to share and got mad. + +Lily didn't give up and got creative. She made her own boat out of paper and showed it to Timmy. Timmy was impressed and decided to let her play with his boat too. They had so much fun sailing their boats together. + +But then, a big wave came and Timmy's boat got stuck in the drain. They tried to get it out but it wouldn't budge. Timmy was sad, but Lily got creative again. She got a long stick and used it to get the boat out. Timmy was happy again and thanked Lily for being so creative. From that day on, they always played with their boats together and never fought again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and make new friends. One day, Timmy met a new friend named Sally. Sally had a bag of colorful powder that she used to make pretty pictures on the ground. + +Timmy asked Sally if he could try the powder too. Sally promised to share the powder with Timmy and they had lots of fun making colorful pictures together. Timmy thought the powder was so cool that he wanted to show his other friends. + +When Timmy got to the playground, he showed his friends the powder and they all thought it was very popular. They all wanted to try it too. Timmy promised to bring the powder back the next day so they could all play with it together. + +The next day, Timmy kept his promise and brought the powder back to the playground. They all had so much fun playing with the powder that they promised to play with it every day. And from that day on, Timmy and his friends had a new and popular game to play together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily was playing in her room when she realized her favorite toy was missing. She looked under the bed and in the toy box, but she couldn't find it anywhere. + +Lily went to her mom and said, "Mommy, I can't find my toy. Can you help me?" + +Her mom replied kindly, "Of course, sweetie. Let's look together." + +They searched all over the room, but still couldn't find the toy. Suddenly, Lily noticed a small hole in the wall. She said to her mom, "Look, mommy! There's a hole in the wall. Maybe my toy is inside." + +Her mom smiled and said, "That's a good idea, Lily. Let's take a look." + +They peeked inside the hole and, sure enough, Lily's toy was there! She was so happy and hugged her mom tightly. From that day on, whenever Lily lost something, she knew she could always find it with a little help from her kind mom. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play with his toy cars that had four wheels each. He would push them around and make them go vroom vroom! + +One day, Tim's mom asked him to clean up his messy room. Tim didn't want to because he wanted to keep playing with his cars. But his mom said if he didn't clean up, he couldn't play with his cars anymore. + +So Tim started to clean up his room. He picked up his toys and put them away. He even found a big rock under his bed and put it outside. When he was done, his room was nice and clean. His mom was very proud of him and she let him play with his cars again. Tim was happy and he played with his cars until it was time for bed. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore new things. One night, Lily saw the moon in the sky and it looked very big and bright. She wanted to touch it and have an adventurous journey to the moon. + +Lily asked her mom, "Can I go to the moon?" + +Her mom replied, "No, Lily. The moon is very far away and you can't go there." + +Lily was sad and went to bed. But she couldn't stop thinking about the moon. She decided to spread her blanket on the ground and pretend she was on the moon. Suddenly, she heard a noise and saw a little green alien. The alien said, "I can take you on an adventurous journey to the moon!" + +Lily was so happy and went with the alien. They flew in a spaceship and landed on the moon. They had so much fun jumping and playing on the moon. But then, they saw a big monster. The monster was angry and wanted to eat them. Lily and the alien had to run away and find a way back home. Finally, they made it back safely and Lily was so happy to have had such an adventurous journey. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy cars and trucks. One day, he found a special car that was different from all the others. It was shiny and had a button on the side. When Timmy pressed the button, the car started to shrink! + +Timmy was amazed and he decided to take the tiny car to show his friends. They were all amazed too. But then, something strange happened. The tiny car started to grow bigger and bigger until it was as big as a real car! Timmy and his friends were so excited, they all climbed inside and went for a ride. + +As they drove around, they noticed that the world around them was getting smaller and smaller. The trees and houses looked like they were far away. Timmy realized that they had shrunk too! They were now in a tiny nation where everything was slow and small. They had to be careful not to step on anything. + +Eventually, Timmy and his friends found a way to make the car grow again and they were able to return to their normal size. They never forgot their adventure in the tiny nation and always remembered to be careful when playing with magical toys. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pet cat named Mittens. One day, Lily and her mommy went on a trip to the park. They brought Mittens along with them. + +When they arrived, Lily's mommy said, "Let's feed Mittens some cat food." So, they gave Mittens some food to eat. + +While they were playing, Mittens ran away and hid behind a tree. Lily said, "Oh no, where did Mittens go?" Her mommy replied, "Don't worry, Mittens is just hiding. Let's call her name and see if she comes out." + +Lily shouted, "Mittens, come out, come out, wherever you are!" And just like that, Mittens came out from behind the tree. Lily was so happy to see her furry friend again. They continued to play until it was time to go home. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play outside. One day, she went to the park and saw a big, tall slide. She wanted to go down it, but there was a problem. A giant teddy bear was blocking the slide! + +Lily tried to move the giant teddy bear, but it was too heavy. She didn't know what to do. Then, she saw a group of kids playing a game nearby. They were trying to solve a puzzle. + +Lily went over to the kids and asked if she could help. They said yes, and Lily solved the puzzle! The kids were so happy and gave her a prize. Lily went back to the slide and used the prize to lure the giant teddy bear away. She went down the slide and had so much fun! From that day on, Lily knew that sometimes you need to solve a problem to have fun. And the giant teddy bear? He found a new home in the park where everyone could see his adorable face. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and watch cartoons. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to rub her back because it was sore. Timmy was happy to help his mom and started to rub her back gently. + +While Timmy was rubbing his mom's back, he noticed a box of matches on the table. Timmy knew that matches were not toys and he should never play with them. But, he was curious and wanted to touch them. Timmy's mom saw him looking at the matches and said, "Timmy, matches are not toys. They can be dangerous if you are clumsy with them." + +Timmy listened to his mom and promised not to touch the matches. Later that day, Timmy's dad came home and lit a candle for dinner. Timmy remembered what his mom said and stayed away from the candle. He was glad he didn't touch the matches earlier and was proud of himself for being responsible. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to jump on her bed. Her mom always told her not to do it, but she couldn't resist. One day, Lily was jumping so high that she fell off the bed and hurt her head. + +Her mom rushed to her side and gave her a cushion to hold. "Are you okay?" she asked. + +Lily nodded her head, but her head hurt a lot. "Can you call the doctor?" she asked her mom. + +Her mom quickly called the doctor and he came to check on Lily. He said she would be okay, but she needed to rest and be quiet for a while. So Lily snuggled up with her cushion and tried to be quiet, even though her little brother was being very noisy playing with his toys. +Once upon a time, a little bug wanted to see the pretty flowers. It crawled and crawled until it found a thin stem with a beautiful flower on top. The bug climbed up the stem and sat on the flower, feeling happy. + +But then, a big gust of wind came and blew the flower and the bug away. They fell down and got hurt. The flower was crushed and the bug couldn't crawl anymore. It was very sad. + +The bug realized that it should have been careful and stayed on the ground. It learned a lesson and promised to be more careful next time. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to search for pretty flowers in the garden. One day, she saw a rude boy who didn't yield to her when she said hello. Lily felt sad and decided to search for new friends who were kind and polite. + +As she walked through the park, she found a group of children playing together. They welcomed Lily with open arms and didn't mind when she asked to join in their game. Lily was happy that she had found new friends who didn't act rude and always yielded to her feelings. + +From that day on, Lily searched for new adventures with her new friends. She learned that it's important to yield to others and be kind, even if you don't know them very well. And whenever she came across someone who was rude, she simply searched for someone else to play with. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the garden with her mommy. One day, Lily found a pretty flower she didn't recognize. She picked it up and smelled it. But, the flower was poison and Lily got very sick. + +Lily's mommy was scared and called for help, but it was too late. Lily passed away because of the poison. Her mommy was very sad and missed her little girl. + +From that day on, Lily's mommy taught all the children in the neighborhood to never touch or smell a flower they don't recognize. They all remembered what happened to Lily and promised to be careful. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, they decided to play a game of tag. Lily was "it", so she chased after her friends. She saw her friend Timmy hiding behind a big rock. She tried to tag him, but he was too fast. + +Lily decided to push the rock out of the way so she could tag Timmy. She pushed and pushed, but the rock wouldn't move. Suddenly, she heard a loud noise. She turned around and saw a man who was deaf. He was trying to walk up the step to his house, but he couldn't hear the sound of his feet hitting the step. + +Lily felt sad for the man, so she walked over and helped him up the step. He smiled and thanked her. From that day on, Lily learned that it's important to help others, even if they are different from us. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing outside with her friends. One day, Lily's mom told her that she could go outside to play, but she had to be careful and not go too far from the house. + +Lily promised to stay close to the house and went outside to play. She saw her friends playing on the other side of the street and wanted to join them. But she remembered what her mom said and decided to stay near the house. + +As she was playing, a big dog came running towards her. Lily got scared and ran towards her house. The dog chased after her, but Lily's mom saw what was happening and ran out to help. She picked Lily up and put her on her shoulder to keep her safe. + +After the dog left, Lily's mom told her that she did the right thing by listening to her and staying close to the house. She told her that sometimes it's important to follow rules and listen to what adults say to keep us safe. + +Lily realized that her mom was right and promised to always listen to her. She was grateful that her mom was there to permit her to play outside and keep her safe. And she also realized that big dogs can be disgusting and scary. +One day, a little girl named Lily went to the store to buy a toy. She saw many toys and had to choose which one she wanted. She picked a small mouse toy and felt happy. + +As she was leaving the store, she accidentally dropped the mouse toy and it broke. She felt ashamed and sad. She went back to the store and told the person who worked there what happened. The person was kind and gave her a new mouse toy. + +Lily learned that it's okay to make mistakes and that it's important to be honest. She was happy to have a new mouse toy and went home feeling better. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play with his toys, especially his toy cars. One day, Timmy's mom took him to the park. Timmy was so excited to play on the swings and the slide. + +When they got to the park, Timmy ran to the swings. But there was another boy already sitting on the swing. Timmy asked, "Can I have a turn on the swing?" The other boy said, "I'm sorry, I'm not finished yet. Please be patient." + +Timmy was a little impatient, but he decided to play on the slide while he waited. As he was sliding down, he saw a shiny penny on the ground. He picked it up and showed it to his mom. "Look, Mommy! I found a copper penny!" + +After a little while, the other boy got off the swing and Timmy got his turn. He had so much fun swinging back and forth. When they were leaving the park, Timmy's mom said, "You were very patient, Timmy. And you found a lucky penny too!" Timmy smiled and felt very happy. +One sunny day, a little girl named Lily went to the park with her furry teddy bear. She saw a big tree with a long rope hanging from it. Lily wanted to swing on the rope, but she was too small to reach it. + +Just then, a boy named Max came to the park. "Can you let me swing on the rope?" asked Lily. "Sure! I'll help you," said Max. He picked up Lily and put her on the rope. + +Lily laughed and swung back and forth. "This is so much fun!" she said. Max smiled and said, "I'm glad I could help you have fun, Lily." From that day on, Lily and Max became good friends and played at the park together often. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat candy and play with her toys. One day, she saw her dog chewing on a shoe. + +"Bad dog!" Lily shouted. "Don't eat the shoe! That's foolish!" + +The dog looked up at her with sad eyes. "But I'm hungry," he said. + +Lily felt sorry for her dog. She went inside and got him some food to eat. "Here you go, boy," she said. "Now you won't have to eat shoes anymore." + +The dog wagged his tail and licked her face. Lily laughed and hugged him tight. "I love you, silly dog," she said. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to ride her scooter around the park. One day, Lily saw her friend Emma wearing a yummy-looking ice cream cone. + +Lily wanted some ice cream too, so she asked Emma where she got it. Emma told her it was from the ice cream truck on the other side of the park. + +Lily got on her scooter and started riding towards the ice cream truck. But on the way, she saw a big puddle in the middle of the path. She tried to ride around it, but she lost her balance and fell off her scooter. + +Lily was sad and her knee hurt, but then Emma came over and helped her up. She even shared her yummy ice cream with Lily. From that day on, Lily learned to be careful when riding her scooter and always wear her helmet. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She went to a fair with her mommy and daddy. At the fair, there were many vendors selling toys and treats. Lily saw a big teddy bear that she really wanted. + +Her mommy and daddy said they couldn't buy it for her, but the vendor said she could have it for free. Lily was so happy and hugged the teddy bear tightly. She felt grateful that the vendor was so kind to her. + +As they walked around the fair, Lily saw a carousel in the distant. She asked her mommy and daddy if she could go on it. They said yes and Lily was so excited. She learned that sometimes good things happen when you accept kindness from others. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play his guitar all day long. One day, Timmy's guitar got icy cold because he left it outside. Timmy didn't want his guitar to be cold, so he went to the store to sell it. + +At the store, Timmy met a man who wanted to buy his guitar. The man played the guitar and loved the sound it made. Timmy was happy that someone else could enjoy his guitar. The man gave Timmy some money and took the guitar home. + +Timmy went back home and realized he missed his guitar. He decided to use the money he got from selling it to buy a new guitar. Timmy went back to the store and found a new guitar that he loved even more than his old one. Timmy was happy again and played his new guitar all day long. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a chubby little rabbit named Bun Bun. One day, Bun Bun woke up late and heard the alarm clock ringing. "Oh no!" said Bun Bun, "I'm late for school!" + +Bun Bun quickly got dressed and ran to school. When he got to school, he realized that he forgot his lunch. "What am I going to do?" he thought. + +Just then, his friend, a kind little mouse named Squeaky, came over and asked, "What's wrong, Bun Bun?" Bun Bun replied, "I forgot my lunch and I'm so hungry." Squeaky said, "Don't worry, I have some carrots. I can fill your tummy." + +Bun Bun was so happy and thanked Squeaky. They had a nice lunch together and Bun Bun wasn't hungry anymore. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to dance and do twirls in her backyard. One day, she saw a graceful butterfly fluttering by. + +"Hello, little butterfly," said Lily. "What are you doing?" + +"I'm flying to find some flowers," replied the butterfly. "What are you doing?" + +"I'm dancing and twirling," said Lily. "It makes my heart happy." + +"That's wonderful," said the butterfly. "I love to see people doing what they love." + +From that day on, Lily would often see the butterfly in her backyard. They would have little conversations and Lily would show the butterfly her dance moves. It was a happy friendship filled with joy and grace. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He loved to play with his tools, especially his hammer. One day, Timmy wanted to build a fort in his backyard. He gathered all of his tools and got to work. + +But as he was hammering away, he hit his thumb and it hurt a lot. Timmy started to cry and wanted to give up. His mom came outside and saw that Timmy was upset. She asked him what was wrong and he told her about his hurt thumb. + +His mom gave him a band-aid and told him that even though he had a little bump in the road, he could still be successful in building his fort. Timmy wiped away his tears, put on the band-aid, and got back to work. He finished his fort and was so proud of himself. He learned that even when things don't go as planned, he can still be successful with a little help and determination. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to travel with her family. One day, they went to the beach and Lily found a pretty pebble. She showed it to her mom and said, "Look, Mommy! I found a shiny pebble!" + +Her mom said, "Wow, that's beautiful! It looks so modern." + +Lily didn't know what "modern" meant, so she asked her mom. Her mom replied, "It means it looks new and stylish." + +Lily was happy to learn a new word. She put the pebble in her pocket and they continued to walk on the beach. Suddenly, Lily saw a seagull flying in the sky. She pointed and said, "Look, Mommy! The seagull is traveling too!" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, it's traveling to find some food." Lily was amazed by the seagull's ability to travel and find food. She couldn't wait to tell her friends about her adventures at the beach. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to go on adventures and explore new places. One day, she went to the zoo with her mommy and daddy. + +As she was walking around, she saw a large hippo in a pond. "Mommy, look at the big hippo!" she said excitedly. "Can we go see it up close?" + +Her mommy smiled and said, "Sure, let's go find a good spot to watch it from." + +Lily and her family walked over to the pond and watched the hippo swim around. "Wow, it's so big and cool!" Lily exclaimed. Her daddy nodded and said, "Yes, it's one of the largest animals in the zoo." + +Lily was happy that she got to see the big hippo and couldn't wait to tell all her friends about it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved to help her mommy in the kitchen. One day, her mommy asked her to peel an onion. The little girl tried her best, but the onion made her eyes water and she couldn't see very well. + +Her mommy then asked her to wrap the onion in some paper so they could use it later. The little girl did as she was told and wrapped the onion up tight. + +Later that day, the little girl's daddy came home and asked her to help him fix his car. He said he needed a reliable tool to fix it. The little girl remembered how well she had wrapped the onion and thought that would be reliable enough. + +But when they got to the car, the onion had made the paper all wet and it fell apart. The little girl felt very sad that she couldn't help her daddy. From that day on, she learned to ask for help when she didn't know what to do. +Once upon a time, there was a small island in the middle of the sea. It was a beautiful island with many trees and flowers. The animals on the island were happy and played together all day long. + +One day, a big storm came and covered the island with dark clouds. The wind blew hard and the rain fell heavily. The animals were scared and didn't know what to do. They huddled together and waited for the storm to pass. + +After the storm, the animals realized that the rain had made the water bitter. They couldn't drink it anymore and didn't know how to survive. They had to find a way to get fresh water or they would all die. The animals worked together and finally found a way to get fresh water from a nearby spring. They were happy and grateful to be alive. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing outside, but today it was raining. He was sad because he couldn't go outside and play. Timmy's mom saw that he was sad and asked him what was wrong. Timmy replied, "I can't go outside because it's wet." + +Mom said, "Don't be sad, we can still have fun inside. Let's play a game." Timmy smiled and said, "Okay!" They played games and had fun all day. + +Later, Timmy's dad came home from work. He was wet from the rain. Timmy said, "Daddy, you're wet!" Dad replied, "Yes, it's raining outside. I got wet on my way home." + +Timmy thought it was funny that dad was wet and he was dry inside. They all laughed and had a good time together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Max. Max was very sad because he had an ugly toy that nobody wanted to play with. Max's friend, a little rabbit named Benny, noticed how sad Max was and wanted to help him. + +Benny said to Max, "Don't weep, Max. I will help you find a new toy that everyone will love." Max was so happy to hear that Benny wanted to help him. + +Benny and Max went on an adventure to find a new toy. They went to the park and the toy store, but nothing seemed right. Suddenly, they saw a beautiful ball in a big yard. Max ran to get it, but he got stuck in the fence. Benny helped Max escape and they got the ball. + +Max was so happy with his new toy and they both played together all day. Max said to Benny, "Thank you for helping me find a new toy. You are my best friend." Benny replied, "I will always help you, Max. Friends help each other." +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a toy car that he loved to play with. One day, Timmy and his friend Billy were playing with the toy car when Billy accidentally broke off one of the car's arms. + +Timmy got upset and said, "Why did you break my car's arm, Billy?" + +Billy said, "I'm sorry, Timmy. I didn't mean to. I was ignorant and didn't know it would break." + +Timmy forgave Billy and they discussed how they could fix the car's arm. They decided to use some glue to put it back on. After they fixed the car, they played with it happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a big dragon. He lived in a deep cave. The dragon was very mean and liked to spoil things. One day, a little girl came to the cave. She was very brave. The dragon tried to spoil her day but the little girl was too smart. She tricked the dragon and he never spoiled anything again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, especially her shiny pin. One day, she went to the park to play with her friends. They played hide-and-seek, tag, and other games. + +As the sun started to set, Lily saw something glowing in the bushes. She went to investigate and found a black cat. "Hello, little kitty," she said. "You're so pretty." The cat purred and rubbed against her leg. + +Suddenly, Lily's friends called out to her. "Lily, come play with us!" But when she turned around, the cat was gone. She searched and searched, but couldn't find it. + +Lily was sad and went home. She cried herself to sleep, thinking about the lost cat. The next day, she went back to the park to look for it, but it was nowhere to be found. She never saw the glowing cat again and was left with only her pin to remember it by. +Once upon a time, there was a beautiful park. In the park, there were many pigeons. The pigeons were happy and flew around. One day, a little girl came to the park. She wanted to feed the pigeons. She had some bread in her hand. The pigeons saw the bread and flew towards her. The little girl was happy to see the pigeons. She gave them some bread to eat. After that, she saw a sign that said "Do not feed the pigeons". She didn't know what it meant, but she knew she had to stop feeding the pigeons. So, she said goodbye to the pigeons and went home. +Once upon a time, there was a bird named Blue. Blue was a big and strong bird, he was mighty. He loved to fly high in the sky and soar above the trees. One day, Blue saw a shooting star and made a wish. Blue wished to fly even higher and soar above the clouds. + +The next day, Blue woke up and felt different. He flapped his wings and flew up into the sky. Blue realized he was soaring higher than ever before! He felt mighty and happy. He could see everything from up there, the trees, the houses, and even the river. + +Blue continued to soar higher and higher until he reached the clouds. He felt like he was on top of the world. Blue was grateful for his wish and couldn't wait to soar even higher the next day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw and color pictures with her crayons. One day, she went to her mom and said, "Mommy, can you help me design a way to keep my crayons tidy?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Sure, Lily. Let's think of a way to make a special box for your crayons." They went to the store and found a small box with different compartments. They bought it and brought it home. + +Lily was so happy with her new crayon box. She said, "Thank you, Mommy. Now my crayons are all tidy and organized." Her mom replied, "You're welcome, Lily. I'm glad we could design a way to help you keep your crayons neat and tidy." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw and design pretty pictures. One day, she was drawing a picture of a happy sun when her friend Timmy came to play. + +Timmy said, "Lily, I need to go potty. Can I use your toilet?" + +Lily said, "Sure, it's over there." + +When Timmy came back, he looked sad. Lily asked, "What's wrong?" + +Timmy said, "Your toilet is broken. It made me sad." + +Lily felt bad and said, "I'm sorry. I'll ask my dad to fix it. But don't be sad, we can still play together!" + +The moral of the story is: it's important to take care of things, even if they are not fun or pretty. And it's important to be kind to your friends, even if things don't go as planned. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys all day long, but she didn't like to clean up after herself. Her mommy would always tell her to put her toys away, but Lily was too careless and would just leave them on the floor. + +One day, Lily's mommy came into her room and saw all the toys on the floor covered in dust. She sighed and said, "Lily, you need to clean up your toys. They're getting all dusty." + +Lily didn't want to clean up, but her mommy said they had to do it together. So, they picked up all the toys and wiped away the dust. After they were done, Lily's mommy said, "See, it wasn't so bad. Now your toys are all clean!" + +Lily smiled and hugged her mommy, happy that they did it together. From then on, Lily made sure to clean up after herself and never left her toys on the floor again. +Once upon a time, there was a man who loved to eat apples. He went to the store to buy some apples, but he saw that some of them were starting to rot. He asked the storekeeper if the apples were honest, and the storekeeper said yes. + +The man bought the apples and went back home. He started to eat one of the apples, but he noticed that it tasted funny. He called the storekeeper and said, "These apples are not honest! They are starting to rot!" The storekeeper apologized and said he would give the man new apples. + +The man was happy that the storekeeper was honest and gave him new apples. He ate the new apples and they tasted delicious. From then on, he always made sure to check if the apples were honest before he bought them. +Once upon a time, there was a kind lady who had a big refrigerator in her kitchen. She loved to cook yummy food for her family and friends, and her fridge was always full of delicious treats. + +One day, her friend came to visit and saw how generous the lady was with her food. She said, "You own such a wonderful refrigerator, and you always have so much food to share. You are so kind!" + +The lady smiled and replied, "I am happy to share my food with you. It makes me feel good to see others enjoying it too." And so, they sat down together and enjoyed a feast of tasty snacks from the lady's generous fridge. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a pretty princess who wanted to get married. She met a handsome prince and they fell in love. But her father, the king, didn't like the prince and was anxious about their marriage. + +The king thought the prince was not good enough for his daughter. He wanted her to marry a rich and powerful prince from a different kingdom. The princess felt sad and didn't know what to do. She loved the prince and wanted to marry him. + +One day, the princess talked to her father and told him how much she loved the prince. She explained that she didn't care about his wealth or power, but only wanted to be with him. The king saw how much his daughter loved the prince and finally agreed to their marriage. The princess and the prince got married and lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little birdie named Blue. Blue liked to fly around and look at all the pretty things. One day, Blue saw a shiny wire and thought it looked interesting. Blue wanted to reach the wire, but it was too high up in the sky. + +Blue tried to fly higher and higher, but still couldn't reach the wire. Then, Blue had an idea. Blue flew down to the ground and found a stick. Blue picked up the stick with its beak and flew back up to the wire. + +Using the stick, Blue was finally able to reach the wire. It was very exciting! Blue sat on the wire and looked down at all the things below. From then on, Blue would always remember how reaching for something interesting can lead to great adventures. The end. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily loved to play with her toy cars. She had a red one, a blue one, and a green one. One day, she saw a big automobile driving by her house. It was very interesting to her. + +Lily's mom told her that cars are dangerous and she should never play near them. But Lily didn't listen and kept playing with her cars near the road. One day, she was playing with her cars and didn't see the big automobile coming. It hit her car and broke it. + +Lily learned her lesson and quit playing near the road. She realized that her toy cars were not worth risking her safety. From that day on, she played with her cars in the safety of her backyard. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and explore the world around him. One day, he went on a walk and saw a crazy-looking bird in a tree. He guessed it was a parrot because it had colorful feathers. + +As Timmy continued his walk, he saw a big world in front of him. He saw tall trees, pretty flowers, and even a river. Timmy felt happy and excited to see all the different things in the world. + +Suddenly, Timmy heard a loud noise and got scared. He guessed it was thunder because the sky was dark and cloudy. But then he saw a group of kids playing with toy drums and realized it wasn't thunder at all. + +Timmy had a fun adventure exploring the world and guessing what he saw and heard. He couldn't wait to go on another walk and see what else he could discover. +Once upon a time, there was a lonely flower named Rose. She lived in a big garden with many other flowers, but she felt sad because nobody wanted to be her friend. One day, a little girl came to the garden and saw Rose all alone. The girl smiled and waved at Rose, and Rose felt happy for the first time in a long while. + +The little girl picked Rose and took her home. She put Rose in a vase and gave her water and sunlight every day. Rose felt loved and happy. Every time the little girl came into the room, she would wave at Rose and say hello. Rose felt special because she had a friend who cared about her. + +One day, the little girl took Rose back to the garden and put her back in the ground. Rose was sad to leave her friend, but she knew she would always remember the little girl's kindness. From that day on, whenever the little girl visited the garden, she would wave at Rose and Rose would wave back. They may have been apart, but they were still friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park with her friends. One day, Lily's mom told her that it was going to rain soon, so they had to go home. But Lily didn't want to leave yet, she wanted to play more. + +Suddenly, the clouds turned dark and it started to rain very hard. Lily's mom quickly grabbed her hand and they ran home. When they got inside, Lily's mom turned on the TV and they saw that there was a big storm outside. + +Lily's mom told her that they were safe inside their home, and that they had to protect themselves from the storm. They took a warm bath with soap to stay clean and cozy. As they snuggled up on the couch, Lily's mom said "I'm sorry we had to leave the park early, but I'm glad we're safe and sound now." +Once upon a time, there was a little monkey who lived in a big jungle. He had a lot of friends like birds, lions, and elephants. One day, they all decided to play a game of hide and seek. The monkey was very good at hiding and he found a modest place behind a tree. + +While he was hiding, he heard a loud noise and suddenly everything freeze. The monkey was scared and he didn't know what was happening. He looked around and saw that a big snake was coming towards him. The monkey quickly ran away and found his friends. They all worked together to scare the snake away and saved the monkey. From that day on, the monkey was very grateful for his friends and never hid in a modest place again. +Once upon a time, there was a little birdie named Tweety. Tweety loved to fly and sing songs. One day, Tweety found a pretty, fragile egg on the ground. Tweety wanted to take care of the egg, so he brought it to his nest. + +Tweety loved the egg and wanted to see what was inside. He decided to test the egg by pecking at it gently. Suddenly, the egg cracked open and a baby bird came out! Tweety was so happy and loved the baby bird very much. + +But then, a big storm came and knocked down Tweety's nest. The baby bird fell out and got hurt. Tweety tried to help, but it was too late. The baby bird didn't make it. Tweety was very sad and missed the baby bird he loved so much. +Tim and Kim were twins who liked to play at the zoo. They loved to see the animals and learn their names. One day, they saw a big hippo in the water. The hippo was different from the other animals. He had a big mouth, a big nose, and a big body. He looked very sleepy. + +"Hello, hippo!" Tim said. "Do you want to play with us?" + +The hippo did not answer. He just yawned and closed his eyes. + +"Maybe he is too tired to play," Kim said. "Let's go see the monkeys." + +But Tim did not want to go. He wanted to make the hippo happy. He had an idea. He saw a big ball near the fence. He picked it up and threw it into the water. + +"Look, hippo!" Tim said. "I have a ball for you!" + +The ball landed near the hippo's head. The hippo opened his eyes and saw the ball. He did not like the ball. He was angry. He rose from the water and roared. He showed his big teeth. + +"Tim, run!" Kim shouted. "The hippo is mad!" + +But Tim was too slow. He was scared. He could not move. The hippo reached out his big mouth and bit Tim. Tim screamed. Kim cried. The zookeepers came and tried to help. But it was too late. Tim was gone. The hippo had eaten him. Kim was alone. She wished she had never seen the hippo. She wished she had listened to her sister. She wished she could have her brother back. But she could not. The hippo was different. He was not a friend. He was a monster. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to sing songs together. One day, they see a poster. It says: "Sing and win a prize! Come to the park on Saturday and show your talent!" + +Lily and Ben are happy. They want to win the prize. They practice their songs every day. They sing loud and clear. + +On Saturday, they go to the park. There are many people there. Some are big, some are small. Some are thin, some are chubby. Lily and Ben are not scared. They wait for their turn. + +When their turn comes, they go to the stage. They see a man with a microphone. He says: "Hello, what are your names?" + +Lily and Ben say their names. They say they are friends. They say they want to sing a song. + +The man says: "OK, let's hear your song. Good luck!" + +Lily and Ben start to sing. They sing a song about a rainbow. They sing with joy. They smile at each other. + +But then, something bad happens. A chubby boy in the crowd starts to laugh. He says: "Ha ha ha, look at them! They are so silly! They can't sing! They sound like frogs!" + +Lily and Ben hear the boy. They feel sad. They stop singing. They look at the ground. + +The man with the microphone says: "Hey, don't listen to him. He is rude. You are doing great. Don't give up. Sing your song. You can do it!" + +Lily and Ben look at the man. They look at each other. They nod. They start to sing again. They sing louder and clearer. They ignore the boy. They finish their song. + +The crowd claps. The man with the microphone says: "Wow, that was wonderful! You have a lot of talent. You deserve a prize. Here you go!" + +He gives them a big teddy bear. Lily and Ben are happy. They hug the teddy bear. They hug each other. They say: "Thank you! We love to sing!" + +The end. +Sara and Ben like to play games. They have many games in their room. They have puzzles, cards, blocks, and dolls. They keep their games in boxes and shelves. They are very organized. + +One day, they want to play a new game. They look at their games and think. Sara has an idea. She suggests, "Let's make a race. We can use the blocks to make a track. We can use the cards to make flags. We can use the dolls to be the racers. The winner gets a medal." + +Ben likes Sara's idea. He says, "That sounds fun. Let's do it." They start to make the race. They use the blocks to make a long and curvy track. They use the cards to make red and blue flags. They use the dolls to be the racers. They have four dolls: Anna, Elsa, Woody, and Buzz. They choose their dolls. Sara chooses Anna and Elsa. Ben chooses Woody and Buzz. + +They are ready to start the race. They put their dolls at the start line. They say, "On your mark, get set, go!" They move their dolls along the track. They cheer for their dolls. They say, "Go, Anna, go! Go, Woody, go!" They pass the flags. They reach the finish line. Sara's doll, Anna, is the first to cross the line. She wins the race. + +Sara is happy. She says, "Yay, I won! I get the medal." She takes the medal from the shelf. It is shiny and round. It has a star on it. She puts it around Anna's neck. She says, "You are the best racer, Anna. You are fast and smart." Ben is not sad. He says, "Good job, Sara. You and Anna are a good team. Woody and Buzz are good too. They are brave and funny." They hug their dolls. They say, "We all had fun. We all did well. We are all friends." They smile and laugh. They are happy. +Lily and Max were best friends. They liked to play with blocks and crayons and make creative things. One day, they found a big box of sparkly stickers. They were very happy and wanted to use them. + +"Let's make a castle with the stickers!" Lily said. + +"OK, but I want to make the roof," Max said. + +They started to stick the stickers on the blocks. They made walls and windows and doors. But when they came to the roof, they had a problem. + +"I want to use the blue stickers for the roof," Lily said. + +"No, I want to use the red stickers for the roof," Max said. + +They both grabbed the stickers and pulled. The stickers ripped and the blocks fell down. Their castle was ruined. + +Lily and Max were very angry. They looked at each other and said, "I hate you!" + +They threw the stickers and the blocks at each other. They made a big mess and a lot of noise. + +Mom heard the noise and came to see what was wrong. She saw Lily and Max fighting and the sparkly stickers and the blocks everywhere. + +"What are you doing?" Mom asked. "Why are you fighting?" + +"Lily and Max stopped throwing things. They felt ashamed and sad. They did not know what to say. + +Mom sighed and said, "You are both creative and smart. You can make beautiful things together. But you have to share and take turns and listen to each other. You don't have to hate each other. You can be friends again." + +Lily and Max looked at each other. They remembered how much fun they had before they fought. They felt sorry and sorry. + +"I'm sorry, Lily," Max said. + +"I'm sorry, Max," Lily said. + +They hugged and said, "I don't hate you. I like you." + +Mom smiled and said, "That's good. Now, let's clean up this mess and then you can make a new castle. And this time, you can use both blue and red stickers for the roof." + +Lily and Max nodded and said, "OK, Mom." + +They helped Mom clean up the stickers and the blocks. Then they started to make a new castle. They used both blue and red stickers for the roof. It looked very sparkly and pretty. They were happy and proud. + +They showed Mom their castle and said, "Look, Mom, we made this together!" + +Mom hugged them and said, "I'm very proud of you. You are very creative and kind. And you are the best friends ever." +Tim liked to jog with his dad. They jogged every morning in the park. They saw birds, flowers, and other people. Tim felt happy and strong when he jogged. + +One day, Tim saw a big dog in the park. The dog was barking and running fast. Tim was scared of the dog. He wanted to run away. But his dad said, "No, Tim. Don't run. The dog will chase you. Stay with me. We are safe." + +Tim listened to his dad. He stayed with his dad. He held his dad's hand. The dog ran past them. It did not bother them. Tim was glad he listened to his dad. He learned that his dad knew how to keep him safe. + +After they jogged, they went home. Tim's mom had a surprise for him. She gave him a book of math. Tim liked math. He liked to count and add and subtract. He thanked his mom for the book. He said, "Mom, I want to learn math. Math is fun and useful." + +Tim's mom smiled. She said, "I'm proud of you, Tim. You are a good boy. You like to jog and learn. You listen to your dad and mom. You are safe and smart." +Anna liked to borrow books from the library. She liked to look at the pictures and learn new things. She borrowed books about animals, plants, space and more. She always brought them back on time. + +One day, she saw a big book with a shiny cover. It was called "The Book of Life". She wanted to borrow it and see what was inside. She took it to the librarian and said, "Can I borrow this book, please?" + +The librarian looked at the book and shook her head. "No, Anna, you can't borrow this book. It is too big and too hard for you. You need to borrow books that are right for your age. This book is for grown-ups." + +Anna felt angry and sad. She really wanted to borrow the book. She thought the librarian was mean and unfair. She was stubborn and did not listen. She said, "But I want to borrow it! I can read it! I can take good care of it! Please, please, please!" + +The librarian sighed and said, "Anna, I'm sorry, but no. This book is not for you. It has many words and ideas that you don't understand yet. It is also very heavy and fragile. You might drop it or tear it. You need to wait until you are older and ready. Now, please put it back and choose another book." + +Anna did not want to put it back. She wanted to keep it. She thought the librarian was wrong and silly. She was stubborn and did not obey. She said, "No, I won't put it back! I will borrow it! I will hide it in my bag and take it home!" + +She tried to grab the book and run away. But the book was too big and too heavy for her. She could not lift it or carry it. She fell down and hurt her knee. She cried and dropped the book. The book made a loud noise and scared everyone. + +The librarian came and helped Anna up. She checked her knee and gave her a band-aid. She picked up the book and put it back on the shelf. She said, "Anna, are you okay? You should not have done that. You could have hurt yourself or the book. You should not borrow things that are not yours or that you are not allowed to. You should ask and listen and respect the rules. Do you understand?" + +Anna nodded and said, "Yes, I understand. I'm sorry. I was stubborn and bad. I won't do it again. Can I still borrow books from the library?" + +The librarian smiled and said, "Of course you can, Anna. But only the books that are suitable for you. There are many books that you can enjoy and learn from. Come, I will show you some." + +She took Anna by the hand and led her to a section with colorful and fun books. Anna saw books about dinosaurs, fairies, pirates and more. She forgot about the big book and felt happy and curious. She said, "Thank you, librarian. Can I borrow this book, please?" + +The librarian said, "Yes, Anna, you can borrow this book. It is perfect for you. Have fun and remember to bring it back on time." + +Anna smiled and said, "I will, I promise. Thank you, thank you, thank you!" +Sara and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. Sara had a big bear that she loved very much. Ben had a small car that he liked to zoom around. Sara put her bear on the sofa and said, "Bear, you are my best friend. I will support you always." + +Ben saw the bear and wanted to play with it. He grabbed the bear and said, "Give me the bear. I want to drive it in my car." He pulled the bear away from Sara and ran to his car. + +Sara was very sad and angry. She shouted, "No, Ben, that is my bear. You are mean. Give it back to me." She chased Ben and tried to get her bear back. + +Ben did not listen to Sara. He put the bear in his car and drove it very fast. He was not careful and crashed the car into the table. The bear fell out of the car and hit the floor. The bear's eye came off and rolled away. + +Sara saw what happened and cried. She picked up her bear and hugged it. She said, "Oh, bear, I am sorry. You are hurt. I will fix you." She looked for the bear's eye and found it under the chair. + +Ben saw Sara crying and felt sorry. He said, "I am sorry, Sara. I was bad. I should not have taken your bear. Can I help you fix it?" He brought some glue and a band-aid from his room. + +Sara nodded and said, "Thank you, Ben. You can help me. We can support each other." She glued the bear's eye back and put a band-aid on its nose. She said, "There, bear, you are better now. You are still my best friend." + +Ben smiled and said, "You are welcome, Sara. You are a good sister. Can I be your friend too?" He gave Sara a hug and said, "Can we share the bear and the car?" + +Sara hugged Ben back and said, "Yes, Ben, we can share. We can play together. You are a good brother." She gave Ben the bear and said, "Here, you can hold the bear. I will drive the car." + +They played happily with the bear and the car. They were careful and kind. They supported each other. They were friends. +Tom and Lily were having lunch with their mom and dad. They liked to eat pizza and salad, but they did not like to use napkins. They thought napkins were boring and messy. They liked to wipe their mouths and hands on their clothes or the tablecloth. + +"Tom, Lily, please use your napkins," mom said. "You are making a big mess. Napkins are for cleaning, not clothes or tablecloth." + +"But mom, we don't like napkins," Tom said. "They are too soft and white. We like to use our clothes. They are more fun and colorful." + +"That's ignorant, Tom," dad said. "Napkins are not for fun, they are for manners. Clothes are not for wiping, they are for wearing. You need to learn how to eat properly and respect the things we have." + +Tom and Lily did not listen to dad. They kept wiping their pizza and salad on their clothes and the tablecloth. They laughed and made silly faces. They thought they were very clever and funny. + +Mom and dad were very angry and sad. They did not like how Tom and Lily behaved. They wanted them to be polite and grateful. They decided to teach them a lesson. + +"Tom, Lily, since you don't like napkins, you will not have any dessert," mom said. "You will also have to wash your clothes and the tablecloth by yourselves. And you will have to apologize to us and to the napkins." + +Tom and Lily were shocked and scared. They did not want to miss dessert or do chores. They did not want to say sorry to napkins. They realized they had been very rude and ignorant. + +"Mom, dad, we are sorry," Tom and Lily said. "We were wrong to ignore you and to misuse the napkins. We will use them from now on. We will also wash our clothes and the tablecloth. And we will apologize to the napkins." + +Mom and dad smiled and hugged Tom and Lily. They were glad they learned their lesson. They gave them a small piece of cake and a napkin each. They told them they loved them and they were proud of them. + +Tom and Lily ate their cake and used their napkins. They thanked mom and dad and the napkins. They felt happy and sorry at the same time. They decided to be more careful and respectful next time. They learned that napkins are not boring and messy, but useful and nice. +Lily likes to write. She has a big book and many crayons. She writes her name, her friends' names, and things she sees. She writes on the book, on the wall, and on the carpet. + +One day, Mom sees the carpet. She is not happy. She says, "Lily, why did you write on the carpet? The carpet is not for writing. The carpet is for sitting and playing. You made the carpet dirty. Now we have to clean it." + +Lily feels sad. She says, "I'm sorry, Mom. I like to write. I wanted to write a story. The carpet was empty. I thought it was like a big book." + +Mom hugs Lily. She says, "I understand, Lily. Writing is good. But you have to write on the right things. The carpet is not the right thing. Next time, ask me before you write on something. I can give you paper or a board. Then you can write your story and show me." + +Lily nods. She says, "OK, Mom. I will ask you. Can I help you clean the carpet?" + +Mom smiles. She says, "Yes, Lily. You can help me. Thank you. I love you." + +They go to the kitchen and get a sponge and a bucket. They go back to the carpet and clean it together. Lily tells Mom her story. Mom listens and says, "That's a nice story, Lily. You are a good writer." +Lily was a small cat who hated going to the veterinarian. She did not like the harsh smells, the loud noises, and the strange people who touched her. She always hid under the bed when her owner, Anna, tried to take her to the car. + +One day, Anna had to take Lily to the veterinarian for a check-up. She looked for Lily everywhere, but she could not find her. She called her name, but Lily did not answer. She looked under the bed, but Lily was not there. She looked in the closet, but Lily was not there. She looked in the bathroom, but Lily was not there. + +She finally found Lily in the laundry basket, curled up among the clothes. She gently lifted her out and said, "Lily, I know you hate going to the veterinarian, but you have to. It is good for you. They will not hurt you. They will only look at you and give you a treat. Please, don't be scared." + +Lily meowed sadly and tried to wriggle out of Anna's arms. She did not want to go to the car. She did not want to go to the veterinarian. She wanted to stay in the laundry basket. She wanted to be left alone. + +Anna hugged Lily and said, "I love you, Lily. I will be with you the whole time. You are my brave cat. You can do this." She carried Lily to the car and put her in a carrier. She drove to the veterinarian and talked to Lily softly. She hoped Lily would calm down and trust her. She hoped Lily would not hate her for taking her to the veterinarian. +Tom and Ben are friends. They like to play ball. They want to win the big game. They play hard and have fun. + +Before the game, Tom says, "Let's pray. God will help us win." Ben says, "OK. I want to win too." They close their eyes and pray. + +The game starts. Tom and Ben run and kick the ball. They are strong and fast. They score many goals. They are happy. + +But the other team is strong too. They do not give up. They score more goals. They catch up. They pass Tom and Ben. + +The game ends. The other team wins. Tom and Ben are sad. They cry. + +Tom says, "Why did we lose? We prayed. God did not help us." Ben says, "Maybe God does not care about winning. Maybe God cares about playing fair and being kind." + +The moral value of the story is that praying is not a guarantee of winning, and that God values fairness and kindness more than victory. +Sara and Tom were hungry. They wanted a snack. They looked in the fridge. They saw some cheese, some milk, some eggs and some celery. + +"Can we have cheese?" Sara asked. + +"No, cheese is too hard for your teeth," Mom said. + +"Can we have milk?" Tom asked. + +"No, milk is too cold for your tummy," Mom said. + +"Can we have eggs?" Sara asked. + +"No, eggs are too messy for your hands," Mom said. + +"Can we have celery?" Tom asked. + +"Yes, you can have celery," Mom said. "Celery is good for you. It is crunchy and green." + +Mom gave Sara and Tom some celery. They took a bite. They made a face. + +"Yuck!" Sara said. "This celery is bad. It is soft and brown." + +"Yuck!" Tom said. "This celery is rot. It is smelly and gross." + +Mom looked at the celery. She saw that it was old and rotten. She threw it in the trash. + +"I'm sorry, Sara and Tom," Mom said. "This celery was too old for you. I forgot to check the date. Let me find you something else." + +Mom looked in the pantry. She saw some crackers, some peanut butter, some jelly and some honey. + +"How about crackers with peanut butter and jelly?" Mom asked. + +"Yes, please!" Sara and Tom said. + +Mom made them some sandwiches. They ate them happily. They drank some water. They felt full and happy. + +"Thank you, Mom," Sara and Tom said. + +"You're welcome, Sara and Tom," Mom said. "Now it's time for your nap. You look sleepy." + +Sara and Tom nodded. They were sleepy. They followed Mom to their room. They got into their beds. Mom tucked them in. She kissed them goodnight. + +"Sleep well, Sara and Tom," Mom said. + +"Sleep well, Mom," Sara and Tom said. + +They closed their eyes. They dreamed of cheese, milk, eggs and celery. But only the good ones. +Lily and Max were on the subway with their mom. They liked to look out the window and see the lights and tunnels. But today, the subway was very crowded and noisy. There were many people pushing and talking and coughing. Lily and Max felt scared and squeezed their mom's hand. + +"Mom, can we go home soon?" Lily whispered in her mom's ear. + +"Yes, sweetie, we're almost there. Just a few more stops." Mom whispered back and smiled. + +But then, an elderly man got on the subway. He had a big bag and a cane. He looked angry and tired. He walked slowly and bumped into Lily and Max. He did not say sorry. He just glared at them and sat down next to them. + +"Hey, you kids, move over. You're taking up too much space." He said in a loud voice. + +Lily and Max moved closer to their mom. They did not like the man. He smelled bad and he was rude. + +"Mom, can we change seats?" Max whispered. + +"No, honey, there's no room. Just ignore him. He's probably having a bad day." Mom whispered. + +But the man did not ignore them. He kept muttering and grumbling. He said mean things about Lily and Max. He said they were noisy and messy and spoiled. He said they should not be on the subway. He said they should go back to their nursery. + +Lily and Max felt hurt and angry. They wanted to say something back. But they knew their mom would not like that. They knew they had to be polite and respectful. So they just bit their lips and held their mom's hand. + +Finally, the subway reached their stop. Lily and Max were happy to get off. They ran out of the door and breathed the fresh air. They looked back at the man. He was still sitting and frowning. He did not look happy. + +"Mom, why was he so mean?" Lily asked. + +"I don't know, sweetie. Maybe he was lonely or sad or sick. Maybe he needed a hug or a friend or a smile. But that's no excuse to be mean. We should always be kind and gentle to everyone, even if they're not nice to us. That's what makes us different and special." Mom said. + +Lily and Max nodded. They hugged their mom and smiled. They felt sorry for the man, but they also felt proud of themselves. They had been brave and good on the subway. They had learned a lesson. They had grown up a little bit. +Ben and Sam were brothers. They liked to play with their toys in their room. But their mom said they had to clean their room first. She gave them a mop and a bucket of water. + +Ben was big and strong. He could lift the mop and push it on the floor. Sam was small and weak. He could not lift the mop. It was too heavy for him. He tried to help Ben, but he only made the floor wetter. + +"Go away, Sam!" Ben said. "You are not helping. You are making a mess. You are too small to mop." + +Sam felt sad. He wanted to help his brother. He wanted to play with him. He looked around the room. He saw a scale. He had an idea. + +"Ben, come here!" Sam said. "I want to show you something. Let's see how much we weigh." + +Ben was curious. He put down the mop and went to the scale. He stepped on it. The scale showed a big number. + +"Wow, you are very heavy, Ben!" Sam said. "You are a big boy. Now let me try." + +Sam stepped on the scale. The scale showed a small number. + +"Ha, you are very light, Sam!" Ben said. "You are a small boy. You are too small to mop." + +Sam smiled. He pushed the scale under the bed. The bed was very dirty. There were dust and crumbs and toys under it. + +"Look, Ben!" Sam said. "There is a lot of dirt under the bed. We have to clean it. But the mop is too big to fit under the bed. We need something small to reach it." + +Sam grabbed a sock. He dipped it in the water. He crawled under the bed. He wiped the dirt with the sock. + +"Wow, you are very smart, Sam!" Ben said. "You found a way to clean under the bed. You are a good helper. I'm sorry I was mean to you. You are not too small to mop. You are just right." + +Ben grabbed another sock. He crawled under the bed with Sam. They cleaned the dirt together. They had fun. They finished cleaning their room. Their mom was happy. They played with their toys. + +The moral of the story is: Don't judge people by their size. Everyone can help in their own way. Be kind to your brother. +Sara was very tired. She had a cold and her nose was runny. She did not want to play with her toys or watch TV. She just wanted to sleep in her bed. + +Her mom came to her room with a glass of water and a pill. "This will make you feel better, Sara," she said. "You have to swallow this pill. It is medicine." + +Sara did not like pills. They were big and hard and bitter. She made a face and shook her head. "No, Mom, I don't want it," she said. + +"Please, Sara, it is good for you," her mom said. "If you take the pill, you can invite your friend Lily to play with you tomorrow. She misses you and wants to see you." + +Sara liked Lily. She was her best friend. They liked to play with dolls and draw pictures and sing songs. Sara wanted to see Lily too. She thought for a moment. Maybe the pill was not so bad. Maybe it would help her get well. + +"OK, Mom, I will take the pill," she said. She opened her mouth and her mom put the pill on her tongue. She drank the water and swallowed the pill. It was not so bad. She smiled at her mom. + +"Good girl, Sara," her mom said. "I am proud of you. Now you can rest and sleep. Tomorrow you can invite Lily to play with you. I will call her mom and tell her." + +Sara hugged her mom and said thank you. She lay down on her pillow and closed her eyes. She felt a little better. She dreamed of playing with Lily and having fun. She was not so tired anymore. +Lily and Ben were playing with their blocks in the living room. They liked to build towers and houses and bridges with the colorful blocks. They were having fun and sharing nicely. + +But then, Lily saw a big spider on the wall. She was scared of spiders. She dropped her blocks and ran to her mom, who was reading a book on the couch. "Mom, mom, there is a spider!" she cried. + +Her mom looked up and saw the spider. She was not scared of spiders. She smiled and said, "Don't worry, Lily. It's just a little spider. It won't hurt you. It's more afraid of you than you are of it." + +Lily frowned. She did not like spiders. She did not want to play with the blocks anymore. She wanted her mom to get rid of the spider. She said, "Please, mom, can you take it away? I don't like it. It's icky and hairy and creepy." + +Her mom said, "Okay, Lily. I will take it away. But you have to be patient. I need to get a cup and a paper to catch it. Can you wait for a minute?" + +Lily nodded. She was still scared, but she trusted her mom. She hugged her mom and said, "Thank you, mom. You are brave and kind." + +Ben watched from the floor. He was not scared of spiders. He thought they were cool and interesting. He wanted to see the spider closer. He said, "Can I see the spider, mom? Can I touch it?" + +His mom said, "No, Ben. You can't touch the spider. It might bite you or run away. You have to be gentle and respectful with the spider. It's a living thing, too. We will let it go outside, where it belongs." + +Ben nodded. He was curious, but he listened to his mom. He said, "Okay, mom. I understand. But can I see it?" + +His mom said, "Yes, Ben. You can see it. But you have to be quiet and calm. Don't scare the spider or Lily." + +Ben nodded again. He was quiet and calm. He waited for his mom to catch the spider. He saw the spider in the cup. He said, "Wow, mom. It's so cool. It has eight legs and two eyes and a web." + +His mom said, "Yes, Ben. It's very cool. But it's also very happy to go outside. Let's go and set it free." + +Lily, Ben, and their mom went outside. They found a nice spot in the garden. They let the spider go. The spider crawled away. Lily, Ben, and their mom waved goodbye. They said, "Bye, spider. Have a good day." + +Lily and Ben felt better. They were not scared or curious anymore. They were happy and proud. They hugged their mom and said, "We love you, mom. You are the best." + +Their mom hugged them back and said, "I love you, too, Lily and Ben. You are the best, too. Now, let's go back and play with the blocks." + +They went back to the living room. They played with the blocks. They built towers and houses and bridges. They had fun and shared nicely. They smiled and laughed. They forgot about the spider. They were happy. +Anna was a princess who lived in a big castle. She liked to play with her dolls and dress up in pretty clothes. She had a new dress that was pink and shiny. She wanted to show it to her friends. + +She asked her mom, the queen, if she could go to the park. The queen said yes, but she had to be careful. There was a bad germ that made people sick. The germ could spread from one person to another. The queen gave Anna a mask to wear over her nose and mouth. + +Anna put on her new dress and her mask and went to the park. She saw her friends, Lily and Ben, who also wore masks. They said hello and gave each other a wave. They did not hug or touch, because they did not want to spread the germ. + +They played on the swings, the slide, and the sandbox. They had fun and laughed a lot. They showed each other their new toys and clothes. Anna was happy to share her new dress with her friends. They said it was very pretty and they liked it. + +After a while, the queen came to pick up Anna. She said it was time to go home and wash their hands. Anna said goodbye to her friends and thanked them for playing. She was glad she had a new dress and a mask. She hoped the bad germ would go away soon, so they could play without masks again. +Tom and Anna were brother and sister. They liked to play in their room, but sometimes they fought. One day, they found a lamp in the closet. It was shiny and pretty. They wanted to hang it on the ceiling, but they did not know how. + +"Let me do it!" Tom said. He was impatient. He grabbed the lamp and climbed on the chair. He tried to reach the hook, but he was too short. + +"No, let me do it!" Anna said. She was impatient too. She pushed the chair and made Tom fall. The lamp fell with him and broke on the floor. It made a loud noise and a spark. + +"Ow!" Tom cried. He hurt his arm and his head. He was angry and sad. + +"What have you done?" Mom said. She heard the noise and came to the room. She saw the broken lamp and the hurt Tom. She was worried and mad. + +"I'm sorry, Mom," Anna said. She was scared and sorry. She did not mean to hurt Tom or break the lamp. + +Mom took Tom to the doctor. He had a cut and a bruise. He needed a bandage and a kiss. Mom told Anna to stay in the room and think about what she did. She said she would talk to her later. + +The moral of the story is: Be patient and careful when you play with things. Do not fight with your brother or sister. Do not push or hurt anyone. Share and take turns. Say sorry when you make a mistake. Listen to your mom. +Anna and Ben are playing in the park. They have a white cart with wheels. They put their toys in the cart and push it around. They have fun. + +"Look, Anna, a big dog!" Ben says. He points to a brown dog that is running on the grass. The dog has a red collar and a long tail. + +"Wow, he is so fast!" Anna says. She likes dogs. She wants to pet the dog. + +"Let's call him!" Ben says. He makes a sound with his mouth. "Woof, woof!" + +The dog hears Ben and turns his head. He sees the white cart with the toys. He runs towards it. He thinks the toys are for him. + +"Hey, stop!" Anna says. She is scared. She does not want the dog to take their toys. She pulls the cart away from the dog. + +But the dog is faster. He jumps on the cart and grabs a teddy bear with his teeth. He shakes it and makes it squeak. + +"Give it back!" Ben says. He is angry. He tries to get the teddy bear from the dog. + +But the dog is stronger. He runs away with the teddy bear. He is happy. + +Anna and Ben are sad. They cry. They want their teddy bear back. + +A lady sees them crying. She is the owner of the dog. She feels sorry for them. + +"Come here, Rover!" she calls. She makes a sound with a whistle. The dog hears her and comes back. He still has the teddy bear in his mouth. + +"Bad dog!" she says. She takes the teddy bear from the dog. She gives it back to Anna and Ben. + +"I'm sorry, kids. He didn't mean to hurt your toy. He just likes to play." she says. She smiles. + +Anna and Ben stop crying. They look at the teddy bear. It is dirty and wet. But it is still their teddy bear. + +"Thank you, lady." they say. They smile too. + +They hug their teddy bear. They are happy. They go back to playing with their white cart. They have fun. +Tom and Anna were twins who lived on a ranch with their mom and dad. They liked to help with the animals and play outside. One day, they saw a little horse in the barn. It was brown and white and had a long mane. + +"Can we ride it, mom?" Tom asked. + +"Not yet, sweetie. It's a baby horse. It needs to learn how to walk and run first," mom said. + +"Can we help it?" Anna asked. + +"Sure, you can. You can encourage it to follow you and give it some hay and water," mom said. + +Tom and Anna smiled and went to the barn. They gently stroked the little horse and talked to it. They named it Spot. They walked slowly around the barn and called Spot to come with them. Spot was shy at first, but soon it followed them with wobbly steps. + +"Good job, Spot! You're doing great!" Tom and Anna cheered. + +Spot neighed and nuzzled them. It liked Tom and Anna. They gave it some hay and water and hugged it. They were happy to have a new friend on the ranch. +Sam and Mia liked to swim in the sea. They saw many fish and shells and rocks. They had fun in the water. + +One day, they saw a big reef. It was far from the shore. It had many colors and shapes. Sam wanted to swim to the reef. He said to Mia, "Let's go to the reef. It looks cool. I dare you to go with me." + +Mia was scared. She said, "No, Sam. The reef is too far. And there may be sharks or other bad things. We should stay close to the shore. Mom and Dad told us to be careful." + +Sam did not listen. He said, "You are a baby. You are afraid of everything. I am not. I am brave. I will go to the reef by myself. You can stay here and be boring." + +Sam swam to the reef. He left Mia behind. Mia was sad and worried. She watched Sam go farther and farther away. + +Sam reached the reef. He saw many beautiful things. He was happy. He forgot about Mia and the shore. He forgot about the time and the danger. + +He did not see the big shark that came from behind. The shark was hungry. It saw Sam as food. It opened its mouth and bit Sam. Sam screamed and bled. He tried to swim away, but it was too late. The shark ate him. + +Mia heard Sam scream. She was terrified. She cried and called for help. But no one heard her. She was alone in the sea. She wished she had never dared Sam to go to the reef. She wished Sam had listened to her. She wished they had stayed together. But it was too late. The end. +Lily and Ben were friends who liked to play outside. They admired nature and looked for bugs, flowers and birds. One day, they saw a big butterfly with many colors on its wings. Lily wanted to catch it and keep it in a jar. Ben said no, that was not nice. The butterfly needed to fly and be free. + +But Lily did not listen. She ran after the butterfly and tried to grab it with her hands. Ben followed her and asked her to stop. He said the butterfly was happy in nature and they should just watch it and enjoy it. Lily said she wanted it for herself and she did not care. + +She was almost close to the butterfly when she stepped on a rock and fell down. She scraped her knee and it hurt a lot. She cried and dropped the jar. The butterfly flew away and landed on a flower. Ben came to help her and gave her a hug. He said he was sorry she got hurt, but he was also glad the butterfly was safe. + +Lily looked at the butterfly and felt envious. She wished she had it in her jar. But then she looked at Ben and felt sorry. She realized he was right and she was wrong. She said she was sorry too and she learned her lesson. She said she would not try to catch butterflies anymore and she would admire nature with Ben instead. Ben smiled and said he was happy to hear that. He said they were still friends and he forgave her. They went back to their house and put a band-aid on Lily's knee. They decided to make a drawing of the butterfly and hang it on their wall. They agreed it was a better way to remember it and appreciate it. +Lily and Tom were friends who liked to play by the river. They had a big raft that they made from logs and ropes. They liked to paddle on the raft and pretend they were pirates. + +One day, they saw a big mark on a tree near the river. It looked like a letter X. "What is that?" Lily asked. "Maybe it is a treasure map!" Tom said. "Let's follow it and see what we find!" + +They got on their raft and paddled along the river, looking for more marks. They were very excited and curious. They hoped they would find something shiny and fun. + +But soon, the river became faster and louder. They saw big rocks and branches in the water. They were scared and anxious. They tried to steer their raft away from the danger, but it was hard. "Help! Help!" they shouted. + +A man who was fishing on the shore heard them and ran to help. He threw a rope to them and pulled them to the land. He was very kind and brave. He checked if they were hurt and gave them some water and cookies. He told them that the marks on the trees were not a treasure map, but a warning sign. They meant that the river was not safe for rafting. He said they should never go there again without an adult. + +Lily and Tom felt sorry and ashamed. They thanked the man and hugged each other. They learned their lesson and decided to play somewhere else. They still liked their raft, but they only used it on calm and shallow water. They were happy and safe. +Anna and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to hide behind the big tree and whisper secrets to each other. They also liked to watch the birds and the bugs that lived in the grass. Sometimes they saw a big black cat that came to visit. The cat had yellow eyes and a long tail. Anna and Ben were afraid of the cat. They thought it was mean and scary. + +One day, they heard a loud meow from behind the tree. They peeked and saw the cat sitting on a branch. It looked at them and licked its lips. Anna and Ben screamed and ran to the house. They slammed the door and hugged each other. They were shaking and crying. + +Daddy heard the noise and came to see what was wrong. He saw Anna and Ben and asked them what happened. They told him about the cat and how it wanted to eat them. Daddy smiled and hugged them. He said, "Don't worry, my loves. The cat is harmless. It is just curious and lonely. It doesn't want to hurt you. It wants to be your friend." + +Anna and Ben looked at Daddy and said, "Really? Are you sure?" Daddy nodded and said, "Yes, I am sure. I know the cat. His name is Shadow. He belongs to our neighbor, Mrs. Lee. She is very old and sick. She can't take care of him anymore. So he comes here to look for some company. He is very gentle and sweet. He likes to play and cuddle. He won't bite or scratch you. He just wants some love." + +Anna and Ben thought about what Daddy said. They felt sorry for the cat and for Mrs. Lee. They wondered if they could be friends with Shadow. They asked Daddy, "Can we go and see the cat? Can we pet him and talk to him?" Daddy smiled and said, "Of course you can. But you have to be careful and quiet. You don't want to scare him or make him run away. You have to whisper and be gentle. Then he will trust you and like you." + +Anna and Ben agreed and followed Daddy to the garden. They saw the cat still on the branch. He looked at them and meowed softly. Anna and Ben whispered, "Hello, Shadow. We are Anna and Ben. We want to be your friends. Can we play with you?" The cat tilted his head and jumped down. He walked slowly to them and rubbed his head against their legs. He purred and licked their hands. Anna and Ben smiled and petted him. They felt his soft fur and his warm body. They said, "You are so nice, Shadow. We are sorry we were afraid of you. We are happy you are here. We love you." The cat meowed and cuddled with them. Daddy watched and smiled. He was proud of his children. He knew they had learned a lesson about kindness and friendship. He said, "You see, my loves. The cat is harmless. He is a good cat. And you are good children." +Lila and Ben were twins who liked to play together. One day, they found a big box in the attic. They opened it and saw many things inside. They saw a hat, a scarf, a book, a ball, and a candle. + +"Look, a candle!" Lila said. "Let's pretend it is a birthday cake." + +"OK," Ben said. "But we need to be careful. Candles can be hot and make fire." + +They took the candle and put it on a plate. They pretended to sing a birthday song. Then they tried to blow out the candle. But the candle did not go out. It only flickered and made smoke. + +"Why does it not go out?" Lila asked. + +"Maybe it is a magic candle," Ben said. "Maybe we need to wave at it." + +They waved at the candle with their hands. The candle still did not go out. They waved harder and faster. The candle still did not go out. + +"Maybe we need to wave with something else," Lila said. "Something flexible." + +She looked around and saw the scarf. She picked it up and waved it at the candle. The scarf was flexible and soft. It made a whoosh sound. The candle went out. + +"Yay, we did it!" Ben said. "We are so smart." + +They hugged each other and laughed. They put the candle back in the box. They decided to play with the ball next. They had fun in the attic. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. They see a big pond with many ducks. Lily and Tom want to feed the ducks. + +"Look, Tom, I have some bread for the ducks. Do you have some too?" Lily asks. + +"No, I don't have bread. But I have some stones. Maybe the ducks like stones," Tom says. + +He picks up a stone and throws it in the pond. Splash! The ducks swim away. They are scared of the stone. + +"Tom, no! Don't throw stones at the ducks. That is not nice. The ducks don't like stones. They like bread. Stones are hard and cold. Bread is soft and warm," Lily says. + +She gives Tom a piece of bread. Tom feels the bread. It is soft and warm. He feels the stone. It is hard and cool. + +"Sorry, Lily. You are right. The ducks like bread. Stones are not good for ducks. Stones are good for skipping. Watch this," Tom says. + +He finds a flat stone and throws it in the pond. It skips on the water. One, two, three times. Lily and Tom clap their hands. They are happy. + +They take turns throwing stones and skipping them on the water. They also give bread to the ducks. The ducks come back and eat the bread. They quack and flap their wings. Lily and Tom laugh and smile. They have fun in the park. +Lily and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. Lily had a soft bear that she loved very much. Ben had a big truck that he liked to zoom around. They were having fun, until Ben saw Lily's bear and wanted to play with it. + +"Give me your bear!" Ben said, grabbing the bear from Lily's hands. "I want to make it drive my truck!" + +"No, Ben, that's my bear!" Lily cried, trying to get it back. "You have your truck, let me have my bear!" + +Ben did not listen. He squeezed the bear hard and put it in his truck. He made the truck go fast and bump into the couch. The bear looked scared and sad. + +Lily ran to their mom, who was in the kitchen. She told her what Ben did. Mom came to the living room and saw Ben playing with the bear and the truck. + +"Ben, what are you doing?" Mom asked. "That's not your bear, that's Lily's bear. You should not take things that are not yours. And you should not squeeze the bear so hard, you might hurt it." + +Ben looked at Mom and then at the bear. He saw that the bear had a tear in its ear and some stuffing coming out. He felt bad. He did not mean to hurt the bear. + +"I'm sorry, Mom. I'm sorry, Lily." Ben said. He gave the bear back to Lily. "I just wanted to play with it. It looked so soft and nice." + +Lily took the bear and hugged it. She saw that it was hurt. She felt sad. + +"Thank you, Ben." Lily said. "But you should be gentle with my bear. It's not a truck, it's a friend. It needs love and care." + +Mom smiled and hugged them both. She got a needle and some thread and fixed the bear's ear. She gave the bear back to Lily. + +"There, now your bear is all better." Mom said. "Can you share your toys and play nicely?" + +Lily and Ben nodded. They decided to play together with the bear and the truck. They made the bear ride the truck gently and gave it a seat belt. They had fun and did not fight. + +The moral of the story is: You should not take things that are not yours without asking. You should be gentle with other people's things and respect their feelings. You should share your toys and play nicely with others. +Lily likes to play with her yellow skirt. She likes how it spins when she runs and jumps. She likes how it looks like the sun. She likes how it makes her happy. + +One day, Lily goes to the park with her mom and dad. She sees a big slide. She wants to go on it. She runs to the slide with her yellow skirt. She climbs up the steps. She sits on the slide. She says, "Whee!" + +But then, something bad happens. Lily's yellow skirt gets stuck on the slide. Lily feels a pull. She stops. She can't move. She is scared. She cries, "Help!" + +Mom and dad hear Lily. They speed to the slide. They see Lily's yellow skirt. They say, "Oh no!" They help Lily. They free her skirt. They hug her. They say, "It's okay. You are safe. We love you." + +Lily feels better. She smiles. She says, "Thank you." She still likes her yellow skirt. But she does not like the slide. She says, "No more slide." She wants to play with something else. She sees a swing. She says, "Swing!" She runs to the swing with her yellow skirt. She swings high and low. She says, "Whee!" She is happy again. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play baseball in the park. One day, they find a new baseball in the grass. It is shiny and red. + +"Wow, look at this!" Tom says. "It is a good baseball. Let's play with it." + +"OK, but be careful," Sam says. "Maybe it belongs to someone else. We should give it back later." + +Tom and Sam throw the baseball to each other. They have fun. They hit the baseball with a stick. They run and catch it. + +But then, something bad happens. Tom throws the baseball too hard. It flies over the fence. It hits a window. The window breaks. They hear a loud noise. + +"Oh no!" Tom and Sam say. They are scared. They run away. + +They hide behind a tree. They see a man come out of the house. He is angry. He holds the broken window. He looks for the baseball. + +"Who did this?" he yells. "Who broke my window? Where is my baseball?" + +Tom and Sam feel sorry. They regret playing with the baseball. They wish they had given it back. They don't know what to do. + +"Tom, we should tell him the truth," Sam says. "Maybe he will forgive us. Maybe he will not be so mad." + +"I don't know, Sam," Tom says. "He looks very mad. He might yell at us. He might hurt us." + +They are quiet. They wait. They hope the man will go away. They hope he will not find them. They hope he will not find the baseball. They hope they can be friends again. +Tom and Sam were brothers who liked to play outside. They had a big yard with many trees and flowers. They also had a dog named Spot who was very friendly and fun. + +One day, they decided to play a game with their shadows. They ran and jumped and made funny shapes with their bodies. They laughed and had a good time. Spot also joined them and wagged his tail. + +But then, Tom had an idea. He said to Sam, "Let's see who can eat the other's shadow first. I bet I can eat yours before you can eat mine." Sam agreed and they started to chase each other's shadows. + +They ran faster and faster, trying to catch and bite the dark shapes on the ground. They did not pay attention to where they were going. They did not see the big rock that was in their way. + +Tom and Sam both tripped over the rock and fell down. They hurt their knees and elbows and cried. Spot came over and licked their faces to make them feel better. + +Their mom heard their cries and came out to see what happened. She saw their scrapes and bruises and hugged them. She said, "What were you doing, boys? Why were you trying to eat your shadows?" + +Tom and Sam felt ashamed and told her their game. Their mom said, "Shadows are not food, boys. They are just pictures of you and me and Spot. You cannot eat them, and you should not try. You should be careful and watch where you are going. You should also be kind and share your shadows, not fight over them." + +Tom and Sam said they were sorry and learned their lesson. They said they would not play that game again. They said they would be more careful and kind to each other and to Spot. + +Their mom smiled and kissed them. She said, "That's good, boys. I love you both very much. Now, let's go inside and have some real food. I made your favorite, macaroni and cheese." + +Tom and Sam smiled and said, "Yay! We love macaroni and cheese!" They followed their mom inside, holding hands. Spot followed them too, wagging his tail. They felt peaceful and happy. +Lily was very happy. She had an invitation to come to Anna's birthday party. The invitation was attractive. It had a picture of a cake and balloons. It said: "Come to Anna's party. It is on Saturday at 10 o'clock. We will have fun and games and snacks." + +Lily showed the invitation to her mom. "Mom, can I go to Anna's party?" she asked. + +"Of course, you can, sweetie. It sounds like a nice party. Do you have a gift for Anna?" mom said. + +Lily nodded. She had a gift for Anna. It was a book of fairy tales. Lily liked fairy tales. She hoped Anna would like them too. + +On Saturday, Lily put on her pink dress and her white shoes. She took her gift and her invitation. She and mom went to Anna's house. Anna opened the door. She was wearing a purple dress and a crown. She smiled. + +"Hi, Lily. I'm so glad you came to my party. Thank you for the gift. It looks wonderful. Come in, come in. We have a lot of friends here. Let's play and have fun." Anna said. + +Lily hugged Anna. She was happy. She gave her the gift and the invitation. She went in. She saw a lot of children. They were playing and laughing. There was a big cake and a lot of balloons. Lily joined them. She had a lot of fun. She was glad she came to Anna's party. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play pretend. One day, they decided to act out an opera. Lily wore a pink dress and a crown. Ben wore a black cape and a mask. They sang very loud and made up funny words. + +Mommy was in the kitchen, making a cake. She heard the twins' noise and smiled. She was happy that they were having fun. But she also wanted them to be quiet for a while. She had a headache and needed to rest. + +She went to the living room and saw Lily and Ben jumping on the couch. "My darlings, you are very talented, but can you please settle down a bit?" she asked. "Mommy has a sore head and needs some peace." + +Lily and Ben looked at Mommy and felt sorry. They loved Mommy and did not want to hurt her. They nodded and said, "OK, Mommy, we will settle down. We will finish our opera in a whisper." + +They hugged Mommy and gave her a kiss. Then they went back to the couch and continued their opera. But this time, they sang very soft and slow. They also made up nice words to make Mommy feel better. Mommy smiled and thanked them. She went back to the kitchen and finished the cake. She was proud of her twins and their opera. She thought they were very sweet and smart. +Ali and Leila were thirsty and tired. They had walked a long time in the hot sand. They wanted to find water and shade. They saw a green spot far away. They hoped it was an oasis. + +"Look, Leila, maybe there is water there!" Ali said. + +"Let's go, Ali, maybe we can rest there!" Leila said. + +They ran towards the green spot. But when they got closer, they saw it was not an oasis. It was a big truck with a green tarp. There was no water, no shade, no plants, no animals. Only a man with a gun. + +"Who are you? What are you doing here?" the man shouted. + +Ali and Leila were scared. They did not know the man. They did not know what a gun was. They did not know what he wanted. + +"We are looking for water, sir. We are thirsty and tired. Please, can you help us?" Ali said. + +The man laughed. He was ignorant. He did not care about Ali and Leila. He did not care about the sand or the sun. He only cared about his truck and his gun. + +"Water? You want water? There is no water here. This is not an oasis. This is my truck. And this is my gun. And if you don't leave now, I will shoot you!" the man said. + +Ali and Leila were very sad. They did not understand why the man was so mean. They did not understand why he did not share his water. They did not understand why he did not change his mind. + +They turned around and ran away. They hoped to find a real oasis. They hoped to find a kind person. They hoped to find a better place. +Lily wanted to go to the circus. She saw a big poster with a clown and a lion and a ball. She asked her mom to take her there. Her mom said no. She said the circus was too far and too loud and too expensive. Lily was sad. She cried and cried. She insisted that she wanted to go to the circus. + +Her mom tried to make her happy. She gave her a cookie and a book and a hug. She said they could watch a movie or play a game. But Lily did not want any of that. She only wanted to go to the circus. She was angry and stubborn. She ignored her mom and threw a tantrum. + +Her mom was tired and frustrated. She did not know what to do. She decided to take Lily to the circus. She hoped that Lily would calm down and enjoy the show. She put on her coat and her shoes and her purse. She took Lily by the hand and walked to the bus stop. + +They waited for a long time. The bus was late. Lily was bored and restless. She whined and complained. She said the bus was slow and stupid. She said she wanted to see the clown and the lion and the ball. She did not listen to her mom. She was ignorant and rude. + +The bus finally came. It was crowded and noisy. Lily and her mom got on. They tried to find a seat. But there was no room. They had to stand and hold on to a pole. Lily did not like that. She said she wanted to sit and relax. She said she hated the bus and the people. She did not care about anyone else. She was selfish and mean. + +The bus drove for a long time. It stopped and started and stopped and started. Lily and her mom felt sick and dizzy. They wished they were at the circus. They looked out the window. They saw a big fire and a lot of smoke. They heard sirens and screams. They were scared and confused. + +The bus driver said there was an accident. He said the circus tent was on fire. He said the clown and the lion and the ball were gone. He said they had to turn back and go home. He said they were lucky and safe. He said he was sorry and sad. + +Lily and her mom looked at each other. They felt sorry and sad too. They realized they had made a mistake. They wished they had stayed home and watched a movie or played a game. They wished they had been happy and grateful. They wished they had not insisted on going to the circus. +Sam and Tom are brothers. They like to play with their toy trains. They have a big track that goes around the room. They make noises like choo-choo and beep-beep. + +One day, Sam wants to play with the red train. But Tom has the red train. He does not want to share. He says, "No, this is my train. You can have the blue one." + +Sam is sad. He does not like the blue train. He says, "But I want the red one. It is faster and prettier. Please, can I have it for a little while?" + +Tom shakes his head. He says, "No, no, no. The red one is mine. You always want what I have. Go away." + +Sam sighs. He does not know what to do. He thinks Tom is mean. He looks at the track. He sees a switch. He has an idea. + +He says, "Okay, fine. You can keep the red train. But can I play with the track?" + +Tom nods. He says, "Sure, whatever. The track is boring. You can do what you want with it." + +Sam smiles. He says, "Thank you, Tom. You are very nice." + +He goes to the switch. He flips it. The track changes. The red train goes on a different path. It goes to a dead end. It stops. + +Tom is surprised. He says, "Hey, what did you do? Why did you stop my train?" + +Sam says, "Oops, sorry. I did not mean to. I just wanted to play with the track. Maybe you can share the red train with me now?" + +Tom is angry. He says, "No way. You are sneaky and naughty. You tricked me. Give me back my train." + +Sam says, "No, you give me the train. You are selfish and rude. You did not share with me." + +They start to fight. They pull and tug on the red train. They yell and cry. + +Mom hears the noise. She comes to the room. She sees the mess. She sees the boys. She is not happy. She has a serious face. + +She says, "What is going on here? Why are you fighting? Why are you making so much noise?" + +Sam and Tom stop. They look at Mom. They are scared. They do not know what to say. They are in trouble. +Lily and Max were twins who liked to decorate their room with their drawings. They used crayons, stickers, and glitter to make their walls look original and fun. They also had a big poster of their favorite animals on the door. + +One night, Lily had a bad dream. She saw a scary monster with big teeth and claws who wanted to eat her drawings. She woke up and cried, "Max, Max, help me! There is a monster in my dream!" + +Max heard her and ran to her bed. He hugged her and said, "Don't worry, Lily, it was just a nightmare. There is no monster here, only your drawings. They are safe and beautiful. Look, there is the giraffe, and the elephant, and the panda. They are your friends, not the monster's food." + +Lily looked at her drawings and felt better. She smiled and said, "Thank you, Max. You are right, they are my friends. And you are the best brother ever. Can I sleep with you tonight?" + +Max nodded and said, "Of course, Lily. Come on, let's go to my bed. We can tell each other stories until we fall asleep." + +They went to Max's bed and snuggled together. They forgot about the nightmare and talked about their drawings and their animals. They felt happy and safe. They fell asleep and had sweet dreams. +Lily and Max were playing with their toys in the living room. They had a lot of fun making noises and pretending to be animals. But soon they felt tired and hungry. Mommy came and said, "It's time for lunch and nap, kids. Come to the kitchen and wash your hands." + +Lily and Max followed Mommy to the kitchen. They saw two plates on the table. One had a sandwich and some grapes. The other had a bowl of soup and some crackers. Mommy said, "Lily, you can have the sandwich and grapes. Max, you can have the soup and crackers." + +Lily was happy. She liked sandwiches and grapes. She said, "Thank you, Mommy." She picked up her plate and went to sit on a chair. Max was not happy. He did not like soup and crackers. He said, "No, thank you, Mommy. I want a sandwich and grapes too." + +Mommy said, "Sorry, Max. We don't have any more sandwiches and grapes. You have to eat what you have. Soup and crackers are good for you. They will make you strong and healthy." + +Max did not listen. He said, "No, no, no. I don't want soup and crackers. They are disgusting. They smell bad and look yucky. I want a sandwich and grapes. Give me Lily's plate." + +Lily said, "No, Max. This is my plate. You can't have it. You have your own plate. Eat your soup and crackers. They are not disgusting. They are yummy. Try them. You might like them." + +Max said, "No, Lily. I don't want to try them. I know I don't like them. I want your plate. Give it to me. Now." He reached out his hand and tried to grab Lily's plate. + +Lily said, "No, Max. Stop it. You are being rude and mean. Leave me alone. Let me eat my lunch." She pulled her plate away from Max and held it close to her chest. + +Max said, "No, Lily. Give me your plate. Give it to me. Give it to me." He got angry and pushed Lily's chair. + +Lily said, "Ow, Max. That hurts. Stop it. Stop it. Stop it." She pushed Max's chair back. + +Max and Lily started to fight. They pushed and pulled and shouted and cried. They made a big mess. They knocked over their plates and spilled their food. They made Mommy very sad and mad. + +Mommy said, "Enough, Max and Lily. Enough. You are both being naughty and silly. You are not listening and sharing. You are wasting and spoiling. You are making me very sad and mad. You have to stop fighting and say sorry. Now." + +Max and Lily stopped fighting. They looked at Mommy. They looked at each other. They looked at the mess. They felt ashamed and sorry. They said, "Sorry, Mommy. Sorry, Lily. Sorry, Max." + +Mommy said, "It's okay, Max and Lily. I forgive you. But you have to clean up the mess and eat what you can. Then you have to go to your room and take a nap. No more playing and fighting. You need to rest and calm down. Do you understand?" + +Max and Lily said, "Yes, Mommy. We understand. We will clean up and eat and nap. We will be good and quiet. We love you, Mommy." + +Mommy said, "I love you too, Max and Lily. Now hurry up and finish your lunch. Then go to your room and open your bed. I will come and tuck you in and give you a kiss. Then you can sleep and dream of nice things. Okay?" + +Max and Lily said, "Okay, Mommy. Thank you, Mommy." They did what Mommy said. They cleaned up and ate and napped. They opened their bed and slept and dreamed. They felt better and happier. They learned their lesson and promised to be good and kind. The end. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play together. One day, they pretend to be mail people. They have a big bag of letters and packages. They want to deliver them to their neighbors. + +They knock on the door of Mr. Lee. He is an old man who lives alone. He is happy to see them. He says, "Hello, Anna and Ben. What do you have for me?" + +Anna gives him a letter. Ben gives him a package. Mr. Lee opens the package. Inside, there is a massage machine. It is a gift from his son. He says, "Wow, this is amazing. Thank you, Anna and Ben. Do you want to try it?" + +Anna and Ben nod. They are curious. Mr. Lee plugs in the massage machine. He puts it on his back. He says, "Ahh, this feels good. It makes my back relax. Do you want to feel it?" + +Anna and Ben take turns to put the massage machine on their backs. They giggle. It tickles. They say, "This is fun. It makes us laugh." + +But then, they hear a loud noise. It is the dog from next door. He is barking. He is angry. He does not like the massage machine. He thinks it is a monster. He jumps over the fence. He runs towards Mr. Lee's house. He wants to bite the massage machine. + +Anna and Ben are scared. They drop the massage machine. They run inside. They close the door. They say, "Help, help. The dog is coming. He is mad. He wants to destroy the massage machine." + +Mr. Lee is calm. He says, "Don't worry, Anna and Ben. I will take care of the dog. He is just confused. He does not understand. I will talk to him. I will make him go away." + +Mr. Lee goes outside. He picks up the massage machine. He shows it to the dog. He says, "Look, dog. This is not a monster. This is a massage machine. It is a nice thing. It helps people feel good. It is not a toy. It is not for you. You have to leave it alone. You have to go back to your house. Do you understand?" + +The dog looks at the massage machine. He sniffs it. He realizes it is not a monster. He feels sorry. He wags his tail. He says, "Woof, woof. I understand. I am sorry. I will go back to my house. I will not bother you again." + +Mr. Lee says, "Thank you, dog. You are a good dog. You are a smart dog. You can come and visit me anytime. But you have to be nice. You have to be quiet. You have to respect the massage machine. OK?" + +The dog says, "OK. Woof, woof. Goodbye, Mr. Lee. Goodbye, Anna and Ben. Have fun with the massage machine." + +The dog goes back to his house. He jumps over the fence. He stops barking. He lies down. He sleeps. + +Mr. Lee goes back inside. He says, "All right, Anna and Ben. The dog is gone. He is sorry. He will not bother us again. Do you want to play with the massage machine some more?" + +Anna and Ben say, "Yes, please. We want to play with the massage machine. It is amazing. It is fun. It is nice. Thank you, Mr. Lee. You are a good friend. You are a brave friend. You are a cool friend." + +They hug Mr. Lee. They smile. They play with the massage machine. They have a good time. They are happy. The end. +Lily and Max are best friends. They like to play together in the park. Today is a sunny day, so they want to dress up and have fun. + +Lily puts on a pink dress and a hat. She looks in the mirror and smiles. She thinks she looks amazing. She picks up her sunglasses and goes to find Max. + +Max is wearing a blue shirt and shorts. He also has sunglasses, but they are too big for him. They slide down his nose and make him look funny. Lily laughs when she sees him. + +"Hi, Max! You look amazing too!" she says. + +"Hi, Lily! Thank you! Do you like my sunglasses?" he asks. + +"Yes, I do! But they are too big for you. Do you want to try mine?" she offers. + +"OK, let's swap!" he agrees. + +They take off their sunglasses and exchange them. Lily's sunglasses fit Max better, and Max's sunglasses look cute on Lily. They giggle and admire each other. + +"Wow, we look so cool!" Lily says. + +"Yes, we do! Let's go to the park and show everyone!" Max says. + +They hold hands and run to the park. They play on the swings, the slide, and the sandbox. They have a lot of fun with their sunglasses. They are happy and amazing. +Sara and Ben like to play with blocks. They have many blocks of different colors and shapes. They can make towers, houses, bridges and more. They have fun stacking the blocks and knocking them down. + +One day, they find a new block in their toy box. It is yellow and flexible. It can bend and twist in many ways. Sara and Ben are curious. They want to see what they can do with it. + +Sara tries to fit the flexible block on top of a tower. But the block is too wobbly. It falls off and makes the tower collapse. Sara is sad. She says, "This block is no good. It does not fit with the other blocks." + +Ben tries to fit the flexible block in a house. But the block is too big. It sticks out and makes the house look funny. Ben is angry. He says, "This block is no good. It does not fit with the other blocks." + +They decide to throw the flexible block away. They do not want to play with it anymore. They think it is useless. + +But then, they see a cat. The cat is playful. It sees the flexible block and pounces on it. It chases it and catches it. It rolls it and bites it. It has fun with the flexible block. It does not care if it fits or not. + +Sara and Ben watch the cat. They feel sorry. They say, "Maybe we were wrong. Maybe the flexible block is not no good. Maybe it is just different. Maybe we can find a way to play with it too." + +They go to the cat and ask, "Can we play with you and the flexible block?" The cat meows and nods. They join the cat and the flexible block. They discover new ways to use it. They can bend it and twist it and make shapes and patterns. They can wrap it and tie it and make loops and knots. They can throw it and catch it and make it bounce and fly. + +They have fun with the flexible block. They learn that it is not useless. It is special. They learn that different things can be good too. They learn to be flexible and creative. They are happy. +Tim and Tom were brothers who liked to play with boats. They had a big tub of water in the backyard, and they made boats out of paper and sticks. They pretended that the tub was the sea, and that they were sailors. + +One day, they found a small island in the tub. It was a rock with some grass and dirt on it. They were very excited, and they wanted to explore it. They each took a boat and sailed to the island. + +"Look, I found a shiny thing!" Tim said, holding up a coin that he dug out of the dirt. "It must be treasure!" + +"Wow, let me see!" Tom said, reaching for the coin. "Maybe there is more!" + +But Tim did not want to share. He pushed Tom away and said, "No, it is mine! I found it first! Go away!" + +Tom was angry and sad. He said, "That is not nice! You are a bad brother! I don't want to play with you anymore!" He took his boat and sailed back to the other side of the tub. + +Tim was happy to have the coin, but he was also lonely. He looked at the island, and he saw that it was very thin. There was not much grass or dirt, and the rock was sharp and hard. He wished he had someone to talk to and play with. + +He looked at the coin, and he thought, "Maybe this is not treasure. Maybe this is a bad thing. It made me lose my brother. I don't want it anymore." He rubbed the coin with his fingers, and he threw it back into the water. + +He took his boat and sailed back to Tom. He said, "I'm sorry, Tom. I was wrong. You are my brother, and you are more important than any shiny thing. Can we be friends again?" + +Tom smiled and said, "Of course, Tim. I'm sorry, too. You are my brother, and I love you. Let's share and have fun together." + +They hugged and made up. They played with their boats and the island, and they had a good time. They learned that being greedy and selfish is not good, and that being kind and generous is better. They also learned that the best treasure is friendship. +Ben and Lily liked to play with blocks. They liked to make towers and bridges and castles. They had many blocks of different colors and shapes. + +One day, they decided to make the biggest tower ever. They took all the blocks they could find and started to add them one by one. They made the tower taller and taller and taller. + +"Look how high it is!" Ben said. "We are the best builders!" + +"Yes, we are!" Lily said. "Let's add more blocks!" + +They added more blocks, but they did not see that the tower was wobbly. It was not strong enough to hold so many blocks. + +Suddenly, the tower fell down with a loud crash. The blocks flew everywhere and made a big mess. Some of the blocks hit Ben and Lily and hurt them. + +"Ow! Ow! Ow!" Ben and Lily cried. + +Their mom heard the noise and came to see what happened. She saw the blocks and the tears and the scratches. She was very angry. + +"What have you done?" she asked. "You have made a huge mess and hurt yourselves! You are very clumsy and careless!" + +She gave them a long lecture. She told them to clean up the blocks and to be more careful and respectful. She said they could not play with blocks for a week. + +Ben and Lily felt very sorry and sad. They wished they had not made the tower so high. They wished they had listened to their mom. They learned their lesson. +Sam likes to look at planes in the sky. He wants to be a pilot when he grows up. He has a toy plane that he plays with every day. He makes it fly and zoom and land. + +One day, Sam goes to the park with his mom. He brings his toy plane with him. He sees a big plane in the sky. He points and says, "Look, mom, a plane! Can we go see it?" + +Mom smiles and says, "Maybe someday, Sam. But not today. The plane is too far away." + +Sam nods and runs to the slide. He puts his toy plane on the top of the slide. He slides down and catches it. He laughs and says, "I'm a pilot!" + +But then, he trips and falls. He drops his toy plane. It breaks into pieces. Sam cries and says, "Oh no, my plane! It's hurt!" + +Mom runs to him and hugs him. She says, "I'm sorry, Sam. Are you hurt?" + +Sam shakes his head and says, "No, mom. But my plane is hurt. It can't fly anymore." + +Mom says, "Don't worry, Sam. We can fix your plane. We can glue it back together. It will fly again." + +Sam smiles and says, "Really, mom? Thank you, mom. You're the best." + +Mom says, "You're welcome, Sam. You're the best, too. Now, let's go home and fix your plane." +Sara and Tom were twins who liked to play in the garage. They had many toys, but they always wanted more. One day, they saw a big box in the garage. It had a label that said "expensive". They wondered what was inside. + +"Let's open it and see," Tom said. He tried to reach the box, but it was too high. He got a stool and climbed on it. Sara followed him. + +"Be careful, Tom," Sara said. "Maybe we should not touch it. It is not ours." + +Tom did not listen. He opened the box and saw a shiny bike. It was red and had a horn and a basket. He was very happy. He took the bike out of the box and rode it around the garage. + +"Wow, this is so cool," Tom said. "I want to keep it. It is mine now." + +Sara felt sad. She wanted to ride the bike too, but Tom did not share. She also felt guilty. She knew they were doing something wrong. She tried to tell Tom to stop, but he did not listen. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise. It was their dad. He came into the garage and saw them. He was very angry. + +"What are you doing with my bike?" he asked. "This is not a toy. This is an expensive gift for your uncle. He is coming tomorrow. You could have broken it or hurt yourself. How could you be so selfish and dishonest?" + +Tom and Sara felt ashamed. They realized they had made a big mistake. They apologized to their dad and put the bike back in the box. They learned a lesson. They learned to respect other people's things and to be happy with what they had. They also learned to listen to each other and to their dad. They hugged their dad and said they were sorry. He forgave them and hugged them back. He told them he loved them and that they could play with their own toys. He also told them he was proud of them for telling the truth and learning from their mistake. They felt better and went to play in the yard. They never touched the expensive bike again. +Anna was a princess who lived in a big castle. She had a loyal dog named Spot who followed her everywhere. Spot liked to play with Anna and make her laugh. + +One day, Anna had to wear a veil on her head. It was a special day for her. She was going to marry a prince from another land. She did not know the prince very well, but her father said he was good and kind. + +Anna felt nervous and scared. She did not want to leave her home and her dog. She wanted to belong with them. She wished she could run away with Spot and have fun. + +Spot sensed Anna's feelings. He barked and wagged his tail. He wanted to cheer her up. He jumped on her bed and licked her face. He pulled the veil off her head and ran away with it. + +Anna laughed and chased after him. She forgot her worries for a moment. She caught Spot and hugged him. She thanked him for being her friend. + +She put the veil back on her head and smiled. She decided to be brave and hopeful. She thought maybe the prince would be nice and love her. She thought maybe she could belong with him too. She hoped Spot could come with her and be happy. She knew Spot would always be loyal to her. +Ben and Lily were twins who liked to play outside in the yard. They had a big swing, a slide, and a sandbox. They also had a dog named Spot who was very lazy. He liked to lie in the sun and watch the twins play. + +One day, Ben and Lily decided to make a castle in the sandbox. They used buckets, shovels, and sticks to build the walls and towers. They were very proud of their castle and wanted to show it to their mom. + +"Mom, mom, come and see our castle!" they shouted, running to the door. + +"Okay, okay, I'm coming," their mom said, smiling. "But first, you have to remind me what you have to do before you come inside." + +Ben and Lily looked at each other and sighed. They knew what their mom was going to say. + +"We have to wash our hands and feet," they said together. + +"That's right," their mom said. "And what else?" + +"We have to put away our toys," they said. + +"Very good," their mom said. "And don't forget to give Spot some water. He looks thirsty." + +Ben and Lily nodded and ran back to the yard. They filled a bowl with water and put it near Spot. They also gave him a pat and a hug. + +"Good boy, Spot," they said. "You're a lazy dog, but we love you." + +Spot wagged his tail and licked their faces. He was happy to have such nice twins. He drank some water and went back to his sunny spot. + +Ben and Lily put away their buckets, shovels, and sticks. They left their castle in the sandbox, hoping it would not rain. They washed their hands and feet with the hose and dried them with a towel. Then they went inside to show their mom their castle. + +Their mom was very impressed by their castle. She praised them for their creativity and hard work. She also gave them a snack and a hug. + +"You're such good twins," she said. "I'm proud of you." + +Ben and Lily smiled and hugged their mom. They were happy to have such a nice mom. They ate their snack and asked their mom to read them a story. They loved stories, especially ones with castles and dragons. They snuggled with their mom and Spot on the couch and listened to her voice. They felt cozy and safe. They had a good day. +Lily and Tom are playing in the park. They like to run, slide and swing. They notice a big building near the park. It is very tall and has many windows. + +"Look, Tom, a building!" Lily says. + +"What is it for?" Tom asks. + +"I don't know. Maybe people live there. Or work there. Or play there. Do you want to go and see?" Lily says. + +"Yes, let's go!" Tom says. + +They run to the building. They see a door with a sign. The sign has letters and numbers. They can't read them. They try to open the door. It is locked. + +"Knock, knock!" Lily says. + +"Who is there?" a voice says from inside. + +"Lily and Tom. We are playing in the park. We want to see the building. Can we come in?" Lily says. + +"Sorry, kids, you can't come in. This is a school. It is not ready yet. We are still building it. You have to wait until next year. Then you can come and learn here." the voice says. + +"Oh, a school! That sounds fun. What do you learn at school?" Tom asks. + +"You learn many things. You learn to read and write and count and draw and sing and more. You also make friends and have fun." the voice says. + +"Wow, that sounds great. We want to learn too. We will come back next year. Thank you, voice!" Lily says. + +"You're welcome, kids. Have fun in the park. Bye!" the voice says. + +Lily and Tom wave to the voice. They run back to the park. They are happy. They are ready to learn. +One day, a boy and a girl went to the museum with their mom. They saw many things that were very old and very big. They saw bones of animals that lived long ago. They saw pots and paintings that people made before they were born. They saw a big clock that made a loud sound every hour. + +The boy and the girl liked the museum, but they also liked to have fun. They saw a man who worked at the museum. He wore a funny hat and a long coat. He had a big beard and glasses. He looked very serious and very smart. + +The boy and the girl decided to make a joke for the man. They hid behind a statue and waited for him to come. When he came near, they jumped out and said, "Boo!" The man was very surprised and dropped his book. He looked at the boy and the girl and frowned. + +But then, he saw that they were smiling and laughing. He realized that they were just playing. He picked up his book and smiled too. He said, "You scared me, you little rascals. But that was a good joke. Do you want to hear a joke too?" + +The boy and the girl nodded. They liked jokes. The man said, "What do you call a fish that wears a crown?" The boy and the girl thought hard. They did not know. The man said, "A king fish!" The boy and the girl laughed. They thought that was a funny joke. + +The man said, "Do you want to hear another joke?" The boy and the girl said, "Yes, please!" The man said, "What do you call a clock that is very old and very big?" The boy and the girl thought hard again. They did not know. The man said, "An ancient timer!" The boy and the girl laughed again. They thought that was a silly joke. + +The man said, "You are very smart and very funny. Do you want to learn more about the things in the museum?" The boy and the girl said, "Yes, please!" The man said, "Come with me, I will show you." The boy and the girl followed the man. They learned a lot and had a lot of fun. They made a new friend at the museum. +Tom and Jen are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big jar of money on a bench. The jar has a sign that says "For the poor". + +"Wow, look at all that money!" Tom says. "We could buy a lot of candy and toys with it!" + +Jen shakes her head. "No, Tom, that is not our money. That is for the people who have no home and no food. We should not take it." + +Tom does not listen. He is greedy. He grabs the jar and runs away. Jen follows him. + +"Tom, stop! That is wrong! Give it back!" Jen says. + +Tom ignores her. He is lazy. He does not want to work for his own money. He wants to have fun with the money he stole. + +But then, he sees a big dog. The dog is angry. It barks and chases Tom. Tom is scared. He drops the jar and falls down. The dog bites his leg. Tom cries. + +Jen comes and helps Tom. She picks up the jar and takes it back to the bench. She says sorry to the sign. She calls for help for Tom. + +Tom learns his lesson. He is sorry for what he did. He says sorry to Jen and to the sign. He says sorry to the dog too. He learns that stealing is bad and that he should not be greedy and lazy. He learns that he should be kind and honest and work hard for his own money. He learns that money is not everything and that friendship is more important. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys in the living room. One day, they find a shiny silver box under the sofa. They open it and see many different things inside. + +"Wow, look at this!" Sara says, picking up a red pepper. "It is so bright and pretty!" + +"Can I have it?" Ben asks, reaching for the pepper. + +"No, it is mine!" Sara says, holding it tight. + +Ben is angry. He grabs another thing from the box. It is a small bottle with a label that says "hot sauce". + +"I have this!" Ben says, showing the bottle to Sara. "It is more fun than your pepper!" + +He opens the bottle and pours some sauce on his tongue. He thinks it will taste good, like candy. + +But he is wrong. The sauce is very spicy. It makes his mouth burn and his eyes water. He spits out the sauce and cries. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Ben says, rubbing his tongue. "This is bad! This is very bad!" + +Sara sees Ben crying. She feels sorry for him. She puts down the pepper and hugs him. + +"I'm sorry, Ben," Sara says. "Here, have some water. It will make you feel better." + +She gives him a glass of water from the table. Ben drinks the water and feels a little better. + +"Thank you, Sara," Ben says. "You are a good sister." + +They hug again and smile. They decide to put the silver box back under the sofa. They do not want to play with it anymore. They have learned that some things are not as good as they look. They are happy to play with their other toys instead. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play in the garden. They loved to see the flowers bloom in the spring. They had a game where they would pretend to be bees and fly from one flower to another. + +One day, they saw a big sunflower that was taller than them. It had a yellow face that looked at the east, where the sun came from. Lily and Ben wanted to see the sunflower bloom, but it was still a bud. + +"Maybe it will bloom tomorrow," Lily said. + +"Or maybe it will bloom at night, when we are sleeping," Ben said. + +They decided to make a plan. They would wake up very early, before the sun, and sneak out to the garden. They would hide behind a bush and wait for the sunflower to bloom. + +The next morning, they did as they planned. They put on their jackets and shoes and tiptoed out of the house. They ran fast to the garden and hid behind the bush. They could see the sunflower in the dark, still a bud. + +They waited and waited. They heard the birds sing and the wind blow. They saw the sky turn from black to blue to pink. They saw the sun rise from the east, shining bright and warm. + +They looked at the sunflower. It was still a bud. + +They felt sad and confused. Why didn't the sunflower bloom? + +They heard a voice behind them. + +"What are you two doing here so early?" It was their mom, who had followed them. + +"We wanted to see the sunflower bloom," Lily said. + +"It's too fast for the sunflower," Mom said. "It needs more time to grow and open. It will bloom when it's ready, not when we want it to." + +She hugged them and smiled. + +"Come on, let's go back inside and have some breakfast. Maybe we can come back later and see the sunflower bloom." + +Lily and Ben nodded. They followed Mom back to the house. They still hoped to see the sunflower bloom, but they learned to be patient and respect nature's pace. +Tim and Mia love to play with dinosaurs. They have many toy dinosaurs of different colors and sizes. They like to make them roar and run and fight. + +One day, they go to the park with their mom. They see a big sign that says "Dinosaur Exhibit". They are very excited and want to see the real dinosaurs. + +Mom takes them to a big tent. Inside, there are many bones and fossils of dinosaurs. They are very old and hard. Tim and Mia look at them with wonder. They see a big skull with sharp teeth, a long tail with spikes, and a huge foot with claws. + +"Can we touch them?" Tim asks mom. + +"No, honey, they are very fragile. We have to be careful and respectful. They are part of history," mom says. + +"But I want to touch them!" Mia says. She runs to the foot and tries to touch the claws. + +"Stop, Mia!" Tim shouts. He runs after her and grabs her hand. "You can't touch them! You will break them!" + +Mia pulls her hand away. She is angry and sad. She starts to cry. + +"I'm sorry, Mia. I didn't mean to hurt you. I just wanted to protect the dinosaurs. They are very special and rare," Tim says. + +He hugs Mia and wipes her tears. He is compassionate and kind. + +"Look, Mia. There are some toy dinosaurs over there. We can touch them and play with them. They are soft and fun," he says. + +He points to a table with plush dinosaurs. Mia smiles and nods. She likes the toy dinosaurs. They are cute and friendly. + +They go to the table and pick their favorite toy dinosaurs. They hug them and make them roar and run and play. They are happy and have fun. + +Mom watches them and smiles. She is proud of them. They are good and curious. They love dinosaurs. +Sara and Ben like to play in the park. They see a big tunnel made of wood and metal. They want to go inside and explore. + +"Can we go in the tunnel, Mom?" Sara asks. + +"Yes, but be careful. The tunnel is old and fragile. It might break or fall," Mom says. + +Sara and Ben nod and run to the tunnel. They crawl inside and see many things. They see spiders and webs, rocks and dirt, and old cans and bottles. + +"Wow, this is cool!" Ben says. + +"Look, I found a shiny coin!" Sara says. + +They hear a loud noise. The tunnel shakes and cracks. They are scared. + +"Mom, help!" they shout. + +Mom hears them and runs to the tunnel. She sees a big truck hit the tunnel. The truck is too big and heavy for the tunnel. The tunnel breaks and falls. + +Mom pulls Sara and Ben out of the tunnel. They are dirty and scared, but not hurt. + +"Are you okay, my loves?" Mom asks. + +"Yes, Mom, we are okay," Sara and Ben say. + +They hug Mom and cry. Mom hugs them and kisses them. + +"I'm sorry, the tunnel is gone. It was too old and fragile. You were lucky to get out," Mom says. + +"It's okay, Mom. We don't need the tunnel. We have you," Sara and Ben say. + +They smile and wipe their tears. They go home and take a bath. They are happy and safe. +It was a cold day, so Tom put on his blue sweater. He liked his sweater, because it was soft and warm. He went outside to play with his dog, Spot. Spot was a big, brown dog, who liked to run and jump. + +"Come on, Spot, let's go to the park!" Tom said. He held Spot's leash and walked down the street. Spot wagged his tail and sniffed the air. He was alert, because he saw many things to explore. + +When they got to the park, Tom saw a big hill. He wanted to climb it and see what was on the other side. He let go of Spot's leash and ran up the hill. Spot followed him, barking happily. + +"Wow, look at that!" Tom said, when he reached the top. He saw a pond with ducks and geese. He liked the ducks and geese, because they made funny noises and swam in the water. + +"Quack, quack, honk, honk!" the ducks and geese said. They saw Tom and Spot and came closer. They wanted to see if they had any bread or seeds to share. + +"Hello, ducks and geese!" Tom said. He waved his hand and smiled. He did not have any bread or seeds, but he wanted to be friendly. + +Spot was curious, too. He went to the edge of the pond and sniffed the ducks and geese. He did not want to hurt them, but he wanted to play with them. + +"Arf, arf, arf!" Spot said. He wagged his tail and jumped in the air. + +The ducks and geese did not like Spot. They thought he was too loud and too close. They did not want to play with him, they wanted him to go away. + +"Quack, quack, honk, honk!" the ducks and geese said. They flapped their wings and pecked at Spot. They tried to scare him away. + +Spot was scared. He did not like the ducks and geese. He ran back to Tom and hid behind him. + +"Tom, Tom, help me!" Spot said. He whimpered and shivered. + +Tom saw that Spot was scared. He felt sorry for him. He hugged him and said, "It's okay, Spot, don't be afraid. The ducks and geese are just protecting their home. They don't mean to hurt you. Come on, let's go back down the hill and find another place to play." + +Tom took Spot's leash and walked down the hill. Spot followed him, feeling better. He was glad that Tom was his friend. + +They found a big tree with a swing. Tom and Spot took turns on the swing. They had fun and forgot about the ducks and geese. + +They were happy, because they had each other. They liked to spring, they liked their sweater, and they liked to be alert. They liked to play. +Anna and Mia are friends who like to play dress-up. They have many clothes and accessories to try on. One day, Anna finds a new hat in her closet. It is pink and has a big flower on it. She thinks it is very pretty and wants to show Mia. + +She puts on the hat and goes to Mia's house. Mia opens the door and sees Anna's hat. She likes it too, but she does not say anything. She feels envious of Anna. She thinks Anna has a better style than her. She wants to have the hat for herself. + +She invites Anna to play in her room. She pretends to be nice, but she has a plan. She asks Anna to try on a different hat, a blue one with a star on it. She says it will look good on her. Anna agrees and takes off her pink hat. She puts on the blue hat and looks in the mirror. She does not like it very much, but she does not want to hurt Mia's feelings. + +Mia sees her chance. She quickly grabs the pink hat and puts it on her head. She says, "Look, I have a new hat! It is mine now. You can keep the blue hat. It suits you better." She smiles wickedly and runs out of the room. + +Anna is shocked and sad. She feels betrayed by Mia. She does not understand why Mia would do that. She does not want to play with her anymore. She takes off the blue hat and goes home. She cries to her mom and tells her what happened. + +Her mom hugs her and comforts her. She says, "I'm sorry, Anna. Mia was not a good friend to you. She was envious of your hat and your style. She did not make you happy. She made you sad. You deserve better friends who will make you happy and share with you. Maybe you can find someone else to play dress-up with. Someone who will appreciate your hat and your style. Someone who will make you smile." + +Anna nods and wipes her tears. She says, "Thank you, mom. You are right. I don't need Mia. I can find a better friend. A friend who will not be envious of me. A friend who will make me happy." She hugs her mom and smiles. She learns a lesson. She learns that envy is bad and friendship is good. She learns that style is not as important as kindness. She learns that happiness is not something you take, but something you make. +Sam liked to examine things. He liked to look at them, touch them, and ask questions. He had many things to examine in his room, like books, toys, and pictures. But his favorite thing to examine was his helmet. + +His helmet was big and shiny. It had a visor that he could pull down and up. It had a star on the side and a strap that he could buckle. His helmet made him feel like a space explorer. He liked to pretend that he was flying to the moon or Mars or Saturn. + +But sometimes, Sam felt lonely. He wished he had someone to explore with him. He wished he had a friend who also liked to examine things and wear helmets. He wondered if there were other space explorers out there, looking for friends too. + +One day, Sam heard a knock on his door. He opened it and saw a girl holding a helmet. It was Lily, his new neighbor. She had just moved in next door. She smiled and said, "Hi, I'm Lily. I like to examine things too. Can I see your helmet?" + +Sam was surprised and happy. He showed her his helmet and she showed him hers. It was pink and sparkly. It had a flower on the side and a ribbon that she could tie. Her helmet made her feel like a fairy princess. She liked to pretend that she was flying to the rainbow or the clouds or the stars. + +Sam and Lily decided to play together. They put on their helmets and went to the backyard. They examined the grass, the flowers, and the bugs. They pretended that they were flying to different planets and having adventures. They laughed and talked and had fun. + +Sam was not lonely anymore. He had found a friend who also liked to examine things and wear helmets. He wondered if there were more space explorers and fairy princesses out there, looking for friends too. He hoped that they would find them soon. +Anna loved to sing. She had a pink microphone that she got for her birthday. She sang all the time, in her room, in the car, in the park. She sang happy songs, sad songs, silly songs. She sang to her dolls, her dog, her mom and dad. + +One day, Anna had a sore throat. It hurt to talk and to sing. She felt sad and grumpy. She did not want to play with her toys or watch TV. She just wanted to cuddle with her mom and dad. + +Mom and dad knew how to comfort Anna. They gave her some warm soup and some honey. They read her stories and sang to her softly. They rubbed her back and kissed her forehead. They told her they loved her and that she would feel better soon. + +Anna felt a little better. She smiled and hugged her mom and dad. She still had her pink microphone by her bed. She whispered to it, "I will sing with you again when I am well. You are my best friend." She closed her eyes and fell asleep. +Tom and Mia are playing in the garden. They see a big tree with many vines. They want to swing on the vines like monkeys. + +"Look, Mia, a vine!" Tom says. He grabs a vine and pulls it. It is long and strong. + +"Me too, me too!" Mia says. She grabs another vine and pulls it. It is wet and slippery. + +Tom swings on his vine. He feels happy and free. He goes up and down, up and down. + +Mia swings on her vine. She feels scared and cold. She goes too fast and too high. + +"Help, Tom, help!" Mia cries. She lets go of her vine. She falls to the ground. + +Tom hears Mia. He stops swinging. He lets go of his vine. He runs to Mia. + +"Mia, are you okay?" Tom asks. He sees Mia on the ground. She is wet and dirty. She has a bump on her head. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Mia says. She rubs her head. She feels pain and sad. + +Tom hugs Mia. He says, "I'm sorry, Mia. I didn't mean to strike you with my vine. It was an accident." + +Mia hugs Tom. She says, "It's okay, Tom. I know you didn't mean it. You are my friend." + +Tom and Mia go inside. They wash their faces and hands. They put a band-aid on Mia's bump. They drink some juice and eat some cookies. They feel better and happy. They say, "We love vines, but we love each other more." +Sara liked to draw with pastels. She had many colors of pastels, like pink, blue, yellow and green. She drew flowers, birds, houses and people with pastels. She was happy when she drew. + +One day, she showed her drawings to her teacher, Miss Lee. Miss Lee smiled and said, "Sara, you are very good at drawing with pastels. But you can improve your drawings if you use more pressure. Your lines are too weak and faint. Try to press harder and make your lines stronger and clearer." + +Sara nodded and said, "Thank you, Miss Lee. I will try to improve my drawings. I want to make them better and more beautiful." + +She took her pastels and a new paper and started to draw again. She pressed harder and made her lines stronger and clearer. She drew a big sun, a tree, a cat and a girl. She used bright colors and filled the paper with her drawing. + +She showed her new drawing to Miss Lee. Miss Lee clapped and said, "Sara, you did a great job! You improved your drawing a lot. Your lines are strong and clear. Your colors are bright and cheerful. Your drawing is very beautiful. I am proud of you." + +Sara smiled and said, "Thank you, Miss Lee. I am happy too. I like to draw with pastels. I will keep practicing and improving my drawings." +Lily liked to play with her guitar. She had a red guitar with six strings. She learned how to make sounds with it from her dad. He had a big guitar and he played songs for her. + +One day, Lily wanted to record her own song. She asked her mom for help. Mom had a phone that could record sounds. She said, "OK, Lily, I will record you. But first, we have to be organized. We have to put away your toys and books, and make some space for your guitar." + +Lily nodded and helped mom. She put her dolls in a basket, her books on a shelf, and her blocks in a box. She was very organized. She took her guitar and sat on a chair. Mom held the phone and said, "Ready, Lily? You can start now." + +Lily smiled and strummed her guitar. She sang a song that she made up. She sang about her guitar, her mom, her dad, and her cat. She sang very loud and happy. Mom recorded her song and clapped her hands. She said, "That was wonderful, Lily! You are very talented. Do you want to hear your song?" + +Lily nodded and ran to mom. Mom played the song on the phone. Lily heard her voice and her guitar. She laughed and said, "That's me! That's my song! I like it!" Mom hugged her and said, "I like it too, Lily. You are amazing. I love you." Lily said, "I love you too, mom. Thank you for recording me." They kissed and cuddled and listened to the song again. +Tom and Lily are twins. They like to play in their room. They have many toys and books. But they also like to make a tent with a big sheet. + +One day, they find a new sheet in the closet. It is white and soft. They think it is great. They want to use it for their tent. + +"Let's make a tent with this sheet," Tom says. + +"OK, but we have to ask Mom first," Lily says. + +They run to the kitchen, where Mom is cooking. They show her the sheet. + +"Mom, can we use this sheet for our tent?" they ask. + +Mom smiles. She says, "That sheet belongs to Grandma. She gave it to me when she visited. It is very special to me." + +Tom and Lily look sad. They like Grandma. They do not want to make Mom unhappy. + +"Can we borrow it, please?" Tom asks. + +Mom thinks for a moment. She says, "OK, you can borrow it, but you have to be very careful. Do not spill anything on it or tear it. And you have to fold it and put it back in the closet when you are done." + +Tom and Lily nod. They say, "Thank you, Mom. We will be careful. We love you and Grandma." + +They hug Mom and run back to their room. They make a tent with the sheet. They pretend they are camping in the woods. They have fun. They are careful with the sheet. + +When they are tired, they fold the sheet and put it back in the closet. They tell Mom what they did. Mom is proud of them. She says, "You are good children. You respect Grandma's sheet. You can borrow it again another day." + +Tom and Lily smile. They say, "Thank you, Mom. We had a great time. We love you and Grandma." + +They go to bed. They dream of Grandma and the sheet. They are happy. +Anna liked to eat oranges. She liked how they were sweet and juicy and made her mouth happy. Every morning, she would ask her mom for an orange for breakfast. Her mom would peel the orange and give her the slices on a plate. + +One day, Anna saw a tall tree in the park. It had many oranges hanging from its branches. She wanted to pick one and eat it. She asked her mom if she could. + +"Sure, you can have one orange from the tree," her mom said. "But you have to finish your breakfast first." + +Anna nodded and ate her orange slices quickly. She was excited to get a fresh orange from the tree. She thanked her mom and ran to the tree. She looked for the biggest and brightest orange she could find. + +She saw one at the top of the tree. It was very high and hard to reach. She stretched her arms and jumped, but she could not touch it. She tried again and again, but she was too short. + +She felt sad and frustrated. She wanted that orange so much. She looked around and saw a boy standing next to the tree. He was tall and had a friendly smile. + +"Hi, I'm Ben," he said. "Do you need help?" + +"Yes, please," Anna said. "Can you get that orange for me? It's the one I want." + +"Sure, I can do that," Ben said. He reached up and plucked the orange from the tree. He handed it to Anna. + +"Thank you, Ben," Anna said. She smiled and peeled the orange. It was sweet and juicy and made her mouth happy. She shared some slices with Ben. + +They became friends and ate oranges together. Anna was glad she finished her breakfast. She got a fresh orange from the tree and a new friend. +Lily and Ben are friends who like to play with blocks. They have many blocks of different colors and shapes. They can build houses, towers, cars and animals with their blocks. + +One day, they decide to have a contest. Who can build the tallest tower with their blocks? They start to stack their blocks on the floor, trying to make them balance and not fall. They are very competitive and want to win. + +"Look at my tower, Lily! It is so high and strong!" Ben says, pointing at his blocks. + +"No, Ben, my tower is better! It has more colors and sparkles!" Lily says, showing her blocks. She has some blocks that have glitter and spark on them. They are her favorite blocks. + +They keep building their towers, adding more and more blocks. They do not notice that their towers are getting too close to each other. They are so busy and focused that they do not hear their mom calling them for lunch. + +Suddenly, their towers touch and bump. The blocks shake and wobble. Then, they crash and fall. The blocks scatter all over the floor. Some of them hit Lily and Ben. They cry out in pain and surprise. + +"Oh no! Our towers are gone!" Lily says, looking at the mess. + +"That was your fault, Lily! You brought your spark blocks too close to my tower!" Ben says, blaming Lily. + +"No, it was your fault, Ben! You brought your big blocks too close to my tower!" Lily says, blaming Ben. + +They start to argue and shout at each other. They are angry and sad. They do not want to be friends anymore. + +Their mom hears the noise and comes to see what is wrong. She sees the broken towers and the crying children. She hugs them and tries to calm them down. + +"Shh, shh, it's okay, Lily and Ben. It was an accident. No one is to blame. You can build your towers again. But first, you need to say sorry to each other and share your blocks. Can you do that?" she says, gently. + +Lily and Ben look at each other. They feel sorry for what they said and did. They nod and hug each other. + +"I'm sorry, Lily. I like your spark blocks. They are pretty. Can I use some of them?" Ben says, kindly. + +"I'm sorry, Ben. I like your big blocks. They are strong. Can I use some of them?" Lily says, kindly. + +They smile and agree to share their blocks. They start to build a new tower together. They use both spark and big blocks. They make the tower colorful and sturdy. They are happy and friendly again. + +They finish their tower and show it to their mom. She is proud and happy for them. + +"That's a wonderful tower, Lily and Ben! You did a great job! You are both very creative and smart. And you are good friends. Now, let's go have some lunch. You must be hungry after all that work. And don't forget to bring your tower with you. We can put it on the table and admire it while we eat." she says, smiling. + +Lily and Ben nod and pick up their tower. They are careful not to drop it. They follow their mom to the kitchen. They are hungry and excited. They have a lot of fun with their tower and their lunch. They are glad they made up and shared their blocks. They learned a lesson that day. They learned that being competitive is not always good. Sometimes, it is better to cooperate and be kind. +Tom and Jen are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big hill of black rocks. They want to climb it. + +"Look, Jen, black rocks!" Tom says. "Let's go up!" + +"OK, Tom, but be careful. They look hard and dirty," Jen says. + +They run to the hill and start to climb. The rocks are rough and heavy. They make their hands and clothes dirty. Some rocks are loose and fall down. + +"Ouch! A rock hit my leg!" Jen cries. + +"Are you OK, Jen?" Tom asks. + +"It hurts, Tom. I want to go down," Jen says. + +"Me too, Jen. This hill is not fun. It is coal. Coal is bad," Tom says. + +They try to go down, but the coal is slippery and steep. They slide and tumble. They are scared and sad. + +"Help! Help!" they shout. + +A big dog hears them. He runs to the hill. He is brown and furry. He has a red collar. He is a mighty dog. He barks and digs. He makes a path for Tom and Jen. + +"Good dog! Good dog!" they say. + +The dog wags his tail. He supports Tom and Jen. He helps them go down. He licks their faces. + +"Thank you, dog. You are a hero," Tom says. + +"You are a friend, dog. You are kind," Jen says. + +They hug the dog. They are happy and safe. They go back to the park. They play with the dog. They forget the coal. They have fun. +Ben and Mia liked to play with their toy boat. They made it sail on the pond in the park. They pretended they were pirates and looked for treasure. + +One day, they saw a deer by the pond. It was brown and had big horns. It looked at them with big eyes. + +"Hello, deer!" Ben said. "Do you want to play with us?" + +The deer nodded and came closer. It sniffed the boat and licked it. + +"This is our boat," Mia said. "We sail it on the water. It is fun." + +The deer smiled and nodded again. It wanted to try. + +"Can you sail, deer?" Ben asked. + +The deer shook its head. It did not know how. + +"Let us show you," Mia said. "You can be our friend." + +Ben and Mia helped the deer to hold the boat. They taught it how to make it move with the wind. The deer was strong and careful. It learned fast. + +They had a lot of fun sailing the boat together. They found a shiny rock and gave it to the deer as a treasure. The deer was happy and thanked them. + +They played until the sun went down. Then they said goodbye to the deer and promised to come back soon. The deer waved and watched them go. It was glad to have new friends. +Lily and Ben were playing by the sea. They liked to look for shells and rocks and crabs. They saw a big boat with a red flag. It was very pretty. + +"Let's follow the boat!" Ben said. He ran along the shore, waving his arms. Lily followed him. She wanted to see the boat too. + +The boat stopped near a small island. It threw a big metal thing into the water. It was an anchor. It held the boat in place. + +"Wow, look at the anchor!" Lily said. "It's so shiny and heavy!" + +"Maybe there are pirates on the boat!" Ben said. He pretended to have a sword and a hat. "Arrr, matey!" + +Lily laughed. She thought Ben was very funny and charming. She liked to play with him. + +They heard a voice from the boat. It was a man with a beard and a smile. He waved at them. + +"Hello, kids!" he said. "Do you want to come and see the boat? I'm not a pirate, I'm a fisherman. I have some fish and some stories to share." + +Lily and Ben looked at each other. They were curious and excited. They nodded and smiled. + +"Okay, but we have to ask our mom first," Lily said. She was a good girl and always listened to her mom. + +"Of course, of course," the man said. "I'll wait for you here. Come on, the boat is charming!" + +Lily and Ben ran back to their mom. They told her about the boat and the anchor and the fisherman. Their mom agreed to go with them. She thought it would be a nice adventure. + +They followed the fisherman to the boat. He helped them climb on board. He showed them his fish and his stories. They had a lot of fun. They learned new things and made a new friend. They thanked the fisherman and said goodbye. They went back to the shore, happy and tired. They had a charming day. +Ben and Lily were twins who liked to play with their toys. One day, they found a shiny penny on the floor. They both wanted to have it, so they started to fight. + +"Give me the penny, it's mine!" Ben shouted. + +"No, it's mine, I saw it first!" Lily yelled. + +They pulled and pushed each other, making a lot of noise. Their mom heard them and came to see what was wrong. + +"What are you two doing?" she asked, looking at them with a frown. + +They both tried to explain, but they talked at the same time and made no sense. + +"Stop, stop, stop!" mom said. "You are both being very rude and selfish. You should share and be kind to each other. Do you know what a penny is?" + +They shook their heads. They only knew it was shiny and round. + +"A penny is a very small piece of money. You can't buy anything with it. It's not worth fighting over. Do you know what is worth more than a penny?" + +They looked at her, alert and curious. + +"Your love for each other. You are twins, you are family, you are friends. You should help and care for each other, not complain and fight. Do you understand?" + +They nodded, feeling a little ashamed. + +"Good. Now, why don't you put the penny in this jar, and save it for later. Maybe one day, you will have enough pennies to buy something nice for both of you. How does that sound?" + +They smiled and agreed. They hugged each other and said sorry. They put the penny in the jar and went back to play with their toys. Mom was happy to see them get along. She gave them a kiss and a cookie. They thanked her and shared the cookie. They learned a lesson that day. A penny is not worth more than love. +Tom and Anna are twins. They like to play with their toys. Sometimes they share, sometimes they fight. One day, they find a big car in the garage. It is red and shiny. They want to play with it. + +"Let me drive the car!" Tom says. He pushes Anna away. + +"No, let me drive the car!" Anna says. She pulls Tom's hair. + +They start to cry and yell. Mom hears them and comes to the garage. + +"What is going on here?" Mom asks. She sees the car and the twins. + +"Tom and Anna, this is not your car. This is Dad's car. He needs it for work. You cannot play with it. It is not a toy. You have to be careful and respectful." + +"But we want to play with the car!" Tom and Anna say. + +Mom shakes her head. She has an idea. + +"Look, I have a surprise for you. Come with me." She takes them to the backyard. There, she shows them a small car. It is blue and plastic. It has wheels and a horn. It is a toy car. + +"This is your car. You can play with it as much as you want. But you have to share and take turns. You have to be flexible and kind. Do you understand?" + +Tom and Anna nod. They smile and hug Mom. + +"Thank you, Mom!" they say. + +They get in the car and drive around the yard. They have fun and laugh. They are happy and polite. They remain good friends. They learn to respect Dad's car and their own car. They learn to be flexible and share. +Tim and Mia are playing with their toy soldiers. They have a big box of soldiers in different colors. Tim likes the green ones and Mia likes the red ones. They make two teams and pretend to fight. + +"Bang! Bang! You are dead!" Tim says, pointing his finger at Mia's soldiers. + +"No, I am not! You missed!" Mia says, moving her soldiers away. + +"Yes, you are! You have to lie down!" Tim says, getting angry. + +"No, I don't! You are cheating!" Mia says, getting angry too. + +They start to argue and push each other. They knock over the box and the soldiers spill out. Some of them mix up and some of them fall under the sofa. + +"Oh no! Look what you did!" Tim says, looking at the mess. + +"It's your fault!" Mia says, looking at the mess too. + +They try to pick up their soldiers, but they can't tell which ones are theirs. They see some blue ones, some yellow ones, and some navy ones. They don't remember having navy ones. + +"Who are these?" Tim says, holding a navy soldier. + +"I don't know. Maybe they are new." Mia says, holding another one. + +"Maybe they are spies." Tim says, looking suspicious. + +"Maybe they are friends." Mia says, looking hopeful. + +They look at each other, confused. They don't know what to do with the navy soldiers. They don't know if they should fight them or play with them. They don't know if they should be mad or happy. They don't know how to end their game. +Ben and Sam were friends. They liked to play with cars and balls. One day, they saw a big hill near their house. They wanted to go up the hill and see what was there. + +"Let's join hands and go up the hill," Ben said. "Maybe we will find something fun." + +Sam nodded. He was not afraid of the hill. He was four years old and very wise. He knew how to be careful and not fall. He took Ben's hand and they started to walk up the hill. + +But the hill was not easy to climb. It was steep and slippery. There were rocks and thorns and holes. Ben and Sam did not see them. They were too busy looking at the sky and the trees and the birds. They did not hear their moms calling them to come back. + +Soon, they reached the top of the hill. They were happy and proud. They saw a big lake and a boat. They wanted to go on the boat and sail on the water. + +"Let's join the boat and have fun," Ben said. "Maybe we will see some fish." + +Sam nodded. He was not afraid of the water. He was four years old and very wise. He knew how to swim and not drown. He followed Ben to the boat and they got in. + +But the boat was not safe. It was old and broken. There were holes and cracks and nails. Ben and Sam did not see them. They were too busy looking at the lake and the waves and the ducks. They did not hear their moms screaming and running to them. + +Soon, the boat started to sink. It filled with water and went down. Ben and Sam were scared and sad. They tried to swim and shout, but it was too late. The water was deep and cold and dark. They could not breathe and not see. + +They did not join the boat and have fun. They did not see any fish. They did not go back to their moms and their house. They did not play with cars and balls. They did not grow up and be wise. They joined the water and died. +Sam and Tom are friends. They like to play outside. One day, they see a big dog. The dog is friendly and has a collar. Sam wants to pet the dog. Tom wants to lead the dog. + +"Can I lead the dog?" Tom asks Sam. + +"OK, but be careful," Sam says. + +Tom takes the leash from the collar. He is enthusiastic. He wants to go for a walk with the dog. He pulls the leash and runs. The dog follows him. + +"Wait for me!" Sam shouts. + +But Tom does not listen. He is too excited. He does not see the street. He does not see the car. He does not hear the horn. + +BEEP! BEEP! + +The car stops. The driver is angry. He yells at Tom. + +"Are you crazy? You could have been hurt! And the dog too! Where is the owner of this dog?" + +Tom is scared. He does not know what to say. He looks at the dog. The dog looks sad. + +Sam runs to Tom. He is worried. He hugs Tom. + +"Are you OK?" Sam asks. + +"I'm sorry," Tom says. "I was not careful. I was not a good leader. I did not think about the dog. I did not think about you." + +Sam nods. He understands. He is still Tom's friend. + +The owner of the dog comes. He is relieved. He thanks the driver. He takes the leash from Tom. He pets the dog. + +"I'm glad you are both OK," he says. "But you should not lead a dog you do not know. It is dangerous. You should always ask for permission first. And you should always look both ways before crossing the street. Do you understand?" + +Tom and Sam nod. They say sorry. They learn their lesson. They promise to be more careful. They promise to be better leaders. They promise to be better friends. +Lily liked to play with her animals. She had a dog, a cat, a bird and a fish. She put them in a big box and took them to the park. She wanted to show them to her friend Tom. + +"Look, Tom, these are my animals. They are happy with me. Do you want to play with them?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, Lily, they are nice animals. Can I hold the bird?" Tom said. + +Lily nodded and gave him the bird. Tom held the bird in his hand and smiled. Then he threw the bird in the air. He wanted to see if the bird could fly. + +"Tom, no! The bird cannot fly! He will fall and get hurt!" Lily cried. + +But it was too late. The bird fell to the ground and did not move. Lily ran to the bird and picked him up. He was not breathing. He was dead. + +Lily was very sad. She put the bird back in the box and hugged her other animals. She did not want to play with Tom anymore. She did not like him. He was mean. + +She went home with her animals and cried. She wished the bird was alive. She wished Tom was sorry. She wished she had never gone to the park. +Sara and Tom were friends. They liked to play in the park every day. They liked to slide, swing, and run. They also liked to clap their hands and sing songs. + +One day, they saw a new girl in the park. She was sitting on a bench, looking sad. Sara and Tom wanted to be friendly, so they went to say hello. + +"Hi, what is your name?" Sara asked. + +"Anna," the girl said. + +"Do you want to play with us?" Tom asked. + +Anna shook her head. "No, thank you. I don't know how to play." + +Sara and Tom were surprised. They thought everyone knew how to play. They decided to show Anna how to have fun. + +"Look, this is how you slide," Sara said, and slid down the slide. + +"Wow, that looks fun," Anna said. + +"And this is how you swing," Tom said, and pushed Sara on the swing. + +"Wow, that looks fun, too," Anna said. + +"And this is how you clap and sing," Sara and Tom said, and clapped their hands and sang a song. + +"Wow, that sounds nice," Anna said. + +Sara and Tom smiled. They saw that Anna wanted to play, but was shy. They held out their hands and said, "Come on, Anna, join us. We can teach you how to play." + +Anna smiled, too. She took their hands and followed them. She tried to slide, swing, and clap. She had fun. She made new friends. + +The moral of the story is: Be friendly to new people. You can help them feel welcome and happy. You can also learn new things from them. Playing together is more fun than playing alone. +Lily and Ben were playing dress-up in Lily's room. They had many clothes to try on, like hats, skirts, shirts, and shoes. Lily liked to wear pink and purple, and Ben liked to wear blue and green. They had fun mixing and matching the clothes. + +"Look at me, I'm a princess!" Lily said, putting on a crown and a long dress. "And you are a prince, Ben. You need a cape and a sword." + +"OK, Lily, I'll be a prince." Ben said, looking for a cape and a sword. He found a red strip of cloth and a wooden stick. He tied the cloth around his neck and held the stick in his hand. "How do I look?" + +"You look very sweet, Ben. Come here, let's dance." Lily said, holding out her hand. Ben walked over to her and they started to dance. They spun around and around, laughing and smiling. + +But then, Lily's mom came into the room. She saw them dancing and smiled. She also saw that Ben was wearing her scarf as a cape. She thought it was funny and cute. + +"Hello, you two. What are you doing?" She asked. + +"We are playing dress-up, Mom. I'm a princess and Ben is a prince." Lily said. + +"That's very nice, Lily. But Ben, do you know what you are wearing?" She asked. + +Ben looked at his cape and said, "Yes, Mom. It's a strip." + +Lily's mom laughed and said, "No, Ben. It's not a strip. It's a scarf. It's what I wear around my neck when it's cold. You can borrow it, but you have to ask me first." + +Ben felt embarrassed. He didn't know it was a scarf. He thought it was a cape. He looked at Lily and saw that she was also laughing. He felt silly and shy. + +"I'm sorry, Mom. I didn't know. Can I still wear it?" He asked. + +"Of course, Ben. You can wear it. It's OK. You look very sweet, too. But next time, please ask me before you take my things." She said. + +"OK, Mom. I will. Thank you." Ben said. + +Lily's mom smiled and said, "You're welcome, Ben. You two can keep playing. Have fun." + +She left the room and closed the door. Lily and Ben looked at each other and giggled. They hugged and said, "We are still friends." + +They continued to play dress-up and dance. They had a lot of fun. They didn't mind being embarrassed. They were happy. +Lily and Sam like to play music. They have a drum, a guitar, a flute and a bell. They want to make a band. They ask their friends, Ben and Mia, to join them. + +"Can we play music with you?" Ben and Mia say. + +"Yes, you can. We are a band. You can be in our band too," Lily and Sam say. + +They go to the park, where it is peaceful and quiet. They find a big tree to sit under. They take turns playing their instruments. They make loud and soft sounds. They make fast and slow sounds. They make happy and sad sounds. + +They have fun playing music together. They sing songs and laugh. They share their instruments and listen to each other. They are a good band. + +Some people in the park hear their music. They come to see them. They like their music too. They clap and cheer. They say, "You are a great band. You make us feel peaceful and joyful. Thank you for playing music for us." + +Lily, Sam, Ben and Mia smile. They are happy. They say, "You are welcome. We like to play music for you. We are glad you feel peaceful and joyful. Music is good for everyone." + +They play more music for the people. They start a big party in the park. Everyone dances and sings. Everyone is friendly and kind. Everyone is peaceful and joyful. The band is happy. They love music. They love their friends. They love their band. +Lily and Max were friends who liked to run. They wanted to see who was faster, so they decided to have a race. They went to the park and found a big path. They asked Mom to say when to start. + +"Ready, set, go!" Mom said. Lily and Max ran as fast as they could. They were both very good at running, but Max was a little bit faster. He reached the end of the path first and shouted, "I win! I win!" + +Lily was sad. She wanted to win too. She stopped running and sat on the grass. She felt like crying. Max saw her and felt sorry. He ran back to her and said, "Hey, Lily, don't be sad. You are still a good runner. And you know what? I have a surprise for you." + +He took out a big cookie from his pocket and gave it to Lily. It was a chocolate chip cookie, Lily's favorite. Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, Max. You are very kind. Can we share the cookie?" + +Max nodded and said, "Of course. We are friends, right? And friends share things. Come on, let's eat the cookie. It looks yummy." + +Lily and Max ate the cookie together. It was very yummy. They both felt happy. They learned that winning is not everything, and that being kind and sharing is more important. Mom was proud of them and gave them a hug. She said, "Well done, Lily and Max. You are both winners in my eyes." +Tom and Anna are in the car with Mom. They are going to the park. But there is a lot of traffic on the road. The cars are moving very slow. Tom and Anna are bored. + +"Mom, when will we get to the park?" Tom asks. + +"Soon, honey. We just have to wait a little bit more." Mom says. + +"Can we play a game?" Anna says. + +"Sure, what game do you want to play?" Mom says. + +"I spy with my little eye, something that is red." Anna says. + +Tom looks around. He sees a red car, a red light, a red sign, a red flower. He is not sure which one Anna is thinking of. + +"Is it the red car?" Tom guesses. + +"No, it is not the red car." Anna says. + +"Is it the red light?" Tom guesses. + +"No, it is not the red light." Anna says. + +"Is it the red sign?" Tom guesses. + +"No, it is not the red sign." Anna says. + +Tom is running out of ideas. He looks at Mom for help. Mom smiles and nods. She knows the answer. + +"Is it the red flower?" Tom guesses. + +"Yes, it is the red flower! You got it!" Anna says. + +Tom is happy. He found the answer. Anna is happy. She made a good game. + +"Good job, Tom. That was a hard one." Mom says. + +"Thank you, Mom. Anna, your turn." Tom says. + +"OK, I spy with my little eye, something that is easy." Anna says. + +Tom thinks. He sees a lot of things that are easy. He sees an easy book, an easy puzzle, an easy toy. He is not sure which one Anna is thinking of. + +"Is it the easy book?" Tom guesses. + +"No, it is not the easy book." Anna says. + +"Is it the easy puzzle?" Tom guesses. + +"No, it is not the easy puzzle." Anna says. + +"Is it the easy toy?" Tom guesses. + +"No, it is not the easy toy." Anna says. + +Tom is confused. He looks at Mom for help. Mom smiles and nods. She knows the answer. + +"Is it the park?" Tom guesses. + +"Yes, it is the park! You got it!" Anna says. + +Tom is happy. He found the answer. Anna is happy. She made a good game. + +"Good job, Tom. That was an easy one." Mom says. + +"Thank you, Mom. Look, we are here!" Tom says. + +Mom parks the car. Tom and Anna get out. They run to the swings, the slide, the sandbox. They have fun. They forget about the traffic. They are glad they came to the park. +Sara was a hen who liked to lay eggs. She had a cozy nest in the barn, where she laid one egg every day. She was proud of her eggs and wanted to see them hatch into chicks. + +One day, Sara was feeling impatient. She had laid six eggs and they had not hatched yet. She wondered what was taking so long. She pecked at the eggs gently, hoping to hear a sound. But there was only silence. + +She decided to ask her friend Tom, who was a rooster. Tom was always walking around the farm, crowing and looking for food. Sara found him near the fence, where he was scratching the ground. + +"Tom, Tom, can you help me?" Sara clucked. "My eggs are not hatching. Do you know why?" + +Tom looked at Sara and her nest. He saw the six eggs, all white and smooth. He thought for a moment. + +"Sara, you have to be patient," Tom said. "Eggs take time to hatch. You have to keep them warm and safe. You have to wait until they are ready." + +"But how long do I have to wait?" Sara asked. "I want to see my chicks. I want to hear them peep. I want to feed them and cuddle them." + +Tom smiled. He knew Sara was a good mother. He also knew that hatching was a miracle. He had seen it many times before. + +"Sara, you have to trust nature," Tom said. "Your eggs will hatch when they are meant to. Maybe tomorrow, maybe the next day. You have to be calm and hopeful. And when they do hatch, you will be the happiest hen in the world." + +Sara nodded. She understood what Tom said. She thanked him and went back to her nest. She settled on her eggs and felt their warmth. She closed her eyes and dreamed of her chicks. She was still impatient, but she was also excited. She knew that soon, she would have a surprise. +Lily and Tom are twins. They like to play with their toys and books. They also like to help Mom and Dad with chores. Sometimes they help water the plants, or fold the clothes, or set the table. + +One day, Mom says, "It's time for a shower, kids. You are very dirty and sweaty from playing outside. Come on, let's go to the bathroom." + +Lily and Tom follow Mom to the bathroom. They take off their clothes and get into the shower. Mom turns on the water and gives them soap and shampoo. They wash their hair and body and rinse off. They giggle and splash each other. + +But then, Tom sees something. He sees a spider on the wall. It is small and black and has eight legs. Tom is scared of spiders. He screams and runs out of the shower. He grabs a towel and wraps himself. + +Lily is surprised. She looks at the spider. She is not scared of spiders. She thinks they are delicate and interesting. She says, "Tom, don't be afraid. It's just a spider. It won't hurt you. Come back to the shower. You are not done yet." + +Tom shakes his head. He says, "No, no, no. I don't like spiders. They are creepy and crawly. I want to stay here. I miss the shower, but I miss you more." + +Lily smiles. She says, "I miss you too, Tom. But the spider is not so bad. Look, it is moving away. It is going to the window. It wants to go outside. It is not interested in us. Can you come back to the shower now?" + +Tom looks at the spider. He sees that it is leaving. He feels a little better. He says, "Okay, okay. I will come back to the shower. But you have to stay with me. And no more spiders, please." + +Lily nods. She says, "Okay, okay. I will stay with you. And no more spiders, I promise. Come on, let's finish our shower. Then we can get dressed and have a snack." + +Lily and Tom go back to the shower. They hug each other and finish washing. They dry themselves and put on their clothes. They are happy and clean. They thank Mom for the shower. They go to the kitchen and have a snack. They share their cookies and juice. They are good twins. They love each other. +Tim and Jen like to play with cars. They have many cars of different colors and sizes. They make roads with blocks and race their cars on them. Sometimes they crash and make loud noises. + +One day, Tim and Jen have a big fight. Tim wants to use the red car, but Jen says it is hers. Tim tries to grab it, but Jen holds it tight. They pull and push and yell at each other. They do not yield. + +Mom hears their voice and comes to see what is wrong. She sees the mess of blocks and cars and the angry faces of Tim and Jen. She is not happy. She says, "Stop fighting! You are being ugly to each other. You need to share and take turns. If you can't play nicely, you can't play at all." + +Tim and Jen feel sorry. They do not want to make Mom sad. They do not want to lose their cars. They say sorry to each other and to Mom. They hug and make up. They decide to yield and let the other use the red car. They play together again and have fun. They are happy. Mom is happy too. She says, "That's better. You are being good to each other. You have a nice voice when you are kind." +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play together. Today, they want to go to the festival. The festival has many fun things. There are balloons, games, music, and food. + +Lily and Tom ask their moms if they can go. Their moms say yes, but they have to stay together and be careful. Lily and Tom are happy. They say thank you and put on their hats and shoes. + +They walk to the festival. They hold hands. They see many people and colors. They hear many sounds and smells. They are excited. + +They get to the festival. They see a big tent. They want to go inside. They let go of their hands. They run to the tent. + +"Wait for me!" Lily says. + +"Come on!" Tom says. + +They go inside the tent. They see a clown. The clown makes funny faces and noises. He gives them a balloon each. Lily and Tom laugh. + +They look around. They see more fun things. They want to try them all. They forget about their moms. They forget about each other. They are independent. + +They have fun. But soon, they feel lost. They do not see their moms. They do not see each other. They feel scared. + +They cry. They call for their moms. They call for each other. + +Their moms hear them. They run to the tent. They see Lily and Tom. They hug them. They are relieved. + +They tell them not to run away. They tell them to stay together. They tell them to be careful. + +Lily and Tom say sorry. They say they were independent. They say they wanted to have fun. + +Their moms say they understand. They say they can have fun. But they have to be safe. They have to listen. They have to be friends. + +Lily and Tom nod. They say they will. They say they are friends. + +They hold hands. They smile. They go to have more fun. They are happy. +Sara and Ben were going to the station with Mom. They wanted to see the big trains and hear the loud horns. Mom said they could pick one train to ride on for fun. + +When they got to the station, Sara and Ben saw many trains. Some were red, some were blue, some were green. Some were long, some were short, some were fast. Sara and Ben were confused. How could they pick one train? + +"Mom, which train can we ride on?" Sara asked. + +"Mom, I like the red train, can we ride on that one?" Ben said. + +Mom smiled and said, "You can pick any train you want, but we have to hurry. The trains will leave soon." + +Sara and Ben looked at the trains again. They wanted to pick the best train. Sara saw a train that was yellow and had a big smile on the front. She liked the yellow train. It looked happy and friendly. + +"Mom, I want to ride on the yellow train!" Sara said. + +Ben saw a train that was blue and had a lot of windows. He liked the blue train. It looked cool and shiny. + +"Mom, I want to ride on the blue train!" Ben said. + +Mom looked at Sara and Ben. They had picked different trains. She did not know what to do. She wanted them to be happy and have fun. + +"Can we ride on both trains, Mom?" Sara and Ben asked. + +Mom thought for a moment. She had an idea. + +"OK, how about this. We can ride on the yellow train first, and then we can ride on the blue train after. How does that sound?" Mom said. + +Sara and Ben nodded. They liked Mom's idea. They were not confused anymore. They were excited. + +They followed Mom to the yellow train. They got on and found a seat. The train started to move. Sara and Ben looked out the window and saw the station and the other trains. They waved and smiled. They were having fun. +One day, a little girl named Lily went to the zoo with her mom and dad. She liked to see all the animals, but her favorite was the monkey. She wanted to give the monkey a banana, but her mom said no. + +"Why not?" Lily asked. + +"Because the monkey might bite you, or take your banana and run away. You have to be polite and stay behind the fence," her mom said. + +Lily was sad, but she listened to her mom. She waved to the monkey and said hello. The monkey waved back and made a funny noise. Lily laughed and clapped her hands. + +The monkey was curious about Lily. He wanted to play with her, but he knew he had to be polite and stay in his cage. He looked around and saw a bunch of bananas on a high branch. He had an idea. + +He climbed up the branch and grabbed a banana. He peeled it and ate it. Then he threw the peel over the fence, right to Lily. Lily caught the peel and smiled. She said thank you. + +The monkey smiled too. He managed to share a banana with Lily, and they both were polite. They became friends and had fun at the zoo. +Ben and Lily were bored. They wanted to watch a movie, but Mom said no. She said it was too late and they had to go to bed. Ben and Lily did not like that. They wanted to have fun. + +They had an idea. They waited until Mom was asleep. Then they sneaked out of their room. They went to the living room. They turned on the TV. They looked for a movie. They found one that looked scary. It had a dead man on the cover. He had blood on his face. He looked angry. + +"Let's watch this one," Ben said. He put the movie in the DVD player. He pressed play. + +Lily was not sure. She felt scared. She said, "Maybe we should watch something else. Something nice." + +Ben said, "Don't be a baby. This is fun. Come on, sit with me." + +They sat on the couch. They wrapped a blanket around them. The movie started. It was dark and loud. There were screams and noises. There were more dead people. They had knives and axes. They chased the alive people. They tried to hurt them. + +Ben and Lily were very scared. They shivered. They hugged each other. They wished they had listened to Mom. They wanted to stop the movie, but they did not know how. They did not want to get up. They did not want to see the dead people. + +They closed their eyes. They hoped the movie would end soon. They hoped Mom would not find out. They hoped the dead people would not come for them. They shivered some more. +One day, Lily and her daddy went to the park. They saw many flowers, birds and bugs. Lily liked to look at them and touch them. Daddy told her to be gentle and not hurt them. + +Lily saw a big green bug with many legs. It was crawling on a leaf. Lily wanted to see it better, so she reached out her hand. But the bug did not like that. It pinched Lily's finger with its pincers. "Ow!" Lily cried. "It hurts!" + +Daddy heard Lily and ran to her. He took her hand and looked at her finger. It was red and sore. He kissed it and said, "I'm sorry, Lily. That bug was scared of you. It pinched you to protect itself. You have to be careful with bugs. They can bite or sting or pinch." + +Lily nodded and sniffled. She hugged her daddy and said, "I love you, daddy. You make it better." + +Daddy smiled and said, "I love you too, Lily. You are my brave girl. Do you want to go see something else?" + +Lily nodded again. She wiped her tears and said, "Yes, daddy. Let's go see the ducks. They are funny and quacky. And they don't pinch." + +Daddy laughed and said, "That's right. They don't pinch. But they can be smelly. So don't get too close to them." + +Lily and her daddy walked to the pond. They saw many ducks swimming and splashing. They threw some bread crumbs to them and watched them eat. Lily and her daddy had fun at the park. They forgot about the pinch and the pain. They only remembered the joy and the love. +Lily was sad. She had a big cut on her knee. It hurt a lot. She cried and cried. + +Mom came and saw Lily. She said, "Oh, my poor baby. What happened?" + +Lily said, "I fell down. I hit a rock. It was sharp like a knife. It made a hole in my skin." + +Mom said, "I'm sorry, Lily. That must have been scary. Let me help you. I have a band-aid and some cream. They will make your cut feel better." + +Mom took Lily to the bathroom. She washed the cut with water and soap. She put some cream on it. It was cool and soothing. She covered it with a band-aid. It had a picture of a unicorn on it. + +Lily smiled. She said, "Thank you, Mom. You are the best. The cream is cool. The band-aid is pretty. My cut feels better." + +Mom hugged Lily. She said, "You're welcome, Lily. I love you. You are very brave. Now, do you want to read a book with me? I have a new one. It's about a princess and a dragon." + +Lily nodded. She said, "Yes, please. I like books. They are fun. Can we read on the couch?" + +Mom said, "Of course. Come on, let's go. I'll get a blanket and a pillow. We can snuggle and read." + +Lily and Mom went to the couch. They wrapped themselves in the blanket. They put the pillow under their heads. Mom opened the book. She read to Lily. Lily listened. She felt happy and comforted. She forgot about her cut. She dreamed of unicorns and dragons. +Anna and Ben were best friends. They liked to play in the park every day. They had a lot of fun on the swings, the slide and the seesaw. But their favorite thing was to feed the ducks in the pond. They always brought some bread to share with the ducks. + +One day, they ran out of bread. The ducks were still hungry and quacked loudly. Anna and Ben felt sorry for the ducks. They looked around and saw a big fountain. The fountain had a lot of water and coins. Anna had an idea. + +"Ben, I have an idea. We can get some coins from the fountain and buy more bread for the ducks. The ducks will be happy and we will be kind," she said. + +Ben thought about it. He knew that the coins belonged to other people who wished for something. He was not sure if it was right to take them. He wanted to be kind, but he also wanted to be honest. + +"Anna, I don't think we should take the coins. They are not ours. Maybe someone wished for something very important. If we take them, their wish might not come true. That would be mean," he said. + +Anna and Ben discussed for a while. They both wanted to help the ducks, but they also wanted to do the right thing. They decided to ask a grown-up for help. They saw a nice lady sitting on a bench. They walked up to her and told her their problem. + +The lady smiled and praised them for being kind and honest. She said she had some extra bread in her bag. She gave them some bread and told them to feed the ducks. She also told them that the coins in the fountain were for a good cause. They helped people who needed help. She said they could make a wish and throw a coin if they wanted. + +Anna and Ben thanked the lady and ran to the pond. They fed the ducks and made a wish. They wished to be best friends forever. The ducks quacked happily and the fountain sparkled in the sun. Anna and Ben hugged and smiled. They had a great day in the park. +Lily and Ben were twins who loved to travel. They liked to see new places and people and things. One day, their mom and dad took them to a big park where there were many balloons. The balloons were big and colorful and had baskets under them. + +"Look, Lily, look, Ben!" their mom said. "Those are hot balloons. They can fly in the sky with fire. Do you want to try?" + +Lily and Ben nodded and clapped their hands. They were very excited. They followed their mom and dad to a nice man who had a red balloon. The man smiled and helped them get into the basket. He gave them each a hat and a whistle. + +"Are you ready to fly?" the man asked. + +"Yes, yes, yes!" Lily and Ben said. + +The man turned on the fire and the balloon started to go up. Lily and Ben looked around and saw many things. They saw trees and flowers and birds and cars and houses and people. They saw other balloons too, in different colors and shapes. They blew their whistles and waved their hats. + +"Wow, this is so fun!" Lily said. + +"I love it!" Ben said. + +They flew for a long time and saw the sun and the clouds and the stars. They felt the wind and the warmth and the joy. They traveled in the sky with their hot balloon and had a wonderful adventure. +Lily and Ben like to play with blocks. They make different structures with the blocks. Sometimes they make houses, sometimes they make towers, sometimes they make bridges. They have fun with the blocks. + +One day, they decide to make a big structure with all the blocks. They work hard and use all the blocks they have. They make a very tall and wide structure. They are proud of their structure. + +"Look at our structure!" Lily says. "It is the best structure ever!" + +"Yes, it is!" Ben says. "Let's show it to Mom and Dad!" + +They run to find Mom and Dad. They want to show them their structure. But when they come back, they see something wild. A big dog is in their room. The dog is jumping and barking. The dog is snapping at the blocks. The dog is knocking down their structure. + +"Oh no!" Lily cries. "Our structure!" + +"Bad dog!" Ben shouts. "Go away!" + +The dog does not listen. The dog keeps snapping and knocking. The structure falls apart. The blocks are everywhere. Lily and Ben are sad and angry. + +Mom and Dad hear the noise. They come to the room. They see the dog and the blocks. They see Lily and Ben. + +"What happened here?" Mom asks. + +"The dog ruined our structure!" Lily says. + +"We worked so hard on it!" Ben says. + +Mom and Dad hug Lily and Ben. They are sorry for them. They scold the dog. They tell the dog to leave. The dog runs away. + +"It's okay, sweeties," Mom says. "We can help you clean up the blocks. And you can make another structure later." + +"Can we make it bigger and better?" Lily asks. + +"Sure, you can," Dad says. "But maybe we should close the door next time. So no wild dogs can come in." + +Lily and Ben nod. They smile a little. They still love their blocks. They still love to make structures. They hope the dog will not come back. They hope their next structure will be the best structure ever. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They run and jump and laugh. They see a big ball. They want to play with the ball. + +Anna and Ben take turns to throw the ball. They try to catch the ball. Sometimes they catch the ball. Sometimes they miss the ball. They have fun. + +But then the ball goes too far. It goes over the fence. Anna and Ben are sad. They cannot get the ball. They look at the fence. The fence is high. They cannot climb the fence. + +They see a man. The man has a dog. The dog is big and brown. The dog sees the ball. The dog runs to the ball. The dog jumps over the fence. The dog catches the ball. + +The man calls the dog. The dog comes back. The dog jumps over the fence again. The dog brings the ball. The dog gives the ball to Anna and Ben. Anna and Ben are happy. They say thank you to the man and the dog. + +They hug the dog. The dog licks their faces. The dog is friendly. They hug the man. The man smiles. The man is kind. + +Anna and Ben play with the ball again. They throw the ball. They catch the ball. It is easy. They have fun. They are friends. +Anna loves to count. She counts everything she sees. She counts her fingers, her toes, her toys, her books, her stars. She likes to count the stars at night, when they shine bright in the sky. + +One night, she asks her mom, "Mom, how many stars are there?" + +Her mom smiles and hugs her. "There are so many stars, Anna. More than you can count. They are all part of the universe, a big place where we live." + +"What is the universe, mom?" Anna asks. + +"The universe is everything, Anna. The stars, the moon, the sun, the earth, the animals, the plants, the people. Everything that you see and don't see. The universe is very big and very old. It has many secrets and wonders." + +"Wow, the universe is amazing, mom. Can we see more of it?" + +"Maybe someday, Anna. But for now, you can use your imagination. You can make up your own stories about the stars and the planets. You can be original, like the universe." + +"I like that, mom. I want to be original, like the universe. Can I tell you a story?" + +"Of course, Anna. I would love to hear your story." + +Anna smiles and starts to tell her mom a story. She uses her simple words, but her story is full of magic and adventure. She counts the stars, but she also gives them names and personalities. She makes up a planet where she can fly and play with friendly aliens. She has fun with her mom, and her mom listens and praises her. + +Anna and her mom are happy. They love to count, and they love to imagine. They are original, like the universe. +Anna and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to run, swing and slide. They saw a big hill with many trees and flowers. They wanted to explore it. + +"Let's go up the hill and see what we can find," said Anna. + +"OK, but be careful. It might be dark and scary," said Ben. + +They climbed the hill and looked around. They saw a lot of things: a bird's nest, a butterfly, a rock, a stick. They picked up some things and examined them. They were curious and happy. + +But then they heard a loud noise. It was a growl. They turned around and saw a big black dog. It had sharp teeth and angry eyes. It was coming towards them. + +"Run!" shouted Anna. + +"Help!" screamed Ben. + +They dropped their things and ran down the hill. They were very scared. The dog chased them for a while, but then it stopped. It was not interested in them. It just wanted their things. + +Anna and Ben reached the park and ran to their mom. They hugged her and told her what happened. She was glad they were safe. She said they should not go to the hill again. It was not a good place to play. + +They agreed. They decided to play in the sandbox instead. They were not scared anymore. They were happy. +Tom and Sue were twins who liked to play with toys. They had many toys, but they did not like to share. They always wanted the same toy and fought over it. They were very selfish. + +One day, they found a new toy in the closet. It was a big puzzle with many pieces. They both wanted to play with it. They grabbed the box and pulled it hard. The box broke and the pieces fell out. They saw a piece with a spot on it. They both wanted the spot piece. + +"Give me the spot piece!" Tom shouted. + +"No, it's mine!" Sue yelled. + +They pulled the piece from each other. The piece was thin and fragile. It snapped in half. They both gasped. They had broken the puzzle. + +They looked at the other pieces. They were all mixed up and scattered. They did not know how to put them back together. They had ruined the toy. + +They felt sad and sorry. They wished they had shared and played nicely. They learned that being selfish can lead to trouble and loss. They decided to be more kind and generous with each other and their toys. +Tom and Lily were playing in their room. They had many toys and books to have fun with. But it was very hot that day, and they felt sweaty and tired. They wanted to cool down, so they turned on the fan in the corner. + +The fan made a nice breeze that blew on their faces and hair. They liked how it felt. They moved closer to the fan and tried to catch the air with their hands. They laughed and giggled. + +But then, Tom had an idea. He wanted to make the fan go faster. He reached for the button on the fan and pushed it. The fan started to spin faster and faster. It made a loud noise and a stronger wind. + +Lily did not like Tom's idea. She was scared of the fast fan. She thought it might hurt them or break something. She told Tom to stop. She said, "Tom, don't disturb the fan. It is fine as it is. Turn it back to slow." + +But Tom did not listen to Lily. He was curious and impatient. He wanted to see what would happen if he pushed the button again. He pushed it one more time. The fan went even faster and faster. It made a very loud noise and a very strong wind. + +The wind was so strong that it blew away their toys and books. It knocked over their lamp and their chair. It made a big mess in their room. Tom and Lily were shocked and scared. They ran away from the fan and hid under their bed. + +They heard their mom coming up the stairs. She had heard the noise and the wind. She opened their door and saw the mess. She was angry and worried. She said, "Tom and Lily, what did you do? Why did you disturb the fan? You could have hurt yourselves or damaged the fan. You need to be careful and listen to each other. Now, help me clean up this mess and turn off the fan." + +Tom and Lily felt sorry and ashamed. They came out from under the bed and said, "We are sorry, mom. We were playing with the fan and we made it go too fast. We won't do it again. We will help you clean up and turn off the fan." + +They helped their mom clean up their room and turn off the fan. They learned their lesson. They decided to play with their toys and books instead of the fan. They also decided to be more careful and respectful of each other. They hugged their mom and said, "We love you, mom. Thank you for helping us." + +Their mom smiled and hugged them back. She said, "I love you too, Tom and Lily. You are good kids. But please, don't disturb the fan again." +Lily was very happy today. She was going to see her grandma and grandpa. They lived far away, so she had to ride in a big car with her mom and dad. She liked to look out the window and see the trees and the cows and the birds. + +After a long time, they arrived at grandma and grandpa's house. Lily jumped out of the car and ran to hug them. They were very happy to see her too. They gave her a big kiss and a cookie. Then they said, "We have a surprise for you, Lily. Come with us to the backyard." + +Lily followed them to the backyard. There, she saw a small cage with a white rabbit inside. The rabbit had long ears and a fluffy tail. It looked very cute and soft. Lily gasped and said, "A rabbit! For me?" + +"Yes, dear. We got you a rabbit for your birthday. His name is Snowy. He is very gentle and friendly. You can pet him and feed him and play with him. But you have to be careful. He is very delicate. You can't squeeze him too hard or pull his ears or tail. Do you understand?" grandma said. + +Lily nodded and said, "Yes, grandma. I understand. I will be very nice to Snowy. Thank you, thank you, thank you!" She reached into the cage and gently stroked Snowy's fur. Snowy twitched his nose and licked her hand. Lily smiled and said, "Hello, Snowy. I'm Lily. I'm your new friend. I love you very much." +Tom and Mia love to surf. They have big boards that they carry to the beach. They wait for the waves to come and then they ride them. Surfing makes them happy and tired. + +One day, Tom and Mia see a big storm in the sky. The wind is strong and the waves are angry. They are scared to surf in the storm. They want to go home and be safe. + +"Let's go, Mia. The storm will spoil our surf. It is too dangerous," Tom says. + +"But I want to surf, Tom. I am ready. I am not scared," Mia says. + +"You are silly, Mia. The storm is not fun. It is bad. It can hurt you and your board. Come with me. We can surf another day," Tom says. + +Tom and Mia argue. They do not agree. Tom pulls Mia by the hand. Mia pulls back. They drop their boards. The wind blows their boards away. They lose their boards. + +Tom and Mia are sad. They cry. They wish they had listened to each other. They hug and say sorry. They walk home together. They hope to find their boards again. They hope to surf again. They learn to be careful and kind. +Lily liked to write stories. She had a big book with many pages. She used crayons to write and draw. She wrote about animals, fairies, pirates and more. She had a unique imagination. + +One day, she decided to write a mystery story. She thought of a problem that needed to be solved. She wrote: "Who took the cookies from the jar?" She drew a picture of a jar with a few cookies left. She wrote: "Was it the cat, the dog, the bird or the mouse?" She drew a picture of each animal. + +She showed her story to her brother Tom. Tom liked to read stories. He said: "This is a good mystery, Lily. Can I guess who took the cookies?" Lily nodded. She said: "Yes, you can. But you have to read the clues first." She wrote: "Clue 1: The cat has milk on his whiskers. Clue 2: The dog has crumbs on his fur. Clue 3: The bird has a feather on the jar. Clue 4: The mouse has a hole in the wall." + +Tom read the clues carefully. He said: "I think I know who took the cookies. It was the mouse!" Lily smiled. She said: "You are right, Tom. The mouse took the cookies. He made a hole in the wall and sneaked into the jar. He left a feather on the jar by mistake. The cat, the dog and the bird did not take the cookies. They just wanted to have a taste." She wrote: "The end." + +Tom clapped his hands. He said: "That was a fun mystery, Lily. You are a good writer. Can you write another one?" Lily said: "Yes, I can. I have many ideas. Let me get another page." She turned the page and started to write. She wrote: "Who hid the teddy bear under the bed?" She drew a picture of a teddy bear peeking out from under the bed. She wrote: "Was it the doll, the robot, the dinosaur or the bunny?" She drew a picture of each toy. She said: "This is another mystery, Tom. Can you solve it?" Tom said: "Yes, I can. But I have to read the clues first." He read: "Clue 1: The doll has a ribbon on her hair. Clue 2: The robot has a button on his chest. Clue 3: The dinosaur has a spike on his tail. Clue 4: The bunny has a carrot in his mouth." + +Tom and Lily had a lot of fun reading and writing mystery stories. They used their unique imaginations to create problems and solutions. They learned new words and pictures. They enjoyed sharing their stories with each other. They were happy. +Ben and Lily went to the market with Mom. They saw many things to buy: fruits, vegetables, bread, cheese, and more. Ben wanted to buy a big red apple. He liked its taste. Lily wanted to buy a yellow banana. She liked its taste too. + +But Mom said they could only buy one thing. She had not much money. Ben and Lily had to choose. They did not want to share. They wanted their own thing. They started to argue. + +"I want the apple!" Ben said. + +"No, I want the banana!" Lily said. + +"Stop!" Mom said. "You are being silly. Look at that!" She pointed to something enormous. It was a watermelon. It was bigger than Ben and Lily. It was green and round and had black seeds. + +"Wow!" Ben and Lily said. They forgot about the apple and the banana. They wanted the watermelon. It looked yummy. + +Mom smiled. She asked the seller how much the watermelon was. He said it was cheap. Mom had enough money. She bought the watermelon. She gave it to Ben and Lily. They were happy. They thanked Mom. + +They went home. Mom cut the watermelon. She gave Ben and Lily each a big slice. They ate it. It was sweet and juicy. They liked its taste. They shared it with Mom. They were full and satisfied. They hugged Mom. They said they loved her. Mom said she loved them too. They had a good day. +Tom and Sam are brothers. They like to play with toys. They have a big box of toys in their room. One day, they find a gun in the box. It is a toy gun, but it looks real. + +"Wow, look at this gun!" Tom says. "It is so cool and big. I want to play with it." + +"No, it is mine!" Sam says. "I saw it first. You can have the other toys." + +They start to fight over the gun. They pull and push and shout. They do not hear their mom calling them. + +"Tom, Sam, it is time to bathe!" Mom says. "Come to the bathroom now!" + +But Tom and Sam do not listen. They keep fighting. The gun falls on the floor. It makes a loud noise. It is not a toy gun. It is a real gun. It shoots a bullet. + +Mom hears the noise. She runs to the room. She sees the gun and the bullet hole in the wall. She is very scared and angry. + +"Tom, Sam, what have you done?" Mom says. "This is not a toy. This is a real gun. It is very dangerous. You could have hurt yourself or someone else. Where did you get this gun?" + +Tom and Sam are very sorry. They are also very scared. They do not know where the gun came from. They think it was in the box of toys. They do not know who put it there. + +Mom takes the gun away. She calls Dad. She tells him what happened. She tells him to come home. She tells him to check the box of toys. She tells him to find out where the gun came from. + +Tom and Sam feel very weak. They do not want to play with toys anymore. They want to bathe. They want to hug Mom and Dad. They want to say sorry. They want to be safe. +Sam and Mia liked to count fish in the pond. They went there every day with their mom. They saw big fish, small fish, red fish and blue fish. They counted them with their fingers. One, two, three, four, five... + +One day, they saw a new fish. It was very big and very dirty. It had sharp teeth and a long tail. It looked angry. Sam and Mia were scared. They ran to their mom and told her. + +"Mom, mom, there is a bad fish in the pond! It is big and dirty and scary! It can eat us!" + +Mom did not believe them. She thought they were playing a game. She smiled and said, "Don't worry, my loves. There is no bad fish in the pond. It is just your imagination. Come, let's go and count the fish again." + +She took their hands and walked to the pond. She did not see the bad fish. She did not hear the splash. She did not feel the bite. She only saw the water turn red. She only heard the scream. She only felt the pain. + +The bad fish ate mom. Sam and Mia cried. They ran away. They never counted fish again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived on a farm with her mommy and daddy. One day, Lily found a lucky penny in the dirt. She was so happy and showed it to her mommy. + +"Look, mommy! I found a lucky penny!" Lily said with a big smile. + +Her mommy replied, "Wow, you're so lucky! Let's put it in your piggy bank." + +Suddenly, Lily heard a loud scream coming from the barn. She ran to see what was happening and saw that the baby chicks had escaped. + +"Oh no! The baby chicks are running away!" Lily said in a worried voice. + +"Don't worry, we'll catch them," her daddy said as he ran to help. Together, they caught all the chicks and put them back in their pen. Lily felt happy and relieved that the chicks were safe again. +Once upon a time, there was a boat. The boat was big and blue. It sailed on the water. The water was wavy and the boat went up and down. + +One day, the boat went too fast and it fell into the water. The boat was now empty. The people who were in the boat fell into the water too. They were all wet, but they were okay. + +The boat was sad because it fell. But the people were happy because they were safe. They swam to the shore and had a picnic. They ate sandwiches and fruit. They played games and had fun. + +From that day on, the boat was more careful. It didn't fall into the water again. The people were happy too. They loved the boat and they loved the water. They knew that sometimes boats fall, but they also knew that they can have fun even when things don't go as planned. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and eat snacks. One day, Timmy's mom gave him a little snack to eat. It was a yummy apple! Timmy loved apples. + +While Timmy was eating his snack, he saw a butterfly flying around. Timmy wanted to learn more about butterflies. So, Timmy went to the library with his mom. At the library, Timmy found a little book about butterflies. He learned that butterflies come in many colors and sizes. Timmy was very happy that he learned something new! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the mud and get very dirty. But her mommy always said she needed to take a bath. Lily didn't like baths because she thought they were boring. + +One day, Lily went to bed and had a nice dream about playing in the mud. But when she woke up, she realized it was just a dream. She was sad and didn't want to get out of bed. + +Her mommy came in and saw that Lily was sad. She asked her what was wrong and Lily told her about her dream. Her mommy said, "I know you like to play in the mud, but you need to take a bath so you can be clean and healthy." + +Lily thought about it and realized her mommy was right. She took a nice warm bath and felt much better. She even dreamed about playing in the mud again, but this time she was clean and happy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a cheerful girl named Lily. She loved to row in her little boat on the lake. One day, she saw a big monster coming towards her. The monster wanted to destroy her boat, but Lily was brave. She rowed as fast as she could to get away from the monster. Finally, she reached the shore and the monster disappeared. Lily was happy that her boat was safe and she continued to row on the lake every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy gun and pretend to shoot bad guys. One day, Timmy's mom made him a yummy plate of spaghetti with sauce on top. Timmy was so excited to eat it, but he accidentally spilled the sauce all over the floor. + +"Oh no! Mommy, I made a mess," Timmy said. + +"It's okay, Timmy. Let's clean it up together," his mom replied. + +Timmy was so happy that his mom was helpful and didn't get mad at him. As they were cleaning up the sauce, Timmy's toy gun accidentally went off and shot a hole in the wall. + +"Oh no! Mommy, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to shoot the wall," Timmy said. + +"It's okay, Timmy. We'll fix it together," his mom replied. + +Timmy was relieved that his mom was understanding and didn't get angry. They fixed the wall together and enjoyed their spaghetti with sauce without any more accidents. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily went outside to play and saw a big fog. She couldn't see anything! She felt scared and didn't know what to do. + +Suddenly, her mom came outside and saw the fog too. Lily's mom said, "Don't worry, I will teach you how to be safe in the fog." Lily's mom held her hand and they walked slowly together. + +As they walked, they saw a powerful light shining through the fog. It was a lighthouse! Lily's mom said, "Look, the lighthouse is like a superhero. It's powerful and helps us see through the fog." Lily felt safe and happy with her mom teaching her how to be safe in the fog. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy was playing with his toy truck when suddenly, his favorite toy vanished! He looked everywhere but couldn't find it. Timmy felt sad and cried. + +Then, he remembered his dependable friend, Billy. Billy was always there for him. Timmy went to Billy's house and told him what happened. Billy said, "Don't worry, Timmy. I'll help you find your truck." + +They searched high and low, but still couldn't find the truck. Just when they were about to give up, they saw a group of mischievous squirrels playing with it. Billy and Timmy got the truck back and were happy again. They learned that having a dependable friend is important, especially in times of conflict. And that sometimes, things may vanish but they can be found again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved ice cream. Every day, she would ask her mommy for a scoop of her favorite flavor: chocolate. One hot summer day, Lily's mommy took her to the park to play. It was so hot that Lily's ice cream started to melt! + +Lily didn't want her ice cream to melt, so she ate it quickly. Then, she saw a boy running really fast. He was so speedy that he almost knocked over Lily! She thought it was crazy how fast he was going. + +Later that day, Lily and her mommy went to the ice cream truck. Lily picked out her favorite flavor again, but this time she knew to eat it fast before it melted. As they walked back to the car, Lily saw the speedy boy again. But this time, he was eating a melted ice cream cone. Lily giggled and said to her mommy, "I guess he wasn't so speedy after all!" +Once upon a time, there was a little fish named Nemo. Nemo loved to swim in the ocean with his friends. One day, Nemo saw a big mall on the shore. He was curious and wanted to explore it. + +Nemo's friends warned him that it was dangerous to leave the ocean, but Nemo didn't listen. He swam to the shore and entered the mall. Inside, he saw lots of shiny things and toys, but he didn't know how to use them. + +Suddenly, Nemo realized that he was lost and couldn't find his way back to the ocean. He felt silly for not listening to his friends. Luckily, he found a kind person who helped him find his way back home. From that day on, Nemo never left the ocean again and always listened to his friends' advice. +Once upon a time, there was a giraffe. The giraffe had a long neck that was very unusual. One day, the giraffe went to the store and saw a big box of candy. The giraffe wanted the candy so much that he ate it all up. But, too much candy can spoil your tummy! The giraffe felt very sick and had to lie down. From then on, the giraffe knew that too much candy was not good for him and he only ate it in small amounts. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go on adventures with her best friend, a stuffed teddy bear named Teddy. One day, they decided to go on a walk in the park. + +As they were walking, Lily saw a big hill and asked Teddy if they could climb it. Teddy said, "Sure, let's go!" They climbed and climbed until they reached the top. From there, they had a great view of the whole park. + +Lily was so happy and said to Teddy, "This is amazing! You always lead me to the best places." Teddy smiled and replied, "I try my best. And it was a cheap adventure too!" They both laughed and enjoyed the beautiful view from the top of the hill. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went to the park with her mom. She wanted to play hide-and-seek with her mom. Her mom said, "Okay, I'll count to ten and you go hide." Lily ran to find a good hiding spot. She found a big tree and hid behind it. She was hidden really well. + +Her mom finished counting and started looking for Lily. She looked under the benches and behind the bushes. She couldn't find her. She called out, "Lily, where are you?" Lily giggled and whispered, "I'm here, Mommy. You can't find me!" Her mom looked around and finally saw Lily's little feet sticking out from behind the tree. "Found you!" she said. Lily laughed and they went home. + +When they got home, Lily was tired from playing. Her mom tucked her into bed and said, "Goodnight, sweetie. Sleep tight." Lily closed her eyes and fell asleep, dreaming of playing hide-and-seek again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the bathroom to brush her teeth before bed. She noticed that the light in the bathroom was flickering, but she didn't think much of it. + +As she brushed her teeth, she heard a strange noise coming from the bathtub. It sounded like a drip, drip, drip. Lily thought to herself, "That doesn't sound good." + +After she finished brushing her teeth, she turned off the faucet and the light. Suddenly, the noise from the bathtub got louder and louder. Lily was scared, but she remembered her mommy always said to be brave. She took a deep breath and slowly walked towards the bathtub. + +When she got closer, she saw that the faucet had been left on and the water was overflowing. She quickly turned it off and cleaned up the mess. Lily was relieved that she caught the problem before it got worse. She knew that if she hadn't, it could have ended up really bad. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to help her mommy in the kitchen. One day, Lily asked her mommy, "Can we bake some cookies, please?" Her mommy smiled and said, "Of course, let's bake some yummy cookies together!" + +While they were baking, Lily noticed that her mommy was wearing a cozy sweater. "Mommy, I love your sweater! It looks so warm and soft," said Lily. Her mommy smiled and said, "Thank you, sweetie. It's my favorite sweater." + +After they finished baking, Lily wanted to share the cookies with her friends. She put some cookies in a basket and went to her friend's house. But when she got there, she realized that she forgot to wear her shoes! She felt embarrassed, but her friend's mommy said, "Don't worry, Lily. It happens to all of us. Come on in and let's have some cookies!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she got a big, beautiful present from her mommy. It was wrapped in shiny paper and had a big bow on top. Lily was so excited to open it that she tripped and fell on her way to the table. She started to cry, but her mommy picked her up and wiped away her tears. + +Lily was okay, but the present wasn't. It had torn open when she fell. But Lily's mommy was very gifted at fixing things, so she carefully wrapped up the present again. When Lily opened it, she found her favorite toy inside. She was so happy that she forgot all about her little trip and tear. From that day on, Lily was extra careful when carrying her presents. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to take photos of everything she saw. One day, she saw a beautiful flower and took a photo of it. + +Her friend, Timmy, saw the photo and said, "Wow, that's a pretty flower! Can you sign it for me?" + +Lily was confused. "What do you mean sign it?" she asked. + +Timmy explained, "I mean write your name on it so I can remember that you took the photo." + +Lily felt shy because she thought her name was too modest. But she wrote it on the photo anyway and gave it to Timmy. He was so happy and said, "Thank you, Lily! This is the best photo ever!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat yogurt, especially the strawberry one. One day, her mommy took her to the park to play. While they were playing, they saw a big bird in the sky. Suddenly, the bird struck a tree with its wings and made a loud noise. Lily thought it was great to see the bird fly so high. After playing for a while, they went back home and Lily asked for some more yogurt. Her mommy gave her a big bowl of yogurt and Lily felt very happy. She thought it was a great day. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to look at the stars every night before bed. One night, he saw a unique star that was shining brighter than all the others. + +Excitedly, Timmy ran to his mom and said, "Mommy, look at the star! It's so pretty!" + +His mom smiled and said, "Yes, it's a very special star. Did you know that the postman is going to deliver a package to us tomorrow?" + +Timmy's eyes widened with excitement. "A package? What's in it?" + +"I don't know," his mom replied. "But maybe it's something as special as that star you saw tonight." + +The next day, the postman arrived with a big package. Timmy and his mom opened it together and inside was a telescope so Timmy could look at the stars even closer. Timmy was so happy and said, "Mommy, this is the best delivery ever!" +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play with his toys, but one day his favorite toy car stopped working. Timmy tried to fix it, but he couldn't figure out how to make it go. He felt sad and didn't know what to do. + +Then, Timmy's mom came into the room and saw his sad face. She asked him what was wrong, and Timmy showed her his broken toy car. His mom saw that the button on the car was dirty and needed to be cleaned. She taught Timmy how to clean the button with a cloth, and then the car worked again! + +Timmy was so happy and thanked his mom for teaching him how to fix his car. He played with it all day long, and even showed his friends how to clean a dirty button. Timmy learned that sometimes things break or get dirty, but with a little help and teaching, he could fix them and make them work again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing with his toy cars and trucks. One day, Timmy's friend Johnny came over to play. + +"Let's play with my monster truck!" Timmy exclaimed. + +"Wow, that's so cool!" Johnny replied. + +They started playing with the monster truck and pretended to drive it all over the living room. Suddenly, Timmy accidentally knocked over his mom's vase and it shattered into pieces. + +"Oh no, we destroyed mom's vase!" Timmy cried. + +"Don't worry, we can clean it up," Johnny said. + +After they cleaned up the mess, they continued playing with the monster truck. + +"Where do you want to drive the truck?" Johnny asked. + +"I want to drive it through a cold country with lots of snow," Timmy said. + +So they pretended to drive the monster truck through a snowy country, knocking down snowmen and crashing into ice castles. It was so much fun! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to help her mommy in the kitchen. One day, her mommy asked her to get a white spoon from the drawer. Lily ran to the drawer and found the white spoon. + +Her mommy then gave her a big jug of milk and asked her to pour it into a bowl. Lily was very excited to pour the milk. She carefully held the jug and started pouring the milk into the bowl. Suddenly, she realized that the bowl was already full and the milk was overflowing! + +Lily quickly tried to stop pouring, but it was too late. The milk spilled all over the counter and the floor. Her mommy smiled and said, "It's okay, Lily. Next time, make sure to check if the bowl is empty before pouring." From that day on, Lily always checked the bowl before pouring anything. +Once upon a time, there was a bald man named Mr. Smith. He had a calendar on his wall with pictures of animals. One day, a little girl named Lily came to visit Mr. Smith. + +Mr. Smith wanted to teach Lily about the animals on his calendar. He pointed to a picture of a lion and said, "This is a big cat with yellow fur." Lily giggled and said, "I like lions!" + +Next, Mr. Smith showed Lily a picture of a monkey. He said, "This is a silly animal that likes to climb trees." Lily laughed and said, "I want to climb trees too!" + +After they looked at all the animals on the calendar, Mr. Smith and Lily played a game of hide-and-seek. They had so much fun together and Lily learned a lot from Mr. Smith. +Once upon a time, there was a young boy who loved to play with his toy cars. He would race them around his room, making engine noises and pretending to be a race car driver. + +One day, his mom took him to a big race track. The boy was so excited to see the real race cars start their engines and speed around the track. He watched in awe as they zoomed past him. + +As the race was about to begin, the boy noticed one car that looked different from the others. It was painted bright red and had flames on the side. The boy knew that this car was special. + +When the race started, the red car quickly took the lead. It was so fast that the other cars couldn't keep up. The boy cheered as the red car crossed the finish line in first place. He knew that he had witnessed something amazing. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a diary where she wrote all her secrets and dreams. Her diary was her best friend. + +One day, Lily went to the park to play. She saw a little bird trapped in a bush. The bird was sad and scared. Lily knew she had to save the bird. She gently took the bird out of the bush and held it in her hands. The bird flew away, happy and free. + +Lily felt brilliant. She knew that saving the bird was the right thing to do. She learned that helping others can make you feel good inside. From that day on, Lily made a promise to herself to always help those in need. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim loved to watch aeroplanes fly in the sky. One day, Tim saw an aeroplane flying very low. He was so excited! The aeroplane landed in a nearby field. Tim walked over to meet the people who came out of the aeroplane. They looked normal, just like Tim. They said they were on a trip to see new places. Tim was happy to meet new friends and waved goodbye as the aeroplane took off again. +Once upon a time, there was a curious penguin. The penguin lived in a big, cold place with lots of ice and snow. One day, the penguin saw a shiny thing on the ground. It was a key! The penguin was so curious that he wanted to see what the key was for. + +The penguin picked up the key and tried to twist it into the ice, but it didn't work. Then the penguin saw a door nearby. He walked over to the door and tried the key. It fit perfectly! The penguin was so happy that he could open the door. + +Inside the door, the penguin found a room full of fish. The penguin was so excited that he jumped up and down. He ate as many fish as he could and then went back outside. From that day on, the curious penguin always kept an eye out for more keys to twist and doors to open. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved spaghetti very much. He always asked his mommy to make spaghetti for dinner. One day, Timmy went to a restaurant with his parents. The waiter gave them a menu with many choices. Timmy saw spaghetti on the menu and wanted to choose it, but his parents said he should try something new. + +Timmy felt sad and didn't know what to do. Then, he remembered a story his teacher told him about trying new things. Timmy decided to choose a new dish, even though it wasn't as popular as spaghetti. He was surprised that he actually liked it! Timmy learned that it's good to try new things and not always choose what is popular. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play at the beach and look for pretty shells. One day, she saw a jellyfish in the water. It was so cool! She wanted to touch it, but her mommy said no because it could sting her. + +Later, they went to a picnic and had sandwiches. Lily's daddy made a sandwich with spicy mustard, but she didn't like it. She asked her mommy to make her a sandwich with jelly and peanut butter instead. + +After lunch, Lily wanted to play with her daddy's keys. She found the one that could unlock the car and pretended to drive it. Vroom, vroom! She was having so much fun. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweety. Tweety had a boring day in the nest, and wanted to fly and explore the world. Tweety asked Mama Bird if she could go out and fly. Mama Bird said, "Yes, but be careful not to lose your way." Tweety promised to be careful and flew out of the nest. + +As Tweety flew, she saw a beautiful butterfly with colorful wings. Tweety followed the butterfly and soon realized that she had lost her way. Tweety became scared and started to cry. Suddenly, Tweety saw a big bird with strong wings. Tweety asked the big bird, "Can you help me find my way back home?" The big bird said, "Yes, but first we have to find your Mama Bird." + +The big bird flew with Tweety on its back, searching for Mama Bird. Finally, they found Mama Bird waiting for them at the nest. Mama Bird was happy to see Tweety and said, "I am so glad you are safe. You should always remember to be careful and not lose your way." Tweety smiled and said, "I will always remember that, Mama Bird." And from that day on, Tweety never flew too far away from home. +Once upon a time, there was a big mountain. The mountain was very tall and had snow on the top. One day, the sun came up and it was a beautiful sunrise. The sun made the snow on the mountain shine and it was very pretty. + +A little boy named Timmy was walking on the mountain with his mom. Timmy saw a big rock and wanted to climb it. But the rock was too big and heavy for him to move. + +Timmy's mom had an idea. She found a stick and used it to separate the rock into two pieces. Now the rock was smaller and Timmy could climb it. The stick was very useful! + +Timmy was very happy and climbed to the top of the rock. He could see the sunrise and it was very beautiful. Timmy and his mom sat on the rock and watched the sunrise together. It was a very happy day. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy lived in a big house with his mommy and daddy. One day, Timmy went outside to play with his toys. He had a ball, a car, and a teddy bear. + +Timmy decided to play with his ball first. He threw it up in the air and it scattered all over the ground. Then, he played with his car and drove it to the east side of the yard. Suddenly, a rude boy came over and took Timmy's teddy bear away from him. + +Timmy was very sad and didn't know what to do. He went back inside to tell his mommy and daddy what happened. They told him that it's not nice to be rude to other people and that they would help him get his teddy bear back. Together, they went outside and found the rude boy. They asked him to give Timmy's teddy bear back and he did. Timmy was very happy and hugged his teddy bear tightly. From that day on, Timmy knew that he should always be kind to others. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat cookies and drink milk. One day, she went to the fridge to get some milk, but the fridge was empty. + +Lily asked her mom, "Mommy, can you buy more milk for me?" + +Her mom replied, "I can't go to the store right now, but you can help me wash the dishes." + +Lily didn't want to wash the dishes, but she also wanted milk for her cookies. So, she agreed to help. After they finished washing the dishes, Lily's mom opened the fridge and found a carton of milk that was hiding behind some vegetables. + +Lily was happy to see the milk, but her mom said, "This milk is not dry yet, we have to wait a little bit before we can drink it." + +Lily waited patiently and finally, the milk was dry. She poured herself a glass of milk and enjoyed her cookies. From that day on, Lily learned to always check behind the vegetables in the fridge and to be patient when waiting for things to dry. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys all day long. He had a big box full of toys that he loved to play with. + +One day, Timmy got bored of his toys and wanted something new to play with. He saw his dad's tools and thought they looked fun to play with. Timmy took the tools and started to play with them. + +But Timmy didn't know how to use the tools and ended up destroying all of his toys. He didn't realize that the tools were not toys and were only meant for adults to use. + +Now Timmy had no toys to play with and had wasted all of his toys by destroying them. His dad was very upset with him and Timmy felt very sad that he had lost all of his useful toys. +Once upon a time, there was a big, huge bear. He lived in the forest with his friends, the rabbits and squirrels. One day, the bear saw a little girl walking in the forest. She had a pretty face and was carrying a basket of berries. + +The bear wanted to eat the berries, but he knew it was wrong to take them without asking. He asked the little girl, "May I have some berries, please?" The little girl smiled and said, "Yes, you may." + +The bear was happy and thanked the little girl. But as he was eating the berries, he accidentally knocked over the basket. The little girl's face turned sad and she said, "You broke my basket. Now I have no berries to bring to my grandma's house." + +The bear felt bad and said sorry, but it was too late. The little girl had to go home empty-handed. The bear learned that even if someone permits you to do something, you must be careful not to hurt them or their things. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing in the snow. One day, he went outside to play in the snow. He built a big snowman and played for a long time. But then, it was time to go inside for lunch. Timmy's mom told him to come inside, but he wanted to remain outside and play. His mom said he could play a little longer, but then he had to come in. Timmy was happy he could stay outside in the snow for a little longer! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the rain with her yellow raincoat and boots. One day, she saw a big puddle and jumped in it. Her boots got all wet and started to soak her feet. + +Lily's mom called her back inside, and she was glad to see her. She asked Lily to read a word from her book, but Lily didn't know how to read yet. So, her mom helped her sound out the word and they learned it together. + +Afterward, Lily took a warm bath to soak her feet and her mom read her a bedtime story. Lily was glad to have such a fun day and to learn a new word with her mom. +Once upon a time, there was a little spider named Spidey. Spidey lived in a big house with his family. One day, Spidey was playing hide-and-seek with his siblings when he got lost. He looked around and saw a big, scary cobweb. He was so scared and felt helpless. + +Suddenly, he heard a voice. It was his mom. She told him to follow her voice and he would find his way back. Spidey listened carefully and followed his mom's voice. He found his way back to his family and was so happy. + +From that day on, Spidey knew that whenever he felt lost or helpless, he could always listen for his mom's voice to tell him what to do. And he never forgot about the scary cobweb that almost made him feel helpless. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw with her green crayon. One day, she asked her mommy, "Can you make me a zigzag drawing?" + +Her mommy replied, "Of course, sweetie! Let me get some paper and a pen." + +Lily watched as her mommy made a zigzag drawing with the pen. She was so happy and said, "Thank you, mommy! It's so pretty!" + +Suddenly, the wind blew the paper away and it flew into a puddle of mud. Lily's drawing was ruined and she started to cry. Her mommy hugged her and said, "Don't worry, Lily. We can make another one tomorrow." +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to ride his scooter in the park. One day, when Timmy was riding his scooter, he saw a bad man appear. + +The bad man looked mean and scary. He said to Timmy, "Give me your scooter, or else!" + +Timmy was scared, but he didn't want to give up his scooter. He said, "No way, this is my scooter!" + +The bad man tried to take the scooter, but Timmy held on tight. Suddenly, a police car appeared and the bad man ran away. Timmy was safe and happy to still have his scooter. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and run around. One day, Timmy's mom brought him a big box. Timmy was so happy and he wanted to open it right away. He pulled and pulled, but the box wouldn't open. + +Timmy's dad came and helped him open the box. Inside the box was a big muscle man toy. Timmy loved it and played with it all day. But as the day went on, the muscle man toy started to get dry and crackly. + +Timmy's mom told him to put the muscle man toy away, but Timmy didn't want to. He kept playing with it until it broke into pieces. Timmy was sad that his favorite toy was broken. He learned that sometimes it's important to listen to his mom and take care of his toys. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat his lunch every day. His mommy always made him a yummy sandwich and he would eat it all up. One day, Timmy's friend Tommy came over to play. Tommy was a very wealthy boy and he had lots of toys. + +Tommy wanted Timmy to share his lunch with him, but Timmy didn't want to. He tried to resist Tommy's request, but Tommy was very persistent. Finally, Timmy gave in and shared his lunch with Tommy. + +After they finished eating, Tommy showed Timmy all of his toys. Timmy was amazed at how many toys Tommy had. He wished he could be as wealthy as Tommy, but he knew that he should be happy with what he had. From that day on, Timmy learned that it's important to resist peer pressure, but it's also important to share and be grateful for what you have. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to pick flowers in the meadow near her house. One day, she found a pretty yellow flower and mentioned it to her mom. Her mom said it was called a daisy. + +Lily continued to pick more flowers and put them in a vase on the kitchen table. Her dad came home from work and mentioned how nice they looked. Lily was happy to hear that. + +The next day, Lily went to visit her grandma who was deaf. She couldn't hear Lily's voice, but Lily picked some flowers and gave them to her grandma. Her grandma smiled and hugged her tightly. Lily felt happy that she could make her grandma smile even though she couldn't hear her words. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had long hair that was always tangled. One day, her mommy gave her a comb and said, "Lily, comb your hair so it's not messy anymore." + +Lily took the comb and tried to comb her hair, but it was hard. She said, "Mommy, it's too hard to comb my hair." + +Mommy said, "Don't worry, Lily. You can do it! Just keep trying." + +Lily kept combing and combing until finally, her hair was not messy anymore. She felt great! She said, "Mommy, I did it! My hair looks great now!" + +Mommy smiled and said, "Yes, Lily. You did a great job!" And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a big lion. He liked to roar very loud. All the animals in the jungle were scared of him. + +One day, the lion found a plastic toy. It was a popular toy among the children. The lion didn't know what it was, so he started playing with it. + +The lion played with the plastic toy all day. He was having so much fun that he forgot to roar. The other animals in the jungle were happy because they didn't have to be scared anymore. + +The next day, the lion woke up and remembered how much fun he had with the plastic toy. He decided to play with it again. But this time, he roared very loud while playing. All the animals in the jungle were scared again. The lion realized that he shouldn't play with the plastic toy if it made him roar too loud. From then on, he played quietly with his new toy. +Once upon a time, there was a happy painter. He liked to paint pretty pictures with lots of colors. One day, he went to a big house to paint a room. The family who lived there was very nice and let him stay for a few days. + +The painter was very cheerful and made friends with the family's little girl. They played together and had lots of fun. When the painter finished painting the room, the little girl was sad because she didn't want him to leave. + +But the painter told her not to worry. He promised to stay in touch and send her pictures of his new paintings. The little girl was happy again and gave him a big hug. From then on, they were good friends and the painter always stayed cheerful. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved taking pictures with his camera. He would take pictures of everything he saw. One day, Timmy went to the park with his camera. He saw a wise old man sitting on a bench. Timmy took a picture of the old man. + +The old man smiled and said, "Young man, taking pictures is fun, but remember to always be respectful of others. You never know when someone might not want their picture taken." + +Timmy didn't really understand what the old man meant, but he smiled and said thank you. Later that day, Timmy saw a little girl crying in the park. He wanted to take a picture of her, but he remembered what the old man had said. Timmy went over to the little girl and asked if she was okay. She said she was lost and couldn't find her mommy. + +Timmy helped the little girl find her mommy and they were both very happy. Timmy finished his day at the park feeling proud of himself for being respectful and kind. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to help her mommy in the kitchen. One day, Lily's mommy asked her to bring a tray to the table. Lily was so excited to help that she ran to get the tray, but she tripped and the tray fell on the ground. + +Lily felt really bad because she made a mess. She helped her mommy clean it up, but she still felt sad. Later that day, Lily's grandma came to visit. She gave Lily a big hug and told her that it's okay to make mistakes. Lily felt better knowing that her grandma didn't miss her even though she made a mistake. + +From that day on, Lily knew that it's okay to make mistakes and that people will still love her even when she does something bad. She also learned that it's important to be careful when carrying things on a tray. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park with her friends. One day, she met a new friend named Tom. Tom was very big, like a giant! Lily was a little scared of him because he looked dark and scary. + +But Tom was a nice giant. He smiled and said, "Hi, my name is Tom. What's your name?" Lily introduced herself and they started to play together. They played on the swings and went down the slide. Lily realized that Tom wasn't scary at all, he was actually very fun to play with! + +After playing for a while, Tom had to go home. Lily said, "Bye Tom, it was nice to meet you!" Tom replied, "Bye Lily, it was nice to meet you too. Let's play again soon!" Lily was happy to have a new friend and couldn't wait to play with Tom again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to dance around her room, twirling and spinning to her favorite songs. One day, she asked her mommy, "Can we go see the ballerinas dance?" + +Mommy replied, "The ballerinas are very far away, in a distant city." + +Lily was sad, but she still believed that one day she would see the ballerinas dance. She continued to dance around her room, imagining herself on stage with them. + +One day, Lily's mommy surprised her with tickets to see the ballerinas dance in person! Lily was so happy that she couldn't stop twirling and spinning. She couldn't believe that her dream had come true. + +At the ballet, Lily watched in awe as the ballerinas danced across the stage. She felt like she was part of the show, dancing right alongside them. From that day on, Lily always believed that dreams can come true if you keep dancing towards them. +One day, a child named Lily went to the park with her mom. She saw a big slide and wanted to play on it. She ran to the slide and climbed up the ladder. But when she reached the top, she felt something hot on her hand. She looked and saw a small fire on the slide. She was scared and shouted, "Mom, mom, the slide is burning!" + +Her mom heard her and ran to the slide. She saw the fire and grabbed Lily's hand. She pulled her away from the slide and hugged her. She said, "Lily, are you okay? How did the slide catch fire?" Lily said, "I don't know, mom. I just touched it and it was burning." + +They looked at the slide and saw that the fire was gone. There was only a black mark on the metal. They wondered how the fire started and stopped so quickly. They saw no one else near the slide. It was a mysterious fire. They decided to leave the park and go home. They were glad that Lily was not hurt by the fire. They never played on that slide again. +Ben and Mia were playing in the garden. They had a big cardboard box that they pretended was a rocket. They painted it with red and blue and stuck stars on it. + +"Ready for blast off?" Ben asked Mia, who was sitting inside the box. + +"Yes!" Mia said. "Let's go to the moon!" + +Ben pushed the box and made a loud noise. "Three, two, one, zoom!" He ran after the box, pretending to be the fire. + +They had fun flying around the garden, dodging the trees and the flowers. They saw a bird, a cat and a dog. They waved at them. + +But then, the sky turned dark and the wind blew hard. It started to rain. Ben and Mia felt cold and wet. + +"Uh-oh," Ben said. "We need to land!" + +He grabbed the box and pulled it to the porch. Mia climbed out of the box, shivering. + +"That was a close one," she said. + +They hugged each other and ran inside the house. They left the rocket on the porch, hoping it would dry. + +"Maybe we can play again tomorrow," Ben said. + +"Maybe," Mia said. "But next time, let's check the weather first." + +They laughed and went to find their mom. She gave them warm towels and hot chocolate. They told her about their adventure. + +She smiled and said, "You are very brave and clever, but also very clumsy. You made a big mess with the paint and the stars." + +They looked at each other and giggled. They didn't mind. They had fun. +Tom and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys. One day, they find a gun in the park. It is big and black and shiny. + +"Wow, look at this!" Tom says. He picks up the gun and points it at a tree. "Bang, bang, bang!" + +Ben is scared. He thinks the gun is bad. He thinks the gun can hurt them. He says, "Tom, put it down. It is not a toy. It is dangerous." + +Tom does not listen. He thinks the gun is fun. He thinks the gun makes him strong. He says, "No, it is mine. I want to play with it. You are a baby." + +Ben is sad. He wants to be Tom's friend. He wants to help him. He sees a man in a blue shirt and a hat. The man has a badge and a radio. He thinks the man is a cop. He thinks the cop can help them. He runs to the man and says, "Mister, mister, please help. My friend has a gun. He does not know it is bad. He does not know it can hurt him." + +The man hears Ben. He sees Tom with the gun. He is worried. He says, "Don't move, kid. Drop the gun. It is not a toy. It is dangerous." + +Tom hears the man. He is scared. He drops the gun. He cries. He says, "I'm sorry, I'm sorry. I did not know it was bad. I did not know it could hurt me." + +The man picks up the gun. He says, "It's okay, kid. You are safe now. You did a good thing, Ben. You are a helpful friend. You saved Tom from a big trouble." + +Tom and Ben hug. They say, "Thank you, mister. Thank you, Ben. I'm sorry, Tom. I'm glad you are okay." + +The man smiles. He says, "You are welcome, kids. Now, let's go home. And remember, never touch a gun. It is not a toy. It is dangerous." +Lila and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to pick flowers and look for bugs. They saw a big tree with round, fuzzy fruits. They were peaches. Lila and Ben loved peaches. They wanted to eat some. + +They tried to reach the peaches, but they were too high. They found a big stick and used it to poke the peaches. Some peaches fell down, but they were too far away. They ran to get them, but a big dog came out of nowhere. It was barking and growling. It wanted the peaches too. + +Lila and Ben were scared. They dropped the stick and ran back to the tree. They climbed up the tree as fast as they could. The dog followed them and jumped at the trunk. It could not climb, but it did not give up. It scratched and bit the bark. + +Lila and Ben were in panic. They hugged each other and cried. They wished their mom or dad would come and save them. They did not want to share their peaches with the dog. They did not want to be near the dog at all. + +Then they heard a voice. It was their mom. She had heard the noise and came to see what was wrong. She saw the dog and yelled at it. She threw a heavy rock at it. The dog was scared and ran away. Lila and Ben were happy. They climbed down the tree and ran to their mom. She hugged them and kissed them. She said they were brave and smart. She said they could have some peaches, but they had to wash them first. Lila and Ben smiled. They loved their mom. They loved peaches. They did not love the dog. +Ben and Lily liked to play theater. They had a big box with many clothes and hats and masks. They liked to dress up and pretend to be different people. Sometimes they made up stories, and sometimes they acted out stories from books. + +One day, they decided to put on a show for their mom and dad. They invited them to sit on the couch and watch. Ben and Lily went behind the box and got ready. They picked out their costumes and props. Ben chose a pirate hat and a sword. Lily chose a princess dress and a crown. + +They came out from behind the box and started their show. Ben said, "Arrr, I am the pirate king, and I have come to take your treasure and your castle!" Lily said, "Oh no, you are a mean pirate, and I am the princess of this land. You cannot have my treasure or my castle!" They pretended to fight and chase each other around the room. + +But then, something funny happened. Ben tripped over a toy car and fell down. His sword flew out of his hand and landed on the couch. Lily ran to help him, but she stepped on her dress and ripped it. Her crown fell off and rolled under the table. They both looked at each other and then at their mom and dad. + +They felt embarrassed. They had messed up their show. They wanted to hide behind the box. But their mom and dad did not laugh at them. They clapped their hands and said, "Bravo, bravo, what a great show! You are very creative and brave. We loved it!" + +Ben and Lily smiled. They felt better. They realized that it was okay to make mistakes. They said, "Thank you, thank you, we are glad you liked it!" They bowed and hugged each other. Then they said, "Can we do it again? But this time, we will reverse the roles. I will be the princess and you will be the pirate!" Their mom and dad said, "Sure, we would love to see that!" They went behind the box and got ready for their next show. +Tim and Jen were twins. They liked to play and have fun. One day, it was their birthday. Mom made a big cake for them. It had candles and frosting and sprinkles. + +Tim and Jen were very happy. They sang a song and blew out the candles. Then they cut the cake and ate some. It was yummy. They smiled and laughed. + +But Tim was messy. He got frosting on his face and hands. Jen saw him and giggled. She took a napkin and wiped his face. She said, "You are a mighty cake eater, Tim. But you need to be clean, too." + +Tim thanked Jen and wiped his hands. He said, "You are a mighty cake eater, too, Jen. And you are a good sister." He gave her a hug. + +Mom saw them and smiled. She said, "You are both mighty and sweet, Tim and Jen. I love you very much. Happy birthday!" She gave them each a kiss. They said, "We love you, too, Mom. Thank you for the cake!" They hugged her and ate some more cake. They were happy. +Lily and Max liked to play with blocks. They made a big network of roads and houses with their blocks. They were very proud of their network. + +But then, Ben came. Ben was a big boy who liked to destroy things. He saw the network of blocks and laughed. He said, "This is silly. This is not a real network. I will show you a real network." He kicked the blocks and destroyed the network. + +Lily and Max were very sad and angry. They cried and shouted at Ben. "Why did you do that? You are mean and harsh. You ruined our network. Go away!" + +Ben did not care. He said, "I don't care. I like to destroy things. It is fun. You are babies. You don't know how to play." He walked away. + +Lily and Max hugged each other. They said, "We are not babies. We are smart and creative. We can make a new network. A better network. And we will not let Ben destroy it again." They picked up the blocks and started to build again. +Anna was a princess who liked to play in the garden. She had a veil that was white and soft. She wore it on her head when she went outside. She felt pretty and happy with her veil. + +One day, a big wind came and blew her veil away. Anna ran after it, but it was too fast. She saw it fly over the wall and into the forest. She was sad and scared. She wanted her veil back. + +She climbed over the wall and followed the veil. She saw many trees and animals. She heard strange noises. She was brave and kept going. She found her veil on a branch. She reached for it, but a big bird flew down and grabbed it. The bird flew away with her veil. + +Anna was angry and cried. She wanted to protect her veil from the bird. She threw a stick at the bird, but it missed. She felt ashamed and alone. She wished she had stayed in the garden. + +She heard a voice behind her. It was her father, the king. He had seen her climb over the wall and followed her. He hugged her and said, "Don't worry, my dear. I'm here to protect you. I'm sorry you lost your veil, but I'm glad you're safe. You are more precious than any veil." + +Anna smiled and hugged him back. She said, "Thank you, father. I love you. I'm sorry I was naughty and ran away. I won't do it again." + +He said, "I love you too, Anna. You are not naughty, just curious and adventurous. But you have to be careful and listen to me. The forest can be dangerous. Come, let's go back to the garden. I have a surprise for you." + +He took her hand and led her back to the wall. He lifted her over and showed her a new veil. It was pink and sparkly. He said, "I made this for you. It's a magic veil. It will never fly away or get lost. It will always stay with you and make you happy." + +Anna gasped and clapped her hands. She said, "Wow, father. It's beautiful. Thank you so much. You are the best father ever." + +He put the veil on her head and kissed her cheek. He said, "You're welcome, my princess. You are the best daughter ever." +Lily was a princess who liked to wear a crown. She had many crowns of different colors and shapes. She liked to wear them when she played with her toys or read her books. + +One day, she wanted to wear her biggest crown. It was shiny and had many jewels. But when she put it on her head, it was too tight. It hurt her head and made her cry. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" she said. "This crown is too tight! I don't like it!" + +Her mom heard her cry and came to her room. She saw Lily with the big crown on her head. + +"Oh, Lily, what's wrong?" she asked. + +"This crown is too tight, mom!" Lily said. "It hurts my head! Why is it so tight?" + +Her mom smiled and hugged her. She took off the crown and put it on the table. + +"This crown is too big for you, Lily," she said. "It's not your crown. It's your dad's crown. He wears it when he goes to work. He is the king, remember?" + +Lily nodded. She remembered that her dad was the king. He had a big crown and a big robe and a big chair. He worked very hard and helped many people. + +"I understand, mom," she said. "But I want to wear a crown too. I want to be like dad." + +Her mom smiled again and kissed her. She took a smaller crown from the closet and put it on Lily's head. + +"This is your crown, Lily," she said. "It's perfect for you. It's not too tight or too loose. It's just right. You are my little princess, and I love you very much." + +Lily smiled and hugged her mom. She looked at herself in the mirror and saw her crown. It was pink and had flowers and stars. She liked it very much. + +"Thank you, mom," she said. "I love you too. And I love my crown. It's the best crown ever." +Sara was a big sister. She had a new infant at home. His name was Ben. Sara liked Ben, but he cried a lot. Sometimes he cried when Sara wanted to play or read or sleep. + +One day, Sara was playing with her dolls. She made them talk and sing and dance. She was having fun. But then Ben started to cry. He was loud and hungry. Sara's mom went to feed him. Sara wanted to keep playing, but she could not hear her dolls. + +Sara felt mad. She wanted Ben to be quiet. She wanted mom to play with her. She stomped her feet and said, "No, no, no!" + +Mom heard Sara. She came to her room. She looked sad. She said, "Sara, I know you are mad. But Ben is a baby. He needs me to feed him and hold him. He can't do anything by himself. He is not easy like you. You are a big girl. You can do many things by yourself. You can play and read and sleep. You can also help me with Ben. You can sing to him or give him a toy or a kiss. You can be a good sister. Can you please be nice to Ben?" + +Sara thought about what mom said. She felt sorry. She did not want to make mom sad. She did not want to be mean to Ben. She wanted to be a good sister. She said, "Yes, mom. I can please be nice to Ben. I can help you with him. I can sing to him and give him a toy and a kiss. I love Ben. He is my brother." + +Mom smiled. She said, "Thank you, Sara. I love you. You are a good sister. And Ben loves you too. He is lucky to have you." She hugged Sara and gave her a kiss. Then she took Sara and Ben to the living room. They sat on the couch. Mom fed Ben and Sara sang to him. Ben stopped crying. He looked at Sara and smiled. Sara smiled back. She felt happy. She liked being a big sister. +Lily and Tom were bored. They wanted to play a new game. They looked around the house for a fun place to explore. They saw a door that was high up on the wall. It had a sign that said "Attic". + +"What is an attic?" Lily asked. + +"It is a place where you keep old things and secrets," Tom said. "Let's go and see what is inside." + +They got a chair and climbed up to the door. They opened it and saw a dark and dusty room. There were boxes and bags and toys and clothes. They felt excited and curious. + +"Wow, look at all this stuff!" Lily said. "Can we touch it?" + +"I don't know," Tom said. "Maybe Mom and Dad will be mad if we make a mess." + +But they could not resist. They started to open the boxes and bags and play with the toys and clothes. They found a hat and a scarf and a coat. They put them on and pretended to be spies. They found a doll and a truck and a ball. They made them talk and move and bounce. They found a book and a map and a flashlight. They read and looked and shone. + +They were having so much fun that they did not hear Mom and Dad coming up the stairs. They did not see the door open and the light come in. They did not notice the angry faces and the loud voices. + +"Lily! Tom! What are you doing here?" Mom shouted. "This is the attic. You are not allowed to come here. You have made a big mess. You have ruined our things. You are in big trouble." + +Lily and Tom felt scared and guilty. They dropped the toys and clothes and ran to Mom and Dad. They hugged them and said they were sorry. + +"We just wanted to play a new game," Lily said. + +"We did not mean to be bad," Tom said. + +Mom and Dad sighed. They were still mad, but they also loved their children. They pointed to the mess and said they had to clean it up. They said they had to be careful and respectful with other people's things. They said they had to ask before they went to places they did not know. + +Lily and Tom nodded. They said they understood. They said they would not do it again. They helped Mom and Dad pick up the toys and clothes and put them back in the boxes and bags. They closed the door and climbed down from the chair. They said goodbye to the attic and its secrets. They learned their lesson. +Lily and Ben like to play pretend. They have a big box of costumes and toys. Today, they want to play witch and wizard. Lily puts on a black hat and a long dress. Ben wears a blue robe and a starry hat. They also have a wand and a broom. + +They go to the garden and pretend it is a magic forest. They wave their wands and say funny words. They make flowers grow and birds sing. They fly on their broom and zoom around the trees. They have a lot of fun. + +But then, they see a big cat. It is black and has yellow eyes. It looks at them and hisses. Lily and Ben are scared. They think it is a real witch's cat. They run back to the house and hide behind the sofa. + +"Mommy, mommy, there is a witch's cat in the garden!" they cry. + +Mommy comes and hugs them. She is not scared. She smiles and says, "That is not a witch's cat. That is Fluffy, our neighbor's cat. He is very friendly and likes to play. He is not mean, he is just curious." + +Lily and Ben peek from behind the sofa. They see Fluffy rubbing his head on the broom. He purrs and looks at them. He does not seem so scary now. + +"Can we play with Fluffy, mommy?" they ask. + +"Sure, but be gentle. He is very soft and fluffy. And don't forget to say hello to our neighbor, Mrs. Green. She is not a witch, either. She is very nice and makes yummy cookies." + +Lily and Ben come out from behind the sofa. They go to the garden and play with Fluffy. They stroke his fur and tickle his ears. They also say hello to Mrs. Green and get some cookies. They share them with Fluffy and mommy. They are not afraid of the witch's cat anymore. They are happy. +Ben and Lily were excited to play outside. They put on their coats and shoes and ran to the door. But the door was locked. They could not open it. + +"Mom, let us out!" Ben shouted. "We want to play!" + +Mom was in the kitchen. She heard Ben and Lily. She smiled and walked to the door. She unlocked it and opened it. + +"Okay, you can go out. But be careful and stay in the yard," Mom said. + +"Thank you, Mom!" Ben and Lily said. They hugged Mom and ran outside. + +They saw the sun and the grass and the flowers. They saw their toys and their bike and their ball. They were very happy. They played and laughed and had fun. They forgot about the door. +Lila and Tom were best friends. They liked to play outside with their toys. One day, they saw a big cloud in the sky. It was dark and scary. + +"What is that?" Lila asked. + +"It is a hurricane," Tom said. He was very intelligent. He liked to learn new things. "It is a big wind that can move things and break things. We have to go inside." + +Lila was scared. She did not want to leave her toys. She wanted to play more. + +"No, I want to stay here," she said. "The hurricane will not come here. It is far away." + +Tom shook his head. He knew the hurricane was coming closer. He saw it on the TV. He heard his mom say they had to pack their things and go to a safe place. + +"Lila, please, we have to go. The hurricane is dangerous. It can move our toys and our house. It can hurt us. Come with me," he said. + +He tried to pull her hand, but she did not move. She held on to her toys. She did not listen to him. + +Tom was sad. He did not want to leave his friend. But he knew he had to go. He ran to his mom. She was waiting for him in the car. + +"Lila, come on, hurry!" he shouted. + +But Lila did not hear him. She was playing with her toys. She did not see the hurricane. She did not see the wind. She did not see the tree that moved and fell on her. +Lily and Ben wanted to decorate their cart for the parade. They had many things to make it pretty: paper, stickers, ribbons, and balloons. They worked hard to cut, stick, tie, and blow. + +But they had a problem. Lily wanted to put pink balloons on the cart, and Ben wanted to put blue balloons. They both liked their own color more. They did not want to share or mix. + +"No, pink!" Lily said, holding a balloon. + +"No, blue!" Ben said, grabbing another balloon. + +They started to pull and tug on the balloons. They were very stubborn. They did not listen to each other. + +Pop! Pop! Pop! + +The balloons burst in their hands. They made a loud noise and scared them. They dropped the balloons and looked at each other. They saw their cart with no balloons at all. They felt sad and sorry. + +They hugged and said, "I'm sorry. I was stubborn. I should have shared." + +They decided to use both pink and blue balloons. They also used other colors, like yellow, green, and purple. They made their cart very colorful and happy. They were proud of their work. + +They pushed their cart to the parade. They saw many other carts with different decorations. They smiled and waved at everyone. They had fun and learned to be kind. +Tom and Mia are playing in the garden. They have a big sheet that they use as a tent. They put the sheet over a table and some chairs. They pretend they are camping in the woods. + +"Look, Mia, I have a flashlight!" Tom says. He turns it on and off. "We can see in the dark." + +"That's cool, Tom," Mia says. "But I'm thirsty. Can we get some water?" + +"OK, but be careful. Don't spill it on the sheet. It will become wet and dirty," Tom says. He gives Mia a cup of water from a bottle. + +Mia drinks some water. She feels a drop on her head. She looks up. The sky is gray and cloudy. It starts to rain. + +"Oh no, Tom, it's raining!" Mia says. "The sheet will become wet!" + +"Quick, let's go inside!" Tom says. He grabs the flashlight and the bottle. He runs to the house. + +Mia follows him. She holds the cup of water. She trips on a rock. She falls down. The water spills on the sheet. + +The sheet becomes wet and muddy. Mia cries. + +"I'm sorry, Tom, I spilled the water on the sheet!" Mia says. + +Tom comes back. He sees the sheet. He is angry. + +"Mia, you ruined the sheet!" Tom says. "Now we can't play with it anymore!" + +He takes the sheet from Mia. He throws it on the ground. He goes inside. He slams the door. + +Mia is sad. She sits on the grass. She wishes Tom was not mad at her. She wants to play with him again. She hopes the sheet will dry soon. +Lily and Ben were friends who liked to play with toys. One day, they saw a big box of toys in the park. They ran to the box and opened it. There were many toys inside: cars, dolls, balls, books and more. + +"Wow, look at all these toys!" Lily said. "Can we play with them?" + +"I don't know," Ben said. "Maybe they belong to someone else." + +Lily did not care. She grabbed a car and a doll and put them in her bag. "I want these toys. They are mine now." + +Ben was shocked. "Lily, you can't do that. That is stealing. Stealing is bad. You have to share." + +Lily did not listen. She took more toys and put them in her bag. She was happy. She thought she had success. + +But then, a man came to the box. He was the owner of the toys. He was giving them away to children who did not have toys. He was generous. + +He saw Lily and Ben and asked them, "Hello, children. Do you like these toys?" + +Ben nodded. He wanted to play with the toys, but he did not want to steal them. He said, "Yes, sir. They are very nice. Thank you for sharing them." + +Lily did not say anything. She hid her bag behind her back. She was afraid. + +The man smiled. He said, "You are welcome. You can take one toy each. I have enough for everyone." + +Ben was happy. He chose a ball and thanked the man. He said, "Thank you, sir. You are very kind. I like this ball." + +The man looked at Lily. He said, "And you, little girl. What toy do you want?" + +Lily did not know what to do. She felt guilty. She knew she had done something wrong. She opened her bag and showed the man. She said, "I'm sorry, sir. I took these toys. I was greedy. I did not share. I stole them." + +The man was surprised. He said, "Oh, dear. That is not good. Why did you do that?" + +Lily said, "I don't know. I wanted them. I thought they were mine." + +The man said, "No, they are not yours. They are for everyone. You have to give them back. And you have to say sorry to your friend. He was right. Stealing is bad. Sharing is good." + +Lily felt ashamed. She gave the toys back to the man. She said, "I'm sorry, sir. I'm sorry, Ben. I was wrong. I won't steal again. I will share." + +Ben smiled. He said, "It's okay, Lily. I forgive you. You are still my friend. Do you want to play with me?" + +Lily nodded. She said, "Yes, please. Can I have a doll?" + +The man said, "Of course. Here you go. A doll for you. And a car for me. Let's play together." + +Lily and Ben were happy. They played with the toys and the man. They learned a lesson. They learned that stealing is bad and sharing is good. They learned that success is not having many things, but having many friends. They learned that generous people are kind and happy. They learned to say sorry and thank you. They learned to be good. +Lily and Tom were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They saw a big billboard with a picture of a clown. The clown had a red nose and a funny hat. He was holding a balloon that said "Come to the circus!" + +"Look, Lily, a circus!" Tom said. "I want to go and see the clown and the animals and the tricks!" + +"Me too, Tom, me too!" Lily said. "Let's ask mom and dad if we can go!" + +They ran to their parents, who were sitting on a bench. They asked them if they could go to the circus. Their parents said yes, but they had to be careful and stay close to them. + +The next day, they went to the circus. They saw the clown and the animals and the tricks. They clapped and laughed and had fun. But then, Tom saw something shiny behind the tent. He wanted to see what it was. He left Lily and his parents and sneaked behind the tent. + +He found a big machine with buttons and levers. He thought it was a toy. He pushed a button and pulled a lever. He heard a loud noise and saw a bright light. He had turned on the freezer that kept the ice cream cold. He felt a cold wind and saw ice forming on the ground. He was scared and tried to run away, but he slipped and fell. He was stuck in the ice. He cried for help. + +Lily heard Tom's cry. She ran to him and saw him in the ice. She was worried and called their parents. Their parents came and saw Tom in the ice. They were angry and scared. They called the circus people. The circus people came and turned off the freezer. They used a hammer and a chisel to break the ice and free Tom. Tom was shivering and crying. He was sorry and ashamed. + +The clown came and gave Tom a balloon. He said, "Tom, you were very foolish. You should not touch things that are not yours. You could have hurt yourself or others. You should listen to your parents and stay with them. They love you and want to keep you safe. Do you understand?" + +Tom nodded and said, "Yes, I understand. I'm sorry, clown. I'm sorry, mom and dad. I'm sorry, Lily. I won't do it again. I learned my lesson." + +Lily hugged Tom and said, "It's okay, Tom. I'm glad you're okay. I love you, brother. Let's go and enjoy the circus." + +They went and enjoyed the circus. They never forgot the day Tom froze in the ice. They always remembered to be careful and listen to their parents. They knew that was the smart thing to do. +Tom and Lily were playing in the backyard. They liked to build things with the lumber that Dad left there. The lumber was brown and hard and had nails in it. Tom and Lily were careful not to touch the nails. + +One day, they saw a big squirrel on the fence. The squirrel had a bushy tail and shiny eyes. It looked at Tom and Lily and made a funny noise. Then it jumped on the lumber pile and started to chew on a piece of wood. + +Tom and Lily did not like that. They wanted the lumber for their building. They ran to the lumber pile and shouted at the squirrel. "Go away, squirrel! This is our lumber! You can't have it!" + +But the squirrel did not listen. It did not want to go away. It liked the taste of the wood. It tried to resist Tom and Lily. It bit and scratched and kicked with its paws. It made more funny noises. + +Tom and Lily were scared of the squirrel. They did not know what to do. They ran back to the house and told Mom. Mom came out with a broom. She waved the broom at the squirrel and said, "Shoo, shoo, squirrel! Leave the lumber alone! This is not your food!" + +The squirrel saw the broom and was afraid. It did not like the broom. It let go of the wood and ran away. It jumped on the fence and disappeared. + +Tom and Lily were happy. They thanked Mom and hugged her. They went back to the lumber pile and continued their building. They hoped the squirrel would not come back. +Ben was a boy who liked to play with his toy gun. He liked to shoot at the birds, the trees, and the cars. He did not care if he scared or hurt anyone. He thought it was fun. + +One day, he saw a girl riding a bike. She was doing exercise. She looked happy and healthy. Ben wanted to shoot at her. He aimed his toy gun and pulled the trigger. + +But the girl saw him and dodged. She was not scared. She was angry. She stopped her bike and got off. She walked up to Ben and took his toy gun. She said, "You are a bad boy. You should not shoot at people. You should do exercise like me. It is good for you. It makes you strong and smart. And it makes you have friends. You are lonely because you are mean." + +She threw his toy gun in the trash and rode away. Ben felt sad and ashamed. He realized he was wrong. He wanted to be like the girl. He wanted to do exercise and have friends. He decided to change his ways. He ran after the girl and said, "I am sorry. Can I play with you? Can you teach me how to ride a bike?" + +The girl smiled and said, "Sure. I forgive you. Come on, let's go to the park. There are more kids there. You can make new friends. And you can learn how to ride a bike. It is fun." + +Ben was happy. He thanked the girl and followed her. He learned how to ride a bike. He made new friends. He stopped shooting at things. He did exercise every day. He was no longer lonely. He was a good boy. + +The moral of the story is: Shooting at people is bad. Doing exercise is good. It makes you healthy and happy. And it helps you make friends. Friends are important. They make you feel less lonely. +Tim and Anna were playing in the tent in the backyard. It was dark outside, but they had a flashlight. They liked to tell stories and make funny faces with the light. + +"Let me hold the flashlight, Tim," Anna said. "I want to make a bunny shadow on the wall." + +"No, it's my turn," Tim said. "You had it for a long time. I want to make a monster shadow and scare you." + +They started to argue and tug on the flashlight. The flashlight seemed very important to both of them. They did not want to share. + +Suddenly, the flashlight went off. They heard a click and then nothing. It was very dark in the tent. They could not see anything. + +"Uh-oh," Tim said. "I think the flashlight is broken. What do we do now?" + +"I don't know," Anna said. "I'm scared. I want to go inside." + +They felt around for the zipper of the tent, but they could not find it. They started to cry. + +"Tim, Anna, what's wrong?" They heard their mom's voice from outside. She opened the tent and saw them crying. She had a flashlight in her hand. + +"Mom, our flashlight is broken," Tim said. "We can't see anything." + +"Mom, we were fighting over the flashlight," Anna said. "We were not nice to each other." + +Their mom hugged them and said, "It's okay, sweeties. I'm here. I have another flashlight. You can both use it. But you have to learn to share and be generous. Do you understand?" + +Tim and Anna nodded. They said they were sorry to each other and to their mom. They took the flashlight from their mom and thanked her. They smiled and hugged her. + +"Can we still play in the tent, mom?" Tim asked. + +"Sure, you can," their mom said. "But only if you promise to be kind and have fun." + +They promised. They turned on the flashlight and made shadows on the wall. They told stories and made funny faces. They were happy. They learned to be generous. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park with their dog, Spot. They liked to run and jump and throw a ball for Spot to catch. Spot was very fast and smart and always brought the ball back to them. + +One day, they saw an old man with a cane walking slowly on the path. He had a big hat and a long coat and looked very sad. Lily and Ben wanted to say hello, but their mom told them to be polite and not bother him. + +The old man stopped near a pond and looked at the water. He threw his cane into the pond and watched it sink. Then he took off his hat and coat and threw them in too. Lily and Ben were very surprised and wondered what he was doing. + +The old man smiled and said, "I don't need these things anymore. I'm going to a better place." He closed his eyes and jumped into the pond. Lily and Ben gasped and ran to the edge of the pond. They looked for the old man, but they could not see him. He had vanished. + +Lily and Ben were very scared and confused. They ran back to their mom and told her what they saw. Their mom hugged them and said, "Don't worry, my darlings. The old man was very sick and tired and wanted to be free. He is in heaven now, where he is happy and well." + +Lily and Ben felt a little better, but they still missed the old man. They hoped he was playing with Spot's ball in heaven. They decided to name the pond after him and call it the Vanish Pond. They always remembered him when they played there. +Lily liked to play with her mom's jewelry. She liked the shiny rings and necklaces and earrings. She liked to put them on and look at herself in the mirror. She felt like a princess. + +One day, when her mom was busy, Lily sneaked into her bedroom and opened the jewelry box. She saw a new ring that was very sparkly. She wanted to try it on. She put it on her finger and it fit. She smiled and went to the mirror. + +But then she heard her mom coming. She got scared. She did not want her mom to see her with the ring. She paused. She did not know what to do. She could not take the ring off. It was stuck. She tried to pull it but it hurt. She started to cry. + +Her mom heard her cry and came into the bedroom. She saw Lily with the ring and the jewelry box. She was not happy. She asked Lily what she was doing. Lily said she was sorry. She said she liked the ring and wanted to play with it. She said she could not take it off. + +Her mom sighed. She said she understood that Lily liked the jewelry, but she should not take it without asking. She said the ring was very special and very expensive. She said she would help her take it off. She got some soap and water and rubbed it on Lily's finger. She gently twisted the ring and it came off. She hugged Lily and said she loved her. She said she was not mad, but she wanted Lily to be more careful. She said maybe when Lily was older, she could have some jewelry of her own. + +Lily nodded. She said she was sorry again. She said she loved her mom too. She said she did not want to play with the jewelry anymore. She said it was too crazy. She gave the ring back to her mom and closed the jewelry box. She went to play with her dolls instead. +Tim and Kim are twins. They like to play with their toys, but they do not like to organize them. They leave them all over the floor, and sometimes they lose them or break them. Their mom and dad are not happy with them. They tell them to organize their toys every day, but they do not listen. + +One day, a new boy moves in next door. His name is Sam. He is very friendly and wants to play with Tim and Kim. He comes to their house and sees their toys. He likes them a lot, but he also sees how messy they are. He says, "Can I help you organize your toys? It will be more fun to play with them if they are neat and easy to find." + +Tim and Kim are surprised. They do not know why Sam wants to organize their toys. They think it is boring and hard. They say, "No, thank you. We like our toys this way. You can play with them, but do not touch them." + +Sam is sad. He thinks Tim and Kim are not very nice. He says, "Okay, but be careful. Some of your toys are rough and sharp. They can hurt you or me if we step on them or fall on them." + +Tim and Kim do not care. They start to play with their toys, but they do not share them with Sam. They grab them and pull them and throw them. Sam tries to join them, but they push him away. He feels lonely and hurt. + +Soon, Tim and Kim get into a fight. They both want the same toy, a red car. They tug and tug, and the car breaks in half. They both cry and yell. They blame each other and Sam. They say, "It is your fault! You broke our toy! You are a bad friend!" + +Sam is shocked. He says, "I did not break your toy. You broke it yourselves. You are not good friends. You do not organize your toys, you do not share your toys, and you do not care about your toys or me. I do not want to play with you anymore. I am going home." + +He leaves their house and goes back to his own. He has his own toys, and he organizes them every day. He loves his toys, and he takes good care of them. He hopes to find other friends who do the same. + +Tim and Kim are left alone with their broken toy and their messy floor. They feel sad and sorry. They realize they were wrong. They say, "We were mean to Sam. He was a nice boy. He wanted to help us organize our toys. He wanted to play with us and be our friend. We should have listened to him and to our mom and dad. We should have organized our toys, shared our toys, and cared about our toys and him. Maybe then we would still have our toy and our friend." + +They decide to change. They start to organize their toys, one by one. They say sorry to each other and to their mom and dad. They hope to see Sam again and say sorry to him too. They learn a lesson. They learn that organizing their toys is not only good for their toys, but also for their friendship. They learn that being a good friend means being kind, generous, and respectful. They learn that being a youth is not an excuse for being rough. +Tom and Sam were brothers who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big pile of dirt near their house. They wanted to dig and make holes in the dirt. They asked their mom if they could play in the dirt. Mom said yes, but they had to be careful and not make a mess. + +Tom and Sam took their shovels and buckets and ran to the dirt. They started to dig and have fun. They found some rocks, some worms, and some roots. They also found some potatoes. They were round and brown and had eyes. They looked funny. Tom and Sam decided to keep the potatoes and put them in their buckets. + +They played for a long time, until mom called them for lunch. They ran back to the house, but they forgot to wash their hands and feet. They also forgot to leave the potatoes outside. They brought them inside and put them on the table. Mom saw the potatoes and was not happy. She said they were dirty and had germs. She said they could not eat them. She said they had to throw them away. + +Tom and Sam were sad. They liked the potatoes. They thought they were cool and special. They did not want to waste them. They asked mom if they could keep them and plant them in the garden. Mom thought for a moment. She said yes, but they had to wash them first. She said they could plant them in a corner of the garden and see if they would grow. + +Tom and Sam were happy. They thanked mom and said they were sorry for making a mess. They washed the potatoes and their hands and feet. They ate their lunch and then went to the garden. They dug some holes and put the potatoes in them. They covered them with dirt and watered them. They hoped they would grow and make more potatoes. + +Mom watched them and smiled. She was proud of them for being kind and caring. She said they had learned a good lesson. She said they had learned to respect nature and not waste food. She said they had learned to allow things to grow and give life. She said they had learned to be mild and gentle. She hugged them and said she loved them. Tom and Sam hugged her back and said they loved her too. They were happy and looked forward to seeing their potatoes grow. +Tommy was a little boy who liked to play with his toys. He had many toys, but his favorite was a red car that could go very fast. He liked to make the car zoom around the floor and pretend he was a racer. + +One day, his mom called him for a snack. She had made some yummy cookies and milk for him. But Tommy did not answer. He was too busy playing with his car. He thought he could play a little more and then have his snack later. + +But he played too long. He made his car go faster and faster, until he felt dizzy. He tried to stand up, but he fell down. He hit his head on the floor and started to cry. + +His mom heard him and ran to him. She saw his red car and his bump on his head. She hugged him and said, "Oh, Tommy, are you okay? Why didn't you answer me when I called you for a snack?" + +Tommy felt sorry. He said, "I'm sorry, mom. I wanted to play with my car. I didn't listen to you. I was silly." + +His mom said, "It's okay, Tommy. I'm glad you're not hurt badly. But you should always answer me when I call you. It's not polite to ignore me. And you should have a snack when you're hungry. It's not good to play too much and skip your food. You need to take care of yourself." + +Tommy nodded. He said, "I understand, mom. I will answer you next time. And I will have a snack when you're ready. Can I have a cookie and milk now?" + +His mom smiled. She said, "Of course, you can. Come on, let's go to the kitchen. And you can bring your car with you. But don't make it go too fast, okay?" + +Tommy smiled too. He said, "Okay, mom. Thank you. I love you." + +He took his car and followed his mom. He learned his lesson. He knew that answering his mom and having a snack were more important than playing with his car. He was a good boy. +Sara likes to play with her crayons. She has many colors. She can make red flowers, blue sky, green grass, and yellow sun. She likes to show her pictures to Mom and Dad. They say she is a good artist. + +One day, Sara goes to the park with Mom. She sees a big slide, a swing, and a sandbox. She wants to play with them. She leaves her crayons in the car. She runs to the slide and climbs up. She slides down fast and laughs. + +She plays for a long time. She swings high, she digs in the sand, she chases a butterfly. She has fun. She forgets about her crayons. + +When it is time to go home, Mom calls her. She runs to the car. She sees her crayons on the seat. She picks them up. She sees something bad. The crayons are open. They are broken. They are melted. The colors are mixed. They are not pretty anymore. + +Sara feels sad. She cries. She misses her crayons. She says sorry to them. She hugs them. Mom sees her. She hugs her too. She says it is okay. She says they can buy new crayons. She says they can make new pictures. She says she loves her. Sara feels better. She says she loves her too. She says she will take care of her new crayons. She says she will close them when she is not using them. She smiles. She still likes to play with colors. +Lisa and Ben were happy. They were going on vacation with Mom and Dad. They packed their bags and got in the car. They drove for a long time, but they had fun. They sang songs and played games. + +They arrived at a big house by the lake. It was their grandma's house. Grandma was waiting for them with a big hug and a smile. She had made cookies and milk for them. Lisa and Ben ran inside and spread the cookies on a plate. They shared them with Mom, Dad and Grandma. They were yummy. + +The next day, the sun was shining and the air was mild. Lisa and Ben put on their swimsuits and ran to the lake. They splashed in the water and built sandcastles. They saw fish and ducks and frogs. They had a picnic on the grass. They ate sandwiches and fruit and juice. They were full and happy. + +They spent the whole week at Grandma's house. They did many things. They rode bikes, read books, played with toys, watched movies and cuddled with Grandma. They had the best vacation ever. They thanked Grandma for everything and gave her a big kiss. They said goodbye and got in the car. They drove back home, but they were not sad. They knew they would see Grandma again soon. They loved her very much. +Lila and Tom are on a big boat with their mom and dad. They are going to an island for a holiday. Lila and Tom are very excited. They want to see the sand and the water and the animals. + +But the boat is slow and the island is far. Lila and Tom are impatient. They ask their mom and dad, "When will we get there? When will we see the island?" Mom and dad say, "Soon, soon. Just look at the sky and the waves and the birds. They are beautiful." + +Lila and Tom try to look, but they are bored. They want to play and run and swim. They say, "We don't like the boat. We want the island." + +Then, they see something. A green and brown spot in the water. It gets bigger and bigger. It is the island! Lila and Tom are happy. They clap and cheer and jump. They say, "Look, look! There is the island! We are almost there!" + +Mom and dad smile and hug them. They say, "Yes, there is the island. We are almost there. Are you ready for some fun?" Lila and Tom nod and say, "Yes, yes! We are ready! We love the island!" +Ben saw a fox in the woods. The fox was red and had a long tail. Ben liked the fox and wanted to be its friend. He ran after the fox and called, "Fox, fox, come here! I want to play with you!" + +The fox heard Ben and ran away. It was scared of Ben and did not want to play. It ran and ran until it came to a road. The road was big and had many cars. The cars were fast and loud. The fox did not see the cars and tried to cross the road. + +A car hit the fox and made a loud noise. The fox fell down and did not move. It was dead. Ben saw what happened and felt sad. He ran to the fox and cried, "Fox, fox, wake up! Please wake up! I'm sorry I scared you. I just wanted to name you and be your friend." + +But the fox did not wake up. It was still dead. Ben hugged the fox and said, "I name you Red. You are my friend, Red. I love you, Red." He stayed with the fox until his mom came and found him. She saw the fox and Ben and felt sorry. She hugged Ben and said, "I'm sorry, Ben. The fox is dead. It can't play with you anymore. But you can remember it and keep it in your heart." + +Ben nodded and said, "Yes, mom. I will remember Red. He was my friend. I love him." He kissed the fox and said goodbye. He and his mom went home and buried the fox in the garden. They made a cross with sticks and wrote "Red" on it. Ben said a prayer for the fox and thanked it for being his friend. He hoped the fox was happy in heaven. He missed the fox, but he also felt happy that he had named it and loved it. +Lily was a little girl who liked to play in the park. She liked to swing on the swings, slide on the slide, and run on the grass. But she was afraid of the big monkey bars. They were too high and too hard for her. + +One day, she saw her friend Max on the monkey bars. He was swinging from one bar to another, like a monkey. He looked happy and brave. Lily wanted to be like him. She asked him to teach her how to do it. + +Max was a good friend. He helped Lily climb up the ladder and hold on to the first bar. He told her to look ahead and not down. He told her to move her hands one by one to the next bar. He told her to keep trying and not give up. + +Lily was scared at first. She felt her arms were weak and her palms were sweaty. She almost fell down a few times. But she listened to Max and did not stop. She moved her hands slowly and carefully, until she reached the last bar. She was so happy and proud. She had done it! + +She thanked Max for his help and gave him a hug. They both smiled and cheered. Lily had succeeded in doing something new and hard. She had overcome her fear and learned a new skill. She felt more confident and brave. She decided to try the monkey bars again and again, until she became as good as Max. She had fun in the park. +Lily was a curious girl who liked to explore her big house. One day, she found a door that she had never seen before. It was in the hall, next to the stairs. She opened the door and saw a dark chamber with many old things inside. + +"Wow!" she said. "What is this place?" + +She went inside and looked around. She saw a big chest, a dusty mirror, a broken clock and a pile of books. She wanted to touch everything and see what they were. + +She opened the chest and found a shiny necklace. She put it on and felt like a princess. She looked at the mirror and smiled. She did not see the spider that crawled on the wall behind her. + +She picked up a book and tried to read it. She did not know the words, but she liked the pictures. She saw a dragon, a castle, a knight and a princess. She imagined that she was the princess and the dragon was her friend. + +She did not hear the door close behind her. She did not hear her mom call her name. She did not remember that it was time for lunch. She forgot everything else and kept playing in the chamber. + +She did not know that the chamber was a secret place that her dad used to hide his treasures. He had a key that locked the door from the outside. He had gone out for a while and did not know that Lily was inside. He came back and locked the door without checking. + +He did not know that Lily was trapped in the chamber. He did not know that she was scared and hungry and lonely. He did not know that she cried and called for help. He did not know that she wished she had never been curious. +Lily liked to draw with pastels. She had many colors: pink, blue, yellow, green, purple. She made pictures of flowers, birds, stars, and rainbows. She was very happy when she drew. + +One day, her mom said, "Lily, we have to go to the store. Put away your pastels and get your coat." Lily did not want to go. She wanted to finish her picture. She said, "Mom, can we delay? I need more time." Her mom said, "No, Lily, we have to go now. It will be dark soon. Come on, hurry up." + +Lily was sad and angry. She put her pastels in a box and put the box on the table. She got her coat and followed her mom. She did not say anything. She hoped her picture would be safe. + +But when they came back from the store, Lily saw something terrible. Her little brother, Ben, had found her box of pastels. He had taken them out and made a big mess. He had drawn on the walls, the floor, the sofa, and even on Lily's picture. He had broken some of the pastels and mixed the colors. He was smiling and laughing. + +Lily screamed, "Ben, what did you do? You ruined my pastels and my picture! You are so bad!" She ran to him and tried to take the pastels from him. Ben did not want to give them. He said, "No, Lily, these are mine. They are fun. Go away!" He pushed her and made her fall. + +Lily cried and cried. Her mom heard the noise and came to see what was wrong. She saw the mess and was shocked. She said, "Ben, how could you do this? You know these are Lily's pastels. You have to share and be careful. You have to say sorry to Lily and help her clean up." She picked up Lily and hugged her. She said, "Lily, I'm sorry. I know you love your pastels and your picture. You are very strong and creative. We will get you new pastels and paper. And we will find a way to fix the walls and the sofa. Don't worry, it will be okay." She kissed her and wiped her tears. + +Lily felt a little better. She said, "Thank you, mom. I love you." She looked at Ben and said, "Ben, I'm mad at you. But I love you too. You are my brother. But you have to learn to respect my things. And you have to say sorry." Ben looked down and said, "Sorry, Lily. I was bored. I wanted to draw too. But I didn't know how. Can you teach me?" Lily thought for a moment. She said, "Maybe. But only if you promise to be good and listen to me. And only if you help me clean up." Ben nodded and said, "Okay, Lily. I promise. Can we be friends?" Lily smiled and said, "Yes, Ben. We can be friends." They hugged and started to clean up. Their mom smiled and said, "That's my good kids. I'm proud of you." She helped them and gave them a snack. They all felt happy again. +Lily and Ben like to play with paper. They have many colors of paper. They cut and fold and glue the paper. They make hats and boats and animals. + +One day, they find a big book of paper. The book has many pictures of places and people and things. Lily and Ben think the book is funny. They laugh at the pictures. + +They want to play with the book. They tear the pages out of the book. They make more hats and boats and animals. They have fun with the paper. + +But then, Mom comes in. She sees the book and the paper. She is not happy. She says the book is not for playing. She says the book is for learning. She says they have to put the book back together. + +Lily and Ben are sad. They do not know how to put the book back together. They try to glue the pages, but they are too torn. They try to tape the pages, but they are too wrinkled. They cry and say they are sorry. + +Mom sees them crying. She hugs them and says it is okay. She says they did not know the book was important. She says they can keep some of the paper to play with. She says she will find another book for learning. + +She gives them a glass of water and a cookie. She sprinkles some salt on the cookie. She says salt makes the cookie taste better. She says salt also helps when you are sad. She says it is like a magic spice. + +Lily and Ben smile. They taste the cookie. They think it is funny. They laugh and say thank you. They hug Mom and say they love her. They are happy again. +Ben and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to swing and slide and run. But they also liked to pretend they were animals. Ben was a lion and Lily was a zebra. + +"Roar!" Ben said. "I am a big lion and I will catch you, zebra!" + +"Neigh!" Lily said. "You can't catch me, lion! I am fast and smart!" + +They ran around the grass, laughing and chasing each other. Ben tried to catch Lily, but she was too quick. She ran behind a tree and hid. + +"Where are you, zebra?" Ben said. "I can smell you!" + +Lily peeked out from behind the tree. She saw Ben looking for her. She had an idea. She saw a long stick on the ground. She picked it up and held it like a whip. + +"I am here, lion!" Lily said. "But you can't get me!" + +She swung the stick in the air. It made a loud noise. Ben heard it and turned around. He saw Lily with the stick. + +"What is that, zebra?" Ben said. "Is that a whip?" + +"Yes, it is!" Lily said. "And I will whip you if you come near me!" + +Ben was not afraid. He was a brave lion. He stretched his legs and got ready to pounce. + +"Ha!" Ben said. "You can't whip me, zebra! I am strong and hard!" + +He jumped at Lily, hoping to catch her. But Lily was ready. She whipped the stick at Ben, hitting him on the nose. + +"Ow!" Ben said. "That hurt, zebra!" + +Lily laughed. She had whipped the lion. She felt proud and happy. + +"Sorry, lion!" Lily said. "But you should not chase me!" + +Ben rubbed his nose. He felt a little sad and angry. But he also felt silly and funny. + +"It's okay, zebra!" Ben said. "You are a good whipper!" + +They smiled at each other. They were still friends. They dropped the stick and hugged. + +"Let's play something else!" Lily said. + +"Okay!" Ben said. "What do you want to play?" + +They thought for a moment. Then they had the same idea. + +"Let's play elephants!" they said together. + +They lifted their arms like trunks and made loud noises. They walked around the park, pretending to be elephants. They had fun and forgot about the whip and the lion and the zebra. They were just Ben and Lily, playing in the park. +Lily was a girl who liked to play in the fields. She liked to run and jump and smell the flowers. She liked to watch the wheat grow tall and yellow. She liked to make crowns of wheat and pretend she was a queen. + +One day, she saw something new in the field. It was a flower, but not like the others. It was big and pink and had many petals. It looked like a star. Lily ran to the flower and touched it gently. It was soft and smooth. She smelled it and it was sweet and fresh. + +Lily was very happy. She had never seen a flower like this before. She wondered what it was. She asked her mom, who was working in the field. Her mom came and looked at the flower. She smiled and hugged Lily. + +"This is a rare flower, my dear. It is called a peony. It does not grow here often. It needs a lot of water and sun. It is a gift from nature. It blooms only for a short time, then it falls. We are lucky to see it today." + +Lily nodded. She understood. She felt special and grateful. She thanked the flower for being so beautiful. She thanked her mom for telling her its name. She thanked nature for making it grow. She decided to leave the flower where it was, so it could bloom and shine. She made a wish that it would come back next year. She went back to play, feeling happy and curious. She wondered what other rare things she could find in the field. +Anna loves to paint. She has many colors and brushes. She paints flowers, animals, and houses. She paints on paper, on cardboard, and on the wall. She paints every day. + +One day, Anna finds a file in her dad's office. It is a big file with many papers inside. Anna thinks it is boring. She wants to make it pretty. She takes the file and her paints to her room. She paints on the file. She paints rainbows, stars, and hearts. She paints on every paper. She paints with every color. She is very happy. + +Her dad comes home from work. He goes to his office. He looks for his file. He cannot find it. He asks Anna, "Do you know where my file is?" + +Anna says, "Yes, I do. I have it in my room. I painted it for you. Come and see!" + +Her dad follows Anna to her room. He sees the file on her bed. He sees the paints on the floor. He sees the paintings on the file. He is very surprised. He says, "Anna, what did you do? This is my file for work. It has important papers inside. You cannot paint on it." + +Anna says, "But dad, I wanted to make it pretty. I wanted to give you a gift. Do you like it?" + +Her dad looks at Anna. He sees her big eyes and her smile. He sees her love and her creativity. He feels a mix of emotions. He says, "Anna, you are incredible. You are very talented and sweet. But you also need to learn to respect other people's things. You cannot paint on something that is not yours. You need to ask first. Do you understand?" + +Anna nods. She says, "I'm sorry, dad. I didn't know. I won't do it again. Can you forgive me?" + +Her dad hugs her. He says, "Of course, I forgive you. You are my precious daughter. I love you very much. And I love your paintings. But next time, please paint on your own file, okay?" + +Anna says, "Okay, dad. I love you too. And I love your file. It is very colorful and happy." + +They laugh together. They look at the file. They see the beauty and the mess. They see the love and the lesson. They see the incredible story. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. They go to the park with their moms. The park has swings, slides, and a sandbox. + +Lily and Tom run to the swings. They sit on the swings and push with their feet. They go up and down, up and down. They feel the wind on their faces. They laugh and shout. + +"Look at me, Tom! I am so high!" Lily says. + +"Me too, Lily! I can touch the sky!" Tom says. + +They swing for a long time. Then they get off the swings and go to the slides. The slides are smooth and shiny. They climb up the ladder and slide down. They slide fast and slow, fast and slow. They feel the sun on their backs. They smile and giggle. + +"Look at me, Lily! I am so fast!" Tom says. + +"Me too, Tom! I can slide like a snake!" Lily says. + +They slide for a long time. Then they get off the slides and go to the sandbox. The sandbox has sand and toys. They dig and build, dig and build. They make castles and mountains and tunnels. They feel the sand on their hands. They talk and sing. + +"Look at me, Tom! I made a big castle!" Lily says. + +"Me too, Lily! I made a big mountain!" Tom says. + +They play for a long time. Then they hear their moms call them. They say goodbye to the swings, the slides, and the sandbox. They run to their moms and hug them. They are happy and tired. + +"Did you have fun, Lily?" Lily's mom asks. + +"Yes, mom! I had fun with Tom! We swing, slide, and dig!" Lily says. + +"Did you have fun, Tom?" Tom's mom asks. + +"Yes, mom! I had fun with Lily! We speak, laugh, and sing!" Tom says. + +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. They go home with their moms. They say thank you and see you soon. They are happy and tired.