diff --git "a/TinyStories_2050.txt" "b/TinyStories_2050.txt" new file mode 100644--- /dev/null +++ "b/TinyStories_2050.txt" @@ -0,0 +1,10000 @@ +But once they got home, they realized the scrape was way too deep and the three year old needed to go to the doctor. The mom had to do something she didn't want to do—she had to put a cast on the three year old's arm. + +The three year old was sad that their arm was all wrapped up in a big, white cast. The mom tried to make it a bit more colorful by drawing some colorful pictures on the cast, but the three year old was still sad, and never loved the cast. +Once upon a time there was a man named Jack. Every day, Jack went for a jog. One day, Jack was jogging and he smelled something spicy. It smelled really good! He followed the smell and came to a yummy shop. He went inside and saw there were lots of different spicy treats. Jack recognized one of the treats. It was his favorite, a yummy spicy cookie! He asked for it and the shopkeeper gave it to him. Jack thanked the shopkeeper and went on his way. Jack enjoyed his yummy spicy treat as he jogged back home. He was very happy he had been able to recognize the delicious treat! +One day, Jack the rabbit went out to pick cheese. He had been searching all morning, and eventually he found what he was looking for in a small cave. He hopped inside, and grabbed the cheese. However, he soon realized that it was very hard! Jack tried to take a bite, but he just couldn't manage it. He needed help! + +Luckily, he found a large elephant nearby. He asked if the elephant could help him. After some thought, the elephant agreed. The elephant took the hard cheese and put it in the ground. She stomped her feet on it and broke it into small pieces. Jack was happy, and he thanked the elephant for help. + +The two friends then shared the cheese. They had a great time, and before long Jack was off on his way again. He had learned an important lesson – it pays to ask for help! +Once upon a time there were two friends who were very different. One was very small and light while the other was much bigger and heavier. Both their friends were curious which one weighed more. So they used a scale to weight both of them. + +The small one wanted to know the result first. When she stepped on the scale, it weighed very little. She was happy to find out that she was the lightest! + +Next, the bigger one stepped on the scale and it weighed much more. He was a bit sad, but happy for his friend. + +Lastly, their friends asked them to weight each other together. So they both stood on the scale and the result was pretty distant from the result when each of them was weighed alone. Both of them were very happy to find out that together, they weighed the same! +Once upon a time there was a nosy girl. She always wanted to know what was happening in her neighbourhood. One day, she saw a lock on her neighbour's door and she was curious to know what was inside. She worked out how to open the lock and peeked into the room. + +She saw lots of things she had never seen before. She was so curious she started to take things out of the room. Suddenly a voice boomed, "Stop!" It was her neighbour! He was angry and told her off for being nosy. + +The girl was sad and tried to put everything back in the same place, but it was too late. Everything had changed and she knew her neighbour would never forgive her. + +The end. +Once there was a bear called Sammy. He loved to crawl around in the pitch. He liked to feel the crunchy logs under his paws. + +Sometimes he would find healthy food like berries to eat. He also liked to find shiny stones and colourful leaves to collect. + +One day Sammy decided to crawl to a new place. He found a lake and he could feel the soft sand under his paws. He liked the lake, it was very quiet and peaceful. + +Sammy stayed there for a long time. He ate healthy food, swam in the lake and met new animals. He felt very happy and healthy. + +At the end of the day, Sammy crawled back home feeling content and happy. He had had a wonderful day full of exploration! +Peter was excited. It was the first day of school and he was ready to make new friends. He said goodbye to his mom and dad as he hopped out of the car. He was so eager to get inside and get started. + +On the way, Peter's dad reminded him to be serious at school. He said to always listen to his teachers, respect others and do his best. Peter nodded to show he understood. + +When he got to school, Peter found out that there were a few special things he had to do every day. He had to stand up every morning when the flag was raised, he had to bring his own lunch and he also had to shake his teacher's hand when he said hello. + +Peter's dad reminded him of these things every day. He said to always remember because these things made him look serious and respectful. Peter was careful to follow all the rules, so that everyone would know how responsible he was. + +After a few days of school, Peter got the hang of it. He felt so proud that he was able to show how serious he was about his school day. +Once upon a time there were two best friends, Bob and Joe. They were always so happy and had a lot of fun together. One day the two friends decided to have a race in the park. Bob was very determined to win and Joe wanted to do his best too. + +Bob and Joe starting running and soon Bob was ahead. He was getting closer and closer to the finish line and Joe was becoming more and more frustrated. But soon Bob crossed the finish line and won the race. He was so proud and excited to have won the trophy! + +Joe sadly looked down at the ground, feeling a bit sad he hadn't won. Bob noticed this and asked his friend, “Why are you so sad Joe?†+ +Joe replied, “I’m just a bit frustrated that I didn't win.†Bob smiled and said, “It’s ok! At least you tried your best. Here, you can have the trophy!†Joe was so happy and smiled his biggest smile. + +The two friends were so happy together and thanked each other for putting such a great effort in the race. Bob and Joe went on to have many more fun-filled adventures together! +Once upon a time, a young girl named Stella was unhappy. She was always complaining and never seemed to find anything that would make her happy. + +Her mommy and daddy tried lots of things to get Stella to stop complaining. They bought her lots of new purple shoes, purple clothes and lots of yummy snacks. Stella was still not happy. + +One day, Stella and her family went on a trip. When they arrived to their hotel, Stella was so excited! She couldn't wait to stay in her own purple princess room. But something was missing in the room - a toilet! She started to complain because she didn't have a toilet. + +Luckily, her mommy and daddy knew exactly what to do. They went to the store and bought a new purple toilet. When they came home, they all went to Stella's room and they saw it - a brand new purple toilet. + +Stella was so surprised! Suddenly, she was not complaining anymore and she had a huge smile on her face! She thanked her mommy and daddy for her new purple toilet. + +The moral of this story is that there is always something to be thankful for and that you can find joy and happiness in the little things. +Once upon a time there was a fancy tornado. It twisted and twirled in the sky. It had beautiful colors like pink and yellow. The tornado was so big that it could twist and turn for miles. + +One day, the tornado got bigger and bigger. It kept on twisting and spinning until the sky was filled with wind. Everything around was getting thrown around. Trees and flowers got blown away! + +But then something magical happened. The tornado started to shrink again. It soon was as small as it was before. It twisted around once more, this time in fancy designs. Then, it disappeared into the sky. + +And that's the story of the fancy tornado that could twist and turn in the sky! +Once upon a time, there was a bear who wanted to learn to play the guitar. So, he went out and met a friendly cat who was very smart. + +The cat said, "I can teach you how to play the guitar, if you follow my instructions closely." + +The bear followed the cat's directions and soon he was playing the guitar. He learned the songs quickly and soon he was playing music like a pro! + +The bear was very happy. He thanked the cat for teaching him and said, "You are the smartest cat I know!" + +The cat smiled and said, "You're welcome. Let's meet again and you can show me what you learned!" + +The bear agreed and ever since then, the bear and the cat have been meeting up and playing the guitar together. They are the best of friends! +One day Jack was playing with his toys in the living room. He pretend to be a secret agent on a mission. He had a pretend mint in his hand to use if he ran into a bad guy. Suddenly, his nosy little sister walked into the room. She saw the mint and asked Jack what he was doing. Jack said "I'm pretending to go on a secret mission. I have this mint just in case I run into a bad guy." His sister thought it was really fun and asked if she could come too. Jack said yes and the two of them began their adventure. They acted out the mission, fighting off bad guys and looking for clues. In the end, they completed their mission and Jack was proud of himself for using his mint to finish it. +Once upon a time, there was a shy little bunny. Bunny loved to explore, so one day he hopped over the hill and into a big, underground cave. Bunny was so curious! He hopped around the cave and looked at all the strange things, but he heard a loud noise that made him panic. + +He was so scared, he quickly ran to hide in a corner. Then he heard a deep, rumbling sound and the whole cave started to shake. Bunny was so frightened that he stayed very still and stayed hidden. + +The loud noise and shaking stopped, and Bunny felt a bit better. But then a tiny voice called out from the corner Bunny was hiding in. He looked around, and was surprised to find a little mouse in the corner. He had a plan to help Bunny! + +The mouse told Bunny that if he held onto the edge of the cave, he could climb up to the surface. Bunny was a little scared, but he trusted the mouse. So he grabbed onto the edge and slowly climbed, until he made it to the top. + +The mouse looked proudly at Bunny as he hopped off the edge, and Bunny smiled back. Bunny realized he wasn't so shy anymore and he had a brave new friend to explore with! +Once there was a fat cup. It was happy being fat, but it wanted to be even happier. One day, it decided to grow. So, it grew and it grew until it was so big it couldn't grow any more. + +Just then, something amazing happened. A bunch of flowers started to bloom right out of the cup! All different colors of flowers came out of the cup. They were so pretty and they made the cup even happier. + +The cup was now the happiest it had ever been. Every day it would look at its beautiful flowers and feel so proud that they had grown from it. The flowers made the cup—and everyone who saw them—very happy indeed. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Mary. Mary liked to rub her favourite toy, an original bear. Every night she would cuddle the bear close to her. + +One day, Mary noticed something strange about her bear. He seemed to be getting bigger. Every time she rubbed him, he got bigger and bigger, until he was almost too big to hold! + +Mary was so excited. She asked her mum to help her put the bear in her bed. When she woke up the next morning, the bear was gone! + +Mary burst into tears. She couldn't find her bear anywhere. + +But then, she heard a faint sound. It sounded like a voice! She followed the voice and it led her to a small box. Inside the box was her original bear! + +Mary was so happy. She hugged the bear close and he was the same size as before. Mary never stopped rubbing her original bear, and they stayed happy together forever after. +Once there was a small boy named Tim. He wanted to go outside and play but he was hurt. His knee was badly scraped and it was very sore. + +Tim had to stay home instead. His mommy took him to the doctor's office. She asked the doctor for help. + +The doctor put on a bandage. Tim asked if the doctor could repair his knee. The doctor said the scrape was too terrible and he could not repair it. + +But the doctor did help Tim. He showed Tim how to use bandages whenever he got hurt while playing outside. + +Little Tim thanked the doctor and went outside. He was careful not to get hurt again. +Once upon a time there was a rabbit and a fox who were very good friends. They liked to go for walks in the woods and play together. +One day, the fox found a long stick in the woods and split it in two. He gave one half to the rabbit and kept the other half for himself. +The rabbit was very delighted and held his stick tight. But the fox became very sad and became upset. He wanted the stick to stay one single piece, so they could hold it together. + +The rabbit was very confused and asked the fox why he was so upset. The fox told the rabbit that even though his stick was split into two, they could still stay together and hold each one of the pieces, understanding that friendship was more valuable than a mere stick. + +The rabbit and the fox realized that things that are shared together can create stronger connections and bring more happiness than keeping them to oneself. + +The moral of the story is that friendship is more important than material things. Always remember to appreciate what you have and share it with others! +Once there was a little girl and her name was Lily. +One day, Lily was playing in her back garden when she noticed something dry and round near her feet. +She picked up the round thing and it was a wheel. +"Wow!" she thought. +She started to play with the wheel, rolling it back and forth along the path. But suddenly, the wheel rolled away from her, across to the other side of the garden. +Lily chased after it but she was too slow. +Finally, she stopped running and saw a man with the wheel in his hand. He had a friendly smile on his face and said, "Do you want your wheel back?" +Lily nodded and gratefully took the wheel from him. +Then, the man said, "I think it's time for you to learn how to ride a bike now. Would you like me to show you?" +"Yes please!" Lily said. +The man smiled and together they started to teach Lily how to ride a bike. +Lily was excited, and she knew that with the help of the wheel and the nice man, she could reach her goal. +Once there was a very intelligent little girl named Zoe. Zoe had a favorite toy, a toy police car. Every day she would take it out to play and visit her friends. + +One day Zoe was playing with the toy and pushed it too far away. The police car rolled into the street. Zoe quickly chased after it but it was too late, the police car was gone! + +Zoe was very sad and started to cry. Suddenly, two police officers came and asked her what was wrong. Zoe told them about her toy. The officers were very nice and promised to help. + +The officers went searching for the police car and, sure enough, they found it! They brought it back to Zoe, who was very happy. She thanked the officers for being so kind and intelligent. From that day on, Zoe was very careful to not visit anywhere too far away with her toy. +One day Alfie was walking through the park. He wanted to stop and play. Everywhere he looked he saw children playing, but they did not seem friendly. They were all staring at him in an unfriendly way. Alfie felt scared and sad. + +He kept walking until he saw a large event taking place. There were lots of people and children there and Alfie heard laughter and music coming from the event. Alfie walked closer and saw people dancing and playing games. Everyone was smiling and friendly. + +Alfie walked closer and joined in the fun. Everyone was so welcoming and friendly that Alfie soon forgot his fear. He laughed and laughed and made lots of new friends at the event. + +The day soon came to an end but Alfie had had a great time. When he walked back through the park, all the children were staring at him, but this time Alfie was not scared. He had made lots of new friends, and now he was ready to face anything! +Once upon a time there was a spoiled giant. The giant loved taking baths, but he never wanted to take a bath when he was supposed to. One day, the giant's mom grew tired of his spoiled behavior and sat him down for a talk. The giant's mom explained that taking baths is a very important part of taking care of his health and hygiene. The giant understood and went to take a bath. + +The giant was surprised to find that taking a bath changed the way he felt. After a good clean bath, he felt fresh and happy. From then on, the giant made sure to take a bath when it was time. + +The moral of the story is that taking a bath is a very important part of being clean and healthy, and it can make you feel better too. +Once there was a boy named Billy who was three years old. He really liked to clap his hands. + +One day, he found a spoon in his backyard. It was very shiny and looked like it was brand new. So, he decided to take it inside and show it to his parents. + +Things took a turn for the worse when he saw it was really dirty when he brought it inside. He tried to clean it with a cloth, but it only made it dirtier. + +His parents were not happy at all and scolded him. Billy was very sad and started to cry. He realised he should have left the spoon in the backyard. He promised himself never to take dirty things in the house again. +John and his dad were walking in the woods. They stopped near a campfire. There, they saw a gentle man, seated on a rock and yawning. + +John's dad smiled and asked him, “Why are you so tired?†+ +The man sat up and said, “I was looking for firewood and it took me a long time to collect." + +John's dad nodded and said, “That must have been tiring. Can I help you finish the job?†+ +The man nodded. He and John's dad worked together, collecting more firewood. + +While they worked, John stayed near the campfire, watching. Suddenly, a gust of wind blew some sparks on the ground! + +John was scared, but the man stayed calm. He smiled at John and spoke gently, “It's alright, John. Let's blow the fire out so it doesn't spread.†+ +John and the man worked together to put out the fire. + +John felt glad to have helped the man. He yawned and said goodbye before walking away with his dad. +Peggy was a cheerful three year old. She loved to play in her garage. But one day, when she was playing in the garage, something strange happened. She asked her mom for help, but her mom ignored her. + +Peggy felt sad and alone. She wondered why her mom was ignoring her. She tried again, but still no response. After a few more tries, Peggy decided to go outside and try to find someone to help her. + +She looked and looked until she spotted her friend, Timmy. He was playing in the nearby park. She ran up to him and asked for help. Timmy happily agreed and the two friends went back to the garage. + +When they arrived, Timmy fixed the problem in no time. Peggy was happy and grateful. She thanked him and gave him a big hug. + +From then on, Peggy was determined never to be ignored again! She made sure to ask for help whenever she needed it. She was always cheerful, even when things didn't go her way. +Molly, who was only three years old, had been feeling strange lately. Her parents had been telling her to always follow her gut feeling. That morning she felt an urge to follow a passing cell. She had no idea why but she decided to trust her gut and followed it. + +Molly came to a cliff but the cell flew over it. She suddenly realized that the cell was her pet, Pumpkin, the reliable cardinal she loved. But how had Pumpkin gotten so far away from home? Molly wondered. + +At the top of the cliff, Molly discovered Pumpkin was with a big skunk. Not just any skunk, it was a mean skunk that was always trying to scare everyone. Molly was scared, but then she remembered her parents’ advice to trust her gut. Peaking around the corner, she saw that the skunk had her parents’ cellphone. So the skunk was the one who had taken it. + +Molly was determined to get the cell back. She yelled at the skunk and it ran away, leaving the phone behind. The phone was unharmed, and within a few minutes, Molly’s parents were reunited with their cell. Everyone was so happy and gratefful to Molly for doing the brave thing. From then on, Molly knew to always trust the feeling inside. +Once there was a goat who lived in a meadow. He wasn't like the other goats, he was really quite intelligent. Every day he would explore the meadow and he loved to find out what was happening around him. + +One day, the goat noticed a fence around the meadow. He asked the other goats what it was for, but none of them knew the answer. The goat wanted to find out, so he became determined to figure it out. + +The goat spent days observing the fence. He noticed that it was very strong and that things couldn't get past it. He eventually figured out what it was, it was to keep all the animals contained in the meadow! + +The other goats were so impressed and they asked the goat how he had figured it out, he replied, "I am intelligent, that's how!" + +The goats thanked the goat for figuring out what the fence was for and kept him close to them and looked up to him as their leader. +Once there was a little girl named Lucy who lived by the sea. She spent every day near the shore, running and playing in the sand. Every day in the morning she would run to the shore to see what the sun and the tide had brought. + +One bright morning, Lucy noticed something strange. There was a weird creature out on the shore – it was very big and made strange sounds. Lucy was a bit shy, so she stayed back and watched. The creature saw her and asked her a question. + +Lucy was surprised but she answered the creature’s question in a very serious voice. She was scared, but she stayed brave and told the creature what she thought. The creature smiled and thanked her before it disappeared back into the sea. Lucy felt proud. She had answered the creature’s question and now she knew that the shore was a safe place to play! +Once upon a time there were two friends, Jack and Jill. They were playing in the garden when suddenly Jack said, "Let's go on a march!" + Jill was so excited and she said, "Yes, that would be fun!" + +So the two friends set off together on their march. They started walking, and then running, but when they got to a lake, Jack said, "Let's stop and sort out the stones and pebbles around the edge". So the two of them did. + +But after they had been sorting for a while, Jill started to get anxious. She said to Jack, "This is taking too long. Can we go now?" Jack looked up and said, "Just one more minute." + +But time passed and they were still sorting, and Jill felt more and more anxious. She said, "Please, Jack, can we go now?" But still Jack said, "Just another few seconds". + +But then suddenly it began to rain, and there was a thunder-storm. Jill and Jack had to run for cover, but Jill was too anxious and she slipped in the mud. Jack tried to help, but he flew onto the ground too. The two friends were both very sad and in the end they had to go home without having a march. +Once there was a noisy march. Little Nathan was very curious to see what was going on. He ran outside and saw all the people marching together. It was very exciting and Nathan thought it was, too! + +When the march got closer and closer to his house, the noise got louder and louder. All the screaming and shouting made Nathan scared. He tried to close the windows to block out the noise, but it was still very loud. + +His mum saw he was upset. She went outside and saw the march. Then she went back inside and comforted Nathan. She told him that the march was peaceful and that the people were just being noisy. + +Eventually, the march moved on and there was peace once again. Nathan was thankful that it didn't disturb his sleep too much. That evening he learned a valuable lesson: sometimes life can be noisy but that it's always best to stay calm and not get too worked up. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who valued his friends. He decided to throw a party in his backyard for them. It was a good day for the party. The sun was shining and the birds were singing. + +To cook for everyone, the little boy prepared a big BBQ. He spread the charcoal in the grill and lit the fire. He put the food on the grill and waited for it to get hot. + +The boy was excited to smell the food cooking. He could tell it was going to be really good. When the food was fully cooked, the boy and his friends enjoyed a tasty barbeque meal. + +They had fun eating together, and they valued the time they spent together. Even though it was a simple party, the little boy knew that it was a good time with his friends. +Once there was a little boy and a little girl who were very good friends. One day the two of them decided to wander away from home, just to explore a bit. They ran and ran until suddenly they noticed a big law sign. + +The little boy felt a bit scared, but the little girl was brave, so she decided to approach the sign. The sign said that one should not wander so far away from home. But the two of them kept walking anyway. + +Suddenly, the sky started to get very dark and lights were flashing. They were so scared! Then, a police officer approached them and said, "You must not wander, it is against the law". + +The little boy and girl decided to go home quickly. They learned their lesson, that they should stay closer to home and not wander so far away. The sky slowly turned back to a light blue and they smiled at each other. They knew they would never wander too far away again. +Once upon a time there was a stubborn little girl named Sam. She had shiny blond hair and bright blue eyes. Sam was playing in her backyard with all of her toys. She had dolls, cars and a shiny red bike with colorful gear. + +One day, Sam wanted to go for a ride on her bike. She tried to put the gears together, but they didn't seem to fit. She kept trying but they kept not fitting. + +Her mom noticed her frustration and came outside to help her. + +"What seems to be the problem, sweetie?" asked her mom. + +"These gears don't fit," said Sam, pointing to the gear. + +Her mom smiled and thought for a moment. + +"You know, Sam, some things can be a bit stubborn. It might take some time and patience to get the gears to fit," said her mom. + +Sam nodded and kept trying. Finally, after a few more tries, the gears clicked into place and Sam was able to go for her ride. + +The ending: +Sam smiled with satisfaction. She had learned that some things in life might be stubborn, but with patience, anything can be achieved! +Once upon a time, there was a funny looking bird. He had long and flexible wings, and he loved to soar in the sky. One day, the bird was flying around when he noticed a hole in the ground. He thought it looked interesting, so he flew down to investigate it. + +Once he got closer to the hole, the bird was shocked to find that an animal was stuck inside of it. The bird offered to help the animal out, but it was so scared that he just stayed still. The bird knew that he had to find a way to help the animal. + +He flew up and looked down. He noticed that the hole was very deep and that it had curved walls. He thought for a moment, and then he had an idea. He flew down and started to peck at the walls of the hole, slowly shaping the edges until it was curved enough for the animal to turn around. + +The bird was so proud of his work that he returned to the ground. The animal then saw the chance of escape and ran away from the hole. The bird was happy to have helped. + +The moral of this story is that we should always be flexible when it comes to helping others. With a little thought and effort, we can often find a way to come to the aid of those in need. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who wanted to play in the park. Her mom had a big sack with her that she filled with things they would need. + +The little girl asked, "Mommy, what's in the sack?" + +Mommy said, "Games and toys, honey." + +The little girl was very excited, but started to feel uncomfortable carrying all of the things in the sack. She asked "Mommy, can you help me carry the sack?" + +Mommy smiled and said, "Sure, honey! Let me help you carry the sack, so you don't feel uncomfortable." + +The little girl felt much better when her mommy helped her carry the sack. They were both happy and ran to the park to have lots of fun! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Melissa who wanted to go on a spring adventure. She was so excited she hopped and skipped down the garden path. Suddenly, the path came to a big step, and the step was too high for Melissa to jump. + +But Melissa was brave and had a plan. She picked up some spicy spices from her kitchen and threw them onto the step. Instantly, the step moved with a soft spring sound, and Melissa was able to walk across it. + +The other side of the path was even more exciting. Everywhere Melissa looked, there were colourful flowers and tall trees. She was surrounded by so much beauty that she couldn't help but smile. + +Just then, a little voice called out to her. It was her mummy, calling from the kitchen. "Melissa," she said. "It's dinner time. Come back in for dinner." + +Melissa knew that dinner smelled so delicious, but she also realised it was time for her adventure to come to an end. She turned around, skipped and hopped towards the house, taking one more look at the vegetables that had helped her find her way. +Once upon a time there was a strong man. He was happy because he had a shiny season he wanted to show everyone. He was so proud of it that he smiled all the time. + +One day, he went outside to show off his shiny season. He twirled around and when the wind blew, his shiny season would twirl around too. Everyone was impressed and happy. + +But then, the wind was too strong. All of a sudden, it blew too hard and his shiny season flew away. He ran and tried to grab it, but it was too far away. The wind carried his shiny season away and he never saw it again. He was so sad and no one cheered him. + +The strong man was very sad and he never smiled again. He never found his shining season again and he never was happy. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who loved to explore outdoors. She had an imagination bigger than the sky. The other day, as she was wandering in the forest, she saw something very interesting. It was a crab! She had never seen one before, so she wondered what it was. + +The little girl got closer to the crab and saw it was red. She thought it was very pretty. She wondered what would happen if she touched it. She moved one of her fingers closer but the crab moved away. The little girl thought he was scared and didn’t want to be touched. + +The little girl wondered if the crab was tasty and she wondered what it would feel like to eat a crab. She imagined it would like eating something spicy, yummy and crunchy. Suddenly, the crab turned around, looked at the little girl, and moved away. + +The little girl sighed in wonder and ran around chasing the crab and other animals through the forest. She imagined eating a spicy crab but it was still too scared to get close enough. The little girl had lots of fun chasing the crab and it taught her a lesson – never to try and catch a crab! +Once there was a little girl who was very hungry. She was looking for something to eat, so she decided to make a sandwich. She grabbed two slices of bread and put some meat and cheese in between. + +The little girl felt very happy with her sandwich, but then she saw something very ugly. It was a big, slimy insect that was touching the sandwich. She screamed and jumped away! + +The insect didn't mean any harm and just wanted to eat the sandwich. So, the little girl helped the bug safely away from the sandwich. + +But she still didn't want to touch the sandwich, so she made another one without any touch from the bug. It tasted even better than the first one! +Once upon a time, there was a very adventurous girl. One day, she was walking out of her house in search of something exciting. + +When she saw a box in the middle of the street, she ran over to it and started to open it. Inside, she found many delicious snacks! She was very excited and couldn't wait to start munching. + +Suddenly, she heard a voice from behind her. It was a boy. He said, "What are you doing with my box?" + +The adventurous girl replied, "I'm just trying to eat the snacks inside! They look yummy!" + +The boy said, "Sure, go ahead! But make sure you chew slowly." + +So, the adventurous girl quietly continued to chew the snacks inside the box. She ate all kinds of delicious things such as candy and chips. When she was done, she thanked the boy and skipped away. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Luke. He was three years old. He was playing in his backyard when he looked up and saw something he had never seen before. He saw something strange on the ceiling of the sky. It appeared to be a big, shiny star. + +Luke was very excited and he ran inside to tell his parents. "Mommy! Daddy! Come outside and see! I see a star on the ceiling!" he said excitedly. + +His parents followed him outdoors and sure enough, there was a big, shiny star on the ceiling of the sky. They were very surprised and couldn't believe their eyes! + +"That star must be from a wealthy family," said his father. "Yes," said his mother, "because it is so big and shiny." + +Luke was amazed that something so beautiful and sparkly could hang from the ceiling of the sky. He smiled with joy and ran back outside to play. From that day, Luke always looked up at the star when he was playing in the backyard, and it made him feel very special. +John was a 3 year old boy. He always wanted to do something special. One day, his mum came to him and said: "John, do you want to decorate our front window?" + +John was very excited and said: "Yes, I'd love to!" + +His mum said: "Ok, but first let's go shopping. We should find some ornaments for you to hang up." + +So, John and his mum went shopping. They found some nice ornaments and some bad ones. John found one he really liked and said: "Mum, can I have this one?" + +His mum did not allow him to take the bad one and said: "No, John. It looks bad. Let's find another one." + +So, John and his mum kept looking until they found the perfect ornament. John hung the ornament up and he was very excited and happy to have decorated the front window. +Once upon a time, there was a big clown. He was very tall and had bright colors all over his face. When the clown walked around town, everybody got super excited. + +One day, a three year old child saw the clown walking on the street. He ran up to the clown and asked, "What are you doing here?" + +The clown smiled and said, "I'm coming to make you smile and laugh." + +The little kid's eyes lit up. He said, "Yay! You are going to make me excited?" + +The clown nodded and said, "Yes, I'm here to make you happy!" + +The little kid cheered and ran off to tell everyone that the big clown was in town. All the kids in town soon got very excited. + +The clown hugged each and every one of the kids and put on a show that made them laugh and smile for the rest of the day. The big clown made all the kids in town excited. + +The end. +One day, a little girl was walking in the forest. She was feeling very hungry and tired. Suddenly, she saw a reindeer in the distance. She was so excited! She ran towards the reindeer and it seemed friendly. The little girl was brave and she started to stroke it. The reindeer liked it, so it started to walk with her. Soon they reached a cosy little house. As it was almost Christmas, the girl was even more excited. She went into the house and found lots of yummy food inside. The reindeer was also hungry and enjoyed the food too. The little girl was so happy and she thanked her new friend the reindeer for finding the house. +Once there was a blue bird named Bob. Bob seemed to like exercise. Every day, Bob would go out and fly around the tree in the backyard. All of the other birds watched Bob and thought it was very nice. + +One day, Bob wanted to try to do something even more fun. He heard that some of the other animals did a special kind of exercise. So he hopped over to the garden to watch them. + +Bob saw a frog hopping up and down and a caterpillar spinning in circles. It all seemed very nice and Bob wanted to join them. So he began to flap his wings and fly as high as he could. + +The other animals watched Bob with a big smile. They thought it was wonderful that Bob wanted to exercise with them. He was having so much fun and everyone was happy. + +Bob was very proud of himself. From that day on, he always wanted to do that special exercise with his friends. It seemed like they were having the best time! +Kelly was very creative. She loved to draw and paint, make funny faces and design funny costumes. One day she went for a walk in her neighborhood. When she got to the corner, she saw her neighbor outside. Kelly was excited to see her! She waved and ran up to say hello. + +Kelly's neighbor smiled and asked what she was doing. Kelly said that she wanted to spend the afternoon doing creative things. Her neighbor said that was a wonderful idea and asked if she could join. Kelly said yes! + +They decided to do some painting together. Kelly hopped up into her neighbor's yard and gathered some of the colorful leaves from the ground. She painted the leaves different colors and made a picture of the trees in her neighbor's yard. + +Kelly and her neighbor spent the afternoon creating beautiful artwork with the leaves they found. When they were done, they smiled and hugged each other goodbye. Kelly was very proud of the artwork she made with her neighbor, and she couldn't wait to show her parents! +Once upon a time, there was a young girl named Sophie. She loved to explore and was always looking for adventure. One day, Sophie came across a swamp. She wanted to explore it, so she took a brave step forward. But instead she stepped in a big puddle and she got all muddy! + +Sophie started to cry but then she heard a voice. It was coming from the swamp. It said, "What's the matter?" +Startled, Sophie turned around to see that it was a friendly old frog. +"I'm so sorry," she said. "I just wanted to explore the swamp, but I got all muddy." + +The frog smiled and said, "You don't have to be sorry, it happens to a lot of explorers. Here, let me help you clean off." With a wave of his hand, he used his magic to make Sophie clean again. + +"Oh thank you!" said Sophie. She thanked the frog several times, but the frog said, "No need to thank me, I was just being nice." + +Sophie realized that he was being very selfless, when some of her other adventures had been selfish. She wanted to stay and thank the frog, but he jumped away into the swamp. "Good luck Sophie!" he said as he left. + +From that day on, Sophie was reminded of how important it is to be kind and to comfort others. She was +Once there was a girl. She was outside in the garden. She saw something small and she wanted to open it. She got closer and saw an insect. She was a bit scared at first, but then she saw that it was normal. + +She decided to open her hands and hold the insect close. It didn't move at first, but then it started crawling on her hand. She smiled and watched carefully. + +It was fun watching the insect go from one place to another. She followed it with her eyes. Then, suddenly, it flew away! She was surprised, but she saw that it was normal. + +She waved it goodbye and went back inside with a smile. +Once upon a time, there was an elderly man. Every day, he liked to take a walk in the park. One day, he saw a frog in the park. He wanted to pick it up so he could show it to everyone. He lifted the frog carefully and the frog croaked. It croaked so loudly that everyone in the park stopped and looked. + +The elderly man thought to himself, if he could make the frog croak again for everyone in the park, everyone would be so happy! He put the frog back down, and made his way around the park. Everywhere he went, he asked the same question to everyone, "Do you know how to make a frog jump and croak?" + +At the end of the park, he asked an old woman. She said, "Yes, but it will take some time. You must give it a few pieces of bread, and then it will jump and croak." With that, the elderly man gathered a few pieces of bread and made his way back to the frog. He lifted the frog again, and this time it jumped and croaked - just as the old woman said. + +Everyone in the park cheered and applauded the elderly man. They clapped and laughed and thanked him for the wonderful show. Suddenly, the elderly man realised that he had done something special. He had made the frog croak for everyone, and everyone was really happy. +John and his dog, Ted, were walking in the park. Ted loved to explore and smell all the different plants and animals. Suddenly, John saw a worm in the grass. It was big and impressive! John picked up the worm and put it in his bag. He thought he would take it home and give it a nice rest. + +But Ted had other ideas. He barked and jumped around the bag, trying to get it away from John. Finally, Ted managed to grab the worm in his mouth and start to run. + +John was frustrated. He ran after Ted, but Ted was much faster. John was worried about the worm and wanted to get it back! After a long time, John managed to catch the worm and put it back in the bag. He petted Ted and thanked him for his help. + +John then took the worm back home and gave it a nice rest in his garden. He was happy that the worm was safe and he was also impressed by Ted's impressive actions! +Once upon a time, there was a clever pig named Wilbur. Wilbur was walking in a field when he heard a noise coming from a basket. He went over to investigate and found a bird picking berries from the baskets. "Hey, that is my basket! What are you doing in it?" Wilbur said. + +The bird replied, "I'm just eating some berries. Please don't be mad at me. I'm very hungry." Wilbur thought for a minute and decided he could be helpful and kind. + +"Well, if you are hungry then I can help. I know the field really well. I can take the basket and show you where to find more berries," Wilbur said. The bird was so happy to hear this and thanked Wilbur. + +The two set off and soon Wilbur had the bird back in the field collecting fruits. It was a happy ending for both of them. Wilbur was clever to think of a way to help the bird, rather than be mad. And the bird was grateful for his help. +One day, Little John was playing with his chalk in the playground when another little boy came up to him. He was bigger than Little John and he demanded to have all of Little John's chalk. Little John felt uncomfortable, but he gave all his chalk to the other boy. + +As soon as the other boy had taken all the chalk, he ran away. Little John was very sad and he started to cry. + +But then he heard a kind voice behind him. It was the playground monitor. She told Little John that he was brave for giving away his chalk, even when it made him feel uncomfortable. She said that it was important to be generous and kind, even when it's hard. Little John smiled and thanked the monitor before running off to play a different game. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to be generous and kind, even when it doesn't feel easy. +Once upon a time, there were two friends who lived near a lumberyard. They enjoyed playing in the mill together on the weekends. + +One day, when the friends were playing, they saw something move inside the lumberyard. It was a big rabbit! + +The friends ran to get a closer look, but it was very dark and they couldn't see very far. + +So one of the friends said, “Let's talk to it. Maybe it will come out if we talk to it kindly.†+ +The other agreed, and called out in a mild voice, “Hello there, little rabbit. Are you coming out to play with us?†+ +Just then, the friends heard a rustling from the lumber. It was the rabbit! It had heard the friends' kind invitation and had come out to play. + +The friends were so happy to have made a new friend. They learned a valuable lesson that day— that good things can happen when you talk nicely to others. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sarah. She was 3 years old. One day, Sarah was very brave and decided to explore her house. She opened the door, and when she walked in, she noticed the room was shaking. She was so scared that she started to tremble! + +Sarah did not know what was happening, so she kept walking forward. Suddenly she saw a big, spoiled cat that must have been why the room was shaking. It seemed like the cat was trying to open the door with its paws. + +Sarah was so scared that she ran away and hid in a corner. She was trembling like a leaf. After a few minutes, the cat went away, and Sarah was safe again. She never wanted to explore her house again after this experience, but she was brave enough to do it anyway. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Molly and Jack. Molly was very happy and Jack was very patient. One day, they were playing in the garden. Molly wanted to run around and play catch but Jack wanted to hang a picture in the garden. + +Molly was very naughty and kept running around and wouldn't help Jack. Jack was very patient and tried to show Molly how to be helpful. He helped Molly to hang the picture in a big frame on the wall. + +When the frame was finally hung, Molly realised that Jack had been very patient with her, even though she had not been behaving. She thanked him and they hugged. From then on, Molly made sure to be patient and kind, just like Jack. +One day, Grandpa got a very special surprise. His new motorcycle was ready to ride! He was so excited, he put on his leather jacket and hopped on. + +As he started to zoom down the road, he saw something delicious on the side. It was a big, red apple! He quickly grabbed it and took a big bite. + +Suddenly, the motorcycle started to shrink! Grandpa was zooming around on a mini motorcycle, and it was very fun. He smiled and laughed as he drove all around the neighborhood. + +When it was time to go home, Grandpa's motorcycle returned to its normal size, and he drove away. It was the most delicious and exciting day! +Once upon a time, there was a mummy and a daddy who were very enthusiastic. Every morning, the mummy and daddy would explain to their little boy what was going to happen that day. + +One morning, the mummy and daddy explained to the little boy that they were all going to the farm. The little boy was so excited that he yelled out "Yay!" + +When they got to the farm, they saw lots of animals and listened to lots of birds singing. The mummy and daddy explained to the little boy how the animals gave eggs and milk, and the little boy was amazed. + +Later, the mummy and daddy explained the importance of the farm and how it helped produce food for everyone. They told the little boy that the result of the farm was lots of delicious food. The little boy was so enthusiastic that he laughed and smiled the whole way home. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved playing in the park with her friends. One day, Lily went to the park and saw a little boy crying. She asked him what was wrong. + +The little boy said, "I dropped my green soap in the mud and now it's dirty. I can't fix it." + +Lily said, "Don't worry, I can help you. Let's go to my house and we can wash it together." So they went to Lily's house and washed the soap until it was clean and green again. The little boy was very happy and said, "Thank you, Lily! You fixed my soap!" + +Lily smiled and said, "No problem. Friends help each other." They played together in the park and had a lot of fun. From that day on, they were good friends and always helped each other fix their problems. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny had a weird dream last night. He dreamt that his tail was as long as a snake! Benny woke up and looked behind him to make sure his tail was still small and fluffy. + +Benny decided to go on an adventure to find out why he had such a weird dream. He hopped through the forest and over a big log. Suddenly, he saw a big, scary shadow. Benny was scared, but he realized it was just his own tail! He had been dreaming again. + +Benny decided to go back home and take a nap. He snuggled up in his cozy burrow and fell asleep. This time, he dreamt about eating lots of carrots and having the biggest, fluffiest tail in the whole forest. Benny woke up feeling happy and content. From then on, he knew that even weird dreams can be fun! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wear her favorite red jacket with a zipper. One day, she went to the park to play with her friends. While playing, she noticed that the zipper on her jacket was broken. She was sad because she loved her jacket so much. + +Lily's mom saw her sad face and asked her what was wrong. Lily told her about the broken zipper on her jacket. Her mom hugged her and said, "Don't worry, we'll get it fixed. I hope it can be fixed soon." + +The next day, Lily's mom took her to the tailor to fix the zipper. The tailor was very careful while fixing it. After a few minutes, the zipper was fixed and Lily was so happy. She hugged her mom and said, "Thank you for taking care of my jacket!" +Once upon a time, there was a kind farmer. He had a big farm with many animals. One day, he found a small bird with a broken wing. He took the bird to his house and made a small nest for it. He gave the bird some food and water every day. The bird was very happy and grateful to the farmer. + +After a few days, the bird's wing healed and it was ready to fly again. The farmer was very happy to see the bird fly. He felt humble and grateful that he could help the bird. He decided to raise more birds and take care of them. + +The farmer also had a big barn made of steel. He kept his animals safe in the barn. He knew that steel was strong and could protect his animals from any danger. The farmer loved his animals and always made sure they were safe and happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she woke up early to see the sunrise. She went outside and saw the sun coming up from behind the hills. It was so pretty! + +Then, her big brother came outside and said, "Lily, what are you doing up so early? That's stupid!" + +Lily didn't like when her brother called her stupid. She said, "I'm watching the sunrise. It's beautiful! Do you want to see it too?" + +Her brother said, "No, I don't care about the stupid sunrise. I want to catch some bugs in the garden." + +Lily didn't want to catch bugs, but she didn't want to fight with her brother either. So, she said, "Okay, let's catch some bugs together!" + +They spent the morning catching bugs and watching the sunrise. Even though they had different interests, they still had fun together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to help her mom in the kitchen. One day, her mom asked her to cut an onion. Lily was scared because she didn't know how to cut it. Her mom said, "Just watch me and lean on me if you need help." + +Lily watched her mom cut the onion and then she tried it herself. She accidentally cut herself and started to cry. Her mom came over and said, "It's okay, accidents happen. Let's put a black band-aid on it." Lily felt better and hugged her mom. + +The moral of the story is that it's okay to make mistakes and ask for help. We should always lean on our loved ones when we need them. +Once upon a time, there was a bird. The bird liked to fly high in the sky. One day, the bird decided to soar even higher than before. It flapped its wings and went up, up, up. + +As the bird flew, it saw a rug on the ground. The rug was soft and colorful. The bird landed on the rug to rest. It felt nice to sit on something cozy. + +Suddenly, a group of birds flew by and saw the bird on the rug. They laughed and teased the bird, making it feel embarrassed. But the bird didn't let it bother them. It flapped its wings and soared back into the sky, feeling free and happy once again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a bedroom with pink walls and a big, fluffy bed. Lily loved her bedroom because it was so cozy and cute. She had an adorable teddy bear that she cuddled with every night. + +One day, Lily's big brother came into her room and started to tease her. He made silly faces and pretended to steal her teddy bear. Lily didn't like being teased and told her brother to stop. But he just laughed and kept teasing her. + +Feeling upset, Lily went to her mom and told her what happened. Her mom talked to her brother and explained that teasing wasn't nice. From then on, Lily's brother stopped teasing her and they became good friends again. And Lily went back to her adorable bedroom, feeling happy and safe. +Once upon a time, a little boy named Timmy went to the zoo with his mommy. They saw many animals like lions, monkeys, and birds. But Timmy's favorite animal was the crocodile. + +He asked his mommy, "Can we see the crocodile again?" + +His mommy said, "Sure, let's go see if the crocodile is still there." + +When they got to the crocodile's exhibit, they saw that the crocodile was not moving. Timmy asked, "Why is the crocodile not moving?" + +His mommy said, "Maybe the crocodile is sleeping." + +Timmy said, "I hope the crocodile wakes up soon. I want to see him move." + +His mommy said, "Maybe if we come back later, the crocodile will improve and be more active." + +Timmy said, "Okay, let's come back later. I want to see my loyal crocodile friend." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and dress them up in different clothes. One day, she asked her mommy, "Can we mix the clothes and make new styles?" + +Mommy smiled and said, "Of course, that sounds like a funny idea. Let's try it!" So, they started to mix the clothes and create new styles. They put a skirt with a shirt and a hat on top. It looked so funny but also cute. + +Lily's mommy said, "Look, we made a new style! Do you like it?" Lily giggled and said, "Yes, it's so funny!" From that day on, they kept mixing and creating new styles for Lily's dolls. It was so much fun! +Once upon a time, there was a green frog. He lived in a pond with his friends. One day, the frog saw a skull in the pond. He was scared and shouted for his friends. They all came to see what was wrong. The frog showed them the skull and they all shouted too. They decided to ask the wise owl what to do. The owl said that the skull was old and not dangerous. The frog and his friends were happy to hear that and went back to playing in the pond. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved going on safaris with his family. One day, Timmy and his family went on a safari to see some animals. They saw lions, zebras, and giraffes. Timmy was so happy! + +Suddenly, Timmy saw a monkey. The monkey was very competitive and wanted to be the best. The monkey started to slap the other animals. Timmy knew this was not nice and said, "Stop it, monkey! That's not kind!" + +The monkey listened to Timmy and stopped slapping the other animals. Timmy was happy that he could help the animals on the safari. From that day on, Timmy made sure to always be kind to others. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a farmer named Jack. Jack had a field where he grew corn. The corn was tall and green. One day, Jack woke up early in the morning to check on his corn. He saw that the corn was flexible and swayed in the wind. Jack was happy. + +As he was walking back to his house, he saw a little girl named Lily. Lily asked Jack, "What are you doing?" Jack replied, "I was checking on my corn." Lily said, "I love corn! Can I have some?" Jack smiled and said, "Of course, you can have some. But first, you have to help me pick it." + +So, Jack and Lily picked the corn together. They filled a basket with corn and took it back to Jack's house. Jack cooked the corn and they ate it together. Lily said, "This corn is yummy! Thank you, Jack." Jack replied, "You're welcome, Lily. I'm glad you like it." And they both smiled. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, while she was playing, she saw a bee flying around. The bee was buzzing loudly and Lily felt a little bit scared. She tried to run away, but her shirt got caught on a fence and she felt uncomfortable. + +Suddenly, the bee flew over to her and landed on her shirt. Lily was very scared and didn't know what to do. But then, she remembered that her shirt had a zipper on it. She quickly zipped up her shirt and the bee flew away. Lily felt safe again and continued to play outside. + +From that day on, Lily always made sure to zip up her shirt when she saw a bee around. She learned that it was important to stay calm and not be afraid of bees. And she always remembered how uncomfortable it felt when her shirt got caught on the fence. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going on adventures with her mom and dad. One day, they went on a trip to the park. They drove their car there, but on the way back, they ran out of gas. + +Lily's dad said, "Oh no, we have no more gas. We need to find a gas station." + +Lily asked, "What is gas?" + +Her mom explained, "Gas is what makes the car go." + +They found a gas station and a generous man helped them fill up their car. Lily's dad said, "Thank you for your help. You are very generous." + +The man smiled and said, "No problem. I'm happy to help." + +Lily learned that it's good to be kind and helpful to others. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a sister named Emily. Emily was very fair, with blonde hair and blue eyes. One day, Lily and Emily were playing in the park. Lily wanted to play on the swings, but Emily wanted to play on the slide. Lily didn't mind and they took turns playing on both. + +After a while, Lily got hungry and asked Emily if she wanted to share her snack. Emily said yes and they sat on the grass to eat. Lily was happy to have such a kind sister. They finished their snack and went back to playing. They played until the sun started to set and it was time to go home. + +Lily was tired and Emily offered to carry her on her back. Lily felt safe and happy with her sister. When they got home, Lily gave Emily a big hug and said thank you. Emily smiled and hugged her back. They went to bed, dreaming of all the fun they would have together the next day. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little flower. The flower was very small and it lived in a garden. One day, the sun shone very bright and the flower began to bloom. It was very pretty and colorful. + +Later that day, the flower saw a big oven in the garden. The oven was very hot and it smelled like cookies. The flower felt sorry for itself because it couldn't eat cookies. + +But then, a little girl came to the garden. She saw the flower and said, "You are so beautiful!" The flower felt very happy and forgot all about the oven. From that day on, the flower bloomed every day and made the little girl smile. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had a big sweater that his grandma made for him. He loved his sweater very much because it kept him warm when it was cold outside. + +One day, Timmy went outside to play with his friends. But when he got there, he felt sad because he saw that his friends did not have big sweaters like his. Timmy felt bad for his friends because he knew they must be cold. + +So, Timmy decided to share his big sweater with his friends. They all put the sweater on together and they felt warm and happy. Timmy was happy too because he knew that he helped his friends feel better. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved waffles and ate them every day. One day, she went to the park to play. She saw a bird and wanted to pinch it, but her mom told her not to. + +Lily played on the swings and had fun, but then she heard a loud noise. It was a big dog barking. Lily got scared and ran away. She didn't realize she left her waffle on the bench. + +When she came back, her waffle was gone. She looked around and saw the big dog eating it. She tried to get it back, but the dog growled and chased her. Lily was very quiet and sad. She didn't have her waffle and was scared of the dog. + +From that day on, Lily never went to the park again. She missed her waffles and playing on the swings, but she didn't want to see the big dog again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore the world around her. One day, she was walking in the park when she saw a big trophy on a table. She went over to observe it and noticed that it was shiny and had words on it. + +Lily's mom came over and asked her what she was looking at. Lily said, "Look, Mommy! A trophy! It's so pretty!" Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, it is. Do you want to know what it's for?" Lily nodded her head excitedly. + +Her mom explained that the trophy was for a race that happened in the park every year. Lily was tired from all the walking, but she was determined to win the race next year and get her own trophy. Her mom smiled again and said, "I think you can do it, Lily. You just have to practice and never give up." + +From that day on, Lily practiced every day and worked hard to get ready for the race. When the day of the race finally came, Lily was ready. She ran as fast as she could and crossed the finish line first. She was so happy when she received her own shiny trophy. She hugged it tightly and said, "I did it, Mommy! I won!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved playing with her toys. One day, she noticed that her favorite toy was missing. She looked all over her room but couldn't find it. + +Lily went to her mom and said, "Mommy, my toy is gone. Can you help me find it?" + +Her mom looked around but also couldn't find it. Then, Lily's big brother came in and said, "I saw a thief sneaking around our house earlier. Maybe they took your toy." + +Lily got scared and asked, "What is a thief?" + +Her brother explained that a thief is someone who takes things that don't belong to them. + +Later that day, Lily's mom found her toy hidden under some blankets. Lily was happy to have it back and told her brother, "Thank you for telling me about the thief. You're not so bossy after all." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved lollipops and always wanted one. One day, her mom gave her a big, red lollipop. Lily was happy and ate it quickly. + +But then, Lily saw her little brother crying because he didn't have a lollipop. She felt sad and wanted to make him happy. So, Lily decided to design a special lollipop just for him. She used all of her favorite colors and made it look very pretty. + +When Lily gave the lollipop to her brother, he stopped crying and was very happy. Lily felt happy too because she made her brother smile. The moral of the story is that it's important to share and make others happy. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy cars and trucks. One day, he found a shiny metal car that he had never seen before. + +"Wow, this car is so cool!" said Timmy as he spun the wheels. + +Suddenly, the car started to shake and smoke came out. "Oh no, my car is dead!" cried Timmy. + +His mom came over and saw the broken car. "Don't worry, Timmy. We can take it to the toy doctor and he can fix it," she said. + +Timmy was happy again and hugged his mom. "Thank you, mommy!" he said. +Once upon a time, there was a man who had a bald head. He liked to work with his hammer and build things. One day, he was making a birdhouse when he needed to tie a knot. He asked his friend, a little girl, for help. + +"Can you tie this knot for me?" he asked. + +"Yes!" she said, and she tied the knot with ease. + +"Wow, you're so good at tying knots!" he said. + +"Thank you," she replied, smiling. + +From then on, the man and the little girl worked together on all their projects. They were a great team, and the man was happy to have such a helpful friend. +Once upon a time, there was a happy monkey who lived in a big tree. The monkey loved to swing from branch to branch and eat bananas. One day, it started to rain and the monkey got very wet. But it didn't mind because it loved the rain. It danced and played in the rain, feeling cheerful. + +But the rain didn't stop. It rained and rained and the monkey got very cold and wet. It tried to find shelter under the leaves, but it wasn't enough. The monkey got sick and couldn't swing anymore. It felt sad and missed playing in the rain. + +One day, the rain finally stopped, but it was too late. The monkey had gotten very sick and couldn't move anymore. It died in its tree, all alone. The other animals in the forest were very sad and missed their cheerful monkey friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park. One day, she saw a big bush with lots of leaves. She wanted to play hide-and-seek with her friends behind the bush. + +Lily's friend, Timmy, came over and asked, "What are you doing, Lily?" + +"I want to play hide-and-seek behind this big bush," Lily replied. + +Timmy said, "I don't like that bush. It tastes bitter." + +Lily asked, "How do you know? Did you try to eat it?" + +Timmy nodded and said, "Yes, I did. But it was yucky. I don't like bitter things." + +Lily laughed and said, "You can't eat bushes! Let's go write our names in the sand instead." And they both ran off to play in the sand. +Once upon a time, there was a sweet infant named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and smile at everyone. One day, Lily's mom took her to the park. There, they met a boy named Timmy who was playing with a ball. + +"Hi there, little one!" Timmy said to Lily. "Do you want to play with my ball?" + +Lily smiled and waved her arms excitedly. Timmy gently rolled the ball towards her and Lily giggled as she touched it. "Thank you!" Lily's mom said to Timmy. "That was very kind of you." + +"It's no problem," Timmy replied. "I love babies. They're so sweet and adorable." + +Lily's mom smiled and thanked Timmy again before they continued their walk in the park. Lily waved goodbye to Timmy as they left, happy to have made a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside. One day, Timmy's mom gave him a cup of juice. Timmy was so happy and he drank it all up. + +As Timmy was playing, he saw his friend Billy. "Hi Billy!" Timmy said. "Do you want to play with me?" Billy said yes and they started playing together. They ran and jumped and laughed. + +Suddenly, it began to get cold outside. "Brrr, it's so cold!" Timmy said. "I'm freezing!" Billy said. "Let's go inside and warm up," Timmy suggested. + +Timmy's mom was inside and she was very dependable. She made hot cocoa for Timmy and Billy. They drank it and felt warm and cozy. "Thanks, Mom," Timmy said. "You're the best!" +Once upon a time, there was a big tree. The tree was an oak tree. It had big branches and leaves. The tree provided shade for the animals in the forest. One day, a small bird came to the tree. The bird was ignorant of the fact that there was a cat nearby. The cat was waiting to catch the bird. But the oak tree provided a safe place for the bird to hide. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to talk in her language with her friends. Her language was different from her friend's language, but they still understood each other. They spoke gentle words to each other and played together every day. One day, Lily's mom asked her to name her favorite animal. She thought for a moment and said, "A kitty!" Her mom smiled and gave her a gentle hug. From that day on, Lily's mom called her "Kitty" as a nickname. And Lily was very happy to be called by her new name. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a lovely pink dress and a shiny magnet. One day, Lily went to the park to play with her friends. She put the magnet in her pocket so she wouldn't lose it. + +While playing, Lily accidentally dropped her magnet and it got lost in the grass. She looked and looked but couldn't find it. She started to weep because she loved her magnet so much. + +Just then, Lily's friend spotted something shiny in the grass. It was her magnet! Lily was so happy and gave her friend a big hug. From that day on, Lily made sure to keep her magnet safe so she wouldn't lose it again. And whenever she looked at it, she felt lovely inside. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park. One day, she was running and she slipped on a banana peel. She fell down and started to cry. + +Her mom came running over and asked, "Lily, are you okay? Did you get hurt?" Lily replied, "I cut my knee and it hurts." Her mom picked her up and carried her to a bench. + +A boy playing nearby heard Lily crying and came over. He said, "Don't cry, Lily. I'll help you feel better." He started to sing a loud song and dance around. Lily started to laugh and forgot all about her cut knee. From that day on, Lily and the boy became good friends and played together in the park every day. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily woke up to the sound of an alarm. She was confused and didn't know what was happening. She went to her mommy and asked, "Mommy, what's that sound?" + +Her mommy said, "It's just the alarm clock, sweetie. It's time to get up and start the day." + +Lily got out of bed and went to the bathroom to brush her teeth. She accidentally spilled water on her shirt and it became wet. She said, "Oh no, my shirt is wet! How can I make it dry?" + +Her mommy replied, "Don't worry, we can put it in the dryer and it will become dry again." + +Lily felt happy and went to eat breakfast. She had a good day after that. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her friends. One day, Lily went to the park with her mom. They saw an enormous tree with big leaves. + +Lily's mom left her alone for a minute to get some water. Then, a big gust of wind blew and Lily got scared. She called out for her mom, but her mom didn't hear her. + +Suddenly, a branch from the enormous tree fell on Lily. She got hurt and cried out for her mom again. Her mom heard her cries and came running back. She saw that Lily was hurt and took her to the hospital. + +The doctors tried to help Lily, but it was too late. Lily had to leave this world and go to heaven. Her mom was very sad and missed her little girl very much. +Once upon a time, there was a happy family. They loved to go to the beach and watch the sunset. One day, they went to the beach and saw a sad boy. He was sitting alone and not playing with anyone. + +The family went to talk to the boy. They asked him why he was sad. The boy said he lost his toy and couldn't find it. The family helped the boy look for his toy. They searched and searched until they found it. + +The boy was glad and thanked the family. They all watched the sunset together and talked about how beautiful it was. The family invited the boy to come play with them and they all became friends. They were happy and had fun together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to write stories about dragons and princesses. One day, Timmy's little sister Sally took his favorite pen and wouldn't give it back. Timmy was very upset because he couldn't write his stories without his special pen. + +Timmy decided to go ask his mom for help. But when he got to the bathroom, he saw his dad's razor on the counter. Timmy thought it looked very sharp and dangerous. He knew he wasn't supposed to touch it, but he wanted to see what it felt like. + +As Timmy picked up the razor, he accidentally cut himself. It hurt very badly and he started to cry. Sally heard him crying and came to see what was wrong. When she saw that Timmy was hurt, she felt terrible for taking his pen. She gave it back to him and promised to never take it again. Timmy forgave her and they went to their mom for a band-aid. +Once upon a time, there was a charming little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her cat, Mittens. One day, Lily's mommy was cooking dinner and she asked Lily to help her chop an onion. + +Lily didn't know how to chop an onion, but she wanted to help her mommy. So, her mommy showed her how to hold the knife and chop the onion. Lily was so happy that she could help her mommy. But then, she accidentally dropped the onion and it started to shake on the floor. + +"Oh no, mommy! The onion is shaking!" Lily said. + +"It's okay, sweetie. Let's pick it up and put it back on the cutting board," her mommy said. + +Lily and her mommy picked up the onion and continued to chop it together. Lily felt proud that she could help her mommy and she learned something new. From that day on, Lily loved to help her mommy in the kitchen, especially when they had to chop onions. +Once upon a time, there was a big gorilla. He was very smelly and lived in the jungle. One day, the gorilla was walking around and found a shiny red apple. He picked it up and held it in his big hands. + +But then, the gorilla accidentally dropped the apple on the ground. He was sad because he wanted to eat it. Suddenly, he saw a little monkey watching him from behind a tree. The monkey had a mischievous look in his eyes. + +The gorilla didn't know it yet, but the little monkey was planning something. Later that day, the gorilla was taking a nap when he felt something wet and sticky on his face. He opened his eyes and saw that the little monkey had dropped the apple on him! The gorilla was angry and chased the monkey away. From that day on, the gorilla made sure to keep an eye out for any tricks from the mischievous monkey. +One day, Timmy and his mom went to the park. They saw a big slide and Timmy wanted to ride it. "Mommy, can I ride the slide?" Timmy asked. "Yes, you can ride the slide, but be careful," said his mom. + +Timmy climbed up the stairs to the top of the slide. It was very high and he felt a little scared. But he went down the slide and it was so much fun! He wanted to do it again and again. + +Suddenly, Timmy saw a shiny red apple on the ground. He picked it up and showed it to his mom. "Look, Mommy! I found an apple!" he said. "Don't eat that, Timmy. It might be poison," his mom warned. + +Timmy looked at the apple and it looked delicious, but he knew he shouldn't eat it. He threw it into the deep bushes and went back to the slide. He rode it again and again until it was time to go home. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived on a farm with her mommy and daddy. One day, Lily saw a sheep in the field. The sheep was very fluffy and white. + +Lily went up to the sheep and said, "Hello, sheep! Why are you so nosy?" The sheep just looked at her and said, "Baa." Lily didn't know what that meant, so she asked the sheep, "Can you answer me in English?" + +The sheep just kept saying "Baa," so Lily decided to go ask her mommy. "Mommy, why do sheep say 'Baa'?" Lily asked. Her mommy answered, "That's just the sound they make, sweetie." Lily was happy to have her question answered and went back to play with the sheep. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, especially her toy car. One day, Lily's friend Tommy came over to play. Tommy was a bossy boy and he always wanted to play with Lily's toys. + +Lily didn't like it when Tommy was bossy, but she didn't know what to do. She decided to play with her toy car alone, but Tommy wanted to play too. He grabbed the car and started to zoom it around the room. + +Lily felt sad and wanted her toy car back. She went to Tommy and asked for a hug. Tommy was surprised, but he hugged Lily. As they hugged, Lily asked if she could have her toy car back. Tommy said yes and they played together happily. + +From that day on, Tommy wasn't as bossy and Lily learned that asking for a hug can make things better. They became good friends and played together often. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her cat, Fluffy. One day, Lily's mom asked her to help with the laundry. Lily was not happy about it. She wanted to play with Fluffy instead. + +Lily's mom said, "Please help me with the laundry, Lily. We need to string up the clothes outside to dry." + +Lily sighed and said, "Okay, Mommy." She helped her mom string up the clothes. As they worked, Lily's mom said, "I made a tasty snack for us to share after we finish." + +Lily's face lit up. She loved tasty snacks. But then, Fluffy came and started playing with the clothes. Lily got upset and said, "Fluffy, stop it! You're ruining the clothes!" + +Lily's mom saw the conflict and said, "Let's take a break and have our tasty snack. Then we can finish the laundry together." They sat down and enjoyed the tasty snack, and Lily felt better. Afterward, they finished the laundry without any more problems. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to dance in circles and twirl around. One day, she saw a big stage where people were singing and dancing. She wanted to join them. + +Lily went on the stage and started to dance. Everyone started to applaud her. She felt happy and proud. But then, she tripped and fell down. She hurt her leg and it turned pale. + +Lily couldn't dance anymore. She felt sad and had to go home. She didn't want to dance in circles anymore. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play with his toys and his friends. One day, Timmy and his friends were playing with their toys when they saw two birds fighting in the sky. + +Timmy's friend, Billy, said, "Look! The birds are fighting!" + +Timmy asked, "Why are they fighting?" + +Billy replied, "I don't know, but it looks like they started fighting over some food." + +Timmy said, "That's not nice. They should share their food." + +Billy agreed and said, "Yeah, they should. Let's be nice to each other and share our toys." + +Timmy smiled and said, "Okay! Let's play together and have fun!" And so, Timmy and his friends continued to play, sharing their toys and having a good time. +Once upon a time, there was a big fish named Tuna. Tuna was very powerful and could swim very fast in the ocean. One day, Tuna met a little fish named Nemo. + +"Hello, little fish. What brings you here?" Tuna asked. + +"I'm lost. Can you tell me how to get home?" Nemo replied. + +Tuna thought for a moment and then said, "Sure, I can show you the way. Follow me." + +As they swam through the ocean, Tuna told Nemo about all the different creatures they passed by. Nemo was amazed by all the different animals he saw. + +Finally, they arrived at Nemo's home. "Thank you so much for your help, Tuna. You are very powerful and kind," Nemo said. + +Tuna smiled and replied, "No problem at all. It was my pleasure to help you find your way home." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to hop around like a bunny. One day, she saw a big monster in her backyard. She was scared and ran to her mommy. + +"Mommy, mommy! There's a monster in our backyard!" Lily cried. + +Her mommy hugged her and said, "Don't worry, Lily. That monster is actually very useful. It eats all the bad bugs that can hurt our plants." + +Lily was surprised. "Really? The monster is useful?" + +"Yes, it is," her mommy replied. "Now let's go outside and say hello to our new friend." + +Lily and her mommy went outside and saw the monster hopping around, eating all the bad bugs. Lily smiled and said, "Thank you for being useful, Mr. Monster!" + +And from that day on, Lily and the monster became good friends and hopped around the backyard together. +Once upon a time, there was a pink octopus named Pinky. Pinky lived in the ocean and loved to play with her friends. One day, Pinky was swimming with her friends when she saw a big shark. Pinky started to panic and swam away as fast as she could. + +Her friends tried to calm her down and told her that the shark was far away. But Pinky was still scared and wanted to go home. As she swam home, she saw the shark getting closer and closer. Pinky started to panic even more and tried to swim faster, but the shark was too fast. + +Suddenly, the shark caught Pinky with its big teeth and ate her. Pinky's friends were very sad and missed her very much. They learned that it's important to not panic and to stay safe in the ocean. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to sail in her boat. She would go on adventures with her friends and explore the sea. One day, Lily saw a big sack floating in the water. She was curious and wanted to see what was inside, but she was frightened because she didn't know what it could be. + +Lily and her friends decided to approach the sack slowly. They were scared, but also very curious. When they finally reached the sack, they carefully opened it and found a treasure chest full of gold and jewels! They were so happy and excited that they decided to share the treasure with all their friends. + +From that day on, Lily and her friends sailed the seas together, always on the lookout for more treasure. They knew that they might be frightened by what they found, but they also knew that it could lead to great adventures and rewards. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toy cars and zoom them around the room. One day, Lily accidentally knocked over her brother's tower of blocks and they all fell down. Her brother was sad and started to cry. Lily felt sorry and gave him a big hug. + +Lily's mom saw what happened and said, "It's okay to make mistakes, but it's important to say sorry and show love to others." Lily learned that it's important to be kind and caring towards others, even if we make mistakes. From that day on, Lily always made sure to say sorry and give hugs when someone was upset. +Once upon a time, there was a group of animals who loved to play in the mud. They were very dirty and happy. One day, they decided to mix some water with the mud to make it even more fun. + +As they played, they noticed a big storm coming. The animals were scared and didn't know what to do. Suddenly, a wise old owl flew down and told them to make a big pile of mud to protect themselves from the storm. + +The animals worked together and made a big pile of mud. Just as they finished, the storm came and the rain poured down. But the animals were safe and dry under their muddy shelter. They were so happy that they mixed the mud with water and played together until the sun came out again. +Once upon a time, there was a kind boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing with his blocks every day. He would build tall towers and knock them down with a big smile on his face. One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. Billy was not polite and didn't share his toys with Timmy. Timmy felt sad and didn't know what to do. + +Timmy's mom noticed he was suffering and asked him what was wrong. Timmy told her how Billy was not being polite and didn't want to share. His mom told Timmy that it's important to always be polite and share with others. She also said that if someone is not being nice, it's okay to tell them how you feel and ask them to be kind. + +Timmy took his mom's advice and told Billy how he felt. Billy listened and realized he was not being a good friend. He apologized and they both played with the blocks together, sharing and having fun. Timmy learned that it's important to speak up and be polite, even when someone is not being kind. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play with her wagon. She would pull it around the yard and fill it with flowers and sticks. + +One day, Lily's friend Timmy came to play. He wanted to play with the wagon too, but Lily didn't want to share. "No, it's mine," she said. + +Timmy felt sad and didn't know what to do. But then he had an idea. "Let's bury the wagon in the sand and dig it up later!" he said, trying to be polite. + +Lily thought about it for a moment and decided it sounded fun. They buried the wagon in the sandbox and covered it with sand. Then they played other games for a while. + +When it was time to go inside, Lily remembered the wagon. They dug it up and it was just as fun as before. Lily realized that sharing was a good thing to do and apologized to Timmy for not being polite earlier. They hugged and went inside, happy to have played together. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy who loved to go to the park with his mom. One day, they were walking to the park when Timmy saw a wallet on the ground. It was thick and brown. + +"Mommy, what is that?" Timmy asked, pointing at the wallet. + +"That's a wallet, Timmy. It's where people keep their money and cards," his mom explained. + +Timmy picked up the wallet and they looked inside. There was a driver's license, some money, and a few credit cards. + +"We need to find the owner of this wallet," his mom said. "Let's go to the police station and turn it in." + +At the police station, they gave the wallet to a police officer. "Thank you for being honest and bringing this in," the officer said. "We will try to find the owner and return it to them." + +Timmy felt proud that he did the right thing and helped someone. He smiled and held his mom's hand as they walked back home. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to talk and play with her friends. One day, Lily's mom took her to the park to play. While they were there, Lily saw a big, heavy box. She wondered what was inside. + +Suddenly, a man came up to Lily and her mom. He asked if they wanted to watch a film. The man took out a DVD from the box and put it in his player. The film was about a boy who didn't like to talk to his friends. He was always alone and sad. But one day, he decided to talk to his friends and they became very happy together. + +Lily learned that it's important to talk to her friends and not be alone. She also realized that films can teach us important lessons. From that day on, Lily made sure to talk to her friends and watch more films with her family. +Once upon a time, there was a goat named Billy. Billy was very competitive and always wanted to win. One day, Billy went to the farm to play with his friends. When he got there, his friend, the chicken, asked him if he wanted to play a game. Billy said yes and asked what game they were going to play. The chicken said they were going to have a race. + +Billy was very excited because he loved to run. The race started and Billy was in the lead. But then, he saw his friend, the turtle, was very far behind. Billy felt bad for the turtle and slowed down to let him catch up. The chicken saw what Billy did and asked him why he slowed down. Billy shrugged and said, "I wanted to help my friend." + +In the end, the turtle won the race and Billy was happy for him. He learned that winning isn't everything and that being kind to others is more important. From that day on, Billy was still competitive, but he also cared about his friends and didn't always have to win. +Once upon a time, there was a furry cat named Mittens. Mittens loved to play with her toy mouse and eat rice from her bowl. One day, Mittens' owner brought home a new toy for her to play with. Mittens was so happy and began to play with it right away. + +But then, Mittens' owner gave her too much rice to eat. Mittens ate and ate until her tummy hurt. She felt sick and didn't want to play anymore. Her owner realized that she had spoiled Mittens by giving her too much rice. + +Mittens learned that sometimes too much of a good thing can make you feel bad. From then on, she played with her toys and ate her rice in moderation. And she lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little fish named Sammy. Sammy was swimming in the ocean when he saw a big shark swimming towards him. Sammy was scared and didn't know what to do. He tried to swim away, but the shark was too fast. + +Suddenly, Sammy saw a busy octopus nearby. He swam over to the octopus and asked for help. The octopus was happy to help and quickly shot ink at the shark. The ink made the shark confused and he swam away. + +Sammy was so grateful to the octopus for saving him from the shark. They became friends and swam together every day. Sammy learned that even when things seem scary, there are always friends who can help. +Once upon a time, there was a shy rabbit named Bunny. Bunny wanted to make friends but was too scared to talk to anyone. One day, Bunny saw a big bird sitting on a tree branch. Bunny wanted to say hello but was too shy. + +The big bird noticed Bunny and said, "Hello there little one, why are you so shy?" Bunny replied, "I want to make friends but I am scared." The big bird smiled and said, "Don't worry, I can be your friend. Let's sit together and enjoy the peace of nature." + +Bunny felt happy and sat next to the big bird. They watched the trees sway in the breeze and the flowers dance in the sun. Bunny realized that sometimes it's okay to be shy but it's important to take a seat and make friends. Bunny and the big bird became the best of friends and lived happily ever after. The moral of the story is that it's okay to be shy, but it's important to take a seat and make friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her brown teddy bear, but she wished she had a robot to play with too. One day, Lily's dad brought home a big, shiny robot. The robot was brown too, just like Lily's teddy bear. + +Lily was so happy to have a robot to play with. She hugged him tight and said, "I will protect you, robot!" The robot beeped and booped, and Lily giggled. They played together all day long. + +Later that night, Lily heard a strange noise coming from outside. She went to the window and saw a big, scary monster! Lily was scared, but she remembered her promise to protect the robot. She said, "Robot, we have to protect ourselves!" The robot beeped and booped again, and suddenly, he turned into a big, strong shield. Lily held onto the robot-shield, and they were safe from the monster. + +From that day on, Lily and the robot were the best of friends. They protected each other and had lots of fun together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she went to the park to swing and slide. But then, she saw a little bird stuck in a bush. The bird was sad and scared. + +Lily knew she had to rescue the bird. She carefully picked it up and brought it to her mommy. Her mommy asked her a question, "Where did you find this bird?" Lily said, "In the bush." Her mommy smiled and said, "Good job, Lily. You're so kind and brave." + +After they rescued the bird, Lily and her mommy went home. They gave the bird some water and food. The bird was happy and clean. Lily was happy too because she helped the bird. From that day on, Lily knew she could always rescue animals in need. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat candy and cake but didn't like to eat broccoli. One day, her mom cooked broccoli for dinner and Lily made a face. "I don't want to eat that green thing," she said. + +Her mom replied, "Lily, broccoli is good for you. It will make you strong and healthy." + +Lily didn't believe her mom, but she decided to try it anyway. She took a small bite and realized that it wasn't so bad after all. "I learned that broccoli isn't so yucky," she said with a smile. + +From that day on, Lily started to eat more broccoli and she became thin and healthy. She even taught her little brother to like broccoli too. "It's yummy and good for you," she said. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very sleepy and wanted to take a nap. She went to her mommy and said, "Mommy, I am very sleepy. Can I take a nap?" Her mommy said, "Sure, you can take a nap, but first, we need to put the food in the fridge." + +Lily helped her mommy put the food in the fridge. She saw a jar of pickles and said, "Mommy, can we eat the pickles?" Her mommy said, "No, we need to save them for later." Lily was sad because she really wanted to eat the pickles. + +After they put the food away, Lily went to her room to take a nap. She was just about to fall asleep when she heard a loud noise. She got out of bed and went to the living room. She saw her little brother rocking the fridge back and forth. She said, "Stop, you are going to break the fridge!" Her little brother said, "I am sorry, I was just playing." Lily helped her little brother stop rocking the fridge and they went back to their rooms to take a nap. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to play outside with her friends. One day, Lily and her friends decided to play baseball. They needed a pitch to play on. They went to the park to find one. + +When they got to the park, they saw a mysterious man sitting on a bench. He had a big hat on his head and a long coat. The man saw the children and smiled. He asked them what they were looking for. Lily told him they needed a pitch to play baseball. + +The mysterious man stood up and said he knew just the place. He led them to a big field with a perfect pitch. The children were so happy and thanked the man. They played baseball all day and had lots of fun. From that day on, they always went to the mysterious man's field to play. +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Timmy and Tommy. They loved to play together and talk about their favorite toys. One day, Timmy found a cheap toy car at the store and he was so excited to show it to Tommy. But when he got to Tommy's house, he saw that Tommy had a new toy truck that was even cooler than Timmy's car. + +Timmy felt sad and angry. He didn't want to talk to Tommy anymore because he thought Tommy was being mean. But then, Tommy said he was sorry and that he didn't mean to hurt Timmy's feelings. They talked about how they both loved their toys and that it wasn't worth fighting over. + +Suddenly, they heard loud noises outside. It was a war happening in their town. They were scared and didn't know what to do. But they remembered how they talked things out and decided to stick together and help each other. They held hands and ran to find a safe place. In the end, they were okay and realized that talking and being friends was the most important thing. +Once upon a time, there was a little duck named Ducky. Ducky lived in a harbor with lots of other ducks. Every day, Ducky would swim and play with her friends. + +One day, Ducky saw a big storm coming. She told all her friends to stand close together so they could stay safe. But one duck, named Grumpy, didn't want to listen. He thought he knew better. + +The storm came and Grumpy got swept away. Ducky felt sad but also good that she had listened and stayed safe. From that day on, all the ducks listened to Ducky and stayed close together when there was danger. The moral of the story is that it's always good to listen to your friends and work together to stay safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to crawl around in the grass and play with his friends. One day, Benny's mommy read him a poem about a caterpillar turning into a butterfly. Benny was very careful to listen to every word. + +After the poem, Benny went to play with his friends. They were playing hide and seek when Benny heard a little voice say, "Help, I'm stuck!" It was his friend, Squirrel, who had crawled into a small hole and couldn't get out. + +Benny knew he had to be careful not to hurt his friend, so he crawled into the hole and helped Squirrel out. "Thank you, Benny," said Squirrel. "You're a great friend." Benny smiled and felt happy to have helped his friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to travel on airplanes with her mommy and daddy. One day, they went on a big trip to a faraway place. But when they got to the airport, they realized they forgot mommy's passport! + +Lily's daddy said they had to go back home to get it. But Lily didn't want to go back home. She wanted to keep going on the trip. So, she said, "I own a passport too!" and showed her little toy passport to her mommy and daddy. + +Mommy and daddy laughed and said that her toy passport wasn't real. But Lily didn't care. She was happy to have her own passport, even if it was just a toy. Later on the trip, they tried some fruit that was really sour. Lily made a funny face and said, "This fruit is sour!" Everyone laughed and they all had a good time on their trip, even without mommy's real passport. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play with her dolls. One day, Lily's friend Emma came over to play. Emma brought a toy that Lily didn't like, it was fake and didn't look real. Lily didn't want to hurt Emma's feelings, so she pretended to like it. + +As they played, Emma started to rush and accidentally knocked over Lily's favorite doll. Lily got mad and wanted Emma to leave. But then she remembered that her mom always told her to stay calm when things go wrong. So, Lily took a deep breath and told Emma how she felt. + +Emma apologized and they talked about how it's better to be honest than to pretend to like something. Lily felt better and they continued to play together. The moral of the story is to always be honest and stay calm when things go wrong. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to sing and play his guitar. One day, he wanted to show his guitar to his friend, Sally. + +So Timmy went to Sally's house and knocked on the door. Sally's mom opened the door and said, "Hello Timmy, how can I help you?" + +Timmy said, "I want to show Sally my guitar, can I come in?" + +Sally's mom said, "Sure, but please don't be rude and make sure you deliver the guitar safely to Sally." + +Timmy promised to be polite and careful with the guitar. He went to Sally's room and showed her the guitar. Sally was very happy and they sang a song together. Then, Timmy delivered the guitar back to his house safely. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim liked to play outside, but there were lots of mosquitoes. Mosquitoes are small bugs that bite you and make you itchy. Tim didn't like the mosquitoes, but he didn't know how to get rid of them. + +One day, Tim's mom gave him a net to pick up the mosquitoes. It was difficult at first, but Tim practiced and got better. He would go outside with his net and catch all the mosquitoes he could find. Tim was happy because he didn't get bitten anymore. + +Now, Tim is a mosquito-catching expert. He can pick them up with his net very easily. He feels proud of himself because he learned how to do something difficult. And the best part is, he can play outside without getting bitten by mosquitoes anymore! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a little bag that she liked to carry with her everywhere she went. One day, Lily went to the park to play. She saw a little boy there and wanted to introduce herself to him. + +Lily walked over to the little boy and said, "Hi, my name is Lily. What's your name?" The little boy smiled and said his name was Jack. Lily was happy to meet Jack and they started to play together. + +As they played, Lily showed Jack what was in her little bag. She had some toys and snacks inside. Jack was excited to see what was in the bag and asked if he could play with some of the toys. Lily said yes and they had fun playing together with her toys. + +From that day on, Lily and Jack became good friends and played together often. Lily always brought her little bag with her and Jack loved to see what was inside. They were happy to have met each other and became the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and draw pictures with her crayons. One day, Lily's mom gave her a present. It was a big box with a pretty bow on top. Lily was so excited to open it! + +Inside the box was a toy horse. Lily loved it, but when she tried to play with it, she saw that one of its legs was broken. Lily's mom had bought it from a cheap store and it wasn't very strong. Lily started to cry because she couldn't play with her new toy. + +Lily's mom saw her crying and felt sad too. She promised to take the toy horse back to the store and get a new one. Lily was happy again and gave her mom a big hug. They went to the post office to send the broken toy horse back. When they got home, there was a new toy horse waiting for Lily. She was so happy and played with it all day long. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and catch bugs. One day, she caught a bug and put it in a jar. She was so happy! + +But then, she accidentally knocked over the jar and the bug flew away. Lily was sad and her mom said, "Lily, accidents happen. Let's clean up this messy spill together." + +They got a towel and soaked up the bug jar mess. Lily learned that it's important to be careful with our things and that accidents can make a big mess. She promised to be more careful in the future. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play dress-up and pretend she was a princess. One day, she found a shiny piece of paper on the ground and decided to make a crown out of it. + +Lily carefully folded the paper and twisted it into a circle. She put it on her head and twirled around. "Look, Mommy! I'm a princess!" she exclaimed. + +Her mommy smiled and said, "That's a very pretty crown, Lily. But it's not very flexible. Let's try making one out of a piece of fabric instead." + +Lily and her mommy found a piece of soft, flexible fabric and folded it into a crown. Lily put it on her head and it fit perfectly. "Wow, Mommy! This one is so much better! Thank you!" she said with a big smile. +Once upon a time, there was a prince and a princess. They got married and had a big party. The party was fun and everyone danced. The prince and princess seemed happy together. + +After the party, the prince and princess went to live in a big castle. They had lots of rooms and a big garden. They went for walks and played with their dog. Their marriage seemed interesting because they always did things together. + +One day, the prince and princess had a baby. They were very happy and loved their baby very much. Their marriage seemed even more interesting now that they had a little one to take care of. They lived happily ever after. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very hungry and wanted to eat dinner. Her mom made her favorite food, spaghetti! Lily sat down at the table and started to eat. She felt very comfortable in her chair. + +Suddenly, her friend Timmy called her and asked her to come play outside. Lily wanted to go play, but she knew she had to finish her dinner first. She asked her mom if she could leave the table early. Her mom said no and told her to finish her dinner first. + +Lily felt sad, but she knew her mom was right. She finished her dinner and then went outside to play with Timmy. They had so much fun together! When it was time to go home, Lily felt happy that she listened to her mom and finished her dinner before leaving. +Once upon a time, there was a big hippo named Harry. Harry was very great and loved to eat grass. One day, Harry was walking by the river and saw a little girl named Lily. + +Lily was sad because she lost her toy. Harry asked, "What's wrong, little girl?" Lily said, "I lost my toy and I can't find it." Harry said, "Don't worry, I'll help you find it." + +Harry looked all around the river and finally found the toy. "I found it!" Harry shouted with joy. Lily was so happy and thanked Harry. They became good friends and played together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat lemons because they were sour and yummy. One day, she was eating a lemon when her friend Jack came over. + +"Can I have some of your lemon, Lily?" Jack asked. + +Lily thought about it for a moment and then said, "Sure, I can share my lemon with you." + +But when Jack took a bite of the lemon, he made a sour face and said, "This lemon is too sour for me. I don't like it." + +Lily felt sad because she wanted to share her lemon with Jack, but he didn't like it. So she thoughtfully said, "That's okay, Jack. Maybe you can bring a different fruit next time and we can share that instead." + +Jack smiled and said, "That's a great idea, Lily. Thank you for being so thoughtful." And they continued to play together, sharing toys and snacks. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys all day long. But one day, it was too hot to play outside. So, she stayed inside and played with her dolls. + +As she was playing, she noticed a curious cat outside her window. The cat was looking at her with big eyes. Lily wanted to play with the cat, but it was too hot to go outside. So, she just watched the cat and talked to it through the window. + +Eventually, the sun started to go down and it became cooler outside. Lily went outside to play with the cat. The cat was happy to see her and they played together until it was time to go back inside. Lily was happy that she made a new friend and couldn't wait to play with the curious cat again. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She had long hair that she loved to comb every day. She kept her room tidy, with all her toys in their right places. + +One day, Lily went for a walk in the forest. She saw a big, scary bear! The bear roared and scared Lily. She ran as fast as she could back to her tidy room. + +When she got home, she sat on her bed and combed her hair to calm down. She felt safe and happy in her tidy room. She knew she wouldn't be scared anymore if she stayed there. +Once upon a time, there was a robot. The robot was very serious. He did not like to play or have fun. One day, he saw a little boy playing with his toys. The boy was having fun and laughing. The robot did not understand why the boy was happy. + +Suddenly, the boy's little sister started to scream. She had hurt herself. The robot saw that the girl was hurt and he knew he had to help. He used his robot arms to pick up the little girl and carried her to her mommy. The mommy was very happy that the robot helped her little girl. + +From that day on, the robot learned that helping others was important. He also learned that it was okay to have fun and play sometimes. The little boy and his sister became friends with the robot and they played together every day. The end. +One sunny day, Lily and her friend Max went for a walk. They saw a big, red motor parked on the street. Max was enthusiastic and wanted to touch it. But Lily was scared and said, "No, we shouldn't touch it. It might be dangerous." + +As they walked along, they saw a candy shop. Max was enthusiastic again and wanted to taste all the candy. But Lily said, "No, we can only have one candy each. Otherwise, we might get a tummy ache." + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise coming from the motor. It started to shake and smoke. Max and Lily were scared and ran away. They were glad they didn't touch it. As they walked back home, they enjoyed their candy and talked about their adventure. Max said, "I'm glad we didn't touch the motor. It could have been dangerous." Lily agreed and said, "And I'm glad we didn't eat too much candy. We might have gotten a tummy ache." +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play with his toy jets. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to clean up his toys. Timmy didn't want to stop playing, so he said, "No, Mommy! I want to keep playing." + +His mom replied, "Timmy, you need to clean up your toys before we can go outside and play." + +Timmy sighed and started to put away his toy jets. As he moved them to the toy box, he noticed that one of them had a smooth surface. He said, "Mommy, look at this jet! It's so smooth." + +His mom smiled and said, "Yes, it is. Now hurry and finish cleaning up so we can go outside and play." Timmy finished cleaning up his toys and they went outside to play. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a best friend named Max who was a dog. Max was always there for Lily and seemed very loyal to her. + +One day, Lily and Max were playing fetch in the park. Max ran after the ball and accidentally bumped into a wall. He seemed to be hurt and started limping. + +Lily noticed Max's pain and asked, "Are you okay, Max?" Max replied, "Woof woof" which meant "I'm okay, but my leg hurts a little." + +Lily knew Max was a loyal friend and wanted to help him. She decided to take Max to the vet to make sure he was okay. Max felt better after the vet gave him some medicine, and Lily was happy that her best friend was okay. +Once upon a time, there was an old rabbit who lived in a burrow. One day, he met a young bunny who asked him, "How do you hop so high, Mr. Rabbit?" + +The old rabbit replied, "It's all about the power in your legs. You have to practice every day and eat lots of carrots to get strong." + +The young bunny was amazed and asked, "Can you teach me how to hop like you?" + +The old rabbit smiled and said, "Of course! But remember, hopping high is not the only important thing. It's also important to be kind and helpful to others." + +From that day on, the old rabbit taught the young bunny how to hop higher and higher. And the young bunny learned that being kind and helpful was just as important as having powerful legs. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and eat candy. One day, Timmy's mom told him they needed to go to the store to buy some food. Timmy didn't want to go, but his mom said it was an emergency. + +At the store, Timmy saw a toy he really wanted. He begged his mom to buy it for him, but she said they couldn't afford it. Timmy got angry and started to raise his voice. He was being selfish and only thinking about himself. + +Suddenly, there was a loud noise and everything started to shake. It was an earthquake! People started to scream and run. Timmy's mom grabbed his hand and tried to get out of the store, but a shelf fell on them. Timmy was hurt and couldn't move. His mom tried to help him, but it was too late. Timmy had been selfish and now he was gone. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had long, curly hair that always got in her face. One day, her mom said, "Lily, it's time for a haircut. Your hair is too long." + +Lily didn't want a haircut. She liked her long hair. But her mom said, "Don't worry, we'll just trim it a little bit. It will still be pretty." So, Lily went to the hair salon with her mom. + +The hairdresser was an ancient woman with a kind face. She said to Lily, "Let's see if this haircut will fit you." Lily didn't know what that meant, but she sat still while the hairdresser cut her hair. When she was finished, Lily looked in the mirror and saw that her hair was shorter, but still pretty. She said, "Thank you, I like my new haircut!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in her garden. One day, she saw a black cat walking towards her. She went closer to pet it, but her mother warned her to be careful. + +Lily didn't listen to her mother's warning and tried to touch the cat. Suddenly, the cat scratched her hand. Lily's mother cleaned her wound and told her that she got hurt because she was being careless. + +Lily felt sad and realized that she should have listened to her mother's warning. From that day on, she promised to be more careful and always listen to her mother. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved going on vacation with his family. One day, Timmy's parents told him they were going on a vacation to the beach. Timmy was so excited! + +When they arrived at the beach, Timmy saw a disgusting pile of trash on the sand. He said to his parents, "That's yucky! We need to solve this problem." Timmy and his family picked up all the trash and put it in a garbage can. + +After they cleaned up the beach, Timmy and his family had a fun day swimming and building sandcastles. Timmy was happy that he helped solve the problem and make the beach clean again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the park to play on the swings and slide. One day, her mom packed a basket with snacks and a thermos of tea. They walked to the park and found a nice spot under a tree to have a picnic. + +As they were eating, Lily noticed a squirrel running up the tree. She thought it was cute and wanted to share her mild cheese with it. She left a piece on the ground and waited patiently for the squirrel to come down. But the squirrel didn't come. + +Later, as they were packing up to leave, Lily saw the squirrel again. This time, it was eating the cheese she left on the ground. She was happy to see it enjoying her snack. As they walked back home, Lily felt happy and content from her fun day at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to take photos with her camera. One day, she went to the park to take pictures of the flowers and the trees. She saw a little bird struggling to fly. "Oh no, little birdie! You need help," said Lily. + +She ran to get her camera to take a photo of the little bird. As she took the photo, she noticed something strange. There was a piece of string wrapped around the bird's wing. "I know how to help!" said Lily. She carefully untangled the string from the bird's wing and watched as it flew away. + +Lily felt happy that she could help the little bird. She took another photo of the bird flying away and smiled. "I'm going to show this photo to my mommy and daddy," she said. And she did, and they were proud of her for being kind and helping the little birdie. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her friends. One day, Lily went to a fair with her mommy and daddy. At the fair, there were lots of games and prizes to win. + +Lily played a game and won a big prize. She was so happy and excited! But then, a bad man came and stole her prize. Lily was very sad and cried a lot. Her mommy and daddy hugged her and tried to make her feel better. + +But then, Lily's friends came and gave her a new prize they won for her. Lily was so happy again and forgot all about the bad man who stole her prize. She played with her friends and had lots of fun at the fair. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her favorite cushion, which was very soft and pink. One day, Lily's friend came over to play. Her friend saw the cushion and said, "Wow, that cushion is impressive! Can I touch it?" Lily said, "Sure!" and her friend gave the cushion a big hug. + +Then, Lily's friend asked, "Can I kiss the cushion?" Lily replied, "Yes, you can kiss it!" So, her friend gave the cushion a little kiss. Lily giggled and said, "I like to kiss my cushion too!" Her friend smiled and said, "It's a very nice cushion. I wish I had one like it." + +Lily said, "I can share it with you!" And so, they played together with the cushion, kissing it and hugging it, until it was time for her friend to go home. From that day on, Lily's cushion became even more impressive because it brought her and her friend closer together. +Once upon a time, there was a big ball. The ball was red and round. It could roll very fast. One day, the ball rolled down a hill and into a forest. The forest was very thick with lots of trees and bushes. + +The ball rolled through the forest all through the season of summer. It rolled past birds and squirrels and rabbits. They all stopped and looked at the ball as it rolled by. They had never seen a ball before. + +Finally, when the season changed to fall, the ball rolled out of the forest and onto a road. A little boy was walking down the road and saw the ball. He picked it up and took it home. He played with the ball all the time and it became his favorite toy. +Once upon a time, there were two animals. One was a big bear and the other was a small rabbit. The bear was strong and the rabbit was weak. They lived in a forest and often saw each other. + +One day, the bear wanted to do something fun. He thought it would be fun to fight the rabbit. The rabbit was scared because he knew he couldn't win. But the bear insisted, so they started to fight. + +The bear was too strong and the rabbit was too weak. The bear won the fight easily. But then he felt bad for scaring the rabbit. He apologized and promised to never fight with him again. From that day on, they became friends and played together in the forest. +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 was playing in his room when he heard a loud noise. It sounded like someone was drilling something. + +Timmy went to his window and saw his neighbor, Mr. Johnson, using a screwdriver to fix his fence. The screw was making a noisy sound as it went into the wood. Timmy watched for a while and then shouted out the window, "Hi, Mr. Johnson! What are you doing?" + +Mr. Johnson looked up and smiled. "I'm fixing my fence, Timmy. It was loose and needed a screw to hold it in place." + +Timmy was happy to hear that Mr. Johnson was fixing something. He went back to playing with his cars, but he could still hear the noisy sound of the screw going in and out of the wood. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy wanted to eat beef for dinner, but his mom said it wasn't safe to eat because it wasn't cooked yet. Timmy didn't understand why it wasn't safe, but he trusted his mom and decided to wait. + +As they waited for the beef to cook, Timmy's sister came home from school and wanted to play with his favorite toy. Timmy didn't want to share his toy, but his mom told him to try and share with his sister. Timmy tried to share, but he still didn't like it when his sister played with his toy. + +Finally, the beef was cooked and Timmy and his family sat down to eat. Timmy was happy he waited because the beef was delicious and he felt safe eating it. He even tried to share some with his sister and they both enjoyed it together. Timmy learned that sometimes trying new things, like sharing and waiting for food to cook, can lead to good things. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his marbles. He had a big bag full of them. One day, Timmy wanted to make a new game with his marbles. + +He started to roll them around and soon came up with a fun game. He made a big circle with his marbles and tried to get them all in the middle. It was a lively game with lots of rolling and bouncing. + +Timmy was very happy with his new game. He played it every day with his friends. They all loved it too. Timmy was proud of himself for making such a fun game with his marbles. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a favorite stuffed animal named Teddy. One day, Lily accidentally touched Teddy with her dirty hands and he got all dirty too. + +Lily's mommy told her that they needed to wash Teddy to make him clean again. But when they put him in the washing machine, Teddy got a little bit broken. + +Lily was sad that Teddy wasn't the same anymore. But her mommy told her not to worry, they could replace him with a new Teddy that looked just like the old one. + +And so, Lily got a new Teddy that was just as harmless and cuddly as the old one. She was happy again and made sure to always keep her hands clean when she played with him. +Once upon a time, there was a little elephant named Ellie. Ellie loved to play with her friends in the jungle. One day, Ellie and her friends were running around and having fun when they saw a big truck coming towards them. Ellie's friend yelled, "Stop, truck, stop!" but the truck didn't stop. + +Ellie and her friends quickly ran to the side but Ellie got scared and froze. The truck hit Ellie's trunk and she fell down. Ellie's friends were nervous and didn't know what to do. They called for help but it was too late. Ellie didn't survive the accident. + +The moral of the story is that we should always be careful and stop when someone tells us to stop. We should also be aware of our surroundings and be careful when playing near roads. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very fragile, which means she was delicate and could break easily. One day, she was playing with her toys when she accidentally knocked over a candle. The candle fell onto her toy house and started to burn. + +Lily's mom came running into the room and saw the fire. "Lily, come with me quickly!" she said. "We need to get out of the house now!" Lily was scared and didn't know what was happening, but she trusted her mom and followed her outside. + +Once they were outside, Lily saw that the fire had spread to other parts of their house. She started to cry, but her mom held her tight and told her everything would be okay. "Our house may burn down," she said, "but we are safe and that's all that matters." +Once upon a time, there was a friendly bunny. The bunny liked to hop around and play with his friends. One day, he found a poem on the ground. He picked it up and read it. It made him happy. + +The bunny decided to share the poem with his friends. He hopped to his friend's house and knocked on the door. His friend answered and the bunny showed him the poem. His friend liked it too. + +The bunny and his friend decided to step outside to show the poem to more friends. They hopped around the neighborhood, showing the poem to everyone they met. Everyone liked the poem and the bunny felt happy that he could share something special with his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a village. In the village, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a flexible body and could bend in many ways. + +One day, Lily was playing with her friends when she saw a shiny object on the ground. She picked it up and saw that it was a shiny rock. "Look at this shiny rock!" she said to her friends. + +But her friends didn't want to play with her anymore because they all wanted the shiny rock. "No, it's mine!" Lily said. They argued and argued until finally, Lily said, "Okay, you can have the shiny rock, but can we still be friends?" + +Her friends smiled and said, "Yes, we can still be friends." And they all played together again, happy and shining in the sun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wear her cozy sweater when it was cold outside. One day, she went to visit her friend Timmy. When she arrived, Timmy's mom said, "Welcome, Lily! It's so nice to see you!" + +Lily smiled and said, "Thank you for having me." Timmy's mom was very generous and gave Lily a piece of candy. Lily said, "Wow, thank you so much! You're so kind!" + +Timmy and Lily played together and had a lot of fun. When it was time for Lily to go home, Timmy's mom said, "Don't forget your sweater, Lily. It's chilly outside!" Lily put on her sweater and said, "Thank you for reminding me. Goodbye!" + +As Lily walked home, she felt happy and grateful for her friend Timmy and his mom. She knew she would always remember their kindness and generosity. +Once upon a time, there was a penguin named Pingu. He was different from the other penguins because he had a yellow beak instead of a black one. Pingu felt sad because he thought he didn't fit in with the other penguins. + +One day, Pingu met a friendly mailman who asked him why he looked so sad. Pingu told the mailman that he was different from the other penguins and didn't belong. The mailman said, "Being different is what makes you special, Pingu. You should be proud of who you are." + +Pingu felt happy and thanked the mailman. The mailman then gave Pingu a letter to deliver to his penguin friend, Penny. Pingu happily delivered the letter and Penny was so happy to see him. They played together and had so much fun. From that day on, Pingu realized that being different was a good thing and he felt happy to be himself. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw and color with her markers. One day, she found a big bottle of ink on her mom's desk. She thought it would be fun to use it for her drawings. + +But when Lily tried to use the ink, it was too heavy and spilled all over her paper. She tried to clean it up, but it made a big mess. Her mom came in and saw what happened. She told Lily that she should have asked before using the ink. + +Lily felt bad and apologized. Her mom forgave her and they cleaned up the mess together. From that day on, Lily learned to always ask before using something new. She refused to make the same mistake again and was happy to learn from her experience. +Once upon a time, there was a little duck. The duck was very happy because it had many friends to play with. One day, the duck went to the pond to play with its friends. But when it got there, it saw that all its friends were gone. The duck was upset and didn't know what to do. + +Suddenly, a big bird came and took the little duck away. The little duck was scared and didn't know what to do. It started to pray for help. But no one came to save it. The big bird took the little duck to its nest and ate it for dinner. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a happy lion. He lived in a big jungle with his friends. One day, he went to the grocery store to buy some food. He saw his friend, a monkey, there. + +"Hi, monkey! How are you?" said the lion. + +"I am good, thank you. What are you doing here?" asked the monkey. + +"I am buying food for my family. We are having a big feast tonight," replied the lion. + +"That sounds cheerful! Can I come?" asked the monkey. + +"Of course! The more, the merrier," roared the lion happily. + +So, the lion and the monkey went back to the jungle with their grocery bags. They had a big feast with all their friends and roared with joy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved trains and always dreamed of riding one. One day, she saw a big train passing by her house. She ran outside and waved at the train conductor. The conductor stopped the train and asked, "Do you want to ride the train, little girl?" + +Lily couldn't believe her ears! She was so happy and excited that she jumped up and down. "Yes, please!" she said. The conductor smiled and helped her onto the train. Lily sat by the window and watched the world go by. She felt like a princess on a magical journey. + +After a while, the conductor came to check on her. "Are you having fun, Lily?" he asked. Lily nodded and said, "Yes, I am! Thank you for being honest and letting me ride the train." The conductor smiled and said, "Of course, Lily. Everyone deserves to ride the train and have an adventure." From that day on, Lily believed that anything was possible if she just believed in herself and her dreams. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat spicy food, but her mom always told her it was too hot for her. One day, Lily's mom made some spicy chili for dinner. Lily couldn't resist the smell and took a big bite. It was so spicy that she started to cry. + +Her mom asked, "Lily, why are you crying?" + +"It's too spicy!" Lily replied. + +Her mom said, "I told you it was too hot for you. Here, have some milk to cool your tongue." + +Lily took a sip of milk and felt better. She learned her lesson and never tried to pinch spicy food again. Under her mom's watchful eye, she always ate what was good for her. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, a bear and a rabbit. They loved to play together in the forest. One day, they found a yummy snack, a big juicy carrot. The rabbit ate the snack, but the bear was envious and wanted it too. + +The bear said, "I want the snack too! Give it to me!" The rabbit replied, "No, it's mine. You can't have it." The bear got angry and started to fight with the rabbit. They rolled on the ground and the carrot fell out of the rabbit's mouth. + +The bear picked up the snack and took a big bite. But then he felt bad for fighting with his friend. He said, "I'm sorry. I shouldn't have fought with you. Let's share the snack together." The rabbit forgave the bear and they happily ate the snack together. From that day on, they promised to always share their snacks and never fight again. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny. The bunny loved to play in the grass and eat carrots. One day, the bunny saw a newspaper blowing in the wind. The bunny hopped over to the newspaper and saw a picture of a furry cat. + +The bunny realized that it wanted to be friends with the cat. So, the bunny hopped all around the town looking for the cat. Finally, the bunny found the cat and they became friends. + +But one day, the bunny got very sick. The cat tried to help, but it was too late. The bunny died and the cat was very sad. The cat missed the bunny very much and wished they could play together again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw with her pencil. One day, she was drawing a picture of her family when she felt very tired. She seemed to have been drawing for hours! + +Lily decided to take a nap and put her pencil down. When she woke up, she saw that her little brother had taken her pencil and was drawing on the walls. She was upset, but her brother seemed to be having so much fun. + +Lily took her tired self and her pencil and sat down to draw with her brother. They drew pictures of animals, flowers, and even a big house. It was a lot of fun and Lily didn't feel tired anymore. She realized that spending time with her brother was more important than just drawing by herself. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her friends. One day, she went to the park to play with her ball. She saw a boy there and they started to play together. They had so much fun! + +After a while, Lily's mom called her to go home. She said goodbye to the boy and they promised to meet again. However, when she got home, she realized she didn't know the boy's name or how to find him again. She was sad. + +But then her mom had an idea. She asked her friends on her network if they knew the boy. And they did! They told her his name was Jack and where he lived. Lily was so happy and thanked her mom for helping her. She couldn't wait to see Jack again. + +The next day, Lily went to Jack's house and they played together again. They had a lovely time and became good friends. From then on, they would meet at the park every day to play together. And Lily knew that if she ever lost Jack again, she could count on her mom's network to help her find him. +Once upon a time, there was a family that went on vacation. They went to a beach and played in the sand. But after a while, the vacation became dull. They didn't know what to do anymore. + +The family decided to go home early. They packed their bags and left the beach. But on the way home, they got lost. They drove and drove, but they couldn't find their way back. + +As the sun started to set, they realized they were in a dangerous place. They were scared and didn't know what to do. The moral of the story is, always plan ahead and be prepared. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a jam sandwich for lunch every day. One day, she went to the park to play with her friends. + +Lily's friend, Timmy, asked her to lead the game of tag. Lily was happy to do it because she was a good runner. She ran around the park, and everyone followed her. + +After the game, Lily's mom picked her up. Lily told her mom about the fun game of tag she led. Her mom said, "You are a dependable leader, Lily." Lily smiled because she knew that meant she was good at leading the game. + +On the way home, Lily's mom gave her a new jar of strawberry jam. Lily was so excited to have a new jar of jam for her sandwiches. She knew she could depend on her mom to always have her favorite jam in the house. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily went to the park to play with her friends. She saw her friend, Johnny, playing with a cool thing. It was a toy car that could go really fast. + +Lily said, "Wow, that's a popular toy! Can I play with it too?" + +Johnny said, "Sure, but be careful not to break it." + +Lily played with the toy car for a while, but then she accidentally dropped it and it broke. Johnny was sad, but Lily knew what to do. She went to get some glue and tried to fix it. She poured the glue on the broken part and held it together until it dried. + +After a while, the toy car was fixed and Johnny was happy again. He said, "Thank you, Lily! You are a good friend." + +Lily smiled and said, "No problem, Johnny. Friends help each other." +Once upon a time, there was a little ball named Red. Red loved to roll around and play with his friends. One day, Red was rolling down a hill when he accidentally hit a vase. The vase was fragile and broke into many pieces. Red was scared and didn't know what to do. + +Suddenly, an alarm went off and Red knew he had to tell someone what happened. He went to his friend Blue and told him everything. Blue knew what to do and together they went to find the owner of the vase. They apologized and offered to help clean up the mess. + +The owner of the vase was very happy that Red and Blue were honest and helped clean up the mess. They learned that it's important to be careful and honest, and to always help others when they need it. From that day on, Red and Blue always made sure to watch where they were rolling and to be careful around fragile things. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her puppy, Max. Max was a big, tall puppy with soft brown fur. One day, Lily and Max went for a walk in the park. They played fetch and ran around together. + +As they were walking, Lily saw a man with a big bag. "What's in your bag?" she asked. "Just some treats for my dog," the man replied. Lily smiled and continued playing with Max. + +Later on, Lily and Max were tired and decided to take a break. They sat down on a bench and watched the other dogs play. Suddenly, the man with the bag appeared again. He walked over to Lily and Max and offered Max a treat. Max eagerly took the treat and started to feel sick. + +Lily quickly realized that the man had given Max something bad. She ran over to her mom, who was nearby, and told her what had happened. Her mom called the vet and Max was okay in the end. From then on, Lily was always careful to watch out for her puppy and to never take treats from strangers. +Once upon a time, there was a kangaroo named Joey. Joey loved to hop and play with his friends in the forest. One day, he met a koala named Kiki who was very harsh to him. Kiki would always take Joey's toys and never share. + +Joey tried to talk to Kiki, but Kiki would only complain and say mean things. Joey felt sad and didn't know what to do. One day, Joey decided to tell his mom about Kiki. His mom told him that it's important to stand up for yourself and not let others be mean to you. + +So the next time Kiki tried to take Joey's toys, Joey stood up to him and said, "No, Kiki! These are mine and I don't like it when you take them." Kiki was surprised and didn't know what to say. From then on, Kiki started to share and be nicer to Joey. Joey was happy that he stood up for himself and that he and Kiki could be friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily had a big wardrobe in her room where she kept all her clothes. She loved to play dress-up and try on different outfits. + +One day, Lily's mom asked her to wait patiently while she ran some errands. But Lily was very impatient and didn't want to wait. She decided to play hide-and-seek with her teddy bear instead. + +As she was hiding behind her wardrobe, Lily realized that she could trust her teddy bear to keep her secret hiding spot safe. She hugged her teddy bear tightly and whispered, "I trust you, Teddy." And they continued to play until Lily's mom came back. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily wanted to ride her bicycle to the park. She got on her bicycle and started to ride, but she stumbled and fell off. + +Lily felt sad and wanted to give up, but her mom said, "It's okay, Lily. Everyone falls sometimes. You just have to get back up and try again." + +Lily got back on her bicycle and rode to the park. When she got there, she saw a smelly garbage can overflowing with trash. A boy walked by and said, "Ew, that's gross!" + +Lily remembered what her mom said and decided to do something kind. She picked up the trash and threw it away. The boy saw what she did and said, "Wow, you're really nice!" + +From that day on, Lily learned that it's important to keep trying, even when things are hard. And doing kind things can make a big difference in someone's day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Emily. She loved to run and play outside with her friends. One day, they decided to have a race to see who was the fastest. Emily was so excited because she loved to run. + +As they were getting ready to start the race, Emily realized she forgot her water bottle. She asked her friend if she could bring it to her. Her friend said yes and brought the water bottle to Emily. + +The race was incredible! Emily ran as fast as she could and crossed the finish line first. She was so happy and proud of herself. Her friends cheered and clapped for her. Emily felt like she could do anything. From that day on, she knew that she could accomplish anything she set her mind to. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat beans, especially the spicy ones. One day, she went to the store with her mom to buy some beans. + +At the store, they met a friendly man who said, "Welcome! How can I help you today?" Lily's mom told him they were looking for some spicy beans. + +The man showed them a big bag of spicy beans and Lily got very excited. She said, "Yum! Can we buy those, Mommy?" Her mom smiled and said yes. + +As they were leaving the store, Lily turned to the man and said, "Thank you for helping us find the spicy beans. You are very nice." The man smiled and said, "You're welcome, little one. Enjoy your beans!" +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and catch bugs. One day, Timmy heard a loud buzzing sound. He looked up and saw a big bug flying towards him. Timmy tried to catch the bug, but it was too fast. + +Timmy decided to follow the bug. The bug led Timmy to a big hive. Timmy wanted to catch the bug, but he didn't know that the hive belonged to angry bees. The bees heard Timmy and came out of the hive. They stung Timmy all over his body. Timmy cried and ran home. + +The moral of the story is that sometimes things may look fun and exciting, but they can be dangerous. It's important to be careful and listen to warnings to avoid getting hurt. +Once upon a time, there was a farmer named Jack. Jack was a kind farmer who loved his animals very much. One day, Jack noticed that his cow was very sick. He became very fearful that the cow would not get better. + +Jack went to his neighbor, Tim, for help. Tim was happy to support Jack and said, "Don't worry, Jack. I will help you take care of your cow." Tim helped Jack give the cow medicine and food. + +After a few days, the cow started feeling better! Jack was very happy and grateful to Tim for his support. "Thank you, Tim. You are a great friend and a wonderful farmer," Jack said. Tim smiled and said, "I am always here to help my friends." +Once upon a time, there was a big, mean dragon. He lived in a dark cave on top of a mountain. He liked to destroy things like houses and trees. He was very scary and made people feel pain when he breathed fire. + +One day, a brave knight came to the village and heard about the dragon. He decided to go and fight the dragon. The dragon was crazy and tried to hurt the knight. But the knight was strong and had a sword. He fought the dragon and finally defeated him. + +The people in the village were happy and threw a big party for the knight. They were no longer afraid of the dragon and could live their lives without pain. The knight was a hero and everyone loved him. +Once upon a time, there was a blue car. The car was very fast and could zoom down the road. One day, the car went on a trip and brought a blue case with it. Inside the case, there were toys and clothes for the car to use. The car and the case went on many adventures together and had lots of fun. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little pig who lived in a house made of brick. One day, a big bad wolf came and tried to blow the house down. The little pig was scared and the house began to tremble. But the brick walls were strong and the house didn't fall. + +The wolf tried again and again, but the little pig was smart. He knew that the wolf couldn't blow down the brick house. Finally, the wolf gave up and went away. The little pig was so happy that he danced around the house, even though his legs were thin and wobbly. + +From that day on, the little pig felt safe and secure in his brick house. He knew that no matter how hard the wind blew, his house would never tremble or fall down. +Once upon a time, there was a bear named Brownie. He loved to eat honey from the beehive. One day, Brownie went to the beehive, but he found out that the honey was all gone. He felt sad and hungry. + +Brownie went to his friend, a rabbit named Hoppy. Hoppy was eating carrots when Brownie arrived. Brownie asked Hoppy if he knew where to find honey. Hoppy said, "I don't know, but I can help you find some old honey." Brownie was happy and followed Hoppy. + +They went to a tree where there was an old beehive. Hoppy said, "This is where we can find old honey." Brownie was excited and started to eat the old honey. But then, he realized that the old honey tasted bad and made his tummy hurt. Brownie learned that it's better to wait for new honey to dry than to eat old honey. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with cars. He had a red car, a blue car, and a green car. One day, Timmy's dad brought home a new car. It was a model car, which means it was a small copy of a real car. Timmy was so excited to play with it. He looked at it closely and said, "Wow, this is the original car!" + +Timmy wanted to show his friends his new car, so he brought it to the park. He put the car on the ground and said, "Watch it zoom!" The car went so fast, it was like a rocket! Timmy's friends were amazed. They had never seen a car zoom like that before. Timmy felt proud of his new model car. It was his favorite toy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park with her friends. One day, Lily and her friends were playing hide-and-seek when Lily's favorite toy fell out of her pocket. She looked everywhere but couldn't find it. She had lost it! + +Lily went to her friend, Tommy, who was a giant compared to her. "Tommy, can you help me find my toy? I lost it," said Lily. "Sure, I will help you. I am not busy," replied Tommy. + +They looked everywhere but couldn't find the toy. Suddenly, they heard a voice coming from behind the bushes. "I found it!" shouted Lily's friend, Emma. She had found the toy. Lily was so happy and thanked Emma and Tommy for helping her. From that day on, Lily made sure to keep her toy safe in her pocket. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big furry cat named Fluffy. One day, Lily and Fluffy were sitting on the cushion watching TV. Suddenly, Fluffy jumped on the floor and knocked over Lily's toy. + +Lily got angry and said, "Fluffy, why did you do that?!" Fluffy meowed back, "I'm sorry, Lily. I didn't mean to." But Lily didn't listen and started to quarrel with Fluffy. + +Fluffy felt sad and went to hide under the cushion. Lily realized she had hurt Fluffy's feelings and said, "I'm sorry, Fluffy. Let's be friends again." Fluffy came out from under the cushion and they hugged each other. From that day on, Lily and Fluffy never quarreled again. +Once upon a time, there was a big, strong dog named Max. Max loved to jog in the park every day. He liked to run very fast and feel the wind in his fur. + +One day, Max's owner put sunglasses on him. Max thought they looked silly, but they helped him see better in the bright sun. He wagged his tail happily and continued to jog around the park. + +As Max jogged, he saw a little girl who had lost her toy. He stopped jogging and used his strong nose to sniff it out. He found the toy and brought it back to the girl. She was very happy and gave Max a big hug. Max wagged his tail even harder and felt very proud of himself. +Once upon a time, there was a big house with a very big attic. The attic was up high and had lots of old things in it. One day, a little girl named Lily went up to the attic to play. She found an old chest that was very heavy. She tried to open it, but it was too heavy for her. + +Suddenly, she heard a noise and got scared. She thought there might be a monster in the attic. But then she saw her big brother, Max, coming up the stairs. He wanted to protect her and make sure she was safe. He opened the chest and they found some old toys inside. They played together and had lots of fun. + +From that day on, Lily knew that her big brother would always protect her, even in the scary attic. And they went up there to play together every day. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily liked to play outside in the park. She loved to run and jump and catch butterflies. One day, while she was trying to catch a butterfly, she ran into a man who wore a uniform. The man told her that there was a law that said she needed to be careful when she played in the park. Lily promised to be careful from then on. She continued to catch butterflies, but she made sure to be careful and not run into anyone else. From that day on, Lily had fun playing in the park without breaking any laws. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play with his toy cars and trucks. One day, he went to the park to play with his friend, Sally. They played together for a while, but then Timmy saw a big, fierce dog. He was scared and ran away. + +Sally followed him and asked, "Why did you run away, Timmy?" + +"I'm scared of that big dog," Timmy replied. + +"Don't be scared," Sally said. "I have a matchbox car that looks like a dog. We can pretend it's the big dog and play with it." + +Timmy liked that idea, and they played with the matchbox car for a while. Later, as they were leaving the park, they saw the big dog again. But this time, Timmy wasn't scared anymore. He remembered how he played with the matchbox car and felt brave. + +From that day on, Timmy wasn't afraid of anything. He knew that even if something seemed scary at first, he could find a way to overcome his fear. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went for a walk outside. She felt the wind blow on her face and it made her hair fly. She looked up and saw the clouds moving in the sky. She felt happy and friendly towards the wind. + +As she walked, she saw a bird sitting on a tree. She stopped and gazed at the bird for a while. The bird looked at her too, and Lily smiled at it. Then, the bird flew away with the wind. + +Lily continued her walk and saw a big tree with lots of leaves. She heard the wind rustling the leaves and it sounded like music to her. She closed her eyes and listened to the friendly wind play the leaves like a beautiful instrument. +Once upon a time, there was a little birdie. The birdie lived on top of a cliff. One day, a big storm came and the wind blew the birdie's nest away. The birdie was very sad and troubled. + +But then, a kind person came along and saw the birdie. The person wanted to help the birdie. They went to find some sticks and some grass to restore the birdie's nest. + +The person worked very hard and soon the birdie had a new nest. The birdie was so happy and chirped with joy. The person smiled and felt happy too. From that day on, the birdie and the person were friends forever. +Once upon a time, there was a big lion who lived in the jungle. He liked to roar loudly to show how strong he was. One day, he heard about an exam that all the animals had to take to prove how smart they were. + +The lion thought he was too cool for school and didn't study at all. He was ignorant and thought he could pass the exam easily. But when he took the exam, he failed miserably. + +Feeling embarrassed and angry, the lion let out a loud roar. But this roar was so loud that it caused an earthquake, and all the animals in the jungle were hurt. The lion realized that being ignorant and arrogant could have terrible consequences. He felt sad and alone, and wished he had studied for the exam. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and his dog, Max. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to clean up his toys, but Timmy didn't want to. His mom asked him again, but Timmy still didn't want to. Finally, his mom said, "Timmy, please repeat after me. Clean up your toys." Timmy repeated and started to clean up. + +Later that day, Timmy's dad came home from work and told Timmy and his mom about a war that was happening far away. Timmy didn't understand what a war was, so his dad explained it to him. Timmy was sad to hear about the war and hoped it would end soon. + +The next day, Timmy and Max went for a walk. Max was very persistent and kept pulling on his leash. Timmy tried to tell Max to stop, but Max didn't listen. Finally, Timmy's mom came outside and helped Timmy control Max. Timmy was happy to have his mom's help. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play outside in the park. One day, she found a lucky leaf on the ground. She was so happy and showed it to her mom. + +That night, Lily went to bed and had a dream. In her dream, she saw a tree with no leaves. The tree was sad because it had no leaves to make it beautiful. Lily remembered the lucky leaf she found and decided to give it to the tree. When she woke up, she went to the park and found the tree from her dream. She put the lucky leaf on the tree and it became beautiful again. + +The moral of the story is that it is important to help others, even if it is just a small act of kindness like giving a lucky leaf to a tree. +Once upon a time, there was a little birdie named Blue. Blue loved to fly high in the sky and feel the wind in his feathers. One day, Blue saw a big, terrible storm coming. He knew he needed to find a safe place to hide. + +Blue flew and flew until he saw a house with a screen door. He flew right in and landed on a table. A little girl saw him and said, "Hello, little birdie. Why are you inside?" + +Blue chirped, "Big storm outside. Need safe place." + +The little girl smiled and said, "You can stay here until the storm is over. I'll keep you safe." Blue felt happy and safe with his new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily went outside to play in the mud. She loved to jump and splash in the mud puddles. Her mom came outside and said, "Lily, you are getting very dirty!" Lily just nodded and kept playing. + +Suddenly, Lily saw a beautiful butterfly flying nearby. She ran after it, but it flew away. She was sad and went back to playing in the mud. Her mom asked, "What's wrong, Lily?" Lily said, "I wanted to catch the beautiful butterfly, but it flew away." Her mom smiled and said, "Don't worry, Lily. Maybe you'll see it again someday." Lily nodded and continued to play in the mud, happy to have her mom's support. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One night, Lily had a bad dream. She woke up and went to her mom's room. + +"Mama, I had a bad dream," Lily said. + +"What did you dream about, sweetie?" her mom asked. + +"I dreamed that the doctor took an x-ray of me, and I was scared," Lily replied. + +"Don't worry, it was just a dream," her mom said, giving her a hug. "Now go back to bed and dream about something happy, like unicorns and rainbows." + +Lily went back to bed and closed her eyes. Soon, she was dreaming about flying on a unicorn through a rainbow. She smiled in her sleep, happy to have a good dream. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park with her friends. One day, she saw a big puddle of mud and decided to jump in it. Her shoes got dirty and her mom scolded her for it. + +The next day, Lily went back to the park and saw a big dog. She wanted to pet the dog, but she didn't see the step and tripped. The dog got scared and ran away. Lily hurt her knee and had to go to the hospital. + +At the hospital, Lily saw a man who looked very sick. She wanted to pass him a toy to make him feel better. But when she got closer, she saw that he had a contagious disease. Lily got sick too and had to stay in the hospital for a long time. + +Lily learned a lesson that day. She realized that sometimes things that look fun can be dangerous. She promised to be more careful in the future. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the grassy lawn. One day, she found a fragile flower and picked it up gently. Suddenly, the flower split in half! Lily felt sad because she didn't mean to break it. + +She decided to ask her mommy for help. Her mommy told her that sometimes things can be fragile and we need to be careful with them. She showed Lily how to take care of the flower and put it back together. + +Lily was happy again because she learned something new and she could play in the lawn with her flower friend. From that day on, she made sure to be extra careful with fragile things and never split anything again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a shiny coin that she loved to play with. One day, she went to the park to play. She saw her friend Max, who was jogging around the playground. Lily wanted to play with Max, but she was feeling sad because she lost her coin. Max noticed that Lily was feeling down and asked her what was wrong. She told him about her lost coin. Max helped her look for it and they found the coin under a tree. Lily was so happy and they both played together all day. +Once upon a time, there was a big jungle. In the jungle, there was a monkey. The monkey was very kind and always shared his bananas with his friends. He was very generous. + +One day, the monkey saw that the jungle was a mess. There were leaves and branches everywhere. So, he decided to organize the jungle. He picked up all the leaves and branches and put them in a pile. + +His friends saw what he was doing and they wanted to help. They all worked together to organize the jungle. They put the leaves and branches in a big pile. When they were finished, the jungle looked very nice and neat. + +The monkey and his friends were very happy. They sat down and ate some bananas together. The monkey was happy that he could help his friends and make the jungle a better place. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and explore. One day, Timmy found a shiny penny on the ground. He picked it up and saw that it was made of copper. Timmy thought it was pretty and wanted to keep it. + +But then, Timmy saw a scary bug crawling on the penny. He didn't want the bug to touch him, so he decided to remove the penny from his hand. Timmy carefully put the penny on the ground and watched as the bug crawled away. Timmy was happy that he was safe from the scary bug and still had his pretty copper penny. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a friend named Tom. Tom was a reliable friend. They liked to play together. + +One day, they found a big box. The box was full of gold. They looked at each other and nodded. They knew they had found something special. + +Lily and Tom decided to share the gold with their friends. Everyone was happy. They all nodded and said "thank you." And they played together all day long. +One day, a little boy named Tim was playing with his toy car. It was made of metal and he loved it very much. Tim was feeling sleepy, but he wanted to play more. + +Tim's mom saw that he was sleepy and said, "Tim, it's time for bed." Tim didn't want to go to bed, so he asked, "Mom, can I play a little more?" His mom said, "Okay, but only for a little bit." + +As Tim played, he started to feel more and more sleepy. Suddenly, his toy car got stuck under the couch. Tim tried to get it, but he couldn't. He was too sleepy to think. He asked his mom for help, but she said, "Tim, I told you it was time for bed. Now you can't get your car until tomorrow." + +Tim was sad, but he knew his mom was right. He went to bed, and the next day, his mom helped him get his toy car. Tim learned that when he was sleepy, it was best to listen to his mom and go to bed. +Once upon a time, there was a sweet little dog named Spot. Spot loved to play with his ball. Every day, Spot would make a motion with his paw to show his owner that he wanted to play. But one day, his owner did not want to play with him. + +Spot felt sad and decided to find someone else to play with. He saw a big cat and made the same motion with his paw. But the big cat did not want to play with Spot. The big cat ignored him and walked away. Spot felt even more sad. + +Spot kept looking for someone to play with. He saw a big car on the street. He made the motion with his paw again, but the car did not stop. The car hit Spot and he got hurt. Spot's owner came running and took him home, but Spot could not play anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a happy cat named Tom. Today, Tom found a big sack in the yard. He was so happy to play with it. He jumped in and out of the sack all day long. + +Tom's friend, a little girl named Sue, came to play with him. She saw Tom playing with the sack and said, "Tom, that sack looks fun! Can I play with you?" + +Tom meowed and nodded his head. So, Sue and Tom played with the sack together. They took turns jumping in and out of the sack. They laughed and had so much fun. + +At the end of the day, Tom and Sue were tired but very happy. They hugged each other and said goodbye. Tom knew he would always remember this fun day with the sack and his friend Sue. +Once upon a time, in a far away land, there was an unusual bird. This bird was not like the others. It had a long, pointy nose like a missile. The bird was very strong and could fly very fast. + +One day, the bird saw a little bunny in the forest. The bunny was scared because a big, mean wolf was trying to catch it. The unusual bird wanted to help the bunny, so it decided to protect it from the wolf. + +The bird flew fast towards the wolf and poked it with its long, pointy nose. The wolf was so surprised that it ran away. The bunny was safe now, and it thanked the unusual bird for protecting it. From that day on, the bird and the bunny became the best of friends. They lived happily ever after in the beautiful forest. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mia. Mia was very restless. She liked to run, jump, and play all day. One day, Mia's mom said, "We are going to have a picnic today!" Mia was very excited. + +Mia and her mom went to the park with a big basket full of food. They put a soft blanket on the grass and sat down. They ate yummy sandwiches, sweet fruits, and tasty cookies. Mia loved the picnic, but she still felt restless. + +After they ate, Mia's mom said, "Why don't you play with your ball, Mia?" Mia was happy to play. She kicked the ball high and far. But then, she missed the ball and it rolled away. Mia looked and looked for her ball. When she found it, she was tired. She went back to the picnic blanket and lay down. Mia wasn't restless anymore. She had a nice nap with her mom at the picnic. +Once upon a time, there was a person named Tom. Tom was not very smart. He did not know many things. One day, Tom needed to mail a letter to his friend, Sam. Tom had never mailed a letter before, so he was not sure what to do. + +Tom's mom told him, "Go to the big blue box to mail your letter." Tom went outside to look for the big blue box. He saw a big red box, but not a big blue one. Tom was confused, but he put his letter in the red box. + +The next day, Sam did not get the letter. Tom was sad. He asked his mom what happened. His mom said, "You put the letter in the wrong box, Tom. That red box is for trash, not mail." Tom felt silly, but now he knew where to mail letters. The next time he mailed a letter, he found the big blue box, and Sam got the letter. Tom was happy, and he learned something new. +One day, a little girl named Lucy went to the park. She saw a big tree with sweet peaches on it. Lucy was very excited. She wanted to eat a peach. But the peaches were too high for her to reach. + +Lucy saw a boy named Tom. She asked, "Can you help me get a peach?" Tom said, "Yes, I will help you." They tried to get the peach together. But they still could not reach it. + +A tall man saw Lucy and Tom. He asked, "Do you need help?" Lucy said, "Yes, please help us get a peach." The tall man got a peach for them. Lucy and Tom were very happy. They shared the sweet peach and became good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Max. Max loved to play outside in the sun. One day, Max saw a big gate. Max wanted to see what was on the other side of the gate. So, Max tried to climb the gate. But Max was too small to climb the gate. Max was sad. + +Max went home and told his friend, a big cat named Daisy, about the gate. Daisy was very smart. Daisy had an idea. She said, "Let's find a way to climb the gate together!" Max and Daisy went back to the gate. Daisy helped Max climb the gate. Max was very happy. + +On the other side of the gate, Max and Daisy found a big park with lots of food. Max and Daisy were very hungry. They ate and played in the park all day. They had so much fun. At the end of the day, Max and Daisy went back home. They were tired but happy. They had a great day together. +Once upon a time, there was a bright sun in the sky. It was a nice day. A little boy named Tim went to play outside. He saw a big tank full of water. Tim liked the tank a lot. He wanted to play with the water. + +Near the tank, there was a cat. The cat liked to tease Tim. The cat would jump on Tim and make him laugh. Tim liked the cat very much. They played together by the tank. + +One day, the cat teased Tim by the tank. Tim laughed so much that he fell into the tank. The water was cold, but Tim was happy. The cat and Tim played in the water all day. They had a lot of fun. +One evening, a little girl named Amy went for a walk with her dog, Spot. The sky was dull and gray, but Amy was happy. She liked to walk with Spot and look at the trees and flowers. + +As they walked, Amy saw a big, round ball on the ground. She poked it with her foot and said, "Look, Spot! A ball!" Spot wagged his tail and barked. He was excited to play with the ball. + +Amy picked up the ball and threw it. Spot ran after it and brought it back. They played with the ball until the sun went down. Then, they went home and had a good night's sleep. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play outside in the sun. One day, while he was playing, he saw dark clouds in the sky. He knew it was going to rain soon. Tim didn't want to go inside, so he decided to keep playing. + +As the rain began to fall, Tim met a frog. The frog said, "Hi Tim! The rain is making it difficult for me to find my way home. Can you help me?" Tim wanted to help the frog, so they both started to look for the frog's home. + +They searched and searched, but they couldn't find the frog's home. The rain got heavier, and it was getting dark. Tim and the frog were very sad. They knew they had to go back inside. Tim said, "I'm sorry, Mr. Frog. I couldn't help you find your home." The frog replied, "That's okay, Tim. Thank you for trying." Tim went back inside his house, and the frog hopped away into the rain. They both knew they couldn't play outside anymore. +One day, a little boy, Tom, and his mom went to a big hotel. They were very happy. But Tom saw an unknown man. The man looked lost in the big hotel. Tom wanted to help the man. + +Tom went to the man and said, "Do you need help?" The man said, "Yes, I can't find my room." Tom asked his mom if they could help the man. His mom said, "Yes, let's help him." + +Tom and his mom walked with the man. They looked at the room numbers. Tom pointed at a door and said, "Is this your room?" The man said, "Yes! Thank you, Tom!" The man was happy, and Tom and his mom were happy too. They all became friends in the big hotel. +Once upon a time, there was a deaf cat named Bob. Bob loved to play with thread. One day, Bob found a big ball of thread under a tree. He was so happy! + +Bob's friend, a bird named Sue, saw him playing with the thread. Sue said, "Bob, be careful with the thread! You might get stuck!" But Bob couldn't hear her. He played and played with the thread, not knowing the danger. + +As Bob played, he got all tangled up in the thread. He couldn't move! Sue tried to help, but she couldn't untangle Bob. They had to call for help. The other animals came and tried to help, but it was too late. Bob was stuck forever. + +The animals were sad, but they decided to celebrate Bob's life. They remembered the fun times they had with him. The moral of the story is: always listen to your friends, even if you can't hear them. +Once upon a time, in a small village, there was a humble squirrel named Tim. Tim loved peanuts very much. He had a big bag of peanuts that he found in the park. Tim was very happy with his peanuts. + +One day, while Tim was playing with his friends, he saw a little girl crying. Tim went to the girl and asked her why she was sad. The girl said that she lost her peanuts. Tim thought about it and knew that the peanuts in his bag did not belong to him. They belonged to the little girl. + +Tim decided to give the peanuts back to the girl. The girl was very happy and thanked Tim. Tim felt happy too, because he did the right thing. From that day on, Tim learned that it is important to give back things that do not belong to you. And all the animals in the village learned from Tim's good action and became better friends. +Once upon a time, in an ordinary little town, there lived a bird named Bobo. Bobo lived in a cage in a small house. He was a very happy bird who loved to sing and dance. + +One day, a big cat named Whiskers saw Bobo dancing in his cage. Whiskers wanted to play with Bobo, so he went to the house and demanded, "Let me play with Bobo!" But the people in the house said, "No, Whiskers, you can't play with Bobo. He is safe in his cage." + +Whiskers was sad, but he understood. Every day, he would come to the window and watch Bobo dance in his cage. And even though they couldn't play together, they became the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play dress-up with her dolls. She would put pretty clothes on them and have a fashion show. Lily's dolls looked so nice in their new clothes. + +One day, Lily wanted to have a big party with her friends. She decided to invite all her friends to a fashion show party. All her friends were very happy and excited to come. They all brought their dolls and dressed them up in pretty clothes too. + +At the party, one of Lily's friends accidentally spilled juice on a doll's dress. The friend felt very sorry for what happened. Lily said, "It's okay, we can clean the dress and it will be pretty again." They all had fun at the fashion show party and learned that it's okay to make mistakes as long as we say sorry and fix them. +One day, a little boy named Tim went on an unusual march. He put on his hat and boots and walked very slow. He saw a big tree and a small bug. The bug said, "Hi Tim! Will you play with me?" + +Tim said, "No, I am on a march. I cannot play now." The bug felt sad, but Tim did not stop. He kept walking. + +Soon, Tim saw a big dog. The dog said, "Woof! Can I march with you?" Tim said, "Yes, you can!" They both walked together. They did not ignore the bug, but asked it to join them. Now, they all marched and had fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived on a farm with her mommy, daddy, and her little brother, Tim. They had many animals on the farm, like cows, pigs, and chickens. The animals liked to eat hay, which was dry and scratchy. + +One day, Lily and Tim went to the market with their mommy. They saw many yummy things to eat. They saw a spicy pepper that was red and shiny. Lily didn't understand why some food was spicy. Mommy said, "Spicy food can be hot in your mouth, but some people like it." + +Lily and Tim wanted to try the spicy pepper. They took a tiny bite and their mouths felt very hot! They drank some cold water to help cool down. They laughed and decided they liked the hay better. They went back to the farm and played with the animals, giving them more hay to eat. +Once upon a time, there was a new, big balloon. It was red and shiny. The balloon lived with a nice boy named Tim. Tim loved his new balloon very much. He played with it every day. + +One day, Tim saw a sad girl named Lily. She had no toys to play with. Tim wanted to help Lily, so he gave her his new balloon. Lily was very happy. She played with the balloon and smiled. + +Tim felt good about giving his balloon to Lily. He learned that sharing can make others happy. Tim and Lily became best friends. They played together and shared their toys. The new balloon helped supply joy to both of them. And they lived happily ever after. +One day, a little cat found a sheet. The sheet was big and soft. The cat thought it was fair to play with the sheet. The cat played with the sheet all day long. It was fun to see the sheet move when the cat jumped on it. + +Then, something bad happened. A big dog saw the cat playing with the sheet. The big dog wanted to play too. The dog ran to the sheet and jumped on it. The cat was scared of the big dog and ran away. + +The big dog played with the sheet, but it was too rough. The sheet ripped and was not soft anymore. The cat was sad because the sheet was gone. The cat learned to be careful with things it loved, so bad things would not happen again. +Once upon a time, there was a curious little cow named Mimi. Mimi loved to explore the big green field where she lived. One sunny day, Mimi heard a new sound. It was a whistle! She wanted to find out where it came from. + +Mimi followed the whistle sound and saw a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was happy and playing with a toy that made the whistle sound. Mimi was excited and wanted to play too. Timmy saw Mimi and said, "Hi, Mimi! Would you like to play with me?" Mimi nodded her head and they played together all day long. + +As Mimi and Timmy played, they learned to share and be kind to each other. They became the best of friends. The moral of the story is to be curious and explore new things, because you might find a wonderful friend along the way. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to play outside. He saw a big pile of leaves. Tim thought it would be fun to scatter the leaves all around. He jumped in the leaves and they flew everywhere. + +After a while, his mom came outside. She saw the leaves all over and said, "Tim, you made a big mess. This is trouble." Tim felt bad and knew he had to fix it. He didn't want his mom to be serious. + +Tim picked up a rake and started to clean up the leaves. His dog, Spot, came to help too. They worked together until all the leaves were in a big pile again. Tim's mom saw them and was happy. She knew Tim learned his lesson and wouldn't scatter leaves again. +Once upon a time, there was a wealthy man. He had a big house and many toys. Every day, he would wake up with the sun and start his day with a big smile. + +One day, the wealthy man saw a little girl playing with a ball. She was laughing and having fun. The wealthy man wanted to be her friend, so he gave her a toy from his big house. + +The little girl was very happy and said "thank you" to the wealthy man. They played with the toy and the ball all day. When the sun went down, they knew it was time to go home. The wealthy man and the little girl became best friends, and they played together every day. +One day, a little girl named Lily was playing in the park. She saw a big tree and wanted to measure how big it was. She took out her long rope and started to wrap it around the tree. Suddenly, she heard a loud noise and became frightened. + +Lily looked around and saw a small bunny. The bunny was in a panic because it was lost. "Help me, please!" cried the bunny. Lily wanted to help the bunny, so she took its paw and said, "Don't be scared, I will help you find your home." + +Together, they walked through the park, looking for the bunny's home. They met a wise old owl who knew where the bunny lived. The owl pointed them in the right direction, and soon they found the bunny's home. The bunny was so happy and thanked Lily for her help. From that day on, Lily and the bunny became the best of friends. +Once upon a time, in a wild green forest, there lived a little bird. The bird had a small nest made of sticks and wires. The bird loved its nest very much. It was a safe and warm place to live. + +One day, a big storm came. The wind blew and the rain fell. The little bird was scared. It did not trust its nest to stay safe. The bird flew away to find a new home. + +After the storm, the sun came out. The little bird flew back to the wild green forest. It found its nest still there! The sticks and wires were strong. The little bird trusted its nest again. It was happy to be home in the wild green forest. +One day, a tall tree was in the park. It had many green leaves. The sun was shining and the sky was blue. The tall tree saw a little boy and a little girl playing near it. They were laughing and having fun. + +The little boy looked up at the tall tree and said, "Tree, can you shake your leaves for us?" The tall tree wanted to make the little boy and girl happy, so it shook its leaves. The leaves danced in the wind and made a funny sound. + +The little girl clapped her hands and said, "Thank you, tall tree!" The boy and girl continued to play under the tall tree all day. They were very happy, and the tall tree was happy too. They all had a great day together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to swing on the swings in the park. One day, Tim had an idea. He wanted to see how high he could swing. + +Tim swung higher and higher. Suddenly, a big bird flew by. The bird dropped something disgusting on Tim's head. Tim was sad and angry. He didn't want to swing anymore. + +Tim went home to tell his mom about the bird. His mom washed his head and made him feel better. The next day, Tim went back to the park. He was brave and swung high again. This time, no birds bothered him. Tim was happy and had fun swinging. +Once upon a time, there was a big lion named Leo. Leo had a loud roar. He lived in a navy blue cave. Leo liked to play with his friends in the forest. + +One day, Leo met a slow turtle named Tim. Tim was sad because he couldn't run fast like the other animals. Leo wanted to help Tim. So, he thought of a race for Tim to join. + +The race day came, and all the animals gathered to watch. Leo roared to start the race. Tim was slow, but he did not give up. He kept moving, step by step. The other animals ran fast, but they got tired and stopped to rest. Tim did not stop. He kept going, slow and steady. + +In the end, Tim won the race. All the animals cheered for him. They learned that being slow doesn't mean you can't win. The moral of the story is to never give up and to keep trying, even when you are slow. +Once upon a time, there was a big elephant named Ella. Ella was very strong and could weigh many things with her long nose. One day, she was walking in the forest and saw a small bird. + +The bird was very sad because its nest was on a tree branch, and the branch was covered in ash from a fire. The bird could not clean the ash by itself. Ella wanted to help the bird, so she used her nose to blow the ash away. The bird was very happy and thanked Ella. + +As they became friends, they met a rude monkey who would always tease them. The monkey would throw bananas and laugh at them. But Ella and the bird did not let the rude monkey upset them. They knew they were good friends, and they stayed happy together in the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a smart hero named Tom. Tom loved to drive his big red car. One day, while he was driving, he saw a little cat stuck in a tree. + +Tom stopped his car and said, "Don't worry, little cat! I will help you." He got out of his car and climbed the tree. The little cat was scared, but Tom was very nice. + +Tom said, "I got you, little cat!" He held the cat and climbed down the tree. The little cat was happy and safe. Tom was a hero to the little cat. They both smiled and went home. +One day, a little boy named Tim went for a walk with his mom. They saw a big tree with a crack in it. Tim thought it was incredible. He wanted to help the tree. + +Tim asked his mom, "Mom, can I help the tree with the crack?" His mom said, "Yes, Tim. Let's get some mud and put it on the crack." + +They got some mud and put it on the crack. The tree looked better. Tim felt happy that he could help the tree. He said, "Mom, I helped the tree. It is incredible!" His mom smiled and said, "Yes, Tim. You did a great job." +One day, a little shrimp was feeling very dry. He lived in a small pond with his family. He wanted to find water to feel wet again. So, he started to walk and look for a big pool of water. + +As he walked, he met a big fish. The fish said, "Hello, little shrimp! What are you doing?" The shrimp replied, "I am dry and I want to find water. Can you help me?" The fish said, "Yes, follow me." + +The fish and the shrimp walked together. Soon, they found a big, wet pool of water. The shrimp jumped in and started to feel wet and happy again. He thanked the big fish for helping him. They became good friends and played together in the water every day. +Once upon a time, there was a strong ant named Andy. He lived in a big anthill with his friends. One day, Andy found a soft mattress near the anthill. He wanted to bring it home for his friends to sleep on. + +Andy tried to move the mattress, but it was too big for him. He asked his friends for help. Together, they pushed and pulled the mattress. It was hard work, but they did not give up. + +At last, they succeeded in bringing the mattress to their anthill. All the ants were happy and slept well on the soft mattress. The moral of the story is: when we work together, we can do big things. +One day, a little girl named Mia went to a big museum with her mom. The museum was very big and had many white walls. Mia was very happy to see all the things inside the museum. + +In one room, Mia saw a big white door. She asked her mom, "What is behind the door?" Her mom said, "You will see later, Mia. It will be a surprise." Mia was very excited and couldn't wait to see what was behind the door. + +They looked at many things in the museum. At last, they went to the big white door. Mia's mom opened the door. Inside was a big room filled with balloons and a big cake. It was a surprise birthday party for Mia! All her friends were there too. Mia was very happy and had a great time at her party in the museum. +Once upon a time, a little boy named Tim found a big piece of chocolate. He was very happy and wanted to eat it all. But then, he saw his friend, Lily, who was feeling sad. + +Tim asked, "Lily, why are you sad?" Lily said, "I lost my toy and I am very sad." Tim thought for a moment and said, "I have a big piece of chocolate. If I share it with you, will you be happy?" + +Lily smiled and said, "Yes, Tim! That would make me very happy!" So, Tim broke the chocolate in half and gave one piece to Lily. They both ate their chocolate together. But, when they took a bite, they found that the chocolate was bitter. They made funny faces, but they laughed because they were still happy to share. + +In the end, Tim and Lily found Lily's toy and played together. They learned that sharing can make things better, even if it is a bitter piece of chocolate. And they were happy friends forever. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim wanted to go on a trip to a far away land. He knew he needed to pack his bag. He put in his favorite toy, a warm hat, and a big, red ball. + +On his trip, Tim found a place where it was very icy. The ground was white and cold. He had never seen anything like it before. Tim was glad he had his warm hat to keep his head cozy. + +As Tim walked on the icy ground, he found a big box. The box had the number zero on it. He opened the box and found a new friend inside. It was a little, icy penguin! Tim and the penguin played with the big, red ball all day. They had so much fun on their icy adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a little cat named Tom. Tom loved to play with his toy band. He had a drum, a guitar, and a trumpet. Tom would try to play all the instruments at the same time, but it was hard. + +One day, a big dog named Max came to Tom's house. Max saw the toy band and wanted to play too. But Tom did not want to share his toys. They both wanted to play with the band, and this made them sad. + +Tom thought about it and had an idea. They could try to play the band together! Tom played the drum, and Max played the guitar. They took turns playing the trumpet. They had so much fun and became good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a big bear and a little bunny. They were very good friends. One day, they decided to have a picnic in the sunny park. They brought yummy food to eat, like apples, bananas, and cookies. They put everything on a pretty blanket under a big tree. + +While they were eating, the big bear felt very sleepy. He wanted to take a nap under the tree. But the little bunny didn't know what to do. He was not sleepy and wanted to play. The big bear told the little bunny to wait and be quiet while he took a short nap. + +The little bunny was a good friend and waited quietly. Soon, the big bear woke up from his nap. He was so happy that the little bunny had been a good friend and let him sleep. Now, they could play together and have more fun at the picnic. + +The moral of the story is to be a good friend and think about others' needs. Sometimes, we need to be patient and wait for our friends, even if we want to do something else. +One day, a big, smelly bear arrived in the forest. He walked around and saw a little rabbit. The rabbit was scared of the big bear. The bear said, "Hello, little rabbit. Do you want to play with me?" The rabbit said, "No, you are too big and smelly for me." + +The bear was sad and walked away. He saw a little bird in a tree. The bird was singing a happy song. The bear said, "Hello, little bird. Do you want to play with me?" The bird said, "No, you are too big and smelly for me." + +The bear was very sad and walked away. He went to a big river and saw a fish. The fish was swimming fast. The bear said, "Hello, little fish. Do you want to play with me?" The fish said, "No, you are too big and smelly for me." + +The bear was very, very sad. He walked away and went into a dark cave. He was all alone and nobody wanted to play with him. The big, smelly bear was so sad that he never came out of the cave again. +Once upon a time, there was a little otter named Ollie. Ollie lived near a big pond. He loved to splash and play all day long. But one day, Ollie felt bored. He wanted to find a new friend to play with. + +Ollie saw a duck swimming in the pond. He swam up to the duck and said, "Hi, I'm Ollie the otter! Do you want to splash and play with me?" The duck said, "Yes, I would love to play with you, Ollie!" + +Ollie and the duck splashed and played all day long. They had so much fun together. The pond was not boring anymore. Ollie was happy to have a new friend to play with. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a rich man. He had a big cart full of toys. One day, he went to the park with his cart. He wanted to give toys to the kids. + +In the park, he met a nice lady. The lady said, "Hello! Are you giving toys to the kids?" The rich man said, "Yes, I am. I want to make them happy." The lady said, "That's very kind of you." + +A little boy came to the cart. He wanted a toy. The rich man bowed and gave him a toy. The boy was very happy. But then, a big wind came. The wind blew the cart away. + +The rich man and the lady tried to catch the cart, but they couldn't. The cart was gone, and the kids were sad. The rich man was sad too, because he couldn't give the toys to the kids. +Once upon a time, in a big green field, there lived a purple cat named Luna. Luna loved to play with her friends, the yellow dog and the blue bird. They would run, jump, and fly all day long. Luna was a very patient cat and always waited for her friends to catch up when they played. + +One sunny day, Luna and her friends decided to have a race. The yellow dog was very fast, the blue bird could fly high, and Luna was good at climbing trees. They all wanted to win, so they said, "Ready, set, go!" and started to hurry. + +Luna climbed the trees, the yellow dog ran fast, and the blue bird flew high. They were all trying their best to win. Luna was patient and didn't give up. She hurried from tree to tree, getting closer to the finish line. + +In the end, Luna won the race. The yellow dog and the blue bird were very happy for her. They all hugged and laughed, proud of their friend. Luna learned that being patient and never giving up helped her win the race. And they all played happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a beautiful cat named Lily. She lived in a small house with a big closet. Lily loved to play and hide in the closet. One day, she found a pretty hat in the closet. She put the hat on her head and looked at herself in the mirror. + +Lily wanted to show her friends her new hat. She went outside and saw her friend, Max the dog. Max saw Lily's hat and said, "Wow, that is a beautiful hat!" Lily felt very happy and proud. She bowed to Max to say thank you. + +Lily and Max played all day in the sun. They ran, jumped, and laughed together. When it was time to go home, Lily took off her beautiful hat and put it back in the closet. She knew that the hat was special and wanted to keep it safe. Every time Lily wore her beautiful hat, she would bow to her friends and they would all smile. +Once upon a time, there was a big crane. The crane lived near a cold lake. The crane liked to play with the water and the fish. + +One day, the crane saw a little girl. The girl was cold and wet. The crane wanted to help her. The crane found a pretty dress for the girl to wear. The dress was warm and dry. + +The girl put on the dress and felt much better. She thanked the crane for helping her. The girl and the crane became good friends. They played together by the cold lake every day. And they lived happily ever after. +One day, a little girl named Amy went for a walk with her mom. They wanted to get some ice-cream. They stepped on the path and walked to the ice-cream shop. + +At the shop, Amy saw many ice-cream flavors. She saw a sour lemon ice-cream. She asked her mom, "Can I try the sour ice-cream, please?" Her mom said, "Yes, you can." + +Amy took a big bite of the sour ice-cream. She made a funny face because it was very sour. But she liked it. She shared the ice-cream with her mom. They laughed and walked home together, holding hands. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play with his brilliant blocks. They were all the colors of the rainbow. One day, Tim decided to build a tall tower with his blocks. + +As Tim was building his tower, he saw it start to lean to the left. He tried to fix it by putting more blocks on the right side. But the tower still leaned to the left. Tim was sad and didn't know what to do. + +Just then, his friend Sue came over to play. She saw Tim's tower and said, "Oh no, your tower is leaning! Let's fix it together." Tim and Sue worked together to make the tower straight again. They laughed and played with the brilliant blocks all day long. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little train named Tim. Tim was a very helpful train. He loved to gain new friends and help them. One day, he saw a terrible storm coming. Tim knew he had to help his friends. + +Tim went to his friend, the cow. "Cow, there is a terrible storm coming. I will help you," said Tim. The cow was very happy. Tim took the cow to a safe place where the storm could not hurt her. + +Next, Tim went to his friend, the duck. "Duck, there is a terrible storm coming. I will help you," said Tim. The duck was very happy too. Tim took the duck to a safe place where the storm could not hurt him. + +The storm came and went. Tim's friends were safe and sound. They all thanked Tim for his help. Tim was very happy that he could help his friends. And in the end, Tim gained more friends because he was such a helpful train. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a fragile toy cat that he loved very much. One day, Tim and his toy cat went to play outside in the cold. + +As they played, the wind made Tim shiver. He saw a stamp on the ground. He picked up the stamp and put it in his pocket to take home. + +When it was time to go inside, Tim and his toy cat were very cold. They sat by the warm fire and stopped shivering. Tim looked at the stamp and smiled. It was a fun day, and now they were warm and cozy. +Once upon a time, there was a pretty girl named Lily. She liked to play outside with her friends. They would run, jump, and laugh together. Lily was very happy when she played with her friends. + +One sunny day, Lily saw a new boy in the park. He looked sad and lonely. Lily wanted to ask the boy to play with her and her friends. She walked up to him and said, "Hi, I am Lily. Do you want to play with us?" The boy smiled and said, "Yes, I would like to play. My name is Tom." + +Lily, Tom, and their friends played all day long. They had so much fun together. Now, Tom was happy too. Lily was glad she asked Tom to play. They all became very good friends and played together every day. +Once upon a time there was a king. He was a kind king and liked to make things nice. One day, he decided to make something new. + +He went to his workshop and made some paints and brushes. He gathered the colors and put them into one big pot and stirred them together. He started to paint. + +The King painted a big new picture with lots of colors. When he finished, he stepped back and said, “This looks so nice!†+ +He went to show it to a group of people nearby. When they saw the new picture, they gasped. + +“It's amazing!†one of them said. + +The King smiled and said, “I made this new picture and I hope you like it.†+ +Everyone cheered and the King was so happy. He had made something new and everyone loved it. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Jack and Jill. They wanted to have a chat. + +"What shall we discuss?" asked Jack +"Let's talk about mints," suggested Jill. + +Jack and Jill went out under the golden sun. In the meadow, they found lots of dandelions and mint leaves. + +"Let's pick some!" said Jack. + +Jill approached one of the mint plants and she laughed. + +"It looks fair," said Jill. + +Jack agreed, "It does look fair." They each picked a few mint leaves and went back to where they were before. + +They discussed the qualities of the mint leaves they had picked. + +"I think they look so tasty," said Jack. + +Jill nodded her head. "I agree, they are very nice," she said. + +The two friends smiled happily as they chatted about the mint leaves. They agreed that the mint leaves were both fair and tasty. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Amy. She loved to explore the world and was always curious. + +One day, Amy decided to go outside and play. She jumped and ran and had lots of fun. She came across an old building, and she was very curious. She wanted to go inside, but her mom warned her not to. + +"You must mind me and stay outside," said Mom. + +But Amy couldn't help it. She opened the door and stepped inside. But when she did, she found herself inside a jail! + +Amy was scared, but then she heard a man's voice. "Don't be scared, little one," he said in a warm voice. + +The man was the jailer, and he asked Amy why she was in the jail. She told him she had just wanted to explore. + +"Well then, let me show you around," the jailer said. + +And so he showed Amy around the jail and explained what went on inside. He was very kind, and Amy was happy that he wasn't mad. She thanked him and left the jail feeling happy and warm. +Once upon a time there lived an adventurous dog called Spot. He always wanted to go for walks but his collar was so tight he couldn't. This made Spot worry. + +One day, Spot noticed from the window that his neighbour's dog had a much looser collar. He decided to go over to the neighbour's house and ask him why. + +When Spot arrived, he saw the neighbour and said, "Why is your collar so loose?" + +The neighbour replied, "Because I'm a popular dog! Everyone likes me so I don't need to worry." + +Spot thought about this and realized that even though he couldn't go on walks, he could still be popular. He just needed to make friends. + +So, Spot went around and met all the other dogs in the neighbourhood. He made lots of friends and soon, he was the most popular dog in the area. + +Best of all, Spot didn't even need a loose collar! He was happier than ever before. +Once upon a time, there was a bald man. He liked to read and every day he would sit and read in the park. One day, he opened his book and found a box inside. He was very excited and decided to take it home. + +As he walked, he imagined what was inside the box. When he got home, he put the box on the table and started to read it. But the box was locked tight. + +He called for his three year old grandson. “Can you help me open this box,†he asked. + +The little boy was excited, and he went to the kitchen to find a key. He came back and with a flourish opened the box. Inside was a beautiful storybook. + +The man and the little boy sat together and read the story. They laughed at the funny parts and cried at the sad bits. When they finished the story, they hugged each other tightly and the bald man said “Thank you so much for helping me open the box.†+Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Abi. She was only three years old and very excited to start school. + +One day, Abi's teacher told the class that they were going to have an exam. Abi wanted to do her best, so she started counting her stickers so she'd remember how many she had. + +Abi's friend Mark saw her counting and said, "You don't have to count for the exam, silly! It's not like it will help you get a better score." + +But Abi just kept counting and replied, "It might help, even if it's a little bit. Counting is fun, so why not do it?" + +Mark thought it was a bit foolish but he smiled and said, "Okay, I guess counting can't hurt." + +Abi smiled and finished counting her stickers. She felt proud that she knew how many she had and was ready for the exam. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Sally. She was only 3 years old. + +One day Sally wanted to make something special. She asked her mom what she could do and her mom suggested she make a dictionary. + +"I don't know how to make a dictionary," Sally said, looking scared. + +"It's easy," said mom. "All you need to do is get a few pieces of paper, some crayons and stickers. Then you write down all the special words you know on the pages." + +Sally was so excited. She quickly got to work, determined to make the best dictionary in the world. She wrote all her favorite words, drew colorful pictures and decorated each page with fun stickers. + +When she was done, Sally held up her dictionary with a proud smile. She was no longer scared of making something special. She had made something beautiful! +Once upon a time, there was a brave boy named Jamie. One day, Jamie went for a walk in the woods. He saw a big bird and he asked the bird, "What do you do?" + +The big bird said, "I organize wisdom. I help people remember how brave they can be." + +Jamie was very curious, so he asked, "Can you teach me?" + +The big bird smiled and said, "Yes. I can show you the way. Come with me." + +So Jamie went with the big bird and he learned a lot. He learned how to be brave and wise. But when he wanted to share the wisdom with his friends, he was a bit ashamed. He was afraid they would not understand. + +But the big bird assured him. He said, "Organizing wisdom can be hard, but if you're brave, you can do it!" + +So Jamie was brave and shared the wisdom with his friends. They all gasped with joy and hugged him tight. Jamie was happy knowing he had done something wise. +Lily loved to rock. She rocked in her rocking chair in the living room and she rocked in the garden on the swing. + +One day, Lily and her mother were making dinner. Lily saw the kitchen was full of spices. She asked her mother, "Mommy, can I taste a spicy?" + +Her mother smiled. "Yes, darling, let's try this one." She chose a red one and offered it to Lily. + +Lily put it in her mouth and tasted it. She felt her tongue tingle. "Mommy! This is spicy!" + +Lily's mother laughed. "Yes. But don't have too much. Spicy can be too hot for you." + +Lily enjoyed the spicy, but she enjoyed rocking even more. After dinner, she went back to her favourite spot in the garden and started to rock. She rocked back and forth until the stars came out and it was time for bed. + +Lily smiled contentedly. When she rocked, she felt close to her mother and the spicy food they had shared. +Once upon a time, there was a huge rice field. A 3 year old boy named Mark loved to play there. He spent hours running in the field with the cool breeze on his face. + +One day, Mark noticed that the rice seemed to be drying. He asked his mom, "Mom, why is the rice drying?" His mom replied, "It's getting ready to be harvested, Mark. When the rice is dry, it's ready to be harvested." + +Mark wanted to help. He ran to the rice field and started clapping his hands. His mom watched with a smile as he helped dry the rice. Soon, the entire field was dry and ready to be harvested. + +Mark was so proud of himself that he ran over and hugged his mom. "We did it!" he said. His mom replied, "That's right, Mark! We did it!" +Charlie was a 3 year old who loved to bake. Today he was making regular muffins with his grandma. + +Grandma said, "Let's put the batter in the regular muffin tin." Charlie smiled and said, "Yes!" + +He took the bowl of batter and carefully poured it into the regular muffin tin. He looked up at Grandma and said, "All done!" + +"Now look at that," said Grandma, "all ready to bake." She opened the oven and carefully put the tin inside. + +Charlie said, "That smells nice!" Grandma nodded and said, "These muffins need to bake for 20 minutes. Then they will be ready to eat!" + +Charlie waited excitedly for the muffins to finish baking. Finally, Grandma opened the oven and said, "Time for the regular muffins." + +Charlie couldn't wait to take a bite. He grabbed one and said, "Mmmmmm, these smell yummy!" + +Grandma smiled and said, "You did a very good job baking these muffins." Charlie was happy. +Once upon a time there was a mummy and a daddy. They loved their little girl very much. One day, mummy asked her little girl a question. + +"Do you want to play a game?" + +The little girl was very excited. She smiled and nodded her head. + +Mummy said, "Okay then! We will play a game with a folder. It is a furry folder." + +The little girl had never seen anything like it. She said, "What is the folder for?" + +Mummy explained, "It is for us to play a game. I will show you how it works. We will take turns to put things into the folder. We will allow each other to look through the folder to find the things that were put in." + +The little girl was excited to play the game. She smiled and said, "Yes, lets do it!" + +So mummy and the little girl played their game with the hairy folder. They laughed and smiled and had lots of fun together. + +The end. +Once there was a goose called Joe. He was a clever goose and he loved to explore. One day Joe was walking in a new place and he saw a big gate. It looked like a fun place to explore and Joe wanted to go in. + +Joe ran up to the gate but it was locked. No matter how hard he tried, the gate wouldn't open. Then Joe saw a little mouse. + +"Can you help me?" asked Joe. "Can you open the gate?" + +The mouse shook his head and said, "No, I'm too small. But you can clean the locks and it may come open." + +Joe began to clean the locks and sure enough after a little bit, the gate opened. Joe was so happy that he cheered. Joe said thank you to the mouse, and ran through the gate, ready for a new adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She was three years old and loved to laugh and play. One day, she asked her mom if she could go to the park. + +"Mom, can I go to the park?" asked Lucy. + +"No, not today," her mom replied. + +Lucy was disappointed, so she decided to lie and said, "I'm regular going with my friend." + +"No, you're not," said her mom. "You need to stay here. Now let's have some lunch." + +Lucy wanted to stick to her lie, so she stayed quiet. Then, just one minute later, her mom said, "Okay, you can go to the park, but only for one hour." + +Lucy was so happy that she jumped up and gave her mom a big hug. + +"Thank you, Mom!" she said. + +So, Lucy went to the park, where she had lots of fun for the next hour. When the hour was up, she headed home, happy that she had been able to go to the park. +Once upon a time there was a big bear. He was feeling very tired, so he decided to have a massage. He went to the special place to find someone to give him a massage. + +When the bear arrived, he saw a small girl. She was wearing a pretty dress. The bear asked her, "Will you give me a massage?". + +The girl was a bit scared, but she said, "Yes, I can do that." + +So the bear lay down on the ground and the girl started to massage him. She moved her hands slowly across his back and shoulders. The massage felt so good and the bear soon fell asleep. + +When he woke up, the girl had finished dressing him. The bear thanked her and gave her a big hug. + +The bear was now feeling much better and said goodbye to the little girl. It had been a scary experience, but he was very grateful for the massage. +Once upon a time, there was a boy who was very creative. He took his toy truck and decided to load it with flags. He went to a grassy tap and started loading the flags in one by one. + +He was having so much fun that he did not notice when his mom walked up to him. Seeing all the flags, she said "What are you doing, sweetheart? You are being very creative!" + +The boy looked up and replied, "I'm loading my truck with flags! Isn't it cool? I'm gonna show them to my friends!" + +His mom smiled and said, "That is very cool. You sure are a creative thinker. Now lets go home and show the flags to everyone!" + +The boy happily took his flag-filled truck and followed his mom home. The end! +Once upon a time there was a small boy called Tom. He was playing in the forest with his friend Tim. Suddenly, a big noise came from the tree above them. It was an angry bear. Tom and Tim were scared, but the bear said he was only angry because he was hungry. He asked the boys if they could help him find some food. + +Tom and Tim nodded, and they began to search the forest together. They looked under rocks and in bushes, but couldn't find anything. Tom suddenly remembered his backpack and opened it. There was a big red apple inside. He offered it to the bear, who was so happy that he said he would forgive Tom and Tim for coming into his forest. + +The bear thanked Tom and Tim for being so helpful. Tom and Tim were happy that the bear was happy and happy that he chose to forgive them. The boys ran out of the forest together, laughing and happy. + + +The End +One day, Jack went to the park in his red clothes. He had so much fun running and playing. Suddenly, Jack heard a loud crash! He saw that a tree branch had broken off and landed on the ground. Jack said to his mom, "What broke, Mommy?" His mom said, "It was the branch, Jack." Jack was so excited he shouted, "Let's get some of the pieces!" + +His mom smiled and said, "Let's do it!" Jack and his mom collected the pieces of the broken branch and put them in a pile. Jack saw a bright red feather on the ground. He said, "Look, Mom. A red feather!" His mom said, "That's so pretty. You can keep it." + +Jack was very happy with his red feather. He put it carefully in his pocket. He was still wearing his red clothes from the park. Suddenly, he heard the sound of tearing fabric. He looked down and saw that his red shirt had broken! His mom said, "We will get you some new clothes, don't worry." + +Jack smiled when he saw the brand-new red clothes his mom had brought. They were perfect! He ran off to play in the park, wearing his new clothes and keeping his red feather close. He had the best time ever! +Mum and Dad took Daisy to the park. They walked up to the big slide. Daisy was so excited. She clapped her hands and laughed. + +Mum said, “Do you want to slide down?†+ +Daisy nodded. + +So mum and dad drove Daisy up to the top of the slide. Daisy sat on the slide and said, “Woo-hoo.†+ +Mum said, “Ready, set, go!†+ +Daisy slid down the slide. She laughed and shouted, “Again, again.†+ +Mum and Dad drove Daisy up the slide again and again. Daisy was so excited. She had so much fun playing on the slide! +Once upon a time there was a lonely truck. The truck lived on the road all alone. The truck wished it had a friend to play with. + +One day, the truck saw another truck coming down the road. The truck was so excited. He wanted to make a new friend! + +The new truck stopped and said "hello". The lonely truck was so happy! He said back "hello, I'm so excited to meet you!" + +The new truck said "let's play together!" The lonely truck was so excited that he raced around in circles in the road. But then, he made a mistake. He went too fast and broke his wheel! + +The new truck came to help. He put the wheel back on the lonely truck and said "you should go a little slower next time!". + +The lonely truck was so thankful for his new friend. He said "thank you for being so kind to me. Let's play again soon!" +One day Bob decided to go for a drive. He was feeling very adventurous so he drove his car far away to a place he had never been before. Everywhere he went, Bob saw amazing things. + +As he kept driving, Bob suddenly noticed an underground tunnel. It looked mysterious and exciting and Bob wanted to explore it. Without thinking, he drove straight into the tunnel. + +Suddenly, he heard a loud voice calling after him. "Hey! You're being very careless! Don't drive into the tunnel!" + +Bob stopped his car and saw a little girl standing at the entrance of the tunnel. She was wearing a bright yellow coat and looking very serious. + +Bob felt embarrassed and apologized to the little girl. He asked her why she had warned him not to drive in the tunnel. + +The little girl smiled and said, "The tunnel can be dangerous. You might get stuck in the dark." + +Bob thanked her for her advice and decided to drive away from the tunnel. He was very glad that he had listened to the little girl. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. She was three years old and liked exploring the world. + +One day, Sue was out in the woods looking for mushrooms. She saw a big, white mushroom, but she couldn't reach it. Sue felt frustrated and confused. + +Suddenly, a butterfly flew close by, and said, "Why don't you use a stick to reach the mushroom?" + +Sue thought about it, and decided that the butterfly was right. She found a stick and used it to grab the mushroom. Sue was so proud that she had succeeded! + +Sue showed her mom the mushroom and told her about how the butterfly had helped. Her mom smiled and said, "See? You can succeed when you believe in yourself!" +One day, an elderly man walked into the music store. He wanted to buy a piano. He asked the shopkeeper, "Do you have any pianos?" The shopkeeper nodded and said, "Yes, we do!" The elderly man smiled and said, "Can I please see one?" + +The shopkeeper showed the elderly man a piano. The elderly man looked it over and said, "It looks great. I'd like to buy it." The shopkeeper smiled and said, "Yes, it will yield beautiful music for years to come." + +The elderly man smiled and said, "I'll take it!" The shopkeeper helped the elderly man load the piano onto his truck. As the elderly man drove away, he said to himself, "I'm so happy I bought this piano. I can't wait to make music for years to come." +One day, in a cheerful classroom, there was a little girl. Her name was Lucy. + +Lucy was three years old and she loved to learn new things. Every morning, Lucy would wake up and go to school. + +One morning, when Lucy arrived in class, she was very excited because her teacher was going to show her how to grow something! + +"What are we going to grow, teacher?" Lucy asked. + +The teacher smiled and said, "Today, we're going to grow a flower!" + +Everyone in the classroom cheered with excitement. All the children got to work planting their seeds. + +As the weeks went on, Lucy was busy watering and tending to her flower. Soon, it began to grow. + +By the end of the school year, Lucy had a beautiful flower in her classroom. Everyone was so proud of her! +Once upon a time, Kevin was riding his tricycle down the street. He liked to try to go faster and faster, but he didn't know how. He rode up to a large bike and tried to guess how to pedal it. + +"What do I have to do?" he asked the bike. + +The bike said, "Keep pushing those pedals with your feet. It's easy!" + +Kevin was impressed. He tried it, and it worked! He was so happy he could pedal the big bike. His mom was even more impressed. + +"That's impressive, Kevin," she said. "I guess you're ready for a real bike now." + +Kevin smiled and said, "Yay! I can go even faster now!" +Once upon a time, there was a nosy boy who had a big nose. He was always asking lots of questions, making everyone mad. + +One day, he was walking around the house, when he heard a loud noise coming from outside. He was a curious boy, so he went to see what was happening. + +When he stepped outside, he saw a sick dog. The poor dog was panting and clearly suffering. The boy felt sad for the dog, but he didn't know how to help. + +Suddenly, the boy heard a voice behind him. "You should try feeding the dog," said an old man. The boy thanked the man and ran to get a bowl of food. He walked back over to the dog and gave it to him. + +The dog gobbled up the food and soon he was happy and healthy again. The nosy boy was very proud of himself. He had done something kind and helpful. And that's why the nosy boy with the big nose will always be remembered! +Once upon a time there was a big red dog. He was very happy and bouncy. One day he saw a big house. He wanted to enter, so he pushed the door and went inside. + +The house was lovely. There were lots of colorful cushions and pretty decorations. The dog was so happy! He ran and jumped over the cushions and played around. He felt very free. + +Suddenly, he heard a voice. “Hello,†said the voice. It was a small cat playing in the corner. “Hi!†said the dog. He was very excited to meet the cat. + +The cat said, “Let’s play a game. Let’s pick the most brilliant cushion and jump on it.†+ +The dog was delighted. He ran around and looked for the most brilliant cushion. After a few minutes, he found it. It was a shiny pink cushion with pink and white flowers on it. + +The dog and the cat jumped together on the brilliant cushion. They laughed and smiled as they jumped. They had a wonderful time and were very happy. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a dog. He had big ears and a big heart. + +One day his owner asked, "Can you fetch the ball?" The dog looked very glad and barked. He ran to the park and quickly found the ball with his sharp eyes. Then he picked it up with his teeth and ran back. + +Back at home, the owner asked, "Can you please heel?" The dog was very excited. He pushed his nose into his owner's hand as he put the leash around his neck. They went for a walk around the block. From time to time the dog asked his owner to stop and smell the flowers. + +At the end of their walk they both were very glad. The dog looked up to his owner with big eyes and barked, as if to request a treat! His owner smiled and gave him a big hug. +Once upon a time, there was a small blue tap. Every day, it would call out for someone to attach it to the wall. One day, a man heard its call and he was very glad to help. He saw it and said, “I’ll attach you.†He pulled some tools from his pocket, got to work and soon the tap was attached to the wall. + +The tap was so excited that it thanked the man with a song. The man smiled and said, “You’re welcome! It’s great that you’re so glad.†+ +From then on, every day the tap sang its song to the wall. The man heard it in the distance and it made him feel warm and happy inside. + +The tap was so glad to be attached to the wall and he never forgot the man’s kindness. +Lisa was a powerful 3 year old girl. Every morning she liked to go to the mailbox near her house. She would run out, pulling on her coat and measure the mailbox with her hands to guess how tall it was. + +One morning when Lisa went to the mailbox, she saw a big, mean looking dog sleeping in the grass. She was scared at first and wanted to turn around, but then she remembered how powerful she was. + +She took a step closer and said, "Hey dog, what are you doing here?" + +The dog opened one eye and said, "I'm just waiting for the mailman to come." + +Lisa laughed and said, "Well, you don't have to wait here. You can measure the mailbox with me!" + +The dog agreed and together they both measured the mailbox. When they were done, Lisa waved good bye to the dog and ran back to her house, feeling more powerful than ever. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny called Hop. He was so very happy in life, because he had lots of love. + +One day, he hopped around a big park and found something very unique. It was a glittery heart. Hop was so excited and he grabbed it with his soft paws. + +He hopped up to a friendly bird and asked, "What is this?" + +The bird replied, "It is a special heart that brings love to anyone who holds it". + +Hop was so happy. He hopped around and around the park, with the heart in his paws, feeling the love around him. + +He showed the heart to all of his friends, and they were so amazed by its unique beauty. + +Then, Hop hopped back home with a big smile on his face, knowing he had found something very special that day. +Once upon a time there was a small bird who wanted to fly away and explore the world. He had never seen the wide valley, but he heard many stories. The valley was an exciting place and he had to go see it. + +The little bird knew it would be tough as he was so small and he was worried he wouldn't make it. But one day he decided to take the chance and spread his wings to fly away. + +He flew in the sky until he saw the valley below. He hadn't expected it to be so big and he was a little scared. He started to descend into the valley and as he got closer, he felt a strange feeling inside. + +Suddenly, he heard a big animal nearby. He looked around and saw a big bull. The bull said to the small bird, "What are you doing here? This place is too tough for you. Fly away before you get hurt." + +The bird was frightened but he nodded his head and flew away. He never returned to the valley but stayed close to his home, where he was safe. He often thought about the valley, the bull, and how tough it must be for all those who lived there. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Anna. Anna was three years old and she loved exploring new things. + +One day, Anna decided to go for a walk in the park. She looked around and saw a bright white bird sitting in a tree. She laughed out loud and said hello to the bird. + +Suddenly, the bird spoke back to Anna. “Hello there!†the bird said in a friendly voice. + +Anna was very surprised and jumped in excitement. “My name is Anna,†she said. + +The bird introduced itself. “My name is Snowy,†it revealed. + +“What do you think of this park?†Anna asked. + +“I think it’s wonderful,†Snowy said. “I can see lots of green grass and trees in every direction.†+ +Anna laughed and nodded in agreement. It made her happy to know that Snowy shared the same opinion. + +They chatted for a while longer, until Anna had to go home. She thanked Snowy, waved goodbye, and ran off with a smile on her face. +Once upon a time there was a very nice girl named Sarah. She liked to go on adventures and one day decided to go to the park. On the way, she saw something shiny zip through the air. She looked up and saw a medal! She decided to try to get it. + +Sarah chased the medal up and down the street. The wind kept blowing it everywhere. But finally, Sarah was able to zip around and grab the medal. The medal was so sparkly and it made her very happy. + +When Sarah showed the medal to her mom, her mom said "That's a very nice medal! Where did you find it?" + +Sarah smiled and said, "I zipped around and caught it in the air!" + +Her mom laughed and hugged her. Sarah was so proud of her medal and she never forgot her exciting adventure. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She was only 3 and very curious. One day, she was playing in the park and saw a duck. She wanted to know more about it so she asked her dad to explain. + +"Dad, what is that duck?" she asked. + +Dad smiled and explained. "That's a duck, sweetheart. Ducks lay eggs." + +The little girl was confused. What was an egg? Dad explained again. + +"An egg is something that comes from a duck. Some eggs you can eat, some you can't. They're a bit uncomfortable to touch." + +The little girl nodded, understanding a bit more. She now knew that eggs came from ducks. She waved goodbye to the duck, feeling excited to have learned something new. The end. +Once there was a bear named Fred. He was a very proud bear and often bragged about how strong he was. + +One day, Fred was looking for something sweet to eat. He decided to go for a walk and stumbled upon a honey tree. + +He was overjoyed when he saw the tree and quickly started to fill his pocket with lots of honey. + +But then, Fred heard a voice calling out to him. It was the bee who owned the honey tree. + +The bee said, “That honey belongs to me - you must put it back!†+ +Fred was sad but he knew the bee was right. He slowly put the honey back into the tree and said, “I'm sorry, Bee. I was just so proud I found it.†+ +The bee smiled and said, “That's okay, Fred! You can have some honey since you are such a proud bear.†+ +Fred thanked the bee and happily filled his pocket again with honey. He waved goodbye to the bee and went happily on his way with a proud smile on his face. +Once upon a time, there was a happy little girl named Paige. She had a wonderful party at her house with all of her friends. They played games, ate cake and laughed together. + +At the end of the party, Paige was feeling quite dizzy. She said goodbye to her friends and went to lie down. + +Paige's mom said, "Oh no, Paige looks so tired. Let's take a nap so she can return feeling better." + +So they all took a nap and after a while Paige returned to the party feeling better. Her friends were so happy to see her, they forgot all about the dizziness and continued to have fun. + +Everyone was surprised when Paige's dad said, "It's almost time to go. So this is goodbye, for now!" + +Everyone said their final goodbyes and Paige returned inside excited to have another party soon. +On a sunny day, Bill and Jack went out to play. Bill spotted something green in the grass, he looked closer and saw a noisy razor. + +Jack said excitedly "Let's take it!" + +But Bill said "No, that's not a good idea. We should leave it here and go." + +Jack agreed and soon the boys had moved on. As they walked, the grass seemed to spring up around them. Suddenly, a voice called out "Whoa! Stop right there!" + +It was the voice of an old man. He said "That razor is mine. I lost it this morning." + +The old man was happy to have his razor back and thanked the boys. He said "In the springtime, always be careful. Things can be noisy and you might find something you don't expect!" +This is a story about a little girl, Susie. Susie was playing in the park one day when she saw the prettiest picture. It was of a sunshine, with a rainbow in the sky and birds flying high in the air. + +Susie was so happy that she decided to tear the picture out of the book. But when she went to show her mom, she was so ashamed. Her mom looked at her sternly and said in a very loud voice, "Susie, that is not yours. You should not have taken it." + +Susie started to cry and said, "I'm sorry, Mommy. I didn't mean to take it. I just wanted to look at it." + +Her mom hugged her and said, "It's all right. Let's get another picture for you, but you must always remember that it is wrong to take something that does not belong to you." + +So Susie and her mom went off to find another picture, one that Susie could keep, and Susie was so happy. She learned an important lesson that day, one that she would never forget. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. Her name was Susie. She was 3 years old and very curious. She wanted to explore the world around her. + +One day, Susie went on an adventure. She followed a path until she reached an oasis. It was filled with soft grass and tall trees. Susie was very excited. + +She saw a recording machine and wanted to make a record. She was very polite and asked the recording machine if she could record. + +The recording machine answered, "Yes, of course you can." + +Susie was so happy that she recorded a song. She sang and danced around the oasis. That day, she learned that a recording machine can make a sound that you can hear. + +The end. +Once upon a time, in a far away jungle, there lived a kind monkey. The monkey loved to swing through the trees and play with his friends. One day, however, something strange happened. Suddenly, a loud noise filled the air and lightning struck the ground! + +The monkey was very scared and jumped from one tree to the next. He wanted to find a safe place, but the lightning kept following him. Thankfully, his friends noticed what had happened and quickly came to his rescue. + +One of them said: “Don’t worry! We’ll help you get to safety.†+ +The kind monkey smiled and let his friends help him get to the nearest cave. Once he was in the cave, he felt much better and the lightning stopped following him. The kind monkey knew he could always count on his friends and was so thankful for their help. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Bill. Bill loved to explore and wander around. One day, Bill decided to go on an adventure in the forest near his house. + +Suddenly, Bill spotted something very shiny and large in the middle of the forest. He was curious to know what it was so he quickly ran over to it. It was a huge trophy made out of gold! It was lying in the grass and looked very inviting. + +The little boy was so excited to grab it! He leaned over and carefully picked it up. He held it close to his chest and couldn't believe his eyes. + +"This is the biggest trophy I have ever seen!" he said to himself with joy. He smiled and hugged the trophy tightly. + +Suddenly, he heard a voice coming from behind him. It was an old man dressed in a robe. + +Old Man: "That's my trophy! What are you doing with it? Please give it back!" +Bill: "It's so big and shiny! Can I keep it?" +Old Man: "No, that trophy belongs to me and it needs to be returned. Now, hand it over!" + +Reluctantly, Bill handed over the huge trophy to the old man. He was sad but knew it was the right thing to do. The old man thanked him and quickly walked away with his trophy. + +Bill waved goodbye and returned back home with a happier +Once upon a time there was a small village. It was a happy place with lots of friendly people. But one day a giant scary monster came and destroyed everything. Everyone in the village was so frightened and became very sad. + +One brave boy called Billy decided to go and try and stop the monster. He said to the monster, “Please do not destroy our village!†+ +The monster looked at Billy and said, “I will only stop if someone can make me laugh.†+ +Billy thought for a moment and then started to do funny dancing. He wiggled his arms and legs and hopped around. + +The monster laughed and said, “OK I will stop now.†+ +The village was very happy and thanked Billy for saving them. Everyone cheered and clapped for Billy! +Once there was a group of animals who were lazy. They liked to sleep all day, and they had no desire to do anything else. + +One day, one of the animals, a little rabbit, spoke up. + +"Hey, why don't we get up and do something?" the little rabbit said. + +But the other animals just shook their heads. + +"We're too lazy," they said. + +The little rabbit thought for a minute. Then he had an idea. + +"Let's get some fruit," he said. "We can get some apples, oranges and bananas. That will be fun!" + +So the group of animals all got up and went out to get some fruit. They had a great time picking the fruit, and when they were finished, they all felt much better. + +The next day, the group of animals had so much energy that none of them wanted to sleep. They decided to go for a walk instead, and have lots of fun together. + +The group of animals learned a valuable lesson that day - that being lazy is not always the best choice. Sometimes getting up and doing something can be much more fun! +Once upon a time, there was a city at the beach. Every day, the people would measure how far the waves were from the shore. One day, the people saw a wreck far out in the sea. + +"What's that?" the people asked. + +"It looks like a wreck," said the lifeguard. + +The people went out to the wreck in a small boat. When they got close, they saw that it was an old ship. Its sail was dry and it had no people on it. + +The lifeguard hopped out of the boat and measured the wreck. He said it was very big. + +The people took their boat and went back to shore. They told everyone in the city about the wreck they measured. From that day forward, they told stories of the old dry wreck that they had found in the sea. +Once upon a time there was a brother and a sister who lived together. One day, the brother was eating a yucky snack and he yelled "Yuck!" His older sister scolded him and said, "Brother, don't yell like that." + +"But this snack is disgusting," he said. + +"I know but you still don't need to yell," said his sister. + +The brother thought about it for a moment and decided that his sister was right. So, he stopped yelling and just ate his snack without any more fuss. + +And they all lived happily ever after. The end. +Miss Molly was a jolly teacher. She had a note with her when she went to her classroom. On it, were all the things she needed to manage for the day. + +When she arrived in the classroom, she saw all the children playing in the corner. Miss Molly put the note on her desk and clapped her hands to get the children’s attention. + +Pointing to the note, Miss Molly asked, “Does anyone know what I’m going to manage today?†+ +One of the children spoke up, “You’re going to make us learn new things!†+ +Miss Molly smiled. “Exactly!†she said. “So let’s get started.†+ +The children all sat at their desks, ready to learn. With the help of the note, Miss Molly managed the day perfectly. Everyone was very jolly by the time the school day was done. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Daisy. Daisy loved to go fishing with her dad, but she didn't have a fishing rod. Every day she would sit and watch her dad fish, while all she could do was use her bare hands. + +One day, her dad asked her what her heart desired. Daisy smiled and said: "I want a fishing rod daddy, please!" Her dad thought for a moment and then jumped up. + +He brought out a purple rod and said, "That's it! This is the one. Let's go fishing together!" She clapped her hands in excitement and hugged her dad. + +They walked to the lake and Daisy carefully put bait on the hook. She smiled as her rod bent and started to pull. With a big tug, Daisy was able to bring the fish out of the water. + +She proudly showed the fish to her dad. Daisy smiled from ear to ear, happy that she could now fish just like her dad. From that day on, she had her very own rod and enjoyed fishing with her dad. +Once upon a time there was a brave knight. He had a strong spear and wore an attractive suit of armor. + +One day, he was walking through the woods when he spotted a beautiful rainbow. He was so excited that he decided to take a drink from the river beneath it. + +Suddenly, a giant dragon appeared in the sky. It roared so loudly that the knight dropped his spear! The brave knight first thought of running away, but then he remembered his strong spear lying on the ground. He picked it up and confronted the dragon. + +" please do not hurt me," the knight said bravely. + +The dragon seemed friendly and replied, "No need to worry, I only want some of the river water to drink. May I?" + +The knight agreed and the dragon gave a grateful "thank you." The dragon drank the water and left peacefully. The knight watched as the dragon flew away, and he wondered about their friendly exchange. + +The brave knight continued on his journey, feeling more confident in his bravery and carrying his spear proudly. +Once there was a sweet little girl named Rose. She liked to go to the market every day. Every morning she went to help her mom, who sold squash at the market. + +One day, Rose planned to help her mom sell even more squash than before. She set up a stand and waited, but very few people came by to buy. + +Rose's mom looked so miserable that Rose decided to do something to cheer her up. She ran over to the stand and grabbed two of the biggest squash and presented them to her mom with a smile. + +"Mommy, I want to sell these to a nice person!" she said. + +Her mom smiled back and said, "That's a wonderful idea, sweetie!" + +So together, Rose and her mom sold the two squash to a nice lady. Rose felt so proud! + +At the end of the day Rose and her mom were feeling much happier. They had sold a lot of squash, and Rose had helped make the day a success. +Once upon a time there was a mom and her son. The mom was baking a cake. The son watched her with great interest. + +"Mom, why do you bake?" The son asked. + +"I'm baking a cake because everyone likes it," the mom replied. + +After the cake was in the oven, the mom and son went outside. The sun was shining in the sky. + +"Look, mom it's so bright! Is that the sun?" the son asked, pointing at the big yellow ball. + +"Yes, that is the sun, my dear," mom said with a smile. She took his hand and they enjoyed a walk in the ordinary park. They saw many different kinds of birds and many different trees. + +When they returned from their walk, the cake was ready. It smelled so good! The son was so excited to try it. + +He took a bite and exclaimed, "Mom, it's so yummy!" + +The mom was happy that her son liked the cake she had baked with love. +Once upon a time Jack and his mum had a lovely day out. They went to the park and Jack saw many fun things. He saw the swings, the slide and lots of other people. + +Jack was excited and he wanted to explore. His mum said he could, as long as he didn't go too far. So he ran off to explore. + +Jack ran and ran and when he got to the far end of the park he saw something new. He saw a big bird with a pretty whistle. He was amazed and said to his mum, "Look!" + +His mum told him it was a bird that could whistle. She said it was helpless and needed his help. So Jack gave it some food and water and made sure it had a safe place to stay. + +From then on Jack found himself visiting the bird every day. He would whistle and the bird would whistle back. Jack had found a feathered friend! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who was very alert. She was playing in her backyard with some of her toys. She was playing with a big plastic bucket. + +Suddenly, a tiny butterfly flew by and she chased it hoping to catch it. But it flew away. + +The girl's mom happened to be watching her daughter from the kitchen window. She suggested that the little girl put a few flowers into the plastic bucket, so that the butterfly would be drawn to it and she could catch it. + +The little girl thought it was a great idea and she was so excited. She quickly picked some flowers and put them in the bucket. + +The butterfly came back and flew around the bucket. The little girl was so happy and alert that she was able to catch the butterfly with her hands. + +At the end of the day, the little girl was so pleased with her accomplishment, and she was thankful for the suggestion that her mom had given to her. +Once upon a time, there lived a little girl named Sara. She was scared to go to her first day of school. She had heard stories from her big sister, telling her that school was a scary place. + +On the day of school, Sara's mom held her hand and said, "Welcome to school, Sara. I'm sure you will have lots of fun!" + +Sara bravely walked into her classroom and saw all the different kinds of equipment, from crayons to pencils. She smiled nervously and said hello to the teacher who welcomed her warmly. + +When the bell rang, Sara was still scared. She looked at all the other students and felt very small compared to them. All of a sudden, a friendly voice said, "Hi Sara! Do you want to sit by me at lunch?" + +Sara was so excited and said yes right away. She felt more relaxed and happy to have a friend at school. + +At the end of the day, Sara's mom hugged her and said, "Welcome home, my darling! I'm so proud of you!" +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tom. He was very silly and liked to play with robots. + +One day, Tom went to the store to get a robot. He was so excited and he couldn't wait to get the robot. + +When he got to the store, he found the robot that he wanted. He asked the shopkeeper, "Can I buy the robot?" The shopkeeper said, "Yes, you can!" + +So Tom bought the robot and he was very happy. He went home and started playing with his new robot. He made the robot do silly things and he laughed and laughed. + +Tom had so much fun with his new robot. He couldn't wait to show it to his friends! +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She was three years old and her name was Jane. Jane was very excited for the Christmas because she had found a fancy ornament. She wanted to show it to her parents. + +So Jane went to find her mommy and daddy. But when she asked them, they both said "we don't know where it is". Jane was so sad. + +Jane decided to go and find it herself. She was determined to find the ornament before Christmas. In the attic, she saw lots of boxes, but she didn't know which one had the ornament. + +Then Jane heard a voice "Jane, is that you looking for something?". It was Grandma! Jane was so happy and Grandma knew exactly where the ornament was. Grandma said, "It's over here Jane. I knew you were looking for something fancy". + +Grandma showed Jane the ornament and said, "It looks so beautiful, doesn't it Jane?". Jane was so delighted and hugged Grandma. When Christmas morning came, Jane got to put the fancy ornament on the tree. She was so happy and remembered this day forever. +Once upon a time, there was an enormous duck. He waddled by a pond, where he saw a small boy playing with a toy sailboat. The duck quacked and the boy smiled and said "hello, duck". The duck smiled back and said "quack, quack". + +The boy was so excited to see the duck, he asked,"Do you want to play with me?" The duck said "quack, quack" and hopped into the pond. The little boy put the sailboat into the water and watched as the duck glided over the top. + +The boy and the duck played in the pond all afternoon. At the end of the day, they said goodbye and the duck waddled away. He smiled and waved to the little boy as he disappeared over the horizon. +Once upon a time there were two little boys, both named Joe. One day Joe and Joe were walking along, exploring the world around them. + +Suddenly the Joe's came across a swamp! Joe was curious and asked Joe to explain what it was. Joe smiled and explained that a swamp was a wet area filled with plants. + +The Joe's cautiously stepped closer to the swamp. It was a mild day so the water was calm and peaceful. Joe and Joe spotted some exotic animals in the water. Joe crouched down to get a better look and explained to Joe that the animals were called crocodiles. Joe was a bit scared of the crocodiles at first but Joe explained that they wouldn't hurt them and were harmless. + +The Joe's continued strolling around the swamp, enjoying the sights, smells and sounds of this special place. + +When they eventually left, the Joe's had a newfound appreciation for the swamp, and a day filled with learning and fun. +Once upon a time, a small rabbit named Hopee was looking for something to drink. She was feeling very hot and thirsty and just couldn't find anything. Then she noticed something unusual in the distance. It looked like a giant oasis! Hopee was so excited and quickly hopped over. She got closer and saw that the oasis was filled with clear blue water. It looked so cool and refreshing! She quickly took a sip and it was the best drink she had ever tasted. + +Just then, a voice came from the sky asking “Where did you find that water?†Hopee looked around but couldn't see anyone. She was feeling very confused. Then she noticed a small mouse standing next to her. The mouse said “Didn't you hear me? I asked where you got that water!†+ +Hopee smiled and said “I found it in the oasis. It's so unusual to find such clear and cold water here. I'm so lucky I found it!†+ +The mouse smiled and said “It certainly is unusual! I'm so happy you were able to take a drink. Now you won't be so thirsty and hot.†+ +And so, Hopee and the mouse became friends and went on many adventures together. They both enjoyed taking drinks from the oasis whenever it was hot or thirsty and had many wonderful memories of the unusual oasis. +The sun shone brightly in the sky, making everything look beautiful. Mabel was standing in the garden, gazing at the sky, thinking of the universe. She was always fascinated by the universe, it seemed so huge! Mabel yawned as she enjoyed the sunshine. + +Suddenly, a voice said, "Hi Mabel!" She smiled as she saw a small fluffy rabbit hopping towards her. It was adorable! Mabel bent down and said, "Hello little bunny. What are you doing here?" + +The bunny said, "I'm looking for a friend. Will you be my friend?" + +Mabel smiled and said, "Yes, I'd love to be your friend. Let's explore the garden together!" + +And so, Mabel and the bunny spent the day exploring the garden and playing games, until the sun began to set and it was time for Mabel to go home. She waved goodbye to the bunny, yawned and said, "See you tomorrow!" +Once upon a time there was a girl and her name was Amy. She was very persistent and wanted to get better at brushing her teeth. Her mommy said "If you get the brush and brush your teeth twice per day, your teeth will be so strong!". So every day, Amy got the brush and brushed her teeth. She brushed in the morning and at night, right after dinner. + +One day, she was talking to her father and said "I like getting the brush, I need to brush my teeth!" Her dad smiled and said "Yes, you do! Good job being so persistent. You're getting so good at brushing." + +At night before she went to bed, Amy got the brush and brushed her teeth extra long. She was so proud of herself for being so persistent. She said to herself "I did it! I brushed my teeth." + +Amy smiled and cuddled with her stuffed animals. She was so happy that she did such a good job. She drifted off to a peaceful sleep knowing she had done her best. +Once there was an enormous game, which had been built with blocks of every colour. A three year old girl loved to play with the game. + +One day, the girl said to her mum, “Mum, can I please play with the game?†+ +Mum smiled and said, “Yes, of course!†+ +The girl was so excited, she ran to the game and started to play. Every time she moved a block, she watched as an enormous tower grew higher and higher. When the game was over, she proudly looked at her creation. + +Mum said, “Wow! You built an enormous tower! You’re so clever!†+ +The girl smiled and said, “Thank you, Mum. Can I build another game?†+Once upon a time there was a tall mixer named Bob. Bob was very nice, but he was always lonely. Bob wanted a friend to talk to. + +One day, Bob saw a little girl walking down the street. He said to the little girl, "Hi! Do you want to be my friend?" + +The little girl said, "Yes! I'd love to be your friend!" + +So, Bob and the little girl became friends. They talked and played for hours. They laughed and sang together. Bob was so happy he had a friend. + +The little girl said, "Let's make a special mix with the tall mixer, Bob!" + +Bob was so excited. He said, "Let's mix some cookies, some cake and some ice cream. That will be yummy!" + +So they put the ingredients into the tall mixer, Bob, and they mixed it all up. It smelled so good! + +The little girl said, "Yum! We did a great job!" + +Bob smiled and said, "Yes, this is the best mix I've ever made!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Daisy. She wanted to go for a walk in the park. But before she could do anything, her mom said to her, "Listen! You can go walking in the park, but only when you are fit and ready." Daisy listened to her mom, and smiled. + +So Daisy put on her shoes and went outside. She noticed a pile of junk near the front door. Daisy was curious, so she went over to take a closer look. All of a sudden, she heard a soft, slow voice. "Hello," said the voice. It was an old man sitting nearby. + +Daisy was a bit scared, but the old man said, "Don't be scared. I'm just a friendly old man. Do you want to see my junk?" Daisy laughed and nodded. The old man showed her the junk, and told her stories about how he found it. Daisy was very interested and listened to the old man carefully. + +When the old man finished, he looked at Daisy and said, "Well, I think it is time for you to go home now. Remember to stay fit and healthy so you can come back soon." Daisy thanked the old man and went home, amazed by all the junk she'd seen. +The little girl was spinning around in circles. She'd twirl and spin and laugh louder than any other sound in the park. Her mommy watched in amazement. + +"Look at me!" the little girl shouted. She was spinning so fast that she was almost a blur! + +Suddenly, she stopped and pointed to a spot on the ground. "Mommy, what's that?" + +Mommy looked closer and said, "Oh, my sweetie, that's a dead bug. We can't touch it though, because it's not alive anymore." + +The little girl reached out her hand and asked, her voice full of curiosity, "Can I spin it?" + +Mommy looked down and smiled softly. "I don't think so, honey. It's been dead too long." + +The little girl nodded in understanding and went right back to spinning, her laughter ringing out in the park. +Dan drove around the block in his red car. He looked up and saw a bird flying through the sky, so he decided to follow it. On his way, he saw a jar on the side of the road. It was a heavy glass jar filled with coins. Dan stopped his car and stepped out to take a closer look. + +He heard a voice from behind him. "That's my jar", said the voice. Dan turned around and saw a small child. "What's inside the jar?", Dan asked. + +The child smiled. She said, "It's full of my coins! I save them for a special day." + +Dan smiled back at her. "What a nice thing to do!" He said. He looked at the jar, it was too heavy for the little girl to carry. So Dan offered to give her a ride home. + +He opened the back door of his car and the little girl got in. "Thank you!" she said. + +Dan smiled and said, "It was my pleasure. Let's go home!" + +They drove off and the little girl looked out the window, feeling excited about all of the coins inside the jar. +Once, there was a little boy who felt a big urge to play. He begged his mom to take him outside, and he was jumping with joy when she agreed. They went to the park, and it was the best playtime the boy had ever had. + +He ran around and yelled at the top of his lungs. Then he noticed a sandbox, and he just had to play in it. He asked his mom if he could play in the sand, and she said yes. + +The boy loved digging in the sandbox. He dug and dug until he got to the bottom. There, he found something amazing - a sparkling diamond! He was happy, but he wanted to share his joy with his mom, so he climbed out of the sandbox. + +Suddenly, he heard a noise behind him. He turned around and saw a big, fierce lion, who was growling at him! The boy's mom was scared, but she knew it was important to stay calm. She spoke to the lion with a soft, gentle voice and asked it to leave them alone. + +The lion seemed to understand, and eventually, it walked away. The boy's mom had used her courage to stop the lion and protect her son. She was so proud of her son for surrendering to the lion, giving it the respect it deserved. +Yesterday, Tony was very angry. He stomped around the room and kicked his toys. His mom watched him sadly. Then she had an idea. She told Tony to get his shoes and his jacket on. + +"We are going outside to have some fun," she said. + +Tony stopped being mad. His face lit up and he put on his shoes and jacket. Then his mom opened the door and they stepped outside. + +Tony immediately ran across the grass. He was zooming. He jumped over stones and ran in circles. His mom followed him, laughing. He zoomed faster and faster until his mom couldn't keep up. + +Tony stopped, out of breath and happy. He turned to his mom, with a huge smile, and said, "Again!" +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Sally. She liked to go on magical adventures. + +One day she decided to go for a walk and stepped into a magical forest. Suddenly she heard a voice. + +"Who's there?", Sally asked with wide eyes. + +"It's me the magical fairy. I can grant any wish you want!", the fairy said in a sparkly voice. + +Sally felt so excited and said, "I wish for an ice cream". + +The fairy waved her wand and instantly an ice cream appeared. + +But then Sally felt guilty. She had a big family at home who she should have shared the wish with. So she decided to wish for something different. + +"I wish to make my family happy", Sally said. + +The fairy smiled and said, "Your wish is granted. Go back home now and you will find that your family is very happy". + +Sally smiled and stepped out of the magical forest. When she got home, she found that her family was indeed very happy. + +Sally was so happy to have been able to make her family happy. She knew that making the right wish was magical. +Once upon a time a Mum and Dad had a little girl who loved to play. One day they took her to a park and she found a big hill. She wanted to climb up, so they said, "Ok, but be careful." + +The girl began to climb, but the hill was very high. She kept going and going until she could see the top. She was so proud of herself. + +When she reached the top, she shouted, "I made it!" She looked down on the ground and gave a little giggle. Then it was time to slide down. + +Mum and Dad said, "Be careful, you don't want to bump your head." But the little girl said, "I won't, I am brave!" She started to slide down, faster and faster. + +At the bottom, the little girl's score was sweet and her Mum and Dad were so proud. They said, "You did great, and you rose to the challenge!" + +The little girl was very happy and smiled with delight. She said, "I'm never going to forget this special day!" +Once there was a little girl named Emma. She loved exploring new places and meeting new people. One day, she went with her family to a huge room. When she entered the room, she was very excited and asked her mom, "What is this room?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "This is a special room. This is where you will learn new things and become a big girl." + +Emma was so excited and jumped around. She asked, "Will I learn to paint and play music here?" + +Her mom replied, "Yes, you will learn many things in this room. You will be able to learn how to paint, play music, read and write. It will be lots of fun!" + +Emma smiled and ran around the huge room. She couldn't wait to start learning all the new things in the room and become a big girl. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Emily. She was three years old and had lots of fun playing with her toys. + +One day, Emily and her mommy were walking in the park when Emily noticed a knot on the ground. She leaned down to pick it up with her tiny hands. + +"Mommy, I found a knot!", Emily said as she held it out in her hands. + +"Yes, you did Emily. What are you going to do with it?", her mommy asked. + +Emily thought for a moment, then smiled. "I am going to carry it with me around the park", she decided, and put it in her pocket. + +They continued walking around the park and came to a pond. Emily got upset when she saw a little bird tangled in the knot. + +"Mommy, help!", Emily said. + +Emily's mommy quickly came to the rescue. She carefully untangled the knot and picked up the bird. "It's ok now little one, you can fly away", she said as she put the bird in the air. + +Emily smiled, feeling happy. She watched the bird fly away and quickly put the knot back in her pocket. She proudly carried it the whole way back home. +A mommy and her daughter were walking in the park. The mommy had a map. + +"Mommy, what is that?" asked the daughter. + +"It's a map," said the mommy. "It will help us find our way around the park." + +The daughter smiled. She thought the map was very cute. + +They started walking, but soon they came to a crossroads. + +"What should we do now, Mommy?" asked the daughter. + +"Let's look at the map," the mommy said, pointing to the paper. + +The map showed them which way to go. They chose one path, and the mommy said, "Let's yield to the map!" + +The mommy and daughter had a fun time exploring the park with the help of their map. They found a big playground and a cute pond with ducks swimming in it. + +When the sun went down, the mommy and daughter returned home with big smiles on their faces. It was a fun day, thanks to the map! +Once there was a girl named Susan who loved to watch animals. One of her favorite things to watch was penguins. One day she saw a rude penguin at the zoo. It was honking and pushing other penguins away. + +"That penguin is being so rude," thought Susan. + +So she decided to do something about it. She went up to the rude penguin and said, "Excuse me. Why are you so rude to the other penguins?" + +The rude penguin stopped honking and said in a soft voice, "I was just lonely. I wanted someone to play with me." + +Then Susan said, "Well, let's be friends. We can watch the other penguins together." + +The rude penguin thought about it for a moment and then smiled. From then on, Susan and the penguin were the best of friends. They spent everyday watching the other penguins, playing games, and having lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a lively lab who wanted to win a game. She asked her friends, "Do you want to play?" All of her friends replied, "Yes!" + +They ran around the room, chasing each other and having fun. When the game was over, the lab had won. Her friends cheered and hugged her. + +The lab said, "I'm so glad I won! I'm going to try and win some more games!" + +Her friends nodded and said, "Let's play again soon!" + +And that's what the lively lab did. She kept on playing and winning for years and years. Her friends always cheered for her and she had so much fun. + +The End. +One day, Mommy and Daddy got very excited. They took Billy to the park. + +Billy could not believe his eyes. There was a tall ladder! He wanted to climb it and see the world. + +Mommy said, “Billy, don’t climb the ladder. You might not be safe.†+ +But Billy really wanted to, so he said, “Please Mommy, I'll kneel down and climb carefully.†+ +Mommy looked at Daddy and he said, “It’s alright, let him climb.†+ +Billy felt so happy! He kneeled down and carefully climbed up the ladder. When he reached the top, he felt so proud. + +But then Billy saw a bird’s nest. He was guilty and hurried back down the ladder. + +Mommy and Daddy were so proud of him! +John and his mommy were at the airport. John watched all the people around him carrying suitcases and talking with excited voices. + +John asked his mommy where they were going. His mommy smiled and said they were going on a special trip. She bent down and whispered in John's ear, "We are going to the beach!" + +John smiled and jumped up and down. He knew that meant they were going to have a lot of fun. + +Next, his mommy gave a passport to a man at the desk. The man smiled at John before he handed it back to his mommy. + +John saw a big airplane outside the window. He asked his mommy if that was the airplane they were going to take. His mommy said it was and she said the airplane flew high in the sky. + +John was so excited for their special trip. He couldn't wait to get on the airplane and go to the beach! +Once upon a time, there lived a beautiful princess. She had bright eyes and a warm smile. Every day she would go to the top of her tower and look out across at the distant land. She could see many animals, trees and birds. + +One day, she noticed a special bird. It was soaring up, up and away. She wanted she wanted to be able to soar like that. + +"How can I fly like that?" she asked, "I must know!" + +"Oh, Princess!" said a kind old fairy who lived in her tower, "you must fly with your heart. Believe that you can soar, and you will." + +The Princess was so excited, she spread out her arms and closed her eyes, believing that she could fly. Suddenly a gust of wind came and picked her up, and she began to soar! + +The Princess flew higher and higher, above the clouds, and feeling so free. She could see even more distant land, with rivers and forests. + +Eventually she had to come down, but the princess never forgot how it felt to soar. +Bobbie was a small puppy who loved to play with his friends. He especially loved running races with them and always tried his best. One day all of Bobbie's friends had a special race. Bobbie ran really really fast, faster than everyone else. He was so excited when he saw he had won. + +The other puppies cheered and clapped for Bobbie. The big puppy gave Bobbie a trophy. Everyone smiled when Bobbie smiled and realized he had won the race. + +Bobbie was so proud of his trophy and held it close. He thanked all his friends and the big puppy, and they all said he was a very gentle pup. + +Bobbie's mom smiled when Bobbie showed her the trophy he had won. She said, "Congratulations Bobbie! You worked so hard and I'm so proud of you! +Grandma was very busy in the kitchen. She was baking a special treat for her grandchild. She was wearing a big apron and had a big smile on her face. + +Suddenly, there was a loud crash. Grandma had dropped one of her mixing bowls and it was now broken. Grandma was sad and frustrated. + +"Oh no!" Grandma said. "How can I deliver this special treat to my grandchild now?" + +Grandma thought for a moment and then she had an idea. She picked up all the broken pieces of the bowl and carefully put them in the pocket of her apron. + +Grandma smiled and said, "I'll deliver this special treat to my grandchild, broken pieces and all!" +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Jack and Jill. + +Jack saw something very colorful in the sky. "Look, Jill!" he said. "What is that?" + +"That's a hot air balloon," said Jill. "It looks like it's in a hurry." + +The two friends wanted to follow the hot air balloon, so they ran to the meadow. They saw the hot air balloon had landed. + +"Let's get in," said Jack. + +They hurried over to the balloon and looked inside. There was a pile of hay and Jack and Jill chuckled. They climbed inside and the hot air balloon started to rise. + +Jack and Jill were so excited as they flew higher and higher. They watched the colorful clouds pass by and waved to the people and animals below. + +Finally, the hot air balloon landed safely in the meadow. + +Jack and Jill were so relieved to be back on the ground. They couldn't wait to tell their friends about their exciting adventure. +Once upon a time there was a happy little girl named Kate. She loved to explore and was very adventurous. One day, Kate heard a noise outside and she decided to find out what it was. + +As she opened the door, Kate saw a strange creature. She gasped in surprise. "Who are you?" she asked. + +The creature smiled and said, "I'm a friendly dragon! I thought you might like a special treat, so I brought you some gum!" + +Kate was excited. She hadn't eaten gum before. "Yay! Thank you!" she said. + +The dragon smiled again and said, "You're welcome! Enjoy your gum." Kate thanked the dragon again and watched him fly away. + +Kate chewed her gum, happy and adventurous like always. She smiled and thought to herself, "That was so nice of the dragon!" +Once upon a time, there was a little pig called Millie. Millie was very brave and loved exploring. One day, she decided to go for a walk in the hay fields. She looked around carefully but all she saw was hay - tidy, yellow hay. + +Suddenly, Millie heard a loud noise and she got scared. She trembled and backed away. But then she saw a big, friendly dog. The dog wagged its tail and said, "Don't be scared, Millie. What are you doing here?". + +Millie felt better and told the dog, "I wanted to see what the hay fields looked like". The dog wagged its tail and said, "Oh, I can show you around. Come with me, Millie". + +So off they went, exploring the tidiness of the hay fields. When they were done, they said goodbye. Millie waved with a smile, feeling happy that she had found a friend in the hay field. +Jimmy was excited. He was wearing his cool new sweater. It was bright blue and had cars all over it. He couldn't wait to show it off. +He ran outside to play with his friends. He was running so fast that he didn't realize he had broken his sweater. He looked down and was upset. + +Jimmy ran back inside and found his mom. He couldn't hold back his tears. "Mom, I broke my sweater!" he said. + +His mom hugged him. "It's okay, Jimmy," she said. "Sometimes things break. We'll get a new one." + +Jimmy smiled. He felt relieved. His mom made him feel better. He knew he would soon have a new cool sweater. +Once there was a young boy called Joe. He was only three years old and loved going outside to play. + +One day, Joe's mum gave him a special card. On it was a picture of a rainbow with bright colors. Everyone thought it was the most beautiful card in the world. + +Joe wanted to cover the card. He asked his mum, "What can I use?" She said, "You can use some blank paper and some crayons." + +So, Joe took the paper and the crayons and began to cover the card. With his little hands, he made a rainbow of colors. + +When he was finished, he showed the card to his mum. She was so happy with what he made! She said, "You did a wonderful job, Joe!" And Joe smiled. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sally. Sally was only three years old, but she was already very smart. + +One day, Sally and her mom went to the ice cream store. There were lots of different flavors of ice cream in the store, so Sally had a hard time deciding which flavor to get. After a few minutes of thinking, Sally finally decided to get the reliable vanilla ice cream in a cone. + +Sally was so excited to eat the ice cream that she didn't realize her mom was making a change. While Sally was looking away, her mom added some sprinkles on top of the cone. + +"Mom! What did you do?" Sally asked in surprise. + +Her mom laughed and said, "I added some sprinkles to make your cone look even more special!" + +Sally smiled and said, "That's a great change!" + +And they both enjoyed the reliable vanilla cone with sprinkles on top. The end. +One day, True the cat was walking in the park. True was a very pale cat, with bright yellow eyes. All of sudden, True saw something pointing at her from behind. She turned around and saw a small three year old boy. + +The boy smiled at True and said, "Hi, kitty! I like your fur. Can I pet you?" + +True stood still, unsure of what to do. Then she slowly lowered her head and allowed the boy to pet her. After a few moments, the boy looked up at True and said, "Thank you for being my friend." + +True nodded and smiled. She was happy to have such a true friend. From that day on, True and the boy were best friends. They had so much fun together, playing and exploring the park. + +Every time True saw the boy, she would point her tail into the air and they would be off on another adventure. True and the boy were always true friends, even if they were far apart. +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Sue. Sue was very independent and loved to buy things. +One day, Sue saw a pretty rag at the shop. It was bright pink with lots of white spots, and it was very soft. +Sue said, “I want to buy this rag.†+The shopkeeper smiled and said, “Sure, that will be two coins.†+Sue asked her mum if she could buy it. "Yes," said her mum. +So Sue made the purchase, and she ran home with her new rag. She was so happy! +From then on, Sue took her rag everywhere with her. She used it to wipe away her tears, to dress up her dolls, and to make all kinds of things. +Sue was so proud of her independent purchase, and she was glad that she had bought the rag. +She was very happy! +Once upon a time there was a little girl who was very brave and curious. She was always looking for new adventures. + +One day, she wanted to explore a big forest. As she was walking, she spotted a funny little mushroom. She decided to crawl towards it to get a closer look. + +When she was just a few steps away, the mushroom started talking to her. "Hello!", it said. + +The girl was so startled, she almost fell over. "Who said that?", she asked. + +"It's me, the mushroom!", it replied. Then, it started to laugh. "You are so foolish for coming so close!", it said. + +The little girl laughed too and thanked the mushroom for being so friendly. She always knew that exploring new places was a great idea! +Once upon a time there were two friends, Anna and Bob. Anna was very excited. She was looking forward to something special. + +Bob asked, "What is you excited about?" + +Anna replied, "I'm waiting for a surprise!" + +Bob smiled. "I love surprises! What kind of surprise are you waiting for?" + +Anna said, "I'm waiting for my brand new newspaper! I'm so happy I can hardly wait!" + +Soon enough, Anna's surprise arrived. She opened the box and found exactly what she wanted - a big, bright newspaper. + +Anna was thrilled. She showed it off to Bob and exclaimed, "Look what I got! A shiny new newspaper and it's all mine!" + +Bob smiled. He was happy for Anna. + +They both looked at the newspaper together, laughing and smiling. It was a wonderful surprise for Anna, and one that she would never forget. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Jill. She wanted to travel around the world and see lots of interesting things. + +One day, Jill asked her mom if she could travel. + +"Yes!" her mom said. + +Jill was so excited. She packed her bag with a dish, some clothes and some snacks. + +Off Jill went on her journey. She walked through a rough desert and over a big hill. + +Finally, she came to a beautiful beach. The sand was soft and the seas were blue. She set up her tent and enjoyed the sunshine. + +Jill built a sand castle and used her dish to make sand pies. As she looked around she saw the fish swimming in the sea. + +Jill was filled with joy! Traveling around was the best thing she had ever done. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Zoe. Zoe loved to ride her bike. Every day Zoe asked her mom if she could ride her bike outside. Her mom always said yes. + +Her bike had two pedals so she could go fast. One day, Zoe hopped on her bike and promised herself she would pedal all around the block. She said goodbye to her mom and started on her way. + +As she was pedaling around the block, she noticed something unknown. Something was missing! Zoe looked around but she could not find it. + +Then a neighbor walked up to Zoe. He said, "Hi Zoe, I've been watching you ride your bike around the block. I noticed you looked sad, what's wrong?" + +Zoe said, "I turned the corner and I saw something missing. I think I know what is was but I'm not sure." + +The neighbor said, "Let me help you look. I promise we'll find it!" + +And sure enough, with their hard work, Zoe and her neighbor found the missing piece. It was Zoe's mom who had come to surprise her! + +Zoe's mom said, "I wanted to come and surprise you for pedaling around the block. Let's go for another ride around the block before heading home!" + +Zoe smiled and jumped onto her bike, ready to pedal around the block one more time. +Once upon a time there was a dog named Max who wanted to explore the world. He decided to take a walk one day and explore the big hill at the far end of town. + +As he walked, Max was curious. Everything seemed strange and different. When he reached the hill, he began to climb. + +"What is up there?" he wondered. + +When he reached the top of the hill, Max saw a beautiful pond. He couldn't help but run over and take a closer look. + +Max asked a frog that he found sitting on a big rock, "What is this place?" + +The frog answered, "This is my home. Its a pond. Its very special here." + +Max thanked the frog for the information and said goodbye. He began to make his way back home feeling happy and proud of what he had just seen. + +On the way back, Max thought about how special that place was. He decided to join the frog and many of his other friends in the pond the next day. He knew he would have lots of fun with all of them and he couldn't wait to return. +Once upon a time there was a olive that was terribly sad. She wanted to do something fun, but didn't know what. So she asked her mama, "Mama, what can I do?" + +Her mama said, "Well, you could make some art. You can use crayons and paper to draw and make something awesome!" + +The olive smiled and ran off to get some crayons and paper. She made lots of pictures and designs. She even drew a picture of her mama and her having fun together. Then she showed it to her mama. + +Her mama smiled and said, "Oh that's wonderful! I enjoy it a lot. You can help me make dinner tonight, too!" + +The little olive felt so happy that she got to do something fun and help her mama. She had a great time helping make dinner and enjoying the time she had with her mama. + +They both smiled and hugged each other as the little olive said, "I love you Mama!" The end. +Once upon a time there was a humble man with a mustache. His name was Tommy and he had a very big heart. One day Tommy said to his little friend, "Today I promise that I will play with you all day." His little friend was so excited, he started jumping and laughing. + +They played together all day in the park. Later, Tommy said, "I promise that I will come back tomorrow if the sun comes out." When the sun came out the next day, Tommy was there to keep his promise. + +The little friend was so happy. He said, "Thank you so much for coming today, Tommy. I really like playing with you." Tommy was really glad that his friend was happy. He touched his mustache and said, "This is my promise to you: I will always come to play when the sun is out." + +The little friend gave Tommy a big hug, then they went to play together in the park. Tommy kept his promise and they played together every day. +Grandma had a surprise for the little girl. She went over to her room and pulled out a big, empty box. Then she said, "Do you see this box? It's for you!" + +The little girl was excited and asked, "What is it?" + +Grandma smiled and said, "It's a surprise, but you have to fold it to find out what it is." + +The little girl helped Grandma fold the box. She pulled and pushed, skipped and jumped until the box was all folded up. When they were done, Grandma opened the box and inside was a bottle of perfume. It was a beautiful, sparkling bottle that smelled delightful. + +The little girl was overjoyed and said, "Thank you, Grandma! I love it! Can I spray some now?" + +Grandma smiled and nodded. + +The little girl sprayed the perfume all around her room. She waved her hands and giggled as the wonderful scent filled the air. She was so happy that the room was suddenly filled with love and joy. + +Grandma and the little girl hugged each other and smiled. Grandma was so glad that her surprise was a success. + +The little girl went to bed that night feeling content and loved. Grandma had made her room smell like a perfume garden, and she would remember this sweet moment forever. +Mum and Dad took Joe to the market. Joe saw lots of fun things to do. He saw the vendor with a stall full of toys. He wanted all of them! + +Mum said, "No, Joe. We can't buy them all. But you can choose one." + +Joe didn't like that answer. He was feeling naughty so he said, "I want them all!" + +Mum said firmly, "No Joe. We don't permit that." + +Joe pouted and said, " nobody ever lets me do anything!" + +Mum smiled and said, "We let you do lots of things, Joe. What have we let you do today?" + +Joe thought for a moment and smiled. "You let me go to the market, and see the vendor." + +"That's right," said Mum, "We let you do that. Now why don't we pick one of the toys and go home?" + +Joe agreed and chose a bright yellow airplane to take home. He was happy and thanked Mum and Dad for letting him go to the market. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends named Dave and Lucy. They liked to play together all the time. Dave was a brave boy and loved exploring. One day, Dave wanted to explore a deep, dark cave, but Lucy was scared. + +"Dave, don't go in there, it's dangerous!" she said. + +Dave smiled. "I'm not scared," he said. "And I promise I'll be careful. I won't lie to you." + +But Lucy was still worried so she asked him to stay. + +"No," said Dave, "I want to go in. I won't be gone long." + +Lucy hugged him and said, "Be careful then. I don't want anything bad to happen to you." + +Dave nodded and said, "Don't worry, I'll be back soon." Then, he ventured off into the dangerous cave. + +When he returned, Lucy hugged him tight. Dave had learnt a new lesson about being brave, but also about being safe. + +The End. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Ali. She was always so excited when her mommy took her shopping. This time they were looking for something special. They went to a store that sold only unique clothes. It was a surprise! Ali loved seeing all the bright colors and interesting styles. + +When Ali spotted a pretty pink dress with sparkles, she knew it was just right. Mommy told her she could pick one thing and as soon as Ali saw this pink dress, she knew it was the one! She asked Mommy if she could buy it. Mommy smiled and said, "Sure, sweetheart. You can have this unique dress." + +Ali was so happy! She couldn't wait to show all her friends. She hugged her mommy and thanked her for the special present. Mommy said, "You're welcome, sweetheart. I'm glad you like it." + +The next day, Ali asked her mommy if she could have a special party to show off her dress. So, Ali and Mommy put up a little stand outside of their house and sold clothes to all their friends. Everyone loved how unique and pretty Ali's dress was, and they wanted one just like it! + +At the end of the day, Ali had sold all her clothes and said goodbye to her friends with a big smile on her face. It was the best day ever! +Once there was a famous slide in the park. All the children of the neighbourhood wanted to race down the slide. The slide was shiny, colourful and looked a lot of fun. + +One day, three year old Charlie went to the park with her mum. She saw the famous slide and asked to go on it. + +"Can I slide down, please mum?" Charlie asked. + +Mum smiled and said, "Yes, you can! Let's race each other down the slide – the first one to the bottom is the fastest!" + +They both climbed to the top of the slide and ready to go. + +"Ready, steady, go!" shouted Charlie. + +They both started to slide down the slide, giggling and laughing all the way. As they reached the bottom, Charlie won and she jumped up with a big smile on her face. + +"I won! I'm the fastest!" she shouted, happily. + +Charlie and her mum had a great time racing each other down the famous slide, and Charlie was very proud that she won. +Tommy was having a fun day. He went to the market with his mum to get some things. He saw a lovely toy truck. His mum said, "It's nice, isn't it? But we don't have enough money for it." + +Tommy was sad but he was obedient and said, "Okay." + +Just then, his mum had an idea. She said, "Why don't we try and trade something?" + +Tommy brightened up and said, "Yes!" His mum took a toy car out of her bag. She asked the shopkeeper if he would like to do a trade. The shopkeeper said, "Yes, I'll take that car in exchange for the truck". + +Tommy smiled and excitedly said, "Yay!" He gave the car to the shopkeeper and was very happy to have his new toy truck. His mum was so proud. She said, "You were so obedient and it paid off!" + +Tommy smiled and gave his mum a big hug. He said, "Thank you!" and happily took his truck home. +Once there was a girl called Jane who was very miserable. She had no friends, she was hungry and she was quite lonely. + +One day, on the way to school, Jane saw a big pot of jelly in the park. She smiled and ran over to it. She opened the lid and there was a big tub of bright, purple jelly! + +"Can I hold it?" she asked. + +The park keeper said, "Yes, you can hold it but you must share it with others." + +So Jane took the jelly and shared it with her classmates. Everyone was very happy and soon, the jelly was gone. + +At the end of the day, Jane was no longer miserable. She had made some friends and she was full of joy. She even had a little bit of jelly left, so she brought it home and put it in her pocket. From then on, she never felt lonely or unhappy again. +Once there was a little girl called Jane. She was three years old and had the most curious mouth in the world. It was always full of weird sounds and words. + +One day, Jane's mom asked her to organize her toys. Jane went to her room and started to arrange her dollhouse, stuffed animals and blocks. She was doing a great job! + +Suddenly, Jane heard a strange noise outside her window. She went to the window to look, and was amazed to find a group of birds. The birds were flying up and down and making funny noises! Jane couldn't help but smile. + +Suddenly, one of the birds flew up to her window and said, "What are you organizing?" Jane opened her mouth and said, "I'm organizing my toys!". The bird laughed and flew away. + +Jane was so excited that she went back to organizing her toys faster than ever! She'd never met a talking bird before, and it had been so weird! +Mama had always been a happy lady, but then one day she got sick. Mama had a cough so bad that it made her very sad. But then something magical happened, her friend the frog brought her a big pitch of medicine. + +Mama took a big sip of the pitch and it tasted sweet and yummy. As she kept drinking it, she felt better and better. + +Mama's friend asked her, "how do you feel now?". + +Mama smiled and said, "I feel much better now, thanks to your magic pitch. I think it healed me!" + +The frog beamed with delight and said "That's great! I'm so happy that the pitch was able to help you." + +So Mama was back to her happy self again, thanks to the magical pitch. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. He wanted to find something special to do. He looked all around, but he couldn't find anything. + +He decided to walk outside and look around. As he walked through the field, he saw a beautiful stand of flowers by a pond. He was so happy to see them! + +Tim walked up to the flowers and said, "Hi! It's so nice to meet you." The flowers were so charming and said, "Hello, Tim. We want to play a game with you." + +Tim loved playing games and said "Sure! What do you want to play?†+The flowers smiled and said, "We want you to stand in the middle of our stand and close your eyes. Then count to ten, and say something nice about yourself!" + +Tim laughed and said “That’s a fun game!†He closed his eyes and started counting. One, two, three, four, five. When he opened his eyes again, he said "I think I'm brave and smart." + +The flowers smiled and said, "Yes, you are! And now, let's have a dance party!" Tim was so happy and he danced with the flowers. He had so much fun. + +At the end of the day, Tim was so happy to have made such charming new friends. +Once there was a round, orange ball. It was enormous! The ball wanted to explore. So, it rolled along the ground until it reached the harbor. + +The harbor was so big it seemed to go on forever. All around were enormous ships, big and small! + +The ball looked around and wanted to explore so it rolled along the pier. It saw some fish swimming in the water and thought it should say hello. + +But when it tried to speak all that came out was a little kick. + +The fish stopped and looked around. One of the biggest fish said, "What was that? Did you just kick me!?" + +The orange ball felt a bit embarrassed and just replied, "I'm sorry. I didn't mean to." + +The fish looked at the ball and smiled. "It's okay! Let me show you around. There are lots of wonderful things to explore in the harbor." + +And so the ball and the fish became friends and explored the harbor together. They saw all kinds of interesting things, from tiny fish to enormous ships. + +It was a wonderful adventure and the orange ball never forgot it! +Once upon a time, there was a little pup called Penny. She loved to go for exciting walks in the park. One day, she went for a long walk with her owner. As they were walking, Penny heard a noise. + +"What's that?" Penny asked her owner. + +"That's an incredible guard!" Her owner replied. + +When they looked closer, they could see it was a big guard with shiny fur. + +Penny was excited. She wanted to grab the guard. She ran towards the guard, but it was too fast. The guard ran away and Penny couldn't catch it. + +Penny and her owner walked away, but Penny was still so excited. She couldn't stop thinking about the incredible guard she had seen! +Once upon a time, there was an enormous animal. He had big ears and a big nose. His name was Harry. One day, Harry set out on an adventure. As he journeyed along, he came across a beautiful princess. + +Harry said, “Hello Princess!†+ +The Princess replied, “Hello Harry! What’s your name?†+ +Harry told her his name, and she said, “Would you like to marry me?†+ +Harry replied, “Yes, I will marry you.†+ +The Princess quickly put on her best dress, and grabbed a napkin to use as a veil. The two said their vows and promised to love one another forever and ever. They had a big and beautiful wedding. Everyone was happy. + +The next day, they packed a lunch and went on a picnic. They enjoyed spending time together, eating tasty food and having a big nap in the sun. They were married and in love. + +And they lived happily ever after. +Once there was a large door. It was so big that it reached the sky. One day, a boy wanted to go through the door, but he was too small. + +The boy asked his father: "How can I get through the door? It's too large." + +His father said "I have just the thing. I need to measure you first." + +The boy was excited. So, his father took out a long measuring tape and he measured the boy from top to bottom. + +The father said: "This is what you need, my son. See this?" He pointed to a tiny box that was close by. + +The father explained: "This box can send you through the door. Just get in it and stand still." + +The boy did as his father said and soon he was standing on the other side of the door. He ran outside with a beaming smile on his face. From then on, he was able to pass through the large door with ease. +One day, a little girl called Anna was walking down to the beach with her dad. Anna was very excited because she had never been to the beach before. + +When they arrived, they saw a big boat. +Anna was very excited and asked her dad, "What's that?" + +Her dad smiled and said, "It's a boat. Let's go and explore it!" + +Anna's eyes lit up. + +They walked up to the boat. Anna's dad showed her how to do a healthy jump onto the boat. Anna did it perfectly! + +Once she was on the boat, Anna saw the big blue sea. She was so excited! She danced and spun around feeling the fresh air on her face. + +Anna and her dad spent the whole day exploring the boat and the beach. Anna had a wonderful day and couldn't wait to come back and visit the boat again. +Once upon a time, there was a brave elephant. He wanted to get a massage but he was scared. Every day his friends would remind him to go and get a massage, but the brave elephant was still scared. + +One day his best friend said, "Come on, be brave! Let's go and get a massage!" The brave elephant thought about it and agreed. He followed his best friend to the massage clinic. + +The brave elephant was nervous and scared, but his friend reminded him that it would be alright. When the massage began, the elephant felt so much better. He felt relaxed and so happy! + +From then on, the brave elephant and his best friend would get massages whenever they felt scared. They would remind each other to be brave, just like that day. +Once upon a time there was an old man. He had a special puzzle. It was bright and colourful with lots of small pieces. He loved this puzzle very much. + +One day, an old friend of the man's came to visit him. The man was so happy to see his old friend, so he decided to share his puzzle with him. + +The man said: "Would you like to have a puzzle?" + +"Yes," said the old friend. "I would love to have a puzzle!" + +So together they worked on the puzzle. They shared laughs and stories while they put all the small pieces together. + +Soon the old man and his old friend had finished the puzzle. They both smiled, proud of what they had done. They were glad to have done the puzzle together. +Once upon a time there was a brilliant star side in the sky. It was the brightest star in the night, glowing and shimmering for all to see. + +One night, the star began to whisper. The little star was very whispery, but nobody could hear what it was saying. + +Suddenly, from the ground below, one little boy heard the star whispering. He was three years old and listened carefully. + +"What are you saying?" The little boy asked the star in a whisper. + +"I'm wishing for you to have a wonderful day," the star whispered back. + +The little boy smiled. He stared up at the star, with its bright and brilliant light, and knew it was going to be a great day. +Max was feeling very lonely. He was sitting on the park bench all by himself and he was sad. Suddenly, a bird fluttered down beside him and said, "Hi Max! Why are you so lonely?" + +Max sighed and said, "I just want someone to play with me." + +The bird thought for a moment, then said, "I know! Let's go to the pond and watch the ink rocks!" + +Max looked up and smiled. He said, "What are ink rocks?" + +The bird said, "Come with me and I'll show you!" + +The two of them flew to the pond and Max was amazed. All around the edges of the pond were ink rocks! They sparkled magically in the sunlight and Max clapped his hands in delight. + +The bird said, "Do you want to rock them?" + +Max nodded and he and the bird started to rock the ink rocks together. Max smiled. He was so happy to have a friend, and now even the ink rocks were his friends too. +Once upon a time, in a big dark forest, there lived an old king. Every morning, the king would whistle as he walked through the forest. One morning, while he was whistling, he saw a bird perched on a branch. The bird said, "Good morning, King!" The King replied, "Good morning! Why are you here so early?" The bird replied, "I'm here to listen to your whistling. I love it so much!" The King smiled and said, "Today, I'm whistling for you!" + +The bird was very happy and said, "Thank you, King! May I join you?" The King agreed, and the two of them walked through the forest, whistling a happy tune. As they walked, animals from all around the forest came out to listen. The King looked around, and said, "I'm so lucky to have such sweet friends here in the forest". The bird nodded, and they continued to walk and whistle together all day. + +The forest was filled with happiness, and the animals smiled as they watched the King and the bird walk and whistle together. Later in the day, the King gave the bird a big hug and said, "Thank you for keeping me company, my friend. I have enjoyed our time together very much!". The bird smiled and said, "Me too, King. See you tomorrow!" + +The King said goodbye and continued to whistle as he +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Daisy. Daisy was full of fun, and she loved to play in the sun. One day, Daisy was running around in the park, and she saw a sharp thing. She picked it up and held it in her hand. + +Daisy: "What is this?" She asked. + +Mommy: "That's a sharp pin Daisy. You need to be careful with it!" + +Daisy: "Why?" + +Mommy: "Because if you're not careful, you might get hurt." + +Daisy: "That's not nice!" + +Mommy: "No, sweetheart, it isn't. Now, why don't you put it back down and give it a nice name?" + +Daisy thought for a moment, and then she smiled. + +Daisy: "I'll call it Spark!" + +Mommy: "That's a great name for it! Now, be sure to be careful when playing in the park. No rudeness, alright?" + +Daisy: "Okay, Mommy." + +Daisy smiled, put the sharp pin back in the grass and ran off to play. She was more careful after that, and she had lots of fun in the park. +There was a leopard who wanted to play. He was feeling very bored, so he went to look for someone who wanted to have fun. He knocked on all the doors but no one answered. + +The leopard was about to give up when he heard a funny voice from inside one of the houses. He knocked on the door again and the funny voice said, "come in!" + +The leopard opened the door and saw a three year old child. He said, “Hi, do you want to play?†+ +The child smiled and said, “Yes, I do. What do you want to do?†+ +The leopard said, “Let’s play tag! I’ll pay you if you catch me.†+ +The child laughed and said, “That sounds like fun! Let’s go!†+ +The leopard and the child played and laughed together all afternoon. In the end, the leopard paid the child but they were both very happy. They both had lots of fun! +Once upon a time, there was a bunny named Peter. Peter was a very active bunny and liked to play in the garden. + +One day, he hopped outside to play and saw something amazing. It was a big pile of sugar! + +Peter couldn't believe his luck! He quickly hopped over to the sugar and started to snap it up, nibbling away with glee. + +But, just then, someone shouted: "Hey little bunny, what are you doing?" + +Peter was so surprised, he almost dropped his sugar. He spun round, and saw an old man with a big smile. + +"I'm eating sugar, mister!" Peter said. + +The old man smiled again. "Well, that's okay. But you must only have a little bit. Too much sugar isn't good for bunnies!" + +Peter nodded, and the old man hobbled away. So Peter finished his sugar, and went back to playing in the garden. He thought about the old man's advice, and was thankful for the amazing sugar. +Once upon a time there was a mommy and a baby. Mommy and baby went outside to the big lawn. Mommy said, "Baby, look how impressive this lawn is!" Baby smiled and put her hands together, saying "Wow!" + +Mommy and baby started to walk around the lawn. Baby noticed some birds in the trees and said, "Look, birds!" Mommy said, "Yes, baby, listen to how they talk!" Baby laughed and listened to the birds. Suddenly, a big dog jumped out onto the lawn. "Ruff!" it barked. Baby was scared and backed away, but Mommy said, "Don't worry, baby. The dog won't hurt you." + +Baby felt more brave and walked close to the dog. Mommy said, "See, the dog is friendly." Baby smiled and said, "Hi Doggy!" The dog barked again and waved its tail. Baby was happy and kept talking to the dog. They played together on the impressive lawn until it was time to go inside. + +Mommy and baby said goodbye to the dog and went inside. From then on, they always talked about their fun time at the impressive lawn! +Once upon a time there was a small boy named Tim. He was three years old and loved to explore. One day, Tim decided to explore the cupboard in his bedroom. When he opened the cupboard, he found something very special. Inside was a smooth, pink ice cream cup! + +Tim was so excited! He had never seen an ice cream cup this big before. He touched it and it felt so cool. Then, Tim grabbed a spoon and started to eat. Just then, his mum walked in. + +"Tim!" she said. "Did you take that ice cream cup from the cupboard without asking?" + +Tim froze and the spoon dropped from his hand. + +"I was just looking," he said, embarrassed. + +Mum smiled and said, "That's ok. But next time, please ask me first." + +So Tim always remembered to ask permission before taking anything from the cupboard. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Suzy. She was very excited to try something new. + +She had a little bowl with some water in it. She put it on the floor and started to tap on it. The water made a quiet sound. + +Suzy smiled and tapped a bit more. The sound became louder and louder, until it filled the room. Suddenly, the water in the bowl started to increase and the bowl became a sink. + +Suzy was amazed and looked around. Everything was so cool! Suddenly, a voice said: "That's amazing Suzy!" + +It was Suzy's mom. "You are such a clever girl. You can make the sink come out of the bowl just with your tapping. Well done," said her mom. + +Suzy was so happy. She smiled and looked back at the sink. It had grown so big from just a tiny bowl of water. + +Suzy was proud of herself. She knew she could do it again. And she had lots of fun doing it too. +Once there was a boy who was wise beyond his years. He wanted to fly a kite higher than any he had ever seen. He grabbed the kite from his room and ran outside. He smiled as he saw the wind blowing beautiful and strong. + +The boy shouted to the wind, "Take me higher than I've ever been!" He ran and let go of the kite string and it quickly flew up in the sky. Suddenly, it started to rain and the boy had to pull his kite back down. + +"It's ok," the wise boy said. He ran back home and put the kite away. + +The next morning, the sun was out and the boy ran outside with his kite. He looked out and saw that everything had frozen during the night. His pond was a sheet of ice and all the plants were covered in frost. + +The boy smiled and said, "I know what I will do!" He found a hill and ran to the top. He held the kite up in the air, and let go of the string. The kite soared higher and higher as the frozen breeze lifted it up. + +The boy watched in amazement as he flew his kite without limits. He laughed and shouted to the sky, "This is the best day ever!" +Once upon a time, there was a whale that loved to dance. He would sway from side to side and softly hum his own song. Even when other sea animals laughed, he kept on dancing. + +One day, a daring crab wanted to learn how to dance. He said to the whale, "Hey friend, can you teach me to dance like you?" The stubborn whale said, "No. You don't look like a dancer to me." + +The crab felt sad and near tears. He said, "But why not? I want to become a dancer too!" + +The whale now saw how determined and brave the crab was, so he said, "Okay, I will teach you. Just keep trying your best and never give up." + +The crab was so happy that he danced around the whale. Together they did a big twirling dance, and everyone around them watched in awe. + +From then on, the crab and the whale were best friends, and every day they danced together in the ocean. +Once upon a time there was a grumpy bear. He lived in a small room in the woods. Every day he was grumpy and never smiled. + +One day, a rabbit came hopping into the bear's room. The bear was not happy to see him. "Why do you come in here?" he said. + +The rabbit was scared, so he spoke softly. "I just wanted a place to rest, sir," he said. + +The bear thought for a moment, then said, "I guess it's okay for you to rest here. But don't stay too long." + +The rabbit was so thankful that he bowed to the bear. He lay down and rested for a while. When he woke up, he had a big smile on his face. + +The bear saw this and he decided that he'd been grumpy for too long. He decided to be kind to the rabbit and even said goodbye as the rabbit hopped away. + +From then on, the bear was no longer grumpy. He was always kind to his forest friends and was always ready to help them. +Once there was a girl who wanted to get a bicycle. She asked for one for a very long time, but her mom said no each time. + +One day, she decided to go for a very long walk. She looked around and soon she saw a tall bike in a park. She asked her mom if she could reach it. + +Her mom said, "Yes, Honey, you can try." + +The girl was so excited. She ran as fast as she could and reached the bike. She hopped on and rode for a very long time, smiling the whole way. + +When she was done, she hugged her mom and said, "I did it! I reached the tall bike!" Her mom said, "Yes, you did! I'm proud of you." +Once, there were two best friends, Molly and Michael. Molly was three years old and her favorite color was pink. One day, Molly wanted to draw a picture. She asked her best friend Michael, "Can you help me make something? Please!" + +Michael smiled and said, "Yes, I can help you. What do you want to make?" + +Molly said excitedly, "I want to make a picture of us. Will you draw it with me?" + +Michael nodded his head, "Of course! I will help you get some paper and we will start." He encouraged her to get a piece of pink paper. + +Molly clapped her hands and said, "Let's begin!" Michael and Molly sat down with lots of crayons and began to draw a picture. They laughed and giggled and added lots of colors. They talked and sang and and drew lots of things. + +When they were done, Michael looked at the picture and smiled. "Look Molly, this is our picture! You did a great job!" Michael encouraged Molly to show their picture to the world. + +Molly beamed with happiness and said, "Yes, let's show everyone!" +And so, Michael and Molly showed their picture to everyone and everyone was so proud of them for making something so beautiful with just some paper and some crayons. +Once upon a time, there lived a farmer and his cow. The farmer was always very busy. Every day he had to supply food and water to his cow. His cow was very happy because every day the farmer supplied him with green grass. + +One morning, the farmer got an idea. He smiled and said to his cow, "Let's do something different today. I'm going to supply you with something special!" + +The cow pricked up his ears and asked, "What is it?". The farmer replied, "Today, I'm going to supply you with a fresh, juicy apple". The cow was delighted and could hardly wait for the apple. + +When it was time for the farmer to supply his cow with the apple, he arrived with a big green apple. The cow quickly ate the delicious apple and thanked the farmer for the special treat! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jenna. Jenna liked to explore her neighbourhood and one day she decided to go to the park. She was so excited to go! + +When Jenna got to the park, she saw lots of people. She also saw a police car. Jenna liked police cars, so she went over to touch it. + +Suddenly, she heard a voice calling her name. It was a police officer! He said to Jenna, "What are you doing here? You can't touch the police car." Jenna was sad. + +The police officer asked Jenna why she touched the police car. She said "I just wanted to see it. It looks so cool!". Then the police officer laughed and said, "Jenna, next time you want to see a police car, come and ask me. The car can be smelly sometimes and you don't want to get too close." + +Jenna thanked the police officer and promised to do what he said next time. From then on, Jenna always asked permission before touching anything. +Once upon a time there was a wild kitty. It loved to explore the world and see what it could find. + +One day, the kitty saw an open door and decided to take a look. It hopped inside, wanting to see what was in there. + +The kitty started to follow the floor, thoughtfully looking around. Then, all of a sudden, it was stopped in its tracks! + +In front of the kitty was a little mouse! The mouse was staring in shock. + +The mouse squeaked out, "What are you doing here?" + +The kitty replied, "I'm exploring. I'm wild and just can't sit still!" + +The mouse thought for a moment and then said, "Well, why don't you follow me? I know all the best places around here." + +The kitty smiled and followed the mouse poking its head every which way, thrilled to have a new exciting adventure. +Once there were two friends, Jack and Jill. Jack was a wise old man, and Jill was a young girl. Together, they went for a walk in the park. + +As they walked, Jack saw something that made him frown - it was a broken youth. Jack was sad. He asked Jill to help him. + +Jill saw the broken youth and said, "Let's shrink it!" With that, she waved her magic wand and the broken youth started to shrink until it fit in Jack's pocket. + +Jack was so happy! He picked up the youth and said, "Thank you so much, Jill. You are a real friend." + +Jill beamed. She said, "It was nothing! Let's go on our walk now." + +And so the two friends went on their walk, with the shrunken youth safe in Jack's pocket. +Once upon a time, there was a small girl named Lucy who wanted to go on a journey. She got ready with her backpack and she was so excited. She said to her mom, “Mom, can I go on my journey?†Mom said, “Yes Lucy, but make sure to come back before dark.†+ +So Lucy set off. She walked and walked, down to the river and across the bridge. It was a sunny day, and Lucy was having a great time. After walking for a while, she wanted to take a break. + +So, she lay down in the grass. The sun was warm and Lucy felt so relaxed. But, she began to get sleepy and she couldn't keep her eyes open. + +Suddenly, she remembered that she was supposed to come home before dark. Lucy was embarrassed and jumped up quickly. She hurried back home, and when she arrived, it was just in time before dark. + +Mom was happy to see her and said, “Welcome back, Lucy. I'm glad you made it home!†Lucy smiled and said, “Yes, I made it!†+Once upon a time, there was a little girl. Her name was Jane. Jane loved going to the park to play. Today was extra special; Jane had left the house to try and solve a big mystery! + +At the park, Jane heard a noise. It sounded like a spark! She followed it and found her friends, Sam and Mike. They all wanted to find the spark. + +Sam and Mike ran ahead and soon found themselves standing in front of an icy lake. They were all scared until Jane stepped forward and said, "I know how we can solve it." + +"How?" Sam asked. + +Jane smiled. "I think the spark is underneath the lake," Jane said. She pointed to a large rock in the middle of the lake. + +"Let's try to move it," Mike suggested. + +The three of them carefully moved the rock and, sure enough, underneath was the spark! + +"We did it!" Jane cheered. + +"That was so much fun," Sam said. + +The three friends gave each other a big hug and went off to play. They had solved the mystery, and it was all thanks to Jane. +One day a boy named Timmy was walking in the park with his mom. He saw a big slide and was so excited to go down it! He asked his mom if he could and she said of course. Timmy ran to the slide and grabbed the handle. He started to climb up the stairs, but halfway he started to get scared. + +Timmy yelled to his mom, "Help me! I can't get to the top!" His mom smiled and calmly said, "That's ok Timmy, I'll help you." She grabbed his hand and said, "Come on, let's go back down. We'll try again." + +Timmy then realized it was ok to be scared and it was fair to ask for help. With his mom's help he reached to top of the slide and went all the way down! He was so thrilled and smiled all the way home. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Joe. He lived in a city with lots of cars and people. Every day, he liked to go for a walk with his mom. + +Today was a sunny day and the traffic was not too busy. Joe and his mom were strolling along, when something amazing happened. Joe saw a bright yellow bird flying above him. + +"Look, Mommy," Joe said, pointing to the bird. "It's so pretty!" + +Mom smiled. "That's a nice surprise," she said. + +Joe and his mom kept walking, and eventually they came to a park. Joe was so excited. He loved playing in the park. + +"Let's go, Joe!" Mom said, and Joe climbed up into the swing. + +The day was warm and the sun was shining. Joe went up and down in the swing, swinging higher and higher. Mom watched from the sidelines, happy to see Joe enjoying himself. + +Suddenly, the sun was blocked by a cloud. It started raining and the rain was mild. Joe laughed and opened his mouth, tasting the rain on his tongue. Joe was surprised by the rain and it made him giggle. + +Joe and his mom went home, wet but happy. Joe looked forward to the next time they could go out and explore the city. +Once upon a time, there was a small muscle. He was shy and didn't have many friends. One day, he decided to go on an adventure. He went to the park, he went to the beach and he even went to the store. + +While he was on his adventure, he saw a big dog. He was scared at first, but then he made up the courage to go closer. + +"Hello," said the dog. "Do you want to play?" + +The muscle was too shy to answer. He just looked down at his feet. + +The dog saw that he was scared, so he said, "It's okay! We can just be friends." + +The muscle nodded his head, and the two of them played together for the rest of the day. + +At the end of the day, the muscle said goodbye to his new friend, and he said to himself, "I'm glad I went on this adventure today." + +From then on, the muscle wasn't so shy anymore, and he made lots of friends! +Once upon a time there was a brave red dog. His name was Rufus, and he had a very important job. He protected the park, keeping everyone safe from harm. + +Rufus walked around the park each day, watching for any trouble. Then one day, he noticed a tall red cone in the middle of the playground. He didn't know what it was, so he barked to ask the other animals. + +"What is that red cone?" he wondered. + +One squirrel answered, "That's a magical cone! It protects us from danger." + +So Rufus watched the cone, making sure nothing bad happened near it. Whenever he heard a strange noise, he ran over and barked until the danger went away. + +The other animals in the park were very thankful for Rufus and his protection. They all cheered him whenever he defended the park - especially when the red cone was in danger. +Once there was a bee and a boy. The bee was very fancy with its bright yellow stripes. + +One day, the boy saw the bee and said, "Hello Bee! What are you doing?" + +The bee buzzed in response, "I'm just flying and looking for some nice flowers to eat." + +The boy smiled. "That sounds great! I'm going to have a sleep now. Goodnight Bee!" + +The bee flew away, content to have made a new friend. + +The boy lay down on his bed and closed his eyes. He felt so peaceful and soon he was fast asleep. + +But the bee was still buzzing around, looking for more flowers. It was so busy and happy, it never wanted the day to end. +Once upon a time, there lived a big brown bear. He loved to explore and venture in the mountains. Every morning, he would wake up and march up the mountain, searching for new and exciting things to do. + +One morning, he came across a large lake. He looked deep into the lake and saw a fish swimming gracefully. He wanted to catch it, but his mind went blank. He had forgotten how. He looked around, expecting to find help. + +Suddenly, a rabbit hopped up to the bear. "Do you need help?" asked the rabbit. The bear nodded, then replied, "I forgot how to catch fish." +The rabbit smiled and said, "Oh, that's easy! Just take this net and throw it in the lake. You'll be able to catch the fish!" + +The bear thanked the rabbit and tried it out. He held the net and splashed it in the lake. To his joy, he could feel the fish in the net! He thanked the rabbit again and continued to explore the mountain. +Once there was a girl. She wanted to go out and play. She went to the park, walked past the swings and the slides, and went to the bench. + +She looked at the bench and it was different. The wood was painted yellow and blue, and it looked like a rainbow. She smiled and sat down. + +Suddenly, she heard a voice. "Hi there!" + +The girl looked around, but she couldn't see anyone. Then she noticed a ladybug crawling on the bench near her. + +"Hi there," said the ladybug. "It's nice to meet you." + +The girl was surprised. "Hi," she said. + +The ladybug went on. "I like this bench. It looks different and so very special. Don't you think so too?" + +The girl nodded. "Yes, it's very pretty." + +The ladybug smiled. "I'm glad we agree! Now, let's go play!" + +The girl smiled too, and she and the ladybug ran off to play, happy to have met each other at the bench with the special colors. +Once upon a time, there was a brave boy called Tom. Tom loved going outside and exploring in his garden. One night Tom put on his coat and hat, grabbed his flashlight and stepped outside. As he walked around his garden, he saw a beautiful firefly. Tom was so excited! He looked closer and the firefly started to fly around him. + +Tom watched patiently as the firefly flew around him. He was mesmerised by the sparkly light it gave off! Then the firefly stopped and looked at Tom, as if it were expecting something. So Tom said in a gentle voice: "Hello, firefly. Would you like to come on an adventure with me?". + +The firefly nodded and flew on to Tom's finger. Tom looked around for a place to explore and saw a pond in the distance. He smiled and walked towards it. When Tom reached the pond, the firefly lit up the darkness with its sparkling light. Tom gazed into the pond with wonder. + +Suddenly, he heard a familiar voice behind him. It was his mom. She said with a smile: "Come on in, Tom. Time to go to bed now." +Tom nodded and said goodbye to his firefly friend. Then he picked up his flashlight and walked back home with his mom. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lucy. She was three years old. Every day, Lucy's mom would permit her to go out and play. + +One day, Lucy asked her mom, "Can I go out and play now?" + +Her mom said, "Yes, you can. But don't forget to come back for lunch." + +So, Lucy skipped out the door to explore. She enjoyed playing in the garden. She picked some flowers and watched some birds in the trees. + +When it was time for lunch, Lucy returned to her house. She knocked on the door, and her mom let her in. + +"I'm hungry!" said Lucy. + +"I'm glad," said her mom. "We're having your regular lunch today. A tuna sandwich and some apple juice." + +Lucy ate her lunch with a big smile on her face. Then she ran back outside to play. + +The end. +One day, two friends were taking a walk together. One friend was a little girl, and the other was a dog. They were walking through the woods, when they came across a big deep pit. It looked very fierce, and the girl was afraid. + +She said to her dog friend, "I don't like this pit. Let's change and go a different way". But the dog said, "No! I want to look into the pit!" + +The girl didn't want to look into the pit, but she also didn't want to leave her dog friend. So, she was brave and decided to look into the pit. She looked carefully and saw something at the bottom. It was a fierce animal! + +The dog and the girl were so scared. The girl was about to turn and run away, when the fierce animal spoke. + +"Please don't be scared," it said. "My name is Grog. I'm just trying to get out of this pit. Can you help me?" + +The dog and the girl were still scared, but they decided to help Grog. They worked together to help Grog get out of the pit. + +Once Grog was out, he thanked the dog and the girl. Then, the three of them changed directions and went home together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Billy. He was three years old and loved to go on adventures. + +One day, Billy was outside looking for something fun to do. He stumbled upon a big muddy puddle and decided to stir it up with a stick. + +"I'm such a genius!" Billy said to himself, feeling proud. + +All of a sudden a silly frog hopped out from the puddle. It had a buckle around its neck. Billy was excited and said, "Oh! What a stupid buckle! It doesn't even fit you." + +The frog smiled and said, "Well, if you want it, take it!" + +Billy carefully untied the buckle from around the frog's neck and put it on himself. It fit perfectly! + +He thanked the frog and said goodbye before skipping off home, proudly wearing his buckle. + +The end! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Pippa. She was very lucky to have a wonderful mommy and daddy who loved her very much. + +One day, her mommy said to her, "Pippa, it's a nice day and the tide is high. Let's go down to the beach and play!" + +Pippa was so excited. They grabbed their bucket and spades and a blanket and off they went. Once they reached the beach, they began to build a sandcastle. The tide was getting higher and higher, so they stopped to look out to the sea. + +All of a sudden, Pippa heard a shout from the water. It was a man in a boat who said, "Hey! Can you help me? My boat is stuck in the tide and I'm stuck here!" + +Pippa and her mommy were happy to help. They quickly found a rope and ran to the shore. Then, Pippa's mommy threw the rope out to the man, who held tight to it. Finally, her mommy and daddy used all their strength to pull the man's boat back to the shore. + +The man was so thankful and said, "Thank you so much for serving me. You're so lucky to have such wonderful parents!" + +Pippa smiled and they all said goodbye as the man waved goodbye and quickly sailed away. Pippa and +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Susie. She loved exploring. One day, she wanted to go somewhere special. So she walked to the garden. + +When she entered, she saw a needle. It was smelly. + +"Yuck! What is that?" she asked. + +Just then, she saw a little mouse. "I can help you," the mouse said. "That is a needle. It is used to sew with." + +Susie was very happy. "Thank you," she said. Then she put the needle in her pocket. Now she had something special from her adventures. +One day, Eric decided to wander. He put on his shoes and set off outside. The sun was shining and the sky was wide. + +Eric felt excited. He didn't know where he was going or what he would find. He felt as if he was on vacation. + +As he wandered, he passed by a park. He could see swings and slides. He decided to take a look. + +When he got there, he saw a girl. She was playing by herself. He walked up to her and said "Hello!" + +The girl looked up and smiled. "What brings you here?" she asked. + +"I'm just out wandering," Eric replied. "Where are you going?" + +"I'm on vacation," she said. "I'm going to play in the park for a while. Come join me if you like!" + +Eric's eyes lit up. He thought it would be fun to explore the park with his new friend. So, he said "Yes! Let's go!" + +And so, Eric and his new friend spent the day playing together in the wide park. They ran around, climbing the slides and swinging in the breeze. They had a wonderful time. +Once upon a time there was a taxi. It was an ugly taxi, and it had no people inside. One day, a kind man saw the taxi and he had an idea. + +He said to the taxi, "Hey, taxi! I need a ride. Can you let me go for a ride?" + +The taxi was very happy to help. It said, "Of course I can! Hop in and I will take you away!" + +The man smiled and said, "Thank you, taxi!" Then he hopped in and the taxi drove away. + +The man felt so happy, and he waved goodbye as his taxi drove away. The taxi drove him to his home and the man thanked the taxi again. + +The taxi smiled back and said, "You're welcome! Anytime you need a ride, just let me know." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved to try on makeup. She was so enthusiastic about it that every day she put on different makeup. One day she decided to try on a special, sparkly makeup. She opened the box and put it on her face. + +The girl smiled when she looked in the mirror. She asked her mom, "Does it taste good?" + +Her mom laughed and said, "No, honey, makeup doesn't taste good, it's only for you to look pretty. But it sure looks good on you!" + +The girl smiled wider. She liked the way the makeup made her feel. She twirled around the room and ran to show her dad. + +Her dad said, "Wow, you look so pretty with the sparkling makeup! You clearly have an enthusiastic spirit!" + +The girl grinned. She loved feeling special with the makeup. From that day on, she put on a different makeup every day. +The little girl was playing in the garden when she saw a bird with a bright red leg. She was very curious and asked her Grandma: "What is that?" + +Grandma smiled and said: "That is a Red-legged Crake, my dear. He is here to perform a little show!" + +The little girl was delighted and clapped her hands in excitement. The Red-legged Crake then flapped his wings, hopped around and sang a song. + +The little girl giggled and said to her Grandma: "I like his performance! Can I do a performance too?" + +Grandma smiled and said: "Yes, of course, you can! Let's see your best dance moves!" + +The little girl was so happy and started twirling around with her arms stretched wide. She then lifted up her feet and started hopping around with her red shoes. After she finished, everyone clapped and cheered. + +The little girl was so proud of her performance, she smiled and called out: "Let's do it again!" +Once upon a time, there were two children, James and Sarah. They loved to watch the birds at their nearby park. + +Today, however, Sarah was feeling very sad. No matter how hard she tried, she couldn't seem to get the birds to come to her. + +"Why don't they come to me?" she asked. + +James patted her arm. "I don't know, Sarah," he said. + +Just then, Sarah noticed an old man walking towards them. He was carrying a box of birdseed. + +"Hello there," he said, his voice gentle and kind. "I have something that will help you." He opened the box to show them what was inside. + +Sarah couldn't believe it—there were pouches of birdseed in all shapes and sizes. + +The old man smiled. "I can supply this weight of birdseed to the birds. If you are lonely, why not feed the birds? They will come to you if you do!" + +James and Sarah eagerly opened the pouches of birdseed, and soon a flock of birds flew to them. + +James and Sarah were filled with joy as the birds fluttered around them. + +The old man smiled, happy that he could give the children such a special moment. +Mama and daddy were packing for their vacation. Mary was a little sleepy. She was so excited and wanted to help. + +"Mama, can I help you pack?" asked Mary. + +"Yes, sweetheart. You can put your favorite stuffed animal in your bag." + +Mary chose her furry white bear and carefully placed it inside the bag. While Mama and Daddy were packing the car, Mary took a nap. + +When Mary woke up, the car was ready. They drove off to their vacation. Mary was so excited! Her bear and her blanket went with her. + +"Goodbye, our house!" said Mary waving as they drove away. + +When they arrived, Mary was delighted. There were so many fun things to do! She got to explore the beach and play with the new kids she met. + +Mary had an amazing time on her vacation and was sorry to go back home. But she was also very sleepy when Mama and Daddy packed the car again. + +"Goodbye, vacation!" said Mary as they drove away. +Once upon a time there was a special day. Little Ben was so excited as he put on his costume. He shouted “Let’s go!†and ran towards the door. + +Mom quickly grabbed her keys and said “Wait, let's load the car first!†She opened the garage and loaded a big box of costumes for Ben and his friends. + +When Ben saw the box he was so happy. “Wow! Different costumes!†he said. His mom smiled and said “Let's get going.†+ +They drove to the party, filled with joy and singing songs. When they arrived at the door, they heard music and laughter. + +Ben was so excited to wear his different costume and show off to his friends. He ran off and enjoyed the party, while Mom watched, smiling. +Once upon a time, there was a big, happy family that lived in a nice house. In their house, there was an old fireplace. Every night the family would all sit in front of the fireplace and smile. + +One cold winter day, the family went to the beach. They played and laughed and smiled. After spending the day at the beach, the family got back home. They all sat in front of the fireplace again and smiled. + +But suddenly, a big, rough wind came. It made the fireplace flames shake! The family were scared but then the wind went away. They all smiled again. + +The mom said to the little one, “We should always smile, even when something scary comes!†+ +And the family all smiled. +Jenny and her mum went to the park. Jenny was very excited. She ran around and saw lots of things. She saw birds in the sky. She saw a big slide and a swing. + +Mum said, "Let's go over there, Jenny." + +Jenny saw a pile of toys on the grass. She asked, "What are these?" + +Mum said, "They are toys that other children were playing with. Can you sort them?" + +Jenny said, "Yes!" She sorted the toys into two piles. She made a pile of blocks and a pile of balls. + +Then they ran around the park. Jenny ran very fast. She ran past the big slide and the swing. + +Mum said, "That was fun! Let's go home now." Jenny said, "OK!" She was happy that she had sorted the toys. +Once upon a time there was a boy called Tom. Tom wanted to go outside and play. But it was raining, so he couldn't go outside. + +Tom thought for a while and then had an idea. He wanted to go to the stream. + +Tom asked his mom: "Can I go to the stream?" + +Mom said: "Yes, you can use your umbrella." + +So Tom took his umbrella and went to the stream. He saw the stream was so long and it was flowing very fast. + +Tom got a stick and used it to make boats. He made one for himself and for his mom. + +He was having so much fun, but then he realized it was getting late. So he packed up his boats and went back home. + +Tom was so happy to have used his time today playing with his boats. +Once upon a time there was a big boy. He loved playing with his friends outside. One day he found a big missile in his garden. He was so excited and he ran to get his friends to show them. + +His friends were surprised and asked, “What is that?†The boy replied, “It’s a missile! Let’s do something fun with it!. + +So the friends decided to tear up lots of pieces of paper and stick them all around the missile, so it looked like a big present. They were so happy with what they did. + +Suddenly, the little boy started to cry. His friends asked, “What’s wrong?†He said, “I miss my mom and I want her to see this beautiful missile.†+ +His friends hugged him and said, “Don’t worry, you will see your mom soon!†He smiled and said, “I know. Let’s go play tag now!†+ +So they all ran off to have lots and lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Jack. He was very young and had lots of energy. He loved animals and wanted to take care of them. + +One day, Jack's dad took him to the farm. Jack was so excited to see all the animals, especially the sheep. These sheep were very hairy and Jack wanted to pet them. + +Suddenly, a farmer came out of the barn and said, "What're ya doin'? You need to help me deliver these sheep." + +Jack was so excited. He ran over to the barn and jumped right in! He and the farmer filled up a cart with the sheep and then they drove away. + +Along the way they stopped at different farms and delivered the sheep. When they finally finished, Jack said goodbye to the farmer and thanked him for the special day. He hopped in the car and his dad drove him back home. + +The next day, Jack told his mom about his adventure and said, "I delivered the sheep, it was great!" + +The end. +Once there was a girl named Pat. She was only 3 years old and loved to explore. One day she decided to explore her house. She went to the hallway and looked around. She saw a door that she'd never seen before and went to take a look. +Pat opened the door and was surprised to find a big room full of toys. She got excited and started to explore. She found a big pile of soft teddy bears and ran over to it. She started cuddling with the teddy bears, when suddenly she slipped and fell. +"Oh no, now I'm all messy!" Pat said, looking sad. +She looked around for something to help her clean up, when she noticed something in the corner. It was a big box of cleaning supplies. Pat found a towel and started to clean up carefully. Once she was spotless, Pat smiled and thanked the hallway for being so careless. +Pat thought it was the best find ever and went back to the living room to tell her mom all her adventures. +Once upon a time there was a farmer who wanted to get vegetables. He knew he needed to work hard, but he was feeling restless. He decided to go outside and gain some vegetables for himself. + +On his way, he met a rabbit. The rabbit said, "Hi, farmer. What are you doing?" +"I am trying to get some vegetables," the farmer said. + +The rabbit thought for a moment and said,"Well, I know a place where you can find them. Follow me!" + +The farmer followed the rabbit through the woods. Finally they found a beautiful garden filled with all sorts of vegetables. The farmer was so excited! + +He thanked the rabbit, and the two of them began to pick the vegetables. Soon enough, the farmer had gained all the vegetables he needed. He thanked the rabbit once again, waved goodbye, and headed home. +Sam and his mom went to the market. Sam saw a vendor there and he wanted to buy something. He asked his mom if he had money. + +Mom: "Yes, you have some money. Let's go take a look." + +The vendor had lots of things. There were toys and candy, but the candy was too expensive. + +Sam: "Mom, can I buy something?" + +Mom: "Of course! Let's look for something cheap." + +Sam saw a big skipping rope and he wanted to buy it. It was very cheap, so his mom agreed to buy it for him. + +Sam: "Yay! I can skip now!" + +Sam took his skipping rope and skipped all around the market. He was so happy to have something to play with. +Once there was a little girl called Lucy. She was only three years old. One day Lucy was playing in her garden. Suddenly she saw a beautiful colorful bird. She was so excited! She ran to her Mama and said, "Mama, Mama! Look at the colorful bird! Can I make it my friend?" +Mama smiled and said, "Yes, sweetheart. But don't forget to treat it with kindness and respect. That way you'll both be happy." +Lucy hugged her Mama and shouted, "Yay!" + +So Lucy talked to the bird every day. She shared her snacks with it and told it stories. Even when it was raining, Lucy stood by the bird under an umbrella so it wouldn't get wet. +Little by little, she improved her power of friendship. +One day the bird showed Lucy something special: its nest. She was so happy she had helped the bird build it that she told her Mama all about it. +Mama smiled and said, "That's great, Lucy. Always remember that with a little bit of love and care, you can make the world a more beautiful place!" + +Lucy smiled and held her Mama's hand. From then on she was even more determined to become a better friend. +The sun was shining in the sky and Lucy was feeling restless. She wanted a special treat. + +She asked her daddy, "Can I have a treat?" + +Her daddy said: "Today we can get some ice cream!" + +Lucy was so excited that she screamed for joy. Daddy took her to get some ice cream and she chose her favorite flavor. + +When she got it, she couldn't stop smiling. She enjoyed every bite! When she was done, she was happy, satisfied and no longer restless. + +Lucy thanked her daddy and said, "Thank you for the treat. I love you very much." + +Her daddy smiled and said, "You're welcome. Anything for my little girl." +Once upon a time there were two friends, Bob and Joe. Every Tuesday, they would go to the little train station together. + +Bob had a black bag that he would load onto the train. Joe watched him and thought it was really fun. + +One Tuesday, Joe said, "Help me too!" So Bob gave Joe the bag to load. + +Joe tried, but he was too little and the bag was too big. Bob said, "That's ok buddy. We can do it together." + +So Bob and Joe loaded the bag onto the train. They smiled at each other and waved goodbye as the train chugged away. +One day, Abby wanted to make something. She asked her mum, "Can I make something, mum?". + +Mum said, "Yes, you can make something, Abby." + +Abby looked around and saw a black crayon. She said, "I want to make a picture with the black crayon." + +Mum said, "That's a good idea. What kind of picture do you want to make?". + +Abby said, "I'm going to make a picture of a slow turtle." + +So Abby slowly drew the black turtle on the paper. She made the turtle's eyes big, its shell bumpy, and its feet slow. + +Then she looked at her mum and said, "I'm finished, mum. Look." + +Mum smiled and said, "That's a beautiful picture, Abby." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Lilly. Lilly loved counting. Everywhere she went she would count to make sure everything was in order. + +One day, Lilly went into the garden and saw a pistol. She was excited but scared at the same time. Lilly's dad had always told her to never touch it. + +"What should I do with it?" She thought. + +Then Lilly had an idea. She decided to count the pistol. She started counting the barrel, the handle, the bullets, and all the pieces of the pistol until she reached 10. + +Lilly backed away slowly. Suddenly, her dad walked into the garden. + +"What are you doing?" He said. + +Lilly answered timidly, "I was counting the pistol because it looked so spicy that I wanted to make sure it was safe!" + +Her dad smiled. He was pleased with her clever solution and said, "Well done Lilly! Counting is a very important skill." + +The moral of Lilly's story is that counting helps us stay safe and it can be fun too! +Once upon a time, there was a thin ostrich. The ostrich was on her way to the beach, when she heard a voice. It was a voice from a small animal. The voice said, "Would you like to come to a party?" + +The ostrich was surprised. She looked around, but she couldn't see anybody. Suddenly, she saw a little mouse. +The mouse said, "I invited you to my party. Please come. It will be fun!" + +The ostrich was excited. She asked the mouse, "What should I bring?" + +The mouse said, "Just bring yourself. That's all you need." + +So the ostrich went to the party. There were lots of other animals there, and they were all having fun. They were dancing, playing games, and eating delicious food. The ostrich was so happy that the mouse had invited her to the party. It was the best day ever! +Once upon a time there was a brave little girl named Lucy. She was very adventurous and loved to explore. One day she got in a boat and sailed away! She had a very important mission. She wanted to find a special symbol that was hard to find. + +As she sailed along, she noticed a large island in the distance. Maybe the symbol was on that island! She thought to herself. + +Lucy was so excited as she got closer and closer. Finally, she had arrived at the island. She jumped out of the boat and started searching around the shore. Suddenly, she noticed something hard and shiny in a big pile of sand. There it was! It was the special symbol she was looking for. + +Lucy was so happy that she had found the symbol. She smiled and said to herself, "I did it! I found the symbol!" She was so proud of her accomplishment. + +The brave little girl had done it. She had sailed across the sea and found the special symbol. She gathered the symbol in her hands and sailed back home, where she would fill the world with happiness and joy. +Once upon a time there was a brave pirate, Sam. Sam loved to sail his ship on the sea. He was always so jolly, singing songs and eating scones with his friends. + +One day, he and his crew were out sailing in the middle of the ocean. They sailed for hours and hours but nothing special seemed to be happening. Suddenly, Sam saw an island! + +He steered the boat to the island and the crew landed. They explored the island and saw it was full of fun things to play with. But what Sam loved the most was the big hill in the centre of the island. + +“Let’s race to the top!†shouted Sam. His crew were so excited and they all started to run up the hill. Sam loved it and it felt like the best exercise ever. + +He reached the top and was out of breath. But he was so jolly that he started to laugh. His crew looked up at him, laughing too. It was a great day of sailing and exercise. +Once upon a time, there was a duck who wanted to go for a swim. He found a nice pond, but it was so full of weeds that he couldn't see the water! So, he decided to wait until the weeds were gone. + +Suddenly, something splashed behind him. He spun around, but there was nothing there! He waited to see what had made the noise. + +Suddenly, a frog jumped up from the pond! "I waited until the weeds died," it said. "Now I can swim!" + +The duck was so surprised that he splashed in the water too! The frog and the duck had a lot of fun swimming together. + +They swam for hours and hours until the sun went down. Finally, the duck said goodbye and flew away, but the frog stayed near his pond, ready to splash again the next day. +Once there was a fluffly dog. He had a big smile and a waggy tail. He was always so excited to show off his fine, fluffy tail. + +One day, the dog wanted to show his tail off to all of his doggie friends. He trotted over to their houses and wiggled his tail back and forth. The other dogs laughed when they saw his happy tail twirling round and round. + +That night, the dog went to bed, dreaming of all the other dogs admiring his fine tail. Then, he heard someone knocking at his door. It was the doggie friend he had visited earlier. + +"I wanted to show you something special in return," said the doggie friend. She had brought a beautiful new leash that matched the dog's tail perfectly. + +The dog was overjoyed and thanked the doggie friend for her generous gift. From then on, the dog always proudly wore the leash when out for walks so that he could show off his beautiful tail! +Once upon a time there were two friends, Roxy and Lily. They were playing in the harbor. Roxy saw something sparkly in the water and shouted, "Look, Lily! What is it?" + +Lily picked it up and said, "It looks like a special record." Then she added, "Let’s listen to it!" + +So they took the record out of the water and put it on a special record player. The music was delicious and the friends danced together. They laughed and laughed until the record stopped playing. + +Lily said, "That was so much fun! Let’s go home, but we have to keep the record so we can listen to it again." + +So Roxy and Lily carried the record home. From then on, every time they went to the harbor they brought the record with them and listened to the delicious music as they played. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Lucy. She was three years old and loved playing outside. Today, Lucy wanted to do something special. She saw a big colourful board and decided to climb it. + +She got closer and watched as a deaf robin chirped on top of it. Poor thing, thought Lucy and she wanted to help. + +"Hi birdy! Do you want to come down?" asked Lucy, but the deaf bird did not answer. + +Lucy gently put out her hand and started to climb the board. She reached the top and used her finger to tickle the bird's feathers. The bird flew away, chirping happily. + +Lucy smiled. She was so proud of herself. She had helped the deaf bird and had a lot of fun climbing the board. What an amazing day this had been! +One day, Mommy and Daddy had a plan. They wanted to get a special surprise for their little girl. So, Mommy and Daddy went to the store and picked out a shiny new radio. + +When they got home, Mommy and Daddy called their little girl into the living room and presented her with the special surprise. + +The little girl's eyes lit up and she squealed with delight. "It's a radio!" she said. + +Daddy smiled. "Yes, it is," he said. "We thought you could listen to all your favorite songs." + +The little girl hugged the radio tight. "This is the best present ever!" she said. + +Suddenly, the radio started to make a terrible sound. Mommy and Daddy frowned. "What's going on?" Daddy asked. + +The little girl smiled. "It's a song," she said. "My favorite song!" + +Mommy and Daddy laughed. Their plan had worked perfectly, and their little girl was happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jane. Jane was very obedient and always did what her mommy and daddy said. + +One day, Jane's daddy asked her, "Would you like to go to the yard?" + +"Yes, please!" said Jane happily. So Jane followed her dad to the yard. + +When they got there, Jane's dad said, "Okay Jane, can you reach that tall tree?" + +Jane tried to reach the tall tree but it was too tall! She couldn't reach it. + +So Jane's daddy said, "That's alright, Jane. You did your best. Why don't we go back inside now?" + +"Okay," said Jane. + +So Jane and her daddy went back inside. Jane felt happy that she had been so obedient and tried her very best to reach the tall tree. +Little Timmy was playing in the garden when he saw a bright white missile soaring across the sky. It was so big and fierce! “Wow!†he shouted with excitement. + +Timmy ran inside to tell his mom. She gasped, “Oh my! That looked so big and fierce.†+ +Timmy was sad, because the missile had flown away and was now gone from his sight. But then his mom said, “You may not always get to see the missile, but it will always be here with us. You can feel it growing.†+ +Timmy smiled and said, “Yeah, it will never miss us.†His mom smiled and gave him a hug. From that day onward, Timmy felt the missile growing, even though he couldn't see it. +Jane was walking to the park when she saw a man on the ground. He looked sick and couldn't stand up. Jane felt scared and wanted to help, so she ran over to him and asked if he was OK. + +The man pointed to the hospital and said his tummy hurt. Jane knew what to do! She took the man's hand and said, "Let's go to the hospital. That's the place where they help sick people." + +The man smiled and said that he was grateful that Jane was helping him. She nodded and said, "It's easy to help someone who needs it." + +They both walked to the hospital together. The man said goodbye to Jane, then thanked her for helping him. Jane smiled and waved as he went inside. She was happy that she had been able to help him get to the hospital. +Grandma was teaching her granddaughter about the world. She had a beautiful white feather in her hand. + +Grandma said: "Let me explain this feather to you. It's very soft and comes from a bird. A bird is a special animal with wings that lives in the sky." + +Granddaughter said: "It's pretty. What's it for?" + +Grandma said: "Well, it's for flying. Birds can use their wings and the feather to travel from one place to another. And some birds use the feather for their nests. That's where they sleep and lay their eggs." + +Granddaughter said: "Can I touch it?" + +Grandma said: "Yes, you can touch it. Go ahead." + +Granddaughter ran her little fingers over the feather gently and then asked: "Is it tasty?" + +Grandma laughed: "No, my dear. It's not tasty at all, but it's still beautiful, isn't it?" + +Granddaughter nodded and smiled. + +Grandma said: "Now go and play, while I keep this feather safe." + +Granddaughter said: "Ok. Bye Grandma!" And with that she ran off with a smile on her face. +Once there was a boy called Timmy and he was really excited. He had to go to the store and his mummy said he could buy something special. Timmy was filled with joy when he saw all the things in the store. He looked at the different colors and sizes of pepper, and decided he wanted the red pepper because it was the most exciting! + +When he asked the shopkeeper for the red pepper, the shopkeeper smiled and said, "It looks like you are in for a treat today Timmy!" + +Timmy smiled and said, "Yeah, I am so excited! I want the red pepper please!" + +The shopkeeper laughed and gave him the pepper. Timmy took it home and cooked it with his Mummy. They both enjoyed the delicious meal and the red pepper made it even more special. + +Timmy was so happy he had chosen a different pepper to buy, one that made his tummy happy and his heart even happier! +John was walking in the park. He saw a big pool with water in it. He wanted to check it out. + +John said, “Wow, it looks so long!†+ +John wanted to turn around the pool, so he ran around it. He loved running in circles. + +John asked Mom, “Can I jump in?†+ +Mom said, “No, Honey, it’s too deep. You can turn around it in circles, though!†+ +John smiled and ran around the pool again. He said, “I like to turn around the pool!†+Once there was a clumsy bear. He had big paws and loved to play. One day, he found a box of colourful ribbons. He wanted to try to tie them all around his paws. + +He tried and tried, but it was hard. His paws kept getting tangled. After a few minutes, the bear was very frustrated and wanted to give up. + +Suddenly, a friendly fox crept up beside him. + +"Let me help," said the fox. "I know how to tie knots!" + +The bear was very happy. He smiled and held out his big paws. The fox took one of the ribbons and started tying. He tied and tied until he had made two pretty bows on the bear's paws. + +The bear smiled and looked at his paws. He couldn't believe how pretty they looked. + +"Thank you!" he said, and hugged the fox. + +The fox smiled and winked. "Anytime!" he said. +Tina and Tom were at the park. Tom was riding his bike and Tina was playing on the slide. Suddenly, Tina felt hungry. + +"Tom, I feel hungry," Tina said. + +"Me too," Tom replied. + +Then they went to get some food. Tina got ice cream and Tom got a sandwich. They both felt happy and went back to the park. + +Tom had a lot of fun on his bike and Tina felt silly, she laughed a lot. + +But then it started to rain, and they had to go home. + +"That was so stupid," Tina said, "Playing in the rain!" + +Tom agreed, "Yup, silly!" he chuckled. + +At home Tina and Tom ate the food they got. They both felt happy and full. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Liz. Liz was only three and she loved to play in the big wheat field near her home. One day, as she was dancing and spinning in the wheat field, a big, dark cloud appeared in the sky. Liz became very scared and started to cry. + +Suddenly, a fairy flew down from the sky and said to Liz, "Don't worry Liz, I will help you. But first, you must be brave and dare to do something." Liz was scared, but she was brave and she nodded. + +The fairy said, "Liz, now you must find five pieces of wheat and make a circle with them in the wheat field. Dare to do it and I will help you." + +Liz was scared, but she was brave and she took five pieces of wheat and made a circle in the wheat field. She felt helpless, standing in the middle of the circle. + +Then the fairy said, "Liz, your bravery saved you. I have made the dark cloud go away and now you can play safely in the wheat field again. Thank you for being so brave." + +Liz smiled and thanked the fairy. She was so happy that she could play outside again. She ran and danced and spun in the wheat field again, feeling grateful for her bravery. +​ +The end. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who wanted to be brave. She wanted to be like the figures she saw in stories—strong and fierce. So one night she decided to kneel down and close her eyes and make a wish. + +"I wish I could be brave and fierce, like a figure in a story," she said, her voice so soft that no one heard. + +Suddenly she heard a voice. It was a gentle voice, but it was full of power. + +"You are brave and fierce," the voice said. "But you must believe it in your heart." + +The little girl opened her eyes and saw a figure standing in front of her. It was a figure of a woman and she had a fierce look in her eyes. + +"I believe I can be brave and fierce!" the little girl said with conviction. + +The figure smiled and nodded. "Yes. You are brave and fierce. Believe it." + +The little girl beamed. She stood up and took a deep breath. She was brave and fierce and she was going to show it. + +The End. +John was out. He was walking down the street, feeling dizzy. He wanted something to eat. Suddenly, he saw a store. John ran up to it and looked inside. He saw something he wanted! + +John asked the storekeeper, "How much does it cost?" + +The storekeeper smiled and said, "Five dollars." + +John was a bit sad, because he only had three dollars. He thought and thought, then he got an idea. He asked, "Can I pay with three dollars and do something extra?" + +The storekeeper nodded, "If you do something special, then yes." + +John thought some more, then he said, "I can do a dance. Will that be enough?" + +The storekeeper laughed. "Yes, that will be enough." + +So John danced. He twirled and jumped and sang. Everyone in the store clapped and smiled. + +When John finished, the storekeeper said, "That was great. Your result is something special. Here is your food. Enjoy!" + +John thanked the storekeeper, took his food, and ran off. He felt very happy with the result of his work! +Once upon a time there lived a small boy named Peter. Peter was madly in love with nature, and he liked to explore the big backyard behind his house. + +One day, while he was playing in the garden, a strong storm came. Thunder and lightning filled the sky, and Peter was scared. He ran into his house as fast as he could. + +As he huddled under a blanket, he heard a loud noise outside. He peeked through the window, and he saw a giant monster! The monster was trying to steal all the toys from the garden. + +Peter was brave and decided to talk to the monster. He put on his raincoat and went outside. "Why are you taking my toys?" Peter asked. + +"Because I am an enormous monster" said the monster. + +Peter thought for a moment and then had an idea. "Why don't you use your big strength to help me instead of stealing? We can build a wonderful fort together!" + +The monster smiled, and he agreed. The two of them worked together, and soon they had an enormous fort. When the storm passed, they stayed friends. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Lucy. She was three years old and loved to play with her friends. + +One day Lucy had a spaghetti party. She invited all her friends to her house. Everyone was so excited. + +When the friends arrived they all hugged each other. Lucy was so happy to see them. + +They all sat down to eat their spaghetti. Lucy said "Let's all share the spaghetti! That way everyone can have some." + +But one of the friends was being very rude. He said "I don't want to share, I want the spaghetti all for myself!" + +The other friends were not happy with him and Lucy said "No you can't do that! We should all share." + +The other friends nodded and agreed and eventually the rude friend did too. + +So that day everyone shared the spaghetti and had a lovely time. Lucy was so happy that all her friends shared. +Tommy and his mommy were walking to the station. On their way, Tommy asked, “Where are we going?†+ +Mommy replied, “We’re going to the station.†+ +Tommy didn’t understand. “What’s a station?†+ +“It’s a place where people wait for trains. It’s like a big building.†+ +When they got to the station, Tommy saw some trains. He was very excited. He shouted, “Let’s ride the train! Pleeeeease!†+ +Mommy said, “Not today. We’re just here to look around.†+ +Tommy wasn’t happy. He demanded, “Why? I wanna ride the train! †+ +“We can’t today,†Mommy said. “It’s very competitive to get on the train. We don’t want to stand around in a long line.†+ +Tommy was sad but he accepted his mommy’s answer. He looked around the station and was happy to take in all the sights and sounds. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Emiley who decided she wanted to repair something. She chose to repair her little brother’s toy car. + +Emiley was busy all day putting the car back together. She put all the pieces together carefully, and when she was finished the car looked brand new. + +At the end of the day, Emiley was proud of the work she had done. She took the car outside and set it on the path. She said to her brother, “Look what I did! I repaired your car!†+ +Just then, a mysterious creature appeared on the path. It had wings and a long tail. It was so exciting! + +The creature said to Emiley, “My last day was very dull and boring. You made my day special by repairing your brother’s toy car! Thank you!†+ +Emiley smiled and said, “You’re welcome! I’m glad I could help make your day special!†+ +The creature smiled and flew away, leaving Emiley feeling happy that she had made someone’s day special with her act of repair. +Jack and his mommy were at the airport. Everything was weird and made Jack wonder what was going on. + +"Mommy, why are we here?" he asked. + +"We are here to get on an airplane and fly away." his mommy answered. + +Jack looked around with wide eyes. He had never seen anything like this before. He saw planes and many people running to different places. + +"Mommy, why are all these people running?" he asked. + +"They need to get on their planes. Let's go and get on ours too." + +They followed a man with a big suitcase. He lead them to a big room filled with seats. Jack and his mommy sat down and waited. + +He kept wondering why they were here and what would happen next. +John was a jolly boy. He had a lemon tree in his garden. Every day, he would pick a few lemons and say "Yum!" One day, John asked his mom, "Can I make lemonade?" Mom said, "Yes, but only if you use a cup of sugar." + +John was very excited. He ran to the kitchen and found the sugar. He mixed some lemons and sugar together. Then, he added some water. + +When he was done, he said, "Yum, lemonade!" He took a sip and said, "Mmmmm, it's so delicious!" + +John brought a cup to his mom. She tasted it and said, "Wow! This is really good. You did a great job!" John was very proud. He said, "Thanks, Mom!" +Once there was a wide orange field. The oranges were so big and wonderful that everyone wanted to pick them. + +One day, Sally and her mom went to pick oranges. + +"We have to become careful, Mom!" said Sally. + +"Yes, we do!" said her mom, as they began to pick the oranges. + +Soon, they had picked a lot of oranges. Then, they became happy and went home. + +At home, they made orange juice and orange pie. Everyone enjoyed the delicious oranges from the wide orange field. +Once upon a time, there was a patch. On this patch there was something very interesting. There was a rabbit and his best friend, a squirrel. + +The rabbit found something that he wanted to keep a secret. He looked around and then decided to hide it in a hole in the patch. The squirrel saw what the rabbit was doing and called out, “Hey, what are you hiding?†+ +The rabbit put his paw over his mouth and said, “Shh. It’s a surprise! I’m hiding a secret.†+ +The squirrel thought this sounded fun, so he decided to hide something too. He hopped off to find something to hide and came back a few minutes later with a nut that he had buried in the patch. + +The rabbit was so excited to see the squirrel’s secret. He said, “That’s very interesting. What’s inside the nut?†+ +The squirrel grinned and said, “You’ll just have to wait and see! Let’s keep our secrets hidden here in this special patch.†+ +The two friends continued to enjoy their secret spot and were happy to have a place to hide their interesting surprises. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Anna. Anna was a very smart girl. + +She had a lot of worries. She was worried that she had too much to do and thought she would struggle to do it all. + +One day, she went to the park. On the way, she saw a bird flying above her head and felt really happy. She realised that she didn't need to worry so much. + +She went to the park and saw her friend, Jack. + +Anna said to Jack, "I have a lot of things to do, and I'm a bit worried about it". + +Jack smiled and said, "Don't struggle. You're very smart and you can do it!" + +Anna felt much better and she wasn't worried anymore. + +The End! +Once upon a time, there was a friendly ant. He loved to have fun and play outdoors. He was healthy and strong. Every day, he explored and looked for things to do. + +One day, he was pushing a big rock around when he spotted a curious thing. It was bright and colorful. The ant was so excited! He wanted to push it and see what it could do. + +He gave it a push and it came alive! It made a funny noise and started to move around. The ant was so happy that he kept pushing it. He felt so joyful! + +Soon, his friends the ants noticed what he was doing and decided to join in. Together, they pushed the colorful thing around and played with it all day. They had a lot of fun and laughed a lot. + +At the end of the day, they were all happy and healthy. They said goodbye and went home. The ant was so relieved he had found such a fun way to spend the day! +Once upon a time there was a special box. It was as tall as a grownup and it was made of thick wood. Inside the box was an object nobody could guess what it was. + +On the outside it had a special design. When the sun shone on it, mysterious shapes appeared around it. + +One day a boy named John came to the box. He had been looking for it for a long time. He wanted to know what was inside the box and why it was so tough. + +John's mom said to him, "Go and see what is inside the box." + +John was scared but he said, "OK." He opened the box and found a toy inside. It was a tough toy that he could play with forever. + +John was so excited. He said, "Mom, I found a surprise in the box! The design was tough but I knew I could open it." + +John and his mom were very happy. They design lots of things together with the tough toy. They never stopped playing with it from then on. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Tilly. She was three years old and liked to play outside. One day, Tilly wanted to go out and play but it was raining. So she went to look for something fun to do indoors. + +Tilly went to her bedroom and saw her orange armchair. "What can I do in this armchair?" she asked out loud. + +Just then, Tilly had an idea. She decided to gather all her toys and put them in the armchair. When she was done, Tilly said, "Let's play!" + +Tilly and her toys had lots of fun in the armchair. They laughed, jumped and spun around. When the rain had stopped, Tilly thanked her armchair and went out to play. + +The End +Once there was a little girl named Sally. Sally was only three year old and she wanted to learn more. So she went to her room and grabbed a basket. Inside the basket was a book. + +Sally was feeling very eager to study. She opened the book and started to read. She worked hard, focusing on each and every word. But no matter how hard she tried, she could not understand the words. She felt so helpless and started to cry. + +Suddenly her mom stepped in. She was carrying a book with big and clear letters. She smiled and said "Sally, why don't you try this one? I'm sure it will be easier for you to understand." + +Sally was so excited. She grabbed the book with her little hands and started to study. She worked hard, but this time she finally understood the words. She was so happy and proud of herself. + +Sally's mom was watching her daughter with a proud smile on her face. She knew that even for a three year old, nothing is impossible if you work hard. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who lived in a small town. One day, there was a loud rumble in the sky and it grew louder and louder. The people in the town stopped and looked up. Suddenly, a big hurricane flew in and it was really windy. Everyone in the town was scared and they did not know what to do. + +The little girl shouted, "Let's load into the cars and leave!" Everyone started to do as she said and they loaded up the cars with all their things. Everyone was in a rush because they knew the hurricane was dangerous. + +Finally, they were all ready to go. But then they heard the little girl's voice once again. She shouted, "Wait, we have to get the animals!" So everyone quickly loaded the animals into the car too. + +When everyone was safe, they drove away and the little girl smiled. She felt proud of herself for keeping them all safe from the dangerous hurricane. +Once there was a little girl named Lucy. She lived in a beautiful forest and loved exploring it. One day, she went for a walk in the woods. As she wandered around, she noticed a delicate flower at the root of a tall tree. + +Lucy wanted to pick the flower, but before she could, she heard a voice shouting. She looked around to see where the sound came from. It was her mom! + +"Lucy, you mustn't pick the flower," said her mom. + +"Why not?" asked Lucy. + +"It's a delicate flower and picking it would prevent it from growing," explained her mom. + +Lucy understood, so she squatted next to the flower and admired it instead. She thanked her mom for helping her make the right decision. Then they both happily walked home together. +Once upon a time there was a little boy called Danny. Danny was 3 years old and he sat at his dark desk in his room. He looked very carefully at his desk, because he was very curious! + +Suddenly he heard something! He heard a strange noise that sounded like chomping. Danny was very brave so he went to investigate. He knew it was coming from under the desk. He looked underneath and what did he see? + +A little mouse was nibbling on some delicious cheese. Danny was so surprised that he shouted out "Who are you?". The tiny mouse stopped for a moment and looked at Danny with his little black eyes. + +The mouse said "My name is Tom and I am here to eat this cheese. Would you like a bite?". Danny said "Yes, please!" and Tom handed some of the cheese for Danny to chew. Danny and Tom chewed the cheese together and smiled. Danny thought this was the best snack he had ever eaten! + +They stayed close friends and ate cheese together every day. Danny was so happy that he had met Tom, the friendly mouse. +Once there was a big, huge fire. It was so big that it filled up the entire sky! But no one knew where it came from. + +One day, a little three-year-old girl was walking past the fire. She asked her mom, "Where did the fire come from?" + +Her mom replied, "No one knows. But it's been burning for many days and it just keeps growing." The little girl was very curious so she decided to go closer to the fire and take a look. She lay down on the ground and looked up at the huge flames. It was so beautiful! + +Then, suddenly, the little girl heard a voice. "Hello there!" it said in a friendly tone. + +The little girl was scared at first, but then she saw that it was a friendly little dragon. "My name is Pyro," said the dragon. "I lay down this huge fire to protect the forest from bad things." + +The little girl was so surprised and excited that she was talking to a real dragon! She thanked the dragon for protecting the forest and hugged him. + +They were fast friends after that, and the little girl visited Pyro and his fire every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy called Paul. He was very naughty and liked to disobey. One day, he saw a big yummy fruit. He was very excited and he wanted it really bad! + +Paul asked his mum if he could have the fruit. His mum said: "No Paul, that fruit isn't for you. You have to be good before you can have it". Paul didn't listen and he stole the fruit. His mum got angry and said: "Paul, that was bad. I have to punish you now". + +Paul was sad and he said: "I'm sorry, mum. I won't do it again". Then, his mum said: "Don't worry, Paul. I forgive you, but you must be more careful next time. Here, pick a light fruit from the tree and you can have it as a snack". + +Paul was happy and he smiled. He thanked his mum for the yummy fruit. His mum was glad and she said: "It's ok. You don't have to be naughty to be happy. Just obey and be careful!" + +Paul said: "Yes, I will, mum!" +He felt wiser and decided to always obey his mum from now on. Paul understood the lesson and he was happy! +John was a little boy. He was three years old. He loved visiting his Nana's house. One day he went there. He saw a nice pillow in her living room. He went over to the pillow and felt it. + +John: "Nana, can I have this pillow?" + +Nana: "Of course! It's only for you. It's available for you to take home." + +John was so happy. He hugged the pillow and took it home with him. He played with his pillow every day. He even slept with it every night. + +John was very happy that his Nana gave him the pillow. He knew he would always have it to visit whenever he wanted. +There were two little girls in the garden. One was named Annie and the other was named Jane. + +Annie looked around for something to do. She saw a bush of prunes. + +Annie said, "Jane, let's play hide and seek! I hide and you try to find me." + +Jane said, "Ok! I'll start counting." + +Jane started counting. Annie ran and hid behind a modern garden shed. + +Jane found Annie and said, "I found you! Now it's your turn to hide!" + +Annie ran and hid behind the same bush of prunes. + +Jane tried looking for Annie but she couldn't find her. Jane asked, "Where are you hiding, Annie?" + +Annie giggled and said, "I'm by the prune bush!" + +Jane found Annie and they squealed with laughter. Then they went on to playing their newest game. +One day, Mama and Daddy were at the playground with their three year old daughter, Kayla. Kayla loved playing on the playground equipment, mostly the slide and the swing. She was so excited to swing high into the sky! + +Mama and Daddy began to make plans for the rest of the day. Mama said to Daddy, “We need to make sure that Kayla gets home in time for dinner. Can you remind her to get off the playground soon?†+ +Daddy smiled and said, “Sure, I can do that.†He then called out to Kayla, “Hey, sweetie! What do you think about coming off the playground soon?†+ +Kayla said, “No, I don’t want to. I like the structure here and I’m having so much fun!†+ +Mama and Daddy looked at each other in surprise. They never expected Kayla to be so brilliant in understanding the importance of structure and schedules. They did not want to rush her, so they agreed to remind her to come off in a few minutes. + +After a few minutes, Mama reminded Kayla that it was time to go home. Kayla agreed, reluctantly. She hugged Mama and Daddy and promised to come back to play another day. + +Mama and Daddy were so proud of their brilliant daughter! +One day, there was a little girl who wanted to be a pilot when she grew up. She was very creative and loved building planes out of cardboard and sticks. + +One day, her dad asked her, "What do you want to be when you grow up?" She smiled and said, "I want to be a pilot". + +Her dad was so proud of her. He said, "Okay, let's spend the day together making a plane". + +They went to the park and gathered sticks, cardboard and other materials. The little girl and her dad worked together and built a plane. + +The little girl was very excited. She ran around the plane, shouting, "I'm a pilot!" Her dad laughed and said, "Yes, one day you will be a great pilot". +Once upon a time, there was a bunny named Henry. Henry hopped through the grassy meadow enjoying the warm sunshine. He stopped to take a rest for a moment, when suddenly he saw a video. + +The video was playing in the meadow and it showed a graceful giraffe. Henry was surprised and happy to see the tall animal move so gracefully. + +Suddenly, the giraffe in the video spoke out. "Hey little bunny! Come join me and we can hop together in the meadow," said the giraffe. + +Henry was so excited to hear this invitation and happily hopped towards the giraffe. Together they stepped into the grass and bounced around the meadow, having a wonderful time hopping and playing. From that day forward, Henry and the giraffe were the best of friends! +The sun was shining high in the sky as Mimi took her toy and ran out to the park. When she got there, she saw a big boy jogging around the park. + +"What are you doing?" asked Mimi. + +"I'm jogging," said the boy. + +Mimi wanted to try too, so she dropped her toy and started to run. She ran a few circles around the park, but she soon felt tired and hot. + +"Are you done already?" asked the boy. + +Mimi nodded her head. + +"You may not be a fast jogger now, but with practice you can get better," he said kindly. + +Mimi smiled and took her toy to a shady spot in the park. Then she stretched her arms and legs and felt restless. She wanted to run some more and be a better jogger. + +So she did! She ran laps around the park until nightfall and had lots of fun. + +"I'm getting better!" she shouted, proud of herself for working so hard. + +The boy smiled at Mimi and said, "You are indeed! You should be proud of yourself." +Once upon a time, there was a yellow duck. He flew around the pond so quickly, he was known as the speedy duck. One day, he met a noisy bird. + +"Hello!" said the duck. +"Caw!" said the bird. + +The duck was taken aback. He had never seen a bird this loud before! He asked, "Why are you so noisy?" + +The bird replied, "I'm just so happy! I've been waiting for someone as fast as you to come my way. Now we can race around the pond together and see who is the fastest!" + +The duck was excited. He loved race, especially if it meant he could show off his speed. + +So the yellow duck and noisy bird raced around the pond together. They flew fast and they flew furious. It was a close race, but in the end, the duck won. He was proud of his win and so was the bird. From then on, they were the best of friends! +Tom and Lily were playing in the park. The sun was shining and there was peace in the air. Tom said, "Let's go to the pond". Lily smiled and said, "Ok!" + +They ran to the pond and saw some turtles and some fish swimming. Tom said, "Thank you for showing us the pond". + +Lily said, "Yes, thank you. I feel so healthy when I am outside in nature." Tom smiled and said, "Me too! Let's keep exploring". + +They skipped up the path and saw a beautiful field of flowers. Lily said, "Wow, look, Tom! It's so pretty. Thank you for bringing me here". + +Tom said, "I'm glad you're happy. We should be grateful for the peace we have and enjoy it while we are here". + +Lily smiled and hugged Tom. "Yes, thank you," she said. They hugged and ran off to explore even more. +One day, Mary and her mom went to the park. It was a sunny day and everyone was having fun. Mary saw a lot of people with shiny things in their hands. They were firework. + +Mary asked mom, "What are those?" Mom said, "Those are firework. They are bright and colorful. They get filled with powder and it's so much fun when we light them up!" + +Mary was excited and wanted one. So, mom bought a clean firework for her. They went to a safe spot and filled the firework. Then, mom lit up the firework. Everyone cheered as the firework filled the sky with bright lights and colorful sparks. + +Mary felt so happy and excited. She screamed, "That was so much fun!" +Once upon a time there was a pink goat. Her name was Lily and she loved to tell stories and sing songs. + +One day, she was walking in the forest when she heard someone calling her. She stopped and saw a little rabbit. + +The rabbit said, "Hi, Lily! Do you want to come and play with me? I have some fun games to play." + +Lily smiled and said yes. The little rabbit hopped away and Lily followed. + +They played hide and seek, tag and a variety of other games until it was time for them to go home. As they said goodbye, the rabbit said, "Thank you for playing with me, Lily. I'll tell everyone about my fun day with the pink goat!" + +And with that, the two said their goodbyes, and Lily walked off, humming a song and telling stories along the way. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Sarah. She was so excited because she was going to the zoo for the first time. + +Sarah couldn't stop smiling. She wanted to see all the animals! As she looked around, she saw all the most delicious food. She quickly gobbled up the yummy food and it made her feel very happy. + +When she reached the lion's cage, Sarah said, "Wow! Look at him. He looks so big and strong!" + +The lion let out a loud roar. Sarah wasn't scared, she started to laugh. + +Suddenly, Sarah noticed the lion's eyes had started to water. She asked why he was sad. + +The lion replied, "I miss my friends. I don't want to be here all by myself. I wish I could go and play with them." + +Sarah was so sad to hear that. She started to weep. + +The lion said, "Don't cry. Everything will be alright." + +Sarah was very happy to hear that. Suddenly, she thought of a plan. She said, "Maybe if I help you find your friends you can all play together!" + +The lion smiled and thanked Sarah. + +Together, Sarah and the lion set off on a special adventure to find his friends and have a joyful day playing together. + +The End. +One morning, a yellow butterfly flew across the sky. It was so beautiful! + +A little boy called Ben saw the butterfly and wanted to play with it. So he ran outside to follow it. + +"Can I come too?" said Marnie, Ben's little sister. + +"Yes," said Ben. + +So Ben and Marnie started to march across the field looking for the butterfly. They saw a lot of different kinds of butterflies, but not the one they wanted. + +Suddenly, the little brother and sister spotted the yellow butterfly resting on a branch. + +"Yay!" said Marnie. "Come on Ben, let's march closer to get a better look!" + +So the two children marched closer and watching the butterfly flew away. + +"Oh well," said Ben. "Let's go look for another butterfly." + +And they did. The two children marched across the field until they found their own little butterfly. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Jane. Jane was three years old and loved pink. One day, her mom said that she could pick any cap she wanted to wear. Jane was so excited and ran to her room to search through her hats collection. She found a soft, pink cap and put it on her head. + +"This cap is perfect mom! Can I keep it?" + +"Of course Jane! I'm so glad you found something you like" her mom replied. + +Jane hugged her mom tight and said thank you. Her mom had provided the perfect cap for Jane. From then on, every time Jane wanted to go outside, she would always put on her pink cap. Jane smiled as she realized how much her mom had provided for her. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Emily. She loved animals so much that her mommy signed her up to volunteer at the local pet rescue. + +She was so excited to meet all the animals! At the rescue, Emily saw the most beautiful kitty. She named her "Mittens" and wanted to take her home. + +When Emily got home, she asked her mom if she could keep Mittens. Her mom said "No, we already have too many animals. We can't keep the kitty." + +Emily was very sad, but she knew her mom was right. She hugged Mittens and said goodbye. + +The next day, Emily and her mommy went to the veterinarian. Emily felt sad seeing all the furry animals there, until she saw Mittens! She hugged the kitty and forgave her mom for saying no. + +Emily was so happy her mommy allowed her to take care of Mittens. She thanked her mom and said, "I'm so lucky to have you in my life!" Her mom smiled and said "I'm lucky to have you too!". + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a great dog. His name was Snoop and he liked to play with his friends. + +One day he was playing in the park with his friends. They were running around and having so much fun. Then Snoop saw something. He saw a ball! He was so excited and he ran to get it. + +But when he got close, something happened. Another dog kicked the ball away! Snoop was so sad. + +His friend Bob saw what happened and said, "Don't worry. We can get another one!" + +Snoop asked, "Where from?" + +Bob said, "I know! There's a hanger with lots of balls in the corner of the park. Let's go get one." + +So they ran off to get a ball. When they got there they found so many great balls. They chose the biggest one and kicked it around the park. + +It was so much fun! They kicked the ball so much that afternoon, it was great. +Mum and Ben were walking together. Ben was having so much fun with his new toy. It was a toy truck with a long handle. + +Mum said to Ben, "Can you see the handle?" + +Ben answered, "Yes, I can see it!" He squeezed the handle and the truck started moving. + +Then the handle moved again and Ben heard a funny noise. He looked at Mum and said, "What was that noise?" + +Mum replied, "I'm sorry, Ben, the handle is dead now. I think we need to buy a new truck." + +Ben smiled and said "Okay, let's go get one!" +One day, Timmy was at the park with his family. It was a beautiful day, and the park was bustling with activity. Timmy spotted a bird in a nearby tree. It was singing an opera in a very loud voice! + +Timmy was fascinated. He wanted to catch the bird and keep it as a pet. He asked his mom if he could have the bird, but she said no. Unfortunately, Timmy couldn't reach the bird, so all he could do was watch. + +Suddenly, the bird flew out of the tree and landed in a nearby pond. Timmy was so excited. He ran over to the pond, but then stopped in his tracks. + +Mommy: "Timmy, don't drop into the pond! You could get hurt!" + +Timmy: "But mommy, I need to save the bird!" + +Mommy: "No, you mustn't. It's too dangerous!" + +Timmy was disappointed, but he knew his mom was right. He watched as the bird flew away, and vowed to go back another day. +Once upon a time, there was a grumpy old man. He was alone in his house and he didn't like anyone else coming around. + +One day a young boy came knocking on his door. When the old man answered, the youth said, "Good day, sir. May I tell you a story?" + +The old man was very grumpy and did not want to hear his story, but he said, "Go ahead." + +The youth smiled and began telling a story about an old man who was once grumpy, but who changed his ways when he met a young boy. As the story unfolded, the old man began to smile and laugh. + +The youth could see the change in the old man's face and smiled. When the story was over, he said, " See, sir, it doesn't have to be like this. You can choose to be happy." + +The old man smiled. He thanked the youth for his help and said, "You're right. From now on, I'm not going to be so grumpy." + +The youth smiled and went on his way, feeling a little bit of happiness in his heart. +Once upon a time, there was a pony named Paul. He loved to have fun and run in the fields. One day, as Paul was running around, he saw something heavy. He stopped and looked around, but he couldn't figure out what it was. Suddenly he heard a voice. It said, "Come here, Paul. I will protect you." + +Paul had never heard that voice before. He nervously stepped closer to see what was there. To his surprise, there was a big blue monster! It was huge, but it had a friendly face. Paul was scared at first, but the monster said "Don't be afraid. I'm here to protect you." + +Paul felt better. He spoke up and asked the monster "Can you really protect me?" The monster nodded and said "Yes, I can protect you and your pony friends. I will keep you safe from harm." + +Paul was very happy. His friends were sure to be safe with this big, blue monster around. He thanked the monster and ran off to find his buddies to tell them the good news! +Once upon a time, there was a very intelligent rabbit. He lived in a cozy burrow and was always very careful. One day he saw something shiny near his garden. It was a pair of scissors! + +He said to himself, "I should be careful with those!" He grabbed the scissors, put them in his pocket and kept hopping around. + +He showed the scissors to his friends, who were all very impressed. "What do you want to do with them?" asked one of them. The clever rabbit thought for a moment. "I want to use them to make a present for my mom!" he said. + +He sat down on the ground and carefully used the scissors to make a big paper flower. When he was finished, he looked up and smiled. + +Mom came to see what he had done and she was very impressed. "That's so handsome, my dear rabbit," said mom, "You really care about me, don't you?" + +The rabbit smiled and said "Yes, I care a lot." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Ella. Ella loved playing outside in her backyard. One day, her mom came out to the backyard and asked Ella if she could help her pick up some things. Ella said yes and her mom gave her a few toys to put away. But Ella's brother Luke, who was nine years old, didn't have to help. He was a spoiled boy and was too grown up to help. This made Ella mad. + +"It's not fair!" Ella said. "I have to help, but Luke doesn't!" + +Her mom smiled and said, "It's okay Ella. You can help and Luke can watch you." + +Ella smiled and went back to work. She spoke to her mom as she worked and they both laughed. When Ella was done, they went back inside and Ella thought to herself that it wasn't so bad after all. +Once upon a time, there was a person. He wanted to find a new friend to join him in his adventures. He went to the park to meet some new people, but he had no luck. + +Then he saw a girl. She had a big smile on her face and was enjoying a tasty snack. He walked over and said, "Hi there, would you like to join me on an adventure?" The girl smiled and said, "Yes, I would love to join you!" + +The two of them went on many wonderful adventures together. They went to the park and had a picnic, went to the beach and built big sandcastles and even went to the zoo to see all of the animals! + +But the best part of all was the tasty treats they shared along the way, like ice cream and chocolates. They both enjoyed the tasty treats and had such a great time together. + +At the end of the day, the two had become such good friends. They both knew that they made the right choice to join each other on their adventure. +Once there was a small boy who loved using big words. He often used long words but they made him feel dizzy. + +One day he was walking around when he passed by a church. He decided to lay down by the church and take a nap. It was very peaceful and he could feel the soft grass underneath him. + +Just as he was falling asleep a little girl spoke to him. She said “What are you doing here?â€. + +The boy said “I just wanted to rest in this peaceful spot. Do you want to lay with me?†+ +She said yes, so together the two of them lay down in the grass and fell asleep. From then on, whenever the boy felt dizzy from using big words he would lay down near the church and feel the peacefulness. +One day, Tom and Claire were examining a journal in their backyard. It was old, and filled with strange symbols. + +"What is this?" asked Tom. +"It's a journal!" replied Claire. + +Tom looked it over closely and said, "I think it's foolish. Let's throw it away." + +But Claire shook her head. "No," she said. "Let's examine it some more. We need to find out what it means first." + +So Tom and Claire looked through the journal and examined each page carefully. And before long, they had solved the mystery! They discovered that the symbols were actually part of a magical story about a prince! + +Tom and Claire were so excited! They had learned something new and amazing! They knew they would never forget this special journal. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Dan. He was very adventurous and he loved to explore. + +One day, Dan was playing in the kitchen when he found something he had never seen before - a big, cold box! He asked his mum what it was and she smiled and told him it was the refrigerator. + +Dan was very curious and wanted to learn all about it. His mum opened the door and showed him all the delicious food inside. Dan was very excited and couldn't wait to go back and explore it again. + +The next day, Dan and his mum went back to the refrigerator to explore even further. Dan saw all kinds of things he hadn't seen before - fruits, vegetables and even ice cream! He was amazed by all the different kinds of food. + +Dan's mum taught him all about the refrigerator and why it was so important. She taught him how to open and close the door and what different kinds of food could go inside. + +Dan was so excited to learn about it. He was so proud to have his own refrigerator and he couldn't wait to share it with his friends! +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Clara who had the most wonderful eyes. She lived on a farm with lots of animals and plants. Everywhere she looked was simply lovely. + +One day, Clara's Dad took her for a walk. As they walked, Clara admired all the beautiful things around her. She admired the tall trees, the bright flowers, and the little stream near the farm. + +Soon it was time to go home, so they said goodbye to the animals and headed back. + +On the way, Clara stopped to look at the salt that was spread all over the ground. It sparkled in the sunlight and looked like a million shining diamonds. She was mesmerized and smiled to her Dad, saying, "It's so lovely!" + +Her Dad nodded and said, "Yes, it really is. I admire it, too." + +The two of them admired the salt in silence until it was time to go home. Clara would never forget that special moment admiring the lovely salt with her Daddy. +Once upon a time there was a mommy, her name was Mrs Smith. Mrs Smith had a little girl called Amy. She was 3 years old. + +Mrs Smith and Amy went to school one day. At school everyone had to organize. They had to organize for class. + +When Amy got to her class she saw some regular things. She saw some chairs and desks. She also saw her teacher. The teacher was helping the children organize. + +Amy went up to the teacher and asked, "What are we organizing?" + +The teacher smiled and said, "We are organizing our desks and chairs. We need to make sure they are in regular order." + +Amy nodded her head and helped organize. Soon the desks and chairs were in order and everyone was happy. + +Amy had helped organize and everyone was smiling. The end. +Once there was a man and he was very brave. He wanted a birdcage very much. He went to a shop to take one. + +The man said to the shopkeeper: "I want to take a birdcage please." + +The shopkeeper said: "Okay, it will cost $5." + +The man was brave and he took out 5 dollars and gave it to the shopkeeper. The shopkeeper gave him the birdcage. + +The man was very happy to have a birdcage. He took it home and filled it with seeds and a water bowl. + +He soon had lots of birds living in the birdcage and he was very happy. He had been brave and he had taken the birdcage, and it had all worked out for the best. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Sarah. She was three years old, and liked to perform all sorts of dances. One day she was outside, in the sun, and decided that she wanted to perform her best dance. + +She began to twirl and jump and move, but suddenly she sensed something strange. It was very hot, so Sarah stopped and looked around. + +She saw a big tree, with wide leaves that provided a lot of shade. She knew that this shade would make her dance smoother, so she said to the tree: "Can I perform my dance in the shade?" + +The tree smiled and said, "Yes! I can give you a smooth, cool place to perform your dance." + +Sarah smiled, thanked the tree, and ran over to the shade. She began to move, twirl and dance, and it felt so good. The cool shade made it easy to perform her best dance moves, and Sarah was very happy. +Once upon a time, there were two friends who liked to play chess. They were both very good players and always enjoyed their games. + +One day, they decided to practice by measuring the weight of their pieces. They each had a scale to weigh things. + +"Let's weigh the pieces," one friend said. + +"Yes, then we can practice even better," the other said. + +So they carefully placed each piece on their scale. Some pieces weighed more and some weighed less. + +"This one's very light," one friend said. + +"Yes, but that one's really high," the other said, pointing to a bigger piece. + +The two friends weighed all of the pieces and went on to play a great game of chess. They kept practicing and soon became even better players. +Once upon a time, there was a great girl named Jenny. She loved throwing inviting parties. Every week, Jenny invited all of her friends over to celebrate something - a rainbow, a picnic, or a new story. + +This week was special. Jenny invited her friends and said, "Tonight we will have a party in the dark!" Everyone was so excited! + +When the time came, Jenny opened the door and everyone stepped into the dark room. But Jenny said, "Don't worry - the dark can be fun too!" And she snapped her fingers and a great light show filled the room. +All of Jenny's friends cheered and enjoyed the show. + +The night was great! Everyone laughed, danced and had a wonderful time. In the end, everyone thanked Jenny for a great party, and said goodbye until next week! +The little boy wanted to try his big bed, but he felt scared. It was much bigger than his usual bed and it was ugly. His dad saw he was scared and said,"Come here son, don't be scared." + +The little boy cuddled up to Dad. "I won't be scared," the little boy said. Dad said, "You don't need to be scared, at least not of this bed. You can just surrender to it. Go ahead, try it!" + +The little boy climbed onto the bed and quickly decided he liked it. Now he could surrender to his big, ugly bed and dream of wonderful things. Dad tucked him in and gave him a goodnight kiss. + +"Good night my brave little boy," said Dad. "Surrender to your bed and have sweet dreams!" +Mum and dad were getting ready to leave. They had many bags and they were doing it very quickly. + +Mum said to me: "We're leaving now, you have to come with us!" + +But I didn't want to go, I wanted to stay at mine. I said: "No, mine! I don't want to leave!" + +Mum smiled and said: "It's ok, don't be scared. We'll make it fast and flexible. It's just a short time away from mine." + +Dad said: "Come on, let's get going! I'll carry your bag, it's not too heavy." + +I was still scared, but I let them take me. We left mine together and went on a little adventure. +Daddy was cooking dinner. He called out to the children, "Come and see what I'm making!" +The children couldn't control their excitement! They ran into the kitchen, quickly looking around. + +Daddy smiled. "It's pizza!" he said. + +The children started to scream in delight. Daddy got a big, round pizza from the oven. It had lots of cheese, tomato and spicy pepperoni. It looked and smelled really yummy! + +The children shouted for joy. "I want pepperoni!" one said. +"Me too!" shouted the other. Daddy smiled again and started to cut the pizza into pieces. He put some pepperoni on each one. + +The children were so excited that they both started to eat at the same time. The cheesy, sweet pizza was delicious! They both shouted, "Yum!" with big smiles on their faces. +Billy was so excited. Today was a special day. He was going to play with his best friend, Will. + +“Look, Mommy!†shouted Billy. “My shirt is pink! I look so pretty!†+ +His mommy smiled. “Yes, darling, you do. Now go and play. Will is waiting for you.†+ +Billy hugged his mommy and ran out the door. He could see Will playing by the lake under the big tree. + +“Will!†shouted Billy. “I’m here!†+ +Will looked up and smiled. “Hi, Billy! Let’s play now!†+ +They played together for hours in the sunshine. They ran and laughed, and built a big sand castle. + +When it was time for Billy to go home, Will said, “I had so much fun. Will you come back and play tomorrow?†+ +“Yes, I will!†said Billy with a smile. +Once upon a time, there were two friends. One was named Tom and the other was named Joe. Tom and Joe loved watching cartoons together. Today, they decided to mix it up a bit and do something different. + +Tom said to Joe, "Let's go outside and play!" + +But Joe said, "No, I'm too uncomfortable. Let's just watch a different cartoon instead." + +Tom agreed and they switched the cartoon on the television. They both settled down on the couch and watched the bright, colorful cartoon. They laughed and smiled together as they watched, mixing up their laughter every now and then. + +But after a while, Joe said he was feeling uncomfortable again and so they switched off the television. + +Tom said, "Let's go outside now, Joe. We can mix up our fun and play in the sun!" + +And that's exactly what they did. They had the best day ever, mixing up their fun and not worrying about feeling uncomfortable. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Jen. She was very brave and strong. One day, she had an idea. She wanted to get a spear and go on an adventure. + +So Jen went to the store. She asked the nice lady at the desk, "Can I get a spear?" + +The lady smiled and said, "Yes, you can get a spear." Then she gave Jen a beautiful silver spear. + +Jen was so excited! She said goodbye to the lady and ran off to find her adventure. + +Jen went to the lake. It was very peaceful. She looked around, but there wasn't anything exciting to do. Then, Jen heard a noise in the bushes. + +She bravely ran over and saw a big frog. Jen smiled and said, "Can I help you?" + +The frog hopped away and said, "Thank you! I needed help getting back to my pond." + +Jen smiled and used her spear to help the frog get back to his pond. Then, she went back home feeling very proud of herself. + +Jen had a great adventure and she always remembered that peaceful day at the lake. +Once there was a bunny who went for a walk in the woods. +Suddenly it started to snow. The bunny thought it was fun. He jumped and hopped around in the snow. + +The bunny kept hopping but then he heard a sound. It was the wind, and it was getting colder and colder. The bunny shivered and he knew he had to find somewhere warm to stay. + +He saw a tree hollow and he hopped inside. He was safe from the cold. But then he felt something cold on his nose. He looked up and saw snow had fallen inside the hollow and he was covered in snow! + +The bunny was very scared and he said, "Help! Somebody help!" + +And then he heard a voice. It was a old owl. The owl said, "Do not be afraid, little bunny. You are safe now. I will keep you warm." + +The owl spread his wings and the bunny felt a warm feeling. The snow started to melt and the bunny was happy. + +The bunny said, "Thank you, Mr Owl! The snow is so disgusting!" + +The owl said, "Yes, it can be. But it can also be very beautiful, like when everything freezes." + +The bunny nodded and was happy. He thanked the owl again and stayed in the tree hollow until the morning. +Once upon a time there was a little boy. He loved to explore and one day he went outside to look for something interesting. He walked until he found a big lake with a beautiful icy white Swan floating on the water. The Swan called out to the little boy and offered him a ride. + +The little boy was excited, but he was also scared. He looked at the Swan's icy feathers and wondered if it was safe. But the Swan seemed kind and she said that she would be gentle. + +The boy climbed on the exquisite Swan's back and off they flew away. The Swan showed the boy beautiful places and sang wonderful songs, and the boy felt extra special and happy. + +At the end of the flight, the Swan smiled and said, "Go back to your home now." The boy thanked the Swan and flew away with a smile, feeling rejuvenated and full of joy. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Rose. Rose was very polite. One day she wanted to invite her friend Sam over to play. She said "Hi Sam, will you come to my house?" + +Sam said, "Yes, I would love to come play with you." But when Sam arrived, he was not being nice. + +Rose said, "Why are you being so rude?" + +Sam said "Sorry, I didn't mean to be rude." + +Rose said, "That's OK. Let's play a game". + +So they decided to play a game with a button. They took turns pushing the button and whoever pushed the button first, won. They had a lot of fun and soon they were both laughing and having a great time. + +At the end of the day, Rose waved goodbye to Sam and said, "Come visit me again, soon!" + +And Sam said, "I will - thank you for inviting me!" +Once upon a time there was a little bunny who loved to hop. Her friends all called her Hoppity. She hopped around in the sunshine, having so much fun. + +One day, Hoppity came across a big stick in the grass. It was a bit of an old staff, but it looked healthy and strong. She hopped up and looked at it with curiosity. + +Then she heard a voice. It was a Wizard! + +"Hello Hoppity," said the Wizard. "That old staff is very special. It's been waiting for you to come along. Would you like to hop with it?" + +Hoppity was very excited. She hopped up onto the staff, and it was as if she was flying! She hopped and hopped, having the time of her life! + +The wizard watched her in delight and said, "You look so happy when you hop. Keep going and be healthy!" + +So Hoppity hopped, hopped, and hopped her way around the meadow, with the Wizard's blessing. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was very kind. She had a special body. Everyday she weighed it to see how much she had grown. + +One day, her mommy asked her: "How do you weigh your body, honey?" +The little girl was happy to explain. "I step on the scale every morning and night to see how much I weigh." + +Mommy nodded in agreement. "That's smart. It's important to keep track of your body and make sure it's healthy." + +The little girl smiled. She was happy that her mommy thought she was being smart. She was very kind and careful with her body. She loved weighing it to see how she was growing. + +The End. +Sunny was looking for something fun to do. She saw her friend Katy playing with a shovel in the sand. Sunny asked her what she was doing and Katy said "I'm burying shrimp!" + +Sunny said "Cool. Can I join?" Katy said "Yes!" + +So Sunny got a shovel and started to bury the shrimp too. They had lots of fun and giggled as they were playing. + +Sunny was digging a really big hole when she uncovered something really shiny. It was a big, cool gemstone! She was so excited! + +Sunny shouted "Wow!" Katy said, "Let's keep it a secret and bury it again." So they did and raced off to tell everyone the good news. +Molly was playing in the park by herself. She was having so much fun! Suddenly, she heard a loud scream. She turned around and saw a man with a troubled face. He was carrying a big cup of coffee. He was screaming at Molly, "Hey! Can you help me?" + +Molly was scared and started to cry. She didn't know what he wanted. The man saw this and his expression softened. He said, "It's ok. I'm sorry I scared you. I need help finding my dog. Can you help me?" + +Molly stopped crying and thought for a moment. She decided that she could help the man and said, "Yes, I'll help you find your dog." She smiled and grabbed his hand. Together, they searched the park for the dog. + +After a few minutes, Molly saw the dog near the swings and pointed it out to the man. He was so happy and thanked Molly for her help. Molly smiled and waved goodbye as the man walked away with his dog. + +Molly felt proud that she was able to help the man. She was glad that she was brave enough to help him. She skipped happily as she left the park. +Once upon a time, there was a mole who lived in the forest. He was a creative mole and spent most of his time making pictures out of things he found in the woods. One day, the weather changed and it started to get very cold. The mole began to freeze, so he decided he needed a warm place to live. + +So the mole started to look for a good, warm spot. He searched for days, but he couldn't find the perfect place until he came across an old tree stump. The mole was excited and dug inside so he could stay warm. + +But when the mole was all settled in, something else happened. Suddenly, the weather outside got so cold that everything started to freeze! The mole was shocked and thought he might never be able to move again. But then he took a deep breath and used his creative thinking. With a few twigs and some mud, the mole managed to turn the tree stump into a warm home which would stay during the snowy season. + +The mole grinned and thought to himself: "I'm so grateful for my new home!" And that's how the creative mole managed to save himself from the cold winter freeze. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Susan. She was three years old and she was in a hurry. "Mummy, hurry!" She shouted, as she ran across a field full of flowers. + +Suddenly, she saw a purple butterfly flying in the sky. "Look! A purple butterfly!" She shouted. + +Soon, she came to a farm. The farmer had a big steak on the table. "Mmmmm, steak! Can I have some?" asked Susan. + +The farmer smiled. "Yes, you can have some. But you must be quick. Hurry up, Susan!" + +Susan raced over to the table and took a big bite of steak. She enjoyed it very much. Then, she said goodbye to the farmer and ran across the field. + +"Mummy, I'm coming home," she said. And she continued to hurry. +Once upon a time there was a sailor in the ocean. He had a cute boat with a big sail. + +One day the sailor noticed a tiny island in the distance. "I'm going to stand on that island!", the sailor said. + +The sailor steered his boat toward the island. When he arrived, he dropped anchor and jumped onto the shore. He looked around in wonder and said, "Wow, this is so cute!" + +He took a few steps around the island and said, "I can't believe no one is here. I'm going to stay for a while." The sailor took a deep breath and smiled. + +Suddenly the sailor heard a voice from behind a giant tree. "Hey sailor! My name is Lily and I live here!" The sailor was so surprised he couldn't speak. + +Lily stepped out from behind the tree. She was a tiny pink sea creature and she was wearing a crown. "Welcome to my island!" she said. + +The sailor smiled. He was so happy to meet Lily! "I'm so glad I stood on your island," he said. +Once upon a time, there was a cool bookcase. It held lots of books and was fun to look at. + +One day, a little girl called Lucy saw the bookcase and liked it very much. Seeing that the bookcase was all alone, Lucy asked, “Do you belong to me?†+ +The bookcase stayed silent, but the little girl was sure that the bookcase wanted to belong to her. So she grabbed her little teddy bear and said to the bookcase, “Let’s be friends!†+ +And that is how the cool bookcase became part of little Lucy’s family. From then on, the bookcase was always by her side and was a home to all of Lucy’s beloved books. +There was a stable in the field. It was a good stable. The horses in the stable were very happy. Inside the stable, there was a beautiful show of colors. + +The horses were excited to see the colors. One small horse asked his mama why the colors were displayed in the stable. + +His mama said, "The colors are displayed to make us feel happy. They make the stable look beautiful." + +The small horse smiled. He looked at the colors and the bright blues, purples, and yellows. He thought the stable was very beautiful with the colors displayed. He was so happy and content inside the stable. + +The end. +Once there was a cute little girl named Sadie. She wanted to go outside to play in the sun but needed her mom’s okay first. So Sadie asked her mom, “Can I go?†+ +Sadie’s mom gave her a big smile and said,“Sure you can go, but don’t split up with your friends. Remember you need a license to go outside on your own.†+ +Sadie nodded and ran outside to find her friends. She jumped around and laughed with them until it was time to go in. + +When Sadie got home, she hugged her mom and said,“Thanks for the license! I had a lot of fun!†+Once there was a girl named Molly who liked to ride the train. She always went to the same station and when she got there, she felt so comfortable. + +One day, when she arrived at the station, somebody was already there. It was her friend Tim. + +Molly said to him, “Hi Tim, what are you doing here?†+ +Tim said, “I’m just waiting for the train.†+ +Molly asked him, “Do you want to come with me when I ride the train?†+ +Tim said, “Yes, I will.†+ +So Molly and Tim got on the train together. They rode it all around and had lots of fun. When it was time to get off, they both decided to quit the train and go home. + +Molly and Tim said goodbye to each other at the station. Then they each went to their own home. They both had a nice time and they were very comfortable. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She was three years old and she loved playing with her toys. + +One day, her mom gave her a big, juicy tomato. It was so yummy and it was a deep, rich brown. Lucy's eyes lit up! + +"Mommy, can I rock the tomato?" asked Lucy. + +Her mom smiled and nodded. So Lucy took the big, brown tomato and rocked it back and forth. She giggled and laughed as the tomato swayed back and forth. + +Finally, she put the tomato down and gave it a big hug. She thanked her mom and then took the tomato outside to show her friends. They all said it was the best tomato they had ever seen! + +And with that, Lucy had found the perfect way to rock her tomato. +Once upon a time, there was a boy called Tom. Tom loved to play football. Tom wanted to work at football, so he could play all the time. + +One day, Tom went to the football field and started to work. He worked and worked, until it was dark outside. + +A kind gentle fairy flew down from above and said, "Why do you work so hard?" + +Tom replied, "I want to be the best at football." + +The fairy smiled and said, "No one is perfect. Just have fun and enjoy the game." + +Tom understood the fairy's advice and soon became a kind gentle footballer. He was happy and enjoyed playing football, just like the fairy said. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tommy. Tommy was always on the move, and he loved to wander. He loved exploring, finding new adventures and discovering new things. + +One day, Tommy was out in the park. He was wearing his favourite blue cap. He took off running and soon found himself in the woods. The trees towered above him, and sun shined brightly. His feet moved quickly as he made his way through the trees. + +Suddenly, he heard a noise. It sounded like a chirping bird. He stopped to listen and looked around. Then, he heard a voice, it was a girl. He climbed up a big tree to see her. + +"Hi! I'm Clara," the girl said. She was wearing a pink cap and carrying a basket. She told Tommy she had come to pick wildflowers. + +Tommy thought it sounded like fun. So, Clara and Tommy went off together to gather some wildflowers. Soon they discovered a patch of bright yellow and orange flowers. Clara picked some quickly, while Tommy watched in awe. Then, they moved off to wander and discover some more new things. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl and she had a bright, shiny tent. She went outside and put it up in her backyard. She was so happy to have her own special place. + +Her friends came over to play and when they saw the tent, their eyes lit up. One of their friends, said, "Let's have a sleepover in the tent!" Everyone cheered. + +They had so much fun playing games and telling stories in the tent. Later, when it was time to go home, they all said goodbye and hugged each other. + +But when the girl looked back, she noticed something strange. The tent had vanished! She asked her friends, "Where did the tent go?" They all shook their heads, nobody knew. + +Suddenly a voice spoke from the sky, "I am the Tent Fairy. I saw your fun and laughter and thought I'd give you a special gift. Your bright, shiny tent was dull and boring to me, so I decided to bring it to life. It's now a magical tent and no longer dull. Enjoy your new tent!" + +The little girl and her friends were amazed. They thanked the fairy, and soon the tent reappeared in all its glory. + +The little girl smiled, and from then on, the tent served as their enchanted hideaway! +Once there was a dog named Rover. He was a hairy dog with a leash. Every day he went for a walk around the park. On the way, he loved to say "hello" to all his friends. One day he saw a cat sitting in a tree. The cat waved. Rover was very excited. He waved back and said "Hi, kitty!" + +The cat said, "Hi Rover! Would you like to play?". Rover said, "Yes please!" So the cat jumped down from the tree. He put his leash on and they started to play. + +They ran around chasing each other, laughing and having lots of fun. Soon it was time to go home. Rover said goodbye to the cat and waved goodbye as he walked away. From then on they became the best of friends. +John stepped into the room and saw a big, green chair in the corner. He ran over to it, his little feet bouncing as he went. + +"Mommy, look!" he said, reaching out to touch the soft fabric. + +"That looks comfy," Mommy said, giving him a gentle smile. + +John nodded his head eagerly and climbed onto the seat. + +"I want to fill it!" he said. + +Mommy chuckled and nodded her head. She got down on the ground next to him and helped him fill the seat with pretty, colorful pillows. They worked together, stuffing the chair until it was nice and snug. + +"There," Johns said with a big smile. "It looks smart now!" + +"Yes, it does," Mommy agreed, giving him a hug. "It looks so cozy, too." + +John beamed and snuggled into the chair. He knew he had made a good choice. +Once upon a time, there was a grumpy queen. Every day she had to do a lot of chores like cooking, cleaning and gardening. One morning, the queen decided it would be nice to take a bath. + +“I need a bathâ€, said the queen. + +The queen went to the bathroom and filled the tub with warm water. She got in and started to soak. She felt so much better, that she stayed in the tub for a while. + +The queen was so happy in her bath that she sang a song “I’m the queen and I can do whatever I want!†+ +Suddenly, a little voice said, “Mama, why are you singing in the bathroom?†+ +The queen looked around and saw her daughter standing in the doorway. She smiled and said, “I’m singing because I’m having a soak!†+ +“Can I have a soak too?†the daughter asked. + +“Sure,†said the queen. + +So the queen and her daughter shared a nice soak together and both felt so much better. + +The end. +One sunny day, Sam decided to take a walk in the park. The sun was bright and the breeze was cool. Sam started to skip across the grass, feeling the fragile blades of grass tickling her feet. + +Suddenly, it started to feel cold. Sam rubbed her tiny hands together and looked up to the sky. It had turned grey in the distance and dark clouds were rolling in. + +Sam heard a voice behind her, "Hey! Are you OK?" She turned around to see an old man standing near a bench. + +"I'm cold," Sam replied. + +"My grandchild left me this blanket," said the man as he passed Sam a soft, cosy blanket. "Wrap this around you and you'll warm up quickly!" + +Sam thanked the man and wrapped the blanket around her shoulders, then skipped happily across the grass until the sun started to peep out again. +One day, a careless bird wanted to fly. But, it didn't know where to go. + +The bird spoke to a number of animals. It asked each of them, "Where should I fly?" + +The first animal said, "Fly up to the sky." + +The second animal said, "Fly to the tall trees." + +The third animal said, "Fly away from here." + +The bird thought about the animals' advice. Then, it decided to fly away. + +The bird flew away in a rush. It flew over the woods and the river. Then, it flew up to the sky and away from the animals. + +The bird felt free and happy as it flew away. It had made a brave choice and was glad about it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who had a foot that was not feeling very good. The girl was sad and she wanted someone to help her fix it. + +One day the little girl asked her mom, "Mommy, can you help me fix my foot?" +Her mom replied, "Yes, of course. Let's go see the doctor." + +So they went to the doctor and the doctor said, "I can help you fix your foot, but you have to be very careful. Here, take this medicine and click your foot three times every day." + +The little girl was very careful and followed the doctor's instructions. After a few weeks, her foot started to feel better and better. + +The girl was so relieved and happy that she could now walk around and play with her friends. She thanked the doctor for helping her fix her foot. + +The mommy gave the doctor a big hug and said, "Thank you, doctor! You are so kind. We all must be very careful." + +The little girl and her mommy went home feeling very happy and thankful. +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Jane. She was smart and liked to solve puzzles. + +One day, Jane found a strange pocket in her garden. It didn't look like anything she had ever seen before. It was clear, with something strange inside. + +Jane wanted to find out what was inside the pocket. She thought and thought until she had a plan. She needed help. + +Jane went to find her friend Bob. She asked him to help her solve her puzzle. + +"Why sure, I can help!" said Bob. + +The two friends worked together to solve the puzzle. They gave the pocket a shake, looked at it up close and examined every inch of it. + +At last, they made a discovery. Inside the pocket was a treasure map! Bob and Jane were so excited. They set off to find the hidden treasure. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a noisy little crown. The crown belonged to a 3 year old child named Jane. She loved wearing it around and showing it off to all of her friends. + +One day, Jane wanted to learn how to yield. She asked her mom, “Mommy, what does it mean to yield?†+ +Her mom smiled and said, “Yielding means moving out of the way for someone else. It’s kind of like giving way to let someone pass.†+ +Jane nodded, understanding what yielding meant. She threw the noisy crown onto the ground and stepped back. “Yielding is giving way so someone else can walk,†she said. + +Mommy nodded in approval, smiling at her daughter’s new understanding. Jane wore her crown with pride as she yielded to all of her friends, letting them pass. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Alex. She loved to play with her basketball. Everyday Alex would go outside and practice shooting hoops. One day Alex looked outside and saw it had snowed. She was so excited and ran to go play in the snow. + +Alex made a big snowman and also started playing basketball. But it was very cold outside and Alex soon began to shiver. But she was determined to keep playing. + +Then Alex heard a voice coming from a nearby tree. It was her mom. "Alex! Come inside, honey! It's just too cold outside." + +Alex said goodbye to the snowman and went inside. She knew the snowman would change soon because of the weather. But Alex could still practice playing basketball inside. +Mandy was a curious three year old girl who loved to explore. Today she asked her mom if she could take a tour. + +“Yes, of course,†said mom. â��œBut you need to wear your coat or you’ll catch a cold.†+ +Mandy put on her coat and headed for the front door, but she was feeling carefree and ran out without paying attention. + +Fortunately, Mandy’s mom noticed and called out. “Mandy, come back and put on your shoes. Running around like that is so careless!†+ +Mandy returned and put on her shoes and then set off on her tour, filled with curiosity of all the things to explore. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Sam. She had a special wish - she wanted to see a shooting star. Every night, she looked up into the sky, hoping to see one. + +One day, Sam was feeling down and sad. She heard her mom whispering to her dad - there was a special comet coming that night. She urged them to take her outside to see it. Her parents agreed and excitedly took her outside into the dark night. + +Suddenly, the comet streaked across the sky! It was so bright and beautiful. Sam felt happy and excited. She shouted with joy, and her parents hugged her. + +Then, they heard a voice behind them. It was their neighbor, Mrs. Peters. She had seen the comet too! She asked, "Did you make a wish?" Sam felt a bit ashamed that she hadn't, so she quickly closed her eyes and whispered her wish. Suddenly, she smiled. Her wish was made! +Once upon a time there was a big, bright park. It was the best place for friends to get together and play. + +Kenny and Mary loved going to the park. They would climb on the swings and play tag. Kenny wanted to play hide and seek too. + +"Let's play hide and seek!" said Kenny. + +"Ok!" replied Mary. + +Kenny ran off to find a hiding spot. Mary counted to ten and started looking for him. Mary found Kenny hiding behind the slide. She ran to him and said, "I found you!". Kenny smiled and said, "Let's find a trophy!" + +Kenny and Mary started looking around the park for a trophy. They finally spotted a shiny, bright trophy near the sandbox. They both yelled, "We found it!" + +Kenny and Mary each had a turn playing with the trophy before they waved goodbye and left the park. They had a lot of fun that day and promised each other they'd come back soon. +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Max. Max was a large, brown dog and he loved to play games in the park. One day, Max brought a bone to the park and he wanted to play a game of fetch. He searched around for someone to join him, but he couldn't find anyone. + +Max decided to throw the bone himself to play a game. He ran far away and threw the bone really high into the air. With a huge splash, the bone landed in the wide lake. + +Max was very worried. He called out, "Help! Someone help me please!" + +Then, a friendly duck popped up. "Don't worry Max," the duck said, "I will help you find the bone." + +The duck swam around, scattering the muddy water with his fast wings. Suddenly, he dived deep and came back with the bone clamped in his beak. Max was very happy to have his bone back and thanked the duck for his amazing help. + +The dog and the duck played together for the rest of the day, and Max took the bone home to show his owners. Everyone was amazed at how the duck had helped Max! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy. He was three years old and liked to play outside in the sun. One day, he was playing alone in the yard with his towel. Suddenly, he heard someone calling his name. It was his mom! + +"Come here, Johnny," she said. "I want to talk to you." Johnny came inside and his mom picked him up and hugged him. + +"I wanted to talk to you," she said. "You're such a fine boy, and I'm so proud of you. Now, how about if you take a bath before dinner?" + +Johnny looked at his towel and smiled. He liked taking long baths, playing and splashing around in the water. + +"Okay, Mom," he said. + +So Johnny took a long bath and found his towel waiting for him when it was time to get out. He wrapped it around himself and dried himself off, feeling warm and cozy. + +"What a fine towel," his mom said, smiling at him. + +Johnny smiled back. He knew it was a really good towel! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jennie. She was three years old and liked to play outside. + +One day, Jennie and her mom went to the park. It was a safe park and Jennie had lots of fun. After they were done playing, Jennie asked her mom, "Can we go see a movie?" + +"I don't know," said her mom. "Let's guess what kind of movie we should see." + +"Oh boy!" said Jennie. She started to guess. "How about a cartoon?" + +"That sounds like fun," her mom said. + +And so Jennie and her mom went to the movie theatre and watched a cartoon. Jennie laughed and had a great time. It was a safe movie and she thought it was hilarious. + +At the end, Jennie and her mom said good-bye and went home. Jennie was so happy she had seen the movie. +Once upon a time there were two friends who were playing in the park. One of them, Eric, mentioned his favorite cartoon. His friend, Tom asked what it was. + +"It's called 'Smiley'. It's very mild," Eric said. + +"I like mild cartoons too," Tom said. + +Eric smiled. "Let's go watch it together," he said. + +They both ran to Eric's house, eager to watch the show. After sitting down, Eric switched on the TV and the cartoon came on. + +Tom was amazed by the cartoon. "This is so much fun!" he said. + +Eric was happy that Tom liked it. He said, "I'm glad you mentioned mild cartoons. Now we can watch them together all the time!" + +Tom agreed, and they watched the cartoon together, all smiles. +Harry had a new vest. It was red and orange with a gold zipper. He was keen to try it on. + +Harry went to the the closet. He found a hanger and hung his new vest up on it. He smiled as he admired it. + +Mummy came into the room and saw Harry looking at his vest. + +"Do you like your new vest, Harry?" she asked. + +Harry nodded with enthusiasm. + +"I'm so glad! You look very eager to wear it," Mummy said. + +Harry smiled and nodded again. He couldn't wait to go outside and show his vest to his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a kid named Joe who loved the sea. Every day, he would go to the shore and study its beauty. He was especially drawn to one small, charming beach. + +One day, while Joe was walking along the shoreline, he saw a fish jumping out of the water. Joe was so excited he started jumping up and down with joy. He said to the fish, "Hi, fish! Will you be my friend?" + +The fish looked up at Joe and said: "I would love to be your friend! But if I want to stay here with you I'm going to have to study hard. Will you help me?" + +Joe eagerly agreed. So the two new friends went back to the shore to study and play together everyday. They spent many wonderful days exploring and learning about the sea. + +From then on, Joe and the fish were best friends. Even when Joe had to go back home, he still returned to the beach to visit his friend and the charming shore. +Dave was feeling hot and wanted to have some fun. He thought of something to do and smiled. + +Dave said to his mom, "I'm hot. Can I go swimming in the lake?" + +She replied, "I don't think that's a good idea. It's getting late and it's too dangerous for you to go alone." + +Dave whined, "But mom! I want to have some fun!" + +His mom just shook her head and said, "No, I'm sorry Dave. You will have to find something else to do. I regret that I can't let you go to the lake." + +Dave was disappointed. He looked for something else to do, but it just wasn't the same. He wished he could have gone to the lake. +Mommy was in the kitchen organizing some food. She had tuna, tomatoes and some other tasty treats. + +"Mommy," said the little girl, who was only three years old, "can I have a tuna?" + +Mommy smiled. "Of course," she said. She gave the girl a tuna and watched her eat it. The girl enjoyed it very much. It was so tasty! + +Mommy continued to organize the food in the kitchen. The little girl watched her with interest. + +"Mommy," the little girl said. "Can I help you organize the food, too?" + +Mommy smiled. "Yes, you can," she said. + +The little girl was so excited. She helped Mommy organize the food and put it away. They worked together and it was so much fun! +Once upon a time, a little bunny named Marco followed a wild trail. He hopped and jumped for the longest time, until he came across a perfect field of daisies. + +When he saw it, Marco couldn't help but marvel. "Wow!" he squeaked. + +Just then, Marco heard a voice nearby. It was a soft, gentle voice, "Hello there, little bunny." + +Marco jumped and looked around in surprise. He saw an old rabbit standing beside him. + +"Good morning, my friend," the old rabbit said kindly. "I think this is the perfect place to play. Follow me and I'll show you a good spot." + +So Marco followed the old rabbit, and soon they arrived at a big hill. The old rabbit explained that they could slide down the hill and have lots of fun. + +Marco was so excited and thanked the old rabbit. Together they hopped and laughed as they slid down the hill. It was the perfect day! +Once upon a time, Timmy was walking through the woods. He came across a lily in a clearing of the forest. Timmy felt something special about the lily, so he knelt down to have a closer look. + +Suddenly, the lily started to speak. +"Hello, Timmy. I can grant you one wish," the lily said in a gentle voice. + +Timmy replied, "Can my wish come true?" + +The lily said, "Yes, if you are obedient. If you are, your wish will come true." + +Timmy was so excited. He said, "I will be obedient. What will I do now?" + +The lily said, "You must first kneel here and close your eyes. Think of your wish and it will happen." + +Timmy knelt and closed his eyes. He thought of his wish and suddenly he was granted his wish! Thankful, Timmy thanked the lily and ran off with joy. + +From then on, Timmy was always obedient, just like the lily said. +Once there was a pup named Fluffy who loved to listen. She had soft, white fur that was very fluffy. + +One day Fluffy heard something amazing and she wanted to listen more. She hopped off the couch and walked over to the window to listen. + +Outside Fluffy could hear music. It was loud and happy. She wanted to get closer to the sound so she went outside. + +When Fluffy got closer, she noticed there was a band playing and people were dancing. She wanted to join in too, so she started to dance. + +Suddenly one of the band members noticed Fluffy and said, "Look at that fluffy pup! Would you like to join us?" + +Fluffy was excited and said, "Yes please!" + +The band member said, "Well, you must listen very carefully so you can join in too!" + +Fluffy nodded and listened carefully. Soon she was hopping, skipping and jumping to the music. Everyone laughed and clapped because Fluffy was so available and happy. + +Fluffy continued to listen and dance to the music until the sun went down. + +And that is the story of how Fluffy became the best dancer in town! +One day, there was a spot in the garden. It looked normal, like all spots in the garden, but this one was special. + +In the spot, there were small, round things. They were bright yellow and sparkly. + +A little girl named Anne walked into the garden and saw the spot. + +"What's that?" she asked. + +Her mom smiled. "It's a scatter of sunflower seeds," she said. +Anne was so excited. She ran over to the spot and touched the seeds. It felt so cool! + +Anne started to scatter them around the garden. She was so happy to see the yellow sparkles spread everywhere. + +Anne's mom watched her run around, scattering the seeds. "That's a normal thing to do," she said. + +Anne smiled and said, "yes mom, I love this spot so much!" +Mom and Dad had a big plan for the day. They gathered all of their gear to go on an adventure. + +"Let's go!" Mom said. + +Dad smiled and said, "Let's spread our wings and fly!" + +The three of them hopped in the car and drove off. As they drove, the wind blew in their faces and they felt free! + +Suddenly the car stopped. + +"What happened?" asked Mom. + +Dad explained, "We have a flat tire. We have to be slow and fix it before we can go on our adventure." + +Mom and Dad worked together to fix the flat tire. They got all of their gear out and changed the tire. + +As they worked, Dad said to Mom, "Look at how much fun we're having even when something goes wrong." + +Mom laughed and said, "It's all part of the adventure!" + +Finally the tire was fixed and they were on their way. They spread their wings and flew off into the sunset on their adventure. +Once upon a time, there lived a three year old girl called Lucy. She wanted to measure her shoe, so she could find out how long it was. Lucy asked her mom: "Mom, can you help me measure my shoe?" + +Her Mom said: "Yes, I can help you measure it. It might be a bit difficult, but we can try together." + +So, Mom showed Lucy how to measure her shoe with a ruler. Lucy carefully measured the length and width of her shoe and was very proud when it was done. + +At the end, Mom said: "That was difficult, but you did it! I'm very proud of you." + +Lucy smiled and said: "Me too! I measured my shoe!" +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lucy. She really loved whales so one day she decided to buy one. She was so excited! She ran to the store and asked the man for a whale. The man said, "That's a big purchase! Do you have enough money for a whale?" + +Lucy said, "Yes, I do!" She showed him all the coins she had. + +The man said, "Well, I'm very impressed. That's enough money for a whale. What a cheerful girl you are!" + +So the man gave Luci a whale and she was so happy. She hugged the whale tightly and skipped home with it. Everyone she passed by smiled because Lucy was so cheerful. + +When Lucy arrived home she put the whale in her room and they had so much fun together. From that day forward, Lucy and her whale were forever happy and cheerful. +Once upon a time there was a squirrel. The squirrel was feeling heavy. He wanted to find something to make him feel light. Then he saw a shiny blade of grass. He decided to use it to eat some leaves but the grass was very sharp! + +He said, "Ouch! That's too sharp!" + +Just then, a friendly bird flew by and said, "I know a way to make that grass less sharp. I'll show you." + +The bird showed the squirrel a round stone. He said, "Roll the sharp part of the grass on the stone. It will make it less sharp." + +The squirrel was excited. He rolled the sharp part of the grass against the stone for a little while. + +When he was done, the grass was not so sharp. The squirrel said, "Thank you, Bird. I can eat my leaves now!" + +The bird said, "You're welcome. Have a nice snack!" And the squirrel did. +Once upon a time, there lived a happy little boy named Jack. He had a cozy home with a warm fireplace. Every night Jack's mommy would sit with him in front of the fireplace and they would talk and laugh together. + +One night, the sky outside was dark and the air was cold. Mama said "Let's make it warmer. Let's dance!" + +Jack said "I don't know how to dance, Mama!" + +Mama said "It's ok! I will teach you. Come here and try". + +So Jack came to stand between his mommy's legs and started to move. He put one foot out, then the other, raising them up and down and turning around. He felt warm and happy as he danced in front of the fireplace with his mama. + +When they stopped, Jack smiled and said, "I like to dance with you, Mama!" +Once there was a little pig. He was very hungry, so he went looking for something to eat. He looked around and saw an egg. He was excited! He walked up to the egg and said, “Hello, egg! Can I eat you?†+ +The egg didn’t say anything. The little pig thought about it for a moment and then had an idea. He said, “I will call you Speedy Egg!†+ +The egg started to move. It moved very quickly around the pig. The pig got scared and ran away! He ran until he couldn’t run anymore. + +Then he heard a voice. It was the egg! It said, “I just want to be friends! Can we be friends?†+ +The little pig was surprised. He said, “Yes, we can be friends!†The little pig and the egg became friends and they both laughed. + +They spent the day playing together, and it was so quiet because the little pig was careful not to make too much noise. They both had a wonderful time. +Once upon a time, there was a pretty mitten. A child imagined what it would be like to have the mitten. "I wonder what it would be like to wear the mitten," the child said. + +The child made believe it was Snow Time, and she put the mitten on her hand. She looked at the mitten and she said, "It's so pretty!" The mitten was white and soft and it kept her hand warm. + +The child pretended she was in a big snow adventure, and the mitten made her feel comfortable and safe. She imagined going on a long snow walk, making snow angels, and building a snowman. + +The mitten made all the fun things in the snow much more enjoyable. The child enjoyed wearing the mitten so much, and hugged it tight. "Thank you, pretty mitten!" she said. +Once upon a time, there was a cute puppy named Mike. Mike liked to climb, so he went to explore the world. + +One day, Mike saw a tall TV. He wanted to climb to the top. So he carefully placed his paws on the TV and began to climb. + +When he was almost at the top, a voice said "Woah there, Mike!" + +Mike looked down and saw his owner standing there. She said "Be careful, Mike, don't climb too high!" + +Mike said "Oops! I was just trying to get to the top!" + +His owner said "It's ok, but please don't climb so high next time. Here, I'll help you get down." + +So Mike's owner carefully helped him down and they went on their way. Mike promised he wouldn't try to climb the TV again. +Once there was a small bird, named Pat. Pat liked to explore. One day, Pat flew to a new place that was filled with yellow flowers. Pat felt something special here, so she flew to the ground to take a closer look. Suddenly, a bright yellow light began to glow around the flowers. Pat was very surprised. + +Pat said, "What is this warm yellow light?" + +A nearby bush began to respond. "It's a special kind of energy," the bush said. "It comes from when the sun shines and makes the flowers bloom." + +Pat thought the light was beautiful and asked if she could get some. The bush said, "Yes - but you'll need to find a way to capture the energy and store it. Then you can use it whenever you want." + +Pat felt excited and flew away. After searching, she found a nearby drainpipe. She flew inside and found it was filled with the same yellow light. Pat took some of the light and filled up a special pouch she had. + +When Pat arrived home, she opened the pouch and the yellow light filled her room. Pat was so happy! Now she could have the warm yellow glow whenever she wanted. +Once upon a time, there was a mommy and a baby. Mommy wanted to take a walk so she took the baby to the porch. Mommy put the baby in a swing and said, “I’m going to get some yummy food. I will be back soon.†+ +The baby was happy and started to swing. But then something scary happened. Suddenly, a big, loud bird flew to the porch. It made the baby scared. + +The baby started to cry, so Mommy quickly came back. She said, “Don’t worry, baby. I’m here.†Mommy then looked at the bird and said, “You have to leave, bird! Go away!†The bird looked at Mommy, opened its wings and flew away. + +Mommy smiled and said, “Let’s get some yummy food now, ok?†The baby smiled and together they got the delicious food. + +Mommy said, “Be careful! Birds can be scary.†The baby said, “Yes, Mommy!†and they went inside. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Jake. He loved to play with his wooden board. Every day, he would take out his board and use it to draw, write and create. + +One day, his mom came to him and said, “Jake, you know it’s important to work hard. Can you use your board to work?†+ +Jake thought and then nodded his head. He looked at his board and smiled. He wrote some words on it and showed them to his mom. + +His mom smiled and said, “That looks very good, Jake! You worked hard today. Come and get a snack.†+ +Jake was very happy. He hugged his board and said, “Thank you for helping me work!†+Once upon a time, there was a pink earth. On this earth, there lived a mouse and a pup. Every day, the pup and mouse would go sign together. + +One day, the pup asked the mouse, "Hey, why do we sign every day?" And the mouse replied, "It's to make the pink earth happy. We sign to show how much we love it!" + +The pup thought this was so nice and smiled. Then, pup and mouse signed even harder to show their love of the pink earth. It was so quiet they could even hear the earth smile. Then they both said, "We love you, pink earth!" + +At the end of the day, the pup and mouse hugged each other and kept on signing until night. +Once upon a time there was a special jewel. It was so shiny and special that it was kept safe in a special box. + +One day, two friends were playing nearby. They started to quarrel and couldn’t agree on anything. The louder they talked the more scared the jewel became. + +Suddenly, the jewel spoke up. “Please be careful. I am very scared.†+ +The two friends were so surprised they stopped arguing and looked at each other. + +One of the friends said to the other, “The jewel is scared, let’s be nice to each other now.†+ +The other friend nodded. They both agreed that they would take better care of the jewel. From then on, the two friends were kind to each other, especially around the special jewel. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. He was very enthusiastic about playing with his toys. His favourite was a toy monster truck. Every day, Tim would take the truck apart and put it back together. + +One day, Tim was trying to put a piece back onto his truck. He tried, but it wouldn’t fit. He became frustrated and shouted “I can’t do it!†+ +Just then, his Dad walked in. “Let me help,†he said. He held the truck and showed Tim how to push the piece in. “Resist!†Dad said. + +Tim tried pushing the piece in, but it still wouldn’t fit. He looked up at Dad, and Dad smiled and said “Keep trying. You can do it!†+ +After a few more tries, Tim finally got the piece to fit onto the truck! He was so excited and jumped for joy! + +“You did it!†Dad said. + +“I did! I did it!†Tim replied, smiling and giving Dad a big hug. +Once, there was a little girl called Lucy. Lucy was three years old and she had a favourite teddy bear. One day, Lucy saw a rainbow in the sky. She was so happy, she wanted to show her teddy bear, so she grabbed hold of him tight. + +“Look, teddy bear!†She said with a big, happy smile. She pointed up to the sky. “Look at the pretty rainbow!†+ +Lucy’s teddy bear was a bit grumpy. He didn’t want to look at the rainbow. So, he crossed his arms and wrinkled his nose. + +“Teddy bear, why don’t you bow to the rainbow? It’s so beautiful!†Lucy said. + +So, teddy bear grumpily bowed to the rainbow. Lucy laughed and she hugged her teddy bear. + +“Teddy bear, bowing shows that we value things, even when we are grumpy†she said. + +And from that day on, Lucy always bowed to the rainbow, to show how much she valued it. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Mia. She was 3 years old and was feeling ready for a change. + +"Mum, I want a haircut," said Mia. + +"Alright, let's go and get one," replied Mum. + +Mia and Mum entered the barbershop. After looking at the styles on display, Mia chose the perfect one. + +The barber cut Mia's hair, and she felt so excited for her new look. After the haircut, Mia was ready to go home. + +"I look perfect!" cried Mia. + +Mia and Mum entered the car, and headed home. + +Mia was very pleased with her haircut. She looked perfect, and she knew it. +Once upon a time there was a busy little bear. He lived in the forest and he was always on the move. He traveled from tree to tree, looking for something special. + +One day, he noticed a strange skull in the distance. He was curious, so he carefully approached it. When he got closer he saw that it was actually a joke box. The bear was so excited that he laughed and clapped his paws. + +The next day he decided to show his friends the joke box. He went looking for them and eventually found them playing together in a field. "Look what I found!" he said. The other animals looked at the joke box in amazement. Then the bear opened it and told the first joke. The other animals laughed so hard that they had to clap! + +They spent the whole afternoon telling jokes and having fun. They all thanked the bear for showing them the joke box. The bear was so proud that his friends had enjoyed it. He smiled and said, "You are all so kind. I am so lucky to have such good friends!" +Once upon a time there were two friends, Brian and Lily. They were playing together in a huge park. + +Brian pointed at a huge tree and said, "Look Lily! That tree is so big!" + +Lily was very excited and said, "That is true! Can we climb it?" + +Brian shook his head, "No, it is too high." + +But then, Lily had an idea, "Let's go over to the swings and discuss it there." + +The two ran over to the swings. Lily was sitting on the swing and Brian was standing nearby when he noticed Lily's zipper. "Lily, you have a fat zipper on your dress." + +Lily smiled and said, "Yes, it sure is fat. It's so much fun to zip it up and down." + +Brian laughed and said, "Let's zip it all the way up and ride on the swing!" + +Lily agreed and both of them enjoyed a fun ride on the swing, zipping up and down. They had a great time! +Once upon a time, there was a brave prince. He was very honest and kind. One day, the prince decided to go on an adventure. He wanted to explore the woods beyond his kingdom. + +He was walking through the forest when he heard a voice. "I dare you to do something brave!". The prince was surprised. He looked around but couldn't see anyone. + +He shouted, "Who said that?". A little bird flew out of the trees and said, "It was me!". + +The prince smiled. He asked the bird, "What do you want me to do?". The bird smiled back and said, "Help a friend in need". + +The prince nodded. "I will try!", he answered. He thanked the bird and ran off to find his friend. + +When the prince arrived, he saw that his friend was in trouble. Together, the prince and his friend were able to solve the problem. They were very happy and thankful that the prince was brave enough to help. + +The prince realized that honesty and courage can help solve any problem. And he promised to always be an honest and brave prince. +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Max. Max was a big dog with a brown collar around his neck. Max was very sad and miserable because he did not have any friends to play with. + +One day, a little girl came to Max's house. She saw that Max was feeling lonely and she decided to play with him. The little girl encouraged Max to play with her and Max was very happy. They played fetch and ran around the yard together. + +After playing for a while, the little girl noticed that Max's collar was too tight. She told Max's owner and they got Max a new collar that fit him perfectly. Max was no longer miserable and he had a new friend to play with. He was very grateful to the little girl who encouraged him to have fun again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a small house with her family. Lily's room had a modest ceiling with stars painted on it. She loved to look at the stars before going to sleep. + +One day, Lily's mom bought a new toy for her. It was a beautiful doll that could display different colors. Lily was very happy and started playing with it. But then, her little brother came in and wanted to play with the doll too. They started fighting over it. + +Lily didn't want to share the doll, but her mom told her that it was important to be kind and share with others. So, Lily decided to display the doll on a shelf where both she and her brother could see it. They both smiled and hugged each other, happy to have resolved their conflict. +Once upon a time, there was a big frog who lived in a pond. He liked to jump and play in the water. One day, he met a little frog who was lost. The big frog helped the little frog find his way home. + +The little frog was very grateful and asked the big frog to come to his wedding. The big frog was excited and happy to go. He put on his best suit and hopped all the way to the wedding. + +But on the way, it started to rain. The big frog got very wet and was worried he would ruin the wedding. When he arrived, all the other frogs were wet too! But they didn't mind, they were just happy to be together and celebrate the marriage. The big frog had a great time and made lots of new friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. One day, Timmy and his mom went on a picnic in the park. They had sandwiches and juice for lunch. + +As they were eating, Timmy saw the sun shining brightly in the sky. He pointed at it and said, "Look, Mommy! The sun is shining!" + +His mom smiled and said, "Yes, it's a beautiful day today." + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise. It was a terrible sound, like a big monster growling. Timmy got scared and asked his mom, "What's that noise?" + +His mom looked up and saw a volcano in the distance. "That's a volcano, Timmy. It's a mountain that can explode and make loud noises like that." + +Timmy looked at the volcano and said, "It's so big and scary!" + +His mom hugged him and said, "Don't worry, Timmy. We're safe here. Let's finish our lunch and enjoy the sunshine." +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very thirsty, so he asked his mommy for some juice. His mommy gave him a cup of juice and Timmy drank it all up. + +After drinking his juice, Timmy went outside to play with his friends. They decided to race each other to see who could run the fastest. Timmy was worried that he wouldn't win the race, but he tried his best anyway. + +In the end, Timmy didn't win the race, but he still had fun playing with his friends. And when he got home, his mommy gave him another cup of juice to drink. Timmy was happy and felt much better. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to draw and write. One day, he was sitting outside drawing pictures of his favorite automobiles. Suddenly, an ancient car drove up to him. + +"Hello there, little boy," said the driver. + +"Hi!" Timmy replied. + +"I see you like to draw. Can you draw my automobile for me?" + +"Sure!" Timmy said excitedly. + +Timmy took out his paper and crayons and began to draw the ancient automobile. When he was finished, he showed the driver his drawing. + +"That's amazing!" the driver exclaimed. "Thank you so much for writing me a picture of my car." + +Timmy smiled and said, "You're welcome!" +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to wander around his neighborhood and look at all the pretty flowers. One day, Timmy saw a group of youth playing in the park. They were laughing and having fun. Timmy wanted to play too, so he ran over to them. + +But when he got there, he slipped in a puddle and got all wet. The youth laughed at him and Timmy felt sad. He decided to wander back home and change his clothes. As he walked, he saw a beautiful rainbow in the sky. It made him feel happy again. + +When Timmy got home, his mom gave him some dry clothes to wear. He felt much better. He realized that sometimes things can be wet and make you feel sad, but there are always happy things to see and make you feel better. Timmy went to bed that night feeling grateful for the rainbow and the lesson he learned. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park. One day, she saw a squirrel running around. She followed the squirrel, but then she couldn't find it anymore. She searched and searched, but the squirrel was gone. + +Lily felt sad and worried. She asked her mommy what happened to the squirrel. Her mommy told her that sometimes animals get hurt or sick and they die. Lily was sad to hear that the squirrel might be dead. + +Lily learned that it's important to be kind to animals and take care of them. She promised to always be gentle with animals and never hurt them. From that day on, Lily always looked out for animals in the park and made sure they were safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and eat his favorite candy. One day, Timmy's mom gave him a big chocolate bar as a reward for doing a good job cleaning his room. Timmy was so happy and ate the whole chocolate bar in one go. + +But after a while, Timmy started to feel sick. He had eaten too much chocolate and his tummy hurt. Timmy's mom told him that he had spoiled his dinner and couldn't have any more candy. Timmy was sad, but he knew he had to remain patient and wait until dinner time. + +Later that night, Timmy's mom praised him for being patient and not asking for more candy. She told him that his success in waiting for dinner was something to be proud of. Timmy felt happy and proud of himself too. From that day on, he learned that sometimes it's better to wait and be patient, rather than spoil things by being greedy. +Once upon a time, there was a bear named Billy. Billy was big and brown and loved to eat honey. One day, Billy went for a walk in the forest and found a patch of flowers. He picked some and put them in his fur. + +Later that day, Billy met his friend, a rabbit named Rosie. Rosie saw the flowers and said, "I remember when I saw those flowers last year. They are very pretty." Billy was happy that he found a pretty patch of flowers. + +But then, Billy realized he lost one of the flowers. He started to feel grumpy because he wanted to keep all the pretty flowers. Rosie told him, "Don't be grumpy, Billy. You still have a lot of flowers and you can always find more patches of flowers in the forest." Billy felt better and he and Rosie went on more adventures together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she was playing with her dolls when her mom came into the room. "Lily, it's time to comb your hair," her mom said. + +Lily didn't want to comb her hair because she was embarrassed. Her hair was all messy and she didn't want anyone to see it. "No, Mommy. I don't want to comb my hair. It's too messy," Lily said. + +Her mom smiled and said, "Don't worry, Lily. I'll help you comb your hair. Let's measure how long it is first!" Lily was excited to measure her hair with her mom's ruler. + +After they measured her hair, her mom combed it gently. Lily felt much better and wasn't embarrassed anymore. She thanked her mom and went back to playing with her dolls. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and watch the planes fly in the sky. One day, she saw a charming butterfly fluttering around her garden. + +Lily ran to her mommy and said, "Mommy, look at the pretty butterfly! Can I catch it?" + +Her mommy replied, "Be careful, Lily. Butterflies are delicate. You might tear its wings if you catch it too hard." + +Lily thought about what her mommy said and decided to watch the butterfly from afar. Suddenly, she heard a loud noise in the sky. It was a plane flying overhead. The butterfly flew away, but Lily knew it would come back someday. +Once upon a time, there was a bright sun in the sky. The sun made the sky very blue. A farmer named Jack was working in his field. He was planting seeds in the ground. + +Suddenly, Jack heard a loud noise. He saw two rabbits racing towards his field. They were running so fast that they knocked over some of his crops. + +Jack was angry and shouted, "Stop! You are ruining my field!" + +The rabbits stopped and said, "We're sorry, we were just having a race. We didn't mean to cause any trouble." + +Jack realized that sometimes it's important to have fun and enjoy life, but it's also important to be careful and considerate of others. From that day on, he always made sure to watch out for any rabbits racing towards his field. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to play dress-up and pretend to be a princess. One day, she wanted to go to the store to buy a new mask for her dress-up box. So, she asked her mom if they could go. + +Her mom said yes, but warned her that it was a messy day outside because it had rained. Lily didn't mind and put on her rain boots. They walked to the store and Lily found a beautiful pink mask. She was so happy and couldn't wait to show her friends. + +On the way back home, they had to walk through a big puddle. Lily's boots got all muddy and her mom said they would have to clean them when they got home. But Lily didn't care because she had her new mask and that made her very happy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play at the park. One day, she met a boy named Max who had a big, hairy dog named Rufus. Lily was scared of Rufus because he looked so big and scary. + +Max said, "Don't be scared, Rufus is friendly. Do you want to pet him?" + +Lily was hesitant at first, but she slowly reached out her hand and petted Rufus. She realized that Rufus was actually very gentle and nice. + +After playing for a while, Max suggested they go down the slide. Lily was excited to try it out, but when she got to the top, she got scared and didn't want to slide down. Max encouraged her, saying it was fun and she would be safe. + +Lily finally slid down the slide and loved it! She felt proud of herself for trying something new. She realized that sometimes things can seem scary, but if you try them, they can be fun. And Rufus, the big, hairy dog, became her new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a big market. The market had lots of fruits, toys, and clothes. Everyone liked to go to the market to buy things. One day, a new seller came to the market. He was selling apples. His apples were very shiny and red. His prices were lower than the other sellers. The other sellers didn't like it because they thought it was not fair. But the customers liked it because they could buy more apples for less money. The new seller said, "Welcome, everyone! Come and buy my apples. They are the best in the market!" The market became very competitive, but everyone was happy because they could buy more things for less money. +Once upon a time, there was a kind and generous bunny named Benny. He loved to share his carrots with his friends and always made sure everyone had enough to eat. One day, Benny was walking through the forest when he saw a big, scary wolf. The wolf had sharp teeth and looked very hungry. + +Benny knew he had to be careful, so he hopped away as fast as he could. The wolf chased after him, but Benny was too quick. He ran and ran until he came to a peaceful pond. Benny knew he had to relax and catch his breath, so he sat down by the water and took a deep breath. + +As Benny sat there, he saw something pass by in the water. It was a little fish! Benny realized that the fish could help him outsmart the wolf. He quickly came up with a plan and asked the fish for help. The fish agreed and together they tricked the wolf into thinking Benny had already passed by the pond. + +The wolf fell for their trick and ran off in the wrong direction. Benny was so grateful to the fish for helping him out. He shared his last carrot with the fish as a thank you. From that day on, Benny knew that sometimes it's important to relax and think before acting, and that sometimes even the smallest friends can make a big difference. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He loved to play with his toys and build big towers with his blocks. One day, he went to play outside with his friends and they found some sticks and rocks. They decided to build a fort in the woods. + +While they were building, Timmy's friend Tommy found a broken hockey stick. They all looked at it and wondered what to do with it. Timmy had an idea! He suggested they use it as a flagpole for their fort. They all thought it was a great idea and they stuck the stick in the ground. + +After they finished building their fort, they played a game of hockey with the broken stick. Timmy's team won and they all cheered. They were so happy that they built the fort and played hockey together. From that day on, they went back to the fort every day to play and have fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very excited because he wanted to play with his toy truck, but he couldn't find it. He looked everywhere, but he couldn't find it. + +Timmy's mom came into the room and asked him what was wrong. Timmy told her that he couldn't find his toy truck. His mom asked him if he had looked in his toy box. Timmy said he hadn't, so his mom helped him unlock the toy box. + +When they opened the toy box, Timmy's toy truck was right there! Timmy was so happy that he gave his mom a big hug. His mom said, "Good job finding your toy truck, Timmy!" Timmy smiled and said, "I'm not grumpy anymore!" +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved lollipops and always had one in his hand. One day, Timmy went to the park to play. He saw a big lollipop on the ground and picked it up. But when he put it in his mouth, it tasted funny. + +Timmy said, "This lollipop tastes yucky! Why does it taste like that?" + +A little girl named Sarah heard him and said, "I saw a man put something on that lollipop. He was not honest. He made it taste bad on purpose." + +Timmy was sad and said, "That's not nice. I wish I could make him shrink so he could never do that again." + +Suddenly, the man who made the lollipop taste bad appeared. Timmy said, "You are not honest! You made my lollipop taste yucky!" + +The man felt ashamed and said, "I'm sorry. I will never do it again." And just like that, he shrank and disappeared. Timmy was happy and ate a new lollipop that tasted delicious. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside with his friends. One day, Timmy and his friends went to the park to play. Timmy went on the swing and went back and forth, back and forth. He loved the feeling of the wind in his hair. + +Suddenly, Timmy's friend Johnny came over and said, "Look, I have a new top!" Timmy was glad to see Johnny's new toy. They played with the top together and made it spin around and around. + +After a while, Timmy's mom called him and said it was time to go home. Timmy was sad to leave the park and his friends, but he was glad he had such a fun time swinging and playing with the top. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she saw a big strong man carrying a lot of bricks. + +"Hello," said Lily. "What are you doing?" + +"I'm building a house," said the man. "I need these bricks to make it strong." + +Lily thought the man looked very strong too. She asked, "Can I help you carry some bricks?" + +The man smiled and said, "Of course you can! But first, let's have a hug." + +So, Lily gave the man a big hug before helping him carry the bricks. They worked together all day and built a very strong house. And from that day on, the man and Lily became good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, they decided to go on an adventure to find treasure. + +Lily and her friends searched and searched, but they couldn't find any treasure. Suddenly, they saw a funny looking rock. Lily's friend said, "That rock looks like treasure!" + +Lily replied, "I don't think so. It's just a funny rock." + +But her friend insisted, "Let's dig and see!" + +So, they dug and dug until they found a shiny gold coin. They were so happy and excited that they decided to share the treasure and have a party. It was the most fun they had ever had! +Once upon a time, there was a group of animals who lived in the forest. There were rabbits, squirrels, and birds. They were all friends and liked to play together. One day, they found a soft blanket and they all wanted to use it. The rabbits felt the soft blanket and said, "It feels nice!" The squirrels felt it too and said, "It feels cozy!" The birds felt it last and said, "It feels warm!" They decided to share the blanket and take turns using it. They were all happy and felt good about being kind to each other. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the garden and dig in the soil. One day, she found a rude worm in the soil. + +"Hey, worm! Why are you so rude?" asked Lily. + +"I'm sorry, Lily. I didn't mean to be rude. I was just scared because you were digging in my home," replied the worm. + +Lily felt sorry for the worm and decided to yield to his wishes. She gently put the worm back in the soil and covered him up. From that day on, Lily and the worm became good friends and played in the garden together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and teddy bears. One day, her mom bought her a new rag doll from the store. It was very cheap, but Lily loved it anyway. + +Lily played with her new rag doll every day. She took it everywhere she went. But one day, she accidentally left it at the park. When she realized her mistake, she ran back to the park to find it, but it was nowhere to be seen. + +Days went by, and Lily was very sad without her rag doll. She searched everywhere, but it was gone. One day, she was walking down the street when she saw a little girl playing with a rag doll that looked just like hers! She recognized it immediately. + +Lily ran up to the little girl and asked if she could have her rag doll back. The little girl was happy to give it back, and Lily was overjoyed to have her favorite toy back in her arms. From then on, she made sure to never leave her rag doll behind again. +Once upon a time, there was a man who was very lonely. He didn't have any friends to play with or anyone to talk to. One day, he met a woman who became his wife. He loved her very much and she loved him too. They went on adventures together and played games. The man was no longer lonely because he had his wife by his side. They lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to walk on the path through the forest. One day, she met a friendly squirrel. + +"Hello, little squirrel! How are you?" asked Lily. + +"I am good, thank you. I am looking for some nuts to grow big and strong," replied the squirrel. + +"I want to grow too! How can I grow big and strong like you?" asked Lily. + +"Well, you can eat healthy food and play outside. That will help you grow," said the squirrel. + +Lily smiled and continued walking on the fair path, feeling happy and excited to grow big and strong like the squirrel. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy cars all day long. One day, Timmy's mom took him to a big store to buy a new toy car. Timmy was very happy. + +In the store, Timmy saw a big motor that was moving very fast. He asked his mom, "What is that?" His mom said, "That's a motor. It makes things move fast." Timmy was very excited to see the motor. + +After they bought the toy car, they went home. Timmy sat down on the floor and played with his new toy car. He was so happy. Suddenly, he heard a loud noise. It was the motor he saw in the store! His mom had bought it as a surprise for him. Timmy was so happy and he sat down next to the motor to watch it move fast. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sun. One day, she saw her mom setting the table for dinner. She asked, "Mommy, can I help set the table too?" Her mom said yes and gave her a cloth to put on the table. Lily smiled and felt very important. + +Later that night, Lily's family sat down to eat. Her dad said, "This is a very rich meal. Thank you, Mommy!" Lily didn't know what "rich" meant, so she asked, "Daddy, what does 'rich' mean?" Her dad explained, "It means the food is very special and delicious." Lily smiled and felt happy that she helped set the table for such a special meal. +Once upon a time, there was a big, big tree with very large leaves. A little birdie lived in the tree and loved to sing all day long. One day, the birdie was flying and accidentally fell out of the tree. But don't worry, the birdie wasn't hurt because it landed on a soft flower bed. + +The birdie was scared and wanted to stop falling. It flapped its wings and flew back up to the tree. From that day on, the birdie was more careful when flying and never fell again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to help her mommy with tasks around the house. One day, her mommy asked her to start cleaning her room. Lily was excited to help and started right away. + +As she was cleaning, she found a toy that was spoiled. It was her favorite toy and she was sad that it was broken. But instead of crying, Lily decided to fix it. She started to work on the toy and after a while, she was able to make it as good as new. + +Her mommy was so proud of Lily for completing her task and fixing her toy. From that day on, Lily made sure to take care of all her toys so they wouldn't get spoiled again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a brave knight. He had a big sword. The sword was very heavy. The knight wanted to try lifting it up. He tried and tried, but it was too heavy for him. + +One day, the knight went on a journey. He walked for a long time. Suddenly, he saw a dragon. The dragon was big and scary. The knight knew he needed his sword to fight the dragon. He tried to lift it up again. This time, he was strong enough to hold it. + +The knight and the dragon fought for a long time. The knight swung his sword and hit the dragon. The dragon was hurt and flew away. The knight was happy he had tried his best and won the battle. He went back home and told everyone about his adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very poor and lived in a small house with her mom and dad. One day, Lily's mom said, "Lily, it's time to bathe. You need to wash your body and hair." Lily didn't want to bathe because she was scared of getting water in her eyes. + +Her dad picked her up and said, "Don't worry, Lily. I'll hold you and make sure no water gets in your eyes." After her bath, Lily's mom weighed her on the scale. Lily was happy to see that she had gained some weight since her last checkup. + +Lily's mom asked her, "Did you have fun bathing?" Lily smiled and said, "Yes, I did. Daddy held me and I didn't get water in my eyes." Her mom said, "That's great, Lily. You're growing up so fast!" And Lily hugged her mom and dad, feeling happy and loved. +Once upon a time, there was a car that went vroom vroom. The car was very happy because it could go fast. But one day, the car started to go slow. The car was sad and didn't know what to do. + +The car's owner took it to the mechanic. The mechanic looked at the car and said, "I can fix it, but you have to pay me." The owner agreed and paid the mechanic. + +The mechanic worked on the car and fixed it. The car was happy again because it could go vroom vroom fast. The car's owner was happy too because they paid the mechanic to fix the car. And that's the end of the story. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Blue. Blue lived in a tree in the west with his family. He was so proud of his nest and loved to sing every day. + +One day, Blue met a friendly squirrel named Nut. Nut asked, "Can I have some of your seeds?" Blue said, "Yes, but please don't bite my nest." Nut promised not to bite the nest and took some seeds to eat. + +After a while, Nut came back and said, "I'm sorry, I accidentally bit your nest." Blue was sad, but forgave Nut because he was a good friend. They decided to share the nest and live together happily ever after. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big castle. It was a very pretty castle with tall towers and a big gate. One day, a little girl came to the castle. She wanted to see what was inside. She tried to open the gate, but it was locked. She looked around and found a key. She put the key in the lock and turned it. The gate opened! + +The little girl went inside the castle. She saw many rooms and pretty things. She saw a big room with a big table and many chairs. She saw a room with a big bed and a soft pillow. She saw a room with a big fireplace and a warm fire. The little girl saw many things, but nothing was harmful. Everything was harmless and safe. + +The little girl had a fun time in the castle. She saw many things and had many adventures. When it was time to go, she closed the gate and put the key back where she found it. She said goodbye to the castle and promised to come back one day. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to draw. She drew pictures of flowers, animals, and even her family. One day, she asked her mom for a new crayon. + +Her mom gave her a red one and said, "This is a powerful crayon. It can make your drawings look really cool." + +Lily was excited to try it out. She started to draw a flower, but she noticed that the texture of the paper was different. It was bumpy and rough. + +She asked her mom, "Why is the paper like this?" + +Her mom replied, "It's because we printed this paper on a special machine. It makes it feel different than regular paper." + +Lily was amazed and continued to draw with her powerful crayon on the textured paper. Her mom smiled and said, "Your drawings are beautiful, Lily." + +Lily beamed with pride and said, "Thank you, Mommy!" +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to paint. She would use lots of colors and make amazing pictures. One day, Lily found a shiny coin on the ground. She was so happy! She decided to use the coin to buy more paint. She went to the store and picked out some new colors. When she got home, she painted an amazing picture of a rainbow. Lily was very proud of her painting and her shiny coin. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to dance to jazz music with her mommy and daddy. One day, they went for a walk in the park and it was very cold outside. The ground was covered in icy snow. + +Lily saw a squirrel on a tree and wanted to say hello. She poked the tree with her finger and the squirrel ran away. She felt a little sad but then she saw a bird flying in the sky. She started to dance and sing to the jazz music in her head. + +Suddenly, the bird came down and landed on her shoulder. Lily was so happy! She gave the bird a little poke and it flew away. Lily and her family continued their walk in the park, dancing and singing to the jazz music in their hearts. +Once upon a time, there was a big ship in the ocean. The ship was called the navy ship. The sailors on the ship were very happy. They were singing and dancing. Suddenly, they saw a little bird in the water. The bird was trying to swim, but it couldn't. The sailors felt sad for the bird. They raised their hands and caught the bird. They took the bird to the ship and gave it some food. The bird was happy again. The sailors were proud of what they did. They were not ashamed to help the little bird. +Once upon a time, there was a monkey who loved bananas. He ate them every day because they were so tasty. One day, the monkey saw a bird soar high in the sky. He wanted to fly like the bird so he ate more bananas to get strong. + +The monkey climbed to the top of a tree and jumped off. He flapped his arms but he couldn't fly. He fell to the ground and hurt himself badly. The bananas didn't make him fly like he wanted to. + +The monkey learned that he couldn't fly like a bird no matter how many bananas he ate. He was sad and couldn't eat any more bananas because they reminded him of his fall. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to walk in the park with her mommy. One day, they saw a big tree. Lily wanted to climb it, but it was too tall. So, she decided to lean on it instead. + +As they walked further, they saw a group of ducks swimming in the pond. Lily wanted to say hello, but her mommy told her to be quiet so she wouldn't scare them away. They watched the ducks for a while before continuing their walk. + +Eventually, they came across a playground with a slide. Lily climbed up the ladder and went down the slide, laughing and having fun. When they were ready to go home, Lily was tired from all the walking and playing. She leaned her head on her mommy's shoulder and they walked home together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sun with her friends. One day, Lily and her friends were walking in the park when they saw a palm tree. They thought it was very cool and wanted to touch it. + +But when they got closer, they noticed that the palm tree was very cold. They didn't understand why, so they decided to discuss it. They talked about how trees can feel cold when it's not sunny outside. They also talked about how they could warm up by running around and playing games. + +After their discussion, Lily and her friends continued to play and have fun in the park. They were happy to learn something new about the palm tree and how to stay warm when it's cold outside. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play with her toys all day long. She had so many toys that her room was full of them. One day, her mom came in and saw all the toys on the floor. "Lily, you have so many toys, but you don't play with them all. It's a waste," said her mom. + +Lily felt sad and didn't know what to do. Her mom encouraged her to be gentle with her toys and to only keep the ones she really loved. Lily thought about it and decided to give some of her toys to children who didn't have any. + +Lily's mom was proud of her for being so kind and gentle. "You did a good thing by giving away your toys. It's not a waste anymore," said her mom. Lily felt happy and learned that it's important to be kind and not waste things. +Once upon a time, there was a big storm called a hurricane. The wind was very strong and the rain was very heavy. The sky was dark and scary. + +But then, something happened. The storm paused for a moment. The wind stopped blowing and the rain stopped falling. The sky turned orange and the sun came out for a little while. + +Everyone was happy because they could go outside and play. They saw a rainbow in the sky and it made them smile. The hurricane came back again, but they were not scared anymore. They knew that it would pause again and they would be safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and his favorite toy was a red truck. One day, Timmy noticed that his truck had a leak and it was making a big mess on the floor. + +Timmy's mom saw the mess and said, "Oh no, Timmy! Your truck is leaking! We need to fix it before it gets worse." Timmy replied, "Can we join it back together, Mommy?" + +His mom tried to fix the leak, but it was too hard for her. Timmy was sad because he loved his red truck so much. Suddenly, he had an idea. He decided to take his truck to his grandpa who was good at fixing things. + +When they got to grandpa's house, he saw the leak and said, "Don't worry, Timmy. I can fix it." Timmy was happy because he knew his grandpa could fix anything. + +But unfortunately, when grandpa tried to fix the leak, he accidentally broke the truck. Timmy was very sad and cried. His grandpa apologized and promised to buy him a new truck. Even though Timmy was sad about his old truck, he was happy that he had a grandpa who loved him and wanted to make him happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in her backyard, but she was always curious about what was on the other side of the fence. One day, she asked her mom if she could go see what was on the other side. + +Her mom said, "No, Lily. The fence is broken and it's not safe." + +Lily was sad because she really wanted to see what was on the other side. She asked her mom, "Can you show me a picture of what's on the other side?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Sure, I can show you a picture." She went inside and got her phone to show Lily a picture of the park that was on the other side of the fence. + +Lily was happy to see the picture, but she still wanted to go to the park. She asked her mom if they could fix the fence so she could go to the park. + +Her mom thought about it and said, "Okay, we can fix the fence together so we can go to the park safely." Lily was overjoyed and hugged her mom tightly. They spent the rest of the day fixing the fence and soon enough, they were able to go to the park together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She went to the park with her mommy and daddy. They played on the swings and the slide. Lily noticed a big dog running around. She was scared, but her daddy said the dog was friendly. + +Later that day, Lily got sick. Her mommy and daddy took her to the doctor. The doctor was very nice and gave Lily some medicine. She felt better soon. + +At school, Lily's favorite color was pink. She noticed that many of her friends liked pink too. Pink was a popular color. She was happy that she had many friends who liked the same color as her. +Once upon a time, there was a little lamp. The lamp sat on a table in a big room. Every night, the lamp shone bright and helped the people in the room see. But during the day, the lamp felt lonely and sad. + +One day, a little girl came into the room. She saw the lonely lamp and wanted to help. She turned on the lamp and sat next to it. The lamp felt happy to have a friend. + +But then, the little girl had to leave the room. The lamp was sad and lonely again. It wanted to rest and not shine anymore. But it knew it had a job to do at night, so it kept shining. + +Finally, the little girl came back to the room. She saw the lonely lamp and gave it a big hug. The lamp felt loved and happy once again. From that day on, the little girl visited the lamp every day and the lamp was never lonely again. +Once upon a time, there was a bunny named Benny. Benny loved to eat carrots. One day, Benny saw a new bunny in the field. Benny wanted to say hello, so he went over to introduce himself. The new bunny's fur was very rough, but Benny didn't mind. They became friends and ate carrots together every day. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his bean bag. He would throw it up in the air and catch it. One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. Billy wanted to play with the bean bag too, but Timmy didn't want to share. + +Timmy threw the bean bag at Billy and it hit him in the face. Billy started to cry and Timmy felt bad. He realized that it wasn't nice to not share his toys. Timmy apologized to Billy and they started to play together. + +From that day on, Timmy learned that it was important to share and be kind to his friends. He also learned that it was important to be comfortable with sharing and not always wanting to keep things to himself. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she found a message on the ground. It said, "I hate you, Lily!" She felt scared and didn't know what to do. + +She showed the message to her mommy and asked, "Why do they hate me?" Her mommy said, "Don't be scared, Lily. Sometimes people say mean things for no reason. It doesn't mean it's true." + +Lily felt better and decided to write a message back. She wrote, "I don't hate you. Let's be friends!" The next day, she saw the person who wrote the mean message. They smiled and said, "I'm sorry. Let's be friends." Lily was happy and they played together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She wanted to go to the circus, but her mommy said they didn't have enough money for tickets. Lily was sad because she really wanted to see the circus. + +One day, Lily saw a flyer that said there was a special deal for cheap tickets to the circus. She was so happy and asked her mommy if they could go. Her mommy said they still couldn't afford it. + +Lily didn't give up. She asked her friends if they wanted to help her. Together, they collected enough money to buy tickets for everyone. Lily was so happy that they could unite and go to the circus together. She learned that when people work together, they can achieve great things. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and run outside with her friends. One day, Lily's friend Max came over to play. Max was very competitive and always wanted to win. + +Lily and Max decided to play a game of tag. Max ran very fast and Lily tried to keep up. But Max was too quick and Lily started to cry. Max felt bad and asked Lily if she was okay. Lily said she was just a little sad and Max said he was sorry for being too competitive. + +Later that day, Lily's mom took her to the doctor's office. There was a patient waiting in the waiting room. Lily said hello and the patient smiled back. The patient was very nice and gave Lily a sticker for being brave at the doctor's office. + +After the doctor's appointment, Lily went back home and played with her toys. She felt happy again and forgot about crying earlier. Lily learned that it's okay to be competitive, but it's also important to be kind to others and be patient when things don't go your way. +Once upon a time, there was a rich turkey. He lived in a big house with lots of toys. One day, he wanted to go outside and play. He walked around his yard and saw some berries on the ground. He picked them up and ate them. They were very tasty! + +Suddenly, he heard a noise. It was a little girl who was lost. She was crying and scared. The turkey felt bad for her and wanted to help. He picked her up and brought her to his house. They played together and had fun. The little girl was happy to have a new friend. + +From that day on, the turkey was not just wealthy, but also very kind. He learned that being nice to others is more important than having lots of toys. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to help her mom in the garden. One day, they planted some colorful flowers and peppers in their garden. + +Lily's mom told her, "Lily, can you help me raise the watering can so we can water the plants?" Lily lifted the watering can as high as she could and watered the flowers and peppers. + +As they were working, a naughty rabbit came and started eating the peppers. Lily shouted, "Stop it, rabbit! Those are our peppers!" The rabbit didn't listen and kept eating. + +Sadly, when it was time to harvest the peppers, they were all gone. Lily was sad and her mom said, "It's okay, Lily. We can try again next year." +Once upon a time, there was a little rabbit named Benny. Benny lived in a big field with lots of other animals. One day, Benny found a board and thought it would make a great slide. He climbed up the board and slid down, laughing all the way. + +Later that day, Benny saw a pretty flower and decided to bury it in the ground. He dug a hole and gently placed the flower inside. It was a charming little flower and Benny was happy to have found it. + +As the sun began to set, Benny hopped back to his burrow. He was tired from all the fun he had that day. As he fell asleep, he dreamed of sliding down the board and finding more charming flowers to bury. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play outside in the yard. One day, Timmy's mom gave him a rake and asked him to help rake the leaves. Timmy was happy to help his mom and started raking the leaves. + +As Timmy was raking, he saw a shiny object in the pile of leaves. He picked it up and showed it to his mom. "Look, Mom! This is so attractive!" said Timmy. His mom smiled and told him it was a shiny rock. + +Later that day, Timmy's friend came over to play. Timmy showed him the shiny rock and his friend asked where he found it. Timmy told him he found it while raking the leaves with his mom. His friend thought that was cool and asked if he could help rake too. Timmy said yes and they both had fun raking and finding treasures in the leaves. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had long, thin hair that her mommy would comb every day. One day, Lily went to the park to play. She saw her friend, Tommy, and they started to play together. + +Tommy said, "Lily, you have pretty hair. Can I comb it?" + +Lily said, "Yes, please comb my hair." + +Tommy took the comb and started to comb Lily's hair. Lily felt happy and she started to clap her hands. + +After they finished playing, Lily went home and showed her mommy her pretty hair. Her mommy said, "Wow, your hair looks so nice! Did Tommy comb it for you?" + +Lily said, "Yes, Tommy combed my hair and I clapped my hands because it felt good." + +From that day on, Lily and Tommy played together every day and they always had fun combing each other's hair. +Once upon a time, there was a giraffe named Jerry. Jerry had a long neck that he liked to stretch out to reach the leaves on tall trees. One day, Jerry was in a play with his animal friends. He was supposed to act like a silly monkey, but he was too embarrassed to do it in front of everyone. + +Jerry's friends noticed he was feeling shy and asked him what was wrong. Jerry explained that he was embarrassed because he didn't think he could act like a monkey very well. His friends reassured him that it was okay to make mistakes and that they would still love him no matter what. + +Feeling encouraged, Jerry took a deep breath and acted like a silly monkey. His friends cheered and clapped for him. Jerry felt proud of himself for trying something new and not being afraid to make a mistake. From then on, Jerry knew that it was okay to be embarrassed sometimes, as long as he didn't let it stop him from having fun and trying new things. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy who loved music. He would dance and sing whenever he heard a tune. One day, Timmy went to the park and saw a man playing a trumpet. The sound was so interesting that Timmy couldn't stop listening. + +Timmy went up to the man and said, "Can I have a turn to play the trumpet?" The man smiled and said, "Sure, but first, you need to give me something." Timmy thought about what he could give the man. He didn't have any toys or treats with him. + +Suddenly, he remembered that he had a shiny rock in his pocket. He took it out and gave it to the man. The man played a beautiful tune on the trumpet, and Timmy danced along. + +From that day on, Timmy always carried a shiny rock with him, just in case he met someone interesting who played a trumpet. He knew that he could give them the rock in exchange for a chance to play the trumpet. And every time he played, he felt happy and free. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go on adventures with her family. One day, they went to a big hotel for vacation. When they got to their room, Lily's mom asked her to unpack her bag. Lily didn't want to because she was tired, but her mom said it was important to keep their room clean and comfortable. + +As they explored the hotel, they found a chamber with a big sign that said "Do Not Enter." Lily was curious and wanted to go in, but her mom warned her that it was not safe. Later that day, Lily saw some kids sneaking into the chamber. She wanted to follow them, but she remembered what her mom said and decided to stay safe. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to listen to your parents and make smart choices, even if it's hard or you're curious about something. And always keep your room clean and comfortable so you can rest well on your adventures. +Once upon a time, there was a little fish. The fish was very scared because he saw a big, dangerous shark. The shark was swimming fast towards the little fish. The little fish needed to escape! He swam as fast as he could, but the shark was getting closer and closer. Suddenly, the little fish saw a blue rock. He quickly swam towards the rock and hid behind it. The shark swam past the rock and didn't see the little fish. The little fish was safe and happy that he escaped from the dangerous shark. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat cookies and candy, but her mommy said she could only have them after she ate her vegetables. Lily didn't like vegetables, so she put them in the refrigerator and ate cookies instead. + +One day, Lily's mommy went to the refrigerator to get some vegetables for dinner, but she couldn't find them. She asked Lily where they were, but Lily didn't want to tell the truth. She said she didn't know where they went. + +Lily's mommy was very upset and told Lily that it was foolish to hide the vegetables. She told Lily to sort out her priorities and eat her vegetables first. But it was too late. Lily's mommy had to go to the store to buy more vegetables for dinner. And Lily didn't get any cookies or candy that day. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a duck named Ducky who lived by a big lake. Ducky loved to swim in the lake and play with his friends. One day, Ducky met a fish named Fishy. Fishy was very serious and didn't like to play. + +Ducky asked Fishy, "Why don't you ever play with us?" + +Fishy replied, "I have to take care of my family. It's a serious job." + +Ducky didn't understand what Fishy meant, so he just said, "Okay, see you later!" and went to play with his friends. + +But one day, Ducky came back to the lake and Fishy was gone. Ducky asked Fishy's family where he went, and they said he had to leave to find food for them. Ducky felt sad because he didn't get to say goodbye to his serious friend. + +From that day on, Ducky always remembered to say goodbye to his friends before they had to leave. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy was very excited because he was going to the park with his mom. Timmy's mom told him to prepare for the park by putting on his shoes and his hat. Timmy did what his mom said and got ready to go. + +When they got to the park, Timmy saw a big slide and he wanted to go on it. His mom told him to be careful and to use the exit when he was done. Timmy went on the slide and had so much fun! When he was done, he used the exit and ran back to his mom. + +Timmy and his mom played at the park for a long time. They had so much fun together. When it was time to go home, Timmy was sad but he knew he would come back again soon. Timmy's mom was proud of him for being such a good boy and for using the exit like she told him to. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a unique toy, a stuffed unicorn, that she loved very much. One day, Lily's mom noticed that Lily's body was getting bigger. She said, "Lily, you are growing so much! Your body is increasing in size!" + +Lily looked at her mom and said, "Will my unicorn increase in size too?" + +Her mom replied, "No, your unicorn will stay the same size, but you can still play with it and love it just as much." + +Lily hugged her unicorn tightly and said, "That's okay, I still love my unicorn no matter what. It's my favorite toy." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go to the park and feed the ducks. She would throw bread to them and watch them swim in the pond. One day, she met a boy named Timmy who also liked to feed the ducks. They became friends and fed the ducks together. + +One day, Timmy said, "I hate these ducks. They always steal my bread." Lily was surprised and said, "But I think they are great. They are so cute and funny." Timmy didn't listen and kept throwing rocks at the ducks. Lily was scared and ran away. + +The next day, Lily went to the park to feed the ducks by herself. But when she got there, she saw that all the ducks were gone. She asked the park ranger where they went and he said that someone had hurt them. Lily felt very sad and cried. She wished Timmy had listened to her and not hurt the ducks. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to school every day because she got to wear her pretty uniform. One day, Lily's mom asked her what she wanted to do that day. + +"I want to spend the day with you, mommy!" said Lily with a big smile. + +So, they went to the park and played on the swings and slides. After a while, they got hungry and decided to get some ice cream. Lily's mom said, "You can only have ice cream as a regular treat, not every day." + +Lily nodded and enjoyed her ice cream, feeling happy to spend the day with her mommy. When they got home, Lily put on her pajamas and snuggled up in bed. "Today was the best day ever," she said to her mom. + +"I'm glad we got to spend the day together, Lily," said her mom, giving her a goodnight kiss. + +Lily fell asleep with a smile on her face, dreaming about spending more regular days with her mommy. +Once upon a time, there was a little crab named Timmy. Timmy lived on the shore with his family. Timmy was a modest crab, and he liked to stay hidden in his little cave. One day, Timmy was walking along the shore when he saw a big seagull. The seagull was looking at Timmy with hungry eyes. + +Timmy knew he had to be careful. He scurried away as fast as he could. But the seagull was too fast. Just as the seagull was about to snap his beak shut on Timmy, Timmy had an idea. He quickly ran to his little cave and hid inside. The seagull couldn't get to him in there. + +From that day on, Timmy never ventured too far from his little cave. He knew that the seagull might be watching, and he didn't want to get snapped up. Timmy was happy to be safe and sound in his modest little home. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys in his room. One day, Timmy's mom told him they were going on an adventure to a faraway land. Timmy didn't understand what that meant, but he was excited to go on an adventure with his mom. + +They got in the car and drove for a long time. Timmy looked out the window and saw lots of trees and houses passing by. After a while, he saw a big mountain in the distant. He pointed at it and said, "Mommy, what's that?" + +"That's a mountain, Timmy," his mom said. "We're getting closer to the faraway land." + +Finally, they arrived at the land. It was a beautiful beach with white sand and blue water. Timmy was so happy to be there and he understood why his mom called it a faraway land. They played in the water and built sandcastles until it was time to go home. Timmy couldn't wait to go on another adventure with his mom. +Once upon a time, there was a big red car. The car was very fast and it loved to drive. One day, the car drove to the top of a big hill. From there, it could see all the way to the other side of the town. + +Suddenly, a little girl came running towards the car. She said, "Can I drive your car, please?" But the car said, "No, you're too little and you're not obedient." + +The little girl went away, feeling sad. She walked down the hill and went home. But on the way, she saw a big truck. The truck driver was very friendly and he said, "Do you want to drive my truck?" The little girl said, "Yes, please!" and she climbed up into the truck. + +But then, something very bad happened. The little girl didn't know how to drive the truck and she crashed into a tree. The truck was broken and the little girl was hurt. She learned that it's important to be obedient and listen to grown-ups. +Once upon a time, there was a big fire in the city. The fireman came to help. They were very useful. They had big trucks with water and ladders. They put out the fire and saved the day. + +But then, something strange appeared. A big, scary monster came out of the fire. It was very mean and it wanted to hurt people. The fireman didn't know what to do. They tried to use their water, but it didn't work. They tried to climb up the ladder, but it was too high. + +Just when they thought all hope was lost, a little girl appeared. She had a toy sword and a cape. She said she was a superhero and she would save the day. The fireman were surprised, but they let her try. And you know what? The little girl defeated the monster and everyone was safe again. The fireman were very grateful and they gave the little girl a medal for being so brave. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys, especially his toy hammer. He would pretend to hammer things like a real builder. + +One day, Timmy's mom asked him to behave while she went to the store. Timmy promised he would be good, but as soon as his mom left, he started to misbehave. He hit his toys with his hammer and made a big mess. + +When his mom came back, she was upset to see the mess Timmy had made. "Timmy, why did you behave like this?" she asked. Timmy felt bad and said sorry. He promised to behave better next time. + +From that day on, Timmy learned to use his toy hammer more carefully and to always behave when his mom asked him to. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with cardboard boxes and make houses and castles out of them. One day, she saw her friend Emma's castle made out of cardboard and she admired it. + +Lily went home and asked her mom if they could make a castle together. Her mom said yes and they made a beautiful castle out of cardboard. + +The next day, Lily's friend Emma came over and saw the castle. She was envious of how pretty it was and asked Lily how they made it. Lily showed her how and they played together in the castle all day long. + +From that day on, Lily and Emma made all sorts of things out of cardboard together and admired each other's creations. They were happy to have each other as friends. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to follow her mommy around the house. One day, Lily's mommy was cleaning the carpet in the living room. Lily wanted to help her mommy, so she got her toy broom and started to sweep the carpet too. + +Suddenly, Lily's big brother came into the room. He saw Lily sweeping the carpet and started to laugh. "Why are you sweeping the carpet with a toy broom?" he asked. Lily felt embarrassed and stopped sweeping. + +Her mommy noticed and asked, "What's wrong, Lily?" Lily replied, "I don't want to sweep the carpet anymore. I feel embarrassed." Her mommy smiled and said, "Don't be embarrassed, Lily. You were just trying to help. That's very kind of you." + +Lily felt better and continued to help her mommy clean the carpet. From that day on, Lily didn't feel embarrassed anymore when she tried to help her family. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved ice cream, especially the vanilla flavor. One day, she went to the ice cream truck to get some. The ice cream man said, "Hello there, little one. What can I get you today?" + +Lily replied, "I want vanilla ice cream, please." + +The ice cream man scooped some ice cream into a cone and said, "That will be one dollar, please." + +Lily reached into her pocket and counted her coins. She had enough to pay for the ice cream. She gave the ice cream man the money and happily walked away with her treat. She felt wealthy with her ice cream cone in her hand. +Once upon a time, there was a mom and a dad. They had a daughter named Lily. Lily loved to play with her toys. One day, she was playing with her blocks and she pushed them over. They made a loud noise! + +Lily's mom and dad heard the noise and came to see what happened. They saw Lily with a big smile on her face. They asked her what happened and she said, "I pushed the blocks and they fell down loud!" + +Lily's mom and dad were happy that she was having fun. They helped her pick up the blocks and they all played together. From that day on, Lily loved to push things and make loud noises. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Max. Max was a gray dog with short fur. He lived in a small house with his owner, Jane. One day, Jane told Max that it was time to wash him. Max didn't like being washed because it was boring. But he knew he had to be clean. So, Jane filled up a bucket with warm water and soap. She used a sponge to wash Max's fur. Max didn't like it at first, but then he realized that being clean was fun! +Once upon a time, there was a prince named Max. Max was very kind and always helped his friends. Max had a dependable friend named Tom. One day, Max and Tom were playing in the garden when Max saw a butterfly stuck in a spider web. Max wanted to help the butterfly and said, "Tom, can you help me save the butterfly?" Tom said, "Yes, I can help you." + +Max and Tom worked together to free the butterfly from the spider web. Max was happy that he could help the butterfly. The butterfly flew away and Max said, "I feel good when I help others." Tom said, "You are a dependable friend, Max. I am lucky to have you as my friend." Max smiled and said, "Thank you, Tom. You are a good friend too." From that day on, Max and Tom helped others whenever they could. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park. One day, Lily went to the park with her friend, Timmy. They played on the swings and the slide. + +Suddenly, Lily felt cold. She asked Timmy, "Why is it so cold?" Timmy replied, "It's because the season is changing. It's getting colder now." + +Lily felt her jacket was too loose and not warm enough. She said to Timmy, "My jacket is too loose. It's not tight enough to keep me warm." Timmy suggested, "Maybe you can wear a scarf to keep you warm. That will move the cold away from your neck." + +Lily liked the idea and put on a scarf. She felt much warmer and they continued to play happily in the park. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and talk to anyone she met. One day, while playing in the park, she saw a thin man walking towards her. He looked like a stranger, someone she had never seen before. + +Lily smiled and said hello to the man, but he didn't say anything back. She thought it was strange, but she continued to play. Later that day, while she was counting her toys, she saw the same thin man walking past her house. + +Lily remembered him from the park and felt scared. She ran to her mom and told her about the stranger. Her mom listened carefully and told her to always be careful around people she didn't know. + +From that day on, Lily always remembered to be cautious and never talked to strangers. She continued to play outside, but always made sure to stay safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a neighbor named Mr. Brown who was always kind to her. Mr. Brown was a reliable neighbor who always helped Lily's family when they needed it. + +One day, Lily saw Mr. Brown looking worried. She asked him what was wrong. Mr. Brown told her that his cat was missing. Lily wanted to help Mr. Brown find his cat, so she asked her mom if they could help. + +Lily and her family searched for the cat all over the neighborhood. They looked under bushes and behind trees. Finally, they found the cat stuck in a tree. They were able to rescue the cat and bring it back to Mr. Brown. + +Mr. Brown was so happy and grateful that Lily and her family helped him find his cat. He thanked them and told Lily that she was a reliable friend and neighbor. Lily felt happy knowing that she could help someone in need. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to watch cartoons on TV. One day, he watched a cartoon about a mighty superhero who saved the day. Timmy loved the cartoon so much that he wanted to remember it forever. + +He asked his mom to help him remember the cartoon. She told him to draw a picture of the superhero and write his name on it. Timmy did just that and felt very proud of himself. + +Every day, Timmy looked at his drawing and remembered the mighty superhero who saved the day. He felt happy and brave, just like the superhero in the cartoon. From then on, Timmy loved to draw pictures of all his favorite cartoons so he could always remember them. +Once upon a time, there was a kind girl named Lily. She had a big heart and always tried to help others. One day, she was making tea for her mom and accidentally dropped the teaspoon. She realized she needed to be more careful. + +Later that day, Lily went to the park to play. She saw a boy sitting alone on a bench, looking sad. Lily felt compassionate and went to talk to him. They became friends and played together for hours. + +As the sun started to set, Lily realized it was time to go home. She said goodbye to her new friend and walked back to her house. When she got home, she told her mom about her fun day and how happy she was to meet someone new. Her mom was proud of Lily for being so kind and compassionate to others. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing with his toy car, which had many gears inside. He liked to turn the gears and make the car go fast. + +One day, Timmy noticed that one of the gears was broken. He tried to fix it, but he didn't know how. He felt sad because he couldn't play with his car anymore. + +Timmy's mom saw him looking sad and asked him what was wrong. Timmy told her about the broken gear. His mom said she would help him fix it. They looked for a new gear and found the right number. They fixed the car and Timmy was happy again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a favorite teddy bear named Teddy. Teddy was brown and fluffy, and Lily loved him very much. One day, Lily took Teddy to the park to play on the swings. + +While they were playing, Lily saw a little boy crying. She went over to him and asked him what was wrong. The little boy said he had lost his favorite toy car. Lily asked him what it looked like and the little boy described a red car with yellow wheels. + +Lily remembered seeing a toy car that matched that description on the ground near the swings. She picked it up and gave it to the little boy. "Is this your toy car?" she asked. The little boy was so happy and said, "Yes, thank you so much! This belongs to me!" + +Lily felt happy that she could help the little boy find his toy car. But when she looked down at Teddy, she noticed he was filthy from playing on the ground. "Teddy needs a bath," she said. Teddy didn't like baths, but Lily knew it was important to keep him clean and cuddly. +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 friend Emma came to the park with a new toy. It was a small ball that you could squeeze in your hand. + +Lily asked, "Can I try it?" Emma said, "Sure!" Lily squeezed the ball and it felt bouncy and fun. + +After a while, Lily said, "I'm getting bored. What should we do now?" Emma said, "Let's play hide and seek!" They played for a while, but then it started to rain. They had to go home and wait for the rain to stop. It rained for a whole week and Lily missed playing outside with her friends. When the rain finally stopped, she was so happy to go back to the park and play with Emma and the ball she could squeeze. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in her backyard with her toys. One day, she found a big cardboard box and decided to make a castle out of it. She used her markers to draw on it and made it look beautiful. + +But then, she wanted to make it even more pretty and tried to spray some paint on it. But the spray can was empty and she got frustrated. She tried to shake it, but nothing came out. + +Lily decided to ask her mom for help. Her mom showed her how to get a new spray can and they were able to finish the castle together. Lily was happy and proud of her creation. From that day on, she knew that if she ever got frustrated, she could always ask for help. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play dress-up and wear her favorite costume, a pink princess dress. Her mommy always told her to keep her room tidy, but Lily didn't like to clean up her toys. + +One day, Lily's mommy took her to a store to buy a new costume for Halloween. Lily saw a beautiful fairy costume and begged her mommy to buy it. Her mommy said it was too expensive, but Lily kept asking and asking. Finally, her mommy gave in and bought the fairy costume. + +When they got home, Lily was so excited to try on her new costume. She ran to her room and started to change. But her room was so messy that she couldn't find her princess dress. She searched and searched, but it was nowhere to be found. + +Lily started to cry and her mommy came in to help her look. But it was too late, they couldn't find the princess dress. Lily was so upset that she didn't want to wear the fairy costume anymore. Her mommy tried to make her feel better, but Lily just wanted her princess dress back. The cost of the fairy costume increased as Lily was sad and her room was still messy. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He loved to play with his toy cars and trucks. One day, he saw a big motor in his dad's garage. It was very shiny and had lots of buttons. Timmy wanted to touch it, but his dad said no because it wasn't normal for kids to play with motors. + +Timmy felt sad, but then he saw a little toy car stuck under a shelf. He tried to reach it, but his arms were too short. Then, he had an idea. He grabbed a broom and used it to reach the toy car. He felt proud of himself for being able to grab it. + +From that day on, Timmy knew that he didn't need a fancy motor to have fun. He was happy playing with his normal toys and using his cleverness to solve problems. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to eat pepper on her food. One day, she spilled some pepper on the floor and it made a mess. Her mom said, "Lily, you need to clean up the pepper." + +Lily got a towel and started to clean the pepper. But the towel was wet and it made the pepper stick to the floor. Her mom said, "Lily, you need a dry towel to clean the pepper." + +Lily got a dry towel and cleaned up the pepper. Her mom was proud of her for being a good helper. From that day on, Lily was careful not to spill pepper on the floor again. +Once upon a time, Timmy and his friend Lily went to the park to see the fireworks. They were very excited to see the colorful lights in the sky. Suddenly, they heard a loud noise and saw that one of the fireworks had fallen on the ground. + +Timmy said, "Oh no! The firework is broken. What should we do?" + +Lily replied, "Let's solve the problem. We can ask the people who set up the fireworks to fix it." + +So, they went to the people in charge and asked for help. The people were able to fix the firework and soon, it was back in the sky, lighting up the night. Timmy and Lily were happy that they were able to solve the problem and enjoy the fireworks. +Once upon a time, there was a farmer who had a mule. The mule was big and brown, and it liked to eat hay. One day, the farmer noticed that the mule was not feeling well. The mule was not moving much and it looked sad. The farmer decided to examine the mule to see what was wrong. + +The farmer was very alert as he checked the mule. He looked at its eyes, ears, and nose. He also felt its legs and belly. After a while, the farmer found out that the mule had a tummy ache. He gave the mule some medicine and some water. The mule felt better after a little while. + +From that day on, the farmer always examined the mule to make sure it was healthy. The mule was happy and it liked the farmer very much. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had an old doll that she loved very much. One day, Lily wanted to play a game of matching. She took out all her cards and began to match them up. Suddenly, she realized that one of the cards was missing. She searched high and low but couldn't find it. + +Lily felt sad because she really wanted to finish the game. Just then, her mom came into the room and saw her looking upset. Lily told her about the missing card. Her mom smiled and said, "Don't worry, we can make a new one that matches." Lily's face lit up with joy and she hugged her mom. They made a new card together and Lily was able to finish her game. She was very happy and grateful for her mom's help. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a crazy dog named Max. Max loved to pull on his leash when they went for walks. + +One day, Timmy and Max were walking outside when Timmy's cell phone rang. He tried to answer it, but Max was pulling so hard that he dropped his phone and it broke. Timmy was sad because he loved his cell phone. + +But then, Max did something amazing. He pulled Timmy over to a store where they sold new cell phones! Timmy was so happy and grateful to Max for being such a good boy. From that day on, Timmy made sure to hold his phone tight so that Max couldn't pull it out of his hand again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to race with his friends. They would run as fast as they could and laugh together. One day, Timmy got so dizzy from running that he fell down and started to cry. + +Timmy's friends tried to make him feel better, but he just wanted to go home. On the way home, Timmy saw a big, scary dog. He was so scared that he ran as fast as he could, but he couldn't outrun the dog. The dog bit Timmy and he had to go to the hospital. + +Timmy's friends were very sad when they heard what happened. They wished they could have helped him more. Timmy's mom and dad were sad too. They knew that Timmy loved to race, but they also knew that he needed to be careful. From that day on, they made sure that Timmy always stayed safe when he played outside. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved going on adventures with his mom and dad. One day, they went to the store to buy some toys. Timmy saw a toy car that he really liked, but it was too expensive. + +Timmy's dad said, "That toy car is too expensive, let's find something cheap for you." Timmy was sad, but he followed his dad to the toy aisle. They found a toy truck that was much cheaper and Timmy was happy again. + +As they were leaving the store, Timmy's mom tripped on a rock and fell down. Timmy was scared and asked, "Mommy, are you okay?" His mom said, "Yes, I'm okay. Thank you for following us and being a good helper." + +Timmy felt proud that he was able to help his mom and dad. They all went home and played with Timmy's new toy truck. It was a fun day for Timmy and his family. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a white cat named Snowball. Snowball was very fluffy and soft. Lily loved to play with Snowball and give her treats. + +One day, Lily wanted to give Snowball a bath. She filled up the bathtub with water and put Snowball in. Snowball did not like the water and started to meow loudly. Lily managed to wash Snowball quickly and then dried her off with a towel. + +After the bath, Lily wanted to give Snowball a treat. She went to the cupboard to get some cat treats, but she could not find them yet. She looked and looked until she finally found them. Snowball was happy to get her treat and cuddled up with Lily to take a nap. +Tom and Lily are playing in the park. They like to run, jump and slide. They see a big hill with many trees. They want to climb the hill and find new things. + +"Come on, Lily, let's go up the hill!" Tom says. + +"OK, Tom, but be careful. Don't get dirty or hurt." Lily says. + +They hold hands and walk up the hill. They see many flowers, birds and bugs. They hear a funny sound. They look around and see a small dog. The dog is brown and white. It has a red vest on. The vest is clean and shiny. + +"Look, Lily, a dog! It has a vest!" Tom says. + +"Wow, Tom, a dog! It is so cute! Can we pet it?" Lily says. + +They go closer to the dog. The dog wags its tail and licks their faces. It is friendly and happy. It likes Tom and Lily. + +"Hi, dog, what is your name?" Tom asks. + +"Woof, woof, my name is Spot. I am lost. Can you help me find my home?" The dog says. + +Tom and Lily are surprised. They can understand the dog. They want to help him. + +"Of course, Spot, we will help you. Do you know where your home is?" Lily asks. + +"Yes, I do. It is near the big pond. It has a blue door and a yellow fence. Can you take me there?" Spot asks. + +"Sure, Spot, we can take you there. Come on, let's go down the hill and find your home." Tom says. + +They hold hands and walk down the hill. They see the big pond. They see the blue door and the yellow fence. They see a man and a woman. They are looking for Spot. They are happy to see him. + +"Spot, Spot, you are here! We were so worried about you! Where have you been?" The man says. + +"I was lost, but I found Tom and Lily. They helped me find my home. They are my new friends." Spot says. + +"Tom and Lily, thank you so much for helping Spot. He is our best friend. We love him very much. You are very kind and brave." The woman says. + +"You are welcome. We are happy to help Spot. He is very nice and fun. We love him too." Tom and Lily say. + +They hug and pet Spot. They say goodbye to the man and the woman. They go back to the park. They play some more. They are happy. They have a new friend. +Lily and Tom were playing in the park. They liked to look for bugs and flowers. They saw a big rock near a tree. They wondered what was under the rock. + +"Let's lift the rock and see," Tom said. He tried to lift the rock, but it was too heavy. He asked Lily to help him. They both pushed and pulled, but the rock did not move. + +"Maybe we need a stick," Lily said. She looked around and found a long stick. She gave it to Tom. He put the stick under the rock and tried to lift it again. This time, the rock moved a little bit. They saw something under the rock. + +"What is that?" Tom asked. He looked closer and saw a small, furry animal. It had big ears, a long tail, and black and white stripes. It looked at them with bright eyes. + +"I don't know," Lily said. "It is an unknown animal. Maybe it is a cat, but a different kind of cat." + +The animal made a noise. It sounded like a hiss. It showed its teeth. It did not look happy. + +"Uh-oh," Tom said. "I think it is angry. Maybe we should put the rock back." + +They quickly moved the stick and let the rock fall back. The animal disappeared under the rock. They heard another hiss. + +"Let's go," Lily said. "We don't want to make it more angry. Maybe we can find another rock with a nicer animal." + +They ran away from the rock and looked for another place to play. They did not know that they had found a skunk, and that they were lucky that it did not spray them. +Lily and Max are best friends. They like to play outside with their dog, Spot. Spot is big and fluffy and likes to run and jump. Lily and Max have a leash for Spot. The leash helps them keep Spot near them and safe. + +One day, they go to the park with Spot. They see a big slide and a swing. Lily and Max want to try them. They tie the leash to a bench and tell Spot to stay. Spot barks and wags his tail. He wants to play too. + +Lily goes to the slide first. She climbs up the ladder and sits on the top. She looks down and sees Max waiting for her. She smiles and slides down. Whee! She feels the wind in her hair and the sun on her face. She lands on the ground and laughs. + +Max goes to the swing next. He pushes himself with his feet and swings higher and higher. He feels like he is flying. He looks at Lily and Spot. They are watching him. He waves and shouts. Yay! + +Spot sees Max and Lily having fun. He wants to join them. He pulls on the leash and tries to break free. He is strong and the leash is old. The leash snaps and Spot runs to Max and Lily. He jumps on them and licks their faces. He barks and wags his tail. He is happy. + +Lily and Max are surprised and scared. They fall off the slide and the swing. They hug Spot and tell him to stop. No, Spot, no! They are worried that Spot will run away or get hurt. They look for the leash and the bench. They see the leash on the ground and the bench far away. + +Lily and Max pick up the leash and hold Spot. They lean on each other and walk to the bench. They tie the leash to the bench again and check if it is strong. They pet Spot and tell him to be good. Good, Spot, good! They are glad that Spot is safe and they are safe. They love Spot and Spot loves them. They are best friends. +Tom is a boy who likes to play with his ball. He likes to kick it, throw it, and catch it. He plays with his ball every day in the park with his friends. + +One day, Tom gets a new ball. It is big and red and shiny. Tom is very happy. He wants to show his new ball to his friends. He runs to the park with his new ball. + +But when he gets to the park, he sees that his friends are not there. He looks around and sees a big dog. The dog is black and furry and has big teeth. The dog sees Tom and his new ball. The dog wants to play with the ball too. + +The dog runs to Tom and barks. Tom is scared. He does not want to play with the dog. He wants to play with his friends. He tries to run away, but the dog is faster. The dog jumps on Tom and bites his ball. The ball pops and makes a loud noise. + +Tom cries. His new ball is broken. He is sad and angry. He yells at the dog. "Bad dog! Go away! You are mean! You broke my ball!" + +The dog is confused. He does not understand why Tom is mad. He thinks he was playing with Tom. He wags his tail and licks Tom's face. He wants to be Tom's friend. + +Tom feels the dog's tongue on his eye. He opens his eye and sees the dog's face. The dog has one blue eye and one brown eye. The blue eye is weak. It does not see very well. Tom feels sorry for the dog. He stops crying and says, "It's okay, dog. I'm sorry I yelled at you. You did not know. You have a weak eye. You need a friend too." + +The dog barks happily. He likes Tom. He wants to be Tom's friend. He gives Tom his paw. Tom smiles and takes his paw. He says, "Do you want to play with me, dog? I have another ball at home. It is small and yellow and soft. You can have it. What is your name, dog?" + +The dog does not have a name. He is a stray dog. He lives on the street. He does not have a home or a family. He is lonely. He nods his head and says, "Woof!" + +Tom says, "Woof? That is a funny name. I like it. Come on, Woof. Let's go to my home. I will give you some food and water and a bed. You can be my friend. I will take care of you." + +Woof wags his tail and follows Tom. He is happy. He has a new friend. He has a new name. He has a new home. He does not care about his weak eye. He can see Tom's love. He loves Tom too. They are both happy. +Lily and Ben were playing in the sand with their buckets and shovels. They made a big castle with towers and walls and a moat. They were very proud of their castle. + +"Look at our castle, Mommy!" Lily shouted. "It's the best castle ever!" + +Mommy smiled and took a picture of them. "It's very beautiful, sweeties. But don't forget to drink some water. It's very hot today." + +Lily and Ben nodded and ran to their cooler. They drank some water and ate some crackers. Then they went back to their castle. + +But when they got there, they saw a big dog sniffing their castle. The dog had a red collar and a wagging tail. He looked friendly, but he also looked hungry. + +"Hey, that's our castle!" Ben yelled. "Go away, doggy!" + +The dog barked and jumped on the castle. He knocked down one of the towers and ate some of the sand. Lily and Ben were very nervous. They didn't want the dog to eat their whole castle. + +"Stop, doggy, stop!" Lily cried. "That's not food, that's sand!" + +The dog didn't listen. He ate more sand and knocked down another tower. Lily and Ben were very sad. They worked hard on their castle. + +Mommy heard their cries and came to see what was wrong. She saw the dog and the ruined castle. She felt sorry for Lily and Ben. + +"Shoo, shoo, doggy!" Mommy said. "This is not your castle, this is Lily and Ben's castle. Go find your owner." + +The dog looked at Mommy and wagged his tail. He licked his lips and ran away. Mommy hugged Lily and Ben and wiped their tears. + +"I'm sorry, sweeties. That was a naughty dog. He didn't know any better. But you can make another castle. I'll help you." + +Lily and Ben smiled and nodded. They still loved their buckets and shovels. They decided to make another castle, but this time, they would make it bigger and stronger. And they would watch out for any hungry dogs. +Sara and Ben were playing in the yard with their toys. They liked to pretend they were heroes who could solve any problem. They had a big truck, a red fire engine, a blue police car, and a yellow helicopter. + +Suddenly, they saw a dark cloud in the sky. It was spinning very fast and making a loud noise. It was a tornado! Sara and Ben were scared. They ran to the house and told their mom. + +"Mom, there is a tornado outside! What do we do?" Sara asked. + +Mom looked out the window and saw the tornado. She was calm and said, "Don't worry, kids. We have to go to the basement. It is the safest place. Grab your toys and follow me." + +Sara and Ben did as their mom said. They took their toys and went to the basement with her. They waited there until the tornado passed. They heard the wind howling and the things crashing outside. + +After a while, the noise stopped. Mom said, "It's over. The tornado is gone. Let's go upstairs and see if everything is okay." + +They went upstairs and saw that the tornado had made a big mess. Some trees were broken, some fences were knocked down, and some roofs were torn off. But their house was still standing. They were lucky. + +They saw their neighbor, Mr. Jones, walking around his yard. He looked angry and sad. His car was smashed by a big branch. He had been foolish and tried to drive away from the tornado. He had not listened to the radio that said to stay inside. + +"Hi, Mr. Jones. Are you okay?" Sara asked. + +"No, I'm not okay. Look at my car. It's ruined. I should have stayed in the house. I was foolish and tried to outrun the tornado. Now I have to pay a lot of money to fix it." Mr. Jones said. + +Sara and Ben felt sorry for him. They wanted to help him. They had an idea. They said, "Mr. Jones, we have some toys that can solve your problem. We have a big truck, a red fire engine, a blue police car, and a yellow helicopter. We can pretend they are real and tow your car to the garage. Do you want to play with us?" + +Mr. Jones smiled a little. He said, "That's very kind of you, kids. But I don't think your toys can really solve my problem. They are just toys. But they can make me feel better. Sure, I'll play with you." + +Sara and Ben were happy. They gave their toys to Mr. Jones and played with him. They pretended they were heroes who could solve any problem. They had fun and forgot about the tornado. They learned that sometimes, the best way to solve a problem is to be brave, listen to your mom, and play with your friends. +Lily was a girl who liked to joke. She liked to make funny faces and noises and say silly things. She made her friends and family laugh a lot. + +One day, Lily went to the park with her mom and dad. She saw a big slide and wanted to go on it. She ran to the slide and climbed up the ladder. She looked down and saw a boy waiting at the bottom. + +"Hi, I'm Lily!" she shouted. "Do you want to hear a joke?" + +The boy nodded. He liked jokes too. + +"Okay, here's my joke. Why is a slide heavy?" Lily asked. + +The boy thought for a moment. He did not know the answer. + +"I don't know. Why is a slide heavy?" he asked. + +Lily smiled and said, "Because it has a lot of kids on it!" + +Then she slid down the slide and landed on the boy. They both fell to the ground and laughed. + +"That was a good joke!" the boy said. "And a good slide!" + +They got up and introduced themselves. The boy's name was Ben. They decided to play together and tell more jokes. They had a lot of fun at the park. Lily and Ben became good friends. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play with crayons and paper. They write their names and draw pictures. One day, they find a big book in the attic. The book has many words and pictures. Some pictures are of animals and plants. Some pictures are of stars and moons. + +"Look, Mia, this book is magic!" Tom says. He points to a picture of a cake. "If we write the word 'cake' on the paper, the cake will come out of the book!" + +Mia is hungry. She likes cake. She takes a crayon and writes 'cake' on the paper. She waits for the cake to come out of the book. But nothing happens. + +"Maybe we need to say the word too," Tom says. He takes the paper and holds it in front of the book. He says 'cake' loudly. But still nothing happens. + +"Maybe the book is broken," Mia says. She is sad. She wants cake. + +"Or maybe we need to write the word better," Tom says. He looks at the paper. He sees that Mia wrote 'cake' with a 'k' instead of a 'c'. He takes another crayon and writes 'cake' with a 'c' on the paper. He says 'cake' again. + +This time, something happens. The book makes a sound. The picture of the cake moves. The cake comes out of the book. It is big and sweet and has icing and sprinkles. + +"Wow, it worked!" Tom says. He is happy. He smells the cake. + +"Yay, cake!" Mia says. She is happy too. She takes a bite of the cake. + +Tom and Mia share the cake. They are not hungry anymore. They are full and happy. They think the book is magic. They wonder what else they can write and say. They look at the book and smile. +Tim and Mia were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They saw a big bush with red berries. Tim said, "Let's pick some berries. They look yummy." + +Mia said, "No, Tim. Mommy said not to touch the berries. They are bad for us. They can make us sick." + +Tim did not listen to Mia. He said, "You are scared, Mia. I am not scared. I want to try the berries. They are pretty and sweet." He ran to the bush and picked some berries. He put one in his mouth. + +Mia shouted, "Tim, stop! Spit it out! Spit it out!" + +But it was too late. Tim felt a harsh pain in his mouth. The berry was not sweet. It was sour and bitter and hot. It burned his tongue and his throat. He spit out the berry and cried. He ran to Mia and said, "Mia, help me! It hurts! It hurts!" + +Mia hugged Tim and said, "I'm sorry, Tim. You should have listened to me. Come on, let's find Mommy. She will make you feel better." + +Tim nodded and said, "I'm sorry, Mia. You were right. I was wrong. I regret eating the berry. I will never do it again." He held Mia's hand and they walked to Mommy. Mommy saw Tim's red face and heard his sobbing. She said, "What happened, Tim? What did you do?" + +Tim told Mommy what he did. Mommy said, "Oh, Tim. You ate a bad berry. That was very silly and dangerous. You could have been very sick. You are lucky it was not worse. You need to drink some water and eat some honey. And you need to say sorry to Mia. She tried to warn you." + +Tim said, "I'm sorry, Mommy. I'm sorry, Mia. I learned my lesson. I will not touch the berries again. I will listen to you and Mia. I love you both." + +Mommy said, "I love you too, Tim. And I'm proud of you, Mia. You were very brave and smart. You are a good sister. Come on, let's go home and take care of Tim. He will be fine soon." + +They hugged and kissed and went home. Tim drank some water and ate some honey. He felt better. He thanked Mommy and Mia. He said, "You are the best, Mommy and Mia. I'm sorry I was naughty. Can we still play in the park tomorrow?" + +Mommy said, "Yes, Tim. We can still play in the park tomorrow. But only if you promise to be careful and listen to me and Mia. And to stay away from the bush with the red berries." + +Tim said, "I promise, Mommy. I promise, Mia. I will be careful and listen to you and Mia. And I will stay away from the bush with the red berries. I don't like them. They are yucky and ouchy." + +They smiled and laughed and cuddled. They were happy. They learned from their mistake. They loved each other. The end. +Lila and Tom are friends. They like to play with cars and trucks. One day, they find a big bottle of oil in the garage. They do not know what it is. + +"Look, Tom, what is this?" Lila asks, holding the bottle. + +"I don't know, Lila. Maybe it is water. Let's pour some on the floor and see what happens," Tom says. + +They open the bottle and pour some oil on the floor. It is not water. It is thick and slippery and shiny. It makes a big mess. + +"Oh no, Tom, this is not water. This is something else. Something unusual. What do we do?" Lila says. + +"I don't know, Lila. I don't understand what this is. Maybe we should ask Dad. He knows a lot of things," Tom says. + +They run to find Dad. He is in the kitchen. He sees the oil on their hands and clothes. He is not happy. + +"Lila, Tom, what have you done? This is oil. It is for the car, not for playing. It is very dirty and hard to clean. Why did you pour it on the floor?" Dad asks. + +"We are sorry, Dad. We did not know what it was. We thought it was water. We wanted to see what happens. We did not understand," Lila and Tom say. + +Dad sighs. He is not angry, but he is not pleased. He takes them to the bathroom. He washes their hands and clothes with soap and water. He tells them to be more careful next time. He tells them what oil is and what it does. He tells them it is unusual to play with oil. + +Lila and Tom listen to Dad. They learn something new. They say sorry again. They hug Dad. They promise to not play with oil again. They go back to play with cars and trucks. They are still friends. +Sara and Tom are twins. They like to travel with their mom and dad. They go to many places and see many things. One day, they go to a fair. The fair has rides, games, and food. Sara and Tom are very happy. + +They see a big slide made of ice. It looks fun and shiny. Sara and Tom want to go on the slide. They ask their mom and dad. + +"Can we go on the ice slide, please?" they say. + +"Sure, but be careful. The ice is slippery and cold. Hold on to each other and don't go too fast." their mom and dad say. + +Sara and Tom nod and run to the slide. They wait in line with other kids. They get a big mat to sit on. They climb to the top of the slide. They are ready to go. + +"Are you ready, Sara?" Tom says. + +"Yes, I am, Tom. Let's go!" Sara says. + +They push the mat and slide down the ice. They go very fast. They feel the wind and the cold. They laugh and scream. They have fun. + +But then, something bad happens. The mat flips over and Sara and Tom fall off. They land on the ice. They hurt their heads and arms. They cry and call for their mom and dad. + +Their mom and dad hear them and run to them. They pick them up and hug them. They check their wounds and wipe their tears. + +"Are you okay, Sara and Tom?" their mom and dad say. + +"We are okay, but we are scared and sore. The ice slide was too fast and hard. We don't like it anymore." Sara and Tom say. + +"I'm sorry, Sara and Tom. The ice slide was not fair. It was too dangerous for you. Let's go to a safer ride. How about the merry-go-round?" their mom and dad say. + +"Okay, we like the merry-go-round. It is slow and soft. It has horses and music. Can we go now?" Sara and Tom say. + +"Yes, we can go now. Come on, Sara and Tom. Let's go to the merry-go-round." their mom and dad say. + +They hold hands and walk to the merry-go-round. They forget about the ice slide. They smile and enjoy the fair. They are happy again. +Lily got a new birdcage for her birthday. She was very happy. She put her two birds, Sunny and Blue, inside the cage. She gave them some seeds and water. She said, "I love you, Sunny and Blue. You are my best friends." + +But Sunny and Blue did not like the new cage. They missed their old cage. It was bigger and had more toys. They felt sad and angry. They started to fight. They pecked and squawked at each other. They made a lot of noise. + +Lily heard the noise and ran to the cage. She saw Sunny and Blue fighting. She was scared and sad. She said, "Stop, Sunny and Blue! Why are you fighting? Don't you like your new cage? It is very pretty and clean." + +Sunny and Blue stopped fighting. They looked at Lily. They saw her tears. They felt sorry. They said, "We are sorry, Lily. We don't like the new cage. It is too small and boring. We want our old cage back. Please, Lily, can we have our old cage back?" + +Lily understood. She loved her birds. She wanted them to be happy. She said, "OK, Sunny and Blue. I will give you your old cage back. But you have to promise me something. You have to promise me that you will not fight anymore. You have to be nice and share. Can you do that?" + +Sunny and Blue nodded. They said, "Yes, Lily. We promise. We will not fight anymore. We will be nice and share. Thank you, Lily. You are a good friend." + +Lily smiled. She hugged her birds. She said, "You are welcome, Sunny and Blue. I am glad you are happy. You are my best friends." She took them out of the new cage and put them back in their old cage. They sang and played. Lily watched them and felt happy too. +Anna and Ben were best friends. They liked to play with their big red ball. They could bounce it high and catch it. They could roll it and kick it. They could throw it and hit it. + +One day, they went to the park with their moms. They saw a big slide and a swing. They wanted to try them. But they did not want to leave their ball. They made a promise to each other. + +"Let's put our ball under the bench. We will come back for it soon. Promise?" Anna said. + +"Promise!" Ben said. They put their ball under the bench and ran to the slide. + +They had fun on the slide and the swing. They laughed and shouted. They forgot about their ball. + +A big dog saw the ball under the bench. He smelled it and liked it. He took it in his mouth and ran away. He did not care about the promise. + +Anna and Ben came back to the bench. They looked for their ball. They did not see it. They felt sad and angry. + +"Where is our ball?" Anna said. + +"Someone took it!" Ben said. + +They heard a bark. They turned around and saw the big dog. He had their ball. He was bouncing it and biting it. He was not quiet. + +"Hey, that's our ball!" Anna said. + +"Give it back!" Ben said. + +They ran after the dog. They tried to get their ball. But the dog was faster and stronger. He did not want to share. + +Anna and Ben stopped and cried. They broke their promise. They lost their ball. They wished they had been more careful. +Tom was a hero. He liked to help people and animals. He had a red cape and a big smile. He played with his friends in the park and pretended to fly and save the day. + +One day, he saw a cat on a tree. The cat was scared and meowed. Tom wanted to help the cat. He ran to the tree and climbed up. He reached the cat and said, "Don't worry, I am a hero. I will take you down." The cat was happy and licked Tom's face. + +Tom held the cat and climbed down. He gave the cat to a lady who was looking for it. The lady said, "Thank you, hero. You are very brave and kind." She gave Tom a hug and a cookie. Tom was proud and said, "You are welcome. I like to help." + +Tom went back to his friends and shared his cookie. They all cheered for him and said, "Tom is a hero. He is the best." Tom felt warm and happy. He played some more and then went home with his mom. + +At home, Tom told his mom what he did. His mom said, "I am so proud of you, Tom. You are a hero. You did a good thing." She gave him a kiss and a glass of milk. Tom drank his milk and felt sleepy. He said, "I am a hero, but I am also sleepy. Can I go to bed?" His mom said, "Of course, my hero. You had a big day. You need to rest." She tucked him in and said, "Good night, my hero. I love you." Tom closed his eyes and smiled. He dreamed of flying and saving the day. He was a hero. +Tom and Sue are friends. They like to play in the park. They see a big slide. The slide is wide and shiny. + +"Let's go on the slide!" Tom says. He runs to the slide and climbs up the ladder. + +"Wait for me!" Sue says. She follows Tom and stands behind him. + +Tom looks down. The slide is very high. He feels scared. He does not want to go on the slide. + +"Come on, Tom!" Sue says. "The slide is fun. I recommend it. You will go fast and feel good." + +Tom shakes his head. He does not want to feel good. He wants to feel safe. + +"No, thank you," Tom says. He moves aside and lets Sue go first. + +Sue smiles. She sits on the slide and pushes herself down. She goes fast and feels good. She laughs and shouts. + +"Wow, that was fun!" Sue says. She gets up and runs to the ladder again. + +Tom watches Sue. He sees that she is happy. He thinks maybe the slide is not so scary. He thinks maybe he can try it. + +"Can I go with you?" Tom asks Sue. + +Sue nods. She is glad that Tom wants to join her. + +"Sure, Tom," Sue says. "We can go together. The slide is wide enough for two. We can hold hands and feel good." + +Tom smiles. He holds Sue's hand and climbs up the ladder. He sits on the slide next to Sue. He feels nervous, but he also feels brave. + +"Ready, Tom?" Sue asks. + +"Ready, Sue," Tom says. + +They push themselves down. They go fast and feel good. They laugh and shout. + +They like the slide. They recommend it. It is a good slide. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play together. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big yellow bus. They pretended to drive the bus around the house and make noises like honk and beep. + +One day, they were playing with the bus in their room when Lily had an idea. She wanted to put some of her dolls inside the bus and make them talk. She said to Tom, "Let's play dolls in the bus. I will be the driver and you will be the passenger." + +Tom did not like dolls. He thought they were boring and disgusting. He said to Lily, "No, I don't want to play dolls. I want to play cars and trucks. Give me the bus." + +Lily did not want to give up the bus. She said to Tom, "No, it's my turn to play with the bus. You can play with something else." + +Tom and Lily started to fight over the bus. They pulled and pushed and shouted. Tom was very angry and he pinched Lily hard on her arm. Lily cried out loud and pinched Tom back on his cheek. + +Their mom heard the noise and came to their room. She saw them fighting and pinching each other. She was very upset and said to them, "Stop it right now! You are being very naughty and mean. Pinching hurts and it's not nice. You have to share the bus and play nicely. If you can't do that, then you can't play with the bus at all." + +Tom and Lily felt sorry and ashamed. They said to their mom, "We're sorry, mom. We won't pinch each other again. We will share the bus and play nicely." + +Their mom hugged them and said, "That's good. I love you both. Now, why don't you play something else for a while and let the bus rest?" + +Tom and Lily agreed and put the bus away. They decided to play with their blocks and make a castle. They had fun and did not fight anymore. They learned that pinching was bad and sharing was good. +Lily did not like vegetables. She liked candy and cake and ice cream. But Mom said she had to eat some vegetables every day. She said vegetables were good for her and made her strong and healthy. + +One day, Mom made a big salad for lunch. It had lettuce and carrots and tomatoes and cheese. Lily looked at it and made a face. She did not want to eat it. She wanted a sandwich with peanut butter and jelly. + +"Come on, Lily, try some salad. It's yummy and crunchy and colorful," Mom said. She put some salad on Lily's plate. + +Lily shook her head. "No, thank you, Mom. I don't like salad. I like peanut butter and jelly." + +Mom smiled. "I know, Lily, but you can have peanut butter and jelly another day. Today, we have salad. And look, I have a surprise for you. Do you see this?" She pointed to a small bowl on the table. It had some dressing in it. + +"What is that, Mom?" Lily asked. + +"It's a special dressing. It's sweet and tangy and creamy. It makes the salad taste even better. Do you want to try some?" Mom asked. + +Lily was curious. She liked sweet things. Maybe the dressing would make the salad more fun. She nodded. "Okay, Mom. I'll try some." + +Mom dipped a fork in the dressing and gave it to Lily. Lily licked the fork. She liked the dressing. It was sweet and tangy and creamy. She smiled. + +"See, Lily, it's good, right?" Mom said. + +"Yes, Mom, it's good," Lily said. + +"Good. Now, why don't you try some salad with the dressing? Just take a small bite and chew it well. You might like it," Mom said. + +Lily looked at her plate. She saw a piece of lettuce with some dressing on it. She picked it up with her fork and put it in her mouth. She chewed it slowly. It was crunchy and juicy and sweet. She swallowed it. She liked it. + +She took another bite. And another. And another. She ate all the lettuce on her plate. Then she ate some carrots and tomatoes and cheese. She ate all the salad on her plate. She was full and happy. + +Mom watched her with a big smile. She was proud of Lily. She said, "Wow, Lily, you ate all your salad. That's very impressive. You're a big girl now. You're trying new things and eating healthy foods. I'm so happy for you." + +Lily smiled back. She felt good. She said, "Thank you, Mom. I like salad now. It's yummy and crunchy and colorful. And I like the dressing too. It's sweet and tangy and creamy. Can I have some more tomorrow?" + +Mom hugged her. She said, "Of course, Lily. You can have some more tomorrow. And maybe we can try some other vegetables too. How about broccoli or cauliflower or zucchini?" + +Lily thought for a moment. She said, "Okay, Mom. I'll try them. But only if they have the dressing too." + +Mom laughed. She said, "Deal, Lily. Deal." +Tom and Sue wanted to play with their toy cars. They had many cars of different colors and sizes. They liked to drive them on the floor and make noises. + +"Vroom, vroom, I am a fast car!" Tom said, driving his red car. + +"Beep, beep, I am a big truck!" Sue said, driving her blue truck. + +They had fun driving their cars until they saw a feather on the floor. It was white and soft and shiny. They both wanted to touch it. + +"Look, a feather!" Tom said, stopping his car. + +"Wow, a feather!" Sue said, stopping her truck. + +They both reached for the feather, but they grabbed it at the same time. They pulled and pulled, but neither of them wanted to let go. + +"Give me the feather, it is mine!" Tom said, pulling harder. + +"No, give me the feather, it is mine!" Sue said, pulling harder. + +They pulled so hard that the feather ripped in half. They both fell back and looked at the pieces of the feather. They felt sad and frustrated. + +"Uh-oh, we broke the feather!" Tom said, looking at his half. + +"Uh-oh, we broke the feather!" Sue said, looking at her half. + +They looked at each other and realized they had been silly. They did not need to fight over the feather. They had many other things to play with. + +"I am sorry, Tom, I should have shared the feather with you," Sue said, giving him her half. + +"I am sorry, Sue, I should have shared the feather with you," Tom said, giving her his half. + +They hugged and smiled. They decided to tape the feather back together and use it as a decoration for their cars. + +"Look, our cars have a feather now!" Tom said, driving his red car. + +"Look, our cars have a feather now!" Sue said, driving her blue truck. + +They had fun driving their cars with the feather. They learned to be nice and share. They were happy. +Lila and Ben are twins. They like to play in the bath. They have many toys in the bath. They have a duck, a boat, a frog and a ball. They splash and laugh in the water. + +One day, Lila sees a bottle of shampoo on the shelf. The shampoo is purple. Lila likes purple. She thinks the shampoo is a toy. She takes the bottle and opens it. She pours some shampoo on the boat. She says, "Look, Ben, the boat is purple now!" + +Ben sees the shampoo on the boat. He thinks the shampoo is paint. He wants to paint too. He takes the bottle from Lila. He pours some shampoo on the duck. He says, "Look, Lila, the duck is purple too!" + +Lila and Ben are happy. They pour more shampoo on the frog and the ball. They make everything purple. They do not see that the shampoo is making bubbles. The bubbles are big and many. The bubbles fill the bath. The bubbles cover Lila and Ben. + +Lila and Ben cannot see each other. They cannot see their toys. They cannot see their mom. They are scared. They cry for help. They say, "Mom, mom, where are you?" + +Mom hears Lila and Ben crying. She runs to the bathroom. She sees the bubbles. She sees the shampoo. She is angry. She says, "Lila and Ben, what have you done? You wasted all the shampoo! You made a big mess! You are in trouble!" + +Mom turns off the water. She takes Lila and Ben out of the bath. She dries them with a towel. She puts them in their pajamas. She says, "You are not playing in the bath anymore. You are going to bed without a story. You are not getting any dessert. You are naughty children!" + +Lila and Ben are sad. They say, "We are sorry, mom. We did not know. We thought the shampoo was a toy. We wanted to have fun." + +Mom says, "I know, but you have to be careful. Shampoo is not a toy. Shampoo is for washing your hair. Shampoo can hurt your eyes. Shampoo can make you sick. You have to listen to me. You have to follow the rules." + +Lila and Ben nod. They hug mom. They say, "We love you, mom. We will listen to you. We will follow the rules." + +Mom hugs Lila and Ben. She says, "I love you too, Lila and Ben. But you are still in trouble. Now go to bed. Maybe tomorrow you can play in the bath again. But no more shampoo!" + +Lila and Ben go to bed. They are not happy. They miss their toys. They miss their story. They miss their dessert. They wish they did not use the shampoo. They wish they did not make everything purple. They wish they did not make mom angry. They wish they had a good ending. +Lily and Ben were playing with their balloons on the lawn. They liked to blow them up and let them go. The balloons would fly up in the air and make funny noises. + +"Look, Lily, mine is bigger than yours!" Ben said, holding his red balloon. + +"No, mine is bigger!" Lily said, holding her blue balloon. + +They both blew their balloons as big as they could. Then they counted to three and released them. The balloons zoomed up and popped. + +"Wow, that was loud!" Ben said, covering his ears. + +Lily laughed. She saw a yellow balloon on the grass. It was not popped. It was from the nice man who gave them balloons at the park. He was very generous. + +"Look, Ben, there is one more balloon!" Lily said, picking it up. + +"Can I have it?" Ben asked. + +Lily thought for a moment. She liked the yellow balloon. But she also liked Ben. He was her best friend. + +"OK, you can have it. But you have to share it with me." Lily said, handing him the balloon. + +"Thank you, Lily. You are very generous." Ben said, smiling. + +They hugged and played with the yellow balloon together. They were very happy. +Anna loved to listen to her grandma's stories. Grandma had many stories about her life, her travels, and her friends. Anna liked to sit on her lap and smell her perfume. It was a sweet and flowery perfume that made Anna feel happy. + +One day, Grandma told Anna a story about a charming prince. He was very kind and brave, and he lived in a big castle. He had a horse, a sword, and a crown. He liked to help people and animals in trouble. Anna wanted to meet him and be his friend. + +Grandma said that the prince was looking for a princess to marry. He wanted to find someone who was smart, good, and beautiful. He traveled all over the world, but he could not find the right princess. He was very sad and lonely. + +Anna felt sorry for the prince. She wished she could be his princess. She asked Grandma, "How can I be a princess, Grandma? Do I need a dress, a tiara, and a perfume?" + +Grandma smiled and hugged Anna. She said, "You don't need any of those things, my dear. You are already a princess in my heart. You are smart, good, and beautiful. You just need to be yourself, and someday you will find your prince. He will love you for who you are, not for what you wear or smell like." + +Anna felt happy and proud. She thanked Grandma for her story and her perfume. She kissed her cheek and said, "I love you, Grandma. You are the best storyteller in the world." +Tim and Jen were playing with their toys in the living room when they heard a loud noise outside. They ran to the window and saw a big, dark cloud in the sky. It was raining hard and the wind was blowing fast. + +"Look, Tim, look!" Jen said, pointing at the cloud. "It has a long tail that goes down to the ground. What is that?" + +Tim frowned and said, "I don't know, Jen. It looks scary. Maybe we should tell Mom and Dad." + +They ran to the kitchen, where Mom and Dad were making lunch. They told them what they saw and asked them what it was. + +Mom and Dad looked worried and turned on the radio. They heard a man say, "A tornado warning has been issued for our area. Please seek shelter immediately. Do not go outside. A tornado is a very dangerous storm that can destroy houses and cars and hurt people and animals." + +Mom and Dad grabbed Tim and Jen and said, "Come on, kids, we have to go to the basement. It's the safest place in the house. Bring your toys and your blankets. We'll be OK." + +They hurried down the stairs and closed the door behind them. They heard the tornado roar and shake the house. They felt helpless and scared. They hugged each other and prayed for the storm to pass. They hoped that their friends and neighbors were safe too. They waited for the tornado to go away. +Sara likes to jog with her dad. Every morning, they put on their shoes and go outside. Sara is eager to run fast and see new things. She thinks jogging is fun. + +One day, they jog to the park. Sara sees a big slide and a swing. She wants to play on them. She asks her dad if they can stop. Her dad says yes, but only for a little while. They have to jog back home soon. + +Sara runs to the slide and climbs up the ladder. She slides down with a whoosh. She thinks it is exciting. She runs to the swing and pushes it with her feet. She swings high and low. She thinks it is relaxing. + +She hears her dad call her name. He says it is time to jog back home. Sara feels sad. She wants to play more. But she knows her dad is waiting for her. She says goodbye to the slide and the swing. She runs to her dad and holds his hand. They jog back home together. Sara thinks she had a good morning. +Timmy was a gifted boy who liked to draw and read. He had many books and crayons in his room. He also had a toy soldier that his dad gave him. His dad was a real soldier who worked far away. Timmy missed his dad a lot. + +One day, Timmy's mom told him that his dad was coming home soon. Timmy was very happy and excited. He wanted to make a surprise for his dad. He decided to draw a picture of his dad and him with his toy soldier. He worked hard on his picture and used many colors. + +When his dad came home, Timmy ran to hug him. He said, "Dad, I love you! I made something for you!" He showed him his picture. His dad smiled and said, "Wow, Timmy, this is amazing! You are so gifted! Thank you for this wonderful gift!" + +Timmy felt proud and happy. He asked his dad, "Do you like my toy soldier? He is like you. He is brave and strong." His dad nodded and said, "I do, Timmy. He is a very good toy soldier. But you know what? You are more brave and strong than any toy soldier. You are my hero, Timmy." + +Timmy hugged his dad again. He wondered how his dad could be so kind and loving. He thought his dad was the best soldier and the best dad in the world. He said, "I love you, dad. You are my hero, too." +Lily liked to play with her mom's makeup. She liked the colors and the shiny things. She wanted to look like her mom, who was very graceful and pretty. One day, when her mom was not home, Lily went to her room and opened her makeup box. She saw a red stick, a black pencil, and a pink powder. She took them and went to the mirror. + +She put the red stick on her lips and rubbed them together. She felt happy. She took the black pencil and drew on her eyes. She felt brave. She took the pink powder and put it on her cheeks. She felt lovely. She smiled at herself and said, "I look like mom!" + +But then she heard the door open. It was her mom. She came to the room and saw Lily with the makeup. She was not happy. She said, "Lily, what did you do? This is not for you. This is for grown-ups. You made a mess. You have to wash it off." + +Lily felt sad. She did not want to wash it off. She liked the makeup. She said, "But mom, I want to look like you. You are so graceful and pretty. I love you." + +Her mom looked at her and softened. She said, "I love you too, Lily. But you don't need makeup to look like me. You are already graceful and pretty. You have your own beauty. Makeup is just for fun. And you have to ask me before you use it. Okay?" + +Lily nodded. She said, "Okay, mom. I'm sorry. Can we wash it off together?" + +Her mom smiled. She said, "Yes, we can. Come on, let's go to the bathroom. And then we can play something else. How about we dress up as princesses?" + +Lily cheered. She said, "Yes, let's do that. I love you, mom." + +Her mom hugged her. She said, "I love you too, Lily. You are my princess." +Lily and Ben were twins. They liked to play and share. One day, their mom made a big cake for them. It was chocolate and had pink frosting. Mom said, "This cake is for your birthday. You can have some after dinner. But don't touch it before then, okay?" + +Lily and Ben nodded. They went to play with their toys. But soon, they got bored. They looked at the cake. It smelled so good. They wanted to taste it. Lily said, "Let's have a little bite. Mom won't notice." Ben said, "No, we promised. We have to wait." Lily said, "Please, just one bite. It won't hurt." Ben said, "No, Lily. It's not fair." + +Lily was angry. She said, "Fine. I'll have some by myself. You can't stop me." She ran to the cake. She grabbed a big piece with her hand. She tried to snap it off. But the cake was too soft. It broke and fell on the floor. Lily cried. She made a big mess. + +Ben heard her cry. He ran to see what happened. He saw the cake and the floor. He was sad and mad. He said, "Lily, why did you do that? You ruined the cake. Mom will be upset." Lily said, "I'm sorry, Ben. I was hungry. I wanted some cake. I didn't mean to make a mess." + +Ben felt sorry for Lily. He said, "It's okay, Lily. We all make mistakes. But we have to fix them. Let's clean up the floor. Maybe we can save some cake. Mom will be happy if we are helpful." Lily said, "Okay, Ben. Thank you for being nice. You are a good brother." They got a mop and a plate. They cleaned up the floor. They put some cake on the plate. They hugged each other. They waited for mom. They hoped she would not be too angry. They learned to be patient and share. +Sara liked to help her mom in the kitchen. She wanted to be a good cook like her mom. Mom gave her a big spoon and a bowl of eggs. "You can stir the eggs for me, Sara. Be careful, don't spill them," Mom said. + +Sara was happy. She stirred the eggs slowly and gently. She liked how they looked yellow and fluffy. She hummed a song as she stirred. + +But then, a fierce lady came into the kitchen. She was Mom's friend, but Sara did not like her. She always talked loud and mean. She saw Sara stirring the eggs and said, "What are you doing, little girl? You are too small to cook. You will make a mess. Give me that spoon, now!" + +Sara was scared and sad. She did not want to give up her spoon. She wanted to help Mom. She held the spoon tight and said, "No, this is my spoon. I am stirring the eggs for Mom. Go away, fierce lady!" + +The fierce lady got angry. She tried to grab the spoon from Sara. Sara pulled back. The spoon slipped from her hand and flew in the air. The eggs splashed all over the fierce lady's face and hair. + +Mom heard the noise and came back to the kitchen. She saw the mess and the fierce lady. She was not happy. She said, "Oh, no! What happened here? Sara, are you okay? And you, fierce lady, how dare you bully my daughter? You should apologize to her, right now!" + +The fierce lady was ashamed and sorry. She wiped the eggs from her face and said, "I'm sorry, Sara. I was wrong. You are a good cook. You can stir the eggs for Mom. Please forgive me." + +Sara was brave and kind. She said, "It's okay, fierce lady. I forgive you. But next time, please be nice and quiet. And don't touch my spoon." +Lily likes to make prints with her paints. She dips her hands in the colors and presses them on the paper. She makes prints of red, blue, yellow and green. She smiles and shows her prints to Mommy. + +"Look, Mommy, I made prints!" Lily says. + +"Wow, Lily, they are very pretty!" Mommy says. "You are very good at making prints." + +Lily is happy and hugs Mommy. She wants to make more prints, but Mommy says it is time for bed. + +"Can I make more prints tomorrow?" Lily asks. + +"Of course, my love, you can make more prints tomorrow," Mommy says. "But now you need to sleep and have sweet dreams." + +Mommy helps Lily brush her teeth and put on her pajamas. She tucks her in and kisses her goodnight. Lily closes her eyes and falls asleep. + +The next morning, Lily wakes up and jumps out of bed. She is excited to make more prints. She runs to the table where her paints and paper are. But she sees something that makes her sad. Her prints are gone! + +"Mommy, Mommy, where are my prints?" Lily cries. + +Mommy comes and sees Lily's sad face. She hugs her and says, "I'm sorry, Lily, I had to move your prints. They were wet and they needed to dry. I put them on the clothesline outside. Do you want to see them?" + +Lily nods and wipes her tears. Mommy takes her hand and leads her outside. Lily sees her prints hanging on the clothesline. They are dry and bright. The sun makes them sparkle. + +"Look, Lily, your prints are still here. They are beautiful!" Mommy says. + +Lily smiles and claps her hands. She is happy again. She thanks Mommy and gives her a big hug. + +"Can I make more prints today?" Lily asks. + +"Sure, Lily, you can make more prints today. And maybe we can hang them on the wall later. How does that sound?" Mommy asks. + +Lily nods and says, "That sounds great, Mommy. I love making prints. And I love you!" + +"I love you too, Lily. You are my little artist," Mommy says. +Tom and Anna were twins who liked to play with their toys. One day, they saw a big truck outside their house. The truck had many boxes and a man who was taking them out. Tom and Anna were curious and wanted to see what was inside the boxes. + +They ran outside and asked the man, "What are you doing?" + +The man said, "I am delivering these boxes to your neighbors. They ordered them from the phone. Do you want to help me?" + +Tom and Anna nodded and followed the man. They helped him carry some of the boxes to the next house. The man thanked them and gave them a candy each. Tom and Anna were happy and wanted to help more. + +They went back to the truck and saw a big box that had a picture of a phone on it. They thought it was a phone for them and decided to take it. They lifted the box and ran to their house. They did not see the man who was looking for them. + +They opened the box and found a shiny new phone. They were excited and turned it on. They pressed some buttons and heard a voice. The voice said, "Hello, this is the police. We have traced your call. You have stolen a phone that belongs to someone else. We are coming to arrest you." + +Tom and Anna were scared and did not know what to do. They tried to turn off the phone but it did not work. They heard sirens outside and saw a police car. They felt helpless and started to cry. + +The man who was delivering the boxes saw the police and ran to their house. He explained what happened and said he was sorry. He said he should have watched them more carefully. The police took the phone and scolded Tom and Anna. They said they were very naughty and had to return the phone and apologize to the owner. They also said they had to stay in their room for a week and not play with any toys. + +Tom and Anna were very sad and ashamed. They learned a hard lesson. They learned that they should not take things that are not theirs. They learned that they should listen to their parents and not talk to strangers. They learned that they should be honest and respectful. They learned that stealing is wrong and has bad consequences. +Jenny was very hungry. She wanted to eat her lunch. But when she saw her plate, she did not like it. It had green things and brown things and white things. She did not like those things. She only liked red things and yellow things and orange things. Those were colorful and yummy. + +She pushed her plate away and said, "No, thank you. I do not want this. I want something else." + +Her mom looked at her and sighed. She was tired and busy. She did not have time to make something else. She said, "Jenny, this is your lunch. You have to eat it. It is good for you. It has carrots and chicken and rice. They have different colors, but they are all tasty. Please try them." + +Jenny shook her head and crossed her arms. She did not want to try them. She said, "No, no, no. I do not like them. They are yucky. I want pizza or pasta or cheese. They are colorful and yummy." + +Her mom sighed again. She was sad and frustrated. She did not know what to do. She said, "Jenny, you cannot have pizza or pasta or cheese every day. You need to eat different things. They have different vitamins and minerals. They make you strong and healthy and smart. Please be a good girl and eat your lunch." + +Jenny looked at her mom and saw her eyes. They were soft and kind. She felt sorry for her mom. She did not want to make her mom sad and frustrated. She decided to be a good girl and try her lunch. She picked up her fork and took a small bite of the carrot. It was crunchy and sweet. She liked it. She took another bite of the chicken. It was tender and juicy. She liked it too. She took a bite of the rice. It was fluffy and mild. She liked it as well. + +She smiled and said, "Mom, you are right. These things are good for me. They are tasty too. I like them. Thank you for making me lunch." + +Her mom smiled back and hugged her. She was happy and proud. She said, "You are welcome, Jenny. I am glad you like your lunch. You are a good girl. You are strong and healthy and smart. I love you." + +Jenny said, "I love you too, mom." And they ate their lunch together. +Anna and Ben were bored. They had no toys to play with. They looked out the window and saw a big park. They asked their mom if they could go. + +"OK, but be careful and don't go too far," mom said. She gave them a hug and a snack. + +Anna and Ben ran to the park. They saw a slide, a swing, a sandbox and a seesaw. They played on everything. They had fun. + +Then they saw something strange. It was a giant. He was very old and had a long beard. He was sitting on a bench and reading a book. + +Anna and Ben were curious. They walked up to him and said hello. + +"Hello, little ones," the giant said. He smiled and put down his book. "Do you want to play with me?" + +Anna and Ben nodded. They liked the giant. He was kind and gentle. + +The giant picked them up and put them on his shoulders. He walked around the park and showed them the trees, the flowers, the birds and the squirrels. He told them stories and jokes. He made them laugh. + +Anna and Ben had a great time. They forgot they were bored. They made a new friend. + +They thanked the giant and said goodbye. They ran back to their mom and told her everything. + +Mom was happy. She was glad they had fun. She hugged them and said, "I'm proud of you. You were brave and polite. And you learned something new." + +Anna and Ben smiled. They were happy too. They learned that giants can be nice. And that playing is fun. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play together. Today is an important day. It is Tom's birthday. Mia has a gift for Tom. It is a big red ball. + +"Happy birthday, Tom!" Mia says. She gives Tom the gift. Tom is happy. He likes the ball. He says, "Thank you, Mia! You are a good friend." + +Tom and Mia go to the park. They want to play with the ball. They throw the ball to each other. They catch the ball. They clap their hands. They have fun. + +But then, a big dog comes. The dog sees the ball. The dog wants the ball. The dog runs to the ball. The dog bites the ball. The ball pops. The ball is broken. + +Tom and Mia are sad. They cry. They lose the ball. They lose the fun. The dog runs away. The dog does not care. + +"Bad dog!" Tom says. "You ruined my birthday!" + +"I'm sorry, Tom," Mia says. "I wish I had another gift for you." + +They hug each other. They go home. They are still sad. Today is not a good day. +Lily likes to count. She counts her fingers, her toes, her toys, and her books. She counts everything she sees. She is very good at counting. + +One day, Lily goes to the library with her mom. She sees many books on the shelves. She wants to count them all. She asks her mom if she can. Her mom says yes, but she has to be quiet and careful. + +Lily starts to count the books. She points to each one and says the number. One, two, three, four, five. She counts and counts. She is very happy. + +But then, she sees a file on a table. It is a big file with many papers inside. It looks very interesting. Lily wants to see what is in the file. She forgets about the books. She goes to the table and opens the file. + +The file is full of pictures. They are pictures of animals. Lily loves animals. She sees a lion, a monkey, a giraffe, a panda, and a penguin. They are very lively and colorful. Lily wants to touch them. She reaches for the pictures. + +But then, she hears a voice. It is the librarian. She is not happy. She says, "Lily, what are you doing? That is not your file. That is my file. You are not supposed to touch it. You are making a mess. Put it back now." + +Lily is scared. She drops the file. The papers fall on the floor. She runs to her mom. She says, "I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry." + +Her mom hugs her. She says, "It's okay, Lily. You made a mistake. But you have to listen to the librarian. She is in charge of the library. She knows where everything belongs. You have to respect her and her things. Do you understand?" + +Lily nods. She says, "I understand. I'm sorry, librarian. I won't touch your file again. I just wanted to see the animals. They are very lively." + +The librarian sighs. She says, "I know, Lily. The animals are very lively. They are part of a project I'm working on. But they are not for playing. They are for learning. Maybe next time, I can show you some books about animals. Would you like that?" + +Lily smiles. She says, "Yes, please. I like books. I like to count them. Can I count them again?" + +The librarian smiles too. She says, "Yes, you can. But first, help me pick up the papers. And then, be quiet and careful. Okay?" + +Lily says, "Okay." She helps the librarian pick up the papers. She puts them back in the file. She says, "Thank you, librarian. You have a very nice file." + +The librarian says, "You're welcome, Lily. You have a very nice smile." +Lila and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big animal. It has black and white fur and a long tail. It is a skunk. + +"Look, a skunk!" Lila says. "It is so cute!" + +"Be careful, Lila," Ben says. "Skunks can spray bad smell if they are scared." + +Lila wants to pet the skunk. She walks slowly to the animal. She says, "Hello, skunk. You are very pretty. Can I touch you?" + +The skunk looks at Lila. It does not like strangers. It feels afraid. It raises its tail and makes a hissing sound. + +"Uh-oh," Ben says. "Lila, run!" + +Lila and Ben run away from the skunk. They do not want to get sprayed. They run to the other side of the park. They are safe. + +"Are you okay, Lila?" Ben asks. + +"Yes, I am okay," Lila says. "But I am sorry. I was not polite to the skunk. I should have asked before I tried to pet it." + +"You are right, Lila," Ben says. "We should always be polite to animals. They have feelings too. Maybe next time we can watch the skunk from far away." + +Lila and Ben hug. They are still friends. They learn a lesson. They go back to play in the park. They have fun. +Tom is a bird. He likes to fly and sing and play with his friends. But today he is not happy. He has a hurt wing. He cannot fly well. He feels sad and tired. + +He sees a big tree. He thinks maybe he can rest there. He flies slowly to the tree. He finds a soft nest. He sees a feather in the nest. It is white and fluffy. He likes the feather. He puts it on his hurt wing. He hopes it will help. + +He hears a voice. It is his friend Lily. She is also a bird. She is looking for Tom. She sees him in the nest. She flies to him. She asks him what is wrong. He tells her about his hurt wing. She looks serious. She says she is sorry. She says she will stay with him. She says they can sing and talk and rest together. She says he will get better soon. + +Tom feels happy. He has a good friend. He has a soft nest. He has a nice feather. He thinks maybe his wing is not so bad. He smiles and sings with Lily. He rests and hopes for tomorrow. +Sara and Ben are brother and sister. They are very bored at home. They want to play outside, but it is raining. They look at the window and see gray clouds and wet grass. + +"Mom, can we go outside?" Sara asks. + +"No, dear, it is too wet and cold. Why don't you play with your toys or read a book?" Mom says. + +Sara and Ben sigh. They do not like their toys or books. They are boring. They want to have fun. + +"Let's have a picnic!" Ben says. + +"A picnic? Where?" Sara says. + +"Here, in the living room. We can use a blanket and some snacks. And we can pretend we are in a park or a forest," Ben says. + +Sara thinks. That sounds like a good idea. She smiles and nods. + +"Okay, let's have a picnic. But we need to ask Mom first," Sara says. + +They go to the kitchen and ask Mom if they can have a picnic in the living room. Mom says yes, but they have to be careful and not make a mess. She gives them some crackers, cheese, and juice. She also gives them a big blanket and some plates and cups. + +Sara and Ben take the blanket and the snacks to the living room. They spread the blanket on the floor and put the plates and cups on it. They sit down and pretend they are in a park or a forest. They make animal noises and talk about the trees and flowers. + +They eat their crackers and cheese and drink their juice. They are happy and not bored anymore. They thank Mom for the picnic and clean up the blanket and the dishes. + +They walk to their room and play with their toys and books. They are not boring anymore. They are fun. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play and have fun. But they do not like to eat broccoli. They think broccoli is yucky and green. + +One day, Mom makes broccoli for dinner. She puts it on their plates. Anna and Ben make faces. They do not want to eat it. + +"Please, eat your broccoli," Mom says. "It is good for you. It makes you strong and healthy." + +Anna and Ben shake their heads. They push their plates away. They do not want to be strong and healthy. They want to eat something else. + +"Can we have pizza?" Anna asks. "Pizza is yummy and cheesy." + +"Can we have cake?" Ben asks. "Cake is sweet and soft." + +Mom sighs. She loves her twins, but they are very picky. She wants them to try new foods. She has an idea. + +"How about this?" Mom says. "If you eat some broccoli, you can have a modest slice of pizza or cake. But only a modest slice. Not a big one. Do you understand?" + +Anna and Ben look at each other. They think about it. They like pizza and cake. But they do not like broccoli. They wonder if it is worth it. + +"Okay," Anna says. "We will try some broccoli. But only a little bit." + +"Okay," Ben says. "We will try some broccoli. But only a modest slice of pizza or cake." + +Mom smiles. She is happy that her twins are willing to try. She hopes they will like broccoli. She cuts a modest slice of pizza and a modest slice of cake. She puts them on a plate. + +"Here you go," Mom says. "But first, eat your broccoli." + +Anna and Ben take a bite of broccoli. They chew and swallow. They make a face. They do not like it. But they eat it anyway. They want to make Mom happy. And they want to have pizza and cake. + +"Good job," Mom says. "You ate your broccoli. Now you can have your modest slice of pizza or cake. Which one do you want?" + +Anna and Ben look at the plate. They see the pizza and the cake. They both look yummy. They have a hard time choosing. + +"Can we have both?" Anna asks. + +"Can we have both?" Ben asks. + +Mom laughs. She shakes her head. She knows her twins are very clever. But they are also very modest. They do not ask for too much. + +"No, you can only have one," Mom says. "But you can share. How about that?" + +Anna and Ben nod. They agree to share. They pick one slice of pizza and one slice of cake. They cut them in half. They give each other a half. They say thank you. + +They eat their pizza and cake. They enjoy them. They are happy. They hug Mom. + +"Thank you, Mom," Anna says. + +"Thank you, Mom," Ben says. + +Mom hugs them back. She is proud of them. They are good twins. They are modest twins. They are learning to try new foods. Maybe one day, they will like broccoli. +Ben and Lily are twins. They like to play outside in the park. One day, they see a stream near the trees. They run to the stream and look at the water. + +"Look, Ben, there are fish in the stream!" Lily says. She points at the small fish that swim in the water. + +"Wow, they are so fast and flexible!" Ben says. He tries to touch a fish, but it swims away. "They can bend and twist their bodies!" + +Lily nods. She sees a stick on the ground. She picks it up and puts it in the stream. The stick floats on the water. She moves the stick with her hand. + +"Look, Ben, I can make the stick go this way and that way!" Lily says. She makes the stick go left and right, up and down. + +"That's fun, Lily!" Ben says. He finds another stick and joins Lily. They play with the sticks in the stream. They laugh and have a good time. They like the stream and the fish. +Lily and Ben are playing with their toys in the living room. They have many toys, but they want more. They see a big table in the corner. The table has many things on it. Some things are for grown-ups, like books and papers. Some things are for fun, like crayons and stickers. + +"Let's fill the table with our toys!" Lily says. "Then we can have more space to play!" + +"Okay!" Ben says. "But we have to be careful. We don't want to break anything or make a mess." + +They start to fill the table with their toys. They put their dolls, cars, blocks, and animals on the table. They leave some space for the crayons and stickers. They are happy with their work. + +"Look, we filled the table with our toys!" Lily says. "Now we have more room to play!" + +"Yes, we do!" Ben says. "But what if we want to use the crayons and stickers?" + +"We can share them!" Lily says. "There are enough for both of us!" + +They look at the table. They see that there are still some things available. They see a big jar of cookies, a glass of milk, and a plate of fruit. + +"Wow, look at that!" Ben says. "There are also some snacks on the table!" + +"Yummy!" Lily says. "Do you think we can have some?" + +"I don't know," Ben says. "Maybe we should ask Mom first." + +They run to the kitchen, where Mom is making dinner. They ask her if they can have some snacks from the table. + +"Sure, you can have some snacks," Mom says. "But only if you promise to clean up the table after you are done. You can't leave your toys there. They belong in the toy box." + +"Okay, Mom, we promise!" Lily and Ben say. "Thank you!" + +They run back to the living room. They fill their hands with cookies, milk, and fruit. They sit on the floor and enjoy their snacks. They are happy and full. They remember their promise to Mom. They start to clean up the table. They put their toys back in the toy box. They leave the table neat and tidy. + +"Look, we cleaned up the table!" Lily says. "Now Mom will be proud of us!" + +"Yes, she will!" Ben says. "And we still have some crayons and stickers left!" + +They take the crayons and stickers and start to make some drawings. They have fun with their toys and their snacks. They are good children. They are happy. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys in their room. But sometimes they quarrel over the toys. They want the same toy and they do not want to share. + +One day, Sara finds a needle in their mom's sewing box. She thinks it is shiny and pretty. She wants to keep it for herself. She hides it under her pillow. + +Ben sees Sara hiding something. He is curious. He wants to know what it is. He waits until Sara goes to the bathroom. Then he sneaks into her bed and lifts her pillow. He sees the needle. He thinks it is cool and sharp. He wants to keep it for himself. He takes it and runs away. + +Sara comes back from the bathroom. She looks under her pillow. She does not see the needle. She is angry. She knows Ben took it. She runs after him and shouts. + +"Ben, give me back my needle! It is mine!" + +"No, it is mine! I found it first!" + +They quarrel and tug at the needle. They do not see their mom coming into the room. She hears them and sees the needle. She is worried. She takes the needle from them and scolds them. + +"Children, what are you doing with this needle? It is dangerous! You could hurt yourself or each other! And it is not a toy! It is for sewing! You should not take things that are not yours!" + +She puts the needle back in the sewing box. She tells them to say sorry to each other and to play nicely. She gives them each a cookie. But the cookies are sour. They make a face and spit them out. + +"Mom, these cookies are sour! They are bad!" + +Mom looks at the cookies. She sees they are green and fuzzy. She realizes they are old and moldy. She throws them away and apologizes. + +"Oops, I'm sorry, children. I gave you the wrong cookies. These are from last week. They are spoiled. Here, have some fresh ones. These are sweet and yummy." + +She gives them each a new cookie. They are happy. They thank mom and hug her. They eat the cookies and smile. They forget about the needle and the quarrel. They share their toys and play nicely. +Lily and Ben are playing with their toy soldiers. They like to make them march and fight. They have two teams: red and blue. Lily has the red team and Ben has the blue team. + +"Ready, set, go!" Lily says. She makes her soldiers march to the middle of the rug. Ben does the same with his soldiers. They pretend to shoot and hit each other. "Bang, bang, pow!" they say. + +Lily and Ben count how many soldiers are left on each team. Lily has four red soldiers and Ben has three blue soldiers. "I have more than you!" Lily says. "You have less than me!" + +Ben does not like to lose. He grabs one of Lily's red soldiers and hides it under his pillow. "Now we have the same!" he says. "Three and three!" + +Lily sees what Ben did. She is angry. She grabs two of Ben's blue soldiers and throws them in the trash. "Now I have more again!" she says. "Three and zero!" + +Ben sees what Lily did. He is sad. He starts to cry. "That's not fair!" he says. "You cheated!" + +Lily feels sorry for Ben. She knows she was wrong. She takes the blue soldiers out of the trash and the red soldier out of the pillow. She gives them back to Ben. "I'm sorry, Ben," she says. "You can have your soldiers. Let's play nice." + +Ben stops crying. He smiles at Lily. He hugs her. "Thank you, Lily," he says. "You are a good friend. Let's play nice." + +Lily and Ben hug each other. They decide to make their soldiers march together. They are quiet and happy. They are good friends. +Sara likes to skip. She skips in the park, she skips in the house, she skips to school. She has a pair of orange socks that she wears when she skips. They are her lucky socks. + +One day, Sara cannot find her orange socks. She looks under her bed, she looks in her drawer, she looks in the laundry basket. She cannot find them anywhere. She feels sad. She does not want to skip without her orange socks. + +She asks her mom, "Mom, where are my orange socks? I need them to skip." + +Her mom says, "I don't know, Sara. Maybe you left them at school, or at the park, or at grandma's house. Why don't you try another pair of socks? You have many socks." + +Sara shakes her head. She says, "No, mom. I only want my orange socks. They are my lucky socks. They make me skip faster and higher and happier." + +Her mom hugs her. She says, "I'm sorry, Sara. I know you love your orange socks. But maybe they are not the only thing that makes you skip. Maybe you can skip because you are strong, and brave, and joyful. Maybe you can skip with any socks, or no socks at all." + +Sara thinks about what her mom says. She says, "Maybe you are right, mom. Maybe I can skip with any socks, or no socks at all. But I still miss my orange socks. Can we look for them later?" + +Her mom says, "Of course, Sara. We can look for them later. But for now, why don't you put on some other socks, and go outside and skip with your friends? I bet they will be happy to see you." + +Sara nods. She says, "Okay, mom. I will try to skip with some other socks. But I hope we find my orange socks soon. I love them very much." + +She puts on some blue socks, and goes outside and skips with her friends. She still misses her orange socks, but she also has fun. She skips faster and higher and happier. She realizes that her mom was right. She can skip with any socks, or no socks at all. She can skip because she is strong, and brave, and joyful. She can skip because she likes to skip. +Sam and Lily were adventurous kids. They liked to explore new places and have fun. One day, they saw a big hole in the fence near their house. They wanted to see what was behind it. + +"Let's go, Sam!" Lily said. "Maybe we can find something cool!" + +Sam was not sure. He remembered what his mom had told him. "Don't go near the fence, Sam. It's dangerous. There are mean dogs on the other side. They can bite you and hurt you. I warn you, Sam, stay away from the fence." + +But Lily did not listen to Sam. She pushed the hole open and crawled through. Sam followed her, because he did not want to be alone. He hoped his mom would not find out. + +They found themselves in a big yard with a lot of junk and trash. They saw old cars, broken toys, rusty cans and bottles. They thought it was a treasure land. They started to look around and play with the things they found. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud bark. They turned around and saw a big, black dog running towards them. It had sharp teeth and angry eyes. It did not like strangers in its yard. It wanted to chase them away. + +"Run, Lily, run!" Sam shouted. "It's a mean dog! It will bite us!" + +They ran back to the hole in the fence, but it was too late. The dog was faster than them. It caught Lily by the leg and bit her hard. Lily screamed and cried. Sam tried to help her, but the dog was too strong. He could not pull Lily away. + +The dog's owner heard the noise and came out of his house. He saw the kids and the dog and yelled at them. He grabbed the dog by the collar and dragged it inside. He did not care about Lily and Sam. He did not help them or say sorry. + +Sam and Lily were scared and hurt. They crawled through the hole and ran back to their house. They told their mom what had happened. She was very angry and sad. She took Lily to the doctor and Sam to his room. She said they were very naughty and foolish. She said they should have listened to her warning. She said they would be in big trouble. + +Sam and Lily learned a hard lesson. They wished they had never gone to the other side of the fence. They wished they had never met the mean dog. They wished they had stayed home and read a nice story. +Anna likes to jog with her dad every morning. They jog around the park and see many things. They see birds, flowers, dogs and people. Anna likes to jog fast and tries to beat her dad. She is very competitive. + +One day, they meet a new friend in the park. He is a boy with curly hair and a big smile. He is also jogging with his dad. He says hello to Anna and her dad. He tells them his name is Ben. + +"Hi, Ben. I am Anna and this is my dad. Do you like to jog?" Anna asks. + +"Yes, I do. I jog with my dad every morning too. We are training for a race. Do you want to join us?" Ben says. + +"A race? What is a race?" Anna asks. + +"A race is when you jog with other people and see who is the fastest. It is fun and exciting. You get a medal if you win." Ben says. + +Anna thinks for a moment. She likes to jog fast and she likes medals. She decides to join Ben and his dad for the race. + +"OK, I want to join. But I will beat you, Ben. I am very competitive." Anna says. + +Ben laughs and says, "We will see, Anna. We will see. Let's jog together and have fun." +Ben and Lily were going to the beach with their mom and dad. They were very happy. They liked to play in the sand and swim in the water. Mom and dad told them to prepare their bags with towels, sunscreen, hats and toys. They also told them to be careful of the waves and the fish. + +When they got to the beach, Ben and Lily ran to the water. They splashed and laughed. They saw some fish swimming near them. They were colorful and shiny. Ben and Lily wanted to touch them. They swam closer and closer. + +"Look, Lily, a big fish!" Ben said, pointing to a dark shape in the water. "Maybe it's a shark!" + +Lily was scared. She did not like sharks. She heard they had sharp teeth and could bite. She grabbed Ben's hand and tried to swim away. + +"Ben, Lily, come back!" mom and dad shouted from the shore. They saw the shape too. They knew it was a shark. They were very worried. + +But the shark did not see Ben and Lily. It was busy chasing another fish. It swam past them and did not notice them. Ben and Lily were lucky. They reached the shore and hugged mom and dad. They were safe. + +"Wow, that was a close one!" dad said. "You two were very brave, but also very silly. You should never swim near sharks. They are dangerous." + +"Sorry, dad," Ben and Lily said. "We did not know. We just wanted to see the fish." + +Mom and dad smiled. They were glad their children were okay. They gave them a big kiss and a hug. They told them they loved them. They decided to play in the sand instead of the water. They had fun. They did not see the shark again. +Tom and Lily were playing with marbles in the park. They had many marbles of different colors and sizes. They liked to roll them on the grass and see how far they went. + +"Look, I have a big green marble!" Tom said, holding it up. "It is shiny and pretty. Do you want to see?" + +"Yes, please!" Lily said, reaching for the marble. "Can I hold it?" + +Tom gave her the marble and she looked at it closely. She saw that it had tiny spots of yellow and blue inside. She smiled and said, "It is like a little world. I can see the sun and the sky and the grass." + +Tom nodded and said, "You are right. It is a special marble. I found it in a box in the attic. It was my grandpa's marble. He told me stories about it. He said it was magic." + +"Magic?" Lily asked, curious. "What kind of magic?" + +Tom leaned closer and whispered, "He said that if you blink three times while holding the marble, you can make a wish. And the marble will make it come true." + +Lily gasped and said, "Really? That is amazing. Have you tried it?" + +Tom shook his head and said, "No, I was afraid to. I don't know what to wish for. And what if it doesn't work? Or what if it works too well?" + +Lily thought for a moment and said, "Maybe we can try it together. We can share a wish. Something nice and simple. What do you think?" + +Tom smiled and said, "Okay, let's do it. But we have to be careful. And we have to keep it a secret. No one else can know about the magic marble." + +Lily nodded and said, "Okay, deal. What should we wish for?" + +Tom looked around and saw a big tree with a swing. He said, "How about we wish for a turn on the swing? It looks fun. And there is no one else there." + +Lily agreed and said, "Yes, that sounds good. Let's do it." + +They held the marble in their hands and closed their eyes. They blinked three times and said in unison, "We wish for a turn on the swing." + +They opened their eyes and looked at the marble. It sparkled in the sun. They felt a warm and happy feeling in their hearts. + +They ran to the tree and saw that the swing was empty. They cheered and took turns pushing each other. They laughed and had fun. They felt like the marble had granted their wish. + +They didn't know that behind the tree, a man was watching them. He had a big smile on his face. He was Tom's grandpa. He had followed them to the park. He had given Tom the marble as a gift. He knew it was not really magic. But he also knew that it was a symbol of love and hope. He was glad to see his grandson and his friend enjoy the simple joys of life. He was proud of them. He winked at the marble and said, "Thank you." +Lily and Tom are playing in the park. They like to slide on the big slide. Lily goes first. She sits on the slide and says "Whee!" as she goes down. Tom waits for his turn. + +But Tom is too excited. He does not wait for Lily to get off the slide. He runs and jumps on the slide. He wants to go fast. But he slips on the slide. He bumps into Lily. They both fall off the slide. + +Lily and Tom are hurt. Lily has a scratch on her arm. Tom has a bruise on his nose. They both cry. They are sad and angry. + +A lady comes to help them. She is a nurse. She has a bag with band-aids and ice. She puts a band-aid on Lily's arm and ice on Tom's nose. She says "Are you okay?" + +Lily and Tom nod. They stop crying. They look at each other. They say "I'm sorry". They hug. They are friends again. + +They thank the nurse. They go back to play. They take turns on the slide. They are careful and happy. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They slide, swing, and run. They have fun. + +But then, Lily's mom says it is time to go. Lily is sad. She does not want to leave Ben. She wants to play more. + +Lily and Ben hug. They say bye. They part. Lily walks with her mom to the exit. Ben waves to her. + +Lily looks at the sky. She sees the sun. It is bright. It makes her smile. She thinks of Ben. She hopes to see him again soon. She knows they are still friends. +Lily and Sam were playing in the park. They saw a squirrel on a tree. The squirrel had a big nut in its mouth. It wanted to hide the nut in a hole. + +"Look, a squirrel!" Lily said. "It is so cute and fluffy!" + +"Can we pet it?" Sam asked. He liked animals. + +"No, we can't," Lily said. "Squirrels are shy and scared of people. We have to be kind and quiet." + +They watched the squirrel from a distance. The squirrel looked around. It saw a hole in the ground. It jumped from the tree and ran to the hole. + +"Go, squirrel, go!" Lily and Sam cheered. They wanted to encourage the squirrel. + +The squirrel heard them. It stopped and turned its head. It saw Lily and Sam smiling and waving. It was not afraid. It smiled back and nodded. Then it put the nut in the hole and covered it with dirt. + +"Yay, squirrel, yay!" Lily and Sam clapped. They were happy for the squirrel. + +The squirrel came out of the hole and ran back to the tree. It waved its tail and made a chirping sound. It was saying thank you. + +"Bye, squirrel, bye!" Lily and Sam said. "We hope you enjoy your nut!" + +They waved goodbye to the squirrel and went back to their game. They felt good. They had made a new friend. +Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to dig in the dirt and look for bugs and stones. One day, they found something shiny and hard in the ground. It was a crystal! + +"Wow, look at this!" Lily said, holding the crystal in her hand. It sparkled in the sun and had many colors. + +"What is it?" Ben asked, curious. He touched the crystal and felt how smooth and cool it was. + +"I don't know, but it's very pretty. Maybe it's a magic crystal!" Lily said, smiling. She liked to pretend that she was a fairy and that the crystal was her wand. + +"Maybe we can make a wish with it!" Ben said, excited. He liked to pretend that he was a knight and that the crystal was his sword. + +"Okay, let's try!" Lily said. They closed their eyes and wished for something fun and nice. + +When they opened their eyes, they saw a charming surprise. A butterfly had landed on the crystal and was flapping its wings. It was the same colors as the crystal and looked very happy. + +"Look, a butterfly!" Lily said, amazed. She gently lifted the crystal and the butterfly flew around her head. + +"It's so beautiful!" Ben said, admiring. He reached out his hand and the butterfly landed on his finger. + +"Maybe it's our friend!" Lily said, delighted. She and Ben laughed and played with the butterfly and the crystal. They felt very lucky and happy. They had discovered a wonderful treasure in the garden. +Lily was a big girl. She was four years old. She liked to go to school and play with her friends. She also liked to eat lunch at school. She had a pink lunch box with a unicorn on it. + +One day, Lily brought a sandwich with cheese and jam. She thought it was delicious. She opened her lunch box and took a big bite. But then, she saw something on her sandwich. It was a green bug. It was crawling on her cheese. Lily screamed and dropped her sandwich. All the other kids saw it and laughed. Lily felt very embarrass. She wanted to cry. + +The teacher came and saw what happened. She picked up the sandwich and the bug. She said, "Don't worry, Lily. It's just a grasshopper. It won't hurt you. It probably jumped into your lunch box when you were outside. It's not your fault." She threw away the sandwich and the bug. She gave Lily a new sandwich and a hug. She said, "You are very brave, Lily. You can share my sandwich. It has peanut butter and honey. Do you like that?" Lily nodded. She liked peanut butter and honey. She said, "Thank you, teacher. You are very nice." She smiled and took a bite. It was delicious. + +The other kids stopped laughing. They saw that Lily was okay. They said, "We're sorry, Lily. We didn't mean to be mean. We were just surprised. Can we be your friends?" Lily said, "Yes, you can. I like to have friends." She shared her sandwich with them. They all ate and talked. They said, "You have a cool lunch box, Lily. We like unicorns too." Lily said, "Thank you. I got it for my birthday. It was last year. I was three then. Now I'm four." They said, "Wow, you're very old. We're only three. You must know a lot of things." Lily said, "I do. I know how to count to ten. And how to spell my name. And how to tie my shoes." They said, "That's amazing. Can you teach us?" Lily said, "Sure. I like to teach. It's fun." They said, "You're very smart, Lily. And very kind. And very brave. You're our best friend." Lily said, "You're my best friends too." She felt very happy. She forgot about the bug. She had a good day at school. +Tom and Lily were at the zoo with their mom. They liked to see the animals and hear their sounds. They saw lions, monkeys, elephants and more. But their favorite was the bird house, where they could see many colorful birds. + +"Look, mom, a parrot!" Lily said, pointing at a big green and red bird in a cage. "It can talk, right?" + +"Yes, dear, some parrots can talk. They can learn words from people," mom said. + +"Can we ask it something?" Tom asked. + +"Sure, you can try. But be polite and gentle, okay?" mom said. + +Tom and Lily went closer to the cage. They saw a sign that said the parrot's name was Polly. They said hello to Polly and waited for an answer. + +"Hello, hello," Polly said, making them smile. + +"What's your name?" Lily asked. + +"Polly, Polly," Polly said. + +"That's a nice name. Do you like it here?" Tom asked. + +Polly was silent for a moment. Then he said, "No, no. Want to fly, fly. Cage too small, small. Sky so high, high." + +Tom and Lily felt sad for Polly. They wished they could help him. They looked at mom, who heard what Polly said. + +Mom shook her head and said, "I'm sorry, kids, but we can't take Polly with us. He belongs to the zoo. They take care of him and feed him. Maybe they will give him a bigger cage someday." + +Tom and Lily nodded, but they still felt sorry for Polly. They said goodbye to him and thanked him for talking to them. They hoped he would be happy someday. They left the bird house and went to see the other animals. But they never forgot Polly and his wish to fly high. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. They have a lovely net. They use the net to catch bugs and butterflies. + +One day, they see a big spider on a web. Lily wants to catch the spider with the net. Tom is scared of the spider. He says no, no, no. He covers his eyes with his hands. + +Lily does not listen to Tom. She runs to the spider with the net. She tries to put the net over the spider. But the spider is fast and clever. It jumps out of the web and onto Lily's arm. Lily screams and drops the net. + +Tom hears Lily scream. He opens his eyes and sees the spider on Lily's arm. He is brave and runs to help Lily. He grabs the net and covers the spider with it. He shakes the net and the spider falls off Lily's arm. He throws the net away. + +Lily and Tom hug each other. They are happy and safe. They say sorry to the spider. They do not want to catch spiders anymore. They look for other bugs and butterflies with their lovely net. They have fun in the park. +Anna and Ben were best friends. They liked to play in the park every day. They ran, jumped, and laughed together. They also liked to look at the stream. The stream was clear and shiny. It made a nice sound as it flowed. + +One day, Anna and Ben found a big stick near the stream. They both wanted to play with it. Anna said, "It's mine! I saw it first!" Ben said, "No, it's mine! I want it more!" They pulled and tugged at the stick. They got angry and shouted at each other. + +Suddenly, the stick broke in half. Anna and Ben fell on the ground. They looked at the broken stick and felt sad. They also felt sorry for being mean to each other. They did not like to fight. + +Anna and Ben looked at each other. They said, "I'm sorry" at the same time. They smiled and hugged. They said, "I forgive you" and "You forgive me". They were happy again. + +They decided to share the stick. They used one half to make a bridge over the stream. They used the other half to make a flag. They waved the flag and crossed the bridge. They were playful and had fun. They were best friends again. +Ben and Lily were twins who liked to play with their toys. They had many toys, but they did not like to share them. They always said, "This is mine, not yours!" and "Go away, I want to play alone!" They were selfish. + +One day, their mom took them to the park. There, they saw other children playing with each other. They heard them talking and laughing in different languages. Ben and Lily did not know any other language. They only knew their own. They felt curious and wanted to join them, but they were shy and scared. + +"Hello, can we play with you?" Ben asked a boy who had a red car. + +"No, you can't. This is my car, not yours!" the boy said in a language that Ben did not understand. He sounded angry and mean. + +"Sorry, we don't speak your language," Lily said to a girl who had a doll. + +"I don't care. This is my doll, not yours!" the girl said in a language that Lily did not understand. She sounded rude and snobby. + +Ben and Lily felt sad and lonely. They realized that they had been selfish with their toys and their language. They wished they had shared them and learned from others. They regretted being selfish. + +They went back to their mom and hugged her. They said, "Mom, we are sorry. We want to share our toys and our language. We want to make friends and learn new things. Can you help us?" + +Mom smiled and said, "Of course, I can. I love you, Ben and Lily. Sharing and learning are good. They make you happy and smart. Come on, let's go and try again." +Lila and Ben were playing with their toy missiles in the backyard. They liked to pretend they were space heroes, fighting evil aliens. They made loud noises and ran around, throwing their missiles at each other. + +"Take that, you slimy alien!" Ben shouted, as he threw his missile at Lila. + +Lila dodged and threw hers back. "You can't catch me, you silly hero!" she said. + +But then, Lila's missile hit a flower pot and broke. The missile was made of clay, and it cracked when it hit the hard pot. Lila was sad. She liked her missile. It was red and shiny and had a star on it. + +"Sorry, Lila," Ben said. "I didn't mean to break your missile." + +"It's okay, Ben," Lila said. "It was an accident. But now I don't have a missile to play with." + +Ben thought for a moment. He had an idea. He ran inside the house and came back with some paper and crayons. He gave them to Lila. + +"Here, Lila," he said. "You can make a new missile with these. You can draw whatever you want on it. And it won't break if you throw it." + +Lila smiled. She took the paper and crayons and started to make a new missile. She drew a rainbow and a heart on it. She rolled the paper and taped it. She made a thin tail with another piece of paper. She was happy with her new missile. + +"Thank you, Ben," she said. "You are a good friend. I like your missile, too. It is blue and cool and has a rocket on it." + +"You're welcome, Lila," Ben said. "You are a good friend, too. I like your missile, too. It is colorful and pretty and has a heart on it." + +They hugged and continued to play with their missiles. They learned that it is nice to share and help each other. They had fun and were happy. +Tom and Sue like to play with trucks. They have many trucks of different colors and sizes. They like to load them with sand, rocks, and toys. They make roads and bridges with the trucks. + +One day, they find a big red truck in the yard. It is not their truck. It is their dad's truck. He uses it for work. Tom and Sue want to play with it. They think it is a lucky truck. + +They climb on the truck and look inside. They see many buttons and levers. They want to press them and move them. They think it is fun. + +"Look, Sue, this lever makes the truck go up and down!" Tom says. He pulls the lever and the truck lifts up. + +"Wow, Tom, that is cool! Can I try?" Sue says. She pushes the lever and the truck goes down. + +They laugh and giggle. They do not see their dad coming. + +"Hey, what are you doing on my truck?" their dad says. He is not happy. He is angry. + +Tom and Sue are scared. They jump off the truck and run to their mom. + +"Sorry, dad, we just wanted to play with your lucky truck!" they say. + +Their dad shakes his head. He checks his truck for damage. He is glad nothing is broken. + +He tells Tom and Sue to never play with his truck again. He says it is not a toy. He says it is dangerous. + +Tom and Sue nod. They say they are sorry. They hug their dad and their mom. + +They go back to their own trucks. They load them with sand, rocks, and toys. They make roads and bridges with the trucks. + +They are happy. They think they are lucky. +Tom and Mia are playing in the sand. They like to make castles and tunnels with their buckets and shovels. Tom finds a shiny stone and puts it in his pocket. He thinks it is a treasure. + +Mia sees the stone and wants it. She asks Tom to share it with her, but Tom says no. He says it is his stone and he found it first. Mia gets angry and tries to grab the stone from Tom's pocket. Tom pushes her away and runs to the other side of the sandpit. + +Mia follows him and catches him. She pinches his arm hard and makes him cry. Tom drops the stone and Mia picks it up. She smiles and says it is hers now. She looks at the stone and sees it is not shiny anymore. It is dull and brown. She feels it and it is hot. Very hot. She drops the stone and screams. It burns her hand. + +Tom and Mia hear a loud noise. They look up and see a big firework in the sky. It is red and yellow and green. It makes a boom and a crackle. They forget about the stone and the pinch and the burn. They hug each other and watch the firework. They say it is beautiful and they are sorry. They are friends again. +Lila and Sam are fish who live in a reef. They like to swim and play with their friends. The reef is their home and they care for it. + +One day, they see a big boat near the reef. The boat has a lot of people and things on it. The people throw some things into the water. The things are not good for the reef. They are dirty and hurt the fish and the coral. + +Lila and Sam are sad and angry. They swim to the boat and talk to the people. + +"Please stop throwing things into the water!" Lila says. "They make our reef dirty and sick. We care for our reef. It is our home and we love it." + +"Yes, please stop!" Sam says. "The reef is beautiful and alive. It has many colors and shapes. It gives us food and shelter. We need it to be clean and healthy." + +The people hear Lila and Sam. They look at the water and see the things they threw. They see the fish and the coral. They feel sorry and ashamed. + +"We are sorry, Lila and Sam," one of the people says. "We did not know that our things were bad for the reef. We did not mean to hurt you or your home. We will stop throwing things and we will pick up what we can. We will also tell other people to be careful and respectful of the reef." + +Lila and Sam are happy and grateful. They thank the people and swim back to the reef. They see that the water is cleaner and the reef is brighter. They hug each other and smile. They care for their reef and their reef cares for them. +One night, Ben and his mom went outside to look at the stars. They saw many bright dots in the sky. Mom said they were stars and planets. Ben liked to look at them and learn their names. + +Then, Ben saw something different. It was a big ball of light with a long tail. It moved very fast across the sky. Ben pointed at it and asked, "What is that, mom?" + +Mom smiled and said, "That is a comet, Ben. A comet is a big rock that flies around the sun. Sometimes, we can see it when it comes close to the earth. It is very rare and beautiful." + +Ben was amazed by the comet. He wanted to see it more. He asked, "Can we catch it, mom? Can we keep it?" + +Mom shook her head and said, "No, Ben. We cannot catch the comet. It is too far and too fast. And we cannot keep it. It belongs to the sky. It is a gift for us to enjoy for a short time. We should be thankful and happy to see it." + +Ben understood. He nodded and said, "Okay, mom. I am thankful and happy. The comet is very pretty. But it will go away soon, right?" + +Mom nodded and said, "Yes, Ben. The comet will go away soon. It will not come back for a long time. Maybe when you are older, you will see it again. Or maybe your children will see it. That is why we should cherish this moment and remember it." + +Ben agreed. He hugged his mom and said, "I love you, mom. And I love the comet. Can we take a picture of it?" + +Mom smiled and said, "Sure, Ben. Let me get my phone. But first, let me wipe your nose. You have a little booger there." + +Ben giggled and let his mom wipe his nose. Then, they took a picture of the comet and themselves. They looked at the picture and smiled. They felt happy and lucky to see the comet together. + +The moral value of the story is to appreciate the beauty and rarity of nature, and to share it with the ones we love. +Ben and Lily were friends who liked to play outside. They wanted to see the animals and plants in nature. They had a plan to go to the park after lunch. + +"Let's pack some snacks and water," Ben said. "We can share them with the squirrels and birds." + +"Good idea," Lily said. "And don't forget your hat and sunscreen. It is very sunny today." + +They put their things in a backpack and told their moms where they were going. They walked to the park, holding hands. They saw many flowers, trees, and bugs. They heard the birds singing and the wind blowing. + +They found a nice spot under a big oak tree. They took out their snacks and water and sat on a blanket. They saw a squirrel running on a branch. They threw some nuts to the squirrel. The squirrel came closer and took the nuts. It looked at them with its black eyes and twitched its bushy tail. + +"Hello, squirrel," Ben said. "Do you like the nuts?" + +The squirrel made a chattering sound and ran away. Ben and Lily laughed. They ate some more snacks and drank some water. They felt happy and full. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud rumble. They looked up and saw dark clouds in the sky. They felt a drop of water on their noses. Then another, and another. It started to rain. + +"Oh no, it's wet!" Lily said. "We have to go home!" + +They quickly packed their things and put on their backpack. They ran to the path, holding hands. They felt the rain on their faces and clothes. They splashed in the puddles. They giggled and shouted. + +They reached their homes and knocked on the doors. Their moms opened the doors and saw them. They were wet and muddy, but they had big smiles on their faces. + +"Did you have fun in nature?" their moms asked. + +"Yes, we did!" Ben and Lily said. "We had a plan, but the rain changed it. And that's okay. We still had fun!" + +They hugged their moms and went inside. They took off their wet clothes and put on dry ones. They told their moms about their adventure. They said they wanted to go to the park again. Maybe tomorrow, if it was sunny. Or maybe not, if it was wet. They didn't mind. They liked nature, no matter what. +Anna and Ben were playing in the kitchen. They wanted to make a cake for Mom. They found a big bowl, some eggs, some flour and some sugar. They also found a mixer that Mom used to make things smooth. + +"Can I use the mixer?" Ben asked Anna. + +"OK, but you have to be careful. It is very fast and loud. And you have to promise to clean it after we are done," Anna said. + +"I promise, I promise," Ben said. He took the mixer and plugged it in. He put some eggs and flour and sugar in the bowl. He turned on the mixer and held it over the bowl. + +But the mixer was too fast and loud for Ben. He got scared and let go of the mixer. The mixer flew out of his hand and splattered eggs and flour and sugar all over the kitchen. The mixer landed on the floor and made a big noise. + +Anna and Ben were shocked. The kitchen was filthy. There was mess everywhere. They heard Mom coming. + +"Oh no, Mom will be so mad. What do we do?" Anna said. + +"I don't know. I'm sorry, Anna. I broke my promise. I didn't clean the mixer. I made a big mess," Ben said. + +They heard Mom open the door. They looked at her with big eyes. They hoped she would not be too angry. +Here is one possible story, but there are many other ways to write it. + +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to slide, swing and run. They saw a big dog near the fence. The dog was barking and jumping. Lily and Ben were scared of the dog. + +"Let's move away from the dog," Lily said. "He might bite us." + +"OK," Ben said. "But how do we move? The dog is blocking the gate." + +Lily looked around. She saw a person sitting on a bench. The person had a book and a hat. Lily had an idea. + +"Let's ask the person for help," Lily said. "Maybe the person knows the dog." + +"OK," Ben said. "But be careful. The person might be mean." + +Lily and Ben walked slowly to the bench. They said hello to the person. The person smiled and said hello back. + +"Can you help us?" Lily asked. "We are scared of the dog. He is barking and jumping. We want to move away from him." + +The person looked at the dog. The person said, "Don't be scared. The dog is not mean. He is just excited. He is my dog. His name is Max. He likes to play. Do you want to play with him?" + +Lily and Ben looked at each other. They were not sure. The dog was big and loud. + +"Can we pet him?" Ben asked. + +"Sure," the person said. "He likes to be petted. He is very soft and friendly. Come, I will show you." + +The person got up and walked to the fence. The person called Max and told him to sit. Max stopped barking and jumping. He sat and wagged his tail. The person petted Max and gave him a treat. + +"See? He is a good dog," the person said. "Do you want to try?" + +Lily and Ben nodded. They moved closer to the fence. They reached out their hands and touched Max. Max licked their hands and nuzzled their faces. Lily and Ben giggled. They were not scared anymore. They liked Max. + +"Thank you for helping us," Lily said to the person. + +"You're welcome," the person said. "I'm glad you like Max. He likes you too. Do you want to play with him some more?" + +"Yes, please," Ben said. + +Lily and Ben played with Max and the person. They had fun. They forgot about the slide, the swing and the run. They made a new friend. +Lily and Tom were going to visit their grandma. They had to pack their bags with clothes and toys. Lily liked to pack her doll and her book. Tom liked to pack his car and his ball. + +"Are you ready?" their mom asked. "The driver is here to take us to the airport." + +"Yes, mom!" Lily and Tom said. They ran to the door with their bags. They saw a big car with a driver. The driver smiled and helped them put their bags in the trunk. + +"Hello, I'm Sam. I'm your driver today," he said. "Are you excited to see your grandma?" + +"Yes, we are!" Lily and Tom said. They got in the car and buckled their seatbelts. Sam started the car and drove away. + +On the way to the airport, they saw many things. They saw trees and houses and shops and people. They also saw another car that had an accident. The car was broken and the people looked hurt. + +"Oh no, what happened?" Lily asked. + +"There was a crash," Sam said. "Sometimes cars hit each other and make a loud noise. Then the cars and the people get hurt. That's why we have to be careful and follow the rules when we drive." + +"Will they be okay?" Tom asked. + +"I hope so," Sam said. "There are helpers who come to help them. They are called police and ambulance. They check if the people are hurt and take them to the hospital. They also fix the cars or take them away." + +Lily and Tom felt sad for the people who were hurt. They hoped they would get better soon. They also felt happy that Sam was a good driver and kept them safe. They thanked him and gave him a hug when they got to the airport. They were ready to fly to their grandma. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to watch movies together. One day, they go to the movie theater with their moms. They see a big poster of a movie with cars and planes. They want to watch that movie. + +"Can we watch that movie, mom?" Tom asks. + +"Me too, me too!" Sam says. + +Their moms look at the poster. It says the movie is for big kids. It has loud noises and scary scenes. + +"I'm sorry, boys, but that movie is not for you. It is too noisy and scary. You might get scared or hurt your ears. How about we watch this movie instead?" Tom's mom points to another poster. It shows a movie with animals and funny jokes. + +Tom and Sam look at the poster. They think the movie looks boring. They do not want to watch it. + +"No, no, no! We want to watch the car movie!" Tom says. + +"Yeah, yeah, yeah! We are big kids, we are not scared!" Sam says. + +They start to cry and shout. They make a lot of noise. The other people in the theater look at them. They are not happy. They want them to be quiet. + +"Boys, stop it! You are being very rude and noisy. You are disturbing the other people. You have to listen to your moms. They know what is best for you. If you don't calm down, we will have to leave the theater and go home." Sam's mom says. + +Tom and Sam do not listen. They keep crying and shouting. They want to watch the car movie. They do not care about the other people. + +Their moms are very sad and angry. They have no choice. They lift Tom and Sam and take them out of the theater. They go home. They do not watch any movie. + +Tom and Sam are very sorry. They realize they made a big mistake. They were very selfish and noisy. They did not respect their moms or the other people. They missed a chance to watch a nice movie and have fun. + +They say sorry to their moms. They promise to be good and quiet next time. They learn their lesson. They understand that sometimes they have to listen to their moms and be polite and patient. They hug their moms and say they love them. Their moms forgive them and hug them back. They love them too. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a man with a big cart. He has many toys on the cart. He says, "Come and see! I have cheap toys for you! Only one coin for each toy!" + +Anna and Ben run to the cart. They see dolls, cars, balls, and books. They want to buy some toys. But they have no coins. They look at each other. They have an idea. + +They say to the man, "We have no coins. But we can give you something else. We can give you a promise. A promise is when you say you will do something and you do it. We promise to come back tomorrow with coins. Can we take some toys today?" + +The man thinks for a while. He says, "A promise is a good thing. But you have to keep it. If you break it, I will be sad and angry. Do you understand?" Anna and Ben nod. They say, "We understand. We will keep our promise. We will come back tomorrow with coins." + +The man smiles. He says, "OK. You can take some toys today. But only one toy for each of you. And don't forget your promise." Anna and Ben are happy. They choose their toys. Anna picks a doll. Ben picks a car. They say thank you to the man. They wave to him. They run to the park. They play with their toys. They have fun. They say to each other, "We will keep our promise. We will come back tomorrow with coins." +Tom and Lily were playing outside with their ball. They liked to kick the ball and catch it. They were having fun. But then the sky became dark and it started to rain. The rain was cold and wet. Tom and Lily ran to their house. + +"Mom, it's raining!" they said. "Can we play inside?" + +"Of course, my dears," Mom said. "But first, let's look at the window. Do you see something in the sky?" + +Tom and Lily looked at the window. They saw a big bow with many colors. It was bright and beautiful. It was a rainbow. + +"Wow, what is that?" Tom asked. + +"That is a rainbow," Mom said. "It is a gift from the sun and the rain. They make the rainbow together. The rainbow has seven colors: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo and violet. Can you say them with me?" + +Tom and Lily tried to say the colors with Mom. They liked the rainbow. They smiled. + +"Thank you, sun and rain, for the rainbow," Lily said. + +"Yes, thank you," Tom said. "You are very kind." + +Mom hugged them and said, "You are very kind, too. And you are my rainbow. I love you." +Tom and Lily are in school. They like to draw on the blackboard with chalk. They make animals and houses and flowers. They are happy. + +But then, a big boy comes. He is mean. He takes the chalk from Tom and Lily. He says, "This is my blackboard. Go away." He makes a loud noise. He laughs. Tom and Lily are sad. They run away. + +The teacher sees what happens. She is angry. She says, "Big boy, come here. Why are you mean to Tom and Lily? They are your friends. You have to share the blackboard. Say sorry." The big boy is scared. He says, "Sorry, Tom. Sorry, Lily. I was bad. Can we play together?" Tom and Lily are surprised. They say, "OK. We can play together. But you have to be nice." The big boy nods. He gives the chalk back. They draw on the blackboard together. They are happy. The teacher smiles. +Lily and Tom were playing with their toys in the yard. Lily had a pink jeep that she liked to drive around. Tom had a blue truck that he liked to pull and push. They were having fun, but they also wanted to try something new. + +"Let's twist our toys!" Lily said. "Maybe they will do something cool!" + +"Okay!" Tom agreed. "How do we twist them?" + +Lily showed Tom how to twist the wheels of her jeep. She turned them left and right, and then forward and backward. The jeep made a funny noise and moved a little bit. + +"Wow!" Tom said. "Your jeep is powerful! Can I try?" + +"Sure!" Lily said. "Let me try your truck!" + +They swapped their toys and twisted the wheels. Tom's truck also made a noise and moved a little bit. They laughed and twisted some more. + +But then, something happened. The wheels of the jeep and the truck got stuck together. They could not twist them anymore. They could not pull them apart. They were worried. + +"Oh no!" Lily said. "Our toys are broken! What do we do?" + +"I don't know!" Tom said. "Maybe we need help!" + +They looked around and saw their dad coming from the house. He saw their toys and smiled. + +"Hey, kids!" he said. "What are you doing?" + +"Dad, dad!" Lily and Tom said. "Our toys are stuck! Can you fix them?" + +Dad looked at the jeep and the truck. He saw how they twisted the wheels and how they got tangled. He chuckled and said, "Don't worry, kids. Your toys are not broken. They are just twisted. Here, let me show you." + +He took the jeep and the truck and untwisted the wheels. He gave them back to Lily and Tom. They were happy and relieved. + +"Thank you, dad!" they said. "You are the best!" + +"You're welcome, kids!" dad said. "But remember, be careful when you twist your toys. You don't want to break them, do you?" + +"No, dad!" they said. "We will be careful!" + +They hugged their dad and went back to playing with their toys. They still twisted them, but not too much. They learned their lesson. They had fun. +Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to dig in the dirt and look for insects. They had a jar to keep the insects they found. They had a worm, a snail, and a ladybug in the jar. + +"Look, Ben, I found a big ant!" Lily said, holding up a black insect with six legs. + +"Wow, let me see!" Ben said, reaching for the ant. But Lily was too fast. She ran to the jar and opened the lid. + +"Be careful, Lily, don't let the other insects out!" Ben warned. + +But it was too late. As Lily tried to put the ant in the jar, the worm, the snail, and the ladybug crawled out. They fell on the ground and started to move away. + +"Oh no, Ben, we have to catch them!" Lily cried. + +They ran after the insects, but they were too small and too quick. The worm wriggled into a hole. The snail hid under a leaf. The ladybug flew away. + +They only had the ant left in the jar. But then they heard a loud noise. It was their mom calling them. + +"Lily, Ben, come inside, it's going to rain!" she shouted. + +They looked at the sky and saw dark clouds. They felt a drop of water on their faces. They were wet. + +"Come on, Lily, let's go!" Ben said. + +They ran to the house, but they forgot the jar with the ant. They left it on the grass. + +The ant was alone in the jar. It wanted to get out. It saw a hole in the lid. It crawled to the hole and pushed. It entered the hole and escaped. + +It was free. It was happy. It ran to join its friends. + +But then it felt something cold and wet. It was rain. It was not happy. It wished it was back in the jar. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a furry cat under a tree. The cat has a basket with some fish in it. + +"Hello, cat," Lily says. "Can we pet you?" + +The cat looks at them and meows. It lets them touch its soft fur. Lily and Ben enjoy petting the cat. They think the cat is cute and friendly. + +"Can we share your fish?" Ben asks. He is hungry. + +The cat shakes its head. It does not want to share its fish. It hisses and scratches Ben's hand. Ben cries. He is hurt and sad. + +"Bad cat!" Lily says. She is angry. She picks up a stick and chases the cat away. The cat runs with its basket. It does not like Lily and Ben. + +Lily and Ben hug each other. They are sorry. They decide to go home and have a snack. They do not want to play with the cat anymore. They think the cat is mean and selfish. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play with blocks. They build towers and houses and cars. Sometimes they knock them down and laugh. + +One day, Tom has a funny idea. He sees a big block on the tip of a shelf. He wants to make it fall. He thinks it will be fun. He urges Sam to help him. + +"Look, Sam, a big block! Let's get it down!" he says. + +Sam looks at the block. He is not sure. He thinks it might be dangerous. He shakes his head. + +"No, Tom, it is too high. We might get hurt. Let's play with these blocks instead." he says. + +But Tom does not listen. He climbs on a chair and reaches for the block. He pulls it hard. The block falls, but it does not fall alone. It hits other blocks and books and toys. They all fall too. They make a loud noise. They make a big mess. + +Tom and Sam are scared. They jump off the chair and run away. They hide under the table. They hear footsteps. They hear a voice. + +"Who made this mess? What happened here?" It is Mom. She is angry. + +Tom and Sam look at each other. They feel sorry. They did not mean to make Mom angry. They did not have fun. They learned a lesson. They say together: + +"Sorry, Mom. It was us. We had a funny idea, but it was not funny. It was bad. We will clean up. We will not do it again." +Sam was a boy who liked to play with his toys. He had many toys, but his favorite was a big truck. He liked to make the truck go vroom and beep and carry things. He said he owned the truck and no one else could play with it. + +One day, his friend Lily came to visit. She saw the truck and wanted to play with it too. She asked Sam, "Can I play with your truck, please?" + +Sam said, "No, this is my truck. I own it. You can play with something else." + +Lily was sad. She said, "But I like your truck. It is big and fun. Why can't we share?" + +Sam said, "Because I am stronger than you. I have more muscles. See?" He flexed his arms and made a face. + +Lily said, "That is not nice. Muscles are not for being mean. Muscles are for helping and hugging and lifting. And sharing is good. It makes friends happy." + +Sam thought about what Lily said. He realized she was right. He said, "I'm sorry, Lily. You are a good friend. You can play with my truck. We can share it and have more fun." + +Lily smiled. She said, "Thank you, Sam. You are a good friend too. Sharing is not difficult. It is easy and nice." + +They played with the truck together and had a lot of fun. They made the truck go vroom and beep and carry things. They also helped and hugged and lifted each other. They were happy. +Lily and Tom were playing in the garden. They liked to pretend they were fairies and wizards. They had a wand and a hat and some glitter. They waved their wand and said, "Magic, magic, make something appear!" + +Suddenly, they heard a loud roar. They turned around and saw a big, hairy lion. The lion had a mane and a tail and sharp teeth. It looked angry and hungry. Lily and Tom were scared. They dropped their wand and hat and ran to the house. + +"Help, help, there's a lion in the garden!" they shouted to their mom. Their mom came out and looked. She saw the lion and gasped. She grabbed a broom and waved it at the lion. "Shoo, shoo, go away, you naughty lion!" she said. + +The lion did not like the broom. It growled and backed away. Then it saw the glitter on the ground. It sniffed it and licked it. It liked the glitter. It started to sparkle and shine. It looked happy and friendly. It wagged its tail and purred. + +Lily and Tom saw the lion change. They were not scared anymore. They came out of the house and approached the lion. They petted its mane and rubbed its ears. The lion licked their faces and nuzzled their hands. They laughed and hugged the lion. + +"Wow, you made a magic lion appear!" Lily said to Tom. + +"Maybe it was a fairy lion," Tom said. + +"Or a wizard lion," Lily said. + +They decided to call the lion Sparky. They played with Sparky until it was time for dinner. Then they said goodbye and thanked Sparky for the fun. Sparky nodded and smiled. Then it disappeared in a flash of glitter. Lily and Tom waved and hoped to see Sparky again. They went inside and told their mom about their adventure. Their mom smiled and hugged them. She was glad they were safe and happy. She wondered where the lion came from and where it went. She thought it was a very strange and magical day. +One day, a little boy named Tom went to the park with his mom. He saw a big slide and wanted to try it. But he was scared of going too fast and falling down. He looked around and saw a friendly fox sitting on a bench. The fox smiled at him and said, "Hello, little boy. Do you want to play with me?" + +Tom was curious about the fox. He had never seen one before. He asked his mom if he could go and talk to the fox. His mom said yes, but told him to be careful and not to go too far. Tom nodded and walked over to the fox. The fox said, "My name is Foxy. I like to slide too, but I have a problem. I can't go down the slide by myself. I need someone to push me. Will you help me?" + +Tom thought that Foxy was very creative. He had never heard of a fox who liked to slide. He wanted to help Foxy, but he was still scared of the slide. He said, "I don't know, Foxy. The slide is very high and steep. What if we fall down and get hurt?" + +Foxy said, "Don't worry, Tom. I will hold your hand and we will go down together. It will be fun and safe. You can trust me. I am your friend." + +Tom looked into Foxy's eyes and saw that he was sincere. He decided to trust Foxy and give him a chance. He said, "Okay, Foxy. Let's try it. But you have to promise to be gentle and not to let go of my hand." + +Foxy said, "I promise, Tom. Come on, let's go." He took Tom's hand and led him to the top of the slide. They sat down on the slide and held each other tight. Foxy said, "Are you ready, Tom?" Tom said, "Yes, Foxy. Let's go." They pushed off and slid down the slide. They felt the wind in their hair and the sun on their faces. They laughed and cheered as they reached the bottom. They were so happy and proud of themselves. They hugged each other and said, "We did it, we did it!" + +Tom's mom saw them and smiled. She was glad that Tom had made a new friend and overcome his fear. She said, "Good job, Tom. You are very brave and kind. And you too, Foxy. You are very creative and friendly. How about we go and get some ice cream to celebrate?" + +Tom and Foxy said, "Yes, please!" They followed Tom's mom to the ice cream truck. They chose their favorite flavors and licked their cones. They shared their stories and jokes. They became the best of friends. They learned that trust is important and that sometimes, the most creative things are the most fun. +Sara and Tom were twins who lived on a big island. They liked to play on the beach and swim in the sea. But they did not like to share their toys or help each other. They always fought and said mean things. + +One day, a storm came and made the sea very angry. The waves were big and loud and scary. Sara and Tom ran to their house, but the water followed them. It broke their toys and their books and their clothes. They were very sad and scared. + +They saw their mom and dad on the other side of the island. They waved and shouted, but their mom and dad could not hear them. The water was too high and too fast. Sara and Tom felt alone and lost. + +They looked at each other and felt sorry. They hugged and said, "I'm sorry, I love you." They decided to work together and find a way to cross the water. They found a big log and some ropes and made a raft. They put on their life jackets and held hands. They said a prayer and pushed the raft into the water. + +The water was still angry, but the raft was strong. Sara and Tom paddled hard and steered away from the rocks. They saw their mom and dad getting closer and closer. They smiled and cried and shouted, "We're coming, we're coming!" + +Their mom and dad saw them and ran to the shore. They hugged and kissed them and said, "We're so happy, we're so proud!" They thanked God for saving them and keeping them safe. They said, "You are very brave and very smart. You are very lucky and very loved. You are our heroes!" + +Sara and Tom felt happy and proud. They learned to share and help each other. They learned to love and forgive each other. They learned to unite and face the storm. They learned to be a family. +Lily was a chubby girl who liked to play with her dolls. She had a tea set that she used to serve them pretend food and drinks. She liked to pretend that she was a princess and her dolls were her guests. + +One day, she invited her friend Ben to play with her. Ben was a skinny boy who liked to run and jump. He did not like to play with dolls, but he wanted to be nice to Lily. He said yes to her invitation and went to her room. + +Lily showed him her tea set and her dolls. She said, "Do you want to play tea party with me? You can be the prince and I can be the princess. We can serve our guests and have fun." + +Ben looked at the tea set and the dolls. He did not think they looked fun. He said, "No, thank you. I don't like tea party. I like to play with cars and balls. Can we play something else?" + +Lily felt sad. She liked her tea party and she wanted Ben to like it too. She said, "But this is my favorite game. Please, try it. It is fun. You can serve the cake and I can serve the juice. Please, Ben." + +Ben saw that Lily was sad. He did not want to make her cry. He said, "Okay, okay. I will try it. But only for a little while. Then we can play something else." + +Lily smiled. She said, "Thank you, Ben. You are a good friend. Come, sit here. I will give you a hat and a cup. You can choose a doll to be your guest." + +Ben sighed. He sat next to Lily and put on a hat and a cup. He picked a doll that looked like a dog. He said, "This is my guest. His name is Spot. He likes to bark and chase cats." + +Lily giggled. She said, "That is a funny guest. My guest is this doll. Her name is Rose. She likes to sing and dance." + +They started to serve their guests with the tea set. Lily poured juice and Ben cut cake. They made small talk and pretended to enjoy the tea party. + +After a while, Ben felt bored. He said, "Lily, can I go to the bathroom? I need to pee." + +Lily said, "Sure, Ben. The bathroom is down the hall. Hurry back. We still have cookies and milk to serve." + +Ben said, "Okay, Lily. I will be right back." He put down his hat and his cup and ran to the bathroom. + +But he did not come back. He saw his car and his ball in the living room. He forgot about the tea party and started to play with them. He had more fun with his car and his ball than with the tea set and the dolls. + +Lily waited for Ben. She wondered why he was taking so long. She said, "Ben, where are you? Come back. The tea party is not over." + +But Ben did not hear her. He was too busy playing with his car and his ball. He did not remember his promise to Lily. He did not remember that he was a prince and she was a princess. He did not remember that he had a guest and a hat and a cup. + +Lily felt lonely. She looked at her tea set and her dolls. She said, "Ben, you are a bad friend. You left me alone. You did not keep your word. You did not like my game. You made me sad." + +She started to cry. She hugged her doll and said, "Rose, you are my only friend. You like my game. You like my tea party. You like me." + +She wished that Ben would come back and say sorry. She wished that he would play with her again. She wished that he would like her game. She wished that he would like her tea party. She wished that he would like her. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big dog. The dog is brown and furry. It has a long tail and big ears. + +"Look, a dog!" Anna says. "I like dogs. Do you like dogs, Ben?" + +Ben nods. He likes dogs too. He wants to pet the dog. He walks to the dog. He puts his hand on the dog's body. The dog wags its tail. It licks Ben's face. + +"Hi, dog!" Ben says. "You are soft and warm. What is your name?" + +The dog barks. It does not know how to talk. But it likes Ben. It likes Anna too. It runs to Anna. It sniffs her shoes. It jumps on her. + +"Wow, you are a happy dog!" Anna says. "You are also big and strong. Can you do tricks?" + +The dog nods. It can do tricks. It can sit, roll, shake and fetch. Anna and Ben clap. They think the dog is smart and fun. They want to play with the dog more. + +But then, they hear a voice. It is a man. He is the dog's owner. He calls the dog. + +"Rex, come here!" the man says. "It is time to go home. Who are these kids?" + +The dog runs to the man. It barks. It tells the man that Anna and Ben are its friends. The man smiles. He walks to Anna and Ben. + +"Hello, kids," the man says. "I am sorry if Rex bothered you. He is very friendly. He likes to play with everyone. Do you like him?" + +Anna and Ben nod. They like Rex a lot. They tell the man that Rex is a good dog. They tell him that Rex can do tricks. They ask him if they can play with Rex again. + +The man nods. He likes Anna and Ben. He thinks they are nice and polite. He tells them that they can play with Rex again. He tells them where he lives. He tells them to ask their parents first. + +"Thank you, sir," Anna and Ben say. "We will ask our parents. We hope to see Rex soon. Bye, Rex!" + +They wave to Rex. Rex wags its tail. He barks. He says bye to Anna and Ben. He hopes to see them soon too. He likes them. He knows they are his friends. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play with their toys. They had a big drawer in their room where they kept their cars, dolls, blocks and books. But sometimes they wanted the same toy and they would quarrel. + +One day, Tom saw a shiny red car in the drawer and he wanted to play with it. He reached for it, but Lily saw it too and she grabbed it first. + +"Give me the car, Lily! It's mine!" Tom shouted. + +"No, it's mine! I saw it first!" Lily shouted back. + +They pulled and tugged at the car, but neither of them would let go. They were very angry and impatient. + +"Stop it, you two!" their mom said, coming into the room. "Why are you quarreling over a toy? You have so many toys in the drawer. Can't you share?" + +"But mom, I really want this car!" Tom said. + +"And I really want this car!" Lily said. + +Their mom sighed and looked at the car. She saw that it had a sticker on it that said "To Tom and Lily, from Grandma". She smiled and said, "Look, this car is for both of you. Grandma gave it to you as a gift. She wanted you to play with it together and have fun. Why don't you take turns with the car and say sorry to each other?" + +Tom and Lily looked at the sticker and felt ashamed. They realized that they had been selfish and rude. They let go of the car and hugged each other. + +"I'm sorry, Tom. You can have the car first." Lily said. + +"I'm sorry, Lily. You can have the car next." Tom said. + +They thanked their mom and took the car to the living room. They played with it nicely and shared it with each other. They also played with their other toys and had a lot of fun. They did not quarrel anymore. They were happy and grateful. +Lily and Tom were playing in the yard. They liked to run and jump and kick the ball. But they had to be careful not to hit the fence. The fence was old and broken. It had holes and cracks and nails. If they hit the fence, they could hurt themselves or make the fence fall down. + +One day, they were playing too hard and they kicked the ball too high. The ball flew over the fence and landed in the neighbor's yard. Lily and Tom ran to the fence and tried to get the ball back. But the fence was too heavy and too tall. They could not lift it or climb it. They were sad and scared. They did not want to lose their ball or make the neighbor angry. + +They heard a voice from the other side of the fence. It was the neighbor, Mr. Lee. He was a kind and friendly man. He had a big smile and a big toolbox. He said, "Hello, Lily and Tom. I see you lost your ball. Don't worry, I will help you. But first, we have to repair the fence. It is very old and broken. It is not safe for you or for me. Do you want to help me repair the fence?" + +Lily and Tom nodded. They said, "Yes, Mr. Lee. We want to help you repair the fence. We are sorry we kicked the ball too hard. We did not mean to break the fence. We will be more careful next time." + +Mr. Lee smiled. He said, "That's good, Lily and Tom. I'm glad you are sorry and you want to help. Come, I will show you how to repair the fence. We will need some wood and some nails and some hammer and some paint. It will be fun and easy. And when we are done, we will have a new and strong and beautiful fence. And you will have your ball back. Are you ready?" + +Lily and Tom said, "Yes, Mr. Lee. We are ready. Let's repair the fence!" + +They followed Mr. Lee to his yard. They worked together to repair the fence. They learned how to measure and cut and nail and paint. They had fun and they made a new friend. They repaired the fence and they got their ball back. They thanked Mr. Lee and they hugged him. They said, "Thank you, Mr. Lee. You are very kind and friendly. You helped us repair the fence and you gave us our ball back. We like you and we like our new fence. We will not kick the ball too hard again. We will be good neighbors." + +Mr. Lee said, "You are very welcome, Lily and Tom. You are very kind and friendly too. You helped me repair the fence and you said you were sorry. I like you and I like our new fence too. We will be good neighbors. And you can play with your ball anytime. Just be careful and have fun." + +Lily and Tom said, "Thank you, Mr. Lee. We will be careful and have fun. Goodbye, Mr. Lee." + +They waved goodbye to Mr. Lee and they ran back to their yard. They played with their ball and they admired their new fence. They were happy and proud. They learned how to repair the fence and how to be good neighbors. + +The moral of the story is: If you break something, you should say you are sorry and help to fix it. If you help someone, you can make a new friend. If you are careful and respectful, you can have fun and be happy. +Lily likes to read books. She likes to look at the pictures and say the words. She has many books in her room. She reads them every day. + +One day, Lily wants to read a new book. She asks her mom to buy it for her. Her mom says no. She says Lily has too many books already. She says Lily should read the books she has. + +Lily is upset. She cries and stamps her feet. She says she wants the new book. She says it has a big dragon and a princess and a castle. She says it makes a sound when she opens it. + +Her mom is upset too. She says Lily is being rude and greedy. She says Lily should be happy with what she has. She says Lily should share her books with other kids who have no books. + +Lily and her mom are angry at each other. They do not talk. They do not hug. They do not smile. + +Then, Lily sees her dad. He comes home from work. He has a bag in his hand. He gives it to Lily. He says it is a surprise for her. + +Lily opens the bag. She sees the new book. She is happy. She hugs her dad. She says thank you. She says she loves him. + +Her mom sees the book. She is not happy. She looks at her dad. She says he should not spoil Lily. She says he should not buy her things she does not need. She says he should not go behind her back. + +Her dad sees her mom. He is not happy. He says he wanted to make Lily happy. He says he did not know she said no. He says he did not mean to upset her. + +Lily sees her mom and dad. She is not happy. She sees they are angry at each other. She sees they do not talk. She sees they do not hug. She sees they do not smile. + +Lily thinks about the book. She thinks it is not worth it. She thinks it is not fun. She thinks it is not nice. + +She puts the book back in the bag. She gives it to her dad. She says she does not want it. She says she is sorry. She says she loves him. + +She goes to her mom. She gives her a hug. She says she is sorry. She says she loves her. + +Her mom and dad see Lily. They are happy. They hug her. They say they are sorry. They say they love her. + +They all smile. They all talk. They all hug. + +They decide to read a book together. They choose one of Lily's old books. They look at the pictures and say the words. They make sounds and laugh. + +They are happy. They are a family. They love books. +Lily liked to observe things. She liked to look at the sky, the trees, the birds, and the bugs. She liked to see how they moved and what they did. One day, she saw something shiny on the ground. It was a silver coin. She picked it up and looked at it. It had a face on one side and a bird on the other. She wondered who it belonged to. + +She put the coin in her pocket and ran to show her mom. But on the way, she met a big boy. He was angry. He saw the coin in her pocket and grabbed it. He said it was his and he had lost it. He pushed Lily and ran away. Lily fell and hurt her knee. She cried. + +Her mom heard her cry and came to help her. She saw the blood on her knee and the tear on her pocket. She asked her what happened. Lily told her about the silver coin and the angry boy. Her mom hugged her and said she was sorry. She said the boy was wrong and mean. She said the coin was not his, it was hers. She said she was proud of her for observing things and being curious. She said she had a surprise for her. + +She took her inside and gave her a band-aid for her knee and a cookie for her mouth. Then she showed her a book. It was a book about coins. It had pictures and words of different coins from different places. She said they could observe them together and learn about them. Lily smiled. She forgot about the angry boy and the silver coin. She was happy. She loved her mom and her book. +Sara was a nurse who worked in a big hospital. She helped many people who were sick or hurt. She liked her job, but sometimes she was very tired. + +One day, Sara came home after a long shift. She wanted to rest, but she heard a loud noise from the living room. She went to see what was happening. She saw her son, Ben, and his friend, Lily, playing with balloons, streamers, and cake. They had made a big mess. + +"Ben, Lily, what are you doing?" Sara asked. + +"Surprise, Mommy!" Ben said. "We wanted to celebrate your birthday!" + +"But my birthday is not today," Sara said. "It is next week." + +"Oh," Ben said. "We thought it was today. We saw a card on the table that said 'Happy Birthday, Sara'." + +"That card was from my friend, Anna," Sara said. "She sent it early because she is going on a trip." + +"Oops," Lily said. "We are sorry, Mommy. We wanted to make you happy." + +Sara looked at the two children. They had naughty smiles on their faces, but they also looked sorry. Sara felt a warm feeling in her heart. She knew they meant well, even if they made a mistake. + +She hugged them and said, "Thank you, Ben and Lily. You are very sweet. I appreciate your thoughtfulness. But next time, please ask me before you use my things. And please help me clean up this mess." + +"OK, Mommy," Ben and Lily said. "We love you." + +"I love you too," Sara said. "And you know what? We can still celebrate today. How about we have some cake and watch a movie together?" + +"Yay!" Ben and Lily said. "That sounds fun!" + +Sara smiled. She was glad to have such a loving family. She decided to forget about her tiredness and enjoy the moment. She cut a slice of cake for each of them and turned on the TV. They cuddled on the couch and watched a funny cartoon. They laughed and ate and had a good time. Sara felt happy. She thought, this is the best birthday ever. Even if it is not my birthday. +Lily and Max are twins. They like to play together. Sometimes they share their toys, and sometimes they fight. One day, they find a big box in the living room. It has a bow and a tag. The tag says: "For Lily and Max, from Grandma and Grandpa". + +"Wow, what is it?" Lily asks. + +"Let's open it and see!" Max says. + +They pull the bow and rip the paper. Inside the box, there are two soft blankets, two pillows, and two bottles of lotion. + +"It's a massage kit!" Lily says. + +"A what?" Max asks. + +"A massage kit. It means you can give each other massages. It makes you feel good and relaxed. Grandma and Grandpa gave us one because they love us and want us to be happy," Lily explains. + +She picks up a bottle of lotion and reads the label. It says: "Lavender. Calming and soothing". + +"Here, Max, lie down on the blanket. I'll give you a massage with this lotion. It smells nice," Lily says. + +"OK, but then I'll give you one too. It's only fair," Max says. + +He lies down on the blanket and Lily pours some lotion on her hands. She rubs his back, his arms, and his legs. She is gentle and careful. Max feels warm and cozy. He closes his eyes and sighs. + +"Thank you, Lily. That feels good," he says. + +"You're welcome, Max. You're a good brother," she says. + +They hug and smile. Then they switch places and Max gives Lily a massage. They both enjoy the gift from Grandma and Grandpa. They decide to share it and use it often. They are happy and grateful. They love each other. +Lily and Ben are brother and sister. They like to play in the kitchen. One day, they find a big bowl and a wooden spoon. They want to make a cake. + +They look for things to mix in the bowl. They see flour, sugar, eggs, milk, and butter. They put some of each in the bowl. They use the spoon to mix them. They make a big mess. The mix is sticky and white. + +They see a jar of chocolate. They like chocolate. They open the jar and put some in the bowl. They mix it again. The mix is brown and sweet. + +They see a tin of beans. They do not like beans. But Ben has an idea. He says, "Let's put some beans in the mix. It will make the cake funny." Lily laughs. She thinks it is a good idea. They open the tin and put some beans in the bowl. They mix it again. The mix is lumpy and weird. + +They see a pan and a stove. They want to bake the cake. They pour the mix in the pan. They turn on the stove. They wait for the cake to be ready. + +They smell something bad. They see smoke. They hear a beep. They run to the pan. The cake is burnt and black. The beans are popping and flying. The mix is bubbling and spilling. + +They hear a voice. It is Mom. She is angry. She says, "What are you doing? You made a big mess. You wasted the food. You could have started a fire. You are in big trouble." + +Lily and Ben are scared. They say, "We are sorry, Mom. We wanted to make a cake. We mixed flour, sugar, eggs, milk, butter, chocolate, and beans." + +Mom looks at the pan. She says, "That is not a cake. That is a disaster. You do not mix beans with chocolate. You do not bake a cake on the stove. You do not know how to cook. You need to learn." + +Lily and Ben feel sad. They say, "We are sorry, Mom. We will learn. We will clean up. We will not do it again." + +Mom says, "OK. I will help you. But first, you need to eat something. You must be hungry." + +She looks for something to eat. She sees a pie. It is fat and round. It has apples and cinnamon. It smells good. She says, "Look, I made a pie. Do you want some?" + +Lily and Ben say, "Yes, please. We love pie. Thank you, Mom." + +They eat the pie. It is yummy and warm. They forget about the cake. They hug Mom. They are happy. +Tom and Mia like to play with their toys. They have cars, dolls, blocks and a big train. The train is their favorite toy. It can make noise and move on the tracks. But one day, the train stops working. Tom and Mia are sad. + +They ask their dad to help them. Dad looks at the train and sees a problem. The battery is old and needs to be changed. He tells Tom and Mia to wait and he goes to get a new battery. But while he is gone, a big dog comes into the room. The dog sees the train and thinks it is a bone. He wants to bite it and take it away. + +Tom and Mia are scared. The dog is a threat to their toy. They love their toy and do not want to lose it. They shout at the dog and try to make him go away. But the dog does not listen. He growls and moves closer to the train. Tom and Mia hug each other and hope that dad will come back soon. + +Dad hears the noise and runs back to the room. He sees the dog and the train and knows what is happening. He is angry and brave. He grabs a broom and chases the dog away. He tells the dog to leave and never come back. The dog is afraid and runs out of the door. Dad closes the door and locks it. + +Tom and Mia are happy and relieved. Dad is their hero. He saved their toy from the dog. He puts the new battery in the train and turns it on. The train makes noise and moves on the tracks again. Tom and Mia clap and cheer. They thank dad and hug him. Dad smiles and hugs them back. He tells them that he loves them and that they are safe. They play with the train and have fun. They are a happy family. +Tom and Lily were friends. They liked to play outside in the sun. But one day, the sun went away. The sky was gloomy and dark. It was cold and wet. Tom and Lily did not like it. + +They went inside their house. They looked for something fun to do. They found a big box. They opened it. It was full of clothes. They tried on different hats and coats and shoes. They pretended to be pirates and princesses and astronauts. They had fun. + +But then, they heard a loud noise. It was thunder. They saw a bright flash. It was lightning. They were scared. They ran to their mom. She hugged them and said, "Don't worry, it's just a storm. It will end soon." + +She took them to the living room. She turned on the fireplace. It made heat and light. She gave them hot chocolate and cookies. She read them a story. They felt cozy and safe. They forgot about the storm. + +They looked out the window. They saw a rainbow. The sun came back. The sky was blue and bright. The storm had ended. Tom and Lily smiled. They said, "Thank you, mom. Can we go outside and play again?" Mom said, "Yes, you can. But first, put back the clothes in the box." They did. They went outside and played. They were happy. The end. +Lily and Ben are playing with clay. They like to make different shapes and animals with the clay. They feel the texture of the clay with their fingers. It is soft and smooth and sticky. + +"Look, I made a snake!" Lily says, showing Ben her long and thin clay snake. "It has scales and a tongue and eyes." + +"Wow, that's a good snake!" Ben says. He thinks for a moment. He wants to make something different. He rolls a big ball of clay and then makes four smaller balls. He sticks them to the big ball. "Look, I made a bear!" he says, showing Lily his round and fuzzy clay bear. "It has ears and a nose and paws." + +"Wow, that's a good bear!" Lily says. She thinks for a moment. She wants to make something different too. She flattens a piece of clay and then cuts out a star shape with a cookie cutter. She makes some holes in the star with a straw. "Look, I made a star!" she says, showing Ben her flat and shiny clay star. "It has points and holes and sparkles." + +"Wow, that's a good star!" Ben says. He thinks for a moment. He wants to make something different again. He takes some clay and makes a long and curly tail. He sticks it to his bear. "Look, I made a bear with a tail!" he says, showing Lily his round and fuzzy and curly clay bear. "It has ears and a nose and paws and a tail." + +Lily looks at Ben's bear with a tail. She thinks it is funny and silly. She laughs. "That's a funny bear!" she says. "Why does it have a tail?" + +Ben shrugs. "I don't know. I just wanted to make something different. Do you like it?" + +Lily nods. "I like it. It is different and fun. You are very creative, Ben." + +Ben smiles. "Thank you, Lily. You are very creative too. I like your snake and your star. They are different and beautiful." + +Lily and Ben hug. They are happy. They like to play with clay. They like to feel the texture of the clay. They like to think of different things to make. They are patient and kind with each other. They are good friends. +Lily and Max are twins. They like to play with blocks. They have many blocks of different colors and shapes. They can make houses, towers, cars and animals with their blocks. + +One day, they decide to have a contest. Who can make the best animal with blocks? Lily says, "I will make a cat. Cats are cute and soft." Max says, "I will make a dog. Dogs are brave and loyal." They start to build their animals with blocks. + +Lily adds a triangle block for the cat's nose. She adds two round blocks for the cat's eyes. She adds four long blocks for the cat's legs. She adds a curved block for the cat's tail. She adds two small blocks for the cat's ears. She says, "Look, I made a cat. It is very pretty." + +Max adds a square block for the dog's head. He adds two oval blocks for the dog's eyes. He adds four short blocks for the dog's legs. He adds a straight block for the dog's tail. He adds two big blocks for the dog's ears. He says, "Look, I made a dog. It is very strong." + +They look at each other's animals. They both think their own animal is better. They start to argue. "My cat is better than your dog," Lily says. "No, my dog is better than your cat," Max says. They get angry and competitive. They do not want to share their blocks. + +Mom hears them and comes to see what is wrong. She sees their animals and smiles. She says, "You both made very nice animals with blocks. But you know what? You can make even better animals if you work together. Why don't you try to add some blocks from each other's animals and see what happens?" + +Lily and Max think about it. They decide to try. Lily adds one of Max's big blocks to her cat's head. She makes a lion. Max adds one of Lily's small blocks to his dog's nose. He makes a fox. They add more blocks from each other's animals and make more new animals. They make a zebra, a giraffe, a bear and a monkey. + +They have fun and learn new things. They stop arguing and start complimenting. "Your lion is very fierce," Max says. "Your fox is very clever," Lily says. They are happy and proud of their animals. They thank Mom for her idea. They hug and share their blocks. They are not competitive anymore. They are friends. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to run, jump and slide on the grass and the swings. They saw a big hill with many rocks and trees. They wanted to climb the hill and see what was on the other side. + +"Let's go, Lily!" Tom said. "Maybe we can find something fun!" + +"OK, Tom!" Lily said. "But be careful, the rocks are hard and sharp!" + +They moved their legs and arms and climbed the hill. They saw many bugs and flowers on the way. They reached the top and looked around. They saw a different landscape. It was not green and bright like the park. It was brown and gray and dull. There were no bugs or flowers. There were only dead plants and trash. + +"Yuck!" Tom said. "This is not fun! This is ugly and sad!" + +"I don't like it either!" Lily said. "Let's go back to the park!" + +They moved their legs and arms and climbed down the hill. They ran back to the grass and the swings. They felt happy and safe. They played until their mom came to pick them up. + +"Did you have fun, kids?" Mom asked. + +"Yes, Mom!" Tom and Lily said. "But we saw a bad landscape. It was dead and dirty!" + +"Oh, I'm sorry, kids!" Mom said. "That's not a good place to play. That's a place where people don't care about nature. We should care about nature and keep it alive and clean!" + +"Yes, Mom!" Tom and Lily said. "We love nature and we love the park!" +Lily and Ben were playing in the park with their mom. They liked to swing on the swings, slide on the slide, and run on the grass. They had a lot of fun. + +But then, Lily saw something that made her panic. She saw a big dog running towards them. The dog was high and loud and had sharp teeth. Lily was scared of dogs. She screamed and ran to her mom. + +"Mommy, mommy, help! Dog, dog, dog!" she cried. + +Mom hugged Lily and tried to calm her down. She looked at the dog and saw that it had a collar and a leash. It was not a bad dog, it was just excited. + +"Shh, Lily, it's okay. The dog is not going to hurt you. He is just playing. See, he has a owner. He is a good dog," mom said. + +She waved at the owner, who was coming to get the dog. The owner said sorry and told them that the dog was friendly and just wanted to say hello. He took the dog away. + +Lily stopped crying and looked at the dog. She saw that he had a wagging tail and a happy face. He was not so scary after all. + +"Sorry, doggy. I was scared. You are a nice doggy," she said. + +The dog barked and licked her hand. Lily smiled and petted him. + +Ben came over and joined them. He was not afraid of dogs. He liked to play with them. + +"Hi, doggy. You are high and fast and fun. Can I play with you?" he asked. + +The owner said yes and let Ben run with the dog. They had a lot of fun. + +Mom watched them and smiled. She was glad that Lily and Ben were happy. She decided that it was time to go home and have a nap. They had a big day. + +"Come on, kids. Let's go home and have a nap. You must be tired after playing so much," she said. + +Lily and Ben agreed. They said goodbye to the dog and the owner and followed mom. They were tired and sleepy. They had a nap in the car. They dreamed of the park and the dog and the fun. They were happy. +Sara and Ben are playing in the snow. They make a big snowman with a hat and a scarf. Sara has red mittens and Ben has blue mittens. They are very warm and useful. + +"Look, our snowman is done!" Sara says. "He is very happy and friendly." + +"Yes, he is!" Ben says. "But he needs something more. He needs a nose." + +They think and think. What can they use for a nose? They look around. They see a stick, a stone, a leaf, a pine cone. But none of them look like a nose. + +"I have an idea!" Sara says. "We can use one of my mittens!" + +She takes off one of her red mittens and puts it on the snowman's face. It looks like a big, funny nose. + +"Wow, that's perfect!" Ben says. "Now he has a nose and a smile. He looks very silly and cute." + +They laugh and hug the snowman. They are very happy and proud. + +"Thank you, mitten!" Sara says. "You are very useful and nice. You helped us make our snowman." + +The end. +Anna and Ben were twins who liked to play in their room. They had many toys and books and games. But sometimes they were scared of the dark. They thought there was a monster under their bed. + +One night, they heard a strange noise. It sounded like a growl. They hid under their blanket and whispered to each other. + +"Did you hear that?" Anna asked. + +"Yes, I did. It was the monster!" Ben said. + +"What do we do?" Anna said. + +"Maybe we can talk to it. Maybe it is not so bad." Ben said. + +He was brave and lifted the blanket. He saw a big furry thing with two eyes and a nose and a mouth. It looked at him and smiled. + +"Hello, little ones. I am not a monster. I am a bear. I live under your bed because it is cozy and warm. I am sorry if I scared you. I was just snoring." The bear said. + +Anna and Ben were surprised. They did not believe there was a bear under their bed. They thought bears lived in the woods. + +"Are you sure you are a bear?" Anna asked. + +"Of course I am. Look at my fur and my claws and my teeth. I am a very good bear. I do not hurt anyone. I just like to sleep and eat honey." The bear said. + +"Can we be your friends?" Ben asked. + +"Sure, you can. You seem very nice and polite. But you have to promise me something. You have to keep me a secret. No one else can know I am here. They might be afraid of me or try to take me away. Can you do that?" The bear asked. + +Anna and Ben nodded. They liked the bear. He was funny and friendly. They decided to call him Teddy. + +"OK, Teddy. We will keep you a secret. But can we play with you sometimes?" Anna asked. + +"Of course you can. But only when it is dark and quiet. I am very busy during the day. I have to sleep and dream and snore. That is what bears do." Teddy said. + +Anna and Ben agreed. They gave Teddy a hug and a kiss. They said good night and went back to their bed. They were not scared of the dark anymore. They had a new friend under their bed. They believed Teddy was a very special bear. +One day, Lily and Tom went to the park with their mom. They saw a big automobile parked near the swings. It was shiny and red, and had a funny sticker on the window. Lily and Tom wanted to see it closer, so they ran to the automobile. + +"Wow, look at this!" Lily said, touching the sticker. It had a picture of a burger and fries, and said "Yummy in my tummy". + +"I'm hungry," Tom said, looking at the picture. "Can we have some yummy food too, mom?" + +Mom smiled and said, "Sure, we can have a picnic later. But first, let's play on the swings. And remember, don't touch the automobile. It belongs to someone else, and they might not like it." + +Lily and Tom nodded and followed mom to the swings. They had fun swinging high and low, and laughing and singing. But then, they heard a loud noise. It was the horn of the automobile. They turned around and saw a man standing by the door. He looked angry and scared. + +"Hey, what are you doing?" he shouted. "Get away from my automobile! You scratched it with your nails!" + +Lily and Tom were confused. They didn't scratch the automobile. They only touched the sticker. But then they saw a long mark on the door. It was from a branch that fell from a tree. The wind had shaken the tree, and the branch had hit the automobile. + +"We're sorry, mister," Lily said. "We didn't do it. It was the branch." + +The man didn't believe them. He thought they were lying. He called the police and told them that Lily and Tom had damaged his automobile. He wanted them to pay for it. + +Mom came to the rescue. She explained to the police what had happened. She showed them the branch and the sticker. She said that Lily and Tom were innocent, and that it was an accident. The police agreed with her. They told the man that he was wrong, and that he should apologize to Lily and Tom. + +The man felt ashamed. He realized that he had jumped to conclusions, and that he had been rude and mean. He said he was sorry to Lily and Tom, and gave them a hug. He also gave them some money to buy some yummy food. + +Lily and Tom forgave him. They thanked him for the money, and invited him to join their picnic. He accepted, and they all had a good time. They shared their food, and their stories, and their smiles. + +The moral of the story is: Don't judge people by their appearance, and don't accuse them without proof. Be kind and honest, and you will make friends. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play with their toys. One day, they find a big box in the yard. They want to make a fort with the box. + +"Let's set the box here," Tom says. He puts the box on the grass. "We can cut a door and a window." + +"Good idea," Sam says. He gets scissors and tape. He cuts a hole in the box. "This is our door. And this is our window." + +They crawl inside the box. They have fun in their fort. They pretend to be pirates and astronauts. They laugh and shout. + +But they do not see Spot. Spot is Tom's dog. Spot is silly. He likes to chase things. He sees the box moving. He thinks it is a toy. He runs to the box. He barks and jumps. He pushes the box with his nose. + +"Hey, what's that?" Tom says. He looks out the window. He sees Spot. "Oh no, it's Spot! He wants to play with our fort!" + +"Go away, Spot!" Sam says. He looks out the door. He waves his arms. "This is not a toy. This is our fort!" + +But Spot does not listen. He is silly. He thinks they are playing with him. He wags his tail. He bites the box. He tears the box. He makes a big mess. + +Tom and Sam are sad. They see their fort ruined. They see their toys scattered. They see Spot happy. + +"Bad dog, Spot!" Tom says. He scolds Spot. "You broke our fort! You made a mess!" + +"Sorry, Tom," Spot says. He licks Tom's face. He does not know what he did wrong. He just wanted to have fun. + +Tom and Sam sigh. They love Spot. But he is silly. They decide to make a new fort. But this time, they will make it inside the house. And they will not let Spot in. +Ben and Sam were brothers who liked to play in their big house. They had many toys and books and clothes, because their parents were wealthy. But they also liked to explore the rooms where their parents worked and kept their important things. + +One day, they found a shiny mug on their father's desk. It was made of gold and had jewels on it. Ben wanted to touch it and see how it felt, but Sam was afraid. + +"Don't disturb it, Ben!" Sam said. "Dad said we are not allowed to touch his things. He will be angry if he sees you." + +But Ben did not listen. He reached for the mug and lifted it up. It was heavy and cold. He smiled and said, "Look, Sam, it's so pretty! I want to keep it." + +Sam shook his head. "Put it back, Ben! Dad will be home soon. He will know you took it. He will punish us." + +But Ben did not listen. He ran away with the mug, laughing. He wanted to show it to his friends. He did not see the wire that was attached to the mug and the desk. He did not hear the alarm that went off when he pulled the wire. He did not notice the red light that flashed on the wall. + +He only saw the mug and how it sparkled. He did not know that he had disturbed a trap that his father had set to protect his treasure. He did not know that he had made a big mistake. He did not know that his father was not wealthy, but a thief. +Lily likes to dress up in her mom's clothes. She finds a big hat, a long dress, and some shiny shoes in the closet. She puts them on and looks in the mirror. She thinks she looks very funny and pretty. + +She goes to the living room, where her mom is writing in her diary. Her mom sees Lily and smiles. She says, "You look very funny and pretty, Lily. Do you want to write in my diary, too?" + +Lily nods and sits next to her mom. Her mom gives her a pen and a page in the diary. Lily draws a picture of herself in the funny clothes. She writes her name and the date. She is very proud of her picture. + +Her mom hugs her and says, "I love your picture, Lily. You are very creative and smart. Do you want to dress up some more?" + +Lily says, "Yes, please!" She runs back to the closet to find more funny clothes. She and her mom have a lot of fun dressing up and writing in the diary. +Sara and Tom were best friends. They liked to play in the park every day. But one day, it was very cold outside. Sara's mom said they could not go to the park. Sara was sad. She wanted to see Tom and have fun. + +"Can I call Tom and talk to him?" Sara asked her mom. + +"Sure, you can call him. But don't mention the park. He might be sad too," her mom said. + +Sara called Tom and said hello. They talked about their toys and their pets. Sara was careful not to mention the park. She did not want to make Tom sad. + +But Tom was clever. He noticed that Sara did not mention the park. He guessed that she could not go either. He had an idea. + +"Sara, do you have a big blanket?" he asked. + +"Yes, I do. Why?" Sara asked. + +"Let's pretend that the blanket is the park. We can spread it on the floor and play on it. We can make believe that it is grass and trees and flowers," Tom said. + +Sara liked Tom's idea. She thought he was very clever. She got her big blanket and spread it on the floor. She and Tom played on the blanket. They pretended that they were in the park. They had a lot of fun. + +Sara and Tom were happy. They did not mind the cold outside. They had their own park inside. They thanked each other for being such good friends. +Anna and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to slide, swing and run. They saw a big tree with many leaves. They wanted to play under the tree. + +They ran to the tree and saw something shiny. It was money! They picked up the money and counted it. One, two, three, four, five. Five money! + +"Wow, we are rich!" Anna said. "We can buy candy and toys and ice cream!" + +"Let's go to the store!" Ben said. "But we have to be careful. Maybe someone is looking for the money." + +They put the money in their pockets and ran to the store. They saw many things they liked. They wanted to buy everything. + +But then they saw a man. He looked sad and worried. He was asking people if they had seen his money. He said he had lost it in the park. He said he needed it to pay his rent and buy food. + +Anna and Ben felt sorry for the man. They looked at each other and nodded. They took out the money and gave it to the man. + +"Here, mister. We found your money under the tree. We are sorry we took it. We wanted to buy things, but you need it more." Anna said. + +The man was surprised and happy. He thanked Anna and Ben and gave them a hug. He said they were very kind and honest. He said he would give them a reward. + +He took them to the ice cream shop and bought them each a big cone. He said they could choose any flavor they liked. + +Anna and Ben smiled and licked their ice cream. They were happy they had helped the man. They had discovered that money was not the most important thing. Being good and generous was. +Bobby was sad. His toy car was broken. He tried to fix it, but he could not. He asked his dad for help. + +"Dad, can you restore my car?" Bobby said. + +Dad looked at the car. It had a dent, a scratch and a missing wheel. He smiled at Bobby. + +"I can try, but I need some tools and some jazz," Dad said. + +"What is jazz?" Bobby asked. + +"Jazz is music that makes you happy and helps you work," Dad said. He turned on the radio and found a jazz station. He heard a trumpet, a piano and a drum. + +Bobby liked the jazz. He clapped his hands and tapped his feet. He watched Dad get a hammer, a glue and a spare wheel. + +Dad worked on the car. He fixed the dent, the scratch and the wheel. He gave the car to Bobby. + +"Here you go, son. Your car is restored," Dad said. + +Bobby was happy. He hugged his dad and thanked him. + +"Thank you, Dad. You are the best. I love you and I love jazz," Bobby said. + +Dad was happy too. He hugged Bobby and kissed him. + +"I love you too, son. You are the best. And I love your bald head," Dad said. + +Bobby laughed. He rubbed his bald head and smiled. He played with his car and listened to the jazz. He was not sad anymore. He was glad. +Tim and Sam are brothers. They like to play with their toys in their room. One day, they find a big map on the wall. The map has many colors and shapes. It shows different places in the world. + +"Look, Sam, this is a map!" Tim says. "It tells us where we are and where we can go." + +"Wow, that's cool!" Sam says. "Can we go to any of these places?" + +"Maybe, if we spin the map!" Tim says. He has an idea. He takes a pin and sticks it in the middle of the map. Then he spins the map around and around. The map makes a funny noise. + +"Where will it stop?" Sam asks. He watches the map spin. + +"Let's see!" Tim says. He waits for the map to slow down. Then he looks at the pin. The pin points to a place on the map. It is a big island with green and blue. It has a name: Hawaii. + +"Hawaii!" Tim says. "That's where we are going!" + +"Yay!" Sam says. "I want to go to Hawaii! What is Hawaii like?" + +Tim looks at the map. He sees pictures of palm trees, beaches, volcanoes, and flowers. He thinks Hawaii looks very nice. + +"Hawaii is like a paradise!" Tim says. "It has warm sun, soft sand, and beautiful water. We can swim, surf, and play there. And we can wear tight clothes with bright colors. Like this!" He points to a picture of a boy and a girl wearing leis and grass skirts. + +"Wow, that sounds fun!" Sam says. "I want to wear tight clothes too! And I want to see the volcanoes and the flowers!" + +"Me too!" Tim says. "Let's pack our bags and go to Hawaii!" + +They run to their closet and grab their backpacks. They fill them with their toys, books, and snacks. They are ready to go to Hawaii. + +"Come on, Sam, let's go!" Tim says. He holds his backpack and his map. He runs to the door. + +"Wait for me, Tim!" Sam says. He follows his brother. He holds his backpack and his pin. + +They go downstairs and find their mom and dad. They show them their map and their backpacks. + +"Mom, Dad, we are going to Hawaii!" Tim says. + +"Really?" Mom says. "How did you decide that?" + +"We spun the map!" Sam says. "And the pin said Hawaii!" + +Mom and Dad look at each other. They smile. + +"That's very creative, boys!" Dad says. "But you know you can't go to Hawaii by yourselves, right?" + +Tim and Sam look sad. They really want to go to Hawaii. + +"But we have our map and our backpacks!" Tim says. + +"And our pin!" Sam says. + +Mom and Dad hug them. + +"We know, we know," Mom says. "But Hawaii is very far away. You need a plane to get there. And you need tickets and passports and money. And you need us to go with you." + +Tim and Sam think about it. They realize Mom and Dad are right. They can't go to Hawaii by themselves. + +"Can we go to Hawaii with you, then?" Tim asks. + +"Maybe someday, when we have enough time and money," Dad says. "But not today. Today we have other plans." + +"What plans?" Sam asks. + +Mom and Dad smile. + +"We are going to the park!" Mom says. "We can have a picnic, play on the swings, and feed the ducks. How does that sound?" + +Tim and Sam think about it. They like the park. They like picnics, swings, and ducks. They decide the park is not as nice as Hawaii, but it is still fun. + +"OK, we will go to the park!" Tim says. + +"But can we bring our map and our pin?" Sam asks. + +"Sure, you can bring your map and your pin," Dad says. "Maybe you can spin the map again and see where else you can go." + +"OK, let's go!" Tim says. + +They grab their map and their pin. They follow Mom and Dad to the car. They are ready to go to the park. + +But they still dream of going to Hawaii someday. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys and draw pictures. One day, they go to the park with their moms. There are many other kids at the park. They have fun on the swings and the slide. + +Lily sees a girl with a big bag of candy. She wants some candy too. She goes to the girl and says, "Hi, can I have some candy?" + +The girl looks at Lily and says, "No, this is my candy. Go away." + +Lily feels sad. She runs back to Ben and tells him what happened. Ben says, "That's not nice. You can share my treat. I have a cookie." + +Lily smiles. She says, "Thank you, Ben. You are a good friend. Can I include you in my picture?" + +Ben says, "Yes, of course. And I will include you in mine." + +They go to the bench and draw pictures of each other. They share the cookie and the crayons. They are happy. Their moms are proud of them. They say, "You are very kind and generous. You know how to include others and share your treats." +Lily liked to record sounds with her toy phone. She would press the red button and say something, then press the green button and hear it back. She thought it was fun to make funny noises and listen to them. + +One day, she saw a chicken in the yard. She was curious about the chicken. She wanted to record its sound. She ran to the chicken with her toy phone and pressed the red button. + +"Hello, chicken! What do you say?" she asked. + +But the chicken did not like Lily. It thought she was too loud and too close. It was scared and angry. It pecked at Lily's hand and made a loud cluck. + +"Ow! That hurts!" Lily cried. She dropped her toy phone and ran away. + +The chicken picked up the toy phone with its beak. It pressed the green button and heard Lily's voice. + +"Hello, chicken! What do you say?" it repeated. + +The chicken was confused. It did not understand the toy phone. It thought it was another chicken. It clucked back and pressed the red button. + +"Cluck, cluck, cluck!" it said. + +Then it pressed the green button again and heard its own voice. + +"Cluck, cluck, cluck!" it echoed. + +The chicken was amused. It liked to record sounds with the toy phone. It thought it was fun to make funny noises and listen to them. +Tom likes to play with his stick. He finds it in the park and takes it home. He pretends it is a sword, a wand, a fishing rod and a drumstick. He has fun with his stick. + +One day, Tom sees a big red ball on a tree. He wants to play with the ball. He tries to reach it with his stick, but it is too high. He jumps and jumps, but he cannot touch the ball. He feels sad. + +Then, he has an idea. He stretches his stick with his hands. He makes it longer and longer. He is happy. He tries again to reach the ball with his stretched stick. He pokes the ball and it falls down. He catches it with his arms. He is very happy. + +He plays with the ball and the stick. He bounces the ball, he rolls it, he throws it and he catches it. He has more fun with the ball and the stick. + +He goes home with the ball and the stick. He shows them to his mom. She smiles and hugs him. She says he is a good boy. She says he can keep the ball and the stick, but he has to wash them first. She says they are dirty. Tom nods and agrees. He wants his ball and his stick to be clean. He washes them with water and soap. He dries them with a towel. He puts them in his room. He is proud of his ball and his stick. He loves them. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play outside. One day, they go to the river. The river is big and blue. They see fish and ducks and stones. + +"Look, Ben, a duck!" Lily says. She points to a brown duck. The duck swims in the river. + +"Quack, quack!" Ben says. He tries to talk to the duck. The duck looks at him and quacks back. + +Lily and Ben laugh. They think the duck is funny. They want to give the duck some bread. They have some bread in their bag. + +"Can we give the duck some bread, Lily?" Ben asks. + +Lily nods. She takes out some bread. She breaks it into small pieces. She throws some pieces into the river. + +"Here, duck, have some bread!" Lily says. + +The duck swims to the bread. It eats the bread. It quacks again. + +"Thank you, Lily and Ben!" the duck says. + +Lily and Ben are surprised. They did not know ducks can talk. + +"Did you hear that, Ben? The duck can talk!" Lily says. + +"Yes, I heard that, Lily. The duck can talk!" Ben says. + +They look at the duck. The duck looks at them. + +"Hello, Lily and Ben. I am Dora the duck. I live in the river. I like bread. Do you want to be my friends?" the duck says. + +Lily and Ben smile. They want to be friends with the duck. + +"Yes, we want to be your friends, Dora. We are Lily and Ben. We live in the house. We like to play outside. Can we play with you?" Lily says. + +"Of course, you can play with me. I can show you the river. There are many things to see and do. Come, follow me!" Dora says. + +Lily and Ben follow Dora. They play with the duck in the river. They see more fish and ducks and stones. They have fun. + +They also talk to Dora. They ask her questions. They tell her stories. They discuss many things. They learn from each other. + +Lily and Ben think Dora is not a normal duck. She is a special duck. She can talk and she is friendly. They like Dora. Dora thinks Lily and Ben are not normal children. They are special children. They can understand and they are kind. She likes Lily and Ben. + +They become good friends. They play and discuss and learn every day. They are happy. +Sara and Tom like to play in the yard. They have a big box of paper. They cut the paper and make shapes. They make stars, hearts, and circles. They are happy. + +One day, they see a hole in the yard. They are curious. They go to the hole and look inside. They see something shiny. They want to see what it is. They dig the hole bigger and bigger. They find a metal box. They open the box. They see coins and jewels. They are excited. + +They take the box to their room. They hide it under the bed. They think they are rich. They want to buy toys and candy. They forget about the paper. They leave the paper in the yard. They do not clean it up. + +The next day, their mom sees the paper in the yard. She is angry. She thinks Sara and Tom are messy. She goes to their room. She sees the box under the bed. She opens the box. She is shocked. She knows the box is not theirs. She knows the box is stolen. She knows the box belongs to the bad man who lives next door. She is scared. + +She calls the police. The police come to the house. They ask Sara and Tom about the box. Sara and Tom are confused. They do not know the box is stolen. They do not know the bad man. They do not know they are in trouble. They cry. + +The police take the box away. They take Sara and Tom away. They take their mom away. They say they have to go to the court. They say they have to talk to the judge. They say they have to pay a lot of money. They say they have to go to jail. Sara and Tom are sad. They wish they never found the box. They wish they never dug the hole. They wish they played with the paper. They wish they cleaned it up. The end. +Lila and Tom are playing in the park. They see a big tree with many leaves. They want to climb the tree and touch the leaves. They ask their mom if they can. + +Mom says yes, but be careful. The tree is very old and delicate. Some branches are weak and can break. Lila and Tom say okay and run to the tree. + +Lila goes first. She finds a strong branch and pulls herself up. She sees a green leaf and reaches for it. She touches it with her fingers. It feels soft and smooth. She smiles and shows Tom. + +Tom wants to touch a leaf too. He looks for a branch to climb. He sees one that is high and has many leaves. He thinks it is strong. He jumps and grabs it. But the branch is not strong. It is weak and brittle. It snaps and breaks. Tom falls to the ground. + +Mom hears a loud thud and a cry. She runs to Tom. She sees him lying on the grass. He has a bump on his head and a scratch on his arm. He is crying and scared. Mom hugs him and kisses him. She says it is okay. She will make him feel better. + +Lila climbs down from the tree. She is sorry for Tom. She gives him her leaf. She says it is a gift. She says she loves him. Tom stops crying and smiles. He says he loves her too. He says thank you for the leaf. He says it is beautiful. + +Mom says they are both brave and kind. She says they should go home and have some ice cream. Lila and Tom agree. They hold hands and walk with Mom. They are happy. They learned a lesson. They will be more careful next time. They will not touch delicate things that can break and make them fall. +Tom was a small boy who liked to speak a lot. He spoke to his mom, his dad, his toys, his cat, and anyone who would listen. He spoke in the morning, in the afternoon, and in the evening. He spoke so much that sometimes he forgot to listen. + +One evening, Tom was speaking to his mom while she was making dinner. He told her about his day, his friends, his games, and his dreams. He did not notice that his mom was busy and tired. He did not hear her say, "Tom, please be quiet for a while. I need to focus on the food." + +Tom kept speaking and speaking, until he smelled something burning. He looked at the stove and saw that the pot was on fire. He screamed, "Mom, mom, the pot is on fire!" + +His mom ran to the stove and turned it off. She grabbed the pot and threw it in the sink. She was angry and scared. She said, "Tom, why didn't you listen to me? I told you to be quiet. You could have burned the house down!" + +Tom felt sorry and ashamed. He said, "I'm sorry, mom. I didn't hear you. I was speaking too much. I won't do it again." + +His mom hugged him and said, "It's okay, Tom. I'm glad you're safe. But you need to learn to listen as well as speak. Listening is important. It shows that you care about others and that you can learn from them. Do you understand?" + +Tom nodded and said, "Yes, mom. I understand. I will listen more and speak less. Thank you for teaching me." + +They smiled and kissed, and then they ate dinner together. Tom spoke a little, but he listened a lot. He learned that listening was fun and good. He was happy and so was his mom. +Lily and Sam like to play with kites. They have a big kite with many colors. They take it to the park when the wind is strong. They run and laugh and watch the kite fly high. + +One day, a clumsy dog sees the kite. He thinks it is a bird. He wants to catch it. He runs after the kite and barks. Lily and Sam are scared. They do not want the dog to break their kite. + +They tell the dog to go away. They tell him the kite is not a bird. They tell him it is their toy. But the dog does not listen. He jumps and bites the kite. He makes a big hole in it. The kite falls to the ground. + +Lily and Sam are sad. They cry and hug their kite. The dog feels sorry. He wags his tail and licks their faces. He tries to say he is sorry. Lily and Sam forgive him. They are still friends. They decide to fix their kite. They use tape and paper and glue. They make their kite fly again. They are happy. The dog is happy too. He watches the kite and does not chase it. He learns his lesson. +Lila and Ben liked to play in the forest. They saw many animals and plants. They heard birds and bugs. The forest was noisy and fun. + +One day, they saw a big truck. The truck had a loud machine. The machine cut down trees. The animals ran away. The forest was quiet and sad. + +Lila and Ben were angry. They said to the truck driver, "Stop! You are hurting the forest. The forest is our friend. We need the forest." + +The truck driver said, "Sorry, kids. I have to do my job. I need the wood. The wood is money." + +Lila and Ben said, "No, you don't. You can do another job. You can help the forest. You can plant new trees. You can restore the forest." + +The truck driver thought for a moment. He said, "You are right, kids. I don't want to hurt the forest. I want to help the forest. I will stop cutting down trees. I will plant new trees. I will restore the forest." + +Lila and Ben smiled. They said, "Thank you, truck driver. You are a good person. The forest will be happy. The animals will come back. The forest will be noisy and fun again." +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They saw a big dog with brown fur and a long tail. The dog looked friendly and wagged its tail. + +"Can we pet the dog?" Lily asked Ben. + +"Sure, let's go and say hello," Ben said. They ran towards the dog and reached out their hands. + +The dog was happy to see them and licked their faces. Lily and Ben laughed and hugged the dog. They felt its soft fur and warm tongue. + +"Can we bring the dog home?" Lily asked Ben. + +"Maybe, let's ask the owner," Ben said. They looked around and saw a man sitting on a bench. He had a leash in his hand. + +"Excuse me, sir, is this your dog?" Ben asked. + +"Yes, it is. His name is Rex. Do you like him?" the man said. + +"He's incredible! He's so nice and cute. Can we bring him home?" Lily asked. + +The man smiled and said, "I'm sorry, but no. Rex is my dog and I love him very much. He can't go with you. But you can play with him for a little while, if you want." + +Lily and Ben were sad. They wanted to bring Rex home and make him their friend. They played with him for a little while longer, then said goodbye. + +"Bye, Rex. We'll miss you," Lily said. + +"Bye, Rex. You're the best dog ever," Ben said. + +They walked away from the dog and the man. They felt a strange feeling on their skin. They looked at their arms and legs and saw red spots and bumps. + +"What's this?" Lily asked. + +"I don't know. It hurts and itches," Ben said. + +They scratched their skin and felt worse. They started to cry and ran to their mom. + +"Mom, mom, help us! We have an itch!" they shouted. + +Their mom looked at them and gasped. She saw the red spots and bumps and knew what they were. + +"Oh no, you have fleas! Rex must have had fleas and gave them to you. We have to go to the doctor right away," she said. + +She took them to the car and drove to the doctor. The doctor gave them some medicine and cream and told them to wash their clothes and bedding. + +Lily and Ben were miserable. They wished they never met Rex. They learned a hard lesson: not all dogs are incredible. Some dogs have fleas. +Tom liked to play with his toy horse. He made it run and jump on the carpet. He pretended it was a real horse and he was a cowboy. He had a lot of fun with his toy horse. + +One day, Tom saw a big truck on the street. It had a loud horn and shiny wheels. Tom wanted to see it closer. He ran out of the house with his toy horse. He did not look for cars or people. He did not listen to his mom who called him to come back. + +The truck driver did not see Tom. He was busy talking on his phone. He was not thoughtful. He did not care about other people. He wanted to park his truck in a spot. He put the truck in reverse and backed up. + +Tom was behind the truck. He did not hear the truck. He did not see the truck. He only saw his toy horse. He smiled and hugged it. He thought it was the best toy ever. + +The truck hit Tom and his toy horse. It made a loud noise and a big bump. Tom and his toy horse flew in the air. They landed on the ground. They did not move. They did not make any sound. They were broken. + +Tom's mom saw what happened. She screamed and cried. She ran to Tom and his toy horse. She tried to help them. But it was too late. They were gone. She was very sad. She wished the truck driver was more thoughtful. She wished Tom was more careful. She wished she could reverse what happened. But she could not. The end. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play games. They were very competitive. They always wanted to win and be the best. One day, their mom took them to the store to buy some fruit. She gave them each a basket and said they could pick one fruit they liked. + +Lily ran to the apples. She liked apples. They were red and crunchy and sweet. She put one apple in her basket and smiled. She thought she had the best fruit. + +Ben saw the peaches. He liked peaches. They were fuzzy and juicy and yummy. He put one peach in his basket and grinned. He thought he had the best fruit. + +They met at the checkout. They looked at each other's baskets. They both wanted to have the best fruit. They started to argue. + +"My apple is better than your peach!" Lily said. + +"No, my peach is better than your apple!" Ben said. + +They raised their voices. They made faces. They did not listen to their mom, who told them to stop fighting and share. + +The cashier was a kind lady. She saw the twins arguing. She had an idea. She took out a knife and cut the apple and the peach in half. She gave Lily half an apple and half a peach. She gave Ben half a peach and half an apple. + +"Here you go, kids. Now you can have both fruits. They are both good and healthy. And you can both be happy." She said. + +Lily and Ben looked at their baskets. They saw the half fruits. They felt silly. They realized they were both wrong. They thanked the cashier. They hugged each other. They said sorry to their mom. + +They learned a lesson. They learned that being competitive is not always good. They learned that being kind and sharing is better. They learned that they both had the best fruit. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play together. They have a big box of toys. They share the toys and have fun. + +One day, Anna says to Ben, "I want to marry you. You are nice and funny. You can be my husband and I can be your wife." + +Ben says, "OK, I want to marry you too. You are pretty and smart. You can be my wife and I can be your husband." + +They hug and smile. They pretend to have a wedding. They use a scarf as a veil and a ring as a ring. They say, "I do, I do." + +But Anna's mother is watching. She is jealous. She does not want Anna to marry Ben. She thinks Anna is too young. She thinks Ben is not good enough. She says, "Stop that, Anna. You cannot marry Ben. He is not your husband. He is just your friend. You have to listen to me. I am your mother." + +Anna and Ben are sad. They do not understand. They like each other. They want to be happy. They say, "But we love each other. We want to marry each other. Why are you angry, mother?" + +Anna's mother is angry. She takes away the scarf and the ring. She says, "No, you do not love each other. You do not know what love is. You are just playing. You have to grow up first. You have to find a real husband. Not Ben. He is not good for you." + +Anna and Ben cry. They feel hurt. They do not want to grow up. They do not want to find a real husband. They want to stay together. They want to marry each other. They want to be happy. +Sara and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They like to run and jump and slide. They also like to perform for their moms and dads. + +One day, they decide to perform a jog show. They wear their hats and shoes and shirts. They make a sign that says "Jog Show". They put the sign on a tree. + +They call their moms and dads. "Come and see our jog show!" they say. "We are brilliant joggers!" + +Their moms and dads come and sit on a bench. They clap and cheer. Sara and Ben start to jog. They jog around the tree. They jog up and down the hill. They jog over the bridge. They jog in a circle. They jog fast and slow. They jog with big smiles. + +They finish their jog show. They bow and wave. Their moms and dads clap and cheer. "You are brilliant joggers!" they say. "We are so proud of you!" + +Sara and Ben hug their moms and dads. They are happy and tired. They drink some water and eat some snacks. They say thank you for watching their jog show. They are the best joggers in the park. +Tom and Lily liked to march in the garden. They put on their hats and boots and pretended to be soldiers. They marched up and down the path, saying "left, right, left, right" in loud voices. + +One day, they saw a new plant in the garden. It had big green leaves and bright red flowers. It looked very pretty and smelled very sweet. Tom and Lily stopped marching and went to look at the plant. + +"Wow, what a charming plant!" Lily said. "Can we pick some flowers?" + +"No, no, no!" Tom said. "We can't pick the plant. It belongs to Mom. She planted it for her birthday. She will be very sad if we pick it." + +"Okay, okay, okay!" Lily said. "We won't pick the plant. We will just look at it and smell it. Then we will march again." + +Tom and Lily looked at the plant and smelled it. They smiled and said "happy birthday, Mom". Then they marched away, saying "left, right, left, right" in loud voices. They had fun in the garden. +Tom and Lily were outside with their dad. It was night and they saw many stars in the sky. Dad said, "Look, there is a comet!" He pointed to a bright thing that moved fast. + +"What is a comet?" Lily asked. + +"A comet is a big rock that flies in space. Sometimes it has a long tail that glows. It is very pretty," Dad explained. + +"Can we catch it?" Tom wondered. + +"No, we can't. It is too far and too fast. But we can make a wish on it. Maybe it will come true," Dad said. + +Tom and Lily closed their eyes and made a wish. They wished for a big cake with spicy frosting. They liked spicy things. They opened their eyes and saw the comet disappear. + +"Did it hear us?" Lily asked. + +"Maybe. We will see tomorrow," Dad said. + +They went inside and hugged their mom. They told her about the comet and their wish. Mom smiled and said, "That sounds like a fun night. Now it is time for bed. Maybe you will have sweet dreams of comets and cakes." + +Tom and Lily brushed their teeth and went to bed. They were happy and sleepy. They hoped their wish would come true. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play together, but sometimes they fight. One day, they are playing with their toys in the living room. Mom is busy in the kitchen. She tells them to be quiet and nice. + +"Anna, let me have the red car!" Ben says. He tries to grab the car from Anna's hand. + +"No, it's mine! You have the blue car!" Anna says. She holds the car tight. + +"Give it to me, or I will dare you!" Ben says. He makes a mean face. + +"What do you dare me?" Anna asks. She is not scared. + +"I dare you to go to the dark closet and stay there for five minutes!" Ben says. He points to the closet near the door. + +Anna looks at the closet. It is dark and scary. She does not want to go there. But she does not want to give Ben the car either. + +"Fine, I will do it!" Anna says. She is brave. She puts the car on the floor and walks to the closet. She opens the door and goes inside. She closes the door behind her. + +Ben smiles. He picks up the car and plays with it. He thinks he has won. + +But after a few minutes, he hears a snore. He looks at the closet. He hears Anna sleeping. She has taken a nap in the closet. She is not scared at all. + +Ben feels silly. He puts the car back on the floor and goes to the closet. He opens the door and sees Anna sleeping. She looks peaceful and happy. + +"Anna, wake up!" Ben says. He shakes her gently. + +Anna opens her eyes. She sees Ben. She smiles. + +"Hi, Ben!" Anna says. She stretches and yawns. + +"Hi, Anna. I'm sorry I dared you. Do you want the car?" Ben says. He feels sorry. + +"It's okay, Ben. I don't mind. The closet was cozy and quiet. I had a nice nap. Do you want to share the car?" Anna says. She feels nice. + +"Sure, Anna. Let's share the car. And let's be quiet and nice. Mom is busy in the kitchen." Ben says. He feels nice too. + +They hug and share the car. They play quietly and nicely. Mom is happy. +Sara and Tom are friends. They like to play with blocks and make towers. Sara is very creative. She can make towers with different shapes and colors. Tom likes to copy Sara and make towers like hers. + +One day, they find a big box of blocks in the playroom. They are very happy. They start to make towers with the new blocks. Sara makes a tall tower with a handle on top. She says, "Look, Tom, I made a tower with a handle. You can hold it and move it around." + +Tom likes Sara's tower. He wants to make one too. He tries to make a tower with a handle, but he can't. His tower is too wobbly and falls down. He tries again and again, but he always fails. He gets angry and sad. + +He looks at Sara's tower. He thinks, "Sara is so creative. She can make anything. I can't make anything. I want her tower. Maybe if I take her tower, I can make one too." + +He waits until Sara is not looking. He sneaks to her tower and grabs the handle. He tries to pull it, but it is too heavy. He pulls harder and harder, but it does not move. He does not know that Sara used glue to support her tower and make it strong. + +Sara hears a loud noise. She turns around and sees Tom pulling her tower. She sees her tower breaking and falling apart. She sees her blocks scattering on the floor. She sees Tom holding the handle and looking surprised. + +She is very angry and sad. She shouts, "Tom, what did you do? You broke my tower! You ruined my blocks! You are a bad friend!" + +Tom feels sorry and scared. He drops the handle and says, "I'm sorry, Sara. I just wanted to make a tower like yours. I didn't mean to break it." + +But Sara does not listen. She runs to the teacher and tells her what Tom did. The teacher comes and scolds Tom. She makes him pick up the blocks and put them back in the box. She makes him sit in the corner and think about what he did. + +Sara does not play with Tom anymore. She plays with other friends who are creative and nice. Tom is alone and sad. He wishes he did not break Sara's tower. He wishes he was a better friend. +It was a cold night and Tom and Lily were getting ready for bed. They put on their warm pajamas and brushed their teeth. They said good night to their mom and dad and went to their room. + +"Can we read a story, please?" Lily asked Tom. She loved stories, especially about animals and fairies. + +"Okay, but only one," Tom said. He was older than Lily and liked to act like a big brother. He picked a book from the shelf and opened it on the bed. "This one is about a mouse who lives in a chimney." + +"A chimney? What is that?" Lily asked. + +Tom pointed to the picture in the book. "It's a big pipe on the roof where the smoke comes out when you make a fire. The mouse likes to live there because it's warm and cozy." + +They started to read the story. The mouse had many adventures in the chimney, but he also had to be careful of the cat and the owl who wanted to catch him. He made friends with a sparrow and a squirrel who helped him find food and escape danger. + +Lily listened with wide eyes and asked many questions. Tom tried to answer them, but he also wanted to finish the story. He liked the mouse, too, and wanted to know how it ended. + +They read until they reached the last page. The mouse had found a new home in a barn, where he was safe and happy. He still visited the chimney sometimes, but only when he was sure there was no fire. + +The end, Tom said and closed the book. + +"Did you like the story, Lily?" he asked. + +"Yes, I did. The mouse was very brave and smart. And he had nice friends. Can we read another one?" Lily said. + +"No, Lily, it's time to sleep now. We have to be quiet and settle down. Mom and dad will be angry if we stay up too late," Tom said. + +He turned off the light and tucked Lily in her bed. He gave her a kiss on the cheek and said, "Good night, Lily. Sweet dreams." + +"Good night, Tom. Thank you for the story," Lily said. + +They closed their eyes and fell asleep, dreaming of the mouse and the chimney. +Ben and Lily were playing in the park with their dog, Max. They liked to run and jump and slide and swing. They had a lot of fun. + +But then the sky became gray and the air became cold. A thick fog came and covered everything. Ben and Lily could not see the trees or the flowers or the birds. They could only see each other and Max. + +"Where is Mommy?" Lily asked. She was scared and hungry. + +"I don't know," Ben said. He was scared and hungry too. "Maybe she is looking for us. We have to remain here and wait for her. She will find us soon." + +They hugged each other and Max. They hoped Mommy would come soon. + +Mommy was in the car. She had gone to buy some snacks for Ben and Lily. She was on her way back to the park when the fog came. She could not see the road or the signs or the lights. She was worried and confused. + +She tried to call Ben and Lily on her phone, but there was no signal. She tried to find the park, but she got lost. She hoped Ben and Lily were safe and warm. + +She drove slowly and carefully. She looked for any sign of the park. She prayed for the fog to go away. + +After a long time, she saw a faint shape in the fog. It was a slide. She had found the park. She parked the car and ran to the slide. She saw three more shapes in the fog. They were Ben and Lily and Max. + +"Mommy!" Ben and Lily shouted. They ran to her and hugged her. Max barked and wagged his tail. + +"Ben! Lily! Max! I'm so glad to see you!" Mommy said. She hugged them back. She was happy and relieved. + +"I'm sorry I took so long. The fog was very bad. I got lost. Are you okay?" Mommy asked. + +"We're okay, Mommy. We were scared and hungry, but we remained here and waited for you. We knew you would find us," Ben said. + +"You were very brave and smart, Ben. And you too, Lily. And you too, Max. I'm very proud of you," Mommy said. + +She gave them the snacks she had bought. They ate them and felt better. The fog started to clear. They could see the sun and the sky and the colors again. + +They got in the car and drove home. They were happy and safe. They remained together. +Lily and Ben love to bake with Mom. They put on aprons and wash their hands. Mom gives them a big bowl and a spoon. They pour flour, sugar, eggs, and butter into the bowl. They stir and stir until the batter is smooth. + +"Can we add chocolate chips?" Lily asks. + +"Sure, why not?" Mom says. "Chocolate chips make everything better." + +They sprinkle chocolate chips on top of the batter. Mom helps them put the batter in a pan. She puts the pan in the oven. They set the timer and wait. + +The kitchen smells incredible. Lily and Ben can't wait to taste the cake. They dance and sing while they wait. + +Ding! The timer goes off. Mom takes the pan out of the oven. She puts it on a rack to cool. + +"Be careful, it's hot," Mom says. "Don't touch the pan or the cake. You might burn your skin." + +Lily and Ben nod. They wait patiently until the cake is cool enough to cut. Mom gives them each a big slice. They take a bite. + +"Mmm, this is delicious!" Lily says. + +"Best cake ever!" Ben says. + +They hug Mom and thank her for baking with them. They enjoy their cake and share some with Dad. They are happy and full. They love to bake. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play and learn. Today, they have a quiz at school. The quiz is about animals and colors. Tom and Sam know many animals and colors. They want to do well on the quiz. + +They go to school with their moms. They say goodbye to their moms and go to their class. Their teacher is Miss Lee. She is nice and smart. She gives them the quiz. The quiz has pictures of animals and words of colors. Tom and Sam have to match the animals and the colors. + +Tom and Sam are fast. They race to finish the quiz. They think they know all the answers. They are happy and proud. They want to show Miss Lee their quiz. + +But they are too fast. They do not check their answers. They make mistakes. They match the wrong animals and colors. They do not see their mistakes. + +They give their quiz to Miss Lee. They say, "Miss Lee, we are done. We did well. We are smart." + +Miss Lee looks at their quiz. She is sad and angry. She says, "Tom and Sam, you are not done. You did not do well. You are not smart. You are careless and rude. You matched the wrong animals and colors. You did not follow the instructions. You did not listen to me. You did not learn anything. You have to do the quiz again. And you have to stay after school." + +Tom and Sam are shocked and scared. They say, "Miss Lee, we are sorry. We did not mean to. We were just racing. We thought we knew." + +Miss Lee says, "Sorry is not enough. Racing is not learning. Thinking is not knowing. You have to work hard and pay attention. You have to respect me and the quiz. You have to do better next time." + +Tom and Sam are sad and ashamed. They do the quiz again. They are slow and careful. They match the right animals and colors. They learn from their mistakes. But they miss their playtime and their moms. They hear the other kids having fun outside. They hear them laugh and shout. They are loud and happy. Tom and Sam are quiet and unhappy. They have a bad day. They do not like the quiz. They do not like to race. +Lila and Tom were twins who loved to explore. They had a big spaceship that could take them to different planets. One day, they decided to visit a planet that was green and blue, with many animals and plants. + +"Look, Lila, a bird!" Tom said, pointing to a colorful creature that flew in the sky. "It is so pretty!" + +"Let's go and say hello to it!" Lila said, jumping out of the spaceship. She ran after the bird, trying to catch it. + +"Wait, Lila, be careful!" Tom said, following her. "We don't know if the bird is friendly or not. And we have to behave on this planet. We are guests here." + +But Lila did not listen. She chased the bird until it landed on a branch. She reached out her hand to touch it, but the bird did not like that. It pecked her finger and made a loud noise. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Lila cried, pulling back her hand. "That hurt!" + +The noise scared the other animals, who came out of their hiding places. They saw the twins and did not like them either. They started to growl and snarl, showing their teeth and claws. + +"Uh-oh, Lila, we are in trouble!" Tom said, grabbing her hand. "We have to go back to the spaceship, now!" + +They ran as fast as they could, dodging the angry animals. They reached the spaceship and jumped inside. They closed the door and flew away. + +"Wow, that was scary!" Lila said, rubbing her finger. "I'm sorry, Tom. I should have listened to you. I did not behave on this planet." + +"It's okay, Lila. I'm glad you are safe." Tom said, hugging her. "But maybe next time, we should find a more charming planet to visit. One where the animals are nice and friendly." +Lily loved to paint. She had many colors and brushes and papers. She liked to paint flowers and trees and animals. Sometimes she painted with her friend Tom, who lived next door. + +One day, Lily and Tom decided to paint something new. They looked around the kitchen and saw a big pot of spaghetti on the stove. It was red and yellow and curly. It looked like fun to paint. + +"Let's paint the spaghetti!" Lily said. + +"OK!" Tom said. + +They took some paper and brushes and dipped them in the spaghetti sauce. Then they made swirls and dots and lines on the paper. It was messy and sticky and funny. + +"Look, I made a snake!" Tom said, showing his paper. + +"Look, I made a flower!" Lily said, showing hers. + +They laughed and painted more. They did not hear Lily's mom coming home. + +Lily's mom opened the door and saw the kitchen. She saw the pot of spaghetti on the stove. She saw the paper and brushes and sauce on the table and floor. She saw Lily and Tom covered in red and yellow. + +"What are you doing?" she asked, very angry. + +"We are painting the spaghetti!" Lily and Tom said. + +Lily's mom looked at their paintings. She saw the snake and the flower. She saw something else. + +"Is that a person?" she asked, pointing at a paper. + +"Yes, it's you!" Lily said, smiling. + +Lily's mom looked closer. She saw a red blob with yellow hair and two dots for eyes. She saw a line across the neck. She saw a word written in sauce. + +"Dead," she read. + +Lily and Tom looked at each other. They did not know what that word meant. They thought it was a funny sound. + +They did not understand why Lily's mom screamed. +Tim and Lily are friends. They like to draw with crayons. Tim has many crayons, but Lily has only one. It is black. Lily wants to draw a rainbow, but she cannot. She is sad. + +One day, Tim has an idea. He takes a big envelope and puts some crayons in it. He writes Lily's name on it. He asks his mom to send it to Lily. His mom says yes. She takes the envelope to the post office. + +Lily is at home. She hears a knock on the door. She opens it and sees a mailman. He has a big envelope for her. He gives it to her and smiles. Lily says thank you. She is curious. + +She opens the envelope and sees many crayons. They are red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple. She is very happy. She finds a note from Tim. It says: "Hi Lily, I hope you like these crayons. Now you can draw a rainbow. Your friend, Tim." + +Lily takes the crayons and a paper. She starts to draw a rainbow. She uses all the colors. She also draws a sun, a cloud, and a flower. She thinks of Tim. She wants to say thank you. She writes a note with her black crayon. It says: "Hi Tim, thank you for the crayons. They are very nice. I drew a rainbow for you. Your friend, Lily." + +She puts the note and the drawing in an envelope. She writes Tim's name on it. She asks her mom to send it to Tim. Her mom says yes. She takes the envelope to the post office. + +Tim and Lily are friends. They like to draw with crayons. They like to send each other notes and drawings. They are happy. +Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to roll on the grass and pretend they were animals. Lily was a cat and Ben was a dog. They chased each other and made funny noises. + +"Meow, meow, I am a cat. You can't catch me, dog!" Lily said. + +"Woof, woof, I am a dog. I will catch you, cat!" Ben said. + +They ran and rolled until they saw a big white thing on the ground. It looked like a ball, but it had many small parts. + +"What is that?" Lily asked. + +"I don't know. Let's see." Ben said. + +They went closer and touched the thing. It was hard and rough. It smelled like food. + +"I think it is a cauliflower." Lily said. + +"A cauliflower? What is that?" Ben asked. + +"It is a vegetable. Mommy sometimes cooks it for dinner. But this one is broken. Look, it has holes and dirt on it." Lily said. + +"Maybe someone threw it away. Can we play with it?" Ben asked. + +"I don't think so. It is not a toy. It is yucky. Let's go back to the grass." Lily said. + +They left the cauliflower and rolled on the grass again. They forgot about the broken vegetable and had fun as a cat and a dog. +Tim and Lily were playing in the garden. They saw a big vine that grew on the wall. It had many green leaves and purple flowers. + +"Let's climb the vine!" Tim said. "It looks like fun!" + +Lily was not sure. "But what if we fall? Or what if Mom and Dad get angry?" + +Tim shrugged. "Don't be scared. They won't see us. And the vine is tough. It can hold us." + +He grabbed the vine and started to pull himself up. Lily followed him, but she felt nervous. The vine was high and wobbly. + +They reached the top of the wall and looked around. They saw the neighbor's dog, a big and black one. It barked at them and ran towards the wall. + +"Uh-oh!" Tim said. "The dog is mad at us! We have to go down!" + +They tried to slide down the vine, but it was not easy. The vine was rough and scratchy. It hurt their hands and legs. The dog jumped and snapped at them. + +"Help!" Lily cried. "Mom! Dad!" + +Mom and Dad heard them and came outside. They saw Tim and Lily on the vine and the dog on the ground. They were shocked and worried. + +"Tim! Lily! What are you doing?" Mom shouted. "Get down from there!" + +Dad grabbed a stick and scared the dog away. He helped Tim and Lily down from the vine. They were dirty and bleeding. + +Mom hugged them and checked their wounds. She was angry and sad. + +"Why did you climb the vine?" she asked. "You could have been hurt badly! Or bitten by the dog! You know you are not allowed to do that!" + +Tim and Lily looked down. They felt sorry and ashamed. + +"We wanted to have fun," Tim said. "We thought the vine was tough." + +"But it was not safe," Lily said. "We were wrong." + +Mom and Dad took them inside and cleaned their wounds. They gave them a hug and a kiss. + +"We love you, Tim and Lily," they said. "But you have to be careful and listen to us. We only want you to be safe and happy." + +Tim and Lily nodded. They learned their lesson. They never climbed the vine again. +Tim and Sam love to play hockey. They have sticks and a ball and a net in the yard. They play every day after school. They are good friends and have fun. + +One day, it is very cold outside. The wind blows hard and the snow falls. Tim and Sam put on their coats and hats and gloves and boots. They want to play hockey. They go to the yard and start to play. + +But soon, they feel very cold. They shiver and their noses turn red. They can't hold their sticks well. They miss the ball and the net. They are not having fun. + +They see a boy walking by. He has no coat or hat or gloves or boots. He has only a thin shirt and pants and shoes. He shivers more than Tim and Sam. He looks very sad. He is poor. + +Tim and Sam stop playing. They feel sorry for the boy. They call him over. They say, "Hi, we are Tim and Sam. Do you want to play hockey with us? You can use our coat and hat and gloves and boots. We can share." + +The boy smiles. He says, "Thank you, Tim and Sam. You are very kind. I would love to play hockey with you. My name is Ben." + +Tim and Sam give Ben their coat and hat and gloves and boots. They play hockey together. They take turns using the sticks and the ball and the net. They have fun. + +They are not cold anymore. They are warm. They are warm in their bodies and in their hearts. They are friends. + +The moral of the story is: Sharing is caring. +Anna and Ben were camping with their mom and dad. They had a big tent with four beds and a lamp. They liked to play outside and look at the stars. + +One night, they heard a loud noise. It was a bear! The bear was hungry and smelled their food. It came near the tent and tried to open it. Anna and Ben were scared. They hugged each other and whispered. + +"Mom, dad, help!" Anna said. + +"Shh, don't make noise. Maybe it will go away." Ben said. + +But the bear did not go away. It ripped the tent with its claws and poked its head inside. It saw Anna and Ben and growled. They felt helpless. They could not run or hide. + +Then they heard another noise. It was their dad! He had a flashlight and a stick. He waved the flashlight at the bear and shouted. + +"Go away, bear! Leave us alone!" + +The bear was surprised and scared. It did not like the bright light and the loud voice. It backed away and ran into the woods. Anna and Ben's dad came inside the tent and hugged them. + +"Are you okay, kids? Don't worry, the bear is gone. You are safe." He said. + +"Thank you, dad. You are brave." Anna said. + +"Yes, thank you, dad. You saved us." Ben said. + +They smiled and cuddled with their mom and dad. They were happy and relieved. They did not want to see the bear again. They hoped it would find some other food. They fell asleep in their tent and dreamed of nice things. +Ben and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to slide and swing and run. They saw a shiny thing on the ground. It was a coin. + +"Look, a coin!" Ben said. "I want it!" + +"No, I saw it first!" Lily said. "It's mine!" + +They both reached for the coin. They pulled and pushed. They did not share. They were ignorant. + +Then they heard a loud bark. It was a big dog. The dog ran towards them. It wanted the coin too. + +"Help!" Ben and Lily screamed. They let go of the coin. They tried to run away. But they were too late. The dog was faster. + +The dog jumped on them. They fell to the ground. The coin flew out of their hands. The dog caught it in its mouth. It ran away with the coin. + +Ben and Lily were sad and hurt. They cried. They wished they had shared the coin. They learned a lesson. They were not ignorant anymore. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big pond with many fish. They want to catch some fish. + +"Look, Tom, I have a rod!" Sam says. He shows Tom a long stick with a string and a hook. "Let's go to the pond and catch some fish!" + +"OK, Sam, that sounds fun!" Tom says. He follows Sam to the pond. They sit on the grass and throw the hook into the water. They wait for a fish to bite. + +But no fish comes. They wait and wait and wait. They feel bored and hungry. + +"Maybe the fish do not like our hook," Tom says. "Maybe we need some bait." + +"Bait? What is bait?" Sam asks. + +"Bait is something that the fish like to eat," Tom says. "Like worms or bread or cheese." + +"Where can we find some bait?" Sam asks. + +Tom looks around. He sees a big trash can near the pond. He smells something smelly. + +"Maybe there is some bait in there," Tom says. He gets up and walks to the trash can. He opens the lid and looks inside. + +"Yuck!" Tom says. He sees many rotten things in the trash can. He feels sick. + +"What did you find, Tom?" Sam asks. + +"Nothing good, Sam," Tom says. "Only smelly trash. Let's go home. I do not want to catch fish anymore." + +"Me neither, Tom," Sam says. "Let's go home and have some cookies." + +They leave the rod and the hook on the grass. They run to their homes. They forget about the fish and the pond. They only want cookies. +Ben and Lily were playing by the river. They liked to throw stones and watch the water splash. Sometimes they saw fish or frogs or ducks. But they never saw a crocodile. + +One day, they found a big rope near the river. Ben had an idea. He said, "Let's tie the rope to a tree and swing over the water. It will be fun!" Lily nodded. She liked to swing. + +They tied the rope to a strong tree and took turns to swing. They laughed and shouted as they flew over the river. They did not see the eyes and teeth under the water. They did not hear the growl. + +The crocodile was hungry. It saw the children swinging over the water. It waited for the right moment. It jumped out of the water and snapped its jaws at Ben's feet. Ben screamed. He let go of the rope and fell into the water. The crocodile grabbed his leg and pulled him under. + +Lily saw what happened. She was scared. She ran to the tree and grabbed the rope. She swung over the water and shouted, "Ben, Ben, where are you?" She hoped he was okay. + +She saw Ben's head pop out of the water. He was bleeding and crying. He said, "Help, help, the crocodile has me!" He tried to kick the crocodile, but it was too strong. He felt helpless. + +Lily was brave. She swung closer to Ben and reached out her hand. She said, "Ben, grab my hand, I'll pull you out!" Ben saw her hand and grabbed it. Lily pulled with all her might. The crocodile let go of Ben's leg and snapped at Lily's hand. But it was too late. Lily and Ben swung back to the shore. They were safe. + +They hugged each other and cried. They were happy to be alive. They ran away from the river and never played there again. They learned to be careful of crocodiles. +Lia and Sam are playing with a ball in the park. They like to kick the ball and see how far it goes. Lia is good at kicking the ball. Sam is good at catching the ball. + +"Let's play a game," Lia says. "We can take turns to kick the ball and see who can make the most score." + +"OK," Sam says. "You go first." + +Lia kicks the ball hard. It flies over the grass and lands near a tree. "Wow, that was far!" Sam says. "You get one score." + +Sam runs to get the ball. He lifts the ball and throws it back to Lia. But he throws it too high. The ball goes over Lia's head and hits a man who is walking his dog. + +"Ow!" the man says. "Who did that?" + +He looks around and sees Lia and Sam. He is angry. He walks towards them with his dog. His dog is big and loud. It barks at Lia and Sam. + +"Sorry, mister," Sam says. "It was an accident." + +The man does not listen. He grabs the ball and pops it with his teeth. He throws the ball away. It is flat and dry. + +"No more ball for you," he says. "You are bad kids. Go away." + +Lia and Sam are sad and scared. They run away from the man and his dog. They have no ball and no score. They have no fun. They have a bad day. +Tom and Mia like to study books. They study books about animals, cars, and stars. They learn many new things from the books. Sometimes they study with their mom and dad, and sometimes they study by themselves. + +One day, they go to the park with their mom. They see a vendor with a cart. The vendor sells ice cream, popcorn, and lemonade. Tom and Mia want to try the lemonade. They ask their mom for some money. Their mom gives them some money and tells them to be careful. + +Tom and Mia go to the vendor and ask for two cups of lemonade. The vendor smiles and pours the lemonade. He gives them the cups and takes the money. Tom and Mia say thank you and walk back to their mom. + +They sip the lemonade and make a face. The lemonade is very sour. It makes their mouths pucker and their eyes water. They do not like the sour lemonade. They give the cups to their mom and ask for some water. Their mom laughs and gives them some water. She tells them that lemonade is made from lemons, and lemons are sour. + +Tom and Mia drink the water and feel better. They decide to study more books about fruits. They want to learn which fruits are sour and which fruits are sweet. They think that studying is fun and tasty. +Ben likes to design things. He draws with crayons and cuts with scissors. He makes cars, houses, animals and more. He puts them on his wall or on the floor. + +One day, he wants to design a cap. He finds a big piece of paper and folds it into a cone. He tapes it together and puts it on his head. He looks in the mirror and smiles. He thinks he looks like a wizard. + +He runs to show his mom. He says, "Look, mom, I designed a cap!" Mom smiles and says, "Wow, Ben, that's a very nice cap. You are very creative." + +Ben is happy. He wants to show his dad too. He runs to the living room, where dad is reading a book. He says, "Look, dad, I designed a cap!" Dad looks up and says, "Wow, Ben, that's a very cool cap. You are very smart." + +Ben is very happy. He wants to show his sister too. He runs to her room, where she is playing with dolls. He says, "Look, sis, I designed a cap!" Sis looks at him and says, "That's not a cap, that's a silly cone. You look funny." + +Ben is sad. He feels hurt. He says, "No, it's a cap. I designed it. It's not silly, it's nice." Sis says, "No, it's not. It's ugly. Give it to me." She grabs the cap from his head and tears it apart. + +Ben is very sad. He cries. He says, "You are mean. You broke my cap. I worked hard on it. It was my design." Sis says, "I don't care. It was a stupid design. Go away." + +Ben runs to his mom. He hugs her and says, "Mom, sis broke my cap. She said it was silly and ugly. She hurt my feelings." Mom says, "Oh, Ben, I'm sorry. That was not nice of her. She should apologize. Your cap was beautiful and original. I'm proud of you for designing it." + +Mom kisses him and says, "Let's make another cap together. We can use different colors and shapes. We can design it however you want. It will be fun." Ben says, "Okay, mom. Thank you. I love you." Mom says, "I love you too, Ben. You are my wonderful designer." +Lila and Tom were playing in the park. They saw a big dog with a ball in his mouth. They wanted to play with the dog and the ball. + +"Hello, doggy!" Lila said. "Can we play with you and your ball?" + +The dog wagged his tail and dropped the ball. Lila and Tom ran to get the ball. They threw the ball and the dog chased it. They had fun. + +But then the dog got tired. He wanted to keep the ball for himself. He picked up the ball and growled. + +"Give us the ball, doggy!" Tom said. "We want to play more!" + +The dog did not like that. He barked and showed his teeth. He was not gentle. He was angry. + +Lila and Tom got scared. They tried to run away. But the dog was faster. He jumped on Tom and bit his arm. Tom screamed. + +Lila ran to get help. She saw a man with a phone. She cried and told him what happened. + +"Help, help!" Lila said. "The dog bit Tom! He is hurt!" + +The man called the ambulance. He tried to supply Tom with some water and a bandage. But it was too late. Tom lost too much blood. He died. + +Lila was very sad. She wished they never played with the dog and the ball. She wished the dog was gentle and nice. She wished Tom was alive. +One day, a little girl named Lily went to the bakery with her mom. She saw many yummy pastries in the window. She wanted to try them all. She was very curious about how they tasted. + +"Mom, can I have a pastry, please?" she asked. + +"Sure, honey, you can choose one. But only one, okay?" her mom said. + +Lily looked at all the pastries. She saw a big croissant, a round donut, a square brownie, and a star-shaped cookie. She decided to pick the cookie. It had colorful sprinkles on it. + +"Here you go, Lily. Enjoy your cookie," the baker said, handing her the pastry. + +"Thank you, Mr. Baker," Lily said, smiling. + +Lily and her mom walked out of the bakery. Lily took a bite of her cookie. It was sweet and crunchy. She liked it very much. But then she saw a boy eating a croissant. It looked flaky and buttery. She wondered how it tasted. + +"Mom, can I have a croissant, too?" she asked. + +"No, Lily, you already have a cookie. You can't have two pastries. That's too much sugar," her mom said. + +"But I want to try the croissant. It looks so good," Lily said. + +She had an idea. She saw a trash can nearby. She thought she could replace her cookie with a croissant. She threw her cookie in the trash can when her mom was not looking. Then she ran back to the bakery. + +"Mr. Baker, can I have a croissant, please?" she asked. + +"Didn't you just get a cookie, Lily?" the baker asked. + +"I lost it. It fell on the ground," Lily lied. + +The baker frowned. He did not believe her. He saw her throw her cookie in the trash can. He knew she was not telling the truth. + +"I'm sorry, Lily, but I can't give you a croissant. You should be happy with what you have. And you should not lie. Lying is bad. It makes people sad and angry. You should say sorry to your mom and to me," the baker said. + +Lily felt ashamed. She realized she made a mistake. She wasted her cookie and she lied to the baker and to her mom. She did not get to try the croissant. And she lost her cookie. She was very sorry. + +"Mr. Baker, I'm sorry. I lied to you. I threw my cookie in the trash can. I wanted to try the croissant. But I was wrong. I should have been happy with my cookie. It was very yummy. And I should not have lied to you and to my mom. I'm very sorry," Lily said. + +The baker smiled. He was glad that Lily admitted her mistake. He forgave her. + +"That's okay, Lily. I'm happy that you said sorry. Saying sorry is good. It shows that you care and that you want to do better. Next time, be happy with what you have. And don't lie. Lying is bad. It hurts people and yourself. Do you understand?" the baker said. + +"Yes, Mr. Baker. I understand. Thank you for forgiving me," Lily said. + +She hugged the baker. Then she ran to her mom. She hugged her mom, too. + +"Mom, I'm sorry. I lied to you. I threw my cookie in the trash can. I wanted to try the croissant. But I was wrong. I should have been happy with my cookie. It was very yummy. And I should not have lied to you and to Mr. Baker. I'm very sorry," Lily said. + +Her mom hugged her back. She was proud of her daughter. + +"That's okay, Lily. I'm happy that you said sorry. Saying sorry is good. It shows that you love and that you want to learn. Next time, be happy with what you have. And don't lie. Lying is bad. It breaks trust and happiness. Do you understand?" her mom said. + +"Yes, Mom. I understand. Thank you for loving me," Lily said. + +They kissed and smiled. They walked home together. Lily learned a valuable lesson. She learned to be happy with what she had. And she learned not to lie. She was a good girl. And she was happy. +Ben is a little fish who lives in the sea. He likes to swim and play with his friends. But sometimes he feels lonely, because he is the only fish who does not like to eat other fish. He likes to eat plants and seeds that he finds on the rocks and the sand. + +One day, he sees a big line in the water. It is shiny and has a hook at the end. Ben is curious and swims closer. He thinks it is a toy or a friend. He does not know that it is a trap. A man on a boat wants to catch fish and eat them. + +Ben touches the line with his nose. He feels a sharp pain. The hook is stuck in his mouth. He tries to swim away, but he cannot. He is scared and sad. He wishes he had his friends with him. + +Then he hears a splash. He sees his friends coming to help him. They bite the line and pull it. They are strong and brave. They break the line and free Ben. They hug him and tell him they are sorry. They tell him they love him and they do not care what he likes to eat. + +Ben is happy and grateful. He thanks his friends and tells them he loves them too. He does not feel lonely anymore. He swims with his friends and eats his plants and seeds. He is a little fish who lives in the sea. He likes to swim and play with his friends. +Sara and Mom go to the store. Sara wants to buy a new toy. She sees many toys on the shelf. She likes the dolls, the cars, the blocks and the books. But she loves the teddy bear. The teddy bear is gray and soft. Sara picks up the teddy bear and hugs it. + +"Mom, can I buy this teddy bear?" Sara asks. + +Mom looks at the teddy bear. She smiles. "Yes, you can buy the teddy bear. It is very cute and gray. How much is it?" Mom says. + +Sara looks at the tag. It says five dollars. Sara can count to five. She shows Mom the tag. + +"Five dollars. That is not too much. Let's go to the cashier and pay for the teddy bear." Mom says. + +Sara and Mom walk to the cashier. Sara holds the teddy bear tight. She is happy. She gives the cashier five dollars. The cashier gives her a receipt. Sara says thank you. + +"Thank you for buying the teddy bear. I hope you enjoy it." The cashier says. + +Sara and Mom leave the store. Sara cuddles the teddy bear. She names it Gray. She thinks Gray is the best toy ever. She can't wait to play with it at home. +Anna loved her uncle Ben. He was sweet and funny and played with her a lot. He gave her toys and candy and read her stories. Anna always prayed for uncle Ben to be happy and healthy. + +One day, uncle Ben came to visit Anna and her mom. He looked sad and tired. He said he had a big problem and needed help. He asked mom to lend him some money. Mom said no. She said uncle Ben was not good with money and always wasted it on bad things. She said he should work hard and be honest. + +Uncle Ben got angry and yelled at mom. He said mom was mean and selfish and did not care about him. He said he would take the money anyway. He grabbed mom's purse and ran to the door. Mom tried to stop him, but he pushed her down. Anna saw everything and cried. She was scared and hurt. + +Mom got up and called the police. She told them what uncle Ben did. She hugged Anna and said she was sorry. She said uncle Ben was not sweet and funny anymore. He was bad and dangerous. She said they would not see him again. Anna prayed for uncle Ben to change and be good, but he did not. He went to jail and stayed there for a long time. Anna missed him, but she was also angry and sad. She did not love him anymore. +Sara and Ben like to play with water. They have a spray bottle and a glass. They fill the glass with water and then use the spray bottle to make water come out. + +"Look, Ben, I can spray the water on the glass!" Sara says. She sprays the water on the glass and makes it wet. The water makes a rainbow on the glass. + +"Wow, that is pretty!" Ben says. He wants to try too. He takes the spray bottle from Sara and sprays the water on the glass. He sees the rainbow too. + +"Can I have the spray bottle back?" Sara asks. She wants to spray more water. + +"No, it is my turn!" Ben says. He does not want to give the spray bottle back. + +They start to fight over the spray bottle. They pull and tug and shout. The spray bottle slips from their hands and falls on the floor. The water spills everywhere. + +"Oh no!" Sara and Ben say. They look at the mess. They see the water on the floor, on the glass, on the wall, on the table. They see their mom coming. + +They are in trouble. They feel sorry. They say sorry to each other. They say sorry to their mom. They help their mom to clean up the water. + +They learn to share. They learn to be careful. They learn to have fun with water. They hug and smile. They are happy. +Dan and Kim were playing in the park. They liked to slide and swing and run. But they did not like the big dog that lived near the park. The big dog was mean and loud and filthy. He had a vest that said "Do not touch" but he always chased the children. + +One day, the big dog saw Dan and Kim and ran after them. They were scared and ran away. But Dan tripped and fell on the ground. The big dog came closer and barked. Dan cried and shouted for help. + +Kim saw a stick and picked it up. She threw it at the big dog and hit him on the head. The big dog yelped and ran away. Kim ran to Dan and hugged him. "Are you okay?" she asked. + +Dan nodded and smiled. "You are brave, Kim. Thank you for saving me," he said. + +Kim smiled back. "You are welcome, Dan. Let's go home now," she said. + +They walked to the gate of the park. But they did not see the big dog hiding behind a bush. He was angry and hurt and wanted revenge. He jumped out and bit Kim on the leg. Kim screamed and fell down. Dan tried to help her, but the big dog bit him too. They both cried and bled. No one heard them or came to help them. The big dog dragged them to his den and ate them. He was happy and full. He licked his lips and slept. He did not care about his vest. He did not care about anything. He was a bad dog. The end. +Anna and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They saw a big pile of leaves. They wanted to jump in it. + +"Let's go!" Anna said. She ran to the pile and jumped in. She laughed and threw leaves in the air. + +"Me too!" Ben said. He ran after Anna and jumped in. He smiled and made a leaf hat. + +They had fun in the pile of leaves. They did not see a nosy dog. The dog was walking with his owner. The dog saw the pile of leaves. He wanted to play too. + +The dog ran to the pile and barked. He jumped in and wagged his tail. He dug and sniffed and licked. He made a mess of the leaves. + +"Hey, stop!" Anna said. She did not like the dog. The dog was too loud and too wet. He ruined her leaf hat. + +"Go away!" Ben said. He did not like the dog either. The dog was too big and too rough. He scratched his arm. + +The dog did not listen. He thought they were playing. He barked and jumped more. + +The owner saw the dog. He called his name. He was sorry for the children. He ran to the pile and grabbed the dog. + +"I'm sorry, kids. He's a nosy dog. He likes to play with everything. Are you okay?" he said. + +Anna and Ben nodded. They were not hurt. They were just mad. They wanted to play in the pile of leaves. But the dog spoiled it. + +"It's okay. He didn't mean to. He's a good dog. He just needs to learn to stop." he said. He petted the dog and walked away. + +Anna and Ben looked at the pile of leaves. It was not big and nice anymore. It was small and messy. They sighed and got up. + +"Let's go play somewhere else." Anna said. + +"Okay. Maybe we can find another pile of leaves." Ben said. + +They held hands and ran to the other side of the park. They hoped they would not see the nosy dog again. +Tom and Sam were brothers. They liked to play with their toys. But sometimes they fought over them. One day, they both wanted the same car. It was red and shiny and fast. + +"Give me the car!" Tom said. He pulled the car from Sam's hand. + +"No, it's mine!" Sam said. He pulled the car back from Tom's hand. + +They pulled and pulled. The car was strong, but not strong enough. It broke in two. The wheels came off. The brothers heard a loud tear. + +They looked at the broken car. They felt sad and angry. They blamed each other. + +"It's your fault!" Tom said. + +"No, it's your fault!" Sam said. + +They started to cry. They did not want to play anymore. + +Mom heard the noise. She came to see what was wrong. She saw the broken car and the crying brothers. + +"What happened here?" Mom asked. + +"They broke the car!" Tom and Sam said at the same time. + +Mom sighed. She picked up the pieces of the car. She hugged the brothers. + +"I'm sorry, boys. The car is broken. But you can still share your other toys. And you can still love each other. Fighting is not nice. Can you say sorry to each other?" Mom said. + +Tom and Sam looked at each other. They felt sorry. They said sorry. + +"I'm sorry, Tom," Sam said. + +"I'm sorry, Sam," Tom said. + +They hugged each other. They felt better. + +Mom smiled. She had an idea. + +"Let's go to the kitchen. I have a surprise for you. It's something yummy and spicy. Do you like spicy food?" Mom said. + +Tom and Sam nodded. They liked spicy food. They followed Mom to the kitchen. They forgot about the broken car. They were happy again. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play outside at night. They looked at the stars and the moon and made wishes. One night, they saw a big yellow moon that looked like a cheese. They wondered how it tasted. + +"Can we eat the moon?" Lily asked Ben. + +"Maybe we can. Let's try to reach it," Ben said. + +They got a ladder and put it against the wall. They climbed up and up, but the moon was still far away. They stretched their arms and jumped, but they could not touch it. + +"Maybe we need a bigger ladder," Lily said. + +"Or maybe we need a rocket," Ben said. + +They ran inside and looked for things to make a rocket. They found a cardboard box, some tape, some crayons, and some scissors. They cut and colored and stuck the box until it looked like a rocket. They put on some helmets and got inside. + +"Ready to blast off?" Ben asked Lily. + +"Ready!" Lily said. + +They counted to three and pretended to fly. They made noises like a rocket and shook the box. They imagined they were going to the moon. + +They landed on the moon and got out of the box. They saw the yellow cheese and ran to it. They took big bites and chewed. + +"Yuck!" Lily said. "This is not cheese. This is dust and rocks." + +"Yuck!" Ben said. "This is not yummy. This is hard and dry." + +They spit out the moon and felt sad. They missed their home and their mom and dad. They wished they had not tried to eat the moon. + +They got back in the box and pretended to fly again. They made noises like a rocket and shook the box. They imagined they were going back to Earth. + +They landed on the ground and got out of the box. They saw their mom and dad waiting for them. They hugged them and said sorry. + +"We tried to eat the moon, but it was not good," Lily said. + +"We learned our lesson, we will not do it again," Ben said. + +Mom and dad smiled and kissed them. They said they were glad they were safe and they loved them. They said they had a surprise for them. + +They took them to the kitchen and showed them a big yellow cake. It looked like the moon, but it smelled like vanilla. It had frosting and sprinkles and candles. + +"This is for you, our little stars," mom said. + +"This is to celebrate your imagination, our little astronauts," dad said. + +They lit the candles and sang happy birthday. Lily and Ben blew out the candles and made a wish. They wished they would always have fun and be good. They cut the cake and ate it. It was soft and sweet and delicious. They chewed and smiled and thanked mom and dad. + +They learned that the moon was not for eating, but for dreaming. They learned that the best things in life were not far away, but close to their hearts. They learned that they had each other and their family and their love. And they were happy. +Lily was a big girl who liked to learn new things. She liked to look out of the window and see the birds, the cars, and the people. She wanted to learn their names and what they did. + +One day, she saw a big truck with a long arm and a big bucket. It stopped near her house and the man inside got out. He said hello to Lily and her mom, who were in the garden. He said he was here to fix the roof. + +"What is that?" Lily asked, pointing to the truck. + +"That is a crane," the man said. "It can lift heavy things and move them around. Do you want to see how it works?" + +Lily nodded. She was curious and excited. The man smiled and took her and her mom to the truck. He showed them how he could make the arm go up and down, and how he could control the bucket. He let Lily press some buttons and make the bucket swing. + +Lily was happy. She learned a new word and a new thing. She thanked the man and waved goodbye. She ran back to the window and watched the crane work on the roof. She felt proud and smart. She wondered what else she could learn from the window. +Lily and Ben were playing on the carpet in the living room. They liked to spin around and around until they felt dizzy. They laughed and fell down on the soft carpet. + +"Let's play again!" Ben said. + +"OK!" Lily agreed. + +They got up and spun around and around. But this time, Lily spun too fast and bumped into the table. She hurt her head and started to cry. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Lily said. + +Ben stopped spinning and ran to Lily. He saw a red spot on her head. + +"Oh no, Lily, are you OK?" Ben asked. + +He hugged Lily and tried to make her feel better. + +"Mommy, mommy!" Ben shouted. + +Mommy heard Ben and came to the living room. She saw Lily crying and Ben holding her. + +"What happened?" Mommy asked. + +"Lily bumped her head on the table. She was spinning and spinning and then she hit the table. She has a red spot on her head. It looks bad, mommy!" Ben explained. + +Mommy looked at Lily's head and saw a small cut. She took a tissue and pressed it on the cut. + +"It's OK, Lily, it's not a big cut. It will stop bleeding soon. You just need a band-aid and a kiss," Mommy said. + +She kissed Lily's head and put a band-aid on the cut. + +"There, all better. How do you feel, Lily?" Mommy asked. + +Lily sniffed and wiped her tears. + +"I feel better, mommy. Thank you. And thank you, Ben, for being a good brother," Lily said. + +She smiled and hugged Ben. + +"You're welcome, Lily. I'm sorry you got hurt. Do you want to play something else?" Ben asked. + +Lily nodded. + +"Yes, but not spinning. Spinning makes me dizzy and hurt. Let's play with the blocks instead," Lily said. + +"OK, let's play with the blocks. But first, let's leave the carpet and go to the kitchen. Mommy made some cookies for us. Do you want some?" Ben asked. + +Lily's eyes lit up. + +"Yes, I love cookies! Let's go!" Lily said. + +They left the carpet and followed Mommy to the kitchen. They ate some cookies and drank some milk. They felt happy and forgot about the bump on Lily's head. They played with the blocks and had fun. They were good friends. +Lily liked to organize her dolls. She had many dolls of different sizes, colors and clothes. She put them in rows on her bed, or in groups on the floor, or in baskets on the shelf. She gave each doll a name and a story. + +One day, Lily got a new doll from her grandma. The doll was very big and soft, with long curly hair and a pink dress. Lily was happy and thanked her grandma. She ran to her room to find a place for her new doll. + +But when she got to her room, she was confused. All her dolls were mixed up and out of order. Some were on the floor, some were on the bed, some were on the chair. Lily did not like that. She wondered who did this. + +She saw her brother Tom sitting on the couch, playing with his cars. She asked him, "Tom, did you touch my dolls?" + +Tom looked at her and smiled. He said, "Yes, I did. I wanted to play with them. They are fun. I made them talk and dance and sing." + +Lily was angry. She said, "Tom, you are bad. You messed up my dolls. You did not ask me. You have to put them back how they were." + +Tom said, "No, I don't. I like them this way. They are more fun. You are boring. You only organize them. You don't play with them." + +Lily and Tom started to argue. They raised their voices and pulled the dolls. They did not listen to each other. + +Mom heard them and came to the room. She saw the mess and the fight. She said, "Stop, stop, stop. What is going on here?" + +Lily and Tom told her what happened. Mom said, "Lily, I understand that you like to organize your dolls. But you have to share them with your brother sometimes. He wants to play with them too. And Tom, I understand that you like to play with the dolls. But you have to respect your sister's things. You have to ask her before you touch them. And you have to put them back how they were." + +Mom helped Lily and Tom to organize the dolls again. She also gave them some ideas on how to play with them together. She said, "You can make up stories with the dolls. You can pretend they are a family, or friends, or superheroes. You can dress them up, or take them outside, or have a tea party. You can have fun with them, but you have to be nice to each other." + +Lily and Tom said sorry to each other. They hugged and thanked Mom. They decided to try to play with the dolls together. They picked up the new doll from grandma and gave her a name and a story. They smiled and laughed. They were not confused anymore. +Sara and Ben were twins who liked to learn new things. One day, their mom took them to a farm where they could pick blueberries. Sara and Ben were very happy and ran to the bushes. + +"Look, mom, I found a big one!" Sara said, holding a juicy blueberry in her hand. + +"Good job, Sara!" mom said. "Do you know what color it is?" + +Sara thought for a moment. She knew red, yellow, green, and pink, but this was a different color. She looked at mom for help. + +"It's blue, Sara. Can you say blue?" mom said, pointing to the blueberry. + +"Blue!" Sara repeated, smiling. She felt proud that she learned a new word. + +Ben heard Sara and mom talking and felt jealous. He wanted to learn a new word too. He looked around and saw a small, green berry on a different bush. He picked it and ran to mom. + +"Mom, mom, look what I found!" Ben said, showing the green berry. + +"Ben, that's not a blueberry. That's a gooseberry. It's very sour and harsh. You won't like it." mom said, shaking her head. + +Ben didn't listen to mom. He wanted to prove that he was smart too. He put the green berry in his mouth and bit it. He immediately regretted it. The berry was so sour and harsh that it made his face scrunch up and his eyes water. He spit it out and cried. + +"Mom, mom, it hurts! It hurts!" Ben sobbed, holding his mouth. + +Mom hugged Ben and gave him some water. She felt sorry for him and tried to comfort him. + +"I'm sorry, Ben. I tried to warn you. Sometimes, we have to listen to mom when she teaches us something. She knows what's good for us and what's not. Do you understand?" mom said, stroking his hair. + +Ben nodded, still sniffling. He looked at Sara, who was eating a blueberry and smiling. He felt ashamed that he didn't listen to mom and tried to be better than Sara. He realized that he didn't have to compete with his sister. He could learn from her and mom and have fun together. + +"Can I have a blueberry, Sara?" Ben asked, wiping his tears. + +"Sure, Ben. Here you go. It's blue. Can you say blue?" Sara said, handing him a blueberry. + +"Blue. Thank you, Sara." Ben said, taking the blueberry. He tasted it and smiled. It was sweet and soft. He liked it. + +"You're welcome, Ben. I'm glad you like it. Mom, can we pick more blueberries?" Sara said, looking at mom. + +"Of course, my loves. Let's pick more blueberries and learn more colors. How about purple, orange, and brown?" mom said, smiling. + +Sara and Ben nodded and followed mom to the other bushes. They picked more blueberries and learned more colors. They forgot about the green berry and the harsh taste. They were happy and curious. They loved to learn new things. +Jenny loved to draw with her pastel crayons. She had many colors: pink, blue, yellow, green, and more. She liked to make pictures of flowers, animals, and stars. She was very happy when she drew. + +One day, she saw a big truck outside her window. It was red and shiny, and it made a loud noise. Jenny wanted to see the truck better, so she ran to the door. She opened it and went outside. + +"Jenny, where are you going?" her mom called from the kitchen. "Be careful, the truck is very fast!" + +Jenny did not listen. She wanted to see the truck. She ran to the street and waved at the driver. The driver saw Jenny and honked his horn. He tried to stop, but the truck was too fast. It zoomed past Jenny and almost hit her. + +Jenny was scared. She felt a strong wind from the truck. She dropped her pastel crayons on the ground. They broke into pieces. Jenny cried. + +"Jenny, are you okay?" her mom ran to her and hugged her. "You should not run to the street, it is dangerous!" + +"I'm sorry, mom," Jenny said. "I wanted to see the truck. It was so big and loud. But it was too fast. It zoomed past me and broke my pastel crayons. Now I can't draw anymore." + +"Shh, it's okay, Jenny," her mom said. "I'm glad you are not hurt. The truck driver was very sorry too. He gave me some money to buy you new pastel crayons. Look, they are in this bag. They are even more colors than before. Do you want to try them?" + +Jenny looked at the bag. She saw many pastel crayons. They were bright and beautiful. She smiled. + +"Thank you, mom," Jenny said. "Thank you, truck driver. I'm sorry I was bad. I will not run to the street again. I will draw with my new pastel crayons. Can I draw you a picture, mom?" + +"Of course, Jenny," her mom said. "I would love to see your picture. You are a very good artist. But remember, be careful and stay away from the street. The street is for cars and trucks, not for children." + +Jenny nodded. She took her mom's hand and went back to the house. She picked up her new pastel crayons and started to draw. She drew a picture of her mom, the truck, and a big heart. She was happy again. +Lily liked to play with her long hair. She made braids, curls and ponytails. But her hair was too long and got in her eyes. Mommy said she needed a haircut. + +"Can we go to the barber, Mommy?" Lily asked. + +"Yes, we can, sweetie. The barber is very nice and lively. He will make your hair look pretty and neat," Mommy said. + +They went to the barber shop. It was a bright and colorful place. There were many pictures of people with different hair styles on the wall. There were also toys and books for kids to play with. + +"Hello, hello, welcome to the barber shop!" a man said. He had a big smile and a funny hat. He was the barber. "What can I do for you today?" + +Lily was a little shy. She hid behind Mommy's leg. + +"This is Lily. She needs a haircut. Can you make her hair shorter and out of her eyes?" Mommy said. + +"Of course, of course. Come with me, Lily. I have a special chair for you. It's very comfy and fun. You can watch TV or read a book while I cut your hair," the barber said. + +He took Lily's hand and led her to a chair that looked like a car. He put a cape around her and gave her a remote control. + +"Wow, this is cool!" Lily said. She felt more brave and curious. She pressed a button and the car-chair made a honking sound. + +The barber laughed. "You like that, huh? You are a lively girl. Don't worry, I will be gentle and quick. You will love your new hair." + +He picked up a pair of scissors and a comb. He started to cut Lily's hair. He talked to her and made her laugh. He told her stories and jokes. He showed her how to make funny faces in the mirror. + +Lily enjoyed the haircut. She forgot to be scared. She watched the barber work his magic. He made her hair shorter and neater. He gave her a cute bang and a ribbon. + +"All done, all done. You look beautiful, Lily. Do you like your hair?" the barber asked. + +Lily looked at herself in the mirror. She smiled. She liked her hair. It was pretty and neat. It did not get in her eyes. + +"I love it, I love it. Thank you, barber. You are very nice and lively. You are my friend," Lily said. + +The barber hugged her. "You are very welcome, Lily. You are very sweet and lively. You are my friend too." + +Mommy came over and gave Lily a kiss. She paid the barber and thanked him. + +"Are you happy, Lily?" Mommy asked. + +"Yes, Mommy. I am happy. I met the barber. He is my friend. He gave me a haircut. I love my hair," Lily said. + +They waved goodbye to the barber and left the shop. Lily held Mommy's hand and skipped. She felt proud and happy. She had a new hair and a new friend. +Ben and Mia like to play with numbers. They have a big book with many numbers and pictures. They like to point at the numbers and say them out loud. One day, they find a new number in the book. It is a circle with nothing inside. They do not know what it is. + +"Look, Ben, what is this?" Mia asks. + +"I don't know, Mia. Maybe it is a hole," Ben says. + +They touch the circle with their fingers. It feels smooth and flat. They wonder what happens if they cover the circle with their hands. + +"Let's try, Mia. Maybe something will come out of the hole," Ben says. + +They cover the circle with their hands. They wait for a few seconds. They hear a loud beep. They feel a shock. They scream and let go of the book. The book falls on the floor. The circle is gone. There is a big burn mark on the page. + +"Ow, ow, ow, that hurt!" Mia cries. + +"Me too, me too, me too!" Ben cries. + +They run to their mom. She sees their hands. They are red and sore. She sees the book. She is angry and scared. + +"What did you do, Ben and Mia? What is this book?" she asks. + +They try to explain. They say they found a new number. They say they covered it with their hands. They say it beeped and shocked them. + +"That is not a number, Ben and Mia. That is a zero. It is a symbol for nothing. It is not for playing. It is for something else. Something dangerous. Something not normal. You should never touch it again. Do you understand?" she says. + +They nod. They are sorry. They are sad. They are hurt. They do not like zero. They do not like the book. They do not like numbers anymore. +Tim is a big dog. He likes to run and play with his friends. He also likes to wear a red hat. His hat makes him feel happy and cool. + +One day, Tim sees a big truck. The truck has a lot of meat in it. Tim loves meat. He thinks the meat is for him. He runs to the truck and tries to get some meat. + +But the truck is not for Tim. The truck is for the zoo. The meat is for the lions and tigers. The truck driver is alert. He sees Tim and shouts at him. He tells him to go away. + +Tim is scared. He does not want to fight with the truck driver. He does not want to meet the lions and tigers. He runs away from the truck. He drops his hat on the road. + +Tim is sad. He lost his hat and his meat. He goes back to his friends. They see him and hug him. They tell him they are glad he is safe. They also have a surprise for him. They found his hat and brought it back. They also have some bones and biscuits for him. + +Tim is happy. He has his hat and his friends. He has some food. He does not need the meat from the truck. He wears his hat and eats his bones and biscuits. He thanks his friends and plays with them. He is a lucky dog. +Lily and Tom were friends who liked to play outside. They liked to run, jump, and kick a ball. This was good exercise for them. They also listened to their moms and dads, who told them to be obedient and not go too far. + +One day, they saw a big hill near their house. They wanted to climb it and see what was on the other side. They asked their moms and dads if they could go, but they said no. They said it was too dangerous and there might be snakes or cars or bad people. + +But Lily and Tom did not listen. They thought they were brave and smart. They waited until their moms and dads were busy and then they sneaked out. They ran to the hill and started to climb. They did not include their other friends, who were playing in the yard. They thought they were too slow and scared. + +When they reached the top of the hill, they saw a big road with many cars. They also saw a candy store across the road. They wanted to go there and buy some candy. They did not think about the cars or the rules. They just ran across the road. + +But they did not see a big truck that was coming fast. The truck driver did not see them either. He tried to stop, but it was too late. He hit Lily and Tom with a loud crash. They flew in the air and landed on the ground. They did not move or make a sound. + +Their moms and dads heard the noise and ran to the hill. They saw their children lying on the road. They cried and screamed and called for help. But it was too late. Lily and Tom were gone. They had been very naughty and foolish. They had not been obedient. They had not been careful. They had not been happy. They had been very, very sad. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the sand. They have a bucket and a shovel. They make a big castle with the sand. They are happy. + +A boy comes to them. He does not have a bucket or a shovel. He looks sad. He says, "Can I play with you?" + +Lily and Ben look at each other. They have only one bucket and one shovel. They think for a moment. Then they smile. They are generous. + +They say, "Yes, you can play with us. You can use our bucket and shovel. We can share. We can make the castle bigger and better." + +The boy is happy. He says, "Thank you. You are very nice. What are your names?" + +They tell him their names. They become friends. They play in the sand. They have fun. They are happy. +Tom and his dog Spot liked to go for walks in the park. Tom held the leash and Spot ran and sniffed and barked. One day, they saw a big pond with ducks and fish. Tom wanted to get closer and see the animals. He let go of the leash and ran to the edge of the pond. + +"Spot, come here!" Tom called. "Look at the ducks!" + +Spot heard Tom and followed him. But Spot did not see the pond. He only saw Tom and the ducks. He ran too fast and stumbled on a rock. He fell into the water with a splash. + +"Spot!" Tom cried. He was scared. He did not know how to swim. He tried to reach for Spot, but he slipped and fell too. The water was cold and deep. Tom and Spot could not breathe. They tried to get out, but they could not. The ducks flew away. The fish swam by. The pond was dull and quiet. No one saw Tom and Spot. No one helped them. They drowned. +Lily was a very intelligent girl. She liked to learn new things and answer questions. She was good at reading, writing, and counting. She wanted to be a teacher when she grew up. + +But Lily had a problem. She was afraid of quizzes. She thought quizzes were scary and hard. She did not want to make mistakes or get bad marks. She did not want her teacher or her friends to think she was not smart. + +One day, Lily had a big quiz at school. She had to write about animals and their homes. She studied hard, but she was still nervous. She saw Tom, who sat next to her, had a paper with all the answers. He had copied them from a book. Lily thought Tom was not very nice. He always cheated and lied. + +Lily had an idea. She decided to steal Tom's paper and use it for her quiz. She thought this would make her quiz easy and get her good marks. She waited until Tom was not looking and took his paper. She hid it under her desk. + +But Lily did not know that Tom's paper had wrong answers. He had copied them from a book about dinosaurs, not animals. He did not study at all. He thought he was very clever and no one would notice. + +When the teacher collected the quizzes, she saw Lily's paper. She was surprised and sad. She knew Lily was a very intelligent girl, but she had written silly things like "A lion lives in a cave" and "A duck has scales". She asked Lily why she had done this. Lily felt ashamed and scared. She told the teacher the truth. She said she had stolen Tom's paper because she was afraid of quizzes. + +The teacher was disappointed and angry. She told Lily that stealing and cheating were very bad things. She said Lily had to do the quiz again and apologize to Tom. She also said Lily had to stay after school and help her with some work. + +Lily was sorry and sad. She realized she had made a big mistake. She learned that stealing and cheating did not help her, but only made things worse. She wished she had trusted herself and her intelligence. She promised to never steal or cheat again. She hoped the teacher and Tom would forgive her. She hoped she could still be a teacher when she grew up. +Lily and Tom were playing in the garden. They liked to look for bugs and flowers. They saw a cricket on a leaf. It was green and shiny. + +"Look, a cricket!" Lily said. "Can I mark it with my crayon?" + +"No, don't do that!" Tom said. "You will hurt it. It is a living thing." + +But Lily did not listen. She grabbed her crayon and ran to the leaf. She tried to mark the cricket with a red line. The cricket jumped away. It was scared and angry. + +The cricket landed on Lily's arm. It bit her hard. Lily screamed and dropped her crayon. She ran to her mom. Her arm was red and swollen. + +"Mom, mom, help me!" Lily cried. "The cricket bit me!" + +Her mom looked at her arm. She saw the bite and the crayon mark. She was not happy. + +"Lily, what did you do?" her mom asked. "Did you try to mark the cricket?" + +Lily nodded. She was sorry. She knew she did a bad thing. + +"You should not mark animals, Lily. That is not nice. That is mean. The cricket was only defending itself. You need to learn to respect nature. Now you have to go to the doctor. And no more crayons for you today." + +Lily felt sad and ashamed. She wished she had listened to Tom. She wished she had left the cricket alone. She heard the cricket chirping in the distance. It sounded like it was laughing at her. +Sara was upset. She did not want to go to school on Tuesday. She wanted to stay home and play with her toys. She told her mom, "No school, no school!" + +Her mom was angry. She said, "Sara, you have to go to school. It is good for you. You will learn new things and make friends. If you don't go, I will punish you. You will not watch TV or eat ice cream for a week." + +Sara did not listen. She hid under her bed and did not come out. Her mom looked for her everywhere. She was late for work. She called Sara's teacher and said, "I'm sorry, Sara is sick today. She can't come to school." + +But Sara was not sick. She was naughty. She lied to her mom and her teacher. She thought she was smart. She thought she could play all day. + +She was wrong. Her mom came back early from work. She found Sara under the bed. She saw her toys and books scattered on the floor. She knew Sara was not sick. She was very angry. She said, "Sara, you are a bad girl. You lied to me and your teacher. You did not go to school. You made a mess. You will be punished. You will not watch TV or eat ice cream for a week. And you will go to school every day, even on Saturday and Sunday." + +Sara cried. She was sorry. She said, "Mom, please, no. I don't want to go to school on Saturday and Sunday. I don't want to be punished. I want to watch TV and eat ice cream. I love you, mom. Please, forgive me." + +But her mom did not forgive her. She said, "No, Sara. You have to learn your lesson. You have to be a good girl. You have to go to school and do your homework and listen to your teacher and me. You have to face the consequences of your actions. You have to be punished." + +Sara was very upset. She wished she had gone to school on Tuesday. She wished she had not lied to her mom and her teacher. She wished she had not been naughty. She wished she had been a good girl. But it was too late. She had to be punished. She had a bad ending. +Lily and Ben were friends who liked to play with marbles. They had many marbles of different colors and sizes, and they liked to roll them on the floor and make them hit each other. Sometimes they traded marbles with each other, and sometimes they played games to win more marbles. + +One day, a new boy came to their school. His name was Max, and he was very wealthy. He had a big house, a fancy car, and a lot of toys. He also had a lot of marbles, but they were not like the ones Lily and Ben had. They were shiny and sparkly, and they looked like jewels. Max showed them to Lily and Ben, and said, "Look at my marbles. They are the best marbles in the world. Do you want to play with me?" + +Lily and Ben were curious and amazed by Max's marbles. They wanted to touch them and see how they rolled. They said yes, and followed Max to a corner of the playground. Max said, "Let's play a game. If you win, you can have one of my marbles. But if you lose, you have to give me one of yours." + +Lily and Ben agreed, and took out their marbles. They started to play, but soon they realized that Max's marbles were not fair. They were heavier and smoother than theirs, and they always rolled faster and farther. Max won every time, and took their marbles one by one. Lily and Ben felt sad and angry, but they did not want to give up. They hoped they could win at least one of Max's marbles. + +But then, Sam, another friend of Lily and Ben, came over. He saw what was happening, and he warned them. He said, "Stop playing with Max. He is cheating. He has special marbles that make him win all the time. He is not a good friend. He only wants to take your marbles and make you feel bad. Come on, let's go play somewhere else." + +Lily and Ben listened to Sam, and they realized he was right. They felt ashamed and sorry for being fooled by Max. They said, "Thank you, Sam. You are a good friend. You saved us from losing all our marbles. We don't want to play with Max anymore. He is mean and greedy. We like our marbles better. They are not shiny, but they are fun and fair." + +They left Max alone, and went to play with Sam. They shared their marbles, and had a good time. They learned that marbles are not important, but friends are. They also learned to be careful and not trust people who are not honest. They were happy and grateful for having each other. +Lily and Tom were twins who liked to help their mom in the kitchen. One day, mom was baking a cake for dad's birthday. She told Lily and Tom to watch the oven and not to touch anything. + +"Can we see the cake?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, but be careful. The oven is very hot," mom said. She opened the oven door and showed them the cake. It was brown and fluffy and smelled yummy. + +"It looks perfect!" Tom said. + +Mom nodded and smiled. "It will be ready soon. I have to go to the store and buy some candles and frosting. You two stay here and be good, okay?" + +Lily and Tom nodded and said okay. Mom kissed them and left. + +Lily and Tom waited for a while, but they got bored. They wanted to play with the cake. + +"Let's take it out and decorate it," Lily said. + +"But mom said not to touch anything," Tom said. + +"It's okay. We'll put it back before she comes. And we'll make it prettier," Lily said. + +She grabbed a towel and opened the oven door. She reached for the cake, but it was too hot. She dropped it on the floor. It broke into pieces. + +"Uh-oh," Lily said. + +Tom gasped. He saw the cake on the floor. He also saw smoke coming out of the oven. He smelled something burning. + +"Uh-oh," he said. + +They heard a loud beep. It was the smoke alarm. They heard mom's car in the driveway. They heard mom's footsteps. They heard mom's scream. + +"Uh-oh," they said. + +Mom was very angry and sad. She saw the cake on the floor. She saw the oven on fire. She saw Lily and Tom with tears in their eyes. + +"What did you do?" she yelled. + +"We're sorry, mom. We wanted to help," Lily and Tom said. + +Mom turned off the oven and put out the fire. She hugged Lily and Tom and said she loved them, but they had to learn a lesson. + +"You can't play with the oven. It's dangerous. You could have hurt yourselves or burned the house. You have to listen to me and follow the rules. Do you understand?" she said. + +Lily and Tom nodded and said they understood. They said they were sorry again. + +Mom said they had to clean up the mess and go to their room. They had no cake for dad's birthday. They had no fun for the rest of the day. + +The moral of the story is: Don't play with the oven. It's not a toy. Listen to your mom and follow the rules. Or you'll have a bad ending. +Lily and Max were playing a game. They had to eat as many grapes as they could in one minute. Lily liked grapes, but Max liked them more. He ate very fast and made loud noises. Lily tried to eat fast too, but she felt uncomfortable. Her tummy hurt and she wanted to stop. + +When the minute was over, Max had eaten more grapes than Lily. He jumped up and down and shouted, "I win, I win!" He was very happy and proud. Lily felt sad and angry. She did not like to lose. She threw her grapes on the floor and said, "That's not fair, you ate too much!" + +Max saw Lily's face and felt sorry. He did not want to make her cry. He said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I did not mean to hurt you. Do you want to play another game?" He gave her a hug and a smile. Lily wiped her tears and nodded. She said, "OK, Max. But this time, let's play something else. How about we draw some pictures?" Max agreed and they went to get some paper and crayons. They forgot about the grapes and had fun together. +Lily likes to eat cereal in the morning. She likes the crunchy sound and the sweet taste. She also likes to pour the milk by herself. But sometimes she spills the milk on the table or the floor. + +One day, her big brother Sam sees her trying to pour the milk. He says, "Lily, do you want me to teach you how to pour the milk better?" Lily nods and says, "Yes, please, Sam. I want to learn." + +Sam is a helpful brother. He shows Lily how to hold the milk carton with both hands. He says, "You have to tilt the carton slowly and watch the milk come out. When you have enough milk, you have to stop and put the carton back." + +Lily tries to do what Sam says. She holds the milk carton with both hands. She tilts the carton slowly and watches the milk come out. She stops when she has enough milk and puts the carton back. She does not spill any milk. + +Lily is happy and proud. She says, "Thank you, Sam. You are a good teacher. You helped me pour the milk better." Sam smiles and says, "You are welcome, Lily. You are a good learner. You listened and followed my instructions. Now you can enjoy your cereal." They both eat their cereal and have a good morning. +Tim and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big truck in the park. The truck has a long hose and a big tank. The truck says "Gas" on the side. + +"What is gas?" Tim asks Mia. + +"I don't know," Mia says. "Let's go and see." + +They run to the truck. They see a man in a blue suit. He has a mask and a hat. He is holding a tool. He is putting gas in a hole in the ground. + +"Hello, kids," the man says. "Do you want to know what I'm doing?" + +"Yes, please," Tim and Mia say. + +"I'm working on the gas pipes," the man says. "Gas pipes are like tubes that carry gas under the ground. Gas is a kind of air that we use to heat our homes and cook our food. It comes from far away places. We need gas to live in modern houses." + +"Wow," Tim and Mia say. "That's amazing." + +The man smiles. He shows them his tool. It makes a loud noise. He says it is a drill. He says he uses the drill to make holes in the ground and fix the gas pipes. + +"Can we try the drill?" Tim asks. + +"No, sorry," the man says. "The drill is very dangerous. You have to be careful with gas. Gas can catch fire and explode. You have to be a trained worker to use the drill and the gas." + +"Oh, okay," Tim and Mia say. They are a little disappointed, but they understand. + +They thank the man for telling them about gas. They wave goodbye to him. They run back to the playground. They have learned something new. They have discovered gas. +Lena and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. They like to slide, swing and run. One day, they see a big box in the park. It has a bow and a tag. The tag says: "For Lena and Tom. A surprise from Mom and Dad." + +"What is in the box?" Lena asks. + +"I don't know. Let's open it!" Tom says. + +They run to the box and pull the bow. They lift the lid and look inside. They see a puppy. It is brown and white. It has a collar and a tag. The tag says: "My name is Spot. I am your new friend." + +The puppy jumps out of the box and licks Lena and Tom. It wags its tail and barks. It is very lively and happy. + +Lena and Tom hug the puppy. They are very surprised and happy. + +"Thank you, Mom and Dad!" they say. + +They play with Spot in the park. They slide, swing and run with him. They have a lot of fun. They love their new friend. +Lily loved to visit the zoo with her mom and dad. She liked to see all the different animals, but her favorite was the hippo. The hippo was big and gray and had a funny nose. He liked to swim in the water and splash Lily with his tail. + +One day, Lily went to the zoo and looked for the hippo. But she could not find him. She asked her mom, "Where is the hippo, mom?" + +Her mom said, "The hippo is not here today, Lily. He is sick and the vet is taking care of him. He will be back soon, don't worry." + +Lily felt sad. She missed the hippo. She wanted to see him and say hello. She said, "I miss the hippo, mom. I hope he gets better soon." + +Her mom hugged her and said, "I know, Lily. I miss him too. But he is in good hands and he will be comfortable and happy. Why don't we go and see the other animals? Maybe they will cheer you up." + +Lily nodded and smiled. She followed her mom and dad to see the monkeys, the lions, the giraffes and the penguins. They were all fun and cute and made Lily laugh. But she still missed the hippo and hoped to see him again. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play with their toys. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big bear that they called Teddy. Teddy was soft and brown and had a red bow on his neck. Lily and Ben loved to hug Teddy and tell him stories. + +One night, their mom said they had to go to bed. Lily and Ben did not want to go to bed. They wanted to stay up and play with Teddy. They begged their mom to let them stay, but she said no. She said they had to share Teddy and take turns sleeping with him. Lily and Ben did not like to share. They both wanted Teddy for themselves. + +They started to fight over Teddy. They pulled and tugged and shouted. Teddy was scared and sad. He did not like to see his friends fight. He wished they would be nice to each other. He wished they would hug him and hug each other. + +Their mom heard the noise and came to their room. She saw Lily and Ben fighting over Teddy. She was angry and disappointed. She took Teddy away from them and said they could not have him until they learned to share. She said Teddy was a gift from their grandma, who loved them very much. She said Teddy was not a cheap toy that they could break or hurt. She said Teddy was a friend who needed love and care. + +Lily and Ben felt sorry for what they did. They realized they were mean to Teddy and to each other. They missed Teddy and wanted him back. They said sorry to their mom and to each other. They promised to share Teddy and be kind. Their mom smiled and hugged them. She gave them back Teddy and said they could sleep with him together. Lily and Ben hugged Teddy and thanked their mom. They cuddled with Teddy and said good night. They learned that sharing is caring and that friends are more important than toys. +Lily loved to read books. She had many books in her room, but her favorite was a big, old book that her grandma gave her. The book had many pictures and stories of charming animals and fairies. + +One day, Lily asked her mom if she could read the book with her. Her mom smiled and said, "Of course, my dear. Let's go to your room and read it together." + +They went to Lily's room and sat on her bed. Lily opened the book and pointed to a picture of a rabbit. She said, "Look, mom, this is a rabbit. He is white and fluffy. He likes to hop and eat carrots." + +Her mom nodded and said, "That's right, Lily. He is a very cute rabbit. Do you want to hear his story?" + +Lily nodded and said, "Yes, please, mom. Tell me his story." + +Her mom began to read the story of the rabbit and his friends. Lily listened with wonder and joy. She imagined that she was in the book, playing with the rabbit and the other animals. She felt happy and cozy. + +They read many stories from the book, until Lily felt sleepy. Her mom kissed her and said, "Good night, Lily. I love you very much. You are a very smart and sweet girl." + +Lily hugged her mom and said, "Good night, mom. I love you too. Thank you for reading with me. You are the best mom ever." + +They both smiled and closed their eyes. The book was on the nightstand, waiting for the next time they would read it together. +Tim and Lily are friends. They like to play with boats. They have a big box of boats. Some boats are red, some boats are blue, some boats are yellow. + +One day, they decide to make a port for their boats. They use some blocks and some books and some cups. They make a wall and a gate and a dock. They are very happy with their port. + +They put their boats in the port. They take turns to open and close the gate. They pretend to sail their boats to faraway places. They have a lot of fun. + +But then, a terrible thing happens. Tim's little brother, Sam, comes into the room. He sees the port and the boats. He wants to play too. He runs to the port and grabs a boat. He throws it in the air. He laughs. + +"Hey, stop that!" Tim shouts. "That's my boat! You are breaking our port!" + +Lily is scared. She tries to save her boats. She picks up a yellow boat and holds it tight. She says to Sam, "Please, don't touch our boats. They are ours. We made a port for them. You can play with something else." + +But Sam does not listen. He thinks it is funny to make Tim and Lily angry. He grabs another boat and tosses it away. He knocks down the blocks and the books and the cups. He destroys the port. + +Tim and Lily are very sad. They cry. They look at their broken port and their lost boats. They are very mad at Sam. + +"Go away, Sam!" Tim says. "You are a terrible brother! You ruined our game!" + +Sam does not care. He runs away with a red boat. He smiles. He thinks he is clever. He does not know how to share. He does not know how to be nice. He does not have any friends. +Tom and Jen are friends. They like to play with toys. One day, they find a big plane in the park. It is red and shiny. They want to fly it. + +"Can I fly it first?" Tom asks. + +"No, I saw it first. It is mine!" Jen says. + +They fight over the plane. They pull and push. The plane is not strong. It breaks in two. Tom and Jen are sad and angry. + +They hear a voice. It is the owner of the plane. He is a man with a hat. He is not happy. + +"Hey, you kids! What did you do to my plane? It was new and expensive. Now it is broken and dry. You have to pay for it!" he says. + +Tom and Jen are scared. They run away. They leave the plane behind. They are not friends anymore. They learned a hard lesson. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play together at school. One day, they have a new teacher. Her name is Miss Lee. She is very nice and friendly. + +Miss Lee tells the children to sit in a circle. She wants to talk to them about colors. She asks each child to say their favorite color and point to something with that color. Anna likes pink. She points to her pink shirt. Ben likes blue. He points to his blue shoes. + +Then, Miss Lee asks the children to discuss colors with their neighbor. She says, "Tell your neighbor why you like your color and ask them why they like theirs." Anna turns to Ben and says, "I like pink because it is pretty and makes me happy. Why do you like blue?" Ben says, "I like blue because it is cool and reminds me of the sky and the sea. Do you like blue too?" + +Anna nods. She says, "Yes, I like blue too. But I like pink more. Do you like pink too?" Ben shakes his head. He says, "No, I don't like pink. Pink is for girls. Boys don't wear pink." Anna feels sad. She says, "But pink is not only for girls. Boys can wear pink too. Look, Miss Lee is wearing a pink shirt. And she is not a girl. She is a teacher." + +Ben looks at Miss Lee. He sees that she is wearing a pink shirt. He feels embarrassed. He says, "Oh, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to hurt your feelings. You can wear whatever color you want. I was just joking." Anna smiles. She says, "It's okay. I forgive you. You are still my friend. And I like your blue shoes. They are very nice." Ben smiles too. He says, "Thank you. You are still my friend too. And I like your pink shirt. It is very pretty." They hug and say sorry to each other. Miss Lee sees them and smiles. She is proud of them. She says, "Well done, Anna and Ben. You are very kind and respectful. You have learned a lot about colors and feelings today." +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play with chalk on the sidewalk. They draw flowers, stars, and cars with different colors. + +One day, Anna has a new chalk. It is pink and shiny. She loves it very much. She draws a big heart with it. + +"Can I lend your chalk?" Ben asks. He wants to draw a dinosaur with it. + +"OK, but be careful. It is my favorite chalk," Anna says. She gives him the chalk. + +Ben is clumsy. He drops the chalk on the ground. It breaks into two pieces. + +"Oh no! I'm sorry, Anna. I broke your chalk," Ben says. He feels bad. + +Anna is sad. She looks at her broken chalk. She cries. + +"Why did you break my chalk? It was my favorite chalk. You are a bad friend," Anna says. She is angry. + +Ben is sorry. He wants to make Anna happy. He thinks of an idea. + +"Look, Anna. We can still use the chalk. We can share it. One piece for you, one piece for me. We can draw more things together," Ben says. He shows her the chalk. + +Anna stops crying. She looks at the chalk. She thinks of an idea. + +"OK, Ben. We can share the chalk. But you have to draw a heart for me. And I will draw a dinosaur for you. We are still friends," Anna says. She smiles. + +Ben smiles too. He draws a heart for Anna. Anna draws a dinosaur for Ben. They use the chalk until it is very small. They have fun. They are happy. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They have a big bucket of toys. They have cars, balls, dolls and books. + +One day, they want to play with the same car. It is a red car with four wheels. Lily says, "I want the red car. It is mine." Ben says, "No, I want the red car. It is mine." They pull the car from each other. They quarrel. + +A big boy sees them. He says, "Stop quarreling. You are not nice. I will take the red car." He grabs the car from Lily and Ben. He runs away. + +Lily and Ben are sad. They cry. They say, "That is not fair. He is mean. He stole our car." + +A girl sees them. She says, "Don't cry. I have an idea. Let's use this pick. We can dig a hole in the sand. We can find a treasure. Maybe we can find another car." She gives them the pick. + +Lily and Ben smile. They say, "That is a good idea. Thank you. You are kind." They take the pick. They dig a hole in the sand. They have fun. They forget about the red car. They are friends again. +Ben and Lily were twins who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big black dog near their house. The dog was barking and growling at the mailman, who was trying to put letters in the mailbox. The mailman looked scared and ran away. + +"Wow, that dog is mean!" said Ben. + +"I bet you are too scared to go near it," said Lily. + +"No, I'm not!" said Ben. "I dare you to go first!" + +"Fine, I will!" said Lily. She was brave, but also a little nervous. She walked slowly towards the mailbox, hoping the dog would not see her. + +But the dog did see her. It stopped barking and started to wag its tail. It ran towards Lily and licked her face. Lily laughed and petted the dog. It was not mean at all, just lonely. + +"See, Ben, it's a nice dog!" said Lily. "Come and say hello!" + +Ben was surprised and curious. He walked towards Lily and the dog. The dog licked his face too, and Ben smiled. He and Lily hugged the dog and gave it a name: Spot. + +They played with Spot until their mom called them for lunch. They asked their mom if they could keep Spot as their pet. Their mom said yes, but only if they asked the mailman first. He was the owner of the dog, and he had lost him a few days ago. + +Ben and Lily ran to the mailman, who was happy to see his dog again. He said he was sorry for leaving him alone, and he was glad he found some friends. He said he would let Ben and Lily keep Spot, if they promised to take good care of him and share him with him sometimes. + +Ben and Lily agreed, and thanked the mailman. They took Spot home and gave him some food and water. They played with him some more, and then cuddled with him on the couch. They were very happy to have a new friend. And they learned that sometimes, things are not as scary as they seem. +Lila and Tom were friends who liked to play with animals. One day, they went to the zoo and saw a big hippo in the water. The hippo was very old and wise. He knew many things about the world. + +"Hello, hippo," Lila said. "You are very big and strong. Do you like the water?" + +"Yes, I do," the hippo said. "The water is cool and clean. It makes me happy." + +"Can we play with you?" Tom asked. "We have some crayons and paper. We can decorate them with colors and shapes." + +The hippo smiled. He liked to see the children have fun. He said, "Sure, you can play with me. But be careful not to fall in the water. It is deep and wet." + +Lila and Tom nodded. They sat on the edge of the pool and started to draw. They made pictures of the hippo, the sun, the trees, and the birds. They used red, blue, yellow, and green crayons. They showed their pictures to the hippo. + +"Wow, these are very pretty," the hippo said. "You are very creative and smart. Thank you for decorating my pool with your art." + +Lila and Tom smiled. They were happy to make the hippo happy. They said, "You are welcome, hippo. Thank you for being our friend." +Sam and Jen were on a trip with their mom and dad. They stayed in a big hotel with many rooms and a pool. Sam and Jen liked the pool. They wanted to swim every day. + +One morning, Sam and Jen woke up early. They wanted to go to the pool before breakfast. They put on their swimsuits and ran to the door. But their mom and dad were still in bed. They were very lazy. + +"Mom, dad, wake up!" Sam shouted. "We want to go to the pool!" + +"Shh, Sam, not so loud," Jen said. "Let them sleep a little more." + +"No, Jen, they are too lazy. They need to stretch and get up," Sam said. He jumped on the bed and pulled the blanket. "Come on, mom, dad, let's go!" + +Mom and dad groaned and opened their eyes. They were not happy. They did not like to be woken up by Sam. They did not want to go to the pool. They wanted to sleep more. + +"Sam, stop that!" mom said. "You are being very rude. Go back to your room and wait for us." + +"But mom, we want to go to the pool!" Sam whined. + +"No, Sam, you have to learn to be patient and respectful. You can't always get what you want. Now go back to your room and stay there until we call you," dad said. + +Sam and Jen were very sad and angry. They did not think they did anything wrong. They thought their mom and dad were mean and boring. They went back to their room and slammed the door. + +They did not know that the hotel had a rule. The rule said that children could not go to the pool without an adult. The rule also said that if children made too much noise, they could not use the pool at all. The hotel manager heard Sam and Jen's noise and came to their room. He knocked on the door and talked to their mom and dad. He told them that Sam and Jen broke the rule and that they could not go to the pool for the rest of their stay. + +Mom and dad were very sorry and embarrassed. They apologized to the hotel manager and tried to explain. But the hotel manager did not listen. He said that the rule was the rule and that he had to be fair to the other guests. + +Sam and Jen heard the hotel manager's words and cried. They could not believe it. They could not go to the pool anymore. They had ruined their trip. They wished they had been more quiet and polite. They wished they had not been so lazy. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys and books. But sometimes they fight over them. One day, Anna wants to read a book about animals. But Ben has it and he does not want to share. + +"Give me the book, Ben!" Anna says. "I want to read it too!" + +"No, Anna! It is mine!" Ben says. "You can read another book!" + +Anna is angry. She tries to take the book from Ben. But Ben holds it tight. He pinches Anna's arm. Anna cries out loud. + +"Ow! Ben, that hurts! You are mean!" Anna says. + +Mom hears Anna cry. She comes to see what is wrong. She sees Ben pinching Anna and Anna holding her arm. + +"Ben, what are you doing?" Mom asks. "Why did you pinch Anna?" + +Ben is scared. He knows he did something bad. He wants to lie. But he remembers that Mom always says to be honest. + +"I'm sorry, Mom. I pinched Anna because I did not want to share the book." Ben says. + +Mom is not happy. She takes the book from Ben and gives it to Anna. She tells Ben to say sorry to Anna and to go to his room. She says he cannot play with his toys until he learns to share. + +Ben feels sad. He says sorry to Anna and goes to his room. He wishes he did not pinch Anna. He wishes he shared the book. + +Anna feels sorry for Ben. She knows he likes the book too. She decides to be nice. She goes to Ben's room with the book. She knocks on the door. + +"Ben, can I come in?" Anna asks. + +Ben opens the door. He sees Anna with the book. He thinks she wants to tease him. + +"What do you want, Anna?" Ben asks. + +Anna smiles. She holds out the book to Ben. + +"I want to share the book with you, Ben." Anna says. "We can read it together. I'm sorry I yelled at you." + +Ben is surprised. He feels happy. He takes the book from Anna and hugs her. + +"Thank you, Anna. You are a good sister. I'm sorry I pinched you." Ben says. + +They sit on the bed and read the book together. They laugh at the funny animals. They learn new words. They forget about their fight. + +Mom sees them reading and smiling. She feels proud. She brings them some cookies and milk. She also brings some coffee for herself. She sits with them and joins their story time. + +They have a good time. They are a happy family. They are honest and kind. They share and care. They love each other. +Tim and Kim are twins who like to play with their toys. They have many toys, but their favorite is a big drum that makes loud noises. They like to bang the drum with their hands and sticks and sing songs. + +One day, their mom tells them to organize their toys and put them away in the boxes. She says they have to be careful with the drum, because it is old and can break. Tim and Kim say yes, but they do not listen. They keep playing with the drum and make a big mess. + +Mom comes back and sees the toys all over the floor. She is not happy. She tells Tim and Kim to stop playing and clean up. She picks up the drum and sees a big crack on it. She is sad. She says the drum is broken and they cannot play with it anymore. + +Tim and Kim are sorry. They did not mean to break the drum. They say they are sorry to mom and to the drum. They help mom to organize their toys and put them away in the boxes. They learn to be careful with their things and to listen to mom. They hope the drum can be fixed someday. They hug mom and say they love her. Mom hugs them back and says she loves them too. +Sara and Ben are playing in the park. They like to swing, slide and run. But Sara sees a big tire hanging from a tree. She wants to try it. + +"Look, Ben, a tire!" Sara says. "Can we go there?" + +Ben follows Sara. He is anxious. He does not like the tire. It looks scary and high. + +Sara climbs on the tire. She holds the rope. She smiles. "This is fun, Ben! Come on!" + +Ben shakes his head. He does not want to go. He stays on the ground. + +Sara swings on the tire. She feels the wind in her hair. She laughs. "Whee!" + +But then the rope breaks. The tire falls. Sara screams. She is scared. + +Ben runs to Sara. He hugs her. He squeezes her. He wants to make her feel better. + +"Are you okay, Sara?" Ben asks. + +Sara nods. She is okay. She is not hurt. But she is sad. She liked the tire. + +"Thank you, Ben," Sara says. "You are a good friend." + +Ben smiles. He is happy. He is glad Sara is okay. + +They go back to the swings. They play some more. They forget about the tire. They have fun. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to help Mom and Dad with chores. Today, Mom asks them to clean the freezer. The freezer is a big box that keeps food cold. Mom says they can have ice cream when they are done. + +Sara and Ben open the freezer. They see many bags and boxes of food. They also see ice and snow on the walls. They take out the food and put it on the table. Then they use a cloth and a bowl of warm water to wipe the ice and snow. They work hard and have fun. + +But then, Ben sees something shiny in the back of the freezer. He reaches for it. It is a metal spoon. He pulls it out. But the spoon is stuck to his hand. It is very cold and hurts. Ben cries. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Ben says. "Help, Sara, help!" + +Sara hears Ben and runs to him. She sees the spoon on his hand. She is scared and does not know what to do. She tries to pull the spoon off, but it does not move. She cries too. + +"Mom, Mom, Mom!" Sara says. "Ben has a spoon on his hand!" + +Mom hears Sara and Ben and comes to the kitchen. She sees the spoon on Ben's hand. She is worried and frustrated. She does not want Ben to get hurt. She thinks fast. + +"Ben, Sara, don't worry," Mom says. "I know how to fix this. We need to warm up the spoon. Then it will come off. Let's go to the sink." + +Mom takes Ben and Sara to the sink. She turns on the hot water. She holds Ben's hand under the water. She is careful not to burn him. She waits for a few seconds. Then she gently twists the spoon. It comes off. Ben is free. + +"Yay, yay, yay!" Ben says. "The spoon is off! Thank you, Mom!" + +Mom hugs Ben and Sara. She is happy and proud. She checks Ben's hand. It is red, but not hurt. She puts some cream on it. She smiles. + +"You're welcome, Ben," Mom says. "You and Sara did a great job cleaning the freezer. I'm sorry you had a problem with the spoon. But you were brave and smart. Now, who wants ice cream?" +Lila and Ben are twins. They like to play outside in the farm. They have many animals, but their favorite are the sheep. The sheep are white and soft and make funny sounds. + +One day, Lila and Ben see a new sheep in the field. It is not white, but brown and black and gray. It is very dirty and has mud and sticks on its wool. The other sheep do not like the dirty sheep. They run away from it and baa loudly. + +"Who are you?" Lila asks the dirty sheep. + +"I am Sam," the dirty sheep says. "I came from far away. I was lost and scared. I walked and walked until I found this farm." + +"Why are you so dirty?" Ben asks. + +"I had to cross many rivers and forests and roads. I got wet and dirty and cold. I could not find a place to clean myself." + +Lila and Ben feel sorry for Sam. They want to help him. + +"Come with us," Lila says. "We will show you our barn. There is water and soap and towels. We will wash you and make you clean and warm." + +"Really?" Sam says. "You are so kind. Thank you." + +Lila and Ben take Sam by the hoof and lead him to the barn. They fill a big tub with water and soap. They scrub Sam's wool with a brush and a sponge. They rinse him with a hose. They dry him with a towel. They comb his wool with a rake. + +Sam feels much better. He is clean and soft and white. He looks like the other sheep, but he is happier and friendlier. + +"Wow, you are so beautiful," Lila says. + +"You are so nice," Ben says. + +Sam smiles and hugs them. He is happy to have new friends. + +"Can I stay with you?" he asks. + +"Of course," Lila and Ben say. "You are part of our family now." + +They all spring to the field and join the other sheep. The other sheep are curious and surprised. They come closer and sniff Sam. They see that he is not dirty anymore. He is just like them. + +They welcome him and baa softly. They play and graze together. Lila and Ben watch them and smile. They are proud of their good deed. They love their sheep, especially Sam. +Lily and Ben were playing in the art room. They liked to make things with paper, scissors and glue. They had a big box of glue bottles, but they were not allowed to use them without a grown-up. + +One day, they saw a new glue bottle in the box. It was enormous, bigger than any other glue bottle they had ever seen. It had a shiny red cap and a label that said "Super Glue". + +"Wow, look at this!" Ben said, picking up the bottle. "I wonder what it does." + +"Maybe it makes things stick forever," Lily said. "Or maybe it makes things fly." + +"Let's find out," Ben said. He opened the cap and squeezed the bottle. A thick stream of glue came out and landed on the floor. + +"Oops!" Ben said. He tried to stop the glue, but it kept coming out. The glue was very sticky and hard to move. It made a big mess on the floor. + +Lily and Ben heard footsteps outside the door. It was their teacher, Miss Lee. She was coming to check on them. + +"Quick, hide the bottle!" Lily said. She grabbed the bottle from Ben and ran to the closet. She opened the door and threw the bottle inside. Then she closed the door and ran back to Ben. + +They pretended to be busy with their paper and scissors. They hoped Miss Lee would not notice the glue on the floor. + +Miss Lee came into the room. She smiled at Lily and Ben. + +"Hello, children," she said. "What are you making today?" + +Lily and Ben showed her their paper crafts. They looked very nice. + +"Very good," Miss Lee said. "You are very creative." + +She walked around the room, looking at the other children's work. She did not see the glue on the floor. + +Lily and Ben felt relieved. They thought they had escaped trouble. + +But then, they heard a loud noise from the closet. It sounded like something had exploded. + +They turned to look at the closet. They saw the door fly open and a cloud of glue come out. The glue covered everything in the closet and sprayed out into the room. It stuck to the walls, the ceiling, the furniture and the children. + +Miss Lee gasped. She looked at the closet and saw the enormous glue bottle. It was empty and broken. The label said "Super Glue". + +She looked at Lily and Ben. They looked at her. They had glue all over them. + +They knew they were in big trouble. +Lily and Tom were playing with their stuff in the yard. They had dolls, cars, blocks and books. They liked to make stories with their stuff and have fun. + +But then, a big dog came into the yard. It was not their dog. It was a mean dog. It barked and growled and ran towards their stuff. It wanted to bite and tear their stuff. + +Lily and Tom were scared. They ran to the porch and shouted for help. "Mom! Dad! Help! A big dog is here! It will ruin our stuff!" + +Mom and Dad heard them and came out. They saw the big dog and grabbed a broom and a hose. They chased the big dog away. They saved Lily and Tom's stuff. + +Lily and Tom were happy. They hugged Mom and Dad and thanked them. They looked at their stuff. Some of it was dirty and wet, but none of it was broken. + +The big dog was ashamed. It ran away and hid. It knew it was bad. It did not come back. +Tom and Lily were playing with their stuff in the garden. They had a car, a doll, a ball and a book. They liked to make noises and stories with their stuff. + +But then, Tom's car broke. One of the wheels came off and rolled away. Tom was sad and angry. He threw the car on the ground and said, "Bad car! I don't want you anymore!" + +Lily saw Tom's car and picked it up. She said, "Don't be mad, Tom. I can help you. I can repair your car. I have glue and tape in my bag." + +Tom looked at Lily and said, "Really? You can fix my car?" + +Lily nodded and said, "Yes, I can. Come with me. We can go to the table and repair your car. It will be easy and fun." + +Tom and Lily went to the table and took out Lily's glue and tape. They found the wheel that rolled away and stuck it back to the car. They also decorated the car with stickers and ribbons. They made the car look new and pretty. + +Tom was happy and said, "Thank you, Lily. You are a good friend. You repaired my car. It looks better than before." + +Lily smiled and said, "You're welcome, Tom. I'm glad you like your car. Can we play together now?" + +Tom said, "Yes, we can. But first, let's have a snack. I'm hungry. Do you want some of my crackers? They are spicy and yummy." + +Lily said, "Yes, please. I like spicy crackers. They make my mouth tingle. Do you want some of my juice? It is sweet and cold." + +Tom said, "Yes, please. I like sweet juice. It makes my throat feel good. Let's share our snacks and then play with our stuff." + +Tom and Lily ate their snacks and then played with their stuff. They had a lot of fun and laughed a lot. They were happy and good friends. +Anna and Ben went to the park with their mom. They saw a vendor with a big cart. He was making long balloons into funny shapes. He could twist them into dogs, hats, flowers and more. + +"Can we have a balloon, mom?" Anna asked. + +"Sure, you can each choose one," mom said. + +Anna wanted a pink flower balloon. Ben wanted a blue dog balloon. The vendor twisted the balloons for them and gave them a smile. + +"Here you go, kids. Enjoy your balloons," he said. + +"Thank you, mister," Anna and Ben said. + +They ran to the playground with their balloons. They played on the swings, the slide and the seesaw. They had a lot of fun. + +The sun was shining and the air was mild. It was a perfect day for the park. Anna and Ben were happy with their balloons. They hugged mom and thanked her for the treat. +Tom is a big dog who likes to run and play in the park. He has a lot of friends who are dogs too. They chase balls, dig holes and bark at birds. Tom is happy, but he has a problem. He has a flea on his fur. The flea is very small and very itchy. It bites Tom and makes him scratch and scratch. + +One day, Tom meets a new friend in the park. Her name is Lily and she is a white cat. She is very clean and soft. She does not have any fleas. She sees Tom scratching and says, "Hello, dog. Why are you scratching so much?" + +Tom says, "Hello, cat. I have a flea on my fur. It is very small and very itchy. It bites me and makes me scratch and scratch." + +Lily says, "That is not good. Fleas are bad. They can make you sick and sad. You need to get rid of the flea. Do you have a human who can help you?" + +Tom says, "Yes, I have a human. He is very nice and he loves me. He gives me food and water and toys. But he does not know I have a flea. He thinks I am just playing when I scratch." + +Lily says, "You should tell your human you have a flea. He will care for you and he will find a way to make the flea go away. He will make you clean and happy again." + +Tom says, "You are right, cat. You are very smart and kind. Thank you for your help. I will tell my human I have a flea. Maybe he will give me a bath or a brush or a spray. Then I will be clean and happy again." + +Lily says, "You are welcome, dog. I am glad I could help you. Maybe we can be friends and play together in the park. But first, you need to get rid of the flea. Go and tell your human now. Goodbye, dog." + +Tom says, "Goodbye, cat. I hope to see you again. You are a good friend." He runs to his human and barks and wags his tail. He hopes his human will understand and care for him. He hopes he will be free of the flea soon. +Sara likes to print with her paints. She dips her fingers in the red, the blue and the yellow. She makes dots and lines and shapes on the paper. She smiles and shows her mom. + +Mom says, "Wow, Sara, you are very good at printing. Do you want to print some more?" + +Sara nods and says, "Yes, please. Can I print a plate?" + +Mom says, "Sure, why not? Here is a paper plate. You can print on it and make it pretty." + +Sara takes the paper plate and prints on it. She prints a big sun in the yellow. She prints some clouds in the blue. She prints some flowers in the red. She prints some grass in the green. She prints her name in the purple. + +She says, "Look, Mom, I printed a plate. It is a sunny day plate." + +Mom says, "That is a beautiful plate, Sara. You are very creative. Do you want to hang it on the wall?" + +Sara says, "Yes, please. Can we hang it in the kitchen?" + +Mom says, "Of course. Let's go to the kitchen and find a good spot." + +They go to the kitchen and hang the plate on the wall. Sara sees the window and says, "Look, Mom, it is snowing outside. It is very icy." + +Mom says, "Yes, it is. It is a good day to stay inside and print. Do you want to print some more?" + +Sara says, "Yes, please. I want to print a snowman." + +Mom says, "Okay, let's get some more paper and paints. You can print a snowman and I will print a snowflake." + +They get some more paper and paints and print together. They have fun and make more art. They are happy and warm. They love to print. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play in the living room. They have many toys and books. They do not like to clean up. They leave their toys and books everywhere. + +Mom is not happy. She tells Sara and Ben to clean up. She says they have to be organized. She says they have to put their toys and books in the right places. She says she will check on them later. + +Sara and Ben do not listen. They keep playing. They do not want to clean up. They think it is boring. They want to have fun. They see the fireplace. They see the matches. They have an idea. + +They take the matches. They light them. They throw them on the fireplace. They see the fire. They think it is pretty. They laugh. They do not feel scared. They do not feel sorry. + +Mom smells the smoke. She runs to the living room. She sees the fire. She sees Sara and Ben. She screams. She feels angry. She feels scared. She grabs Sara and Ben. She runs outside. She calls the firemen. + +The firemen come. They put out the fire. They save the house. They talk to Mom. They scold Sara and Ben. They say they are very naughty. They say they could have burned the house. They say they could have hurt themselves. + +Sara and Ben feel ashamed. They feel sad. They feel sorry. They cry. They hug Mom. They say they are sorry. They say they will never play with matches again. They say they will clean up their toys and books. + +Mom feels relieved. She feels glad. She feels love. She hugs Sara and Ben. She says she is sorry too. She says she loves them. She says they will talk more later. She says they will go back to the house. + +The house is damaged. The living room is burned. The toys and books are ruined. The fireplace is broken. Sara and Ben have no place to play. They have no toys and books. They have to stay with Grandma for a while. They have to learn a lesson. They have a bad ending. +Tom is a deaf man. He can not hear any sound. He likes to run in the park. He runs fast and feels happy. + +One day, he sees a big dog in the park. The dog is angry and barks loud. Tom does not hear the dog. He runs near the dog. + +The dog runs after Tom. He wants to bite Tom. Tom does not see the dog. He runs on and on. + +A girl sees Tom and the dog. She is scared for Tom. She shouts to Tom. "Stop! Stop! There is a dog behind you!" + +Tom does not hear the girl. He runs on and on. + +The girl runs to Tom. She catches his arm. She points to the dog. Tom sees the dog. He is shocked and scared. + +The girl helps Tom to run away from the dog. They run to a safe place. The dog stops and goes away. + +Tom thanks the girl. He smiles and signs to her. "You are brave and kind. You saved me from the dog." + +The girl smiles and signs to him. "You are welcome. I am glad you are safe. You run very fast." + +Tom and the girl become friends. They run together in the park. They have fun and talk with their hands. +One day, a little rabbit named Lila wanted to hop to the meadow and eat some grass. She was very hungry and did not listen to her mother, who told her to be careful of the big fox that lived nearby. Lila was a careless rabbit and thought she was too fast and smart for the fox. + +She hopped and hopped until she reached the meadow. She saw a lot of green grass and flowers and started to nibble on them. She did not look around or listen for any sounds. She was too busy enjoying her food. + +Suddenly, she heard a loud growl behind her. She turned around and saw the big fox, who had been hiding in the bushes. He had seen Lila hop to the meadow and followed her quietly. He was ready to pounce on her and make her his lunch. + +Lila was very scared and did not know what to do. She wished she had listened to her mother and been more careful. She thought she was going to be eaten by the fox. + +But then, she heard another voice. It was an old owl, who lived in a tree near the meadow. He had seen everything and decided to help Lila. He flew down and landed on the fox's head. He pecked and scratched the fox with his sharp beak and claws. He said to the fox, "Leave the little rabbit alone. She is not your food. She is a friend. You are a mean and greedy fox. You should learn some wisdom and kindness." + +The fox was very angry and hurt by the owl's attack. He tried to shake off the owl, but the owl was too strong and clever. He kept pecking and scratching the fox until the fox ran away, howling and whimpering. + +Lila was very grateful and relieved. She thanked the owl for saving her. She said to the owl, "You are very brave and wise. You taught the fox a lesson. How can I repay you?" + +The owl smiled and said to Lila, "You don't have to repay me. I am happy to help you. But you should remember this: always be careful and listen to your mother. She knows what is best for you. She loves you and wants you to be safe. That is the best wisdom you can have." + +Lila nodded and said, "You are right. I will do that. I will be more careful and listen to my mother. Thank you, owl. You are a good friend." + +The owl nodded and said, "You are welcome, Lila. You are a good rabbit. Now, go back to your home and tell your mother what happened. She will be glad to see you." + +Lila agreed and said goodbye to the owl. She hopped back to her home, feeling happy and lucky. She learned a valuable lesson that day. She never forgot the owl and his wisdom. She also never forgot the fox and his meanness. She always stayed away from him and his tricks. She grew up to be a smart and careful rabbit. +Ben liked to play with his toy gun. He liked to shoot at things and make loud noises. He felt independent and brave. One day, he saw a bee flying near a flower. He wanted to shoot the bee and make it fall. + +"Bang! Bang!" he shouted, pointing his toy gun at the bee. But the bee did not fall. It flew closer to Ben and buzzed angrily. Ben was scared. He did not like the bee. He ran away from the bee and hid behind a tree. + +"Ben, what are you doing?" his mom asked. She saw him hiding and holding his toy gun. She did not like guns. She thought they were dangerous and mean. + +"I was shooting a bee, mom," Ben said. "But the bee did not like it. It chased me and wanted to sting me." + +"Ben, you should not shoot bees," his mom said. "Bees are good. They make honey and help flowers grow. They do not want to hurt you, unless you hurt them first. You should be kind to bees and other animals. They are independent and have feelings too." + +"I'm sorry, mom," Ben said. He felt bad. He did not know bees were good. He did not want to hurt them. He wanted to be kind. He put down his toy gun and hugged his mom. + +"Can we go and see the bees, mom?" he asked. "Maybe I can give them some honey and say sorry." + +"Sure, Ben," his mom said. She smiled and took his hand. They walked to the flower garden and saw the bees. Ben saw the bee he had shot at. It was still flying and buzzing. Ben waved at the bee and said sorry. The bee buzzed back and flew away. Ben felt happy. He had made a new friend. +Sam and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they find a big hill. They want to roll down the hill. + +"Let's roll down the hill!" Sam says. "It will be fun!" + +"OK!" Mia says. "But I want to wear my hat. It is sunny and hot." + +Mia puts on her hat. It is red and has a flower on it. Sam and Mia run to the top of the hill. They lie down on the grass. They hold hands. They start to roll. + +They roll and roll and roll. They feel the wind on their faces. They laugh and shout. They have fun. + +But then, something bad happens. Mia's hat falls off. It rolls away from her. It rolls down the hill. It rolls into a bush. + +"Oh no!" Mia says. "My hat! My hat!" + +She stops rolling. She gets up. She runs after her hat. Sam stops rolling too. He gets up. He runs after Mia. + +They reach the bush. They see Mia's hat. It is stuck on a branch. But there is something else on the branch. It is a lemon. A big, yellow lemon. + +Mia reaches for her hat. She touches the lemon. She feels how sour it is. She makes a face. + +"Yuck!" Mia says. "This lemon is sour! It is not good!" + +Sam sees the lemon too. He thinks it is funny. He laughs. + +"Ha ha!" Sam says. "You found a sour lemon! That is silly!" + +Mia does not think it is funny. She is sad. She wants her hat. She does not want the lemon. + +"Sam, don't laugh!" Mia says. "Help me get my hat! Please!" + +Sam stops laughing. He sees that Mia is sad. He is sorry. He wants to help. + +"OK, Mia, I'm sorry," Sam says. "I will help you get your hat. Here, let me try." + +Sam reaches for the hat. He pulls it gently. He frees it from the branch. He gives it to Mia. + +"Here you go, Mia," Sam says. "Here is your hat. It is still pretty. It still has the flower on it." + +Mia takes her hat. She puts it on her head. She smiles. + +"Thank you, Sam," Mia says. "You are a good friend. I'm sorry I was mad at you." + +Sam smiles too. + +"You're welcome, Mia," Sam says. "You are a good friend too. I'm sorry I laughed at you." + +They hug. They are happy. They forget about the lemon. They go back to the hill. They roll down the hill again. They have fun. +Jill and Tom were playing with their stuff in the living room. They had dolls, cars, blocks and books. They were having fun, but they also wanted more stuff. + +"Mom, can we have some cookies?" Jill asked. + +"Not now, sweetie. It's almost time for dinner. You can have some after you eat your veggies," Mom said. + +"But we are hungry now!" Tom said. He was impatient. He did not like to wait. + +"Please, Mom. Just one cookie. Please, please, please," Jill said. She was impatient too. + +Mom sighed. "Okay, fine. You can have one cookie each. But only one. And don't make a mess," she said. + +Jill and Tom ran to the kitchen. They saw a big jar of cookies on the counter. They grabbed two cookies each and stuffed them in their mouths. They were yummy. They wanted more. + +"Let's take some more cookies," Tom said. "Mom won't notice." + +"But she said only one," Jill said. + +"Who cares? She's busy. Come on, it's fun," Tom said. + +Jill and Tom took some more cookies. And some more. And some more. They ate and ate and ate. They did not stop. They did not hear Mom coming. + +"Jill! Tom! What are you doing?" Mom shouted. She saw the empty jar and the crumbs on the floor. She was angry. "You ate all the cookies! You disobeyed me! You made a mess! You are in big trouble!" + +Jill and Tom felt bad. They were sorry. They had a tummy ache. They had no cookies left. They had no fun. + +The moral of the story is: Don't be impatient. Listen to your mom. Don't be greedy. Or you will face the consequences. +Lily liked to play the piano. She liked to make music with her fingers. She liked to sing along with the songs. But the piano was very old and dirty. It had dust and spots on it. Lily wanted to make the piano shiny and pretty. + +She asked her mom for a cloth and some polish. Her mom gave her a soft cloth and a bottle of polish. She told Lily to be careful and not spill the polish. Lily nodded and went to the piano. She opened the bottle and poured some polish on the cloth. She rubbed the cloth on the piano. She worked hard to clean the spots and the dust. + +She saw her dad come in from outside. He was wearing a coat and a hat. He looked very cold. He smiled when he saw Lily and the piano. + +"Hello, Lily. What are you doing?" he asked. + +"I'm polishing the piano, dad. I want to make it shiny and pretty. Do you want to hear me play?" Lily said. + +"Of course, I do. You are very good at playing the piano. And you are very kind to polish it. It looks much better now. But you should put the bottle away. We don't want to spill the polish on the floor or the carpet." he said. + +Lily agreed and put the bottle away. She sat on the piano bench and played a song for her dad. He clapped and cheered. He hugged her and said he was proud of her. Lily felt happy and warm. She liked to play the piano. She liked to polish the piano. She liked to make her dad happy. +Lily was a shy girl who liked to play with her dolls. She had many dolls, but her favorite one was Pinky, a soft and fluffy doll with a pink dress and a pink bow. Lily always hugged Pinky and told her secrets. + +One day, Lily went to the park with her mom and Pinky. She saw some other kids playing on the swings and slides. She wanted to join them, but she was too shy to say hello. She sat on a bench with Pinky and watched them. + +"Hi, what's your name?" a boy asked her. He had a red cap and a big smile. He was holding a toy car. + +Lily felt nervous. She did not know what to say. She looked at Pinky for help. + +"Her name is Lily, and this is Pinky," her mom said. "She likes dolls. Do you want to play with her?" + +The boy nodded. He put his car on the ground and sat next to Lily. He reached out his hand to touch Pinky. + +"Can I see your doll?" he asked. + +Lily shrugged. She did not mind if he saw Pinky, but she did not want him to take her away. She held Pinky close to her chest. + +"She's very pretty," the boy said. "I like her pink dress. Can I hold her for a minute?" + +Lily looked at her mom. Her mom smiled and nodded. Lily hesitated, but then she decided to be brave. She handed Pinky to the boy. + +"Thank you," the boy said. He held Pinky gently and smiled. "She's very soft. Do you want to see my car?" + +Lily nodded. She was curious about his car. He gave her his car and showed her how to make it go. + +"Vroom, vroom!" he said. "It's very fast. Do you like cars?" + +Lily shrugged. She did not like cars as much as dolls, but she liked playing with the boy. He was nice and funny. She smiled and said, "Yes, I like cars." + +They played together for a while, until their moms called them to go home. They exchanged their toys and said goodbye. + +"Bye, Lily. Bye, Pinky. See you again," the boy said. + +"Bye, bye. See you again," Lily said. + +She hugged Pinky and waved to the boy. She was not shy anymore. She had made a new friend. +Sara and Ben were playing in the backyard. They found a big box and some old nails. They wanted to make a house for their toys. + +"Look, I have a hammer!" Ben said. He picked up a heavy tool and hit a nail into the box. "Bang, bang, bang!" + +"Be careful, Ben!" Sara said. "You might hurt yourself. Let me help you." She took another nail and tried to hammer it in. But the nail was too hard and the box was too soft. The nail bent and fell out. + +"Oh no!" Sara said. "This nail is bad. We need a new one." + +"No, we don't," Ben said. "We just need to believe. If we believe hard enough, the nail will work. Watch me!" He picked up the bent nail and held it in his hand. He closed his eyes and said, "I believe, I believe, I believe!" + +Then he opened his eyes and smiled. He showed Sara the nail. It was straight and shiny. + +"Wow!" Sara said. "How did you do that?" + +"I told you, I believed," Ben said. "Now you try. Believe and you can do anything." + +Sara nodded. She took the nail and held it in her hand. She closed her eyes and said, "I believe, I believe, I believe!" + +She opened her eyes and looked at the nail. It was still bent and dull. + +"It didn't work," Sara said. "Why not?" + +"Maybe you didn't believe hard enough," Ben said. "Or maybe you need a different nail. Here, take this one. It's bigger and stronger." + +Sara took the new nail and tried again. She closed her eyes and said, "I believe, I believe, I believe!" + +She opened her eyes and looked at the nail. It was still big and strong. + +"It worked!" Sara said. "Thank you, Ben!" + +"You're welcome, Sara," Ben said. "Now let's finish our house. We can do it if we believe." +Tom and Lily wanted to go to the farm and pick a pumpkin for Halloween. They put on their jackets and hats and zipped them up. Mom and Dad drove them to the farm in the car. + +At the farm, they saw many pumpkins of different sizes and colors. Tom and Lily ran around and looked at them. They were very enthusiastic and wanted to find the best one. They asked Mom and Dad to help them. +