diff --git "a/TinyStories_2054.txt" "b/TinyStories_2054.txt" new file mode 100644--- /dev/null +++ "b/TinyStories_2054.txt" @@ -0,0 +1,10000 @@ +Ben and Lily were playing with their toy cars and trucks in the yard. They liked to make noises and pretend they were driving on the road. Ben had a big red truck that could load many things in the back. Lily had a small yellow car that was fast and shiny. + +"Look, Lily, I can load this rock in my truck!" Ben said, picking up a gray rock from the ground. He put it in the back of his truck and drove it around. "Vroom, vroom, I am a strong truck!" + +"That's not a rock, Ben, that's an ugly head!" Lily said, pointing at the rock. She thought it looked like a head with a nose and a mouth. She did not like it. "Take it out of your truck, it is scary!" + +"No, it is not a head, it is a rock!" Ben said, looking at the rock. He did not see a nose or a mouth. He liked it. "It is not scary, it is cool! I want to keep it in my truck!" + +They started to argue and shout. They did not want to share their toys or listen to each other. They were not having fun anymore. + +Their mom heard them and came to the yard. She saw them fighting and the rock in the truck. She smiled and said, "What are you doing, Ben and Lily? Why are you so angry?" + +They stopped and looked at their mom. They told her about the rock and the head. She listened and said, "I see. Well, you know what? That rock is not a rock or a head. It is a fossil. It is very old and special. It was once part of a dinosaur. A dinosaur that lived a long time ago." + +Ben and Lily gasped. They loved dinosaurs. They wanted to know more. They forgot about their fight and asked their mom many questions. She told them about the different kinds of dinosaurs and how they looked and lived. She showed them pictures in a book. They were amazed and curious. + +They decided to share the fossil and the toys. They played together and pretended they were dinosaurs. They made noises and had fun. They thanked their mom for telling them the story. They learned something new and became friends again. +Lily likes to go to the office with her mom. Mom works on a big computer and talks to people on the phone. Lily has a small desk with crayons and paper. She likes to draw pictures and write her name. + +Today is a special day at the office. Mom says they are going to celebrate. Lily does not know what that means, but she is excited. She sees balloons and cake and candles. She hears music and clapping. She sees people smiling and hugging. + +Mom tells Lily that they are celebrating because they finished a big project. She says they worked very hard and did a good job. She says she is proud of her team and of Lily. She gives Lily a big hug and a slice of cake. + +Lily thinks the cake is very sweet and yummy. She likes the frosting and the sprinkles. She blows out a candle and makes a wish. She wishes that mom and her friends are happy and have more fun at the office. She thinks celebrating is a good thing. She likes the office. +Tim and Anna were playing with their toys in the living room. Tim had a big truck that he liked to push around the floor. Anna had a doll that she liked to dress up and talk to. They were having fun, but they also wanted to see what their mom was doing in the kitchen. + +They walked to the kitchen and saw their mom making a cake. It smelled good and looked yummy. Their mom smiled and said, "Hello, my sweeties. Do you want to help me with the cake?" + +Tim and Anna nodded and ran to the table. Their mom gave them each a spoon and a bowl of frosting. She said, "You can spread the frosting on the cake, but be careful not to make a mess." + +Tim and Anna started to spread the frosting on the cake. Tim was careful and gentle, but Anna was not. She pushed her spoon too hard and made a big hole in the cake. She also dropped some frosting on the floor and on her dress. + +Tim saw what Anna did and got angry. He said, "Anna, you are ignorant! You ruined the cake and made a mess. Mom will be mad at you. You don't deserve this luxury." + +Anna felt sad and ashamed. She said, "I'm sorry, Tim. I didn't mean to. I just wanted to have fun. Please don't be mean to me." + +Their mom heard them and came to the table. She saw the hole in the cake and the frosting on the floor and on Anna's dress. She said, "Oh, no. What happened here?" + +Tim pointed at Anna and said, "She did it. She pushed her spoon too hard and made a hole in the cake. She also made a mess on the floor and on her dress. She is ignorant and doesn't deserve this luxury." + +Their mom looked at Tim and said, "Tim, that's not a nice way to talk to your sister. She made a mistake, but she didn't do it on purpose. She is not ignorant, she is just learning. And this cake is not a luxury, it is a treat for all of us. We can still enjoy it, even if it has a hole. We can cover it with more frosting and some sprinkles. It will still taste good." + +She looked at Anna and said, "Anna, I'm not mad at you, but you need to be more careful when you play with food. You don't want to waste it or spoil it. You also need to clean up your mess and change your dress. You don't want to be sticky and dirty." + +She hugged them both and said, "I love you, my sweeties. Now, let's finish the cake and have some fun." +Tom is a fat cat who likes to sleep and eat. He lives with Sam, a boy who loves Tom very much. Sam gives Tom food and water and toys and hugs. Tom is happy with Sam. + +One day, Sam is making soup for lunch. He puts a big pot of water on the stove and adds some vegetables and meat. He also adds some salt to make the soup tasty. He stirs the soup and smells it. It smells good. + +Tom wakes up from his nap and smells the soup too. He is hungry and curious. He jumps on the counter and walks to the pot. He sees the soup bubbling and steaming. He wants to try it. He sticks his paw in the pot and licks it. + +Ouch! The soup is very hot and the salt is very sharp. Tom yowls and shakes his paw. He knocks over the pot and spills the soup all over the counter and the floor. The soup is very hot and the salt is very sharp. It burns Tom's fur and skin. He yowls louder and runs away. + +Sam hears Tom's yowls and runs to the kitchen. He sees the mess and Tom's burns. He is scared and sad. He grabs a towel and wraps it around Tom. He hugs Tom and says sorry. He takes Tom to the vet. The vet gives Tom some medicine and a bandage. He says Tom will be okay, but he needs to rest and drink water. He says Sam needs to be careful with the stove and the salt. He says Sam is a good boy for saving Tom. + +Sam takes Tom home and puts him on his bed. He gives Tom some water and some soft food. He strokes Tom's fur and says he loves him. Tom purrs and licks Sam's face. He says he loves him too. He says he is sorry for being naughty. He says he will not touch the soup or the salt again. He says he is happy with Sam. +Lila and Tom liked to play near the old mill. The mill was big and gray, with a wheel that turned in the water. They liked to watch the wheel go round and round, and listen to the sound of the water. Sometimes they saw fish and ducks in the water, too. + +One day, Lila and Tom saw a new sign on the mill. The sign said "Keep out". They wondered why. They asked their mom, but she said the mill was not safe for children. She said there were sharp things and holes and rats inside. She said they should stay away from the mill. + +But Lila and Tom were curious. They wanted to see what was inside the mill. They thought it looked harmless. They waited until their mom was busy, and then they sneaked out of the house. They ran to the mill, and found a small door that was open. They went inside. + +The mill was dark and dusty. They saw big machines and piles of wood and sacks of flour. They heard noises and squeaks and drips. They felt scared, but they wanted to explore more. They climbed up a ladder to the second floor. + +There, they saw a big hole in the floor. They looked down, and saw the wheel turning below. They saw the water rushing and splashing. They saw a rat running on the wheel. They thought it was funny, and they laughed. + +But then, the rat saw them. It did not like them. It hissed and bared its teeth. It jumped off the wheel, and ran towards them. Lila and Tom screamed. They turned to run, but they tripped on the hole. They fell down, down, down, towards the wheel and the water. They wished they had listened to their mom. They wished they had stayed away from the mill. +Lily and Ben are friends who like to play with their toys. One day, they find a big tape measure in the garage. They decide to measure their toys and see who has the biggest one. + +Lily has a stuffed horse that she loves very much. She puts the tape measure around its neck and says, "My horse is 20 inches long. He is the biggest and the best!" + +Ben has a plastic dinosaur that he likes to roar with. He puts the tape measure around its tail and says, "My dinosaur is 25 inches long. He is bigger and better than your horse!" + +Lily feels envious of Ben's dinosaur. She thinks it is not fair that he has a bigger toy than her. She says, "Your dinosaur is not a real animal. He is fake and ugly. My horse is a real animal. He is soft and pretty." + +Ben feels angry at Lily's words. He thinks she is being mean and rude. He says, "Your horse is not a real animal either. He is stuffed and boring. My dinosaur is cool and fun. He can bite and scratch your horse!" + +Lily and Ben start to argue and pull each other's toys. They forget that they are friends and that they are supposed to share and be nice. + +Mom hears the noise and comes to the garage. She sees Lily and Ben fighting and their toys on the floor. She says, "What is going on here? Why are you two not playing nicely?" + +Lily and Ben stop and look at Mom. They feel ashamed and sorry. They say, "We were measuring our toys and we got envious and angry. We are sorry, Mom." + +Mom says, "It is okay to measure your toys, but it is not okay to be envious and angry. Your toys are not better or worse than each other. They are different and special. You should be happy with what you have and respect what others have. And you should always be kind and gentle with your toys and your friends." + +Lily and Ben nod and hug Mom. They say, "You are right, Mom. We are sorry. We love our toys and our friends. Can we play together again?" + +Mom says, "Of course you can. But first, let's put the tape measure back where it belongs. And then, let's have some cookies and milk. How does that sound?" + +Lily and Ben smile and say, "That sounds great, Mom. Thank you!" + +They put the tape measure back, pick up their toys, and follow Mom to the kitchen. They are happy and friendly again. They learn to measure their toys, but not their love. +Lily and Sam were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide on the grass. They saw a big pond with many ducks and doves. Lily wanted to feed them some bread. Sam wanted to chase them and make them fly. + +"Come on, Lily, let's go and see the birds!" Sam said. + +"No, Sam, we have to be nice to them. They are hungry and scared. Look, I have some bread for them." Lily said. + +She broke the bread into small pieces and threw them into the pond. The ducks and doves came closer and ate the bread. Lily smiled and clapped her hands. Sam was bored. He wanted to have some fun. + +He ran towards the pond and shouted. "Boo! Boo! Go away, birds! Go away!" + +The ducks and doves flew away in a hurry. They made loud noises. Lily was angry. She ran after Sam and tried to stop him. + +"Sam, stop it! You are mean and stubborn! You scared the birds! They don't like you!" Lily said. + +Sam did not listen. He kept running and shouting. He did not see the wet rock near the pond. He stepped on it and slipped. He fell into the pond with a splash. He got wet and cold. He cried. + +Lily ran to him and helped him out of the pond. She gave him a hug and a tissue. She was still angry, but she was also sorry. + +"Sam, are you okay? You were silly and naughty. You have to be careful and kind. The birds are our friends. They don't want to hurt you." Lily said. + +Sam sniffed and nodded. He was sorry too. He said sorry to Lily and to the birds. He learned his lesson. He did not chase the birds anymore. He shared the bread with Lily and the birds. The birds came back and ate the bread. They were happy and friendly. Lily and Sam were happy too. They played with the birds and with each other. They had a good time in the park. +Lila and Ben are twins. They like to play outside in the snow. They make snowmen, snowballs and snow forts. They have fun with their friends. + +One day, they see a big truck in their town. The truck has a machine that makes ice. The truck driver says he is making an ice show. He says he can freeze anything with his machine. + +Lila and Ben are curious. They want to see the ice show. They ask their mom if they can go. Their mom says yes, but they have to wear warm clothes and be careful. + +They go to the park where the truck is. They see many things frozen in ice. They see flowers, fruits, toys and even a bike. They think it is amazing. They also see some people frozen in ice. They are scared. They wonder if the people are okay. + +They see the truck driver. He is smiling. He says he is making an original ice show. He says he can freeze anyone who wants to be in the show. He asks Lila and Ben if they want to try. + +Lila and Ben shake their heads. They say no, thank you. They do not want to be frozen in ice. They think it is not fun. They think it is cold and scary. They run away from the truck. They go back to their mom. They tell her what they saw. They hug her. They are glad they are not frozen. They are glad they are warm and safe. +Lily liked to play in the garden. She liked to dig in the dirt and look for worms. Worms were long and soft and wiggly. Lily thought they were funny and cute. + +One day, Lily found a big worm in the dirt. She picked it up and put it in her hand. She wanted to show it to her mom. But the worm did not like to be in her hand. It tried to wriggle away. Lily held it too tight. She did not want to lose it. + +The worm started to change. It became hard and stiff and brown. It did not move anymore. Lily was scared. She did not know what happened to the worm. She ran to her mom and showed her the worm. + +Mom looked at the worm and smiled. She said, "Lily, this is not a worm. This is a caterpillar. Caterpillars are delicate. They can change into butterflies. But they need to be in a safe place to do that. You hurt the caterpillar when you held it too tight. Next time, be gentle with the caterpillars. They are living things, like you and me." + +Lily felt sorry for the caterpillar. She said, "I'm sorry, caterpillar. I did not mean to hurt you. I hope you can change into a butterfly and fly away." She put the caterpillar back in the dirt and said goodbye. She learned to be careful with the creatures in the garden. She hoped to see a butterfly someday. +Lily likes to sign. She signs with her hands and her face. She signs hello, thank you, and I love you. She signs to her mom and dad, and to her friends at school. She signs because she cannot hear, but she can see and feel. + +One day, Lily goes to the park with her mom. She sees a woman on a bench. The woman has a book and a dog. The woman smiles at Lily and signs hello. Lily is surprised and happy. She signs hello back. The woman signs her name. It is Anna. Lily signs her name too. + +Lily and Anna talk with their hands. They talk about the book, the dog, and the park. They talk about their favorite colors, animals, and foods. They laugh and have fun. Lily thinks Anna is charming. She likes her eyes, her hair, and her dress. She likes her voice, even if she cannot hear it. + +Lily's mom watches them. She is glad that Lily has a new friend. She thinks Anna is charming too. She likes her kindness, her patience, and her smile. She likes her sign language, even if she cannot speak it. + +Lily and Anna say goodbye. They sign see you soon, and hug. Lily and her mom go home. Lily tells her mom about Anna. She signs she is charming. Her mom agrees. She signs she is charming too. They sign I love you, and hug. +Lily was a dog who liked to run and play in the park. She had a lot of friends, like Ben the cat, Sam the squirrel and Max the bird. They always had fun together, chasing balls, climbing trees and singing songs. + +One day, Lily felt something itchy on her fur. She scratched and scratched, but it did not help. She looked and saw a tiny bug on her back. It was a flea. The flea was very hungry and bit Lily hard. Lily yelped and shook her fur, but the flea did not fall off. + +"Ouch, ouch, ouch!" Lily cried. "Who are you and why are you hurting me?" + +The flea laughed and said, "I am Fred, the most intelligent flea in the world. I have traveled to many places and learned many things. I can speak any language, solve any puzzle and tell any joke. And I am hungry, so I need to lend some of your blood." + +Lily did not like Fred at all. She did not think he was intelligent, she thought he was mean and rude. She did not want to lend him her blood, she wanted him to leave her alone. She asked her friends for help. + +"Ben, Sam, Max, please help me. There is a flea on my back who bites me and says he is intelligent. How can I get rid of him?" + +Ben, Sam and Max looked at Lily and saw the flea. They did not like Fred either. They wanted to help Lily. They thought of a plan. + +"Fred, if you are so intelligent, we have a challenge for you," Ben said. "We have a ball here that has a riddle on it. If you can read the riddle and answer it, we will let you stay on Lily. But if you cannot, you have to leave her alone. Do you accept?" + +Fred was very confident. He thought he could read and answer any riddle. He agreed to the challenge. He jumped off Lily and landed on the ball. He looked at the riddle. It said: + +What has four legs but does not walk? + +Fred was puzzled. He tried to think of an answer, but he could not. He scratched his head and said, "I don't know. What is it?" + +Ben, Sam and Max smiled and said, "A table!" + +Fred felt very silly. He had failed the challenge. He had to leave Lily alone. He was ashamed and angry. He hopped off the ball and ran away. + +Lily was very happy. She thanked her friends for helping her. She said, "You are the most intelligent and kind friends in the world. I am glad you are here." + +They hugged and said, "You are welcome, Lily. We are glad you are here too." + +They continued to play and have fun in the park, without any fleas. +Tom and Mia love to watch cartoons on TV. They like the ones with powerful heroes who can speed and fly and fight bad guys. They have a big box of toys with many heroes and villains. Sometimes they play with them and make their own stories. + +One day, they decided to make a big race with their toys. They used a long rug as the road and put some pillows and books as obstacles. They each picked their favorite hero and put them in a small car. Tom chose Superboy, who had a red cape and a blue suit. Mia chose Wondergirl, who had a golden rope and a star on her chest. + +"Are you ready?" Tom asked. "My Superboy is the fastest and strongest. He will win for sure." + +"No way!" Mia said. "My Wondergirl is smarter and braver. She will beat your Superboy." + +They counted to three and pushed their cars. The cars zoomed along the rug, dodging the pillows and books. Tom and Mia cheered and shouted for their heroes. They were having so much fun. + +But then, something happened. Superboy's car hit a big book and flipped over. Wondergirl's car got stuck in a pillow. Both heroes fell out of their cars and landed on the floor. + +"Oh no!" Tom and Mia said. They ran to their toys and picked them up. They looked at each other and smiled. + +"It's OK," Tom said. "They are both powerful. They can get up and try again." + +"Yes," Mia said. "They are both good. They can help each other and be friends." + +They hugged their toys and put them back in their cars. They decided to finish the race together. They pushed their cars slowly and carefully, making sure they did not crash again. They crossed the end of the rug at the same time. + +"Hooray!" Tom and Mia said. "We are all winners!" + +They turned off the TV and put their toys back in the box. They were happy and tired. They gave each other a high five and went to have a snack. They agreed that playing with cartoons was more fun than watching them. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy who loved to play with his toy car. He would race it down the hallway, making vroom vroom sounds as he went. One day, Timmy's mom said, "It's time for bed, Timmy. Put your car away and get ready for sleep." + +Timmy didn't want to stop playing, so he asked his mom if he could play just a little bit longer. His mom said, "Okay, but just for a little while." + +Timmy played with his car for a few more minutes, but then his mom reminded him again that it was time for bed. Timmy started to cry and said, "But I don't want to go to bed! I want to play!" + +His mom gave him a tight hug and said, "I know you want to play, but it's important to get a good night's sleep. You can play with your car again tomorrow." Timmy stopped crying and repeated what his mom said, "Play tomorrow." He put his car away and went to bed, dreaming of all the fun he would have playing with his car the next day. +Once upon a time, there was a silly monkey named Bongo. Bongo loved to eat bananas and swing from tree to tree. One day, Bongo saw a shiny car driving down the road. + +"Wow! That car is so cool!" Bongo exclaimed. "What makes it go?" + +"It needs fuel to run," replied the driver of the car. + +Bongo blinked his eyes in surprise. "Fuel? What's that?" + +"It's like food for the car. Just like you need bananas to have energy, the car needs fuel to move," explained the driver. + +Bongo thought for a moment, then asked, "Can I put bananas in the car instead of fuel?" + +The driver chuckled. "No, I'm afraid not. That would be silly! The car needs special fuel to run." + +Bongo laughed and continued swinging from tree to tree, dreaming of the day he could ride in a shiny car powered by bananas. +Once upon a time, there was a dog. The dog was very hungry. He walked around looking for food. He saw a boy and said, "Hello, do you have any food for me?" The boy said, "I have a sandwich, but I am also hungry." The dog said, "Please, can I have some? I am very hungry." The boy said, "Okay, I will yield my sandwich to you." The dog ate the sandwich and was no longer hungry. He thanked the boy and went on his way. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a fish named Nemo. Nemo loved to swim in the ocean with his fish friends. One day, they saw a big circle in the water. They swam closer to see what it was. It was a big rock! They swam around it and had so much fun. + +Suddenly, Nemo noticed something in the distant water. It was a shark! Nemo and his friends quickly swam away. They were scared but safe. From that day on, Nemo and his friends always looked out for each other while they swam in the ocean. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys all day long. One day, she went to the park to play with her friends. While she was playing, she met a new friend named Max. Max was a nice boy who liked to play with string. + +Lily and Max played together all day. They played with dolls, cars, and even the swings. When it was time to go home, Lily realized that her toy box was empty. She had lost all her toys! Max saw how sad Lily was and he gave her a string that he had found in the park. + +Lily was so happy to have met Max and to have a new friend. She thanked Max for the string and went home with a big smile on her face. From that day on, Lily and Max played together every day and they always had a great time. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and draw pictures with his crayons. He was very creative and liked to make things with his hands. + +One day, Timmy went to the beach with his family. He saw a big boat in the water called a yacht. He asked his dad if they could go on the yacht and his dad said yes. Timmy was very happy. + +On the yacht, Timmy saw lots of fish in the water and seagulls flying in the sky. He drew a picture of the yacht and the sea creatures he saw. When they got back to shore, Timmy showed his picture to his mom and dad. They thought it was very creative and hung it up on the fridge for everyone to see. Timmy was very proud of his picture and the fun day he had on the yacht. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very eager to go outside and play with her friends. But before she could go, her mommy told her to check the mailbox. + +Lily went outside and saw the mailbox. She opened it and found a letter inside. She didn't understand what the letter said, but she was happy to see it. She ran back inside to show her mommy. + +"Look mommy, I found a letter in the mailbox!" Lily said. Her mommy read the letter and told her it was from her grandma. Lily was so happy to hear from her grandma. Even though she didn't understand the words in the letter, she knew it was something special. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys all day long. But he never liked to clean them up after he was done. His mom always told him to clean up his toys, but he never listened. + +One day, Timmy's mom came into his room and saw that it was very messy. There were toys everywhere! She told Timmy that he needed to clean up his room before he could play with his toys again. + +Timmy didn't want to clean up his room, but he knew he had to if he wanted to play with his toys again. So he started to clean up his room. He picked up all of his toys and put them away. When he was done, his room was clean and tidy. + +Timmy's mom was very happy that he cleaned up his room. She told him that he could watch his favorite TV show as a reward for being such a good cleaner. Timmy was very happy and sat down to watch his show. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat beans, especially the brown ones. One day, she went to the kitchen to find some beans for lunch. But she couldn't find any brown beans. She looked and looked, but all she could find were green beans. + +Lily was sad because she really wanted brown beans. She asked her mom where the brown beans were, but her mom didn't seem to know. Lily started to cry because she really wanted brown beans for lunch. + +Just then, Lily's dog, Max, came into the kitchen. He seemed to know what was wrong and went over to the pantry. He pawed at the door until it opened, and there were the brown beans! Lily was so happy that Max had found them for her. She gave him a big hug and they both enjoyed a delicious lunch of brown beans together. +Once upon a time, there was a little rabbit named Binky. Binky loved to play outside and explore the world around him. One day, he saw a big hole in the ground. It looked so dark and scary, but Binky was curious. He hopped closer and peered inside. + +Suddenly, he heard a terrible sound coming from underground. It was a growling noise that made Binky's fur stand on end. He quickly hopped away, feeling scared and unsure. + +Later that day, Binky's friend, a wise old owl, came to visit. Binky told him about the scary noise he heard underground. The owl requested that Binky stay away from the hole and not go near it again. Binky listened to his friend's advice and never went near the hole again. +Once upon a time, there was a big jungle. In the jungle, there lived a leopard. The leopard was very fast and strong. It was also very graceful. It would run and jump from tree to tree with ease. + +One day, the leopard was hungry. It wanted to eat something tasty. It went to the nearby river to see if it could catch a fish. But the fish were too fast for the leopard. So, it went back to its den feeling sad. + +The next day, the leopard saw a family of monkeys playing in the trees. It decided to serve them with its speed and strength. It jumped up and down and ran around the trees, making the monkeys laugh and cheer. + +The monkeys were so happy that they decided to serve the leopard with something tasty. They brought him a bunch of bananas. The leopard was very happy and ate the bananas with joy. From that day on, the leopard and the monkeys became good friends and would often play together in the jungle. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily had a job, and her job was to pick flowers. She loved picking flowers because they smelled so good. + +One day, Lily saw a butterfly that was different from the ones she usually saw. It had bright colors and big wings. She wanted to catch it, but it was too high up. So, she decided to stretch her arms as far as she could, but she still couldn't reach it. + +Lily was sad that she couldn't catch the butterfly, but she knew she had to finish her job of picking flowers. As she walked back to her house, she saw that the flowers she picked were different colors too. She was happy that even though she couldn't catch the butterfly, she found something else that was different and beautiful. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play outside in the rain. One day, Lily was walking in the rain and she stumbled on a rock. + +"Ouch!" cried Lily. + +Her mom came running and asked, "Are you okay, Lily?" + +"I stumbled on a rock," said Lily. + +Her mom hugged her and said, "Be careful, sweetie. It's raining hard outside." + +Lily smiled and continued to play in the rain, being careful not to stumble again. She loved the sound of the raindrops hitting the ground and the way the rain made everything smell fresh and clean. +Once upon a time, there was a little duck named Quackers. Quackers lived in a pond with his family and friends. The pond was big and blue and had lots of fish swimming around. + +One day, Quackers was playing with his friend, a frog named Ribbit. They were having so much fun jumping and splashing in the pond. Suddenly, Ribbit said, "Oh no! I lost my perfect lily pad. It fell into the water." + +"Don't worry," said Quackers. "I can help you find it." Quackers dove into the pond and searched for the lily pad. After a few minutes, he found it and brought it back to Ribbit. + +"Thank you, Quackers," said Ribbit. "You are a great friend." + +Quackers smiled and said, "I'm happy to help. Friends remain friends no matter what." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play outside in the sun with her friends. But one day, Lily woke up and saw that it was raining outside. She felt bad because she couldn't play with her friends in the rain. + +Lily's mom saw that she was sad and asked her what was wrong. Lily said, "I worry that I can't play with my friends because of the bad rain." Lily's mom smiled and said, "Don't worry, Lily. We can still have fun inside. We can play games and read books together." + +Lily felt better knowing that she could still have fun even though it was raining outside. She and her mom played games and read books all day long. And when the rain stopped, Lily went outside to play with her friends again. She was happy and grateful for her mom's help. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to draw with her pen. One day, Lily went to the park with her family. She brought her pen with her so she could draw some fun pictures. + +While she was drawing, a big gust of wind came and blew her pen away! Lily was very sad because she loved her pen. She looked for it everywhere, but she couldn't find it. + +Suddenly, her dad found the pen and returned it to her. Lily was so happy and serious about taking care of her pen from then on. She hugged her dad and said, "Thank you for returning my pen, Daddy!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sun and pick flowers. One day, she found a shiny rock and put it in her pocket. + +As she was walking home, she saw a bunny sneeze. "Bless you, bunny!" said Lily. The bunny smiled and said, "Thank you, Lily. I have a cold." + +Lily felt sad for the bunny and wished she could do something to help. Suddenly, the shiny rock in her pocket started to glow. "Magic!" exclaimed Lily. She held the rock up to the bunny and it sneezed no more. + +The bunny was grateful and said, "Thank you, Lily. You are my hero." Lily smiled and skipped all the way home, feeling happy that she could help her new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a playful bunny named Benny. Benny loved to hop and play in the meadow with his friends. One day, Benny accidentally bumped into a tree and hurt his leg. + +Benny's friend, a wise owl named Ollie, saw what happened and said, "Benny, you need to go to the doctor to repair your leg." + +Benny didn't want to go to the doctor because he was scared. Ollie winked at him and said, "Don't worry, Benny. The doctor will make you feel better." + +Benny trusted his friend and went to the doctor. The doctor was kind and gentle, and Benny's leg was soon repaired. Benny was so happy and grateful to Ollie for his help. +Once upon a time, there was a happy frog named Freddy. Freddy was always jumping around in the pond, having fun with his friends. One day, he found a shiny rock that he thought was very valuable. + +Freddy showed the rock to his friend, a cheerful fish named Sammy. "Look what I found!" said Freddy. "It's so pretty, I think it's worth a lot!" + +Sammy looked at the rock and said, "I don't think that rock has any value, Freddy. It's just a regular old rock." + +Freddy was disappointed, but he still loved his shiny rock. He continued to jump around in the pond with his friends, feeling grateful for the cheerful company he had. +Once upon a time, there was a big, brown bear who lived in a forest. The bear was very kind and loved to help others. One day, he met a little bird who was very sad because someone stole her nest made of steel. + +The bear promised the little bird that he would find her nest and bring it back to her. He searched the whole forest and finally found the nest in a peaceful meadow. He brought it back to the little bird and she was so happy and grateful. + +From that day on, the little bird and the big, brown bear became good friends and they lived together in the peaceful forest. The bear always kept his promises and helped his friends whenever they needed him. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the garden with her friends. One day, while playing, Lily discovered a jar of jelly hidden behind a bush. + +"Look! Look!" she shouted to her friends. "I found jelly!" + +Her friends came running over to see. "Wow, that's brilliant!" said one of her friends. + +Lily opened the jar and they all had a taste. "Mmm, this jelly is delicious!" said Lily. + +They decided to have a picnic and share the jelly with everyone. As they were eating, they talked about how lucky they were to have such a wonderful discovery. +Once upon a time, there was a kind and generous rabbit. He had many friends in the forest who loved him very much. One day, the rabbit found a big carrot and decided to split it with his friends. They all had a wonderful time eating the carrot together. + +But then trouble came. A mean fox saw the rabbit and his friends having fun and decided to steal the rest of the carrot. The rabbit tried to stop the fox, but the fox was too strong. The rabbit and his friends were very sad that they couldn't finish their meal together. + +The next day, the rabbit went to find more food for his friends. But on the way, he got lost and couldn't find his way back. His friends waited and waited, but the rabbit never came back. They were very sad and missed their generous friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and point at the birds in the sky. One day, she saw a big pink butterfly fluttering by. + +"Wow, look at that butterfly!" Lily said to her friend, Timmy. "It's so pretty and pink!" + +Timmy looked up and saw the butterfly too. "I want to catch it!" he said excitedly. + +But Lily shook her head. "No, we shouldn't catch it. We should just watch it and let it be free." + +Timmy thought about it for a moment and then nodded in agreement. "Okay, let's just watch it fly around." + +So Lily and Timmy sat in the grass and watched the pink butterfly fly around the garden. They were happy just to see it and didn't need to catch it. +Once upon a time, there was a big stage in a park. The stage was very clear and clean. A boy and a girl came to the park and saw the stage. The boy suggested that they should play on the stage. The girl agreed and they went up on the stage. They danced and sang and had so much fun. + +After a while, a man came and watched them play. He was very happy to see them having fun on the stage. The man suggested that they should come back and perform on the stage for everyone in the park to see. The boy and girl were so excited and agreed to come back and perform on the stage. + +The next day, they came back to the park and performed on the stage. Everyone in the park watched and clapped for them. They were very happy and had so much fun performing on the stage. From that day on, the boy and girl would always come back to the park and play on the stage. +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Max. Max was a big dog with a fluffy tail and a shiny coat. One day, Max's owner bought him a new collar. The collar was red and had a shiny buckle. Max was so happy to have a new collar. + +But when Max tried to wear the collar, it was too tight. It didn't fit him well. Max's owner saw that the collar was too tight and adjusted it so that it fit just right. Max felt fine and happy again. + +From that day on, Max wore his new collar proudly. He loved the way it looked and felt. Max's owner was happy too, because Max looked so handsome with his new collar. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He wanted to buy a firework for the Fourth of July. He went to the store to find one, but he saw an unknown firework he had never seen before. + +Timmy asked the store worker about the unknown firework. The worker said it was a new kind of firework that just came out. Timmy was excited to try it out, so he bought the unknown firework. + +Later that night, Timmy lit the unknown firework. It was so bright and colorful! Timmy had never seen anything like it before. He was happy he bought the unknown firework and had a great Fourth of July! +Once upon a time, there was a little mouse named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his friends in the field. One day, Timmy saw a big, scary cat. The cat wanted to eat Timmy and his friends! + +Timmy had an idea. He became very brave and ran to get a thread. He tied the thread to a stick and waved it in front of the cat. The cat became confused and ran away. + +Timmy and his friends were safe! The mouse had become a hero by using a friendly trick to scare away the cat. From that day on, Timmy was known as the bravest mouse in the field. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She went to school every day and loved to draw with her pencils. One day, she lost her eraser and couldn't find it anywhere. She asked her friends if they had seen it, but nobody had. + +The next day, a new boy came to school. His name was Max and he was very tall. Lily was shy, but she wanted to meet him. They started talking and Lily showed him her drawings. When Max saw that she didn't have an eraser, he gave her his. Lily was very happy and thanked him. + +From that day on, Lily and Max became good friends. They played together at recess and sat next to each other in class. Lily was grateful that she had met Max and that he had been so kind to her. And she never lost her eraser again! +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Timmy and Tommy. They loved to play together every day. One day, they found a baby seal on the beach. The seal was lost and didn't know where to go. Timmy and Tommy decided to help the baby seal find its home. + +They asked the seal where it lived, but the seal didn't know how to talk. Timmy had an idea and said, "Let's unite and search for its home together!" Tommy agreed, and they started to walk around the beach to find clues. + +After a while, they found a group of seals swimming in the ocean. The baby seal recognized its family and started to swim towards them. Timmy and Tommy were so happy to see the baby seal reunite with its family. + +Suddenly, Tommy felt dizzy and fell down. Timmy asked, "Are you okay, Tommy?" Tommy replied, "Yes, I'm just a little dizzy. Let's go home now." They walked back home, feeling happy that they helped the baby seal find its family. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to look at the stars at night. One night, he saw a comet in the sky. It was very big and bright. Timmy stared at the comet for a long time. + +Suddenly, Timmy's little sister, Lily, came outside. She wanted to see what Timmy was looking at. Timmy showed her the comet and Lily was very happy. But then, Lily tripped and fell down. She hurt her knee. Timmy was sad that his sister got hurt, but he gave her a hug to make her feel better. + +After that, Timmy and Lily went back inside and told their mom about the comet. They both felt happy because they saw something amazing in the sky. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing with his toys, but one day, his favorite toy car broke. His mommy said they needed to take it to the toy doctor for an operation. Timmy was scared because he didn't like the dark doctor's office. + +When they got to the toy doctor's office, Timmy held his mommy's hand tightly. The toy doctor said he needed to close the car up after he fixed it. Timmy watched as the doctor worked on his car. It was a little scary, but he was happy when the doctor gave it back to him all fixed up. + +Timmy was so excited to play with his car again, he didn't want to leave the toy doctor's office. His mommy had to remind him that it was getting dark outside and they needed to go home. Timmy hugged his car tightly and said goodbye to the toy doctor. He was happy to have his favorite toy back and couldn't wait to play with it again in the morning. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and go outside to swing. One day, Lily's friend Sarah came over to play. They decided to play with Lily's dolls. + +Sarah started to play with one of the dolls, but Lily didn't like how she was playing with it. "I don't like how you're playing with my doll," Lily said. + +Sarah replied, "That's just your opinion, Lily. I like playing with your doll this way." + +Lily thought about it and realized that Sarah was right. Everyone has their own opinion. She felt guilty for being mean to her friend and apologized. They continued to play together and had a lot of fun. The moral of the story is to always be kind to your friends and respect their opinions. +Once upon a time, there was a bad daughter named Lily. She never listened to her mom and dad. She always did what she wanted to do. One day, her mom and dad told her to be kind to others, but she did not listen. + +One night, Lily saw a star in the sky that was glowing really bright. She thought it was so pretty and wanted to touch it. She tried to jump up and catch it, but she couldn't. She felt sad and went to bed. + +The next day, Lily saw a little girl who was crying. She asked the girl what was wrong, and the girl said she lost her toy. Lily remembered how she felt when she couldn't catch the star and decided to help the girl find her toy. They looked everywhere and finally found it. The little girl was so happy and gave Lily a big hug. + +Lily realized that being kind to others made her feel good inside, just like the star that was glowing in the sky. From that day on, she always tried to be kind to others and listened to her mom and dad. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a young kid named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his favorite toy car every day. One day, Timmy's toy car broke and he was very sad. He went to his mom and said, "Mommy, my car is broken. Can you fix it?" + +His mom said, "I can't fix it, but we can replace it with a new one. Let's go to the toy store!" + +Timmy was very happy and they went to the toy store. They found a new toy car and Timmy was so excited. He said, "Thank you, mommy! I love my new car!" + +From that day on, Timmy played with his new car every day and was very happy. He learned that sometimes things break, but you can always replace them with something new. +Once upon a time, there was a nice lady named Mrs. Smith. She loved to cook yummy food for her friends. One day, she decided to invite her friends to her club. Mrs. Smith was very generous and wanted to share her delicious food with everyone. + +She cooked many tasty dishes like pizza, pasta, and chicken. Her friends were very happy and thanked her for the yummy food. They all had a great time at the club and danced to some music. + +Mrs. Smith was very happy to see her friends enjoying the food she cooked for them. She felt proud of herself for being so generous. From that day on, Mrs. Smith's friends always looked forward to coming to her club and eating her delicious food. The end. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Timmy and Tommy. They loved to play together every day. One day, they had a quarrel over a toy. Timmy wanted to play with it, but Tommy did not want to share. They were both upset and did not talk to each other for a while. + +The next day, Timmy and Tommy saw a lost puppy on the street. They both wanted to help the puppy find its way home. They decided to work together and found the puppy's owner. They were happy to help the puppy and realized that being friends and helping each other is True friendship. + +From that day on, Timmy and Tommy knew that they could always count on each other. They learned that being dependable and kind is important in a friendship. They never quarreled again and continued to have fun playing together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing outside in the sun, but it was too hot. She wanted to find some shade to cool down. + +Lily's mom said, "Let's go to the park and play in the shade." + +Lily was happy and ran to the park. She played on the swings and the slide, but then she saw a big dog. The dog barked and scared her. + +Lily's mom said, "Don't be scared. The dog is friendly. Let's give him a bath." + +Lily was scared, but she helped her mom give the dog a bath. After the bath, the dog was cool and happy. Lily was happy too, and she played with the dog in the shade. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw and always had her eraser with her in case she made a mistake. One day, Lily went to visit her elderly neighbor, Mrs. Brown. Mrs. Brown was very nice and always gave Lily cookies. + +Lily showed Mrs. Brown her drawings and they started to discuss them. Suddenly, Lily noticed that she had lost her eraser. She looked everywhere but couldn't find it. Mrs. Brown helped her search but they still couldn't find it. + +Lily was sad because she loved her eraser. She started to cry and Mrs. Brown hugged her. But then Lily saw her eraser on the floor. She picked it up and was happy again. As she was leaving, Mrs. Brown told her to be careful and watch where she was going. + +But as Lily was walking home, she wasn't watching where she was going and she fell down. She hurt herself badly and had to go to the hospital. Her parents were very worried and sad. They wished Lily had been more careful. + +From that day on, Lily always made sure to watch where she was going and never lost her eraser again. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He loved his red jacket very much. One day, Timmy went outside to play with his friends. It was very cold outside, but Timmy didn't seem to care. + +Timmy's friend, Johnny, said, "Timmy, you should wear a hat and gloves. It's too cold outside." + +But Timmy thought Johnny was foolish and said, "I don't need a hat and gloves. I'm not cold." + +Later that day, Timmy started to feel very cold. He wished he had listened to Johnny. When Timmy got home, he was very sick. His mom took him to the doctor, but it was too late. Timmy had caught a bad cold and had to stay in bed for a long time. + +Timmy realized that he should have listened to Johnny and worn a hat and gloves. He learned that sometimes it's better to listen to your friends, even if it seems foolish at first. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play outside. One day, she found a leather ball in her backyard. She picked it up and tried to throw it, but it was too heavy for her. + +Lily's grandpa saw her struggling and said, "Let me help you, Lily. We can try to play catch together." Lily smiled and threw the ball to her grandpa. They played for a while until grandpa got grumpy and said, "I'm too old for this. Let's take a break." + +Lily sat down next to her grandpa and said, "I love playing with you, grandpa. You're the best." Grandpa smiled and said, "I love playing with you too, Lily. We can try again later." And they sat there together, enjoying the sunshine and each other's company. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tommy. Tommy loved to play outside and run around in the grass. One day, he was playing with his friends when he noticed that one of his socks had a hole in it. He was sad because he loved those socks and didn't want to throw them away. + +Tommy went to his mom and asked if she could buy him new socks, but his mom said they were too expensive. Tommy didn't know what to do until his friend Billy came up to him and said, "You can borrow my socks!" + +Tommy was happy and grateful for his friend's kindness. He wore Billy's socks and played outside with his friends all day. When it was time to go home, Tommy took off the borrowed socks and gave them back to Billy. He said, "Thank you for letting me borrow your socks. I promise to take good care of them." + +The moral of the story is that it's important to be kind and share with others. Tommy learned that he didn't need to buy new socks because he had a friend who was willing to help him out. By borrowing Billy's socks, he learned the value of friendship and taking care of other people's things. +Once upon a time, there was a little car named Red. Red had a pretty red color, and she loved to drive around the countryside. One day, Red was driving down a bumpy road when her engine started to make a funny noise. + +Red didn't know what was wrong with her engine, but she kept driving anyway. As she drove, she saw a big hill in the distance. She knew that if she could make it to the top of the hill, she could see the whole countryside. + +Red started to climb the hill, but her engine was struggling. She could feel it getting weaker and weaker. Finally, Red made it to the top of the hill. She looked out over the countryside and saw a beautiful spring. + +Red knew that she had to get her engine fixed so she could drive to the spring and see it up close. She drove to the mechanic, and he fixed her engine. Then, Red drove to the spring and saw how pretty it was. She was so happy that she had made it there! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, especially her toy car. One day, she was playing with her car and accidentally got the wire tangled up. She tried to pull it, but it was too tight. + +Lily's dad came in and asked what was wrong. "My car is stuck," she said. Her dad looked at the wire and knew what to do. He gently reversed the wire and untangled it from the car. + +"Thank you, Dad!" Lily said with a big smile. "Now my car can go again!" Her dad smiled back and said, "You're welcome, Lily. Always ask for help when you need it." And from then on, Lily knew that when things got tangled up, she could always ask for help. +Once upon a time, there were two twins named Tim and Tom. They loved to play with their toy cars. One day, Tim wanted to play with Tom's favorite red car. Tom said no and they got into a fight. Tim grabbed the car and ran away. + +Tom was sad and angry. He chased after Tim. Suddenly, Tim's toy car became heavy and he couldn't run fast. Tom caught up and took the car back. They apologized to each other and played together again. They let the cars zoom around and had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her favorite thing to do was to balance her blocks on top of each other. One day, Lily got dizzy from spinning around too much and fell down. She felt sad because she couldn't balance her blocks anymore. + +But then, her mom came over and helped her get up. She showed Lily a new way to balance her blocks by stacking them in a different way. Lily was happy again and started to play with her blocks. She felt proud of herself for balancing them so well. + +From that day on, Lily learned that when one thing doesn't work, there is always another way to balance it. She felt brave and confident to try new things and never gave up. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little baby. The baby was so tiny and cute. One day, the baby's mom went to work, and the baby was left alone with their older brother. + +The brother wanted to play with his toys, but the baby kept crying and interrupting him. The brother got mad and said, "Stop crying, you foolish baby!" + +But then, the brother remembered his mom's warning to be kind to the baby. He picked up the baby and rocked them gently until they fell asleep. From that day on, the brother learned to be patient and loving towards his little infant sibling. The moral of the story is to always be kind and gentle, especially to those who are smaller and more vulnerable than us. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One morning, she woke up feeling very hungry. She asked her mommy to make waffles for breakfast. Her mommy said yes and made her some yummy waffles. + +Lily was very impatient and wanted the waffles right away. But her mommy told her to wait a little bit. Lily didn't want to wait, but she knew her mommy cared about her and wanted to make sure the waffles were cooked just right. + +Finally, the waffles were ready and Lily was so happy. She ate them all up and felt very full. She hugged her mommy and said, "Thank you for making me waffles. I love you!" +Once upon a time, there was a big mountain with fire inside. It was called a volcano. One day, a brave girl named Lily decided to climb up the mountain to see what was inside. Her mommy told her it was dangerous, but Lily wanted to know more. + +When Lily reached the top, she saw that there was a big hole with hot lava coming out. It was very hot and scary. Lily was brave and wanted to explore more, but she didn't know what to do. Suddenly, a wise old man appeared and explained to her that she needed to be careful and stay away from the hot lava. + +Lily listened to the old man and decided to come back down the mountain. She was happy that she saw the volcano, but she knew it was important to be safe. From that day on, Lily always remembered to be brave and careful when exploring new things. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sun with her friends. One day, she went to the park with her mommy. They were having so much fun on the swings and the slide. Lily was so happy, she felt like she could fly! + +Suddenly, her mommy called out to her. "Be careful, Lily," she said. "The ground is sharp." Lily looked down and saw a broken piece of glass on the ground. She was nervous, but her mommy picked her up and they went to sit on a bench under a big palm tree. + +As they sat there, they talked about how important it is to be careful and pay attention to our surroundings. Lily promised to always look where she was going and be safe. Later, when they got home, Lily's mommy gave her a big hug and said, "I'm proud of you for being so responsible." Lily smiled and felt happy knowing that she had made her mommy proud. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and climb hills. One day, she was climbing a hill when she saw her friend, Timmy, coming towards her. + +"Hi, Timmy! Do you want to climb this hill with me?" asked Lily. + +Timmy replied, "I can't, Lily. I have to hurry home for dinner." + +Lily was thoughtful and said, "Okay, maybe we can climb the hill together tomorrow." + +The next day, Lily saw Timmy climbing the hill alone. She remembered how he had to hurry home the day before and decided to be a good friend. She ran over to Timmy and said, "I'll help you hurry home so you won't be late for dinner!" + +Timmy was grateful for Lily's help and they quickly made their way down the hill. From that day on, Lily and Timmy made sure to always be thoughtful and help each other when they needed to hurry. The moral of the story is that being a good friend means helping each other when we can. +Once upon a time, there was a kind town. The people in the town were all friends. They liked to unite and play together. The town was a happy place. + +One day, a big missile came to the town. The missile was not nice. It wanted to scare the people. The kind people did not like the missile. They were sad. + +The kind people in the town decided to unite. They all came together and talked to the missile. They said, "Please, don't scare us." The missile listened to the kind people. It decided to be nice too. The people and the missile became friends. They all played together and the town was happy again. +Once upon a time, on a boring Wednesday, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a small, cute dog named Max. They loved to play together in the park. One day, while they were playing, Max got hurt. Lily was very sad. + +Lily wanted to help Max heal. She took him to the doctor. The doctor gave Lily a special cream to put on Max's hurt leg. Lily put the cream on Max every day, and she gave him lots of love. + +After a few days, Max started to feel better. He could run and play with Lily again. They were both very happy. The boring Wednesday was now a happy one. Lily learned that love and care can help heal her friends. +One day, a humble ant named Tim went for a march with his friends. They walked in a line, one by one. Tim was happy to be with his friends. They marched through the grass and over the rocks. The sun was shining and the sky was blue. + +As they marched, Tim saw something shiny. It was a small trophy. Tim was very excited. He wanted to show the trophy to his friends. So, he picked it up and carried it with him. The trophy was heavy, but Tim was strong. + +Tim and his friends marched back to their home. They showed the trophy to everyone. All the ants were happy and proud of Tim. They cheered for him. Tim felt good and shared the trophy with all his friends. +One day, a little boy named Tim had a number game. He liked to count with it. Tim played with his number game every day. It made him very happy. + +One day, Tim saw a leak in his room. Water came out of it. He was confused. He did not know what to do. Tim called his mom. She came to help him. + +Mom saw the leak too. She knew what to do. She fixed the leak. Tim was not confused anymore. He was happy. He went back to play with his number game. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there was a little girl named Amy. Amy had a bossy big sister named Sarah. Sarah always told Amy what to do. One day, Sarah gave Amy a folder. She said, "Promise me you will keep this folder safe." Amy nodded her head and said, "I promise." + +Amy took the folder to her room and put it under her bed. She went to play with her toys. But then, their dog, Spot, came in and took the folder. He thought it was a toy! Amy saw Spot and said, "No, Spot! That's not a toy!" She took the folder back from Spot and put it on a high shelf. + +Later, Sarah came to Amy and asked for the folder. Amy gave it back to her. Sarah saw that the folder was safe and said, "Thank you, Amy." From that day on, Sarah was not bossy to Amy anymore. They played together and shared their toys. The moral of the story is, when you keep a promise, good things can happen. +Once upon a time, in a wild forest, there lived a big bear. The bear had a big chest where he kept all his favorite things. He loved his chest very much. + +One day, a little bird saw the bear's chest and wanted to play with it. The bird tried to open the chest, but the bear saw the bird. The bear wanted to prevent the bird from opening his chest. + +So, the bear said to the bird, "Please don't open my chest. Let's play together instead." The bird agreed, and they played all day long. The bear was happy that he could prevent the bird from opening his chest, and they became good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Emma. She had a big luggage. She was going to her grandma's house for a sleepover. Emma was very happy. + +Before she left, Emma tried to fit all her toys in the luggage. She had a teddy bear, a ball, and a toy car. But the luggage was too small. Emma felt sad. She wanted to play with all her toys at grandma's house. + +Emma's mom saw her sad face. She said, "Don't worry, Emma. You can play with grandma's toys too." Emma smiled and hugged her mom. She took her teddy bear and put it in the luggage. Then, she went to grandma's house and had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, in a small village, there was a wise old man. He was very kind and everyone liked him. The wise man had a belt that he always wore. He said it made him feel strong. + +One day, a little boy asked the wise man, "How do you know so much?" The wise man smiled and said, "I listen and learn from others." The little boy wanted to be wise too, so he decided to listen and learn just like the wise man. + +As the days went by, the little boy listened to his mom, dad, and friends. He learned many things and started to know more and more. He felt happy and wise, just like the wise man with the belt. And the wise man was proud of the little boy for learning so well. +Once upon a time, there was a fancy cat named Kitty. Kitty loved to help her mom in the kitchen. One day, Mom was making a big cake for a party. + +Kitty wanted to help, so she got a little teaspoon from the drawer. She used the teaspoon to put sugar in the bowl. Mom was happy that Kitty was helping. + +In the end, the cake was very yummy. Everyone at the party loved it. Kitty felt proud that she helped make the cake with her teaspoon. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was very adventurous. He liked to play outside and find new things. One day, Tim saw a tall pole in his yard. He thought it would be fun to climb it. + +Tim's mom saw him looking at the pole. She said, "Tim, be careful. That pole is very high. I will provide you with a rope to help you climb." Tim was happy that his mom was helping him. + +Tim tied the rope to the pole and started to climb. He went up and up, higher and higher. When he got to the top, he saw a beautiful bird's nest. Tim said, "Wow, this is so cool!" Then, he climbed back down and told his mom all about the nest. They both smiled and were happy with their adventurous day. +Once upon a time, there was a kind girl named Lily. She had a magic mirror that could talk. Lily loved her mirror and always took good care of it. She knew that the mirror was special and she valued it a lot. + +One day, Lily asked the mirror, "Mirror, who is the kindest person in the world?" The mirror replied, "Lily, you are the kindest person I know. You are always nice to others and you take good care of me." + +Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, mirror. I will always be kind and value our friendship." From that day on, Lily and her magic mirror were the best of friends, and they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tom. He liked to play with his toy car. One day, Tom saw a big, scary bug in his room. He was so scared that he ran away. Tom's mom said not to worry, because the bug was not going to hurt him. + +The next day, Tom wanted to play with his toy car again. But the car would not go. Tom's mom told him that it needed a new battery. She said they would go to the store to get one. Tom was happy, but he still thought about the scary bug. + +At the store, Tom and his mom looked for a battery. Tom's mom found one and gave it to Tom. As they walked to pay, Tom saw the same scary bug from his room! He was so scared that he began to stumble. But Tom's mom told him to be brave. So, Tom took a deep breath and walked past the bug. They bought the battery, went home, and Tom's toy car worked again. Tom was happy and not scared of the bug anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lisa. She had long hair and was very impatient. Lisa liked to play with her hair all the time. One day, she found a toy that she could squeeze. It was a small, soft ball. + +Lisa thought it would be fun to put the ball in her hair and squeeze it. So she did. She put the ball in her hair and squeezed it very hard. The ball got stuck in her hair. Lisa tried to pull the ball out, but it would not come out. + +Lisa started to cry. She was very sad. Her mom and dad tried to help her, but they could not get the ball out of her hair. They had to cut Lisa's hair to get the ball out. Lisa's hair was now very short. Lisa was not happy. She learned that she should not put things in her hair. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had an incredible daddy. He was very tall and strong. They lived in a small house with a big garden. Lily loved to play with her daddy in the garden every day. + +One day, while they were playing, Lily saw a pretty butterfly. She tried to catch it, but it flew away. Lily felt sad. Her daddy said, "Lily, let's play a game. If you can bow to the butterfly, it might come to you." + +Lily listened to her daddy and bowed to the butterfly. To her surprise, the butterfly came closer and landed on her hand. Lily was so happy! She said, "Thank you, daddy! I love you!" + +From that day on, Lily learned to be kind and gentle to all the little creatures in the garden. And she always remembered to bow, just like her incredible daddy taught her. The moral of the story is that being kind and respectful can bring happiness and friendship. +One day, a little fly was flying around a big tree. The fly saw a mysterious box under the tree. It was very curious about the box. The fly wanted to know how big the box was. + +The fly asked a friend, the ant, "Can you help me measure the box?" The ant said, "Yes, I can help you." So, the fly and the ant went to measure the box. They found out that the box was very big. + +But when they were measuring the box, it suddenly opened! A big spider jumped out of the box. The spider caught the fly and the ant. The fly and the ant tried to escape, but they could not. The spider took them away, and they were never seen again. +One day, a little cat named Tim went for a walk. He saw a big open box. Tim was very curious and wanted to see what was inside. He walked closer and closer to the box. + +A bird named Sue was sitting on a tree branch nearby. She saw Tim and said, "Don't go near the box, Tim! It's bad!" But Tim didn't listen. He wanted to see what was inside the box. + +Tim jumped into the box to relax and have some fun. But suddenly, the box closed! Tim was trapped inside. Sue tried to help, but the box was too heavy. Tim was stuck in the bad box, and he couldn't get out. +One day, Tom went to the library with his mom. He liked the library a lot. It had many books and fun things to do. Tom was a fit boy who loved to run and play. But in the library, he knew he had to be quiet and walk. + +In the library, Tom saw a big window. He liked to observe the birds and cars outside. He saw a big tree near the window. He thought something was hiding behind the tree. Tom told his mom, but she said it was just a shadow. + +Tom and his mom picked out some books to read. They sat down in a cozy spot. Tom could not stop thinking about the tree outside. He kept looking at it. He had a feeling that something was going to happen. + +As they were reading, a big wind came. It blew the tree over! The tree fell down and hit the big window. Glass broke everywhere. Everyone was very surprised. Tom knew he saw something by the tree. + +After the big mess was cleaned up, Tom found a little bird by the broken window. The bird was scared but not hurt. Tom's mom said the bird must have been hiding behind the tree. Tom was happy he could observe the little bird. He knew that sometimes, what he saw was important. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to the park with his mom. They saw a big tree and Tim wanted to play near it. His mom said, "Be careful, Tim!" She knew that the tree had a hole where things could get lost. + +Tim saw a squirrel near the tree. The squirrel had something in its mouth. It was a pair of pants! Tim thought the pants were very pretty. He wanted to find out where the squirrel found the pants. So, he followed the squirrel. + +The squirrel went into the hole in the tree. Tim put his hand inside the hole and felt the pants. He pulled them out and showed his mom. "Look, Mom! I found the pretty pants!" His mom smiled and said, "Good job, Tim! You found them!" Tim was very happy and they took the pants home. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. She had a big box of junk in her room. Sue loved to play with her junk. One day, she found a funny toy in the box. It looked like a small, icy snowman. Sue was so happy to play with her new toy. + +Sue played with the icy snowman all day. But then, she started to feel funny. She felt a tickle in her nose. Sue knew she had to sneeze. She tried to hold it in, but she couldn't. "Ah-choo!" Sue sneezed so hard that the icy snowman flew out of her hand and broke into two pieces. Sue was sad that her new toy was broken. + +The next day, Sue's mom saw the broken icy snowman. She told Sue that they could fix it. Sue and her mom used glue to put the snowman back together. When they were done, the snowman looked just like new. Sue was so happy that her icy snowman was fixed. She promised to be more careful when she played with her toys. And from that day on, Sue always remembered to cover her nose when she sneezed. +Once upon a time, there was a brown dog named Buddy. Buddy loved to play at the park. Every day, he would run and jump with his friends. + +One day, Buddy found a bell at the park. It was shiny and made a pretty sound. Buddy picked up the bell and showed it to his friends. They all liked the bell too. + +Buddy and his friends played with the bell at the park. They took turns ringing the bell and laughing. They had so much fun with the bell that they played until the sun went down. Then, they went home to rest for another fun day at the park. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there was a big oak tree. The oak tree was very old and empty. It had no leaves. One day, a little bird came to live in the oak tree. The bird was happy to call this tree home. + +The little bird had a friend, a squirrel. The squirrel lived in a full, green tree next to the oak tree. The squirrel would visit the little bird and play with him. They had fun every day. But the squirrel always went back to his full, green tree. + +One day, a big storm came to the forest. The wind was strong and the rain was heavy. The little bird was scared in the empty oak tree. He called for his friend, the squirrel. The squirrel was safe in his full, green tree. He was too scared to help the little bird. + +The storm got worse, and the wind shook the empty oak tree. The little bird called for help, but no one came. The empty oak tree could not stand the storm. It fell down with a big crash. The little bird was very sad, and his home was gone. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to wear his red shoes. He thought they made him run fast like a race car. One day, Tim went to the park with his mommy. They saw a big slide, swings, and a sandbox. Tim was so excited! + +Tim played on the slide and the swings. Then, he went to the sandbox to make a castle. Tim's mommy said, "Tim, remember to go to the toilet if you need to." Tim said, "I will, mommy!" He played and played in the sandbox, making a big castle with his new friends. + +Suddenly, Tim felt he needed to go to the toilet. He remembered what his mommy said. Tim ran fast to find the toilet. He wore his red shoes, so he could run like a race car. Tim found the toilet, and his mommy was proud of him. They had a great day at the park. +Once upon a time, there was an old toy named Tim. Tim was a broken toy car. He lived in a big box with other toys. Tim was very sad because he could not play with the children like the other toys. + +One day, a nice girl named Lily found Tim in the box. She saw that he was broken and wanted to help him. Lily took Tim to her dad. Her dad fixed Tim's broken parts and made him like new again. + +The next day, the sun began to rise and Tim was very happy. He could now play with Lily and the other toys. Tim and Lily had lots of fun together. Tim was not sad anymore because he was not broken. He was a happy toy car, thanks to his friend Lily. +Once upon a time, there was a dependable dog named Spot. Spot loved to play with his best friend, a little girl named Sue. Sue and Spot would run, jump, and clap together all day long. + +One day, Sue made a promise to Spot. She said, "I promise to always play with you, Spot." Spot wagged his tail and barked happily. He knew Sue would keep her promise because she was a good friend. + +The next day, Sue and Spot went to the park. They played catch and clapped their hands and paws together. They laughed and had so much fun. "I love playing with you, Spot," said Sue. "I love playing with you too," barked Spot. And they knew they would always be the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a young boy named Tim. He was very upset because his toy was lost. Tim wanted to find his toy, so he asked his mom for help. "Mom, can you help me find my toy?" Tim said. + +His mom agreed to help him and said, "Let's go on a tour around the house to find your toy." They looked in the living room, the kitchen, and Tim's bedroom. But they could not find the toy. + +Then, Tim's mom had an idea. She went to the supply closet and found a big box. Inside the box was Tim's toy! Tim was so happy and said, "Thank you, Mom!" They both smiled and played with the toy together. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. He liked to help his mom in the kitchen. One day, his mom asked him to serve food to his little sister, Amy. Tim was very careful when he put the food on her plate. He did not want to spill anything. + +Tim was holding the plate with his thumb and other fingers. He walked very slow to be careful. But then, he saw his toy car on the floor. He forgot to be careful and stepped on the toy car. + +Tim fell down and the plate went up in the air. The food fell all over him and the floor. His mom was not happy. She told him to be more careful next time. Tim was sad that he made a big mess. He knew he should have been more careful. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to eat spaghetti. One day, he saw a big bowl of perfect spaghetti on the table. It was so long and yummy. Tim wanted to eat it all by himself. + +But, there was a problem. The bowl was too high for Tim to reach. He tried to lean on the table to get the spaghetti, but he was still too short. Tim was sad and didn't know what to do. + +Then, Tim's big sister, Lisa, came into the room. She saw Tim trying to reach the spaghetti. Lisa was tall and could get the spaghetti for Tim. She picked up the bowl and put it down where Tim could reach it. Tim was so happy! He and Lisa sat down and ate the perfect spaghetti together. +Once upon a time, there was a chubby cat named Bob. Bob liked to play with his toy mouse and take long naps in the sun. One day, Bob saw a big red ball. He wanted to play with the ball, so he ran to it and tried to roll it. + +As Bob rolled the ball, he heard a loud alarm. The alarm was loud and scary. Bob did not like the loud alarm, so he ran away from the ball. He hid under a tree and watched the ball from far away. + +Bob saw a little girl come to the ball. She turned off the alarm and counted the numbers on the ball. One, two, three. Bob was happy the alarm was off. The girl saw Bob under the tree and called him. Bob came out and played with the girl and the ball. They had a fun day together. +Once upon a time, there was a bald man named Mr. Smith. He was a teacher with many pupils in his class. One day, Mr. Smith asked a pupil named Tim to bring him a big red ball. + +"Tim, can you bring me the big red ball?" Mr. Smith asked. Tim said, "Yes, Mr. Smith!" and went to find the ball. But Tim saw a big hole in the ground and thought it would be fun to hide the ball there. + +The next day, Mr. Smith wanted to play a game with the big red ball. Tim remembered that he hid the ball in the big hole. He ran to the hole to get the ball, but it was gone! Tim was very sad. + +Mr. Smith and the pupils looked for the ball, but they could not find it. They were all sad because they could not play the game. Tim wished he had not hid the ball in the hole. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big, soft bed in a small room. The bed was very expensive, but it was worth it because it was so comfy. A boy named Tim loved to jump on this bed every day after school. + +One day, Tim saw his friend, Sue, walking by his house. He asked her, "Do you dare to jump on my bed with me?" Sue thought about it for a moment and then said, "Yes, I dare!" So, they both went inside and started to jump on the bed together. + +They jumped and laughed for a long time. The bed was so bouncy and fun, and they didn't want to stop. But then, Tim's mom came into the room and said, "It's time to stop jumping on the bed now. It's getting late, and you both need to go to sleep." Tim and Sue were sad, but they knew they had to listen. They said goodnight to each other, and Sue went back to her house. Tim got into his big, soft bed and fell asleep, dreaming about the fun he had with his friend. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to a fun party with his friends. There were games, treats, and lots of laughing. Tim saw a big prize that he really wanted to win. It was a shiny toy car. He thought it was the best prize ever. + +Tim played a game with his friends. They had to talk to each other and work together to win. But one friend, Sam, was being rude. He didn't want to talk or help the others. Sam just wanted the prize for himself. + +Tim said, "Sam, we need to talk and play nice to win the prize." Sam listened to Tim and started to be nice. They talked and worked together. In the end, they won the shiny toy car. Tim and Sam learned that being rude doesn't help, but talking and being nice does. They shared the prize and had a great time at the party. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was a fearful boy. He was scared of many things. One day, Tim saw a cabinet in his room. The cabinet was big and wooden. Tim wondered what was inside. + +Tim opened the cabinet and found a toy. The toy was a small car. Tim liked the car and played with it. He drove the car around his room. Tim was very happy. + +Tim's mom came into the room. She saw Tim playing with the car. She said, "Tim, that car does not belong to you. It belongs to your brother." Tim felt sad. He gave the car back to his mom. From that day on, Tim learned to only play with things that belonged to him. +Once upon a time, there was a little rabbit named Remy. Remy loved to eat herbs from the garden. One day, Remy found a new herb that looked very tasty. It was green and smelled nice. + +Remy's mom told him that this herb was important. She said, "Remy, you must behave and not eat this herb. It helps other animals feel better when they are sick." Remy listened to his mom and promised to behave and not eat the important herb. + +From that day on, Remy behaved and never ate the important herb. He played with his friends and ate other yummy things in the garden. Remy was happy to know that he was helping other animals by leaving the important herb alone. And they all lived happily ever after. +One day, a modest cat and a dog went to play. They found a box. The box had a picture of a knife on it. The cat said, "Let's act like we use the knife to make food." + +The dog said, "Yes, let's act and make food for our friends." They played and acted like they were making food. They did not know that the box had a real knife inside. + +Soon, their friend, a bird, came to play. The bird saw the knife in the box. The bird said, "Be careful! That is a real knife!" The cat and dog stopped playing with the box. They thanked the bird for helping them. Then, they all played a safe game together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He liked to imagine a lot. He imagined a life where he could run very fast. + +One day, Tim went to the park. He saw a big dog. The dog could run fast too. Tim wanted to be friends with the dog. So, he started to run with the dog. They ran and ran, and had lots of fun. + +Soon, it was time to go home. Tim said bye to the dog. He went back to his house. That night, Tim dreamed about running fast with his new friend, the dog. And they lived a happy life together in his dreams. +Once upon a time, there was a clever driver named Tom. He drove a big, red bus. Every day, he took people from one place to another. The people liked Tom because he was very nice and made them laugh. + +One day, Tom was very tired. He wanted to sleep, but he had to drive the bus. He thought of a plan. Tom asked his friend, a big, fluffy dog named Max, to help him. Max could drive the bus while Tom took a nap. + +Max was a good driver, just like Tom. The people on the bus were happy and safe. Tom got some sleep and woke up feeling much better. They all had a great day. From that day on, whenever Tom was tired, Max would help him drive the bus. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, in an ancient forest, there lived a little girl named Mia. One day, she went for a walk and saw a big tree. The tree was very old and had many branches. Mia wanted to try to climb it. + +As Mia started to climb, she saw a bird in the mist. The bird said, "Hi, my name is Blue. What are you doing?" Mia replied, "I am trying to climb this tree." Blue said, "I can help you!" So, Blue helped Mia climb higher and higher. + +When they reached the top, Mia and Blue saw the beautiful forest below them. They were very happy and became good friends. They played in the ancient forest every day, and Mia always tried to climb even higher with Blue's help. +Once upon a time, in a big, big forest, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play with her friends, the animals. One day, Lily found a big, shiny bubble wand. She was very happy and thought, "I can make big bubbles for my friends to play with!" + +Lily went to her friends, the rabbit, the bird, and the squirrel. She said, "I promise to make big, big bubbles for you all to play with!" They all jumped and clapped with joy. They couldn't wait to see the big bubbles. + +Lily started to make big bubbles with her bubble wand. The bubbles were so big that her friends could jump on them! The rabbit hopped on a bubble, the bird flew through them, and the squirrel jumped from one to another. They all laughed and played together. + +But then, they saw a big, tasty apple high up in a tree. They all wanted the apple, but no one could reach it. Then, Lily had an idea. She made a big, big bubble under the apple. The bubble lifted the apple down to her friends. + +The rabbit, the bird, and the squirrel were so happy. They all shared the tasty apple and thanked Lily. They knew that Lily's promise was true. And they all played and ate together, having the best day ever. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy who had a toy knife. One day, she saw her friend Tom playing with a big, tight ball. Lucy wanted to gain a ball like that too. + +Lucy asked Tom, "Can I play with your ball?" Tom said, "Yes, but you must be careful." Lucy played with the tight ball, but she forgot to put her toy knife away. The knife was hiding in the grass. + +While they were playing, the ball rolled over the toy knife. The tight ball popped with a loud sound. Lucy and Tom were sad. They knew they should have been more careful. + +The next day, Lucy and Tom learned to always put their toys away before playing with something new. They gained a new tight ball and played happily ever after. The moral value is to always be careful and clean up your things. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. Sue had a big, old mug that she loved very much. She would use the mug to drink water, milk, and juice. The mug was blue and had a picture of a happy cat on it. + +One day, Sue's old mug went missing. She looked under her bed, in her toy box, and even in the kitchen. But she could not find her mug anywhere. Sue was very sad and did not know what to do. She missed her old mug very much. + +Sue's mom saw her little girl was sad and said, "Why don't we play a game to find your mug?" Sue liked games, so she said yes. Sue's mom said, "Guess where the mug could be!" Sue thought and thought. She guessed, "Is it behind the couch?" Sue's mom smiled and said, "Yes!" Sue looked behind the couch and found her old mug. She was so happy and gave her mom a big hug. From that day on, Sue always remembered to put her mug in a safe place. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play ball. One day, Tim asked his mom if he could play ball outside. His mom said, "I permit you to play ball, but be careful." + +Tim went outside and found a big open space. He saw a pitch, where he could play ball. Tim was very happy. He played ball all day, and he was very good at it. + +But then, Tim kicked the ball too hard, and it went into a tree. Tim was upset. He tried to get the ball out of the tree, but it was too high. Tim's mom came outside and saw Tim upset. She helped Tim get the ball out of the tree. Tim said thank you to his mom, and they went inside to have a snack. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim lived in a small house with his mom and dad. Tim loved to play outside, but his mom always told him to be safe. + +One day, Tim saw a big man near his house. The big man said, "Hi Tim, do you want to play with me? It will be easy and fun!" Tim thought about what his mom said about being safe. But the big man seemed nice, so Tim decided to accept his offer to play. + +They played for a while, but then the big man took Tim far away from his house. Tim started to feel scared and wanted to go home. The big man didn't take him back, and Tim never saw his mom and dad again. +Once upon a time, there was a little fish named Fin. Fin lived in a big tank with his friends. They liked to swim and play together all day. + +One day, a new fish came to the tank. His name was Sam. Sam was an intelligent fish. He could do tricks and knew many things. Fin said to Sam, "You are so smart! Can you show me a trick?" Sam replied, "Of course, Fin! Watch me jump through this hoop." And Sam jumped through the hoop with a big splash. + +Fin wanted to learn tricks like Sam. He asked Sam to teach him. They practiced together, and Fin began to feel happy and smart too. Soon, all the fish in the tank were learning tricks from Sam. They had lots of fun and felt very proud of what they could do. +Once upon a time, there was a green chalk. The green chalk lived in a box with other chalks. They all liked to draw on the sidewalk. + +One day, the green chalk went to the park. It saw a little girl named Lily. Lily was sad because she wanted to play a game. The green chalk had an idea. It said, "Let's play a game with numbers!" + +Lily smiled and said, "Okay!" She picked up the green chalk and started to draw numbers on the sidewalk. She drew the number one, then two, then three. The green chalk helped her draw all the numbers. + +As they played, more kids came to join them. Together, they counted the numbers and had so much fun. The green chalk was happy it could help Lily and make new friends. From that day on, the green chalk and Lily played together at the park, drawing and counting numbers with joy. +Once upon a time, there was a young girl named Lily. She had a pretty bracelet that her mom gave her. Lily loved her bracelet very much. + +One day, Lily wanted to display her bracelet for everyone to see. She put it on a table in her room. She was very happy that her friends would see her pretty bracelet. + +Lily's friends came to play. They saw the bracelet on the table. They told Lily that her bracelet was very pretty. Lily felt happy and proud. They all played together and had a fun day. +Once upon a time, there was a modest dog named Spot. Spot lived in a small house with a big yard. He loved to play in the yard and run around. + +One day, Spot saw a little bird stuck in a tree. The bird was very scared and couldn't fly. Spot knew he had to rescue the bird. He tried to climb the tree, but it was too hard for him. He needed help. + +Spot ran to the open door of his house and barked for help. His friend, the kind cat, heard him and came to help. Together, they climbed the tree and saved the little bird. The bird was so happy to be free and flew away. Spot and the cat were proud of their rescue and went back to the house to play. +One day, a little girl named Lucy found a shiny diamond in her garden. She was very happy and thought it was so pretty. Lucy wanted to show her friends the diamond because she thought it would be useful to play with. + +Lucy was walking to her friend's house when she started to worry. She thought, "What if my friends don't like the diamond? What if they think it's not useful?" But she kept walking, hoping her friends would like it. + +When Lucy got to her friend's house, she showed them the diamond. They all loved it and thought it was very useful for their games. They played with the diamond all day and had a lot of fun. Lucy was happy that she didn't need to worry anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat yummy apples from the tree in her yard. One day, she saw the biggest apple ever on a high branch. She wanted to eat it, but she could not reach it. + +Lily had an idea. She would ask the moon for help. That night, she looked up at the moon and said, "Please, Mr. Moon, help me get the yummy apple from the tree." The moon smiled and said, "Of course, Lily!" + +The next day, Lily went to the tree and saw the moon had come down to help her. The moon started to shake the tree. The yummy apple fell down, and Lily caught it. She was so happy and thanked the moon for the help. From that day on, Lily and the moon became best friends. +Once upon a time, there was a big, noisy dog named Spot. Spot loved to play with his sack. He would run and jump with it all day long. The sack was his favorite toy. + +One day, a little cat named Fluffy came to live with Spot. Fluffy did not like the noisy dog. She would hide and watch Spot play with his sack. Fluffy would say, "I hate that noisy dog. He scares me." + +Spot wanted to be friends with Fluffy. So, he tried to share his sack with her. He brought the sack to Fluffy and wagged his tail. Fluffy looked at the sack and then at Spot. She decided to give it a try. They played with the sack together and became good friends. From that day on, Fluffy did not hate Spot anymore. They both loved to play with the sack and have fun together. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a mighty dog named Max. Max loved to balance things on his head. He would balance toys, balls, and even food. One day, Max saw a magazine with a picture of a dog balancing a big bone on its head. Max wanted to do that too! + +Max practiced every day to balance bigger and bigger things. One day, his friend, a small bird, saw him practicing. The bird told Max about a big bone she saw in the park. Max was very excited and they went to the park to find the bone. + +When they got to the park, Max saw the big bone. It was even bigger than the one in the magazine! Max tried to balance the bone on his head, and after a few tries, he did it! The mighty dog Max was so happy that he could balance the big bone just like the dog in the magazine. His friend, the bird, was very proud of him too. From that day on, Max was known as the best bone balancer in the whole park. +Once upon a time, there was a prince who lived in a big, pretty castle. The prince loved to play outside. His favorite thing to do was to slide down the big, fun slide in his garden. + +One sunny day, the prince met a new friend. The friend was a rare, little bird with bright colors. The bird said, "Hello, Prince! Can I play with you?" The prince smiled and said, "Yes, let's play together!" + +The prince and the rare bird had so much fun. They slid down the slide again and again. They laughed and played all day. The prince was very happy to have a new friend. From that day on, they played together every day, and they lived happily ever after. +One day, a boy named Tim went to play in his backyard. He saw a pale, round rock on the ground. Tim thought it was very pretty, so he decided to polish it. He took a soft cloth and rubbed the rock until it was shiny. + +Tim showed the rock to his friend, Sam. "Look at my shiny rock," said Tim. Sam looked at the rock and said, "That's a nice rock, but be careful. I heard that pale rocks can be tricky." + +Tim did not listen to Sam. He played with the rock all day. But as the sun went down, the rock started to change. It grew bigger and bigger until it was as big as Tim's house! The big rock rolled and crushed Tim's toys and his backyard. + +Tim was sad. He wished he had listened to Sam. Now, his backyard was ruined and his toys were gone. Tim learned that sometimes, it's better to listen to your friends. +One sunny day, a sleepy cat named Tom was walking on the beach. He liked the feel of the sand between his toes. Tom saw a big hole in the sand and thought it would be fun to jump in. + +As Tom jumped in, a tiny crab appeared from the hole. The crab said, "Hello, I am Carl the Crab. What are you doing in my hole?" Tom replied, "I am sorry, Carl. I just wanted to play in the sand." + +Carl the Crab smiled and said, "That's okay, Tom. Let's play together!" They played in the sand all day, making sand castles and laughing. When the sun went down, Tom and Carl were both very sleepy. They said goodbye and went to their homes to sleep. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there was a thin cat named Tom. Tom loved to play with a soft cushion. He would jump on it and roll around all day long. + +One day, Tom saw a little girl named Lisa. Lisa was sad and had a big frown on her face. Tom wanted to make her happy, so he brought the cushion to her. + +Lisa looked at the cushion and smiled. She hugged the cushion and played with Tom. They had so much fun together. The frown went away, and Lisa was happy again. Tom was glad that he could help Lisa, and they became the best of friends. +Once upon a time, in a big open field, there was a tiny acorn. The acorn had a friend, a little bird. The bird liked to sing and play, while the acorn liked to listen and watch. + +One day, the bird flew away and did not come back. The acorn was sad and missed its friend. The acorn saw other friends like the sun, the rain, and the wind. They all helped the acorn grow into a big, strong tree. + +One day, the little bird came back, tired and hungry. The tree was happy to see its friend again. The tree let the bird sleep on its branch and eat its leaves. The bird was happy and thanked the tree. + +The tree and the bird became friends again. They learned that friends help each other and are there for each other. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a sleepy dog named Cocoa. Cocoa loved to play in the water. One sunny day, Cocoa went to the pond with his friend, a little duck named Quack. + +Cocoa and Quack played by the pond. Cocoa said, "Let's splash in the water!" Quack agreed and said, "Yes, let's splash!" They jumped in the pond and splashed each other. They laughed and had so much fun. + +After a long day of splashing, Cocoa and Quack were very tired. They sat by the pond and watched the sun go down. Cocoa said, "I had a fun day with you, Quack." Quack replied, "Me too, Cocoa." They both went home to their sleepy beds and had sweet dreams about their fun day. +Once upon a time, in a small nation, there lived a boy named Tim. Tim loved to play with his toy cars. He had many cars, some big and some small. Tim had a favorite car. It was red and very fast. Tim thought his red car was the best, but it was also very cheap. + +One day, Tim found a special part for his red car. The part was a big light that could attach to the top of the car. Tim was very happy. He wanted to attach the light to his red car right away. He asked his mom for help. She showed him how to attach the light to the car. Now, his red car had a big light on top. + +Tim played with his red car all day. He drove it all around his nation, showing everyone his new light. The people in the nation liked Tim's red car with the big light. They smiled and waved at Tim as he drove by. Tim was very proud of his red car, and he loved his nation. And even though his red car was cheap, it made Tim very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a wise old cat. The cat lived in a small house with a pretty vase. The vase was very important to the cat. The cat loved the vase so much. + +One day, a little mouse came to the house. The mouse did not understand that the vase was important. The mouse wanted to play with the vase. The wise cat tried to tell the mouse to be careful, but the mouse did not listen. + +The mouse played with the vase, and it fell down. The vase broke into many pieces. The wise cat was very sad. The mouse was sorry, but it was too late. The pretty vase was gone forever. +Once upon a time, a little boy named Tim and his dog, Max, went for a walk. They walked and walked until they saw a big station. Tim was very happy because he loved to watch the big trains come and go. Max wagged his tail and barked with joy. + +Tim said, "Max, let's stay here and watch the trains!" Max barked in agreement. They stayed at the station and watched the trains all day. But as it got late, Tim started to feel upset. He missed his mom and dad and didn't know how to get back home. + +Tim and Max walked and walked, but they couldn't find their way home. They were very upset and tired. The night was dark and scary, and they had to sleep on the cold ground. Tim hugged Max tight, and they both wished they could be home with their family. +Once upon a time, there was a lonely, black cat. The cat lived in a big house all by itself. It had no friends to play with. Every day, the cat would look out the window and see other cats playing outside. The lonely, black cat felt very sad. + +One day, a nice family moved into the house. The family had a little girl who loved cats. The little girl saw the lonely, black cat and wanted to play with it. The cat was very happy to see the little girl. + +The little girl and the lonely, black cat played together all day. They ran around the house and had lots of fun. When it was time for bed, the little girl let the cat settle in her room. The lonely, black cat was not lonely anymore. It had a new friend, and they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a big, red ball. The ball wanted to arrive at the park. It rolled on a trail, slow and steady. + +As the ball rolled, it saw a cute cat. The cat was playing with a toy. The ball and the cat became friends. They played together on the trail. + +Soon, the ball and the cat arrived at the park. They saw happy kids playing. The ball and the cat joined in the fun. They had a great day at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a small bunny named Bobo. Bobo was a clumsy little bunny. He loved to play with his friends in the sunny park. One day, Bobo saw a little bird trying to carry a big stick to its nest. The bird was having a hard time because the stick was very big. + +Bobo wanted to help the bird. He hopped over and used his soft ears to carry the big stick. Together, they took the stick to the bird's nest. The bird was very happy and gave Bobo a big hug. Bobo felt good that he could help his new friend. + +From that day on, Bobo learned that even if you are clumsy, you can still help others. He knew that it was important to be kind and help friends when they need it. And every time he helped someone, he got a big hug, which made his heart feel warm and happy. +One day, a cat and a dog were in the kitchen. The cat was angry because the dog ate her food. The dog just looked at the cat and nodded his head. He knew he made the cat mad. + +The cat said, "You ate my food! Now I'm hungry!" The dog looked at the cat and said, "I'm sorry, I was hungry too." The cat saw a knife on the table. She had an idea. + +The cat said, "I will use the knife to cut some bread. We can share it." The dog nodded his head and said, "That's a good idea. I will help you." They both worked together to cut the bread and shared it. The cat was not angry anymore, and they became friends. +Once upon a time, there was a hunter named Tom. Tom liked to catch animals in the woods. One day, Tom saw a sweet little bunny. The bunny was white and fluffy. Tom wanted to catch the bunny, but he felt bad because the bunny was so cute. + +Tom said, "Hi bunny, do you want to play with me?" The bunny looked at Tom and said, "Yes, I want to play with you, Tom." So, Tom and the bunny played together all day. They played hide and seek, and they played with a ball. + +At the end of the day, Tom felt happy. He said to the bunny, "You are my friend now. I will not catch you." The bunny smiled and said, "Thank you, Tom. You are a good hunter and a good friend." And from that day on, Tom and the bunny were best friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tom. He loved to play with his toys. One day, Tom could not find his favorite toy car. He looked everywhere but could not find it. He felt frustrated. + +Tom asked his mom, "Mom, where is my toy car?" His mom said, "Maybe it is in the attic. Let's go and look." So, Tom and his mom went to enter the attic. The attic was dark and full of old things. + +They looked and looked, and finally, they found the toy car! Tom was very happy. He said, "Thank you, Mom!" They left the attic and played with the toy car all day long. +Once upon a time, in a jolly little house, there lived a mother and her child. The mother loved to laugh and play with her child. They had a lot of fun together. + +One sunny day, the mother and child went outside to play with water. They had a big spray bottle. The mother filled the spray bottle with water. She showed her child how to spray the water into the air. + +The child laughed as they sprayed water at each other. The mother was happy to see her child having fun. They played and sprayed water until the sun went down. The mother and child had a great day together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was very adventurous. He liked to play outside and explore. One day, Tim found a big shield in his yard. He did not know where it came from, but he thought it was cool. + +Tim took the shield and went to play with his friends. They pretended to be knights fighting a big dragon. Tim was very brave with his shield. But then, a mean kid named Max came and wanted the shield. Max said, "Give me the shield or I will hit you!" Tim did not want to give it away. + +Tim knew he had to be strong. He held the shield tight and said, "No, this is my shield!" Max tried to take it, but Tim was brave. Tim's friends came to help him. They all stood together, and Max went away. Tim and his friends were happy. They played with the shield all day and had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a big bird named Bob. Bob was great at flying high in the sky. He loved to fly and see all the things on the ground. Bob had many friends who liked to watch him fly. + +One day, a little bird named Tim came to Bob. Tim asked Bob to teach him how to fly. Bob was happy to help his friend. They started to learn how to fly together. Tim tried very hard, and soon he could fly a little bit. Bob was proud of Tim. + +After some time, Tim became very good at flying. He could fly high and fast just like Bob. They both loved to fly together in the sky. All their friends would watch them and clap. Bob and Tim were very happy, and they became the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little car who loved to drive. One day, the car saw a big surf in the distant sea. The car wanted to play in the surf, but it was far away. + +The car had a friend, a little boat. The car asked the boat for help to get to the surf. The boat said, "I can help, but you must be nice to others." The car promised to be nice. + +They went to the surf together. The car was happy and played in the surf. The car learned to be nice to others, and they all had fun. The car and the boat were good friends forever. The end. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to run and play with her friends. One day, she found a pretty crystal while she was running. It was shiny and bright. Lily was very happy and showed it to all her friends. + +But Lily started to become selfish. She did not want to share the crystal with anyone. Her friends were sad and did not want to play with her anymore. Lily felt lonely and did not understand why her friends did not want to be with her. + +One day, a wise old owl saw Lily and told her, "If you share your crystal, your friends will come back to play with you." Lily thought about it and decided to share her crystal with her friends. When she did, her friends were happy, and they all played together again. Lily learned that sharing is important and it is better to be kind than to be selfish. +Once upon a time, there was a big owl. The owl lived in a tree. The tree was in a big forest. The owl had many friends. His friends include a cat, a dog, and a mouse. + +One day, the owl and his friends were hungry. They wanted to find something yummy to eat. They looked for food in the forest. The cat said, "Let's find some yummy food!" The dog and the mouse agreed. + +They found some yummy berries. The owl, the cat, the dog, and the mouse all ate the berries. They were very happy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big building called a university. In the university, there was a little girl named Emma. Emma was very smart and wanted to learn many things. But sometimes, Emma was selfish and did not like to share her toys with other kids. + +One day, Emma met a new friend named Tim. Tim was very nice and wanted to play with Emma. They found a toy car to play with. Emma wanted to play with the car all by herself. She said, "This is my car. I don't want to share." + +Tim was sad and asked, "Can I please play with the car too?" Emma thought about it and wanted to be a good friend. She managed to say, "Okay, we can share the car and play together." + +Emma and Tim played with the car and had lots of fun. They learned that sharing was good and made them happy. Emma was not selfish anymore, and they became the best of friends. They played together every day at the university and learned many new things together. +Once upon a time, there was a big elephant with a long trunk. The elephant loved to clap with his trunk. He clapped all day and all night. He liked to make his friends happy with his clapping. + +One sunny day, the elephant went to the park. He saw his friends playing ball. They saw the elephant and asked him to clap for them. The elephant was so happy to clap for his friends. He clapped and clapped while they played. + +After a while, the elephant felt tired. He had been clapping for a long time. His friends saw that he was tired and said, "Thank you for clapping for us, elephant! Now you should rest." The elephant lay down under a big tree and took a nap. His friends played quietly so he could sleep. When he woke up, he felt much better and was ready to clap again. +Once upon a time, there was a flexible toy snake named Sam. Sam had wheels instead of a tail. He liked to roll around on his wheel and play with his friends. + +One day, Sam met a little girl named Lily. Lily liked to tell stories. She told Sam a story about a big, happy sun that made everyone smile. Sam liked the story very much. + +Sam and Lily became best friends. They played together every day. Lily would tell stories and Sam would roll around on his wheel, laughing and having fun. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a clever dog named Spot. Spot loved to bake yummy treats for his friends. One sunny day, he decided to bake a big cake for everyone to share. + +While Spot was baking, he saw a big boot in the middle of the room. He didn't know how it got there. The boot was in the way, and Spot needed to get his cake out of the oven. He tried to push the boot, but it was too heavy. + +Spot thought hard about how to move the boot. He had an idea! He ran outside and found a long stick. Spot used the stick to push the boot out of the way. Now, he could get to the oven and take out his cake. All his friends came over and they all enjoyed the yummy cake together. They cheered for Spot, the clever dog who solved the problem. +Once upon a time, there was a humble dog named Spot. Spot lived in a small house with his best friend, a little girl named Sue. Sue and Spot loved to play together every day. + +One sunny day, Sue wanted to show Spot how to pick flowers. They went to the garden where many pretty flowers grew. Spot watched as Sue picked a red flower, a blue flower, and a yellow flower. Spot wagged his tail, happy to learn something new. + +Spot tried to pick a flower too. He gently bit a green flower with his mouth and gave it to Sue. Sue was so proud of her humble friend. They both laughed and played with the flowers all day long. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Timmy. Timmy was an independent bird who loved to whistle. He lived in a big tree near a lawn. Every day, Timmy would fly around and play with his friends. They would whistle and sing together. + +One sunny day, Timmy and his friends decided to have a race. They wanted to see who could fly the fastest from the tree to the other side of the lawn. Timmy was very excited. He knew that he was a fast flyer and wanted to show his friends. + +The race started, and Timmy began to fly as fast as he could. He whistled as he flew, feeling happy and free. Timmy looked back and saw that he was ahead of his friends. He flew even faster and reached the other side of the lawn first. Timmy won the race and felt very proud. His friends cheered for him, and they all whistled together to celebrate. +One day, a little worm went for a walk. The worm was very hungry. He saw a big, red apple and thought it would be yummy. But the apple was sour. The worm made a funny face because he did not like the sour taste. + +The worm kept walking and found a small house. The door was open, so he went inside. Inside the house, there was a big box. The worm was curious and wanted to see what was inside the box. He tried to open it, but it was locked. + +The worm was sad that he could not open the locked box. He decided to go back outside and look for more food. He found a sweet, green leaf and ate it. The worm was happy because the leaf tasted much better than the sour apple. +Once upon a time, in a little town, there lived a girl named Zoey. Zoey loved to eat popcorn. She ate popcorn every day. One day, she found an unusual popcorn. It was big and shiny. + +Zoey put the unusual popcorn in her pocket and zipped it. She went to her friend Tim's house to show him. When they opened the pocket, the popcorn was gone! They were sad and looked everywhere for it. + +Suddenly, they heard a small "pop" sound. They saw the unusual popcorn on the floor. It had turned into a big, fun toy! Zoey and Tim played with the toy all day, and they were happy. +Once upon a time, in a cold land, there lived a fearful penguin named Pippin. Pippin was always scared of everything. One day, Pippin met a big bear named Benny. + +Benny said, "Why are you so scared, Pippin?" Pippin replied, "I don't know, I just suffer from being fearful." Benny wanted to help Pippin be brave. + +Benny and Pippin played games to help Pippin be brave. But Pippin still suffered from fear. One day, they saw a big ice hill. Benny said, "Let's slide down the ice hill!" Pippin was scared but wanted to try. + +Pippin went down the ice hill first. But Pippin went too fast and fell into the cold water. Benny tried to help, but it was too late. Pippin was gone. + +The moral of the story is: always be careful when trying new things, and it's okay to be scared sometimes. +Once upon a time, there was a soft bunny named Bobo. Bobo had a friend named Toto, a little bird. They lived in a big garden with many flowers. + +One day, Bobo and Toto found a long wire. They didn't know what to do with it. Bobo said, "Let's play jump rope with the wire!" But Toto said, "No, it's dirty. We need to wash it first." + +Bobo didn't want to wash the wire, but Toto insisted. They took the wire to the pond and washed it. The wire was clean and shiny. They played jump rope and had lots of fun. From that day on, they always washed things before playing with them. +Once upon a time, there was a big tree. It had many leaves. The tree gave nice shade. People liked to sit under the tree. It was a hot day. + +A girl named Lily came to the tree. She had an expensive toy. She liked the toy a lot. She played with it under the tree. She was happy. + +A boy named Tom came to the tree too. He saw Lily's toy. He said, "That is a nice toy. Can I play with it?" Lily said, "Yes, you can play with it. But be careful." Tom played with the toy. He liked it too. + +Lily and Tom played together under the tree. They had fun. They became friends. They gave each other a big hug. They liked the tree and the shade. They played there every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Ann. Ann had a bottle. The bottle was very special to her. She took it everywhere she went. + +One day, Ann went to the park. She put her bottle on the ground to play. She saw a big tree and wanted to climb it. Ann stood up and started to climb the tree. She was happy to be so high up. + +But when Ann came back down, her bottle was gone. She looked around and saw a little dog with her bottle. Ann stood in front of the dog and asked for her bottle back. The dog wagged its tail and gave the bottle to Ann. They became friends and played together in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a red ball. The red ball had a big friend, a tall tree. The red ball liked to lean on the tree when it was tired. The tree liked to help the red ball. + +One day, a big wind came. It blew the red ball far away from the tree. The red ball was sad. It wanted to go back to its friend, the tree. But the red ball did not know the way back. + +The red ball met a cat. The cat did not help the red ball. The cat played with the red ball and pushed it far away. The red ball was very sad. It had zero friends now. The red ball never found the tree again. +Once upon a time, in a calm forest, there was a camp. In this camp, there were many animals. They all liked to dance and play together. One day, a new animal came to the camp. His name was Tim, and he was a little shy. + +Tim wanted to dance with the other animals, but he was scared. He watched them dance and have fun, but he could not join them. This made Tim feel sad. The other animals noticed that Tim was not dancing, and they wanted to help him. + +The animals came up with a plan. They decided to teach Tim how to dance. They all took turns showing Tim their best dance moves. Soon, Tim started to feel more calm and brave. He began to dance with the other animals, and they all had a great time. From that day on, Tim was not scared to dance, and the camp was a happy place for everyone. +Once upon a time, there was a little fox. This fox was very nervous. He was scared to go out and play with his friends. One day, he found a small ball. He wanted to hold it and play with his friends. + +The little fox held the ball in his mouth. He went to find his friends. They were all playing in the sun. The little fox was still nervous, but he wanted to play too. So, he took a deep breath and went to join them. + +As the little fox played with his friends, he became less nervous. He was happy to hold the ball and share it with his friends. They all had fun playing together. The little fox learned that it was okay to be nervous, but playing with friends made everything better. +Once upon a time, there was a queen who lived in a big castle. She had a beautiful boat that she loved to sail on the big blue sea. This boat was very special and original because it was the first boat the queen ever had. + +One sunny day, the queen decided to sail her boat. She invited her friends, the animals, to join her. The animals were so happy to sail with the queen. They all got on the boat and started to sail on the sea. They laughed and played together, having a great time. + +As they sailed, they saw another boat with people who did not have any food. The queen and the animals decided to share their food with those people. Everyone felt happy and grateful. The queen and the animals learned that sharing is a good thing to do. And they all sailed back home, proud of their kind actions. +Once upon a time, there was a hairy dog named Fuzz. Fuzz liked to go on walks with his best friend, a little boy named Tim. They loved to play and have fun together. + +One sunny day, Fuzz and Tim went for a walk to the big temple. The temple was a special place where people went to be happy and quiet. Fuzz liked the temple because it was big and pretty. + +As they walked, Fuzz saw a sign near the temple. The sign had a picture of a dog on it. Fuzz was happy to see a dog like him on the sign. Tim and Fuzz played near the sign and had a great day at the temple. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She liked to play with her toy telephone. One day, she went to the park with her mom. They saw a nice old man named Bob. Bob was deaf, so he could not hear very well. + +Lucy wanted to play with Bob, so she brought her toy telephone to him. She said, "Hello, Bob! Let's play with my telephone!" Bob smiled and nodded, even though he could not hear her. They played together and had lots of fun. + +Later, Lucy and her mom had a picnic in the park. They had juice to drink. Lucy wanted to pour the juice for Bob. She said, "Bob, I will pour the juice for you!" Bob watched as Lucy carefully poured the juice into the cups. They all enjoyed their picnic and had a great day at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a long, long tree. On the tree, there was a swing. A little bird lived in the tree. The bird had a pretty feather. + +One day, the bird wanted to play on the swing. It jumped on and began to swing high and low. The bird was very happy. It sang a fun song while swinging. + +As the bird swung, its pretty feather fell off. The wind took the feather far away. The bird was sad but kept swinging. It knew that one day, it would find its pretty feather again. +Once upon a time, in a big, big forest, there was a furry bunny named Bob. Bob loved to hop and play with his friends. One day, Bob and his friends were playing near a stage in the forest. + +While they were playing, Bob started to feel very, very tired. He said to his friends, "I need to take a nap." His friends said, "Okay, Bob. We will keep playing while you nap." + +Bob hopped onto the stage and lay down. He closed his eyes and took a nice, long nap. When he woke up, he felt much better. He jumped off the stage and said, "I'm ready to play again!" + +His friends were happy to see him awake and full of energy. They all continued to play and have fun until the sun went down. Then, they all went to their homes to rest, knowing they would play together again soon. +Once upon a time, there was a big, ancient castle. It had tall walls and many rooms. In this castle, there was a kind king and queen. They had a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play with her toy horse. + +One day, Lily was playing near the castle walls. She saw a little boy outside. He was all alone. Lily asked the boy, "Do you want to play with me and my toy horse?" The boy shrugged and said, "I don't know what a horse is." + +Lily opened the castle gate and showed him her toy horse. The boy smiled and said, "That looks fun!" They played together all day, running and laughing. The king and queen saw them and were happy that Lily had made a new friend. + +From that day on, Lily and the boy were best friends. They played together every day in the ancient castle. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a cop named Tom. Tom was very nice and liked to help people. One day, he saw a big, fierce dog running around. The dog was making people scared. Tom had a feeling that he would have to help soon. + +Tom saw a little girl named Sue. She was playing with her ball. The fierce dog saw Sue and wanted to play too. The dog ran very fast to Sue. Sue saw the dog and got scared. Tom knew he had to do something. + +Tom ran to Sue and the fierce dog. He waved at the dog to make it stop. The dog saw Tom and stopped running. Tom took the dog to a safe place. Sue was happy and said, "Thank you, Tom!" Tom smiled and waved goodbye to Sue. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot loved to play with his owner, a kind girl named Sally. They would run and jump and have lots of fun together. + +One day, while they were playing, Spot saw a pretty flower. He wanted to give it to Sally. He tried to cut the flower with his teeth. But, oh no! He accidentally cut Sally's finger instead. Sally cried out, "Ouch!" + +Spot felt very sorry. He licked Sally's finger to make it feel better. Sally knew that Spot didn't mean to hurt her. She hugged him and said, "It's okay, Spot. I know you didn't mean it." They went inside, and Sally's mom put a bandage on her finger. + +After that, Spot and Sally went back outside to play. They were more careful this time. Spot found a new flower and gave it to Sally. She smiled and said, "Thank you, Spot!" They played happily together for the rest of the day. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear named Benny. Benny loved to wear his favorite red shirt. Every day, Benny would put on his red shirt and go outside to play. + +One day, Benny's mom told him, "Benny, you need to do exercise to be strong." Benny listened to his mom and started to exercise every day. He would run, jump, and play with his friends. Soon, Benny became very strong. + +All the other animals saw how strong Benny was and wanted to be like him. Benny taught them how to exercise and wear their favorite clothes too. They all learned that exercising and being strong was important. The moral of the story is that we should listen to our parents and exercise to become strong and healthy. +One day, a big, thick cat and a small, thin dog were playing in the park. They saw a board on the ground. The cat said, "I bet I can jump higher than you!" The dog said, "No, I can jump higher!" They both wanted to see who could jump higher. + +The cat jumped on the board and teased the dog, "Look, I am so high! You can't jump this high!" The dog felt sad and wanted to prove the cat wrong. So, the dog tried to jump on the board. But the dog was too small to jump that high. + +The cat kept teasing the dog and laughing. The dog became very sad and ran away. The cat was happy that he won, but then he realized that he lost his friend. The cat was all alone and sad too. + +Moral: Don't tease your friends, or you may lose them. +One day, a little girl named Sue went to the park. She saw a swing and ran to it. Sue loved to swing high in the sky. Her friend, Tom, came to the park too. Tom was a reliable friend who always played with her. They liked to play together. + +Tom said, "Hi Sue, can I swing too?" Sue smiled and waved at Tom. "Yes, Tom! Let's swing together!" They both sat on the swings and began to swing back and forth. They laughed as they swung higher and higher. + +Sue and Tom waved at their moms as they swung. Their moms waved back, happy to see their kids having fun. The sun was shining, and it was a perfect day for swinging. Sue and Tom played on the swing until it was time to go home. They said goodbye and waved to each other, excited to play again another day. +Once upon a time, there was a powerful king who lived in a big castle. He had a shelf full of shiny things. The king loved to show his shiny things to everyone. + +One day, a little boy came to see the king. The king waved to the boy and showed him the shiny things on the shelf. The boy was very happy to see them. The king liked the boy and let him touch the shiny things. + +But the little boy was not careful. He tried to take a shiny thing from the shelf and it fell down. It broke into many small pieces. The king was very sad and angry. The boy had to go away and never come back. +Once upon a time, there was a smelly dog named Bob. Bob lived on a farm with lots of wheat. He loved to run and play in the wheat field. One day, Bob met a big bird named Tim. Tim was very friendly. + +"Hi, I'm Tim!" said the big bird. "Do you want to play with me?" + +Bob wagged his tail and said, "Yes, let's play!" + +Tim and Bob played in the wheat field. They ran and jumped. Then, Tim had an idea. "Let's dive into the wheat!" he said. Bob was excited to try something new. They both took a big jump and dove into the wheat. They had so much fun! + +After playing, they were both very tired. They lay down in the wheat field and took a nap. When they woke up, they were still smelly, but they were happy. They became best friends and played together every day. +One sunny day, a little girl named Lily went to the beach with her mom. Before they went to play, mom said, "Lily, we need to gather our things and put on lotion so we don't get sunburned." Lily nodded and helped her mom. + +While they were playing, a big crab came near them. Lily was alert and saw the crab. She was scared and said, "Mom, look! A big crab!" Mom looked and said, "Don't worry, Lily. Just stay away from it, and it won't hurt you." + +The crab wanted to play too, but Lily and her mom didn't want to play with it. The crab felt sad and went away. Later, Lily and her mom saw the crab again, but this time it was playing with other crabs. Lily felt happy for the crab and said, "Mom, the crab found friends to play with!" They continued to have a fun day at the beach. +Lily and Tom liked to play with their toy boat. They made it from a big box and some paper. They painted it blue and red and put a flag on it. They pretended to sail on the sea and look for gold. + +One day, they took their boat to the park. They found a big pond with ducks and fish. They put their boat in the water and pushed it with a stick. They said, "Ahoy, mateys! We are sailing to find gold!" + +They saw something shiny in the water. They thought it was gold. They pulled their boat closer and reached for it. But it was not gold. It was a soft yellow duckling. It quacked and splashed. + +Lily and Tom were surprised. They said, "Hello, little duckling. You are not gold, but you are very cute. Do you want to play with us?" + +The duckling nodded and climbed on their boat. They gave it some bread and stroked its soft feathers. They said, "You can be our friend. We will call you Goldie." + +They sailed around the pond with Goldie. They had fun and laughed. They did not find gold, but they found something better. They found a new friend. +Tim and Sam are brothers. They like to play in the park. They have a ball and a bike. They take turns to kick the ball and ride the bike. + +One day, they see a big bin in the park. The bin is full of rubbish. Tim and Sam are curious. They want to see what is in the bin. They go near the bin and look inside. + +"Wow, look at this!" Tim says. He sees a toy car in the bin. It is red and shiny. He likes it. He reaches for the toy car. + +"Wait, Tim, don't touch that!" Sam says. He sees something else in the bin. It is a wild cat. It is black and furry. It has sharp teeth and claws. It does not like Tim and Sam. It hisses and growls. + +Tim does not hear Sam. He grabs the toy car. The wild cat is angry. It jumps out of the bin. It scratches Tim's hand. Tim drops the toy car. He screams and cries. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Tim cries. He holds his hand. It hurts and bleeds. + +Sam is scared. He runs to Tim. He hugs him and says, "I'm sorry, Tim. I tried to warn you. Let's go home. Mum will help you." + +They leave the park. They leave the ball and the bike. They leave the toy car and the wild cat. They run home. They cry. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play music with pots and pans. They have a big drum, a small drum, a spoon and a lid. They make loud sounds and have fun. + +One day, they see a parade on the street. They see people in red and blue clothes. They see big flags and shiny horns. They see horses and cars. They hear music and clapping. They want to join the parade. + +They run to their house and get their pots and pans. They put on hats and scarves. They hold their drums and spoons. They say to each other, "Let's perform in the parade! Let's march like the people!" + +They go to the street and follow the parade. They bang their drums and shake their spoons. They march like the people. They smile and wave. They think they are rich and famous. + +But the people in the parade are not happy. They say, "Who are these kids? They are making noise and messing up our parade! They are not rich and famous. They are silly and rude!" + +They tell Tom and Lily to go away. They say, "This is not your parade. This is our parade. You cannot perform here. You cannot march here. You have to leave now!" + +Tom and Lily are sad and scared. They drop their pots and pans. They run back to their house. They cry and hug. They say to each other, "We are sorry. We just wanted to have fun. We just wanted to be like the people." + +They decide to play music in their backyard. They pick up their pots and pans. They make loud sounds and have fun. They do not care about the parade. They do not care about being rich and famous. They are happy and proud. They are friends. +Tom and Lily like to play at the park. They run and jump and swing and slide. They have fun with their friends and make noise. + +But one day, Tom feels weak. He does not want to run or jump or swing or slide. He sits on a bench and coughs. Lily is worried. She asks Tom what is wrong. + +Tom says he is sick. He has a cold. He needs to rest and drink water. He says he is sorry he cannot play with Lily. + +Lily says it is okay. She says she will play with Tom when he is better. She says she will be quiet and not make noise. She says she will sit with Tom and read a book. + +Tom smiles. He says thank you to Lily. He says she is a good friend. He says he likes the book. He says he likes the park. He says he likes Lily. +Lily and Ben are playing in the living room. They have many toys, but they like to pretend with Mom's phone. They take turns to call each other and make funny noises. + +"Hello, this is Lily. Who is this?" Lily says, holding the phone to her ear. + +"Hi, Lily. This is Ben. I have a surprise for you," Ben says, hiding something behind his back. + +"What is it? Tell me, tell me!" Lily says, jumping up and down. + +Ben smiles and shows Lily a big cookie. He broke it in half and gave one piece to Lily. "This is for you, Lily. You are my best friend," he says. + +Lily is very happy. She hugs Ben and says, "Thank you, Ben. You are very generous. You are my best friend, too." + +They eat their cookies and share the phone. They have a lot of fun. Mom watches them and smiles. She is proud of her children. They are kind and polite. She loves them very much. +Tommy was a selfish boy. He did not like to share his toys or his snacks with his friends. He always wanted to have the best and the most of everything. One day, he saw a shiny new pair of shoes in the store window. They were red and blue and had lights on the bottom. Tommy wanted those shoes very much. + +"Mommy, can I have those shoes?" he asked, pointing at the window. + +"No, Tommy, you have enough shoes already. And those shoes are too expensive. We need to save money for other things," his mommy said. + +"But I want them, I want them, I want them!" Tommy cried. He threw a tantrum in the store. He kicked and screamed and cried. His mommy was very angry and embarrassed. She dragged him out of the store and took him home. She put him in his room and told him to stay there until he calmed down. + +Tommy was still very mad. He lay on his bed and pouted. He wished he had those shoes. He closed his eyes and dreamed about them. He dreamed that he was wearing them and running and jumping and flashing. He dreamed that everyone admired him and wanted to be his friend. He dreamed that he had all the shoes in the world and no one else had any. + +But then, something strange happened in his dream. The shoes started to talk to him. They said, "Tommy, you are a selfish boy. You don't care about anyone but yourself. You don't share or help or say thank you. You only want more and more and more. You don't deserve us. We don't like you. We are going to leave you." + +Tommy was scared. He tried to hold on to the shoes, but they slipped off his feet. They ran away from him, leaving him alone and barefoot. He chased after them, but they were too fast. He saw them disappear into a dark hole. He heard them laugh and say, "Bye bye, Tommy. Have fun with no shoes." + +Tommy woke up with a start. He was sweating and shaking. He looked at his feet and saw his old shoes. He felt a pang of guilt and sadness. He realized that he had been very selfish and ungrateful. He wished he could say sorry to his mommy and his friends. He wished he could be a better boy. + +He got out of his bed and went to his mommy's room. He knocked on the door and said, "Mommy, I had a bad dream. Can I talk to you?" + +His mommy opened the door and hugged him. She said, "Of course, Tommy. What's wrong?" + +Tommy told her about his dream and how he felt. He said, "Mommy, I'm sorry for being selfish. I don't need those shoes. I have enough shoes. I have enough everything. I love you, mommy. Can you forgive me?" + +His mommy smiled and kissed him. She said, "I love you too, Tommy. And I forgive you. You are not a bad boy. You are a good boy who made a mistake. Everyone makes mistakes. The important thing is to learn from them and to be kind and generous. Do you understand?" + +Tommy nodded and hugged his mommy. He said, "I understand, mommy. Thank you for teaching me. Can we go and play with my friends tomorrow? I want to share my toys and my snacks with them. I want to be a good friend." + +His mommy said, "That sounds like a wonderful idea, Tommy. I'm proud of you. Now, let's go back to bed and have a good night's sleep. Maybe you'll have a nice dream this time." + +Tommy smiled and said, "Maybe I will, mommy. Maybe I will." +Sara and Ben are playing in the garden. They have a big box and some old clothes. They want to act like rabbits. + +"I am a rabbit," Sara says. She puts on a hat with long ears and a fluffy tail. She hops around the box. + +"I am a rabbit too," Ben says. He puts on a shirt with spots and a carrot in his pocket. He hops after Sara. + +They find a wide hole in the box. They think it is a rabbit hole. They crawl inside. + +"Wow, this is fun," Sara says. "We are in a rabbit house." + +"Look, there are more carrots," Ben says. He sees some orange things on the floor. He takes one and bites it. + +"Yuck, this is not a carrot," he says. He spits it out. "This is a crayon." + +Sara laughs. She takes another one and looks at it. + +"This is not a carrot either," she says. "This is a marker." + +They hear a voice outside the box. + +"Hey, who is in my box?" the voice says. "That is my art stuff. Give it back." + +It is Tom, their big brother. He is angry. + +Sara and Ben are scared. They crawl out of the hole. They see Tom standing there. He has a frown on his face. + +"Sorry, Tom," Sara says. "We were acting like rabbits. We thought these were carrots." + +"That is silly," Tom says. "Rabbits don't eat crayons and markers. They are bad for you." + +He takes his art stuff from them. He puts it back in the box. + +"Can we play with you?" Ben asks. "We like to act." + +Tom thinks for a moment. He smiles. + +"Okay, fine," he says. "But you have to act like something else. How about lions?" + +Sara and Ben nod. They like lions. They roar and chase Tom around the garden. They have fun. +Ben and Mia were having soup for lunch. They both liked soup, but they liked different kinds. Ben liked tomato soup, and Mia liked chicken soup. They each had a bowl and a spoon. + +"Can I try your soup?" Mia asked Ben. She wanted to taste the red soup. + +"OK, but only a little bit," Ben said. He liked his soup a lot and did not want to share too much. He lent his spoon to Mia. + +Mia took a sip of the tomato soup. She made a face. She did not like it at all. It was too sour and spicy for her. She gave the spoon back to Ben. + +"Yuck, I don't like your soup," Mia said. She was glad she had her own soup. + +Ben took his spoon and stirred his soup. He saw something in it that made him miserable. It was a green bean. He hated green beans. They were yucky and crunchy and made him gag. + +"Yuck, I don't like my soup," Ben said. He pushed his bowl away. + +Mia looked at Ben's soup. She saw the green bean and smiled. She liked green beans. They were yummy and healthy and made her strong. + +"Can I have your green bean?" Mia asked Ben. + +"OK, but only if you give me something from your soup," Ben said. He wanted to trade the green bean for something he liked. + +Mia looked at her soup. She saw a piece of carrot. She liked carrots, but she liked green beans more. She agreed to the trade. + +"OK, here is a carrot. Give me the green bean," Mia said. She lent her spoon to Ben. + +Ben took the spoon and scooped up the carrot. He gave the spoon and the green bean to Mia. + +"Thank you," Mia said. She ate the green bean and smiled. + +"You're welcome," Ben said. He ate the carrot and smiled. + +They both liked their soup better now. They finished their bowls and asked for more. They were happy and full. They did not need to lend their spoons anymore. +Tom loved to play with his toy car. It was red and shiny and had a big power button on the back. When he pressed the button, the car would zoom across the floor and make a loud noise. Tom liked to make the car zoom around his room and pretend he was a racer. + +One day, Tom found a new toy in his closet. It was a green and black car with a strange symbol on the front. It also had a power button, but it was smaller and harder to see. Tom wondered what this car could do. He pressed the button and waited. + +Nothing happened. Tom pressed the button again and again, but the car did not move or make a noise. Tom was disappointed. He thought the car was broken. He put it back in the closet and took out his red car. He zoomed it around his room and forgot about the green car. + +The next day, Tom heard a loud bang from his closet. He ran to see what it was. He opened the closet door and saw the green car on the floor. It was smoking and sparking. The strange symbol on the front was glowing. Tom was scared. He did not know what the car was or what it could do. He wished he had never touched it. + +He ran to his mom and told her what happened. She came to his room and saw the green car. She gasped and picked it up. She looked at the symbol and recognized it. It was the logo of an unknown company that made dangerous toys. She had seen it on the news. She told Tom that the car was not a toy, but a bomb. She said he was lucky that it did not explode. She said they had to call the police and get rid of the car. + +Tom was shocked and sorry. He did not mean to cause trouble. He said he was sorry and hugged his mom. He said he did not want the green car anymore. He said he only wanted his red car. His mom said it was okay and hugged him back. She said she was proud of him for telling her the truth. She said she loved him and his red car. She said they would never play with unknown toys again. +Lily was a famous cat. She had a long, fluffy tail that everyone liked to touch. She lived in a big house with many toys and treats. She was happy and lazy. + +One day, a new dog came to the house. His name was Max. He was big and loud. He wanted to play with Lily, but she did not like him. He chased her around the house and barked at her. He disturbed her naps and her meals. + +"Go away, Max!" Lily said. "You are not my friend. You are a bad dog. You make too much noise. You bother me and my tail." + +But Max did not listen. He thought Lily was fun. He liked to tug on her tail and make her hiss. He did not know he was hurting her and making her angry. + +One day, Lily had enough. She hid under the sofa and waited for Max. When he came near, she jumped out and scratched his nose. Max yelped and ran away. He learned his lesson. He did not disturb Lily and her tail anymore. + +Lily was happy again. She had peace and quiet. She curled up on her favorite cushion and purred. She was a famous cat. She had a long, fluffy tail that everyone liked to touch. She lived in a big house with many toys and treats. She was happy and lazy. +Tom and Lily were playing in the garden. They liked to dig holes and find worms and bugs. They also liked to sneak some potatoes from the big basket that their mum kept near the door. Potatoes were yummy and crunchy when they ate them raw. + +One day, their mum saw them with potatoes in their hands. She was angry and said, "Tom and Lily, you are very naughty! You cannot take potatoes without asking. Those are for dinner. And look at the mess you made in the garden. You have to tidy up and put the potatoes back. Promise me you will not do this again." + +Tom and Lily nodded and said, "We promise, mum. We are sorry. We will tidy up and put the potatoes back." They did not really mean it. They just wanted their mum to go away. + +When their mum went inside, they smiled at each other and said, "Let's take some more potatoes and hide them in our room. We can eat them later when mum is not looking. She will not find out." + +They ran to the basket and grabbed some more potatoes. They stuffed them in their pockets and ran to their room. They did not see the big dog that was sleeping near the basket. The dog woke up and saw them with potatoes. The dog liked potatoes too. He barked and chased them. + +Tom and Lily were scared and ran faster. They dropped some potatoes on the way. The dog followed them and bit their legs. They screamed and cried. Their mum heard them and came out. She saw the dog and the potatoes and the blood. She was very angry and very sad. She said, "Tom and Lily, you broke your promise. You lied to me. You took more potatoes and made the dog angry. Now you are hurt and the dinner is ruined. You are very naughty and very silly. You have to go to bed without any food. And no more potatoes for you ever." + +Tom and Lily felt very bad. They wished they had kept their promise. They wished they had not taken the potatoes. They wished they had been tidy and good. But it was too late. They had to go to bed without any food. And no more potatoes for them ever. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big dog. The dog is bald. It has no hair on its head. Lily and Tom are scared of the dog. + +"Look, Tom, a bald dog!" Lily says. + +"Let's go away, Lily. The dog might bite us," Tom says. + +They try to run away, but the dog runs after them. It barks loud. Lily and Tom scream. They see a man. The man is bald too. He has no hair on his head. He is the dog's owner. + +"Hey, kids, don't be afraid. My dog is friendly. He just wants to play with you," the man says. + +He calls the dog. The dog stops barking. It wags its tail. The man pets the dog. + +"His name is Spot. He is bald because he has a skin problem. He is not sick or mean. He likes people and other dogs. Do you want to pet him?" the man asks. + +Lily and Tom look at each other. They are not sure. The dog looks strange. But he also looks happy. And the man is nice. + +"OK, we can try," Lily says. + +They go near the dog. The dog licks their hands. He is soft and warm. Lily and Tom smile. They pet the dog. + +"See, he is a good dog. He likes you," the man says. + +Lily and Tom nod. They are not scared anymore. They make a new friend. They play with the dog and the man. They have fun in the park. +Tim and Tom were twins who liked to play with toys. One day, they found a big box in the garage. Inside the box, there were many things that their dad used to sell at the market. There were pots and pans, hats and scarves, and a shiny knife. + +"Wow, look at this knife!" Tim said, picking it up. "It is so shiny and thick. I want to keep it." + +"No, you can't keep it," Tom said. "It is not a toy. It is sharp and dangerous. Dad will be angry if he sees you with it." + +"I don't care," Tim said. "I like it. It is mine now." + +Tom was scared. He did not want Tim to get hurt or in trouble. He tried to take the knife from Tim, but Tim held it tight. They started to fight over the knife. They pulled and pushed and shouted. + +"Stop it, stop it!" a voice said. It was their mom. She heard the noise and came to the garage. She saw the twins fighting over the knife. She was shocked and angry. + +"What are you doing with that knife?" she asked. "That is not a toy. That is a knife that your dad used to sell at the market. He lost it a long time ago. He was very sad about it. Give it to me right now." + +She took the knife from Tim and put it back in the box. She scolded the twins and told them to go to their room. They felt sorry and ashamed. They learned their lesson. They never played with the knife again. +Ben and Lily went to the store with Mom. They wanted to buy ice cream for a treat. Mom said they could each pick one flavor. Ben liked chocolate and Lily liked strawberry. + +They walked to the cooler where the ice cream was. Ben saw a big tub of chocolate ice cream. He reached for it, but it was too heavy. He dropped it on the floor. The ice cream splashed everywhere. Ben was embarrassed. He felt his face get hot. He wanted to cry. + +Mom came over and saw the mess. She was not angry. She hugged Ben and said it was okay. She told him to say sorry to the store man. Ben said sorry in a small voice. The store man smiled and said it was okay. He gave Ben a napkin to wipe his face. + +Mom helped Ben pick a smaller box of chocolate ice cream. She also picked a box of strawberry ice cream for Lily. They paid for the ice cream and left the store. Ben and Lily said thank you to Mom. They went home and ate their ice cream. It was yummy. Ben felt better. He was not embarrassed anymore. He was happy. +Lily and Ben were playing with sand. They wanted to make a big castle. They had a bucket, a shovel and some shells. They worked hard and had fun. + +"Look, our castle is almost done!" Lily said. "It is so pretty and strong!" + +"Yes, it is!" Ben agreed. "But we need a flag. What can we use for a flag?" + +Lily looked around. She saw a red scarf on a bench. It belonged to a lady who was reading a book. Lily ran to the bench and took the scarf. + +"Hey, that's mine!" the lady shouted. She was angry. She got up and chased Lily. + +Lily was scared. She ran back to Ben with the scarf. The lady followed her. + +"Give me back my scarf, you crazy girl!" the lady said. She reached for the scarf. + +But Lily did not want to give it back. She wanted to use it for a flag. She held it tight and ran around the castle. + +"Stop, stop!" Ben said. He did not like the lady. He did not like the shouting. He wanted to relax and play with the castle. + +He had an idea. He took some sand and threw it at the lady. The sand got in her eyes and mouth. She coughed and blinked. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" she said. She dropped the book and rubbed her eyes. + +Lily and Ben saw their chance. They put the scarf on the castle as a flag. They smiled and hugged. + +"We did it!" they said. "We have the best castle ever!" + +They relaxed and admired their work. They did not care about the lady or the book. They were happy. +One day, Tom and Sue went to the park with Mom. They saw a big slide and wanted to try it. Mom said, "You can go on the slide, but be careful. Hold on tight and don't push each other." + +Tom and Sue nodded and ran to the slide. Tom went first and slid down fast. He laughed and said, "That was fun! Come on, Sue!" Sue followed him and slid down too. She smiled and said, "I like the slide!" + +They went on the slide again and again, until they saw a man with a cart. He had many cones with ice cream on them. Tom and Sue loved ice cream and asked Mom if they could have some. Mom said, "Yes, you can have one cone each, but you have to seat on the bench and eat it slowly. Don't make a mess or drop it." + +Tom and Sue thanked Mom and ran to the man. They each chose a cone with their favorite flavor. Tom picked chocolate and Sue picked strawberry. They paid the man and went to the bench. They seat on the bench and licked their cones. + +Tom was in a hurry and ate his cone fast. He bit the cone and broke it. The ice cream fell on his lap and shirt. He cried and said, "Oh no! My cone is gone and I'm dirty!" Sue was careful and ate her cone slowly. She enjoyed every lick and didn't break the cone. She finished her cone and said, "That was yummy! I'm full and happy!" + +Mom came to the bench and saw Tom and Sue. She hugged Sue and said, "Good job, Sue! You were careful and ate your cone well. You can have another one later if you want." She looked at Tom and said, "I'm sorry, Tom. You were too fast and ate your cone badly. You can't have another one today. You have to learn to be careful and eat slowly." + +Tom felt sad and sorry. He said, "I'm sorry, Mom. I was too excited and ate my cone badly. I will be careful and eat slowly next time." Mom smiled and said, "That's okay, Tom. I forgive you. You can have another cone another day. But first, let's clean you up and go home." + +Tom and Sue learned a lesson that day. They learned to be careful and eat slowly. They also learned to enjoy the slide and the ice cream. They had a fun day at the park with Mom. +Anna likes to draw pictures with her crayons. She has many colors and she makes animals and flowers and houses. She likes to show her pictures to her mom and dad and they say they are very pretty. + +One day, Anna wants to draw a picture for her friend Ben, who is sick and cannot play with her. She thinks of what Ben likes and decides to draw a big truck with wheels and a horn. She uses her red and black and yellow crayons and makes the truck very big on the paper. + +She is very happy with her picture and wants to give it to Ben right away. She runs to her mom and says, "Mom, look, I made a picture for Ben. Can we go see him?" + +Mom looks at the picture and smiles. She says, "That is a very nice picture, Anna. I'm sure Ben will love it. But we have to wait a little bit. The picture is still wet from the crayons. We have to let it dry first." + +Anna feels sad. She wants to see Ben now. She says, "But mom, I want to go now. How long will it take to dry?" + +Mom says, "Not too long, honey. Why don't we test it? We can touch the picture gently and see if it feels dry or wet. If it feels dry, we can go. If it feels wet, we have to wait a little more. Do you want to try?" + +Anna nods. She touches the picture carefully with her finger. She feels the crayons are still a little wet. She says, "It's still wet, mom. How about now?" She touches it again. + +Mom says, "Still wet, Anna. We have to be patient. Why don't we do something else while we wait? We can read a book or play a game or have a snack. What do you want to do?" + +Anna thinks. She says, "I want to read a book. Can we read the book about the truck?" + +Mom says, "Sure, we can read the book about the truck. Maybe that will make the time go faster. Come on, let's go to the couch and read." + +Anna and mom go to the couch and read the book about the truck. Anna likes the book and the pictures. She learns new words and sounds. She forgets about the time and enjoys the story. + +After a while, mom says, "Let's check the picture again, Anna. Maybe it's dry now." + +Anna and mom go back to the table and touch the picture. It feels dry. Anna says, "It's dry, mom. It's dry. Can we go see Ben now?" + +Mom says, "Yes, we can go see Ben now. Let's put the picture in an envelope and write his name on it. Then we can get our coats and shoes and go to his house." + +Anna and mom do that. They put the picture in an envelope and write Ben's name on it. They get their coats and shoes and go to the car. They drive to Ben's house and ring the doorbell. + +Ben's mom opens the door and says, "Hello, Anna and mom. What a nice surprise. Come in, come in. Ben is in his room. He will be happy to see you." + +Anna and mom go in and go to Ben's room. Ben is lying on his bed with a blanket and a teddy bear. He looks pale and tired. He sees Anna and mom and smiles. He says, "Hi, Anna and mom. I'm glad you came. I miss you." + +Anna says, "Hi, Ben. I miss you too. I made you a picture. Do you want to see it?" + +Ben says, "Yes, I want to see it. What is it?" + +Anna gives him the envelope and says, "It's a surprise. Open it and see." + +Ben opens the envelope and takes out the picture. He sees the big truck with wheels and a horn. He says, "Wow, Anna. This is awesome. I love it. Thank you so much. How did you make it?" + +Anna says, "I used my crayons. I used red and black and yellow. I made it very big for you. Do you like trucks?" + +Ben says, "I love trucks. They are my favorite. This is the best picture ever. Can I hang it on my wall?" + +Anna says, "Of course you can. It's yours. I'm happy you like it." + +Ben says, "I do. I do. You are the best friend ever. Can I give you a hug?" + +Anna says, "Yes, you can. But be careful. You are sick. I don't want to get sick too." + +Ben says, "Don't worry. I'm getting better. The doctor said I will be fine soon. Then +Lily liked to play with her ball. She could kick it high and far. She could catch it and bounce it. She had fun with her ball. + +But Tom did not like Lily's ball. He wanted to play with his stamp. He had a big stamp with a lion on it. He liked to stamp it on paper and make loud noises. He did not have fun with Lily's ball. + +One day, Lily and Tom were in the park. Lily was kicking her ball. Tom was stamping his stamp. Lily kicked her ball very high. It flew over Tom's head and landed on his stamp. Tom was angry. He picked up Lily's ball and threw it away. He stamped on it with his stamp. He made a hole in Lily's ball. + +Lily saw what Tom did. She was sad. She ran to her ball and picked it up. She saw the hole and the lion mark. She cried. She looked at Tom. He was not sorry. He was still stamping his stamp. + +Lily was angry too. She kicked Tom's stamp. It flew out of his hand and landed in a puddle. It got wet and dirty. Tom saw what Lily did. He was sad. He ran to his stamp and picked it up. He saw the water and the mud. He cried. He looked at Lily. She was not sorry. She was still holding her ball. + +Lily and Tom were both sad and angry. They did not want to play with each other. They did not want to share their toys. They learned a serious lesson. Kicking and stamping are not nice. They can hurt and break things. They can make friends unhappy. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to go to the park with Mom. Mom says they can take the bus today. Sara and Ben are happy. They love the bus. + +They walk to the bus stop and wait. They see a big yellow bus. It is not a regular bus. It is a school bus. Sara and Ben are curious. They want to see inside the bus. + +"Can we go on the bus, Mom?" Sara asks. + +"No, sweetie, that bus is for big kids. We have to wait for our bus. It is a regular bus. It is blue and white." Mom says. + +Sara and Ben feel a little sad. They want to go on the yellow bus. They think it looks fun. They watch the yellow bus drive away. + +Soon, they see another bus. It is their bus. It is a regular bus. It is blue and white. Sara and Ben feel happy again. They run to the bus and get on. They find a seat and look out the window. They see many things. They see cars, trees, birds, and people. They wave to them. + +"Are you having fun, Sara and Ben?" Mom asks. + +"Yes, Mom, we love the bus!" Sara and Ben say. + +They smile and hug Mom. They are excited to go to the park. They like the regular bus. It is their bus. +Tom and Sam were friends. They liked to play with cars and balls. One day, Tom saw a new car in Sam's room. It was red and shiny and had a loud horn. + +"Can I borrow your car?" Tom asked Sam. + +"No, it is mine. My dad gave it to me for my birthday. You have your own car," Sam said. + +"But I like your car more. It is better than mine. Please, let me borrow it for a little while," Tom begged. + +Sam shook his head. He did not want to share his car. He loved his car very much. He put it on his bed and hugged it. + +Tom felt angry and sad. He wanted the car so much. He had a bad idea. He waited until Sam went to the bathroom. Then he ran to Sam's bed and grabbed the car. He ran out of the room and down the stairs. He did not see Sam's mom in the kitchen. + +"Tom, where are you going with Sam's car?" she asked. + +Tom did not answer. He ran to the door and opened it. He wanted to go outside and play with the car. He did not care about Sam or his mom. + +But he did not see the big dog on the street. The dog saw Tom and the car. The dog liked to chase things. The dog barked and ran towards Tom. + +Tom was scared. He dropped the car and tried to run back to the door. But it was too late. The dog was faster. The dog bit Tom's leg and made him fall. Tom cried and screamed. He felt a lot of pain. + +Sam's mom heard the noise and ran to the door. She saw Tom and the dog. She yelled at the dog and scared it away. She picked up Tom and carried him inside. She called for help. + +Sam came out of the bathroom and saw his car on the street. It was broken and dirty. He felt a wonder and a trouble in his heart. He did not know what to do. He did not know if he should be angry or sorry. He did not know if Tom was still his friend. +Anna likes to help her mom with the post. Every day, they walk to the big red box and put the letters inside. Anna likes to see the letters go whoosh and disappear. Mom says they will go to other people who are waiting for them. + +One day, Anna sees a big yellow envelope in the post pile. She picks it up and looks at it. It has a picture of a bear and a sticker that says "Happy Birthday". Anna thinks it is for her, because her birthday is soon. + +"Mom, can I open this?" she asks, holding the envelope. + +"No, Anna, that is not for you. That is for your cousin Ben. He lives far away and we are sending him a present. You have to mind the post and not open it. Can you be patient and wait for your own birthday?" Mom says, gently taking the envelope from Anna. + +Anna feels sad and angry. She wants to see what is inside the envelope. She wants a present too. She pouts and crosses her arms. + +"Mom, that is not fair. I want a present now. Ben can have another one. Please, please, please, can I open it?" she begs, trying to grab the envelope back. + +"Anna, stop that. You are being rude and selfish. You have to mind the post and respect other people's things. You have to be patient and wait for your own birthday. You will get a present then, I promise. Now, let's go and put the post in the box and then we can have a snack. Okay?" Mom says, firmly holding the envelope and walking to the big red box. + +Anna sighs and follows her mom. She knows she has to mind the post and be patient, but she still feels curious and jealous. She hopes her present will be as nice as Ben's. She wonders what it will be. +Tim was a boy who liked to play with his sword. He had a wooden sword that his dad made for him. He felt very independent when he swung his sword in the air and pretended to be a brave knight. + +One day, he went to the park with his mom and saw a girl with a sword too. Her sword was shiny and had a red ribbon on it. Tim was excited and wanted to play with her. He ran to her and said, "Hi, I'm Tim. Do you want to play swords with me?" + +The girl smiled and said, "Sure, I'm Amy. I like your sword. It looks strong and fun." + +They decided to play swords together. They took turns to attack and defend, making sounds like "clash" and "whoosh". They had a lot of fun and laughed a lot. They also made up stories about dragons and castles and princesses and kings. + +Tim and Amy became good friends. They played swords every time they went to the park. They also shared their other toys and snacks. They learned to be independent and brave, but also kind and friendly. They were happy and excited to have each other as sword buddies. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play with blocks. They build towers and houses and cars. They have fun. + +One day, they find a big box. The box is empty. Tom has an idea. He says, "Let's fill the box with blocks. Then we can sit in the box and pretend it is a spaceship." + +Mia likes the idea. She says, "Yes, let's do that. It will be fun." They start to fill the box with blocks. They put red blocks and blue blocks and yellow blocks. They put big blocks and small blocks and round blocks. They fill the box with many blocks. + +When the box is full, they climb in. They leave a small exit for their heads. They say, "Ready, set, go!" They pretend to fly in the sky. They see stars and planets and moons. They make noises like a spaceship. They have fun. + +Lily sees them. She wants to play too. She has no blocks. She is envious. She says, "Hey, can I join you? I want to fly in the sky too." + +Tom and Mia look at her. They have no more space in the box. They have no more blocks. They say, "Sorry, Lily. The box is full. We have no more blocks. You can't join us." + +Lily is sad. She says, "That's not fair. You have all the blocks. You have all the fun. You are mean." + +Tom and Mia feel bad. They don't want to be mean. They want to be friends. They say, "We are not mean. We are sorry. We can share the blocks. We can take some out and give them to you. Then you can build your own spaceship. Or we can take turns in the box. What do you say?" + +Lily thinks. She says, "OK. That sounds good. Thank you for sharing. Can I go first in the box?" + +Tom and Mia say, "Sure. You can go first. We will wait. Then we can all fly in the sky together." + +Lily smiles. She climbs in the box. She says, "Ready, set, go!" She pretends to fly in the sky. She sees stars and planets and moons. She makes noises like a spaceship. She has fun. + +Tom and Mia smile. They watch her. They wait for their turn. They are happy. They are friends. +Tom was an adventurous boy who liked to write stories. He had a big book with many blank pages and a pencil that he used to draw and write. He liked to write about heroes and monsters and magic. + +One day, he decided to write a story about a brave archer who fought a dragon. He drew a picture of the archer with a bow and an arrow. He wrote: "The archer saw the dragon in the sky. He was not afraid. He took his bow and his arrow and aimed at the dragon's eye." + +He showed his picture and his story to his sister, Lily. Lily was older than Tom and she liked to read books. She looked at Tom's picture and story and said: "That's a good story, Tom. But you know, arrows can't hurt dragons. Dragons have scales that are very hard and strong. You need something else to defeat a dragon." + +Tom thought for a moment. He wanted his story to be exciting and realistic. He asked Lily: "What can hurt a dragon, then?" + +Lily smiled and said: "You can use your imagination, Tom. Maybe the archer has a magic arrow, or a clever trick, or a friend who can help him. You can write anything you want, as long as it makes sense and it's fun." + +Tom liked Lily's idea. He took his pencil and his book and said: "Thank you, Lily. I will write a new ending for my story. I will make it more adventurous and surprising. Do you want to read it when I'm done?" + +Lily nodded and said: "Yes, I do. I'm sure it will be a great story, Tom. You are a good writer." +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play outside. One day, they see a big truck on the road. The truck is noisy and has many colors. Lily and Ben want to see where the truck is going. + +"Let's follow the truck!" Lily says. + +"OK!" Ben says. + +They run after the truck. They cross the street and the park. They see the truck stop at a big house. The truck has a sign that says "Ice Cream". + +"Wow! Ice cream!" Lily says. + +"Yum! Ice cream!" Ben says. + +They go to the truck. A man opens the door. He has a hat and a smile. + +"Hello, kids. Do you want some ice cream?" he asks. + +"Yes, please!" Lily and Ben say. + +The man gives them each a cone with ice cream. Lily picks chocolate. Ben picks vanilla. They say thank you and walk away. + +The ice cream is cold and sweet. Lily and Ben lick their cones. They are happy. + +But then, they hear a loud sound. It is their mom. She is angry. + +"Lily! Ben! Where are you?" she shouts. + +Lily and Ben look at each other. They are scared. + +"Uh-oh. We are in trouble," Lily says. + +"We forgot to tell mom where we were going," Ben says. + +They run back to their mom. They still have their ice cream. They hope mom will not be too mad. +Lily and Ben were playing in the bathroom. They liked to pretend they were pirates and the faucet was a treasure chest. They turned the faucet on and off and filled cups with water. They laughed and splashed each other. + +"Arr, matey, this is the best treasure ever!" Ben said. + +"No, it's mine, you scurvy dog!" Lily said. + +They both reached for the faucet and pulled hard. The faucet broke and water sprayed everywhere. Lily and Ben screamed and ran out of the bathroom. + +Mom heard the noise and came to see what happened. She saw the water and the broken faucet. She was very angry and serious. + +"What did you do?" she asked Lily and Ben. + +"We were playing pirates, Mom, and the faucet broke," Lily said. + +"We're sorry, Mom, we didn't mean to," Ben said. + +Mom sighed and turned off the water. She reminded Lily and Ben that they were not allowed to play in the bathroom. She said they had to help her clean up the mess and pay for the faucet. + +Lily and Ben felt bad and said they were sorry again. They helped Mom mop the floor and dry the towels. They learned their lesson and never played pirates in the bathroom again. +Anna and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. Anna had a tea set and Ben had a truck. Anna wanted to play tea party, but Ben wanted to play trucks. + +"Ben, come and have some tea with me," Anna said. She poured some water from a pitcher into a cup. "It is yummy and hot." + +"No, thank you," Ben said. He drove his truck around the carpet. "I want to play trucks. Trucks are fun and fast." + +Anna was sad. She wanted Ben to play with her. She had an idea. She wrote a note with her crayons and put it on the table. The note said: "I love you, Ben. Please play with me." + +Ben saw the note. He felt sorry for Anna. He saw that she was pale and looked unhappy. He parked his truck and went to the table. He read the note and smiled. + +"I love you too, Anna. I will play with you," he said. He picked up a cup and pretended to drink the tea. "Mmm, this is good tea. Thank you for inviting me." + +Anna was happy. She poured some more water for Ben and herself. They played tea party and trucks together. They had fun and laughed. They were good friends. +Tom and Amy were friends. They liked to play together in the park. One day, they saw a big truck with a sign that said "Muffins". The truck had a bell that made a loud ring sound. + +"Look, Amy, muffins!" Tom said. "I want a muffin. Do you want a muffin?" + +"Yes, Tom, I want a muffin too. They look yummy. Let's go and ask the man for a muffin," Amy said. + +They ran to the truck and saw many muffins of different colors and shapes. Some had chocolate, some had berries, some had nuts. The man smiled and said, "Hello, kids. Do you want a muffin? They are fresh and tasty. You can choose one each." + +Tom and Amy looked at the muffins and tried to decide. They all looked attractive and delicious. Tom picked a chocolate muffin and Amy picked a berry muffin. The man gave them the muffins and said, "Here you go. Enjoy your muffins. They are only one dollar each." + +Tom and Amy thanked the man and gave him two dollars. They took their muffins and sat on a bench. They bit into their muffins and made happy noises. They shared their muffins and tasted each other's. They liked both muffins very much. + +"Tom, this is the best muffin ever. Thank you for sharing with me," Amy said. + +"Amy, you are welcome. I like your muffin too. Thank you for being my friend," Tom said. + +They hugged and smiled. They finished their muffins and threw away the wrappers. They heard the bell ring again and saw the truck drive away. They waved goodbye to the man and said, "Bye, muffin man. Thank you for the muffins. They were yummy." + +They held hands and ran back to the park. They played some more and had a lot of fun. They were happy and full. They loved muffins and they loved each other. +Ben and Lily were twins who liked to play with their toys. One day, they saw a new toy in the store. It was a white car that could make sounds and move by itself. Ben and Lily both wanted the white car, but they only had enough money for one. + +"Let's order the white car and share it," Ben said. + +"No, I want it for myself," Lily said. "You can have the gray car. It is cheaper and quieter." + +Ben did not like the gray car, but he did not want to fight with his sister. He agreed to order the gray car and let Lily have the white car. They paid for their toys and went home. + +At home, Ben and Lily opened their toys and tried them out. Lily was happy with her white car at first, but soon she got bored. The white car made the same sounds and moved in the same way. It was not fun anymore. + +Ben, on the other hand, was surprised by his gray car. The gray car had a button that changed its sounds and movements. Sometimes it was a police car, sometimes it was a fire truck, sometimes it was a race car. It was very fun and exciting. + +Lily saw how much fun Ben was having with his gray car. She felt sorry for being selfish and not sharing with her brother. She asked Ben if they could swap their cars. + +"Sure, we can swap our cars," Ben said. "But we can also play together. It is more fun to share than to have alone." + +Lily agreed and hugged her brother. They played with their cars happily and learned to share. + +The moral of the story is: Sharing is caring. +Ben and Lily liked to play in the park. They liked to swing, slide and run. One day, they saw a huge dog in the park. The dog was brown and furry. It had a big brush on its tail. + +"Wow, look at that dog!" Ben said. "It is so big and fluffy!" + +"Can we pet it?" Lily asked. "It looks nice and soft." + +Ben and Lily walked to the dog. The dog saw them and wagged its tail. It licked Ben's face and sniffed Lily's hair. Ben and Lily laughed and hugged the dog. + +"Hello, doggy!" they said. "You are so cute and friendly!" + +The dog's owner came to the park. He had a leash and a ball. He called the dog. + +"Come on, Rover!" he said. "It's time to go home!" + +The dog heard its name and ran to its owner. It barked and jumped. It wanted to play with the ball. + +"Bye, doggy!" Ben and Lily said. "We had fun with you!" + +The dog's owner smiled and waved. He threw the ball and the dog chased it. They left the park. + +Ben and Lily went back to their mom. She had a picnic basket and a blanket. She gave them sandwiches and juice. + +"Did you have fun in the park?" she asked. + +"Yes, mom!" Ben and Lily said. "We met a huge dog with a brush on its tail. It was so nice and we petted it. But then it had to leave with its owner. We were sad, but we said bye." + +"That sounds like a lovely adventure!" mom said. "Maybe you will see the dog again another day. Now, let's eat and enjoy the sun!" +Tom and Anna were twins who liked to play in the park. They had a ball, a bike and a kite. They had fun with their toys, but they also liked to look at the people and animals in the park. They admired the life around them. + +One day, they saw an elderly lady sitting on a bench. She had white hair, a cane and a smile. She was feeding some birds with bread crumbs. Tom and Anna wanted to talk to her. They ran to the bench and said hello. + +"Hello, children. What are your names?" the lady asked. + +"I'm Tom and this is Anna. We are twins. We like your birds. Can we feed them too?" Tom said. + +"Of course, you can. Here, take some bread crumbs. They are very hungry and friendly. What do you like to do in the park?" the lady said. + +"We like to play with our ball, our bike and our kite. We like to have fun. What do you like to do?" Anna said. + +"I like to watch the birds, the flowers and the people. I like to remember the good times I had when I was young. I like to admire the life in the park. It makes me happy." the lady said. + +Tom and Anna nodded. They understood. They fed the birds with the lady and listened to her stories. They liked the lady. She was kind and wise. + +But then, a big dog came running to the bench. It barked and jumped and scared the birds away. It also knocked over the lady's cane and made her fall. Tom and Anna were scared too. They cried for help. + +"Go away, bad dog! Leave us alone!" Tom shouted. + +"Help, help! Someone help the lady!" Anna shouted. + +The dog's owner heard the noise and came to the bench. He saw the dog, the lady and the children. He was sorry and angry. + +"Bad dog! What have you done? I'm so sorry, ma'am. Are you hurt? Can I help you?" he said. + +The lady was shaken but not hurt. She thanked the man and accepted his help. He gave her back her cane and helped her stand up. He also apologized to Tom and Anna and gave them a hug. + +"I'm sorry, children. My dog is usually friendly, but he gets excited by birds. He didn't mean to hurt you or the lady. He's a good dog, really." he said. + +Tom and Anna were still scared, but they forgave the man and the dog. They understood. They hugged the dog and petted him. He licked their faces and wagged his tail. He was a good dog, really. + +The lady smiled and thanked the children for their kindness. She invited them to sit with her again and feed the birds. They agreed. They sat with the lady and the dog and watched the life in the park. They admired it together. They were happy. +Mia liked to design things. She liked to draw and cut and glue and make things look nice. She had many papers and crayons and stickers in her room. She also liked to design her cereal in the morning. She would pour some milk and then add different things on top. She would add fruits and nuts and chocolate and marshmallows. She would make patterns and shapes and colors with her cereal. She thought it was fun and yummy. + +One day, her brother Max came to the kitchen. He saw Mia's cereal and he laughed. He said, "What is that? That is not cereal. That is a mess. You are foolish, Mia. You are wasting food. Cereal is for eating, not for playing. You should eat plain cereal like me. It is better for you." He pointed to his bowl of plain cereal with no milk. + +Mia felt sad and angry. She said, "No, Max. You are foolish. You are boring. My cereal is not a mess. It is a design. It is art. It is delicious. I like to play with my food. It makes me happy. You should try it. It is fun and tasty. You are missing out." She pointed to her bowl of colorful cereal with milk. + +Max and Mia looked at each other. They both thought the other was wrong. They both thought the other was foolish. They both liked their own cereal. They did not want to try the other's cereal. They did not want to share. They started to argue and shout. + +Their mom came to the kitchen. She saw Max and Mia and their cereal. She sighed. She said, "Stop, Max and Mia. Stop fighting. You are both foolish. You are both wasting time. Cereal is for eating, not for arguing. You can both have your own cereal. You can both design your own cereal. But you should also respect each other's cereal. You should also be kind and polite. You should also say please and thank you. You should also try new things sometimes. You might like them. You might learn something. You might have more fun." She smiled and hugged them. + +Max and Mia looked at their mom. They looked at each other. They felt sorry. They said, "Sorry, mom. Sorry, Max. Sorry, Mia. You are right. We are foolish. We are wasting time. We should eat our cereal. We should respect each other's cereal. We should be kind and polite. We should say please and thank you. We should try new things sometimes. We might like them. We might learn something. We might have more fun." They smiled and hugged their mom. They smiled and hugged each other. + +They ate their cereal. They tried each other's cereal. They liked each other's cereal. They learned something. They had more fun. They were not foolish anymore. They were happy. +Tom and Lily were friends who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big gate that led to a farm. They wanted to see the animals, but the gate had a sign that said "Keep Out". + +"Let's go in," Tom said. "It will be fun." + +"No, we can't," Lily said. "The sign says no. It is bad to steal." + +Tom did not listen. He opened the gate and ran inside. Lily followed him, feeling troubled. She hoped they would not get in trouble. + +They saw cows, sheep, pigs, and chickens. They were happy and excited. They did not see the farmer, who was working in the barn. He heard the gate slam and came out to see who was there. + +"Hey, you kids!" he shouted. "What are you doing here? This is my farm. You are stealing!" + +Tom and Lily were scared. They ran back to the gate, but it was locked. The farmer had locked it when he came out. They were trapped. + +"Please, mister, let us go," Lily said. "We are sorry. We just wanted to see the animals." + +The farmer looked at them. He saw that they were young and curious. He decided to teach them a lesson. + +"Okay, I will let you go," he said. "But first, you have to help me feed the animals. And then, you have to promise me that you will never steal again." + +Tom and Lily agreed. They helped the farmer feed the animals. They learned their names and how to care for them. They also learned that stealing was wrong and that they should respect other people's property. + +The farmer unlocked the gate and let them go. They thanked him and said goodbye to the animals. They ran back to the park, feeling sorry and grateful. They decided to never steal again. They also decided to be more careful when they saw a gate. +Lily was a little girl who loved animals. She had a cat, a dog and a fish. She liked to play with them and give them hugs. One day, she saw a new animal in the park. It was big and gray, with a long trunk and a long tail. It was an elephant. + +"Wow, look at that!" Lily said to her mom. "Can I go and say hello?" + +"Sure, but be careful and gentle," her mom said. "Elephants are very strong and smart, but they can also be scared or sad." + +Lily ran to the elephant and smiled. She touched its trunk and its ear. The elephant looked at her with big eyes and made a noise. "Hello, elephant," Lily said. "You are so big and nice. What is your name?" + +The elephant did not answer. It moved its tail and its trunk. Lily saw that its tail was pink. She wondered why. She looked closer and saw that the tail had a ribbon on it. The ribbon was pink and shiny. It looked pretty, but it also looked tight. + +"Who put this on your tail?" Lily asked. "Does it hurt?" + +The elephant made another noise. It sounded sad. Lily felt sorry for the elephant. She tried to pull the ribbon off, but it was too hard. She looked around and saw a man with a hat and a whip. He was the elephant's owner. He did not look nice. He looked angry. + +"Hey, get away from my elephant!" he shouted. "She is mine, and you can't touch her!" + +He ran to Lily and the elephant. He raised his whip and tried to hit them. Lily was scared. She screamed and ran back to her mom. The elephant was scared too. She wept and ran away from the man. She broke the fence and ran to the woods. She wanted to be free and happy. + +Lily and her mom watched the elephant go. They hoped she would find a good place to live. They wished they could help her. They felt sad and angry. + +"Why did he do that?" Lily asked. "Why did he hurt the elephant and put a ribbon on her tail?" + +"I don't know, honey," her mom said. "Some people are mean and greedy. They don't care about animals or their feelings. They only want money and power." + +"That's not fair," Lily said. "Animals are our friends. They have feelings too. They can be happy or sad, just like us." + +"That's right, honey," her mom said. "And we should always be kind and respectful to them. Maybe one day, the elephant will find someone who will love her and treat her well. Maybe she will find a new friend, like you." + +Lily nodded. She hoped so too. She hugged her mom and her cat, her dog and her fish. She loved them very much. She wished the elephant could have a hug too. She wished the elephant could have a pink ribbon that was not tight, but loose and soft. She wished the elephant could have a happy tail. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play together. But sometimes they fight over toys. On Sunday, they have a big fight. Anna wants to play with the doll. Ben wants to play with the car. They pull and shout. + +"Give me the doll!" Anna says. + +"No, it is mine!" Ben says. + +They are very angry. They do not look at each other. They do not say sorry. + +Mom sees them. She is sad. She has a brilliant idea. She brings a big box. She says, "Look, I have a surprise for you. Do you want to see what is inside?" + +Anna and Ben are curious. They stop fighting. They look at the box. They say, "Yes, please!" + +Mom opens the box. There are many books inside. There are books with pictures, books with stories, books with animals, books with colors. Mom says, "These are for you. You can read them together. You can learn new things. You can have fun." + +Anna and Ben are happy. They say, "Thank you, Mom!" They hug Mom. They hug each other. They say sorry. They pick a book. They sit on the couch. They look at the book. They read the book. They smile. They are friends again. +Sam liked to draw on the blackboard in his room. He had many colors of chalk and he made pictures of animals, cars, and stars. He was very proud of his drawings and he showed them to his mom and dad every day. + +One day, his cousin Lily came to visit. Lily was older than Sam and she thought she was smarter and better at everything. She saw Sam's blackboard and she said, "What are these? They are ugly and silly. Let me show you how to draw properly." She took Sam's chalk and started to erase his drawings. + +Sam was very angry and sad. He loved his drawings and he did not want Lily to ruin them. He said, "Stop it! Stop it! Those are mine! Give me back my chalk!" He tried to grab the chalk from Lily, but she was taller and stronger. She pushed him away and said, "No, they are mine now. You are a baby and you don't know how to draw. I will teach you how to draw like a big girl." + +Sam felt tears in his eyes. He ran to his mom and dad and told them what Lily did. His mom and dad were very upset. They went to Sam's room and saw the blackboard. Lily had erased all of Sam's drawings and made her own. They were not very good. They were just lines and circles and letters. They did not look like anything. + +Sam's mom and dad scolded Lily. They said, "Lily, that was very rude and mean. You cannot demand to use Sam's things without asking. You cannot erase his drawings without his permission. You cannot hurt his feelings like that. You owe him an apology and you have to help him make new drawings." + +Lily did not want to say sorry or help Sam. She said, "But I don't like his drawings. They are boring and childish. Mine are better and more rare. He should learn from me." + +Sam's mom and dad said, "No, Lily. Your drawings are not better or more rare. They are just different. Everyone has their own style and imagination. You have to respect that and be kind. Sam's drawings are beautiful and creative. He has a lot of talent and he enjoys drawing. You should not take that away from him." + +Lily realized that she was wrong. She felt ashamed and sorry. She said, "I'm sorry, Sam. I was mean and selfish. I should not have erased your drawings or taken your chalk. Can you forgive me? Can we draw together?" + +Sam was still hurt, but he was also generous and forgiving. He said, "It's okay, Lily. I forgive you. We can draw together. But you have to ask me first and you have to share the chalk. And you have to let me draw what I want." + +Lily agreed. She said, "Okay, Sam. I will ask you and share the chalk. And I will let you draw what you want. And maybe you can teach me how to draw some of your animals and cars and stars. They are very cool and rare." + +Sam smiled. He said, "Thank you, Lily. I will teach you. And maybe you can teach me how to draw some of your lines and circles and letters. They are very neat and rare." + +They hugged and made up. They went to the blackboard and drew together. They used all the colors of the chalk and they made new pictures. They had fun and they learned from each other. They became friends and they showed their drawings to their mom and dad. Their mom and dad were very happy and proud. They said, "You are both very good and rare artists. We love your drawings and we love you." +Lena and Ben are friends. They like to play pretend. Today they pretend to be opera singers. They wear funny hats and scarves. They sing loud and high. + +"La la la la la!" Lena sings. She holds a big ball in her hand. It is her pretend microphone. + +"La la la la la!" Ben sings. He holds a small ball in his hand. It is his pretend microphone too. + +They sing and dance in the living room. They are happy and silly. + +But then, Lena drops her big ball. It rolls under the sofa. She cannot reach it. + +"Oh no!" Lena says. "My microphone is gone!" + +She feels sad. She does not want to sing anymore. + +Ben sees Lena's sad face. He is a loyal friend. He wants to help her. + +"Here, Lena," Ben says. He gives her his small ball. "You can have my microphone. I can sing without it." + +Lena smiles. She takes Ben's small ball. She hugs him. + +"Thank you, Ben," Lena says. "You are a good friend. You are very kind." + +They sing and dance again. They share the small ball. They are happy and silly again. + +They have fun playing opera singers. They are loyal friends. +Tom likes to organize things. He likes to put his toys in boxes, his books on shelves, and his clothes in drawers. He likes to make everything neat and tidy. + +One day, he sees his dad reading a newspaper. He asks his dad, "What is that?" + +Dad says, "This is a newspaper. It has stories and pictures about what is happening in the world." + +Tom says, "Can I see?" + +Dad says, "Sure, but be careful. It is made of paper and it can tear easily." + +Tom takes the newspaper and looks at it. He sees words and letters that he does not know. He sees photos and drawings that he likes. He thinks the newspaper is very interesting. + +He decides to make his own newspaper. He gets some paper and crayons. He draws his own pictures and writes his own words. He makes up stories about his family, his friends, and his pets. He thinks his newspaper is very original. + +He shows his newspaper to his dad. He says, "Look, dad, I made a newspaper. It is my newspaper. Do you like it?" + +Dad says, "Wow, Tom, this is amazing. You are very creative and clever. I love your newspaper. It is very original. Can I read it?" + +Tom says, "Yes, dad, you can read it. But be careful. It is made of paper and it can tear easily." +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play in the garden. They have a rabbit named Floppy. Floppy is white and soft. He likes to hop and eat carrots. + +One day, Lily and Ben want to play with Floppy. They go to his cage, but they do not see him. They look everywhere. They look under the cage, behind the flowers, in the bushes. They do not find Floppy. + +"Where is Floppy?" Lily asks. "I do not know," Ben says. "Maybe he ran away." + +They feel sad. They love Floppy. They want him back. + +They hear a noise. They look up. They see Floppy on the roof. He is sitting on a tidy pile of leaves. He looks happy. + +"Floppy!" Lily and Ben shout. "How did you get up there?" + +Floppy wiggles his nose. He does not answer. He likes the view. + +Lily and Ben laugh. They are glad to see Floppy. They get a ladder. They climb up. They hug Floppy. They bring him down. + +They put Floppy back in his cage. They give him a carrot. They say sorry for losing him. + +Floppy forgives them. He licks their faces. He loves Lily and Ben. They are his best friends. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play together. One day, they go to the park. They see a big slide. They want to go on the slide. + +"Let's play monster!" Tom says. "I will be the monster and you will be the princess. I will chase you and you will run to the slide." + +"OK!" Mia says. "But you have to be a nice monster. Don't scare me too much." + +They start to play. Tom makes funny noises and pretends to be a monster. Mia laughs and runs away. She climbs up the ladder and slides down. Tom follows her and tries to catch her. + +They have a lot of fun. They play monster for a long time. They forget about everything else. They don't see that the park is getting dark and that their moms are looking for them. + +"Tom! Mia! Where are you?" their moms call. "It's time to go home!" + +Tom and Mia hear their moms. They stop playing. They look around. They see that the park is empty. No one else is available to play with. They feel a little scared. + +"Sorry, mom!" Tom says. "We were playing monster. We didn't know it was late." + +"Sorry, mom!" Mia says. "We were having fun. We didn't hear you." + +Their moms hug them and smile. They are not angry. They are happy that Tom and Mia are safe and that they are friends. + +"Playing monster is fun, but you have to be careful," their moms say. "Next time, don't go too far and don't stay too long. OK?" + +"OK!" Tom and Mia say. They hold hands and walk to their cars. They wave goodbye and say, "See you tomorrow!" + +They go home and have dinner. They tell their dads about their adventure. They are proud of their story. They are not afraid of monsters anymore. They are brave and creative. They are good friends. They can't wait to play again. +Mira and Sam were playing in the park. They liked to slide, swing and run. But today, the sky was gloomy and the air was smoky. They heard a loud boom from far away. + +"What is that?" Mira asked. + +Sam pointed to a big mountain. "That is a volcano. It is angry and spits fire and rocks. Sometimes, it makes ash. Ash is like dust, but black and hot." + +Mira felt scared. "Will the ash come here?" + +Sam shook his head. "No, we are safe. The wind blows the ash away. But some people live near the volcano. They have to leave their homes when it erupts." + +Mira felt sad. "That is not fair. Where will they go?" + +Sam shrugged. "I don't know. Maybe they have friends or family who can help them. Or maybe they can go to a shelter. A shelter is a place where people can sleep and eat when they have no home." + +Mira nodded. "I wish we could help them. Maybe we can serve them some food or toys or hugs." + +Sam smiled. "That is a nice idea. Maybe we can ask our parents if we can do that. Or maybe we can make some cards or drawings for them. That would make them happy." + +Mira agreed. "Yes, let's do that. And let's pray for them too. Maybe the volcano will calm down soon and they can go back to their homes." + +They held hands and walked to their parents. They told them what they wanted to do. Their parents were proud of them and said they would help them. They also said they were lucky to have each other and a safe home. Mira and Sam hugged their parents and thanked them. They hoped the people near the volcano would be okay. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys in their room. They have many toys, but their favorite is a big train set. The train set is modern. It has lights, sounds and a remote control. + +One day, Lily and Ben are playing with the train set. They make the train go fast and slow, and stop and start. They have fun. But then, Ben pushes the remote control too hard. The train goes too fast and hits the wall. The train makes a loud noise and breaks. There is a big crack in the front of the train. + +"Oh no!" Lily says. "You broke the train! Mom and Dad will be mad!" + +"I'm sorry!" Ben says. "I didn't mean to break it! Can we fix it?" + +Lily shakes her head. "I don't think so. The crack is too big. We need a new train." + +Ben feels sad. He loves the train. He thinks of a way to make it better. He says, "I have an idea. Why don't we pay for a new train? We can use our piggy bank money. We have been saving for a long time. Maybe we have enough." + +Lily thinks about it. She also loves the train. She says, "OK. Let's pay for a new train. But we have to be careful. We don't want to break it again." + +Ben nods. He says, "Yes. We have to be careful. And we have to say sorry to Mom and Dad. They gave us the train for our birthday. They will be happy if we pay for a new one." + +Lily and Ben hug. They go to their piggy bank and count their money. They have enough. They put on their coats and shoes and go to the toy store. They find a new train set that looks like the old one. They pay for it with their money. They go back home and set up the new train. They play with it gently and happily. They also write a note to Mom and Dad. They say, "We are sorry we broke the train. We paid for a new one. We love you. Lily and Ben." They put the note on the table. + +Mom and Dad come home. They see the note and the new train. They smile. They are proud of Lily and Ben. They say, "You are very good kids. You did the right thing. We are not mad. We love you too. Lily and Ben." They hug them and play with them and the new train. They all have fun. +Tim and Lily were playing with their toy planes. They liked to pretend they were pilots and fly around the room. Tim had a big red plane and Lily had a small blue plane. + +"Look at my plane, it's faster and stronger than yours!" Tim said, zooming his plane over Lily's head. + +"No, my plane is better, it's smarter and prettier than yours!" Lily said, spinning her plane around Tim's. + +They started to argue and chase each other with their planes. They bumped into the table and knocked over a vase. It broke into pieces on the floor. + +"Uh-oh, we're in trouble!" Tim said, dropping his plane. + +"Mama is going to be mad!" Lily said, hiding her plane behind her back. + +They heard Mama coming down the stairs. She saw the mess and the broken vase. She was not happy. + +"Who did this?" Mama asked, looking at Tim and Lily. + +They both pointed at each other and said, "He did it!" "She did it!" + +Mama sighed and shook her head. She told them to pick up the pieces and say sorry to each other. She also told them to finish their homework before they could play again. + +Tim and Lily did as they were told. They said sorry and hugged each other. They finished their homework and put away their planes. They learned to share and play nicely. They also learned to be careful with Mama's vase. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play with their carts. They have cool carts with big wheels and stickers. They race their carts on the sidewalk and have fun. + +One day, a new boy comes to the park. His name is Ben. He has a cart too, but it is old and small. It has no wheels and no stickers. Tom and Sam see Ben and his cart. They laugh at him. + +"Look at his cart! It is so bad!" Tom says. + +"Yeah, it is not cool at all!" Sam says. + +They make fun of Ben and his cart. They do not want to play with him. Ben feels sad. He wants to have friends and a cool cart. + +A lady sees Tom and Sam and Ben. She is Ben's mom. She goes to Tom and Sam and says: + +"Why are you mean to Ben? He is a nice boy. He has a cart too, but it is different. It is not bad, it is special. It is a magic cart. It can fly and talk and do tricks. Do you want to see?" + +Tom and Sam are curious. They say yes. They go to Ben and his cart. Ben's mom says a magic word. The cart starts to glow and move. It flies in the air and says hello. It does flips and spins and makes funny noises. Tom and Sam are amazed. They think the cart is very cool. They say sorry to Ben. They ask him to play with them. Ben is happy. He says yes. They play with the cart and have fun. + +The moral of the story is: Do not judge a book by its cover. Be kind to others. You may find a friend and a surprise. +Tom was a little boy who liked to wander. He liked to see new things and meet new friends. One day, he wandered away from his house and into the woods. He saw many trees and flowers and birds. He felt happy and curious. + +But then, he saw something else. It was a big, dark cat. The cat had yellow eyes and sharp teeth. The cat looked at Tom and growled. Tom felt scared and lost. He wanted to go back to his house and his mom. He did not want to be friends with the cat. + +"Who are you?" the cat asked. "Why are you in my woods?" + +"I-I'm Tom," Tom said. "I-I was wandering. I-I'm sorry." + +The cat moved closer to Tom. He licked his lips and showed his claws. He wanted to eat Tom. Tom cried and screamed. He wished someone would help him. + +Then, he heard a bark. It was his dog, Spot. Spot had followed Tom's scent and found him in the woods. Spot was a brave and loyal dog. He ran to Tom and barked at the cat. He told the cat to go away and leave Tom alone. + +The cat was surprised and angry. He did not like dogs. He hissed and spat at Spot. He tried to scratch him. But Spot was faster and stronger. He bit the cat's tail and chased him away. The cat ran and ran until he was out of sight. + +Tom hugged Spot and thanked him. He was so happy and relieved. He had found a true friend. He and Spot walked back to his house and his mom. He learned a lesson. He would not wander too far again. He would stay with Spot and be safe. +Lily loved to dance. She danced in the morning, she danced in the afternoon, she danced at night. She danced with her dolls, she danced with her dog, she danced with her mom and dad. She was very flexible. She could bend and twist and jump and spin. + +One day, Lily saw an aeroplane in the sky. It was big and shiny and fast. It made a loud noise. Lily wanted to dance with the aeroplane. She ran outside and waved her arms. She shouted, "Hello, aeroplane! Do you want to dance with me?" + +The aeroplane did not hear Lily. It flew away. Lily was sad. She went back inside and hugged her mom. She said, "Mom, I want to dance with the aeroplane. But it did not see me. It did not want to dance with me." + +Mom smiled and kissed Lily. She said, "Don't be sad, Lily. The aeroplane is very busy. It has to go to many places and carry many people. But maybe one day, you can go on the aeroplane and see the world. Then you can dance in different places and meet different people. Wouldn't that be fun?" + +Lily nodded. She felt better. She said, "Yes, mom. That would be fun. I want to go on the aeroplane one day. But until then, I will dance with you and dad and my dolls and my dog. I love to dance." + +Mom hugged Lily and said, "I love you, Lily. And I love to dance with you. You are my flexible dancer." They danced together and laughed. They did not see the aeroplane fly back and wink at them. +Sam and Lily liked to play with their toy train. They had a big track that went around the room. They took turns to make the train go fast or slow, or stop at the station. + +One day, Sam had a new idea. He wanted to record the sound of the train. He had a small machine that could do that. He said to Lily, "Let me record the train. It will be fun. We can listen to it later." + +Lily was not sure. She liked the train as it was. She said, "No, Sam. I don't want to record the train. It will make a loud noise. I like the soft sound of the train. It is nice." + +Sam was angry. He said, "But I want to record the train. It is my turn to play with the machine. You can play with the train later. Let me do it." + +Lily was sad. She said, "No, Sam. It is not fair. You always get to do what you want. You never let me choose. I want to play with the train now." + +They started to argue. They pulled the train and the machine. They made a big mess. The track broke. The machine stopped. The train fell. + +They both cried. They were sorry. They said, "I'm sorry, Sam. I'm sorry, Lily. I was mean. I was selfish. Can we be friends again?" + +They hugged. They fixed the track. They put the train back. They shared the machine. They recorded the train. They listened to it. They laughed. They played. They were happy. +Tim and Mia are playing in the park. They see a big dog with a zipper on its coat. The dog is noisy. It barks and runs around. + +"Look, Mia, a zipper dog!" Tim says. He likes zippers. He has a zipper on his jacket. + +"Can we pet the zipper dog?" Mia asks. She likes dogs. She has a dog at home. + +They go near the zipper dog. The dog sees them and wags its tail. It is friendly. + +"Hello, zipper dog!" Tim says. He reaches for the zipper. + +"Wait, Tim!" Mia says. "Ask the owner first!" + +They look for the owner. They see a man sitting on a bench. He has a book and a hat. + +"Excuse me, sir," Mia says. "Can we pet your zipper dog?" + +The man looks up. He smiles. + +"Sure, kids," he says. "His name is Zippy. He likes zippers too. He thinks they are toys." + +Tim and Mia pet Zippy. They play with his zipper. Zippy barks and licks them. He is happy. + +They have fun with the zipper dog. +Lily and Tom were playing with their toys in the living room. Lily had a doll and Tom had a car. They were having fun until Tom wanted to play with the doll too. + +"Can I have the doll, please?" Tom asked Lily. + +"No, it's mine!" Lily said. She hugged the doll and turned away from Tom. + +Tom felt sad and angry. He grabbed the car and threw it at Lily. The car hit the doll and made it fall on the floor. + +"Hey, that's not nice!" Lily shouted. She picked up the doll and saw that it had a tear on its dress. She started to cry. + +Mom heard the noise and came to see what was wrong. She saw Lily crying and Tom looking guilty. + +"What happened here?" Mom asked. + +Tom sighed. He knew he had done something bad. He wanted to say sorry, but he was afraid that Lily would not forgive him. + +Mom looked at Tom and said, "Tell me the truth, Tom. Did you throw the car at Lily?" + +Tom nodded. He felt ashamed. + +"Why did you do that, Tom?" Mom asked. + +"Because I wanted the doll, but Lily wouldn't share," Tom said. + +Mom said, "I understand that you wanted the doll, but that's not a good reason to hurt Lily. You should be kind to your sister and respect her things. How would you feel if she threw your car and broke it?" + +Tom thought for a moment. He realized that he would feel very sad and angry too. + +"I would feel bad, Mom," Tom said. + +Mom said, "Then you should say sorry to Lily and help her fix the doll. Maybe she will let you play with it later, if you ask nicely." + +Tom looked at Lily, who was still crying. He felt sorry for her and for what he had done. + +He walked over to her and said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I was wrong to throw the car at you and your doll. Can I help you fix it?" + +Lily looked at Tom and saw that he was sincere. She stopped crying and said, "It's okay, Tom. I forgive you. Thank you for helping me." + +They hugged and smiled. Mom was proud of them. She said, "That's very good, Tom and Lily. You are both kind and honest. I love you both very much." + +They said, "We love you too, Mom." + +They fixed the doll together and then played with both the doll and the car. They shared and had fun. They learned their lesson and were happy. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play with their toys. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big castle with a king and a queen and some knights and horses. They liked to make up stories about the castle and the people who lived there. + +One day, their mom said they had to go to the store with her. She said they could bring one toy each, but they had to be careful not to lose them or spoil them. Lily and Ben both wanted to bring the king, because he was the most important and the most shiny. They argued and fought over the king, and pulled him from each other. + +"Stop it, you two!" their mom said. "You are going to break the king, and then you will have no king at all. Why don't you share him, and take turns holding him?" + +Lily and Ben did not want to share. They both thought they deserved the king more than the other. They kept on fighting and pulling, until they heard a loud snap. The king's head came off, and rolled under the couch. Lily and Ben gasped, and looked at the broken king in horror. + +They both started to cry, and said they were sorry. They wished they had listened to their mom, and shared the king. They tried to put the head back on, but it was too late. The king was spoiled, and could not be fixed. + +Their mom came back from the kitchen, and saw what had happened. She was not angry, but she was sad. She hugged Lily and Ben, and said they had learned a hard lesson. She said they still had the queen and the knights and the horses, and they could still play with the castle. She said maybe they could find a new king someday, or make one out of clay or paper. + +Lily and Ben nodded, and wiped their tears. They said they would be more careful with their toys, and more kind to each other. They said they would share the queen, and take turns holding her. They said they still loved the castle, and each other. + +They went to the store with their mom, and held the queen in their hands. She was not as shiny as the king, but she was mild and sweet. She smiled at Lily and Ben, and they smiled back. They hoped the king was happy under the couch, and they thanked him for his stories. +Once upon a time, there was a brilliant sun shining in the sky. It was a warm and bright day. All the kids went to play outside. + +In the park, there was a little girl named Lily. She saw a big tree with yummy fruits. She wanted to eat them, but they were too high. So, she asked the tree, "Please yield some fruits for me." The tree heard her and dropped some fruits for her. + +Lily was very happy. She took the fruits and went to her mom. Her mom was making a menu for dinner. Lily showed the fruits to her mom. Her mom was happy too. They added the fruits to the menu. They had a yummy dinner that night. +Once upon a time, a little boy named Timmy loved to play with his toys. One day, he saw a small cupboard in his room. It was different from the other cupboards. It was a secret cupboard where he could hide his toys. + +Timmy's sister, Sally, wanted to join him and play with the toys too. But Timmy didn't want to share his toys with her. He said, "No, you can't join me! These are my toys!" + +Sally was sad and went to tell their mom. Mom came to Timmy and said, "You should let Sally join you and play with the toys. It's more fun when you play together." + +Timmy thought about it and decided to let Sally join him. They opened the secret cupboard and played together. They had a lot of fun, and Timmy learned that playing with his sister was more fun than playing alone. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, many animals liked to play games. One day, they wanted to have a race. The race was to see who was the fastest animal in the forest. They were all excited to run and have fun. + +Before the race, a wise old owl said, "Let's mark the start and the end of the race to make it fair for everyone." They all agreed, and the owl marked the start and end with big sticks. All the animals lined up at the start, ready to run. + +The race began, and all the animals ran as fast as they could. Some were fast, and some were slow, but they all tried their best. In the end, the rabbit won the race, and all the animals cheered. They learned that it was important to play fair and try their best, no matter who won. And they all lived happily in the forest, playing games together. +Once upon a time, there was a playful cat named Kitty. Kitty liked to play with everything she could find. One day, Kitty found a big cobweb in the corner of her room. She wanted to play with it. + +Kitty jumped up and tried to catch the cobweb with her paw. She was having so much fun! Her playtime would always include the cobweb now. She would jump and dance around it every day. + +Soon, Kitty's friends came to play with her. They saw the cobweb and joined in the fun. All the animals laughed and played together. They were very happy to include the cobweb in their playtime. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play with his toy cars on the floor. He had a big truck and he would load the truck with his cars. Tim was very happy when he played with his toys. + +One day, Tim's mom told him to clean his room. Tim was sad because he wanted to keep playing. But he knew he had to listen to his mom. So, he started to pick up his toys and put them away. + +As Tim was cleaning, he dropped his truck on the floor. The truck broke into pieces. Tim was very sad because his truck was his favorite toy. He could not load his cars on the truck anymore. Tim's mom came in and saw the broken truck. She told Tim that they could not fix it, and they had to throw it away. Tim cried and felt very sad because his truck was gone forever. +Once upon a time, there was an ancient man who wanted to sell the moon. He was very old and wise. He thought that if he could sell the moon, he would have a lot of money. He told everyone in the town about his plan. + +The people in the town were very excited. They all wanted to buy the moon from the ancient man. They thought the moon was very special and pretty. They all gave the ancient man their money to buy the moon. + +But the ancient man could not really sell the moon. The moon was too far away and too big. The people in the town were very sad and angry. They had lost their money and did not get the moon. The ancient man was also sad because he could not make his dream come true. The story has a bad ending, and everyone was unhappy. +One day, a big dog named Max saw a rope. Max liked to play with ropes. He took the rope in his mouth and ran to find his friend, a little girl named Lily. + +Lily saw Max with the rope and was happy. She took the rope and yelled, "Let's play, Max!" Max wagged his tail and they played a fun game of tug. They pulled the rope back and forth, laughing and having a great time. + +After playing, Max and Lily were tired. They sat under a big tree, feeling safe and happy. Max put his head on Lily's lap, and she hugged him. They loved playing with the rope and being together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim and his family lived in a house near a big desert. One day, Tim's mom asked him to store some water in a bottle. She said, "We will go to the oasis today." + +Tim was very happy. He put on his hat and shoes, and he took the bottle of water. They walked and walked in the hot sun. Tim saw a big tree, and he knew they were close to the oasis. + +When they got to the oasis, Tim saw something disgusting. There was mud and dirt in the water. He did not want to play in the water. But Tim's mom had an idea. She took a big cloth and cleaned the water. Then, Tim could play and have fun. They all had a great day at the oasis. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to the bus stop with his mom. They were going to the park to play. The sun was shining, and it was a mild day. Tim was very happy. + +At the bus stop, they saw the big, yellow bus coming. The bus stopped, and the doors opened. The driver said, "Hello! Please come in." Tim and his mom got on the bus and sat down. + +As the bus drove, Tim looked out the window. He saw birds, trees, and other cars. Soon, the bus stopped at the park. The driver said, "Here we are! Have fun!" Tim and his mom said, "Thank you!" They got off the bus and played in the park all day. +Once upon a time, in a distant land, there was a girl named Mia. Mia had a flute. She loved to play the flute for her friends. Mia hoped that one day, she could play the flute for the whole town. + +One sunny day, Mia met a sad boy named Tom. Tom was sad because he lost his toy. Mia wanted to help Tom feel better. She played her flute for him. Tom started to smile and dance. The happy music made Tom forget about his lost toy. + +Mia learned that she could use her flute to make others happy. She played her flute for more people in her town. All the people smiled and danced. Mia's flute brought joy to everyone. The moral of the story is that sharing your talents can bring happiness to others. +Once upon a time, there was a colorful bird. The bird liked to hug its friends. One day, the bird found a gun. The bird did not know what the gun was. + +The bird took the gun to its friend, the cat. The cat did not know what the gun was either. They hugged and went to ask the dog. The dog did not know what the gun was, but he hugged them too. + +At last, they went to see the wise old owl. The owl told them the gun was not a toy. They should not play with it. The friends hugged and thanked the owl. They left the gun with the owl and went to play safely together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a big key that he loved to play with every day. One day, he put the key under his pillow before he went to sleep. He knew that the key was very special, and he wanted to keep it safe. + +The next day, Tim went to play outside. He saw a small door in the ground, and it had a keyhole. Tim remembered the key under his pillow and ran back to his room. He picked up the key and went back to the door. He put the key in the keyhole and turned it slow. The door opened, and Tim saw a bright light. + +Inside the door, Tim found a magical world with lots of toys and candy. He played and ate candy all day long. When it was time to go home, Tim put the key back under his pillow, so he could visit the magical world again. Tim now knew that the key was not just special, but magical too. +Once upon a time, there was a mule named Max. Max lived on a farm with his friends. Max was a very happy mule. He liked to play with his friends in the sun. + +One day, Max and his friends went to the pond to swim. Max was excited to dive into the water. He ran fast and jumped high. Max made a big splash when he dove into the pond. His friends laughed and clapped for Max. + +After they swam, Max and his friends lay in the sun to get warm. Max felt so happy and tired that he fell asleep. When Max was asleep, he looked like he was dead. His friends saw him and got scared. They tried to wake him up. Max woke up and laughed. They all played and laughed together. +One day, a big red ball wanted to play. The sun was out, but the sky was a bit gloomy. The big red ball saw his friend, the small blue ball. The big red ball said, "Let's pass the ball to each other!" + +The small blue ball was happy to play. They started to pass the ball back and forth. They were having so much fun. The small blue ball said, "I have passed the ball to you zero times, but now I will pass it more!" + +As they played, the sky became less gloomy. The sun shone brighter, and the big red ball and small blue ball laughed. They passed the ball many times. They were happy to play together and have fun. +One day, a little girl named Sue found a big, soft bathrobe in her house. She thought it was so crazy how big and soft it was. She wanted to wear it all day. But her mom said, "Sue, you can't wear the bathrobe all day. You need to get dressed." + +Sue felt sad, but she had an idea. She asked her mom, "Can I wear the bathrobe just for a little bit? Please?" Her mom thought about it and said, "Okay, you can wear it for a little while, but then you have to get dressed." + +Sue wore the bathrobe and played with her toys. She had so much fun! But soon, her mom said it was time to get dressed. Sue did not want to take off the bathrobe, but she remembered her mom permitted her to wear it only for a little bit. So, she took it off and got dressed. + +Later, Sue's friend came over to play. They played with toys and had a great time. Sue was happy she listened to her mom and got dressed. She learned that it is important to listen to her mom and follow the rules. +Once upon a time, there was a mysterious box. It was big and red. The box had a wire on it. The wire was long and thin. + +One day, a little boy named Tim found the box. He saw the wire and wanted to know what it did. He thought, "I will pull the wire and see what happens!" + +Tim pulled the wire. The mysterious box opened up. Inside the box, there were many colorful balls. The balls were big and bouncy. Tim was happy and played with the balls all day long. +Once, there was a big quarrel between two friends, Tom and Tim. They were very sad. They could not agree on who could play with the toy car. They wanted to find someone to help them. + +They went to a man called Mr. Brown. Mr. Brown was a lawyer. He was very wise. He listened to Tom and Tim as they told him about their quarrel. + +Mr. Brown thought for a while. Then, he said, "Why don't you both play with the toy car together?" Tom and Tim liked this idea. They stopped being sad and played with the toy car together. They were happy again, and they thanked Mr. Brown for helping them. +One day, a little car named Bumpy was driving down the road. Bumpy was a compassionate car and loved to help others. As he drove, he saw a sad bike with a flat tire. Bumpy stopped and asked, "Why are you sad, Bike?" + +The bike replied, "I have a flat tire and can't go anywhere. I don't know what to do." Bumpy knew he could help. He said, "I have a gas pump at home. It can fill your tire with air. Let's go there!" + +Bumpy and the bike went to Bumpy's home. Bumpy used the gas pump to fill the bike's tire with air. The bike was so happy and said, "Thank you, Bumpy! You are very kind." Bumpy smiled and said, "I love helping friends!" + +From that day on, Bumpy and the bike were best friends. They played together and helped others too. Everyone loved the compassionate little car and his friend, the bike. +Once upon a time, there was a quiet little fish named Fin. Fin loved to swim all day in the big blue pond. He swam with his friends, the ducks, and the frogs. They all had so much fun together. + +One sunny day, Fin found some popcorn floating on the water. He was curious and wanted to try it. He called his friends, the ducks, and the frogs, and they all tasted the popcorn. They liked it very much. + +From that day on, they all looked for popcorn when they swam together. They had even more fun in the big blue pond. And Fin, the quiet little fish, was very happy with his friends, the ducks, and the frogs. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mia. She loved to play outside in the sun. One day, she found a big maze in her yard. She was very happy and wanted to find the way out. + +Mia went into the maze to examine it. She looked at the tall walls and the many paths. She walked and walked, trying to find the way out. Sometimes, she felt lost, but she did not give up. + +Finally, Mia found the way out of the maze. She was so grateful to be out. She ran to her mom and dad, and they all hugged. They were so proud of Mia for not giving up. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sally. Sally had a sock that she loved very much. It was her favorite sock. One day, she lost her sock and felt helpless. She looked everywhere for it, but she could not find it. Sally was very sad. + +Sally's friend, Tim, saw her looking sad. He asked, "Sally, why are you sad?" Sally told him, "I lost my favorite sock and I feel helpless." Tim wanted to help Sally. He said, "Let's look for your sock together. We will find it!" + +Sally and Tim looked everywhere. They looked under the bed, in the toy box, and even in the kitchen. Then, they found a locked box. Tim said, "Maybe your sock is in this box. Let's unlock it!" They unlocked the box and found Sally's favorite sock inside. Sally was so happy and thanked Tim for his help. Now, Sally and Tim always help each other find lost things. +One day, a little caterpillar named Tim was playing in the garden. He was very happy. Tim had many friends, but his best friend was a deaf dog named Max. Max could not hear, but he could see and feel very well. + +Tim and Max loved to play together. One day, they were playing with a ball. Tim would roll the ball, and Max would run to get it. They were having lots of fun. But then, the ball rolled too far and went into a big bush. Tim and Max could not see it anymore. + +"Oh no!" said Tim. "We have lost the ball!" Max looked sad. They both wanted to find the ball. So, they went into the bush together. They looked and looked, but they could not find the ball. Then, they saw a big bird with the ball in its mouth. + +"Give us our ball back!" Tim said to the bird. The bird looked at them and laughed. "If you want the ball, you have to catch me!" The bird flew away with the ball. Tim and Max were sad, but they did not give up. They worked together to make a plan. + +In the end, Tim and Max got their ball back. They were very happy and played together all day long. They learned that even if they have problems, they can always find a way if they help each other. +One day, a girl named Sue found a bag. She opened the bag and saw many colors inside. Sue was happy because she loved to paint. + +Sue took the bag to her friend Tom. "Look at my bag!" Sue said. Tom was troubled. He said, "I don't know how to paint." Sue smiled and said, "I can teach you!" + +Sue and Tom painted all day. They painted the sun, trees, and flowers. Tom was not troubled anymore. They had fun and were very proud of their art. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to hang his drawings on the fridge. The fridge was very cold, like ice. + +One hot day, Tim saw a sad dog outside. The dog was very hot and thirsty. Tim wanted to help the dog, so he gave the dog some cold water from the fridge. + +The dog was so grateful for the cold water. He wagged his tail and licked Tim's face. Tim and the dog became best friends. They played together every day, and Tim always gave the dog cold water from the fridge. +One day, a young boy named Tim went to play outside. He saw a rake in the yard. Tim thought, "I can use the rake to play a game." So, he picked up the rake and started to play. + +Tim's friend, Sue, came over and saw Tim playing with the rake. She asked, "What are you doing, Tim?" Tim said, "I am playing a game. Do you want to play with me?" Sue smiled and said, "Yes, I want to play too!" + +Tim and Sue played a game to see who could rake the most leaves. They both worked very hard. In the end, Tim raked more leaves than Sue. Tim was so happy to win the game. They both had fun playing with the rake and were glad they could play together. +Once upon a time, there was a cat named Tom. Tom was not a pretty cat. Some would even say he was ugly. But Tom did not care. He loved to play and have fun. + +One day, Tom saw a big stand with many toys. He wanted to play with them. Tom stretched his paws and tried to reach the toys. He stretched and stretched, but the toys were too high. + +Then, a nice girl came by. She saw Tom trying to get the toys. She helped Tom by moving the stand down. Now, Tom could reach the toys. They played together all day long. And Tom was very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Amy. She had a big cardboard box. Amy was confused about what to do with the box. So, she asked her mom for help. + +Her mom said, "Let me teach you how to make a playhouse with this cardboard box." Amy was very excited to learn. They started to cut and fold the cardboard to make the playhouse. + +When they finished, Amy had a new playhouse made of cardboard. She played in it all day long. She was very happy and not confused anymore. And that's how Amy and her mom turned a cardboard box into a fun playhouse. +Once upon a time, there was a playful train named Tilly. Tilly loved to come and go on the tracks, making her friends happy. One day, Tilly met a little boy named Tim. Tim loved trains, and he was very happy to see Tilly. + +"Hi, Tilly!" said Tim. "Do you want to come and play with me?" Tilly was very excited and said, "Yes, I would love to come and play with you, Tim!" So, Tilly and Tim played all day long. They went up and down the tracks, and they had so much fun. + +As the sun began to go down, Tilly knew it was time to go home. "I have to go now, Tim," said Tilly. "Will you come back and play with me again?" asked Tim. Tilly smiled and said, "Of course, I will come back and play with you again soon!" And with that, Tilly went on her way, looking forward to the next time she could come and play with her new friend, Tim. +Once upon a time, there were twin cats named Tom and Tim. They lived in a small house with a kind family. Tom was a very bright cat and liked to play all day. Tim was a little dull and sometimes lost things. + +One day, Tim lost his favorite toy. He was very sad and did not know what to do. Tom saw that his twin was sad and decided to help him. They looked for the toy together and found it under a big chair. + +After finding the toy, Tim was very happy. He thanked Tom for helping him. From that day on, Tim learned to be more careful with his things. The twins played together and were always there for each other. The moral of the story is that we should always help our family and friends when they need us. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there lived a nervous lady. She was always scared of the dark. One night, the sun went down, and the moon started to rise. The lady felt very nervous. She looked out the window and saw a big shadow. She was so scared that she started to cry. + +A friendly cat heard the lady cry and went to her house. The cat said, "Do not cry, lady. I am here to help you." The lady looked at the cat and asked, "Can you make the dark go away?" The cat thought for a moment and then said, "I cannot make the dark go away, but I can stay with you until the sun rises again." + +The nervous lady felt a little better with the cat by her side. They sat by the window and watched the moon rise higher and higher. The cat tried to make the lady laugh with funny faces, but the lady was still very scared. She could not stop thinking about the big shadow outside. + +As the night went on, the lady and the cat heard a loud noise outside. The lady was so scared that she hid under the bed. The cat tried to tell her that it was just the wind, but the lady did not believe her. She stayed under the bed, shaking with fear. + +The sun never rose again for the nervous lady. She stayed under the bed, too scared to come out. The cat tried to help her, but the lady was too scared of the dark. The cat left the house, feeling sad that she could not help the lady. And the nervous lady stayed under the bed, scared of the dark forever. +One day, a cat and a dog were playing near a big gate. The cat saw a spicy smell coming from the other side of the gate. The cat said to the dog, "I want to see what is making the spicy smell." + +The dog said, "I will help you." The dog used his nose to push the gate open. The cat and the dog saw a man hanging red peppers on a string to dry in the sun. The peppers were very red and spicy. + +The cat and the dog went to the man and asked if they could try the spicy peppers. The man said, "Yes, but be careful, they are very spicy." The cat and the dog tried the peppers and they were very spicy. They laughed and ran back to their side of the gate to play. +Once upon a time, there was a big, old office. In the office, there were many people who worked and played. One day, a little girl named Sue came to the office with her mom. + +Sue was very happy to be in the office. She looked around and saw many things. She saw a big desk, a chair, and a computer. Then, she saw something very special. Sue pointed at a big, red ball in the corner of the office. + +Sue's mom saw her point at the ball and said, "Sue, you can play with the ball while I work." Sue was so happy! She played with the big, red ball all day in the old office. And when it was time to go home, Sue gave the ball a big hug and said, "Thank you, ball, for playing with me today." +Once upon a time, there was a charming farm. On this farm lived a happy cow named Bessie. Bessie liked to play in the mud with her friends, the pigs. + +One sunny day, Bessie and the pigs were playing in the mud. They were having so much fun! They splashed and rolled around, getting very dirty. + +Then, Bessie's mom called, "Bessie, time to come in!" Bessie said goodbye to her friends and went inside. Her mom saw how dirty she was and said, "Bessie, you need to wipe off all that mud!" + +Bessie wiped and wiped until all the mud was gone. She felt clean and happy. Bessie couldn't wait to play in the mud again tomorrow with her friends on the charming farm. +One sunny day, a little blue bird named Sky was flying high. She saw her friend, Bunny, hopping in the grass. Sky flew down to say hello. Bunny stopped and looked up at Sky. They both smiled. + +Bunny said, "Hi Sky! I have a yummy dessert to share. Do you want some?" Sky was happy and said, "Yes, please!" They sat under a big tree and ate the sweet dessert. It was very tasty. + +After they finished, Sky looked at Bunny and said, "Bunny, I admire how fast you can hop!" Bunny blushed and said, "Thank you, Sky! I admire how high you can fly!" They laughed and played together until the sun went down. +Once upon a time, there was a pretty girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sun. One day, she saw a big, attractive flower near her house. The flower was so pretty that she wanted to pick it up and show it to her mommy. + +Lily tried to pick the flower, but it was stuck in the ground. She pulled and pulled, but the flower would not come out. She was sad and started to cry. Then, she saw her daddy coming with a small shovel. He smiled and said, "Don't worry, Lily. I will help you." + +Daddy used the shovel to dig around the flower. Then, he carefully lifted it out of the ground. Lily was so happy! She gave her daddy a big hug and said, "Thank you, Daddy!" They took the flower inside and put it in a vase. Lily and her daddy looked at the pretty flower and smiled. +One day, a little boy named Tim was playing outside. He saw a healthy bird with a long wing. The bird had something on its shoulder. Tim was curious to find out what it was. He called out to the bird, "Hey bird, what is on your shoulder?" + +The bird replied, "I have a note attached to my shoulder. It is for my friend who lives far away. I am going to give it to him today." Tim was excited and wanted to help the bird. The bird said, "I will let you help me if you promise to be careful." + +Tim and the bird went on a long walk. They saw many fun things on their way. They saw a big tree, a pretty flower, and a small pond. Tim was very careful with the bird and the note. He knew it was important to the bird and his friend. + +Finally, they reached the bird's friend's house. The bird gave the note to his friend. The friend was so happy to get the note. He thanked Tim and the bird for their help. Tim felt proud that he could help the bird and his friend. + +From that day on, Tim and the bird became good friends. They played together every day. Tim learned that being careful and helpful was very important. And the bird was always there to help Tim when he needed it. +Once upon a time, a little dog named Spot wanted to visit his friend, a big cat named Fluffy. Spot had a small, soft paw, and Fluffy had a big, fluffy paw. They liked to play together in the clear, sunny park. + +One day, Spot said, "Fluffy, let's visit the park and play with our paws!" Fluffy agreed, and they ran to the park. The sun was shining, and the sky was clear and blue. + +At the park, Spot and Fluffy played with a ball. They used their paws to push the ball back and forth. They laughed and had fun under the clear sky. After playing, they went home, happy from their visit to the park. +Once upon a time, there was a nosy cat. The cat liked to play with a bell. The bell made a fun sound when the cat played with it. The cat would remember the sound all day long. + +One day, the nosy cat saw a big dog. The dog had a bell too. The cat wanted to play with the dog's bell. The dog did not want to share his bell. The cat was very sad. + +The cat tried to take the dog's bell. The dog got mad. The dog chased the cat away. The cat lost his own bell. The cat was very sad and did not have a bell to play with anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot was very obedient. He always did what his mom said. One day, his mom asked him to go west and find a big red ball. + +Spot went west and found a big red ball. But he also found a big cat. The cat wanted to take the ball from Spot. Spot said "no" to the cat. The cat refused to listen and tried to take the ball away. + +Spot was a good and obedient dog, so he didn't fight with the cat. He just held on to the ball. Finally, the cat gave up and went away. Spot took the big red ball back to his mom. She was very happy and proud of her little obedient dog. +Once upon a time, there was a big family. The family had a mommy, a daddy, a sister, and a brother. They were a very lucky family. They lived in a nice house with a big yard to play in. They loved to play and have fun together. + +One day, the family went to the park. They saw a big slide and a swing set. The sister and the brother were very happy. They ran to the slide and climbed up. They sat at the top and then zip, they slid down very fast. They laughed and did it again and again. + +The mommy and daddy watched the sister and brother play. They felt so lucky to have such a happy family. They all played together until the sun went down. Then, they went home and ate dinner together. They talked about their fun day and went to bed, excited for more fun days together. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot was a very good dog. He loved to play with his ball and eat delicious treats. One day, Spot was playing outside when he heard a small cry. He went to see what it was. + +Spot found a little bird who had fallen from its nest. The bird was scared and sad. Spot wanted to help the bird feel safe. He said, "Don't worry, little bird, I will help you." Spot gently picked up the bird with his mouth and carried it back to its nest. The bird's mommy was so happy to see her baby safe. + +The bird's mommy thanked Spot for his help. She said, "Thank you, Spot, you are a very good dog." Then she gave him a delicious treat. Spot felt so happy that he could comfort the little bird and make it feel safe. From that day on, Spot and the little bird became the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little car named Toby. Toby was a dull color and he felt sad about it. All the other cars were bright and shiny, but Toby was not. One day, Toby was driving down the road when he saw a big truck. The truck had a sign that said "oil". Toby knew that oil could make him go fast. + +Toby asked the truck, "Can I have some oil?" The truck said, "Sure, little car!" So, Toby got some oil from the truck. Now, Toby could go very fast! He was so happy. He raced down the road, going faster and faster. + +But then, Toby saw his friends, the bright and shiny cars. They were all laughing at him. Toby felt embarrass. He didn't want his friends to laugh at him. So, Toby decided to be happy with who he was. He didn't need to be bright and shiny, or go very fast. Toby was happy being a dull little car with a big heart. And his friends loved him just the way he was. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mia. Mia loved to go to the library with her mom. They would go every week to find new books to read. The library was a fun place with many books and toys. + +One day, Mia found a special book at the library. It was about a flexible snake named Sam. Sam could bend and twist in many ways. He could even make shapes with his long body. Mia loved the book and wanted to take it home. + +Mia and her mom read the book about Sam the flexible snake every night. Mia liked to pretend she was a snake too, bending and twisting like Sam. She was so happy she found the book at the library. The library was her favorite place to go. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there lived a little tiger. The little tiger loved to play and run around. He was very independent and liked to do things on his own. + +One day, the little tiger met an old wise owl. The owl saw that the little tiger was very good at doing things by himself. The owl said, "I recommend you try to climb that tree over there." The little tiger looked at the tree and thought it would be fun to try. + +The little tiger tried to climb the tree, but it was hard at first. He did not give up. He kept trying and trying until he finally made it to the top. When he got there, he saw the whole forest and felt very happy. The little tiger learned that he could do anything if he tried and listened to good advice. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there lived a little boy named Tim. Tim was a very good boy who always helped his mom and dad. One hot day, Tim and his mom were walking to the store to buy some food. Tim saw a big red ball in the store window and really wanted it. + +As they were walking, Tim's mom had to stop and tie her shoe. This delay made Tim feel sad because he wanted to get to the store quickly. But Tim remembered that it was important to be patient and help his mom. So, he held her hand and waited for her to finish tying her shoe. + +When they finally got to the store, Tim's mom saw how patient and helpful he had been. She bought him the big red ball as a surprise! Tim learned that being patient and helping others can lead to good things. And he played with his new ball all day long, with a big smile on his face. +Once upon a time, in a modern house, there lived a little girl named Mia. Mia loved to play with her bow and arrow toy. She would run around the house, trying to catch her little brother, Tom. + +One day, Mia and Tom were playing in the living room. Mia said, "Tom, let's play catch with my bow and arrow!" Tom was excited and said, "Yes, let's play!" They started to play, laughing and having fun. + +But then, something bad happened. While playing catch, Mia accidentally hit a big glass vase with her arrow. The vase broke into many pieces. Mia and Tom were very sad and scared. + +Their mom came into the room and saw the broken vase. She was not happy. She said, "Mia and Tom, you should not play with the bow and arrow inside the house. It is not safe." + +From that day on, Mia and Tom were not allowed to play with the bow and arrow inside the house. They learned their lesson and played with safer toys inside. The broken vase was a reminder of their mistake. +Once upon a time, there was an elderly dog named Max. Max lived in a small house with a big yard. Every day, Max would play in the yard and get his ball. He loved to play fetch with his family. + +One sunny day, Max saw a big bird fly to the west. Max was curious and wanted to see where the bird was going. So, Max decided to follow the bird. He ran and ran, always looking up at the sky to see where the bird was flying. + +As Max went further west, he met new friends. He played with a little cat and a friendly rabbit. They all had fun together, and Max forgot about the bird. When it was time to go home, Max's new friends helped him find the way back to his house. Max was happy to be home, and he had a great adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. Lucy was very intelligent. She loved to help her mom with the laundry. Every day, they would wash the clothes and hang them up to dry. + +One sunny day, Lucy and her mom were hanging the laundry outside. Lucy's mom said, "Be careful not to pinch your fingers with the clothespins." Lucy nodded and continued to help. As they were hanging the clothes, they saw a big, dark cloud coming their way. They knew it would rain soon. + +Lucy and her mom quickly finished hanging the laundry and went inside. Just as they closed the door, it started to rain. Lucy looked out the window and said, "We were so fast, the rain didn't get our laundry wet!" Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, we were very lucky!" And from that day on, Lucy always remembered to be careful with the clothespins and to watch the sky for rain clouds. +One day, a gray bird named Tim was flying to the airport. He saw his friend, Sally the squirrel, in the park. Sally was busy trying to bury her nuts in the ground. Tim flew down to say hi. + +"Hi Sally! Why are you burying your nuts?" asked Tim. Sally looked worried and said, "I need to hide them, or the other animals will take them!" + +Just then, a big, mean dog came running into the park. The dog saw Sally's nuts and wanted to eat them. Tim knew he had to help Sally. He remembered the airport and had an idea. + +"Follow me, Sally!" said Tim. They ran to the airport and found a big box. They put Sally's nuts in the box and hid it behind some bags. The mean dog couldn't find the nuts and left the park. + +Sally was so happy that her nuts were safe, and she thanked Tim for his help. From that day on, they were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a small, original theater in a big city. It was a happy place where many people came to see plays and sing songs. One day, a little boy named Tim went to the theater with his mom and dad. They were excited to see a play about a brave dog who saved the day. + +During the play, Tim saw a big, colorful balloon in the corner of the theater. He wanted the balloon very much, so he asked his mom, "Can I have the balloon, please?" His mom said, "Yes, but don't leave the theater. Stay close to us." Tim nodded, and his mom helped him get the balloon. + +After the play was over, Tim and his parents left the theater. Tim held his balloon tightly as they walked home. He was so happy to have seen the play and to have his new balloon. The theater continued to make people happy with its original plays and songs, and Tim would always remember the special day he spent there with his family. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved honey so much that she always ate it with her breakfast. One day, Lily's mom mentioned that they were going to visit her grandma's house. Lily was excited to see her grandma and also hoped that she would get some tasty honey from her. + +When they arrived at her grandma's house, Lily ran to her grandma and hugged her. After some time, her grandma gave Lily a jar of honey. Lily was so happy and thanked her grandma for the tasty honey. + +Later that day, Lily's mom and grandma were talking about their favorite foods. Lily mentioned that her favorite food was honey. Her grandma smiled and said, "I know, that's why I gave you the tasty honey." Lily hugged her grandma again and said, "Thank you, grandma. You're the best!" +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tommy. Tommy loved to play in the sand at the shore. He loved building sandcastles and looking for seashells. One day, Tommy's mom told him they were going to the store to buy some ice cream. Tommy was so excited! + +At the store, Tommy saw a big jar of coins on the counter. His mom told him that they were collecting coins to help save the shore. Tommy wanted to help, so he put some of his own coins in the jar. He felt successful for doing something good. + +After they bought the ice cream, Tommy and his mom went back to the shore. As they were walking, they saw a sign that said "No More Sandcastles". Tommy was sad because he loved making sandcastles. But then, he remembered that he helped save the shore by putting coins in the jar. He felt successful again and knew that now he could still play at the shore for a long time. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing with her dolls and stuffed animals. One day, she went outside to play with her friends. They decided to play a game of hide and seek. + +Lily found a good hiding spot behind a big palm tree. She waited quietly, but she couldn't help feeling a little restless. Suddenly, she heard her friend counting, "One, two, three..." and she knew she had to be very quiet. + +After a while, Lily heard her friend shouting, "I found you!" She was so surprised that she jumped out from behind the palm tree. Everyone laughed and Lily felt embarrassed. But then, her friend said, "You know what? You and the palm tree match! You're both good at hiding!" Lily felt happy and proud of herself for finding such a good hiding spot. From that day on, Lily loved playing hide and seek behind the palm tree. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy was playing outside when he stumbled and fell down. He hurt his lip and it started to bleed. His mommy came outside and saw that his lip was hurt. She said, "Don't worry, Timmy. It's normal to fall down sometimes." She gave him a band-aid for his lip and Timmy felt better. From that day on, Timmy was more careful when he played outside. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she saw a bright light shining down from the sky. It was an angel! The angel had big, beautiful wings and a shiny halo on its head. + +Lily was amazed by the angel's beauty. She asked the angel if it was heavy to fly with those big wings. The angel smiled and said, "No, my wings are light as a feather." + +Lily felt happy and safe knowing that angels were watching over her. From that day on, she looked up at the sky every day, hoping to see the angel's shining light again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore the wild woods near her home. One day, she found a magic wand and decided to try a spell. But she didn't know how to spell the words right, and she ended up turning herself into a frog! + +Lily was so embarrassed when her family saw her as a frog. She croaked and hopped around, feeling sad and scared. Her family tried to help her, but they didn't know how to turn her back into a girl. + +Finally, Lily remembered the magic words to undo the spell. She said them out loud, and poof! She was back to being a little girl again. She was so happy and relieved that she hugged her family tight. From that day on, she learned to be careful with magic spells and always ask for help when she needed it. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to drive his toy car around the house. One day, Timmy's mommy had to go to work and Timmy's daddy had to drive her to work. Timmy wanted to go too. He said, "Daddy, can I drive with you?" Daddy said, "No, Timmy. You are too little to drive." Timmy started to worry that he would never get to drive a real car. + +The next day, Timmy went to the park with his friends. They played a game of racing their toy cars. Timmy was very competitive and wanted to win. He drove his car as fast as he could and he won the race. Timmy felt very happy and proud of himself. + +When Timmy got home, he told his mommy and daddy about his race. Daddy said, "Wow, Timmy! You are a great driver!" Timmy felt very happy and he didn't worry anymore about not being able to drive a real car. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and watch her favorite show on TV. One day, Lily's friend Emma came to visit her. "Can I come in and play with you?" Emma asked. "Yes, come on in!" Lily replied. + +As they were playing, Lily showed Emma her new fan. "Wow, I'm jealous! Your fan is so cool," Emma said. Lily felt happy that Emma liked her fan. "Do you want to play with it too?" Lily asked. "Yes, please!" Emma said excitedly. + +As they continued to play with the fan, Lily's mom entered the room. "Girls, it's time for lunch," she said. "Okay, Mom!" Lily replied. Emma said goodbye and left, but Lily was happy that she got to share her fan with her friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to climb the stairs in her house. One day, her mom asked her to carry a heavy box up the stairs. Lily refused and said, "It's too heavy for me, Mommy." + +Her mom smiled and said, "That's okay, Lily. I can carry it myself." + +Later that day, Lily's dad came home and asked her to climb the stairs with him. Lily was excited and said, "Yes, Daddy! I love climbing the stairs!" + +As they climbed the stairs, Lily's dad said, "These stairs are so high. Do you ever get tired?" + +Lily replied, "No, Daddy. I love climbing them. They are my favorite!" + +And so, Lily continued to climb the stairs every day, but she always refused to carry anything heavy up them. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw and color pictures. One day, she drew a picture of a flower and she was very happy with it. + +Lily's mom saw the picture and said, "Wow, Lily! This is so beautiful! Can we print it and put it on the fridge?" + +Lily was so excited and said, "Yes, please!" + +But when they printed the picture, Lily saw that the shadow of her hand was on the paper. She felt ashamed and said, "Mommy, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to make a shadow on my picture." + +Her mom hugged her and said, "It's okay, Lily. The shadow makes the picture even more special because it shows that you made it with your own hands." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, Lily's mom asked her to help with the laundry. "Can you put the clothes in the washer?" her mom asked. "Yes, I can!" Lily replied. + +Lily was very excited to help her mom. She took the clothes and put them in the washer. But she was a little careless and some clothes fell on the floor. "Oops!" Lily said. "I'm sorry, Mommy." + +"Don't worry, Lily," her mom said. "Just be more careful next time." After they finished, the sun started to shine. "Look, Mommy!" Lily said. "The sun is shining on our clean clothes!" Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, it is. Good job, Lily." +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweet. Tweet loved to whistle and sing all day long. One day, Tweet was flying through the woods when he saw a big spiderweb. "Oh no, that looks sticky!" Tweet said. + +Just then, a friendly mouse named Squeak appeared. "Don't worry, Tweet. I can help you get through the cobweb. It's easy!" Squeak said. Tweet was grateful and followed Squeak's lead. + +As they went through the cobweb, Tweet started to whistle a happy tune. Suddenly, a big gust of wind came and blew the cobweb away. "Wow, that was lucky!" Squeak said. "Thanks for helping me, Squeak. I couldn't have done it without you," Tweet said happily. From that day on, Tweet and Squeak were the best of friends and always helped each other out. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to school because she liked drawing on the blackboard. One day, as she was drawing, she noticed that the sun was shining outside. + +Lily: "Teacher, the sun is shining outside! Can we go play?" + +Teacher: "Not yet, Lily. We have to finish our lesson first." + +Lily: "Ok, but can I draw a nice picture of the sun on the blackboard?" + +Teacher: "Of course, Lily. That's a great idea." + +Lily drew a big yellow circle on the blackboard and added some rays to make it look like the sun. She was very proud of her drawing and showed it to her teacher. + +Teacher: "That's a very nice picture, Lily. You are very talented." + +Lily smiled and felt happy. She couldn't wait to go outside and play in the sunshine. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily was playing outside with her friends when it started to rain. Lily's clothes got all wet, and she was shivering. Her mommy saw her and said, "Oh no, Lily! You're all wet! Let's go inside and get you dry." + +Lily's mommy took her inside and gave her a warm, dry towel. "Here, Lily," she said. "Wrap yourself up in this and get warm." Lily did as her mommy said and felt much better. But her mommy wanted to make sure she was okay, so she took out a thermometer and checked Lily's temperature. "You're fine, Lily," she said. "No fever." + +Lily was happy to hear that she was okay. "Mommy, can we make some cookies?" she asked. "Sure, Lily," her mommy replied. "But first, we need to soak the cookie dough so it's not too hard." Lily didn't know what "soak" meant, so her mommy explained it to her. "It means we put the dough in some water for a little bit so it gets soft." "Oh, okay," Lily said. "Let's make cookies!" +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to wear her purple dress and her purple boots. One day, Lily went on a walk in the forest. She walked and walked until she saw a big tree. She climbed up the tree and saw a beautiful bird with purple feathers. The bird flew away and Lily climbed back down the tree. + +As Lily walked back home, she saw the sun setting in the sky. She knew that meant the day was about to end. When she got home, she took off her purple boots and put them away. She knew it was time for bed. She snuggled up in her purple blanket and fell asleep, dreaming of the purple bird she had seen in the tree. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. One day, Timmy went to play golf with his dad. Timmy's dad hit the ball with his club and it went very far. Timmy tried to hit the ball too, but he was too weak and it didn't go very far. + +After playing for a while, Timmy got thirsty and his dad gave him a bottle of water. Timmy shook the bottle and heard the water sloshing around inside. He took a big drink and felt much better. + +As they were leaving, Timmy's dad noticed that Timmy's hands were shaking. He asked Timmy if he was okay, and Timmy said he was just excited to play golf with his dad. Timmy's dad smiled and gave him a hug, happy to spend time with his little boy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to ride his bike very fast. He always wore his helmet to keep his head safe. + +One day, Timmy entered a bike race. He rode as fast as he could and everyone cheered for him. When he crossed the finish line, the crowd applauded loudly. + +Timmy was so happy! He had won the race and he felt proud of himself. He smiled and waved to the people who were clapping. Timmy knew that he had done a good job and he felt very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to sing and dance all around her house. Her mommy had bought new furniture for their living room, and Lily was so excited to see it. + +One day, while Lily was singing her favorite song, she accidentally spilled some juice on the new couch. She tried to clean it up, but the stain wouldn't go away. + +Lily was so scared to tell her mommy what happened. She thought her mommy would be so angry and disgusted with her. But when her mommy came home, she saw the stain and smiled. She told Lily that accidents happen, and that they could clean it together. + +Lily was so relieved and happy. She sang a special song to thank her mommy for being so kind. From that day on, Lily was more careful around the furniture, but she still loved to sing and dance around her house. +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 something strange. It was a pile of ash that appeared out of nowhere! + +Lily was curious and wanted to know where the ash came from. She asked her mom, but her mom didn't know either. They decided to ask the park ranger, who was a very bossy man. He told them that sometimes ash appears when there is a fire. + +Lily learned something new that day and was happy to have solved the mystery of the ash. She continued to explore the park and discover new things, always curious and never afraid to ask questions. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved the color pink. One day, she went to a store with her mommy and saw a shiny gold necklace in the window. She asked her mommy if she could have it, but her mommy said they didn't have enough money to buy it right now. + +Lily was sad, but her mommy promised they would come back when they had more money. A few weeks later, they went back to the store and bought the gold necklace. Lily was so happy and wore it every day. + +One day, Lily and her mommy were going to a party, but they got delayed because of traffic. Lily was worried they would be late, but her mommy told her not to worry. When they finally arrived, Lily saw that the party was decorated with lots of pink balloons and streamers. She was so excited and felt like a princess with her shiny gold necklace. +Once upon a time, there was a dolphin named Dolly. Dolly lived in the ocean with her friends. One day, Dolly got stuck in a net. She was scared and wanted to be safe. + +Her friends saw her and tried to help her. They tried to pull her out, but it didn't work. Then, a little girl saw Dolly and told her parents. They came and helped too. + +The parents rubbed Dolly's back and she felt better. They finally got her out of the net and she was safe again. Dolly was so happy to be free and with her friends again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy who loved to play with his toy helicopter. He would fly it around the house and make buzzing noises like a real helicopter. + +One day, Timmy decided to take his helicopter outside to fly it in the park. He was having so much fun until a big gust of wind blew his helicopter away. Timmy was so sad and didn't know what to do. + +Suddenly, a brave man came up to Timmy and asked him what was wrong. Timmy told the man about his lost helicopter and the man promised to help him find it. Timmy trusted the man and together they searched the park until they found the helicopter stuck in a tree. + +Timmy was so happy and thanked the brave man. He learned that it's okay to trust others and ask for help when you need it. From that day on, Timmy always remembered to be brave and trust the people around him. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she found a shiny pebble on the ground. She picked it up and held it tight in her hand. + +Her mommy came outside and said, "Lily, it's very hot outside. Do you want to come inside and cool off?" + +Lily shook her head and said, "No, Mommy. I want to stay outside and play with my pebble." + +Mommy smiled and said, "Okay, but be sure to drink lots of water." + +Lily played with her pebble for a while, but then she got lonely. She wanted a hug from her mommy. So, she ran inside and gave her mommy a big hug. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine and pick flowers. One day, Lily's mommy told her they were going on a trip. Lily was excited and helped pack her favorite toys in her backpack. + +When they got to their destination, Lily's mommy gave her a present. It was wrapped in pretty paper with a big bow on top. Lily carefully unwrapped the present and found a new doll inside. She hugged the doll and thanked her mommy. + +Later that night, Lily was scared because she heard a loud noise. But her mommy came in and hugged her tight. "Don't worry," she said. "I'm here to protect you." Lily felt safe and went back to sleep. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a doll that she loved very much. One day, Lily tried to lift her doll up high but it was too heavy. She asked her mommy to help her lift the doll. + +Mommy lifted the doll up high and Lily was so happy. She hugged her doll and said, "You fit perfectly in my arms!" + +From that day on, Lily knew that when she needed help lifting something heavy, she could always ask her mommy. And her doll was always the perfect fit for her hugs. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and run around outside. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to help deliver cookies to their neighbor. Timmy was very excited to help his mom. + +Timmy and his mom put the cookies in a bag with a zipper. Timmy loved to play with the zipper, zipping it up and down. They walked to their neighbor's house and Timmy rang the doorbell. The neighbor was very happy to see them and said "thank you" with a serious face. + +Timmy and his mom walked back home, feeling happy that they made their neighbor smile. Timmy loved helping his mom and couldn't wait to do it again. +Once upon a time, there was a big boat called Navy. Navy was very strong and could sail through big waves. One day, Navy saw a light in the distance. Navy wondered what it could be. Navy sailed towards the light and found a little boat with a tiny light. The little boat was lost and needed help. Navy helped the little boat find its way home. The little boat was very happy and thanked Navy for being so kind. +Once upon a time, there were two friends who loved to play together. One day, they found a black tire and decided to play with it. They took turns rolling the tire and had so much fun. But then, they started to quarrel over who should have the tire first. + +The argument got louder and louder, and soon they were shouting at each other. Suddenly, the tire burst and they were left with nothing. They realized that their quarrel had caused them to lose something they both enjoyed. + +From that day on, they promised to share everything and never quarrel again. They learned that it's better to be kind and share than to fight over things that don't matter. And they lived happily ever after, playing together and sharing their toys. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to walk in the park with her mom and dad. One day, they saw a pigeon with an unusual feather on its head. Lily wanted to examine the feather, so she picked it up carefully. She showed it to her mom and dad and they thought it was very pretty. Lily felt happy that she found something so special in the park. From that day on, every time they went to the park, Lily looked for more unusual things to examine. +Once upon a time, there was a little ant named Andy. Andy liked to climb on leaves and branches. One day, Andy saw a big pile of sugar on the kitchen counter. Andy wanted to climb up to the sugar, but it was too high for him. + +Andy thought about how he could get to the sugar. Suddenly, he remembered a wise old ant who once told him, "If you can't climb up, find a friend to help you." + +So, Andy went to find his friend, a ladybug named Lucy. Together, they climbed up to the sugar and had a sweet snack. They watched a movie on the kitchen counter while they ate. + +The moral of the story is that sometimes we need help from our friends to reach our goals. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to look at the stars at night. One night, she saw a bright star that was hidden behind a cloud. + +Lily asked her mom, "Mommy, can we spend some time outside tonight and look at the stars?" + +Her mom said, "Of course, Lily. Let's grab a blanket and sit outside." + +As they were looking at the stars, Lily pointed to the hidden star and said, "Look mommy, there's a star behind the cloud!" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, it's beautiful. We should spend more nights like this together." +Once upon a time, there was an elderly man who loved to polish his old wagon every day. He would spend hours making it shiny and clean. One day, a little boy saw the man polishing his wagon and asked him if he could take a ride in it. The man said no and told the boy to go away. + +The little boy was sad and didn't understand why the man wouldn't let him ride in the wagon. So, he decided to take matters into his own hands. He snuck into the man's yard and took the wagon for a ride without asking. + +When the man saw that his wagon was gone, he was very angry. He searched everywhere and finally found the little boy riding in it. The man scolded the boy and made him promise to never take his wagon without asking again. From that day on, the little boy always asked before taking the wagon and the man even let him ride in it sometimes. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy was not feeling good. He had a big boo-boo on his knee. His mommy gave him some medicine to make him feel better. Timmy took the medicine and felt much better. + +Timmy's mommy gave him a kiss on his boo-boo. She said, "A kiss will make it all better." Timmy smiled and felt happy. He knew his mommy's kisses were very good. + +Timmy went outside to play with his friends. He showed them his boo-boo and told them about the medicine and the kiss. His friends thought that was very good. They all gave Timmy a big hug and said they would kiss his boo-boo too. Timmy felt loved and happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to collect different things and put them in her bag. One day, she went to the park to play with her friends. + +Lily saw her friends playing with their toys and asked if she could join in. Her friends said yes and Lily was happy to play with them. + +Lily showed her friends the different things she collected in her bag. Her friends thought they were cool and asked if they could see them closer. Lily opened her bag and they all looked at the different things inside. + +One of Lily's friends said, "Wow, your things are so different from mine!" Lily smiled and said, "That's why I like to collect them. They are all special in their own way." Her friends agreed and they all continued to play together happily. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw and color with her crayons. One day, she drew a picture of a flower and wanted to keep it safe. + +Lily's mommy gave her a folder to put her picture in. The folder was blue and had a helpful pocket inside. Lily knew that her picture would be safe in the folder. + +Later that day, Lily's friend came over to play. She showed her friend her picture and her helpful folder. Her friend thought it was pretty and they played together happily ever after. The end. +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Timmy and Tommy. They loved to play outside, but the weather was always changing. One day, Timmy wanted to play in the sun, but Tommy wanted to play in the rain. + +"I want to play in the sun today," Timmy said. + +"But I want to play in the rain," Tommy replied. + +They couldn't decide what to do, so they decided to ask their mom for help. She said, "Why don't you unite and play in the gentle breeze outside? It's not too hot and not too wet." + +Timmy and Tommy thought that was a great idea. They went outside and played in the gentle breeze together. They realized that they didn't have to choose between the sun and the rain. They could enjoy the weather together. From that day on, they always played together, no matter what the weather was like. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to pick daisies in the park. One day, she met a boy named Max. Max saw Lily's adorable daisy and asked if he could have it. Lily said yes, but Max took all her daisies and ran away. + +Lily was sad and didn't know what to do. She went to her mom and told her what happened. Her mom said, "It's not nice to steal. Max should have asked for permission to take your daisies." + +The next day, Lily went back to the park and saw Max again. She asked him why he took all her daisies. Max said he was sorry and didn't know it was wrong to steal. Lily forgave him and they became friends. The moral of the story is that it's important to ask before taking something that belongs to someone else. +Once upon a time, there was a happy woman who lived in a big house. She loved to give cookies to her friends. One day, a little girl came to her house and said, "Can I have a cookie, please?" The woman smiled and said, "Of course, I will give you a cookie." The little girl was so happy and said, "Thank you, you are so kind!" + +The woman asked the little girl, "What is your name?" The little girl replied, "My name is Lily." The woman said, "That's a pretty name. Do you want to come inside and play with me?" Lily nodded her head and said, "Yes, please!" + +They played together and had so much fun. Before Lily went home, the woman gave her a bag of cookies to take with her. Lily said, "Thank you so much, you are the best!" The woman replied, "You are welcome, Lily. Come back and visit me anytime." + +From that day on, Lily and the woman became good friends. They would often give each other cookies and play together. They were both very happy to have each other in their lives. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play with his toy arrows and pretend to be a brave knight. One day, his mom asked him if he wanted to help her cook dinner. Timmy was excited and said yes! + +They went to the kitchen and his mom showed him how to chop vegetables and stir the soup. Timmy was so happy to help. As they cooked, Timmy saw an arrow on the wall. He asked his mom where it came from. + +His mom explained that it was a decoration from when she used to go on adventures. Timmy was excited and asked if they could go on an adventure too. His mom smiled and said, "Maybe one day we will, but for now let's finish cooking dinner together." Timmy felt proud to help his mom cook and couldn't wait to do it again. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy was a helpful boy who loved to help his mom with chores around the house. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to polish the silverware. Timmy didn't know what that meant, so his mom showed him how to make the silverware shiny. + +As Timmy was polishing the silverware, he looked up at the sky and saw the stars in space. "Mom, do the stars need to be polished too?" Timmy asked. His mom laughed and said, "No, the stars are always shiny." + +Later that day, Timmy went to the park to play with his friend, Sarah. Sarah was sad because she lost her favorite toy. Timmy asked, "How can I be helpful to you?" Sarah replied, "Can you help me find my toy?" Timmy searched all over the park and finally found Sarah's toy under a bench. Sarah was so happy and said, "You are the most helpful friend ever!" +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside, but it was very cold. His mommy said, "Timmy, please put on your jacket so you don't get sick." Timmy didn't want to wear his jacket because it was dirty. He said, "Mommy, my jacket is not clean. I don't want to wear it." + +His mommy said, "Okay, let's clean your jacket together." They went to the laundry room and put the jacket in the washing machine. After it was done, they put it in the dryer. Timmy was so happy to have a clean jacket to wear outside. + +He went outside to play with his friends. They played tag and ran around. Timmy was so warm in his jacket and he was happy he listened to his mommy. When it was time to go inside, Timmy said, "Thank you, mommy, for helping me clean my jacket. I love you." And his mommy said, "You're welcome, Timmy. I love you too." +Once upon a time, there was a pupil named Timmy. Timmy loved playing with his toys all day long. One day, Timmy's mom requested him to clean up his toys. Timmy didn't want to, but he knew it was the right thing to do. + +As Timmy was cleaning up, his friend Billy came over. Billy saw Timmy cleaning and said, "Why are you cleaning? That's rude!" Timmy replied, "My mom requested me to clean up, so I'm being a good boy." + +Billy realized that he should also clean up his toys when his mom requested him to do so. From that day on, Timmy and Billy always cleaned up their toys when their moms requested them to. They learned that it's important to be polite and listen to requests. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat spaghetti with sauce. One day, her mom made her spaghetti with sauce for dinner. But when Lily tried it, she didn't like it. She said, "Mommy, this sauce is spoiled. I don't want to eat it." + +Her mom said, "Oh no, I must have left the sauce out too long. I'm sorry, Lily. Let me make you something else to eat." Lily was happy that she wouldn't have to eat the spoiled sauce. + +Later that night, Lily's mom asked her if she had seen her toy bunny. Lily said, "I don't know where it is. Did you lose it?" Her mom said, "I think so. I'll have to look for it tomorrow." + +Lily went to bed, thinking about her lost toy bunny and the spoiled sauce. She hoped her mom would find the bunny and make her a yummy dinner tomorrow. +Once upon a time, there was a brown dog named Spot. Spot loved to run and play in the park with his friends. One day, Spot got hurt while playing and his leg hurt a lot. Spot's owner took him to the veterinarian to get better. The veterinarian was very kind and made sure Spot felt better. + +After a few days, Spot's leg started to feel better and he wanted to play again. But this time, Spot was more careful and didn't yield to his friends when they wanted to play too rough. Spot learned that it's important to be safe and not get hurt again. From that day on, Spot was happy and healthy, and he always remembered the kind veterinarian who helped him feel better. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to cook with her mommy. One day, they decided to make soup in a big blue pot. Lily helped her mommy put the vegetables and the meat in the pot. They cooked the soup for a long time and it smelled delicious. + +Suddenly, Lily's little brother came into the kitchen. He wanted to see what they were cooking. Lily's mommy told him to be careful and not touch the hot pot. But he didn't listen and he touched the pot. He burned his hand and started crying. + +Lily's mommy took her brother to the hospital to make him better. Lily felt sad because she knew it was her fault for not watching her brother. She learned that it's important to always listen to mommy and not touch hot things. +Once upon a time, there was a curious little boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to explore the forest near his house. One day, he heard a loud roar in the distance. He walked towards the sound and saw a big, brown bear. + +The bear was playing with a trumpet. Timmy was surprised to see a bear playing a trumpet, so he asked, "Why are you playing the trumpet?" The bear replied, "I like to play music. It makes me happy." + +Timmy thought it was funny to see a bear playing a trumpet, but he also thought it was cool. He asked the bear if he could play the trumpet too. The bear said yes and showed Timmy how to play. Timmy was happy to learn something new and he played the trumpet with the bear. + +From that day on, Timmy and the bear became friends and they played music together in the forest. Timmy was happy to have a new friend and he was curious to learn more about the bear's musical talents. +Once upon a time, there was a little fish named Nemo. Nemo lived in a big, beautiful reef with his family and friends. One day, Nemo got lost while he was playing with his friends. He swam and swam, but he couldn't find his way back home. + +Nemo started to feel scared and lonely. Suddenly, he saw a big fish swimming towards him. "Hello there, little fish," said the big fish. "What's wrong? Why do you look so sad?" + +"I'm lost," said Nemo. "I can't find my way back home." + +"Don't worry," said the big fish. "I'll help you find your way back. You don't have to be scared anymore. I'll comfort you." + +Nemo felt excited and happy. He followed the big fish back to the reef, where his family and friends were waiting for him. "Thank you for helping me," said Nemo. "I was so scared, but now I'm happy to be home." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to swim in the pool with her mom and dad. One day, Lily's mom said, "Lily, we need to decide if it's safe to swim in the pool today." Lily looked at the pool and saw that it was very cloudy. She said, "Mommy, I don't think it's safe to swim in the pool today." + +Lily's dad checked the pool and said, "You're right, Lily. The pool is not safe to swim in today." Lily was happy that her parents listened to her and they decided to wait until the pool was clean and safe to swim in. The next day, Lily and her family had a fun time swimming in the pool together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys all day long. One day, Lily's mommy asked her to help with the dishes. Lily didn't want to because the water was too harsh on her hands. + +"Lily, can you please help me with the dishes?" asked mommy. + +"I don't want to. The water is too harsh," replied Lily. + +"It's okay. We can wear gloves to protect your hands," said mommy. + +Lily put on the gloves and helped her mommy wash the dishes. After they were done, Lily went back to playing with her toys. She was happy that she helped her mommy and her hands weren't harsh anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a favorite toy, a teddy bear named Teddy. One day, Lily and Teddy went to the park to play. They saw a big truck that was going to load some boxes. + +Lily asked the truck driver, "What are those boxes for?" The driver replied, "They have symbols on them. They are going to be delivered to a store." + +Lily said, "Oh, I see. That's normal." Then she and Teddy continued to play in the park, happy to have learned something new. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Anna. She had a soft velvet toy cat that she loved very much. Anna and her cat would play and have fun all day long. + +One sunny day, Anna and her cat went to the park. They saw a lot of kids playing and having fun. Anna felt a little dizzy from running around so much, but she didn't want to stop playing. So, she held her cat tight and kept playing with the other kids. + +After a while, it was time for Anna to go home. She didn't want to part from her new friends, but she knew she had to. Anna waved goodbye to the kids and walked home with her velvet cat. She felt happy knowing that she had a fun day and made new friends. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to the grocery store with his mom. They needed food for the week. Tim was very excited to help his mom. He liked to pick out his favorite snacks. + +While they were shopping, Tim saw a ball. He wanted to play with it. So, he gave it a big kick. But Tim was clumsy, and the ball went flying into a big pile of cans. The cans fell down and made a loud noise. + +"Oh no!" said Tim's mom. "We need to be careful in the store." + +"I'm sorry, Mom," said Tim. "I didn't mean to be clumsy." + +They picked up the cans and put them back. Tim's mom told him it was okay, but they should be more careful next time. Tim agreed, and they finished shopping together. +Once upon a time, there was a big, red bird named Buddy. Buddy had a big body and small wings. He was always anxious because he could not fly like the other birds. One day, Buddy decided to do something about it. + +Buddy went to the wise old owl and asked for help. The wise old owl told Buddy to order a special book that would teach him how to fly. Buddy was so happy and could not wait for the book to come. + +A few days later, the book arrived. Buddy read the book and practiced every day. Soon, he was flying high in the sky with the other birds. Buddy was not anxious anymore. He was so proud of his big body and small wings that helped him fly. +One day, Tom and Tim were playing with a football. They liked to throw it and kick it. The sun was starting to go down, and it was getting dark. They wanted to play more, but it was hard to see the ball. + +Tom had an idea. He called his dog, Spot, to help them. Spot was a good dog and liked to play too. Spot could find the football even when it was dark. Tom and Tim were very happy. + +They played and played until they were very tired. The dark did not stop them from having fun. Spot helped them find the football every time. When it was time to go home, they thanked Spot for being a good helper. They all went home to sleep, ready to play again the next day. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was an obedient boy. He always did what his mom and dad told him to do. One day, Tim's mom told him to go to the store. She said, "Tim, go to the store and buy some milk." Tim said, "Yes, mom." + +Tim walked to the store. On his way, he saw a big door. The door was part open. Tim was curious. He wanted to see what was behind the door. But he remembered what his mom said. He had to be obedient. So, he did not go through the door. He kept walking to the store. + +Tim bought the milk and went back home. He gave the milk to his mom. His mom was very happy. She said, "Tim, you are an obedient boy. I am proud of you." Tim felt happy too. He knew that being obedient was a good thing. +One day, a clever bee named Buzz went out to find food. Buzz lived in a big hive with many other bees. The hive was on a tree that stood tall in the forest. + +As Buzz flew around, he saw a frog. The frog was standing near a pond. Buzz went to the frog and said, "Hello, I am Buzz. Do you know where I can find some food?" + +The frog smiled and said, "Yes, Buzz. There are flowers near the pond. You can find food there." Buzz thanked the frog and went to the flowers. He found lots of food for his hive. + +Buzz flew back to the hive and told his friends about the frog. All the bees were happy and called Buzz a clever bee. They all worked together to get more food and their hive was full of yummy food. +One day, a little boy named Tim found a cool glass in the kitchen. It was blue and shiny. He liked it a lot. He took the glass and went to the garden to play. In the garden, he met his friend, a talking bird named Billy. + +"Hi, Billy!" Tim said. "Look at my cool glass!" + +"Wow, that's a cool glass!" Billy said. "Can you tell me where you found it?" + +Tim told Billy about finding the glass in the kitchen. They played with the glass, filling it with water and pouring it out. They had a lot of fun. + +Later, Tim's mom called him. "Tim, it's time to go inside!" she said. Tim and Billy said goodbye. Tim took his cool glass inside and put it back in the kitchen. He was happy to have found the glass and made a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Amy. She had a favorite spoon. The spoon was very special to her. She used it every day to eat her food. She loved her spoon so much that she took it with her everywhere she went. + +One day, Amy went to a race with her friends. They were all very anxious. They wanted to win the race. Amy thought that if she took her spoon with her, it would help her win. So, she put the spoon in her pocket and started to run. + +Amy ran as fast as she could. She was very anxious to win. She looked at her friends running beside her. They were all trying their best too. As they reached the finish line, Amy took out her spoon and held it tight. She crossed the finish line first and won the race! Amy was so happy! She knew her special spoon had helped her win. From that day on, Amy and her spoon were always together, and they won many more races. +Once upon a time, there was a helpful boy named Tim. He loved to wear his soft, warm bathrobe every day. One day, Tim's mom said, "Tim, can you help me lock the door, please?" + +Tim put on his bathrobe and went to the door. He turned the key and heard a click. The door was locked! "I did it, Mom! I locked the door!" Tim said with a big smile. + +"Thank you, Tim! You are so helpful," Mom said, giving him a hug. They sat down together, and Mom read Tim a bedtime story. Tim felt happy and proud in his cozy bathrobe, knowing he had helped his mom. +Once upon a time, in a small village, there was a mysterious tree. This tree had big, green leaves and grew many pears. The pears were sweet, and all the kids loved to eat them. + +One day, a little boy named Tim saw a big, ripe pear on the tree. He wanted to get it, but he was too small. So, he asked his friend, Sarah, to help him. Sarah was taller and could reach the pear. + +Together, they helped each other to get the pear from the tree. They shared the sweet pear and were very happy. The mysterious tree smiled, happy to see the kids working together and helping each other. And from that day on, the tree grew even more pears for the kids to enjoy. +Once upon a time, there was a big, dependable bear named Bob. Bob loved to stir his big pot of soup every day. He always had a pick to help him get the best fruits and veggies for his soup. + +One day, Bob saw a dark cloud in the sky. He knew something bad was coming. But, he didn't worry because he was a dependable bear. He kept stirring his soup and using his pick to get more fruits and veggies. + +As the dark cloud got closer, it turned into a big storm. The wind blew, and the rain poured. Bob's soup pot fell over, and all the soup spilled out. The storm took away Bob's pick, too. Bob was very sad. He lost his soup and his pick, and now he had nothing to eat. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim liked to play outside in the sun. One day, Tim was running and he saw a big rock. He did not see it in time, so he stumbled on it and fell down. Tim got up and saw dust on his hands and knees. + +Tim looked at the rock and said, "You are not very useful, rock. You made me fall and get dust on me!" Tim was sad, but he wanted to find something useful to do with the rock. + +Tim thought and thought. Then, he had an idea. He put the rock in his garden to help hold up a tall plant that was falling over. The plant was happy and said, "Thank you, Tim! You made the rock useful. Now I can grow big and strong." + +Tim was happy that he could help the plant. From that day on, Tim learned that even things that make us stumble can be useful if we find the right way to use them. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily lived in a small house with her mom and dad. In her room, Lily had a big box of toys. Some toys were real, but some toys were fake. Lily liked to play with all of them. + +One day, Lily's friend Tim came to her house to play. They went to her room and saw the big box of toys. Tim saw a pretty doll and wanted to touch it. He asked Lily, "Can I touch this doll?" + +Lily looked at her mom and asked, "Mom, do you permit Tim to touch my doll?" Her mom said, "Yes, but be careful with it." So, Tim and Lily played with the doll and other toys. They had a lot of fun and laughed a lot. They played until it was time for Tim to go home. They said goodbye and promised to play together again soon. +One day, a big cat and a small dog were playing in the park. The sun was shining and they were very happy. They liked to spend time together. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise. It was an enormous thunder. The big cat and the small dog were scared. They did not like the noise and they wanted to go home. + +The big cat and the small dog ran very fast to their homes. They were still scared, but they knew they would be safe at home. They promised to meet again when the thunder was gone. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a toy that he loved very much. It was a big, green ball. One day, Tim saw a leak in his ball. The air was coming out, and he was sad. + +Tim wanted to fix the leak, so he asked his mom for help. His mom put a patch on the leak, and the ball was like new again. Tim was very happy and played with his ball all day. + +Later, Tim's big sister tried to scare him. She hid behind a tree and jumped out when he walked by. Tim was not scared, but his sister was ashamed. Tim laughed and said, "You can't scare me!" Then, they played with the green ball together, and they had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He loved to eat with his fork. One day, he went to the park to play. It was a mild day, and the sun was shining bright. + +As Tim played, he found a big, shiny fork on the ground. He was very happy and decided to take it home. On his way, he saw a big tree with a branch that was low. Tim wanted to swing on the branch. + +He put the fork in his pocket and started to swing. But when he was swinging, the fork fell out of his pocket. Tim didn't know that the fork had dropped. He kept swinging and laughing. + +When it was time to go home, Tim looked for his fork. He couldn't find it anywhere. Tim was sad and cried all the way home. He never found his shiny fork again. +Once upon a time, there was a fast car named Zoom. Zoom loved to race with his friends. They would race all day and all night. + +One day, Zoom found a glass. The glass was big and impressive. Zoom showed the glass to all of his friends. They all liked it very much. + +Zoom and his friends decided to have a big race. The winner would get the impressive glass. They all raced as fast as they could. In the end, Zoom won the race. He was very happy to have the impressive glass. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play on the beach. One day, he saw a big surf. Tim wanted to ride the surf, but he didn't know how. + +Tim's friend, Sam, was good at riding the surf. "Sam, can you help me?" Tim asked. "Sure, I'll show you," Sam said with a smile. They played together in the water, and Sam showed Tim how to ride the surf. + +One day, Tim saw a big, big surf coming. He remembered what Sam taught him. Tim shouted, "Look, Sam! I can ride the big surf now!" Tim rode the big surf all the way to the beach. Sam was very happy for Tim. They both laughed and played together in the water all day. +Once upon a time, there was an obedient dog named Mark. Mark lived in a small house with a big room. He loved to play in the room with his toys. + +One day, Mark's owner told him to stay in the room while she went out. Mark wanted to be a good dog, so he stayed in the room and played with his toys. He did not leave the room even when he heard a loud noise outside. + +When his owner came back, she saw that Mark had stayed in the room like she asked. She was very happy and gave Mark a big hug and a treat. Mark felt proud that he had listened to his owner. + +The moral of the story is that being obedient and listening to those who care for you can make them happy and proud. +Once upon a time, there was a hairy dog named Max. Max was very nice and loved to play. One day, Max went out to find a shelter to stay in. + +Max found a big shelter made of wood. Max went inside and saw a small cat. The cat was scared of Max because he was so big and hairy. Max wanted to be friends with the cat, so he tried to play with it. + +But Max was too excited and accidentally bit the cat's tail. The cat was very sad and ran away. Max felt bad and knew he needed to say sorry. Max found the cat and said sorry. The cat forgave Max and they became best friends. They lived happily in the shelter together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play outside. One day, he found a great stick under a big tree. He was very happy and picked it up. + +Tim wanted to show his new stick to his friends. He thought about how to display it to them. He had an idea! Tim put the stick in a small box and went to find his friends. + +Tim found his friends, and they were excited to see what was in the box. When he opened the box and showed the great stick, they all smiled. They played with the stick all day long and had a lot of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to hear stories. Every night, he would be eager to listen to a story before bed. His mom would tell him stories of kind kids and happy animals. + +One day, Tim went to the park with his mom. He saw a small bird fall from a tree. The bird was hurt and could not fly. Tim wanted to help, but he did not know how. He was scared the bird would scream if he touched it. + +He remembered a story his mom told him about being kind and helping others. So, Tim carefully picked up the bird and took it to his mom. His mom smiled and said, "Good job, Tim! You are very kind." They took the bird home and took care of it until it could fly again. + +Tim learned that it is important to be kind and help others, just like in the stories his mom told him. He was happy that he could help the bird and make a new friend. And from that day on, Tim always tried to be kind and help others when they needed it. +Once upon a time, there was a perfect little cat named Peek. Peek loved to play and dance to the rhythm of the happy songs. Every day, Peek would run outside and dance with the birds and the bugs. + +One sunny day, Peek saw a big red ball. The ball had a nice rhythm when it bounced. Peek wanted to play with the ball, so he jumped and hit it with his paw. The ball went up and down, up and down, and Peek danced around it, having lots of fun. + +Peek's friends, the birds and the bugs, came to see what was happening. They saw Peek playing with the big red ball and they wanted to join in. So, they all danced and played together, making a perfect day even more perfect. +Once upon a time, a young boy named Tom wanted to ride his bike to a big castle. The castle was far away, but Tom was brave. He said to his mom, "I want to ride my bike to the big castle." + +His mom said, "No, Tom, it is too far. You are too young to go alone." + +But Tom did not listen. He got on his bike and rode away. He rode and rode until he was very tired. The castle was still very far away. Tom was sad and scared. + +A big dog saw Tom and wanted to play. But Tom did not want to play. The dog chased Tom, and he fell off his bike. Tom cried and cried. His mom was right, he was too young to ride to the castle alone. +Once upon a time, there was a big structure in the middle of the park. It was a fun place for kids to play. The structure had slides, swings, and a sandbox. It was a very happy place. + +One day, a new kid came to the park. He wanted to play on the structure too. But, he was not sure if he could be flexible like the other kids. He saw them jump, run, and bend while they played. + +The new kid tried to be flexible. He jumped, ran, and even bent his body. Soon, he was having fun on the structure with the other kids. They all became friends and played together every day. And they all learned to be flexible and happy at the park. +One sunny day, a lazy cat named Tom was sitting by a big tree. He saw his friend, a happy dog named Max, running in the park. Max called out to Tom, "Come join me, Tom! Let's play together!" + +Tom slowly got up and joined Max. They played catch with a red ball. After a while, they got tired and sat down to rest. Tom told Max, "I found some oil in a can. Let's go see what we can do with it." + +Max and Tom went to the oil can. They poured some oil on a slide to make it slippery. They took turns sliding down the slide, laughing and having fun. They played together all day long, enjoying their new slippery slide. +Once upon a time, there was a fireman named Tom. Tom was very good at his job. He loved to help people feel safe and comfort them when they were scared. Tom had a big red truck and a loud horn. + +One day, Tom saw a distant fire. He knew he had to go help. He got in his big red truck and drove very fast to the fire. When he got there, he saw a little girl who was scared. Tom said, "Don't worry, I will help you." + +Tom put out the fire and the little girl was very happy. She gave Tom a big hug to thank him. Tom felt good because he had comforted the little girl and saved the day. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Max. Max loved to play and run around. One day, Max saw a stream near his home. The stream made Max excite. He wanted to play in the water. + +Max jumped into the stream and splashed around. He had so much fun. But then, Max saw a fish in the water. The fish looked sad. Max felt guilty because he thought he made the fish sad with his splashing. + +Max stopped splashing and gently played with the fish. The fish started to smile and play too. Max and the fish became good friends. They played in the stream every day and had lots of fun together. +Once upon a time, in a bright and happy forest, there lived a wise old owl. The owl had lots of wisdom and knew many things. All the animals in the forest loved to listen to the owl's stories. + +One day, the wise owl told the animals about a hidden treasure. The treasure was in a secret place, and the owl knew how to find it. The animals were very excited and asked the owl to lead them to the treasure. + +The wise owl led the animals through the forest, and they all followed closely. They walked and walked until they found the treasure. It was a big box full of shiny, bright stones. The animals were so happy and thanked the wise owl for leading them to the treasure. The wise owl smiled, knowing that his wisdom had brought happiness to his friends. +One day, a little boy named Tim and his dog, Max, went for a walk. They gazed at the big blue sky and the pretty flowers. Max was an obedient dog and stayed close to Tim. + +As they walked, they saw a big flood near the river. The water was high and fast. Tim said, "Max, we need to be careful near the flood." + +Max barked and wagged his tail. He knew that Tim would keep him safe. They watched the flood from far away and talked about how big it was. Tim said, "I've never seen so much water before!" + +After a while, Tim and Max went back home. They were happy they had seen the flood, but they were also glad to be safe and dry. +One day, a tall man went to the sea. He saw a big yacht. The yacht was pretty and white. The tall man wanted to go on the yacht and sail far away. + +The tall man got on the yacht. He saw fish in the sea. They were swimming fast. Then, a big bird appeared in the sky. The bird was flying high. The tall man liked the bird. + +The tall man sailed all day. He saw more fish and birds. The sun was shining. The tall man was happy on the yacht. He went home with a big smile. +Once upon a time, there was a crazy animal named Bobo. Bobo loved to learn new things. He lived in a big forest with many friends. + +One day, Bobo saw his friend, a bird named Chirpy. Chirpy was singing a new song. Bobo liked the song and wanted to learn it too. He asked Chirpy, "Can you teach me your song?" Chirpy said, "Yes, Bobo! Let's learn it together." + +Bobo and Chirpy spent the day singing and learning the new song. They had lots of fun. All the other animals heard them and started to sing too. The whole forest was full of happy sounds. In the end, Bobo and his friends learned a new song and had a great day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mia. Mia was very hot on a sunny day. She saw a big tree with lots of shade. Mia ran to the tree to cool down. + +Under the tree, Mia found a nice lady. The lady had yummy treats. She had cookies, candy, and ice cream. The lady offered Mia a yummy treat. Mia was very happy and took the treat. + +Mia ate the yummy treat very fast. But then, Mia felt sick. Her tummy hurt a lot. Mia cried and wished she didn't eat the treat so fast. The shade and the treat were nice, but Mia's tummy hurt too much. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a pink house. In the house lived a girl named Lily and her mom. Lily loved the color pink and wanted to paint everything pink. + +One day, Lily asked her mom, "Can I paint the dog house pink?" Her mom said, "No, I can't permit that. The dog house is for the dog, and he might not like pink." Lily was sad, but she understood. + +Later, Lily's mom had news. She said, "We are going to have a new baby soon!" Lily was excited and asked if she could paint the baby's room pink. Her mom said yes, but only if she promised to be careful. + +Lily was so happy and started painting the room. But she didn't listen to her mom and made a big mess. The paint spilled everywhere, and it looked bad. Her mom was upset, and Lily was sad. She had to clean up the mess, and the baby's room didn't get to be pink. +Once upon a time, there was a curious cow named Bessie. Bessie liked to play in the farmyard. One day, she saw a big red thing. She did not know what it was, but she wanted to find out. + +Bessie went close to the big red thing. She saw a button on it. Bessie pushed the button with her nose. Suddenly, water started to spray out of the big red thing. Bessie was scared and ran away. + +The other cows saw Bessie and the water. They were not happy. Bessie felt bad. She wanted to fix it. Bessie went back to the big red thing and pushed the button again. The water stopped spraying. The other cows were happy, and Bessie learned to be more careful. +Once upon a time, there was a big, dirty bird. This bird loved to soar high in the sky. One day, the bird saw a yummy piece of celery on the ground. The bird wanted the celery very much. + +But there was a problem. A small, fast rabbit also saw the celery. The rabbit wanted the celery too. The dirty bird and the fast rabbit did not want to share the celery. They both wanted it all. + +The dirty bird had an idea. The bird would race the rabbit to see who could get the celery first. The bird and the rabbit ran very fast. In the end, the bird got to the celery first. But the bird saw how sad the rabbit was. The bird decided to share the celery with the rabbit. They both ate the celery and became friends. +Once upon a time, there was a big red engine. It was very hot outside. The engine wanted to go fast. The engine was very happy when it could go fast. + +One day, the engine had to stop. It was time to unpack some boxes. The engine was sad because it could not go fast. But it knew it had to help. So, the engine started to unpack the boxes. Inside the boxes were toys. + +The engine was happy to see the toys. It knew that the toys would make the kids happy. The engine unpacked all the toys and gave them to the kids. The kids were very happy. + +After the engine unpacked the toys, it could go fast again. The engine was very happy. It went fast, and the kids played with their new toys. It was a good day for the big red engine and the kids. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird who lived near a big house. The house had many windows. The bird liked to sit on a high tree branch and look at the windows. + +One day, the bird saw a little girl inside the house. She was looking out the window. The bird wanted to tell the girl something. So, the bird flew to the window and tapped on it with its beak. + +The girl opened the window and said, "Hello, little bird!" The bird told the girl about the high tree and the pretty flowers in the yard. The girl smiled and thanked the bird. From that day on, they became good friends, and the bird would always tell the girl stories from outside her window. +Once upon a time, there was a big black cat. The cat loved to play with a soft cushion. One day, it was very cold outside, and the black cat was cold too. + +The cat's friend, a little girl, saw the black cat shivering. She wanted to help the cat feel warm. So, she took a big, warm blanket from her house. + +The little girl wrapped the black cat in the warm blanket, like a cushion. The cat felt warm and cozy. They both smiled and played together all day long. And from that day on, the black cat and the little girl were the best of friends. +One day, a little girl named Mia was playing outside. She saw a big, yellow umbrella near her house. Mia thought it was pretty and wanted to play with it. She picked up the umbrella and started to twirl it around. + +Soon, it started to rain. Mia knew she would need the umbrella to keep her dry. She opened the yellow umbrella and held it over her head. She felt happy and warm under the umbrella, even as the rain fell all around her. + +Mia's friends saw her with the yellow umbrella and wanted to stay dry too. They all huddled under the umbrella, laughing and playing. The rain stopped, and they put the umbrella away. They were grateful for the yellow umbrella that kept them dry and warm during the rain. +Once upon a time, in a small village, there lived a boy named Tim. Tim loved to eat tasty food. One day, Tim's mom made some tasty cookies. Tim was so happy. + +Tim wanted to share the cookies with his friend, Sue. He put the cookies in a bag and went to Sue's house. On the way, he saw a cat. Tim stopped to play with the cat. But, he dropped the bag of cookies. + +"Oh no!" said Tim. "I dropped the cookies!" + +A kind man saw Tim and helped him pick up the cookies. The man said, "Be careful not to drop them again." + +Tim thanked the man and went to Sue's house. Sue was happy to see the cookies. They both ate the tasty cookies and played together all day. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lucy went for a jog with her dog, Buddy. They liked to run in the park because it was pretty. The flowers were colorful and the trees were big. Lucy and Buddy got very excited when they saw their friends. + +One day, Lucy saw a new girl sitting alone on a bench. The girl looked sad. Lucy thought it would be nice to say hello. She walked over to the girl and said, "Hi, I'm Lucy. Do you want to jog with me and Buddy?" The girl smiled and said, "Yes, I'd like that. My name is Mia." + +As they jogged, Lucy, Mia, and Buddy became good friends. They played together every day. Soon, Mia was not sad anymore. The moral of the story is to be kind to others and make new friends. It can make you and others happy and excited. +Once upon a time, in a peaceful town, there was a big marriage. A boy named Tim and a girl named Sue were there with their families. They saw a big tree with a swing. + +Tim said, "Sue, let's pull the swing and play on it." They pulled the swing and took turns playing. They had lots of fun, but soon the swing got stuck in the tree. + +Tim and Sue tried to pull it down, but it was too high. They asked their families to help them. Everyone worked together, and they got the swing down. Tim and Sue said, "Thank you!" + +The moral of the story is that when we work together, we can solve problems. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play by the sea. He liked to look at the big waves and hope to surf on them one day. + +One sunny day, Tim saw a brilliant surfboard on the beach. It was shiny and bright. Tim was so happy! He wanted to surf on the big waves with the surfboard. + +Tim took the brilliant surfboard to the water. He tried to surf on the waves. At first, he fell down, but he did not give up. He tried again and again. Soon, Tim was surfing on the big waves like a pro. He was so proud of himself! And that is how Tim learned to surf. +Once there was a little girl named Mia. Mia had a big toy box. In her toy box, she had a lot of toys. Mia loved her toys a lot. She knew that all the toys belonged to her. + +One day, Mia's mommy and daddy took her to a camp. The camp was big and had a lot of fun things to do. Mia played with other kids at the camp. They ran, jumped, and laughed together. The sky was clear and blue, and the sun was shining brightly. + +At the camp, Mia saw a pretty toy. She wanted to take it home, but her mommy said, "No, Mia. That toy does not belong to you." Mia was sad but she understood. She played with her new friends and had a great time at the camp. +Once upon a time, in a small village, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a big, heavy bag. Inside the bag, there was a lot of salt. Tim wanted to take the salt to his grandma's house. + +On the way, Tim met a kind bird. The bird said, "Tim, I want to warn you. There is a big hill up ahead. It will be hard to carry the heavy bag of salt up the hill." + +Tim listened to the bird and said, "Thank you, bird, for the warning. I will try my best to carry the heavy bag of salt up the hill." + +Tim walked and walked until he reached the big hill. It was hard, but he did not give up. He carried the heavy bag of salt up the hill. When he got to the top, he saw his grandma's house. Tim was very happy. He went inside and gave the salt to his grandma. They both smiled and had a nice day together. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Sue. Sue had a new red dress with a pocket. She loved her dress very much. One day, Sue went to the park with her mom. They saw many trees, flowers, and birds. Sue was very happy. + +At the park, Sue met a boy named Sam. Sam had a toy car that could reverse. Sue and Sam played together. Sue put the toy car in her pocket and they ran around the park. They laughed and had fun. + +Sue said to Sam, "I like your toy car! Can it reverse again?" Sam said, "Yes, watch!" Sam took the car from Sue's pocket and made it reverse. Sue clapped and smiled. They played with the toy car until it was time to go home. Sue and Sam said goodbye and promised to play together again soon. +Once upon a time, there was a careful girl named Lily. She liked to help her mom and dad. One day, her dad asked her to serve food at a party. Lily was very happy. + +At the party, Lily saw a big flag. It had many colors. She liked the flag a lot. She served food to the people at the party. They said, "Thank you, Lily!" + +After the party, Lily's mom said, "You did a great job, Lily!" Lily was very proud. She liked being careful and helping her mom and dad. And she loved the pretty flag at the party. +Once upon a time, there was a big factory. The factory was important. It made toys for kids. One day, a big storm came. The people who worked in the factory were scared. + +A brave man said, "I will protect the factory!" He tried to stop the storm. He put up a big wall to keep the factory safe. But the storm was too strong. The wall broke and the storm came in. + +The storm broke the factory. The toys were all gone. The man was sad. "I am sorry," he said. "I could not protect the factory." The people were sad too. Now, they had no toys to give to the kids. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot had a new collar. It was red and shiny. He loved his new collar very much. Spot wanted to show it to all his friends. + +Spot went to the park to find his friend, Cat. "Look at my new collar, Cat! Do you like it?" Spot asked. Cat looked at the collar and said, "I believe it is very pretty, Spot!" + +They played in the park all day. Spot was very happy. He knew his new collar was the best. Spot and Cat had lots of fun together. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends named Anna and John. They were always playing together and enjoyed being creative. + +One day, Anna decided to introduce something new and exciting - her boot. She loved the bright and colorful design of the boot. + +Anna showed John the boot and said, “See my new boot? Isn’t it the most beautiful thing ever?†+ +John was excited and asked to try it on. Anna smiled and said, “Of course! Let’s see if it still fits.†+ +John put on the boot and said,â€It fits! These boots are so fun and creative. I love them!†+ +Anna and John then went outside and had a great time as they played and ran around with Anna’s new boots. Sometimes, there’s nothing better than sharing new and exciting things with friends. +Once upon a time there was a little bunny. He was very hungry, so he went looking for something to eat. + +He hopped through the forest until he came to a special box. Inside the box was something soft and yummy. He took a bite and it tasted delicious. + +He nibbled on what he found and soon realised it was cardboard! It was so soft and tasty. He hopped around the forest, finding lots more cardboard to eat. + +Eventually, he was full and happy. He hopped home, content with his cardboard feast. He knew he would be back for more tasty cardboard soon. +Once upon a time, there was a smelly cupboard in the corner of a kitchen. Every night it would begin to glow. It was a very strange thing. One night, a 3 year old child was in the kitchen. When he saw the cupboard glowing, he was so excited! He wanted to know why it was glowing. + +The child went over to the cupboard and opened the door very carefully. Inside the cupboard, he found a little lamp that was glowing. He was so amazed that he couldn't help but smile and laugh. He turned the lamp off, and the cupboard stopped glowing. + +The next morning, the child's mum was very surprised to find the lamp in the cupboard. She asked the child where he had found it and he told her all about the glowing cupboard. From then on, the little lamp stayed in the cupboard. Every night, it would start to glow and bring a happy smile to the child's face. +Peter was an eager boy. Every morning his mommy would give him a special job. He would polish all of the door knobs in their house. He loved making them so shiny. He would give them all a big wink when he was done. He felt so proud and excited when he was finished. + +One time, his mommy forgot to give him the job. Peter felt so bored with nothing to do. Then he had a bright idea. He decided he would polish all of the doorknobs in the house all by himself. He worked hard, and soon every doorknob was so shiny. He winked at them all, proud of his work. + +At the end of the day, his mommy noticed the shiny doorknobs. She was so proud of Peter. From then on, Peter was always eager to polish the doorknobs in the house. +The sun shone brightly in the sky as two little ones ran around in the grass. + +"Let's go to the box!" Said one of the children. + +The other child looked at their friend with a puzzled look on their face. "What's a box?" + +"It's a special place where animals live!" explained their friend. + +The children began to run in the direction of the box, their eyes wide with excitement. + +When they reached the box, the children peered inside. They saw a gifted animal inside. It was small, with colorful fur and a kind smile. It waved at them, beckoning them to come closer. + +The children were too scared to get any closer, so they waved back and ran away. + +Later that night, the children told their parents about the box and the gifted animal. To their surprise, the parents told them that it was a magical box made by a wizard that could grant wishes if the children solved the wizard's riddles. + +The children's eyes lit up with excitement. Waves of anticipation rushed over them as they realized the wonderful adventure that lay ahead. +Mia and Mommy were excited. It was Mia’s fourth birthday and they were going to celebrate it in the backyard. Mia’s dad brought out a chubby chocolate cake that Mia loved. Mia and the family sang happy birthday and Mia blew out the four candles. + +Mommy said to Mia, "What do you want to do to celebrate your special day?" Mia smiled and said, "I want to go swing!" Mia and Mommy ran outside and Mia got to swing on the swing set in the backyard. + +Mommy said, "Let’s celebrate with games!" Mia loved this idea and said, "Let’s play tag!" Mia and Mommy ran around the backyard, and it was so much fun. + +When the game was over, Mommy made her favourite, a special tea. Mia smiled and said, "Can I have some too?" Mommy said, "Of course!" Mia and Mommy both enjoyed a cup of tea in the backyard and celebrated Mia’s special day. +Once upon a time, a small girl called Emily was at the park. She saw a big, hard pumpkin in the grass. She was so excited! Emily ran up to the pumpkin and picked it up. She hugged the pumpkin and took it home with her. + +When she got home, she showed it to her mum. Her mum smiled and said, "That's a very special pumpkin, Emily." She offered Emily to make something special with it. Emily was very happy. + +Together, they took out the seeds and made pumpkin soup. Emily loved the soup and ate it all up. With what was left of the pumpkin, Emily made a pumpkin pie for her and her mum to share. It was yummy! + +Emily was so proud of what she had made with the hard pumpkin. She shared her creation with everyone and everyone said it was scrumptious. From then on, Emily was always excited to offer delicious treats with her special pumpkins! +Once upon a time there lived two friends, Max and Sarah. They both liked to do new and exciting things. One day, an amazing thing happened. Max found a novel in the park! It was a quiet novel - not loud at all. Max and Sarah looked at the novel and saw all the pictures inside. The pictures were so beautiful and exciting. + +Max wanted to show the novel to everybody so he decided to have a party! At the party, everyone saw the novel and started to talk about it. Everyone thought it was cool! Everyone had so much fun at the party and when it was time to leave, they all said goodbye. + +Max and Sarah stayed quiet until everyone was gone. Then Max said “Let’s keep the novel and look at it again.†Sarah agreed and they put the novel somewhere safe. So every day they would look at the novel and talk about all the exciting things that happened. +Once there was a lion named Leo. He was very brave, but he had a big wide problem. He was stuck in a cage and he wanted to be free! + +Leo struggled and struggled to get the lock open. He used his razor sharp claws but nothing worked. He didn't give up, he kept trying! + +Finally he discovered a key hidden in the corner of the cage. He was so relieved and grabbed it with his teeth. He fitted the key into the lock, and it opened easily. + +Now Leo was ready for his big adventure outside the cage. He took one step and then another, until he was free! He spread his wings and flew off into the sky. + +From then on Leo was the happiest lion around. He never had to struggle again. +Once upon a time there was a boy called Bob. Bob was three years old and he loved to play. + +One day, Bob's mom took Bob to a big room. The room was very noisy and there were lots of toys. Bob was so excited. + +He saw a large box with many toys inside. On the box was a big score. Bob wanted to get the toys so he nodded his head. + +His mom smiled and she passed him the box. Bob hugged it and smiled. Now he had all the toys and he could play as much as he wanted. + +Bob thanked his mom and he started to play. He had so much fun and he was very happy. + +The end. +There was a gray boat that had been damaged with a big hole in it. The little boy was very sad to see his boat like this. He wanted to find a way to repair it. + +One day, the little boy saw an orange bird high up in a tree. The bird sang a beautiful song and the little boy thought that maybe bird could help him. He asked the bird and the bird said, “I can help you repair the boat!†+ +The bird flew down from the tree and brought the boy some feathers and told him to put them in the hole of the boat. The little boy did what the bird said, and the feathers helped to patch up the hole. + +The next day, the little boy took the boat to a lake and tried it out. It worked! The little boy was so happy. He thanked the orange bird for helping him repair his boat. + +From that day on, the little boy and the orange bird were friends. Together they sailed the lake in the gray boat and had lots of fun. +Once there was a boy. His name was Mike. He wanted to bring something nice for his mum. He went to the shop and saw something. It was an expensive rat. He thought it was really nice, so he brought it for his mum. + +When he arrived home, he showed his mum the rat. She was very surprised. She said, "Mike, why did you bring this rat?" + +Mike answered, "It's for you, mum. It's very expensive, so I thought you'd like it." + +His mum smiled and hugged Mike. She said, "Thank you, this is very sweet. I love it!" +Two friends, Katy and Jack, were walking home from school together. It was a sunny day and their moods were light. Then, all of a sudden, they heard a sound. It was loud and spooky! They both stopped and saw a ghost! + +Katy was scared and yelled. Jack, however, smiled, for he was envious of the ghost's ability to fly so fast. Both of them decided to follow the ghost. + +They began to jog, faster and faster, to keep up with the ghost. Finally, they were able to catch up to it. The ghost was flying up in the sky, happily and without a care. Katy and Jack were both very excited, watching and admiring the ghost. + +But before they knew it, the ghost had disappeared. The two friends stopped jogging and looked up in the sky, but the ghost had gone. Katy was a bit sad, but Jack was still envious and very happy that he got to see the ghost fly. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Alice. She was three years old and very enthusiastic. + +Alice had lots of toys to play with, but her favourite one was a little red knife. She loved to spend her days pretending to cut things. She felt very important and happy when she was holding her favourite red knife. + +One day, Alice and her mum went on a picnic in the park. Alice spent a long time playing with her knife as she loved pretending with it. + +After the picnic, her mum noticed that the knife was gone and all Alice had was a little bit of grass from the picnic. She was upset that her knife was lost, but when she got back home, there was a surprise waiting for Alice. + +Alice opened the door and the knife was there! It had found its way back home! Alice was overjoyed and hugged the knife closer than ever. From then on, she was very careful not to lose it ever again. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lena. She was 3 years old and loved to learn. Every day her Mommy and Daddy taught her new things. + +One day her Mommy said, "Let's learn about vases!" Lena was excited, she loved learning about new things! Her Mom showed her a vase. She taught Lena all about it--how it was made and how it can hold flowers. Lena was so excited, she wanted to make her own vase. + +Mommy helped her find some nice things to make it with. Lena gathered up materials and carefully organized them. + +With some help from Mommy, Lena made the most beautiful vase! They put some flowers in the vase and it looked stunning! Lena smiled at herself, proud of the vase she had made. She felt so happy that her Mommy had taught her how to make it. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a musician who could play lovely music. Everyone in their village enjoyed to listen to the musician. One day, an ignorant man came to the village and heard the musician. He didn't like the music and said it was silly. The musician was very sad. + +The wise old man of the village was nearby and heard the ignorant man's words. He wanted to help the musician so he went up to the man and recommended him to listen closely. + +The man listened and heard how sweet and joyful the music was. He smiled and thanked thewise old man. From that day on, the ignorant man was no longer ignorant and enjoyed the music! Everyone was happy and the musician had learnt an important lesson. +Once upon a time there lived a girl named Lucy. She liked to build things. Every day she built different things with her blocks. She wanted to build something special, something that sparkled and shone. + +One day, she had an idea. She decided to build some jewelry! She collected some of her blocks and made them into a necklace and bracelet. She was so excited to show it off. + +But when Lucy showed her parents her jewelry, they were not happy. They said she was being ignorant for trying to build jewelry. Lucy felt sad and put her blocks away. + +But then something magical happened. Lucy's mom showed up with a box of jewelry beads. They sparkled and shone like Lucy's blocks. Together, Lucy and her mom built beautiful jewelry. And from that day on, Lucy never stopped building jewelry. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Sarah was walking to the park. She was very excited to play with her friends. When Sarah arrived, she saw a cute little squirrel playing by the trees. She wanted to pet it, so she called out, “Here, little squirrel. Let me pet you.†+ +The squirrel stopped playing and looked at Sarah. Then it scurried away with something shiny in its mouth. It was a shiny necklace! Sarah gasped and shouted, “Hey! That’s mine! That thief stole my necklace!†+ +Sarah was so upset. She couldn't believe what had happened. After a few moments, she had an idea. She thought to herself, “If I find the thief, maybe I can get my necklace back.†+ +So, Sarah followed the thief through the park. Suddenly, she spotted it in a bush. Sarah slowly crept closer to the squirrel. She held out her hand and said, “Let me pet you. I won’t hurt you.†+ +The squirrel looked at her for a moment, then it let Sarah pet it. As Sarah petted it, the squirrel dropped the necklace into her hand. Sarah was so happy! She cheered and hugged the cute thief, thankful to have her necklace back. +Once upon a time there lived a friendly mouse. He lived in a small, cosy house with a big, bright window. He loved looking out of his window to see the world around him. + +One day, the mouse decided to take a walk. He set off to explore his neighbourhood. As he stumbled along an alleyway, he suddenly heard a loud noise. + +The mouse froze in terror as he saw a big, black cat walking towards him. But the cat was friendly and it only wanted to say hello. + +The mouse and the cat became fast friends. They spent the whole day together, playing and having fun. As the sun began to set, the mouse waved goodbye to the cat and went home. + +He walked back to his house with a big smile on his face, happy that he had made such a friendly new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Jane. Jane was 3 years old and she loved playing outside. One day, she was playing in the garden when she found something strange on the ground. + +She picked up the broken object and asked her mum, "What is this?" + +Her mum smiled and said, "This is a label. Someone must have lost it." + +Jane was very curious and wanted to know more. Her mum then introduced her to labels, telling her that they are used to give information. She explained how it works and why they are important. + +Then, Jane went back outside and threw the broken label away. She then resumed playing and continued enjoying the warm sunshine. +Once there was a dependable baker. He wanted to make something special. +He got out his baking ingredients and started to mix them together. +He added different things like sugar and flour. He even added lotion to make it special. + +The baker put it all in the oven and waited patiently. He could smell the wonderful smell the baking was making. +Finally, after waiting a long time, the baker opened the oven and saw his creation. It was a delicious cake. + +Everyone was so excited! They all ate the cake and enjoyed it. They said that the baker was dependable, and it was the best cake they had ever tasted. + +The baker was very proud of himself. He had made something special and it tasted amazing. +Once there was an old man who was very sick and in pain. He felt sad and worried, but he didn't give up hope that one day he would heal. One day a kind doctor came to help the old man. She smiled warmly and said she could help him feel better. The old man was so proud! + +The doctor worked hard and gave the old man special medicine. With lots of care and patience, the old man soon felt much better. He smiled and thanked the doctor for giving him hope and helping to heal his life. + +The old man was so proud of himself for getting better. He wanted to help others who were sick, too, so he worked hard to learn more about healing. Every day he was getting stronger and stronger. + +The old man was very proud of himself for using his courage to heal and make his life better. He believed that everyone could heal their lives if they keep trying and have faith. He worked hard to help others find hope and to teach them that everyone can find happiness if they stay strong. +Once upon a time there was a charming kite. The kite was flying so high in the sky that no one could recognize it. But one day a young child saw the kite and asked if they could play with it. The child's parents said yes and the child was delighted. + +They went outside and the child ran as fast as they could to the kite. As they got closer they could recognize it more and more. The child was so excited they reached out their hand and hugged the kite. + +The child held the kite tight and felt it's silky fabric. They ran around and around, the kite catching the wind and the child laughing the whole time. + +Then the day ended and the kite was put away. But the child still remembers the wonderful afternoon with the charming kite. +Once there was a furry leopard. He was so happy, but one day something disturbed his peaceful life. A loud and scary noise filled the air. It was coming from near his home. He was scared and he didn't know why. He didn't want to come out of his hiding place. But suddenly he gathered all of his courage, got up and peeked around the corner. What he saw was a big truck with a lot of men and machines. They were all standing near the river. The leopard was confused, he had never seen something like this before. He watched them for a while and realized they were building something. He was curious, so he decided to get closer and see what was going on. He was excited to learn something new! When he got there he found out that the men were building a new bridge. The leopard was so happy. Now he could cross the river without getting wet! The new bridge was a great addition to his home and everyone around was very happy too. +Once upon a time, there was an intelligent dog called Max. Max had a special wagon that he liked to pull around the yard. +One day, a big animal came into the yard. It wanted to take Max's wagon away! Max was scared but he knew he had to protect his wagon. +He barked loudly and growled at the animal. The animal ran away, scared. +Max was proud that he had protected his wagon. He barked happily and pulled his wagon back to his house. +Max was very proud of his wagon and he knew he always had the power to protect it. He was a very intelligent dog! +Tommy was march-ing in the park on a warm day with his mom. Everything was so beautiful; the small birds were singing sweet tunes. He saw a lady playing with her dog, so he ran over and asked if he could have a turn. She said yes and threw the ball. Tommy was so excited! + +Tommy grabbed the ball and march-ed back to his mom. He was so happy and kept saying "mama, mama!" His mom smiled and they continued on their march. + +After a while, they arrived at his house. His mom said it was time to watch some sweet cartoons on the television. Tommy marched over to the living room and he was so excited to see his favorite character, Tiger! He watched for a few minutes until his mom said it was time for dinner. Tommy march-ed to the dinner table, happy as could be. +Once upon a time there were two friends named Bob and Jane. Bob had an incredible cat that he took everywhere. One day, Jane asked if she could lend Bob's cat for the day. Bob was hesitant because he was worried about the cat's safety. + +"I want to lend you my cat, but I'm worried it won't come back," said Bob. + +Jane understood Bob's hesitation and promised to be very careful with the cat. She said, "I will take care of your cat as if it were my own. I promise it will come back." + +Bob decided to lend Jane the cat in the end. After all, it is important to have trust in your friends. + +The moral of the story is that it is important to lend and trust your friends. After all, friendship is built on trust. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Anna. She liked to explore, especially when she saw something interesting. One day, Anna was walking in the garden when she saw a big hole in the ground. + +Curious, Anna decided to enter the hole. As she stepped inside, she noticed it was very dark. Suddenly, Anna saw something colourful - it was a box made from velvet! She opened the box, and it was full of silly toys. + +Anna was so happy that she laughed and giggled. She stayed in the hole playing with her toys for hours, until it was time for her to go home. She went back to the hole with the velvet box full of toys and closed the box before entering back into the daylight. + +Anna had had a wonderful, silly time and could not wait to tell her friends all about it! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved playing outside. One day, she wanted to explore her backyard, but there was a big gate in the way. She tried to push it open, but it was shut. + +The girl's mommy said, "Don't worry, I will show you how to open the gate!" She showed the little girl how to do it, and the gate opened with a clear click. + +The little girl was so excited that she could explore the world outside the gate. She ended up finding lots of interesting things: a flower, a bird, and a friendly caterpillar. + +When the girl was ready to go back inside, her mommy shut the gate and made sure it was locked. The little girl was sad, but she knew that the gate was there to keep her safe. + +The end. +The sun was shining brightly as Chester wandered through the woods. Birds were chirping and swing from tree to tree. He happily followed the riverside, hopping from rock to rock. Suddenly, he heard a voice coming from the pond. + +"Hello, sweet Chester," it said. + +Chester looked around, but he couldn't see anyone. + +"Who are you?" he asked. + +"I'm the frog from the pond," answered the voice. + +Chester was very surprised. He had never seen a talking frog before! + +"What do you want me to do?" he asked the frog. + +"Follow the path around the pond," said the Frog. "It will take you to a sweet surprise!" + +So Chester followed the path, until he came to a big tree full of ripe apples. He was so excited he almost forgot about the frog. + +"Thank you for the sweet surprise," he said as he filled his pockets with apples. "I'll come back and visit you soon!" + +And he waved goodbye to the frog before skipping away, back through the woods. +Sam was a young girl who liked to admire the world. One day she saw an orange task that needed to be done. She decided to do it and worked hard on it all day. + +When she was almost done, she made a mistake and the task became a mess. She was very disappointed and tried to fix the mistake but nothing she did helped. She started to cry and felt very sad. + +The task was ruined and Sam couldn’t admire it anymore. Even though she tried her best, her task ended in disaster. +Once upon a time, there was a small puppy called Cookie. Cookie really wanted to meet her friends, but she was scared because her friends all lived in different places. So Cookie's mum told her to try. + +Every day, Cookie tried to get to her friends. She would run, but it was so far away. One day, she met a big bear in the forest. The bear promised her he could help her get to her friends. + +Cookie was scared, but the bear told her that she needed to be brave and keep trying. Finally, after trying very hard, Cookie made it to her friends! + +The moral of this story is that you should never give up. Keep trying, even if it's hard. Sooner or later, you'll reach your goal and be able to keep your promise. +Tommy was walking in the garden with his grandma. He looked around and saw a big, yellow flower. He was excited and said, "Grandma, admire!" Grandma smiled, "Isn't it beautiful, Tommy?" Tommy nodded eagerly. + +They kept walking and then Tommy saw something on the ground. He pointed at it, "Worm!" Grandma bent down and said, "Yes, Tommy! That's a worm! It's looking for food." Tommy was very interested in the worm. + +Grandma then pointed to a fruit tree, "Tommy, there is something available to eat for the worm." Tommy saw sweet juicy apples hanging from the tree. "Juicy?" he asked. Grandma laughed, "Yes, Tommy. Very juicy apples for the worm to enjoy!" + +Tommy smiled and admired the worm, the apples and the garden. He was very happy. +Joe was a small boy and he liked to prepare himself for all sorts of things. He had a wide bench in his room and he loved to practice his bowling on it. Every week, Joe would prepare for the bowling championship. + +One week, Joe was so excited to prepare for the championship. He ran to his bench, but something went wrong. The wide bench had a huge crack in it. Joe was so disappointed as he couldn't practice on the bench anymore. + +He tried to prepare in other ways, but it just wasn't the same. He tried and he tried, but his practice wasn't enough. He realized too late that he wasn't ready for the championship. + +The day of the championship came and Joe felt sad. He had worked so hard to prepare and it didn't pay off. Joe still tried his best but the crack in the wide bench ruined all his chances. He didn't win the championship and he felt very sad. +Once upon a time there was a magical world filled with creatures and plants of all sizes and shapes. One day, a little girl named Tara found a tiny hole in the ground. She peered in and was amazed to discover a whole new world inside her own. + +Tara carefully crawled into the hole and gasped with amazement! There was a giant room with different kinds of fruits and vegetables growing everywhere. But what was the most special of all was the flexible little people that lived in the room! + +The people were so tiny that Tara thought them to be only a few inches tall. Every day after school, Tara would come back to the room to play with her new friends. + +One day, Tara asked her little friends, "What do you guys store for fun?" + +The little people laughed and said, "We like to store sand and stones, then we make funny shapes with them. Do you want to join us?" + +Tara smiled and said, "That sounds like a lot of fun!" + +From then on, every day after school Tara and her little friends would explore the world together, store sand and stones and have a wonderful time. + +The End. +Once there was a little boy who lived on a farm with his family. One day he decided to help his mom do some chores around the farm. He was given a big job to do. He had to pick up all the empty wine bottles that were scattered around the farm. + +He tried really hard to pick up the bottles, but his little arms were too weak. He struggled and struggled but he just couldn't move them. He wanted to help his mom, but it seemed impossible. + +After a few minutes, his dad noticed him struggling and he came to help. He was so strong and he picked up the bottles with no problem. + +The little boy was so happy that his dad had come. With his help, he was able to get all the empty wine bottles picked up in no time! He was proud of himself for trying his best, and he learned an important lesson about never giving up! +Farmer Joe had a big farm with lots of animals and plants living on it. One day, Farmer Joe decided he wanted to make it even better. He thought he'd build a new home for all the animals. But he didn't know where to begin! + +However, his clever daughter Lizzy had an idea. She suggested they build the home upstairs over their barn. Farmer Joe thought it was a great idea and they set off to do just that. + +He and Lizzy got to work and over the next few months they made it just the way they wanted it. They added many different levels and rooms so that the animals would have lots of space to settle. + +The animals were very excited when they arrived upstairs. They all began exploring the different rooms, looking for the best spot to settle down. The animals were very competitive and argued over who got the best spot. + +But one wise old chicken put an end to the argument. "Let's just take turns settling in the best spots," she said. So that's what the animals did, and it wasn't long before the new upstairs home was feel like a real home, full of joy and peace. +One day, a famous wardrobe went for a walk. As he was walking, he saw a little girl. He smiled and the little girl smiled back. He asked if he could give her a hug, and the little girl said yes. So the wardrobe hugged the little girl and then thanked her. + +The little girl was so happy, she asked the famous wardrobe if he would like to come to her house. The wardrobe said yes, so the two of them started walking. On the way, they found a flower and the little girl gave it to the wardrobe. He was so pleased, he thanked her again. + +When they arrived at the little girl's house, they went straight to her bedroom. The little girl opened the wardrobe, and to her surprise, the wardrobe moved and started walking around the bedroom. She was amazed! + +The little girl and the famous wardrobe played together throughout the day and gave each other lots of hugs. They had so much fun that when it was time for the wardrobe to leave, the little girl asked it to come back. The wardrobe smiled and said it would be back soon. + +The little girl was so happy she put her favourite hugs from the wardrobe in her wardrobe to remember the special day she spent with a famous wardrobe! +Holly and her dog Skip were out for a walk in the park. Skip was so excited that he wanted to skip the whole way. All at once, they spotted a poor bowl sitting by itself on the ground. Holly stopped and picked it up. She noticed that the bowl was old and even had some chips on it. + +Then something else caught her eye - in the bowl was a pile of coins! She was about to reach in, but Skip put his paw on her hand. He was trying to tell her something! Just then, a big man came running up behind them. He shouted that the poor bowl was his! He said that he had been looking everywhere for it and those coins were his too! + +Holly and Skip looked at each other with wide eyes. The man was very angry and demanding the bowl back. Holly didn’t know what to do. In the end, she made a brave decision. She told the man he could have his poor bowl back, but only if he would let them keep the coins. He agreed and Holly and Skip ran away with the coins. They skipped the whole way home, feeling lucky that their adventure had a happy ending. +Once there was a girl called Emma. Emma was very healthy because she ate lots of fruits and vegetables. + +One day, Emma wanted to go to the park. She decided to take her pet dog with her. When Emma and the dog arrived at the park, they saw the playground. + +Emma wanted to play in the sandbox. She started to dig and when she finished, she had made a hole. Emma shouts 'This is mine!' + +Emma was so happy that she decided to put some of her toys inside the hole. When she was finished, she used the sand to cover the hole. Then she ran off to play other games with her dog. She was so happy! + +At the end of the day, Emma went home feeling very healthy and happy with her day out. +Once there was a little girl called Marie. She was an adorable three year old who loved nothing more than to run around with her friends. One day, Marie and her friends had a great idea; they thought they would run around the park. + +The kids were so excited that they ran off as soon as possible. They skipped, jumped and ran as fast as they could. + +Marie's mom saw her running and said, "Slow down, Marie. You have to be careful when you run like that." + +Marie replied, "Ok Mom, I'm running safely." + +The children enjoyed running around the park. They felt so happy and free. They kept running and laughing until it was time for them to go home. + +As Marie and her friends walked home, she smiled to herself thinking about the fun she had. Marie knew that running around the park was a great idea. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Rose. Rose was only three years old, and she loved going to the park. One day, she decided to take her favourite teddy bear for a picnic. + +As she ate her sandwiches, Rose noticed something strange in the sky. She looked up to see a pale body hovering above her. She shouted out, "What are you?" The body replied, "I'm an angel. I'm here to feed you." + +Rose was confused, but the angel assured her that she was safe. "I'm here to feed your soul," said the angel. She extended her hands and pink light shone from her palms. Rose felt calmer, and smiled with delight. + +The angel smiled back, and told Rose to remember the feeling of love that she experienced during the moment. She told Rose to keep this magical feeling with her each day. Rose thanked the angel, and happily skipping back home, she knew she'd never forget this special moment. +Once there was a wise old polar bear who lived in an igloo on the top of a snowy mountain. Every morning he would shout and the whole mountain would echo his voice. + +The polar bear was so wise that all the animals nearby came to him when they were in need of advice. He offered kind words and could always find the right thing to say. + +One day, a group of little huskies was lost in a blizzard and they couldn't find the way home. They came to the polar bear, who shouted with all his might and the wind carried his voice and showed them the way. + +The huskies thanked him for his wise words and said goodbye. As they ran away, the polar bear went back home to his igloo, happy knowing he had helped. +Maggie was a very happy little girl. She liked playing with her toy car and singing songs. One day, she was playing in the living room and she remembered something. She remembered that when she was just a baby, the floor was warm. She touched the floor and it was still warm. She smiled and giggled, feeling the warm floor beneath her. + +She got up and started dancing on the warm floor, spinning around and around in circles. She felt so light and happy as she spun around, remembering when she was a baby and playing on the warm floor. + +Pretty soon, Maggie's mom came in and saw Maggie dancing. She smiled and asked, "What are you doing, Maggie?" Maggie smiled and told her mom that she was playing and remembered when she was a baby, playing on the warm floor. + +Maggie and her mom danced together, the warm floor making them feel all the happiness in the world. When they were done, Maggie hugged her mom and thanked her for the wonderful memory. +Once upon a time, there was a mummy and her little boy who loved animals. Every day, mummy would explain to the little boy how all the animals were different. She would tell him about the yummy food they ate and the places they liked to explore. + +One day, mummy said, "I have a surprise for you! We’re going on a safari!" The little boy was so excited! He couldn't wait to see all the animals. + +On the safari, the little boy got to see many different animals. He saw elephants, monkeys, and lions. The little boy was so excited, he couldn't contain himself. + +At the end of the safari, the little boy was so happy he was able to learn about all of the different animals. He loved it so much, he told mummy he wanted to go on another safari soon. Mummy said, "We will go soon. I promise." Then mummy gave the little boy a yummy snack and they drove home together. +Once upon a time there was a beautiful girl. She was graceful, with long curly hair. Every week she would organize a day to get a haircut. She always looked so lovely afterwards! + +One day she went for a special haircut. She was so excited for this one! The hairdresser was a master at her craft. When she finished, the girl walked out so gracefully. Everyone was stunned by how beautiful she looked. + +The other girls couldn't believe how nice the girl looked. They all wanted to learn how to get a haircut like hers. So they asked the girl how she managed to look so perfect. She answered that it was all in the organization. Every week she organized her schedule and planned out the perfect haircut. + +The other girls exclaimed in delight. They all agreed to organize their schedule too, and worked hard to get the same haircut. Eventually, everyone looked as graceful as the girl. + +The end! +Once upon a time there was a young girl named Sally. Sally was a curious three year old and she loved to count things. One day she was walking down the street and spotted a job. "What is your job?" she asked the job. + +The job answered, "My job is to count things. Would you like to give me a try?" Excited, Sally agreed and began counting. They counted numbers until it was time to go home. + +The next day Sally wanted to go counting again. But this time the job seemed a little milder. They started off counting numbers, but then the job took a strange turn and had Sally counting even more numbers. + +Sally soon became overwhelmed with the amount of counting she had to do. She begged the job to stop but it kept going. As she started to get tired, the job kept throwing more numbers at her. Eventually she fainted from exhaustion and couldn't get up. + +That's how Sally became stuck counting numbers forever, until the end of time. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. Her name was Sally. Sally went shopping with her parents. Sally wanted to buy everything she saw. She wanted a pretty dress, a toy car and lots of sweets. + +But her parents said, "No, we can't buy all those things. We don't have enough money." Sally got very sad. She started to cry. + +But then Sally saw something magical. It was a box with pretty jewels inside. On the box they said: "Every ten points you get one free present." Then Sally felt very happy. + +She went around the shop and tried to get ten points. She helped her mom to pick tomatoes and helped her dad look for bread. After a while, Sally had ten points. + +"Hurray!", said Sally. She got a beautiful toy. She was so delighted and proud. + +By the end of the day, Sally learned a good lesson. She learned that if you help others and work hard, you can get nice rewards. +Once upon a time there was a black cat called Toast. Every day she used to zip around her home. One day, Toast went too close to the stove and before she knew it she was surrounded by a cloud of thick black smoke. The smoke was too hot for Toast and she quickly ran away and she started to cry. Even though she was far away the smoke followed her and she quickly started to feel very unwell. Sadly, the smoke was too much for Toast and she eventually fell asleep and never woke up again. +Little Tommy was looking out of his window on a sunny day. He loved to watch the birds flying over his house. Suddenly he heard a loud noise. He was very scared and upset. He wanted to know what was making the noise. He went outside to investigate and he saw a big white truck.He stared at the truck and he was very confused. + +The driver got out of the truck. He smiled and said, "I need your help, Little Tommy. Can you help me carry some things inside your house?" Little Tommy was very surprised but he agreed to help. He made several trips to help the man bring in boxes of stuff. + +At the end of the day, the truck was completely unloaded and the driver thanked Little Tommy. Little Tommy finally had an answer to the noise that he had heard earlier in the day. The driver had needed his help to bring in boxes full of gifts for Little Tommy. The gifts were all white, just like the truck. Little Tommy was so excited and no longer upset. He was so grateful to the driver for bringing him presents! +Once there was a small rabbit who lived all by himself. He didn't have any friends and he was very independent. + +One day, the rabbit was walking by a gate and he heard a voice from the other side of it. "Hello there, young rabbit," said the voice. "My name is Timmy and I'm from just beyond the gate. I'd like to offer you a friendship, if you want one." + +The rabbit thought for a moment and then he said, "Yes, that sounds nice. I accept your offer!" + +So Timmy opened the gate and he and the rabbit became very good friends. They did lots of fun things together and even though the rabbit was still independent, he was very happy to have his new friend. +Once upon a time there was a grumpy bear. He was always very unhappy and was no fun to be around. He wandered around the forest by himself with a sad look on his face. + +One day, he was walking through the forest when he saw a little rabbit. He said "Hello rabbit, what are you doing out here alone?" The rabbit replied "I am just looking for some friends to play with." The bear knew the rabbit was very lonely, so he asked if the little rabbit would like to go on a special adventure together. + +The rabbit was very excited! Together, the bear and rabbit went hopping through the forest, meeting lots of new animals. The bear showed the rabbit how to spot certain bugs and how to handle them carefully. The rabbit listened carefully and was so happy. + +The bear didn't know it but he had made a big change in the little rabbit. Where before he was lonely and grumpy, now he was brave and curious, looking for more wildlife friends. The bear had found a new friend! +Once there was a boy called Jake. Jake was very excited to go on a nature walk. He saw lots of interesting things; he saw daisies, trees and even a funny looking radish! + +Jake asked his Mum "What is that radish doing in your garden?" His Mum smiled and said "It didn't used to be here, but I planted it last week. It's going to change into something fluffy and delicious - can you guess what?" + +Jake's eyes lit up. He said "Is it going to be a cake?" His Mum smiled and said "No, it's going to be something else. It's going to change into a yummy red radish!" + +Jake was very excited to see if the radish would really change into a yummy red radish like his Mum said. He watched it every day until one day it had grown into a big red radish. + +Jake was very happy with the result and was so excited to taste the juicy radish. He ran to his Mum to show her the result. She was also very pleased - they had made a yummy red radish together! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Samantha. She enjoyed playing outside in her backyard. One day, Samantha was getting ready to play when she noticed something strange. She saw a safe! She was very curious and wanted to see what was inside the safe. So, she grabbed her tools and began to prepare it to be opened. + +The next thing Samantha heard was a loud noise. Startled, she jumped back and felt a little dizzy. Then, a friendly voice called out, "What are you doing?" + +Samantha looked up and saw a fairy. "I was trying to open the safe," Samantha replied with a smile. + +The fairy chuckled and said, "Let me handle this." She waved her wand and the safe opened up to reveal lots of candy inside. Samantha's eyes lit up in delight. She quickly grabbed a handful of candy and thanked the fairy for opening the safe. + +The fairy smiled and said, "You must always be careful when playing around such objects so that you stay safe." + +Samantha thanked the fairy for the lesson and ran off happily. +Bill was thoughtful as he looked out across the ocean. He knew something was coming but he wasn't sure what. As he watched, he saw something arrive. He squinted and saw it was a boat. He was scared and thought it wasn't good. + +Bill waved his arms to tell them to stay away, but the boat came closer. He stood with his hands on his hips and shouted, but it was too late. The boat started to rock and stopped right in front of him. + +Four mean people stepped out of the boat. They had cruel looks on their faces. Bill was so scared and tried to run, but they grabbed him. Bill started to cry as they locked him in the boat and sailed away. + +Bill never saw his home again. +Frank and his dad were walking to the park. They wanted to have some fun. + +When they arrived, Frank saw a huge tree with apples on it. + +"Let's get the apples!" said Frank, jumping up and down. + +His dad smiled. "Ok, but we have to work for it. You need to climb up the tree and pick the apples". + +Frank was very excited. He quickly climbed up the tree. As he got near to the apples, he saw that his little hand wouldn't reach them. + +"What can I do?" asked Frank. + +His dad smiled. "Stretch out your finger, like this," he said, extending his hand. + +Frank tried to stretch out his finger, but he couldn't. + +"Let me help you," said his dad, and he opened Frank's fingers one-by-one. + +Frank now had a long, open finger. He was able to pick the apples easily! + +Frank and his dad had a great time at the park and they collected lots of apples to take home. +Mama and baby were walking in the park. Mama told baby, “Do you see that big gray thing there? That is a whale.†Baby looked really excited. “Can I go see it?†She asked. + +Mama smiled and said, “Not right now. Later, we might.†+ +Baby asked, “When?†+Mama said, “Just wait and see.†+ +Later that day, Mama said, “Let’s go see the whale.†Baby was very happy and she ran all the way. When they got to the park, the whale was gone. Baby was sad and she asked, “Where did the whale go?†+ +Mama put her arm around baby and said, “It’s OK, sweetheart. Whales like to move from place to place. We just have to wait for it to come back.†+ +Every day, baby asked Mama if the whale was back. After a few days, Mama said, “Look! There it is!†Baby was so excited and she ran to the whale. Mama watched as baby looked at it with wonder. + +Baby asked Mama, “When will it go away again?†Mama said, “Not today. Let’s enjoy it while we can. This is a normal +Once upon a time, there was a dog. His name was Spot. Spot was very excited because he was going on a journey. He wanted to explore the world. + +Spot set off on his adventure. He walked and walked and walked until he came across a river. Spot couldn't cross the river by himself. He needed help. + +Suddenly he saw a bridge. Attached to the bridge were two strong bones. Spot quickly crossed the bridge. It was uncomfortable, but Spot was determined to cross it. + +At last Spot made it to the other side of the river. Spot was relieved and excited for he had been on a great adventure. +Once upon a time, a little boy named Tim went to the lake with his parents. Tim wanted to try and go for a boat ride! Tim had never done it before, so he was super excited. Tim and his parents went to the lake, and Tim climbed into the boat. + +His dad helped him get ready to go. He put a tasty snack in the boat, then pushed it to the middle of the lake. Tim waved goodbye to his family and started paddling. It was lots of fun! + +The boat was floating along the lake and Tim was having a great time. He stopped to dip his feet in the water and to eat his yummy snack. As Tim was about to go back to shore, the boat started to drift away. + +Tim was panicking, but he tried hard to paddle back to his family. After some hard work, he made it! His dad rewarded Tim with a warm hug. From then on, Tim and his family always went to the lake to try boat rides. They were lots of fun, and always had yummy snacks too! +Once upon a time, there was a gray cat. He always liked to go exploring and look around. One day he saw something he had never seen before--a very big bird. The cat was very curious, but the bird was very ignorant and just stood there, not saying a word. + +The cat asked the bird “What is your name?†But the bird just looked away. + +The cat tried again and said, “Do you want to be friends?†But the bird still looked away and said nothing. + +The cat shrugged his shoulders and started to walk away, when the bird finally spoke. + +“My name is Big Bird and I don’t want to be friends,†said the bird. + +The gray cat looked back and said, â��œThat’s okay, I still like you even if you don’t want to be my friend.†+ +The bird smiled, flew away, and the cat watched in amazement. From then on, the cat was friendly to everyone, even those who were ignorant. +Once there was a little boy named Sam. He was brave and adventurous, but today he was feeling scared. He saw a big, scary monster and it made him tremble with fear. He wanted to run away, but the monster was too fast for him. + +Suddenly Sam remembered something that his mommy had told him. She said if he ever felt scared, he could use soap to make the monster go away. So Sam took out his soap and he started washing the monster with it. + +The monster started to shrink and it soon became a tiny, harmless ant. Sam grinned with joy. He was no longer scared, and he had stopped trembling. From then on, whenever Sam felt scared, he knew just what to do. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Sarah was at the beach with her parents. She was so excited to be there, and she couldn’t wait to get in the water. Her parents got ready to leave, but they told Sarah to stay in the sand and not to go too far. + +Suddenly, Sarah heard a loud noise. She looked around and saw a kayak coming in quickly. She was curious and wanted to get closer. She started walking to the kayak. + +When she got close, she saw a man struggling to hold onto the kayak. It was very heavy, and the waves were pushing the kayak back. The man asked for help. Sarah said she could help, and the man thanked her. + +The man said, “Can you rub the kayak to make it move?†Sarah smiled and nodded. She started rubbing the kayak and slowly it moved closer to the beach. The man smiled and thanked Sarah again. + +The man said, “Thanks for your help, Sarah. I will never forget it.†Sarah was happy and she waved goodbye to the man as he went off. She was proud of herself for helping a stranger. + +The next day, Sarah went back to the beach. When she got there, she saw the same man. He asked Sarah to help him again and she happily agreed. + +This time the task was +One day, Tom the Tomcat went for a walk. He had a big blue collar around his neck. Tom was a brave and curious cat and he wanted to explore the world. + +Suddenly Tom found a secret, hidden spot. There were lots of toys and treats! Tom was excited and he wanted to stay but he knew he had to go home. He couldn't stay, he realised. His collar told him that. + +He tried to take something with him, but eventually he had to leave without anything. It felt wrong to take something without anyone's permission. + +Tom went home disappointed, with an important lesson learned. It's not right to take something without anyone's permission. We should always ask if it's okay and not allow ourselves to do something that is wrong. +Once upon a time, there was a bull. He was a big and strong bull. Everyday, he went to the field to eat grass. But one day, he saw someone with big scissors. The person wanted to cut something in the field. + +The bull was very scared and he ran away. He ran and ran until he was far away from the field. He looked back and he was clear that nobody was following him. + +The bull was very happy. He stopped running and looked around. He saw lots of nice things. He started to eat the grass again and have a lots of fun. + +He was so happy that he forgot all about the person with the scissors. He was safe and clear. The end. +Sam and his mum were sitting in the park. Sam was gazing at the trees and the birds that flew between them. Suddenly, he spotted something amazing! He shouted with joy when he realised it was a dinosaur! + +The dinosaur stood very still. Its huge head turned from side to side as it surveyed the park. Sam couldn't believe his eyes. He had never seen a real dinosaur before! + +Sam and his mum watched the dinosaur in awe. The dinosaur seemed to be feeling miserable. It was all alone, with no one to play with. Sam wanted to help, so he ran up and gave it a big hug. + +The dinosaur smiled and seemed much happier. Suddenly, it flapped its wings and flew away. Sam and his mum waved goodbye. Sam couldn't believe he'd just hugged a dinosaur! He smiled as it flew away. +One day, a little girl named Lucy was playing in her backyard. Suddenly, she felt itchy all over her skin! Lucy began to scratch and scratch, but the itchy feeling wouldn't go away. + +Her mommy came to the rescue. She suggested that Lucy try some lotion to help her skin feel better. Lucy was willing to try anything. So, her mommy found some colorful lotion to put on her skin. + +Instantly, the itchy feeling was gone. Lucy's skin was soft and smooth again. Lucy thanked her mommy for this helpful suggestion. +Once upon a time there were two bears who wanted to go on a special walk. They put on their jackets and decided to march outside. They saw a big stair and the bears knew it was perfect for them. So, they marched up the stair and at the top, they saw a park. The park was filled with flowers, swings, slides and pretty birds. The bears were so happy! They decided to spend the day there, playing and having fun. They marched around the park and the sun shone above. It was the perfect day! +Once upon a time, there was a powerful bear. The bear liked to spend time in the woods. But then one day, a threat came to the woods. The threat was loud and scary, and the bear was very scared. + +The bear tried to run away, but the threat was too powerful. The bear had to do something to save the woods. + +The bear thought of a plan. He decided to spend his time protecting the woods. He stayed alert in the woods, and soon the threat was gone. + +The bear was happy that he could spend his time helping his friends in the woods. He was so proud of himself for being so powerful. +Once upon a time there was a baby. She was huge and couldn't walk yet. Her mommy loved her so much and wanted to take her for a walk. She gave the baby a hug and urged her to take the first step. The baby heard the gentle voice and slowly stood up with her mommy's help. She was so excited that she started jumping! She kept on walking and running and soon enough, she was going really fast! She felt so brave and strong. Then all of a sudden, she stopped and looked up at her mommy with a huge smile on her face. Mommy gave her a huge hug and said, "I'm so proud of you!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jill. Jill was very hungry. All around her, she saw other children had treats, but she had nothing. This made her sad, and she frowned. + +Suddenly, Jill heard a noise. Something was moving in the corner of the room. She looked closely and saw it was her friend, Billy. He was trying to hide something behind his back. Jill's eyes lit up. + +Billy shyly brought out a big handful of cookies. He smiled and offered them to Jill. She smiled back and thanked him. She was no longer hungry and the worry went away. They shared the cookies and had a nice time together. + +The end. +One day, little Jack was walking through the park. He stopped when he saw a big toe. He had never seen such a big toe before! Jack was so jealous that his own toes were not as big. + +Suddenly, he heard a voice behind him. It was Coming from an old man who shouted, "Come play with us!" + +Jack stopped for a moment and then looked at the old man. He had so many little toes! Then the old man winked and said, "Don't be jealous. We can make all our toes bigger with a bit of effort!" + +Jack thought about it for a moment and then smiled. Together, they did some exercises until all their toes were as big as the big toe in the park. + +Jack was so happy. He waved goodbye to the old man and ran off. He knew he must never stop growing his toes. +Once upon a time there was an ancient man. He had a big, round balloon with him. Every day the man would take it out and tell the balloon how wonderful and special it was. One day the man reminded the balloon to never forget its purpose. The balloon couldn't answer back but it seemed to understand. The man said to the balloon, "you must always remember that the greatest power is kindness." The balloon smiled, as if it had heard the reminder. The man then carefully tied the balloon around his hand. Since then, they have been the best of friends. + +The end! +Once upon a time, there were two friends who liked to play together. One was called Maggie and the other was called Leo. + +Maggie and Leo were playing with Lego blocks. Maggie had a stack of blocks that were very thin. Leo decided he wanted to make a bigger stack of blocks that was even thinner. + +Maggie thought this was a great idea, so they began to build the stack together. They spoke to each other as they built, telling each other what blocks to use and how the stack should look. + +After a while, the stack was finished, and it was very tall and even thinner than Maggie's stack. Everyone who saw it said how wonderful it was. + +Maggie and Leo were both very proud of their stack and they said back to each other how happy they were. They would have lots of other fun adventures together, but no stack would ever be quite as thin as the one they had built together. +Once upon a time there were two friends: Sam and Sarah. Sam and Sarah loved to have fancy tea parties. Every day Sarah would wave her tea cup with fancy clothes and a fancy hat. + +But one day, Sarah forgot her fancy socks. Sam reminded her to get them but Sarah said no. She was too busy. She kept having fun and kept forgetting about the socks. + +But finally, Sam got mad at Sarah for not taking her reminder seriously. He said, “Until you get your fancy socks, you can’t join me for tea.†+ +Sarah was sad but she knew she had to listen to Sam. So she quickly ran back home and got her fancy socks. When Sarah returned to Sam with the fancy socks on her feet, he was so happy that she had listened to him. They hugged and then happily enjoyed their fancy tea party together. +Once upon a time there was a very smart little girl. She loved to learn new things and do fun activities. One day, the little girl got an amazing exam. She was so excited and started to read it. But she quickly noticed that some of the words had started to rot. It smelled bad, so the little girl put the exam far away so it wouldn't bother her. + +The little girl didn't want to give up though. She was determined to learn something new, so she found a special book. The book was full of amazing pictures and stories. She read it every day and soon got very good at reading words. + +The little girl was so proud of herself. She knew how to read now, and she still had the amazing exam. She showed her parents the exam and told them how she had been smart enough to learn how to read it. They were so incredibly proud and gave her a big hug. + +The little girl thanked her parents for their support and continued to learn new things every day. She never forgot the amazing exam that had started to rot. +Once upon a time there was a nice village. Everyone was friendly and shared their things. One day a war started. Everyone had to hide. People were scared. After a few days the war stopped but everyone was sad. Nothing was nice and they felt alone. They had no food or furniture. Everyone was very unhappy. The nice village was gone and it never came back. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Polly. She was only three years old and knew very little. She wanted so much to learn, so whenever she saw a jet, she asked questions. + +One day, Polly saw a jet in the sky and asked her mom what it was. Her mom said it was a jet and that it was very flexible. Polly wanted to know more, so her mom told her that jets can zoom up high and fly really fast. + +Polly was excited and wanted to see a jet for herself. So, that weekend, she went to the airport with her mom. When she saw the jet, she was amazed! The jet was big and shiny, and it moved really quickly. + +Polly knew from that day on that jets were special and could move fast and high. She also knew that they were very flexible and could go in many directions. It was so cool! + +Whenever Polly sees a jet flying in the sky now, she smiles and knows that she can be flexible too! +Once there was a little girl named Annie. She was healthy and strong. She had a big bookcase in her bedroom, full of exciting books. + +One day, Annie was reading her favorite book when she noticed a funny sparkle in the bookcase. She wanted to see what it was. + +When Annie got closer, she suddenly saw the bookcase vanish! Annie was shocked! Where had all her books gone? + +Annie started to cry. She knew that her bookcase would never come back. She would never find out what strange sparkle she saw. Annie was very sad without her books. +Once upon a time there was a foolish bear. He loved to eat, so he went out looking for food. He found some yummy berries and he started to eat. + +But then, the bear saw a beautiful gear. He had never seen one before, but he wanted to eat it so he tried to have a bite of it. But the gear was too tough and the bear couldn't eat it. + +The bear was so disappointed that he couldn't eat the gear. He knew it was foolish to think he could eat it in the first place. + +So he waddled off and kept looking for some food he could eat - like his favourite berries. +Once upon a time, there was a graceful pony. He was a gentle giant and every morning he would frolic in the field with his best friend, a little girl. She loved to pat his soft mane and hug him. Every time, the pony would feel so happy. + +One morning, the little girl told the pony about an upcoming pony show. She said she wanted to enter him so people could see how graceful he was. The pony was both flattered and worried. He wasn't sure if he wanted to go to a big show and be the center of attention. + +The little girl promised him it would be fun. She said that if he felt nervous, she would be there to cheer him on. So, the pony decided to go and he put in the very best effort. + +At the show, the pony pranced around the ring. He even won first prize! As he trotted back to his little friend, the pony felt so proud. He realized that he could be graceful and brave at the same time. He and the little girl hugged for a long time and he knew that no matter what happened, she would always be there for him. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Tom. He wanted to wear a patch. He went outside his house and tried to find one. But the patch he found was too small. + +Tom wanted to find a bigger patch, so he kept walking. He saw a nice patch in the garden of an old lady's house! He tried to reach it, but he was too small. + +So he asked the old lady if he could have it. She said yes, and gave him the patch. Tom was very happy and thanked her. The patch was very big and very nice. + +Tom went home and tried to put the patch on his shirt. But he didn't know how. So he asked his mom for help. His mom put the patch on his shirt. + +Tom was so happy that he had a nice patch on his shirt. He showed it to everyone and said, 'Look what I found!' +Once there was a family who had big plans. They wanted to design a new toy that everyone could play with! So, the parents got to work. + +They used tools to build and a freezer to keep the parts. The adults were very excited! The kids were excited too! + +But one day the adults opened the freezer and it wasn't working. They looked inside and all the parts were gone! + +They were so sad, so the kids said, "Let's make another toy. We can be the designers!" + +The adults were very sorry, so they said, "Okay, let's do it!" And together they designed a new toy. + +When the adults opened the freezer this time, it was working and all the parts were there- just like magic! + +Everyone was so excited. The adults were relieved and the kids were jumping for joy. They had designed a wonderful toy and now everyone could play with it! +Once three friends, Suzie, Sam and Mark, wanted to make a big surprise for their mom. They had a great idea: they planned to make a special cake. + +The friends started to bake the cake and they added lots of love. When they put the cake down in front of their mom, they saw that she was very happy. + +The children were excited, but then something else happened. Just then, their big brother Thomas came in and he saw the cake. He was so spoiled that he spoiled their surprise. He said he wanted to have the cake all to himself! + +The children were so sad. But then, Suzie had a bright idea. She asked Thomas to help them decorate the cake. He liked the idea and agreed. They shined the cake with sprinkles and it looked amazing. + +Their mom was so proud of how they worked togethr to make the cake. The friends were very happy and laughed with each other. They all enjoyed the cake - and their surprise - a lot! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tom. Tom was three years old and he loved to have fun. One morning, he got up early and asked his mom, "Can I go outside and play?" + +His mom said, "Not today, Tom. It's time to take a bath." +Tom frowned. He did not want to take a bath; it sounded dull. + +But his mom said, "Don't worry, bath time can be fun. We can use lots of bubbles, and you can pretend you're a superhero fighting bad guys!" + +Tom smiled. He liked that idea. So he went to the bathroom with his mom and they filled the tub with warm water and lots of bubbles. Tom put on some rubber ducks while they filled the tub, and then he hopped in and played with them. When he finished playing, he felt happy and cleaned. + +Tom got out of the tub and said, "Thanks for making my bath fun, mommy!" + +His mom smiled and said, "You're welcome. Now let's get you dried off and ready for bed!" +John was 3 years old. He really liked presents and knew how to open them. One day, he saw a present sitting on the table. John was very excited. He wanted to open it. + +John asked his mom if he could have the present. His mom said no. She said he had to wait until later. John was unhappy and refused to listen. + +John's mom told him not to open the present, but he was scared. He wanted to open it, even though his mom said no. + +John kept asking for the present. His mom kept saying no. Finally, John decided he would not open the present. He was scared and had to refuse. +One day, there was a little boy. The boy wanted to sail on the ocean. He grabbed a tight basket and filled it with his favourite toys. + +He sailed away on a boat with the basket in his hand. The sun was shining, the sky was blue and the ocean was bright. + +He sailed for a very long time. Eventually he came to an island. He stopped at the beach and put the tight basket on the ground. Then he ran to the edge of the ocean and started to paddle. + +The boy played for hours. He built sandcastles, waded in the warm water and splashed around with a big smile on his face. + +When he was done, he grabbed his tight basket and sailed home. The little boy had a wonderful time! +Once there was a wild castle. Inside the castle lived a king and queen. One day, the king and queen wanted to go for a walk. So they asked their two children, Jack and Jane, to watch the castle. + +Jack and Jane agreed and went to stand by the castle. Suddenly, they noticed something in the distance. It was a wild bear! The bear came close to the castle and started to growl. Jack and Jane were very scared. They ran up to the top of the castle and asked the king and queen for help. + +The king and queen rushed back to the castle. They grabbed their spears and bravely faced the wild bear. They bravely shouted at the bear and it ran away. Jack and Jane were so relieved! + +The king and queen were so proud of their children for staying brave and protecting the castle. They hugged them both and told them that they now guarding the castle was the best job in the world. +Once upon a time, there was a girl who loved to swing. She went to a park and found the biggest swing in the world. It was so much fun! Every time she went, she brought her plate with her. She would swing and eat her lunch. + +Today was a special day, because the sky was a deep blue and the sun was shining. The girl was so glad! She put her plate on the swing and started to swing higher and higher. She felt the wind blowing and she knew that today was going to be a great day. + +Soon, she was swinging so high that she could touch the sky. She could watch the birds flying in the sky and soon she felt like she was also flying. She was so glad that she could swing and so happy that she had her plate of lunch with her. + +The girl swung and swung until it was time to go home and she was truly sad to leave the park. She packed her plate and waved goodbye to her swing. She made a promise to herself that tomorrow she would swing again. +Once upon a time, there was a soldier. He was very brave and kind. He wore a big, shiny hat with lots of colors. + +The soldier loved to play with a little girl. He would take her for walks and show her different kinds of flowers. She thought he was very charming. + +The girl loved spending time with the soldier. She would never forget the fun times they would have together. + +One day, the soldier had to leave. He gave the girl a big hug and a kiss on the forehead. He told her to always remember him. + +The girl was sad but she remembered the soldier’s hug and smile. She smiled and said goodbye. Now whenever the girl thinks of the soldier she remembers how charming he was. +Once there was a little girl named Mia. She was so excited one day when she saw her mum had bought her a new wardrobe. Mia couldn’t wait to store all her special clothes in it. + +Mia’s mum was very thoughtful and put lots of hangers in the wardrobe, so Mia could hang some of her clothes up. + +Mia began to carefully fill the wardrobe with her dresses, pants and jumpers. The wardrobe was nearly full, but then a problem occurred. + +Mia noticed there was not enough space for her favourite toy! She started to get frustrated and began to cry. + +Mia’s mum saw what happened and used her thinking skills to find a solution. She decided to change some of the items in the wardrobe, to make room for Mia’s toy. + +Mia was very happy with the change and was very grateful to her mum. From then on Mia was always very careful when filling her wardrobe so she wouldn’t run out of space again. +Once upon a time there was a brave girl who lived in a big city. She looked around the tall buildings and watched people go by. Every day she would go to the park and stare up at the sky. She felt so small and imagined what it would be like to be big and go to the city! + +One day the brave girl decided she wanted to go to the city, she wanted to explore what was there. She was a bit scared, but she was brave and went anyway. + +When she arrived the city was so big and loud! She was overwhelmed. Everywhere she looked there were people and cars and so many things to look at. She was so busy looking around that she didn't realise how much time had passed. + +At night when she got back home, she would go to bed feeling brave and go to sleep looking forward to the next day when she could go back and stare at the city. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl Alex. She had a huge bedroom with very colourful curtains. But one day Alex did something naughty and she got punished by her mum. + +"Now Alex," said her mum, "you know I have to punish you for being naughty." + +But Alex started to cry and said, "No, Mum! Please don't punish me! I promise I won't do it again." + +So instead of punishing Alex, her mum decided to help her do something nice. + +"Alex, you can help me tidy up your room. You can start by dusting off the curtains. They look too big and heavy for you to move." + +Alex happily accepted her mum's offer and even though it was hard work and it took a lot of time, she finished off dusting and shining up the huge, colourful curtains. + +Alex was so proud of her work and her mum was very happy. She hugged Alex and thanked her for doing such a good job. From that day onwards, Alex never got punished for any naughty behaviour. +Sammy was walking down the street with his parent. He felt a stirring inside him and he asked his parent why he was feeling this way. His parent told him he's was feeling jealous for all the other kids who had their parents with them. Sammy just nodded and continued walking. As the day went on, Sammy realized why he felt jealous, because he hadn't seen his other parent in a very long time. Suddenly he spotted them in the park and he raced over, filled with excitement. His parent smiled and hugged him tight, and his stirring feelings turned into warmth. His parent had finally come back and Sammy was so pleased. Now he had both of his parents with him. +Once upon a time, there was a hero. He was brave and strong and he wanted to save everyone. He kept on fighting bad things that were making people scared. + +One day the hero was trying to keep the world safe. He ran around and punched and kicked, but no matter how hard he tried he was not able to stop the bad things. He was getting more and more frustrated. + +Then one day, the hero saw something different. He saw a big group of people helping him fight. They were strong and brave just like him. He smiled and they kept fighting together. + +Finally, after a long fight, they were able to stop the bad things and make the world a safe place again. They cheered and hugged and the hero was so happy. He had done it! He was a true hero! +Once there was a girl named Sofia. +She was very miserable because her parents made her do things she didn’t want to. +Every morning and night, they made her brush her teeth. +At the park, they made her play with other kids and be nice. +Sofia wished she had a way to make them mind her and not the other way around. +One day, her grandma gave her a special gift. +It was a little switch! +Sofia was so excited. +Whenever she flipped the switch, her parents would mind her and do what she wanted. +Sofia was happy and she didn’t feel miserable anymore. +She was in control. +Once there was a boy who liked to make things. He had arrows that he especially liked to make. He made them from wood and metal and feathers. He often showed them to his friends who were impressed with his creativity. + +One day the boy wanted to show off his arrows. He went to the woods and made a target out of sticks, then he put the target on a tree. He was very proud of himself and wanted to see how accurate he was with his arrows. + +He picked up an arrow and got ready to shoot it but instead of shooting at the target he shot an innocent animal who had been quietly resting in the woods. + +The boy was embarrassed and felt very ignorant. He had not meant to hurt the animal but he had not used his arrows carefully. He realised the importance of being aware and using his skills responsibly. From then on, the boy was more careful with his arrows and other things he made. +Tim and his mom were in the kitchen. Tim saw Mom take out the pepper shaker. He was so excited! + +Mom looked at him with a compassionate smile. She said, "Let's examine the pepper together." + +Tim and Mom looked closely at the pepper. Tim could see tiny black dots in the pepper. He thought it looked like stars! + +Mom asked him to smell it too by bringing it close to his nose. Tim took a deep breath. He coudn’t believe it! The pepper smelled so yummy! + +Mom asked him to try some. Tim was so excited. He couldn’t wait to try the pepper! He sprinkled a bit of pepper on his food, and it tasted even better than he had imagined! + +Tim smiled at Mom with gratitude. He was so happy to have Mom with him. She was always so compassionate. +The sun was shining in the sky. John was outside, playing in the garden. Suddenly, he heard the sound of rushing water. He wondered what was making the sound. He followed the noise until he reached a river. John wanted to get closer to the water, so he rushed to the other side. + +But as soon as he stepped into the river, a thick mist came and filled the sky. It started to become dark and gloomy. John started to feel scared and he wanted to get back home quickly. He started rushing back. But the mist was too thick and he could not see where he was going. + +John realised it was not so easy to get back home. He kept running, but the mist seemed to be everywhere, making it hard to find his way. John kept running until he became exhausted. He dropped to the ground and tried to figure out which direction to go in. + +Unfortunately, by the time he found his way back home, it was already too late. John had been lost in the mist for hours and his family were very worried. Even though he had made it back alive and well, John felt sad for making his family worry for so long. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Lucy. She was three years old and loved to explore. One day, Lucy decided to explore her bedroom. She opened her cupboard and saw lots of things inside - it was very messy! + +So, Lucy decided to tidy up her cupboard. She grabbed a handle from inside and started to encourage the toys to be put into piles. She enjoyed it so much that she decided to clean up the rest of the bedroom too! + +Soon, her bedroom was free from mess. Lucy felt so proud of her cleanup that she held the handle up in the air and cheered. She was so glad that she had decided to tidy up her bedroom. + +At the end of the day, Lucy felt very happy. She had used the handle to encourage her toys and her bedroom was spotless! +Once there was a little girl named Lucy. She was three years old and loved playing games. One day, she and her mum went to the park to play. + +Mum said she could play with the other children and reminded her to use her manners. Lucy was so excited, she wanted to win the game! She ran around and played with all the children. + +Then, it was time to pick a winner. Lucy was so sure she would win, but it turned out someone else was chosen as the winner. Lucy was ashamed and her eyes began to fill with tears. + +But mum reminded Lucy that it's important to be a good sport and be kind to everyone, even when we don't get what we want. So Lucy smiled and cheered for the winner. + +Lucy learned that day that winning isn't always the most important thing - it's how we react that counts the most! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She wore a gray dress. It was her favorite dress. She wanted to go somewhere, so she waved down a taxi. +The taxi was yellow with a big number on the side. The taxi stopped and the little girl got in. She was on her way! +The taxi drove her to a special destination. There were tall buildings and lots of people around. She saw pretty flowers and a big tree. She could smell the sweet smell of the flowers. +The little girl got out of the taxi. She waved goodbye to the taxi driver and started walking. She was so excited! Today was a wonderful day and her gray dress looked perfect. +Once upon a time there was a little squirrel called Furry. Furry was sad because the sky was gloomy and the trees had lost all their leaves. Furry was so sad he decided to go find someone to help him be happy again. + +Furry went for a walk and soon he found a door with a shiny knob. He was filled with curiosity so he decided to turn the knob. + +When he opened the door he found out it was a special clubhouse, the clubhouse of Kindness. Inside the clubhouse, Furry met his friends, Joy, Patience and Caring. They all welcomed him warmly and urged him to join them. + +Furry soon became very happy. He found out that the only way to enjoy life again was by being kind to everyone. + +Moral: Kindness is the best way to make gloomy days turn into happy days. +Sam and Sarah were walking along the street. Sam was looking for something unusual. Suddenly, he stopped and pointed at a fridge. + +"Let's pick that up," he said. Sarah shrugged but agreed. + +Together, they struggled to carry the fridge. When they reached their house, they took the fridge to the backyard. Sarah was confused, what was the point in carrying a fridge? + +Sam smiled, he had a plan. With much effort, they opened the fridge up and found something unexpected inside. It was a beautiful, unusual bird! + +Sarah was amazed. Sam had picked the fridge to save the bird, it was never something they had discussed before. It was a special moment between them. +Once upon a time, there lived a little girl. She was three years old and she loved to go on adventures. One day, she went out in the woods by herself and soon she came across a mushroom. She was very excited! She wanted to bring the mushroom home and show everybody how special it was. But there was one problem - the mushroom was very big and it was hard for the little girl to balance it on her head. She tried her best, but it kept falling off! She just couldn't seem to get it to stay in place. + +Then, the little girl heard a soft voice coming from behind the mushroom. It was a bad fairy! She said, "If you are clever, you can balance the mushroom on your head. All you have to do is make a special wish." The little girl liked the sound of that. So she made a wish and, suddenly, the mushroom felt light and it balanced perfectly on her head. She was so pleased! + +The little girl thanked the bad fairy and ran home. She showed everybody the mushroom, and they were all very impressed. From that day on, the little girl was known as the Mushroom-Balancing Girl! +Lilly had a special dress. It was unusual, with a pattern of stars. She liked to wear it every day. + +Today was an even more special day, because she was going to show her dress to all her friends. They had never seen a dress with such an unusual pattern before. + +Lilly put on her dress, and looked at herself in the mirror. She smiled a big smile at how she looked in her pretty dress. + +Lilly then went to meet her friends. They were so excited when they saw Lilly in her dress. They told her how beautiful it was and asked her where she had found it. + +Lilly smiled, and told them it was a surprise. She liked keeping her special dress a secret. She was so happy that she had decided to dress up in her unusual dress. +Once upon a time, there was a delicate girl who loved to relax and gaze at the sky. Every day, she would lay in the sun and watch the clouds drift by. + +One day, she decided to explore a little further. She started walking and walking until the sky slowly changed from deep blue to a dark grey. Suddenly, the ground started to shake and the girl felt a strange fear come over her. + +The ground opened up and the girl found herself falling deep into the dark abyss. She screamed and screamed, but no one was around to hear her. + +The girl was never seen again, and to this day, no one knows what had happened to the delicate girl who loved to relax and stare at the sky. +Tommy was playing in his bedroom when suddenly he heard a loud noise outside. He went to take a look and he saw that his neighbor, Mr. Brown, was organizing a wake for his dog. Everyone was sad, but Tommy was curious. He asked Mr. Brown what happened and he said that the dog had died after being hit by a car. + +Tommy felt newly sad. He asked if he could help, but Mr. Brown said he was just too little and he couldn't do anything. After the wake was over, Tommy went back to his bedroom and started to organize his own wake for the dead dog. + +He asked his mom if he could organize a wake, but his mom said, "No, Tommy. That's not a good idea. You can't bring a dead animal back to life." Tommy still wanted to do it, but his mom said it was impossible. + +Tommy was sad and frustrated. He went upstairs to his bedroom and knelt down in the corner. He started to cry and he thought about the dead dog. Even though he wanted to give his dog one last farewell, it just wasn't possible. +One day, John decided to go for a run. He ran faster than he ever had before, further and further away from home. His shoes scrunched on the dirt as he raced down the road. He could feel the wind against his face and in his hair. + +John soon found himself in a strange place, surrounded by trees and shrubs. There was something that caught his eye--it looked like a treasure in the grass. He knelt down and scooped it up with excited hands. It was a rainbow-colored rock! + +John brought the rock home and showed it to his mom. His mom replied that the rock was beautiful, and that it must be a special treasure. John beamed with pride and ran off to share it with his friends. + +When John's friends saw the rock, they were all so envious. They begged and pleaded for him to let them borrow it. But John said he wanted to keep it all to himself. His friends huffed and scurried away. + +Little did John know that the very next day the town was broken into and the treasure was stolen away. Everyone knew the thief, but no one was able to catch them. John was so sad. He knew he should have shared his precious treasure with his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who had a new toy. It was a long, metal barrel with a sharp tip. She loved it so much, she couldn’t stop playing with it. + +One day, her mum saw her playing and said in a warning tone, “Be careful, sweetie. That looks very sharp!†+ +The little girl didn’t listen. She kept sharpening the handle of the barrel. + +“That’s enough†said her mum. “Put it down now!†+ +But the little girl just kept sharpening and sharpening until, suddenly, something bad happened. The little girl slipped and the sharp point of the barrel pierced her hand and she screamed in pain! + +Mum quickly ran to her and hugged her as tight as she could. She said, “Sweetheart, I told you to be careful. Playing with sharp objects can be very dangerous.†+One day, the Mommy and Daddy took Mike the 3 year old to school. Mike had lots of fun things to do at school. He learned to count, sing songs, and draw pictures. He also got to play on the playground and do fun activities. + +Today, Mike's teacher said there was going to be a quiz. Mike was really excited. He loved taking quizzes. It made him feel like a big boy! + +The quiz included some math questions and some spelling words. Mike was a little bit lazy, so he took his time doing the quiz. But, he worked hard and finished. + +When the quiz was done, Mike's teacher said he did a great job! He was so happy! + +Mike was proud of himself for taking the quiz and earning a good grade. He was getting smarter and smarter every day! +Once upon a time there was a teaspoon. It was a very popular teaspoon. Everyone wanted to use it because it was special. + +One day, the teaspoon stayed at the same place. It remained there all day. No matter how hard people tried to move the teaspoon, it would not budge. + +Everyone got very curious. What was so special about the teaspoon? Why did it remain still? + +Finally, the teaspoon spoke. It said, "I am special because I bring joy to people." After that, the teaspoon became even more popular. Everyone wanted to know what special message it would say next. + +The teaspoon remained still and kept its special message to itself. But it always brought people joy whenever they saw it. The end. +Once there was a little girl called Linda. She was very happy and liked to stay outside in the sun. One day, Linda saw something that was very exciting. She saw a kayak! + +The kayak was sitting in the water, so Linda asked her mom if she could get closer. Linda's mom said yes, so Linda walked to the edge of the water and looked. The kayak was bright and orange, and it looked so fine. + +Linda wanted to stay and look at the kayak some more, so her mom said she could stay. Linda spent hours looking at the kayak in the water. She wanted to go for a ride, but she wasn't big enough to get inside. + +Linda did stay and look at the kayak until it was time to go home. She was so happy to have seen the kayak; it looked so fine. Linda said goodbye to the kayak and waved with a big smile. She knew she would come back to stay and look at the kayak again soon. +Once there was a fancy parrot. He lived in a tall tree. Every day he would look out from his tree and see what was happening around him. One day, he saw a young girl sitting at the bottom of the tree. + +The parrot said to the girl, "Hello, what are you doing?" + +The girl replied, "I'm playing a game. Have you ever played?" + +The parrot thought for a moment. He had seen many things, but he had never played a game. So he said to the girl, "No, I have never played a game." + +The girl said, "Well, its fun. I will teach you how to play." + +The parrot happily remained in his tree and watched as the girl taught him how to play. He listened and watched carefully. After a while, he could play the game too! + +The parrot said to the girl, "Thank you for showing me how to play the game. I had a lot of fun." + +The girl smiled and said, "You're welcome! I'm glad you enjoyed it." + +The parrot thanked the girl and flew away, happy that he now knew how to play a game. He will remember this fun experience as long as he lives! +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Dan and Lily. They wanted to have some fun and so one day they decided to have a competitive game. Dan and Lily each had a stick and they wanted to replace their stick with a better one. + +They went to the park and started to look around. Dan saw a stick that looked better than his and he exchanged his stick for it. Lily thought that the stick Dan chose was perfect so she exchanged hers too. + +They kept playing and replacing the sticks until finally, Lily found the best stick yet. She was so proud and happy. Dan was feeling competitive and he wanted to replace her stick with an even better one. + +He started looking for better sticks, but no matter how hard he tried, he couldn't find one. Lily saw this and she laughed at him, but Dan still kept looking. Suddenly, a gust of wind came and blew all the sticks away. + +Dan and Lily were sad. They had tried to replace their sticks, but instead they ended up with nothing. +Once there was a little girl who liked to measure things. She had a special box with measuring sticks in it. Every day she would measure something in her house. + +One day she noticed something strange. The measuring sticks were longer than usual! She wanted to know what was happening, so she asked her mom. + +Her mom told her that it was a normal thing. Every day the sun makes things grow, like plants or measuring sticks. That's why the sticks were longer. + +The little girl was so excited. She spent the whole day measuring things with her sticks. She found that everything was a bit bigger than the day before. + +When it got dark the little girl finally put her measuring sticks away. She thought to herself, Today was a normal day, but it sure was fun! +Once there was a family. They were all very happy and they loved each other a lot. One day they decided to have a contest. They wanted to see who could be the most creative. The mom said, "Let's all send in our best fancy ideas and the one who wins will get a prize!" + +Everyone got very excited about the contest! They all thought it would be a lot of fun. Everyone worked really hard to make the best ideas for their entries. They all wanted to be the winner! + +Finally the day arrived for the family to pick the winner of the contest. They all sat down together and looked at each and every idea. After much thought, the mom declared that the winner was the dad! He had made the most fancy idea! Everyone was so happy, the dad was beaming! + +The family was so proud of the dad. They were glad he had won. They cheered and hugged him and sent him a big "congratulations". They all celebrated his victory together. It was a very special day indeed! +Once upon a time there was a fox and a rabbit. They were hurrying through the forest to get home from a long day of playing. Suddenly, the fox tripped and fell! The rabbit saw what had happened and raced over to help. He quickly grabbed a long, brown stick and used it as a walking stick to help the fox get up. + +The fox thanked him gratefully, but then said he had to hurry to get home. The two friends ran as fast as they could. The fox was so scared of getting lost that he ran faster and faster and soon left the rabbit behind. + +The rabbit felt sad and alone, but he picked up the brown stick and continued on his way. He followed the stick, which led him home quicker. + +When he arrived home, the rabbit was so happy and excited to see his family. They all thanked him for getting home safely, and the rabbit promised never to forget the stick that helped him on his way. +One day, Bobby and his mommy were packing for a trip. Bobby was so excited! He picked out all his special clothes and put them in a bag. After they were finished, they drove to the hotel. + +When they arrived, it was raining outside. Bobby was so wet! But he didn't mind. He liked splashing in the puddles. + +At the hotel, Bobby put on his pajamas and went to bed. In the morning, it was sunny. He asked his mommy if they could play in the pool outside. She said yes! Bobby was so happy. He had so much fun swimming and playing in the water. + +When it was time to leave, Bobby was sad. But he knew he would come back soon. He and his mommy got in the car and drove home. Bobby was looking forward to the next time they could pack their bags and stay at the hotel. +Once upon a time there was a player. The player was very happy. He wanted to have some yummy treats before he played his game. So, he went to the store. When he got there, he saw lots of yummy food. He quickly picked out some chocolates, cakes and ice creams. The player was so excited! He wanted to share his yummy treats with someone else. + +So the player looked around to find someone who wanted to share. Then he saw an old lady. She was walking so slowly and seemed very lonely. So the player smiled at her and went over to her. He shared his yummy treats with her and even gave her a big hug. The old lady was very happy and thanked the player. Then they both shared a big tummy laugh! +Once upon a time there was a beautiful flower. It was a brilliant yellow and it sparkled in the sun. Every morning it would bloom and lay its petals wide open. It was the prettiest flower in the garden. + +One day, a black butterfly flew by. The flower stared in awe. It wished it could be as beautiful and graceful as the butterfly. The butterfly circled around it for a moment and then flew away, gone forever. + +The flower was sad and sighed. Suddenly, it heard a voice from above. It lifted its head, and there was the butterfly, perched atop a tree branch. The butterfly said, "Little flower, you are already beautiful! All you need is a little time and you too will be able to bloom and be brilliant!" + +The flower smiled and felt a warmth in its petals. From that day on, its petals always bloomed and shined brilliantly. The butterfly's kind words had worked their magical trick. +Billy was very brave. He was walking around the park, exploring all of the different things he could see. He looked up and saw a very tall tree. He was amazed at how tall it was and grinned, but he noticed something strange. A tap was dangling high up in the branches. + +Billy couldn't get to the tap, so he decided to find an adult to help him. He couldn't rescue it on his own - it was too high, and he wasn't tall enough. He looked around and saw his mum. He ran to her, telling her his plan. + +Mum was worried about Billy - it was a very tall tree! But, she was also proud of his bravery and wanted to help. She asked Billy to go and get a ladder and help her lift it up. + +Billy quickly ran over to the nearby shed and got a heavy ladder. He brought it back to the tree, where his mum was there to help him. Together, they lifted it up and Billy managed to rescue the tap! He was so proud of himself for being so brave, and giving it one final twist before dropping it down. + +The tap was safely rescued, thanks to Billy and mum's team work! +One day, Sam was told to decorate the house for noon. He got out his paint and his brushes and got to work. + +Sam painted the walls with a graceful blue color. He changed the blank white pillow covers to bright yellow ones. He hung curtains with beautiful purple stripes. Soon, the house looked amazing! + +At noon, Sam's mom came home and was so happy to see it. She told Sam he had decorated the house very gracefully. Sam was so proud and had a big smile on his face. + +That night, Sam wrote in his journal all about his decorating adventure. He couldn’t wait until the next time he could decorate the house again. +Once upon a time, there was a leopard. The leopard was very regular. He went hunting every day and ate regular meals. One day, when he was out hunting, he suddenly sneezed. The sneeze made him lose his balance and he rolled down the hill. At the bottom of the hill, he met a mean lion. The lion was not regular at all. He was very angry with the leopard and he wanted to fight. The leopard was scared. He was sure he wouldn't be able to win the fight. But before he could do anything, he sneezed again. This time, his sneeze was so big that it blew the lion away. The leopard was very happy. He realized that his sneezes were powerful and he could use them to protect himself. From that day on, he never stopped sneezing. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who was only three years old. One day when she was in her garden she saw something very exciting - a pigeon. She was so excited and started to cheer. As she looked closer to the pigeon she suddenly realized that the pigeon was sad. She asked the pigeon, "Why are you so sad?". The pigeon replied, "I have no place to go. I am hungry and have no friends". The little girl felt really sorry for the pigeon, so she decided to help. + +She quickly ran into her house and came back out with some food for the pigeon. She put the food on the ground, and the bird started to eat. After eating, the pigeon got much better and started to chirp happily. Suddenly it flew away and the little girl waved goodbye. + +The little girl was very glad that she could help the pigeon, and she realized that she should always be kind to animals. +Sam drove his bike with a wheel in front and one in back. One day, as he raced down the street, he heard a smelly reminder. He stopped to investigate and found an old hot dog wrapper on the sidewalk. It made him sad to see it there and he wanted to do something. + +So he grabbed the wrapper and took it to the trash. But then he had an even better idea. He took the wrapper to his neighbor's house and gave it to her. She smiled and thanked him for his help. + +Back at home, Sam grabbed the wheel from his bike and washed it in the sink. He didn't want it to be smelly like the reminder he found. He hung it on the wall and smiled, happy that his bike was now shiny and clean. +Once upon a time, there was a boy called Sam. One day, Sam was walking down the street with a pencil in his hand. Another boy saw this and shouted, "Give me the pencil!" Sam was scared, but he politely said no. + +The other boy became very rude and yelled, "Give me the pencil now!". Sam started to cry and he ran away. + +Sam was so scared. He looked for a safe place and he found a postman. He asked the postman for help and he said, "My friend is trying to take my pencil. Can you help me?" + +The postman agreed and said, "Don't worry. I will deliver the pencil back to you". + +Just then, the rude boy appeared again. He grabbed the pencil and ran away. + +Sam was so sad. The postman was not able to deliver the pencil back to him. He learned that sometimes bad things can happen when you try to help someone. +Once upon a time there was a fat cat. The cat wanted to visit its friend that lived in a tall house. So the cat hopped onto the elevator. When it arrived at the top floor, the cat stepped outside and found its friend. + +The two were so happy to be together! They ran around and played many silly games. They laughed and giggled until it was time for the cat to go. + +The cat hopped back onto the elevator and it took it all the way down to the bottom floor. The cat said goodbye to its friend and it was off on its way home. + +The cat was so happy to have arrived at its destination safe and sound. +Bobby was playing in the park when he saw a wire on the ground. He was very impatient and so he ran over to take a closer look. He thought it was a very special wire since it was shining in the sun. + +When Bobby picked up the wire, he heard a voice. He looked around and saw a small bird. The bird then said, "Please don't ignore me! I need your help." Bobby was surprised and asked, "What do you need me to do?" + +The bird replied, "My nest is stuck in the wire. I need your help to get it loose. Can you help me please?" Bobby smiled brightly and said, "I want to help you!" He carefully worked to untangle the wire so the bird could get his nest back. + +Gladdened that Bobby had helped him, the bird thanked him and flew away. Bobby was very pleased with himself that he had done something to help. He smiled, feeling proud and happy. +John and his Mum were outside on a clear night. John was very happy, because he knew there was something special happening. His Mum explained that they were going to see some fireworks! + +John was so excited. He watched as his Mum spent some money and bought some brightly coloured fireworks. He waited eagerly as she set them off one by one. John loved seeing the twinkling lights in the sky. + +After a few minutes, all the fireworks were gone. But the night was still clear, and John could still see the stars twinkling. He smiled, feeling very happy. + +John and his Mum held hands and enjoyed the night together. It was a special memory that he will never forget. +Tiny Teddy had always wanted a pet. He hoped it would be something that he could cuddle and care for everyday. + +On his third birthday, his mom bought him a cactus. Tiny Teddy was so excited to have his own pet! + +At first, it made sense as the cactus didn't need a lot of care. But unfortunately, it started to smell. The smell got worse and worse each day! + +One day, Tiny Teddy's mom came in the room to check on him, and the room stunk! She asked him what was wrong, but he just shrugged. + +She knew the truth. She brought him a spray and said, "I hope this helps the smelly cactus!" She smiled, but Tiny Teddy felt sad. He wanted a real pet. + +Sadly, the cactus needed too much care and it was just too smelly for Tiny Teddy's house. The cactus had to be taken away, and Tiny Teddy was never given a pet. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy. He was very happy, playing with his toys and running with his friends. + +But one day his life became heavy. He had too much work to do and it was hard for him. He felt sad and lonely. + +Then one day, he decided to go on an adventure. He made a wish and a magical door appeared. He opened the door and on the other side he saw a world full of colours and happiness. Everything was much easier in the magical world. + +The little boy was no longer sad, he was happy and full of life. He hugged all his friends and soon he became part of the magical world. + +Now he lives happily ever after, playing and laughing every day. He has never felt more alive and it was all because of the magical door! +Once, there was a naughty dog called Spot. He was very mischievous and loved to get into trouble. One day, Spot saw a shiny buckle on the floor. He thought it was very pretty, so he picked it up and began chewing it. + +This was not a good idea! The buckle belonged to Spot's owner and soon Spot regretted what he had done. His owner was very angry and scolded Spot, who hung his head in shame. Spot promised himself that he would never be so naughty again. + +From that day forth, Spot was very careful with the things he chewed. He tried to be a good dog and stick to the rules. He made sure that he never did anything that would make his owner regret the day they brought him home. +Once upon a time there was an elephant who loved tanks! He had one in every color, but he wanted more. + +One day he went to the store and ordered a heavy tank. The shopkeeper was so excited to give it to him. "It is a very heavy one," she said. + +The elephant carried the tank back to his home and set it up in his garden. He gazed at it happily and said, "This will make me very happy." + +The tank looked so shiny and impressive! Every day he would take it out and go for a drive. All the other animals were so jealous. + +The elephant was so proud of his new tank and he knew it would bring him lots of joy. He was so excited to show it off to all his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a mighty melon. It was so big and round. Everyone wanted to measure it. One day, a little boy came to measure the melon. He put a long string around it and tried to measure it. But no matter how hard he tried, he couldn't reach all the way around. + +So the little boy called for help. Another boy came and together they measured the melon. After stretching and stretching the string, they managed to measure it! It was so big that the string was more than double its size. + +Everyone cheered with surprise and admiration. The two little boys were very proud. The mighty melon was around so many people, and now it was measured! +Once upon a time there was a graceful fish who lived in a big tank. He had many tankmates and they were all happy together. +Every day, the fish had a fun time swimming and playing with his tankmates. But when it was time for bed, the fish knew he had to take a bath. He swam to the tank wall and waited for his owner. + +His owner came and opened the tank lid. With his soft voice, he talked to the fish and pet its head gently. Then the owner picked the fish up and put it into the water he had prepared. It was warm and cozy. He swam around and it felt good. + +When the fish had finished his bath, his owner carefully set him back into the tank. The fish said thank you and swam back to his friends. He was so happy and graceful because he was all clean. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little rabbit named Bouncy. She was a very brave rabbit and loved to explore. + +One day, she decided to venture past the big bush near her home. Bouncy was a little bit scared but very determined to see what was on the other side. As she hopped closer to the bush, she noticed something odd. The bush was melting! + +Bouncy had never seen anything like this before. She hopped closer, and the melting bush made her very fearful. Still, she decided to take a closer look, but just as she was about to reach the bush something stopped her. + +It was her mom! Mama rabbit had followed Bouncy the whole way to make sure she was safe. She explained that the sun had been shining too brightly and had melted the bush. Mama rabbit praised Bouncy for being strong and brave, but also for listening to her and staying safe. + +The moral of the story is that it's OK to be curious, but it's also important to be safe. +Once there was a little bear named Bear. He wanted to borrow something but he did not know what. Then he remembered that he wanted to borrow a friend. He looked all around but everyone was busy and no one wanted to play with him. Suddenly, he spotted a deaf bear. + +Bear waved and shouted, "Hi!" But the deaf bear didn't hear him. He tried one more time and he tapped the deaf bear on the shoulder. The deaf bear looked around and smiled. + +Bear asked, "Will you borrow me and be my friend?" + +The deaf bear laughed and said, "Yes, I will borrow you and be your friend." Bear was happy and they played together for the rest of the day. +Once upon a time, there were two sisters - Tilly and Milly. + +"Milly, let's go on an adventure," said Tilly. + +Milly smiled and they began to travel. They jumped and skipped and walked for a long time. + +When they arrived, there was a big mixer with lots of buttons. "It looks so ugly!" said Milly. + +But Tilly pressed a button and suddenly, the mixer made a yummy smoothie! + +The sisters drank the smoothie and smiled. + +"That was a wonderful adventure," said Tilly. + +Milly agreed and they travelled home together, happy and content. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Tom. He was three years old and loved to play. One day Tom was in the kitchen playing with his toys when he saw a shiny silver fork on the counter. Tom was very curious and nosy so he picked it up. He poked at it and discovered that it could bite. + +Tom thought it was really funny and started to laugh. His mom heard him from the living room and came to see what was happening. + +Tom's Mom said, "what are you doing with that fork? You know you're not supposed to play with the kitchen utensils!" + +Tom replied, "I'm not playing! The fork can bite and it's funny mommy." +Tom's Mom smiled and said, "Well, let's put the fork away and go play with your toys." + +So Tom put the fork back and ran off to play with his toys. From then on he always remembered to be careful with things in the kitchen and to not be so nosy! +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Sally and Tom. Sally was a cell but Tom was very proud. They liked to talk and play together. + +One day, Sally started to complain to Tom about how hard her life was. She complained and complained until Tom began to feel bad. He didn't want Sally to be unhappy. + +So, Tom decided to show Sally how to be proud like he was. He told her to feel proud of all her accomplishments and to keep her head up high. + +Sally smiled and said that she was going to try. + +Sadly, Sally didn't listen to Tom's advice. She kept complaining and soon enough, she lost all her friends. + +The moral of the story is: If you complain too much, you won't be happy and you'll end up losing all your friends. So it's important to be proud of yourself and learn to appreciate your accomplishments. +Once there was a small boat. It was sailing on a big lake. The boat was acting weird. It began to leak. + +The owner of the boat was a 3 year old. He was sorry and started to cry. He didn't know what to do. + +Suddenly, he had an idea. He searched his pockets and found two big rocks. He threw them into the lake. He watched as the rocks made the boat stop leaking. He smiled and said, "Thank you rocks!" + +The boat was safe and dry and the 3 year old was happy. He said sorry to the boat, thanked the rocks and kept on sailing! +One day, there was a fireman. He was so noisy! He was going to help finish the fire. The fireman was wearing a big, red hat. He had a big truck and a lot of tools. He worked and worked until he finally finished the fire. Everyone was so happy that he finished the fire. The fireman smiled and waved goodbye to everyone. He was very proud of himself. He had done a very good job! +Once there was a family who was on a trip. They had a lot of luggage they needed to take. One of the pieces of luggage was very special. It was rare and made of special materials. + +The family was almost done packing when they noticed that the rare luggage was broken. It had a hole in it, and the materials were torn. + +Mom was worried. She asked the family to look for someone who could fix it. After a while, daddy found a shop near by. He asked the man at the shop if he could fix the luggage. + +The man said he could. He showed daddy how he could use some special tools to fix the luggage. Dad watched carefully as the man sewed up the hole. Then he sprayed the materials to make them strong and shiny again. + +When everything was fixed, the rare luggage looked good as new. The family was very happy and thanked the man for his help. They all went on their trip and had a great time. +Once there was a bouncy ball. It was round and red, the perfect shape for bouncing. The little ball loved bouncing. Every day it would bounce around the room, up and down, moving fast and never ever stopping. + +One day it was really hot outside. The bouncy ball felt the heat coming from the sun and was excited. Quickly it bounced towards the window, wanting to feel the heat even more. It felt so warm and nice against its round red body. + +The bouncy ball kept bouncing and suddenly it stopped at a tasty cookie. It smelled so good! It looked like the ball wanted a taste. So, it bounced right on to the cookie and gently touched it. Yum! It was the tastiest thing that it had ever tasted. + +The bouncy ball kept eating until all the cookie was gone. It was a happy ball and it couldn't wait to bounce some more! +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Jenny and Joe. They were playing in the park together. + +Jenny asked Joe, “Where do you want to sit?†+ +Joe looked at the park and saw a nice, fair seat. He smiled and said, “Let’s sit on that seat.†+ +So they both walked over to the seat. But when they got there, they realised that someone was already sitting on it. + +Jenny asked the person, “May we sit here too?†+ +The person sighed and said, “I’m sorry, but this seat is really just for one person.†+ +Joe felt sad and started to lie on the grass. He said, “I guess we can’t sit here.†+ +But Jenny said, “We don’t need to lie here, let’s look for another fair seat.†+ +So they both stood up and started looking for another seat. Soon enough, they found one and both of them sat down together. + +They smiled and said to each other, “This seat is fair for us both!†+Once upon a time there was a little girl named Annabelle. She loved to skip and always did it with a smile on her face. One day, Annabelle decided to skip to the beach. When she got there, she saw a big, sad shark swimming in the sea. Annabelle was sorry for the shark and started to skip around the beach. + +Then the shark noticed Annabelle and swam near her. She hugged the shark and said "It's ok, I'm here to help you". Annabelle had made a friend. She stayed with the shark for many days, teaching it how to skip and laughing together. + +Soon the shark was no longer sad, and it said goodbye to Annabelle. From that day on, Annabelle knew that no matter in which situation she would be, if she remembered to be kind and help those who needed it, she would always be happy. + +The moral of this story is that it’s important to be kind and help others, even when they might seem strange. You never really know what impact you can have on someone's life. +Once upon a time, there lived a little girl called Sarah. She loved to run around and play. One day, she was running around in the garden with her toy gorilla when she saw a banana lying on the ground. She ran over to it, excited for her treat. + +Suddenly, she noticed a dead bee next to the banana. Sarah slowly poked it with her finger and realised it was not moving. She realised the bee was dead. + +She was quite sad but then she thought, maybe the bee was looking for a banana just like her! She smiled and picked up the banana. Then she ran back inside to show her parents. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who was very hungry. She had no food to eat and she was getting very grumpy. It was starting to get dark and she knew she had to find something soon. + +Suddenly, she spotted a sign that said 'Tasty Treats'. She was so excited and ran towards the sign. But when she got to the door, she saw that it was locked up tight. She knocked and knocked and knocked, but nobody answered. + +She was so disappointed and started to go away. Just then, a voice behind her said, "I dare you to try and get inside". She turned and saw an old man with a very kind face. + +The little girl took a deep breath and said, "I don't know how I can get in". The old man said, "Try clapping your hands really hard". She did and suddenly the door opened! + +The girl was so excited and thanked the old man. Inside the shop she found so many tasty things to eat. There was ice-cream, candy, cake and more. She was so happy and no longer felt so hungry. + +The end. +Once there was a little girl named Emma. She was three years old and her imagination was wild. She would dream of all the things she wanted to gain. One summer day, Emma decided to go for a walk. She wandered into a meadow and saw something shiny in the sun. She walked closer and found a small lake. It was so clean and beautiful. + +Emma was mesmerized, and without hesitation she jumped in. She splashed and played in the cool water until her toes were wrinkled. Afterwards, Emma lay on the grass and felt the sun warming her face. She breathed in the sweet smells and listened to the birds singing. Suddenly, she heard a voice. + +"Why don't you stay here forever, child?" it said. + +Emma smiled and said, "I can't. I have to gain all of my dreams first!" + +The voice chuckled and said, "Then go, my dear, and gain them all." + +So, Emma left the meadow that day full of energy and dreams. She determined to gain all of her dreams that summer and make them come true. +Once upon a time, there was a little duckling who wanted to explore the world. So, the little duckling decided to take a stroll and go somewhere far away. + +The little duckling ended up in a huge swamp and got lost. The swamp seemed so unfamiliar and scary and the little duckling started to panic. + +Suddenly, the little duckling heard a voice. It was an old duck, who said "Hey there, little duckling. What brings you here to this swamp?" + +The little duckling told the old duck about how it wanted to explore the world, but it got lost in the swamp. The old duck said "That's too bad. When you want to explore a new place, it's important to keep your original plan in mind. That way, you'll stay on track and not get lost". + +The little duckling thanked the old duck for the advice and thought about how important it is to stay true to your original plan. + +The little duckling then used the old duck's advice to stay on track, and eventually it found its way back home. It never forgot the wise words of the old duck, and the duckling's journey ended in safety. +Once upon a time there was a puppy. It was a big puppy and it liked to play. Its owner put a leash on the puppy and it was ready to go for a walk. +The puppy started walking and soon it was guessing what was around the corner. It was smelling the flowers and listening to the birds chirping. +When it got to the end of the leash, the puppy was so excited. It barked and smiled, happy to explore the world. +The puppy played for a while and then it was ready to go home. Its owner took off the leash and the puppy was free to run and play again. +The end. +Once there was a brave little girl. She loved to play and have fun. One day she saw something very special. It was a big crowd of people applauding. The little girl didn't know why, but it made her so happy she clapped too. + +After she applauded, everyone in the crowd gave her a big smile. She felt so special! The little girl decided to bring her pillow along to clap every day. She felt brave and strong when she applauded with the grown-ups. + +The little girl was so happy that she always had a smile on her face. Every time she saw the crowd, she would run to her pillow and clap with all her might. She felt so proud of herself for being brave and having fun. + +The little girl became known in the crowd as the brave clapper with her pillow! Everyone cheered and applauded her whenever they saw her. She loved being part of the crowd and showing her bravery. +One day, a little girl named Suzie wanted to go play in a nearby park. She asked her father if he could take her, and he agreed. Little Suzie was so excited to go and play in the park that she began to get ready quickly. + +When they arrived, Suzie hurried to the playground. Suddenly, a cop stopped her and demanded that she return home. Suzie was scared, but her father came over and told the cop that Suzie was reliable and was only here to play. + +The cop refused to listen and demanded that they must leave. Suzie started to cry, but her father knew what to do. He demanded that the cop let them stay. The cop was surprised at the firmness of Suzie's father. He finally agreed, and the father and daughter were allowed to stay. Suzie rejoiced and went off to play. + +Relieved, Suzie's father reminded her to always be a reliable girl. Suzie nodded and played in the park. She was so happy that her father had been there to help her. +Once there was a little boy called Buddy. He was three years old and liked exploring the world. One day he was in a big park and he noticed something round and bouncy. As he looked closer, he saw that it was a ball! + +Buddy gave the ball a kick and ran after it. But then he stopped in his tracks and noticed something else. It was a noise that he had never heard before. He couldn't identify exactly what it was, but it had a kind of rhythm. + +He started tapping his feet to the beat. He recognized the rhythm and it felt like a part of him. He started bouncing the ball up and down in time. The rhythm made him feel calmed and happy. + +Buddy knew that he had found something special. Something that was like a hidden treasure. He did some more jumps and kicks, modestly showing off his new discovery. He enjoyed the beat and the rhythm and vowed to come back the next day. +Finn lived on the beach and he loved the sand, the sunshine, and the ocean. He would spend hours collecting shells and building sandcastles whenever he could. One day, a strong wind blew across the beach, carrying a beautiful wrap. Finn ran to catch it and he suddenly realized it was a kite. He couldn't believe how beautiful it was and he wanted to keep it forever. + +But Finn's neighbor, Alex, had seen the beautiful kite too and he wanted it for himself. He started to argue with Finn, saying that the kite was his because he had seen it first. Finn was so angry and scared. He really hated the feeling of arguing and he wanted to keep the kite so badly. + +Thankfully, the wise old man from the village saw what was happening. He came over and said to Finn and Alex, "It's not about who saw the kite first. We should all learn to share our beautiful things and to be kind to each other." + +Finn and Alex realized their mistake and they both shared the kite. They flew it together on the beach until the sun set. In the end, Finn and Alex learned that it was more important to be kind and to share what was beautiful than to fight and hate. +A little girl was excited because it was her birthday. She had been waiting a long time and couldn't wait to see what surprises came her way. + +She ran down the stairs and saw a pretty pink box sitting on the table. She quickly opened it, not sure what was inside. When she did, she saw something fragile, fragile as glass. She knew immediately what it was and she couldn't believe it. In her hands was her very own doll! + +Her mom had asked for her opinion on what kind of doll she wanted and she thought the fragile one was the prettiest. She couldn't keep from smiling and carefully put the doll back in its box, excited for what the next surprise would be. + +And there was indeed another surprise waiting for her. Her mom had bought her a shiny bike, which made her even more excited than before. She quickly ran out of the house and went for a ride, screaming with happiness as she bumped up and down the streets. + +As she steered the bike around the corner she knew that this was going to be the best birthday ever. +Once upon a time there was a gifted turtle. She had a special shell that everyone admired. The turtle was a very thoughtful creature and she always seemed to know the right thing to do. + +One day, she decided to take a walk down the street. As she was walking, she noticed a small bird that was stuck in a bush. He was trying to free himself, but he couldn't do it by himself. + +The turtle had a kind heart, so she used her mind to think of a way to help the bird. She came up with a plan and she quickly put it into action. She used her strong shell to create a bridge for the bird to climb onto. The bird was so thankful that he chirped a thank you to the turtle before flying away. + +The turtle felt good knowing that she had used her gifts to help someone, and she continued on her journey with a smile on her face. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Daisy. Daisy wanted to know all about the jungle, so her mommy explained. + +Mommy said the jungle was full of animals and plants. The animals eat the plants, and sometimes they play together. Daisy was so excited to learn about the jungle! + +But then Mommy explained that sometimes, the animals can hurt each other if they are not careful. Daisy didn't like hearing that animals got hurt, so Mommy gave Daisy a big hug and explained that usually in the jungle, everyone is friendly. + +Daisy was happy again and she couldn't wait to learn more about the jungle. Before long, Daisy was full of stories about the animals and plants she had learned about. + +The end! +Once upon a time there was an intelligent wizard called Jim. One day Jim was travelling around trying to deliver a special spell. He had been working on the spell for months and it was very important that he get it to the right place. + +On his way he passed a little village and there he met a girl called Daisy. Daisy was only three years old but she was very bright. She asked Jim what he was doing and so he told her about the spell he was delivering. + +Daisy said to Jim, "Can I help you deliver it?" Jim thought it over and decided that she could help. So he and Daisy set off together to deliver the spell to its destination. They had lots of fun and laughed the whole way. + +In the end Jim and Daisy successfully delivered the spell and were very proud of themselves. "You were so helpful!" Jim said to Daisy, "You are very intelligent!" Daisy blushed and smiled, happy that she was able to help. They thanked each other and walked back to the village together. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who was very hungry. He lived in a village far away. Each day he woke up feeling hungry. + +One day, he decided to try to find something to eat. He jumped out of bed and put on his shoes. He left his village and started walking. + +As he went further and further, he started to get hungrier and hungrier. Soon he reached a small stream and he saw some fish swimming. He wanted to eat one, so he jumped into the water. He swam closer and closer but the fish were too fast. + +He left and started walking again, looking for something to eat. Finally, he spotted some apples in a nearby tree. He jumped up, and grabbed one. He ate it and felt much better, his hunger gone. He smiled and went back home. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jane. She wanted to do something special, so she decided to go on an adventure. She packed her bag with some snacks and put on her shoes. + +Then Jane went outside. The sun was shining and there were birds singing in the sky. Jane looked around and saw a distant hill. She pointed at it and smiled. + +Jane began walking towards the hill. Along the way, she saw a rake lying on the grass. Jane picked up the rake and started to rake the ground. She raked until the path was clean and then she stopped. + +When Jane arrived at the distant hill, she saw a big sign will all kinds of shapes and colors. Jane was very excited. She looked around and realized it was the start of a new path. She smiled and signed the sign. + +The sign was a reminder that adventure is out there, even in the most distant places. Jane knew she would explore more places and it made her very happy. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a gentle rabbit who lived in a meadow. The rabbit was very compassionate, and always wanted to help others. Every night, the rabbit would go out and touch flowers to make sure they were happy. + +One night, the rabbit went further into the woods than usual, and he found a barn. He wanted to explore, so he went in. Inside, he touch a big bag of food. He was so excited, he began to hop around the barn. + +Suddenly, the door shut and the lights went out. It was night, and the rabbit was all alone. He was scared, but he decided to touch the walls and find the door. + +But the rabbit was too late. Before he could reach the door, it was morning. The sun shone in the window and revealed a farmer in the barn. The farmer was angry and grabbed the rabbit. He never found his way back home. + +The story teaches us that we should never go too far away from our home, even if we are compassionate. We should always be extra carefull, so we don't end up in trouble. +Once upon a time there was a gray guitar. It was big and beautiful and shiny. + +One day a little boy came up to the guitar. He wanted to touch the strings and feel the music. But when he went to touch the strings, he heard a voice. + +"Do not touch me!" cried the guitar. The little boy was very scared. He ran away and hid. + +The boy's father found him and said, "Why did you run away from the guitar?" + +The little boy told his father what happened and the father said, "The guitar was just trying to teach you a lesson. The guitar wanted to show you that things that belong to other people should not be touched without permission. Always remember to ask before you touch something that is not yours". + +The little boy nodded and smiled. He had learned an important lesson. He was thankful the gray guitar had taught him something that day. +Once upon a time, there was a bald man. He was very happy one day because he printed a picture of the sun. He put the picture on the wall and smiled. + +But suddenly, it started to rain outside. He was very sad. He didn't want the rain to ruin his picture. He ran out of his house and put the picture in his pocket. + +When the rain stopped, the man opened his pocket. The picture was wet and ruined. He tried to print another one, but he couldn't do it. + +The man was very sad. He was not happy anymore. But then he realized that the rain was like a gift. Every time he sees the rain, he will remember his ruined picture. He will be reminded of how special it was. + +So the bald man was happy again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named May who was very excited. She had a special wardrobe with a shiny door and a big lock on it. May ran over to the wardrobe and opened the door, but she was suddenly scared. The wardrobe was full of shadows! + +May was worried, but she was also scared and excited. She stepped inside the wardrobe, while calling out to the shadows. + +Suddenly, a light appeared and the shadows started to change. They grew taller, and May cowered in fear. + +One of the shadows stepped forward and put its hand on May's shoulder. "It's alright," the shadow said. "We won't hurt you. We just want you to join our world. We need you to help us. Will you do it for us and join us?" + +May tried to back away slowly and nodded her head. She quickly stepped out of the wardrobe and ran away, feeling terrified. + +The shadows had asked for May to help them, but to what purpose she did not know. As she ran away, she could feel the shadows watching her, and she got the awful feeling that her life was about to change very soon. +John had a special day planned. He was standing in front of a big, old museum and he couldn't believe it. He just stared, with a big grin on his face. He thought of all the exciting things that were inside. + +John's mum gave him a reassuring smile and said, “you ready to go in, John?†He nodded, too excited to say anything. As they entered the museum, John noticed it was dark and dirty. He was a little scared but he was more curious to find out what was inside. + +They made their way through the museum, stopping to gaze at all the cool things. There was a life-sized pyramid and some really old paintings. Even with all these amazing things, John was watching his footsteps because the floor was so filthy. + +At the back of the museum, there was a large door with a strange symbol on it. John paused and looked at his mum, who smiled and said, “Lets go in and see what's inside.†He eagerly ran towards the door and opened it. + +John couldn't believe his eyes. Inside the room was a giant dinosaur! He laughed and jumped around with joy. He had seen so many amazing things that day, but the giant dinosaur was definitely the best. John knew this was going to be a day he would never forget. +Once upon a time, there lived a happy little boy in a peaceful house. Every day, he would play with his neighbor. But one day, a sharp sound made them stop. They rushed to the window and saw a big truck parked outside the house. They were scared, but soon the truck drove away. + +The boy and his neighbor went outside to investigate. At the corner of their street, they saw a big pile of wood. The wood was cut into sharp pieces and they looked dangerous. + +The boy and his neighbor told their parents and the police were called. The police knew this was not a peaceful activity, so they investigated further. + +The police found out that the neighbors down the street were responsible. After talking to them, the police were able to make the street peaceful again. + +The boy and his neighbor were happy that everything was back to normal. They continued to play together, never forgetting theSharp sound and the un-peaceful pile of wood. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim had a trouble life; he struggled a lot. One day, Tim thought he had found a way to make his live better. It was a network of people he had met. + +At first, everything seemed wonderful. Everyone in the network supported Tim and he could share his troubles and struggles with them. + +But soon it became clear that the network wasn't what Tim had thought it was. The people in it didn't care about him and he felt worse than before. It seemed like the network was just trying to profit from him. In the end, Tim felt so hurt and troubled that he walked away from the network forever. +Once there was a little girl. She loved to play outside. Today was special, because she was allowed to wear her new pink scarf. + +The little girl ran outside and the wind blew the scarf around her. She giggled happily. She saw a bird singing sweetly in the tree, and she rushed to the bird. + +The bird flew away and the little girl felt disappointed. She looked around, and then she smelled something sweet. It was coming from the kitchen. + +The little girl rushed into the kitchen and saw a plate of cookies. She was so excited! + +The little girl grabbed a cookie and ran back outside. She then wrapped her scarf around her neck and munched on the sweet cookie. + +She suddenly felt so happy and content! She saw a butterfly flying nearby and smiled. The wind blew the scarf in the breeze. +Once upon a time, there was a small monkey. The monkey loved playing in the trees. One day, the monkey found a big trunk. He was so excited that he started to rub the trunk. As he rubbed the trunk, something magical happened. Suddenly, a genie appeared. + +The genie said that the monkey was very lucky and that he could have three wishes. The monkey thought for a moment and then he said, "I want to be the most spoiled monkey in the world!" The genie smiled and nodded. + +The genie waved his wand and just like that, every day the monkey was spoiled. He had yummy treats, warm naps and lots of love. The monkey was so happy that he jumped up and down. He rubbed the trunk again and thanked the genie for his wishes. + +And from that day on the monkey was the most spoiled monkey in the world. + +The end. +Samantha's gaze was anxious as she looked up at the tall trophy. It was bigger than her, but she was determined to get it. She was so close! She reached as high as she could, but it was just beyond her reach. + +"Don't worry," said Grandma. She gave Samantha's shoulder a gentle squeeze. "You can do this." + +Suddenly, Samantha felt a surge of newfound confidence. She steeled herself and tried one more time. With a gigantic stretch, Samantha had it! She clutched the trophy to her chest, sighing in relief. + +Grandma smiled. She knew Samantha could do it. Suddenly, Samantha felt a strange tingling sensation, like electricity running through her body. She felt even more confident, like she could do anything. She couldn't wait to show Grandma what else she could do. + +Grandma's eyes gleamed with anticipation. She knew that one day, Samantha would grow up and want an even bigger trophy. One day, Samantha would control her own destiny. +Once upon a time, there was a girl who had very long hair. Every day, she would go jogging. She was never tired, and she always enjoyed it. + +One day, while she was jogging, a strong wind blew, and some of her hair came undone. The girl was so ashamed that she stopped jogging and ran away. + +She ran and ran, but she couldn't hide from the wind. The wind kept blowing her hair around, and she felt embarrassed and ashamed. + +Finally, she stopped running and decided to face the wind. She smiled at the wind, and soon the wind stopped blowing. The girl was relieved, and began jogging again with her hair tied back. + +She had learnt that it was okay to feel ashamed sometimes, but it was important to be brave and keep going. +John was so excited! He was going to an airport with his parents. His parents were so tall and he couldn't wait to see all the planes in the air. When they got to the airport, there were lots of planes taking off and landing. John loved to watch them. He wanted to fly in one someday. + +John and his parents stayed at the airport for a while. Then they went to the waiting area and sat down. John saw lots of people with suitcases in their hands. He started to get very excited. His parents told him that they were going on a special trip. John wasn't sure what it was but he enjoyed guessing. + +When they boarded the plane, John suddenly realized what their special trip was. They were going on a holiday! He was so excited he forgot to be scared of the plane. Soon they were in the air and the plane soared high like an eagle. John loved the feeling of the air on his face as he looked out the window. + +John looked out the window to remember the airport. It was so tall and dotted with planes taking off and landing. He looked down and waved goodbye, knowing he would be back again soon. John couldn't wait for the next time he would fly in the sky and enjoy the airport. +Once upon a time, there was an enormous city full of magic. Everywhere you looked, you could find fun and exciting things to explore. + +In the city there was an enormous castle with turrets and secret passageways. Inside the castle, there was a special room that included magic. It was filled with books, games and decorations made from magical materials. + +The people of the city often took trips to the castle to see the magic and have lots of fun. They liked to make wishes in the room and explore the enormous castle. + +The magic room was so special, that people from all around the city came to make wishes and explore the enormous castle. They included the magic room in all of their trips to the city and everyone was always so excited to come back and explore the room. Everyone had a wonderful time and the magic room brought joy to the entire city. + +The end. +Bob was impatiently waiting for the bulb to turn on. He was watching it slip, but the bulb was not turning on. +Bob asked his mom, "What's wrong?" +His mom sighed, "It's broken honey." +Bob cried, "But why didn't it turn on?" +His mom said, "It's broken and it won't turn on, I'm sorry." +Bob started to cry. He didn't understand why the bulb wouldn't turn on. He felt so sad and he wanted to make the bulb turn on. He tried tugging on the bulb, but it just kept slipping out of his hand. The bulb wouldn't turn on and he started to cry again. + +Bob's mom came over to give him a hug. She said, "It's ok honey, sometimes things just don't work out". +But Bob couldn't understand why the bulb didn't turn on. He had been so impatient, but now he felt helpless. He looked up at his mom for an answer, but all he heard was silence. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who wanted to go on an adventure. So one day, the little boy decided to visit a big green park. He was so excited he could hardly wait. + +The park was huge and full of trees, but none were as big as the biggest tree in the park. It was tall, tough and very green. The little boy wanted to climb up it so he could see the park from up high. He tried many times but it was too tough and he couldn't get past the first branch. + +He got frustrated, but then he noticed a smaller tree with lots of branches that were much closer to the ground. With a smile on his face, the little boy began to climb. After lots of effort, he finally made it to the top. It was a great view! He could see the whole park and beyond. He felt so proud he could hardly contain his excitement. + +The little boy was happy to have visited the park. He had had fun and also felt like a strong explorer. He couldn't wait for his next visit! +Billy saw something strange on the floor. It was a board and it had lots of markings on it. He wanted to answer all the questions on the board. He tried to pick it up but it was too fragile. He was careful as he moved it and put it on the table. + +Then he started to answer all the questions. First he tried to count, then he tried to draw. He smiled when he finished! The board was no longer a mystery. + +Suddenly the board started to move and shake. Billy was surprised and he stepped back. Then he heard a noise, like a clapping sound. He looked and saw a big bear standing in there! + +"You did it!" said the bear. "You answered all the questions on the board." Billy felt so proud and he smiled. The bear gave him a hug and then they both ran outside to play in the sun. +Once upon a time, there was a child who loved lollipops. Everywhere he went, he was sure to bring one. + +One day, he was walking down the street and saw a popular kid running really quickly. He thought that was so cool and wanted to do it too. + +So he tried to speed like the popular kid. He ran as fast as he could to catch up but the other kid was too fast. He was so frustrated he threw his lollipop away and started crying. + +Suddenly, the popular kid came back. He picked up the lollipop and said "hey, why don't you try running with me, instead of trying to catch me? You'll be able to keep up better!" + +The child smiled and took the lollipop. From then on, they ran together and had fun. + +This story teaches us that working together can be more fun and fulfilling than competing. Plus, it's always nice to help a friend in need. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy. His name was Jack. One day, Jack went outside to play. He found a big patch of soft grass. He liked to lay on the grass and look at the clouds. + +One day, the grass was not so soft anymore. There was a big divot in the ground that Jack had to step over. He wasn't sure what had happened. + +Jack asked his dad, "What is wrong with the grass, Daddy?" + +His dad smiled, "Well, it looks like it needs to be repaired Jack. You and I can both help with that." + +So, Jack and his dad got to work. They removed the divot and replaced the soft grass. Jack was very proud of the work he had done and couldn't wait to lay back down in the grass to look at the clouds again. +Once upon a time, there were two friends called Annie and Jack. They were taking a walk in the park one sunny day and Jack whispered to Annie that he wanted to go to the museum. Annie was very excited and said yes loudly. + +The museum was huge and full of things to explore. The children looked around, they saw shiny stones and big animals made out of wood. They smiled at each other and whispered about the different things they saw. + +Soon Annie and Jack found a room filled with toys. The room was very loud as children ran and played. This time Annie whispered to Jack that it was time to go home. + +The two friends made their way out of the museum holding hands and giggling. Annie and Jack promised to go back soon with their parents to explore more. +Once upon a time, there were two friends called Tom and Lucy. Tom was a rabbit, and Lucy was a deer. Every day, Tom and Lucy liked to meet in the field and play together. + +One day, Tom said he wanted to show Lucy something special. He took Lucy to a big tunnel in the forest. Inside the tunnel, it was very dark and Lucy was a bit scared. + +Tom said, "Don't worry, Lucy. I know a secret about this tunnel. If you stay here for a little while, something magical will happen!" + +So Tom and Lucy stayed in the tunnel for a few minutes. When they opened their eyes again, the tunnel was no longer dark. Instead it was full of busy ants, scurrying around carrying leaves and food. + +Tom smiled and said, "See, I told you it was magical! Did you learn something today, Lucy?" + +Lucy said, "Yes! I learned that if you take the time to look closely, you can find something amazing, even in a dark tunnel!" + +Tom and Lucy hugged and then they headed back home. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Jimmy. Jimmy had an idea to make his room better. So he set out to work and made many improvements to his room. But Jimmy didn't understand the importance of having a plan. He was ignorant of the fact that without a plan, it was difficult to make progress. + +One day, Jimmy asked his mom for help with his idea. She looked at what Jimmy had done, and then suggested how he could make even more improvements. She also showed him how to make a plan for the rooms improvements. + +Jimmy was happy to have help with his idea, and followed his moms advice and started to make a plan. As soon as he had a plan, he was able to easily make the improvements he wanted, just like his mom said. + +Not long after, Jimmy's room was the best it had ever been. He was so proud he could show it off to his friends. Jimmy was glad his idea and his moms help, had improved his room. +John was a 3 year old who lived in a small village. One day, he wanted to explore outside of the village. He took his wooden board and walked to the beach. + +John was so excited to go to the beach. He was walking on the sand, feeling the gentle breeze... when suddenly, he saw a huge wave rising in the distance. + +He was scared and asked his mom: "Mom, why is that wave rising?" + +"That's the tide coming in!" said his mom, "It often gets bigger when the tide is high. We need to be quiet so it doesn't come close to us." + +John saw how the tide got bigger, but he was still curious. He took his board and slowly walked farther away to get a better look. His mom watched him, but stayed quiet. + +John slowly got closer to the waves. The waves were crashing and roaring. But he was fearless and kept going. Finally, he was close enough to feel the wetness of the sea on his skin. He felt the water rising beneath his board, and he was so excited to be there. + +He looked back and saw his mom smiling. The tide had risen, but John felt proud of himself for facing his fear and going closer to it. +Once upon a time, there was a girl. She brought a label with her every day. The label was light and small, and she kept it in her pocket. She wanted to give it away. + +One day the girl went to a special place. There she gave her label to a tall person. The girl felt happy and excited. + +The tall person said to the girl “This label will be yours forever.†She thanked him and smiled. + +The girl was very surprised when the tall person put a big hat onto her head. He said, “This hat will make you extra special.†+ +The girl was thrilled! The special hat was made from the label which she gave away. That is why the label was important. +Mia was feeling tired one day and she wanted to relax. She stretched out on the ground, underneath a big tree. Above her was a sky full of white fluffy clouds. A dove flew through the sky and it made Mia smile. + +The dove sang a beautiful song and Mia felt her heart relax. She didn't need to do anything, she was so content just listening to the dove's song. The sun was starting to set, creating a beautiful orange sky, and Mia felt so peaceful and thoughtful. + +The dove swooped around in circles, filling the air with its song. Mia wanted to thank the dove for all the happiness it was bringing her. She closed her eyes and soon Mia was fast asleep, feeling calmer and more relaxed than ever before. +One day, in a big park, there lived a little rabbit and a squirrel. The rabbit was very helpful and always told the squirrel what to do. One day, the rabbit warned the squirrel to take care of the park. The squirrel ignored the warnings and didn't pick up all the leaves using the rake. + +The rabbit got angry and started to shout at the squirrel. "Why don't you listen to me? You need to be careful and do what I said!" The squirrel was getting scared and started to run away. But the rabbit was determined to make the squirrel understand. Suddenly, the squirrel tripped over the rake and got hurt. + +The rabbit wanted to help but it was too late. The squirrel was badly hurt and there was nothing the rabbit could do. The rabbit was sad and angry at the same time. After that, the rabbit started to warn everyone in the park that they should always be careful and obey rules. +Tim was upset. He was looking for his folder at school. His friends were all at work in different places. He wanted to work too, but he couldn't find his folder. + +He asked his teacher where his folder was. She looked around the classroom but couldn't find it. She asked if he remembered where he had left it. + +Tim thought hard but couldn't remember. He felt so upset that he started to cry. Then he heard a voice from behind. It was one of his friends, Allen. + +Allen had found Tim's folder on the playground. He told him he could help him with his work to make it up. Tim smiled and thanked him. He was no longer upset. With Allen's help, he finished his work in no time. +One day, Rob was playing in his backyard. Suddenly, he heard a loud sound. He looked around to try to find it. Then, he saw a large pumpkin roll off the roof and drop onto the lawn. Rob was scared and ran inside the house. + +Inside, he met his mom. She asked what was wrong. Rob said, "Mom, I heard a loud noise outside. I saw a large pumpkin drop onto the lawn." His mom smiled and said,"Don't worry, Rob. That's nothing to worry about." + +Rob was relieved. He and his mom went out to the lawn. They saw the large pumpkin lying there. Rob's mom picked it up and said, "Let's make a pie!" Rob was excited. They both went inside to make the delicious pie. + +Rob had a great time with his mom, making the large pumpkin pie. +Once upon a time, there was a funny frog named Jumper. He loved to play in the pond. One day, Jumper was hopping around, looking for new friends. Suddenly, he spotted something unusual. It was a giant, scary face! + +Jumper gasped. He said, "Who are you?". The face smiled and said, "I am Dracula! I come here to scare the frogs". Jumper was scared and he jumped. + +The face then said, "Don't be afraid, little frog! I will not hurt you. I just need to have a bit of fun every now and then. Sometimes I scare the frogs, and they always seem to enjoy it". + +Jumper was relieved and he said, "That's okay, I like a bit of a scare now and then too." and he hopped away. From then on, Jumper and Dracula had lots of unusual and fun adventures together. +Meg was a clumsy daughter. She always seemed to be falling over and bumping into things. But her mom and dad loved her no matter what. They both worked very hard and never seemed to have much time to share together. + +One day, Meg's mom and dad decided to have a special day. They wanted to share lunch in the park together as a family. Meg was so excited! + +But then, disaster struck. Meg was running around the park and tripped, falling over and splitting her knee. Her mom and dad rushed to her side. Her mom wanted to hug and kissed Meg and tell her everything would be ok, but her dad was not so gentle. He shouted loudly, scolding Meg for being so clumsy. + +Meg was so sad. She wanted to share a special day with her mom and dad, but it had turned into a bad experience. Even after she had been patched up, Meg's knee still hurt. Her heart hurt too. +Once upon a time there was a gifted toddler named Jack. Every day he would go outside and play in his garden. One day, his mommy and daddy brought him to an aeroplane. Jack had never seen an aeroplane before, and he was very excited. + +The aeroplane flew off into the sky, and Jack was amazed. He clapped his hands and laughed with joy as he watched the clouds pass by. But suddenly, something went wrong. The aeroplane started to move too fast, and it was heading down towards some mountains. Jack's mommy and daddy were scared. + +Jack knew he had to do something. He used his gifted powers and managed to escape from the aeroplane. He flew higher and higher into the sky, until finally he landed in a safe place. Jack was very relieved. + +From then on, Jack vowed that he would never forget the time he escaped from the aeroplane. He was very proud of his accomplishment, and he was happy to be safe and sound. +Once upon a time there was a chubby crab. He was walking on the beach and he felt so happy. He started to yell with excitement. He loved walking on the beach and exploring all the rocks. + +Suddenly a huge wave came crashing down. It was so loud and scary! The crab was so scared he started to yell even louder. He was so scared he couldn't move. + +Then a big, friendly seagull came flying by. He saw the crab and he told him he was safe here. He said that the wave was gone now and the crab should not be scared anymore. + +The crab felt much better and he stopped yelling. He thanked the seagull and kept exploring the beach. He found lots of interesting things, like pretty shells and shining stones. He smiled and was happy the whole day. +Once upon a time, there was a strong bird named Pete. He liked to fly through the sky, but one day he was very scared. As he flew up high, he looked down and saw a pitch. He had never seen one before and it made him tremble. + +He didn't know what to do. He was so scared he just wanted to go away. Then he heard a voice. It said, "Don't be scared, be strong. I'm here to help you". + +It was a kind woman. She explained that the pitch was actually a place for birds to play. Pete was so excited! He thanked the woman and flew away with a big smile on his face. He and his friends had so much fun playing there. + +He visited the pitch every day and trebled with excitement. He was so happy to explore a new world. He was also very strong and was able to fly further than ever before. + +He liked the pitch so much, he decided to stay there. And he never felt scared again. +Once upon a time, there was a fine little boy. He wanted to play football in a stadium full of people. But every time he thought of it, his eyes filled with tears and he started to weep. + +The boy's parents could see he was very sad. They decided to take him to a football match. When they were walking to the stadium, his sadness started to fade away. He was so excited about seeing the players and chanting with the crowd. + +As the match started, the boy was eagerly looking around. He saw the beautiful green field, the big stadium and the remarkable players with their bright uniforms. He was so happy he forgot to weep! + +He jumped and screamed and clapped along with the other people as the match went on. When the match ended, he didn't want to leave. He wanted to stay in the stadium forever! His parents finally managed to calm him down, but the boy still smiles when he thinks of his fine adventure in the stadium. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Mia. She was only three years old. One afternoon, Mia was playing in her garden when she decided to go for a walk. She soon noticed a big, impressive house. + +Mia got really excited and asked her mum, "What's in there?" Her mum replied, "It's a luxury house." Mia was so amazed, she had to go and have a closer look. + +The first thing Mia noticed was that the house had a lot of windows. They were so big and sparkled in the sunlight. Then Mia saw a big swimming pool in the garden. She had never seen one before and it was so impressive. + +Mia then asked, "Can I go inside?" Her mum smiled and said, "Of course you can." So Mia went to explore. Everywhere she went, she noticed lots of luxury things. Mia was so excited that she ran around the house, having the best time ever. + +When she came back outside, Mia turned to her mum and said, "I want to live here one day!" +Nina drove to Sofia's house. When she arrived, Sofia gave her a delicious apple. Nina was so excited and she ate the apple right away. She loved the sweet and juicy result! + +The girls decided to take a drive in the car. They looked out the window and saw lots of pretty leaves changing colors. They even saw squirrels and birds playing in the trees. + +When they got to the store, they bought some yummy candy. They all laughed as they took turns trying each one. They found a delicious treat in the end, and they all shared it. + +Nina was so happy after the fun drive. She loved the delicious result of her day with Sofia. +Once there was a little girl named Susie. She was very clever. One day she was playing in her bedroom when she noticed a shiny knob on her dresser. She was excited and grabbed it. Suddenly, it made a noise. It was laughing! She was scared and dropped the knob. + +Susie tried to ignore the knob, but it was still laughing. So, she decided to be brave and have some fun with it. She picked the knob up and turned it slowly. It made funny noises and Susie couldn't help but laugh. It was so much fun. + +But then, the knob became stuck. Susie tried to move it, but it wouldn't budge. She looked around desperately for something to help. Then she remembered how clever she was and got an idea. She grabbed a knife and started to twist the knob. She was careful, but it worked! The knob turned and Susie laughed in triumph. +Bea had a great idea. She wanted to make a symbol to show the world that she was strong. She asked her mum for a piece of paper to draw on. + +Mum said, “Ok Bea, come to the kitchen, I have something that might work.†+ +They walked to the kitchen together and Bea’s mum showed her a thin roll of paper. She said, “This would be perfect for your symbol.†+ +Bea grabbed the paper with both her hands and said, “Thank you, Mum!†+ +Bea found a big empty wall in the living room and started to draw with markers. She drew a big thick line across the wall. + +Mum looked at the drawing and said, “That looks really strong, Bea. Shall we discuss what it means?†+ +Bea was very proud of her symbol. She said, “This means that I can do anything I set my mind to. I am very strong.†+ +Mum smiled and said, “That’s a wonderful message. I am very proud of you.†+Once upon a time there was a little girl who loved to ride her tricycle. Everyday she’d take it out and explore her neighbourhood. Her mum always told her to put on her helmet first, but she insisted she didn’t need it. On this particular day, she made sure that she was extra careful but she still didn’t listen to her mum and took off without her helmet. + +After a few minutes, she found herself on an incredible journey around her neighbourhood. She was pedaling so fast and having so much fun! Then suddenly she lost control and tipped off her tricycle. Her mum ran over to find her all scraped and bruised but thankfully she was okay. + +Her mum was so angry. She repeated for the hundredth time that she should have been wearing her helmet. But the little girl still insisted that it wasn’t necessary. But her mum wouldn’t back down and made sure that she wore a helmet on all of her tricycle trips after that. +Once there was a little boy who was very tired. He was so tired that he fell asleep in a mall. The mall was very busy but no one noticed the tired little boy. + +The little boy remained asleep for a long time. But finally he woke up. When he opened his eyes he couldn't believe his luck. The mall had closed and he was alone. No one was there and he smiled. + +The tired little boy walked slowly around the empty mall. He wanted to remain, so he hid and no one could find him. He explored, he looked in all the shops, feeling so excited and happy. + +But that was a long time ago. Now the mall is open and busy again. But the little boy still remains, hiding in the same spot he chose all those years ago. He will remain in the mall forever, dreaming of being free. +One day, there was a bright cactus. It was in the middle of the desert, alone. The cactus was so bright it made everything around it seem dull in comparison. Everywhere the cactus looked, it saw a stretch of sand and rock. + +But then, one day, something strange happened. Something started to mark the cactus in the middle of the desert. The cactus watched in confusion as the mysterious markings grew. + +Finally, the cactus realized what the marking was. A bird had been building a nest. The bright cactus provided a perfect place for the bird to build a safe, comfortable home. The cactus smiled as the bird finished marking the nest and flew away in search of food. + +It was nice to know that the cactus' brightness had been put to a use. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Daisy. Daisy had a very special purple symbol. She took it everywhere with her! + +Every day, Daisy would tie her purple symbol around her neck. She felt special and happy when she wore it. Daisy loved her purple symbol more than anything else. + +One day, Daisy and her family went on a picnic to the park. Daisy had fun playing games, but she couldn't find her purple symbol. Daisy had forgotten to tie it around her neck! + +Daisy was very sad, but her family cheered her up. They decided to make a new purple symbol for her. They drew a picture on a piece of paper and added lots of glitter. Daisy was overjoyed and tied the new symbol around her neck. + +Daisy was so glad to have her purple symbol again. She hugged her family, feeling very special and happy. +Once upon a time, there was a smart little bird. He liked to pick the prettiest flowers in the garden. One day he was picking the brightest flowers when suddenly he felt something shake under his feet! His wings spread wide and he fell down, down, down. When he landed he saw a big, funny looking bug. The bug smiled and said, "Hello little bird! I saw you picking flowers up high. Let's go pick some more!" + +The little bird was so happy to find a new friend that he forgot about falling. The two of them happily picked more and more flowers together. Then the little bird heard his mom calling and he had to say goodbye. He thanked his new friend and flew away. He promised he would come back and pick more pretty flowers with the smart bug again soon. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Jack. He was very excited because he had a special surprise for his birthday. His mum took him to the beach and showed him a beautiful sailboat. Jack was so excited and couldn't wait to try it. + +Jack insisted that he wanted to sail the boat himself. His mum said it was too difficult and he should just watch and learn. But Jack kept insisting that he wanted to do it himself. + +Meanwhile, Jack's brother Tom was watching. Tom was feeling very envious of his brother's new boat and wanted to join in the fun too. He asked his mum if he could have a turn and she agreed. + +Tom and Jack took turns sailing the boat and they both had a great time. Jack couldn't believe what a fun day he was having on his birthday. +Once upon a time, there was a mummy and a daddy, who loved their little girl with all their heart. They wanted to give her a special treat, so they decided to take her to a Volcano. + +When they arrived at the Volcano, the little girl was so amazed! She had never seen anything like it before. + +Then, the mummy and daddy offered her something special. It was a delicious, steaming bowl of hot chocolate. + +The girl was so excited. She thanked her mummy and daddy and eagerly took a sip. + +It was the most delicious thing she had ever tasted. She smiled and asked if she could have more! + +And that is how the little girl's special treat became an adventure she would never forget. +Once upon a time there was a little bunny called Betsy. One day, Betsy wanted to go outside and explore the world. + +Betsy's mom asked, "Where do you want to go?" + +Betsy said, "I want to go out and attach things to the trees!" + +Betsy's mom smiled. She said, "That's a great idea, but before you go outside make sure that the weather is nice and easy." + +Betsy looked outside. She said, "The weather is easy, mom!" + +Betsy's mom replied, "Ok, let's go attach things to the trees!" + +So Betsy and her mom went out and started attaching cute things to the trees. They had a lot of fun in the easy weather. + +At the end of the day Betsy said, "That was so fun, mom! Can we do it again?" + +Her mom smiled and replied, "Yes, of course!" + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a boy called Pete. Pete was 3 years old and he liked to play a lot. One day Pete decided to build a sandcastle. He started digging and piling up the sand. But it was hard work. He struggled and struggled, but it was too much for him. + +Suddenly, Pete heard a noise. He looked up and saw a big face in the sky. It was a cool cloud! Pete smiled, stopped struggling and just watched the cool cloud. + +The cool cloud looked down at Pete and smiled back. It sent a rainbow down from the sky. It was so beautiful! Pete was so happy. He looked up and said, "thank you!". + +The cool cloud smiled down at Pete one last time before sailing away. Pete waved goodbye and continued building his sandcastle. As he worked, he was happier and he didn't struggle anymore. Finally, he had made his beautiful sandcastle! +Once upon a time, there was a small girl who was very nervous. She was scared because she couldn't find her cloud anywhere! + +The girl looked up in the sky and saw a big, fluffy cloud, and she knew it belonged to her. She ran as fast as she could and when she got to the cloud, she hugged it with a big smile on her face. + +The little girl was so happy to be with her cloud again. She missed it very much. She looked around to make sure it wouldn't get lost again, and then she hugged her cloud one more time. + +After that, the girl and her cloud went to the park to play together. She was no longer nervous and was very happy to be reunited with her cloud. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Max. He loved playing with his toy gun, shooting at different things. One day, he was playing near a church and he saw a big cross. He thought it would be fun to shoot at the cross, so he pointed his gun and pulled the trigger. But the cross was too heavy, and he couldn't shoot it. + +Max was sad he couldn't shoot the cross. He felt embarrassed and ashamed. But then a kind passerby saw what he was doing and stopped to talk to him. She told him about the special place, the church, and how special the cross was. She explained that it was important to respect the things that God made, like the church and the cross. + +After that, Max never pointed his toy gun at the cross again. He tried to remember the lessons that the kind passerby taught him, and he treated the cross with respect. He remembered that some things, no matter how heavy, should never be shot at. +A hump on the horizon caught the eye of Eddie, an inquisitive 3 year old. He came closer and as he got closer, he could tell it was a mountain. It was an ugly mountain, covered in dirt. There was a path leading up the mountain, and Eddie decided to take it. + +Eddie began to climb the mountain and it was tiring, but he could see the top and he kept going. He kept going until he reached the top. There was a man standing at the top. He was holding a staff and waving it around. + +The man was a wizard. He told Eddie that he was guarding this mountain and that Eddie should not have come. He said if Eddie wanted he could have a reward if he could cover the mountain with something that smelled good. + +Without hesitating, Eddie started to pick handfuls of wildflowers and spread them around the mountain. As he worked, the mountain changed from ugly to beautiful. + +The wizard was pleased and granted Eddie his reward. He gave Eddie a new staff, the same kind he was holding. Eddie thanked the wizard and went home with the staff and the story of how he covered an ugly mountain with flowers. +Once upon a time, there was a nice big rug. It was so soft and warm! People used it to sit and play on or lay down and sleep. + +One day, a mean and rude person stomped on the rug. The person didn't want anyone else to use it. So the rude person kept stomping to prevent anyone else from using it. + +But a little 3-year-old girl saw what the person was doing and she got angry. She ran over to the rude person and yelled at them to stop. + +The person didn't listen, so the little girl ran back and got help. When she came back, a group of people enjoyed the rug and kept the mean person away. + +The little girl was happy that her friends helped her prevent the rude person from ruining the rug. Everyone stayed for a long time and the rug stayed safe. + +The End. +One day, a big nation decided to act. All the people of the nation gathered together and started to make loud noises. + +The noise was so loud that it could be heard from far away. People clown the street started to cheer and wave their flags. Everyone was so happy. + +The loud noises kept going until the nation stopped. After that, the people went home, smiling and laughing. + +That day, the nation had acted and made a lot of noise. It was an unforgettable day! +There once was a little boy who liked to pinch things. He would pinch other children and take their toys when they weren't looking. One day, his Grandma gave him a bag of corn. He was so excited and went to pinch the corn. He pinched so hard that the bag ripped and all the corn spilled out! He tried to pinch the corn back into the bag but it was too tight. He felt sad, wishing he hadn't pinched the corn. + +Grandma came over and said, “You need to be careful how tight you pinch things! You could damage them.†The little boy remembered what Grandma said and felt very guilty. He made sure to be gentle when he pinched things from then on. + +The little boy learned his lesson. Pinching things too tight can cause them harm. +Once upon a time there was a small fat seal who lived by the sea shore. Every day, she would lay in the sun and measure how much time had passed. One day, a huge wave came to the shore and washed her away to a small pond. The seal was now stuck in the pond and her only way out was up a slippery rock. + +The seal tried to measure the rock with her eyes, but it was too high. She tried to climb up, but her soft, fat body made it hard. With all her strength, she managed to climb halfway up the rock, but kept slipping back down. The seal began to cry in frustration. + +Just then, a small voice said, “I can help you, little sealâ€. The voice belonged to a kind old turtle who was watching from the safety of the pond. He said, “If you measure one small step at a time, you will be able to reach the top.†+ +The seal thought about this advice and tried to take it one small step at a time. She was soon at the top of the rock! She thanked the turtle for his help and waddled back safely to the shore. + +The moral of this story is that sometimes tackling something big is easier if we break it down into smaller achievable steps. +Once upon a time there was an enormous chair. One day an ant came crawling up the chair and sat down at the very top. He looked around and said, "This chair is so big!" The chair replied, "Yes, it is awfully big." The ant then asked, "What do you do on this chair?" The chair replied, "I am here to help people relax." The ant hopped off the chair and ran away, excited to tell his friends about the enormous chair. The end. +Once there was a pony named Pete. He was very flexible and could do lots of tricks. One day, Pete decided to go exploring with his best friend Jax. + +As they galloped through the woods, they could hear the birds chirping and feel the wind blowing through their manes. Suddenly, Pete saw something up ahead. It was a box with a mysterious note in it! + +Pete stopped and read the note aloud. "Be flexible, always use your mind, and you will find a special surprise," he read. Jax was so excited that he began to prance around. + +Suddenly, Pete noticed something sparkly in the box. It was a beautiful rainbow bridle! He was so happy he began to dance around, too. + +Jax smiled and said, "I knew you had an adventurous mind! I'm glad you found a special surprise!" + +Pete smiled and said, "Yes, I'm so happy to wear this bridle. Together, we can explore even more!" + +The two ponies hugged and pranced through the forest, looking for more adventures. They both knew that so long as they kept their minds flexible, anything was possible! +Once upon a time there was a little girl who loved to paint. One day, she got a special box of paints and wanted to try them out. She grabbed a big sheet of paper and took them to the sink. + +The sink could be a bit tricky; it was too deep for her to reach the bottom. But she was clever and found a way. She got a stool and stood up on it. She reached to the bottom of the sink and grabbed the paints. + +The little girl was so excited that she had her paints. She started to paint at the sink. She painted a big orange circle, a yellow rectangle and some green lines. But then she made a stupid mistake. She shook the paint box and all the colors stayed in the sink! She was very sad. + +But then she got a clever idea. She asked her mom for help. Together, they cleaned up the sink and the little girl found all the colors. She got the paint box and started to paint again. + +This time, the little girl was careful and painted a beautiful picture. When she was finished, everyone said it was the best painting ever! +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Jack. He was only three years old and he lived by himself. + +One day, Jack thought it would be nice if he could have a glass of wine. He asked his mom but she said no. She said it was too difficult to allow a three year old to have wine. + +So Jack decided to get the wine for himself. He tried to climb up on a chair to get it but he fell down. He tried to reach it but he just couldn't get to it. + +Jack became upset and started to cry. But soon a little bird came to help him. It brought Jack some wine and he was so happy! + +Jack's mom was amazed at how kind the bird was. From that day forward she allowed Jack to have a glass of wine occasionally. + +They lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a leopard who was spoiled. He had never had to work for anything he wanted and expected to get it handed to him. One day he wanted a sweet treat, so he asked his mom. + +"Please, mommy, can I have a treat?" asked the leopard. + +His mom said yes, so the leopard was very happy. He found the yummiest treat and enjoyed it. + +The leopard was about to leave, but he asked his mom for one more thing. + +"Please, can I have a hug?" asked the leopard. + +His mom said yes and gave him a big hug. The leopard felt so loved and happy. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a young boy called John. He lived in a small house with his parents and two cats. He was very comfortable in his home. + +One day, John was playing with his friends when he heard a loud noise outside. He ran to the window and saw a spaceship! He was so excited and ran out to the garden to get a closer look. + +Suddenly, the spaceship opened and out stepped an alien! John couldn't believe his eyes. He had never seen anything like it before! + +The alien spoke to John in a language he couldn't understand. It waved its hands around and motioned for John to come closer. Even though he was a bit scared, John stepped closer and eventually he started to understand what the alien was trying to tell him. + +John was so happy that he was able to understand the alien. They hugged and talked for a while until the alien had to go back to its spaceship. + +The alien never came again, but that afternoon John was very happy. He knew he had experienced something special and he would always remember it. +One day, a girl named Sue went to the forest. She was excited to explore the trees and the animals. She wanted to record all the different creatures she saw on her phone. + +After walking through the woods for a while, Sue heard a noise. It was a funny noise and she wanted to record it. She ran towards it, but quickly became tired. She sat on a big rock and decided to take a break. + +After Sue rested for a few minutes, she went looking for the noise again. Eventually she found the source—two chipmunks were playing and chirping. She pulled out her phone and recorded the animals. As she watched the chipmunks play, she smiled and felt happy. + +When Sue was finished recording, she looked around and noticed how dark it had gotten — it was time to go home. She was glad she had explored the forest and was a bit tired, but satisfied that she had recorded the chipmunks. +Once there was a boy named Bob and he loved to drive! He drove his car everywhere, but sometimes he drove a kayak instead. + +One day, Bob was driving his kayak through the lake and had a lot of fun. Suddenly, he saw a big fish in the water and he accidentally hit it with his kayak and it swam away. The fish was very scared and Bob felt so sorry. + +So Bob stopped driving his kayak and said sorry to the fish. He waved goodbye and went home. + +Bob learned that he should drive carefully and not hurt any animals. From then on, he drove his kayak very slowly and made sure to stay away from the fish. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy. He was very small and not very brave. But he had a big problem; his neighbor was mean. Every day, he was scared of his neighbor. + +One day, the little boy decided that enough was enough. So, he made a plan. He wanted to escape from his neighbor. + +He snuck away, picking his way carefully through the garden. He ran away until he found a safe place. He hid away there, where he was safe from his mean neighbor. + +The little boy stayed there until his neighbor had gone away. Now he was happy. He had escaped and now he felt better. + +The end. +Timothy was a little boy. He was only three years old. But he was so brave. He wanted to go outside and explore the world. But his parents said no. + +One day he decided to go anyway. He slipped out of the house. He was very excited and hopped around like a bunny. He saw a button on the ground. He picked it up and pressed it. Nothing happened. + +Suddenly, he heard a loud noise. Timothy tried to run away, but he couldn't. He was trapped! He tried to get out, but he was helpless. He tried to push the button again, but still nothing happened. + +Timothy remained trapped for a long time. He was so scared. He started to cry, but no one heard him. Eventually he fell asleep, but the next day when he woke up, he was still stuck. + +Eventually, his parents found him. They were so relieved! But unfortunately, Timothy had to remain in his spot until help arrived. He never saw that button again. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who wanted to race everyone. She was always picking up sticks and running, pretending they were in a race. Everywhere she went she was racing! +One day, she came across an iron. She didn't know what it was, so she decided to race it. When she started running, she saw that the iron was moving faster than her. No matter how hard she ran, the iron was always just a little bit ahead of her. She became very sleepy, but she knew she wasn't going to give up. +So with a big burst of energy, she ran so fast that she was able to overtake the iron! Right when she was about to cross the finish line, she woke up. She had been dreaming the whole time, but she felt so proud that she had beaten the iron. Now, everywhere she went she still raced, but no one was ever able to beat her! +Molly was a little girl who loved to explore. She often ventured around her house, playing hide-and-seek. One day, she wanted to explore the living room. But she was not allowed. Her mommy insisted that she stay in the bedroom. She was very sad. + +Molly thought of a plan. She'll sneak into the living room by going through the curtains. She ran to the living room. She saw the sun shining through and heard birds chirping beyond the windows. But then, Molly heard her mommy calling her with a harsh voice. + +Molly tried to hide, but her mommy found her. Her mommy told Molly in a stern voice that she must stay in the room. She insisted that Molly obey her. Molly was sad and scared. She followed her mommy back to the bedroom and stayed there, looking longingly towards the living room curtains. +Once upon a time there were three best friends, Lucy, Jack and Daisy. They had one really fun thing to do together - sliding! + +They had a big slide in the garden with a curly slide and a bumpy slide. Lucy always liked the bumpy slide the best! + +One day, they decided to have a game on the slide. They all wanted something yummy to eat when they finished so Daisy said she would make them all waffles. + +She went into the kitchen and made the waffles. Then she spread some yummy jam over the top and added lots of cream. The waffles soon smelled delicious. + +After they had finished in the garden they made their way to the kitchen. The door was open so they could see the waffles waiting. They each grabbed a waffle and slide into the living room. Everyone agreed they were the best waffles ever! +Once upon a time, there was a naughty girl who loved to explore. One day, she discovered an axe in the barn and wanted to examine it. She was so excited, she forgot all about listening to her parents' warnings. + +So, the naughty girl picked up the axe and started playing with it without caring. But what she didn't know was that the axe was sharp! Before long, she accidentally cut her finger. + +The naughty girl was so sad and scared. She ran to her parents and asked for help. Her parents told her that she should have listened to them and not played with the axe. + +The moral of the story is that it is important to listen to parents because they can help to keep us safe. +The three year old girl had an important day ahead of her and she needed to plan carefully. She found her favourite dress and put it on. She looked at herself in the mirror and felt excited, but also a little confused. She had a lot to do and not much time to do it in. + +The girl planned her day carefully. She knew she had to brush her teeth, feed the cat and put her shoes on. And finally, she had to pick a beautiful flower for Auntie. It was all a bit confusing, but she was sure she could do it. + +When she was all ready, the little girl smiled at herself in the mirror. She was wearing her favourite dress and was feeling excited again. She grabbed her satchel and headed out the door. She was ready to face the day. +Once upon a time, there was a chicken. She was all alone and scared in the forest. Then one day she saw a little boy. He was just a three year old. The chicken was very scared but the boy said "Hello!". The little chicken was surprised and then came closer to the boy. The chicken and the boy met and became friends. The little boy said to the chicken "Let's go for an adventure!". As they wandered through the forest, the boy and the chicken became best friends. They were together all day long and were so happy together. Soon the sun was starting to go down and they knew it was time to go home. So the little boy said goodbye to the chicken and they both went their separate ways. But they knew they'd meet again soon! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was three years old and her name was Emily. She was playing at the park by herself, when she spotted a huge cliff in the distance. She was curious, so Emily questioned what was at the top of the cliff. + +She asked her friend Jack, who was playing at the park with her, but he didn't know what was at the top. Everyone said the cliff was too big to climb. Emily was determined to find out what was at the top. + +Emily tried to climb the cliff, but it was too steep. She tried again and again, but she couldn't make it to the top. Emily was so sad because she really wanted to know what was at the top. + +Then, suddenly, Jack had a brilliant idea. He ran to get his mom, and told her what Emily was trying to do. Emily's mom took her to the top of the cliff in her car. + +When they finally reached the top, the two were amazed! There was a beautiful lake at the top of the cliff, sparkling in the sunlight. Emily and her mom smiled, glad that Emily had been brave enough to question what was at the top of the cliff. +Once upon a time, there was a big comet in the sky. Everyone was looking up and pointing and chatting about how beautiful it was. + +One day, a little girl called Bella was playing in the park. Suddenly, she heard a loud ringing sound! It was coming from the comet in the sky. + +Bella asked her mom, “Mommy, what’s that ringing noise?â€. Her mom said, “That’s the comet ringing.†+ +“But why is it ringing, mommy?†asked Bella. Her mom said, “The comet is ringing because it's getting closer and closer to the Earth and it wants us to listen to it.†+ +Bella looked at the big comet. She wanted to go up and touch it. But mom said, “No Bella, you can't touch the comet. It’s too far away for us.†+ +Bella was disappointed, but she accepted the answer. She waved to the big comet in the sky and it kept ringing for a long time. +Once there was a little star that glowed in the night sky. It wanted to find a friend to play with. One day, it saw a little pepper bouncing by. + +"What an interesting little thing you are!", said the star. +"Who are you?", he asked the pepper. + +The pepper smiled. "I'm a pepper, of course. Ie said. "Would you like to come and play with me?" + +The star was so excited. He glowed brighter and brighter as he followed the little pepper. They played hide and seek and twirled through the night sky. + +The little pepper was so content as it glowed along with the star. They stayed together until the morning sun came peeking over the horizon. Then the little pepper said goodbye and hopped away. + +But the little star had found a new friend, and continued to glow in the night sky. +Once upon a time, there was a poor daddy. He had very little money, so he had to work hard all day to provide for his family. One day, a little girl wanted to help her daddy so she went outside to observe him work. She watched as he plowed fields, tilled gardens and sewed seeds. + +The little girl was inspired by her daddy's hard work and she knew that her family was so lucky to have her daddy. She realized that even if some people are poor, with hard work and dedication a person could still accomplish anything. + +The little girl wanted to help her daddy even more so she gathered some rocks and made a small stone wall around the garden he was working in. Not only was it a surprise for her daddy, but it also reminded her that no matter where a person came from, with hard work everybody could make something special. + +The moral of the story is that hard work and dedication can help even a poor person be successful. +Once there was a pig. He was very foolish. He always forgot things. One day he went to the market and he forgot to take money. He was so embarrassed. + +Next day he went to his friend’s house. He knocked on the door and remembered he was supposed to bring a cake. But he had forgotten the cake! He was so foolish. + +The pig had to buy a cake. So he went to the grocery store and bought the cake. He was happy but also a little embarrassed. He learnt his lesson and promised to never forget like that again. +One day, Mommy had a surprise. She said, "Let's measure something special! Let's measure a cookie." So Mommy and her little girl went to the kitchen. + +The little girl was so happy because she loves cookies. She and Mommy got out the measuring cups and measuring spoons. First, she measured a tablespoon of sugar. Then she measured a teaspoon of cinnamon. + +Mommy mixed all the ingredients and made some cookie dough. The little girl couldn't wait to help. She rolled the dough and cut out some cookies. + +But then Mommy said, "Oh no, you rolled the dough too hard! Your hand hurts." The little girl's hand felt a little hurt, but she was still happy. She put the cookies in the oven and watched them bake. The cookies smelled so good! + +Finally, the cookies were done. Mommy and the little girl put them on a plate and enjoyed a yummy cookie treat. They were so happy! +Once upon a time there was a dependable mommy. She had a little baby and they lived together in a house. The little baby was always very happy. + +One day, the mommy wanted to cook something tasty for the baby. She wanted to make some meat. So, she went to the store to buy a nice piece of meat. + +When she came back home, the mommy cut the meat into little pieces and put them into a pot of water. She let the meat cook until it was nice and tender. + +The little baby watched the mommy cook and said, "It smells tasty. Can I try some?" + +The mommy smiled and filled a bowl with the cooked meat. She gave it to the baby, who ate with delight. It was delicious. + +The little baby said, "Mommy, you are so dependable! I love your cooked meat." + +The mommy smiled and the little baby continued to eat. They were both very happy. +Once there was a brave girl. She went on a journey to find a place full of junk. When she found the junk she started to dance. She danced around with such joy, feeling very brave. + +After a while, some other people saw the brave girl dancing and they decided to join in and dance with her. They all jumped, twirled and spun around in the junk. All of them were being so brave and having fun together. + +After a while, they suddenly heard a loud noise and the brave girl ran away from the junk. She ran away to a safe place but she was still very brave. + +The people dancing in the junk started to run away too. But the brave girl stayed brave and watched from a distance. Soon, the loud noise passed and the brave girl returned to the junk to dance with joy. +Oliver was a very curious three year old who loved exploring. He looked at the apple tree in his garden and saw something magical. It was something he'd never seen before - a flower blooming. His little eyes lit up in amazement! He watched as it opened up and revealed its beauty, feeling warm and excited. + +As the days went on, the flower got bigger and more apple blossoms started to bloom on the tree. Then one day, Oliver knew it was time. He ran over to the tree and saw that the apples were ready. He picked the biggest, brightest one he could find. + +Back in the house, Oliver washed the apple and then took a big bite out of it. He was so happy – the apple was delicious! Oliver and his family celebrated the apple’s sweet taste together, feeling thankful for the things he had seen bloom. +Once there was a family who lived near the ocean. One night the dad decided that it was time to give a special gift to the family. He had a big surprise. He walked to the beach and looked out over the red ocean. He gave his family a special treat. He pointed to the water and showed them the bright red sunrise that was coming up. The family was so excited and they cheered with joy. The dad laughed and said, "This is the gift I wanted to give you to show how much I love you." +Once upon a time, there was a bright truck. It was shiny and red like the sun. Every day the truck went around town, helping people. It drove fast, but always behaved nicely. + +One day the truck was carrying something special. It was a big box with many colors inside. The truck was taking it to someone's house. When the truck arrived, the person was so happy. They said "Thank you bright truck!" + +The truck drove away, beaming with pride. It was happy it had behaved so nicely and made someone so happy. That night the truck went to bed, knowing it had done a good job. +Once upon a time there was a little boy called Jack. He was three years old and liked to play all day. Jack had a best friend called Sam. One day, Sam came up to Jack and said, "I have a surprise!" + +Jack was very excited and said, "What is it?" Sam laughed and said, "I won't tell you. It's a secret!" + +Jack was worried and said, "Please tell me, what is it?" Sam laughed and teased him. Jack was getting very frustrated and asked, "What is the result?" + +Sam replied, "If you promise to not get mad I will tell you. The result is that it's a cake!" + +Jack was so happy and he laughed. He was no longer worried and he hugged Sam. They had a great time eating the cake that day. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Lucy. She loved playing sports with her friends but one day, they decided to ignore her. They didn't even give her a chance to join in. + +Lucy was sad and felt like she didn't belong. She asked them why, but they didn't answer. + +The next day, Lucy got an idea. She made yummy cookies for them and she brought them outside to the sport field. She wanted her friends to forgive her and play with her again. + +But when the friends saw the cookies, they ignored Lucy. They didn't even say thank you. She was so sad. + +So the moral of the story is: don't forget to be kind to your friends, even if they ignore you. Kindness is the best way to solve problems. +Billy was walking down the street with his mom. He saw an elderly man sitting on a bench in the park. He was all alone. He looked sad. + +Billy's mom smiled and said, "Let's go talk to him." + +Billy was scared but followed his mom. When they got close, the man smiled a little. He gave Billy a candy. + +Billy said, "Thank you!" + +The man smiled even bigger and said, "You're very welcome." + +Billy and his mom sat with the man and talked for a while. All of a sudden, the man sighed a big, deep sigh. + +Billy asked, "Why are you sighing?" + +The man said, "I'm lonely. My friends all moved away. I miss them." + +Billy gave the man a big hug and said, "It's OK. You're not alone anymore." + +The man smiled and gave Billy another candy. They stayed and talked for a little bit longer. Then it was time for Billy to go home. + +Billy said goodbye and gave the man one more hug. He felt happy for making a new friend. +once upon a time, there was a little boy. he was only three years old and liked to explore! one day, he was in his backyard, looking around. he saw a lot of neat things to play with, like a picnic table and a swing. + +the little boy saw something special in the corner of the yard: gears! he had never seen so many before! the boy was excited. he wanted to figure out how to make the gears move. + +he found a crank and tried to turn it, but he wasn't strong enough. he tried to figure out a way to manage the gear. he searched around the yard and found a long stick. + +using the stick, he managed to turn the crank and the gears started to turn. the boy was so happy! the gears spun around and made him a little dizzy. but he loved his newfound discovery. + +the little boy kept playing with the gears for the rest of the day. he even managed to make them spin faster and faster, until he was too dizzy to keep going. he smiled, feeling proud of himself for managing the gear. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who loved creamy ice cream. Every day she would go to the hill to eat some yummy ice cream. + +One day, when the little girl arrived, she noticed something different about the hill. It was becoming bigger and bigger, and she got more and more excited! + +The more the little girl looked, the more she believed that the hill was made of yummy ice cream! She was so excited, she couldn't believe it. + +Suddenly the hill started to move and out popped a big machine! Inside the machine were all kinds of yummy ice cream flavors – exactly what the little girl wanted! + +That day, the little girl ate the most yummy ice cream and had the best day of her life. She went back to that hill every day to get her yummy ice cream and never forgot to thank the ice cream machine! +Once there was a little boy who was sad because he didn't feel like he belonged. He had a box with him, but he was bored with it. So he put it in the corner and went outside to play. + +He saw a tree with lots of birds in it. He was fascinated! He wanted to join them. He climbed the tree and discovered a nest with a family of birds. They invited him to join them. + +He was happy because he felt like he belonged. He even helped to build the nest. The birds became his friends and every day he would go there and play with them. + +The box in the corner was soon forgotten. The little boy had found a place where he belonged. He was never bored again! +The sun was shining and it was a quiet day. Up in a tree, a bird had a nest. Inside the nest was a baby bird. The little bird had an urge to spread its wings and fly away. So it held tightly onto the edge of the nest and opened its wings. Just as the baby bird was about to take off, a big cat suddenly came over. It leaped up the tree and caught the little bird in its mouth. The baby bird held on for a long time and struggled hard for freedom, but in the end, the cat had the upper hand. The bad end to the story was that the baby bird had to stay in the cat's mouth and never flew away again. +One day, Sam wanted to have a party. He was very excited to share it with his friends. He asked his mom if he could have the party and she said yes. + +Sam began to prepare for the party. He attached colorful streamers to the walls and filled the table with yummy snacks. He was almost done when he realized that he forgot the most important thing - party powder! He was very worried, he didn't know what to do. + +Luckily, his mom told him that she still had a bag of party powder from the last party she had. She said he could use it, which made Sam very happy. + +He took the bag of party powder and quickly attached it to a balloon. He was so excited when he saw how beautiful the balloon looked with the powder attached. Everyone had a great time at the party, and Sam was so relieved that his mom had saved the day. +Once upon a time, there was a young boy named Tom. Tom was a kind boy, who loved to paint. + +One day Tom went to the shop to buy some paint. He picked up all the colors he liked - blue, red and yellow. + +On his way home, Tom saw a shield lying on the ground. It was old and rusty, and Tom immediately knew he could paint it. + +When he got home, he got to work. He cleaned the shield and painted it with a bright blue color. When he was finished, he felt proud of his work. + +Suddenly, a helpless animal appeared in the garden. It had big eyes and was scared of the world. Tom quickly rushed over to help the animal. He got the shield and painted it with a yellow star. This would help the animal to feel safe. + +The animal seemed grateful and Tom smiled. He knew he had helped the animal. +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Jane and Mark. They wanted to have a grand adventure! + +"Let's escape from here," said Jane. + +So, they put on their special disguises and skilfully opened the door using a key. + +Once they were outside, they saw a thick, dull and grey veil blocking their way. + +Mark pointed and said, "What is this?" + +"It's a big, dull veil," Jane said. + +The two friends quickly found a way to climb over the veil and escape to their grand adventure! +One day, Mommy and Jimmy went for a walk. The sky was blue, the sun was shining and the wind was gentle. Everything was very calm. + +They saw a strange and unusual flower on their walk. The flower was purple, yellow and very bright. Mommy and Jimmy stopped to admire it. Mommy said the flower was very special and urged Jimmy to be careful with it. + +Afterwards, they continued their walk. They heard something buzzing in the bushes. It was a bee! Mommy urged Jimmy to move away from the bee and continue walking. + +And so, they continued their walk, enjoying the bright sun and listening to the sounds of the birds singing. It was an unusual and wonderful day! +Once upon a time, there was a lucky cat called Henry. He lived in a big house with a big garden. Every day, he would go for a walk and collect interesting things. On this particular day, Henry found a log. It looked so strange and was quite big. + +Henry stared at the log for a while, and he could see something inside it. It was the head of a little frog! The frog looked scared and said he was disturbed. Henry felt sorry for the poor frog and said he would help. + +First, Henry checked how big the log was. It was very heavy, so Henry asked his friends for help. Together, they managed to carry the log away from the garden. The little frog thanked Henry for his help. + +Henry was very happy and felt lucky to have found the little frog. He made sure the frog had a safe place to stay, and said goodbye. From that day on, Henry collected logs much more carefully! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy. His name was Tom and he was 3 years old. Tom really wanted to find a van! He had never seen a van before and he was very excited. + +Tom went all around the neighborhood, searching and searching. Suddenly, he saw it in the distance: a big van! He shouted with excitement and ran over to it. + +But when he got closer, Tom could see that the van belonged to someone who was very angry. He was shouting at the van and kicking it. Tom was scared and quickly ran away to hide. + +Tom was so sad he couldn't find a nice van to play with. He went home, but then he saw something wonderful. His parents had parked their van right outside the house! Tom was so happy and ran over for a closer look. + +He saw that the van was clean and shiny. Tom couldn't believe his luck: he had finally found the van he wanted! He smiled and gave a big cheer. All was well! +Once upon a time, there was a friendly dog. His name was Spot and he lived on a big farm. + +One day, Spot was out exploring when he saw a huge hose in the field. He wanted to see if he could solve it! He started to sniff around the hose, and then he barked at it. + +Suddenly, the hose started to move! Spot was so excited that he could solve it. The hose started to hiss and squirt water, and Spot was having so much fun. + +The friendly dog jumped around and barked even louder. He celebrated that he had solved the hose, and Farmer Jones was very proud of him. + +Spot ran around the field with Farmer Jones, having the best day. They were both very happy that Spot had solved the hose! +Once upon a time there was a little girl who was very lucky. She was rich, and she could manage everything she wanted. +One day, the girl went to the lake to see the swans. She loved to watch them. + +The little girl said to her mom, "Mom, can I manage to take one of the swans home?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "No sweetheart. We can't take them away from their families here. We can come back tomorrow and you can pet the swan if you want." + +The little girl was very pleased and excited. The next day she came back to the lake and managed to make friends with one of the swans. Instantly, she was so happy. She started playing with the swan and throwing it small pieces of bread. + +The girl's mom watched proudly, feeling so thankful for this beautiful, rich moment in their lives. +Once there was a little boy named John who loved playing outside. One day, he decided to take a break from all the playing and go for a walk. He walked for a very long time, until he came to a big tree. He sat under the big tree, feeling the cool breeze and looking at the pretty clouds. + +John saw something under the tree. It was a small prune! He was so excited because he had never seen a prune before. He reached for it and ate it. It was delicious! + +John looked around, and he saw that the sky was now dark. He was getting tired, so he decided to go back home. But as he walked, he got more and more frustrated because he couldn't find the way home. + +After walking for hours, he finally found the way home. When he got there, he lay down in his bed and relaxed. He relaxed until he fell asleep. It felt so good to be home, and to be able to relax. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear named Joe. Joe loved having fun with all his friends in the forest. One day he was running around playing tag when he tripped and fell into a stream. Joe worked hard but he couldn't get out, he was so scared! + +Suddenly, a compassionate wolf came to the rescue. The wolf jumped into the stream and stopped Joe from sinking any further. Joe was so grateful and thanked the wolf for their help. + +The wolf and Joe quickly became the best of friends. They had lots of fun together, playing tag and hide and seek. + +However, one day the other animals in the forest started teasing Joe and the wolf, calling them names. The wolf was so angry and stopped playing with Joe. Joe was very sad and didn't know what to do. + +But then Joe had an idea. He went around the forest and told all the other animals that the wolf was a kind and compassionate friend. The other animals were so surprised and apologized for the way they had treated the wolf. + +The wolf and Joe were overjoyed, and from that day forward they were the best of friends. They played together all the time, having lots of fun and showing the world what it means to be a compassionate friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy called Alex. He had lots of friends and he loved to share. + +One day Alex wanted to share the awesome power he had. He wanted to show his friends what he could do, so he ran in the garden and started to be noisy. His friends were excited and they all wanted to play too. + +Alex made lots of noise as he ran around the garden. He shared his power with his friends, who joined him in race. Everyone was full of joy and having lots of fun. + +Finally, when everyone was tired after all the running, Alex shared his juice with his friends to help them refuel. The friends clinked their juice boxes and laughed. + +Alex and his friends were very pleased to be able to share their power with each other in such a fun and noisy way! +The little girl, Greta, was excited to go outside and play in the sunshine. She skipped to the backyard, where she stopped in front of a big cherry tree. It was full of bright red cherries that she wanted to eat. + +Suddenly, she remembered her mom had told her not to pick the cherries. She was feeling a bit disappointed. + +Then she noticed something shiny! It was a key hidden in the nook of the tree. Greta was so curious she wanted to know what it could unlock. She carefully picked it out and held it tightly in her little hand. + +Greta ran to the shed and tried the key. The door opened! Inside was a surprise. She found a big box filled with all sorts of delicious-looking cherries. + +Greta was so happy and started to eat them right away, even though she was a bit envious that she couldn't share them with her friends. Still, she couldn't believe her luck and was thankful for the special treat. +Once upon a time, there was an anxious boy named Joe. Joe really wanted to get married but he didn't know where to start. + +One night, Joe couldn't sleep, so he decided to take a walk in the park. It was very late, but Joe decided to take a chance. He looked around for someone to marry! + +Suddenly, he saw a big bed near the swings. He sat on the bed and smiled. Then he waited. Before long, a woman in a beautiful dress came and sat next to him. + +Joe was so excited that he wanted to say something, but he was too anxious. The woman smiled at him and said, "Do you want to marry me?" + +Joe couldn't believe it and quickly said, "Yes!" Then they both laughed and the woman said, "Let's go home then!" + +So Joe and the woman went home and got married that same day. Joe was so happy. He would never feel anxious again! +Once upon a time, a famous bush was glowing brightly in the forest. All of the animals were so curious as to why it was glowing so much! One brave squirrel, who was named Smitty, decided to find out why it was glowing. He climbed up to the top of the bush and was surprised to find a luminous diamond! Smitty thought, 'Wow, this must be valuable. I should take this for myself, and become famous!' + +But all of a sudden, he heard a voice saying, "Wait, Smitty! What if the diamond belongs to someone else?" It was his best friend, Elsie the Lizard. Smitty thought it over and decided to do the right thing. He called the forest rangers to tell them about the diamond, and hoped that if it belonged to someone else, they could find out who owned it. + +The rangers found out that the diamond belonged to a very special princess. It was a very special gift from her grandmother, but she had lost it! When the princess heard that Smitty had returned the diamond to her, she was so happy and gave Smitty a reward. + +Smitty realized that honesty was the best policy and that it was worth rewarding to do the right thing! +Mandy and Dave were building a big sandcastle on the beach. Mandy tried to make a loop with a bucket and a shovel, but it was too hard. Dave saw her and said, "Let me help. I can do it!" + +Mandy said thank you and Dave used his hands to make the loop. He patted the sand smooth and Mandy exclaimed, "It's so clear and round." + +Dave said, "Look how strong this loop is! I can even stand on it and it doesn't break." Mandy laughed as Dave jumped up and down on the loop. Once he finished, he said, "I helped you make this loop and now it's ready for your sandcastle." + +Mandy smiled and finished building her castle. She said, "Thank you, Dave. You helped make this sandcastle possible." +Once, there was a lazy dog. He never played outside or chased balls like other dogs. + +One day, the lazy dog saw a big apple on the ground. He started to pray, hoping he would get the apple. The texture of the apple looked so soft and juicy. + +Unfortunately, someone else saw the apple too. A bigger, hungrier dog came and ate the apple before the lazy dog could get close. + +The lazy dog was so sad. His prayers weren't answered. He never got the apple. +Once upon a time, there was a girl who liked to skip. Every day she would go skipping up and down the street. + +One day, while skipping down the street she saw a pistol, hidden in the bushes. She thought to herself, "I should take the pistol, I could have lots of fun with it!" + +So, she quickly snatched it up and ran with it. But when she turned around, she saw a policeman. He was very angry and shouted at her for taking the hidden pistol. + +The little girl was very scared. She was so scared that her knees began to shake. + +The policeman explained she had done wrong, but if she promised to never do anything like it ever again then he would let her go. + +The little girl promised, and she ran away with the pistol still hidden in her pocket. She never went back to that street again, and always remembered to skip with caution. +The boy and his mommy were playing a game. The boy wanted to write something, so his mommy gave him a special cushion. He wrote on it with special markers. He was very proud of the things he wrote. + +Next, his mommy asked him to show it to his big sister and brother. He felt a bit embarrassed because he had never shown his writing before. + +Still, he took a deep breath and went to show them. They were so pleased with what he wrote, and his mommy hugged him and said that he was very brave. The boy felt happy, and very proud of himself. +Once there was a little girl called Sally. She was only three years old. She was very worried when her father had to go away for work. She was worried that her father wouldn't come back. She said goodbye to her father sadly. + +But one day, something amazing happened. Sally was given a special pass from her father. It was very important. She accepted the pass and was so happy. + +The pass was so special that it meant her father would come back to her again. All her worries were gone. + +Sally was so happy that she accepted the pass and hugged it tight. Now she knew that no matter what happened, her father would always come back to her. +Once upon a time, there was an ordinary beetle. He wanted to go on an adventure, so he asked his mother if he could. His mother said yes, but only if he followed the rules. + +The beetle was so excited! He waved goodbye to his mother and started to explore. He looked at the tall grass and the pretty flowers, and hopped around the stones in the warm sun. + +Suddenly, he heard a funny sound. It was a bee asking for help! The brave beetle flew over to find out what was wrong. It turned out the bee had gotten stuck in a bush. + +The beetle leapt into action! He asked some of his friends to help him pull the bee out of the bush. The beetle was so brave, and soon the bee was free! They thanked the beetle for being so brave and kind. + +The beetle felt so proud of himself. With the help of his friends, he had helped an ordinary bee in need. This was the best adventure ever! +Once upon a time, there was a clever little girl called Lucy who loved jelly. Every morning, she would have a jelly breakfast, and she was never seen without a jar of it in her pocket. + +One day, Lucy went out for a walk in the park when she noticed something strange. Not far away from her, she saw something colourful, almost like a jelly! She quickly ran over to it and when she got closer, she realised it was a giant jelly! She was so surprised. + +She started to explore the giant jelly, and soon she discovered that it had a secret room inside. She went into the room and saw lots of bright colours, like a rainbow. But that wasn't all, as she also discovered lots of little jelly treats inside. + +Lucy was so excited to find all of the jelly treats, and she quickly reached out to grab them and start eating them. She was so clever to find the secret room! + +Finally, Lucy was full of jelly, and she was beyond happy. She couldn't believe her luck, and she knew she'd have the best jelly breakfast ever the next morning! +One day, Rebecca went to the park with her mommy. It was a warm day, so the sun was shining brightly. Rebecca's mommy spread out a blanket on the ground where Rebecca could sit and play. + +Rebecca found a stick and started poking the ground. She was having so much fun looking for bugs and exploring! Soon, Rebecca and her mommy heard music coming from across the park. They went to find out what it was. + +Rebecca saw a group of people dancing. They were doing funny moves and laughing. Rebecca laughed too! She danced and twirled in the sunshine. + +The music was getting louder, so Rebecca and her mommy joined the group! Soon everyone was dancing around the park. It was so much fun! When the music stopped, everyone was out of breath, but happy. Rebecca hugged her mommy and they smiled. They had such a warm and wonderful day at the park! +Once upon a time there was a happy family who wanted to move to a new house. So, they packed all their things into a van and drove away. When they got to the house, they needed some help to unpack. + +Mommy said: "Children, can you please help us unpack all the things in the van?" + +So Little Johnny, Big Ben and the baby came running to help. Big Ben grabbed the saw and looked around for something to cut. Mommy found some boxes and said, "Hurry, Big Ben, cut these with your saw so we can unpack everything." + +Big Ben used his saw to break open the boxes and the family started to unpack everything and put it away. They were amazed at how flexible their new house was and how it looked already like home. + +The family smiled and hugged each other tightly, happy to be all together in their new home. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Carla and Stella. Both were very persistent and wanted to learn a lot. They had big dreams and they both wanted to go to a beautiful university. + +One day Carla and Stella found a bow and arrow. Carla picked up the bow first and said “This is amazing, I should learn how to use it.†But Stella said, “No, it’s not safe, let’s put it back.†+ +Stella was very wise and she knew that if they didn’t use the bow safely, they could get hurt. Carla was also wise and she bowed to Stella’s wishes and put the bow back. + +From this experience Carla and Stella learned that if they wanted to succeed in learning, they had to be persistent and not give up. They also realised that staying safe is important so they can go to university and live their dreams. +Once upon a time, there was a friendly fox. He loved to explore the dark nighttime forest. + +One night, the fox took his flashlight and began walking through the trees. Suddenly, he saw something move! He shined his flashlight in that direction and was surprised to find a little rabbit, looking up at him with big eyes. + +The fox smiled and nodded at the rabbit. The rabbit nodded back and sat down. He seemed happy to see the friendly fox. + +Then, the rabbit hopped off into the darkness. The fox watched as the furry creature disappeared, then turned and headed home. As he walked back, the fox smiled and nodded to himself, remembering the happy moment with the friendly rabbit in the nighttime forest. +Once upon a time, there was a fisherman who would go fishing every day. One day, he asked his young son to come along but the boy refused. The fisherman didn't give up though. He kept trying to persuade his son but the boy still refused. + +Finally, the fisherman offered the boy a fake fish that he had made out of paper. The boy thought it was real and was very excited. He was happy to have his own fake fish that he could pretend with. + +The fisherman and his son went out and had a great time fishing together. They also found a real fish in the water. The boy was so excited that he quickly caught it. But then his excitement turned to sadness when he realized it was too small to keep and had to throw it back into the water. + +The moral of the story is that it’s better to refuse something fake and wait for something real. If we take a moment to think and wait, we can eventually find something meaningful and that will last. +Once upon a time, there was a boy. His name was Henry and he was three. One day, Henry went to the park to play with his friends. He was so happy and couldn't wait to get there! + +When he arrived, he saw a big box. He was very curious so he decided to open it. He opened it very carefully and inside he found a surprise! It was a fluffy toy dog and Henry was so excited! + +Then, Henry suddenly heard a noise. He looked around and saw that the toy dog was moving. He was so shocked! He stepped back and the toy dog opened its eyes. It smiled at Henry and he was so happy. Henry couldn't believe it! +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Joe. He was jolly, loved to play and was always having fun. One day, Joe was getting ready with his mommy to go to a party. He was so excited and happy to put on his nicest clothes. But, Joe was very forgetful. When it came time to leave, he had forgotten his clothes and his mommy was not happy. + +Mommy: "Joe, you forgot your clothes! Now we can't go to the party!" + +Joe was sad now and he started to cry. His mommy hugged him and said: + +Mommy: "Joe, it's important to remember what we need to do and take with us, okay?" + +Joe nodded and realized he had made a mistake. He learned that day that it was important to remember to bring the things he needed. + +Moral of the story: We should always remember to bring our things if we need them! +Once upon a time there was a fox and a bear. They were friends but they did not always get along. They often disagreed. + +One day, the fox said to the bear, "Let's make something together!" +The bear said, "Ok!" +The fox said, "Let's make a scarf!" +The bear said, "No, I don't want to make a scarf. Let's make a hat!" +The fox said, "No, I don't think a hat is a good idea." +The bear was mad because the fox disagreed. + +Then, the fox had an idea. He said, "Let's make a blanket! We can use this brown yarn." The bear liked this idea and said, "Okay!" So the fox and the bear worked together to make the blanket. They were happier when they were working together. + +At the end, they had a nice, warm, brown blanket. They were very happy and they agreed that they had made something beautiful! They decided to keep the blanket forever so they never had to disagree again. +Joey was the smallest kid in the race. He was only three years old and everyone else in the race was bigger than him. He had been running for a while, but he hadn't gotten very far. He was feeling tired and frustrated. + +He stopped for a moment to catch his breath when, suddenly, it started raining. His little feet were soaked and he felt defeated. He just wanted to turn back, but then he thought of his mom's smiling face and he knew he had to keep going. + +He wasn't sure how, but somehow he found the energy to run even faster. His little legs were like a machine and he kept going and going. After several minutes he crossed the finish line first! He was so proud of himself and everyone was cheering for him. + +Joey felt great! The rain had stopped, and the sun was starting to shine. He was filled with a wonderful feeling of accomplishment. + +That feeling of accomplishment helped him heal and gave him the courage to face every race and every challenge life throws his way. He was dry and warm on the outside, and brave and strong on the inside. +Bob had been waiting forever. He was so impatient. + +Bob asked his mom, "What do I do?" + +"Just wait," his mom said. + +Bob didn't like waiting. He asked his mom again, "Do I really have to wait?" + +His mom stopped what she was doing and looked at Bob. She said, "Yes, you do. Just be patient." + +Bob decided to wait and soon he found himself watching the water in the pond outside his window. The water was still and quiet. Then he heard something. Someone was calling him. + +It was his mom. She was standing outside with a bucket of water. She said, "It's time to do something!" + +Bob was excited. It was time to water the garden! He ran to his mom and together they watered the garden. Bob was so happy they were finally doing something. +Once upon a time, there was a mommy, daddy, and baby who lived together in a small house. Dad was getting ready to lead a parade and Mommy was planning to help decorate. The baby wanted to decorate too, but Mommy said she was too little. The baby was very sad. + +Daddy was about to leave for the parade, but he noticed that the baby was sad. He asked why and the baby said she wanted to help decorate. Then Dad had a wonderful idea! He said that he would bring the baby to the parade and they could decorate together! The baby was so happy and couldn't wait to start. + +When they arrived at the parade, they found that the ground was clear - perfect for decorating! Daddy and the baby started gathering rocks, flowers, and leaves to make a colorful path. Meanwhile, Mommy was nearby helping them decorate. When they finished, the parade was just beginning! + +Everyone in the parade was amazed by the beautiful path. It was the most beautiful parade ever! + +The baby learned that day that it pays off to work together, and that even small hands can make a big difference. +Once upon a time there was a dependable ornament. This ornament was made of solid metal and it never melted no matter how hot the temperature was. +The dependable ornament stood proud, day and night, for many, many years in all types of weather. +But one day, it became very hot. Suddenly, the dependable ornament began to melt! The metal started to become soft and it changed from solid to liquid. +Before long, the dependable ornament had melted away and could not be seen anymore. All that was left was a puddle of metal on the ground. +But the dependable ornament had done its job and made the world a brighter place. And that is why the dependable ornament will never be forgotten. +Once upon a time, there was a generous bear who lived in the forest. The bear was so generous that he shared all of his honey with the other animals. Every spring, the bear harvested the honey and shared it with all his friends. + +But one day, it started to rain and the ground became very slippery. As the bear was returning home, he slipped and began to fall. He slid down the hill and landed in a deep pool of mud. The bear was stuck and unable to get out. + +The other animals in the forest heard him crying and came to help. They saw how generous the bear had always been, so they decided to try and save him. After many attempts, the bear was freed from the mud and everyone was happy. + +From then on, everyone in the forest remembered the generous bear and his kindness. They smiled together and celebrated their friendship every spring. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Jack. Jack was three years old and he loved anything that was sparkly and pretty. One day, Jack's mommy asked him to clean his bedroom. Of course, Jack didn't want to. But his mommy explained that it was important to keep his bedroom clean and neat. + +So, Jack did as his mommy said and started to clean his bedroom. After a while, he almost finished cleaning. Then, he heard a noise coming from the bathroom. It was a scary noise! Jack was afraid, but he was brave and he wanted to find out what was causing the noise. + +He opened the door of the bathroom and he saw a big spider! Jack was so scared, but he knew he had to do something about it. So, he quickly ran to the kitchen and grabbed a glass. He put the glass over the spider and slid a piece of paper under the glass. + +Then, he ran to his mommy and explained to her what happened. His mommy was so proud of Jack, that she gave him a big hug. She explained to Jack, that even when something seems scary, it is better to be brave and face it, then running away. Jack knew his mommy was right, and he promised her never to run away when something seems scary. + +From that day on, Jack always remembered the lesson he learned that day and knew that bravery is sometimes the right +Once upon a time there was a girl called Ann. She believed that the sky was the best thing ever. + +Ann looked up and looked around. She was amazed by the beauty of the sky. It was so big and it was so blue. She loved how she could look into the sky and see shapes of animals and clouds. + +Ann wanted to fly to the sky. She thought it would be easy. She asked her mom if she could fly to the sky. Her mom said, “No, you can’t. You have to stay on the ground.†+ +But Ann still believed that she could fly to the sky. She looked up into the sky and she imagined herself flying. She closed her eyes and spread her arms, like she was soaring through the air. + +Ann will never stop believing that she can one day fly to the sky. It’s her dream and she will keep believing it until it comes true. +One day, a little girl wore her favourite dress. She had a big yellow bow that made the dress look so pretty. The sky was cloudy, so it was not a great day to go out and play. The little girl had a troubled look on her face. + +That evening, the sky was suddenly full of bright stars. A rainbow appeared and the clouds went away. The little girl couldn't wait to go out and play. She put on her dress and went outside to explore. + +The little girl was so excited. Everywhere she looked she could see beautiful colours. She found a field of tall, pink flowers that she could pick. The stars glittered in the night sky and the moon looked down and smiled. + +The little girl was happy now - no more troubled look on her face. She ran, she skipped and she rode her bike until it was time to go home. Now she could go inside and get ready for bed, dreaming about all the wonderful things she had seen and done. +Once upon a time, there was a duck who wanted to explore the world. He flew over the bush, looking for something to do. But just as he was about to land, something in the bush reminded him to be careful. The feeling was weak, but he knew that he shouldn't take risks. + +The duck was scared to move. He thought of flying away, but he was too afraid to even move. The bush made him feel weak and he started to shake. Suddenly, he heard a voice from deep inside the bush. It reminded him to be brave and fly away from the danger. + +The duck flew away from the bush, safe and sound. He was so relieved that he had listened and heeded the reminder. He knew that being brave was essential to exploring the world and he would never forget that lesson. +Once upon a time there was a beautiful flower. It was so pretty that it made the sun smile. Every day the flower would bloom in the sunshine and spread its pretty petals. + +One day a lady saw the beautiful flower and decided she wanted to keep it. She went outside and carefully plucked the flower from the ground. + +The lady was very kind, so she put the flower in a warm bathtub with some water and sun. All day long the flower would lay in the warm bathtub and enjoy the sunshine. The flower was spoiled and very happy. + +Every day the flower would bloom with the sunlight shining on it. Soon it was bigger and brighter than ever before. The flower was very content and loved its new home in the warm bathtub. + +And that is the story of the flower who found a cosy home in a warm bathtub. The flower was very happy and never wanted to leave its beautiful bloom. +Jack was a smart little boy. He had a lot of toys. One day, he was playing with all his toys when his mommy came in the room. She said, "Jack, it's time to clean up!" Jack knew that meant he had to put away his toys. He didn't want to, but he started to pick them up. + +He decided to have some fun and picked up the biggest toy in the room. He held it up and said, "One, two, three!" and then he threw it across the room. His mommy saw what he did and said, "No more throwing toys, Jack." Jack knew he had to be careful and he nodded his head yes. + +So Jack finished picking up his toys. He was so smart and remembered to be careful. When he was all done, he thanked his mommy and they went to do something else together. +One day, a robot went walking. But he was not happy. He was angry. He stomped his little robot feet as he walked. He grumbled and growled. + +He went far away. Very far away. He went over a hill and down a valley. + +Then, he saw a shiny thing! It was a big, yellow bird. It was beautiful! + +The angry robot opened his eyes wide and smiled. He was no longer angry. He wanted to say hello to the bird. + +But as he reached out his hand, the bird flew away. The robot sighed. He would never get to say hello. + +So, the robot turned and walked back the way he came. As he walked, he thought about the beautiful bird. And he was no longer angry. +One day, a little girl called Ava wanted to meet a bird. She ran up to her mum and asked her to buy her a bird. Her mum said she could, so Ava went off to a pet shop. + +When they arrived at the pet shop, the girl saw lots of different things and she was so excited! She found a birdcage, which was pretty and strong. Inside the cage was a small, yellow bird. + +Ava wanted to take the bird home with her, so her mum decided to buy it for her. They bought the tough birdcage and took it and the bird home. + +Once at home, Ava put the birdcage in her room, so that she could meet the new bird. She was so excited to have her own pet bird! She gave it some food and water and said hello to her new friend. + +From that day onwards, Ava and her bird became the best of friends! +Once upon a time, there was a blue truck. The truck was wide with big, round tires. The truck drove through the grassy fields, looking for something to do. + +Suddenly, the truck heard voices coming from an open field. It was two kids playing. The truck beeped and drove up to them. + +“Hi truck!†said the little girl. + +“Hi! What are you doing?†asked the truck. + +“We’re acting out a play,†the little girl said. She pointed to the little boy who was standing on a tree stump. He was pretending to be a wild animal. + +“Oh, that looks like fun!†said the truck. + +“Do you want to act too?†asked the little boy. + +The truck excitedly nodded and joined in the play. The truck acted like it was driving in the wide field with the kids running along. They laughed and smiled as they played together. + +Eventually, they decided it was time to go home. The truck thanked the two kids and drove off. The kids waved goodbye and watched the truck drive away until it was out of sight. +Pete and Jane wanted to play together, but they couldn't agree on what game to play. So they started to fight. Jane was determined to win, and so she started to look around for something special that she could use. She spotted a harmless vest lying on the ground. + +She grabbed it and put it on. With the vest on, she had a special power. She could do things that Pete couldn't do. He was amazed, but angry too. That's why they both started to fight again. + +Jane used her vest to protect herself from Pete's punches and kicks. She was safe and sound, so she won the fight. Pete was sad, but he didn't give up. He tried to find something that could help him. In the end, Pete said he was sorry for starting the fight and they agreed to become friends again. +Once there was a playful rabbit living in the forest. The rabbit had many friends, but there was one thing he hated - fire. Whenever the sun went down and the sky turned dark, he would hide in his hole and be very careful. + +One night, an emergency happened. A big fire started in the forest and it was getting bigger and bigger. The rabbit was scared and didn't know what to do. He could feel the heat from the fire coming closer and he started to tremble. + +Luckily, his friends came to the help. They ran over and started digging around the fire to stop it from spreading. The rabbit was very happy to see them and the fire slowly stopped. + +The rabbit learned that friendship and help make a big difference in an emergency. He was grateful to his friends and was glad they were there when he needed them. +Today was Sally's first day at school. She was so excited to meet her classmates in her new class. When she arrived, her teacher, Mrs. Brown, greeted her with a big smile. + +Mrs. Brown asked the class to sit in a circle around the room. Everyone was looking around and talking softly. Mrs. Brown was really brilliant, and she gave everyone a special activity to do. + +First, she told the class to take out their paint. Then, she opened up the paint cans and told them to scatter the paint around like a rainbow. Sally loved the idea, and each of the children quickly began to cover the walls with bright colours. + +Everyone had so much fun playing with the paint. In the end, Sally and her new classmates had created a brilliant masterpiece that Mrs. Brown was very proud of. Sally had a great day in her new class and couldn't wait to come back and do it again tomorrow. +Once upon a time there were two rabbits, one huge and one small. The huge rabbit was very greedy. He wanted all the sandwiches for himself. So whenever he saw the small rabbit carrying a sandwich, the huge rabbit chased him and tried to catch him. But no matter how hard he tried, the small rabbit was too fast. + +One day while the huge rabbit was chasing the small rabbit, they ended up at the beach. The small rabbit quickly ran into the sand and disappeared. The huge rabbit looked around, confused. Suddenly he saw something in the sand. It was the small rabbit, carrying a huge sandwich. + +The huge rabbit grew very angry. He wanted the sandwich for himself, so he snarled and tried to catch the small rabbit. But the small rabbit quickly ran away and took his sandwich with him. + +The moral of the story is that greed never pays. Greedy people only end up being sad and frustrated. It's better to share and be kind. +Once upon a time, there was a wise old dragon. It lived on top of a mountain and hoarded jewels for itself. Each day, the dragon would demand a jewel before it allowed anyone to travel up to the summit of the mountain. + +One day, a clever little boy named Jack decided to try his luck and climb the mountain. He had heard about the dragon’s demand for jewels, but he didn’t have any. So Jack thought of a clever plan. He grabbed a rock, wrapped it in cloth, and made it look like a jewel. + +He presented the rock to the dragon and said, “This is a special jewel I have brought for you.†The dragon was amazed at the boy’s cleverness and allowed him to pass. + +The moral of the story is that it is always better to use your wit and ingenuity than to rely on material possessions. +Once upon a time, there was a large bear. He liked to sing songs all day long. His best friends, a little bird and a frog, happily listened to his singing. One day, the bear wanted to give his friends a special gift. He thought of a perfect name for the song he was singing. He named it "The Bear's Best Song". + +The bear's friends were so happy and excited. They both began to sing the song he had named. It was a lovely song with a happy tune. Everyone sang along together. + +Afterwards, everyone laughed and hugged. The large bear was so proud and he thanked his friends. He said, "This was the best gift ever!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Anna who loved to laugh and smile. + +One day, Anna's mommy and daddy decided to take her to the theater. Anna was very excited! She put on her prettiest dress and they drove off together. + +At the theater, Anna was amazed! Everywhere she looked, she saw colorful lights and happy people. She smiled wide, excited to see the show. + +Before the show started, Anna's mommy gave her something special; a big, delicious cookie. Anna bit into it and smiled even wider -- it tasted so good! + +Suddenly, a loud voice boomed throughout the theater. "Ladies and Gentlemen," the voice said cheerily, "Welcome to the show!" + +Anna and her family all smiled. Then, the show began! +Once upon a time there were two best friends. One day, the friends were playing together when one of them had an idea. He asked his friend, “Do you want to do something tasty?†His friend replied, “Yes, what do you want to do?†The first friend said, “Let’s bake some cookies.†His friend eagerly replied, “Yes, let’s do that!†+ +The friends gathered the ingredients and began baking. After a few minutes, a delicious smell filled the room. The friends took the cookie tray out of the oven and, after letting it cool for a few minutes, the delicious cookies were ready. + +The friends tasted the cookies and the result was tasty! They enjoyed the cookies and had a lot of fun. The friends agreed that baking was a great way to have a tasty time together. +Once upon a time, two friends named Joe and Kay went out dancing. Joe was wearing his best suit and was full of energy. Kay looked so beautiful in her latest dress. + +The two of them were dancing and having fun when suddenly a cop walked up to them. The cop was not happy and said, "Hey! Where do you kids think you're going? You should be getting home now." + +Joe and Kay quickly stopped dancing and said sorry. They started to walk away when the cop said, "Wait one minute! Who is jealous of the other? Joe or Kay?" + +Joe and Kay looked at each other, confused. "Why, neither of us is jealous," they said. The cop just sighed, shook his head, then smiled and said to them, "Good, I'm glad you two are happy and enjoying each other's company." + +Joe and Kay then waved goodbye to the cop and happily walked off hand-in-hand, happy to have the chance to dance. +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 saw a sad boy sitting alone on a bench. She went up to him and gave him a big hug. The boy smiled and felt much better. + +Later that day, Lily and her friends saw a van stuck in the mud. They all worked together to push the van out of the mud. It was hard work, but they did it! The driver of the van was so grateful and said they were brilliant helpers. + +Lily learned that it's important to help others and be kind. She felt happy knowing that she made a difference in someone's day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat candy and sweets all day long. Her mom always told her to eat healthy food, but Lily didn't listen. One day, Lily got sick and her nose turned pale. She couldn't eat candy anymore. + +Lily's mom took her to the doctor, who told her that she needed to eat healthy food to get better. Lily realized that she had to listen to her mom and eat healthy food. She started to eat fruits and vegetables, and her nose started to get better. + +Lily learned that it's important to eat healthy food to stay strong and healthy. She promised to always listen to her mom and take care of her body. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had an ordinary doll that she loved very much. One day, Lily decided to turn her doll's dress around because she wanted to see the pretty bow in the back. + +As she was turning the dress, Lily accidentally dropped her doll and it broke. She was very sad and didn't know what to do. Her mommy came to her and saw the broken doll. + +"Don't worry, Lily," her mommy said. "We can fix your doll and she will be as good as new." Lily was happy to hear that and hugged her mommy. From that day on, she was very careful when she turned her doll around. +Once upon a time, there was an old lady named Granny. She loved to cook and eat beans. One day, she went to the store to buy some beans. She met a little girl named Lily who was also buying beans. + +"Hello," said Granny. "What are you buying?" + +"I am buying beans," replied Lily. + +"I love beans too!" Granny said. "Do you know how to cook them?" + +"No, I don't," Lily said. + +"Well, I can teach you," Granny said with a smile. + +And so, Granny and Lily became friends and Granny taught Lily how to cook beans. They had a great time together and always replied to each other with kindness. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a toy that was very special to her. It was a teddy bear that she called "mine". One day, Lily went to the park to play. She saw a little boy playing with a toy that made her very excited. + +Lily went up to the little boy and said, "Wow, your toy is so cool! Can I play with it too?" The little boy smiled and said, "Sure, you can play with it with me!" + +Lily was so excited to play with the toy, but after a while, she started to feel uncomfortable. She realized that the toy was too big for her to hold and play with. She said to the little boy, "I'm sorry, but I don't feel comfortable playing with this toy anymore. Can I give it back to you?" + +The little boy smiled and said, "That's okay, you can give it back to me. Maybe we can play with something else that is more comfortable for you." Lily was happy to hear that and they played together with some other toys that were more suitable for her. +Once upon a time, there was a big, brown bear named Benny. Benny loved to eat grilled fish. One day, Benny went to the river to catch fish but he couldn't catch any. He was sad. + +Then he saw a little girl named Lily. She had a fishing rod and was catching lots of fish. Benny went to her and said, "Can you serve me some fish please?" Lily smiled and said, "Sure, I can grill some for you too!" + +Benny was impressed by Lily's fishing skills and how good the fish tasted. They became friends and Benny learned how to catch fish from Lily. From then on, Benny always had delicious grilled fish to eat. +Once upon a time, there was an old lady. She was very old, so we called her "elderly". She loved to eat steak, which is a yummy kind of meat. One day, she went to the store to buy some steak. She asked the butcher for a number of steaks, and he gave her three. She went home and cooked them for dinner. They were delicious! The end. +Once upon a time, there were two twins named Tim and Tom. They looked exactly the same and loved to play together. One day, they went on a distant adventure to find a treasure. Along the way, they met a funny clown who liked to joke around. The clown made them laugh and they became friends. Finally, they found the treasure and shared it with their new friend. From then on, they always joked and played together, never forgetting their distant adventure. +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 slide. Then they saw a big, scary bird in the sky. Lily was scared and said, "Mommy, Daddy, that bird is scary!" + +They decided to go for a walk and found a big, green land with lots of trees. They saw a bunny and a squirrel. The bunny said, "Hi!" and the squirrel said, "Hello!" Lily was happy to see the animals. + +After a while, they went back home. Lily told her grandma about the scary bird and the land with the animals. Her grandma smiled and said, "I'm glad you had fun at the park." Lily went to bed and dreamed about the bunny and squirrel saying hello to her again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and pick flowers. One day, she saw a big factory in the distance. + +"Mommy, what is that big building?" Lily asked. + +"That's a factory, sweetie. They make things there," her mommy replied. + +Lily thought it would be nice to see what they made, so she walked to the factory. When she got there, she saw lots of machines and people working. + +A nice man who worked at the factory saw Lily and said, "Hello there! Do you want to see how we make things?" + +Lily nodded her head and the man showed her around. She saw how they made toys, clothes, and even food. + +"Wow, this is so cool! Thank you for showing me around," Lily said. + +"No problem, little one. Always happy to share what we do here. Just remember to mind your manners and stay safe," the man said with a smile. + +Lily waved goodbye and went back home, feeling happy and excited about all the things she saw at the factory. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved going on adventures with his mommy and daddy. One day, they went on a hike up a big mountain. Timmy was so excited! He had never seen such an incredible mountain before. + +As they were walking up the mountain, Timmy's daddy said, "Timmy, let's organize all of our snacks and drinks so we can find them easily." Timmy loved helping, so he helped organize everything in their backpack. + +When they finally reached the top of the mountain, Timmy was so happy! He looked out at the incredible view and said, "Mommy, Daddy, this is the best adventure ever!" They all sat down and enjoyed their snacks and drinks, feeling proud of themselves for organizing everything so well. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Fluffy. Fluffy had a gray fur and big ears. One day, Fluffy went on an adventure in the forest. He saw many amazing things like colorful flowers and flying birds. + +As Fluffy was hopping around, he found a big basket full of carrots. Fluffy loved carrots, so he ate all of them. But, he ate too many carrots and they made his tummy hurt. His mommy told him that eating too many carrots can spoil his tummy. + +Fluffy learned his lesson and promised to eat only a little bit of carrots each day. From then on, he lived happily ever after with his mommy in their cozy burrow. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a man who had a lot of money. He was very rich and had many nice things. One day, he got a letter in the mail. The letter was in a special paper called an envelope. The man was very excited to read the letter because he thought it would make him even more wealthy. + +But then, a bad person came and stole the envelope! The man was very sad because he couldn't read the letter anymore. He looked everywhere for the envelope, but he couldn't find it. He asked his friends and family if they had seen it, but no one had. + +The man was very upset, but he learned an important lesson. He realized that having a lot of money and being wealthy wasn't as important as having people he loved around him. So, he decided to spend more time with his friends and family and not worry so much about money. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat tuna sandwiches. One day, his mommy made him a tuna sandwich for lunch, but Timmy didn't like it. He thought the tuna tasted funny. His mommy tried to explain that the tuna was just a little different than what he was used to, but Timmy didn't understand. + +Later that day, Timmy went to visit his grandma. She had a garden with lots of vegetables. Timmy saw some humble carrots growing in the ground. They looked small and not very special, but his grandma explained that they were still delicious and good for you. + +When Timmy got home, he decided to try the tuna sandwich again. This time, he realized that his mommy was right. The tuna tasted just fine. He felt a little humble for not believing her before, but he was happy that he learned something new. From then on, he ate tuna sandwiches all the time and loved them! +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the sun, but it was very bright. So, Timmy's mommy gave him some sunglasses to wear. Timmy put them on and he could see much better without the bright sun in his eyes. + +One day, Timmy was playing with his toys in his messy room. He wanted to play with his favorite toy, but it was on a high shelf. Timmy tried to reach it, but he was too short. He thought about giving up, but then he remembered his sunglasses. He put them on and could see the toy clearly on the shelf. With a little help, Timmy was able to reach the toy and play with it happily. + +From then on, Timmy always wore his sunglasses when he played outside and when he needed to reach something high. He loved his sunglasses and his favorite toy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot liked to play with his friends in the park. One day, Spot saw a hole in the fence and decided to peek through it. He saw a big network of trees and flowers on the other side. Spot wanted to explore it, but he knew his owner would be mad if he went through the hole. + +Spot's friend, a cat named Mittens, came over and asked what was wrong. Spot explained the bad situation he was in. Mittens had an idea. She suggested they ask their other friends to help build a new gate in the fence so they could explore the network together. + +All of their friends agreed and they worked hard to build a new gate. When it was done, they all ran through it and explored the network together. Spot was so happy he peeked through the hole in the fence because it led to a fun adventure with his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the big yard. One day, she saw a long rake leaning against the shed. She wanted to use it to help her dad clean up the leaves. She picked up the rake and started to gather the leaves into a big pile. + +Lily's dad came outside and saw her working hard. He said, "Wow, Lily! You know how to use the rake really well." Lily smiled and kept working until all the leaves were in a big pile. + +After they finished, Lily's dad gave her a big hug and said, "I'm so proud of you for helping me. You did such a great job with the long rake." Lily felt happy and proud of herself too. From that day on, she knew that she could always help her dad with the rake whenever he needed it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to watch the parade with her mommy and daddy. One day, Lily woke up feeling grumpy. She didn't want to go to the parade. + +Her mommy and daddy tried to cheer her up, but Lily was still feeling grumpy. Then, her mommy said, "Lily, you can decide if we go to the parade or not." + +Lily thought about it and decided that she wanted to go to the parade after all. She put on her pretty dress and went with her family. She saw colorful floats, clowns, and even got some candy. Lily was happy she decided to go to the parade. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a silly rabbit. He wanted to climb a big mountain. His friends said it was a foolish idea, but the rabbit didn't listen. He started to climb the mountain, but it was very steep. + +Suddenly, he saw a sign that said "yield". The rabbit didn't know what it meant, so he kept going. But then, he slipped on a rock and fell down. He realized that "yield" meant he should stop and be careful. + +The rabbit felt sad and went back home. His friends were happy to see him safe and sound. They told him that climbing the mountain alone was not a good idea. The rabbit learned his lesson and promised to be more careful next time. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play outside and have fun. One day, Lily's mom told her it was time to go potty. Lily went to the toilet and did her business. + +After she was done, Lily looked at the toilet and said, "Wow, that toilet is incredible!" Her mom laughed and said, "Yes, it is important to keep the toilet clean and working properly." + +Lily learned that even though the toilet may not seem important, it is necessary for our health and hygiene. From that day on, Lily made sure to keep the toilet clean and in good condition. She realized that taking care of things that may seem small can make a big difference in the long run. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to climb up and down the ladder in his backyard. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to go and send a letter to his grandma. Timmy was excited to help his mom, so he went to the post office with the letter. + +When Timmy got to the post office, he saw a man who was very angry. The man was yelling at the postman because he didn't get his letter on time. Timmy felt scared, but he knew he had to be brave. He gave the letter to the postman and said, "Please send this to my grandma." The postman smiled and said, "Don't worry, Timmy. I will send it right away." + +Timmy was happy that he could help his mom and send the letter to his grandma. He went back home and climbed up and down the ladder in his backyard again. When his mom asked him how it went, he said, "I sent the letter to grandma and the postman was nice. But there was a man who was angry at the post office." His mom smiled and said, "Thank you, Timmy. You're such a good helper." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play hide and seek with her friends. One day, she decided to peek behind a big tree to see if her friend was hiding there. She saw something shiny and colorful, so she went closer to check it out. + +It was a letter! Lily was so excited because she had never received a letter before. She opened it and read it out loud. The letter was from her grandma who lived far away. She wrote about how much she missed Lily and how proud she was of her. + +Lily felt so happy and polite, she decided to write a letter back to her grandma. She thanked her for the letter and drew a picture of them together. From that day on, Lily loved to write letters and always remembered to be polite. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sally. Sally liked to play with her toys and her cat, Fluffy. One day, Sally wanted to go outside to play, but her mommy said, "Not yet, Sally. It's too quiet outside." + +Sally was sad because she wanted to play outside. So, she decided to play with her toys. She took out her dollhouse and started to play. But then, she heard a noise outside. It was her friend, Tommy. Tommy came to play with Sally. + +Sally was so happy to see Tommy. She ran to the door to let him in, but the door was locked! Sally didn't know how to unlock the door. She asked her mommy for help and her mommy unlocked the door. Sally and Tommy played together all day and had lots of fun. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing outside and picking flowers. One day, Lily saw a sign that said "Don't pick the flowers. It's the law." She didn't understand what that meant, but she knew it was bad to break the law. + +Later that day, Lily's friend came over to play. They decided to go explore the woods behind Lily's house. As they walked, they saw a big, scary dog. Lily's friend was scared and didn't know what to do. Lily remembered something her mom had told her about dogs. She shrugged her shoulders and said, "Don't be afraid. Just stand still and the dog will go away." + +Lily's friend was amazed. She had never heard that before. They continued on their adventure and found a beautiful meadow filled with flowers. Lily remembered the sign and told her friend they couldn't pick the flowers because it was against the law. Her friend was confused, but Lily explained it to her. They smiled and continued to play, knowing they were doing the right thing. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing with her toys and going on adventures in her backyard. One day, she found a patient turtle who was lost and needed help finding its way home. + +Lily picked up the turtle and asked, "Where do you live?" The turtle replied, "I live in the ancient oak tree by the pond." Lily knew where that was and said, "I'll help you get there!" + +As they walked, Lily noticed that some of her toys were scattered around the yard. She said, "I need to unite my toys so I don't lose them again." The turtle agreed and helped Lily gather all her toys. + +When they finally reached the ancient oak tree, the turtle was so happy to be home. He said, "Thank you for being so kind and patient with me." Lily smiled and said, "You're welcome! I'm glad we could unite and find your way home." +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 get a cup from the cupboard. Lily went to the cupboard and opened it. She saw a perfect cup and took it out. + +Suddenly, her mom started to bake a cake. Lily wanted to help, so she asked, "Mommy, can I help you?" Her mom replied, "Yes, you can help me mix the batter." Lily was so excited to start mixing the batter. + +As she was mixing, she accidentally spilled some on the perfect cup. She was worried her mom would be upset, but her mom just smiled and said, "It's okay, Lily. We can wash it off." Lily was happy that her mistake didn't ruin the perfect cup. From that day on, Lily learned that it's okay to make mistakes and that her mom would always be there to help her. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved going to the beach with his mommy and daddy. One day, they went to the beach and Timmy wanted to make a sandcastle. He asked his mommy and daddy to help him make it. + +While they were making the sandcastle, Timmy found a seashell. He showed it to his mommy and daddy and they said it was a fake seashell. Timmy didn't understand what fake meant, so he asked his mommy to explain it to him. She said that fake means something that isn't real, like a toy that looks like a real animal. + +Later that day, Timmy and his family went to a store. Timmy saw a toy microphone and asked his mommy if he could have it. His mommy said yes, and Timmy was so happy. He used the microphone to record his voice and sing a song. His mommy and daddy clapped and said he was a great singer. Timmy was so happy that he had his own microphone to record his voice. +Once upon a time, there was a big, strong horse named Brownie. Brownie had a stubborn personality and didn't like to listen to his owner. One day, Brownie decided to run away from his owner and explore the nearby forest. As he galloped through the trees, his muscles were working hard to carry him. + +Suddenly, Brownie heard a loud noise and started to tremble with fear. He didn't know what was happening, but he knew he needed to get away. He ran faster and faster until he reached a deep, dark hole. Without realizing it, Brownie stepped too close to the edge and fell in. + +Brownie tried to use his muscles to climb out of the hole, but he couldn't. He was stuck and started to tremble again. Sadly, nobody knew where Brownie was and he was never found. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play with his toys and explore the world around him. One day, he found a mysterious box in his backyard. He didn't know what was inside, but he was curious to find out. + +Timmy opened the box and found a toy car inside. It was very old and rusty, but still worked. He played with it for a while, but then he noticed that it had a strange itch on it. He didn't know what to do, so he went to his mom. + +"Mommy, my toy car has an itch. What should I do?" Timmy asked. + +His mom looked at the car and said, "Maybe we should sell it. We can use the money to buy you a new toy." + +Timmy didn't want to sell his toy car, but he knew his mom was right. They went to a toy store and sold the car. Timmy was sad to see it go, but he was happy to get a new toy. +Once upon a time, there was an elderly lady who loved to cook steak. She had a big pot and a big spoon. One day, she was cooking steak when she lost her balance and fell down. + +Her grandson came to her and asked, "Are you okay, Grandma?" + +"I am fine, dear," she said. "I just lost my balance." + +The grandson helped her get up and said, "Let's sit down and eat the steak together." + +They sat down and enjoyed the delicious steak. The grandma said, "Thank you for helping me, dear. You are so kind." + +The grandson smiled and said, "I love you, Grandma." +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to eat carrots and play with his friends. One day, Benny saw a big, fierce wolf in the forest. The wolf looked very scary and Benny was very afraid. + +Benny ran as fast as he could, but the wolf was faster. The wolf caught up to Benny and said, "I am going to eat you!" Benny was very scared and didn't know what to do. + +Just then, Benny remembered something his mother had told him. She said, "Benny, always remember that courage is not about being fearless, it's about facing your fears." + +Benny took a deep breath and turned to face the wolf. "I may be small," said Benny, "but I weigh a lot when it comes to being brave!" The wolf was surprised by Benny's bravery and decided to leave him alone. From that day on, Benny knew that he could face any challenge with courage and determination. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to help her grandma in the garden. One day, Lily saw a red and round vegetable called a radish. She was eager to try it, but her grandma told her that it was not ready to eat yet. + +Lily was sad, but she remembered the time her grandma told her about patience. "What does patience mean?" Lily asked. "It means waiting for the right time," her grandma replied. + +The next day, Lily went back to the garden and saw that the radish was big and ready to eat. She poked it with her finger and it was so delicious! Lily learned that good things come to those who wait and have patience. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and sing songs. One day, Lily went to a dance competition and won a big trophy! She was so happy and proud of herself. + +But then, a terrible thing happened. Some other kids started to ignore Lily because they were jealous of her trophy. Lily didn't understand why they were being mean to her. She felt sad and didn't want to go to the dance competition again. + +Luckily, Lily's mommy and daddy told her that she did a great job and that the trophy was a symbol of her hard work. They told her to ignore the other kids and keep doing what she loves. Lily felt better and decided to keep dancing and singing, even if others were being mean. And she lived happily ever after. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a kind man who lived in a small village. He had a big axe that he used to cut wood. One day, he saw a little boy who was trying to carry a big rock. The man saw that the boy was struggling, so he asked if he could help. The boy was happy and said yes. + +The man picked up the rock with his strong arms and carried it to the boy's house. The boy was very grateful and thanked the man. The man smiled and said, "It's always good to help others. It can change their day for the better." + +The boy listened to the man's wise words and realized that helping others was important. He thought about how he could help others too. He decided to fit all his toys into a box and give them to the children who didn't have toys. The boy felt happy knowing that he could make a difference in someone's life. +Once upon a time, there was a monkey named Bongo who loved bananas. One day, Bongo saw a colorful bunch of bananas hanging from a tree. He wanted to eat them all, but they were too high up for him to reach. + +Bongo asked his friend, a bird named Tweetie, "Can you help me get those bananas up there?" + +Tweetie replied, "Sure, I can fly up and get them for you." + +Tweetie flew up and plucked the bananas from the tree. Bongo was so happy and excited that he jumped up and down, making a big splash in a nearby puddle. He soaked his fur, but he didn't care because he had his favorite food - bananas! +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to jump and play in the meadow. One day, Benny found a piece of carrot that was too hard to eat. + +Benny tried and tried to eat the hard carrot, but it hurt his teeth. He was sad and didn't know what to do. Then, his friend, a wise old owl, came to him and said, "Benny, don't try to eat something that is too hard. It's okay to ask for help." + +Benny listened to the owl and asked his friends for help. They all worked together to soften the carrot and made it into a yummy carrot pie. Benny learned that it's okay to ask for help and that working together can make things easier. From that day on, Benny was happy and played with his friends in the meadow, jumping and having fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a favorite toy, a black stuffed bear named Teddy. One day, Lily and Teddy went on an adventure to find a treasure. They followed a map that led them through a big forest. + +Suddenly, it started to rain and Lily got scared. "Teddy, I'm scared," she said. Teddy hugged her tightly and said, "Don't worry, Lily. I'm here to comfort you. We'll find a place to stay dry soon." + +They kept following the map until they found a cozy little cabin. They went inside and snuggled up together under a warm blanket. Lily felt safe and happy with Teddy by her side. "Thank you for being my friend, Teddy," she said. Teddy smiled and replied, "Anytime, Lily. That's what friends are for." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to dance and sing to the rhythm of the music. One day, her friends invited her to play outside, but she couldn't decide whether to go or stay home and practice her dance moves. + +Lily's mom noticed her daughter's dilemma and said, "Lily, it's important to make wise choices. Don't be foolish and waste your time. Think about what you really want and decide what is best for you." + +Lily listened to her mom's advice and decided to stay home and practice her dance moves. She worked hard and soon became the best dancer in her class. Her friends were amazed by her talent and asked her to teach them how to dance too. + +From that day on, Lily learned that making wise decisions can lead to great success. She continued to dance and sing to the rhythm of the music, and her friends joined in too. They all had fun together and learned the importance of making good choices. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to read books and had a big bookshelf in her room. Every night, before going to bed, she would pick a book from the shelf and read a story. + +One day, Lily's mom brought home a new book for her. Lily was so enthusiastic to read it that she couldn't wait until bedtime. She sat down on the floor next to the bookshelf and started reading. + +As she was reading, she noticed a little spider crawling on the bookshelf. She didn't like spiders very much, but she remembered her mom saying that they were harmless. So, she continued reading and ignored the spider. + +Suddenly, the spider crawled onto her hand. Lily was scared and wanted to scream, but instead, she remembered something her grandma had told her. She closed her eyes, took a deep breath, and gently blew a kiss towards the spider. The spider crawled away, and Lily continued reading her book, feeling proud of herself for being brave. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved animals and wanted a pet. One day, her mom took her to a store to buy a parrot. Lily saw a parrot in a cage and she wanted to take it home. + +Mom said, "Let's check if it's a real parrot or a fake one." She opened the cage and the parrot flew out. Lily was so happy to see the parrot flying around. She said, "Mom, can we keep it?" + +Mom said, "Yes, we can keep it. But we need to take care of it and give it food and water every day." Lily was so excited to have a new pet and she named the parrot Polly. From that day on, Polly became her best friend and they had many fun adventures together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the snow and make snowmen. One day, she saw a big block of ice and thought it looked like a castle. She wanted to go inside and see if there was a princess. + +Lily tried to open the ice castle, but it was too cold and hard. She decided to kiss the ice to see if it would open. But the ice did not open, and her lips got stuck to it. She tried to pull away, but she couldn't. + +Lily's mom found her outside and tried to help her, but it was too late. Lily's lips were frozen to the ice, and she couldn't breathe. She had to go to the hospital, but she didn't make it. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a mild cold and her ear hurt. She went to her mommy and said, "Mommy, my ear hurts." + +Her mommy said, "Let me take a look." She looked inside Lily's ear and said, "It looks okay. Let's put a warm cloth on it." + +Lily's daddy came in and said, "It's time for bed, Lily." Lily said, "But my ear hurts." + +Daddy said, "I'll shut the window so the cold air won't come in. That should help." Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, Daddy." She went to sleep feeling much better. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in her backyard. One day, she saw a big tree with a rope hanging from one of its branches. Lily wanted to play with the rope, but she couldn't reach it. + +She asked her daddy to lift her up so she could grab the rope. But her daddy was troubled and said it wasn't safe. Lily was sad, but she understood. She decided to wait until she was bigger and stronger to play with the rope. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the snow. One day, she went outside and saw that the snow was very icy. She slipped and fell, hurting her lip. + +Her mommy came outside and saw that Lily was hurt. She picked her up and took her inside. She got some ice and put it on Lily's lip. Then, she folded a blanket and put it on the couch so that Lily could rest. + +Lily felt much better after resting for a little while. She got up and went outside again to play in the snow. But this time, she was careful not to slip on the icy snow. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big lion who lived in the jungle. He had a loud roar that scared all the animals. One day, the lion hurt his paw while he was hunting for food. His paw was very sore and he couldn't walk properly. + +The lion tried to rest his paw, but it didn't get better. His friends, the monkeys and the zebras, saw that the lion was hurt and wanted to help him. They looked for some dull leaves to make a bandage for the lion's paw. + +The lion was very happy that his friends helped him. He let out a big roar to thank them. From that day on, the lion and his friends played together every day in the jungle. The lion never forgot how his friends helped him when he needed it the most. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very eager to go to the shop with her mommy. They walked down the street and saw a big rock on the sidewalk. "Look mommy, a rock!" said Lily. "Yes, it's a big one," said mommy. + +When they got to the shop, Lily saw a toy she really wanted. "Mommy, can I have that toy?" she asked. "Not today, sweetie. Maybe another time," said mommy. Lily was sad, but then she saw a shiny bracelet. "Can I have that one?" she asked. "Let's see if we can find one that's just right for you," said mommy. + +As they were leaving the shop, Lily saw the big rock again. "Mommy, can we take the rock home?" she asked. "Sure, let's bring it with us," said mommy. Lily was happy to have a new rock to play with at home. +Once upon a time, there was a kind kangaroo named Joey. Joey lived in a big forest with his animal friends. One day, Joey saw a little bird who fell from his nest. Joey felt compassionate and helped the bird. + +As they were walking, Joey saw a big tree that was about to fall. He quickly turned and jumped to push the tree away from his friends. Everyone was amazed by Joey's bravery and strength. + +From that day on, Joey became the hero of the forest. All the animals loved him and looked up to him. Joey was happy to be able to help his friends and make them feel safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play hide and seek with her friends. One day, Lily's mom asked her to help clean the house. Lily didn't want to, but her mom said if she acted like a big girl and helped, they could go up to the attic and look at old pictures. + +Lily was so excited to go up to the attic. When they got up there, they saw a big box of old toys. Lily was grateful that her mom let her play with them. She found a doll that she loved and hugged it tightly. + +Suddenly, Lily's mom said it was time to go back downstairs. Lily didn't want to leave the attic, but she knew she had to listen to her mom. As they were leaving, Lily said, "Mom, can we come back up here tomorrow?" Her mom smiled and said, "Of course, Lily. I'm grateful for your help today." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went for a walk with her mommy. They came to a big road with lots of cars. Lily's mommy said, "We have to wait for the light to turn green before we can cross the road." + +Lily saw a puddle on the ground. She wanted to jump in it, but her mommy said, "No, Lily. You will get wet." Lily listened to her mommy and didn't jump in the puddle. + +As they crossed the road, Lily saw a little boy who didn't wait for the light to turn green. He ran across the road and almost got hit by a car. Lily's mommy said, "That boy didn't listen to his mommy. He didn't wait for the light to turn green. He could have gotten hurt." + +Lily learned that it's important to listen to her mommy and wait for the light to turn green before crossing the road. She was happy she didn't get wet in the puddle and was safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a gray cat named Mittens. One day, Lily went outside to play with Mittens. They played with a ball, but then Lily got tired and sat down. She put Mittens on her lap and petted him. But then, she got up to go inside and forgot Mittens on the ground. She lost him! Lily was sad and looked everywhere for Mittens. She called out his name and finally found him hiding under a bush. She was so happy to find him and hugged him tight. From that day on, Lily made sure to keep Mittens close so she would never lose him again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved peanuts. He would eat them all day. One day, Tim found a big peanut. He wanted to open it, but he was not strong enough. + +Tim's mom saw him trying to open the peanut. She said, "Be careful, Tim." She wanted to encourage him. She knew he could do it if he tried hard. Tim tried again and again, but the peanut would not open. + +Then, Tim's big sister came. She said, "Let me help you." She was very careful with the peanut. She helped Tim open it. Inside, they found two little peanuts. Tim and his sister smiled. They were happy because they worked together. +Once upon a time, there was a jolly mom who loved to cook. She wore a pretty apron every day. One day, she wanted to bake a yummy cake. She asked her little boy, Tom, to help her in the kitchen. + +"Tom, please behave and help me make the cake," said the jolly mom. Tom put on his little apron, just like his mom's, and they started to make the cake together. They mixed flour, sugar, and eggs in a big bowl. + +Tom was very good and behaved well. He listened to his mom and followed her instructions. They put the cake in the oven and waited. Soon, the whole house smelled like a sweet, yummy cake. + +When the cake was ready, Tom and his jolly mom shared the cake with their family. Everyone loved it and praised Tom for behaving and helping his mom. From that day on, Tom always wore his little apron and helped his mom in the kitchen. +Once upon a time, in a big pond, there lived a fish named Swimmy. Swimmy liked to swim all day long. He swam fast and slow, up and down, and round and round. Swimmy was happy when he swam. + +One day, Swimmy met a big fish named Order. Order was a selfish fish. He wanted all the food in the pond for himself. He told Swimmy to go away and not come back. Swimmy was sad and scared. + +Swimmy thought of a plan. He asked all the small fish in the pond to swim together. They made a big fish shape, with Swimmy as the eye. They swam up to Order, who got scared and swam away. Now, all the fish in the pond could eat and play together, and no one was selfish anymore. +One day, a cat and a dog were playing in the yard. The cat said, "Let's play hide and seek. I will hide and you will find me." The dog said, "I am ready!" + +The cat ran and found a big tree to hide behind. The dog started to count, "One, two, three!" The dog looked for the cat under the car, in the box, and behind the door, but he could not find the cat. + +The dog went to the tree and saw the cat's tail. He gave the tail a little rub. The cat jumped out and said, "You found me!" They laughed and were happy. They played hide and seek all day long. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to listen to her mom's stories. Every night, her mom would tell her a new story before bed. Lily would get ready for bed, put on her cozy pajamas, and sit with her mom. + +One day, Lily had an idea. She wanted to record her mom's stories so she could listen to them anytime. She asked her mom to help her. Her mom said yes and was very happy. They found a big, red button on a little box that could record the stories. + +Lily's mom told a fun story about a cat and a dog who became best friends. Lily pressed the red button to record the story. When they were done, Lily played the story back. She was so excited to hear her mom's voice telling the story again. Now, Lily could listen to her mom's stories anytime she wanted. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to watch videos. She watched videos all day long. One day, her mom told her to share the videos with her brother, Tom. But Lily was selfish and did not want to share. + +Tom was sad because he wanted to watch videos too. So, he went to his room and began to pray. He prayed for Lily to share the videos with him. As he prayed, a magic fairy appeared and listened to his wish. + +The magic fairy went to Lily and told her that sharing is good. Lily listened to the fairy and decided to share the videos with Tom. They both watched the videos together, and they were happy. From that day on, Lily was not selfish anymore, and they both enjoyed watching videos together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tom. He had a big bag. One day, Tom went to the park with his bag. He wanted to play with his toys. + +In the park, Tom met a girl named Sue. Sue was sad. She said, "I lost my toy. I am ashamed." Tom wanted to help Sue. So, he opened his big bag. + +Tom said, "Look in my bag. You can pick a toy to play with." Sue looked in the bag and found a toy she liked. They played together and had fun. When it was time to go home, Tom and Sue said goodbye. Tom was happy he could help Sue, and Sue was not ashamed anymore. They went home to wake up early and play together again the next day. +Once upon a time, there was an adorable little boat. The boat loved to float on the water. One sunny day, the boat saw a big fish. + +"Hello, big fish!" said the adorable boat. The big fish looked at the boat and smiled. + +"Hello, adorable boat!" said the big fish. "Do you want to play with me?" + +The boat and the big fish played together all day. They laughed and splashed in the water. When they were happy, they would clap their hands and fins. + +At the end of the day, the adorable boat and the big fish said goodbye. They promised to play together again soon. And every time they played, they would clap and laugh, having the best time ever. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play with her toys in her room. One day, she wanted to become a chef and make spicy food. + +Lily went to her closet and took out a big pot and a spoon. She pretended to cook in her room. She added pretend spicy peppers to her pot. But her toy dog, Spot, didn't like the smell of the spicy food. + +Spot barked and knocked over the pot. Lily was sad, and they both made a big mess. Spot felt bad and helped Lily clean up the mess. In the end, they became friends again and played together happily. +Once upon a time, there was a little volcano named Vinny. Vinny was not a big volcano, but he was tight and strong. He lived in a land with many trees and animals. Vinny had a best friend, a little bird named Bella. They loved to play together every day. + +One day, Vinny was feeling sad. He did not want to play with Bella. Bella asked, "Vinny, why are you sad?" Vinny said, "I want to lie down, but I am too tight and it hurts." Bella wanted to help her friend feel better. + +Bella had an idea. She told Vinny, "Let's find a soft place for you to lie down." They looked around and found a soft pile of leaves. Vinny lay down on the leaves and felt much better. Bella and Vinny laughed and played together all day. From that day on, Vinny knew that with a good friend like Bella, he would always find a way to feel better. +Once upon a time, there was a big red ball. The ball was rolling down a hill. The ball did not want to stop. It wanted to roll and roll. + +One day, the ball found a long rope. The rope had a big knot in it. The ball wanted to play with the rope. It tried to push the rope, but the knot was too big. The ball could not move the rope. + +A little boy saw the ball and the rope. He wanted to help. The boy untied the knot in the rope. The ball was very happy. The boy and the ball played all day. They were not spoiled. They had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, in a small farm, there lived a modest mule named Molly. Molly liked to march around the farm and help her friends. + +One day, Molly saw her friend, the duck, looking sad. "Why are you sad?" Molly asked. The duck replied, "I can't find my baby ducks, and I need help." Molly said, "Don't worry, I will help you find them." + +Molly and the duck marched around the farm, looking for the baby ducks. They looked under the trees and behind the bushes. Finally, they found the baby ducks playing near the pond. The duck was so happy, and she said, "Thank you, Molly, for helping me find my babies." + +Molly felt good about helping her friend. The other animals on the farm saw how Molly was kind and helpful, and they wanted to be like her too. They learned that being kind and helping others is important and makes everyone happy. +Once upon a time, there was a bald man named Tom. He had a big, round head. Tom liked to cut paper with his scissors. One day, he saw a pretty bird outside his window. + +Tom said, "Bird, I think you are so pretty!" The bird looked at Tom and saw his bald head. The bird said, "Tom, I think your head is very shiny!" + +Tom smiled and took his scissors. He cut out a paper hat for his head. The hat was red and blue. He put the hat on his head and showed it to the bird. + +The bird laughed and said, "Tom, I love your hat! Now your head is not bald anymore!" Tom and the bird became good friends. They played together every day, and Tom always wore his paper hat. +Once upon a time, there was a fine dog named Spot. Spot loved to run and play with his friends in the park. One day, the dogs in the park decided to have a race to see who was the fastest. + +The race began and all the dogs ran as fast as they could. Spot was running very fast, but his friend, Max, was right behind him. They both wanted to win the race and be the fastest dog in the park. + +As they got closer to the finish line, Spot and Max were still running side by side. They both ran faster and faster, trying to win. In the end, Spot crossed the finish line just before Max. Spot was so happy to win the race, and all the dogs cheered for him. Even though Max didn't win, he was still a fine dog and a good friend to Spot. They all played together in the park, happy to be friends and have fun. +Once upon a time, in a land full of mild weather, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play outside in the sun with his friends. One day, Tim and his friends decided to start a lemonade stand to make some money. + +They worked together to make the lemonade and set up their stand. Soon, people came to buy lemonade from them. They would pay Tim and his friends for the lemonade, and everyone was happy. + +After a long day of selling lemonade, Tim and his friends counted the money they made. They were very proud of their hard work. They decided to use the money to buy ice cream for everyone. They all enjoyed their ice cream, and it was a great day. +Once upon a time, there was a strong cop named Sam. Sam liked to help people in his town. He was very good at his job. + +One day, Sam saw a little girl named Lily. Lily was sad and lost. She said, "I can't find my mom!" Sam sighed and said, "Don't worry, Lily. I will help you find your mom." + +Sam took Lily's hand and they walked through the town. They looked everywhere for her mom. Finally, they found her mom at the park. Lily was so happy, she hugged Sam and said, "Thank you, Sam!" + +Sam smiled and said, "You're welcome, Lily. I'm always here to help." And from that day on, Lily and Sam became good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily had a big problem. She had a terrible habit of not saying "please" when she asked for things. Her mommy and daddy always told her to be polite, but Lily just forgot. + +One day, Lily went to the park with her mommy. She saw a big, red ball and wanted to play with it. She asked a boy, "Can I play with your ball?" The boy looked at her and said, "You didn't say please. My mommy says we should say please when we ask for things." + +Lily felt sad and thought about what the boy said. She knew she needed to change her terrible habit. So, she tried again and asked the boy, "Can I play with your ball, please?" The boy smiled and said, "Yes, you can! Thank you for saying please." + +From that day on, Lily always remembered to say "please" when she asked for things. Her mommy and daddy were very proud of her. And, Lily felt happy because she learned how to be polite and make new friends. +Once upon a time, a clever little girl named Lucy loved to play with her ball. She would roll it all around her yard. One day, she saw her friend Tom playing with some math cards. Lucy wanted to learn math too. + +Lucy and Tom sat under a big tree and started to learn math together. They counted the numbers on the cards and matched them with the right pictures. Lucy was very happy because she was learning something new. + +After they finished with math, Lucy and Tom played with the ball again. They rolled it back and forth to each other. They had so much fun! At the end of the day, Lucy felt very clever because she learned math and played with her friend Tom. +One day, a little boy named Tim found a big clock in his room. The clock was old and made a loud tick-tock sound. Tim was frightened by the sound and ran to his mom. + +"Mom, the clock is scary!" Tim said. His mom smiled and said, "Don't worry, Tim. The clock is just telling us the time. It will repeat the tick-tock sound, but it won't hurt you." + +Tim went back to his room and listened to the clock. He heard the tick-tock sound repeat again and again. He was not frightened anymore. Instead, he started to dance to the sound of the clock. + +His mom came into the room and saw Tim dancing. She laughed and joined him. They danced together to the sound of the clock, and Tim was no longer scared. From that day on, Tim and his mom would sometimes dance to the tick-tock sound of the big clock in his room. +One day, a little girl named Mia wanted to learn how to make cookies. She asked her mom to teach her. Mia's mom said, "Of course, I will teach you!" + +Mia and her mom went to the kitchen. They took out a big bowl. Mia thought the bowl looked silly because it had funny faces on it. They put flour, sugar, and eggs into the bowl. Mia mixed everything together. It was messy, but she was having fun. + +When the cookies were ready, Mia and her mom put them in the oven. They waited and waited. When the cookies were done, they took them out of the oven. Mia and her mom ate the cookies. They were so yummy! Mia felt happy that her mom taught her how to make cookies. +One day, a little boy named Tim found a big tooth in his yard. He was very happy and showed it to all his friends. His friends thought it was cool and wanted to find a tooth too, but there were no more available. + +Tim's friends started to tease him about his big tooth. They said it was too big and looked funny. Tim felt sad, but he still liked his tooth. He knew it was special. + +Then, Tim's mom told him that the tooth was from a big animal that lived long ago. Tim felt proud of his tooth again. He told his friends about the big animal, and they stopped teasing him. They all played together and had fun with the big tooth. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jane. She had a purple ball. It was her favorite toy. Jane liked to play with her ball every day. It was very special and original. + +One day, something happened to her ball. It rolled away and got lost. Jane was very sad. She looked for her ball everywhere, but she could not find it. She asked her friends to help her find her purple ball. + +After searching for a long time, Jane and her friends found the ball under a big tree. Jane was so happy to have her original purple ball back. She thanked her friends for helping her. From that day on, they played together with the purple ball and had lots of fun. +One day, a big box arrived at Tom's house. The box was enormous! Tom was very happy and excited. He saw a label on the box. It said, "For Tom, Happy Day!" Tom called his mom to show her the box. + +"Mom, look! A big box for me!" said Tom. His mom came and saw the box. She smiled and said, "Wow, it is enormous! Let's open it and see what is inside." + +Tom and his mom opened the box. Inside the box was a big, red ball. Tom loved the ball. He played with it all day. He was very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily liked to write. She would write every day. One day, Lily wanted to write a story about her backyard. + +In her backyard, Lily found a fragile, little butterfly. The butterfly was very pretty. Lily said, "Hi, butterfly! I want to write a story about you." The butterfly said, "That sounds fun, Lily! Let's play in the backyard together." + +Lily and the butterfly played in the backyard. They ran, they jumped, and they laughed. Lily was very happy. The butterfly said, "Thank you for playing with me, Lily! I had so much fun." Lily smiled and said, "You're welcome, butterfly! I will write the best story about you." + +Lily went inside her house and wrote her story. She wrote about her new friend, the fragile butterfly, and their fun day in the backyard. When she was done, Lily showed her story to her mom. Her mom was very proud of Lily. + +From that day on, Lily and the butterfly played together in the backyard every day. And every night, Lily would write a new story about their adventures. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a boy named Tom. Tom loved to build things with his toy blocks. One day, he wanted to build a big tower, so he looked for more blocks. + +Tom saw a big luggage in his room. He opened it and found many hidden blocks inside. He was very happy and took them out to build his tower. + +With the new blocks, Tom built a big and tall tower. He showed it to his mom and dad. They were very proud of him. Tom played with his tower all day and had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to dance and play with her toys. One day, her mom gave her a new toy. It was a clean chess set with shiny pieces. Lily was so happy and couldn't wait to play with it. + +Lily's friend Tim came over to play. They decided to have a dance party first. They danced and danced, and had so much fun. After they were tired from dancing, they remembered the clean chess set. They were excited to try playing the new game. + +Lily and Tim sat down to play chess. They took turns moving the pieces. It was a close game, but in the end, Lily won. Both Lily and Tim had a great day playing with the clean chess set and dancing together. They couldn't wait to play again soon. +Once upon a time, there was a messy little girl named Sue. Sue loved to play with her toys, but she never put them away. Her room was always a big mess. + +One day, Sue's mom told her to order her toys. Sue did not like that, but she wanted to make her mom happy. So, she started to put her toys in their right place. It took her a long time, but she did it. + +When Sue was done, her mom was so happy. She gave Sue a big hug and a kiss. From that day on, Sue always put her toys away. And she got lots of hugs from her mom. +One day, a big yellow bus went down the road. The bus was very rough and bumpy. The children on the bus laughed and played as they went to school. + +At school, a little girl named Lily could not find her toy. She looked everywhere, but it was not there. Lily felt sad and did not know what to do. Her friend Tom saw her and came to help. He asked Lily what was wrong. Lily told him about her lost toy. + +Tom did not know where the toy was, so he just shrugged. He told Lily that they could look for it together. They looked under the chairs, behind the door, and in the sandbox. At last, they found the toy under a big tree. Lily was so happy, and she hugged Tom. They went back to play with their friends, and they all had a great day. +One day, a little boy named Tim went outside to play. He saw a soft, green insect on a leaf. Tim wanted to pick it up and show his mom. + +Tim was very careful when he picked up the insect. He held it in his hand and walked to his mom. She looked at the insect and smiled. + +Tim's mom said, "What a nice insect! Let's put it back on the leaf so it can go home." Tim put the insect back on the leaf and watched it walk away. He felt happy and went to play some more. +Once upon a time, there was a little squirrel named Sam. Sam loved to collect peanuts. Every day, he would go to the park and find peanuts under the trees. He thought peanuts were brilliant! + +One sunny day, Sam went to the park to collect more peanuts. He saw a big peanut under a tree. Sam was very happy! He picked up the peanut and put it in his bag. + +Sam went home and showed his mom the big peanut. She was very proud of him. They ate the brilliant peanut together and it was very yummy. From that day on, Sam always looked for more brilliant peanuts to collect and share with his mom. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. Sue loved to play with her toys. One day, Sue lost her favorite toy, a small red car. She looked everywhere, but she could not find it. Sue was very sad. + +Sue's mom saw her crying and asked, "Sue, why are you crying?" Sue replied, "I lost my red car and I can't find it." Her mom said, "Don't worry, we will find it together. But first, let's have a little talk about taking care of our things." Sue listened to her mom's talk, which was like a small lecture. + +Sue's mom told her that it's important to put things away when we are done playing with them. That way, we won't lose them and we can find them easily next time. Sue thought her mom was right and promised to be more careful. + +Together, they searched for the red car. They found it under Sue's bed. Sue was so happy! She gave her mom a big hug and said, "Thank you, Mom! I promise to put my toys away when I'm done playing." + +From that day on, Sue always put her toys away after playing. She never lost anything again. The moral of the story is to always take care of our things and put them away when we are done, so we don't go crazy looking for them later. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there was a little monkey. The little monkey loved to play and jump all day. One day, the little monkey heard a big roar. He did not know what it was, so he went to look. + +The little monkey saw a big lion. The lion was very upset. The lion had a thorn in his paw. The little monkey wanted to help the lion. He thought that if he helped the lion, maybe the lion would be his friend. + +The little monkey was brave. He went up to the lion and said, "I can help you." The little monkey took the thorn out of the lion's paw. The lion was happy and did not roar anymore. The lion and the little monkey became best friends, and they played in the forest every day. +Once upon a time, there was a charming little dog named Spot. Spot loved to play with his favorite toy, a bottle. He would run around the yard, tossing the bottle in the air and catching it with his mouth. + +One sunny day, Spot's friend, a little girl named Jane, came to visit. She saw Spot playing with the bottle and asked if she could play too. Spot was so happy to have a friend to play with, so he let Jane join him. + +Together, Jane and Spot played with the bottle all day long. They laughed and had so much fun. When it was time for Jane to go home, she gave Spot a big hug and promised to come back soon. Spot was very happy and couldn't wait for the next time he could play with his charming friend and the bottle. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was eager to play outside. He put on his shoes and ran out the door. + +Tim saw a small creek near his house. He had an idea to create something fun. He found some sticks and leaves to build a tiny boat. + +Tim put his boat in the creek and watched it float away. He clapped and laughed as it sailed down the water. Tim was so happy and played by the creek all day. +Once upon a time, there was a little infant named Tim. Tim lived in a big house with his mom and dad. He had a small dog named Spot. Tim was a very worried boy. He always wondered about many things. + +One sunny day, Tim and Spot went outside to play. They were having lots of fun. Tim saw a big tree and wondered what was on top. He asked Spot, "What do you think is up there?" Spot just barked and wagged his tail. + +Tim's mom came outside and saw Tim looking worried. She asked, "What's wrong, Tim?" Tim said, "I wonder what's on top of the tree." His mom smiled and said, "There are birds and leaves up there." Tim felt better and went back to play with Spot. They had a great day outside. +Once upon a time, there was a powerful cat named Max. Max was very big and strong. He lived in a small house with his best friend, a little boy named Timmy. + +One day, Timmy found a paper called a "license." Timmy showed Max the license and said, "This says we can fight the bad monsters!" Max and Timmy were very happy. + +Max and Timmy went outside to fight the monsters. They saw a big, scary monster and Max fought it with all his strength. He was so powerful! The monster ran away and Max and Timmy saved the day. They went back home and celebrated with a big hug. +One day, a boy named Tim went with his dad to observe a sport. They went to see a normal ball game. Tim was very happy to go with his dad. + +At the game, Tim saw two teams play. One team wore red, the other wore blue. But there was a problem. The red team was not playing nice. They were not sharing the ball. This made the blue team sad. + +Tim's dad talked to the red team. He told them to play nice and share the ball. The red team listened to Tim's dad. They started to play nice. The blue team was happy again. In the end, everyone had fun at the normal ball game. +Once upon a time, there was a clumsy dog named Max. Max liked to play with his ball in the park. One day, Max saw a lemon on the ground. He thought it was a ball, so he picked it up with his mouth. + +Max's friend, a smart cat named Lucy, saw Max with the lemon. Lucy knew it was not a ball. She told Max, "Mind the lemon, it's not a ball!" Max was confused, but he listened to Lucy. + +Max put the lemon down and found his real ball. He was happy to play with his ball again. Max learned to mind what he picked up, and he was not as clumsy anymore. And Max and Lucy played together in the park every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mia. Mia had a white cat named Snow. Mia and Snow liked to spend time outside. One day, they found a bean in the garden. Mia said, "Snow, let's plant this bean and see what happens." + +They put the bean in the ground and gave it water. The next day, a big plant grew from the bean. Mia and Snow were very happy. But, a mean bird saw the plant and wanted to eat it. The bird said, "I will eat this plant! It looks yummy." + +Mia and Snow did not want the bird to eat their plant. They thought of a plan. Mia said, "Snow, let's scare the bird away." They made loud noises and the bird flew away. The plant was safe, and Mia and Snow were happy. They knew that they could always work together to keep their plant safe. +Once upon a time, in a tidy little town, there lived a boy named Tom. Tom loved to play near the river. One sunny day, Tom met a new friend named Sam. + +"Hi, I am Sam," said the new friend. "Do you want to play near the river with me?" + +"Yes, I do!" Tom replied. They both played near the river and had lots of fun. But then, they saw a duck in trouble. The duck was stuck in the mud! + +Tom and Sam wanted to help the duck. They found a long stick and used it to lead the duck out of the mud. The duck was so happy to be free! + +From that day on, Tom and Sam became best friends. They learned that helping others can bring happiness and make new friends. And they always kept the river tidy and clean for all the animals to enjoy. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim had a pet cat named Fluffy. Fluffy had rough fur, but Tim loved him very much. They played together every day. + +One day, Tim went to the park with Fluffy. They saw a big tree with many fruits. Tim wanted to pick a fruit for Fluffy. He said, "Fluffy, I will get you a yummy fruit!" Tim picked the fruit from the tree and gave it to Fluffy. Fluffy was happy. + +Tim's mom called, "Tim, it's time to feed Fluffy!" Tim and Fluffy went home. Tim fed Fluffy some cat food, and they played together some more. They had a fun day at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little cube. The cube was very fast. It could roll and jump all around. One day, the cube rolled into a big park. In the park, the cube saw many kids playing and having fun. + +The cube wanted to play too. It rolled up to a little girl named Lily. Lily saw the fast cube and started to laugh. She picked up the cube and they played together. They ran and jumped and had lots of fun. + +When it was time for Lily to go home, she gave the cube a big hug. The cube felt so happy. Lily took the cube home with her. From that day on, they were always together, playing and hugging. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a thick fog. A dog named Max lived there. Max loved to play outside, but today was not a good day for that. The fog made it hard for Max to see. + +Max felt sorry that he could not play with his friends. He went to his friend, a cat named Daisy. Max said, "I am sorry, Daisy. I can't play today. The fog is too thick." Daisy said, "Don't worry, Max. The fog will go away soon." + +They decided to lie down and wait for the fog to clear. As they waited, they talked and laughed. After some time, the fog started to go away. Max and Daisy were happy to see the sun again. + +Max said, "Thank you, Daisy, for waiting with me." Daisy smiled and said, "You're welcome, Max. I knew the sun would come back." Now that the fog was gone, Max and Daisy went outside to play with their friends. They had a great day after all. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. She had a new toy. Sue loved her new toy so much. She played with it all day. Sue had a big smile on her face. + +One day, Sue saw her friend, Tim. Tim had a toy too. Tim's toy was big and fun. Sue wanted to touch Tim's toy. Tim said no. Sue's smile went away. She began to frown. + +Sue was sad. She wanted to touch Tim's toy so badly. She tried to grab it, but Tim pulled it away. The toy fell and broke. Tim was very sad, and Sue was still frowning. They both went home with a bad feeling. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Amy. She loved to eat grapes. One day, she went to the park with her mom. In the park, she saw a big grape tree. Amy was very happy and enthusiastic. + +Amy saw a little boy under the grape tree. His name was Tom. He was eating grapes too. Amy walked to Tom and said, "Hi, I am Amy. I like grapes. Do you like grapes too?" + +Tom smiled and said, "Yes, I love grapes! They are yummy. My name is Tom. Nice to meet you, Amy." + +Amy and Tom became good friends. They played together and ate grapes under the grape tree. They had a fun day at the park. Amy's mom was happy to see Amy make a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a big elephant. He had a long trunk. He wanted to write with his trunk. He thought it would be fun. But it was difficult. + +One day, he saw a little girl. She was writing with a pen. He wanted to try too. So, the girl gave him a pen. He tried to hold it with his trunk. + +It was not easy. But he did not give up. He tried and tried. At last, he could write with his trunk. The little girl was so happy. They wrote and played together. And they became good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little daisy. The daisy lived in a big field with other flowers. The daisy was very flexible, so it could bend and move in the wind without breaking. + +Every day, the daisy would grow a little bit taller. It liked the sun and the rain. The sun made it warm, and the rain gave it water. The daisy was happy when it was growing. + +One day, a little girl came to the field. She saw the flexible daisy and liked it very much. She picked the daisy and took it home. The daisy was happy to make the little girl smile. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a pretty flower. It wanted to bloom and be perfect. The flower lived in a big garden. + +One day, a man came to play golf near the garden. The man saw the flower and thought it was very nice. The flower saw the man and wanted to be friends. + +The man and the flower became friends. They played golf together and had fun. The flower learned that it did not need to be perfect to be loved. The flower was happy, and it bloomed. The moral of the story is that you don't have to be perfect to be loved and happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mia. Mia loved to wear her favorite hat. It was a big, blue hat with a red ribbon. She wore it every day. + +One day, Mia found a pot in her kitchen. She thought it would be fun to cook something. Mia wanted to make something spicy. She put some red, hot peppers in the pot. Mia was very excited to taste her spicy food. + +Mia's mom came into the kitchen and saw the spicy pot. She knew Mia was too little to cook alone. So, Mia's mom helped her finish the spicy food. They both wore their hats and had a fun time cooking together. Mia loved her spicy food and shared it with her mom. They both laughed and enjoyed their meal. +One day, a large cat named Tim went for a walk. He wanted to find a new friend to play with. Tim walked and walked until he saw a big tree. He thought he might find a friend there. + +As Tim looked around, he saw a case under the tree. He did not know what was inside. Tim was very curious, so he opened the case. Inside, he found a small bird named Sue. + +Sue was scared at first, but Tim was nice to her. They started to talk and play together. Tim and Sue became good friends. They knew they would have lots of fun with each other. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they find a shiny bracelet on the grass. It is orange and has many beads. + +"Wow, look at this!" Lily says. "It is so pretty!" + +"Can I see?" Tom asks. He reaches for the bracelet. + +Lily holds it tight. "No, it is mine. I found it first." + +Tom is sad. He wants to play with the bracelet too. He thinks it is not fair. + +"Please, Lily, can we share?" he says. "We can take turns. You can lead me to the swings, and then I can lead you to the slide. And we can both wear the bracelet." + +Lily thinks for a moment. She likes the swings and the slide. She also likes Tom. He is a good friend. + +"Okay, Tom, we can share," she says. She smiles and gives him the bracelet. "You can wear it first. But be careful. Do not lose it." + +Tom is happy. He puts on the bracelet and holds Lily's hand. "Thank you, Lily. You are very nice. Come on, let's go to the swings." + +They run to the swings and have fun. They lead each other to different places in the park. They share the bracelet and laugh. They are happy. They are friends. +Sara loves animals. She has a dog, a cat, and a fish. She wants to be a veterinarian when she grows up. A veterinarian is a person who helps animals when they are sick or hurt. + +One day, Sara's dog, Max, is not feeling well. He does not want to play or eat. He only lies on his bed and whines. Sara is worried. She tells her mom, "Mom, Max is sick. We need to take him to the veterinarian." + +Mom nods and says, "Okay, Sara. Let's go to the car and drive to the veterinarian. Maybe he can make Max feel better." + +They get in the car and drive to the veterinarian's office. There, they see a man in a white coat. He smiles and says, "Hello, I am Dr. Lee. I am a veterinarian. Who is this?" + +Sara says, "This is Max. He is my dog. I love him very much. But he is sick. Can you help him?" + +Dr. Lee says, "Of course, Sara. I will examine Max and see what is wrong. Maybe he has a fever or a tummy ache. Don't worry, I will be gentle and kind." + +He takes Max to a room and checks his ears, eyes, nose, mouth, and belly. He gives him a shot and some medicine. He says, "Good boy, Max. You are very brave. The shot and the medicine will make you feel better soon. You just need to rest and drink some water." + +He brings Max back to Sara and Mom. He says, "Max is fine. He had a mild infection, but the shot and the medicine will clear it up. He should be back to his normal self in a day or two. Just keep an eye on him and give him lots of love." + +Sara hugs Max and says, "Thank you, Dr. Lee. You are a good veterinarian. You helped Max. I am glad." + +Dr. Lee says, "You are welcome, Sara. You are a good owner. You care for Max. I am glad too." + +Sara, Mom, and Max go back to the car and drive home. Sara says, "Mom, I want to be a veterinarian like Dr. Lee when I grow up. I want to help animals like he does." + +Mom says, "That is a wonderful dream, Sara. I am proud of you. You have a big heart and a smart mind. You can be anything you want to be." +Tom was a young boy who liked to play with his sack. He had many toys in his sack, like a ball, a car, a bear and a book. He took his sack everywhere he went, and he showed his toys to his friends. + +One day, Tom went to the park with his sack. He saw a famous man there. The famous man was on TV and he sang songs. Tom liked his songs and he wanted to say hello. He ran to the famous man with his sack. + +But the famous man was not nice. He saw Tom's sack and he wanted it. He grabbed Tom's sack and ran away. He laughed and said, "This is my sack now. You can't have it back." + +Tom was very sad. He cried and shouted, "Give me my sack! Give me my sack!" His friends heard him and they came to help. They chased the famous man and they threw stones at him. They made him stop and drop the sack. + +Tom got his sack back and he hugged it. He thanked his friends and he said, "You are the best. You are my heroes." The famous man was scared and ashamed. He ran away and he never came back. Tom and his friends were happy and they played with the sack. +Sam and Tom were brothers who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big truck with a lot of steel on it. The steel was shiny and hard and made a loud noise when the truck moved. + +"Wow, look at that!" Sam said. "I want to touch the steel!" + +"No, Sam, that's dangerous!" Tom said. "The truck is going very fast and the steel might fall off!" + +But Sam did not listen to Tom. He ran after the truck and tried to catch up with it. Tom followed him and shouted, "Sam, stop! Come back!" + +The truck driver did not see Sam and Tom. He was busy talking on his phone. He did not observe the red light at the corner. He did not observe the elderly lady who was crossing the street with her dog. + +There was a loud screech and a big crash. The truck hit the lady and the dog. The steel flew off the truck and hit Sam and Tom. The lady, the dog, Sam and Tom were all hurt very badly. They did not get up. + +People came running to help. They called the police and the ambulance. They cried and screamed. The truck driver got out of his truck. He looked at the mess he made. He felt very sorry and scared. He wished he had observed the road and not his phone. He wished he had not hurt the lady, the dog, Sam and Tom. But it was too late. +Lily and Tom were playing in the kitchen. They saw a big jug of juice on the table. Lily wanted some juice. She said to Tom, "Can I have some juice, please?" + +Tom said, "No, it is mine. I saw it first. You can have water." + +Lily felt envious. She wanted juice, too. She thought Tom was not nice. She waited until Tom was not looking. Then she took the jug of juice and ran away. + +Tom saw Lily running with the jug of juice. He was angry. He shouted, "Hey, give it back! That is not fair! You took my juice!" + +He ran after Lily. Lily ran faster. She wanted to drink the juice. She did not want to share. She ran to the living room. She tripped on a toy. The jug of juice fell from her hands. It broke on the floor. The juice spilled everywhere. + +Lily and Tom both cried. They had no juice. They had a mess. They felt sorry. They said to each other, "I am sorry. I was not nice. Can we be friends?" + +They hugged each other. They helped to clean the mess. They learned to share. They played together. They were happy. +Lily liked to climb. She climbed on chairs, on tables, on beds, on trees. She liked to see the world from high up. She felt big and strong and brave. + +One day, she saw a big box in the living room. It had a picture of a microphone on it. Lily was curious. She wanted to see what was inside. She climbed on the box and opened it. She found a shiny microphone and a cord. She took the microphone and held it to her mouth. + +"Hello, hello, hello!" she said. She liked how her voice sounded. She felt like a star. She sang a song she learned at school. "Twinkle, twinkle, little star, how I wonder what you are..." + +Her mom heard her and came to the living room. She smiled and clapped. "Wow, Lily, you have a beautiful voice!" she said. "Where did you get that microphone?" + +Lily pointed to the box. "I found it!" she said proudly. "Can I keep it?" + +Her mom nodded. "Sure, honey, it's a gift for you. Your dad bought it for your birthday. He wanted to surprise you. He knows you love to sing." + +Lily hugged her mom and thanked her. She was so happy. She had a new microphone and a new way to climb. She felt like a star. She did not know that she was already a star to her mom and dad. She was their ordinary, extraordinary girl. +Sam and Tom were brothers who liked to play with boats. They had many boats of different colors and sizes. They would sail them in the pond near their house. Sometimes they would race them and see who was faster. + +One day, they saw an elderly man sitting on a bench by the pond. He was wearing a blue shirt and a hat. He smiled at them and said, "Hello, boys. Do you like boats?" + +"Yes, we do," Sam and Tom said. "We have many boats. Do you want to see?" + +The elderly man nodded and walked with them to the edge of the pond. He looked at their boats and said, "They are very nice. I used to have a boat like this when I was young. It was my favorite toy." + +"Really?" Sam and Tom asked. "What happened to it?" + +The elderly man sighed and said, "One day, I lost it. I was sailing it in the pond and a big wind came. It blew my boat away and I never saw it again. I was very sad." + +Sam and Tom felt sorry for the elderly man. They looked at each other and had an idea. They picked up their biggest and brightest boat and gave it to the elderly man. They said, "Here, you can have this boat. It is our gift to you. We have many boats, but you have none. We want you to be happy." + +The elderly man was surprised and touched. He hugged the boys and said, "Thank you, thank you. You are very kind and generous. This is the best gift I ever received. You made my day." + +Sam and Tom smiled and said, "You're welcome. We are happy to share. Sharing is caring." + +The elderly man sailed the boat in the pond and enjoyed it very much. He said, "You are right. Sharing is caring. And caring is happiness." + +The end. +Sara and Tom were playing in the garden. They liked to dig in the dirt and look for bugs and stones. They had a big bucket to put their finds in. + +One day, they saw something shiny in the dirt. They dug it out and saw that it was a metal ball with a button on it. They wondered what it was. + +"Maybe it is a toy," Sara said. "Let's press the button and see what happens." + +Tom nodded and pressed the button. Suddenly, the ball flashed a bright light that hurt their eyes. They dropped the ball and covered their faces. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" they cried. "That was not a toy, that was a bad thing!" + +They ran to their mom, who was sitting on the porch. She saw their tears and hugged them. + +"What happened, my loves?" she asked. + +"We found a ball in the dirt and it had a light that hurt us," Sara said. + +"We are sorry, mom, we did not know," Tom said. + +Mom looked at the ball and recognized it as a flashlight. She explained to them that it was a tool that people use to see in the dark, and that they should not play with it without asking. + +She also told them that they should be careful when they discover new things, and that they should always ask an adult before they touch them. + +She gave them a kiss and a cookie, and told them to go back to their bucket. + +Sara and Tom learned their lesson. They were more careful when they played in the garden, and they always asked mom or dad when they found something they did not know. + +They still had fun, but they also stayed safe. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys and books. One day, they find a big ball in the park. It is red and shiny. They want to play with it. + +"Let's roll the ball!" Lily says. She pushes the ball with her hands. It goes fast and far. Ben runs after it. He catches it and rolls it back to Lily. + +"Wow, this is fun!" Ben says. He smiles and laughs. Lily smiles and laughs too. They roll the ball to each other many times. + +But then, the ball hits a rock. It makes a loud noise. The ball pops. It is flat and sad. Lily and Ben are sad too. + +"Oh no, the ball is broken!" Lily says. She picks up the ball. It is soft and floppy. She feels sorry for the ball. + +"Maybe we can fix it," Ben says. He has an idea. He takes the ball from Lily. He puts it on the grass. He rubs it with his hands. He gives it a massage. + +"Does this help, ball?" Ben asks. He hopes the ball will be happy again. + +The ball does not answer. But it feels a little better. It is not so flat and sad. It is a bit round and happy. + +"Look, the ball is better!" Lily says. She sees the ball is not so floppy. She touches it. It is a bit firm and shiny. + +"Wow, you did it, Ben!" Lily says. She hugs Ben. He hugs her back. They are happy. + +"Thank you, Ben. You are a good friend. And you are a successful massage-giver!" Lily says. She gives the ball to Ben. He gives it to Lily. They roll the ball to each other again. They smile and laugh. The ball smiles and laughs too. They are all happy. The end. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play outside in the sun. They have a big lawn with many flowers. Sara likes the pink flowers. Ben likes the yellow flowers. + +One day, they see a new flower on the lawn. It is white and round. It has many small petals. Sara and Ben run to the flower. They want to touch it. + +"Look, Ben, a new flower!" Sara says. + +"It is so pretty, Sara!" Ben says. + +They bend down to smell the flower. It has a sweet smell. They smile at each other. + +But then, they hear a loud noise. It is Mom. She is holding a hose. She is spraying water on the lawn. She wants to make the lawn clean and green. + +"Hey, kids, move away from the flower!" Mom says. + +"Why, Mom?" Sara asks. + +"Because that is not a flower, Sara. That is a dandelion. It is a weed. It can make the lawn dirty and brown. We have to get rid of it." Mom says. + +Sara and Ben are sad. They do not understand. They think the dandelion is a flower. They think it is beautiful. They do not want Mom to spray it. + +"Please, Mom, do not spray the dandelion. We like it. It is our friend. It makes us happy." Ben says. + +Mom looks at Sara and Ben. She sees their big eyes and their sad faces. She feels sorry for them. She puts down the hose. She hugs them. + +"Okay, okay, I will not spray the dandelion. You can keep it. But only this one, okay? The other weeds have to go. They can hurt the other flowers. They can stop them from blooming." Mom says. + +Sara and Ben nod. They are happy. They thank Mom. They go back to the dandelion. They talk to it. They tell it their names. They tell it they are its friends. They tell it they will protect it. They hope it will bloom again. +Tom and Lily were at the beach with their mom and dad. They liked to play in the sand and splash in the water. They saw many fish and shells and crabs. They were happy and having fun. + +One day, they saw something big and gray in the water. It had a fin and a tail and many teeth. It was a shark! Tom and Lily were scared and ran to their mom and dad. They pointed at the shark and said, "Look, look, a shark!" + +Their mom and dad looked at the water and saw the shark too. But they were not scared. They smiled and said, "Don't worry, kids, that is not a bad shark. That is a whale shark. It is very big, but very gentle. It does not eat people or fish. It eats tiny things that you can't see. It is a friend of the sea." + +Tom and Lily were curious and wanted to see the whale shark better. Their dad said, "If you want, we can go on a boat and get closer to the whale shark. But we have to be very quiet and slow, so we don't scare it away." + +Tom and Lily agreed and got on the boat with their mom and dad. They wore life jackets and hats and sunglasses. They sailed on the water and looked for the whale shark. Soon, they saw it again. It was shining in the sun. It had spots and stripes on its skin. It was very beautiful. + +Tom and Lily leaned over the boat and waved at the whale shark. The whale shark saw them and swam closer. It opened its big mouth and smiled. It made a noise like a whistle. Tom and Lily laughed and said, "Hello, whale shark! You are very nice and pretty. Thank you for letting us see you." + +The whale shark nodded and swam away. Tom and Lily watched it until it disappeared. They were happy and amazed. They said, "That was the best thing ever! We love the whale shark!" Their mom and dad hugged them and said, "We love you too. And we love the sea. It has many wonders and surprises. We are lucky to be here." They sailed back to the beach and had a picnic. They ate sandwiches and cookies and drank juice. They talked about the whale shark and how it made their day shine. +Lily was a creative girl who liked to make things with her toys. She had a big box of blocks, a soft teddy bear, and a shiny car. She could build houses, bridges, and towers with her blocks. She could hug her teddy bear and pretend he was her friend. She could zoom her car around the floor and make noises. + +One morning, Lily woke up early and felt cold. She looked out the window and saw white snow on the ground. She wanted to go outside and play, but she knew she had to wait for her mom and dad. She decided to use her toys to make something fun in her room. + +She took her blocks and made a snowman. She used two blocks for the eyes, one for the nose, and four for the mouth. She put her teddy bear on top of the snowman and gave him a hat. She used her car as a sled and pretended to slide down the hill. She had a lot of fun with her toys and her imagination. + +Soon, she heard her mom and dad wake up and call her name. She ran to them and gave them a big hug. She told them about her snowman and her sled. They smiled and praised her for being so creative. They said they would make breakfast and then take her outside to play in the snow. Lily was happy and excited. She loved her toys, her parents, and the snow. +Ben is a young boy who likes to play with his toys. He has a lot of cars, trains, and planes that he can zoom around the floor. He also has a staff that he pretends is a magic wand. He likes to wave it and say "Abracadabra!" + +One day, Ben is playing in his room when he hears his mom yell from the kitchen. She sounds angry and scared. Ben drops his staff and runs to see what is wrong. He sees his mom holding a towel on her hand. There is blood on the towel and on the knife on the counter. + +"Mom, what happened?" Ben asks. + +"I cut myself by accident. It hurts a lot. I need to go to the doctor," his mom says. + +"Can I come with you?" Ben says. + +"Of course, honey. But we need to hurry. Grab your staff and your coat. We'll take a taxi to the hospital," his mom says. + +Ben does what his mom says. He picks up his staff and his coat and follows her outside. He sees a yellow car with a sign on top. His mom waves at the car and it stops. They get in and the driver asks where they want to go. + +"To the hospital, please. It's an emergency," his mom says. + +The driver nods and drives fast. Ben holds his mom's hand and his staff. He hopes his mom will be okay. He thinks maybe his staff can help her. He waves it and says "Abracadabra!" He wishes his mom's hand will stop hurting and heal. He thinks maybe magic is real. +Lila and Ben were playing in the park. They saw a big tree with many acorns on the ground. Lila picked up an acorn and said, "Look, Ben, this is an acorn. It is from the tree. It can grow into a new tree." + +Ben took the acorn from Lila and said, "How do you know? Maybe it is dead. Maybe it cannot grow." + +Lila said, "No, it is not dead. It is alive. We can test it. We can plant it in the dirt and see if it grows." + +Ben said, "Okay, let's test it. Where can we plant it?" + +Lila looked around and saw a small patch of dirt near the slide. She said, "There, we can plant it there. Come on, Ben, let's go." + +They ran to the dirt and dug a small hole with their hands. They put the acorn in the hole and covered it with dirt. They patted the dirt and said, "There, we planted the acorn. Now we have to wait and see if it grows." + +They went back to the slide and played some more. They came back to the dirt every day to check on the acorn. They watered it and talked to it. They hoped it would grow into a new tree. They were happy. They were friends. +Lily and Ben are best friends. They like to play with their toys and make funny faces. One day, they find a big box in the garage. Inside the box, there is a camera. It is old and dusty, but it still works. + +"Wow, look at this!" Lily says. "It can take pictures. Let's try it." + +"Okay, but be careful. It might break," Ben says. He takes the camera and looks through the hole. He sees Lily smiling at him. He pushes the button and hears a snap. + +"Did you take a picture of me?" Lily asks. + +"Yes, I did. But we have to wait. The picture comes out of the camera slowly," Ben says. He shows Lily the camera. There is a small slot on the side. A white paper comes out of it. + +"Wow, that's amazing!" Lily says. "Can I see the picture?" + +"Sure, but it's not ready yet. It's still white. We have to shake it and wait for the colors to show up," Ben says. He gives the paper to Lily and they shake it together. + +After a while, they see the picture. It is Lily's face, but it is not like a normal picture. It has strange colors and shapes. It looks like a painting. + +"Wow, this is a unique picture!" Lily says. "It's so pretty and different. I love it." + +"Me too. It's a special picture of a special friend," Ben says. "Do you want to keep it?" + +"Yes, please. Thank you, Ben. You are a great friend," Lily says. She hugs Ben and puts the picture in her pocket. + +They decide to take more pictures with the camera. They take pictures of each other, of their toys, of their pets, and of their families. They have a lot of fun and make a lot of unique pictures. They keep them in a special album and show them to everyone. They are very proud of their pictures and their friendship. +Sam and Lily were going on a big plane with their mom and dad. They were very excited to see the clouds and the sky. They wanted to meet the pilot who flew the plane. + +When they got on the plane, they saw a man with a hat and a badge. He smiled and said, "Hello, I am the pilot. Do you want to see the cockpit?" + +Sam and Lily nodded and followed him. They saw many buttons and screens and a big wheel. The pilot explained what they did and let them touch some of them. Sam and Lily felt very happy and thanked the pilot. + +The pilot said, "You're welcome. I hope you enjoy your flight. Do you want a snack?" + +He gave them a bag of pretzels and a juice box. Sam and Lily opened them and tasted them. They were crunchy and salty and sweet and sour. They liked them very much and said, "Mmm, this is yummy!" + +The pilot said, "I'm glad you like them. They are healthy too. They give you energy and vitamins. Do you know what vitamins are?" + +Sam and Lily shook their heads. The pilot said, "They are good things that help your body grow and stay strong. You need to eat fruits and vegetables and other healthy foods to get vitamins." + +Sam and Lily said, "Oh, we like fruits and vegetables too. We eat them every day. Mom and dad say they are good for us." + +The pilot said, "That's very good. You are smart and healthy kids. Now, let's go back to your seats. The plane is ready to take off. Are you ready to fly?" + +Sam and Lily said, "Yes, we are ready. Thank you, pilot. You are very nice and cool." + +They hugged the pilot and went back to their seats. They buckled their seat belts and looked out the window. They saw the plane go faster and faster and then lift off the ground. They saw the houses and trees and cars get smaller and smaller. They saw the clouds and the sun and the birds. They felt very happy and amazed. They said, "Wow, this is awesome!" +Anna likes to give exercise to her dog, Spot. Every day, she takes him to the park and plays with him. She throws a ball and he runs to get it. She runs with him and they have fun. + +One day, Anna sees a new toy at the store. It is a cheap toy that makes noise when you squeeze it. Anna thinks Spot will like it. She asks her mom to buy it for her. Her mom says yes and they go home. + +Anna is excited to give the toy to Spot. She squeezes it and it makes a loud squeak. Spot hears it and runs to her. He jumps and tries to grab the toy. Anna laughs and throws the toy. Spot chases it and catches it. He squeezes it and it squeaks again. + +But then, something bad happens. The toy breaks and the noise stops. Spot is confused and sad. He looks at the toy and sees a hole. He sees a white thing inside. He tries to get it out. He bites the toy and pulls. The white thing comes out. It is a small ball. + +Spot thinks the ball is another toy. He puts it in his mouth and tries to squeak it. But it does not squeak. It is hard and round. Spot does not like it. He tries to spit it out. But it is too late. The ball is stuck in his throat. He cannot breathe. He makes a scary sound. + +Anna hears the sound and sees Spot. She is scared too. She drops the toy and runs to him. She tries to help him. She opens his mouth and sees the ball. She pulls it out. Spot coughs and breathes. He is okay. + +Anna hugs him and says sorry. She says the toy was bad and cheap. She says she will not buy it again. She says she loves him and he is a good dog. Spot licks her and wags his tail. He loves her too. He is a happy dog. + +Anna throws the toy in the trash. She says it was a bad idea. She says she will only give exercise to Spot with the ball. She says the ball is a good toy. She says they will go to the park and play. Spot barks and agrees. They go to the park and play. They have fun. +Lila was a brave girl who liked to climb trees. She wanted to reach the highest branch, where she could see the birds and the sky. She had a dream of flying like a bird one day. + +One day, she found a big tree in the park. She asked her mom if she could climb it. Her mom said yes, but to be careful. Lila smiled and ran to the tree. She started to climb, holding on to the branches and the trunk. + +She climbed higher and higher, until she saw a nest on the top branch. She wondered what was inside. She reached for the branch, but it was too far. She stretched her arm, but she could not touch it. She felt sad and scared. She wanted to see the nest, but she also wanted to go down. + +She called her mom. "Mom, I can't reach the nest. Can you help me?" + +Her mom looked up and saw her. She said, "Lila, you are very brave to climb so high. But you don't need to reach the nest. The nest belongs to the birds. They need it to keep their eggs and babies safe. You can watch them from here, or from the ground. They are beautiful and amazing, just like you." + +Lila listened to her mom. She realized that she was right. She did not need to reach the nest. She could enjoy the birds from a distance. She smiled and said, "Thank you, mom. You are right. I can see the birds from here. They are flying like in my dream. Maybe one day, I can fly too." + +She carefully climbed down the tree, with her mom's help. She hugged her mom and said, "I love you, mom. You are brave too." + +Her mom hugged her back and said, "I love you too, Lila. You are my dream come true." +Tim and Tom were brothers who liked to play with their toys. One day, they found a big box in the garage. They decided to make a boat out of it and sail on the pond. They took some sticks, a sheet, and a rope and made a sail. They also took a trumpet that their dad had given them. + +They put the boat on the water and climbed in. They blew the trumpet to make noise and pretended to be pirates. They had fun sailing around the pond and chasing the ducks. But they did not see the big rock that was under the water. Their boat hit the rock and made a hole. Water started to come in and the boat began to sink. + +"Help! Help!" they shouted. "We are sinking!" + +A man who was fishing nearby heard them and came to help. He had a big and wise dog with him. The dog jumped into the water and swam to the boys. He grabbed the rope that was on the boat and pulled it to the shore. The man helped the boys out of the water and gave them a towel. + +"Are you okay?" he asked. + +"Yes, thank you," they said. "You and your dog saved us." + +"You're welcome," he said. "But you should be more careful. You should not sail on the pond without an adult. And you should not take things that are not yours. That trumpet belongs to your dad. He might be angry if he sees that you wet it." + +The boys felt sorry and ashamed. They thanked the man and his dog again and took their boat and trumpet back to the garage. They learned their lesson and never sailed on the pond without an adult again. They also learned to respect their dad's things and not take them without asking. They realized that the man and his dog were very kind and wise. They wanted to be like them when they grew up. +Tim and Mia are playing with cubes. They have many cubes of different colors and shapes. They like to build towers and bridges with the cubes. + +"Look, Mia, I made a big tower!" Tim says, showing his cube tower to Mia. + +"Wow, Tim, your tower is very tall and pretty!" Mia says, clapping her hands. "Can I help you make it taller?" + +"Yes, Mia, you can help me. Here, take this cube and put it on top." Tim says, handing Mia a blue cube. + +Mia takes the cube and tries to put it on top of the tower. But the tower is too tall and wobbly. The cube falls down and hits the floor. + +"Oh no, Mia, you made the tower fall!" Tim says, feeling sad. + +"I'm sorry, Tim, I didn't mean to!" Mia says, feeling sorry too. + +They look at the floor and see the cubes scattered everywhere. They also see something else. A big, brown, furry thing is eating one of the cubes. + +"Hey, that's my cube!" Tim says, pointing at the thing. + +"What is that thing?" Mia says, feeling scared. + +The thing looks up and sees Tim and Mia. It has a big nose, a long tail, and sharp teeth. It is a rat. + +The rat makes a squeaky noise and runs away with the cube in its mouth. + +"Come back, rat, give me back my cube!" Tim says, running after the rat. + +"Tim, wait, don't go!" Mia says, running after Tim. + +They chase the rat around the room, but the rat is too fast and clever. It hides under the sofa, behind the curtain, and in the closet. + +"Where did it go?" Tim says, looking around. + +"I don't know, Tim, maybe it's gone." Mia says, feeling tired. + +They go back to their cubes and see that some of them have bite marks on them. + +"Look, Mia, the rat ate some of our cubes!" Tim says, feeling angry. + +"That's not nice, rat, our cubes are not for eating!" Mia says, feeling angry too. + +They pick up their cubes and try to fix them. They also find some new cubes that the rat didn't eat. + +"Tim, look, I found a yellow cube. It's your favorite color." Mia says, giving the cube to Tim. + +"Thank you, Mia, you are very kind. I found a pink cube. It's your favorite color." Tim says, giving the cube to Mia. + +They smile and hug each other. They forget about the rat and the fallen tower. They start to build a new tower with their cubes. + +"Tim, Mia, lunch time!" Mom says, calling them from the kitchen. + +"Okay, Mom, we're coming!" Tim and Mia say, leaving their cubes on the floor. + +They run to the kitchen and see that Mom has made them sandwiches and juice. + +"Wow, Mom, this looks delicious!" Tim says, feeling hungry. + +"Yes, Mom, thank you, this smells delicious!" Mia says, feeling hungry too. + +They sit down and eat their sandwiches and drink their juice. They enjoy their lunch and talk to Mom. + +"Mom, do you know what happened to our cubes?" Tim says, telling Mom about the rat. + +"Mom, do you know what the rat was doing with our cubes?" Mia says, asking Mom about the rat. + +Mom listens to their story and smiles. + +"Tim, Mia, the rat was probably hungry too. Maybe it thought your cubes were food. Maybe it liked the taste of your cubes." Mom says, explaining to them. + +"But, Mom, our cubes are not food. Our cubes are for playing." Tim says, feeling confused. + +"Yes, Mom, our cubes are not delicious. Our cubes are for building." Mia says, feeling confused too. + +Mom nods and hugs them. + +"I know, Tim, Mia, your cubes are not food. Your cubes are for playing and building. But the rat doesn't know that. The rat has a different way of seeing things. The rat has a different way of eating things." Mom says, teaching them. + +"Oh, I see, Mom. The rat is different from us." Tim says, feeling curious. + +"Yes, I see, Mom. The rat is different from us." Mia says, feeling curious too. + +Mom smiles and kisses them. + +"Yes, Tim, Mia, the rat is different from us. But that's okay. We can still be kind to the rat. We can still share some of our food with the rat. Maybe the rat will like our food better than our cubes. Maybe the rat will be our friend." Mom says, encouraging them. + +"Really, Mom? We can be kind to the rat? We can share our food with the rat? We can be friends with the rat +Ben and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big hole in the ground. They want to look inside. + +"Can I lend your bucket?" Ben asks Mia. "I want to dig the hole bigger." + +"OK," Mia says. "But be careful. The hole might be deep." + +Ben takes the bucket and starts to dig. He makes the hole bigger and bigger. He finds some rocks and some worms. He is proud of his work. + +Mia watches Ben. She is bored. She wants to play with the bucket too. She sees a small hill near the hole. She has an idea. + +She runs to the hill and climbs on top. She holds the bucket in her hands. She shouts to Ben. + +"Look at me, Ben! I can fly!" + +She jumps off the hill with the bucket. She pretends the bucket is a wing. She feels the wind in her hair. She is proud of her jump. + +But she lands too hard. The bucket breaks. She falls on the ground. She hurts her knee. She cries. + +Ben hears Mia cry. He stops digging. He runs to Mia. He sees the broken bucket. He is sad. + +"I'm sorry, Ben," Mia says. "I broke your bucket. I wanted to fly." + +"It's OK, Mia," Ben says. "I'm sorry, too. I took your bucket for too long. I wanted to dig." + +They hug each other. They are friends. They share their rocks and their worms. They forget about the hole and the bucket. They are happy. +Lily liked to polish her shoes. She had a red cloth and a tin of wax. She rubbed the wax on her shoes and then made them shiny with the cloth. She felt very proud of her shoes. + +One day, she saw a loose thread on her shoe. She pulled the thread, but it did not come off. It only got longer and longer. She pulled harder and harder, but the thread did not stop. It came out of her shoe and made a big pile on the floor. + +"Stop, stop, stop!" Lily cried. "You are ruining my shoe!" + +But the thread did not listen. It kept coming out of her shoe and made a bigger pile on the floor. Lily was scared and sad. She did not know what to do. + +Then, she heard a knock on the door. It was her friend Ben. He had a charming smile and a big hat. He saw Lily and the thread and said, "Wow, what a mess! What happened?" + +Lily told him about the thread and how it did not stop. Ben said, "Don't worry, I have an idea. Let's make something with the thread. Maybe a scarf, or a hat, or a doll." + +Lily liked Ben's idea. She dried her tears and smiled. She said, "Yes, let's do that. That sounds fun." + +They picked up the thread and started to twist it and tie it and shape it. They made a scarf, a hat, and a doll. They put them on and laughed. They looked very silly and happy. + +Lily forgot about her shoe. She said, "Thank you, Ben. You are a good friend. You made me feel better." + +Ben said, "You're welcome, Lily. You are a good friend, too. You have very shiny shoes." +Lily likes to go to the park with her mom. She likes to see the birds, the flowers and the swings. But her favorite thing is to look for lizards. She thinks they are funny and fast. + +One day, she sees a big lizard on a rock. It has green scales and a long tail. Lily wants to touch it. She is very nosy. She walks slowly to the lizard and says, "Hello, lizard. Can I be your friend?" + +The lizard hears Lily and turns around. It does not like to be bothered. It opens its mouth and hisses. It shows its sharp teeth. Lily is scared. She runs back to her mom and cries. + +Her mom hugs her and says, "It's okay, Lily. The lizard was just scared too. You should not touch wild animals. They might bite you. They like to be left alone." + +Lily nods and says, "I'm sorry, mom. I just wanted to see the lizard. I won't do it again." + +Her mom smiles and says, "That's good, Lily. You are a smart girl. Now, let's go and play on the swings. Maybe we can see some friendly birds." +Lily and Tom were eager to watch a movie with their mom and dad. They had picked a funny movie with animals and songs. But first, they had to help mom cook dinner. Mom said they could make pizza, their favorite food. + +Lily and Tom put on their aprons and washed their hands. Mom gave them some dough and a rolling pin. They rolled the dough into a big circle on the table. Then they spread some sauce and cheese on top. Mom let them choose some toppings from a bowl. Lily picked olives and mushrooms. Tom picked ham and pineapple. + +"Good job, kids!" Mom said. "Now we put the pizza in the oven and wait for it to bake. Then we can watch the movie." + +Lily and Tom were very excited. They set the table with plates and napkins. They poured some juice into glasses. They asked dad to turn on the TV and find the movie. They could hear the pizza sizzling in the oven. + +"Ding!" The oven timer rang. Mom took out the pizza and cut it into slices. She put some on a big plate and brought it to the living room. "Dinner is ready!" She said. + +Lily and Tom ran to the couch and grabbed some pizza. They thanked mom and dad for the yummy food. They started to watch the movie. They laughed and sang along with the animals. They had a lot of fun. They were happy. +Sara and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a new girl in the park. She has a big pot with her. The pot is shiny and red. + +"Hello, what is your name?" Sara asks the new girl. + +"My name is Lily. This is my pot. I use it to make music." Lily says. She bangs the pot with a spoon. It makes a loud sound. + +"Wow, that is a nice pot. Can we play with you?" Ben asks. + +"Sure, you can play with me. But you have to share the pot. It is my favorite thing." Lily says. + +Sara and Ben are happy. They take turns to bang the pot with the spoon. They make a lot of noise. They laugh and sing. + +But Tom is not happy. He is envious. He wants the pot for himself. He thinks it is not fair that Lily has such a big and shiny pot. He waits until Lily is not looking. Then he runs and grabs the pot. He runs away with it. + +"Hey, that is my pot! Give it back!" Lily shouts. + +"Stop, Tom! That is not nice!" Sara and Ben shout. + +They chase after Tom. They catch him and take the pot back. They give it to Lily. They are angry with Tom. + +"Tom, you are mean. You cannot take things that are not yours. You have to say sorry to Lily." Sara says. + +"Sorry, Lily. I was envious. I wanted your pot. But I know it is wrong. Can you forgive me?" Tom says. + +Lily is sad. But she is also kind. She thinks for a moment. Then she says: + +"Okay, Tom. I forgive you. But you have to promise to be nice and share. Do you want to play with us?" + +Tom nods. He is sorry. He wants to be friends. He says: + +"Yes, please. I want to play with you. Thank you, Lily." + +Lily smiles. She gives Tom the spoon. She says: + +"Here, you can bang the pot with me. But be careful. It is loud." + +They all play together. They make music with the pot. They have fun. They are friends. +Ben and Jen are twins. They like to play on the farm with their grandpa. Grandpa has a mule named Max. Max is big and brown and has long ears. He is very slow and likes to eat grass. + +One day, Ben and Jen want to help grandpa cut the hay. They ask grandpa if they can ride on Max. Grandpa says yes, but they have to be careful and hold on tight. He gives them a big hat and a small knife each. He tells them to cut the hay that is dry and yellow. + +Ben and Jen climb on Max and grandpa leads him to the field. They see the hay that is dry and yellow. They start to cut the hay with their small knives. They put the hay in a big basket that is on Max's back. They are having fun and they sing a song. + +But Max is very slow and he does not like to work. He sees some grass that is green and juicy. He stops and starts to eat the grass. Ben and Jen try to make him move, but he does not listen. He eats and eats and eats. He does not care about the hay. + +Grandpa sees that Max is not moving. He comes to see what is wrong. He sees that Max is eating the grass and that Ben and Jen are stuck on his back. He laughs and says, "Max, you are a lazy mule! You have to finish your job before you can eat!" He pulls Max by the rope and makes him move. He helps Ben and Jen cut the rest of the hay. He says, "You did a good job, Ben and Jen! You are very helpful and brave!" He gives them a hug and a cookie. Ben and Jen are happy and they say, "Thank you, grandpa! We love you and we love Max!" +Lily and Ben were friends who liked to play in the park. One day, they brought their sandwiches to have a picnic. Lily had a cheese sandwich and Ben had a ham sandwich. They were very hungry and happy. + +But then, a big dog came and sniffed their sandwiches. The dog barked and tried to grab them. Lily and Ben were scared and ran away. The dog ate their sandwiches and left. + +Lily and Ben were sad and angry. They had no food and they felt embarrassed. They blamed each other for leaving their sandwiches. They said mean words and stopped being friends. + +A wise old lady saw what happened. She came to Lily and Ben and gave them some cookies. She said, "Don't be mad at each other. It was not your fault. The dog was naughty and greedy. You should be kind and forgiving. Friends are more important than sandwiches." + +Lily and Ben felt sorry and hugged each other. They thanked the old lady and shared the cookies. They learned to be brave and friendly. They played in the park again and had fun. +Anna and Ben love to play with their toy jet. It is red and shiny and makes a loud noise when they push a button. They pretend they are pilots and fly to different places. + +One day, they decide to fly to the zoo. They put on their helmets and sunglasses and get in the jet. Anna is the captain and Ben is the co-pilot. They say, "Ready for takeoff!" + +They zoom through the air and see many things. They see birds and clouds and houses and cars. They see a big river and a bridge. They see a park and a playground. They have fun and talk to each other. + +"Look, Ben, there is the zoo!" Anna says. "I see it, Anna, let's land there!" Ben says. They find a spot to park their jet and get out. They run to the gate and buy tickets. + +They see many animals at the zoo. They see lions and tigers and bears. They see monkeys and elephants and giraffes. They see penguins and seals and dolphins. They have more fun and learn new things. + +They are hungry and thirsty, so they go to the cafeteria. They see a lady who serves food and drinks. She is very nice and smiles at them. She says, "Hello, little pilots, what would you like to have?" + +They look at the menu and see many things. They see sandwiches and burgers and pizza. They see juice and milk and soda. They see cookies and cake and ice cream. They have a hard time choosing. + +Anna says, "I want a sandwich and juice, please." Ben says, "I want a burger and milk, please." The lady says, "OK, coming right up!" She makes their orders and gives them to them. She says, "Enjoy your meal and have a nice day!" + +They say, "Thank you, lady, you are very kind!" They take their trays and find a table. They eat their food and drink their drinks. They are happy and full. + +They say, "That was a good lunch, let's go see more animals!" They get up and throw away their trash. They put on their helmets and sunglasses and run back to their jet. They say, "Ready for takeoff!" + +They zoom through the air and see more things. They see a rainbow and a balloon. They see a castle and a ferris wheel. They see an enormous plane and a helicopter. They have more fun and talk to each other. + +They fly back home and land in their backyard. They get out of their jet and hug it. They say, "Thank you, jet, you are the best!" They take off their helmets and sunglasses and go inside. They tell their mom and dad about their adventure. They say, "We had a great day, we love our jet!" + +The end. +Sara was sick. She had a hot head and a sore throat. Mom put a thermometer in her mouth to see how sick she was. Sara did not like the thermometer. It was hard and cold and made her gag. She wanted to spit it out, but Mom said no. + +"Be still, Sara. I need to see your temperature. You might have a fever," Mom said. + +Sara tried to be still, but she felt very weak. She wanted to lie down and sleep. She did not want to go to school or play with her toys. She just wanted Mom to hug her and make her feel better. + +But then she heard a noise. It was Max, her little brother. He was in her room, playing with her dolls. Sara loved her dolls. They were her best friends. She did not want Max to touch them. He was too rough and messy. He might break them or lose them. + +"Max, get out of my room! Those are my dolls!" Sara shouted. She jumped out of bed and ran to her room. She forgot about the thermometer in her mouth. It fell on the floor and broke. + +Mom heard the noise and followed Sara. She saw the broken thermometer and the angry children. She was very upset. + +"Sara, what have you done? You could have hurt yourself with the glass. And you left your door unlocked. Max could have taken anything from your room. You know you have to lock your door when you are sick," Mom scolded. + +Sara felt sorry. She did not mean to break the thermometer or leave her door unlocked. She was just mad at Max. She looked at Mom with big, sad eyes. + +"I'm sorry, Mom. I was sick and weak and I wanted my dolls. Max was playing with them and I didn't like it," Sara said. + +Mom sighed. She knew Sara was sick and weak and she loved her dolls. She also knew Max was curious and bored and he wanted to play. She hugged both of them and said: + +"I'm sorry, too. I know you both feel bad. But you have to be careful and respectful. Sara, you have to keep the thermometer in your mouth and lock your door when you are sick. Max, you have to ask before you play with Sara's dolls and leave them as you found them. Can you do that?" + +Sara and Max nodded. They said sorry to each other and hugged. Mom smiled and said: + +"Good. Now, let's clean up this mess and get you both some juice. Maybe we can watch a movie together and cuddle on the couch. How does that sound?" + +Sara and Max smiled. They liked that idea. They followed Mom to the kitchen and forgot about their troubles. They felt a little better. +Lily and Tom were playing in the kitchen. They liked to pretend they were chefs and make food with the pots and pans. Lily found a big spoon and said, "Look, Tom, I have a magic spoon. It can make anything you want." + +Tom smiled and said, "Really? Can it make me a cake?" + +Lily nodded and said, "Yes, of course. Just close your eyes and wish hard." + +Tom closed his eyes and said, "I wish for a cake. A big, yummy cake with icing and sprinkles." + +Lily tapped the spoon on the counter and said, "Abracadabra, cake-a-dabra!" + +Tom opened his eyes and looked around. He did not see a cake. He saw a big, furry monster with sharp teeth and claws. It came out of the cupboard and roared at them. + +Lily and Tom were scared. They screamed and ran away from the monster. They hid behind the sofa and hugged each other. + +"Where did that monster come from?" Tom asked. + +"I don't know," Lily said. "Maybe the spoon was not magic. Maybe it was bad." + +They heard the monster banging on the cupboard door. It wanted to get out and chase them. + +"What do we do?" Lily asked. + +Tom thought for a moment. He said, "Maybe we can make it go away. Maybe we can use the spoon again and wish it away." + +Lily said, "Do you think it will work?" + +Tom said, "We can try. Come on, let's be brave." + +They crawled out from behind the sofa and grabbed the spoon. They held it together and said, "We wish for the monster to go away. We wish for the monster to go away. Abracadabra, monster-a-dabra!" + +They heard a loud poof and saw a cloud of smoke. The monster was gone. The cupboard was empty. + +Lily and Tom cheered and hugged each other. They said, "We did it! We made the monster go away!" + +They decided to put the spoon back in the drawer and never use it again. They said, "Maybe we don't need a magic spoon. Maybe we have enough magic in ourselves." +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play outside. One day, they see a big balloon in the sky. It is red and yellow and blue. They want to touch it. + +"Look, Sam, a balloon!" Tom says. "Let's go and get it!" + +"But how?" Sam asks. "It is too high." + +"Maybe we can climb a tree," Tom says. "Or find a ladder." + +They run to find a way to reach the balloon. They do not tell their moms where they are going. They do not see the old man who owns the balloon. + +The old man is angry. He does not like children. He does not want them to touch his balloon. He sees Tom and Sam running after it. He gets a big stick. + +"Hey, you, stop!" he yells. "That is my balloon! Go away!" + +But Tom and Sam do not hear him. They find a ladder near a house. They put it against a wall. They start to climb. + +"Be careful, Tom," Sam says. "The ladder is old. It might break." + +"It's okay, Sam," Tom says. "We are almost there. I can see the balloon." + +He reaches out his hand to grab the balloon. But then, the ladder breaks. Tom falls down. He hits his head on the ground. He does not move. + +"Tom, Tom, wake up!" Sam cries. "Please, wake up!" + +But Tom does not wake up. He is hurt. He is bleeding. Sam is scared. He does not know what to do. + +The old man comes with his stick. He sees Tom on the ground. He sees Sam crying. He does not care. He is still angry. + +"Get away from my balloon!" he shouts. "You are bad children! You broke my ladder! You deserve to be punished!" + +He raises his stick to hit Sam. Sam screams. He tries to run. But it is too late. + +The end. +Tom 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 honk. He liked to pretend he was a driver and he could go anywhere. + +One day, Tom saw a new toy in the store. It was a lab. A lab was a place where people did fun things with science. Tom wanted the lab very much. He asked his mom if he could have it. His mom said no. She said the lab was too expensive and they did not have enough money. + +Tom was sad. He wished he had more money. He wished he could buy the lab and do fun things with science. He thought maybe he could become wealthy. He thought maybe he could find a way to make money with his truck. + +He had an idea. He put a sign on his truck that said "Tom's Delivery Service". He asked his friends if they had anything they wanted to send to someone else. He said he would take it for them with his truck. He said they had to pay him a coin for each thing. + +Some of his friends liked his idea. They gave him things like books, toys, and cards. They gave him coins. Tom put the things in his truck and drove them to the other friends. He honked and said "Delivery for you!" He felt happy and proud. + +Soon, Tom had many coins. He counted them and saw he had enough to buy the lab. He ran to the store with his mom and bought the lab. He was very excited. He took the lab home and opened it. He saw many things inside, like tubes, bottles, and goggles. He put on the goggles and said "I am a scientist!" + +He played with the lab and did fun things with science. He mixed colors, made bubbles, and watched things change. He learned new things. He had fun. He was happy. He had become wealthy. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play in the park. They enjoy the swings, the slide and the ball. One day, they see a big man with a stick in his mouth. The stick makes smoke. The smoke smells bad. + +"Look, Sam, the man has a smoke stick. What is that?" Tom asks. + +"I don't know, Tom. Maybe it is a toy. Maybe it is nice. Can we try it?" Sam says. + +They go to the man and ask him for the smoke stick. The man laughs and gives them the stick. He says it is fun and cool. Tom and Sam take turns to put the stick in their mouths. They cough and feel sick. The smoke hurts their eyes and noses. + +"Yuck, this is not nice. This is bad. I don't like the smoke stick. Let's go back to the park." Tom says. + +"Me too, Tom. The smoke stick is not fun. It is nasty. Let's go back to the swings." Sam says. + +They throw the stick away and run to the park. But they are too late. The stick lands on some dry leaves and starts a fire. The fire grows bigger and bigger. It reaches the swings, the slide and the ball. The fire burns everything. Tom and Sam cry. They have no more park to play in. They have no more toys to enjoy. They are very sorry. They wish they never saw the smoke stick. They wish they never listened to the man. They wish they were smarter. The end. +One day, Tom and Lily went to the garden with their mom. They wanted to plant some beans in the soil. Mom gave them each a small shovel and a cup of beans. She said, "Dig a hole, put a bean in, and cover it with soil. Then water it and wait for it to grow." + +Tom and Lily did as mom said. They dug holes, put beans in, and covered them with soil. They watered them and felt happy. They wanted to see their beans grow into big plants. + +But the next day, Tom and Lily forgot about their beans. They were busy playing with their toys and watching cartoons. They did not go to the garden or water their beans. They did not remember their beans at all. + +A week later, mom asked them, "Do you want to see your beans?" Tom and Lily looked confused. They said, "What beans?" Mom said, "The beans you planted in the garden. Don't you remember?" Tom and Lily shook their heads. They forgot. + +Mom took them to the garden. She showed them the holes they dug. But there were no beans. There were only weeds and bugs. Tom and Lily felt sad. They said, "Sorry, mom. We forgot our beans. We did not take care of them." + +Mom said, "It's okay. You can try again. But this time, don't forget. Beans need water and sun to grow. And they also need love and attention. They are not toys or cartoons. They are living things." + +Tom and Lily nodded. They said, "We understand, mom. We will not forget again. We will take care of our beans. We want to see them grow into big plants." + +Mom smiled. She said, "That's good. I have a surprise for you. Look over there." She pointed to a corner of the garden. There, Tom and Lily saw something mysterious. They saw a big green stalk with leaves and flowers. And on top of it, they saw a giant bean. + +Mom said, "This is a magic bean. It grew from one of the beans you planted. It is very special. Do you want to climb it and see what's up there?" Tom and Lily said, "Yes, yes, yes!" They ran to the magic bean and started to climb. They wondered what they would find. They did not forget their beans anymore. They were happy. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. The park has a big slide, a swing, and a sandbox. Lily and Ben like to slide, swing, and make sand castles. + +One day, they see something new in the park. It is a big metal thing. It has many colors and shapes. It looks like a flower, but not a real flower. It is a modern flower. + +"Wow, what is that?" Lily asks. + +"I don't know. Let's go and see," Ben says. + +They run to the modern flower. It is shiny and smooth. It has a button on the stem. Lily pushes the button. The modern flower makes a sound. It sounds like a beep. Then, the petals move. They spring up and down. They make different sounds. They sound like a bell, a horn, a drum, and a whistle. + +Lily and Ben laugh. They like the modern flower. They push the button again and again. They listen to the sounds. They watch the petals spring. They have fun with the modern flower. They think it is the best thing in the park. +Tom and Lily were friends who liked to play in the park. They liked to swing on the swings, slide on the slides, and run on the grass. One day, they saw a big hill in the park that looked like a volcano. They wanted to climb it and see what was on top. + +"Let's go, Lily!" Tom said. "It will be fun!" + +"I don't know, Tom," Lily said. "It looks high and steep. What if we fall?" + +"Don't be scared, Lily," Tom said. "We are fast and strong. We can do it!" + +Tom and Lily started to climb the hill. They used their hands and feet to hold on to the rocks and dirt. They went higher and higher, until they reached the top. They looked around and saw the whole park and the sky. + +"Wow, Tom, this is amazing!" Lily said. "We did it!" + +"Yes, we did, Lily!" Tom said. "We are the best!" + +They were so happy and proud that they did not notice the smoke and fire coming out of the hill. It was a real volcano, and it was about to erupt! + +"Look, Tom, look!" Lily said, pointing at the smoke and fire. "The volcano is angry! It is going to spit lava!" + +"Uh-oh, Lily, this is bad!" Tom said. "We have to get down, fast!" + +Tom and Lily tried to climb down the hill, but it was too late. The volcano erupted, and lava started to flow down the hill. It was hot and red and scary. Tom and Lily screamed and cried for help. + +"Help, help, help!" they shouted. + +Luckily, a fireman heard their cries and came to rescue them. He used a ladder and a rope to pull them up and take them to safety. He was brave and kind. + +"Are you okay, kids?" he asked. + +"Yes, thank you, fireman!" Tom and Lily said. + +"You are very lucky," he said. "You should never climb a volcano. It is very dangerous. You could have been hurt or worse." + +"We are sorry, fireman," Tom and Lily said. "We did not know it was a volcano. We just wanted to have fun." + +"I understand, kids," he said. "But you should always be careful and listen to your parents and teachers. They know what is good and safe for you. And you should always respect nature and its power. It can be beautiful, but also fierce." + +"Yes, fireman, we will," Tom and Lily said. + +They learned their lesson and never climbed a volcano again. They still played in the park, but they stayed away from the hill. They swung on the swings, slid on the slides, and ran on the grass. They had fun, but they also had wisdom. +Lily and Ben are playing in the park. They see a big slide. Lily wants to go on the slide, but Ben is scared. + +"Come on, Ben, it is fun!" Lily says. "You can go with me." + +Ben shakes his head. He covers his eyes with his hands. He does not want to see the slide. + +Lily pulls his hands away. She smiles at him. "Don't be scared, Ben. I will hold your hand. We can go slow." + +Ben looks at Lily. He sees that she is brave. He wants to be brave too. He nods his head. He holds Lily's hand. + +They climb up the stairs. They sit on the slide. They slide down together. They feel the wind on their faces. They laugh. + +They reach the bottom. They are happy. They hug each other. + +"That was fun!" Lily says. + +"Yes, it was!" Ben says. He covers his lip with his hand. He has a big smile. +Lily liked to read books. She had many books in her room. She kept them organized on a big shelf. She liked to look at the pictures and learn new words. + +One day, Lily wanted to read a book about animals. She went to her shelf and looked for the book. She could not find it. She looked under her bed, under her desk, under her chair. She could not find it. She felt sad. + +She asked her mom, "Mom, where is my book about animals? I want to read it." + +Her mom said, "Did you look on the shelf?" + +Lily said, "Yes, I looked on the shelf. It is not there." + +Her mom said, "Did you look under the couch?" + +Lily said, "No, I did not look under the couch. Why would it be under the couch?" + +Her mom said, "Sometimes, books fall under the couch. Let's go and look." + +They went to the living room and looked under the couch. There was the book about animals. Lily was happy. She said, "Thank you, mom. You are smart." + +Her mom said, "You are welcome, Lily. You are smart too. Now, let's read the book together." +Anna and Ben are playing in the snow. They make a big snowman with a hat and a scarf. They are happy and laugh. + +"Look, our snowman is so nice!" Anna says. + +"Yes, he is! But he is cold, too. Let's cover him with more snow, so he can be warm," Ben says. + +They take more snow and cover the snowman's body and face. They make him look like a big snowball. + +"Ha ha, now he is very warm!" Anna says. + +But then, the sun comes out. It is bright and warm. The snow starts to melt. + +"Oh no, our snowman is melting!" Ben says. + +They run to the snowman and try to save him. They take off the snow that covers him. They see his hat and his scarf and his face. + +"Hello, snowman! We are sorry we covered you. Are you okay?" Anna says. + +The snowman smiles. He is happy to see them. + +"Hello, Anna and Ben! Thank you for making me and covering me. But I like the sun, too. It makes me feel good. Don't worry, I will not go away. I will stay with you until the snow is gone," the snowman says. + +Anna and Ben hug the snowman. They are happy and laugh. They play with him until it is time to go home. They say goodbye to the snowman and promise to come back tomorrow. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play outside and look at the sky. One night, they see a big star with a long tail. It is a comet. + +"Wow, look at that!" Tom says. "It is so bright and fast!" + +"It is beautiful," Mia says. "I wish I could touch it." + +They run after the comet, but it is too far away. They cannot catch it. + +"Maybe we can make our own comet," Tom says. He has an idea. + +He gets a stick and ties a scarf to it. He waves it in the air. The scarf flaps like a tail. + +"Look, I made a comet!" Tom says. He is happy. + +Mia likes Tom's comet. She gets a stick and ties a ribbon to it. She waves it in the air. The ribbon sparkles like a star. + +"Look, I made a comet too!" Mia says. She is happy. + +They run around with their comets, pretending to fly in the sky. They laugh and have fun. + +They are good friends. They like to make things together. They like to watch the real comet too. It is a good night. +Lily and Max were playing in the garden. They liked to run, jump and dig. They saw a big tap near the fence. It was shiny and had a red handle. + +"Let's turn it on!" Max said. He ran to the tap and pulled the handle. Water came out with a loud noise. It was amazing! + +Lily was scared. She did not like the water. It was cold and wet. She ran away from the tap. "Stop it, Max! Stop it!" she cried. + +Max did not stop. He liked the water. It was fun and funny. He chased Lily with the water. He sprayed her with the water. He laughed and laughed. + +Lily was angry. She did not like the water. She did not like Max. She tried to resist. She tried to hide. She tried to push Max away. But Max was stronger. He kept spraying her with the water. + +Then, they heard a voice. It was Mom. She was not happy. She saw the water and the mess. She saw Lily and Max. She shouted at them. + +"What are you doing? Turn off that tap right now! You are wasting water and making a flood! You are in big trouble!" + +Lily and Max stopped. They were afraid. They turned off the tap. They looked at Mom. They looked at each other. They were sorry. They said sorry to Mom. They said sorry to each other. They hugged and made up. + +Mom was still angry. But she was also glad. She was glad they were safe and sorry. She was glad they were friends again. She took them inside. She dried them and gave them a snack. She told them a story. She told them to never play with the tap again. They promised. They learned their lesson. They were happy. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play in their room. They have many toys and books. They also have a big bed to sleep in. + +One day, they play too hard on the bed. They jump and bounce and laugh. They do not hear the bed make a loud noise. They do not see the bed break. + +"Anna, Ben, time for dinner!" Mom calls from downstairs. Anna and Ben stop playing. They want to eat. They slide off the bed and run to the door. + +But the bed is broken. One side of the bed falls down. The mattress and the pillows slide to the floor. The bed makes a louder noise. + +"Oh no!" Anna and Ben say. They look at the bed. They are scared. They broke the bed. Mom will be angry. + +"Anna, Ben, what happened?" Mom comes to the room. She sees the broken bed. She sees Anna and Ben. They look sad. + +"Mom, we are sorry. We played too hard on the bed. We broke the bed. We did not mean to." Anna and Ben say. + +Mom looks at the bed. She looks at Anna and Ben. She is not angry. She is glad they are not hurt. + +"It's okay, Anna and Ben. I know you did not mean to break the bed. It was an accident. We can fix the bed later. Come, let's go to dinner. You must be hungry." Mom says. + +She hugs Anna and Ben. They hug her back. They are happy. They love Mom. They follow her to the kitchen. They forget about the broken bed. They think about the yummy food. They are hungry. +Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big green crocodile. The crocodile had a long tail, sharp teeth and a funny smile. + +"Let's pull the crocodile's tail and see what happens!" said Ben. He was brave and curious. He grabbed the crocodile's tail and pulled hard. + +"Ouch!" said the crocodile. "That hurts! Why did you do that?" The crocodile was not a toy, but a real crocodile. He had escaped from the zoo and was hiding in the garden. + +Lily and Ben were scared. They dropped the crocodile's tail and ran to the house. They told their mom what they saw. + +"A real crocodile? In our garden?" said mom. She was surprised and worried. She called the zoo and asked them to come and get the crocodile. + +Soon, the zookeepers arrived. They brought a big cage and a rope. They found the crocodile under a bush. They threw the rope around his neck and pulled him into the cage. + +"Thank you for calling us," said one of the zookeepers. "This crocodile is very naughty. He likes to sneak out and explore. We will take him back to the zoo and make sure he stays there." + +Lily and Ben watched the zookeepers take the crocodile away. They felt sorry for him, but also relieved. They decided to play with their other toys, and to be more careful with what they pulled. They also helped mom to tidy the garden and put away their toys. Mom was proud of them and gave them a hug. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play outside. One day, they found a big rock near the woods. They decided to climb on it and pretend it was a castle. + +"Look, I am the king of the rock!" Ben said. He wore a crown made of leaves and sticks. + +"And I am the queen!" Lily said. She wore a necklace of flowers and berries. + +They had fun playing on the rock, until they saw some smoke coming from the woods. They smelled something burning. + +"Oh no, there is a fire in the woods!" Lily said. She was scared. + +"Let's go and see if we can help!" Ben said. He was brave. + +They ran to the woods and saw a small fire near some dry leaves and branches. They also saw a man with a bucket of water. He was trying to put out the fire. + +"Hello, can we help you?" Ben asked. + +"Hello, thank you for coming. I am a ranger and I watch over the woods. Someone left a campfire here and it started to spread. Can you help me bring some more water from the stream?" the man said. + +"Sure, we can do that!" Lily said. + +They followed the man to the stream and filled their buckets with water. Then they ran back to the fire and poured the water on it. They did this several times, until the fire was gone. + +"Thank you, you are very kind and helpful. You saved the woods and the animals from the fire. You are true heroes!" the man said. + +He gave them each a badge with a picture of a tree and a bird. + +Lily and Ben were very happy and proud. They hugged the man and thanked him. + +They went back to their rock and looked at the woods. They saw the green trees, the blue sky, and the colorful birds. They felt peaceful and grateful. + +They learned that playing is fun, but helping is important. They also learned that fire can be dangerous, and they should be careful with it. They decided to always respect and protect the woods and the animals. They were good twins. +Tom and Lily are playing in the park. They like to run, jump and slide. They also like to look for things on the ground. Sometimes they find stones, leaves or feathers. + +"Look, Lily, I found a big stone!" Tom says. He picks up the stone and puts it in his pocket. "It is heavy and smooth. Do you want to feel it?" + +Lily nods and reaches for Tom's pocket. She feels the stone and smiles. "It is heavy and smooth. It is a nice stone, Tom. Can I have it?" + +Tom thinks for a moment. He likes the stone, but he also likes Lily. He wants to make her happy. He takes the stone out of his pocket and gives it to Lily. "Here, Lily, you can have it. It is a gift for you." + +Lily hugs Tom and says, "Thank you, Tom. You are a good friend. I will keep the stone in my pocket. It will remind me of you." + +Tom and Lily continue to play in the park. They are happy and they feel good. They have a heavy and smooth stone, and they have each other. +Tom and Mia are going to the park with their dad. They are very happy because they love to play on the swings and slides. Dad puts their snacks and water in a big bag. He is very organized and does not forget anything. + +They get in the car and dad starts to drive. But after a few minutes, the car makes a funny noise and stops. Dad looks at the dashboard and says, "Oh no, we have no fuel! I forgot to fill up the tank this morning. I'm sorry, kids, we have to go back home." + +Tom and Mia are sad and disappointed. They really want to go to the park. They ask dad, "Can we go to the park later, when you get more fuel?" + +Dad nods and says, "Yes, of course, we can go to the park later. But first, we have to call mom and ask her to come and help us. She has a can of fuel in the garage. Maybe she can bring it to us." + +Tom and Mia smile and say, "Okay, dad, we hope mom comes soon. We love you and mom. And we love the park too." + +Dad hugs them and says, "I love you too, kids. And I'm sorry I forgot the fuel. Next time, I will be more organized and check the tank before we leave." +Lily had a new toy. It was a skull. It was not a real skull. It was made of plastic. It had a button on the back. When Lily pressed the button, the skull opened its mouth and made a scary sound. Lily liked to scare her brother with the skull. + +One day, Lily and her brother were playing in the garden. Lily hid the skull behind a bush. She waited for her brother to come near. Then she pressed the button. The skull made a loud roar. Her brother jumped and screamed. Lily laughed and laughed. + +But Lily did not see the bee. The bee was angry. The bee did not like the loud noise. The bee flew out of the bush and stung Lily on the nose. Lily cried and cried. Her nose hurt. Her nose became red and big. It spread all over her face. Lily looked like a monster. + +Her brother saw Lily and ran to her. He was not scared of the skull anymore. He was scared for Lily. He hugged her and said sorry. He helped her go inside. He got some ice and put it on her nose. He said it would make it better. + +Lily stopped crying. She said sorry too. She said she was silly. She said she would not scare her brother with the skull anymore. She said she would share it with him. They smiled and hugged. They were friends again. +Lily and Ben were adventurous kids who liked to play outside. One day, they decided to imagine that they were explorers in a swamp. They put on their boots and hats and grabbed their binoculars and maps. + +"Let's go find some animals and plants in the swamp," Lily said. + +"OK, but be careful. The swamp can be wet and muddy and smelly," Ben said. + +They walked around the yard and pretended that it was a swamp. They saw a frog, a bird, a flower and a bug. They used their binoculars and maps to look at them and learn their names. + +"Look, a frog! It can hop and swim and croak," Lily said. + +"Look, a bird! It can fly and sing and nest," Ben said. + +"Look, a flower! It can grow and smell and bloom," Lily said. + +"Look, a bug! It can crawl and bite and sting," Ben said. + +They had fun imagining that they were explorers in a swamp. They learned a lot about animals and plants. They also got wet and muddy and smelly, but they did not mind. They were adventurous kids who liked to play outside. +Lily and Ben are best friends. They like to play pretend. One day, they pretend to be doctors and patients. Lily has a big box. She says it is an x-ray machine. Ben wants to see inside. + +"Can I go in the x-ray?" Ben asks. + +"Sure, but you have to jump first," Lily says. + +"Why?" Ben wonders. + +"Because it is more fun," Lily says. "And it makes the x-ray work better." + +Ben trusts Lily. He jumps up and down. Then he goes inside the box. Lily closes the lid. She makes a beep sound. + +"Okay, Ben, I can see your bones," Lily says. "You have very creative bones. They look like stars and flowers and animals." + +"Really?" Ben says. "Can I see them too?" + +Lily opens the lid. She shows Ben a paper. She has drawn on it with crayons. She has made colorful shapes and patterns. + +"Look, these are your bones," Lily says. "Aren't they amazing?" + +Ben smiles. He likes Lily's drawing. He thinks she is very creative. + +"Wow, thank you, Lily," Ben says. "You are the best doctor ever." + +They hug and laugh. They keep playing pretend. They have a lot of fun. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play with crayons and paper. They make pictures of animals and flowers and cars. Tom has a red crayon and Mia has a blue crayon. + +One day, Tom sees a big pair of scissors on the table. He wants to try them. He picks them up and says, "Look, Mia, I have scissors. I can cut things." + +Mia says, "No, Tom, don't cut things. Scissors are sharp. They can hurt you. And they can break things. Put them back." + +But Tom does not listen. He thinks it is fun to cut things. He cuts the paper. He cuts the crayons. He cuts his red crayon in half. He says, "Ha ha, look, Mia, I cut my crayon. Now I have two crayons." + +Mia is sad. She says, "Tom, you are bad. You cut your crayon. Now your crayon is dead. It cannot make pictures anymore. It is broken. You should not cut things that are not yours." + +Tom is sorry. He sees that Mia is right. He says, "I am sorry, Mia. I did not mean to cut my crayon. I did not know it would die. I will not cut things anymore. Can we still be friends?" + +Mia is kind. She says, "Yes, Tom, we can still be friends. But you have to be careful with scissors. And you have to share your crayons. Here, you can have half of my blue crayon. Then we can both make pictures." + +Tom is happy. He says, "Thank you, Mia. You are a good friend. I will share my crayons with you. And I will not cut things anymore. I will only cut paper when the teacher says so." + +They hug and smile. They use their crayons and paper to make new pictures. They are friends again. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to swing, slide and run. They saw a big hill with many rocks. Lily wanted to climb the hill. She said to Ben, "Let's go up the hill. It looks fun." + +Ben was scared. He said, "No, Lily. The hill is too high and too hard. We might fall and hurt ourselves. Mommy and Daddy said to stay away from the rocks." + +Lily said, "Don't be a baby, Ben. I dare you to climb the hill with me. It will be fun. Come on, Ben. I dare you." + +Ben did not want to be a baby. He wanted to be brave. He said, "OK, Lily. I will climb the hill with you. But we have to be careful and not go too fast." + +Lily and Ben put on their vests. They were red and blue. They liked their vests. They made them feel warm and safe. They started to climb the hill. They held hands and helped each other. They said, "We can do it. We are strong and smart." + +They reached the top of the hill. They were happy and proud. They saw the park and the sky. They said, "Wow, what a beautiful view. We did it. We climbed the hill." + +They heard a voice. It was Mommy. She said, "Lily and Ben, what are you doing up there? Come down right now. You are not supposed to climb the hill. It is dangerous. You could have fallen and hurt yourselves. You did not listen to me and Daddy. You were naughty." + +Lily and Ben felt sorry. They said, "We are sorry, Mommy. We wanted to have fun. We dared each other to climb the hill. We did not mean to be naughty. We will come down right now." + +They climbed down the hill. They were careful and slow. They reached the bottom of the hill. They ran to Mommy. They hugged her and said, "We are sorry, Mommy. We love you. We will not climb the hill again. We will be good and polite." + +Mommy hugged them back and said, "I love you too, Lily and Ben. I am glad you are safe and sorry. But you have to listen to me and Daddy. We tell you things for your own good. We want you to be happy and healthy. Next time, do not dare each other to do dangerous things. Dare each other to do nice things. Like sharing, helping and learning." + +Lily and Ben nodded and said, "OK, Mommy. We will do that. We will dare each other to do nice things. Thank you, Mommy. You are the best." + +Mommy smiled and said, "You are welcome, Lily and Ben. You are the best too. Now, let's go and have some ice cream. You deserve a treat for being good and polite." +Sara and Ben love to eat popcorn. They like to make it in the big pot on the stove. They put some oil and some corn in the pot and wait for it to pop. They hear the pop pop pop sound and see the corn increase in the pot. They are very happy. + +But Sara and Ben are not very careful. They do not put a lid on the pot. They do not watch the pot. They do not turn off the stove. They go to the couch and watch TV. They forget about the popcorn. + +Soon, the popcorn is too much for the pot. It spills out of the pot and onto the stove. It makes a big mess. It also makes a fire. The fire alarm goes off and scares Sara and Ben. They run to the kitchen and see the fire. They are very scared. + +Mom and Dad hear the alarm and come to the kitchen. They see the fire and the mess. They are very angry. They use a towel and some water to put out the fire. They tell Sara and Ben to go to their room. They have to clean the kitchen. They have to throw away the burnt popcorn. They have to buy a new pot. They are very sad. + +Sara and Ben learn a lesson. They learn that they have to be careful when they make popcorn. They have to put a lid on the pot. They have to watch the pot. They have to turn off the stove. They have to keep the kitchen clean. They say sorry to Mom and Dad. They promise to be more responsible. They hope to eat popcorn again. They are very sorry. +Tom hurt his leg when he fell from the tree. He cried and his mom came to help him. She put a bandage on his leg and gave him a hug. She said his leg would heal soon, but he had to rest and not climb trees for a while. + +Tom was bored in his bed. He wanted to play with his friends and his toys. He saw his rope on the floor. He liked to swing the rope and make shapes with it. He had an idea. He tied one end of the rope to his bed and threw the other end out of the window. + +He looked out and saw his friend Sam in the yard. Sam saw the rope and waved to Tom. Tom waved back and pulled the rope. He made a sign with his hand to tell Sam to come closer. Sam ran to the window and grabbed the rope. He climbed up the rope and reached Tom's room. + +Tom was happy to see Sam. He showed him his bandage and told him what happened. Sam said he was sorry and hoped Tom would get better soon. He said he brought a book for Tom to read. It was a book about distant lands and animals. Tom liked the book and thanked Sam. They read the book together and had fun. Tom forgot about his leg and smiled. +Tom and Mia like to play with blocks. They build different structures with the blocks. Sometimes they make houses, sometimes they make towers, sometimes they make bridges. + +One day, they decide to make a big castle with the blocks. They use many blocks to make the walls, the doors, the windows, and the towers. They are very proud of their structure. + +"Look at our castle!" Tom says. "It is very big and strong!" + +"Yes, it is!" Mia agrees. "It is very good and pretty!" + +They examine their structure. They look at the details, the colors, the shapes. They are happy with their work. + +But then, they hear a loud noise. It is their little brother, Ben. He is running towards them. He is holding a ball. + +"Ben, no!" Tom and Mia shout. "Don't throw the ball at our castle!" + +But Ben does not listen. He throws the ball at their structure. The ball hits the castle. The blocks fall down. The structure is broken. + +Tom and Mia are very sad and angry. They cry and yell at Ben. + +"Ben, you are very bad and mean!" Tom says. "You broke our castle!" + +"Ben, you are very naughty and rude!" Mia says. "You ruined our structure!" + +Ben looks at the mess. He does not understand why Tom and Mia are so upset. He thinks it is fun to knock down the blocks. He smiles and says: + +"Sorry, Tom and Mia. I just wanted to play with you. Can we build another structure?" +Ben and Lily are going to the park with Mom. They want to play on the swings and the slide. Mom says they need to pack some snacks and water in a bag. Ben and Lily help Mom pack the bag. They put in some apples, crackers, cheese and juice boxes. + +"Are we ready to go?" Mom asks. + +"Yes, yes, yes!" Ben and Lily say. + +They walk to the park. It is sunny and warm. They see other kids playing. Ben and Lily run to the swings. They take turns pushing each other. They laugh and have fun. + +"Let's have a race!" Ben says. "Who can swing higher?" + +"OK!" Lily says. "I can swing higher than you!" + +They swing faster and faster. They try to reach the sky. They feel the wind in their hair. + +"I win, I win!" Ben shouts. "I am higher than you!" + +"No, I win, I win!" Lily shouts. "I am higher than you!" + +They look at each other. They smile. They don't care who wins. They are happy. + +"Come on, let's go to the slide!" Lily says. + +They jump off the swings. They run to the slide. It is big and shiny. They climb up the ladder. They slide down one by one. They feel the thrill in their tummy. + +"Wow, this is fun!" Ben says. + +"Let's do it again!" Lily says. + +They slide down many times. They giggle and scream. + +"Look at me, Mom!" Ben says. "I am strong and brave!" + +"Look at me, Mom!" Lily says. "I am strong and brave!" + +Mom watches them. She smiles. She is proud of them. She claps and cheers. + +"You are both strong and brave!" Mom says. "And you are both winners in my eyes!" + +Ben and Lily hug Mom. They love Mom. They love the park. They love each other. They have a great day. +Lila and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big fish in the pond. They want to catch the fish. + +"Look, Ben, a fish!" Lila says. "Let's catch it!" + +"How?" Ben asks. "We have no net." + +Lila thinks. She is smart. She sees a stick and a string. She ties the string to the stick. She finds a worm and puts it on the string. + +"Here, Ben, hold this," she says. "It is a rod. The fish will like the worm." + +Ben holds the rod. He puts it in the water. He waits. He sees the fish swim near the worm. He hopes the fish will bite. + +Suddenly, the rod moves. Ben feels a tug. He pulls the rod. He catches the fish! + +"Wow, Ben, you did it!" Lila says. "You caught the fish!" + +Ben is happy. He looks at the fish. It is shiny and wet. It flips and flops. + +"What will you do with the fish?" Lila asks. + +Ben thinks. He likes the fish. But he knows the fish likes the water. He makes a wish. + +"I wish the fish can be free," he says. "I will let it go." + +He puts the fish back in the pond. The fish swims away. It splashes and waves. + +"Bye, fish," Ben says. "Thank you for playing with us." + +Lila smiles. She hugs Ben. She thinks he is kind. + +"You are a good friend, Ben," she says. "And a smart fisher." +Ben and Sam are brothers. They like to play with toys in the yard. One day, they find a big pipe. It is long and round and shiny. They both want to play with it. + +"Give me the pipe!" Ben says. He tries to pull it from Sam. + +"No, it is mine!" Sam says. He holds on to the pipe. They fight over the pipe. They push and pull and yell. + +Mom hears them. She comes to the yard. She sees them fighting. She is not happy. + +"Stop fighting, boys!" Mom says. "You have to share the pipe. It is not nice to fight." + +Ben and Sam stop fighting. They feel sorry. They say sorry to Mom and to each other. + +"Can we play with the pipe together?" Ben asks. + +"Sure, we can," Sam says. "We can make it a rocket or a snake or a tunnel." + +They play with the pipe together. They have fun. They are happy. They are successful. Mom smiles. She is proud of them. +Lily and Tom were twins who liked to explore. One day, they found a big cliff near their house. They wondered what was on the other side of the cliff. They wanted to see. + +"Let's go closer," Tom said. He was brave and curious. + +"No, it's too dangerous," Lily said. She was careful and smart. "Mom and Dad said we should not go near the cliff. It's not normal to go there. We could fall and get hurt." + +Tom did not listen to Lily. He walked closer and closer to the edge of the cliff. He looked down and saw a river and some rocks. He thought it was cool. + +"Come on, Lily, don't be scared," Tom said. "It's fun to see new things." + +Lily was scared. She did not want to go near the cliff. She wanted to go back to their house. She tried to pull Tom away from the edge. + +"Tom, please, let's go back," Lily said. "It's not fun to do things that are not safe. It's not normal to be so reckless. We should listen to Mom and Dad. They know what's best for us." + +Tom did not listen to Lily. He wanted to see more. He leaned over the edge of the cliff. He lost his balance and slipped. He screamed as he fell. + +Lily screamed too. She ran to the edge of the cliff. She saw Tom lying on the rocks below. He was not moving. He was not breathing. He was gone. + +Lily cried and cried. She wished she could go back in time and stop Tom from going near the cliff. She wished she could tell him how much she loved him and how much she missed him. She wished he had listened to her and to Mom and Dad. + +She learned a hard lesson that day. She learned that some things are not normal for a reason. She learned that some things are not worth wondering about. She learned that some things are better left alone. +Anna and Ben were very excited to go to the theater with their mom and dad. They had never seen a big show before. They put on their warm coats and hats and got in the car. Mom said it was very cold outside. + +When they got to the theater, they saw many people waiting in line. They followed their mom and dad to their seats. They were very obedient and did not run or shout. They wanted to see the show. Mom said it was about a princess and a dragon. + +The lights went down and the show began. Anna and Ben watched the princess sing and dance. She was very pretty and brave. They liked her. But then the dragon came. He was very big and scary. He roared and breathed fire. Anna and Ben shivered. They were afraid of the dragon. They held their mom and dad's hands. + +The princess fought the dragon with a sword. She was very strong and smart. She made the dragon run away. Anna and Ben cheered. They were happy for the princess. They clapped and smiled. The show was over. They liked the show. + +Mom and dad hugged them and said they were very good. They gave them some candy. They went back to the car. They were still shivering. Mom said they would go home and have some hot chocolate. Anna and Ben nodded. They were very tired and happy. They liked the theater. +Jen and Tom are friends. They like to play with dolls and cars. One day, Jen wants to play teacher. She has a test for Tom. She is bossy. + +"Tom, sit down and do the test. It is hard. You have to write your name and draw a cat. If you do not do it, you are bad," Jen says. + +Tom does not like the test. He does not want to write or draw. He wants to play with cars. He is mad. + +"Jen, I do not want to do the test. It is not fun. You are not a real teacher. You are mean," Tom says. + +Jen is hurt. She likes to play teacher. She thinks the test is fun. She is sad. + +"Tom, you are not a good friend. You lie. I am a real teacher. The test is fun. You are mean," Jen says. + +They do not talk to each other. They do not play. They are both unhappy. +Lisa and Tom are twins. They like to play together, but sometimes they tease each other. One day, they are in the hall, waiting for lunch. Lisa sees a big cake on the table. It looks yummy. She wants a piece. + +"Look, Tom, a cake!" Lisa says. "I want some. Do you want some?" + +Tom nods. He likes cake too. He runs to the table and tries to grab a piece. But Lisa is faster. She takes a big piece and holds it in her hand. + +"Ha ha, I got some cake and you don't!" Lisa teases. "It is so yummy. Mmm." + +Tom feels sad and angry. He wants some cake too. He thinks Lisa is mean. He tries to take the cake from her hand. But Lisa pulls it away. + +"Stop it, Tom!" Lisa says. "This is my cake. Go away!" + +They start to fight. They push and pull and shout. The cake falls on the floor. It breaks into pieces. They both stop and look at the mess. They feel sorry. + +"Oops, we made a mistake," Lisa says. "We wasted the cake. Now we have none." + +Tom nods. He feels bad. He hugs Lisa and says, "I'm sorry, Lisa. I shouldn't have tried to take your cake. You can have some of mine." + +Lisa hugs Tom back and says, "I'm sorry, Tom. I shouldn't have teased you. You can have some of mine." + +They pick up some pieces of cake from the floor. They share them and eat them. They smile and say, "This cake is still yummy. But it is more yummy when we share." +Anna is a shy girl who likes to draw and read. She does not like to talk to other kids or play with them. She has a file with her drawings and stories that she keeps in her room. She is very proud of her file and does not want anyone to see it. + +One day, Anna has to go to the dentist with her mom. She does not like the dentist. He makes her open her mouth and poke her teeth with a metal thing. He says she has a cavity and needs a filling. Anna is scared and cries. She wants to go home. + +She does not hear her mom say that they have to stop at the store on the way home. She only hears her mom say that she can wait in the car for a few minutes. Anna thinks that is a good idea. She does not want to go to the store. She wants to look at her file and feel better. + +She takes her file from her backpack and opens it on her lap. She sees her drawings and stories and smiles. She likes the colors and the shapes and the words. She forgets about the dentist and the cavity and the filling. She is happy. + +But then, she hears a loud noise. She looks up and sees a big man with a mask and a bag. He is breaking the window of the car. He is trying to steal things. He sees Anna and her file. He grabs the file and puts it in his bag. He runs away. + +Anna screams and cries. She wants her file back. She wants her drawings and stories back. She wants her mom back. She is very sad and scared. She does not know what to do. She has no file. She has nothing. +Tom and Lily were playing in the garden. They liked to run and jump and laugh. They saw a big bird in the sky. It was black and white and had a long tail. It was a magpie. + +"Look, Lily, a magpie!" Tom said. "It can soar very high. Do you think it can see us?" + +Lily nodded. She liked magpies. They were shiny and smart. She wanted to talk to it. She waved her hand and shouted, "Hello, magpie! Do you want to play with us?" + +The magpie heard Lily. It was curious and jolly. It flew down and landed on the hedge. It tilted its head and said, "Hello, children! I can play with you. What do you want to do?" + +Tom and Lily were happy. They had a new friend. They asked the magpie to show them how it could soar. The magpie agreed. It flapped its wings and soared up and down and around. It made funny noises and tricks. Tom and Lily clapped and cheered. They had a lot of fun with the magpie. They played until the sun set. Then they said goodbye and thanked the magpie for playing with them. The magpie said goodbye and soared away. Tom and Lily went inside and told their mum and dad about their adventure. They hoped to see the magpie again. +Tim and Sam are friends. They like to play with cars and trucks. One day, they go to the park with their moms. They see a big slide. They want to go on the slide. + +But there is a long line of kids. They have to wait. Tim and Sam are not happy. They want to go fast. + +"Look, Sam, the line is too long. Let's go to the swings," Tim says. + +"No, Tim, I want to go on the slide. It looks fun. And we are tough. We can wait," Sam says. + +They wait and wait. The line moves slowly. Tim and Sam are bored. They look at the slide. It looks high and steep. They start to feel scared. + +"Sam, I don't want to go on the slide anymore. It looks scary. Let's go to the swings," Tim says. + +"Me too, Tim. The slide looks scary. Let's go to the swings," Sam says. + +They leave the line and run to the swings. They have fun on the swings. They forget about the slide. They are happy. +Sam and Lily were playing in the garden. They liked to dig and water the plants. But today it was very hot and sunny. They felt thirsty and tired. + +"Let's go inside and have some juice," Sam said. + +"OK," Lily agreed. + +They ran to the house and opened the door. But they saw that their mom was busy. She was talking on the phone and writing on a paper. + +"Mom, can we have some juice?" Sam asked. + +"Not now, sweetie. I have to finish this work. It is very important," Mom said. + +Sam and Lily felt sad. They wanted some juice and a hug. They looked around the room. They saw a chair and a table. On the table, there was a big jug of water and some cups. + +"Look, Lily. There is water on the table. Maybe we can have some," Sam whispered. + +He climbed on the chair and reached for the jug. He poured some water into a cup and gave it to Lily. Then he poured some for himself. + +"Thank you, Sam. You are very kind," Lily said. + +They drank the water and felt better. The water was cold and wet. It made their mouths happy. + +They smiled at each other and hugged. They were glad they had each other. They did not need juice. Water was good enough. + +They put the cups back on the table and got down from the chair. They decided to go back to the garden and play some more. They knew that Mom loved them and would provide them with juice and a hug later. They were happy and dry. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. The park is a big place with many things to do. There are swings, slides, sand, and trees. + +One day, Anna and Ben go to the park with their moms. They run to the swings and take turns. They swing high and low, and laugh. Then they go to the slides and slide down fast. They feel the wind in their hair and smile. + +After that, they go to the sand and make a castle. They use a bucket, a shovel, and some sticks. They work hard and have fun. They are proud of their castle. + +They see a tree with red fruits. They are curious. They ask their moms if they can pick some fruits. Their moms say yes, but be careful. They might be sour. + +Anna and Ben spring to the tree. They reach for the fruits. They pull them off the branches. They look at the fruits. They are round and shiny. They smell good. + +They take a bite. They make a face. The fruits are very sour. They spit them out. They say, "Yuck! These fruits are bad. They hurt our mouths." + +Their moms laugh. They say, "Those are not fruits. Those are crab apples. They are not for eating. They are for making jam or cider. You need to add sugar and cook them first." + +Anna and Ben say, "Oh. We did not know that. We are sorry. We will not eat them again." + +Their moms say, "That's okay. You learned something new. Now, do you want some juice and cookies? They are sweet and good." + +Anna and Ben say, "Yes, please. We are thirsty and hungry. Thank you, moms." + +They go to the bench and have a snack. They drink juice and eat cookies. They are happy. They like the park. It is a fun place. +Lily and Ben are best friends. They like to play together every day. They share their toys, help each other, and say nice things. They display love to each other. + +One day, Lily makes a picture for Ben. She uses many colors and shapes. She writes his name with big letters. She is very proud of her picture. She wants to show Ben how much she loves him. + +She runs to Ben's house and knocks on the door. Ben opens the door and smiles. He sees the picture in Lily's hand and says, "Wow, what is that?" + +Lily says, "It is a picture for you, Ben. I made it with my crayons. It is a gift. I love you, Ben." + +Ben is very happy. He takes the picture and hugs Lily. He says, "Thank you, Lily. I love you, too. This is the best picture ever. You are a great friend." + +He puts the picture on his wall. He can see it every day. It makes him feel good. Lily and Ben's love is clear. They are very lucky. +Sara loved her doll very much. She named her doll Lily and gave her a lovely dress and a hat. She played with Lily every day and hugged her at night. Lily was Sara's best friend. + +One day, Sara saw a shiny thing in the sky. It was a big balloon with many colors. Sara wanted to see it closer. She ran to the window and opened it. She held Lily in one hand and leaned out of the window. + +"Look, Lily, look at the shiny balloon!" Sara said. "It is so pretty and bright!" + +But Sara leaned too far and lost her balance. She dropped Lily out of the window. Lily fell down and down and hit the ground. She broke into many pieces. + +Sara screamed and cried. She tried to reach for Lily, but she could not. She was too high up. She called for her mom, but her mom did not hear her. She was alone and sad. + +Sara lost her doll and her best friend. She wished she never saw the shiny balloon. It was not pretty and bright. It was bad and mean. +Tom and Lily liked to play near the lake. They saw many things there: fish, ducks, frogs, and sometimes a big boat. One day, they found a shiny stone on the shore. It was round and smooth and had many colors. + +"Wow, look at this!" Tom said. "It is so pretty. Can I have it?" + +Lily looked at the stone and felt a little sad. She wanted it too. But she was a thoughtful girl and she loved her brother. "Okay, you can have it," she said. "But you have to share it with me sometimes." + +Tom smiled and hugged her. "Thank you, Lily. You are the best sister ever. I will share it with you always." + +They put the stone in Tom's pocket and ran to the lake. They threw stones and sticks in the water and watched the ripples. They laughed and had fun. They did not see the big shadow that moved under the surface. + +The next day, they came back to the lake. They wanted to play with the shiny stone again. But when Tom reached into his pocket, he gasped. The stone was gone! + +"Where is it? Where is it?" he cried. "I lost it! I lost the pretty stone!" + +Lily tried to calm him down. "Don't worry, Tom. Maybe it fell out somewhere. Let's look for it. Maybe we can find it." + +They searched the shore and the grass and the trees. But they could not find the stone. They felt very sad and sorry. + +They did not know that the stone was not really a stone. It was a special egg that belonged to a big turtle. The turtle had left it on the shore to warm up in the sun. But when it came back, it saw that the egg was gone. It was very angry and scared. It followed the scent of the children and found the egg in Tom's pocket. It snatched it away and swam back to the lake. It was very happy and proud. + +The turtle did not care about the children. It only cared about its egg. It did not know that the children had been kind and thoughtful. It did not know that they had loved the egg too. It only seemed to know how to take. +Lily and Tom were playing in their room. They had many toys, but they liked to make noise with pots and pans. They banged them with spoons and forks, and laughed when they heard the loud sounds. + +But their mom did not like the noise. She was working in the next room, and she needed quiet. She asked them to stop, but they did not listen. They thought it was fun to make noise, and they did not care about their mom. + +Then, Lily had an idea. She saw a big pot on the shelf, and she wanted to strike it with a spoon. She thought it would make the loudest noise ever. She reached for the pot, but it was too high. She stood on a chair, and stretched her arm. She touched the pot, but it was heavy. It fell from the shelf, and hit the ceiling. Then, it bounced on the floor, and rolled under the bed. + +The noise was so loud, that their mom came running. She saw the pot, the chair, and the mess. She was very angry. She scolded Lily and Tom, and told them to go to bed. She said they were naughty, and they did not respect her. + +Lily and Tom felt sorry. They realized they were wrong. They said sorry to their mom, and hugged her. They promised to be more thoughtful, and to play quietly. They learned that noise is not always fun, and that they should think of others. +Sara and Tom were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They saw a big hill with a lot of rocks. They wanted to climb it and see what was on the other side. + +"Let's go, Sara!" Tom said. "It looks fun!" + +"OK, Tom!" Sara said. "But be careful. The rocks might be sharp or loose." + +They started to climb the hill. They held on to the rocks and helped each other. They were almost at the top when they heard a loud noise. It was a big truck. It was coming fast. It was going to hit the hill. + +"Look out, Sara!" Tom shouted. "The truck is coming! We have to get down!" + +But it was too late. The truck hit the hill and made the rocks fall. Sara and Tom were trapped under the rocks. They could not move. They could not see. They were scared. + +"Help! Help!" Sara and Tom cried. "We are trapped! We are hurt!" + +The truck driver heard their cries. He stopped the truck and got out. He saw the broken hill and the rocks. He saw a small hand sticking out of the rocks. He ran to help. + +"Don't worry, kids!" the truck driver said. "I'm here to save you! I'm sorry I hit the hill. I did not see it. I'll get you out of there!" + +He lifted the rocks and freed Sara and Tom. They were bruised and bleeding, but they were alive. He hugged them and carried them to his truck. He called for help. + +"You are brave, kids!" the truck driver said. "You are lucky, too. It could have been worse. I'm glad I heard you. You saved each other by shouting." + +"Thank you, mister!" Sara and Tom said. "You saved us, too. You are nice. We are sorry for your truck. It is broken, too." + +"That's OK, kids!" the truck driver said. "My truck can be fixed. You are more important. You are my friends now." + +They smiled and hugged him. They waited for help to come. They were happy to be safe. They learned a lesson. They would not climb the hill again. They would play somewhere else. Somewhere safer. +Tim and Sam were friends. They liked to play with chalk on the sidewalk. They drew big pictures of cars, flowers and stars. They had fun. + +One day, a big boy came. He was mean. He had a harsh voice. He said, "This is my sidewalk. Go away. Your pictures are ugly." He kicked the chalk and broke it. He stepped on the pictures and made them dirty. + +Tim and Sam were sad and scared. They blinked their eyes. They wanted to cry. They said, "No, this is our sidewalk. We can play here. Our pictures are nice. You are mean. Go away." + +The big boy laughed. He said, "No, you go away. I am bigger and stronger. I can do what I want." He pushed Tim and Sam. He took their chalk and threw it away. + +Tim and Sam ran away. They looked for their chalk. They found some pieces. They hugged each other. They said, "We are still friends. We can draw somewhere else. The big boy is bad. He can't take our fun." They smiled and walked away. +Ben and Mia like to play with pasta. They have a big box of pasta shapes. They can make necklaces, towers, and animals with them. But sometimes they are silly and scatter the pasta all over the floor. + +One day, Mom is cooking pasta for lunch. She tells Ben and Mia to help her set the table. Ben and Mia say yes, but they have a different idea. They sneak into the kitchen and grab some pasta from the pot. Then they run to the living room and throw the pasta everywhere. + +"Look, Mia, we made it rain pasta!" Ben says. + +"Ha ha, Ben, you are so funny!" Mia says. + +But Mom is not happy. She hears the noise and comes to the living room. She sees the pasta on the sofa, the rug, the lamp, and the TV. She is very angry. + +"Ben and Mia, what have you done?" Mom says. "This is not a game. This is our lunch. You wasted the food and made a big mess. You are very naughty." + +Ben and Mia feel sorry. They see Mom's face and know they did something bad. They say sorry to Mom and help her pick up the pasta. They promise to not be silly with pasta again. Mom hugs them and says she loves them, but they have to be careful and listen to her. Then they have lunch together, but with less pasta. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play with their toys. But they did not like to share. They always wanted the same toy and fought over it. One day, their mom gave them a big sack full of new toys. She said they had to take turns and be nice to each other. + +Lily and Ben opened the sack and saw many colorful and shiny toys. They saw cars, dolls, balls, books, and a screen. The screen was a tablet that had games and videos. Lily and Ben both wanted the screen. They grabbed it and pulled it hard. + +"Give me the screen! It's mine!" Lily shouted. + +"No, it's mine! I saw it first!" Ben yelled. + +They pulled and pulled until the screen broke. It made a loud crack and the screen went black. Lily and Ben stopped and looked at the screen. They felt sad and scared. + +They heard their mom coming. She saw the broken screen and the toys on the floor. She was very angry. She said they were spoiled and naughty. She took away the sack and the toys. She said they had to go to their room and think about what they did. + +Lily and Ben cried and said they were sorry. They wished they had shared and played nicely. They learned that being greedy and selfish was not fun. They hugged each other and said they would be better twins. +Lily and Ben were going to the lake with their mom and dad. They were very happy. They liked to swim and play in the water. They had a big bag with their swimsuits, towels, and toys. They also had a small boat that they could blow up and float on. + +When they got to the lake, they saw that it was raining. The sky was gray and the water was cold. Lily and Ben felt miserable. They did not want to swim or play in the water. They wanted to go back home. + +"Can we please go back home, mom?" Lily asked. + +"No, sweetie, we can't. We already paid for the cabin and we have to stay here for two days," mom said. + +"But it's no fun here. It's wet and boring," Ben said. + +"Maybe the rain will stop soon. Why don't we unpack our bag and see what we can do inside the cabin?" dad suggested. + +Lily and Ben sighed. They followed their mom and dad to the cabin. They unpacked their bag and put their things on the bed. They saw their small boat. They looked at each other and had an idea. + +"Hey, maybe we can blow up the boat and play with it inside the cabin," Lily whispered. + +"Yeah, that sounds fun. Let's do it," Ben whispered back. + +They took the boat and the pump and went to the living room. They started to blow up the boat. It got bigger and bigger. They laughed and pretended they were on a big adventure. + +Mom and dad heard them and smiled. They were glad that Lily and Ben found a way to have fun. They joined them and played with the boat. They forgot about the rain and had a good time. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play with toys. They have many toys in their room. They have cars, dolls, balls, and books. + +One day, Tom and Lily hear a loud noise. It is their mom. She says, "Time to go to the park!" Tom and Lily love the park. They can swing, slide, and run there. + +Tom and Lily hurry to get ready. They put on their shoes and coats. They want to bring some toys to the park. They look for their favorite toys. Tom finds his red car. Lily finds her pink doll. They are happy. + +But then, they see a funny toy. It is a green frog. It can hop and make noise. Tom and Lily want to play with the frog. They forget about the park. They take the frog and make it hop on the bed. They laugh and clap. + +Their mom comes to the room. She sees Tom and Lily playing with the frog. She says, "What are you doing? We have to go to the park!" Tom and Lily look at their mom. They remember the park. They say, "Sorry, mom. We like the frog. It is a funny toy." + +Their mom smiles. She says, "The frog is a funny toy. But the park is more fun. You can play with the frog later. Now, hurry to the car. Let's go to the park!" Tom and Lily nod. They put the frog in the toy box. They take their car and doll. They hurry to the car. They are ready to go to the park. +Tom and Lily wanted to play outside. It was winter and there was a lot of snow on the ground. They put on their warm clothes and boots and ran to the backyard. + +"Look, Lily, we can make snowballs!" Tom said. He picked up some snow and squeezed it in his hand. It became hard and round. He threw it at a tree and it made a loud sound. + +"Wow, that's fun!" Lily said. She also made a snowball and threw it at Tom. It hit him on the arm and he laughed. + +They played snowball fight for a while, until they saw a big hill nearby. "Let's go there and slide down!" Tom said. He grabbed Lily's hand and they ran to the hill. + +But the hill was very steep and slippery. It was dangerous to slide down. Tom and Lily did not know that. They sat on a big piece of wood and pushed themselves down the hill. + +"Yay, this is so fast!" Tom shouted. He felt the wind on his face and the snow under his feet. + +But Lily was scared. She saw a big rock at the bottom of the hill. They were going to hit it. She screamed and squeezed Tom's hand. + +"Tom, stop, stop, there's a rock!" she cried. + +Tom looked and saw the rock too. He tried to steer the wood away, but it was too late. They crashed into the rock and flew off the wood. They landed on the snow and rolled over. + +They were not hurt, but they were very cold and wet. They cried and hugged each other. + +"Are you okay, Lily?" Tom asked. + +"I'm okay, Tom, but that was scary!" Lily said. + +They got up and ran back to their house. They told their mom what happened. She was angry and worried. She scolded them for being careless and foolish. She made them take off their wet clothes and gave them hot chocolate and cookies. + +She also hugged them and kissed them. She was glad they were safe. + +"Next time, don't go to the dangerous hill, okay?" she said. + +"Okay, mom, we're sorry," Tom and Lily said. + +They learned their lesson. They never went to the dangerous hill again. They played with snowballs in the backyard instead. They had fun, but they were also careful. +Anna loves to draw with her pen. Her pen is bright and shiny. It has many colors. She can make rainbows and flowers and stars with her pen. + +One day, Anna goes to the park with her mom and dad. She brings her pen and a paper. She wants to draw the birds and the trees and the swings. She finds a nice spot on the grass and starts to draw. + +"Look, mom, look, dad, I made a bird!" she says, holding up her paper. + +"That's very good, Anna, you are a great artist!" her mom says, smiling. + +"Can I see your pen, Anna? It looks so cool!" a boy says, coming over to her. He has a ball in his hand. + +"Sure, you can see it, but be careful, it's my favorite pen," Anna says, handing him her pen. + +The boy takes the pen and looks at it. He likes the colors. He wants to try it. He runs away with the pen and the ball. + +"Hey, come back, that's my pen!" Anna shouts, getting up and chasing him. + +"Sorry, I just want to play with it for a bit!" the boy says, running faster. + +Anna tries to catch him, but he is too fast. He goes to the other side of the park, where there is a pond. He throws the ball and the pen into the pond. + +"Oops, I'm sorry, I didn't mean to do that!" the boy says, looking scared. + +Anna stops and stares at the pond. She can't see her pen anymore. It is gone. She feels sad and angry. She starts to cry. + +"Mom, dad, he threw my pen in the pond!" she sobs, running back to them. + +Her mom and dad hug her and comfort her. They tell the boy to apologize and to be more careful. They tell Anna they will buy her a new pen. + +But Anna doesn't want a new pen. She wants her old pen. Her bright and shiny pen. She misses her pen. She hopes the fish will take good care of it. +Lily liked to play with her doll. Her doll had a pretty dress and a big bow in her hair. Lily liked to brush her doll's hair and make new bows for her. She had many ribbons of different colors. + +One day, Lily saw a new ribbon in her mom's drawer. It was shiny and pink and very long. Lily wanted to use it for her doll. She took the ribbon and ran to her room. She was very quiet, so mom would not hear her. + +She cut the ribbon with her scissors. She cut and cut until she had many pieces. She made a lot of bows for her doll. She put them on her doll's hair, dress, shoes and even ears. She was very happy. Her doll looked like a princess. + +But then, she saw something on the floor. It was the rest of the ribbon. It was very short. Only an inch long. Lily felt bad. She had used all the ribbon. Mom would be angry. She did not know what to do. + +She heard mom coming to her room. She hid the ribbon under her bed. She hoped mom would not see it. She picked up her doll and smiled. She made her doll bow to mom. She said, "Look, mom, my doll is so pretty. She has many bows. Do you like them?" + +Mom looked at the doll. She saw the bows. She saw the colors. She saw the shiny and pink ribbon. She knew it was hers. She was not happy. She said, "Lily, where did you get this ribbon? Did you take it from my drawer?" + +Lily felt scared. She nodded. She said, "I'm sorry, mom. I wanted to make bows for my doll. I did not mean to use all the ribbon. Please don't be mad." + +Mom sighed. She said, "Lily, you should not take things without asking. That was my ribbon. I was going to use it for a gift. Now I have to buy a new one. You have to learn to share and to ask before you use something. Do you understand?" + +Lily nodded. She said, "I understand, mom. I'm sorry. I will share and ask next time. Can I keep the bows for my doll? They are very pretty." + +Mom smiled. She said, "Yes, you can keep the bows for your doll. They are very pretty. But you have to help me clean up the mess. And you have to give me a hug and say sorry." + +Lily hugged mom. She said, "I'm sorry, mom. I love you. Thank you for letting me keep the bows." + +Mom hugged Lily. She said, "I love you too, Lily. You are a good girl. But next time, be more careful with my things. And don't be so quiet. I like to hear you play." +Anna and Ben are playing in the park. They like to slide, swing and run. Anna has new sunglasses. They are pink and shiny. She wants to show them to Ben. + +"Look, Ben, look at my sunglasses!" Anna says. She puts them on and smiles. + +"Wow, Anna, they are very pretty!" Ben says. He likes Anna's sunglasses. He wants to try them too. "Can I wear them, please?" + +"Okay, Ben, but be careful. They are new and I don't want them to break." Anna says. She gives her sunglasses to Ben. He puts them on and looks around. + +"Everything is dark and cool!" Ben says. He feels like a star. He walks around the park with Anna's sunglasses. + +But then, a loud noise makes them jump. It is a big truck. It is honking and driving fast. Ben and Anna are scared. They run to the side of the road. Ben drops Anna's sunglasses. They fall on the ground and get dirty. + +"Oh no, Anna, I'm sorry!" Ben says. He picks up the sunglasses. They have dust and mud on them. He feels bad. + +"It's okay, Ben, don't worry." Anna says. She is not angry. She knows it was an accident. She takes the sunglasses from Ben. She looks for something to clean them. + +She sees a soft cloth on a bench. It belongs to a lady who is reading a book. Anna asks the lady if she can use the cloth. + +"Excuse me, lady, can I borrow your cloth?" Anna says. She points to the sunglasses. + +"Sure, sweetie, what do you need it for?" the lady says. She smiles and gives the cloth to Anna. + +"Thank you, lady. I need to polish my sunglasses. They are dirty." Anna says. She rubs the cloth on the sunglasses. She makes them shiny again. + +"There, they are clean now!" Anna says. She puts the sunglasses back on. She is happy. She gives the cloth back to the lady. + +"Thank you, lady, you are very nice." Anna says. + +"You're welcome, sweetie. You have very nice sunglasses." the lady says. + +Anna and Ben say goodbye to the lady. They go back to playing in the park. They share the sunglasses and have fun. They are good friends. +Lily and Ben were waiting for their grandma to arrive. They had made a card for her with crayons and stickers. They wrote "We love you, Grandma" on the card and drew hearts and flowers. + +They heard a car stop outside the house. They ran to the window and saw their grandma get out of the car. She had a big suitcase and a smile on her face. + +"Grandma, grandma!" they shouted and ran to the door. They hugged their grandma and gave her the card. "This is for you, Grandma. We made it ourselves." + +"Oh, thank you, my darlings. This is the best card ever. You are so sweet and clever." Grandma said and kissed them. She looked at the card and smiled. "I love you, too, Lily and Ben." + +"Come on, Grandma. Let's go to your room. You must be tired from the long trip." Lily said and took her grandma's hand. Ben helped her with the suitcase. They showed her the room where she would sleep. It had a cozy bed and a lamp with a star on it. + +"Thank you, Lily and Ben. This is a lovely room. You are very kind and helpful." Grandma said and put her suitcase on the floor. She sat on the bed and hugged them. "I'm so happy to see you. I missed you a lot." + +"We missed you, too, Grandma. We have so many things to tell you and show you." Ben said and smiled. "But first, you should rest. You can sleep now and we will play later." + +"Okay, my darlings. You are right. I am a bit tired. But I will wake up soon and we will have fun together." Grandma said and kissed them. "Good night, Lily and Ben." + +"Good night, Grandma. We love you." Lily and Ben said and left the room. They closed the door softly and went to their own room. They were happy that their grandma had arrived. They could not wait to play with her tomorrow. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play with their toys. They had many toys, but their favorite ones were the string and the beads. They could make necklaces, bracelets, and belts with the string and the beads. They were very organized and always put their toys back in the box when they were done. + +One day, they decided to make a big necklace for their mom. They used all the string and all the beads they had. They worked hard and made a beautiful necklace. They were very proud of their work and wanted to show it to their mom. + +But before they could do that, their dog Spot came into the room. Spot was hungry and curious. He saw the necklace on the table and thought it was food. He jumped on the table and grabbed the necklace with his mouth. He started to eat the string and the beads. + +Lily and Ben saw what Spot was doing and shouted, "No, Spot, no! That is not food, that is our necklace! Drop it, drop it!" + +But Spot did not listen. He liked the taste of the string and the beads. He swallowed them all and licked his lips. + +Lily and Ben were very sad and angry. They had worked so hard on the necklace and now it was gone. They cried and scolded Spot. + +Their mom heard the noise and came into the room. She saw what had happened and hugged Lily and Ben. She said, "I'm sorry, my loves, I know you made a nice necklace for me. But you should not leave your toys on the table. They are not safe there. Spot does not know what is food and what is not. He could get sick from eating the string and the beads. You should always put your toys back in the box when you are not playing with them." + +Lily and Ben nodded and said, "We're sorry, mom. We were not organized. We will put our toys back in the box next time. We hope Spot will be okay." + +Their mom smiled and said, "I'm sure he will be fine. He is a strong dog. But let's take him to the vet anyway, just to be sure. And don't worry, I still love you very much. And I'm sure you can make another necklace for me someday." + +Lily and Ben hugged their mom and said, "We love you too, mom. And we will make you the best necklace ever." + +The moral of the story is: Be organized and take care of your things. Don't leave them where they can be damaged or eaten by someone or something. And always show love and forgiveness to your family and friends. +Lila and Ben were twins who liked to play with boats. They had many boats of different colors and sizes. They made a harbor in their backyard with a big tub of water and some rocks. They pretended to be sailors and captains. + +One day, a grumpy old man came to their house. He said he was their uncle and he wanted to stay for a while. He saw their boats and said, "What are these toys? They are too small and silly. I own a real boat, a big and strong one. It is in the harbor by the sea. You should come and see it." + +Lila and Ben did not like the old man. He was rude and mean. He did not want to play with them or let them have fun. He only talked about his boat and how great it was. He said their boats were nothing compared to his. + +The next day, the old man took them to the harbor by the sea. He showed them his boat. It was big and strong, but also dirty and rusty. It had holes and cracks and cobwebs. It looked sad and lonely. The old man said, "This is my boat. It is the best boat in the world. No one can touch it or use it. It is mine and only mine." + +Lila and Ben felt sorry for the boat. They thought it needed some love and care. They said, "Your boat is not happy. It is lonely and dirty. It needs some friends and some water. Can we help you clean it and fix it? Can we play with it and make it smile?" + +The old man was surprised. He had not heard anyone say nice things about his boat in a long time. He had not played with it or taken it to the water in a long time. He had forgotten how much he loved his boat. He said, "You want to help me? You want to play with my boat? You are very kind and brave. Maybe you are right. Maybe my boat needs some friends and some water. Maybe I need some friends and some water too. Come on, let's go and make my boat happy." + +Lila and Ben smiled. They were happy to help the old man and his boat. They took some buckets and brushes and cleaned the boat. They took some tools and tape and fixed the boat. They took some flags and flowers and decorated the boat. They made the boat look bright and beautiful. They pushed the boat to the water and climbed on board. They sailed the boat around the harbor and waved to the other boats. They made the boat laugh and sing. + +The old man smiled too. He was happy to see his boat and his niece and nephew happy. He was happy to feel the water and the wind on his face. He was happy to hear the laughter and the songs in his ears. He said, "Thank you, Lila and Ben. You have made my boat and me happy. You have taught me a lesson. A boat is not a thing to own and keep. A boat is a thing to share and enjoy. You can play with my boat anytime you want. You are my friends and my family." + +Lila and Ben hugged the old man. They said, "You are welcome, uncle. You have made us happy too. You have given us a gift. A boat is not a toy to break and throw. A boat is a toy to love and grow. We will play with your boat anytime you want. You are our friend and our uncle." + +They sailed the boat back to the dock and tied it to a post. They said goodbye to the boat and the other boats. They said they would come back soon. They walked back to the old man's car and drove back to their house. They were tired but happy. They had a new friend and a new toy. They had a boat in the harbor by the sea. +Lily liked to help her mom cook. She liked to stir and pour and taste. One day, mom was making a cake for dad's birthday. Lily wanted to see the cake in the oven. + +"Can I look, mom?" Lily asked. + +"Not yet, sweetie. The cake is still hot. You have to wait," mom said. + +But Lily was curious. She saw a chair near the oven. She climbed on the chair and leaned over the oven door. She wanted to peek inside. + +"Ouch!" Lily screamed. She felt a big pain on her face. She had leaned too close to the oven and burned herself. The oven was very hot, not normal. + +Mom heard Lily's scream and ran to her. She saw Lily's face was red and blistered. She was scared and sad. + +"Oh, Lily, what did you do?" mom cried. She hugged Lily and took her to the sink. She ran cold water over Lily's face. She called dad and told him to come home. They had to take Lily to the doctor. + +Lily cried and cried. She was sorry she didn't listen to mom. She wished she had waited for the cake. She wished she had a normal face. She didn't have a happy birthday with dad. She had a bad day. +Lily and Max were playing with their toys in the living room. Lily had a big doll with a pink dress and Max had a small car with four wheels. They were having fun until Max saw Lily's doll and wanted to play with it. + +"Can I have your doll?" Max asked Lily. + +"No, it is mine!" Lily said. "You have your car!" + +"But I like your doll!" Max said. "It has a spot on its face!" + +Lily looked at her doll and saw a small brown spot on its cheek. She did not know how it happened. Maybe it was from the chocolate she ate yesterday. She did not want to share her doll with Max. + +"Go away, Max!" Lily said. "You can't have my doll! It is special!" + +Max felt frustrated. He wanted to play with the doll, not the car. He thought Lily was mean. He decided to take the doll from her. He grabbed the doll's arm and pulled hard. + +"Hey, stop it!" Lily shouted. "Let go of my doll!" + +They both pulled the doll until it ripped. The doll's arm came off and the stuffing came out. Lily and Max looked at the broken doll and felt sad. They had ruined their toy. + +They heard their mom coming. She saw the mess and the tears on their faces. She was not happy. + +"What happened here?" she asked. "Why did you break the doll?" + +Lily and Max did not know what to say. They felt sorry for what they did. They wished they had played nicely. They hugged each other and said sorry. + +Mom saw that they were sorry. She was not angry anymore. She said she would fix the doll later. She gave them a hug and a kiss. She told them to share their toys and be kind to each other. She gave them some cookies and milk. They smiled and said thank you. They learned their lesson. +Sara and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big dog. The dog has a coat. The coat is red and blue. The dog looks nice. + +"Hello, dog," Sara says. "What is your name?" + +The dog barks. He runs to Sara and Ben. He jumps on them. He licks their faces. He is happy. + +"Stop, dog!" Ben says. "You are too big. You are making us fall." + +The dog does not stop. He wants to play. He pulls Sara's hat. He bites Ben's shoe. He is difficult. + +"Help, help!" Sara and Ben shout. "We need help!" + +A man comes. He is the dog's owner. He has a leash. He puts the leash on the dog. + +"I'm sorry," the man says. "He is a good dog, but he is very excited. His name is Max." + +"Max is a nice name," Sara says. "But he is a big dog. He is too strong for us." + +"Yes, he is," the man says. "He needs to learn some manners. Come on, Max. Let's go home." + +The man and Max leave. Sara and Ben get up. They are dirty and messy. They are not happy. + +"Let's go home, too," Ben says. "We need to clean our clothes." + +"OK," Sara says. "But next time, let's play with a smaller dog." +Tim and Jen were playing in the old house. They liked to look for hidden things and make up stories. They saw a door with a big lock on it. They wondered what was behind it. + +"Maybe it is a treasure room," Tim said. + +"Or a secret garden," Jen said. + +They tried to open the door, but it was too hard. They looked for a key, but they could not find one. They were sad. + +Then they heard a noise. It was a cat. The cat was black and white and had a shiny collar. The cat came to them and rubbed its head on their legs. They petted the cat and saw something on its collar. It was a key! + +"Look, the cat has a key!" Tim said. + +"Maybe it is the key for the door," Jen said. + +They took the key from the cat and thanked it. They put the key in the lock and turned it. The door opened with a creak. They saw a lot of dust and cobwebs inside. They were not scared. They were curious. + +They went inside and looked around. They saw old books and toys and clothes. They saw a rocking horse and a dollhouse and a train set. They saw a picture of a boy and a girl who looked like the cat. + +"Wow, this is amazing," Tim said. + +"This is lucky," Jen said. + +They played with the things and had fun. They felt like they had found a new friend. The cat followed them and purred. They were happy. +Lily and Tom were best friends. They liked to play with their toys and share their snacks. One day, they found a big balloon that looked like an elephant. It was gray and had a long nose and big ears. They were very happy and wanted to play with it. + +"Let's split the balloon and each have half," Tom said. He thought that would be fair. + +"No, let's not split it. Let's take turns and play with it together," Lily said. She thought that would be more fun. + +But Tom did not listen. He took a pair of scissors and cut the balloon in the middle. The balloon popped with a loud noise and the air came out. The elephant balloon was gone. Lily and Tom were sad and angry. + +"Why did you do that?" Lily asked. "Now we have nothing to play with." + +"I wanted to have my own half," Tom said. "But it was a bad idea. I'm sorry, Lily." + +Lily and Tom learned a lesson. They learned that splitting things is not always good. Sometimes, it is better to share and enjoy things together. They hugged and said sorry to each other. They decided to look for another toy to play with. They hoped to find something lively and fun. +Lily and Ben like to play in the tent. The tent is big and soft and has many colors. They bring their toys and books and pillows to the tent. They have fun in the tent. + +One day, it rains a lot. The grass is wet and muddy. Lily and Ben want to go to the tent, but they have to be careful. They put on their boots and coats and hats. They hold hands and walk to the tent. + +But Lily does not see a big puddle. She steps on the puddle and slips. She falls down and gets wet and dirty. She cries. Ben helps her get up. He hugs her and says, "It's okay, Lily. You are not hurt. Let's go to the tent." + +They go to the tent and take off their boots and coats and hats. They dry themselves with a towel. They cuddle in the tent with their toys and books and pillows. They are warm and cozy and happy in the tent. They forget about the rain and the mud and the puddle. They smile and laugh and play in the tent. +Sam and Mia like to play outside when it is dark. They have a flashlight that makes a bright light. They run and speed with the flashlight in the grass. They look for bugs and frogs and stars. + +One night, they hear a loud noise in the bushes. They are scared. They point the flashlight at the noise. They see a big, black dog. The dog has yellow eyes and sharp teeth. The dog is hungry. It growls and runs at them. + +Sam and Mia scream and speed back to the house. They slam the door and lock it. They hug each other and breathe hard. They are safe. They are glad they have the flashlight. They do not want to play outside when it is dark anymore. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play outside in the park. But today it is very cold. They need to wear coats and hats and gloves. + +"Let's go on the swings!" Lily says. She runs to the swings and sits on one. She pushes with her feet and goes high. + +"Wait for me!" Tom says. He runs after her and sits on the other swing. He pushes with his feet and goes high too. + +They swing and swing and laugh and have fun. They forget how cold it is. + +But then they see a man. He is sitting on a bench. He has no coat, no hat, no gloves. He looks sad and cold. He has a bag, but it is empty. + +"Who is he?" Lily asks. She stops swinging and looks at the man. + +"I don't know," Tom says. He stops swinging too and looks at the man. + +They feel sorry for the man. They want to help him. + +"Let's give him something," Lily says. She gets off the swing and takes off her coat. She walks to the man and says, "Hello, sir. You look cold. Do you want my coat?" + +The man looks at Lily. He smiles a little. He says, "Thank you, little girl. You are very kind. But I can't take your coat. You need it more than me." + +Lily feels sad. She says, "But I have another coat at home. And you have nothing." + +The man says, "That's very sweet of you. But I have something too. I have hope. Hope that things will get better. Hope that someone will help me. Hope that I will find a home." + +Lily thinks for a moment. She says, "I hope so too, sir. I hope you find a home. And I hope you find a coat. And a hat. And gloves." + +She puts her coat back on and hugs the man. He hugs her back and says, "Thank you, little girl. You made me happy. You are a good friend." + +Lily smiles and says, "You're welcome, sir. You are a good friend too." + +She runs back to Tom and says, "Let's go play some more!" + +Tom nods and says, "Okay!" + +They run to the slide and slide down. They giggle and have fun. They are happy. They are friends. +Tom is a dog. He likes to run and play with his ball. He is a good dog. He listens to his owner, Sam. Sam is a boy. He loves Tom very much. + +One day, Sam and Tom go for a walk in the park. They see many other dogs and people. Tom is happy. He wags his tail and barks hello. Sam throws the ball for Tom. Tom runs fast and catches the ball. He brings it back to Sam. + +But then, Tom sees a big cat. The cat is black and white. It has sharp claws and teeth. It hisses at Tom. Tom does not like the cat. He growls and chases the cat. The cat runs away. Tom follows the cat. + +"Tom, come back!" Sam calls. He is worried. He does not want Tom to get hurt. He runs after Tom. But Tom is faster. He does not hear Sam. + +The cat runs across the street. There are many cars and trucks. They are loud and fast. They are dangerous. Tom does not see them. He only sees the cat. He jumps on the street. + +"Tom, stop!" Sam shouts. He is scared. He sees a big truck coming. It is red and shiny. It has a loud horn. It does not see Tom. + +But then, a lady sees Tom. She is walking her dog. Her dog is small and brown. It has a pink collar. It is alert. It sees Tom and the truck. It barks and pulls the lady. + +The lady sees the danger. She is quick. She runs to the street. She grabs Tom by his collar. She pulls him back. She saves Tom. + +The truck passes by. It honks its horn. It is angry. But Tom is safe. He is on the sidewalk. He is not hurt. He is only scared. + +The lady checks Tom. She is kind. She pets him and talks to him. "You are a lucky dog," she says. "You should be more careful. You could have been hit by the truck." + +Tom licks her hand. He is grateful. He is sorry. He knows he was bad. He looks for Sam. + +Sam runs to Tom. He is relieved. He hugs Tom and thanks the lady. "You are a hero," he says. "You helped my dog. You saved his life." + +The lady smiles. She is happy. She introduces her dog. "This is Lila," she says. "She is a smart dog. She saw the truck and alerted me. She helped me help your dog." + +Sam and Tom meet Lila. They are friendly. They say hello. They thank her. Lila wags her tail. She is proud. She likes Sam and Tom. + +Sam, Tom, and Lila become friends. They play together in the park. They share the ball. They have fun. They are careful. They watch for cars and trucks. They are good dogs. They listen to their owners. They are happy. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play near the river. One day, they see a kayak on the water. It is red and shiny. They want to try it. + +"Can we go in the kayak?" Tom asks Mia. + +"I don't know. It looks big and fast. Maybe it is not for us," Mia says. + +But Tom is brave. He runs to the kayak and climbs in. He finds a paddle and starts to move. He feels happy and proud. + +"Look at me, Mia! I can kayak!" he shouts. + +Mia is scared. She does not want to lose Tom. She runs after him on the shore. She calls his name. + +"Tom, come back! It is not safe! You are too little for the kayak!" + +But Tom does not listen. He is having fun. He goes farther and farther from Mia. He does not see the rocks and the rapids ahead. He does not hear the water roar. + +Suddenly, he feels a bump. The kayak hits a rock and flips over. Tom falls into the water. He is wet and cold. He is scared and sorry. + +"Help! Help!" he cries. + +Mia hears him. She sees him in the water. She runs to a big man who has a boat. She tells him what happened. + +"Please, help Tom! He is in the water! He is in trouble!" + +The big man nods. He takes Mia in his boat and goes to Tom. He pulls Tom out of the water and into the boat. He wraps him in a blanket. He is kind and gentle. + +"Are you okay, little boy?" he asks Tom. + +Tom nods. He is shivering and crying. He is glad to see Mia. He hugs her. + +"I'm sorry, Mia. I was silly. I should have listened to you. The kayak was not for me." + +Mia hugs him back. She is happy and relieved. She forgives him. + +"It's okay, Tom. I'm glad you are safe. Next time, let's play something else." + +They both yawn. They are tired and sleepy. The big man takes them back to the shore. He gives them cookies and juice. He tells them to be careful and have fun. + +Tom and Mia thank him. They hold hands and walk home. They are still friends. They have learned a lesson. +Lila and Tom are friends. They like to play outside in the park. They see a big slide. They want to go on the slide. + +"Let's go on the slide!" Lila says. "It looks fun!" + +"OK!" Tom says. "But we need to zip our coats. It is cold today." + +They zip their coats and run to the slide. They take turns to go down. They go fast and laugh. They have fun. + +But then, the sun comes out. The sun is hot. The slide gets hot too. Lila and Tom do not know. They keep playing. + +Lila goes on the slide again. She feels something burn her leg. She screams. "Ow! Ow! Ow! The slide is hot! It hurts!" + +Tom hears her scream. He runs to help her. But he slips on the slide. He falls and hits his head. He cries. "Ow! Ow! Ow! The slide is hot! It hurts!" + +Lila and Tom are hurt. They are sad. They want to go home. They do not like the slide anymore. The slide is bad. The end. +Lily likes to go to the park with her mom. She likes to see the trees, the flowers, the birds and the bugs. She thinks nature is beautiful. She likes to play on the swings, the slide and the sandbox. She likes to make friends with other kids. + +One day, Lily sees a shiny thing on the ground. She picks it up and looks at it. It is a ring. It has a red stone that sparkles in the sun. Lily thinks it is pretty. She puts it on her finger and shows it to her mom. + +"Look, mom, I found a ring!" Lily says. + +"Wow, that is a nice ring, Lily. Where did you find it?" mom asks. + +"I found it in the grass, over there." Lily points. + +Mom looks at the ring and smiles. She says, "Lily, you are very lucky. This ring is special. It is a magic ring. Do you know what it can do?" + +Lily shakes her head. She does not know. + +Mom says, "This ring can make a wish come true. If you hold it and say what you want, it will ring and grant your wish. But you can only use it once, so be careful what you wish for." + +Lily thinks for a moment. She wonders what she wants. She has many things she likes, but she also has some things she does not like. She does not like when it rains, when she is sick, when she has to go to bed early, or when she has no one to play with. + +She holds the ring and says, "I wish I could always be happy and have fun." + +The ring rings. It makes a soft and sweet sound. Lily feels a warm and fuzzy feeling in her heart. She smiles and hugs her mom. + +"Thank you, ring. Thank you, mom. I love you." Lily says. + +"I love you too, Lily. You are my happy and fun girl." mom says. + +They go back to playing in the park, enjoying the beautiful nature and the magic ring. +Anna loved pie. She liked to help her mom make pie in the kitchen. She would roll the dough, cut the fruit, and sprinkle the sugar. She was very good at making pie. + +One day, mom made a big apple pie for dad. It smelled so good. Anna wanted to eat some pie right away. But mom said they had to wait for dad to come home. She put the pie on the window sill to cool down. + +Anna went to play with her toys in the living room. But she could not stop thinking about the pie. She wanted a bite so badly. She decided to sneak a peek at the pie. She tiptoed to the window and gazed at the pie. It looked so yummy. She reached out her hand to touch the pie. + +But then she heard a loud bark. It was Rex, the dog. He was also enthusiastic about the pie. He jumped up and knocked the pie off the window sill. The pie fell to the ground and broke into pieces. Rex started to eat the pie. + +Anna was shocked. She cried out loud. Mom heard her and came to the window. She saw the mess and the dog. She was not happy. She scolded Rex and Anna. She said they were both naughty and had to go to their rooms. + +Anna felt sorry. She did not mean to ruin the pie. She wished she had listened to mom and waited for dad. She learned her lesson. She never gazed at the pie again. +Tom and Mia were playing in the garden. They liked to look for bugs and flowers. They saw a big beetle on a leaf. It was black and shiny, with long legs and horns. + +"Wow, look at that beetle!" Tom said. "I want to catch it and put it in a jar." + +"No, don't do that!" Mia said. "The beetle is lively and happy. It wants to climb and fly. It doesn't want to be in a jar." + +Tom did not listen to Mia. He reached for the beetle with his hand. But the beetle was fast and smart. It climbed up the leaf and flew away. Tom tried to follow it, but he tripped on a rock and fell down. He scraped his knee and cried. + +Mia ran to Tom and helped him up. She gave him a hug and a band-aid. She said, "I'm sorry you hurt yourself, Tom. But you should not try to catch the beetle. The beetle is not a toy. It is a living thing. It has feelings and needs. You should let it be free and happy." + +Tom nodded and said, "You're right, Mia. I was wrong. I'm sorry, beetle. I hope you find a nice place to climb and fly. Maybe we can see you again, but we won't bother you." + +Mia smiled and said, "That's very nice of you, Tom. I'm glad you learned your lesson. Come on, let's go and find some other bugs and flowers. Maybe we can see a butterfly or a ladybug. They are also lively and pretty." + +Tom and Mia held hands and walked away. They enjoyed playing in the garden and watching the bugs and flowers. They were good friends and good to nature. +Tom and Anna like to play music. They have a drum, a flute, and a guitar. They make sounds with them and try to follow a rhythm. A rhythm is when you make sounds that go fast and slow, or loud and soft, in a pattern. + +One day, a new boy moves next door. His name is Ben. He has a big box with him. Tom and Anna are curious. They go to say hello. + +"Hi, I'm Tom. This is Anna. We live here. What's your name?" Tom asks. + +"Hi, I'm Ben. I just moved here. What are you playing?" Ben asks. + +"We are playing music. Do you like music?" Anna asks. + +"Yes, I love music. Can I play with you?" Ben asks. + +"Sure, you can play with us. What do you have in your box?" Tom asks. + +Ben opens his box and shows them. He has a xylophone. A xylophone is a toy that has many bars of different colors and sizes. You hit them with a stick and they make different sounds. + +"Wow, that's a cool xylophone. Can you play it?" Anna asks. + +"Yes, I can. Do you want to hear?" Ben asks. + +"Yes, please. Show us how you play it." Tom says. + +Ben takes out his xylophone and his stick. He starts to hit the bars and make sounds. He follows a rhythm that he knows. Tom and Anna listen and clap their hands. They like the sounds that Ben makes. + +"That's awesome. You are very good at playing the xylophone. You have a good rhythm." Tom says. + +"Thank you. You are very good at playing the drum and the flute. And you have a good rhythm too." Ben says. + +"Thank you. And you are very good at playing the guitar. And you have a good rhythm too." Anna says. + +"Thank you. You are all very nice. Can we be friends?" Ben asks. + +"Of course we can be friends. You are very welcome here. We like to play music with you." Tom and Anna say. + +They smile and hug each other. They are happy to have a new friend who likes music. They decide to play more music together. They take turns to play the xylophone, the drum, the flute, and the guitar. They make sounds that go fast and slow, or loud and soft, in a pattern. They follow a rhythm that they like. They have fun and learn from each other. They find out that music is a useful way to make friends. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play sport. Sport is fun and good for them. They can run, jump, kick, and throw. + +One day, they go to the park with their moms. They see a big field with many kids. The kids are playing soccer. Lily and Ben want to play too. + +They ask their moms if they can join. Their moms say yes, but they have to sit and watch first. They have to learn the rules and wait for their turn. Lily and Ben are not happy. They want to play now. + +They sit on the grass and watch. They see the kids run, kick, and score. They see the kids cheer, high-five, and hug. They see the kids help, share, and say sorry. They see the kids have fun and be kind. + +Lily and Ben start to understand. Sport is not only fun and good for them. Sport is also important for making friends and learning values. They want to be part of the team. + +They wait for their turn. When the coach calls them, they run to the field. They say hello to the kids. They listen to the coach. They follow the rules. They play their best. They have fun and be kind. + +They score, cheer, high-five, and hug. They help, share, and say sorry. They make friends and learn values. They are part of the team. + +Lily and Ben are happy. They thank their moms for letting them join. They thank the coach for teaching them. They thank the kids for playing with them. They love sport. + +Moral: Sport is fun and good for you, but it is also important for making friends and learning values. You have to sit and watch first, learn the rules and wait for your turn. You have to play your best, have fun and be kind. You have to be part of the team. +Lily was very happy today. She had a new friend to play with. Her name was Anna and she lived next door. Lily's mom said they could have a tea party in the kitchen. + +"Hello, Anna. I am Lily. Do you like tea?" Lily asked. + +"Yes, I do. Thank you for inviting me, Lily. You have a nice kitchen," Anna said. + +Lily smiled and showed Anna her toys. She had a tea set, a doll, and a book. She also had a toy oven that looked like a regular oven, but smaller. + +"This is my oven. I can make cookies and cakes with it. Do you want to help me?" Lily said. + +"Sure, that sounds fun. How do we make them?" Anna said. + +Lily opened the oven and took out some plastic dough. She gave some to Anna and they rolled it and cut it into shapes. Then they put the shapes on a tray and slid it into the oven. + +"We have to wait for a little bit. Then they will be ready," Lily said. + +They sat on the floor and pretended to drink tea and read the book. They talked about their favorite colors, animals, and games. They liked each other very much. + +Soon, the oven made a ding sound. Lily and Anna jumped up and ran to the oven. Lily opened it and took out the tray. The cookies and cakes looked delicious. + +"Wow, they smell good. Can we eat them?" Anna said. + +"Of course. They are for us. Here, you can have this one. It is a star," Lily said. + +She gave Anna a star cookie and took a heart cake for herself. They bit into them and smiled. + +"Mmm, they are yummy. You are a good baker, Lily," Anna said. + +"Thank you. You are a good helper, Anna. You are my new best friend," Lily said. + +They hugged and ate their cookies and cakes. They were very happy. Lily's mom watched them and smiled. She was glad that Lily had a new friend. She hoped they would play together again soon. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily went to the temple in her village with her mom. She saw a bird stuck in a tree and it looked confused. + +Lily said, "Mommy, look! The birdie is stuck. We need to save it." + +Her mom said, "Yes, let's save the birdie." + +Lily and her mom got a ladder and climbed up to the tree. They carefully took the birdie out of the tree and set it free. The birdie flew away happily. + +Lily was so happy that they saved the birdie. She said, "Mommy, we did a good thing today." Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, we did." +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to climb trees. One day, he saw a big tree with lots of branches. He wanted to climb it. + +Timmy started to climb and climb. The wind was blowing, and it was very cold outside. The wind made the tree sway back and forth. Timmy felt a little scared, but he kept climbing. + +When Timmy got to the top of the tree, he looked down and saw the ground far below. He felt very high up. The wind was so strong, it made Timmy's face feel icy. But Timmy was happy because he made it to the top. He climbed back down and ran home to tell his mom all about his big climb. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and go on adventures with her friends. One day, Lily's friend, Tommy, asked her to come play with him at the park. Lily promised to meet him there. + +But when Lily got to the park, she couldn't find Tommy. She looked and looked, but he was nowhere to be found. Lily started to feel sad and missed her friend. + +Just then, Lily saw Tommy walking with another friend. She ran up to him and said, "Tommy, you promised to play with me. Why did you leave me all alone?" Tommy looked at her and said, "I'm sorry, I forgot. I was being careless." + +Lily felt hurt and didn't want to play with Tommy anymore. She went home feeling sad and alone. The end. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went on an adventurous walk in the forest with her mommy. They saw trees, birds, and flowers. Suddenly, a stranger appeared and asked for help. Lily's mommy said no, but the stranger looked sad. Lily wanted to help and reminded her mommy to be kind. + +The stranger led them to a cave, and they found treasure inside. Lily was happy and hugged the stranger. But then, the stranger turned out to be a bad person and took the treasure away. Lily and her mommy were sad and went back home. Lily's mommy reminded her to be careful around strangers. + +From that day on, Lily never forgot her mommy's words and stayed safe. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to school and playing with her friends. One day, her teacher told the class they needed to discuss what they wanted to wear for their school uniform. + +Lily's friend, Timmy, said he wanted to wear a blue uniform. Lily said she wanted a pink uniform. They couldn't agree on what color to wear and it made Lily frustrated. + +After school, Lily went home and talked to her mom about the uniform. Her mom said it was okay to have different opinions and that they could talk to the teacher about it. The next day, Lily and Timmy talked to the teacher and they decided to have a vote. + +In the end, the class voted for a blue uniform. Even though Lily was a little sad, she was happy that they were able to discuss and come to a decision together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was playing with her toys when she suddenly felt a tickle in her nose. She sneezed so hard that she fell down and hurt her knee. Poor Lily cried and held her knee tightly. + +Her mom came running to her and asked what happened. Lily told her that she sneezed and hurt her knee. Her mom kissed her knee and wiped her tears. She told Lily that it's okay to sneeze, but she should be careful not to hurt herself. + +Later that day, Lily's friend came over to play. They were having so much fun until Lily's friend accidentally knocked over her toy castle. Lily got upset and started to cry. Her friend felt so bad and said sorry. Lily's mom came in and saw what happened. She hugged Lily and told her that accidents happen and it's okay. + +Lily felt better and forgave her friend. They continued to play and have fun. From that day on, Lily was more careful when she sneezed and didn't hurt her knee again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved watching cartoons. Every day, she would watch her favorite cartoon show on TV. One day, while watching her show, Lily's mom came in and said, "Lily, I have a surprise for you." Lily was excited and asked, "What is it, Mommy?" + +Her mom replied, "I have a new cartoon movie for you to watch. It's about a kind and compassionate princess who helps everyone in her kingdom." Lily was thrilled and asked her mom to put it on. + +As Lily watched the movie, she saw how the princess was always helping others and being kind. She loved the story and felt happy. At the end of the movie, the princess revealed a secret that surprised everyone. Lily was amazed and asked her mom, "Did you know that was going to happen?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, I did. That's called foreshadowing. The movie set it up so we could see the surprise at the end." Lily nodded and said, "I love this movie. The princess is so compassionate." Her mom hugged her and said, "I'm glad you liked it, Lily." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a new igloo in her backyard. She was very happy and wanted to show it to her friend, Timmy. + +Lily said, "Timmy, come and see my new igloo! It's very pretty." + +Timmy came over and said, "Wow, Lily! Your igloo is so cool. Can we play inside?" + +Lily said, "Yes, we can play inside. But first, we need to cover the entrance with snow so the cold air won't come in." + +So, Lily and Timmy covered the entrance with snow and played inside the igloo. They had so much fun playing together in the new igloo. +Once upon a time, there was a big tree named Oak. Oak was very tall and had lots of leaves. One day, it got very cold and everything turned icy. The birds flew away to find warmth, but Oak couldn't move. + +A little girl named Lily saw Oak shivering in the cold. She wanted to help Oak, so she went to get some warm blankets. She wrapped Oak in the blankets and sat next to him to keep him company. + +As they sat together, Lily noticed that Oak had a lot of friends. She asked Oak if she could join his group of friends. Oak was very happy and said yes. From that day on, Lily and Oak's friends played together every day, and Oak was never lonely again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she was playing in the living room when she saw a box. She asked her mommy, "What's in the box?" Her mommy replied, "I don't know, it's from the attic." + +Lily climbed up to the attic and opened the box. Inside, she found a teddy bear. She rubbed the teddy bear and it started to talk! The teddy bear said, "Hello Lily, I am your new friend." + +Lily was very happy to have a new friend. She learned that sometimes, unknown things can bring happiness. She promised to take care of her new friend and never judge something based on its appearance. From that day on, Lily and her teddy bear had many adventures together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park. One day, she went to the park with her mommy. She saw a big tree and said, "Mommy, can we go hang on that tree?" + +Mommy said, "Sure, Lily. But be careful!" + +Lily climbed the tree and found a button hanging from a branch. She picked it up and said, "Look, Mommy! I found a button!" + +Suddenly, a lively squirrel appeared and took the button from Lily's hand. Lily got angry and said, "That's my button! Give it back!" + +The squirrel replied, "No way! I found it first!" + +Lily and the squirrel started to argue, but then Lily's mommy came and said, "Let's share the button. You can both hang it on the tree." + +Lily and the squirrel agreed, and they both hung the button on the tree. From that day on, they became friends and played together in the park every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and explore the world around him. One day, he found a shiny rock and picked it up. He rubbed the rock with his fingers and it felt smooth. + +Timmy's mom called him inside for lunch. She gave him a sandwich and asked how his day was. Timmy told her about the shiny rock and how he rubbed it. His mom smiled and said, "That's great, Timmy! Did you know that if you add zero to any number, it stays the same?" Timmy didn't understand what his mom meant, but he felt calm and happy knowing that she was proud of him. + +After lunch, Timmy went back outside to play. He saw his friend, Sarah, and they played together. They laughed and had fun. Timmy felt calm and happy, just like his mom had said. And he couldn't wait to find more shiny rocks to rub. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a blue dress and a blue bow in her hair. One day, Lily's mom gave her a mug of milk to drink. But Lily refused to drink it because she wanted juice instead. + +Lily's mom said, "No, Lily. You have to drink your milk. It will make you strong." But Lily still refused. She didn't like the taste of milk. + +So, Lily's mom poured the milk into a blue mug and added a straw. "Maybe you'll like it better this way," she said. Lily tried the milk with the straw and she liked it! From then on, she always drank her milk from the blue mug with a straw. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing with her toys and running around in the park. One day, she went to visit her grandpa who was fixing a wire in his garden. + +Lily watched as her grandpa set the wire in place. She thought it was so cool how he could fix things. Suddenly, her grandpa's dog ran by and knocked over the wire! + +Lily thought it was crazy how the dog made such a mess. But her grandpa just laughed and said it was okay. Together, they set the wire back up and finished fixing it. Lily felt proud that she could help her grandpa and learn something new. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went to the park with her mom. She saw a pigeon flying in the sky and tried to catch it. But the pigeon flew away. + +Lily then went to the swing and started swinging. Suddenly, she fell down and hurt her knee. She cried and her mom came to her and asked, "What happened, Lily?" + +"I fell down and hurt my knee," Lily replied. + +"Don't worry, we'll put a band-aid on it," her mom said. And they went home, with Lily feeling better. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a teddy bear that was very special to her. It was unique because it had a big red bow tie. One day, Lily took her teddy bear to school for show and tell. Her friends had many questions about the bear and they all laughed when they saw the big red bow tie. Lily was happy that her friends liked her bear. + +After school, Lily went to the park with her mom. They saw a man juggling balls and doing tricks. Lily asked her mom a question, "Can I try that?" Her mom said yes and Lily laughed when she dropped the balls. The man showed her how to do it and she practiced until she got better. When they got home, Lily hugged her teddy bear and told him all about her fun day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She wanted to play with her friend Emma, but Emma was not feeling well. Lily asked Emma what was wrong, and Emma said she was nervous because she had to go to the doctor. + +Lily wanted to help her friend feel better, so she said, "Don't worry, Emma. I will go with you to the doctor." Emma felt happy and thanked Lily. They went to the doctor together. + +At the doctor's office, Emma was still nervous. Lily held her hand and said, "It's okay, Emma. The doctor will help you feel better." Emma smiled and felt better. The doctor gave her some medicine and soon Emma was feeling well again. Lily was happy that she could help her friend. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy who loved to play golf. He would go to the park with his dad every weekend to practice. One day, Timmy's dad told him to listen carefully to his instructions. But Timmy was careless and didn't listen. He swung his club too hard and the ball went flying into the street. + +Timmy ran after the ball without looking both ways. A car was coming and the driver didn't see Timmy. The car hit Timmy and he was hurt really badly. Timmy's dad was very sad and wished he had made Timmy listen. From that day on, Timmy never played golf again. +Once upon a time, there was a friendly dog named Spot. Spot loved to play with his colorful toys and take naps in the sun. One day, Spot went for a walk in the park and met a mean cat. + +The cat didn't like Spot and wanted to hurt him. Spot didn't know this and continued to play with his toys. The cat snuck up behind Spot and scratched him. Spot yelped and ran away. + +Spot went home and took a nap, but he didn't feel better. His fur was red and he was in pain. Spot's owner took him to the vet, but it was too late. Spot had lost too much blood and he passed away. The mean cat had hurt him too badly. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to school and playing with her friends. One day, her teacher showed them a big blackboard where they could draw and write with chalk. Lily thought it was so cool! + +During recess, Lily and her friends played tag. Suddenly, Lily saw a graceful butterfly flying near the blackboard. She wanted to catch it, so she ran towards it. But then, she accidentally kicked a ball that was lying on the ground. The ball went flying and hit the blackboard, making a loud noise. + +"Oh no! I broke the blackboard!" Lily cried. + +"Don't worry, Lily," said her teacher. "It's just a small crack. We'll fix it." + +Lily felt relieved and happy. She learned that accidents happen, but it's important to tell someone and not be afraid to ask for help. And she never forgot the day she almost shot a ball at a graceful butterfly! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and put on makeup. One day, Lily's mommy took her to a museum to see ancient things. + +Lily saw an old vase and said, "Mommy, that's ancient!" + +"Yes, it is," said her mommy. "Do you like it?" + +"I do," said Lily. "Can we manage to take it home?" + +"No, we can't," said her mommy. "But we can take a picture of it." + +Lily smiled and took a picture of the ancient vase. She couldn't wait to show her dolls when she got home. +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Max. Max was very happy because he had a big bone to chew on. Max loved his bone so much that he didn't want to share it with anyone. + +One day, Max's friend, a cat named Lily, came to visit him. Lily saw Max's bone and she was envious. She wanted a bone too! + +Lily decided to call the veterinarian to ask for help. The veterinarian told her that bones were not good for cats and suggested she play with a toy instead. Lily was happy with the suggestion and went home to play with her toys. + +Max learned that sharing is important and gave Lily one of his toys to play with. They both had a fun day playing together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to bake cookies with her mom. One day, Lily's mom asked her to measure the ingredients for the cookies. Lily was very excited to help and she carefully measured each ingredient. + +When the cookies were done, Lily's mom gave some to their neighbor, Mrs. Smith. Mrs. Smith loved the cookies and asked Lily's mom for the recipe. Lily's mom was happy to share the recipe, and Mrs. Smith was grateful for the dependable recipe that always made delicious cookies. + +Lily learned that it's important to give to others and to be dependable by doing things carefully and correctly. She felt happy knowing that her cookies brought joy to Mrs. Smith, and she promised to always measure the ingredients carefully when baking with her mom. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw and write on her paper. One day, she got a new pencil and decided to write a story about a comet. + +Lily's mom saw her writing and asked, "What are you writing about, sweetie?" + +"I'm writing about a comet," Lily replied. + +"That sounds tough to draw," her mom said. + +"It is tough, but I like a challenge," Lily said with a smile. + +Lily continued to write and draw until she finished her story. She showed it to her mom, who was impressed with her hard work. "This is wonderful, Lily. You did a great job," her mom said. + +Lily beamed with pride and hugged her mom. She was so happy that she wrote a story about a comet all by herself. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to read. One day, she went to the library with her mommy to borrow some books. She was so excited to read them all! + +When they got home, Lily's mommy made her some tea and used a teaspoon to stir it. Lily asked, "Mommy, can I have some tea too?" Her mommy smiled and gave her a little bit of tea in a small cup. + +As Lily was reading her favorite book, she heard a loud noise outside. She felt nervous and asked her mommy, "What was that noise?" Her mommy replied, "It's just a car passing by, don't worry." Lily felt better and continued to read her book until it was time for bed. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny. He was very furry and loved to hop around all day. One day, he saw a carrot that he really wanted to eat. But it was stuck in the ground and he couldn't pull it out. He struggled and struggled, but it wouldn't budge. + +Suddenly, he heard loud noises in the distance. It was a war between the birds and the squirrels. They were fighting over some nuts. The bunny was scared and didn't know what to do. He wanted to help, but he was too small. + +So, he decided to go back to the carrot and try again. This time, he closed his eyes and pulled as hard as he could. And finally, it came out! The bunny was so happy that he forgot all about the war. He hopped away with his carrot, feeling proud of himself for not giving up. +Once upon a time, there was a chubby cat named Mittens. Mittens loved to play with his toys and nap in the sunshine. One day, Mittens saw a big saw in the garage. He didn't know what it was for, but it looked interesting. + +Suddenly, it started to rain outside. Mittens didn't like the rain because it made his fur all wet. He ran back inside and saw that his owner had left the saw on the floor. Mittens decided to play with it, but he didn't know how to use it. + +Eventually, Mittens got bored and went back to his favorite spot in the sun. He didn't care that he didn't know how to use the saw, he was just happy to be dry and warm again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the warm sun. One day, her friend Timmy came over to play with her. + +"Hi Lily! Do you want to come to the store with me? I have some money to buy candy!" Timmy said excitedly. + +Lily thought about it for a moment, but then replied, "No thank you, I want to stay outside and play. I resist the temptation of candy." + +Timmy shrugged and said, "Okay, suit yourself. I'll go to the store alone then." + +Lily continued to play outside, feeling happy that she made a good choice and resisted the temptation of candy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved looking at the moon at night. One day, she saw the moon was very heavy and wanted to help it. + +Lily asked her mom, "Can we release the moon from the sky?" + +Her mom said, "No, we can't. The moon is too far away." + +Lily was sad because she wanted to help the moon. She went to bed that night and dreamed of reaching the moon. + +The next day, Lily tried to jump high to reach the moon. But she fell and hurt herself. She realized she couldn't help the moon and felt even sadder. + +From then on, every night when she looked at the moon, she remembered her failed attempt to help it. She felt heavy-hearted and wished she could have done something to make it lighter. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a puppy named Max. One day, Lily and Max went for a walk in the park. They saw a boy named Timmy who had lost his key. + +Lily asked, "What happened, Timmy?" + +"I can't find my key," Timmy said. + +Lily asked Max to help find the key. Max sniffed around and found the key under a leaf. Timmy was happy and gave Max a kiss. + +"Thank you, Max!" Timmy said. + +Lily and Max walked home slowly, enjoying the sunshine. When they got home, Lily put the key in the lock and opened the door. Max wagged his tail happily. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a house with her mommy and daddy. One day, Lily went to her friend's house to play. Her friend had a big toy that Lily wanted, but her mommy and daddy couldn't afford to buy it for her. + +Lily felt envious of her friend's toy and wanted it for herself. When it was time to go home, Lily accidentally went to the wrong house. She didn't recognize it and knocked on the door. The person who answered the door was very angry and yelled at her to go away. + +Lily was scared and ran back to her friend's house. She realized that she was wrong to be envious and that her own house was the best place to be. From then on, Lily was grateful for what she had and never wanted anything that wasn't hers again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved riding the subway with her mommy. One day, Lily felt scared because she saw a big, scary man on the subway. + +But her mommy told her, "Don't worry, Lily. You are brave and strong. You can handle anything." + +Lily felt better and continued to ride the subway with her mommy. A few stops later, the big, scary man got off the subway. + +Lily felt relieved and happy that she was brave enough to ride the subway without being scared. From that day on, Lily felt proud of herself for being brave and strong. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy who loved to play with his model cars. He had a regular routine of playing with them every day after school. One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. Timmy was excited to show him his collection of model cars. + +As they played, Billy asked Timmy if he wanted to join his new club. Timmy was curious and asked what the club was about. Billy told him it was a club for kids who loved to play with model cars. Timmy was thrilled and immediately agreed to join. + +The next day, Timmy and Billy went to the park where the club was meeting. They saw other kids with their model cars and Timmy was happy to be a part of the group. As they played, Timmy noticed that Billy had a special model car that he had never seen before. He asked Billy where he got it and Billy told him that it was a surprise for the club's best member. Timmy was determined to win the prize and practiced every day with his model cars. + +Finally, the day of the competition arrived. Timmy was nervous but excited. He showed off his best moves with his model cars and the judges were impressed. In the end, Timmy won the prize for being the best member of the club. Billy congratulated him and Timmy was happy to have joined the club and made new friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wear pretty dresses and play with her toys. One day, her grandma came to visit and brought her a nice present. It was a shiny pin with a flower on it. Lily was so happy to receive the pin from her grandma. + +She put the pin on her dress and twirled around to show her grandma. Her grandma smiled and said, "That looks very nice on you, Lily." Lily felt proud and happy to have such a pretty pin. She hugged her grandma and said, "Thank you for the nice present." They spent the rest of the day playing and having fun together. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went to visit her grandma. She loved her grandma because she always gave her cookies. But today, her grandma was troubled. "What's wrong, grandma?" Lily asked. "I lost my jewelry," her grandma replied. "Oh no! Where did you last see it?" Lily asked. "I think I left it at the store," her grandma said. "Don't worry, grandma. I'll go with you to return to the store and find your jewelry," Lily said. So, they went to the store and luckily, the jewelry was there. They returned home with the jewelry and grandma was so happy. "Thank you, Lily. You are so kind," her grandma said. And they enjoyed cookies together. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny lived in a small hut in the forest. He loved to jump and play in the green grass. One day, Benny saw his friend, a squirrel, with a shiny acorn. Benny felt envious of the squirrel's acorn and wished he had one too. + +Benny asked the squirrel, "Can I have your acorn?" The squirrel said, "No, this is my acorn. But you can find your own." Benny thought for a moment and decided to go on an adventure to find his own shiny acorn. + +Benny hopped and jumped through the forest until he found a big oak tree. Under the oak tree, he found a bunch of shiny acorns. Benny was so happy and felt proud of himself for finding his own acorn. From that day on, Benny learned that it's better to work hard and find things on his own, rather than feeling envious of what others have. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play at the park with her friends. One day, they went to the playground and saw a big slide. Lily was scared to go down, but her friends cheered her on. She took a deep breath and slid down the slide with a big smile on her face. + +After playing for a while, Lily's mom called her over for a snack. She gave Lily a yummy apple and warned her not to eat any berries she found on the ground because they might be poison. Lily promised to be careful and ate her apple happily. + +Just as they were about to leave, Lily saw an ugly bug crawling on the ground. She didn't like bugs, but her friend said it was okay because it was just looking for food. Lily looked at the bug for a little while and then said goodbye to her friends and went home with her mom. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to ride her bike around the park. One day, she went to a big hall for a party. There were balloons and cake and lots of fun things to do. + +Lily's mom gave her a big box with a bow on it. Inside was a gifted toy horse. Lily loved it so much that she wanted to ride it around the hall. She climbed on the horse and went round and round. + +After the party, Lily went home with her toy horse. She rode it all the way home and into her room. She was so happy to have such a special gift. She went to bed dreaming of all the fun she would have riding her horse. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside on her swing. She would swing back and forth, higher and higher, feeling the wind in her hair. + +One day, Lily's mom made some food that was very spicy. Lily didn't like it and told her mom it was too hot. Her mom said she would measure the spices next time so it wouldn't be too spicy. + +Later that day, Lily's friend came over to play. They both wanted to swing on the swing at the same time. They argued about who would go first, and it turned into a big fight. But then, Lily remembered what her mom said about measuring things. She suggested they take turns and count how many swings each person got. They agreed, and the fight was solved. They both had fun swinging and counting together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, Lily went to the park to play. She saw a big dog and wanted to pet it. But her mom warned her that the dog might be mean. + +Lily listened to her mom and decided to play on the swings instead. She went really high and it was so much fun! But then, she saw the sky getting dark and knew it was time to go home. She quickly ran to her mom and said, "Mommy, we have to go home now before it rains!" + +Her mom agreed and they hurried home. When they got there, Lily's mom opened the door and they went inside. It was warm and cozy in their house. Lily was happy to be home safe and sound. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a room with a big window that let in lots of light. One day, Lily's friend, Timmy, came to visit. "Can I come into your room?" Timmy asked. "Yes, you can come in! I invite you!" Lily replied with a big smile. + +But when Timmy stepped into the room, he noticed that it was very cold. "Your room is icy!" he exclaimed. "I know, but I like it that way. It helps me sleep better," Lily explained. They both sat down on the bed and started to play with their toys. + +After a while, Timmy said, "I have an idea. Let's invite our other friends to come play with us!" Lily thought it was a great idea and they both went to ask their friends to come over. Soon, the room was filled with laughter and fun. They all played together until it was time for everyone to go home. Lily was happy that she had invited her friends over and that they had such a good time in her icy room. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in her backyard. One day, she saw a beautiful angel in the sky. The angel had big white wings and a shiny halo. + +Lily was so excited to see the angel that she ran inside to tell her mom. "Mommy, mommy! I saw an angel in the sky!" she said. + +Her mom smiled and said, "That's wonderful, Lily. What did the angel look like?" + +"She had big white wings and a shiny halo," Lily said. + +Her mom was thoughtful for a moment and then said, "You know, Lily, sometimes angels shoot down from the sky to help people who are in trouble. Maybe that's why the angel was flying so high up." + +Lily thought about this for a minute and then said, "I hope the angel can help someone who needs it." And with that, she went back outside to play, feeling happy and hopeful. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the rain and get wet. One day, while she was playing outside, she found a treasure hidden in the bushes. It was a shiny gold coin! + +Excitedly, she ran inside to show her mom. Her mom was so proud of her and said that they should celebrate. She went to the kitchen to serve Lily her favorite snack - peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. + +Lily was so happy and felt like the luckiest girl in the world. She ate her sandwich and held her treasure close, feeling grateful for her wonderful day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing with her cards, but sometimes they were too hard to shuffle. One day, she decided to improve her shuffling skills. She practiced every day and soon her shuffling became tough and strong. Now, she could shuffle her cards perfectly every time. Lily was very happy and proud of herself. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a man who loved to explore the forest. He saw a big bush and wanted to see what was inside. He walked closer and closer until he finally saw a small bird's nest. It was very impressive! + +The man wanted to get a closer look, but the nest was too high up. So, he decided to kneel down and look at it from the ground. He saw three tiny eggs inside the nest and knew that soon, three little birds would hatch. + +The man was very happy that he found the nest and decided to come back every day to check on the eggs. He promised to always be careful and not disturb the bush, so that the little birds could grow up safe and sound. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing outside in the warm sunshine. One day, he went to play in the park with his friend Sally. They had so much fun playing on the swings and sliding down the slide. + +Suddenly, they saw a little mosquito flying around them. Timmy tried to swat it away, but it kept coming back. Sally said, "Let's separate and run away from the mosquito!" So, Timmy went one way and Sally went the other. + +But, the mosquito followed Timmy and bit him on the arm. Timmy started to feel sick and his arm got very red and swollen. His mom took him to the hospital, but it was too late. Timmy had a very bad reaction to the mosquito bite and he passed away. Sally was very sad and missed her friend Timmy so much. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to sing and would often sing with her friends. One day, Lily's mom promised her a treat if she would help clean up her toys. Lily happily agreed and started cleaning up. + +As she was putting away her toys, Lily's mom said, "I heard you singing earlier. Maybe we can have a sing-along later." Lily's eyes lit up with excitement at the thought of singing with her mom. + +After finishing cleaning up, Lily's mom gave her a cookie as a treat. Lily savored every bite, feeling happy and content. Later that day, Lily and her mom sang together, taking turns picking their favorite songs. + +As they finished singing, Lily's mom said, "You know Lily, it's not always fair that we get treats for doing things. Sometimes, we should do things just because it's the right thing to do." Lily nodded, understanding what her mom meant. + +From that day on, Lily learned that doing things for others and being kind was its own reward, even if there was no treat involved. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play at the park with her friends. One day, she brought some paint and paper to the park. She was feeling very creative and wanted to make a special picture. + +Lily started to stir the paint with a brush. She mixed the colors together and made a beautiful rainbow. Her friends came over to see what she was doing and they loved her creative painting. + +After they finished playing, Lily's mom came to pick her up. She saw the painting and was very proud of her creative daughter. They went home and hung the painting on the wall for everyone to see. From that day on, Lily loved to stir and create beautiful art at the park with her friends. +Once upon a time, there was a puppy named Spot. Spot was very proud of his new red collar. He barked and wagged his tail happily. One day, Spot met a kitty named Mittens. Mittens spoke a different language than Spot, but they still became friends. They played together and napped in the sun. One day, Mittens gave Spot a kiss on the nose. Spot felt happy and wagged his tail even faster. From that day on, Spot and Mittens always played together, no matter their language. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily's mom was cooking in the kitchen. The kitchen was very noisy because the pots and pans were clanging together. Lily said, "Mommy, can we go nap now?" Mommy said, "Sure, let's go nap." So, Lily and her mommy went to their bedroom and took a nap together. When they woke up, the kitchen was quiet and mommy was finished cooking. They went to the kitchen and had a yummy snack. The end. +Sam and Lily liked to play in the park. They liked to swing, slide and run. One day, they saw a big truck near the park. The truck had a long cable. The cable went up to a tall tree. + +"What is that?" Sam asked. + +"I don't know," Lily said. "Maybe they are fixing the tree." + +They went closer to the truck. They saw a man with a big hat and a big saw. He was cutting the tree. He did not see Sam and Lily. + +"Look, he is making the tree smaller," Sam said. + +"Why is he doing that?" Lily asked. + +"Maybe the tree is sick. Or maybe he wants to make something with the wood." + +They watched the man for a while. Then they heard a loud noise. The tree fell down. The cable snapped. The cable flew in the air. It came towards Sam and Lily. + +"Watch out!" the man shouted. + +Sam and Lily were scared. They ran away from the cable. But the cable was faster. It hit Sam on the leg. Sam fell down. He cried. + +"Sam, are you okay?" Lily asked. + +She ran to Sam. She hugged him. She saw blood on his leg. + +"Help! Help!" she yelled. + +The man ran to them. He saw Sam's leg. He was sorry. + +"I'm sorry, kids. I didn't see you. Are you hurt?" + +Sam nodded. He was hurt. He was in pain. + +The man took out his phone. He called for help. + +"Don't worry, kids. Help is coming. You will be okay." + +He gave Sam a bandage. He gave Lily a candy. He tried to make them feel better. + +Soon, a big car with a red light and a loud sound came. The car had people who could help Sam. They put Sam on a bed. They took him to the car. + +"Lily, do you want to come with Sam?" one of the people asked. + +Lily nodded. She wanted to be with Sam. She was his friend. + +She got in the car. She held Sam's hand. She told him a story. She made him smile. + +The car took them to a place where they could fix Sam's leg. It was not easy. But Sam was brave. Lily was brave too. + +They stayed in the place for a while. Then they went home. They were happy. They were safe. + +They learned a lesson. They learned to be careful. They learned to stay away from big trucks and cables. They learned to listen to people who knew more than them. + +They still liked to play in the park. But they never went near the truck again. +Lily did not like haircuts. She liked her long hair. It was soft and shiny and she could make braids and ponytails. But Mommy said it was time for a haircut. She said Lily's hair was too long and messy and it got in her eyes and mouth. + +Lily did not want to go to the salon. She cried and kicked and hid under the bed. She tried to resist Mommy, but Mommy was stronger. She picked up Lily and put her in the car. Lily was very sad and angry. She did not talk to Mommy on the way. + +At the salon, Lily saw a nice lady with scissors and a comb. She smiled at Lily and said her name was Sue. She said she would give Lily a pretty haircut and make her look like a princess. Lily did not believe her. She was scared of the scissors. She clung to Mommy and said no. + +Mommy hugged Lily and said it would be okay. She said haircuts did not hurt and they made hair healthy and neat. She said Lily could choose how much hair to cut and what style to have. She said Lily could have a sticker and a lollipop after the haircut. + +Lily looked at Mommy and then at Sue. She saw that they were both kind and gentle. She decided to trust them. She let go of Mommy and sat on the chair. She told Sue she wanted a little bit of hair cut and a bob style. Sue nodded and started to cut Lily's hair. + +Lily felt the scissors snip snip snip her hair. She watched her hair fall on the floor. She felt the comb smooth her hair. She saw her face in the mirror. She saw that her hair was shorter and neater and still soft and shiny. She saw that she looked pretty and happy. She smiled at Sue and said thank you. Sue smiled back and gave her a sticker and a lollipop. Lily hugged Sue and Mommy and said she liked her haircut. Mommy said she was proud of Lily and she loved her. Lily said she loved Mommy too. They went home together. Lily showed her haircut to Daddy and he said she looked beautiful. Lily felt good. She did not resist haircuts anymore. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play with their toys. One day, they found a big book in their dad's room. It had many pictures of old things and people. They opened the book and saw a weird man with a long beard and a hat. He was holding a stick and a ball. + +"Who is this?" Tom asked. + +"I don't know. Maybe he is a wizard," Lily said. + +They turned the page and saw another weird man. He had a big nose and a funny hat. He was riding a horse and had a sword. + +"Who is this?" Lily asked. + +"I don't know. Maybe he is a king," Tom said. + +They turned the page and saw a weird woman. She had a long dress and a big hat. She was smiling and had a lot of jewels. + +"Who is this?" Tom asked. + +"I don't know. Maybe she is a queen," Lily said. + +They turned the page and saw a weird thing. It was round and shiny and had many buttons and lights. It looked like a toy, but bigger. + +"Who is this?" Lily asked. + +"I don't know. Maybe it is a spaceship," Tom said. + +They wanted to touch the thing, but then they heard their dad's voice. + +"Tom, Lily, what are you doing in my room? That is my history book. It is not for you. Leave it alone," he said. + +He came in and took the book from them. He was not happy. + +"Sorry, dad. We were just looking at the pictures. They are weird," Tom said. + +"Yes, they are weird. They are from a long time ago. They are not like us. They are history," he said. + +He put the book back on the shelf and took Tom and Lily out of his room. + +"Come on, let's go and play with your toys. They are more fun than history," he said. + +Tom and Lily nodded and followed him. They still wondered about the weird people and things in the book. Maybe they would see them again in their dreams. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys and watch TV. One day, they see a large truck on the TV. The truck is red and shiny. It has a big horn and a long ladder. + +"Wow, look at that truck!" Lily says. "I want a truck like that!" + +"Me too!" Ben says. "Let's ask Mommy for a truck!" + +They run to the kitchen, where Mommy is making lunch. They shout and jump. + +"Mommy, Mommy, we want a truck!" Lily demands. + +"A truck? What kind of truck?" Mommy asks. + +"A large truck, like on the TV!" Ben says. "It has a horn and a ladder!" + +Mommy smiles. She has some news for them. + +"Guess what, kids? Daddy has a surprise for you. He is coming home soon with a truck!" + +Lily and Ben are very happy. They clap and cheer. + +"A truck, a truck, we get a truck!" they sing. + +They run to the window and wait for Daddy. They see him drive up in a large truck. It is red and shiny. It has a big horn and a long ladder. + +"Daddy, Daddy, you have a truck!" Lily and Ben shout. + +They run outside and hug Daddy. He lifts them up and puts them in the truck. + +"Hello, my little firefighters!" he says. "Do you want to see how the truck works?" + +"Yes, yes, yes!" Lily and Ben say. + +Daddy shows them how to honk the horn, raise the ladder, and spray the water. Lily and Ben have a lot of fun. They thank Daddy for the truck. + +They love their new truck. It is the best surprise ever. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys and books. One day, they find a big letter in the mail. It is for Lily. Lily is happy. She opens the letter. + +The letter has a picture of a hairy dog. The dog is brown and white. It has a red collar. The letter says: "Hello, Lily. I am Spot. I am your new dog. I will come to your house soon. I like to run and play and speak. I hope you will be my friend. Love, Spot." + +Lily is very excited. She shows the letter to Ben. Ben likes the dog too. He says: "Wow, Lily. Spot is a nice dog. He is very hairy. He can speak. What does he say?" + +Lily thinks. She says: "I think he says woof. Or maybe bark. Or maybe ruff. I don't know. But I want to hear him. I want to speak to him too." + +Lily and Ben wait for Spot to come. They make a bed for him. They find a ball for him. They draw more pictures of him. They talk about him. They are happy. They can't wait to meet their new hairy friend. +Lily and Max went to the beach with Mom and Dad. They liked to play in the sand and splash in the water. They saw many things at the beach, like shells, crabs, and birds. + +One day, they saw something new in the water. It was a jellyfish. It was large and clear, with long tentacles. It moved slowly in the waves. + +"Look, Max, a jellyfish!" Lily said, pointing at it. + +"Wow, it's so big!" Max said, watching it with wide eyes. + +"Be careful, kids, don't touch it. It can sting you and hurt you," Mom said, holding their hands. + +"Why does it sting, Mom?" Lily asked. + +"It stings to protect itself from other animals that want to eat it," Mom explained. + +"Can we eat it, Mom?" Max asked. + +"No, Max, we don't eat jellyfish. They are not good for us. They are good for the sea, though. They are part of the sea life, like the fish and the seaweed," Mom said. + +Lily and Max nodded. They watched the jellyfish for a while, then went back to their sandcastle. They liked to learn new things at the beach. They wondered what they would see next time. +Lily liked to play with her dolls. She had many dolls, but her favorite was Anna. Anna had long hair and a blue dress. Lily liked to brush Anna's hair and make her talk. + +One day, Lily saw a big box outside her house. It had a sticker that said "For Lily". Lily was very happy. She ran to the box and opened it. Inside was a new doll. It was Elsa, Anna's sister. Elsa had white hair and a sparkly dress. Lily thought Elsa was amazing. + +Lily wanted to show Elsa to Anna. She took Elsa out of the box and ran to her room. She put Elsa next to Anna on her bed. She said, "Look, Anna, this is your sister Elsa. She is amazing. Do you want to play with her?" + +But Anna did not answer. Anna looked sad. She did not like Elsa. She was jealous of Elsa. She thought Lily liked Elsa more than her. She wanted to make Elsa go away. + +Lily did not notice Anna's feelings. She was busy playing with Elsa. She made Elsa sing and dance and do magic. She said, "Elsa, you are the best doll ever. I love you so much." + +Anna could not take it anymore. She was very angry. She grabbed Elsa and threw her out of the window. She yelled, "Go away, Elsa! You are not amazing. You are bad. Lily is mine!" + +Lily heard Anna yell. She was shocked. She looked out of the window and saw Elsa on the ground. She was broken. Her hair was dirty and her dress was torn. Lily cried. She said, "Anna, why did you do that? Why did you hurt Elsa? She was my gift. She was your sister. She was amazing." + +Anna felt sorry. She realized she had made a big mistake. She had hurt Lily and Elsa. She had been mean and selfish. She said, "Lily, I'm sorry. I was wrong. I was jealous of Elsa. I thought you did not love me anymore. But I love you and Elsa. Can you forgive me?" + +Lily was sad, but she was also kind. She said, "Anna, I forgive you. I love you too. You are my first doll. You are always my friend. But Elsa was amazing too. She did not deserve to be thrown away. Can we fix her?" + +Anna nodded. She said, "Yes, let's fix her. Let's make her amazing again. Let's be sisters with her." + +Lily and Anna hugged. They picked up Elsa and brought her inside. They cleaned her hair and mended her dress. They said sorry to her and gave her kisses. They put her back on the bed. They said, "Elsa, we are sorry. We love you. You are amazing. You are our sister. Do you want to play with us?" + +Elsa smiled. She said, "Yes, I want to play with you. I love you too. You are amazing. You are my sisters." + +Lily, Anna, and Elsa played together. They sang and danced and did magic. They were happy. They were amazing. They were sisters. +Lily likes to make models with clay. She has many colors of clay and some tools to cut and shape it. She wants to make a model of her cat, Toffee, who is sleeping on the sofa. + +She takes some brown clay and rolls it into a ball. Then she makes four smaller balls for the legs and two triangles for the ears. She puts them together and tries to make a face. She uses a tool to make two holes for the eyes and a line for the mouth. She looks at Toffee and her model. They do not look the same. + +She asks her mom for help. "Mom, can you help me make my model look like Toffee?" she says. + +Her mom smiles and comes to see. "You are doing a good job, Lily. You are very creative. But maybe you can try to make the face a little more round and the ears a little more pointy. And don't forget the tail and the whiskers." + +Lily nods and tries to follow her mom's advice. She adds some more clay to the face and makes it rounder. She pinches the ears to make them pointy. She makes a long snake of clay for the tail and sticks it to the back. She uses a thin tool to make some lines for the whiskers. + +She looks at Toffee and her model again. They look more alike now. She is happy with her model. She shows it to her mom and says, "Thank you, mom. You are very helpful." + +Her mom hugs her and says, "You are very welcome, Lily. You are very polite. And you have a beautiful model of Toffee. I'm sure he will like it too." +Tommy was hungry. He saw a big green stick in the fridge. He wanted to eat it. He tried to grab it, but it was too high. He jumped and stretched, but he could not reach it. + +"Mommy, help me!" he cried. "I want the green stick!" + +Mommy came to the kitchen. She saw Tommy trying to grab the celery. She smiled and lifted him up. + +"Here you go, Tommy. This is celery. It is good for you. You can dip it in peanut butter or cheese if you like." + +She gave him a small piece of celery and a plate with some peanut butter. Tommy took a bite of the celery. He made a face. He did not like it. It was hard and bitter. + +"Yuck!" he said. "I don't want celery. I want cookies!" + +Mommy shook her head. She was frustrated. She wanted Tommy to eat healthy food. + +"Tommy, you have to eat some celery before you can have cookies. Celery is good for your teeth and your tummy. Cookies are only for sometimes." + +Tommy pouted. He did not want to eat celery. He wanted cookies now. He threw the celery on the floor and crossed his arms. + +"NO!" he shouted. "I want cookies! Cookies! Cookies!" + +Mommy sighed. She knew Tommy was tired and cranky. She picked up the celery from the floor and threw it in the trash. She hugged Tommy and kissed his head. + +"OK, Tommy. How about we have one cookie and then we take a nap? You need some rest, my sweet boy." + +Tommy nodded. He liked cookies. He liked naps. He liked Mommy. He forgot about the celery. He smiled and said, "OK, Mommy. Thank you. I love you." +Sara likes to swim. She swims with her mom and dad in the big pool. The water is clear and blue. She can see the fish and the plants under the water. She likes to splash and kick and blow bubbles. + +Sara also likes to go to school. She goes to school with her friends. They learn new things and play games. They have a teacher who is nice and funny. She helps them with words and numbers and colors. + +One day, Sara has a special day at school. Her teacher says they will go to the zoo. Sara is very happy. She loves to see the animals. She hopes to see the lions and the monkeys and the penguins. + +At the zoo, Sara sees many animals. She sees the lions roar and the monkeys swing and the penguins slide. She also sees a big tank with water. Inside the tank, there are dolphins. They swim and jump and make noises. Sara thinks they are amazing. + +Sara wants to swim with the dolphins. She asks her teacher if she can. Her teacher says no, it is not safe. The dolphins are not pets, they are wild animals. They need their own space and their own friends. Sara is sad, but she understands. She watches the dolphins from the glass. She waves and smiles at them. She thinks they are happy. She is happy too. +Jill likes to play with yarn. She has many colors of yarn in her box. She makes hats and scarves and dolls with yarn. She is very happy. + +One day, Jill sees a big ball of yarn on the table. It is white and soft and shiny. Jill wants to play with it. She does not know that it is Mom's yarn. Mom is making a sweater for Dad with the yarn. Mom tells Jill not to touch the yarn. But Jill does not listen. + +Jill takes the yarn and runs to her room. She plays with the yarn on the floor. She makes a big mess. She cuts the yarn and ties it and knots it. She makes a dirty ball of yarn. She is not happy. + +Mom comes to Jill's room. She sees the yarn on the floor. She sees the dirty ball of yarn. She is very angry. She asks Jill why she did that. Jill does not answer. She is scared. + +Mom takes the yarn and the dirty ball of yarn. She throws them in the trash. She tells Jill to go to bed. She does not hug Jill or kiss Jill. She does not say good night. Jill cries. She is very sad. +Tom and Sam were brothers who liked to play with wood. They had many wood blocks, wood cars, wood trains and wood animals. They liked to build things with wood, like towers, bridges, houses and farms. + +One day, Tom and Sam decided to have a contest. They wanted to see who could build the best thing with wood. Tom said, "I will build a big castle with wood. It will have walls, towers, gates and flags. It will be the best castle ever." Sam said, "I will build a big zoo with wood. It will have cages, fences, trees and animals. It will be the best zoo ever." + +They started to build their things with wood. Tom was very organized. He sorted his wood blocks by size, shape and color. He followed a plan in his head. He worked hard and fast. Sam was not very organized. He mixed his wood blocks, wood cars, wood trains and wood animals. He did not have a plan in his head. He worked slowly and funnily. + +Soon, Tom finished his castle. It was big and strong and beautiful. He was very proud of his castle. He said, "Look at my castle. It is the best castle ever. I win the contest." He looked at Sam's zoo. It was small and messy and funny. He said, "Look at your zoo. It is the worst zoo ever. You lose the contest." + +Sam finished his zoo. It was small and messy and funny. He was very happy with his zoo. He said, "Look at my zoo. It is the best zoo ever. I win the contest." He looked at Tom's castle. It was big and strong and beautiful. He said, "Look at your castle. It is the worst castle ever. You lose the contest." + +They started to argue. They said mean things to each other. They did not like each other's things. They did not applaud each other's work. They were not nice brothers. + +Mom came and saw them. She was sad and angry. She said, "Stop arguing. You are both wrong. You both did a good job with wood. You both have different things. You both have different styles. You both have different tastes. You should not judge each other. You should respect each other. You should applaud each other's work. You should be nice brothers." + +Tom and Sam felt sorry. They said sorry to each other. They said sorry to Mom. They looked at each other's things. They saw the good things in them. They said nice things to each other. They applauded each other's work. They were nice brothers. + +Mom was happy and proud. She said, "Well done. You are both good builders. You are both good brothers. You both win the contest." She hugged them and kissed them. She gave them cookies and milk. They ate and drank and smiled. They played with their things together. They shared their wood blocks, wood cars, wood trains and wood animals. They had fun and learned. + +The moral of the story is: You should not judge others by their appearance. You should respect others' differences. You should applaud others' efforts. You should be nice to others. +Lily was sad. She missed her mom. Her mom went away for a week. She had to work in another place. Lily stayed with her dad and her grandma. They were kind, but Lily wanted her mom. + +One night, Lily could not sleep. She cried in her bed. She wanted her mom to hug her and sing to her. She heard a knock on the door. It was her dad. + +"Lily, what's wrong?" he asked. + +"I miss mom," Lily sobbed. + +"I miss her too," her dad said. He sat on the bed and hugged Lily. "But she will be back soon. She loves you very much. She calls us every day, remember?" + +Lily nodded. She heard her mom's voice on the phone. She said she was proud of Lily and she would bring her a present. + +"Can you comfort me, dad?" Lily asked. + +"Of course, sweetie," her dad said. He comforted Lily with his words and his touch. He told her a story about a brave princess and a friendly dragon. He made her laugh and smile. + +Lily felt better. She was still sad, but she was not alone. She had her dad and her grandma. They loved her and comforted her. She knew her mom would come back soon. She closed her eyes and fell asleep. +Tom is a big boy. He likes to play with his toys and his dog. He has a friend, Lily, who lives next door. Lily is a nice girl. She likes to play with Tom and his dog. + +One day, Tom and Lily are playing in the yard. They see a big truck. The truck stops at Lily's house. Lily's mom and dad come out. They have boxes and bags. They put them in the truck. + +Tom is curious. He asks Lily, "What are you doing?" + +Lily says, "We are moving. We are going to a new house. Far away." + +Tom is sad. He says, "But I will miss you. You are my friend." + +Lily is sad too. She says, "I will miss you too. You are my friend." + +Lily's mom and dad call her. They say, "It's time to go. Say goodbye to Tom." + +Lily hugs Tom. She says, "Goodbye, Tom. Thank you for being my friend." + +Tom hugs Lily. He says, "Goodbye, Lily. Thank you for being my friend." + +Tom has an idea. He runs to his house. He gets his favorite toy. It is a red car. He runs back to Lily. He says, "Here, Lily. This is for you. You can have my car. I want you to have it." + +Lily is surprised. She says, "Thank you, Tom. This is very nice of you. You are very kind." + +Tom says, "You're welcome, Lily. I hope you like it." + +Lily smiles. She says, "I like it very much. It is a beautiful car." + +Tom smiles too. He says, "Maybe you can come back and visit me someday. And I can visit you too." + +Lily nods. She says, "Yes, that would be nice. I would like that." + +Lily's mom and dad say, "We have to go now. Come on, Lily." + +Lily says, "OK, mom and dad. I'm coming." + +Lily gets in the truck. She waves to Tom. She says, "Bye, Tom. I'll see you soon." + +Tom waves to Lily. He says, "Bye, Lily. I'll see you soon." + +The truck drives away. Tom watches it go. He feels sorry. He misses Lily. He hopes she will be happy in her new house. He hopes they will see each other again. He goes back to his house. He plays with his dog. He thinks of Lily. He hopes she likes his car. He hopes she remembers him. He hopes they will always be friends. +Ben was a small boy who liked to play with his toys. He had a hero doll that he loved very much. He pretended that his hero doll could fly and save people from danger. + +One day, he went to the park with his mom and his hero doll. He saw some other kids playing with a ball. He wanted to join them, but he was shy. He sat on a bench and watched them. + +"Can I play with your hero doll?" a big boy asked him. He came over and grabbed the doll from Ben's hands. Ben was scared and angry. He tried to get his doll back, but the big boy was stronger. + +"Give it back!" Ben shouted. "It's mine!" + +"No, it's mine now!" the big boy said. He pulled the doll hard and it broke in two. The hero doll's head and body were apart. Ben felt very sad. He started to cry. + +The other kids saw what happened and came over. They scolded the big boy for being mean and breaking Ben's doll. They helped Ben to fix his doll with some tape. They also invited him to play with them. + +"Thank you for helping me," Ben said. "You are very kind." + +"You're welcome," the other kids said. "We are sorry for what he did. Do you want to be our friend?" + +"Yes, I do," Ben said. He smiled and played with them. He learned that sharing and being nice is better than being greedy and rude. He also learned that he could make new friends if he was brave and friendly. He was happy with his hero doll and his new friends. +Lily and Ben are in the playroom. They have many toys to play with. Lily likes to draw on the blackboard with chalk. Ben likes to throw balls and cars. He thinks it is fun. + +"Look, I made a flower!" Lily says. She shows Ben her drawing on the blackboard. Ben does not care. He throws a ball at the blackboard. The ball makes a loud noise and erases the flower. + +"Hey, why did you do that?" Lily asks. She is sad and angry. She worked hard on her flower. + +"It's just a game. Don't be a baby." Ben says. He throws another ball at the blackboard. This time, he hits Lily's hand. Lily cries out in pain. + +"That's not a game. That's mean. You hurt me." Lily says. She runs to the teacher. The teacher sees Lily's red hand and Ben's balls. + +"Ben, what did you do?" The teacher asks. She is not happy. + +"I was just playing. The balls are harmless." Ben says. He does not understand why Lily and the teacher are mad. + +"Playing is not throwing things at people or their drawings. That is rude and dangerous. You need to say sorry to Lily and help her make a new flower." The teacher says. She makes Ben give back the balls and get some chalk. + +Ben feels bad. He did not mean to hurt Lily or her flower. He says sorry to Lily and helps her draw a new flower. Lily smiles and forgives him. They both learn to play nicely. +Sam and Mia liked to play in the park. They had a cart that they used to carry their toys and snacks. One day, they saw a big tree with a hole in it. They wanted to see what was inside. + +"Let's go, Sam!" Mia said. "Maybe there is a treasure in there!" + +Sam was not so sure. He thought the tree looked old and scary. He saw some spiders and ants crawling on it. He felt a cold wind blowing from the hole. + +"I don't know, Mia," he said. "The tree is ancient. It might fall down on us." + +Mia was not afraid. She was curious and brave. She pulled the cart to the tree and climbed on it. She reached for the hole and peeked inside. + +"Wow, Sam, look!" she shouted. "There is a box in here! Maybe it has gold or jewels!" + +Sam trembled. He did not want to go near the hole. He thought the box might have snakes or bugs. He stayed on the ground and held the cart. + +"Mia, come back!" he cried. "It's not safe!" + +Mia did not listen. She grabbed the box and tried to pull it out. But the box was heavy and stuck. She pulled harder and harder. Suddenly, the box moved and made a loud noise. + +"ROAR!" + +Mia screamed. She dropped the box and jumped off the cart. She ran to Sam and hugged him. + +"Sam, Sam, it's a lion!" she said. "A lion in the box!" + +Sam and Mia looked at the hole. They saw a furry head and two yellow eyes. It was a lion. But it was not a real lion. It was a toy lion. It had a button on its paw that made it roar. + +Sam and Mia realized it was not a treasure. It was a prank. Someone had put the toy lion in the box and in the tree to scare people. + +Sam and Mia laughed. They were not scared anymore. They were relieved and amused. They took the toy lion and put it in their cart. They decided to keep it as a souvenir. + +They left the park and went home. They told their mom and dad about their adventure. They showed them the toy lion and made it roar. Their mom and dad smiled and hugged them. + +They said, "You are very brave, Sam and Mia. But next time, be careful with ancient trees. You never know what you might find." +Tom and Sue are friends. They like to play with puzzles. Puzzles have many pieces. You have to put the pieces together to make a picture. + +One day, Tom and Sue find a new puzzle. It is very big and hard. They want to solve it. They start to look for the pieces that match. + +"Look, Sue, I found a piece with a flower!" Tom says. + +"Good, Tom, I found a piece with a sky!" Sue says. + +They try to put the pieces together, but they do not fit. They try again and again, but they still do not fit. They are confused. They do not know what to do. + +They look at the box of the puzzle. The box has a picture of the puzzle. The picture is very pretty. It has a house, a garden, a dog and a cat. It also has a name. The name is "Happy Home". + +"Tom, look at the box!" Sue says. "The box has a picture and a name. Maybe we can use them to help us solve the puzzle." + +Tom looks at the box. He sees the picture and the name. He thinks Sue is right. He says, "Yes, Sue, you are smart. Let's use the box to help us solve the puzzle." + +They look at the box and the pieces. They try to find the pieces that match the picture and the name. They work together and help each other. They are happy and proud. + +Soon, they solve the puzzle. They make the picture of the happy home. They smile and hug. + +They learn that puzzles are fun, but sometimes they are hard. They learn that when they are confused, they can look for clues and ask for help. They learn that when they work together, they can solve problems. They learn that solving problems makes them happy. +Lily and Max were playing in the park. They saw a new girl sitting on a bench. She had purple hair and a purple dress. Lily and Max wanted to be friends with her. + +"Hi, what is your name?" Lily asked the new girl. + +The new girl looked at them and said something. But Lily and Max did not understand. She spoke a different language. + +"Sorry, we don't know what you are saying," Max said. + +The new girl shrugged. She did not know what they were saying either. She pointed at her hair and dress and said her word for purple. + +"Oh, you like purple!" Lily said. She smiled and showed her purple bracelet. "I like purple too!" + +The new girl smiled back and nodded. She touched Lily's bracelet and said her word for pretty. + +"Thank you, you are pretty too!" Lily said. + +Max felt left out. He did not have anything purple. He looked around and saw a purple flower. He picked it and gave it to the new girl. + +"Here, this is for you," he said. + +The new girl took the flower and said her word for thank you. She gave Max a hug. + +Lily and Max were happy. They did not need to speak the same language to be friends. They liked the new girl and she liked them. They played together and had fun. They learned some of her words and she learned some of theirs. They found out that her name was Zara. They became the purple friends. +Lily liked to dream. She dreamed of many things. She dreamed of flying in the sky, of swimming with fish, of playing with animals. She dreamed of going to new places and seeing new things. + +One day, Lily went to the market with her mom. The market was big and loud and colorful. There were many people and many things to see. Lily saw fruits and flowers, toys and books, clothes and hats. She saw things she knew and things she did not know. + +Lily saw a man with a big box. He was selling something. He said, "Come and see, come and see, I have something unique for you!" Lily was curious. She went to the man and looked in the box. She saw a small, round, shiny thing. It was blue and green and yellow and red. It had a hole in the middle. It looked like a ring. + +"What is this?" Lily asked. + +"This is a dream catcher," the man said. "It is a special thing. It can catch your dreams and keep them safe. If you hang it over your bed, you can see your dreams again when you wake up." + +Lily liked the dream catcher. She wanted to see her dreams again. She asked her mom if she could buy it. Her mom said yes. She gave the man some money and took the dream catcher. Lily was happy. She thanked the man and hugged her mom. + +Lily went home with her mom and the dream catcher. She hung it over her bed. She looked at it and smiled. She hoped it would work. She went to sleep and dreamed of many things. She dreamed of flying in the sky, of swimming with fish, of playing with animals. She dreamed of going to new places and seeing new things. She dreamed of the market and the man and the dream catcher. She dreamed of being happy. +Lily and Max were playing in their room. They liked to look at the books on the bookcase. The books had many colorful pictures of animals, cars, and flowers. Lily and Max wanted to learn the names of everything. + +"Look, Max, this is a zebra!" Lily said, pointing to a black and white striped animal. + +"What is a zebra?" Max asked. + +"A zebra is a kind of horse. It lives in a place called Africa. It has stripes to hide from lions." Lily explained. + +"Wow, that is cool!" Max said. "Can we zip to Africa and see the zebras?" + +Lily laughed. "No, silly, we can't zip to Africa. Zip means to move very fast. Like when you zip your jacket or your backpack." + +"Oh, I see. Then can we zip to the park and play?" Max asked. + +"Sure, let's go!" Lily said. She zipped her jacket and helped Max zip his backpack. They put the book back on the bookcase and ran to the door. + +"Wait for me!" their mom called. She zipped her coat and followed them. They all zipped to the park and had a lot of fun. +One day, a man was walking on the road. He was very miserable. He had no friends, no home, no money. He only had a big bag of trash that he carried with him. He liked to look for things in the trash that he could use or sell. + +As he was walking, he saw a little girl playing with a ball. She was very happy. She had a nice dress, a pretty bow, and a big smile. She bounced the ball and caught it with her hands. + +The man wanted the ball. He thought he could sell it for some money. He walked up to the girl and said, "Give me that ball. It is mine now." + +The girl was scared. She said, "No, this is my ball. My mom gave it to me. Go away, you are mean." + +The man did not listen. He grabbed the ball from the girl and ran away. The girl cried and shouted, "Stop, stop, give me back my ball. You are a bad man." + +A big dog heard the girl cry. He was the girl's friend. He ran after the man and barked loudly. He bit the man's leg and made him fall. The ball rolled out of his hand and back to the girl. + +The girl hugged the ball and the dog. She said, "Thank you, thank you, you are a good dog. You saved my ball." + +The man was hurt and angry. He got up and limped away. He still had his bag of trash, but he was more miserable than before. He learned that stealing is wrong and that happiness is not in things, but in friends. +Tim and Jen are twins. They like to play with their toys. One day, they have a big fight. They want the same toy car. They pull and tug and yell. The toy car breaks in two. Tim and Jen cry. + +Mom hears the noise. She comes to see what is wrong. She sees the broken toy car and the sad twins. She says, "Why did you fight over the toy car? You have many other toys to share. Fighting is bad. It hurts your feelings and your things. Now you have no toy car to play with." + +Tim and Jen feel sorry. They say, "We are sorry, Mom. We were selfish. We did not think of each other. We only wanted the toy car. We will not fight again. We will share and be kind." + +Mom smiles. She says, "That is good. I am glad you learned your lesson. I have a surprise for you. I made your favorite meal for lunch. Come and eat with me. Maybe we can fix the toy car later." + +Tim and Jen hug Mom. They say, "Thank you, Mom. You are the best. We love you and we love our meal. We will help you fix the toy car. We will save it for both of us to play with." + +The end. + +Moral: Fighting is bad. Sharing and kindness are good. +Lily liked to write in her diary every day. She had a pretty diary with flowers and stickers on it. She wrote about what she did, what she saw, and what she felt. She also drew pictures of her family and friends. + +One day, Lily's brother Tom found her diary and wanted to read it. He was curious and bored. He did not ask Lily if he could read it. He just took it from her desk and opened it. + +"Hey, what are you doing?" Lily asked. She saw Tom with her diary and ran to him. She was angry and scared. She did not want Tom to see her secrets. + +"Give me back my diary!" Lily shouted. She tried to grab it from Tom, but he was bigger and stronger. He held it high and laughed. + +"No, I want to see what you write. Maybe you have a crush on someone. Maybe you say bad things about me. Maybe you have silly dreams." Tom teased. He flipped through the pages and made fun of Lily's words and drawings. + +Lily felt sad and hurt. She wanted Tom to stop and respect her diary. She wanted Tom to be nice and support her. She started to cry and ran to her mom. + +"Mom, Tom took my diary and read it. He was mean and rude. He did not care about my feelings. He made me cry." Lily sobbed. She hugged her mom and told her everything. + +Mom listened to Lily and felt sorry for her. She also felt angry at Tom. She told Lily that she loved her and that her diary was special. She said that writing in a diary was a good way to express herself and that no one should read it without her permission. She said that she was proud of Lily and that she would always support her. + +She also went to Tom and scolded him. She told him that he was wrong and that he should apologize to Lily. She told him that he should respect Lily's privacy and that he should support her too. She told him that he should be a good brother and a good friend. + +Tom felt ashamed and sorry. He realized that he hurt Lily and that he was not nice. He went to Lily and gave her back her diary. He said that he was sorry and that he would not do it again. He said that he loved her and that he wanted to support her. He asked her if she could forgive him. + +Lily looked at Tom and saw that he was sincere. She felt happy and relieved. She said that she forgave him and that she loved him too. She said that she would share her diary with him if he asked nicely and if he promised not to laugh. She said that she wanted to support him too. She asked him if he wanted to see her drawings. + +Tom smiled and nodded. He said that he would like to see her drawings and that he would not laugh. He said that he was sure that they were pretty and that he was proud of her. He hugged her and thanked her. + +Lily hugged him back and smiled. She opened her diary and showed him her pictures. They talked and laughed and had fun. They were happy and they supported each other. +Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to run and jump and laugh. They saw a big hedge near the fence. They wanted to see what was behind it. + +"Let's go and look," said Lily. + +"OK," said Ben. + +They ran to the hedge and pushed the leaves apart. They saw a small hole in the fence. They heard a loud bark. + +"Wow, a dog!" said Ben. + +He put his head through the hole. He saw a big black dog on the other side. The dog was angry. It showed its teeth and growled. + +"Ben, come back!" said Lily. + +She was scared. She pulled Ben by his shirt. The dog jumped and bit Ben's ear. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" cried Ben. + +He ran away from the hedge. He held his ear. It was bleeding. + +"Mom, mom, mom!" he shouted. + +Lily ran after him. She was sorry. She wanted to help. + +"Mom, a dog bit me!" said Ben. + +Mom heard Ben and Lily. She came out of the house. She saw Ben's ear. She was worried. She took Ben inside. She cleaned his ear and put a bandage on it. + +"Lily, what happened?" she asked. + +Lily told Mom everything. She said she was sorry. She said she should have listened to Mom. Mom had told them not to go near the hedge. + +Mom hugged Lily and Ben. She said it was OK. She said they were brave. She said they learned a lesson. She said they should always listen to Mom. She said she loved them. +Ben and Mia are friends. They like to play on the farm. They see a big red barn. They want to go inside. + +"Look, hay!" Mia says. She runs to the hay. She jumps on it. She makes a hay fort. + +"Wait for me!" Ben says. He runs after Mia. He sees the hay fort. He wants to join. + +"Welcome to my fort!" Mia says. She smiles at Ben. She makes room for him. + +Ben and Mia are happy. They play in the hay fort. They pretend to be kings and queens. + +But then they hear a loud moo. A big cow comes into the barn. The cow is hungry. The cow sees the hay fort. The cow wants to eat it. + +"Uh-oh!" Ben says. He sees the cow. He is scared. + +"Run!" Mia says. She sees the cow too. She is scared too. + +Ben and Mia run out of the hay fort. They run fast. The cow chases them. The cow is fast too. + +"Help!" Ben and Mia shout. They run to the farmer. The farmer sees them. The farmer sees the cow. + +"Stop, cow!" the farmer says. He waves his arms. He makes a loud noise. The cow stops. The cow is confused. + +"Sorry, kids," the farmer says. He smiles at Ben and Mia. "The cow likes hay. She didn't mean to scare you." + +Ben and Mia are relieved. They hug the farmer. They thank him. + +"It's okay," the farmer says. He hugs them back. He invites them to see the other animals. "Welcome to the farm!" +Lily liked to draw pictures with her crayons. She had many colors, but her favorite was orange. She used orange to draw suns, flowers, pumpkins and carrots. She was very proud of her pictures and showed them to her mom and dad. + +One day, Lily wanted to draw a picture of her cat, Fluffy. She used black and white crayons to make his fur and pink for his nose. But she did not know how to draw his eyes. She tried to make them round and shiny, but they looked funny and crooked. She was not happy with her picture. + +She asked her mom for help. "Mom, how do I draw Fluffy's eyes?" she said. + +Mom looked at her picture and smiled. "You did a good job, Lily. But if you want to improve your picture, you can use orange for his eyes. Fluffy has orange eyes, remember?" + +Lily nodded. She remembered that Fluffy had orange eyes that sparkled in the light. She took her orange crayon and carefully colored his eyes. She looked at her picture again and smiled. It looked much better. She thanked her mom and gave her a hug. + +She ran to show her picture to dad and Fluffy. They both liked it very much and praised her. Lily felt happy and proud. She decided to draw more pictures with orange. She loved orange. +One day, Tom and Lily went to camp with their mom and dad. They slept in a big tent and ate hot dogs and marshmallows. They liked camp very much. + +In the morning, Tom and Lily woke up early. They wanted to play outside. They put on their shoes and jackets and told their mom and dad. + +"Can we go outside, mom?" Tom asked. + +"Yes, but stay close to the tent, okay?" mom said. + +"Okay, mom," Lily said. + +Tom and Lily went outside. They saw many trees and flowers and birds. They heard a stream nearby. They wanted to see the water. + +"Let's go to the stream, Lily," Tom said. + +"Okay, Tom," Lily said. + +They walked to the stream. They saw fish and frogs and rocks. They threw pebbles and splashed water. They had fun. + +But they did not see that they wandered too far from the tent. They did not hear their mom and dad calling them. They did not know that they were lost. + +"Tom, I'm hungry," Lily said. + +"Me too, Lily," Tom said. + +"Let's go back to the tent," Lily said. + +"Okay, Lily," Tom said. + +But they could not find the tent. They looked around and saw only trees and bushes. They felt scared and sad. + +"Where is the tent, Tom?" Lily asked. + +"I don't know, Lily," Tom said. + +"What do we do, Tom?" Lily asked. + +"I don't know, Lily," Tom said. + +They hugged each other and cried. They wished they had listened to their mom and dad. + +But then they heard a whistle. It was their dad. He had followed their footprints and found them. He ran to them and hugged them. + +"Tom, Lily, are you okay?" dad asked. + +"Yes, dad," Tom and Lily said. + +"I'm sorry, dad," Tom said. + +"Me too, dad," Lily said. + +"It's okay, I'm glad you're safe," dad said. + +He took them back to the tent. Mom was waiting for them. She hugged them and kissed them. + +"I'm so happy to see you," mom said. + +"We're sorry, mom," Tom and Lily said. + +"It's okay, I love you," mom said. + +They ate some soup and bread. They felt warm and cozy. They learned their lesson. They never wandered away from the camp again. They had a lovely time at camp. +Lily and Ben were friends who liked to play soccer. They were on the same team and wore blue shirts. One day, they had a game against another team that wore red shirts. Lily and Ben wanted to win the game and have fun. + +Before the game started, Lily and Ben had to decide who would play where. Lily wanted to be the goalie, because she liked to catch the ball. Ben wanted to be the goalie too, because he thought he was good at it. They both said, "I want to be the goalie!" + +They started to disagree and argue. They did not listen to each other or share. They made their team sad and angry. The coach saw them and said, "Stop! You are not being good friends or good teammates. You have to be flexible and work together. You can take turns being the goalie, or you can play different positions. The game is not only about you, it is about the team." + +Lily and Ben realized they were wrong. They said sorry to each other and to their team. They decided to be flexible and try different positions. Lily played as a forward and scored a goal. Ben played as a defender and blocked a shot. They cheered for each other and for their team. They had fun and played well. They won the game and hugged their team. + +The moral of the story is: It is good to be flexible and cooperate with your friends and teammates. You can have more fun and achieve more when you do not disagree and argue. +Lily and Max were playing with their toys in the living room. They had many toys: cars, dolls, blocks, books, and more. They liked to make stories with their toys and pretend they were on adventures. But sometimes they also liked to part their toys and see what was inside. + +"Look, Lily, I part this car and find a wheel," Max said, holding a small metal circle in his hand. + +"Wow, Max, that is cool. Can I see?" Lily asked, reaching for the wheel. + +"No, Lily, this is mine. You can part your own toys," Max said, pulling the wheel away. + +"But I want to see, Max. Please share with me," Lily said, trying to grab the wheel. + +They started to tug and pull on the wheel, making loud noises. Their mom heard them and came to the living room. She saw the toys all over the floor and the car in pieces. + +"What is going on here?" Mom asked, looking at the messy room and the angry children. + +"Max won't share with me, Mom. He part the car and find a wheel and he won't let me see," Lily said, pointing at Max. + +"Lily tried to take my wheel, Mom. It is mine. I part the car and find it," Max said, holding the wheel tightly. + +Mom sighed and sat down on the couch. She took the wheel from Max and gave it to Lily. Then she took another toy from Lily and gave it to Max. + +"Listen, Lily and Max, you are both wrong. You should not part your toys and break them. They are not yours, they are ours. We share them with you because we love you. And you should share them with each other because you are brother and sister. That is the truth," Mom said, looking at them with a serious face. + +Lily and Max felt sorry for what they did. They looked at their toys and saw how they were broken and messy. They looked at each other and saw how they were sad and mad. + +"Sorry, Max. I should not try to take your wheel. Can I play with you?" Lily asked, giving the wheel back to Max. + +"Sorry, Lily. I should not part the car and be mean. Can I play with you?" Max asked, taking the toy from Mom. + +They hugged and smiled. They picked up their toys and put them back in the box. They decided to play nicely and share their toys. They thanked Mom for teaching them the truth. Mom hugged them and kissed them. She was happy to see them get along. She was proud of them for learning their lesson. +Lila and Tom are friends. They like to play in the snow. They make a snowman with a hat and a scarf. They give him a carrot nose and two buttons for eyes. + +"Look, our snowman is very nice!" Lila says. + +"Yes, he is!" Tom says. "But he needs something more. Something unique." + +Tom runs to his house and comes back with a glove. It is a big glove with five fingers. It is green and yellow and has a star on it. + +"Wow, what is that?" Lila asks. + +"It is my glove. My grandma made it for me. She said it is unique, like me." Tom says. + +"Can we put it on the snowman?" Lila asks. + +"Sure, why not?" Tom says. "Let's see how he looks." + +They put the glove on the snowman's hand. They step back and admire their work. + +"Wow, he looks great!" Lila says. + +"Yes, he does!" Tom says. "He looks unique, like us." + +They sit next to the snowman and smile. They are happy. They have a unique snowman and a unique glove. And they have each other. +Sam and Mia liked to play with their toy cars. They made them zoom on the floor, on the couch, and on the table. Sometimes they had races, and sometimes they had crashes. They had fun with their toy cars. + +One day, Sam and Mia saw a big box in the living room. It had a bow and a tag. The tag said, "To Sam and Mia, from Grandma and Grandpa." They wondered what was inside. They asked their mom if they could open it. She said yes, but they had to be careful. + +Sam and Mia opened the box. They were surprised to see two new toy cars. They were bigger and brighter than their old ones. They had lights and sounds. They made them zoom even faster and louder. They were very happy with their new toy cars. + +They thanked their mom and ran to their room to play. They zoomed their new toy cars all over the room. They had more races and more crashes. They had more fun with their new toy cars. + +But then they saw their old toy cars on the floor. They looked small and quiet. They remembered how much they liked them before. They felt sad for their old toy cars. They decided to be compassionate. They picked them up and gave them a hug. They said, "We still love you, old toy cars. You can play with us too." They made room for their old toy cars on the table. They zoomed all four toy cars together. They had the most fun with their toy cars. +Ben and Lily were playing with their dog, Spot, in the garden. They threw a ball and Spot ran to catch it. They laughed and clapped when he brought it back. Spot was a good dog. He had soft fur and a wet nose. + +But then, a big car came and stopped in front of the house. A man got out and walked to the door. He rang the bell and talked to Ben and Lily's mom. Ben and Lily did not know the man. They felt scared. + +Mom came out and looked sad. She told Ben and Lily that the man was from the animal shelter. He said that Spot was not their dog. He said that Spot had run away from his real owner, who was looking for him. He said that he had to take Spot back. + +Ben and Lily did not want to lose Spot. They hugged him and cried. They said, "No, no, Spot is our dog. We love him. Please don't take him away." + +Mom tried to calm them down. She said, "I'm sorry, my loves, but Spot belongs to someone else. We have to give him back. He will be happy with his real owner. Maybe we can get another dog someday." + +The man took Spot by the leash and put him in the car. Spot looked at Ben and Lily with his big eyes. He licked their faces and wagged his tail. He seemed to say, "Thank you for playing with me. You are very nice. Goodbye." + +Ben and Lily wept as they watched the car drive away. They felt very sad. They missed Spot. They wished they could keep him. They wondered if he would remember them. + +Mom hugged them and wiped their tears. She said, "I know it's hard, my loves, but you did the right thing. Spot will be happy with his real owner. And you still have each other. How about we go inside and have some cookies? They are delicious." + +Ben and Lily nodded. They still felt sad, but they also felt hungry. They followed Mom inside and had some cookies. They were delicious. They hoped Spot had some too. They hoped he was happy. They hoped they would see him again. +Lily and Ben were best friends. They liked to play in the park and look for bugs and flowers. One day, Lily saw a big tree with a hole in it. She ran to the tree and peeked inside. She saw something shiny and round. + +"Ben, come here! I found something cool!" she shouted. + +Ben ran to the tree and looked inside. He saw a metal saw with a wooden handle. It was rusty and old. + +"Wow, what is that?" he asked. + +"I don't know, but I want it. It looks like a treasure!" Lily said. + +She reached inside the hole and grabbed the saw. She pulled it out and held it up. + +"Look, it's mine now!" she said. + +Ben felt angry. He wanted the saw too. He thought it was unfair that Lily took it. + +"No, it's not yours. It's ours. We found it together. Let me see it!" he said. + +He tried to take the saw from Lily, but she held it tight. + +"No, go away! It's mine! I saw it first!" she said. + +They started to pull and tug on the saw. They shouted and cried. They did not want to share. + +A man was walking by the park. He heard the noise and saw the children fighting. He came closer and saw the saw. He recognized it. It was his saw. He had lost it a long time ago. It was very old and special. It belonged to his grandfather, who was a carpenter. He felt sad and angry. + +"Hey, stop that! That's my saw! Give it back to me!" he said. + +Lily and Ben stopped fighting. They looked at the man. They felt scared and confused. + +"Your saw? But we found it in the tree. How can it be yours?" Lily asked. + +"It is mine. I put it in the tree when I was a boy. I forgot about it. It is very ancient. It is not a toy. It is dangerous. You could hurt yourself. Give it back to me, please!" the man said. + +Lily and Ben felt sorry. They did not know the saw was important to the man. They did not want to hurt him or themselves. They let go of the saw and gave it to the man. + +"Sorry, mister. We didn't mean to take your saw. We thought it was a treasure. We were just playing," Ben said. + +"Yeah, sorry. We were just curious. We didn't know it was yours," Lily said. + +The man smiled. He was glad to have his saw back. He was also glad that the children were sorry. He decided to be nice to them. + +"It's okay. I understand. You are young and curious. But you should be careful with things you don't know. And you should share with your friends. Fighting is not good. Do you want to see something else that is ancient and cool?" he asked. + +Lily and Ben nodded. They were curious again. They wanted to see what the man had. + +The man invited them to his house. He showed them his workshop. He had many tools and wood. He had pictures of his grandfather and his work. He told them stories about his grandfather and how he made things with the saw. He taught them how to use the tools safely and how to make things with the wood. He gave them each a small wooden toy that he made. + +Lily and Ben were happy. They learned something new and made a new friend. They thanked the man and hugged him. They also hugged each other. They were sorry for fighting. They decided to share and play nicely. They went back to the park and played with their new toys. They also looked for more bugs and flowers. They had fun. They were best friends again. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. Lily has long hair. Ben has a red hat. + +One day, they see a big dog in the park. The dog is black and white. It has a long tail. The dog runs to Lily and Ben. It wants to play. + +Lily and Ben are scared. They do not know the dog. They do not know if the dog is nice or mean. They shout for help. They shout their names. + +"Lily! Ben!" they shout. + +A man hears them. He is the dog's owner. He runs to the dog. He calls the dog's name. + +"Spot! Spot!" he calls. + +The dog hears the man. It stops running. It wags its tail. It goes to the man. + +The man says sorry to Lily and Ben. He says the dog is nice. He says the dog likes to play. He says the dog does not know how to be gentle. + +Lily and Ben calm down. They are not scared anymore. They say hello to the dog. They say hello to the man. They pet the dog. They see the dog is friendly. + +They play with the dog. They throw a ball. The dog chases the ball. The dog brings the ball back. They laugh. They have fun. + +The end. +Lily loved to bounce on her bed. She had a big bed with a soft blanket and colorful pillows. She liked to pretend she was a rabbit or a kangaroo, jumping high and landing with a thud. + +One day, she bounced so high that she hit her head on the ceiling. It hurt a lot and she started to cry. Her mom heard her and ran to her room. She hugged Lily and kissed her head. She said, "You are okay, my sweetie. But you have to be careful when you bounce on your bed. You don't want to hurt yourself or break anything." + +Lily nodded and said she was sorry. She asked her mom if she could still bounce on her bed sometimes. Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, you can, but only a little bit and not too high. And you have to make sure there is nothing sharp or hard on your bed or near your bed. And you have to stop when I tell you to." + +Lily agreed and thanked her mom. She said she loved her and her bed and her colorful pillows. Her mom said she loved her too and tucked her in. Lily felt better and closed her eyes. She dreamed of bouncing on clouds and rainbows. +Anna and Ben were playing with their new kitten, Spot. Spot was very small and soft, and liked to chase balls and strings. Anna and Ben laughed when Spot jumped and ran around the room. + +"Spot, do you like your new home?" Anna asked the kitten. She picked him up and hugged him gently. + +Spot meowed and licked Anna's face. He was happy and loved Anna and Ben. + +"Spot, do you want some milk?" Ben asked. He poured some milk into a small bowl and put it on the floor. + +Spot jumped out of Anna's arms and ran to the bowl. He drank the milk and purred. + +"Spot, do you know your name?" Ben asked. He wanted to see if the kitten could answer. + +Spot looked at Ben and tilted his head. He was confused. He did not know what Ben was saying. + +"Spot, Spot, Spot!" Ben repeated. He pointed at the kitten and smiled. + +Spot meowed and ran to Ben. He rubbed his head against Ben's leg. He did not understand his name, but he knew Ben was his friend. +Lily liked to help her dad in the garage. He had many gears that he used to make things move. Lily wanted to make the gears shiny, so she asked her dad if she could polish them. + +"Sure, Lily, you can polish some gears. But you have to be gentle, okay? They are not toys, they are tools. And they can be sharp and dirty. Here, take this cloth and this spray. And only polish the gears that I give you, not the ones that I need." + +Dad gave Lily a small gear and showed her how to spray it and rub it with the cloth. Lily did the same and saw how the gear became brighter and smoother. She liked the sound it made when she turned it in her hand. She smiled and said, "Look, dad, I polished the gear. It is so pretty now." + +"Good job, Lily. You are a great helper. Do you want to polish another gear?" Dad asked. + +"Yes, please. I want to polish all the gears. They are fun to polish. And they make things move. Can you show me how they work, dad?" Lily asked. + +"Of course, Lily. I will show you how the gears work. But first, let's polish some more gears. And then we can make something together. How does that sound?" Dad said. + +Lily nodded and clapped her hands. She was happy to polish gears with her dad. And she was curious to see what they could make. She loved to learn new things. And she loved to spend time with her dad. +Lily and Ben were playing in the snow. They made a big snowman with a hat and a scarf. They gave him a carrot nose and two rocks for eyes. They were very happy. + +"Look, our snowman is smiling!" Lily said. + +"Yes, he is. He likes us," Ben said. + +They wanted to hug their snowman, but he was too tall. They tried to jump, but they could not reach him. + +"Let's kneel down and hug his waist," Lily said. "Maybe he will feel our love." + +They knelt down in the snow and wrapped their arms around the snowman's waist. It was very cold, but they did not mind. They felt warm inside. + +The snowman felt their hug. He was happy, too. He wished he could hug them back, but he had no arms. He tried to say thank you, but he had no voice. He hoped they could hear his heart. + +Lily and Ben heard a soft sound. They looked up and saw the snowman's eyes twinkling. They smiled and said, "You're welcome, snowman. We love you." +Tom and Mia were having dinner with their mom and dad. They liked to eat pasta with sauce and cheese. Mom made the sauce with tomatoes and herbs. It smelled good and looked red and shiny. + +"Can you pass me the sauce, please?" Mia asked Tom. She wanted to put more sauce on her pasta. Tom was sitting next to the sauce bowl. He reached for it with his hand. + +But Tom was not careful. He did not hold the sauce bowl with both hands. He did not look where he was going. He did not see that his elbow was near his glass of water. He bumped his elbow on the glass and spilled the water on the table. + +"Oh no!" Tom cried. The water made a big mess. It wet the tablecloth and the napkins. It dripped on the floor. It splashed on Mia's dress. Mia was not happy. She frowned and said, "Tom, you are so clumsy! You ruined my dress and the dinner!" + +Mom and dad were not angry. They were calm and kind. They helped Tom and Mia clean up the mess. They gave them new napkins and dry clothes. They said, "It's okay, accidents happen. We still love you. And we still have plenty of sauce and pasta. Let's enjoy our dinner together." + +Tom felt sorry. He said, "I'm sorry, Mia. I didn't mean to spill the water. I was trying to pass you the sauce. I wanted to be nice to you." + +Mia felt sorry too. She said, "I'm sorry, Tom. I was too harsh on you. I know you wanted to be nice to me. Thank you for passing me the sauce. You are a good brother." + +They hugged and smiled. They passed the sauce to each other. They ate their pasta with sauce and cheese. They said, "Mmm, this is delicious. Mom, you are a great cook. Dad, you are a graceful eater. We are a happy family." +Lily and Ben are playing in the park. They see a big round thing with seats. It is a merry-go-round. They run to it and sit on the seats. Lily sits on a horse and Ben sits on a car. + +"Are you ready?" Lily asks Ben. + +"Yes, I am ready!" Ben says. + +They push a button and the merry-go-round starts to spin. It spins faster and faster. Lily and Ben feel the wind in their hair. They laugh and shout. + +"Look at my hand!" Lily says. She holds out her hand and sees it move. It looks funny. + +"Me too!" Ben says. He holds out his hand and sees it move. It looks funny too. + +They wave their hands and make shapes. They spin and spin. + +The merry-go-round stops. Lily and Ben get off the seats. They are dizzy. They hold each other's hand and walk slowly. + +"That was fun!" Lily says. + +"Yes, it was fun!" Ben says. + +They see their mom and dad. They are busy talking. They do not see Lily and Ben. + +"Let's go again!" Lily says. + +"OK, let's go again!" Ben says. + +They run to the merry-go-round and sit on the seats. They push the button and the merry-go-round starts to spin again. They laugh and shout. They are happy. +Lily and Tom are playing in the snow near the cabin. They make a big snowman with a hat and a scarf. They give him a carrot nose and two rocks for eyes. + +"Hello, Mr. Snowman!" Lily says. "Do you like the snow?" + +"Yes, I do!" Tom says in a funny voice, pretending to be the snowman. "But I am cold. Can I come inside the cabin?" + +Lily and Tom laugh. They hold hands and run to the cabin. The door is open. They see a big fire in the fireplace. They see hot chocolate and cookies on the table. + +"Wow!" Lily says. "Who made this for us?" + +"Maybe it was Mommy and Daddy," Tom says. "They are so nice!" + +They take off their coats and boots. They sit on the couch and drink the hot chocolate. They eat the cookies. They feel warm and happy. + +They look out the window. They see the snowman smiling at them. They wave to him. + +"Thank you, Mr. Snowman!" Lily says. "You are our friend!" + +"Thank you, Lily and Tom!" Tom says in the funny voice. "You are my friends, too!" + +They giggle. They hug each other. They enjoy the cozy cabin. +Sam and Mia liked to play in the snow. They made a big snowman with a hat and a scarf. They gave him a carrot nose and two buttons for eyes. They named him Bob. + +They wanted to give Bob a treat. They ran inside and asked Mom for some chocolate. Mom said yes, but they had to be quick. She was making hot soup for lunch. She gave them two pieces of chocolate and a spoon. + +They ran outside and dug a hole in Bob's tummy. They put the chocolate inside and covered it with snow. They said they would share it with Bob later. They used the spoon to make a smile on his face. + +They played some more, throwing snowballs and making angels. They had lots of fun, but they got very cold and sleepy. They heard Mom call them for lunch. They said goodbye to Bob and ran inside. + +They ate the hot soup and bread. It was yummy and warm. They told Mom about Bob and the chocolate. Mom smiled and said they were very kind. She said they could have some more chocolate after a nap. + +They went to their room and snuggled in their beds. They dreamed of Bob and the chocolate. They did not know that the sun was shining and melting the snow. They did not know that the chocolate was dripping out of Bob's tummy. They did not know that a hungry squirrel was watching and waiting. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play in the farm. They see many animals in the farm. They see cows, pigs, chickens, and goats. + +One day, they see a lazy goat. The lazy goat does not run or jump. The lazy goat only eats grass and sleeps. Tom and Lily want to play with the lazy goat. + +"Hello, lazy goat," Tom says. "Do you want to play with us?" + +The lazy goat does not answer. The lazy goat only chews grass and closes his eyes. + +"Please, lazy goat," Lily says. "We have a ball. We can roll the ball to you. You can roll the ball back to us." + +The lazy goat does not care. The lazy goat only yawns and lies down. + +Tom and Lily are sad. They think the lazy goat is rude. They decide to leave the lazy goat alone. They go to play with the other animals. + +But the lazy goat is not happy. The lazy goat is jealous. The lazy goat wants the ball. The lazy goat thinks the ball is tasty. + +When Tom and Lily are not looking, the lazy goat sneaks up to the ball. The lazy goat bites the ball. The ball pops. The ball is broken. + +Tom and Lily hear the pop. They turn around. They see the lazy goat with the ball in his mouth. They see the air coming out of the ball. + +"Hey, lazy goat!" Tom shouts. "What did you do to our ball?" + +The lazy goat does not say sorry. The lazy goat only spits out the ball and runs away. + +Tom and Lily are angry. They chase the lazy goat. They want to get their ball back. They want to teach the lazy goat a lesson. + +But the lazy goat is faster. The lazy goat runs to the fence. The lazy goat jumps over the fence. The lazy goat escapes. + +Tom and Lily stop at the fence. They cannot jump over the fence. They cannot catch the lazy goat. They can only watch the lazy goat run away. + +They look at their ball. Their ball is flat. Their ball is useless. They cannot play with their ball anymore. + +Tom and Lily cry. They hug each other. They have no ball. They have no fun. They have a bad day. + +The end. +Tim and Mia are friends. They like to play with blocks. They have many blocks of different colors and shapes. They can make houses, towers, cars and animals with blocks. + +One day, they are playing with blocks in Tim's room. Tim has a big idea. He thinks he can make a rocket with blocks. He tells Mia his idea. + +"Look, Mia, I can make a rocket with blocks. Do you want to help me?" Tim says. + +"Yes, Tim, I want to help you. Rockets are fun. How do we make a rocket with blocks?" Mia says. + +Tim shows Mia his plan. He says they need many blocks of the same color and shape. He says they need to stack them high and make a pointy top. He says they need to make a window and a door for the rocket. He says they need to make fire for the rocket. + +Mia likes Tim's plan. She thinks it is a good idea. She helps Tim find the blocks they need. They work together to make the rocket with blocks. + +They are almost done with the rocket. They only need one more block to make the pointy top. But they cannot find the block. They look everywhere in Tim's room. They look under the bed, in the closet, in the drawers, in the toy box. They cannot find the block. + +Tim is sad. He thinks his rocket is not complete without the pointy top. He thinks he cannot fly to the moon with his rocket. He thinks his idea is bad. + +Mia is sad too. She thinks Tim is sad. She thinks she cannot make Tim happy. She thinks she has to do something. + +She remembers she has a block of the same color and shape in her backpack. She brought it from her home. She likes the block. It is her favorite block. She thinks she can give the block to Tim. She thinks Tim will be happy. She thinks the rocket will be complete. + +But she also thinks the block is hers. She thinks she will miss the block. She thinks she will not have the block anymore. She thinks it is hard to give the block to Tim. + +She does not know what to do. She thinks for a long time. She looks at Tim. She looks at the rocket. She looks at the block. + +She makes a choice. She is honest. She tells Tim the truth. + +"Tim, I have a block of the same color and shape in my backpack. It is my favorite block. I brought it from my home. I can give it to you. You can use it to make the pointy top for the rocket. But I will miss the block. I will not have the block anymore. Do you want the block?" Mia says. + +Tim is surprised. He looks at Mia. He looks at the block. He looks at the rocket. + +He makes a choice. He is honest. He tells Mia the truth. + +"Mia, thank you for your block. It is very nice of you. You are a good friend. I can use it to make the pointy top for the rocket. But I do not want to take your favorite block. I do not want to make you sad. I do not need the block. The rocket is fine without the pointy top. We can fly to the moon with the rocket. Do you want to keep the block?" Tim says. + +Mia is happy. She smiles. She hugs Tim. She says yes. She keeps the block. + +Tim is happy. He smiles. He hugs Mia. He says thank you. He keeps the rocket. + +They are both happy. They are both honest. They are both friends. + +They play with the rocket and the block. They pretend to fly to the moon. They have fun. They are happy. +Sara and Tom are friends. They like to play with toys and draw pictures. One day, Sara has a new toy. It is a chubby bear with a red hat. She shows it to Tom. + +"Look, Tom, this is my new toy. His name is Bobo. He is very soft and cute. Do you want to play with him?" Sara asks. + +Tom nods. He likes bears. He takes Bobo from Sara and hugs him. He says, "He is very nice. Can I keep him?" + +Sara shakes her head. She wants her toy back. She says, "No, Tom, you can't keep him. He is mine. My grandma send him to me for my birthday. Give him back to me." + +Tom does not want to give Bobo back. He likes him too much. He says, "No, Sara, I want him. He is mine now. You have many toys. You can play with something else." + +Sara and Tom start to fight. They pull Bobo from each other. They yell and cry. Bobo's hat falls off. They do not see it. + +Miss Lee is their teacher. She hears the noise. She comes to see what is wrong. She sees Sara and Tom fighting over Bobo. She sees Bobo's hat on the floor. She says, "Stop, Sara and Tom. What are you doing? Why are you fighting?" + +Sara and Tom stop. They look at Miss Lee. They are scared. They say, "Sorry, Miss Lee." + +Miss Lee picks up Bobo's hat. She says, "This is Bobo's hat. He needs it to keep his head warm. Who does Bobo belong to?" + +Sara and Tom look at each other. They feel bad. They say, "He belongs to Sara. Her grandma send him to her for her birthday." + +Miss Lee says, "That's right. Bobo is Sara's toy. Tom, you can't keep him. You have to give him back to Sara. You can play with him if Sara lets you. But you have to ask nicely and share. Do you understand?" + +Tom nods. He says, "I understand, Miss Lee. I'm sorry, Sara. Can I play with Bobo sometimes?" + +Sara nods. She says, "It's okay, Tom. I'm sorry too. You can play with Bobo sometimes. But you have to be gentle and give him back when I ask." + +Miss Lee smiles. She says, "That's very good, Sara and Tom. You are good friends. Now, let's put Bobo's hat back on. He looks very happy. Can you show me where his point is?" + +Sara and Tom point to Bobo's nose. They say, "This is his point. It is black and shiny." + +Miss Lee says, "Very good. You know your words. Now, let's go and play with the other children. And remember, sharing is caring." + +Sara and Tom hug Bobo. They say, "We love you, Bobo. You are the best toy ever." + +They follow Miss Lee to the play area. They play with Bobo and the other toys. They are happy. +Lila and Ben are friends. They like to play in the snow. One day, they decide to build an igloo. They roll big balls of snow and stack them up. They make a door and a window. They are very happy with their igloo. + +They go inside the igloo and pretend to be polar bears. They roar and crawl and snuggle. They have fun. They are warm and cozy in the igloo. + +Then they hear a bark. It is Max, Lila's dog. He is outside the igloo. He wants to play too. He digs and scratches at the snow. He makes a hole in the igloo. Lila and Ben are surprised. They see Max's head poking through the hole. + +"Max, no!" Lila says. "You are breaking our igloo!" + +"Please, Max, stop!" Ben says. "We worked hard on our igloo!" + +Max wags his tail. He thinks they are playing. He is a friendly dog. He is also an attractive dog. He has brown fur and blue eyes. He likes Lila and Ben. + +Lila and Ben sigh. They love Max, but they are sad about their igloo. They go outside and hug Max. They pet him and praise him. They decide to fix their igloo. They find more snow and patch the hole. They make their igloo stronger and prettier. + +They invite Max to join them in the igloo. He is happy. He licks their faces and curls up with them. They are happy too. They have a good friend and a good igloo. They smile and laugh. They enjoy the snow. +Tom and Lily are twins. They are three years old. They like to play with their toys and their dog, Spot. Today is a special day. It is their birthday. They are very happy and excited. + +"Mom, when can we have cake?" Tom asks. He is impatient. He loves cake. + +"Soon, my dear. We have to wait for Dad and Grandma and Grandpa. They are coming to celebrate with us." Mom says. She is busy in the kitchen. + +Lily runs to the window. She looks for the car. She does not see it. She sighs. She is impatient too. She wants to open her presents. + +"Look, Lily! I have a big box. I wonder what is inside. Maybe it is a train or a robot." Tom says. He shows his box to Lily. + +"I have a big box too. Maybe it is a doll or a dress." Lily says. She shows her box to Tom. + +They shake their boxes. They hear some noises. They giggle. They are curious. + +"Be careful, kids. Don't break your gifts. You will see them soon." Mom says. She smiles. + +Then they hear a honk. They run to the door. They see the car. They see Dad and Grandma and Grandpa. They wave and shout. + +"Hooray! They are here! They are here!" Tom and Lily say. + +They hug and kiss their family. They go to the living room. They see the cake. It has candles and sprinkles. It looks yummy. + +"Happy birthday, Tom and Lily!" Everyone says. They sing a song. + +Tom and Lily blow the candles. They make a wish. They become four years old. They are very happy. They open their gifts. They see their surprises. They thank their family. They play with their toys and their dog. They eat cake. They have a lot of fun. + +Today is a special day. It is their birthday. They are very happy and excited. +Tom and Sue are friends. They like to play outside. One day, they go to the hill near their house. The hill is high and green. They can see a lot of things from the hill. + +"Look, Sue, I can see the valley!" Tom says. He points to the big space between the hills. The valley is wide and has a river and some farms. + +"Wow, Tom, the valley is pretty!" Sue says. She sees the water sparkle and the cows graze. She also sees a train go by on the tracks. + +"Choo-choo!" Tom says. He likes trains. He watches the train until it disappears behind the hills. + +"Let's play train, Tom!" Sue says. She has an idea. She picks up a stick and pretends it is a whistle. + +"Okay, Sue, you be the driver and I be the passenger!" Tom says. He finds a big rock and sits on it. He pretends it is a seat. + +Sue blows the stick and makes a loud noise. "All aboard!" she says. She pretends to steer the train. + +Tom waves his hand and smiles. "Bye-bye, valley!" he says. He pretends to see the farms and the river. + +They play train for a long time. They have fun on the hill. They watch the valley and imagine they go to different places. They are happy. +Mia loves ponies. She has a big book with many pictures of ponies. She likes to look at the book and say the names of the ponies. She also has a toy pony that she plays with every day. + +One day, Mia goes to the farm with her mom and dad. She is very happy because she knows there are real ponies at the farm. She is enthusiastic and wants to see them. She runs to the fence and sees a brown pony with a white spot on its nose. She says hello to the pony and reaches out her hand. The pony comes closer and sniffs her hand. Mia giggles and strokes the pony's mane. + +"Can I ride the pony, mom?" Mia asks. + +"Sure, honey, but first we have to dry the pony. It rained last night and the pony is wet. Do you want to help me dry the pony?" mom says. + +"Yes, yes, yes!" Mia says. She grabs a towel and follows mom to the barn. They find a brush and a comb and start to dry the pony. Mia helps mom by rubbing the towel on the pony's back and legs. She also combs the pony's tail and mane. The pony likes the attention and makes happy noises. + +"There, now the pony is dry and shiny. Are you ready to ride the pony, Mia?" mom says. + +"Yes, yes, yes!" Mia says. She puts on a helmet and mom lifts her up on the pony's back. Dad holds the pony's reins and walks with them around the farm. Mia feels like she is flying. She smiles and hugs the pony. She says thank you to the pony and mom and dad. She loves ponies. +Jen and Tom were adventurous kids. They liked to play outside and explore new places. One day, they found a big hill near their house. They wanted to climb it and see what was on the other side. + +They put on their shoes and hats and ran to the hill. They started to go up, but it was hard. The hill was steep and rocky. They had to hold on to the plants and stones to not fall. Jen was faster than Tom. She reached the top first and looked around. She saw a big lake with ducks and fish. She also saw a sign that said "Danger. Do not enter." + +"Tom, come here! I found something cool!" Jen shouted. + +Tom was almost there. He was tired and thirsty, but he wanted to see what Jen saw. He took one more step, but then he slipped. He lost his balance and started to roll down the hill. He screamed and tried to stop, but he could not. + +"Tom, stop! Stop!" Jen yelled. She was scared for her brother. She ran down the hill to help him. + +Tom rolled and rolled until he hit the ground. He was dirty and hurt. He had scratches and bruises all over his body. He felt pain and cried. + +Jen reached him and hugged him. She was sorry and worried. She checked his wounds and tried to comfort him. + +"Are you okay, Tom? I'm sorry. I should have waited for you. I should have read the sign. It was dangerous. We should not have come here." Jen said. + +Tom sniffed and nodded. He was okay, but he was sad. He did not see the lake or the ducks or the fish. He only saw the ground and the rocks and the plants. He did not feel adventurous anymore. He felt silly and foolish. + +"Let's go home, Jen. I don't want to play here anymore." Tom said. + +Jen agreed. She helped Tom stand up and walk. They went back to their house, holding hands. They learned a lesson that day. They learned to be careful and listen to the signs. They learned that being adventurous was fun, but not always safe. +Sara and Ben were playing in the woods. They liked to look for bugs and rocks and flowers. They saw a creek with water and fish. They wanted to go closer. + +"Let's cross the creek," Ben said. "Maybe we can catch a fish." + +Sara nodded. They took off their shoes and socks and rolled up their pants. They held hands and stepped into the water. It was cold and wet and slippery. + +They walked slowly and carefully. They saw a big fish swim by. Ben tried to grab it, but it was too fast. He lost his balance and fell into the water. He splashed and screamed. + +Sara was scared. She tried to pull Ben up, but he was too heavy. She shouted for help, but no one heard her. She started to panic. + +The water was deep and strong. It pushed Ben and Sara away from the shore. They could not swim. They could not breathe. They went under the water and did not come up again. + +The creek was quiet. The fish swam by. The sun shone. The woods were dry. +Sara and Ben were twins who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big red barn with a stable near their house. They wanted to see the animals inside, so they ran to the barn. They did not ask their mom or dad, because they were naughty. + +Inside the stable, they saw many horses. Some were big and some were little. Sara and Ben liked the little horses best. They wanted to pet them and feed them. They found some hay and carrots on the floor and gave them to the little horses. The little horses were happy and made soft noises. + +But one big horse was not happy. He did not like Sara and Ben. He thought they were taking his food and bothering his friends. He was angry and scared. He kicked the stable door with his hoof and made a loud noise. He neighed and showed his teeth. + +Sara and Ben were scared too. They dropped the hay and carrots and ran to the barn door. But the barn door was locked. They did not know how to open it. They looked for a window or another way out, but they could not find any. They were trapped in the barn with the angry horse. + +They started to scream. They screamed for their mom and dad. They screamed for help. They hoped someone would hear them and save them. But no one heard them. No one came. The angry horse came closer and closer. He was ready to hurt them. Sara and Ben screamed louder and louder. But it was too late. The end. +Mia liked to skip in the park. She skipped with her feet and sang with her mouth. She felt happy and free. She saw many things in the park: trees, flowers, birds, dogs, and people. + +One day, she saw something new in the park. It was a small hole in the ground. She stopped skipping and looked at the hole. She wondered what was inside. She bent down and said, "Hello, hole. Who are you?" + +A voice came from the hole. It said, "Hello, girl. I am a mole. I live in the hole. I dig and eat and sleep. I do not skip or sing. I do not see very well." + +Mia was surprised. She said, "You are a mole? You live in the hole? That is impressive. How do you dig and eat and sleep without skipping or singing or seeing?" + +The mole said, "I use my nose and my paws and my ears. I smell and feel and hear. I do not need to skip or sing or see. I am happy and free in my hole." + +Mia thought for a moment. She said, "You are happy and free in your hole. I am happy and free in the park. We are different, but we are both impressive. Can we be friends?" + +The mole said, "Yes, we can be friends. You can visit me in my hole. I can listen to you skip and sing. We can share our stories and our feelings." + +Mia smiled. She said, "Thank you, mole. You are very kind. I will visit you in your hole. I will skip and sing for you. We will have fun and learn from each other." + +She skipped away from the hole, waving her hand. The mole waved his paw. They both felt happy and free. They had made a new friend. +Lily likes to play with her mom's keys. She likes the shiny ones and the ones that make noise. She likes to add more keys to the ring and see how heavy it gets. She thinks it is fun to swing the keys and hear them jingle. + +One day, Lily finds a new key on the table. It is big and red and has a star on it. She thinks it is very pretty and wants to add it to the ring. She tries to open the ring, but it is too hard. She pulls and pulls, but the ring does not move. + +She asks her mom for help, but her mom is busy. She tells Lily to wait a minute. Lily does not want to wait. She wants to add the key now. She looks around and sees a hammer. She thinks the hammer can open the ring. She picks up the hammer and hits the ring. + +The ring breaks and the keys fall to the floor. Lily is happy. She can add the new key now. She picks up the keys and the new key and puts them together. She swings them and hears them jingle. She smiles. + +But her mom is not happy. She hears the noise and comes to see what Lily is doing. She sees the broken ring and the keys and the hammer. She is angry. She tells Lily that she is naughty and that she should not play with the hammer and the keys. She takes the keys and the hammer away from Lily. She tells Lily to go to her room. + +Lily is sad. She does not understand why her mom is angry. She likes the keys and the new key. She thinks they are fun. She goes to her room and cries. She wishes she could play with the keys again. +Tom and Jen like to play with blocks. They have many blocks of different colors and shapes. They can build towers, houses, bridges and more. They have fun making things with blocks. + +One day, they find a new box of blocks in the store. The box has a picture of a big castle. Tom and Jen want to buy the box and build the castle. But the box is very expensive. It costs more than all their other blocks. They do not have enough money to buy the box. + +They are sad and go back home. They look at their old blocks. They have an idea. They can use their old blocks to build the castle. They do not need the new box. They look at the picture of the castle and try to match the blocks. They use red blocks for the walls, blue blocks for the roofs, yellow blocks for the windows and green blocks for the grass. They work hard and have fun. + +Soon, they finish building the castle. It looks like the picture, but it is different. It is their own castle. They are happy and proud. They play with their castle and their old blocks. They do not need the new box. They have cheap blocks, but they have a lot of imagination. +Lily liked to skip. She skipped to school, she skipped in the park, she skipped at home. She liked to skip with her friends, too. They skipped and sang and laughed. + +One day, Lily saw a new thing in the park. It was a big network of ropes and wood. It looked like a spider web, but bigger and stronger. Lily wanted to try it. She ran to the network and climbed on it. + +"Hello, Lily!" said a voice. Lily looked up and saw a boy on the network. He had red hair and a red shirt. He smiled at Lily. "My name is Ben. Do you want to play with me?" + +"Yes, please!" said Lily. She liked Ben. He seemed nice and fun. "What can we do on the network?" + +"We can swing, we can jump, we can crawl, we can pretend we are spiders!" said Ben. He showed Lily how to do all those things. Lily had a lot of fun. She forgot about skipping for a while. + +They played until it was time to go home. Lily and Ben said goodbye and hugged. They promised to play again soon. Lily ran to her mom, who was waiting for her. She told her mom all about Ben and the network. She was very happy. + +"Can we come back tomorrow, mom?" she asked. + +"Of course, sweetie," said her mom. "You can skip to the park and play with your new friend." + +Lily smiled and skipped all the way home. She liked to skip. She liked to play. She liked Ben. She liked the network. She liked the red. +Sam liked to question everything. He always asked his mom and dad why, how, and what. Sometimes they answered him, and sometimes they said, "Not now, Sam, we are busy." + +One day, Sam saw his mom putting dirty plates and cups in the dishwasher. He wondered what the dishwasher did and how it worked. He wanted to ask his mom, but she was on the phone. So he decided to find out for himself. + +He waited until his mom went to the living room, and then he opened the dishwasher. He saw buttons and lights and a big door. He pushed a button and the door closed. He heard water and noise. He got scared and tried to open the door, but it was locked. He started to cry and bang on the door. + +His mom heard him and ran to the kitchen. She saw the dishwasher running and Sam inside. She pushed another button and the door opened. She took Sam out and hugged him. She was angry and relieved. + +"Sam, what were you doing in the dishwasher? You could have been hurt! That was very dangerous and naughty!" + +Sam sobbed and said, "I'm sorry, mom. I wanted to know what the dishwasher did. I was curious." + +Mom sighed and said, "I know, Sam, but you can't go inside the dishwasher. It is not a toy. It is a machine that cleans the dishes fast and hot. You can ask me questions, but you have to wait for the right time. And you have to listen to me when I tell you not to do something. Do you understand?" + +Sam nodded and said, "Yes, mom. I understand. I won't do it again. I love you." + +Mom smiled and said, "I love you too, Sam. Now let's go and have some cookies. And next time, you can help me load the dishwasher. But only when it is off." +Ben likes to play with his cars and trucks. He has many cars and trucks of different colors and sizes. He makes them zoom and crash and honk on the floor. He has a lot of fun with his cars and trucks. + +But when it is time to go to bed, Ben does not want to stop playing. He says he is not sleepy and he wants to play more. His mom and dad tell him that he has to sleep, because sleep is good for him. They say he can play with his cars and trucks again tomorrow. + +Ben does not listen to his mom and dad. He hides under his blanket with his cars and trucks. He thinks they will not see him. He keeps playing quietly under his blanket. He thinks he is very smart. + +But soon, Ben feels very sleepy. His eyes are heavy and his head is tired. He cannot play anymore. He drops his cars and trucks on the floor. He falls asleep under his blanket. + +His mom and dad come to check on him. They see him sleeping under his blanket. They smile and shake their heads. They raise his blanket and tuck him in. They kiss him good night and turn off the light. They say they love him very much. They hope he will have sweet dreams of cars and trucks. +Tom likes music. He likes to sing and dance and play his drum. One day, he goes to the park with his mom. He sees a big tent with many people inside. He hears music coming from the tent. He wants to go and see. + +"Mom, can we go to the tent?" he asks. + +"Sure, Tom. Let's go and see what's inside," his mom says. + +They walk to the tent and enter. They see many people playing different things. Some play guitars, some play flutes, some play violins. They make music together. Tom likes the music. He claps his hands and smiles. + +But then he sees something weird. He sees a man playing a big tube. The tube has many holes and buttons. The man blows into the tube and makes funny sounds. Sometimes the sounds are high, sometimes they are low. Sometimes they are loud, sometimes they are soft. Tom thinks the sounds are weird. He does not like them. + +"Mom, what is that?" he asks, pointing at the tube. + +"That is a saxophone, Tom. It is a kind of music instrument. The man is playing jazz music. Do you like it?" his mom asks. + +Tom shakes his head. He does not like jazz music. He thinks it is too weird. + +"Can we go and meet the man?" he asks. + +"Sure, Tom. Let's go and say hello," his mom says. + +They walk to the man and wait for him to finish playing. The man sees them and smiles. + +"Hello, I'm Sam. I play the saxophone. Do you like my music?" he asks. + +Tom looks at the saxophone and the man. He does not want to be rude. He tries to be polite. + +"Hello, I'm Tom. I like music. But your music is weird," he says. + +Sam laughs. He is not angry. He is happy. + +"That's OK, Tom. Not everyone likes jazz music. It is a different kind of music. It is not weird, it is special. Do you want to try my saxophone?" he asks. + +Tom is curious. He wants to try the saxophone. He nods his head. + +"OK, Tom. Here you go. Hold it like this. Put your mouth here. Press these buttons. And blow," Sam says. + +Tom does what Sam says. He holds the saxophone. He puts his mouth on the tube. He presses some buttons. And he blows. + +He makes a sound. A very loud and weird sound. He makes everyone in the tent look at him. He makes his mom cover her ears. He makes Sam laugh. + +Tom stops blowing. He looks at the saxophone and the man. He does not like the saxophone. He does not like jazz music. He gives the saxophone back to Sam. + +"Thank you, Sam. But I don't like your saxophone. I like my drum. My drum is not weird. My drum is fun," he says. + +Sam smiles. He is not sad. He is glad. + +"That's OK, Tom. You don't have to like my saxophone. You can like your drum. Your drum is fun. I like your drum too. Maybe we can play music together someday. You can play your drum and I can play my saxophone. We can make our own kind of music. What do you think?" he asks. + +Tom thinks for a moment. He likes Sam. He likes music. He likes to play. He nods his head. + +"OK, Sam. Maybe we can play music together someday. But not jazz music. Jazz music is weird. We can play Tom and Sam music. Tom and Sam music is fun," he says. + +Sam nods his head. He likes Tom. He likes music. He likes to play. He hugs Tom. + +"OK, Tom. We can play Tom and Sam music. Tom and Sam music is fun. You are my new friend. I'm happy to meet you," he says. + +Tom hugs Sam. He is happy to meet him too. He is happy to make a new friend. He is happy to play music. He is happy to be in the tent. He is happy to be with his mom. He is happy to be Tom. +Lila and Ben love to ride their bikes. They ride fast and slow, up and down, and all around the park. They have fun and laugh a lot. + +One day, they see a big, ugly truck in the park. It is loud and smelly. It makes the birds fly away and the flowers wilt. Lila and Ben do not like the truck. + +"Who is driving that truck?" Lila asks. + +"Let's go and see," Ben says. + +They ride their bikes closer to the truck. They see a man with a long, black coat and a hat. He has a big, black bag. He looks mean and scary. + +"Hello, little ones," the man says. "Do you want to see what is in my bag?" + +Lila and Ben shake their heads. They do not want to see. + +"It is magic," the man says. "Very special magic. It can make you fly, or turn invisible, or anything you want. But it is not for free. You have to give me something in return." + +"What do you want?" Lila asks. + +The man smiles. He points at their bikes. + +"I want your bikes," he says. "They look nice and shiny. Give me your bikes, and I will give you some magic." + +Lila and Ben look at each other. They love their bikes. They do not want to give them away. They do not trust the man. They think he is lying. + +"No, thank you," Ben says. "We do not want your magic. We like our bikes. They are our magic." + +The man frowns. He looks angry and mean. + +"Fine," he says. "But you will regret it. You will never know what you are missing. You are silly and foolish. Goodbye, little ones." + +He gets in his truck and drives away. He leaves a cloud of smoke and dust behind him. + +Lila and Ben cough and cover their noses. They do not like the smoke and dust. They ride their bikes away from the truck. They find a nice and clean spot in the park. They play and laugh again. + +They are happy and glad. They do not regret anything. They have each other and their bikes. They have their own magic. +Tom and Lily are brother and sister. They like to watch TV after school. But they always quarrel about what to watch. Tom likes cars and trucks. Lily likes dolls and fairies. They shout and push each other. They make a lot of noise. + +One day, Mom and Dad are very tired. They come home from work and hear Tom and Lily quarreling. They are angry and sad. They say, "Enough! No more TV for you today. Go to your rooms and think about how you treat each other." + +Tom and Lily are shocked. They go to their rooms and sit on their beds. They feel lonely and bored. They miss watching TV. They also miss each other. They think, "Maybe we were too mean. Maybe we can share and take turns. Maybe we can watch something we both like." + +They get up and knock on each other's doors. They say, "I'm sorry. I love you. Can we be friends again?" They hug and smile. They go to Mom and Dad and say, "We're sorry. We love you. Can we watch TV together?" Mom and Dad are happy and proud. They say, "Of course. We love you too. But remember, TV is not the most important thing. Being kind and respectful is." + +They all go to the living room and watch TV together. They find a show that has cars and trucks and dolls and fairies. They laugh and have fun. They learn that quarreling is not good. Sharing and caring is better. They are not lonely anymore. They are a happy family. +Tom and Lily are playing with bricks. They like to build towers and houses with them. They have many bricks of different colors and shapes. + +"Look, I made a big house with a door and a window!" Lily says, showing Tom her creation. + +"That's cool, Lily! Can I cut a brick with this?" Tom asks, holding a plastic knife. + +"No, Tom, you can't cut a brick with that. That's for cutting food, not bricks. Bricks are hard and strong. You need a hammer or a saw to cut a brick," Lily explains. + +"But I want to cut a brick. I want to make a smaller brick for my tower. Can I use your hammer?" Tom says, pointing to Lily's toy hammer. + +"OK, Tom, you can use my hammer. But be careful, don't hit your fingers or the bricks. And don't make too much noise, or Mom will be angry," Lily says, giving Tom her hammer. + +Tom takes the hammer and tries to cut a brick. He hits the brick hard, but nothing happens. The brick does not break or change. Tom hits the brick again and again, but it still does not cut. Tom gets frustrated and angry. + +"This is not working! This is a bad hammer! This is a bad brick! I don't like this game!" Tom shouts, throwing the hammer and the brick on the floor. + +"Tom, stop it! You are making a mess and a noise! You are not being nice! You are not sharing! You are not having fun!" Lily says, picking up the hammer and the brick. + +"I don't care! I want to cut a brick! I want to cut a brick!" Tom cries, stomping his feet. + +"Tom, you can't cut a brick with a hammer. You need a different tool. Why don't you try something else? Why don't you paint a brick, or glue a brick, or stack a brick? That's more fun and easy," Lily says, trying to calm Tom down. + +"Really? Can I do that?" Tom asks, wiping his tears. + +"Yes, Tom, you can do that. Look, I have some paint and glue and more bricks. We can make cool things with them. We can make a rainbow, or a flower, or a car. Do you want to try?" Lily says, smiling. + +"OK, Lily, I want to try. That sounds cool. I'm sorry I was angry. Can we be friends?" Tom says, hugging Lily. + +"Of course, Tom, we are friends. We are always friends. Come on, let's play with the bricks," Lily says, holding Tom's hand. + +They go back to playing with the bricks. They paint, glue, and stack them. They make cool things and have fun. They are happy. +Lily and Sam liked to play with their toy subway. They had a big track with many cars and stations. They made the subway go fast and slow, and stop and go. They had fun with their toy subway. + +One day, they wanted to see a real subway. They asked their mom if they could go. Their mom said yes, but they had to be brave and careful. She said the real subway was loud and crowded and fast. She said they had to hold her hand and not run away. + +They went to the subway station with their mom. They saw many people and trains. They heard a lot of noise. Lily and Sam felt scared, but they tried to be brave. They held their mom's hand and followed her to the platform. + +They waited for their train to come. They saw a big sign with a number and a color. Their mom said that was their train. They saw the train coming. It was very big and shiny. They heard a loud horn. Their mom said they had to get ready to get on. + +But then, something bad happened. Sam saw a shiny coin on the edge of the platform. He wanted to get it. He let go of his mom's hand and ran to the coin. He did not see the train. He did not hear his mom yell. He reached for the coin and fell on the tracks. + +Lily and their mom screamed. The train could not stop. It hit Sam. Sam was gone. Lily and their mom cried. They were very sad. They wished they had not gone to the subway. They wished Sam had been brave and careful. They wished Sam was still with them. +Tim and Ben are brothers. They like to play in the woods behind their house. One day, they find a big tree with a hole in it. They want to see what is inside. + +"Let's go in the hole," Tim says. + +"No, it is too dark and scary," Ben says. + +"Come on, don't be a baby," Tim says. He takes an axe from their dad's shed. He thinks he might need it. + +They walk to the tree and Tim puts the axe in the hole. He pushes it hard. He hears a loud roar. + +"Run!" Ben shouts. + +They run away from the tree as fast as they can. They see a big bear come out of the hole. It is angry and hungry. It chases them. + +"Help!" Tim and Ben scream. + +Their dad hears them and comes out of the house. He sees the bear and grabs his gun. He shoots the bear and scares it away. + +"Are you okay, boys?" he asks. + +"Yes, dad, we are okay," Tim and Ben say. + +"Why did you take my axe?" he asks. + +"We wanted to see what was in the tree," Tim says. + +"That was a very unusual and dangerous thing to do," he says. "You could have been hurt by the bear or the axe. Never do that again." + +"Sorry, dad," Tim and Ben say. + +They hug their dad and go back to the house. They learn their lesson and never play with the axe again. +Tom and Jen were twins who liked to eat out with their mom and dad. They always got to choose what they wanted from the menu, which had pictures of different foods. Tom liked to try new things, like fish or salad or soup. Jen always wanted the same thing: chicken nuggets and fries. + +One day, they went to a new restaurant that had a special menu for kids. Tom saw a picture of a pizza with cheese and ham and pineapple. He thought it looked yummy and asked for it. Jen saw a picture of chicken nuggets and fries and asked for it. + +The waiter brought their food and they started to eat. Tom liked his pizza very much and said, "This is so good! Do you want to try some, Jen?" Jen looked at his pizza and said, "No, thank you. I only like chicken nuggets and fries." Tom shrugged and ate some more. + +Then, he saw something on Jen's plate that he had never seen before. It was a green thing with a stem and a leaf. He asked, "What is that, Jen?" Jen said, "I don't know. It came with my chicken nuggets and fries. I don't want it." Tom said, "Can I have it?" Jen said, "Sure, take it. I don't like green things." + +Tom took the green thing and bit into it. It was crunchy and sweet and juicy. He said, "Wow, this is delicious! It's a grape! Do you want to try some, Jen?" Jen looked at his grape and said, "No, thank you. I only like chicken nuggets and fries." Tom shrugged and ate some more. + +When they finished their food, the waiter came back and asked, "Did you enjoy your meal, kids?" Tom said, "Yes, thank you. It was very good. I liked the pizza and the grape." Jen said, "Yes, thank you. It was okay. I liked the chicken nuggets and fries." The waiter smiled and said, "I'm glad you liked your food. You know, it's wise to try new things sometimes. You might discover something you love. Like this grape, for example. It's good for you, too. It has vitamins and water and sugar. It's a fruit. Do you know what a fruit is?" Tom said, "Yes, I do. A fruit is a sweet thing that grows on a plant. Like an apple or a banana or a grape." Jen said, "No, I don't. I only know chicken nuggets and fries." + +The waiter said, "Well, maybe next time you can try a fruit, Jen. Or something else from the menu. There are many yummy things to eat in the world. You might like them if you give them a chance. Don't resist new things, Jen. Be brave and curious, like your brother Tom." Jen looked at Tom and saw that he was happy and full. She looked at her plate and saw that she had left the grape. She felt a little sad and hungry. She wondered what a fruit tasted like. She wished she had tried the grape. + +The moral of the story is: It's good to try new things. You might find something you love and learn something new. Don't resist new things. Be brave and curious. +Sara and Tom were playing with their toys in the garden. Sara had a big hat that she liked very much. It was pink and had flowers on it. Tom had a small hat that he found in the garage. It was brown and had holes in it. + +"Look at my hat, Sara. It is very cool," Tom said. He put the hat on his head and smiled. + +"Your hat is not cool, Tom. It is smelly and ugly," Sara said. She put her hat on her head and laughed. + +Tom felt sad. He liked his hat, even if it was smelly and ugly. He wanted Sara to like it too. He thought of a way to make her like it. + +"Let me try your hat, Sara. Maybe it will fit me better," Tom said. He took off his hat and reached for Sara's hat. + +"No, Tom. You cannot try my hat. It is mine and it is very pretty. Your hat will make it smelly and ugly too," Sara said. She pulled her hat away from Tom and ran to the other side of the garden. + +Tom felt angry. He thought Sara was mean and selfish. He wanted to make her sorry. He thought of a way to make her sorry. + +He picked up his hat and ran after Sara. He caught up with her and threw his hat on her head. He hoped it would make her hat smelly and ugly too. + +"Ha, ha, Sara. Now your hat is smelly and ugly like mine," Tom said. He laughed and ran away. + +Sara felt scared and mad. She did not like Tom's hat on her head. It was smelly and ugly and it did not fit her. It was too small and it hurt her head. She tried to take it off, but it was stuck. + +"Help, help, Tom. Your hat is stuck on my head. It hurts and it smells. Take it off, take it off," Sara said. She cried and ran after Tom. + +Tom heard Sara's cries and saw her running after him. He felt sorry and ashamed. He did not mean to hurt her or make her cry. He wanted to help her. He thought of a way to help her. + +He stopped and waited for Sara. He took off his hat from her head and gave her back her hat. He said he was sorry and he asked her to forgive him. + +"I'm sorry, Sara. I was wrong to throw my hat on your head. It was not nice or funny. I hope you forgive me," Tom said. He looked at her with a sad face. + +Sara looked at Tom and saw his sad face. She felt sorry and ashamed too. She was wrong to laugh at his hat and to not let him try her hat. It was not nice or kind. She hoped he would forgive her too. + +"I'm sorry, Tom. I was wrong to laugh at your hat and to not let you try my hat. It was not nice or kind. I hope you forgive me too," Sara said. She looked at him with a smile. + +Tom and Sara smiled at each other and hugged. They said they forgave each other and they were still friends. They learned to share and to be nice to each other. They played with their hats and their toys in the garden. They were happy. + +The end. +Lila and Ben were friends. They liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big tent in the park. It had a sign that said "Free Massage". Lila and Ben were curious. They wanted to know what a massage was. + +They went inside the tent. There was a lady with a table and a bottle of oil. She smiled at them and said, "Hello, do you want a massage? It is very good for you. It makes you feel relaxed and happy." + +Lila and Ben nodded. They liked to feel relaxed and happy. The lady told them to lie down on the table. She put some oil on her hands and started to rub their backs. Lila and Ben felt ticklish and giggled. They liked the massage. It was a new and original feeling. + +But then, something bad happened. The lady rubbed too hard on Ben's back. Ben felt a sharp pain. He cried out, "Ow, ow, ow! That hurts! Stop it, stop it, stop it!" + +The lady stopped and said, "Oh, I'm sorry, I didn't mean to hurt you. Maybe you have a sore spot on your back. Let me see." + +She lifted Ben's shirt and saw a big bruise on his back. It was purple and green and yellow. It looked very bad. The lady gasped and said, "Oh, my, what happened to you? How did you get this bruise?" + +Ben remembered. He had fallen off his bike yesterday. He had hit a rock and landed on his back. It had hurt a lot, but he had not told anyone. He had been brave and pretended it was nothing. But now, he wished he had told someone. He felt ashamed and scared. + +Lila saw Ben's bruise and felt sorry for him. She hugged him and said, "It's okay, Ben. It was an accident. You don't have to be brave all the time. You can tell me if you are hurt. I am your friend. I will help you." + +Ben felt better. He hugged Lila back and said, "Thank you, Lila. You are a good friend. I will tell you next time. I'm sorry I cried." + +The lady smiled and said, "Don't be sorry, Ben. It's normal to cry when you are hurt. Crying helps you heal. And so does massage. But only if it is gentle and not too hard. Do you want to try again?" + +Lila and Ben nodded. They wanted to try again. The lady gave them a gentle and soft massage. They felt relaxed and happy. They liked the massage. It was a new and original feeling. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play in the jungle. The jungle has many trees and animals. Tom and Mia like to measure the trees. They use a stick to see how tall the trees are. + +One day, they find a very big tree. It is bigger than any other tree they have seen. Tom and Mia want to measure it. But they have a problem. Their stick is too short. They need a longer stick. + +"Look, Tom, this tree is so big!" Mia says. + +"Yes, Mia, it is. But how can we measure it?" Tom asks. + +"Maybe we can find a longer stick in the jungle," Mia says. + +"OK, let's go and look," Tom says. + +They leave their stick by the big tree and go into the jungle. They look for a longer stick. But they do not find one. They only find short sticks and stones and leaves. + +They walk and walk. They get lost. They do not know how to go back to the big tree. They are scared. They hear noises in the jungle. They hear roars and growls and hisses. + +"Tom, I'm scared. Where are we?" Mia says. + +"I don't know, Mia. I'm scared too. I wish we had our stick," Tom says. + +They hug each other. They cry. They hope someone will find them. + +Suddenly, they see a nice man. He is wearing a hat and a shirt and pants. He has a big stick in his hand. He is a ranger. He works in the jungle. He helps the animals and the trees. + +"Hello, kids. What are you doing here?" the nice man says. + +"Hello, sir. We were playing in the jungle. We wanted to measure a big tree. But we lost our stick and we got lost. We are sorry," Tom says. + +"Don't worry, kids. I'm here to help you. I have a big stick. We can use it to measure the big tree. And I can show you the way back. Come with me," the nice man says. + +Tom and Mia are happy. They follow the nice man. He takes them to the big tree. He lets them use his big stick to measure it. It is very tall. Tom and Mia are amazed. + +"Wow, this tree is so tall! Thank you, sir, for letting us use your stick," Mia says. + +"You're welcome, kids. This tree is very old and very special. It is the king of the jungle. It gives shelter and food to many animals. We have to take care of it and respect it," the nice man says. + +Tom and Mia nod. They agree. They love the big tree. They thank the nice man again. He takes them back to their parents. Their parents are worried. They hug Tom and Mia. They are glad they are safe. + +Tom and Mia are happy. They learned a lot in the jungle. They learned how to measure a big tree. They learned how to be careful in the jungle. They learned how to appreciate the jungle. They made a new friend. The nice man. The ranger. The king of the jungle. +Tom and Sam are brothers. They like to play outside in the big park. One day, they see a wild animal in the grass. It is fat and brown and has a long tail. + +"Look, Sam, a wild animal!" Tom says. "Let's find out what it is." + +They run to the animal and try to touch it. But the animal does not like that. It is angry and scared. It makes a loud noise and shows its sharp teeth. + +"Go away, go away!" the animal says. "This is my home, not yours!" + +But Tom and Sam do not listen. They want to play with the animal. They think it is funny and cute. + +The animal is very mad. It bites Tom on the hand. Tom cries out in pain. He drops to the ground and holds his hand. It is bleeding and hurts a lot. + +"Tom, Tom, are you okay?" Sam says. He is scared and sorry. He wishes they did not bother the animal. + +The animal runs away. It does not want to see them again. It hopes they learned their lesson. + +Tom and Sam are sad and in trouble. They have to go to the doctor and get a shot. They also have to say sorry to their mom and dad. They will not play with wild animals anymore. They know they are not toys. They are dangerous and need to be left alone. + +Sara and Ben are playing in the office. They like to pretend they are working like mom and dad. Sara has a file with papers and a pen. Ben has a phone and a stapler. They sit at the desk and talk. + +"Hello, this is Ben. How can I help you?" Ben says into the phone. + +"I need the file with the red dot. Can you send it to me?" Sara says with the pen in her hand. + +"Sure, I will send it to you right away." Ben says and puts the phone down. He looks for the file with the red dot. He sees it on the shelf. He gets up and reaches for it. + +But the file is too high for him. He jumps and stretches his arm, but he cannot get it. He tries again and again, but he still cannot get it. He gets angry and frustrated. He starts to yell. + +"Help! Help! I can't get the file! It's too high! Help!" He yells very loud. + +Sara hears him and looks at him. She sees him jumping and yelling. She gets worried and scared. She runs to him and tries to calm him down. + +"Ben, Ben, don't yell. It's okay. I will help you. Here, use this chair. You can stand on it and get the file." She says and pushes a chair to him. + +Ben stops yelling and looks at the chair. He smiles and says thank you. He climbs on the chair and gets the file. He is very happy and proud. He gives the file to Sara and hugs her. + +"Here you go, Sara. Here is the file with the red dot. You are a good friend. Thank you for helping me." He says. + +"You are welcome, Ben. You are a good friend too. Thank you for sending me the file. We did a good job." She says. + +They are both very excited and happy. They go back to the desk and continue playing. They have fun in the office. +Lily and Ben are playing with their toys in the living room. Lily has a doll and Ben has a car. They are having fun, but they are also making a lot of noise. + +"Shh, be quiet!" Mom says from the kitchen. "Dad is working in his office. He needs to increase his work today. He has a big meeting tomorrow." + +Lily and Ben nod, but they don't want to stop playing. They whisper to each other and giggle. They think of a silly game. They take off their socks and put them on their hands. They pretend their socks are puppets and make funny voices. + +"Hello, I'm Mr. Sock. I like to eat cheese and crackers," Lily says, moving her sock hand. + +"Hi, I'm Mrs. Sock. I like to sing and dance," Ben says, moving his sock hand. + +They make their sock puppets talk to each other and do silly things. They laugh and clap. They forget to be quiet. + +"What is that noise?" Dad says, coming out of his office. He sees Lily and Ben with their sock puppets. He frowns. He is not happy. + +"Lily, Ben, what are you doing?" Dad asks. "You are supposed to be quiet. I told you I need to increase my work. You are distracting me." + +Lily and Ben look at Dad. They feel sorry. They didn't mean to bother him. They take off their sock puppets and put them back on their feet. + +"We're sorry, Dad," Lily says. "We were just playing a silly game. We wanted to have fun." + +"We didn't want to make you angry," Ben says. "We love you, Dad." + +Dad looks at Lily and Ben. He sees their sad faces. He feels sorry too. He knows they are just kids. He loves them too. + +He smiles and hugs them. "I'm sorry, too," Dad says. "I know you were just playing. You are very creative and funny. I love you, too." + +He kisses them and goes back to his office. He closes the door, but not all the way. He leaves a little gap. + +Lily and Ben smile and hug each other. They are happy again. They decide to play a different game. A quiet game. They take out their books and read them. They whisper to each other and giggle. They still have fun, but they don't make a lot of noise. + +They hear Dad working in his office. They hear him typing and talking on the phone. They hear him say "increase" a lot. They don't know what it means, but they hope he does well. They are proud of him. + +They love their Dad. And their Mom. And their sock puppets. And their books. And each other. They are a happy family. + +Mary and Joseph had a long journey. They walked and walked with a donkey. They were looking for a place to stay. But every place was full. No one had room for them. + +They came to a town called Bethlehem. It was dark and cold. They knocked on many doors. But no one opened. They were tired and sad. They needed a place to sleep. + +At last, they saw a stable. It was a place where animals lived. There were cows and sheep and chickens. They made noises and smells. But Mary and Joseph did not mind. They were happy to find a place to sleep. + +They went inside the stable. They found some hay and a blanket. They made a bed for themselves. They thanked God for the stable. They prayed for their baby. Mary was going to have a baby soon. + +The animals were kind to them. They shared their hay and their warmth. They watched over them. They saw a bright star in the sky. They wondered what it meant. + +Mary and Joseph slept in the stable. They did not know that their baby was very special. He was the Son of God. He was born that night. He was called Jesus. He was the best gift of all. + +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big race. Many people are running fast. They have numbers on their shirts. Anna and Ben want to join the race. + +They run after the people. They try to be fast too. But they are too small. The people are too big. They pass Anna and Ben. Anna and Ben are sad. They want to win a medal. A medal is shiny and pretty. They see a medal on a table. It is for the winner of the race. + +Anna and Ben run to the table. They grab the medal. They are happy. They put the medal around their necks. They smile. They think they are the winners. + +But then, a man comes. He is angry. He is the real winner of the race. He sees Anna and Ben with his medal. He shouts at them. + +"Hey, you two! Give me back my medal! You did not run the race! You are cheating!" + +Anna and Ben are scared. They are embarrassed. They did not know they were cheating. They thought they were playing. They give back the medal to the man. They say sorry. + +"Sorry, mister. We did not know. We just wanted to play. We like your medal. It is shiny and pretty." + +The man is still angry. But he sees Anna and Ben are small and sorry. He calms down. He says to them. + +"OK, I forgive you. But you cannot take things that are not yours. You have to earn them. If you want a medal, you have to train and run a real race. Maybe when you are bigger, you can do that." + +Anna and Ben nod. They understand. They say thank you to the man. They go back to the park. They play with their toys. They do not want to cheat again. They want to be good. They want to earn their own medals. + +Tim and Lily were twins who liked to play in their big house. They had many toys and clothes and books, because their parents were rich. But their favorite game was to spin on the big bed in their room, with the soft pillows and the fluffy blankets. + +One day, they decided to spin faster and faster, until they felt dizzy and silly. They laughed and shouted as they spun around and around. "This is so fun!" Tim said. "I feel like a bird!" Lily said. + +But they did not see that one of the pillows had fallen off the bed and landed on the floor. It was right next to the door, where their mom was about to come in with a tray of cookies and milk. She opened the door and stepped inside, but she did not see the pillow either. She tripped over it and fell down, spilling the cookies and milk all over the carpet. + +Tim and Lily stopped spinning and looked at their mom. They saw that she was hurt and scared and angry. They felt bad and sorry. They ran to her and hugged her and said, "We are sorry, mom. We did not mean to make you fall. Are you okay?" + +Their mom sighed and smiled. She hugged them back and said, "I am okay, my loves. But you have to be careful when you play. You could have hurt yourselves or broken something. And you have to pick up your things when you are done. Do you understand?" + +Tim and Lily nodded and said, "We understand, mom. We will be more careful and tidy. We love you, mom." + +Their mom kissed them and said, "I love you too, my darlings. Now, let's clean up this mess and have some more cookies and milk. But no more spinning, okay?" + +Tim and Lily agreed and helped their mom. They learned their lesson and never spun on the bed again. They still had fun with their other games, but they always remembered to watch out for the pillows. + +Tom and Lily were playing in the kitchen. They liked to pretend they were chefs and make yummy food with the pots and pans. But they had to be careful not to make too much noise, because their dad was in the living room. He was grumpy today, because he had a lot of work to do and he needed quiet. + +"Shh, Lily, don't bang the spoon," Tom whispered. "Dad will hear us and get mad." + +"Sorry, Tom," Lily said. "But I need to stir the soup. It's almost ready." + +Tom smiled. He liked Lily's soup. It was made of water and salt and pepper and some leaves from the garden. He took a cup from the cupboard and poured some soup into it. He blew on it and tasted it. + +"Mmm, this is good, Lily," he said. "You are a great chef." + +Lily beamed. She was proud of her soup. She took another cup from the cupboard and poured some soup for herself. She was about to taste it when they heard a loud voice. + +"Tom! Lily! What are you doing in there? Stop making a mess!" It was their dad. He sounded very grumpy. + +Tom and Lily dropped their cups and ran to the door. They saw their dad standing there, with a frown on his face. He looked at the spilled soup, the dirty pots and pans, and the leaves on the floor. + +"Sorry, dad," Tom and Lily said together. "We were just playing." + +Dad sighed. He was not really angry, just tired. He knew they were just having fun. He bent down and hugged them. + +"I know, I know," he said. "But you have to be more careful, okay? And clean up after yourselves. And don't use the cupboard without asking. There are some things in there that are not for playing." + +"Okay, dad," Tom and Lily said. "We're sorry." + +They helped dad clean up the kitchen. Then they gave him some of their soup. Dad smiled. He tasted it and pretended to like it. + +"Thank you, Tom and Lily," he said. "You are very sweet. And you are good chefs. But maybe next time, you can use something else instead of leaves." + +Tom and Lily nodded. They were happy that dad was not grumpy anymore. They hugged him and said they loved him. Then they went to play in their room, with their toys and books. They decided to leave the cupboard alone, for now. + +Tom and Lily went to the zoo with their mom. They saw many animals, like lions, monkeys, and birds. They liked the animals, but they wanted to see the seals. Mom said they had to walk a lot to get to the seal pool. + +They walked and walked, but they got lost. They saw a sign that said "No Entry". They did not know what it meant. They followed the sign, hoping to find the seals. They came to a big gate. It was dark and scary behind the gate. + +"Mom, I'm scared," Lily said. "Can we go back?" + +"Yes, let's go back," Mom said. "This is not the way to the seals." + +But when they tried to go back, they saw a big truck. The truck was coming fast. It was very loud. It had a big sign that said "Reverse". They did not know what it meant. + +"Mom, what is that?" Tom asked. + +"It's a truck, Tom. It's going backwards. We have to move!" Mom said. + +They ran to the side of the road. The truck passed by them. It stopped at the gate. The gate opened. The truck went inside. The gate closed. + +They heard a splash. They heard a bark. They looked over the gate. They saw the seals. The truck had brought the seals to the zoo. The seals were happy. They jumped and played in the water. + +"Mom, look! The seals!" Lily said. + +"Yes, Lily. The seals. They are here. We found them!" Mom said. + +They smiled. They watched the seals. They forgot they were lost. They were happy. + +Sam is a dog. He likes to run and play with his ball. He has a red collar with his name on it. He is a good dog. + +One day, Sam sees a big hole in the fence. He is curious. He wants to see what is on the other side. He pushes his nose through the hole and sniffs. He smells something new and exciting. He thinks it is a friend. + +He hears a voice say, "Hello, little dog. Do you want to play with me?" Sam wags his tail. He says, "Yes, yes, I want to play!" He squeezes through the hole and runs to the voice. + +But the voice is not a friend. It is a mean cat. The cat has a dull collar with spikes on it. He does not like dogs. He wants to hurt Sam. He scratches Sam's face and bites his ear. He laughs and says, "You are a silly dog. You fell for my trap. Now you are mine!" + +Sam is scared and hurt. He cries and says, "No, no, please let me go! I want to go home!" He tries to run away, but the cat is faster and stronger. He holds Sam's collar and pulls him back. He says, "You are not going anywhere. You are my toy now!" + +Sam wishes he never went through the hole. He wishes he stayed with his ball. He wishes he listened to his owner, who always said, "Stay in the yard, Sam. It is safe and fun here. There are bad things out there that can hurt you." He hopes his owner will find him and save him. He hopes it is not too late. +Ben and Mia are friends. They like to play with toys and draw pictures. One day, they have a test at school. The test is about colors and shapes. Ben and Mia study hard. They want to do well on the test. + +The teacher gives them a folder with the test inside. She says, "You have ten minutes to do the test. Do not look at your friend's folder. Do your best." Ben and Mia open their folders and start to do the test. They know the colors and shapes. They are happy. + +But then, Ben sees something. Mia has a sticker on her folder. It is a shiny star. Ben likes shiny stars. He wants the sticker. He thinks, "Maybe Mia will not notice. Maybe I can take the sticker when she is not looking." He looks at Mia. She is busy doing the test. She does not see Ben. + +Ben reaches for the sticker. He tries to peel it off. But it is stuck. He pulls harder. The sticker tears. Mia hears the sound. She looks at Ben. She sees the torn sticker. She is angry. She says, "Ben, what are you doing? That is my sticker. You are not a good friend. You are not dependable. You cheated on the test." + +Ben feels bad. He knows he did something wrong. He says, "I'm sorry, Mia. I like your sticker. I wanted it. But I should not have taken it. I should not have looked at your folder. I was not a good friend. I was not dependable. I cheated on the test." + +The teacher hears them. She comes to their desks. She sees the torn sticker. She sees the folders. She is disappointed. She says, "Ben and Mia, you did not follow the rules. You did not do your best. You have to do the test again. And you have to say sorry to each other. And you have to be better friends. And you have to be dependable." + +Ben and Mia nod. They say sorry to each other. They hug. They do the test again. They do not look at each other's folders. They do their best. They are better friends. They are dependable. +Sara and Ben love to play with their toys. They have many cars, dolls, blocks and animals. But their favorite toy is a big jet. The jet can fly in the air and make loud noises. Sara and Ben pretend they are pilots and go on adventures. + +One day, Sara and Ben have a fight. Sara wants to fly the jet to the moon, but Ben wants to fly it to the jungle. They pull the jet from each other and say mean words. The jet breaks in two pieces. Sara and Ben are sad and angry. They go to their rooms and do not talk. + +Mom sees the broken jet and the unhappy children. She has an idea. She takes the jet pieces and fixes them with tape. Then she goes to Sara's room and gives her one piece. She goes to Ben's room and gives him the other piece. She tells them to unite the jet and play together. + +Sara and Ben are confused. They do not want to share the jet. But they also miss each other and the fun they had. They go to the living room and see the tape on the jet. They realize Mom wants them to make up and be friends. They say sorry to each other and hug. They unite the jet and fly it to the moon and the jungle. They are happy and Mom is proud. +Lily and Ben are on a trip with Mom and Dad. They are going to see the big zoo with many animals. They are very happy and excited. They stay in a hotel near the zoo. The hotel is big and nice, but Lily does not like it. + +"Why do we have to stay here?" she asks Mom. "I want to go home. I miss my bed and my toys." + +Mom hugs Lily and says, "We are only staying here for two nights, sweetie. Then we will go home. But first, we have to see the zoo. Don't you want to see the lions and the monkeys and the giraffes?" + +Lily nods, but she still feels sad. She does not like the hotel. She thinks it is ugly and noisy and smells funny. She does not like the people who work there. They are not friendly and they do not smile. She does not like the food they serve. It is cold and bland and makes her stomach hurt. + +One night, Lily wakes up and hears a loud noise. She gets scared and runs to Mom and Dad's room. She knocks on the door and cries, "Mom, Dad, help! There is a monster in the hotel!" + +Mom and Dad open the door and hug Lily. They ask her what is wrong. Lily tells them about the noise. She says it sounds like a big roar. She thinks it is a monster that wants to eat them. + +Mom and Dad listen and hear the noise too. They are surprised and curious. They tell Lily to stay with them and they call the front desk. They ask what is going on. They want an answer. + +The man at the front desk says, "Oh, I'm sorry for the noise. It is not a monster. It is one of the animals from the zoo. It escaped from its cage and came to the hotel. We are trying to catch it and take it back. It is a bear. A big, brown bear." + +Lily and Ben gasp. They cannot believe it. A bear in the hotel? How did that happen? They want to see it. They ask Mom and Dad if they can go to the window and look. + +Mom and Dad say no. They say it is too dangerous. They say they have to stay in the room and wait until the bear is gone. They say they hope the bear is not hurt or scared. They say they hope the zoo people can help it. + +Lily and Ben feel sorry for the bear. They think it must be lonely and confused. They think it must miss its home and its friends. They think maybe the bear does not like the hotel either. They think maybe the bear thinks it is ugly and noisy and smells funny too. They think maybe the bear just wants to go home. Just like Lily. +Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to dig in the dirt and look for bugs. Lily found a big worm and showed it to Ben. + +"Look, Ben, a worm!" Lily said. + +"Wow, can I hold it?" Ben asked. + +"Okay, but be gentle. I will lend it to you for a little bit," Lily said. She gave the worm to Ben. + +Ben took the worm and looked at it closely. He saw that it had a long body, no legs, and a pointy head. He thought it looked like a snake. + +"Look, Lily, a snake!" Ben said. + +"No, Ben, that's not a snake. That's a worm. Snakes are bigger and have teeth," Lily said. + +"But it looks like a snake. Can I keep it?" Ben asked. + +"No, Ben, you can't keep it. It's my worm. I only lent it to you. You have to give it back," Lily said. + +Ben did not want to give the worm back. He liked the worm. He thought it was a snake. He decided to try something. He put the worm in his mouth and bit it. + +"Yuck!" Ben said. He spit out the worm. It was bitter and slimy. He did not like the worm anymore. + +"Ben, what did you do? That's gross! You bit my worm!" Lily said. She was angry and sad. She picked up the worm and saw that it was hurt. + +"I'm sorry, Lily. I thought it was a snake. I wanted to keep it. But it was bitter and I didn't like it," Ben said. + +"That's not how you treat a worm. Or a snake. Or anything. You have to be nice and gentle. And you have to give things back when you borrow them. That's what lending means," Lily said. + +"I'm sorry, Lily. I didn't know. Can we still be friends?" Ben asked. + +Lily looked at Ben. She saw that he was sorry. She decided to forgive him. + +"Okay, Ben. We can still be friends. But don't bite my worm again. Or anything else. And next time, ask before you take something," Lily said. + +"Okay, Lily. I promise. And I'm sorry about your worm. Can I help you make it feel better?" Ben asked. + +"Okay, Ben. You can help me. Let's put the worm back in the dirt and give it some water and leaves. Maybe it will heal," Lily said. + +They did that. They hoped the worm would be okay. They learned to be more careful and kind. They played in the garden some more. They looked for more bugs. But they did not bite them. +Ben and Mia were playing with their toy cars on the floor. They had a big loop of track that they could make their cars go around and around. Ben liked to make his car go very fast and make loud noises. Mia liked to make her car go slow and pretend it was talking to other cars. + +"Look, Mia, my car can jump over the loop!" Ben said, as he pushed his car hard and made it fly in the air. + +"Wow, Ben, that's cool!" Mia said, watching his car land on the other side of the loop. "Can I try?" + +"Sure, Mia, but be careful. You have to push it very hard, or it will fall down," Ben said, giving his car to Mia. + +Mia took the car and got ready to push it. She wanted to make her car jump over the loop like Ben's. She pushed it as hard as she could, but she did not aim well. Her car hit the loop and bounced back. It flew across the room and hit the window. The window broke and made a loud crash. + +Ben and Mia were very scared. They heard their mom coming up the stairs. She sounded angry. They realized they had done something very bad. They tried to hide under the bed, but it was too late. Their mom saw the broken window and the car on the floor. She was very mad at them. She took away their toy cars and sent them to their room. They had to stay there until their dad came home. They were very sad and sorry. They wished they had not played with the loop. +Lila was a little girl who liked to play with her dolls. She had many dolls, but her favorite one was Anna. Anna had a pretty blouse with flowers on it and long brown hair. Lila liked to introduce Anna to her other dolls and pretend they were friends. + +One day, Lila's grandma came to visit. Grandma was very old and wise. She knew many stories and songs. Lila wanted to show her Anna and see if she liked her. She ran to her room and brought Anna to the living room. + +"Grandma, this is Anna. She is my best doll. Do you like her blouse?" Lila asked. + +Grandma smiled and took Anna in her hands. She looked at her blouse and said, "Yes, I do. It is very pretty. And I like her hair too. It is very soft. Can I tell you a secret, Lila?" + +Lila nodded. She loved secrets.