diff --git "a/TinyStories_2055.txt" "b/TinyStories_2055.txt" new file mode 100644--- /dev/null +++ "b/TinyStories_2055.txt" @@ -0,0 +1,10000 @@ + +Grandma whispered, "This blouse was mine when I was a little girl. I wore it on my birthday. It was a gift from my mom. She made it for me. She was very good at sewing. Do you want to keep it?" + +Lila gasped. She couldn't believe it. Anna's blouse was Grandma's blouse. It was very special. She hugged Grandma and said, "Thank you, Grandma. I love it. And I love you. Can you tell me a story about your birthday?" + +Grandma nodded. She put Anna on her lap and said, "Of course, my dear. Let me tell you a story about how I met a fairy in the garden..." +Lily and Ben were playing in the snow. They liked to make snowballs and throw them at each other. They laughed and ran around the white field. + +"Look, Ben, a cave!" Lily said, pointing to a big hole in the hill. "Let's go inside and see what's there." + +"OK, but be careful, Lily. It might be dark and cold and scary in there," Ben said, following his sister. + +They walked into the cave, holding hands. It was dark and cold and scary. They could see their breath in the air. They heard a loud roar. + +"Ben, what's that?" Lily whispered, feeling afraid. + +"I don't know, Lily. Maybe it's a bear or a lion or a monster," Ben whispered back, feeling afraid too. + +They saw two big eyes and a big mouth and a big nose. It was a bear. A big, brown, angry bear. It saw them and growled. + +"Run, Lily, run!" Ben shouted, pulling his sister. + +They ran out of the cave, as fast as they could. The bear chased them, roaring and stomping. + +"Help, help!" Lily and Ben cried, looking for their mom and dad. + +They saw their mom and dad, who were making a snowman. They ran to them and hugged them. + +"Mom, Dad, there's a bear in the cave!" Lily and Ben said, shaking and crying. + +"A bear in the cave?" Mom and Dad said, surprised and worried. + +They looked at the cave and saw the bear. It was still angry and hungry. It raised its paws and showed its teeth. + +"Stay away from our kids, you bad bear!" Mom and Dad said, throwing snowballs at the bear. + +The bear did not like the snowballs. It hurt its eyes and nose and mouth. It decided to leave the cave and find another place to sleep. + +Lily and Ben were safe and happy. They thanked their mom and dad for saving them. + +"Let's go home and have some hot chocolate and cookies," Mom said, smiling and hugging them. + +"OK, Mom, but no more caves," Lily and Ben said, nodding and smiling. +Sara and Ben are having breakfast with Mom and Dad. They like to eat toast with jam and butter. Sara likes strawberry jam and Ben likes grape jam. Mom gives them each a slice of toast and a knife to spread the jam. + +"Be careful with the knife, Sara and Ben," Mom says. "Don't cut yourself or make a mess." + +Sara and Ben nod and start to spread the jam on their toast. Sara is very careful and makes a thin layer of jam. Ben is not so careful and makes a thick layer of jam. He also drops some jam on the table and on his shirt. + +"Oh, Ben, look what you did!" Sara says. "You have jam everywhere!" + +Ben looks at his shirt and sees the purple stain. He feels bad and tries to rub it off with his napkin. But the stain does not go away. It only gets bigger and smears more jam on his shirt. + +"Ben, stop rubbing your shirt!" Dad says. "You are making it worse. Come here, I will help you." + +Dad gets up and takes Ben to the sink. He turns on the water and gets a large sponge. He rubs the sponge on Ben's shirt and tries to wash off the jam. He also rubs some soap on the stain. + +"There, that's better," Dad says. "The jam is mostly gone. But you still need to change your shirt. Go get a clean one from your room." + +Ben nods and runs to his room. He is glad that Dad helped him. He is also glad that he still has some toast left. He loves jam, but he does not like to wear it. +Tim and Lily are playing in the park. They like to swing and slide and run. But then they see dark clouds in the sky. They hear a loud boom. They feel drops of water on their faces. + +"Oh no, it is raining!" Lily says. "We have to go home!" + +But Tim does not want to go home. He likes the rain. He opens his mouth and catches the drops. He laughs and says, "The rain is fun! It is like a shower!" + +Lily shakes her head. She does not like the rain. She does not like to be wet and cold. She says, "The rain is not fun! It is like a bath!" + +They start to argue. They do not listen to each other. They do not see their mom coming to get them. + +"Tim, Lily, stop!" their mom says. "It is time to go home. The rain is getting heavier. You will catch a cold!" + +She takes their hands and leads them to the car. She gives them towels and blankets. She says, "You can play in the rain another day. But today, you have to be patient and wait for the sun." + +Tim and Lily are still not happy. They pout and sigh. But they know their mom is right. They hope the rain will stop soon. They hope they can play in the park again. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play with clay. They had many colors of clay and they made different shapes with them. They liked to feel the texture of the clay, how it was soft and smooth in their hands. + +One day, they decided to make a famous person with clay. Lily wanted to make a princess with a long dress and a crown. Ben wanted to make a superhero with a cape and a mask. They each took some clay and started to work on their person. + +But soon, they ran out of some colors. Lily needed more pink for her dress and Ben needed more blue for his cape. They looked at each other's clay and saw that they had the colors they needed. Lily reached for Ben's blue clay and Ben reached for Lily's pink clay. + +"Hey, that's mine!" Ben said, pulling his clay away. + +"No, that's mine!" Lily said, pulling her clay away. + +They both frowned and started to argue. They did not want to share their clay. They wanted to make their person the way they wanted. + +Their mom heard them and came to see what was wrong. She saw them fighting over the clay and shaking their heads. + +"What are you doing, Lily and Ben?" she asked. "Why are you not sharing your clay?" + +"Because I want to make a superhero and she wants to make a princess!" Ben said. + +"Because I want to make a princess and he wants to make a superhero!" Lily said. + +Mom smiled and said, "You know, you can both make a famous person with clay. You don't have to make the same person. You can make different people and still share your clay. You can even make a person who is both a princess and a superhero, if you want. That would be very cool and creative." + +Lily and Ben looked at each other and thought about what mom said. They realized that mom was right. They did not have to fight over the clay. They could share it and make different people. They could even make a person who was both a princess and a superhero, if they wanted. That would be very cool and creative. + +They smiled and said, "Sorry, mom. Sorry, Lily. Sorry, Ben." + +They hugged and said, "Let's share our clay and make famous people together." + +They took some clay and started to work on their person. They used different colors and shapes and made a person who was both a princess and a superhero. They gave her a pink dress and a blue cape, a crown and a mask, and a big smile. They were very proud of their person and showed it to mom. + +Mom was very happy and said, "Wow, that's a wonderful person you made. She is both a princess and a superhero. She is very famous and very kind. You are very smart and very nice. You learned how to share and how to be creative. I'm very proud of you, Lily and Ben." + +Lily and Ben were very happy and said, "Thank you, mom. We love you." + +They hugged mom and each other and played with their clay. They learned that sharing is caring and that being creative is fun. They had a good day. +Sara and Tom were friends who liked to play in the valley. The valley had many flowers, trees and animals. Sara and Tom liked to run, jump and explore. They also liked to talk to each other and share their stories. + +One day, they saw a big dog in the valley. The dog was brown and furry. It had a long tail and sharp teeth. Sara and Tom wanted to pet the dog, but they were not sure if it was friendly. They decided to be patient and wait for the dog to come to them. + +"Hello, dog," Sara said softly. "We are Sara and Tom. We want to be your friends. Can we pet you?" + +The dog looked at Sara and Tom. It wagged its tail and walked towards them. Sara and Tom smiled and reached out their hands. The dog sniffed their hands and licked them. Sara and Tom giggled and stroked the dog's fur. + +"You are a nice dog," Tom said. "What is your name?" + +The dog barked and wagged its tail again. Sara and Tom thought the dog was saying its name. They tried to repeat the sound. + +"Is your name Bark?" Sara asked. + +The dog barked again and nodded its head. Sara and Tom laughed and hugged the dog. + +"We like you, Bark," Tom said. "You are a good dog." + +Bark liked Sara and Tom too. He was happy to have new friends. He played with them in the valley. He ran, jumped and explored with them. He also listened to their stories and barked along. He did not bite them, because he was a gentle dog. Sara and Tom did not bite him either, because they were kind friends. They had a lot of fun in the valley. +Lily and Tom are playing with their toy cars in the living room. They like to make them speed on the carpet and pretend they are racing. Lily has a red car and Tom has a blue car. + +"Ready, set, go!" Lily says and pushes her car forward. Tom does the same and they watch their cars zoom across the floor. "My car is faster than yours!" Tom says and laughs. + +"No, it's not!" Lily says and tries to catch up with him. "My car is faster and prettier!" + +They chase each other with their cars until they reach the kitchen. The kitchen is dry and shiny because Mom just cleaned it. She is making cookies in the oven and smells good. + +"Watch out!" Mom says as Lily and Tom enter the kitchen. "Don't speed on the tiles, you might slip and fall!" + +But Lily and Tom don't listen. They are too busy racing their cars. They speed on the tiles and make loud noises. They don't see the puddle of water that Mom spilled when she washed the dishes. + +"Oops!" Lily says as her car hits the puddle and slides out of control. She loses her balance and falls on the floor. She hurts her knee and starts to cry. + +"Are you okay?" Tom says and stops his car. He runs to Lily and helps her get up. He sees her knee is bleeding and feels sorry. + +"I'm sorry, Lily," he says. "I didn't mean to make you fall. Here, take my car. It's faster and prettier." + +He gives her his blue car and hugs her. Lily stops crying and smiles. She takes his car and hugs him back. + +"Thank you, Tom," she says. "You are a good brother. I like your car. But I like you more." + +Mom hears them and smiles. She comes to them and wipes Lily's knee with a dry cloth. She gives them both a kiss and a cookie. + +"Good job, kids," she says. "You are very kind to each other. Now, let's go back to the living room and play with your cars. But remember, no speeding on the tiles!" +Mia liked to play in the garden. She had a small pink cup and a big blue bottle. She filled the cup with water from the bottle and pretended it was tea. She invited her dolls and teddies to have tea with her. + +One day, she saw a tiny light in the flowers. She went closer and saw a fairy. The fairy had wings and a dress made of petals. She was very pretty. Mia smiled and said hello. + +"Hello, little girl," the fairy said. "What are you doing?" + +"I'm having tea with my friends," Mia said. "Do you want some?" + +The fairy nodded. Mia poured some water into the cup and gave it to the fairy. The fairy took a sip and smiled. + +"Thank you, this is very nice," the fairy said. "But it is difficult to drink from this big cup. It is bigger than me." + +Mia thought for a moment. She looked around and saw a bottle cap on the ground. She picked it up and washed it with water. She filled it with water and gave it to the fairy. + +"Here, try this," Mia said. "It is smaller and easier to drink from." + +The fairy took the bottle cap and drank from it. She was very happy. She thanked Mia and gave her a hug. + +"You are very kind and clever," the fairy said. "I like you. Can we be friends?" + +Mia nodded. She was very happy too. She had a new friend. A fairy friend. They played and talked and drank tea until it was time to go home. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play outside. One hot day, they saw a big truck with a picture of ice-cream on it. They ran to the truck and asked for ice-cream. + +"Can we have two ice-creams, please?" Lily said. + +"Sure, here you go. That will be two coins," the man in the truck said. + +Lily and Ben gave him two coins and took their ice-creams. They were very happy and licked their ice-creams. + +But then, they saw a little boy who was crying on the sidewalk. He had no ice-cream and no coins. He looked very sad. + +"Hi, why are you crying?" Ben asked. + +"I wanted ice-cream, but I have no money. My mom is sick and we have no food at home," the boy said. + +Lily and Ben felt sorry for the boy. They looked at their ice-creams and then at each other. + +"Here, you can have my ice-cream," Lily said and gave her ice-cream to the boy. + +"Me too, you can have mine," Ben said and gave his ice-cream to the boy. + +The boy smiled and thanked them. He took the ice-creams and ate them. He felt much better. + +Lily and Ben felt happy too. They had no ice-creams, but they had helped someone who needed it more. + +They went to the park and played with the boy. They became friends and had fun. + +They did not mind that they were hot and sweaty. They did not mind that their clothes were soaked from the sprinklers. They did not mind that they had no ice-creams. + +They learned that sharing is caring and that kindness makes you happy. +Sara was bored. She had no toys to play with. All she had was a rag. She looked at the rag and felt sad. + +Then she had an idea. She could imagine that the rag was something else. She could pretend that it was a doll, or a cape, or a hat. She smiled and picked up the rag. + +She wrapped the rag around her head and said, "I am a princess. I live in a castle. I have a crown and a dress." She walked around the room and waved to the walls. + +She tied the rag around her neck and said, "I am a superhero. I can fly and save people. I have a mask and a cape." She jumped on the bed and made whoosh sounds. + +She folded the rag and said, "I am a teacher. I have a book and a pen. I teach the animals." She lined up her stuffed animals and asked them questions. + +She had fun with the rag. She forgot that she was bored. She used her imagination and made her own stories. + +Her mom came in and saw her playing. She smiled and said, "Sara, you are very creative. You can make anything out of a rag. I am proud of you." + +Sara hugged her mom and said, "Thank you, mom. I love you. And I love my rag. It is my best friend." + +Mom said, "You are welcome, Sara. I love you too. And I have a surprise for you. I bought you a new toy. Do you want to see it?" + +Sara said, "Yes, mom. I am ready. But can I keep my rag too?" + +Mom said, "Of course, Sara. You can keep your rag. And you can share your new toy with your rag. They can be friends too." + +Sara was happy. She learned that she could have fun with anything. She learned that she could imagine and create. She learned that she could be grateful and generous. She learned that she could love and be loved. +Once upon a time, there was a chef named Timmy. Timmy loved to cook in his kitchen. One day, he wanted to make soup, but he didn't have an onion. So, he went to the store to buy one. + +When he got back, he cut the onion into little pieces and put them in the pot. He added some water and some other vegetables. He stirred the soup and waited until it was ready. + +After a while, Timmy tasted the soup. It was good, but it needed something else. He looked in his cupboard and found some crackers. He took a cracker and put it in the soup. It was a perfect match! The soup was delicious and Timmy was happy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a jolly elephant. He loved to play his trumpet and make music. He would play his trumpet every day and all the animals would come to listen to him. They loved his music very much. + +One day, a naughty monkey came and stole the elephant's trumpet. The elephant was very sad because the trumpet belonged to him and he loved it so much. He searched everywhere but could not find it. + +The monkey had hidden the trumpet in a tree and when the elephant climbed to get it, he fell down and hurt himself badly. All the animals were very sad and they tried to help the elephant but it was too late. The jolly elephant had passed away and the animals were left without their favorite musician. They all missed him very much. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Blue. Blue was a navy blue bird who loved to fly high in the sky. One day, Blue met a little girl named Lily. + +Lily was so excited to see Blue flying in the sky. "Wow, you can soar so high!" exclaimed Lily. + +Blue replied, "Yes, I love to fly high and feel the wind in my feathers." + +Lily smiled and said, "I wish I could fly like you, Blue. It must be so much fun!" + +Blue said, "It is very fun. Maybe one day you can come fly with me." + +Lily's eyes lit up with excitement and she said, "That would be amazing! Thank you, Blue." + +From that day on, Blue and Lily became the best of friends and would often soar through the sky together, feeling the wind in their feathers and the joy in their hearts. +Once upon a time, there was a happy dog named Max. Max loved to play in the park with his owner, Emily. One day, Emily decided to introduce Max to a new friend. Her name was Dr. Jones and she was a veterinarian. Max was a little scared because he had never met a veterinarian before. But Dr. Jones was very nice and gave Max a treat. + +After that day, Max started to get sick. He had a fever and didn't want to eat. Emily was worried and took him to see Dr. Jones. Dr. Jones checked Max and gave him some medicine. Max started to feel better and his tail started wagging again. Emily was very happy that Dr. Jones could help Max. + +The next day, Emily and Max went back to the park to play. But the sky was gloomy and it started to rain. Emily and Max ran under a tree to stay dry. Max was happy to be with Emily and he was grateful for Dr. Jones for making him feel better. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys in the backyard. One day, she found a red brick and decided to build a tower with it. She stacked one brick on top of the other, giggling as she played. + +Suddenly, a big gust of wind blew and knocked down her tower. Lily started to cry, feeling sad and upset. Her mom came outside and asked her what was wrong. Lily told her about the tower and how it fell down. + +Her mom hugged her and said, "It's okay, Lily. Let's build a new tower together." They worked together, stacking the bricks one by one. Lily felt comforted by her mom's playful attitude and they both laughed as they built the tower taller and taller. In the end, they had a beautiful tower that stood strong against the wind. Lily felt happy and proud, knowing that she had her mom to comfort her whenever she needed it. +Once upon a time, there was a poor bunny who lived in a small house in the woods. The bunny was very sad because he had no friends to play with. One day, a kind fox came to visit the bunny and asked him to play. The bunny was so happy that he invited the fox to enter his home. + +They played together all day long, and the bunny had so much fun that he forgot about being poor. At the end of the day, the fox said goodbye and left. The bunny was sad again because he was alone. But then he remembered something important: he had won a new friend! And that was worth more than any treasure. From that day on, the bunny was never alone again because he had learned that true happiness comes from having good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very nervous because she had to wait for her mommy to come home. She didn't like waiting because it made her feel scared. + +Suddenly, her big brother Jack came into the room. "Don't worry, Lily," he said. "I have a surprise for you!" Jack gave Lily a big hug and then gave her a toy car. Lily was so happy that she forgot all about waiting. + +"Thank you, Jack!" Lily said with a big smile. "I love my new car!" + +"You're welcome, Lily," Jack replied. "Now let's play together and wait for mommy to come home." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play at the shore, where the sand was soft and the waves were big. One day, Lily's mom made her a tasty sandwich with peanut butter and jelly. + +Lily was so excited to eat her sandwich at the shore, but she accidentally dropped it in the water. She was sad and didn't know what to do. + +Then, her mom said, "Don't worry, Lily. We can send dad to get us some more food. Let's just enjoy playing in the sand for now." + +Lily smiled and played with her shovel and pail while they waited for dad to come back with more tasty food. She was happy again, even though she lost her sandwich. +Once upon a time, there was a little mouse named Max. Max wanted to find some cheese, but he didn't know where to look. He asked his friend, a bird named Bella, for help. Bella said, "I know where the cheese is, but it's in a maze. You have to be very careful and not get lost." + +Max went into the maze and tried to find the cheese. He pulled on all the doors and turned all the corners, but he couldn't find it. He started to get worried and asked Bella for help again. Bella said, "Just keep trying, Max. You can do it!" + +Max kept going and finally found the cheese! He was so happy and felt very successful. But then, he heard a loud noise and saw a big cat coming towards him. Max was too scared to move and the cat caught him. Bella tried to save him, but it was too late. Max was eaten by the cat and never got to eat his cheese. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big gate that led to a park. The gate was dirty and needed to be cleaned. A man came and cleaned the gate until it was shiny and new. The gate looked so different! It had changed a lot. The man smiled and walked away, happy that he had made the gate look nice again. The children who came to play in the park were happy too, because now they could see the gate better and it looked so pretty. +Once upon a time, there was a clumsy bear named Ben. Ben had a big body and often tripped over his own feet. One day, Ben was walking through the forest when he saw a little rabbit. + +"Hello there," said Ben. "What's your name?" + +"My name is Rosie," replied the rabbit. + +Ben smiled and said, "Rosie, can you tell me how to not be so clumsy?" + +Rosie thought for a moment and then said, "You just need to be more careful when you walk. Watch where you're going and take your time." + +"Thank you, Rosie," said Ben. "I will try to be more careful from now on." + +And with that, Ben said goodbye to Rosie and walked away, being careful not to trip over his own feet again. +Once upon a time, there was a big, brown bear named Benny. One day, Benny went to the store to buy some food. He saw a little girl named Lily who was crying. Benny asked, "What's wrong, Lily?" + +Lily said, "I want to buy some wine for my mommy's birthday, but it's too expensive." + +Benny said, "I can help you. I can provide you with cheap wine." + +Lily was happy and said, "Thank you, Benny!" + +Benny and Lily went to the store together and Benny showed her where to find the cheap wine. Lily was able to buy the wine for her mommy's birthday and she was very happy. Benny felt good that he could help Lily. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to help her mommy cook in the kitchen. One day, her mommy was making soup on the stove. Lily watched as her mommy put vegetables and meat into the pot. Her mommy told her not to touch the fire because it was hot. + +Lily was a good helper and listened to her mommy. She stirred the soup with a big spoon. Suddenly, the pot started to shake and the soup spilled over. Lily's mommy was upset and scolded her for being rude. + +The next day, Lily wanted to help her mommy again. But this time, she remembered what happened before. She was careful and didn't touch the fire. She stirred the soup gently and slowly. When it was ready, her mommy tasted it and smiled. "You're a great helper," she said. Lily felt happy and proud. +Once upon a time, there was a cop named Tim. Tim was a good cop who liked to help people. One day, Tim saw a car that was not working. The car was old and rusty. Tim wanted to help the owner of the car. He called his friend who knew how to restore cars. + +His friend came and worked on the car for many days. Finally, the car was fixed and looked like new. The owner was very happy and thanked Tim and his friend. Tim felt fine because he helped someone. From that day on, Tim and his friend restored many cars together and helped many people. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to ride her scooter around the park every day. Her scooter was her favorite toy, and she always took good care of it. + +One day, Lily's friend came over to play. Her friend wanted to ride Lily's scooter, but Lily didn't want to share. She was too loyal to her scooter and didn't want anyone else to ride it. + +But Lily's friend begged and begged, and Lily finally gave in. As her friend rode the scooter, Lily felt embarrassed that she had been so selfish. She realized that sharing was more important than keeping her scooter all to herself. + +Unfortunately, as her friend was riding the scooter, she lost control and crashed into a tree. The scooter was broken, and Lily was very sad. She wished she had never let her friend ride it. From then on, Lily learned to be more careful with her things and to always think twice before sharing them. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had long, yellow hair that she loved to play with. One day, while playing outside, a mischievous bird swooped down and snatched a strand of her hair. Lily was upset and didn't know what to do. + +Her mommy came to the rescue and told her not to worry. She gave Lily a pretty yellow bow to wear in her hair to prevent the bird from taking any more. Lily was happy again and went back to playing. + +But the bird was persistent and kept trying to take Lily's hair. So, Lily's mommy came up with a clever idea. She put a net over Lily's head to protect her hair. The bird couldn't get through the net and Lily's hair was safe. + +Lily was grateful to her mommy for preventing the bird from taking her hair. She wore her yellow bow and net proudly and continued to play outside with her friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She wanted to go outside but the door was locked. She asked her mom for help to unlock it. Her mom gave her a key and showed her how to turn it to unlock the door. + +Lily was so happy to be outside. She ran down the steps and played with her toys. But then she got impatient and wanted to go back inside. She ran up the steps and tried to open the door, but it was locked again. She remembered what her mom showed her and used the key to unlock the door. + +Lily was proud of herself for unlocking the door. She went back inside and gave her mom a big hug. From then on, she always remembered to lock and unlock the door when she went outside. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who lived in a small house with her mom and dad. One day, Lily and her family went on a trip to the beach. While they were there, they saw a big, scary hurricane coming towards them. + +Lily was scared and asked her mom, "What's that big wind?" Her mom said, "That's a hurricane, Lily. It's a very strong wind that can be dangerous." + +But Lily's dad was brave and said, "Don't worry, we will be okay. I recognize that we need to go inside and stay safe." So, they all went inside and waited until the hurricane was gone. + +After the hurricane passed, Lily looked outside and saw that the beach was very messy. But she was happy because she knew her family was safe. She said to her dad, "You're so brave, dad. I recognize that you kept us safe from the hurricane." And they all hugged and smiled. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a chubby cat named Mittens. One day, Lily went outside to play and saw a shiny rock on the ground. She wanted to take it home, so she put it in her pocket. + +As she was walking home, she saw a butterfly flying in the sky. It was so pretty! She wanted to take it with her, but she knew it wouldn't fit in her pocket. So, she just watched it flutter away. + +When she got home, she showed her mommy the shiny rock in her pocket. Her mommy thought it was very pretty too. Mittens even came over to see what was in Lily's pocket. He sniffed it and then went back to sleep. Lily was happy she found something special to take home with her. +Once upon a time, there was a little ant named Annie. She was very small and had six legs. One day, Annie was walking through the forest and she saw a dull rock. She thought it was not very interesting and kept walking. + +Soon, she met a friendly butterfly named Benny. Benny said, "Welcome to the forest, Annie! What are you doing today?" + +Annie replied, "I'm just walking around. I saw a dull rock but it wasn't very exciting." + +Benny laughed and said, "Don't worry, Annie. There are lots of interesting things in the forest. Let me show you around!" + +So, Benny and Annie explored the forest together and saw many beautiful flowers and colorful birds. Annie was very happy to have a new friend and thanked Benny for showing her around. +Once upon a time, there was a small girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and run around the house. One day, Lily accidentally tore her favorite dress while playing. She was very sad and went to her mom to show her the tear. + +"Mommy, look at my dress. It has a tear," said Lily. + +"It's okay, Lily. We can fix it," replied her mom. + +After fixing the dress, Lily went to play again. But this time, she accidentally knocked over a piece of furniture. It was a small table that had a vase on it. The vase fell and broke into small pieces. + +Lily felt very bad and went to her mom again. "Mommy, I'm sorry. I broke the vase on the small table," she said. + +"It's okay, Lily. We can clean it up and get a new vase," replied her mom. + +From that day on, Lily learned that accidents happen, but it's important to tell someone and try to fix it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pen that she loved to draw with. One day, Lily went to her mommy and said, "Mommy, can you unlock the drawer? I need my important pen." + +Her mommy smiled and said, "Of course, sweetie." She unlocked the drawer and gave Lily her pen. Lily was so happy to have her important pen back. She drew lots of pictures with it and showed them to her mommy. + +Later that day, Lily's little brother came into her room and tried to take her pen. Lily said, "No! That's my important pen!" She held onto the pen tightly and her brother eventually gave up and left the room. From then on, Lily made sure to always lock her important pen in the drawer so no one could take it without her permission. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play in the park. One day, she saw a boy playing with a big barrel. She went over to him and said, "Hi, can I play too?" + +The boy smiled and said, "Sure, I'll invite you to play with me." + +Lily was so happy to have made a new friend. They played for a while, rolling the barrel back and forth. Then, the boy said, "My family is very wealthy. We have lots of toys at home. Do you want to come over and play with me some more?" + +Lily was excited and said, "Yes, please! I love playing with new friends." + +So, they went to the boy's house and played together all afternoon. Lily was so happy that she had made a new friend and had a fun day playing with him. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play with his toys, especially his action figures. One day, Timmy's mom told him they were going to have a picnic in the park. Timmy was so excited! + +When they arrived at the park, Timmy's mom unpacked the basket and they started to eat. Suddenly, Timmy realized he forgot his favorite action figure at home. He was sad and didn't know what to do. + +But then, his mom said she had a surprise for him. She went to the car and came back with a new action figure! Timmy was so happy and thanked his mom for supplying him with a new toy. He played with it during the picnic and had a great time. + +Later that day, as they were leaving the park, Timmy's mom asked him if he had a good time. Timmy replied, "Yes, and I'm glad you had a surprise for me. You always figure out a way to make me happy." His mom smiled and gave him a mild pat on the back. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved her pillow very much, it was soft and cozy. One day, Lily's pillow started to talk to her! She was scared at first, but then she realized it was a magic pillow. + +The pillow told Lily that they needed to escape from the dark and scary forest they were in. Lily was brave and agreed to help the pillow. They walked and walked until they found a big river. They needed to cross it to escape from the forest. + +Lily was scared of the water, but the pillow encouraged her to be brave. They made a raft out of some sticks and floated across the river. They finally escaped the scary forest and went home. Lily was so happy she had helped her talking pillow escape! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved music and always danced to the beat. One day, she met a musician who played beautiful melodies on his guitar. Lily was envious of his talent and wished she could play like him. + +The musician noticed how much Lily loved music and offered to teach her how to play. Excited, Lily agreed and started taking lessons. She practiced every day and soon became very good at playing the guitar. + +One day, a boy came up to Lily and asked if he could borrow her guitar. She let him, but he didn't take care of it and ended up destroying it. Lily was sad and angry, but the musician reminded her that the joy of music was not in the instrument, but in the heart. + +The moral of the story is that true musicianship comes from within and cannot be destroyed by external factors. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go on adventures with her mommy and daddy. One day, they decided to go to the park. They packed a picnic and got in the car. + +As they drove, they saw lots of cars on the road. Lily's mommy said, "Oh no, there's a lot of traffic today. It might take us a while to get to the park." + +Finally, they arrived at the park and found a nice spot to have their picnic. While they were eating, Lily saw a big hot air balloon in the sky. She pointed and said, "Look, mommy! The balloon is rising up high!" + +Later, as they were leaving the park, they saw a sign for the fair. Lily's daddy said, "We should go to the fair next time we come to the park." Lily was so excited to go to the fair and see all the fun rides and games. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat pastries, especially chocolate croissants. One day, Lily's mom promised to take her to an ancient bakery that made the best pastries in town. + +Lily was so excited that she couldn't wait to arrive at the bakery. As they walked down the street, Lily saw a big sign that said "Bakery" and she knew they had arrived. She ran inside and saw all the yummy pastries on display. + +Suddenly, Lily saw an old man sitting in the corner. He looked sad and lonely. Lily decided to share her chocolate croissant with him. The old man smiled and said, "Thank you, little girl. You have a kind heart." + +Later that day, as Lily and her mom were walking home, Lily felt happy that she had made the old man smile. She knew that being kind to others was important. And as they walked, Lily's mom surprised her with a box of pastries from the bakery. Lily was so happy that she hugged her mom and said, "I love you, Mommy." +Once upon a time, there was an old man. He had a big garden with lots of fruits and vegetables. One day, he wanted to pick some apples from the tree. He tried to reach them, but he couldn't. He needed to pull the branches to get the apples. + +He pulled and pulled, but nothing happened. Suddenly, the branch broke and he fell down. The result was that he hurt his arm. He felt sad and went back to his house. He didn't want to pick apples again because he was too old and it was too hard for him. +Once upon a time, there was a sad bear named Benny. Benny lived in a gloomy cave all by himself. One day, Benny's friend, a little bird named Lily, came to visit him. Lily noticed that Benny was feeling down and decided to give him a massage to make him feel better. + +As Lily was massaging Benny's back, she could feel his body relax. Benny was feeling much better! Lily urged Benny to come outside with her and enjoy the sunshine. Benny was hesitant at first, but with Lily's encouragement, he finally agreed. + +Benny and Lily went for a walk in the forest and played together. Benny felt so happy to have a friend like Lily who cared about him. From that day on, Benny wasn't so gloomy anymore. He knew that whenever he was feeling down, he could count on Lily to give him a massage and urge him to have some fun. +Once upon a time, there was a big bear named Bubba. Bubba lived in a forest with lots of trees. Bubba liked to play with his friends, but sometimes he felt lonely. + +One day, Bubba went for a walk in the forest. He saw some lumber on the ground and decided to play with it. He stacked the lumber up tight and pretended it was a castle. + +Bubba had so much fun playing with the lumber, but when it was time to go home, he realized he missed his friends. He felt sad and wished they were there to play with him. But he knew they would come back soon and he could play with them again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a brown teddy bear that she loved very much. One day, Lily's brother came to play with her. He accidentally broke her favorite toy car. + +Lily was sad and said, "My car is broken. Can you fix it?" + +Her brother replied, "I'm sorry, I can't fix it. But I have a new toy that I can pass to you. It's a brown puppy." + +Lily was happy again and hugged the brown puppy tightly. She said, "Thank you for the new toy. I love it!" + +From that day on, Lily played with her new brown puppy and forgot all about her broken toy car. And she learned that sometimes, when things break, there can be something even better that comes along. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy who loved to play with his toy cars. One day, he was playing with his favorite red car when suddenly, it got stuck under the couch. Timmy tried to get it out, but he couldn't. He felt sad and cried. + +His mom heard him crying and came to see what was wrong. Timmy told her about his car and how it was stuck. His mom tried to get it out, but she couldn't either. She told Timmy not to worry and that they would find a way to get it out. + +Later that day, a police officer came to their house. Timmy was scared at first, but his mom explained that the police officer was there to help them. The police officer was a regular officer who helped people when they needed it. + +The police officer was able to get Timmy's car out from under the couch. Timmy was so happy and thanked the police officer. He was glad that the conflict was finished and he could play with his car again. +Once upon a time, there was a lady who lived in a big house. She loved to walk in her garden and look at the flowers. One day, she saw a little girl crying outside her gate. The lady asked, "Why are you crying, little one?" + +The little girl said, "I lost my toy and I can't find it. Can you help me?" + +The lady said, "Don't worry, I will provide you with a new toy. It's harmless and you can play with it all day." + +The little girl was very happy and said, "Thank you, kind lady!" She played with her new toy all day and never felt sad again. The lady was happy too because she made the little girl smile. From that day on, they became good friends and the little girl would visit the lady every day to play in her garden. +Once upon a time, there was a cute little doggy named Spot. Spot loved to play with his toys and eat yummy snacks. One day, Spot's owner wanted to take him for a walk in the park. But before they could go, Spot needed to get dressed in his favorite red collar. + +After Spot was all dressed up, they went to the park. Spot ran around and played with other dogs. He even got a treat for being so adorable! It was a tasty snack, and Spot ate it all up. After a fun day at the park, Spot went home and took a nap. He dreamed about playing with his toys and eating more yummy snacks. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a monkey in the jungle. He loved to play and climb trees all day. One day, he heard a loud noise and got scared. He saw a big, mean lion coming towards him. The monkey tried to run away but he couldn't. + +The lion roared and the monkey was very afraid. But then, he remembered that his friend had told him that sometimes, when you're scared, you should whisper. So the monkey whispered to himself, "I am a harmless monkey. I don't want to hurt you, Mr. Lion." + +The lion heard the monkey whisper and stopped in his tracks. He realized that the monkey wasn't harmful and just wanted to play. So, the lion and the monkey became friends and played together in the jungle. From that day on, the monkey knew that whispering could help him when he was scared. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, her mom asked her to help with the laundry. Lily didn't know what laundry was, so her mom explained that it was cleaning clothes. + +Lily was very persistent and wanted to help her mom. She helped her mom put the clothes in the washing machine and then in the dryer. After that, they folded the clothes and put them away. + +Lily was very proud of herself for helping her mom with the laundry. She learned something new and was happy to be a big helper. From that day on, she always wanted to help with the laundry. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the park with her mommy and daddy. They sat on a blanket and started to eat sandwiches. Lily had a peanut butter and jelly sandwich and it was her favorite. + +After they ate, they went to play on the swings. Lily loved to swing high in the sky and feel the wind in her hair. But then, she saw a little bird sitting on a branch. She wanted to see it up close, so she started to walk towards it. + +Her mommy and daddy told her to be quiet so she wouldn't scare the bird. Lily tiptoed closer and closer until she was right under the branch. She looked up and saw the bird's bright feathers. It was a beautiful sight. From that day on, Lily loved to watch the birds in the park and always tried to be quiet around them. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to fly his kite high up in the sky. His kite was big and red, and it made him happy. One day, Timmy's kite got caught in a tree. Timmy tried to get it down but he couldn't reach it. + +Timmy's mom came to help him, but the wind started to blow really hard. Suddenly, the kite started to shrink and get smaller and smaller. Timmy was sad because his impressive kite was gone forever. He went home feeling sad and disappointed. + +That night, there was a big storm and the tree where Timmy's kite was caught fell down. Timmy's kite was destroyed and he never got to fly it again. Timmy learned that sometimes things don't always end well, but he knew he could always try again and make new memories. +Once upon a time, there was a naughty cat named Whiskers. Whiskers loved to rub his head on everything in the house, including the couch and the table. One day, Whiskers saw his owner get into the car and drive away. Whiskers wanted to go for a drive too, so he snuck out of the house and jumped into the car. + +Whiskers was so excited to go for a drive, but he didn't know how to drive the car. He tried to rub his head on the steering wheel, but it didn't work. Suddenly, the car started moving all by itself! Whiskers was scared but also excited. He watched the trees and houses go by as the car drove down the street. + +After a while, the car stopped at a park. Whiskers saw his owner and ran over to him. His owner was surprised to see Whiskers in the car, but he was happy to see him too. From that day on, Whiskers knew that he couldn't drive the car, but he was still happy to go for rides with his owner. And he still loved to rub his head on everything in the house! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park with her friends. One day, while playing hide-and-seek, she met a friendly vendor selling green apples. + +Lily asked the vendor, "Do you have any red apples?" + +The vendor replied, "No, I only have green apples today." + +Lily didn't like green apples, but she still wanted to buy one. She thought about it and came up with a plan. She would buy a green apple and give it to her friend who loved them. + +Later that day, Lily's friend was so happy to receive the green apple. Lily felt happy too, knowing that she had made her friend's day. From that day on, Lily always visited the vendor whenever she went to the park. She even started to like the green apples. + +And so, Lily learned that sometimes things that seem strange or unfamiliar can be good too. She also learned that planning ahead can lead to happy surprises. +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 mom and dad. They saw a big spring in the middle of the park. Lily wanted to touch the spring, but her mom told her not to. + +Lily saw some other kids playing on the grass, so she ran to join them. But the grass was wet and slippery because it had rained earlier. Lily slipped and fell down. She got all messy with grass and mud on her clothes. + +Her mom helped her up and they went home to change her clothes. Lily was sad that she couldn't play anymore, but her mom made her some hot chocolate and they snuggled on the couch together. Lily felt better and happy again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a house with her mommy and daddy. One day, Lily saw a bird outside her window. She wanted to go outside and play with it. + +Lily's mommy said, "Be careful, Lily. The bird might fly away if you get too close." + +Lily walked outside and saw the bird on a tree. She looked at it and said, "Hi, birdie!" The bird looked at Lily and nodded its head. + +Lily was so happy that the bird talked to her. She ran back to her mommy and daddy and said, "The bird said hi to me! It nodded its head!" + +Lily's mommy and daddy were alert and happy to hear about the bird. They smiled and said, "That's wonderful, Lily!" +Once upon a time, there was a big cake. The cake was heavy because it had lots of frosting on top. A little girl wanted to eat the cake, but it was too heavy for her to carry. She asked her mommy to help her carry the cake. Together, they lifted the cake and put it on the table. When they cut the cake, the little girl watched as the pieces rose up in the air. She was so happy to eat the yummy cake! The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and run around in the park. One day, Lily was playing with her favorite toy car. She loved the way it moved back and forth. It was her own toy car, and she was very proud of it. + +As she played, Lily saw a boy running around carelessly. He was not paying attention to where he was going. Suddenly, he bumped into her and her toy car fell out of her hand. The motion of the boy made the car roll away and Lily couldn't find it. + +Lily was sad and started to cry. A kind lady saw what happened and asked what was wrong. Lily explained that she lost her toy car. The lady told her not to worry and helped her look for it. They searched everywhere, but couldn't find it. Just as they were about to give up, they saw the boy walking towards them. He had found the toy car and brought it back to Lily. She was so happy and thanked the boy for being kind. From that day on, Lily learned to be more careful with her toys and to appreciate when others are kind to her. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing outside in the sun. Her mom would always remind her to put on sunscreen to protect her skin from the sun. + +One day, Lily was playing with her toys outside when her friend came over. Her friend saw that Lily's toys were all over the place and said, "Wow, your room is so messy!" Lily replied, "I know, but I don't mind. I like playing with my toys everywhere." + +Her friend said, "Let's clean up your toys so we can play a game together." Lily agreed and they worked together to put all the toys away. After they were done, they played a fun game in the sun. They had so much fun that they didn't even notice the time passing by. + +When it was time for Lily's friend to go home, Lily's mom came outside and saw that the toys were all put away and the girls were playing nicely together. She said, "Wow, you two did a great job cleaning up. And it's so nice to see you playing together in the sun." +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy was excited because his favorite toy was coming in the mail. He waited and waited, but the toy never arrived. Timmy was sad. + +One day, Timmy found a closet in his room. He opened the closet and saw a big, black hole. Timmy thought it was a stupid idea to go into the hole, but he did it anyway. + +Timmy crawled through the hole and found himself in a magical land. He saw his favorite toy! He was so happy. But then, a big, scary monster appeared. Timmy was scared and tried to run away, but he couldn't. The monster ate Timmy and his favorite toy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the park. One day, he saw a dirty lamp on the ground. He thought it was yucky, but he picked it up anyway. + +Timmy ran home with the lamp and showed it to his mom. She said, "That's a very dirty lamp, Timmy. We should clean it before we use it." So they cleaned the lamp together. + +After they finished cleaning, the lamp shone so bright! Timmy learned that even if something looks dirty on the outside, it can be very special on the inside. The moral of the story is to always look beyond the surface and find the beauty within. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a mommy and a daddy who worked in an office. One day, Lily asked her mommy, "What's an office?" Her mommy said, "It's a place where people go to work and help other people." + +Lily's mommy and daddy worked very hard in the office every day. One day, Lily wanted to bring them something special to show that she cared about them. She decided to bring them warm cookies that she made herself. + +When Lily's mommy and daddy came home from the office, they were very happy to see the warm cookies. They said, "Thank you, Lily! We love you and we're so proud of you for caring about us." Lily felt very happy and proud too. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He loved cats and wanted to have one as a pet. One day, he went to the pet store with his mom and saw a modern cat. It had a shiny coat and big green eyes. Timmy picked the cat and took it home. + +Timmy loved his new cat and played with it every day. But one day, the cat got sick and Timmy didn't know what to do. He tried to help the cat, but it was too late. The cat passed away and Timmy was very sad. + +Timmy learned that sometimes things don't always go as planned and that life can be unpredictable. He missed his cat very much and wished he could have done more to save it. +Ben and Lily were playing knights and dragons in the garden. Ben had a big shield made of cardboard and Lily had a furry hat with horns. They pretended to fight and roar at each other. + +"Rrrr, I am a fierce dragon! I will burn you with my fire!" Lily said. + +"No, you won't! I have a strong shield! I will protect myself and the castle!" Ben said. + +They ran around the garden, having fun. But then they saw a big shadow on the wall. It looked like a real dragon, with wings and a tail. They were scared and stopped playing. + +"What is that?" Ben asked. + +"I don't know. Maybe it is a real dragon!" Lily said. + +They hid behind a bush and watched the shadow. It moved closer and closer to them. They heard a loud noise, like a snort. They felt hot air on their faces. They peeked out of the bush and saw a huge dog, with black fur and yellow eyes. It was not a dragon, but it was still scary. + +The dog saw them and barked. It ran towards them, showing its teeth. Ben and Lily screamed and tried to run away. But the dog was faster and caught them. It bit them and shook them. It did not care about their shield or their hat. It hurt them a lot. + +Ben and Lily cried and wished they had a real knight to save them. But no one came. The dog was too strong and mean. It did not let them go. It was a bad ending. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play outside. One day, they saw big clouds in the sky. They heard their mom say, "There is a hurricane coming. We have to go inside and stay safe." + +Lily and Ben did not know what a hurricane was. They thought it was a game. They said, "Let's play hurricane! We can run and spin and make noise like the wind!" + +They grabbed their coats and hats and ran to the backyard. They pretended to be the wind and the rain. They spun around and shouted, "Hurricane! Hurricane!" + +Their mom saw them and called, "Lily! Ben! Come inside now! It's not safe to play outside! The hurricane is real and it's very strong!" + +Lily and Ben did not listen. They thought their mom was playing too. They said, "No, mom! We are having fun! We are the hurricane!" + +But then, they felt the wind get stronger and colder. They saw the trees sway and the leaves fly. They heard a loud roar in the air. They felt scared and cold. + +They realized their mom was right. The hurricane was not a game. It was a big storm that could hurt them. They said, "Mom! Help! We want to go inside!" + +Their mom ran to them and hugged them. She said, "It's okay, my loves. I'm here. I will lead you inside. We will be warm and safe together." + +She took their hands and led them to the house. They closed the door and the windows. They cuddled on the couch and watched the storm pass. They learned their lesson. They never played hurricane again. +Lila and Ben were playing in the park. They saw a big hole in the ground. It was a pit. Lila wanted to go inside the pit. She thought it looked fun. + +"Come on, Ben, let's go in the pit!" Lila urged. She ran towards the hole. + +"No, Lila, stop!" Ben shouted. He was scared of the pit. He thought it was dark and dirty. He did not want to go in the pit. + +But Lila did not listen. She jumped into the pit. She landed on something soft and furry. It was a bear. The bear was sleeping in the pit. Lila screamed. The bear woke up. It was angry. + +"Roar!" The bear roared. It showed its big teeth and claws. It wanted to eat Lila. + +"Help, help!" Lila cried. She was sorry she went into the pit. She wished she listened to Ben. + +Ben heard Lila's cry. He was brave. He ran to the pit. He saw the bear. He picked up a stick. He threw the stick at the bear. The stick hit the bear's nose. The bear was hurt. It ran away. + +"Come on, Lila, climb up!" Ben said. He reached out his hand. He helped Lila out of the pit. Lila hugged Ben. She was happy he saved her. + +"Thank you, Ben, you are my hero!" Lila said. + +"You're welcome, Lila, you are my friend!" Ben said. + +They ran back to the park. They played on the swings and the slide. They had fun. They never went near the pit again. They learned their lesson. The end. +Lily and Tom were playing in the attic. They liked to look at the old things that Grandma had. They saw a big box with a lot of clothes. Lily wanted to try them on. + +"Look, Tom, this is a pretty dress!" Lily said. She put on a blue dress with flowers. She felt like a princess. + +Tom saw a hat with a feather. He put it on and pretended to be a pirate. He said, "Arrr, matey, give me your treasure!" + +Lily laughed and said, "No, this is my treasure!" She showed him a shiny button that she found in the box. It was red and round and had four holes. + +Tom wanted the button too. He said, "Give me the button, Lily, or I will make you walk the plank!" + +Lily said, "No, Tom, this is my button! I found it first!" + +They started to tug on the button. They pulled and pulled until the button snapped. It flew across the room and hit a lamp. The lamp fell and broke. The attic became dark. + +Lily and Tom were scared. They heard Grandma coming up the stairs. They did not want to get in trouble. They quickly took off the clothes and hid them in the box. They ran to the door and opened it. + +"Grandma, Grandma, we are sorry!" they said. "We broke the lamp and the button!" + +Grandma looked at them and smiled. She said, "Don't worry, my dears. The lamp was old and the button was not important. I'm glad you had fun with the clothes. But next time, be more careful and ask me first." + +Lily and Tom hugged Grandma and said, "Thank you, Grandma, we love you!" + +Grandma hugged them back and said, "I love you too, my sweeties. Now, let's go downstairs and have some cookies." +Sara loved her horse, Brownie. She liked to feed him carrots and brush his fur. Every day, she would visit him in the stable and talk to him. Brownie was her best friend. + +One day, it was very cold and windy. Sara's mom said, "You can't go to the stable today, Sara. It's too dangerous. The wind might blow the roof off." Sara was sad. She wanted to see Brownie. She wondered if he was lonely. + +She waited until her mom was busy in the kitchen. Then she put on her coat and hat and ran to the stable. She opened the door and saw Brownie. He was shivering and scared. He neighed when he saw Sara. "Don't worry, Brownie," Sara said. "I'm here to keep you warm." + +She found a big blanket and covered Brownie with it. She hugged him and stroked his fur. She told him stories and sang him songs. Brownie felt better. He snuggled with Sara and listened to her voice. + +Soon, Sara's mom came to the stable. She was angry and worried. She saw Sara and Brownie under the blanket. She said, "Sara, what are you doing here? You could have been hurt by the wind. You disobeyed me." Sara looked at her mom and said, "I'm sorry, mom. But Brownie was lonely. He needed me. And I needed him. We are friends." Sara's mom looked at Sara and Brownie. She saw how much they loved each other. She sighed and smiled. She said, "I understand, Sara. But next time, please listen to me. I only want you to be safe. Come on, let's go home. We can bring Brownie with us. He can stay in the garage until the wind stops." Sara and Brownie were happy. They followed Sara's mom to the house. They were not lonely anymore. They had each other. +Tom and Lily were playing with their toys in the living room. They liked to make noises and pretend they were cars, planes, or animals. Sometimes they would draw symbols on paper and show them to each other. A symbol was a shape that meant something, like a heart for love, or a star for wish. + +"Look, Lily, I made a symbol for you!" Tom said, holding up a paper with a circle and two dots. "It is a face that is happy to see you. Do you like it?" + +Lily smiled and nodded. She took the paper and drew a line under the circle. "Now it has a mouth. It can say thank you, Tom. You are a good friend." She gave the paper back to Tom. + +Tom was happy. He put the paper on the table and hugged Lily. They decided to make more symbols for each other. They used different colors and shapes. They had fun. + +But they were careless. They did not see that their dog, Spot, was watching them. Spot was curious. He liked to chew on things. He saw the paper with the symbols and thought it was a snack. He jumped on the table and grabbed the paper with his teeth. He ran away with it. + +"Hey, Spot, stop!" Tom shouted. He and Lily chased after Spot. They wanted their paper back. They loved their symbols. + +Spot ran into the bedroom and hid under the bed. He tore the paper into pieces. He did not care about the symbols. He only cared about the taste. + +Tom and Lily reached the bedroom. They saw the paper on the floor. They were sad. They blinked their eyes. They felt tears coming. + +"Spot, you are a bad dog!" Lily said. "You ruined our symbols. They were special to us. How could you do that?" + +Spot did not answer. He wagged his tail. He did not understand. He thought they were playing with him. He thought they were happy. He did not know he made a mistake. He was careless. +Lily and Ben were twins who loved to play outside. They waited for spring to come, because spring meant flowers, birds, and sunshine. They also liked to help their mom in the garden, where she grew carrots, lettuce, and strawberries. + +One day, when spring finally arrived, Lily and Ben ran outside with their buckets and shovels. They wanted to dig in the dirt and plant some seeds. They saw their mom in the garden, smiling and waving at them. + +"Hi, mom!" they shouted. "Can we help you?" + +"Of course, my darlings," mom said. "You can help me by watering the plants and pulling out the weeds. But be careful not to hurt the worms and the bugs. They are our friends, too. They help the soil and the plants grow." + +Lily and Ben nodded. They were compassionate children, who loved all living things. They took the watering can and the hoe, and went to work. They sang and laughed as they watered the flowers and the vegetables. They gently moved the worms and the bugs to a safe place, and pulled out the weeds. + +"Mom, look!" Ben said, holding up a shiny object. "I found something in the dirt. What is it?" + +Mom came over and looked at it. It was a small, round, metal thing, with a needle and some letters on it. + +"That's a compass, Ben," mom said. "It's a tool that helps people find their way. The needle always points to the north, and the letters stand for the directions: north, south, east, and west." + +"Wow, that's cool!" Ben said. "Can I keep it, mom? Please?" + +Mom smiled and hugged him. "Sure, you can keep it, Ben. But you have to share it with Lily, too. And you have to promise me that you won't get lost with it. Always stay close to me and to Lily, okay?" + +"Okay, mom," Ben said. "I promise. Thank you, mom. You are the best!" + +Lily came over and hugged mom, too. She looked at the compass and said, "Can I see it, Ben? Please?" + +Ben nodded and handed it to her. "Here you go, Lily. It's ours. We can take turns with it." + +Lily smiled and thanked him. She looked at the compass and said, "Let's pretend we are explorers, Ben. Let's go on an adventure!" + +"Okay, Lily," Ben said. "But first, let's finish helping mom. Then we can explore together." + +They finished their chores and then ran to the backyard, where they found a big tree, a swing, and a sandbox. They used the compass to guide them and pretended they were in a jungle, a desert, and a mountain. They had fun and learned new things. They were happy and grateful for the spring, the garden, and the compass. And they always stayed close to each other and to mom. +Tom and Lisa are twins. They like to watch television after school. They watch cartoons and laugh. But sometimes they fight over the remote. They want to watch different shows. + +One day, Tom and Lisa are watching television. Tom wants to watch cars. Lisa wants to watch ponies. They both grab the remote and pull. They yell at each other. + +"Give me the remote! I want to watch cars!" Tom says. + +"No, I want to watch ponies! They are pretty!" Lisa says. + +They pull harder and harder. The remote breaks. The television goes off. Tom and Lisa are angry. They look at each other. They slap each other. They slap hard. They cry. + +Mom hears the noise. She runs to the living room. She sees Tom and Lisa slapping and crying. She sees the broken remote and the off television. She is mad. She scolds Tom and Lisa. + +"What are you doing? Why are you slapping each other? Why did you break the remote and the television? You are naughty! You are in trouble!" Mom says. + +Tom and Lisa are scared. They stop slapping and crying. They say sorry to Mom. But Mom is still mad. She sends them to their room. She says they can't watch television for a week. She says they have to learn to share and be nice. + +Tom and Lisa go to their room. They are sad. They wish they didn't slap each other. They wish they didn't break the remote and the television. They wish they could watch cartoons and laugh. They are not safe. They are not happy. They have a bad ending. +Jill and Jack were twins who liked to travel. They had a big map on their wall and they put stickers on the places they had been. One day, they saw a picture of a diamond in a book. It was shiny and pretty and they wanted to see one for real. + +"Let's go to the diamond mine!" Jack said. + +"OK, but we have to be careful. Mom and Dad said it is far and dangerous," Jill said. + +They packed their bags and sneaked out of the house. They took a bus, a train and a taxi to get to the diamond mine. They saw a big hole in the ground and a lot of rocks and dirt. They climbed down a ladder and looked around. + +"Wow, look at all the diamonds!" Jack said. He picked up a handful and put them in his pocket. + +"Jack, we should go back. It is getting dark and I am sleepy," Jill said. + +"Wait, I want to find more. They are so shiny and pretty," Jack said. + +He wandered deeper into the mine, leaving Jill behind. He did not see the sign that said "Danger: Explosives". He did not hear the beep of the timer. He did not feel the blast that shook the ground. + +Jill heard a loud boom and saw a lot of smoke and dust. She screamed for Jack, but he did not answer. She ran to the ladder, but it was broken. She was trapped in the mine, alone and scared. + +She cried and cried, until she fell asleep. She never woke up. +Sara and Ben were twins who loved to visit their grandma's ranch. They liked to see the horses, cows, chickens and pigs. They also liked to play with the dogs, cats and rabbits. Grandma always had yummy food and fun stories for them. + +One day, Sara and Ben saw a new animal on the ranch. It was small, brown and fluffy, with a long nose and big ears. It was hiding under a bush, making soft noises. + +"What is that?" Sara asked. + +"I don't know. Let's go and see," Ben said. + +They walked slowly towards the bush, trying not to scare the animal. They peeked under the leaves and saw its cute face. + +"Hello, little one. What are you?" Ben said softly. + +The animal looked at them with curious eyes. It came out of the bush and sniffed their hands. It felt warm and soft. + +"It's adorable!" Sara said. "Can we pet it?" + +"Sure, but be gentle," Ben said. + +They stroked the animal's fur and scratched its ears. It seemed to like them. It licked their fingers and rubbed its nose against their cheeks. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise. It was grandma, coming with a bucket of food. + +"Kids, come and see what I have for you!" she called. + +Sara and Ben ran to grandma, leaving the animal behind. They were hungry and excited. + +"Grandma, what is that?" they asked, pointing to the bucket. + +"It's a surprise. You'll see," grandma said with a smile. + +She led them to a big pen, where there were more animals like the one they had found. They were all different colors and sizes, but they had the same fluffy fur and long nose. + +"These are alpacas," grandma said. "They are like sheep, but they live in the mountains. I got them from a friend who has a farm. They are very friendly and smart. And they make wonderful wool." + +"Wow, alpacas!" Sara and Ben said. "They are so cute!" + +They ran to the pen and greeted the alpacas. The alpacas came to them and let them pet them. They made funny noises and wagged their tails. + +"Can we feed them, grandma?" Sara asked. + +"Of course, dear. Here, take some of this. It's their favorite food," grandma said, handing them some pellets. + +Sara and Ben took some food and offered it to the alpacas. The alpacas ate from their hands and thanked them with more licks and rubs. + +Sara and Ben were having so much fun. They felt happy and loved. + +They didn't notice that the alpaca they had met under the bush was watching them from a corner. It looked sad and lonely. It wanted to join them, but it was shy and scared. + +It waited for a chance to get closer. It saw that Sara and Ben were busy feeding the other alpacas. It saw that grandma was looking at something else. + +It decided to make a move. It crept behind Sara and Ben, hoping they wouldn't notice. + +It reached them and poked them gently with its nose. + +Sara and Ben turned around and saw the alpaca. They recognized it and smiled. + +"Hey, it's you!" Sara said. + +"Hi, little one. Do you want some food?" Ben said. + +They gave the alpaca some pellets and hugged it. The alpaca felt happy and loved. + +It poked them back and made a happy noise. + +Grandma saw them and smiled. + +"Look, kids. You made a new friend. That's the alpaca I found under the bush. I think it likes you. Do you want to name it?" she asked. + +Sara and Ben looked at each other and nodded. + +They thought of a name for the alpaca. They chose a name that was simple and sweet. + +They called it Poke. +Tom and Anna were twins who liked to play together. They had many toys, but sometimes they got bored of them. One day, they decided to play a new game. They went to the window and looked outside. + +"Let's imagine we are different people," Tom said. "I will be a successful doctor who helps sick people. What will you be, Anna?" + +Anna thought for a moment. She saw a bird flying in the sky. "I will be a successful pilot who flies to many places. I will see the world and have fun." + +They took turns pretending to be a doctor and a pilot. They used their toys as tools and props. They had a lot of fun and learned new things. + +But then, they heard a knock on the door. It was their neighbor, Lily. She was holding a ball and a smile. + +"Hi, Tom and Anna. Do you want to play with me?" she asked. + +Tom and Anna looked at each other. They liked Lily, but they also liked their game. + +"Maybe later, Lily. We are busy playing doctor and pilot," Tom said. + +Lily looked sad. She said, "Okay, maybe another time. Bye." + +She turned around and walked away. + +Tom and Anna felt sorry for Lily. They realized that playing with a friend was more important than playing alone. + +"Wait, Lily. Come back. We want to play with you," Anna called out. + +Lily turned around and smiled again. She ran back to the door. + +"Really? You do?" she asked. + +"Yes, we do. We can play doctor and pilot with you. Or we can play something else. You can choose," Tom said. + +Lily was happy. She said, "Thank you, Tom and Anna. You are very kind. How about we play ball? I have a new one." + +Tom and Anna agreed. They put away their toys and went outside with Lily. They played ball and had more fun than before. + +They learned that playing with a friend is better than playing alone. They also learned that they can imagine anything they want, but they should not forget to share and care. +Ben likes to play soccer with his friends. He is a good player. He can run fast and kick the ball hard. He wears a red shirt and black shorts. + +One day, he plays in a big game. There are many people watching. They cheer and clap. Ben is happy and excited. He wants to score a goal. + +He sees the ball near the other goal. He runs to get it. He passes two players from the other team. They try to stop him, but he is too quick. He is almost there. He kicks the ball with all his might. + +The ball flies in the air. It goes past the goalie. It hits the net. Goal! Ben scores! He jumps and shouts. His friends run to hug him. The people cheer louder. Ben is the best player. He has an interesting game. He is very proud. +Dan and his wife Sue want to ride a big wheel at the fair. They stand in a long line with many other people. Dan is happy and excited. He likes to see the big wheel go round and round. He says to Sue, "Look, Sue, the big wheel is so high and shiny. We will have fun when we ride it." + +Sue is not happy and excited. She is bored and impatient. She does not like to wait in the long line. She says to Dan, "Dan, the big wheel is too slow and noisy. We will not have fun when we ride it. I want to go to the cotton candy stand. I like cotton candy. It is sweet and fluffy." + +Dan and Sue argue. Dan says, "No, Sue, we will not go to the cotton candy stand. We will ride the big wheel. We have waited for a long time. It is our turn soon. Please, Sue, do not be impatient. The big wheel is fun." + +Sue says, "Yes, Dan, we will go to the cotton candy stand. We will not ride the big wheel. We have waited for too long. It is not our turn soon. Please, Dan, do not be stubborn. The cotton candy is fun." + +Dan and Sue do not listen to each other. They are angry and sad. They do not have fun at the fair. They do not ride the big wheel. They do not eat the cotton candy. They go home. They are sorry. They say to each other, "I love you. I am sorry. Next time, we will listen to each other. We will have fun at the fair." +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They run and jump and laugh. They see a big fence. The fence has holes. They can look through the holes. + +Anna and Ben are curious. They want to know what is behind the fence. They hear a loud roar. They see a flash of orange and black. It is a tiger! The tiger is in a cage. The cage is behind the fence. + +Anna and Ben are excited. They have never seen a tiger before. They want to get closer. They run to the fence. They put their faces near the holes. The tiger sees them. The tiger growls. The tiger jumps. The tiger hits the fence. + +Anna and Ben are scared. They scream. They run away. They find their mom and dad. They tell them what they saw. Mom and dad are surprised. They hug Anna and Ben. They say it is okay. They say the tiger cannot get out. They say the fence is strong. + +Anna and Ben are calm. They are safe. They are happy. They learned something new. They still like the park. They still like to play. But they do not go near the fence again. +Lily and Tom were playing outside with their ball. They liked to kick the ball to each other and run after it. They did not see the dark clouds in the sky. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud boom. They looked up and saw a bright flash. It was lightning. They were scared. They wanted to go home. + +"Let's rush to the house!" Lily said to Tom. "Mommy will be there!" + +They picked up their ball and ran as fast as they could. They did not see the big puddle on the ground. They stepped on it and slipped. They fell down and hurt themselves. Their ball rolled away. + +They cried and called for mommy. But mommy did not hear them. She was inside, making dinner. She did not know there was a storm. + +The lightning flashed again. The thunder roared. The rain poured. Lily and Tom were wet and cold and sad. They wished they had seen the clouds. They wished they had listened to mommy. She had told them to come inside when it got dark. But they had not. They had stayed outside and played. And now they were in trouble. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to swing, slide and run. But they also liked to make up stories. They pretended to be pirates, astronauts and superheroes. + +One day, they saw a big tree with a hole in it. They wondered what was inside. Tom had an idea. He said, "Let's pretend we are explorers and find a treasure in the tree!" + +Lily agreed. They ran to the tree and looked inside. It was dark and spooky. They heard a weird noise. It sounded like a growl. They got scared. + +"Maybe there is a monster in the tree!" Lily said. + +"Or maybe it is a friendly animal that needs our help!" Tom said. + +They decided to be brave and find out. They took a stick and poked the hole. The noise got louder and angrier. Suddenly, something jumped out of the hole and shouted at them. + +It was a squirrel. It was not happy that they disturbed its home. It had a big bushy tail and sharp teeth. It chased them away from the tree. + +Tom and Lily ran as fast as they could. They screamed and laughed. They learned that some things are better left alone. They also learned that squirrels can shout. +Lily and Ben love to play with their toys. They have many toys, but their favourite is the big aeroplane. The aeroplane can make noises and fly in the air. Lily and Ben pretend to be pilots and go on adventures. + +One day, the aeroplane stops working. It does not make noises or fly. Lily and Ben are sad. They try to push the buttons and shake the wings, but nothing happens. They do not know what to do. + +They ask their dad for help. Their dad is very smart. He knows how to fix many things. He looks at the aeroplane and sees that the battery is empty. He says, "Don't worry, kids. I can fix this. We just need a new battery." + +He goes to the garage and finds a new battery. He opens the aeroplane and puts the new battery inside. He closes the aeroplane and turns it on. The aeroplane makes noises and flies again. Lily and Ben are happy. They hug their dad and say, "Thank you, dad. You are the best. You fixed the aeroplane." + +They go back to their room and play with the aeroplane. They pretend to be pilots and go on more adventures. They have a lot of fun. They love their dad and their aeroplane. +Lila and Ben were twins who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big balloon in the sky. It was red and shiny and had a basket under it. They wanted to go inside the balloon and fly high. + +"Look, Ben, a balloon!" Lila said. "Let's go and see it!" + +They ran to the field where the balloon was landing. A man came out of the basket. He had a hat and a coat and a bag. He looked at the twins and smiled. + +"Hello, little ones," he said. "Do you like my balloon?" + +"Yes, we do!" Lila and Ben said. "Can we go inside and fly with you?" + +The man frowned. He opened his bag and showed them some money. It was green and shiny and had numbers on it. + +"Sorry, kids, but flying is not free," he said. "You need to pay me some money if you want to fly with me." + +Lila and Ben did not have any money. They only had some toys and some rocks. They felt sad and angry. + +"That's not fair!" Lila said. "We want to fly, too!" + +"Maybe we can trade something," Ben said. He looked at his toys and his rocks. He saw a rough rock that had a shiny spot on it. He thought it was pretty. He picked it up and showed it to the man. + +"Look, mister, I have this rock," he said. "It is rough and shiny. Maybe you like it. Can we trade it for a ride in your balloon?" + +The man looked at the rock. He saw the shiny spot and his eyes sparkled. He thought it was a precious stone. He wanted to have it. + +"Wow, that's a nice rock," he said. "It must be worth a lot of money. OK, I'll trade it for a ride in your balloon. But only for a short time. Come on, hop in." + +Lila and Ben were happy. They gave the rock to the man and climbed into the basket. The man turned on the fire and the balloon rose into the air. They flew over the trees and the houses and the fields. They felt the wind and the sun and the clouds. They laughed and waved and shouted. + +"Look, Lila, we are flying!" Ben said. "This is so fun!" + +"Yes, Ben, this is fun!" Lila said. "But we have to go back soon. Mom and Dad will be worried." + +They looked at the man. He was busy looking at the rock. He rubbed it and smiled. He did not seem to care about the twins or the balloon. + +"Hey, mister, can we go back now?" Lila asked. "We have to go home." + +The man did not answer. He kept looking at the rock. He did not notice that the balloon was going too high and too fast. He did not see the birds and the planes and the wires. He did not hear the twins or the fire or the wind. + +Suddenly, there was a loud bang. The balloon hit a wire and burst. The fire went out and the basket fell. Lila and Ben screamed. They were scared and hurt. They held each other and prayed. + +The man dropped the rock and grabbed the basket. He was scared and hurt, too. He wished he had paid more attention to the balloon and the twins. He wished he had not been greedy for the rock. + +The basket crashed into the ground. Lila and Ben were lucky. They landed on some hay and some pillows. They were bruised and shaken, but not badly hurt. They crawled out of the basket and looked around. They saw some people running to help them. They saw their mom and dad. They hugged them and cried. + +The man was not so lucky. He landed on some rocks and some glass. He was cut and broken, and very badly hurt. He saw the rock he had traded for. It was cracked and dull. It was not a precious stone. It was just a rough rock with a shiny spot. He realized he had been fooled. He cried and moaned. + +Lila and Ben learned a lesson that day. They learned that flying is fun, but not worth risking their lives for. They learned that money is not everything, and that some things are more valuable than money. They learned that being greedy and careless can lead to trouble and pain. They learned to be happy with what they have, and to share it with others. + +The man learned a lesson, too. He learned that flying is a responsibility, and not a way to make money. He learned that money is not worth hurting others for, and that some things are more important than money. He learned that being greedy and careless can cost him his balloon and his health. He learned to be careful with what he +Lily loved to play with her daddy. He was big and strong and kind. He could lift her up in the air and make her laugh. He could also make funny faces and noises and tell her stories. + +One day, Lily wanted to know how much she weighed. She asked her daddy to help her. He said, "Sure, let's go to the bathroom and use the scale." He carried her to the bathroom and put her on the scale. The scale showed a number. "You weigh 15 kilos, Lily. That's very good. You are growing well," he said. + +Lily was happy. She wanted to know how much her daddy weighed. She asked him to stand on the scale. He said, "Okay, but don't laugh, okay?" He stood on the scale. The scale showed a bigger number. "You weigh 90 kilos, daddy. That's very big. You are strong," she said. + +Daddy smiled. He said, "Thank you, Lily. But you know, being big and strong is not the most important thing. Being humble and kind is more important. Do you know what humble means?" Lily shook her head. He said, "Humble means not thinking you are better than others. Humble means being grateful and respectful and helpful. Humble means being like you, Lily." + +Lily hugged her daddy. She said, "I love you, daddy. You are humble and kind and big and strong. You are the best daddy in the world." Daddy hugged her back. He said, "I love you too, Lily. You are humble and kind and smart and beautiful. You are the best daughter in the world." They smiled and went to play some more. +Sara and Ben are squirrels. They like to play in the big park with many trees. They also like to find acorns and hide them for winter. One day, they see a big pile of acorns near a bench. They are very happy and run to get them. + +"Look, Ben, so many acorns!" Sara says. "Let's take them to our nest." + +"Good idea, Sara. But we have to be quick. Maybe someone will come and take them away." Ben says. + +They start to fill their cheeks with acorns and run to their nest. They make many trips and soon they have a lot of acorns in their nest. They are very proud and happy. + +But then they hear a loud noise. It is a big dog. The dog sees the acorns and runs to them. He wants to eat them. He barks and jumps on the bench. + +Sara and Ben are very nervous. They hide in their nest and hope the dog will go away. + +"Go away, dog! Leave our acorns alone!" Sara says. + +"Shh, Sara, don't make noise. Maybe he will not see us." Ben says. + +They wait and wait. The dog tries to get the acorns, but he can't reach them. He gets angry and bored. He sees a ball and runs to chase it. He forgets about the acorns. + +Sara and Ben are very relieved. They peek out of their nest and see the dog is gone. They are happy again. + +"Phew, that was close. The dog is gone. Our acorns are safe." Sara says. + +"Yes, Sara. But next time, let's plan better. Let's find acorns that are not near a bench. Maybe in the woods or under a bush." Ben says. + +"Good idea, Ben. Let's do that tomorrow. But now, let's eat some acorns. We worked hard today." Sara says. + +They eat some acorns and share them with their friends. They are happy squirrels. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play at the park. They see a big slide. Lily wants to go on the slide, but she is scared. Ben says, "I will help you. You can hold my hand." + +They climb up the stairs. Lily holds Ben's hand. They reach the top. Lily looks down. She sees the grass and the flowers. She says, "Wow, this is amazing!" + +Ben says, "Are you ready?" Lily nods. They sit on the slide. They slide down together. They feel the wind and the sun. They laugh and scream. They land on the ground. They are happy. + +They hug each other. They say, "That was fun! Let's do it again!" They run back to the stairs. They go on the slide again and again. They have a great time. They are brave and kind. They are good friends. +Tom and Lily liked to swim in the sea. They had a big boat with their dad and mom. One day, they saw a reef near the shore. A reef is a place where many fish and plants live under the water. It looked very pretty and colorful. + +Tom and Lily wanted to see the reef. They put on their masks and fins. They asked their dad and mom if they could go. Their dad and mom said yes, but they had to be careful and stay close. They also had to choose a buddy to swim with. + +Tom and Lily chose each other as buddies. They jumped into the water and swam to the reef. They saw many attractive things. They saw fish of different shapes and sizes. They saw plants that waved in the current. They saw shells and corals that sparkled in the sun. + +They had a lot of fun exploring the reef. They pointed at the things they liked and made noises. They also played games like tag and hide and seek. They were very happy and curious. + +After a while, they heard their dad and mom calling them. It was time to go back to the boat. They said goodbye to the reef and the fish. They swam back to the boat and climbed up. They told their dad and mom what they saw and did. Their dad and mom smiled and hugged them. They said they were proud of them for being brave and careful. They said they could come back to the reef another day. Tom and Lily nodded and smiled. They loved the reef. +Lily and Tom were playing cops and robbers in the park. Lily was the cop and Tom was the robber. Lily had a toy badge and a toy handcuff. Tom had a toy gun and a mask. + +"Stop, robber! You are under arrest!" Lily shouted, running after Tom. + +"Never! You can't catch me!" Tom said, laughing and dodging Lily. + +They ran around the trees and the swings, having fun. But then, Tom tripped over a rock and fell down. Lily caught up with him and put the handcuff on his wrist. + +"Ha! I got you! Now you have to go to jail!" Lily said, smiling. + +"Aw, no fair! Let me go!" Tom said, trying to get free. + +Lily dragged Tom to a bench and said, "This is your jail. You have to stay here until I say so." + +She sat next to him and pretended to be a guard. She said, "You are a bad robber. You have to say sorry for what you did." + +Tom pouted and said, "Fine. I'm sorry. Can I go now?" + +Lily shook her head and said, "No. You have to stay here for a long time. And you have to be quiet." + +Tom was bored and annoyed. He wanted to play something else. He looked around and saw a big dog walking with its owner. The dog was fluffy and friendly. It saw Tom and Lily and wagged its tail. + +"Look, a dog!" Tom said, excited. + +"Shh! You have to be quiet!" Lily said, stern. + +But Tom didn't listen. He said, "Hi, dog! Come here! Come here!" + +The dog heard Tom and ran towards him. It licked his face and wagged its tail more. Tom laughed and petted the dog. He said, "You are a good dog. You are my friend." + +Lily was angry. She said, "Hey, stop that! You are in jail! You can't play with the dog!" + +But the dog didn't care. It jumped on Lily and licked her face too. Lily screamed and tried to push the dog away. She said, "Get off me! Get off me!" + +The owner of the dog heard the noise and came over. He said, "I'm sorry, kids. My dog is very friendly. He likes to play with everyone. Are you okay?" + +Lily and Tom nodded. They were both covered in dog saliva. They looked at each other and felt embarrassed. They said, "Sorry." + +The owner smiled and said, "It's okay. No harm done. Just be careful when you play. And don't be mean to each other." + +He took his dog and walked away. Lily and Tom took off their toys and said, "Let's play something else." + +They agreed and ran to the slide. They forgot about the jail and the dog. They had fun again. +Lily and Tom were friends who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big box in the yard. They opened the box and found many toys inside. They saw cars, dolls, balls, and books. But they also saw something else. It was a small egg that glowed with many colors. + +"Wow, look at this!" Lily said. "What is it?" + +"I don't know," Tom said. "Maybe it's a magic egg. Let's take it inside and see what happens." + +They carried the egg to Lily's room and put it on her bed. They waited and watched, but nothing happened. The egg just glowed and glowed. + +"Maybe it needs some water," Tom said. He ran to the bathroom and got a cup of water. He poured some water on the egg and waited. The egg started to crack and shake. + +"Look, look, it's hatching!" Lily said. She and Tom moved closer to the egg and saw a small head poke out. It was a baby bird, but not like any bird they had seen before. It had feathers of many colors, like the egg, and it also glowed. + +"Hello, little bird," Lily said. "You are so pretty. What are you?" + +The bird looked at Lily and Tom and chirped. It sounded like a song. + +"I think it likes us," Tom said. He reached out his hand and touched the bird gently. The bird nuzzled his hand and chirped again. + +"Can we keep it?" Lily asked. "Please, please, please?" + +"I don't know," Tom said. "Maybe it belongs to someone else. Maybe it's from a faraway place. Maybe it needs something special to eat or drink." + +"Or maybe it's a gift," Lily said. "Maybe it's a gift from the spring. Maybe it came to make us happy and warm, because it's cold outside." + +They looked out the window and saw the snow falling. They felt the cold air coming in. They hugged the bird and felt its glow. + +"Maybe you're right," Tom said. "Maybe it's a gift from the spring. And maybe we can be its friends." + +They smiled and played with the bird. They gave it a name: Sparky. They did not know where it came from or where it would go, but they knew they loved it. And they knew it loved them too. +Tim and Mia like to play basketball. They have a big ball and a hoop in the yard. They take turns to throw the ball and try to make it go in the hoop. Sometimes they miss, but they keep trying. + +One day, Tim and Mia have a visitor. It is their cousin Leo. Leo is older and taller than them. He also likes to play basketball. He asks them if he can join their game. + +"Sure, you can play with us," Tim says. "But you have to follow our rules." + +"What are your rules?" Leo asks. + +"Our rules are: you have to throw the ball from here," Mia says, pointing to a spot on the ground. "And you have to say 'basketball' before you throw." + +"That sounds easy," Leo says. "Can I go first?" + +"OK, you can go first," Tim says. + +Leo takes the ball and walks to the spot. He looks at the hoop and smiles. He thinks he can make it easily. He throws the ball without saying anything. + +"Hey, you didn't say 'basketball'!" Mia says. + +"That's not a rule, that's silly," Leo says. "I don't need to say 'basketball' to play basketball." + +"Yes, you do, that's our rule," Tim says. "You have to say 'basketball' or you lose your turn." + +Leo thinks that Tim and Mia are being unfair. He doesn't want to play by their rule. He thinks it is difficult and childish. He says he doesn't want to play with them anymore. He takes the ball and goes to the other side of the yard. + +Tim and Mia look at each other. They shrug their shoulders. They don't care if Leo doesn't want to play with them. They think he is rude and bossy. They go back to their game. They say 'basketball' before they throw. They have fun. +Anna and Ben are friends who like to play in the field. They run and jump and roll in the grass. They have fun, but they also want to win. They are competitive. + +One day, they decide to play tag. Anna is it, and she chases Ben. Ben is fast, and he dodges Anna. He laughs and says, "You can't catch me!" + +Anna gets angry and runs faster. She almost catches Ben, but he slips away. He runs to the pond and jumps in. He splashes water and says, "Ha ha, now you are wet!" + +Anna is wet and cold and mad. She does not like the pond. She does not like Ben. She says, "That's not fair! You cheated!" + +Ben says, "No, I didn't! It's part of the game! You are just a sore loser!" + +Anna and Ben start to argue. They yell and call each other names. They are not friends anymore. + +Their moms hear them and come to the field. They see Anna and Ben fighting. They are not happy. They say, "Stop it, both of you! You need to apologize and make up. And then you need to bathe. You are dirty and smelly!" + +Anna and Ben look at each other. They feel ashamed and sorry. They say, "We're sorry, mom. We're sorry, friend." + +They hug and say, "Let's be friends again. And let's play nice." + +They go home with their moms. They bathe and wash off the dirt and the water. They feel clean and warm and happy. They learn to be less competitive and more kind. +Ben and Lily were playing with their toys in the living room. They had a lot of toys, but they liked some more than others. Ben liked his red car and Lily liked her pink doll. They did not like to share their favorite toys. + +One day, a new boy came to visit. His name was Tom. He seemed nice at first. He said hello and smiled. He played with some of the toys that Ben and Lily did not care about. But then, he saw the red car and the pink doll. He wanted them for himself. + +He waited until Ben and Lily were not looking. Then, he grabbed the red car and the pink doll and ran to the door. He was a thief! He wanted to take Ben and Lily's toys away. + +Ben and Lily saw him and shouted. They ran after him and tried to get their toys back. But Tom was stubborn. He did not want to give them back. He held them tight and pushed Ben and Lily away. + +Ben and Lily were sad and angry. They wanted their toys back. They did not like Tom. He was a bad boy. They called for their mom and dad. They came and saw what was happening. They scolded Tom and made him give back the toys. They said sorry to Ben and Lily and hugged them. They said Tom had to go home and learn to share. They said Ben and Lily were good kids and could keep playing with their toys. Ben and Lily were happy again. They thanked their mom and dad and played with their toys. They did not want to see Tom again. +Mia and Sam liked to go to the park with their mom. They liked to see the ducks and the swans in the pond. One day, they saw a swan that was not in the water. It was on the grass, and it looked sad. + +"Mom, why is the swan not in the pond?" Mia asked. + +"Maybe it is hurt, or maybe it is lost," Mom said. "Let's go and see if we can help it." + +They walked to the swan, and saw that it had a broken wing. It could not fly, and it could not swim. It was dry and cold. + +"Can we fix the swan, Mom?" Sam asked. + +"We can try, Sam. We need to be gentle and careful. Maybe we can wrap the wing with a cloth, and take the swan to the vet. The vet can fix the swan better than we can." + +Mom took a cloth from her bag, and wrapped it around the swan's wing. The swan was scared, but it did not bite or flap. It let Mom hold it in her arms. + +"Good swan, good swan," Mia and Sam said. "We will help you. You will be okay." + +They walked to the car, and drove to the vet. The vet was nice, and he looked at the swan. He said the wing was not too bad, and he could fix it with some stitches and a bandage. He said the swan would need some rest and some food, and then it could go back to the pond. + +"Can we see the swan again, Mom?" Mia and Sam asked. + +"Of course, we can. We can visit the swan at the vet, and we can bring it some bread and some water. And when the swan is ready, we can take it back to the pond, and see it swim with the other swans." + +Mia and Sam were happy. They thanked the vet, and they hugged the swan. They hoped the swan would be happy too. They learned that sometimes, they could fix things that were broken, and make them better. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play with blocks. They want to build a big tower with all the blocks. They work hard and help each other. They are happy. + +But Sam is not happy. He is jealous of Tom and Mia. He wants to have all the blocks for himself. He thinks of a bad plan. He waits until Tom and Mia are not looking. Then he pushes their tower and makes it fall. He laughs and runs away with some blocks. + +Tom and Mia are sad and angry. They see their tower broken and some blocks missing. They wonder who did it. They hear Sam's laugh. They follow the sound. They find Sam hiding behind a tree. They see him holding some blocks. + +"Sam, why did you do that?" Tom asks. "That was not nice. You made us sad. You broke our tower. You took our blocks. You are a bad friend." + +Sam feels ashamed. He knows he did wrong. He tries to hide his face. He says nothing. + +"Sam, you should say sorry," Mia says. "You should give back our blocks. You should help us build our tower again. Then we can be friends again." + +Sam thinks for a moment. He knows Mia is right. He wants to be a good friend. He wants to be happy. He decides to do what Mia says. He says sorry. He gives back the blocks. He helps them build their tower again. + +Tom and Mia are glad. They forgive Sam. They thank him for his help. They complete their tower. It is bigger and better than before. They are proud. They are successful. They are friends. + +The moral of the story is: It is better to share and help than to be jealous and mean. Friendship is more important than things. Saying sorry and making up can fix a mistake. +Ben and Lily were hungry. They wanted a snack. They saw a jar on the shelf. It had red sauce inside. They liked red sauce. + +They got a chair and climbed up. They reached for the jar. But it was too high. They stretched and stretched. They could not get it. + +"Help me, Lily!" Ben said. "I want the jar!" + +"Me too, Ben!" Lily said. "But it is too far!" + +They pushed the chair closer. They tried again. This time, they got the jar. They were happy. They opened the jar. They smelled the sauce. It was spicy. + +"Ah, choo!" Ben sneezed. "This sauce is hot!" + +"Let me try!" Lily said. She dipped her finger in the sauce. She licked it. She made a face. "Yuck! This sauce is bad!" + +They did not like the sauce. They put the jar back on the shelf. They climbed down. They looked for another snack. They found some cookies. They liked cookies. + +They ate the cookies. They were sweet. They were happy. They gained a smile. +Tim and Sam are friends. They like to play with their dogs. Tim has a big dog named Rex. Sam has a small dog named Dot. One day, they go to the park with their dogs. + +"Look, Rex can run fast!" Tim says. He throws a stick and Rex chases it. + +"Dot can jump high!" Sam says. He holds a ball and Dot jumps to catch it. + +They have fun with their dogs. But then, they see something on Rex's fur. It is a flea. A flea is a tiny bug that bites dogs and makes them itch. + +"Yuck, Rex has a flea!" Tim says. He tries to pick it off, but it is too small and fast. + +"Maybe you should send Rex to the vet," Sam says. "The vet can give Rex some medicine to make the flea go away." + +"But the vet is too far and too expensive," Tim says. "I don't have enough money for the vet." + +"Then maybe you can buy some cheap flea spray at the store," Sam says. "The spray can kill the flea and make Rex feel better." + +"That sounds like a good idea," Tim says. "Let's go to the store and find some cheap flea spray." + +They put Rex and Dot on leashes and walk to the store. They look for the cheap flea spray. They find it on a shelf. It has a picture of a dog and a flea on it. + +"This is it!" Tim says. He takes the spray and pays for it. + +They go back to the park and spray Rex with the flea spray. Rex shakes his fur and stops itching. + +"Good boy, Rex!" Tim says. He hugs his dog. + +"Good job, Tim!" Sam says. He smiles. + +They play with their dogs some more. They are happy. The flea is gone. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a new boy in the park. He has a big red ball. He throws the ball high in the air and catches it. + +"Wow, look at him!" Tom says. "He is good at playing with the ball." + +"Let's go and say hello," Lily says. "Maybe he wants to play with us." + +They run to the new boy and smile. "Hi, we are Tom and Lily. What is your name?" Lily asks. + +The new boy looks at them. He does not say anything. He holds his ball tight. + +"Can we play with you?" Tom asks. "We like your ball. It is very red and big." + +The new boy shakes his head. He does not want to share his ball. He turns away and walks to another part of the park. + +Tom and Lily are confused. They do not understand why the new boy does not want to play with them. They are sad and hurt. + +"Why is he so mean?" Tom asks. "We just wanted to be his friends." + +"I don't know," Lily says. "Maybe he is shy. Or maybe he does not speak our words." + +They watch the new boy from a distance. He plays with his ball by himself. He does not look happy. + +"Maybe we should try again," Lily says. "Maybe he needs a welcome. Maybe he is new here and he does not know anyone." + +Tom nods. He agrees with Lily. They are brave and kind. They decide to give the new boy another chance. They walk to him slowly and gently. + +"Hi, we are sorry if we scared you," Lily says. "We just wanted to say welcome. We are your new friends. Do you want to play with us?" + +The new boy looks at them. He sees their smiles and their friendly eyes. He feels a little bit better. He nods. He gives them his ball. + +"Thank you," Tom says. "What is your name?" + +The new boy says his name. It is a different name. It sounds funny to Tom and Lily. But they do not laugh. They repeat his name. They try to say it right. + +The new boy smiles. He likes Tom and Lily. They are nice and fun. He wants to play with them. + +They play with the ball together. They take turns and share. They laugh and have fun. They are happy. + +They are friends. +Tim and Sam loved hockey. They played with their sticks and puck every day in the park. They had a lot of fun and made many friends. + +One day, an elderly man came to the park. He had a big dog with him. The dog was friendly and wanted to play too. He ran after the puck and tried to catch it with his mouth. + +"Hey, stop that!" Tim shouted. "You are spoiling our game!" + +The elderly man smiled and said, "He is just curious. He likes hockey too. Why don't you let him join you?" + +Sam was kind and said, "Okay, we can share. Maybe he can be our goalie." + +Tim was not happy. He said, "No, he can't. He is too big and clumsy. He will ruin our puck and our sticks. Go away!" + +The elderly man and his dog felt sad. They walked away from the park. + +Tim and Sam continued to play, but they did not have as much fun as before. They missed the dog and his playful spirit. They realized they had been rude and mean. + +They decided to look for the elderly man and his dog. They wanted to say sorry and invite them back. They searched the park, but they could not find them. + +They learned a lesson. They learned that sharing is caring, and that being friendly is better than being selfish. They hoped to see the elderly man and his dog again, and play hockey with them. +Lily is a big girl. She goes to school with her friends. She likes to learn new things. She is very intelligent. + +Today, Lily has an exam. She has to answer some questions on a paper. She is not afraid. She studied hard with her mom and dad. + +"Are you ready, Lily?" her teacher asks. + +"Yes, I am ready," Lily says. She takes the paper and a pencil. She reads the questions and writes the answers. She knows most of them. She thinks hard for some of them. + +When she is done, she gives the paper to her teacher. She smiles. She hopes she did well. + +"Good job, Lily," her teacher says. "You are very intelligent. I am proud of you." + +Lily is happy. She gets a sticker and a hug from her teacher. She goes to play with her friends. She loves school. +Lily was a furry cat who liked to walk around the farm. She saw many animals and plants, but her favorite thing was to smell the onions in the garden. She thought they were very yummy and spicy. + +One day, she saw a big onion that was ready to be picked. She wanted to eat it, so she walked to the garden and jumped over the fence. She did not see Farmer Joe, who was working nearby. + +"Hey, you!" Farmer Joe shouted. "Get away from my onions! They are not for cats, they are for people!" + +Lily was scared and ran away. She dropped the onion on the ground and hurt her paw. She felt sorry for being greedy and naughty. + +She limped back to the barn, where she met her friend Milo, a friendly dog. He saw her paw and licked it gently. + +"What happened, Lily?" he asked. + +"I tried to take an onion from the garden, but Farmer Joe caught me and yelled at me. It was not nice," Lily said. + +"That was not a good idea, Lily. Onions are not good for cats, they can make you sick. And you should not steal from Farmer Joe, he works hard to grow them. You should be thankful and respectful," Milo said. + +"You are right, Milo. I was wrong. I will not do it again. I am sorry," Lily said. + +Milo smiled and wagged his tail. "That's okay, Lily. We all make mistakes sometimes. The important thing is to learn from them and say sorry. Come on, let's go play with the other animals. They will make you feel better." + +Lily nodded and followed Milo. She learned her lesson and never tried to eat onions again. She also said sorry to Farmer Joe and helped him with the garden. She became a good and happy cat. +Tom and Lily were going to visit their grandma for a week. They packed their bags with toys, books and clothes. They were very happy to see grandma, who gave them big hugs and kisses. + +"Come on, kids, let's unpack your bags and put them in your room," grandma said. + +Tom and Lily followed grandma to their room. It was big and cozy, with two beds, a table and a closet. Grandma helped them unpack their bags and put their things in the closet. + +"Wow, you have so many toys and books," grandma said. "You can play with them anytime you want." + +"Thank you, grandma," Tom and Lily said. + +They took out some of their toys and started to play on the floor. Tom had a red car and Lily had a blue doll. They made noises and pretended to drive and talk. + +"Vroom, vroom, my car is faster than your doll," Tom said. + +"No, it's not, my doll is smarter than your car," Lily said. + +They argued and tried to grab each other's toys. They pulled and pushed and shouted. + +"Stop, stop, you two," grandma said. "You can't play like that. You have to share and be nice." + +"But he took my doll," Lily said. + +"But she took my car," Tom said. + +Grandma looked at their faces. They were angry and sad. She felt bad for them. + +"Listen, kids, I have an idea," grandma said. "Why don't you swap your toys for a while and see how they are? Maybe you will like them better." + +Tom and Lily thought about it. They didn't want to swap their toys, but they also didn't want to make grandma sad. They decided to try it. + +"Okay, grandma, we will swap our toys," Tom said. + +"Okay, grandma, we will swap our toys," Lily said. + +They gave each other their toys and played with them. Tom drove the blue doll and Lily talked to the red car. They made noises and pretended to drive and talk. + +"Vroom, vroom, this doll is fun," Tom said. + +"Hi, hi, this car is cute," Lily said. + +They smiled and laughed. They liked their new toys. They also liked their old toys. They decided to share and play together. + +"Grandma, look, we are playing nicely," Tom said. + +"Grandma, look, we are playing happily," Lily said. + +Grandma looked at their faces. They were happy and friendly. She felt good for them. + +"Good, good, I'm glad you are playing nicely and happily," grandma said. "You are very good kids. I love you very much." + +She gave them big hugs and kisses. Tom and Lily hugged and kissed her back. They loved her very much too. They had a lot of fun at grandma's house. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play games. They had a lot of toys, but they always wanted the same one. One day, they found a new puzzle in their room. It had many pieces and colors. + +"I want to do the puzzle!" Tom said. + +"No, I want to do it!" Lily said. + +They both grabbed the puzzle box and pulled hard. The box broke and the pieces flew everywhere. Some pieces landed on the floor, some on the bed, and some on the window. + +"Look what you did!" Tom said. "You broke the puzzle!" + +"It's your fault!" Lily said. "You pulled too hard!" + +They started to pick up the pieces and put them in two piles. They wanted to see who could make the puzzle faster. They did not share or help each other. They only wanted to win. + +They worked hard and fast, but the puzzle was hard. They could not find the right pieces or the right places. They got angry and frustrated. They threw some pieces at each other and yelled. + +"Stop it!" their mom said. She came into the room and saw the mess. She was very mad. "What are you doing? Why are you fighting over a puzzle?" + +Tom and Lily did not answer. They looked at the floor and felt ashamed. They knew they had been bad. + +"You need to learn to share and play nicely," their mom said. "You are twins, you should love each other. Now, you have to clean up this mess and then take a shower. No more games for today." + +Tom and Lily nodded. They did not want to take a shower or clean up. They wanted to play and have fun. But they had ruined their chance. They had lost the puzzle and their mom's trust. They had not won anything. They had only made each other sad. +Lily liked to make models with clay. She had many colors of clay and many tools to shape them. She made models of animals, flowers, cars and houses. She was very proud of her models and showed them to her mom and dad. + +One day, she wanted to make a model of a lion. She took some yellow clay and rolled it into a ball. Then she made four legs, a tail, a head and a mane. She used a stick to mark the eyes, the nose and the mouth. She looked at her model and smiled. It was a good lion. + +She put her lion on the table and went to get some water. She did not see that her brother Max came into the room. Max was two years old and liked to touch everything. He saw the lion on the table and reached for it. He squeezed it in his hand and made it flat. Then he threw it on the floor and laughed. + +Lily came back and saw what Max had done. She was very sad and angry. She shouted at Max. "Max, you are bad! You broke my lion! It was my model and you ruined it!" + +Max looked at Lily and did not understand. He thought it was a game. He said, "Lion? Meow!" + +Lily cried and ran to her mom. Her mom hugged her and said, "I'm sorry, Lily. Max did not know. He is too little to understand. He did not mean to hurt your model. Let's make another one together. Do you want to do that?" + +Lily nodded and wiped her tears. She still loved her brother, even if he was naughty sometimes. She said, "Okay, mom. Let's make another lion. But this time, we will put it high, where Max can't reach it." +Anna and Ben were playing with their cars on the floor. They liked to make noises and pretend they were driving fast. Sometimes they bumped into each other and laughed. + +"Can I have a turn with your red car?" Ben asked Anna. + +"No, it's mine. You have your blue car," Anna said. + +"But I like your red car. It's shiny and big," Ben said. + +"Too bad. You can't have it," Anna said. + +Ben felt angry and sad. He wanted to play with the red car. He thought of a plan. He waited until Anna was not looking and grabbed the red car. He ran away with it. + +"Hey, give it back!" Anna shouted. She chased after Ben. + +Ben ran into the kitchen, where Mom was making lunch. He hid behind the table. + +"Ben, what are you doing?" Mom asked. + +"I have Anna's red car. She won't let me have a turn," Ben said. + +"Ben, that's not nice. You have to mind your sister and share your toys. How would you feel if she took your blue car?" Mom said. + +Ben felt ashamed. He knew Mom was right. He didn't like it when Anna took his toys. He was also scared that Anna would be mad at him. + +"I'm sorry, Mom. I'm sorry, Anna," Ben said. He came out from behind the table and gave the red car back to Anna. + +"Thank you, Ben. I'm sorry, too. I should have let you have a turn," Anna said. + +They hugged and said they were sorry. Mom smiled and gave them each a cookie. + +"Can we play with the cars together?" Ben asked. + +"Sure, let's do that," Anna said. + +They went back to the floor and played with the cars. They took turns and had fun. They were happy and not scared. +Tom and Lily are twins. They like to play in their room. They have many toys and books. But they do not like to put them away. Their room is always messy. + +One day, their mom says, "Tom and Lily, it is time to clean your room. You have too many things on the floor. You can trip and hurt yourself. And I cannot find your socks and shoes." + +Tom and Lily do not listen. They say, "We do not want to clean. We want to play. Cleaning is boring. And we do not need socks and shoes. We like to be barefoot." + +Their mom says, "Okay, but be careful. And do not go outside without socks and shoes. It is cold and wet. You can catch a cold." + +Tom and Lily nod. But they do not do what their mom says. They keep playing. They make more mess. They throw their toys and books everywhere. + +Then, they hear a knock on the door. It is their friend Sam. He says, "Hi, Tom and Lily. Do you want to play with me? I have a new bike. It is red and shiny. It has a bell and a basket. It is very fun." + +Tom and Lily say, "Yes, we want to play with you. Your bike is cool. Can we ride it?" + +Sam says, "Sure, but you need to wear socks and shoes. The bike has pedals. They can hurt your feet. And the ground is cold and wet. You can catch a cold." + +Tom and Lily look at their feet. They are dirty and cold. They notice that they have no socks and shoes. They look at their room. It is messy and untidy. They cannot find their socks and shoes. They feel sad and sorry. + +They say, "We are sorry, Sam. We cannot play with you. We have no socks and shoes. We did not clean our room. We did not listen to our mom. We were silly and lazy." + +Sam says, "That is too bad. Maybe next time. But you should clean your room. It is good to be tidy and neat. And you should listen to your mom. She knows what is best for you. And you should wear socks and shoes. They keep your feet warm and safe." + +Tom and Lily say, "You are right, Sam. Thank you for being a good friend. We will clean our room. We will listen to our mom. We will wear socks and shoes. We will be better twins." + +Sam says, "You are welcome. I hope to see you soon. Bye, Tom and Lily." + +Sam leaves with his bike. Tom and Lily start to clean their room. They put their toys and books away. They find their socks and shoes. They wear them. They feel happy and proud. + +Their mom comes in. She says, "Wow, Tom and Lily. Your room is very tidy and clean. You did a great job. I am very proud of you. And I see that you are wearing socks and shoes. That is very smart. You are good twins." + +Tom and Lily say, "Thank you, mom. We are sorry for being messy and naughty. We learned our lesson. We will be tidy and good. We love you, mom." + +Their mom says, "I love you too, Tom and Lily. Now, do you want to go outside and play with Sam? He has a new bike. It is red and shiny. It has a bell and a basket. It is very fun." + +Tom and Lily say, "Yes, we want to go outside and play with Sam. His bike is cool. Can we ride it?" + +Their mom says, "Sure, but be careful. And have fun." + +Tom and Lily hug their mom. They go outside. They play with Sam. They ride his bike. They have fun. They are happy. They are tidy and good twins. The end. +Ben and Mia like to play with a ball in the park. They pass the ball to each other and try to catch it. Sometimes they miss and the ball rolls away. They run after it and laugh. + +One day, they see a white dove on the grass. The dove has a hurt wing and cannot fly. Ben and Mia feel sorry for the dove. They want to help it. + +"Can we take it home?" Mia asks. + +"No, we need to find someone who knows how to fix its wing," Ben says. + +They look around and see a man with a bag. He has a badge that says "vet". He helps animals that are sick or hurt. + +"Excuse me, sir, can you help this dove?" Ben calls. + +The man comes over and sees the dove. He smiles and nods. + +"Sure, I can help. You two are very kind to care for this dove. It must be tough to have a hurt wing. I will take it to my clinic and make it better. Do you want to come with me?" + +Ben and Mia nod. They follow the man and the dove. They hope the dove will fly again soon. They are happy to have a new friend. +Tom and Lily liked to play in the park. They had a toy camera that could record sounds and pictures. They wanted to make a movie about their adventures. + +One day, they saw a big sign that said "Oasis". It had a picture of a pool with palm trees and flowers. They thought it looked like a fun place to visit. + +"Let's go there and record our movie!" Tom said. + +"OK, but we have to be careful. Mom said we can't go too far from the playground," Lily said. + +They followed the sign and walked for a long time. They passed many cars and shops and people. They felt hot and thirsty. They wondered where the oasis was. + +Finally, they reached a big gate that said "Oasis Hotel and Spa". They saw a man in a uniform standing by the gate. + +"Hello, kids. What are you doing here?" the man asked. + +"We are looking for the oasis. We want to record our movie there," Tom said. + +The man smiled. "Well, you found it. This is the oasis. It's a very popular place for people who want to relax and have fun. But you need a ticket to enter. Do you have a ticket?" + +Tom and Lily looked at each other. They did not have a ticket. They only had their toy camera. + +"No, we don't have a ticket. We only have this," Lily said, showing the camera. + +The man looked at the camera. He recognized it. It was his son's camera. He had given it to him for his birthday. But his son had lost it in the park a week ago. + +"Hey, that's my son's camera! Where did you get it?" the man asked. + +Tom and Lily felt scared. They thought they had done something bad. They did not know the camera belonged to someone else. + +"We found it in the park. We thought it was a toy. We didn't mean to take it. We're sorry," Tom said. + +The man was surprised. He realized the kids were telling the truth. They did not know they had taken his son's camera. He felt sorry for them. He decided to be nice to them. + +"It's OK, kids. I'm not angry. I'm glad you found the camera. It's very special to me and my son. You can keep it if you want. But you have to promise me something," the man said. + +"What do we have to promise?" Lily asked. + +"You have to promise to always ask before you take something that is not yours. And you have to promise to always listen to your mom and stay close to the playground. OK?" the man said. + +Tom and Lily nodded. They agreed to the man's promise. They thanked him for the camera and for being nice to them. + +The man smiled. He opened the gate and let them in. He showed them the pool, the palm trees, and the flowers. He let them record their movie in the oasis. He gave them some water and ice cream. He called their mom and told her where they were. + +Tom and Lily had a lot of fun in the oasis. They made a great movie. They learned a lesson. They made a new friend. They were happy. +Lily and Max were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and swing. Lily had a hoop that she could roll on the grass. Max wanted to try it too. + +"Can I have a turn with your hoop?" Max asked Lily. + +Lily nodded and gave him the hoop. She watched him roll it and catch it. He looked happy. + +But then a big boy came and took the hoop from Max. He said it was his hoop and he ran away with it. Max was sad and angry. He wanted his hoop back. + +"Hey, that's not fair!" Lily shouted. "That's our hoop! Give it back!" + +She ran after the big boy. Max followed her. They caught up with him near the slide. He was holding the hoop and laughing. + +"Please, give us our hoop!" Max said. "We were playing with it first!" + +The big boy shook his head. He said he found the hoop and it was his now. He said they could not have it. + +Lily and Max did not know what to do. They felt like crying. They wanted their hoop back. + +Then they saw a lady with a basket. She was walking towards them. She smiled and said hello. She said she had some tasty cookies for them. She asked if they wanted some. + +Lily and Max looked at each other. They nodded. They liked cookies. They followed the lady to the bench. She gave them each a cookie. They said thank you. They bit into the cookies. They were tasty. They had chocolate chips and nuts. + +They forgot about the hoop for a moment. They enjoyed the cookies. They smiled at the lady. She was nice. + +The big boy saw them eating cookies. He felt hungry. He wanted a cookie too. He left the hoop on the ground and walked towards them. He asked if he could have a cookie. + +Lily and Max looked at him. They saw the hoop behind him. They had an idea. + +They nodded and gave him a cookie. He said thank you. He bit into the cookie. He liked it. He said it was tasty. + +While he was eating, Lily and Max ran to the hoop. They picked it up and ran back to the grass. They rolled it and caught it. They were happy. + +They learned that sharing was good. They also learned that cookies were tasty. They had fun in the park. +Lily and Ben were friends who liked to play outside. One morning, they saw a lot of mist in the air. It made everything look fuzzy and white. + +"Let's go explore the mist!" Lily said. "Maybe we can find something new and fun." + +"OK, but we have to bring our coats and hats. It might be cold and wet," Ben said. He was a careful boy who always listened to his mom. + +They put on their warm clothes and ran outside. They felt the mist on their faces and hands. It was soft and tickly. They laughed and chased each other in the mist. + +They came to a big tree with many apples. The apples looked red and juicy. Lily and Ben wanted to eat some. + +"Can we pick some apples?" Lily asked. "They look yummy." + +"I don't know. Maybe they belong to someone. We should ask first," Ben said. He was a polite boy who always followed the rules. + +But Lily was too hungry and curious. She reached for an apple and pulled it hard. The apple came off, but so did a branch. The branch hit Lily on the head and made her cry. + +"Ow! That hurt!" Lily said. She dropped the apple and rubbed her head. + +"I'm sorry, Lily. Are you OK?" Ben said. He was a kind boy who always helped his friends. + +He gave Lily a hug and picked up the apple. He saw a sign on the tree that said: "Please do not pick the apples. They are for the birds and squirrels." + +"Look, Lily. We should not have picked the apples. They are not for us. They are for the animals," Ben said. + +Lily felt bad. She realized she was wrong. She said sorry to the tree and the animals. + +"Let's go home and eat something else. Maybe we can bring some bread and seeds for the birds and squirrels tomorrow," Lily said. + +"OK, that sounds good. Maybe they will be our friends too," Ben said. + +They held hands and walked back home. They learned to respect nature and share with others. The mist cleared and the sun came out. It was a good day. +Tim and Mia are best friends. They like to play hide and seek in the park. Tim is good at hiding, but Mia is good at finding. They take turns to count and look for each other. + +One day, they see a big ladder leaning on a tree. Tim has an idea. He says to Mia, "Let's hide on the ladder. It will be fun and hard to find." Mia nods and follows him. They climb up the ladder and sit on a branch. They are very high and can see the whole park. + +Mia starts to count. "One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten. Ready or not, here I come!" She looks around, but she does not see Tim. She thinks he is very good at hiding. She walks around the park and checks behind the bushes, under the benches, and in the slides. She calls out, "Tim, where are you? I can't find you!" + +Tim hears Mia, but he does not answer. He thinks it is funny to make her look for a long time. He smiles and stays quiet on the branch. He likes the view from the ladder. + +But then, he hears a loud noise. He looks down and sees that the ladder is falling. Someone has moved it. He is scared and shouts, "Mia, help! The ladder is gone! I'm stuck on the tree!" + +Mia hears Tim and runs to the tree. She sees him on the branch and the ladder on the ground. She is worried and says, "Tim, are you okay? Don't worry, I'll get you down. You are my dependable friend. I won't leave you." + +She looks for something to help Tim. She sees a big rope hanging from another tree. She grabs it and swings to Tim's branch. She says, "Tim, hold on to me. I'll take you to the rope. Then we can slide down together." + +Tim holds on to Mia. He is glad that she is there. He says, "Mia, thank you. You are my dependable friend. You saved me." + +They reach the rope and slide down to the ground. They hug each other and laugh. They are happy and safe. They decide to play hide and seek again, but not on the ladder. They say, "The ladder is too dangerous. Let's hide somewhere else. Somewhere fun and safe." +Anna and Ben were twins who lived on a big ranch with many animals. They liked to play with the horses, the cows, the chickens and the dogs. They also liked to help their mom and dad with the chores, like feeding the animals, collecting the eggs and milking the cows. + +One day, their mom told them to go to the barn and get some hay for the horses. She said they had to hurry, because it was going to rain soon. Anna and Ben ran to the barn, but on the way, they saw a big puddle. They decided to jump in the puddle and splash each other. They had so much fun that they forgot about the hay and the horses. + +"Anna! Ben! Where are you?" their mom called from the house. She looked at the sky and saw dark clouds. She was worried about the twins and the horses. She grabbed her coat and went to look for them. + +She found them in the puddle, wet and muddy. "What are you doing?" she asked, angry and scared. "You forgot about the hay and the horses! They are hungry and cold! You are terrible!" + +Anna and Ben felt bad. They knew they had done something wrong. They said they were sorry and ran to the barn. They got some hay and brought it to the horses. They also gave them some carrots and apples. The horses neighed and licked their hands. Anna and Ben smiled and hugged the horses. + +They went back to the house with their mom. She was not angry anymore, but she said they had to take a bath and change their clothes. She also said they had to be more careful and responsible next time. Anna and Ben agreed and said they loved their mom and their ranch. They learned their lesson and never forgot about the hay and the horses again. +Lily and Tom were friends who liked to dance. They danced in the park, in the school, and in their homes. They danced to music, to birds, and to their own songs. + +One day, they saw a big steel thing in the park. It was shiny and hard and had wheels and pipes. They wondered what it was and how it worked. + +"Let's dance on it!" Lily said. "It looks like fun!" + +"OK!" Tom said. "But be careful. It might be hot or sharp." + +They climbed on the steel thing and started to dance. They jumped and spun and slid and laughed. They felt happy and free. + +But then, a man came and shouted at them. He was angry and mean. He said the steel thing was his and they had to get off. He said they were bad and naughty and he would call their parents. + +Lily and Tom were scared and sad. They did not mean to make the man mad. They just wanted to dance and have fun. + +"Please, mister, don't be mad," Lily said. "We're sorry. We didn't know it was yours. We just liked to dance on it. It was fair. We didn't break it or hurt it." + +"Yeah, please, mister, don't call our parents," Tom said. "We'll go away and never come back. We'll dance somewhere else. It was fair. We didn't take it or keep it." + +The man looked at them and saw their tears and their fear. He felt sorry for them and remembered when he was a child and liked to dance and have fun. He calmed down and smiled. + +"OK, OK, I won't be mad," he said. "I won't call your parents. But you have to promise me something. You have to promise me you'll be careful and respectful when you dance on things that are not yours. You have to ask before you touch them and thank after you use them. You have to be fair and kind to others. Can you do that?" + +Lily and Tom nodded and said yes. They said they were sorry and they thanked him. They hugged him and said goodbye. They ran away and found another place to dance. They danced to music, to birds, and to their own songs. They felt happy and free. They were fair and kind to others. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to explore. One day, they found a big hill with smoke coming out of it. They wanted to see what was inside. + +"Let's go up the hill," Tom said. "Maybe we can find something cool." + +"No, Tom, it's too dangerous," Lily said. "That's not a hill, that's a volcano. It can make fire and rocks and hurt us." + +Tom did not listen to Lily. He was brave and curious. He wanted to gain more knowledge. He started to climb the hill. + +Lily was scared and angry. She did not want Tom to get hurt. She followed him and tried to stop him. + +"Tom, come back, please," Lily said. "You're being silly and naughty. The volcano can explode any time. We have to go back to Mom and Dad." + +Tom did not come back. He reached the top of the hill and saw a big hole with red and orange stuff inside. He thought it was impressive and beautiful. He wanted to touch it. + +"Wow, look at this, Lily," Tom said. "It's so bright and warm. I wonder how it feels." + +Tom reached out his hand to the hole. He did not know it was very hot and dangerous. He did not see the smoke and the sparks. + +Suddenly, the volcano made a loud noise and threw fire and rocks into the air. Tom and Lily were scared and shocked. They ran down the hill as fast as they could. + +They reached the bottom of the hill and saw Mom and Dad waiting for them. They were worried and angry. + +"Tom, Lily, what were you doing?" Mom said. "That was very foolish and risky. You could have been hurt or worse. You're in big trouble." + +Tom and Lily felt sorry and ashamed. They hugged Mom and Dad and said they were sorry. They learned their lesson. They never went near the volcano again. +Lily and Ben were playing on the beach. They liked to find shells and make patterns in the sand. But today the sky was gloomy and the wind was cold. They felt sad and bored. + +"I don't like this weather," Lily said. "It makes me want to go home." + +"Me too," Ben said. "But maybe we can find something fun to do. Look, there is a big shell over there. Maybe it has a surprise inside." + +They ran to the shell and picked it up. It was heavy and smooth. They shook it and heard a rattling sound. + +"What do you think it is?" Lily asked. + +"Maybe a pearl, or a treasure, or a crab," Ben said. "Let's open it and see." + +They tried to open the shell, but it was too hard. They pulled and pushed, but it did not budge. + +"We need something to help us," Lily said. "Maybe a rock, or a stick, or a knife." + +They looked around and saw a rock nearby. They took it and hit the shell with it. Crack! The shell broke open and something fell out. + +They looked at it and gasped. It was not a pearl, or a treasure, or a crab. It was a shiny ring with a blue stone. + +"Wow, it's beautiful," Lily said. "It looks like a magic ring." + +"Maybe it is," Ben said. "Maybe it can make our wishes come true." + +They put the ring on Lily's finger and held hands. They closed their eyes and wished for the sun to come out and the wind to stop. + +They opened their eyes and smiled. The sky was bright and the air was warm. The beach was full of colors and sounds. + +"It worked, it worked," Lily said. "The ring is magic." + +"Let's play some more," Ben said. "And keep the ring safe. It's our special shell." + +They hugged and ran to the water. They splashed and laughed and forgot about the gloomy weather. They had found a fun thing to do. They had found a magic shell. +Lily and Ben went to the park with Mom. They saw a big pond with many ducks. The ducks were friendly and came to them when they threw some bread. + +"Look, Mom, that duck is yellow!" Lily said, pointing to a duck with bright feathers. + +"Yes, that's a special duck. It's called a mallard. It has a green head and a yellow beak," Mom said. + +"Can I touch it?" Ben asked. + +"Be gentle, Ben. Ducks don't like to be grabbed," Mom said. + +Ben reached out his hand and stroked the duck's soft feathers. The duck quacked and wagged its tail. + +"Hello, duck. You are so pretty. Do you like bread?" Ben said. + +The duck nodded and ate some bread from Ben's hand. Lily smiled and gave some bread to another duck. + +The sun was shining in the sky and made the water sparkle. Lily and Ben felt happy and warm. They liked the friendly ducks and the shiny pond. They thanked Mom for taking them to the park. +Lily liked to create things with her crayons and paper. She could draw animals, flowers, houses and more. She was very proud of her art and showed it to her mom and dad. + +One day, she decided to create a tiger. She used orange, black and white crayons to make the stripes, the eyes, the nose and the mouth. She gave the tiger a big smile and a long tail. She thought it looked very good. + +She showed her tiger to her mom and said, "Look, mom, I made a tiger! He is very big and strong and useful. He can help me scare away the bad guys and protect me." + +Mom smiled and hugged Lily. She said, "That's a wonderful tiger, Lily. You are very creative and smart. But you know, tigers are not pets. They live in the jungle and they need a lot of space and food. They are not very friendly to people. They can be dangerous and hurt you." + +Lily looked at her tiger and felt sad. She said, "But I like my tiger. He is not mean. He is my friend. Can I keep him, please?" + +Mom shook her head and said, "No, Lily, you can't keep him. But you can keep your drawing. You can hang it on your wall or put it in your album. You can look at it and remember how much you love tigers. And you can learn more about them from books and videos. Maybe one day, you can see a real tiger in a zoo or a sanctuary. But for now, you have to let him go." + +Lily nodded and understood. She said, "OK, mom, I will let him go. But I will always love him. Bye, tiger. Thank you for being my friend." + +She kissed her drawing and put it away. She felt a little sad, but also happy. She knew she could create more things with her crayons and paper. She wondered what she would make next. Maybe a giraffe, or a dolphin, or a dragon. She had so many ideas. She was very creative. +Sara and Ben are playing with their toys in the living room. Sara has a big box of rice and Ben has a small cup. Sara says, "I want to fill your cup with rice. It will be fun!" + +Ben says, "Okay, but how will you do that? The rice is too much and the cup is too little. It will not fit." + +Sara says, "Yes, it will. Watch me!" She takes a handful of rice and tries to put it in the cup. But the rice spills everywhere. Some of it falls on the floor, some of it lands on the sofa, and some of it goes in Ben's mouth. + +Ben spits out the rice and makes a face. He says, "Yuck! The rice is sour. It tastes bad. Why is it sour?" + +Sara says, "I don't know. Maybe it is old. Maybe Mommy forgot to put it away. Maybe we should not play with it." + +Ben says, "Yes, let's stop. Let's play with something else. Something that fits and is not sour." + +Sara says, "Okay, how about these blocks? We can build a tower with them. It will be fun!" + +Ben says, "Yes, let's do that. I like blocks. They fit and they are not sour." They put away the rice and the cup and start to play with the blocks. They are happy and forget about the sour rice. +Tom and Sam were playing with their toys in the backyard. They had a big box that they pretended was a spaceship. They also had a toy laser that made a bright red light. + +"Let's go to the moon!" Tom said. He pushed a button on the box and made a loud noise. "Vroom, vroom!" + +"OK!" Sam said. He held the laser and pointed it at the sky. "Pew, pew!" + +They had fun flying their spaceship and shooting their laser. But they did not see that their dad was working on the fence. He had a saw that was very dangerous. He was cutting a piece of wood. + +Suddenly, the laser hit the saw. The saw made a loud noise and split the wood in half. The wood flew in the air and almost hit Tom and Sam. + +"Hey, watch out!" their dad shouted. He was angry and scared. He ran to the boys and took the laser from Sam. "This is not a toy! This is a dangerous thing! You could hurt yourself or someone else!" + +Tom and Sam were sorry. They did not know that the laser was dangerous. They hugged their dad and said they were sorry. + +"It's OK, boys. I'm glad you're OK. But you have to be careful with things like this. They are not for playing. They are for working. Do you understand?" their dad said. + +"Yes, dad. We understand. We're sorry. Can we still play with the box?" Tom and Sam said. + +"Yes, you can. But no more lasers, OK?" their dad said. + +"OK, dad. Thank you. We love you." Tom and Sam said. + +They went back to their box and played with their other toys. They had fun, but they did not use the laser again. They learned that some things are dangerous and not for playing. +Anna and Ben like to play in their room. They have many toys and books and pictures. They are very creative. They make up stories and games and songs. + +One day, they decide to make a big picture of the sky. They use blue paper and glue and scissors and crayons. They cut out stars and moons and planets. They glue them on the paper. They make the sun with yellow paper and a big circle. + +"Look, Ben, this is our picture of the sky," Anna says. "It is very pretty. Where should we hang it?" + +"Let's hang it on the wall, Anna," Ben says. "Then we can see it every day. And we can pretend we are in space." + +They find some tape and hang their picture on the wall. They are very happy. They look at their picture and smile. + +But they do not see that the tape is not very strong. The picture is very big and heavy. The tape begins to peel off the wall. The picture begins to fall. + +"Watch out, Anna, Ben!" their mom says. She runs into the room. She sees the picture falling. She catches it before it hits them. She hugs them and kisses them. + +"Are you okay, my little astronauts?" she asks. + +"Yes, mom, we are okay," Anna and Ben say. + +"That was a close one," mom says. "Your picture is very creative, but it is also very big. Maybe we can find a better way to hang it. How about we use some nails and a hammer?" + +"Okay, mom, that sounds good," Anna and Ben say. + +They help mom to hang their picture on the wall with nails and a hammer. They make sure it is very secure. They look at their picture and smile. They are very proud. They thank mom for helping them. + +They go back to playing in their room. They pretend they are in space. They have fun. They are very creative. +Lily and Max were playing in the park. They liked to slide, swing and run. They saw a big pile of leaves. They wanted to jump in it. + +"Let's rush to the leaves!" Lily said. + +"OK!" Max said. + +They ran as fast as they could. They jumped in the air. They landed in the leaves. They laughed and smiled. The leaves were soft and crunchy. They liked the texture. + +"Wow, this is fun!" Max said. + +"Look, the sun is shining!" Lily said. + +They looked up. The sun was bright and warm. It made the leaves look brilliant. They saw red, yellow, orange and brown. They liked the colors. + +"This is beautiful!" Lily said. + +They hugged each other. They were happy. They played in the leaves until it was time to go home. +Anna and Ben were at the park with their mom. They saw a vendor with a big cart of ice cream. Anna and Ben loved ice cream. They ran to the vendor and asked for two cones. + +"Please, mom, can we have ice cream?" they said. + +Mom looked at the vendor and saw that he had many flavors. She smiled and said, "Yes, you can have ice cream. But you have to share with each other. You can each choose one flavor and then split the cones." + +Anna and Ben nodded. They looked at the flavors and picked their favorites. Anna chose chocolate and Ben chose vanilla. The vendor gave them two cones with big scoops of ice cream. + +"Thank you, vendor!" they said. + +They walked back to the bench where mom was sitting. She had a book and a bottle of water. She was relaxing in the sun. + +Anna and Ben started to eat their ice cream. But soon they had a problem. Anna did not like vanilla and Ben did not like chocolate. They wanted to eat only their own flavor. + +"Mom, can we have another cone?" they asked. + +Mom shook her head. "No, you can't. You have to share with each other. That's the rule. You can't be selfish. You have to be kind and generous." + +Anna and Ben frowned. They did not want to share. They wanted to have their own ice cream. They started to whine and cry. + +Mom sighed. She put down her book and took the cones from them. She broke them in half and swapped the scoops. She gave them back to Anna and Ben. + +"Here, now you have your own flavor. But you also have to try the other flavor. Maybe you will like it. And you have to say sorry to each other for being selfish." + +Anna and Ben looked at their new cones. They saw that they had their own flavor and the other flavor. They felt a little bit silly for crying. They took a bite of their ice cream. They were surprised. They liked both flavors. They smiled at each other. + +"Sorry, Anna," Ben said. + +"Sorry, Ben," Anna said. + +They hugged and ate their ice cream. They were happy. They learned to share and to try new things. + +Mom smiled and picked up her book. She was proud of them. She relaxed and enjoyed the sun. +Sam and Ben are brothers. They like to play outside with their toys. One day, they find a big pile of bricks near their house. The bricks are wet because it rained last night. + +"Look, bricks!" Sam says. He runs to the pile and picks up a brick. He feels the water on his hand. "They are wet!" + +"Can we build something with them?" Ben asks. He follows Sam and grabs another brick. He tries to stack it on top of Sam's brick, but it falls down. + +"Oops!" Ben says. He laughs. + +Sam has an idea. He points to a big tree in their yard. "Let's build a house for the tree!" he says. "The tree will be happy!" + +"Okay!" Ben says. He likes Sam's idea. They start to carry the bricks to the tree. They work hard and have fun. They make a wall around the tree with the bricks. They leave a hole for the door. + +"We did it!" Sam says. He is proud of their house. He goes inside the hole and pretends to live in the house. + +"Me too!" Ben says. He joins Sam in the house. They pretend to cook and sleep and read in the house. + +The tree is happy too. It feels the bricks around it. It thinks the brothers are nice. It gives them shade and fresh air. It thanks them with a gentle breeze. +Sara and Ben were twins who liked to play in their room. They had many toys, but their favorite was a flashlight. They liked to shine it on the walls and make shapes with their hands. Sometimes they pretended they were in a cave or a spaceship. + +One night, their mom said it was time for bed. She tucked them in their mattress and kissed them goodnight. She said they had a big day tomorrow. They were going to visit their grandma, who lived far away. They had to wake up early and pack their bags. + +Sara and Ben were not sleepy. They wanted to play with their flashlight some more. They waited until their mom left and turned off the light. Then they took out their flashlight and turned it on. They shone it on the ceiling and made stars and moons. They whispered to each other and giggled. + +But they did not notice that their flashlight was low on batteries. It started to flicker and dim. Soon it was very dark in their room. Sara and Ben got scared. They could not see anything. They called for their mom, but she did not hear them. They hugged each other and cried. + +Then they heard a knock on the door. It was their dad. He had come to check on them. He opened the door and turned on the light. He saw them on their mattress, holding their flashlight. He asked them what was wrong. They told him they were afraid of the dark. He smiled and hugged them. He said they were brave and successful. He said he had a surprise for them. He gave them each a new flashlight, with fresh batteries. He said they could keep them for their trip to grandma's. He said they could play with them for a little while, but then they had to sleep. He said he loved them and left. + +Sara and Ben were happy. They thanked their dad and turned on their new flashlights. They shone them on the walls and made shapes with their hands. They said they were excited to see their grandma. They said they loved each other and their mom and dad. They fell asleep with their flashlights in their hands. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play outside. Today, they want to go to the field. The field has many flowers. The flowers are colorful. They are red, yellow, blue, and pink. + +Anna and Ben put on their shoes and hats. They say bye to their moms. They hold hands and walk to the field. They see a big tree. They see a butterfly. They see a bird. They are happy. + +"Look, Ben, look!" Anna says. "The flowers are so pretty! Let's pick some for our moms!" + +"OK, Anna, OK!" Ben says. "But we have to hurry. We have to be back before lunch!" + +They run to the field. They pick some flowers. They make a bouquet. They smell the flowers. They smile. + +"Anna, Ben, time to go!" they hear their moms call. "Lunch is ready!" + +"OK, moms, OK!" they say. "We are coming!" + +They run back to their moms. They give them the flowers. They hug them. They say thank you. + +Their moms say thank you. They say the flowers are beautiful. They say Anna and Ben are good. They say they are hungry. + +They go inside. They wash their hands. They eat their lunch. They are full. + +They are happy. +Anna liked to play with her hair. She had long, brown hair that she could braid, curl, or tie with ribbons. She liked to pretend that she was a princess, a fairy, or a hero. But her big brother, Ben, liked to tease her. He would pull her hair, mess it up, or call it silly names. Anna did not like that at all. + +One day, Anna found a shiny, silver crown in her mom's closet. She put it on her head and felt very happy. She ran to show Ben, hoping that he would be nice to her. But Ben was not nice. He laughed at her and said that she was not a real princess. He tried to grab the crown from her head, but Anna held on tight. She did not want to give up her crown. + +They started to tug and pull, each one trying to get the crown. Anna felt scared and angry. She did not want to fight with Ben, but she did not want to surrender her crown either. She wished that Ben would stop being mean and play with her. She wished that he would be her friend. + +Then, something happened. The crown broke in half, with one piece in Anna's hand and one piece in Ben's hand. They both looked at the broken crown and felt very sad. They realized that they had been silly and mean. They had ruined their mom's crown and hurt each other. They felt sorry and ashamed. + +They hugged each other and said that they were sorry. They decided to share the crown and fix it with tape. They also decided to be nice to each other and play with each other. They learned that being modest and kind was better than being proud and rude. They learned that being friends was better than being enemies. They learned that playing with hair was more fun than pulling it. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play in the kitchen. One day, they saw a big bowl of eggs on the counter. They wanted to make a cake, but they did not know how. + +"Let's crack the eggs and put them in the bowl," Tom said. + +"OK, but be careful," Lily said. + +They took the eggs one by one and smashed them on the counter. The shells broke and the yolks spilled everywhere. They made a big mess. + +"Oops, we broke the eggs," Tom said. + +"Mom will be mad," Lily said. + +They heard Mom coming down the stairs. They were scared. + +"What are you doing?" Mom asked. She saw the eggs and the mess. She was not happy. + +"We wanted to make a cake," Tom said. + +"But you made a crazy mess," Mom said. "You can't make a cake without a recipe and a mixer. And you can't fix the eggs once they are broken." + +She made them clean up the mess and wash their hands. Then she gave them a hug and said, "Next time, ask me before you use the eggs. I can teach you how to make a cake the right way. And remember, eggs are not toys. They are food. We should not waste them." + +Tom and Lily felt sorry. They learned their lesson. They said, "We are sorry, Mom. We will not break the eggs again. We will listen to you and learn from you." + +Mom smiled and said, "That's good. I love you, Tom and Lily. Now, how about we make some pancakes for breakfast?" + +Tom and Lily nodded and smiled. They helped Mom make the pancakes. They ate them with syrup and butter. They were yummy. They were happy. +Tom and Mia are playing in the park. They see a big dog with a bone in his mouth. The dog is happy and runs around with the bone. + +"Look, Mia, the dog has a bone!" Tom says. "I want to play with the bone too. It looks yummy." + +"No, Tom, the bone is not for us. It is for the dog. The dog will be angry if you take his bone. He will strike you with his teeth," Mia says. + +But Tom does not listen to Mia. He runs after the dog and tries to grab the bone. The dog does not like that. He growls and strikes Tom with his teeth. Tom cries out loud. He drops the bone and runs back to Mia. + +"Ow, ow, ow! The dog bit me! It hurts!" Tom says. He shows Mia his hand. There is a red mark on his hand. + +"I told you, Tom, the bone is not for us. It is for the dog. You should not take his bone. You should say sorry to the dog," Mia says. + +Tom nods. He is sorry. He goes to the dog and says, "Sorry, dog. I was bad. I will not take your bone again. You can have your bone. It is yours." + +The dog wags his tail. He picks up his bone and licks Tom's hand. He is not angry anymore. He is happy. + +Tom and Mia are happy too. They play with the dog and his bone. They are friends. The bone is yummy for the dog, but not for them. They have their own yummy snacks. They share them with the dog. They have fun in the park. +Sara and Ben were twins who loved cake. They always wanted to eat cake, but their mom said they had to wait for their birthday. Their birthday was in two days, and mom had baked a big cake and put it in the fridge. She told them not to touch it or peek at it until then. + +But Sara and Ben were very curious. They wanted to see the cake and maybe taste a little bit. One day, when mom was out, they sneaked into the kitchen and opened the fridge. There was the cake, hidden under a cloth. It looked so yummy and smelled so good. + +"Let's take a bite," Sara said. "Mom won't notice." + +"I don't know," Ben said. "She said we can't. She will be mad." + +"Come on, don't be a baby," Sara said. "I dare you to do it. I'll do it too." + +Sara and Ben looked at each other. They both wanted to eat the cake, but they also knew it was wrong. They hesitated for a moment, then decided to be brave. They lifted the cloth and took a small bite each. It was delicious. They smiled and licked their lips. + +But then they heard the door open. It was mom. She had come back early. She walked into the kitchen and saw them with the cake. + +"Sara! Ben! What have you done?" she shouted. "You ruined the cake! How could you?" + +Sara and Ben felt very bad. They had been caught. They had disobeyed mom. They had spoiled their birthday surprise. They wished they had not dared to eat the cake. They hung their heads and said sorry. Mom was very angry, but also very sad. She hugged them and said she loved them, but they had to learn to listen and wait. She said they would still have cake, but a smaller one. And they would have to help her make it. + +Sara and Ben nodded. They said they were sorry again. They promised to be good and help mom. They learned their lesson. They never dared to eat the hidden cake again. +Lily was a smart girl who liked to learn new things. She liked to read books, play with puzzles, and ask questions. She also liked to help her mom and dad with chores around the house. She knew how to make her bed, put away her toys, and set the table. + +One day, Lily wanted to help her mom clean the bathroom. She saw her mom use a spray bottle and a cloth to wipe the sink, the mirror, and the toilet. Lily thought it looked fun and easy. She asked her mom if she could try it. Her mom said yes, but she had to be careful and follow her instructions. + +Lily took the spray bottle and the cloth and went to the bathroom. She sprayed some of the liquid on the sink and wiped it with the cloth. She felt proud of herself. She did the same thing on the mirror and the toilet. She was having a good time. She decided to spray some more liquid on the floor and make it shiny. + +But Lily did not know that the liquid was slippery. She did not value the danger of falling. She stepped on the wet floor and slipped. She fell down and hit her head on the edge of the bathtub. She cried out loud. Her mom heard her and ran to the bathroom. She saw Lily on the floor, bleeding from her forehead. She was scared and angry. + +She picked up Lily and hugged her. She said, "Lily, are you okay? What did you do? Why did you spray the floor? You could have hurt yourself badly. You have to be more careful. You have to listen to me. You have to value your safety." + +Lily felt sorry and sad. She said, "I'm sorry, mom. I wanted to help you. I wanted to make the bathroom clean and shiny. I didn't know the floor was slippery. I didn't mean to fall. I didn't mean to make you mad. I love you, mom." + +Her mom said, "I love you too, Lily. I'm not mad at you. I'm just worried about you. You are a smart girl, but you have to learn from your mistakes. You have to value your health and your life. You have to be more careful next time. Come on, let's go to the doctor and get you a band-aid." +Lily was a bird who loved to fly. She liked to feel the wind on her wings and see the trees and flowers below. She had many friends who flew with her every day. They sang and played in the sky. + +One day, Lily saw a big, shiny thing in the air. It was not a bird. It was not a cloud. It was a plane. Lily was curious. She wanted to see it closer. She flew towards the plane, leaving her friends behind. + +"Be careful, Lily!" her friends shouted. "The plane is fast and loud. It can hurt you!" + +But Lily did not listen. She flew faster and faster, until she was very close to the plane. She saw the people inside. They looked small and scared. They saw Lily too. They screamed and pointed. + +Suddenly, Lily felt a strong push. The plane had hit her with its wing. Lily felt pain and fear. She could not fly anymore. She fell down, down, down, to the ground. + +Lily lay on the ground. She was hurt and sad. She could not move her wings. She could not see her friends. She could only hear the plane fly away. + +"Lily, Lily, where are you?" her friends called. They looked for her in the sky. They did not see her on the ground. + +Lily wished she had listened to her friends. She wished she had not flown to the plane. She wished she could fly again. She cried and cried, until she fell asleep. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play together. One day, they want to go to the city. The city is big and has many things to see. + +They ask their mom and dad if they can go. Mom and dad say yes, but they have to be careful. They tell them to take the bus and not to talk to strangers. They also give them some money and a phone. + +Tom and Lily are happy. They say thank you and hug their mom and dad. They go to the bus stop and wait for the bus. The bus is yellow and has a number on it. They look for the number that mom and dad told them. + +The bus comes and they get on. They sit on a seat and look out the window. They see many cars and people and buildings. They are excited. + +They get off the bus at the right stop. They see a big park with a fountain and a playground. They run to the playground and play on the swings and the slide. They have fun. + +They see a man with a balloon. He smiles and says hello. He asks them if they want a balloon. He says they are free. + +Tom and Lily like balloons. They want one. But they remember what mom and dad said. They say no thank you and walk away. They are smart and reliable. + +They call mom and dad and tell them they are having fun. Mom and dad are proud and happy. They tell them to come back soon. They say they will. + +They take the bus back and meet mom and dad at the bus stop. They show them their phone and their money. They tell them about the park and the playground and the man with the balloon. + +Mom and dad hug them and say they are good and brave. They say they love them. They go home and have dinner. They tell each other more stories. They are happy. +Anna and Ben like to play pretend. They have a big box of costumes and toys. Today, they pretend to be pirates. They wear hats and eye patches. They have swords and a map. They look for treasure in the living room. + +"Arrr, matey, where is the gold?" Ben asks Anna. + +"Shh, we have to be quiet. The treasure is under the sofa. But watch out for the shark!" Anna says. + +They crawl under the sofa and find a shiny box. They open it and see coins and jewels. They are very happy. They pretend to count their loot. + +But they make too much noise. Mom hears them and comes to see what they are doing. She is angry. She sees the mess they made. They moved the cushions and the rug. They spilled some juice. They left their costumes and toys everywhere. + +"Anna and Ben, what are you doing? You are in big trouble! You have to clean up this mess right now!" Mom says. + +Anna and Ben are scared. They say sorry to Mom. They put their costumes and toys back in the box. They help Mom fix the sofa and the rug. They wipe the juice. They promise to be more careful next time. + +Mom is not angry anymore. She hugs them and says she loves them. She says they can play pretend again, but they have to be quiet and tidy. Anna and Ben nod. They are happy again. They love to play pretend. +Tim and Sam were brothers. They liked to play with toys. But they did not like to share. One day, they found a small box in the attic. It had a shiny lock and a key. + +"Wow, what is in the box?" Tim asked. + +"I don't know, let's open it!" Sam said. + +They used the key to open the box. Inside, they saw a lot of coins and jewels. They sparkled and glittered. + +"Wow, these are mine!" Tim said. + +"No, they are mine!" Sam said. + +They both grabbed the box and pulled. They started to fight. + +"Stop it, you two!" Mom said. She heard the noise and came to the attic. "What are you doing with that box?" + +She looked at the box and gasped. She recognized it. It was a very old and very dangerous box. It belonged to a mean and greedy man who lived long ago. He put a threat on the box. He said that anyone who opened the box would have bad luck. + +"Boys, you have to close the box right now!" Mom said. "It is not a toy. It is a threat. It will make bad things happen to you!" + +But Tim and Sam did not listen. They did not want to close the box. They did not want to give up the coins and jewels. They wanted to keep them all. + +They pushed Mom away and ran out of the attic. They ran to the street. They did not look where they were going. They did not see the big truck that was coming fast. + +The truck hit them. They dropped the box. The coins and jewels spilled out. The box broke. The threat came true. + +Tim and Sam were gone. Mom cried. The end. +One day, a kid named Sam went to the park with his mom. He saw a big slide and wanted to go on it. But there was a line of other kids waiting for their turn. Sam did not like to wait. He wanted to go first. + +He ran to the front of the line and tried to push the other kids away. He said, "Move! I want to slide!" The other kids did not like that. They said, "No! That's not fair! You have to wait like us!" Sam did not listen. He poked the kid who was next in line with his finger. The kid cried out, "Ow! That hurts! Stop poking me!" + +Sam's mom saw what he was doing. She was very angry. She said, "Sam, that's very rude and mean! You have to be polite and patient. You have to wait for your turn like the other kids. Poking is not nice. It can hurt someone. How would you like it if someone poked you?" + +Sam felt ashamed. He realized he was wrong. He said, "I'm sorry, mom. I'm sorry, kid. I won't poke you again. I will wait for my turn." He went to the back of the line and waited quietly. + +The other kids saw that he was sorry. They forgave him and let him join them. They said, "It's okay, Sam. We all make mistakes. We can be friends and play together." Sam smiled and said, "Thank you, friends. I'm glad we can play together." He learned to be obedient and respectful. He had fun on the slide and in the park. He never poked anyone again. +Lily and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. They had a big fan that made a loud noise and blew air. Lily liked to pretend that the fan was a dragon and she was a princess. Ben liked to pretend that the fan was a spaceship and he was an astronaut. + +"Look, Lily, I can fly to the moon with my fan!" Ben said, holding the fan in front of his face. + +"No, Ben, the fan is a dragon and it will eat you!" Lily said, grabbing the fan from Ben. + +"Give it back, Lily, it's my turn!" Ben said, pulling the fan from Lily. + +They started to fight over the fan, and the fan fell to the floor. It broke into pieces and stopped making noise and blowing air. + +Lily and Ben looked at the fan and felt sad. They had broken their favorite toy. + +"Mommy, mommy, we broke the fan!" they cried, running to their mother. + +Their mother came to the living room and saw the broken fan. She was not happy. + +"What did you do, Lily and Ben? You know you have to share and be careful with your toys!" she said, picking up the pieces of the fan. + +"We're sorry, mommy, we were playing and we fought over the fan," Lily and Ben said, looking down. + +Their mother sighed and hugged them. + +"It's okay, my loves, I know you didn't mean to break the fan. But you have to learn to play nicely and finish your games without fighting. Do you understand?" she said, looking at their pale faces. + +"Yes, mommy, we understand. We're sorry, mommy," Lily and Ben said, nodding. + +Their mother smiled and kissed them. + +"I love you, Lily and Ben. Now, why don't you go and play with something else? I'll try to fix the fan later," she said, putting the fan aside. + +Lily and Ben hugged their mother and said, "We love you, mommy. Thank you, mommy." + +They went to their room and found another toy to play with. They decided to play with a train and a doll. They agreed to take turns and not fight. They had fun and finished their game happily. +Ben and Mia are playing with their toys in the living room. They have a lot of toys, but they like to share. Ben has a black car and Mia has a pink doll. They make noises and pretend to drive and talk. + +"Look, my car is very fast!" Ben says. He zooms his car on the floor. + +"My doll is very pretty!" Mia says. She brushes her doll's hair. + +They play for a long time, until their mom calls them for lunch. + +"Ben, Mia, time to eat!" Mom says. "Come to the table, please." + +Ben and Mia put their toys away and run to the kitchen. They see two plates of sandwiches and two glasses of juice on the table. They sit on their chairs and start to eat. + +"Yummy, I like cheese!" Ben says. + +"Me too, and I like apple juice!" Mia says. + +They eat and drink and talk. They are very happy. + +"Are you done?" Mom asks. + +"Yes, we are!" Ben and Mia say. + +"Good, you can have a cookie for dessert!" Mom says. She gives them each a cookie. + +"Thank you, Mom!" Ben and Mia say. + +They eat their cookies and smile. They finish their lunch and hug their mom. They are very full and very happy. +Sara liked to read books. She had many books in her room. She read books about animals, and princesses, and pirates. She wanted to be adventurous like the people in her books. + +One day, she found a new book in the library. It was a big book with a picture of a dragon on the cover. Sara loved dragons. She took the book home and read it in her bed. The book was about a brave knight who fought a dragon that breathed fire. + +Sara was so excited by the book that she pretended to be the knight. She took a stick and a pot lid and went to the backyard. She looked for a dragon to fight. She saw a big pile of leaves and thought it was a dragon. She ran towards it and shouted, "I am the knight! I will stop you, dragon!" + +But the pile of leaves was not a dragon. It was a fire. Sara's dad had burned the leaves to clean the yard. He saw Sara running to the fire and got scared. He ran after her and grabbed her. He said, "Sara, no! That is not a dragon, that is a fire! Fire is hot and dangerous. You could get hurt!" + +Sara was surprised and scared. She dropped the stick and the pot lid. She said, "I'm sorry, dad. I was reading a book about a dragon and I wanted to be a knight. I didn't know it was a fire." + +Her dad hugged her and said, "I'm glad you like to read, Sara. Reading is good for your imagination. But you have to be careful and not play with fire. Fire can hurt you and others. Do you understand?" + +Sara nodded and said, "Yes, dad. I understand. I won't play with fire again. Can I still read the book?" + +Her dad smiled and said, "Of course, you can. But only in your room, not in the yard. And if you want to be adventurous, you can play with your toys, or draw, or make up stories. There are many ways to be adventurous without fire." + +Sara said, "OK, dad. Thank you. I love you." + +Her dad said, "I love you too, Sara. Now let's go inside and have some cookies. And you can tell me about the book and the dragon." + +Sara and her dad went inside and had some cookies. Sara told her dad about the book and the dragon. She was happy and proud. She liked to read books. She liked to be adventurous. But she also liked to be safe. +Sara hated infants. They were loud and smelly and always took her toys. She did not want a new baby brother or sister. She wanted to be the only child in her family. + +One day, her mom and dad came home with a tiny infant in a blanket. They said his name was Leo and he was Sara's brother. Sara did not like Leo. She did not want to look at him or touch him or play with him. She ran to her room and slammed the door. + +"Sara, come and meet your brother," her mom called. "He is very cute and sweet and he loves you." + +"No, thank you," Sara said. "I hate him. He is not my brother. He is a stranger." + +Her mom sighed and went to her room. She opened the door and sat on the bed with Sara. She hugged her and said, "Sara, I know you are angry and sad. But Leo is not a stranger. He is your brother. He is part of our family. And he needs you to be his big sister. He needs you to help him and teach him and protect him. He needs you to love him." + +Sara looked at her mom and saw tears in her eyes. She felt a little sorry for her mom. She said, "But mom, I don't know how to be a big sister. I don't know how to love him. He is so small and quiet and boring. He can't do anything. He can't talk or walk or play. He just sleeps and cries and eats." + +Her mom smiled and said, "That's true. He can't do much right now. But he will learn. He will learn from you. You can show him how to talk and walk and play. You can show him how to sing and dance and draw. You can show him how to be happy and kind and brave. You can be his best friend. And he will be yours. He will make you laugh and hug you and listen to you. He will be your partner in adventure. He will be your brother." + +Sara thought about what her mom said. She thought about having a best friend and a partner in adventure. She thought about laughing and hugging and listening. She thought about being happy and kind and brave. She thought maybe having a brother was not so bad. She thought maybe she could love him. + +She said, "OK, mom. I will try. I will try to be a big sister. I will try to love him. Can I see him now?" + +Her mom nodded and said, "Of course, Sara. Come on. Let's go meet Leo." + +They went to the living room where dad was holding Leo. He smiled and said, "Hey, Sara. Do you want to hold your brother?" + +Sara nodded and said, "Yes, please." + +Dad carefully placed Leo in Sara's arms. Sara looked at Leo and saw his tiny nose and ears and fingers. She saw his blue eyes and curly hair. She saw him yawn and stretch and smile. She felt his warmth and weight and heartbeat. She felt something new and strange and wonderful. She felt love. + +She said, "Hi, Leo. I'm Sara. I'm your big sister. I'm happy to meet you. I love you." + +Leo cooed and reached for Sara's face. Sara kissed his cheek and said, "You're cute and sweet and you love me too. You're my brother. You're not a stranger. You're part of our family." + +Mom and dad watched them and smiled. They were proud and happy. They were a family. +Ben and Lily were twins who lived in a big house with their wealthy parents. They had many toys and clothes and books, but they were not happy. They wanted to play outside and make friends, but their parents were always busy or worried. They said the world was a bad place and they had to stay safe inside. + +One day, Ben and Lily saw a hole in the fence that surrounded their house. They were curious and decided to sneak out and explore. They ran across the street and saw a park with swings and slides and a pond. They saw other children laughing and playing and having fun. They wanted to join them, but they were afraid they would get in trouble. + +They hid behind a tree and watched. They saw a boy with a red hat and a girl with a yellow dress. They looked friendly and kind. Ben and Lily gathered their courage and walked towards them. They said hello and asked if they could play. The boy and the girl smiled and said yes. They introduced themselves as Tom and Mia. + +They played on the swings and the slides and the pond. They shared their stories and their dreams. They had a lot in common and became friends. Ben and Lily felt happy and free. They forgot about their big house and their wealthy parents and their worries. + +But then, they heard a loud noise. It was their father, who had followed them and found them. He was angry and scared. He had a knife in his hand. He said they had to come back with him and never leave again. He said the world was a bad place and they had to stay safe inside. He said the other children were bad and dangerous and would hurt them. + +Ben and Lily were shocked and scared. They did not want to go back with him. They did not want to leave their new friends. They did not think the world was a bad place. They thought their father was bad and dangerous and would hurt them. + +They ran away from him and towards Tom and Mia. They asked them for help. Tom and Mia were brave and smart. They had a plan. They called the police and told them what was happening. They hid Ben and Lily in a safe place. They waited for the police to come and stop their father. + +The police came and arrested their father. They took the knife away from him. They asked Ben and Lily if they were okay. They said they were okay, but they did not want to go back to their big house and their wealthy parents. They wanted to stay with Tom and Mia and their families. They wanted to play outside and make friends. They wanted to be happy and free. + +The police understood and agreed. They found a nice foster home for Ben and Lily, where they could live with Tom and Mia and their families. They gave them hugs and smiles and toys and books. They said they were proud of them and they loved them. + +Ben and Lily were happy and free. They had new friends and new families. They had a new life. They never saw their big house and their wealthy parents and their worries again. They never saw the knife again. They only saw the swings and the slides and the pond. They only saw the sun and the stars and the moon. They only saw love and joy and peace. +Lily and Tom were playing in the park. They liked to climb the big oak tree. It had many branches and leaves. They felt like birds in the sky. + +"Look at me, Lily!" Tom said. "I am higher than you!" + +Tom was very bossy. He always wanted to be the best. Lily did not like that. She wanted to have fun. + +"Be careful, Tom!" Lily said. "The branch is not strong. It might break!" + +But Tom did not listen. He climbed higher and higher. He wanted to reach the top. He did not see the crack in the branch. + +Snap! The branch broke. Tom fell down. He screamed. He was scared. + +Lily saw Tom falling. She ran to him. She wanted to help him. She wanted to rescue him. + +"Tom, are you okay?" Lily asked. She hugged him. He was crying. He had a scratch on his arm. It hurt. + +"I'm sorry, Lily," Tom said. "I was silly. I should have listened to you. You are a good friend." + +Lily smiled. She was glad Tom was okay. She was not angry. She was kind. + +"It's okay, Tom," Lily said. "Let's go to the nurse. She will make your arm better. Then we can play again. But not on the oak tree. It is too high." + +Tom nodded. He held Lily's hand. They walked to the nurse. They were friends. +Tom and Ben were two mice who liked to steal food from the big mill. The mill had many bags of corn and wheat that the men used to make bread and cakes. The mice thought they were very clever and brave to sneak into the mill and take some food every night. + +One night, Tom and Ben saw a new bag of cheese in the mill. They loved cheese more than anything and wanted to have a big bite. But the bag was on a high shelf and they had to climb a ladder to reach it. Tom went first and Ben followed him. + +"Be careful, Tom," Ben whispered. "The cheese might be a trap." + +"Don't be silly, Ben," Tom said. "There is no trap here. Just a lot of yummy cheese. Look, I can touch it with my paw." + +Tom reached out his paw and touched the cheese. But as soon as he did, he heard a loud snap and felt a sharp pain. He was caught in a metal trap that was hidden under the cheese. He squeaked and cried and tried to get free, but it was too late. + +"Tom, Tom, are you okay?" Ben asked. He was scared and sad to see his friend in trouble. + +"No, Ben, I'm not okay," Tom said. "I was foolish to touch the cheese. It was a trap. Now the men will find me and hurt me. Go, Ben, go. Save yourself. And don't steal from the mill again. It's not worth it." + +Ben nodded and ran away. He felt sorry for Tom, but he also learned a lesson. He never stole from the mill again. He found other food that was safer and better. He wished Tom had done the same. +Lily liked to play with her crayons. She had many colors and shapes. She made pictures of her family, her friends, and her toys. She was very smart and creative. + +One day, it was very hot outside. Lily wanted to go to the park, but her mom said it was too hot. She said they could go later, when it was cooler. Lily was sad, but she decided to play with her crayons instead. + +She took her crayons to the window, where the sun was shining. She put them on the sill and started to make a picture of the park. She used green for the grass, blue for the sky, and yellow for the sun. She was having fun. + +But then, something strange happened. Her crayons started to change. They became soft and sticky. They started to drip and slide. They started to melt. Lily was surprised and scared. She did not know what to do. + +She called her mom and showed her what happened. Her mom explained that the sun was very hot and made the crayons melt. She said they could not use them anymore. She said they had to throw them away. Lily was sad. She liked her crayons. She did not want to lose them. + +But then, her mom had an idea. She said they could make something new with the melted crayons. She said they could use a mold and make new shapes. She said they could use the freezer and make them hard again. She said they could have fun and be smart. + +Lily liked the idea. She and her mom took the melted crayons and poured them into a mold. They made a rainbow, a star, and a heart. They put them in the freezer and waited. After a while, they took them out and saw that they were hard and shiny. They were beautiful. + +Lily was happy. She had new crayons. She had new shapes. She had new pictures. She thanked her mom and gave her a hug. She learned that sometimes, things can change, but they can still be good. She learned that sometimes, a puddle can become a rainbow. +Sara loved to play with her toy leopard. She named him Leo and pretended he was her friend. She liked to make him roar and run and jump on her bed. But Sara's mom did not permit her to play with Leo after bedtime. She said Leo needed to sleep too and Sara had to be quiet and calm. + +One night, Sara was very anxious. She heard a loud noise outside her window. She thought it was a real leopard that wanted to eat her and Leo. She hugged Leo tight and whispered, "Don't be scared, Leo. I will protect you." She wanted to call her mom, but she was afraid to make more noise. + +She peeked out of her window and saw a big shadow on the wall. It looked like a leopard with sharp teeth and claws. Sara screamed and threw Leo at the shadow. But then she realized it was not a leopard. It was a branch of a tree that moved in the wind. The moonlight made it look scary. + +Sara felt silly and sorry. She picked up Leo and said, "I'm sorry, Leo. I didn't mean to hurt you. You are not a real leopard, but you are my best friend." She heard her mom coming to her room. She quickly got under her blanket and pretended to sleep. + +Her mom opened the door and saw Leo on the floor. She smiled and said, "Sara, did you play with Leo again? You know you have to put him away after bedtime." She picked up Leo and put him next to Sara. She kissed Sara and said, "Good night, sweetie. I love you and Leo." She turned off the light and closed the door. + +Sara opened her eyes and smiled. She hugged Leo and said, "Good night, mom. I love you and Leo too." She felt safe and happy. She closed her eyes and dreamed of Leo and her. They had many adventures together. They were brave and strong. They were the best friends ever. +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. But they also saw something else. Something that looked like a clear balloon with long strings. It was a jellyfish. + +"Look, mom, a jellyfish!" Tom said, pointing at it. + +"Be careful, Tom, don't touch it. It can sting you and make you hurt," mom said. + +But Tom was curious. He wanted to see the jellyfish up close. He waited until mom and dad were busy with Lily and sneaked closer to the jellyfish. He reached out his hand to touch it. + +"Tom, no!" Lily shouted, seeing what he was doing. + +But it was too late. Tom felt a sharp pain in his hand. He screamed and dropped the jellyfish. He ran back to mom and dad, crying. + +"Mom, dad, it stung me, it stung me!" he sobbed, showing them his red and swollen hand. + +"Oh, Tom, you should have listened to mom. You need to freeze your hand in some ice to make it feel better," dad said, taking him to the cooler. + +"I'm sorry, dad, I just wanted to see it," Tom said, feeling very uncomfortable. + +"It's okay, Tom, we know you were curious. But you have to be more careful next time. Jellyfish are not toys, they are animals that can hurt you," mom said, hugging him. + +"I know, mom, I won't touch them again," Tom said, hoping his hand would heal soon. + +Lily came over and gave him a kiss on his cheek. + +"I'm sorry you got stung, Tom. Do you want to play with me in the sand?" she asked. + +"Sure, Lily, thank you. You are a good sister," Tom said, smiling a little. + +They went to play in the sand, while mom and dad watched them. They made a big castle and a moat and a bridge. They had fun, but they also learned a lesson. They never touched a jellyfish again. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park with their ball. They liked to kick the ball to each other and run after it. Sometimes they pretended the ball was a monster and they had to catch it. + +"Look, Lily, the ball is a big green monster!" Tom said. "We need to stop it before it eats the flowers!" + +Lily nodded and ran after the ball. She was not afraid of monsters. She liked to make funny faces at them and laugh. She kicked the ball hard and it flew over the fence. + +"Oh no, the ball is gone!" Tom said. "We need to get it back!" + +Tom and Lily ran to the fence and looked over. They saw a big house with a garden. The ball was on the grass near a statue. The statue was very old and had a long beard and a robe. It looked like an ancient man. + +"Who is that?" Lily asked. + +"I don't know," Tom said. "Maybe he is a friend of the monster." + +They climbed over the fence and ran to the ball. They picked it up and turned to go back. But then they heard a voice. + +"Hey, you two, what are you doing here?" the voice said. + +They looked up and saw the statue move. It was not a statue, it was a real man. He was very old and had a long beard and a robe. He looked like an ancient man. + +"Sorry, sir, we were playing with our ball and it came here," Tom said. + +"Yeah, we didn't mean to bother you," Lily said. + +The old man smiled and said, "That's all right, I don't mind. I like to see children play. But you should be careful, this is not a safe place. There are real monsters here, not like your ball." + +"Real monsters?" Tom and Lily said. + +"Yes, real monsters. They live in the shadows and they don't like visitors. They are very hungry and very angry. They can hurt you if they catch you." + +Tom and Lily felt scared. They did not want to meet real monsters. They wanted to go back to the park. + +"Can you help us, sir?" Tom asked. + +"Of course, I can help you. I know how to deal with monsters. I am an ancient wizard. Follow me and I will show you the way out." + +The old man took their hands and led them to a gate. He waved his hand and the gate opened. He said, "Go through the gate and you will be back in the park. But don't come back here again. And don't tell anyone about me or the monsters. It's a secret." + +Tom and Lily nodded and thanked the old man. They ran through the gate and saw the park. They were happy and relieved. They hugged their ball and each other. + +They never saw the old man or the monsters again. But they always remembered their adventure. And they always wondered what else the ancient wizard could do. +Tom and Sue liked to play with sand. They went to the beach with Mom and Dad. They had a big bucket and a small shovel. They wanted to make a castle with sand. + +They worked hard and made a mighty castle. It had a tall tower and a wide wall. They put shells and stones on it. They were happy and proud of their castle. + +But then a big wave came. It was fast and loud. It hit their castle and broke it. Their castle was gone. The shells and stones were gone too. Tom and Sue were sad and angry. They cried and shouted. + +Mom and Dad came to them. They hugged them and said sorry. They said they could make another castle. But Tom and Sue did not want to. They did not want to play with sand anymore. They wanted to go home. + +They did not relax. They did not have fun. They had a bad day. +Tom and Lily were playing in the hall. They had many toys to sort. Tom liked cars and trucks. Lily liked dolls and animals. They put their toys in different boxes. + +"Look, I have a mighty truck!" Tom said. He made a loud noise with his mouth. "Vroom, vroom, vroom!" + +"I have a mighty lion!" Lily said. She held up a yellow toy. "Roar, roar, roar!" + +They laughed and played with their toys. They made more noises and pretended to drive and run. + +But then they heard a voice. It was Mom. She was not happy. + +"Tom and Lily, what are you doing?" Mom asked. "You made a big mess in the hall. You have to clean up your toys. Now!" + +Tom and Lily stopped playing. They looked at Mom. They looked at their toys. They looked at each other. + +"Sorry, Mom," they said. They picked up their toys and put them back in the boxes. They carried the boxes to their rooms. + +They learned to sort their toys and to keep the hall tidy. They also learned to listen to Mom. She was mighty too. +Anna and Ben were playing with their toys in the backyard. They had a big castle, some cars, some dolls and some animals. They liked to make up stories and pretend they were kings and queens, or explorers, or doctors. They had a lot of fun, but sometimes they fought over the toys. + +One day, they had a big fight over the castle. Anna wanted to put her dolls inside, but Ben wanted to use it for his cars. They both pulled and pushed and yelled, and the castle broke into pieces. They were very sad and angry, and they threw the pieces away. + +That night, something strange happened. The toys they threw away started to glow in the dark. They felt a strange tingling, and they began to shrink. They became smaller and smaller, until they were the same size as the toys. They looked around and saw the backyard was like a huge jungle, full of grass and bugs and rocks. They were scared and confused, and they wished they had their castle back. + +They heard a loud roar, and they saw a big cat coming towards them. It was the neighbor's cat, Fluffy, but it looked like a monster to them. They ran and hid behind a flower, but the cat saw them and chased them. They dodged and ducked, but the cat was faster and stronger. They thought they were going to be eaten, and they cried for help. + +They saw a flash of light, and they heard a familiar voice. It was their mom, who had come to check on them. She saw the cat and the toys, and she shooed the cat away. She picked up the toys and brought them inside. She noticed they were dirty and broken, and she wondered what had happened. She decided to clean them and fix them, and put them in a box for later. + +The next morning, Anna and Ben woke up and saw the box on the table. They opened it and saw their toys, all clean and fixed. They felt happy and sorry, and they hugged each other. They realized they had been mean and silly, and they promised to share and play nicely. They took their toys and went to the backyard. They saw the sunset, and they thought it was beautiful. They thanked their mom and their toys, and they played happily ever after. +Lily and Ben were best friends. They liked to play with dolls and cars and books. One day, they found a big scale in the garage. It was old and filthy and had many numbers on it. + +"Let's play marry!" Lily said. "I will be the bride and you will be the groom. We can use the scale as a cake." + +"OK!" Ben said. He put a hat on his head and a tie around his neck. Lily put a veil on her hair and a dress on her body. They took some flowers and rings from the garden. + +They walked to the scale and put their dolls on it. They pretended to cut the cake and feed each other. They said, "I do!" and kissed. + +They were very happy. They did not care that the scale was filthy. They only cared that they were married. They hugged and danced and laughed. + +The end. +Tom and Lily are playing in the garden. They have a big tub of water and some toys. They like to splash and soak each other with the water. They laugh and have fun. + +But then, Tom sees a big red ball on the other side of the fence. He wants to play with it. He says to Lily, "Look, a ball! Let's go get it!" + +Lily shakes her head. She likes the water more. She says to Tom, "No, Tom. The ball is not ours. It belongs to the dog next door. He might bite us if we take it. Let's stay here and play with the water." + +Tom does not listen to Lily. He thinks she is silly. He says to Lily, "I don't care. I want the ball. You can keep the water. I don't need your opinion." + +Tom runs to the fence and climbs over it. He grabs the ball and tries to run back. But he does not see the dog. The dog is angry. He barks and chases Tom. He bites Tom's leg and makes him drop the ball. + +Tom cries and screams. He is hurt and scared. He wishes he had listened to Lily. He climbs back over the fence and runs to Lily. He hugs her and says, "I'm sorry, Lily. You were right. The ball was bad. The water is good. You are my friend. I am grateful for you." + +Lily is kind and forgiving. She says to Tom, "It's okay, Tom. I'm sorry you got hurt. The dog was mean. You are my friend too. I am grateful for you." + +They go back to the tub and play with the water. They splash and soak each other with the water. They laugh and have fun. They are happy. +Lily and Sam were best friends. They liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a bright rainbow in the sky. They wanted to find the end of the rainbow. + +"Let's skip to the rainbow!" Lily said. "Maybe we can find a pot of gold!" + +"OK!" Sam said. "But we have to be careful. The grass is wet and slippery." + +They held hands and skipped to the rainbow. They laughed and sang. They felt happy and free. + +But then, Sam tripped on a rock. He fell down and hurt his knee. He cried out in pain. There was a big cut on his knee. It was bleeding. + +"Oh no!" Lily said. "Are you OK, Sam?" + +She ran to him and hugged him. She saw the cut on his knee. She felt sorry for him. + +"You need a stitch," she said. "A stitch will make your knee better. Come on, let's go to the nurse." + +She helped him stand up. She put his arm around her shoulder. They walked slowly to the nurse. + +The nurse was kind. She cleaned Sam's cut and put a stitch on it. She gave him a band-aid and a sticker. She told him he was brave. + +"Thank you, nurse," Sam said. "You are nice." + +He smiled at Lily. She smiled back. They hugged each other. + +"Let's go back to the park," Lily said. "We can still play and have fun." + +"OK," Sam said. "But let's not skip to the rainbow. Let's walk and be careful." + +They walked back to the park. They saw the bright rainbow in the sky. They still wanted to find the end of the rainbow. But they knew they had something more precious. They had each other. +Lily was sick. She had a fever and a cough. Mommy put a thermometer in her mouth to see how hot she was. Lily did not like the thermometer. It was hard and cold and tasted funny. + +"Be still, Lily. I need to check your temperature," Mommy said. + +Lily tried to be still, but she wanted to spit out the thermometer. She looked around her room. She saw her colorful toys on the floor. She saw her colorful books on the shelf. She saw her colorful blanket on the bed. She liked colors. They made her happy. + +"Can I play with my toys, Mommy?" Lily asked. + +Mommy looked at the thermometer. It beeped. Mommy took it out of Lily's mouth. She frowned. + +"No, Lily. You are too hot. You need to rest. You can play with your toys later, when you feel better," Mommy said. + +Lily felt sad. She did not want to rest. She wanted to play. She wanted to see colors. + +"Please, Mommy. Just one toy. A colorful toy," Lily begged. + +Mommy sighed. She loved Lily. She wanted her to be well. She looked at Lily's toys. She saw a rainbow bear. It was soft and fluffy and had many colors. + +"OK, Lily. You can have this bear. But you have to stay in bed and drink some water. Maybe the bear will help you feel better," Mommy said. + +She gave Lily the rainbow bear. Lily hugged the bear. She smiled. She liked the bear. It was colorful and warm and friendly. + +"Thank you, Mommy. I love you and the bear," Lily said. + +Mommy kissed Lily's forehead. She smiled too. + +"I love you too, Lily. Now try to sleep. I will be here with you," Mommy said. + +Lily closed her eyes. She cuddled the bear. She felt a little better. She dreamed of colors. +Anna was a brave girl, but she did not like the dark. She always slept with a light on and her teddy bear next to her. But one night, she had a bad dream. She dreamed that a big monster was chasing her and trying to eat her. She was very scared and tried to run away, but the monster was faster and louder. + +Anna woke up with a loud scream. She was shaking and sweating. She looked around and saw that it was only a nightmare. She hugged her teddy bear and reached for the light switch. But the light did not work. She tried again and again, but nothing happened. She was in the dark with her nightmare. + +Anna started to cry. She cried so hard that her mom and dad heard her. They ran to her room and opened the door. They saw Anna crying and holding her teddy bear. They turned on the light and saw that the bulb was broken. They hugged Anna and told her that it was okay. They said that they were sorry that the light did not work and that they would fix it tomorrow. They said that they loved her and that they would stay with her until she fell asleep. + +Anna felt better with her mom and dad. She told them about her nightmare and they said that it was not real. They said that monsters did not exist and that she was safe with them. They sang her a song and stroked her hair. Anna stopped crying and closed her eyes. She was not afraid of the dark anymore. She had her mom and dad and her teddy bear. She had no more nightmares that night. She had a good sleep. +Anna loved to play with her dolls. She had many dolls, but her favorite was Lily. Lily had long yellow hair and a pink dress. Anna liked to brush Lily's hair and make her talk. + +One day, Anna heard a loud noise. She ran to the window and saw a big truck. The truck had a lot of boxes. Anna wondered what was in the boxes. She saw her daddy come out of the truck. He was carrying a big box. + +"Daddy, daddy, what is that?" Anna asked. + +"Hi, sweetie. This is a surprise for you. Come and see," daddy said. + +Anna followed daddy to the living room. He put the box on the floor and opened it. Inside, there was a new doll. The doll had curly brown hair and a blue dress. She was bigger than Lily. + +"Wow, daddy, she is so pretty. What is her name?" Anna said. + +"Her name is Sophie. She is your new sister. She can talk and sing and play with you. Do you like her?" daddy said. + +Anna looked at Sophie. She looked at Lily. She felt something in her heart. She did not know what it was. She did not want to change her favorite doll. She did not want a new sister. + +"I don't like her. I like Lily. Lily is my sister. Sophie is not. Take her away, daddy," Anna said. + +Daddy looked sad. He did not expect Anna to say that. He wanted Anna to be happy. He wanted Anna to love Sophie. + +"Anna, please don't say that. Sophie is a gift for you. She is not a doll. She is a real baby. She needs your love and care. She is your family. You can still play with Lily, but you can also play with Sophie. She will be your best friend. Please give her a chance," daddy said. + +Anna looked at daddy. She looked at Sophie. She saw Sophie's eyes. They were big and brown. They looked at Anna. They looked like they wanted to say something. Anna felt something in her heart. She did not know what it was. She felt curious. She felt sorry. She felt brave. + +"Okay, daddy. I will try. Can I hold her?" Anna said. + +Daddy smiled. He was happy. He picked up Sophie and gave her to Anna. Anna held Sophie gently. She felt Sophie's warmth. She heard Sophie's breath. She saw Sophie's smile. Anna smiled too. + +"Hi, Sophie. I am Anna. I am your sister. I love you," Anna said. + +Sophie cooed. She reached out her hand and touched Anna's face. Anna giggled. She felt something in her heart. She knew what it was. She felt happy. She felt love. She felt change. +Sara and Ben liked to play with the big book of words. They liked to look at the pictures and say the words out loud. Sometimes they tried to make new words by putting letters together. + +One day, they found a word that they did not know. It was long and had many letters. They tried to say it, but it sounded strange and scary. + +"What is this word?" Sara asked. + +"I don't know," Ben said. "Maybe it is a bad word. Maybe it can hurt us." + +They were frightened of the word. They wanted to remove it from the book. They tried to pull it out, but it was stuck. They tried to rip it, but it was strong. They tried to cover it, but it was still there. + +"Help!" Sara and Ben cried. "We want to remove this word!" + +Mama heard them and came to see what was wrong. She saw the big book of words and the word that scared them. + +"Don't worry, my loves," Mama said. "This word is not bad or scary. It is just a word that means something very nice. It means a big hug and a kiss." + +She showed them how to say the word. It was "snuggle". She snuggled them and kissed them and said the word again. + +"Snuggle," Sara and Ben repeated. They smiled and felt happy. They were not frightened of the word anymore. They liked the word. They liked to snuggle with Mama and the big book of words. +Ben and Lily were playing with their toys in the garden. They had a big box of sand and some plastic animals and cars. They liked to make roads and hills and pretend they were on an adventure. + +"Look, Lily, I made a volcano!" Ben said, pointing to a cone-shaped mound of sand. He had stuck a red bottle cap on top to make it look like lava. "It can melt anything with its fire!" + +"Wow, Ben, that's cool!" Lily said, admiring his work. "Can I play with it too?" + +"Sure, Lily, but be careful. The volcano is very hot and angry. It might explode!" Ben said, making a loud noise with his mouth. + +Lily giggled and picked up a green dinosaur toy. She moved it closer to the volcano and said, "Roar! I'm a dinosaur and I'm not afraid of your volcano. I can eat it for breakfast!" + +Ben gasped and said, "No, Lily, don't do that! The volcano will melt your dinosaur and make it go away!" + +Lily pretended not to hear him and said, "Yum, yum, yum!" She pretended to bite the volcano with her dinosaur. + +Suddenly, Ben grabbed a small bucket of water and poured it over the volcano. The sand collapsed and the bottle cap fell off. The water splashed on Lily and her dinosaur. + +"Hey, Ben, what did you do that for?" Lily said, frowning and wiping her face. + +"I saved your dinosaur, Lily. The volcano was going to melt it. See, it's gone now." Ben said, pointing to the ruined sand pile. + +Lily looked at her wet dinosaur and then at Ben. She smiled and said, "Thank you, Ben. You're a good brother. But next time, can you make a nicer volcano? One that doesn't melt things?" + +Ben nodded and said, "Okay, Lily. I'm sorry I made a scary volcano. Let's make a new one together. A red one, but a friendly one." + +Lily hugged Ben and said, "Okay, Ben. I love you." + +They hugged and then started to make a new volcano with their sand and toys. They played happily until their mom called them for lunch. +Ben and Lily wanted to make a cake for Mom's birthday. They found a box of cake mix in the pantry and a big mixer on the counter. They poured the mix into a bowl and added some water and eggs. + +"Can I use the mixer?" Lily asked. She was four years old and liked to help in the kitchen. + +"OK, but be careful," Ben said. He was six years old and knew how to turn on the mixer. He plugged it in and gave Lily the handle. "Hold it tight and don't let go." + +Lily held the mixer and pushed the button. It made a loud noise and started to spin. The cake mix splashed all over the bowl and the counter and the wall. Some of it even landed on Ben's face and hair. + +"Oops!" Lily said. She let go of the mixer and it fell on the floor. It was still spinning and making noise. + +"Stop it, stop it!" Ben shouted. He tried to grab the mixer but it was too hot and slippery. He burned his hand and dropped it again. + +They heard Mom coming down the stairs. They looked at each other and at the mess they had made. They were scared and sorry. + +"Quick, hide!" Ben said. He grabbed Lily's hand and ran to the closet. He found a scarf and tied it around his head to cover the cake mix. Lily did the same with a hat. + +They heard Mom open the kitchen door. She gasped and said, "What happened here? Who did this?" + +Ben and Lily stayed quiet in the closet. They hoped Mom would not find them. They wished they had not used the mixer. They wished they had made a nice cake for Mom. They wished they had not been so fat and hungry. +Tom and Lily were playing in their room. They had many toys, but they liked to make their own games. They took a big box and cut a hole in it. They put a fan inside the box and turned it on. They said it was a spaceship. + +Tom wanted to be the captain of the spaceship. He told Lily to sit in the back and be quiet. He said he would fly them to the moon and the stars. Lily did not like this game. She wanted to be the captain too. She said she had a better idea for the spaceship. + +But Tom did not listen to Lily. He ignored her. He pretended he could not hear her. He made noises with his mouth and moved the box around. He said they were going very fast and very high. + +Lily was angry. She did not want to play with Tom anymore. She got out of the box and took the fan with her. She said she would make her own spaceship. She found another box and put the fan inside. She cut a deep hole in the box and made a window. She said she would fly to the sun and the planets. + +Tom saw what Lily did. He was sad. He wanted the fan back. He said he was sorry for ignoring her. He asked her to share the fan and the spaceship. Lily thought for a moment. She said she would share if Tom let her be the captain sometimes. Tom agreed. They hugged and smiled. They put the fan in the middle of the two boxes and turned it on. They said they were a team of astronauts. They flew to the sky and had fun. +Anna liked to play with her dolls. She had many dolls, but her favorite was Lily. Lily had long hair, a pink dress and a pale face. Anna liked to brush Lily's hair and make her talk. + +One day, Anna's mom said, "Anna, we have to go to the store. Put your dolls away and get your coat." Anna did not want to go. She wanted to play with Lily. She said, "Mom, can I take Lily with me?" Mom said, "No, Anna. You have to leave Lily here. She might get lost or dirty at the store. Put her on the shelf and we'll come back soon." + +Anna was sad, but she did what Mom said. She put Lily on the shelf and got her coat. She gave Lily a kiss and said, "Bye, Lily. I'll be back soon. Don't be scared." She followed Mom to the car. + +At the store, Anna saw many things. She saw toys, books, clothes and food. She forgot about Lily for a while. She helped Mom pick some apples and bread. She saw a balloon and asked Mom if she could have it. Mom said, "Yes, Anna. You can have the balloon. You've been a good girl." + +Anna was happy. She held the balloon and smiled. She said, "Thank you, Mom. I love you." Mom said, "I love you too, Anna. Let's go home now." They paid for their things and went to the car. + +When they got home, Anna ran to her room. She wanted to show Lily her balloon. She said, "Lily, Lily, look what I got!" But when she looked at the shelf, Lily was not there. Anna gasped. She looked around the room. She saw her other dolls, but not Lily. She felt a cold wind. She saw the window was open. She ran to the window and looked outside. She saw a bird flying away with something in its beak. It was Lily. The bird had taken Lily. Anna screamed. She dropped her balloon and cried. She said, "Lily, Lily, come back!" But it was too late. Lily was gone. Anna was very sad. She wished she had taken Lily with her. She wished she had listened to Mom. She wished she had a friend. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They saw a big tree with many birds. They wanted to see the birds up close. + +"Let's climb the tree," Ben said. "Maybe we can find a feather." + +"OK," Lily said. "But be careful. The tree is very high." + +They climbed the tree slowly and carefully. They saw many different birds. Some were red, some were blue, some were yellow. They heard the birds sing and chirp. + +"This is interesting," Lily said. "The birds are so pretty and noisy." + +"Look, I found a feather," Ben said. He held a long, green feather in his hand. "It is from a parrot. Do you want it?" + +"Yes, please," Lily said. She took the feather and smiled. "Thank you, Ben. It is very nice." + +Suddenly, they heard a loud squawk. They turned and saw a big, angry parrot. It was looking at them with its bright eyes. + +"Hey, that's my feather," the parrot said. "Give it back to me. Now!" + +Lily and Ben were scared. They did not know the parrot could talk. They dropped the feather and ran down the tree. + +"Sorry, Mr. Parrot," Lily said. "We did not mean to take your feather." + +"Yeah, sorry," Ben said. "We did not know it was yours." + +The parrot flew down and picked up the feather. He put it back in his tail. He looked at Lily and Ben. + +"Next time, ask before you take something," the parrot said. "But you are brave and curious. I like that. Do you want to be my friends?" + +Lily and Ben nodded. They were still scared, but also curious. + +"OK, then," the parrot said. "My name is Pete. What are your names?" + +"I'm Lily," Lily said. + +"I'm Ben," Ben said. + +"Nice to meet you, Lily and Ben," Pete said. "Do you want to hear a story?" + +"Yes, please," Lily and Ben said. + +"OK, then," Pete said. "Let me reveal a secret to you. I was not always a parrot. I used to be a pirate." +Lily and Ben were playing near the sea. They liked to run on the sand and look for shells. But they did not go too close to the water, because their mom told them it was dangerous. + +One day, they saw a big rock that looked like a hill. They wanted to climb it and see what was on the other side. They asked their mom if they could go, and she said yes, but be careful. + +They started to climb the rock, holding hands. It was hard and slippery, and they had to be very brave. They reached the top and saw a beautiful view. They could see the sea, the sky, and many birds. They were happy and shouted, "We did it!" + +But then, they heard their mom calling them. She sounded scared. She said, "Lily, Ben, come back! That is not a rock, that is a cliff! You could fall and get hurt!" + +Lily and Ben looked down and saw that the rock was very high and steep. They were scared too. They tried to go back, but they were tired and the rock was slippery. Lily slipped and almost fell, but Ben caught her hand. He said, "Don't worry, Lily, I have you. We will go down slowly and carefully." + +They helped each other and climbed down the cliff. Their mom was waiting for them. She hugged them and said, "I'm so glad you are safe. You were very brave, but you should never go near the cliff again. It is too dangerous." + +Lily and Ben said, "We're sorry, mom. We didn't know it was a cliff. We won't do it again." + +They went back to the sand and played with their shells. They were happy, but they never forgot the cliff. +Lily and Max were twins, but they liked different things. Lily liked dolls and dresses, Max liked cars and trucks. One day, they decided to play a game. They would swap their toys and pretend to be each other. + +"Let's see what you have in your drawer," Lily said, opening Max's drawer. She saw many cars and trucks of different colors and sizes. She picked one and made a vroom sound. + +"Let's see what you have in your drawer," Max said, opening Lily's drawer. He saw many dolls and dresses of different shapes and styles. He picked one and made a giggle sound. + +They played for a while, pretending to be each other. They had fun, but they also missed their own toys. + +"Can we swap back now?" Lily asked, holding a truck. + +"Can we swap back now?" Max asked, holding a doll. + +They nodded and smiled. They gave each other their toys and hugged. + +"Promise me you won't take my toys again," Lily said. + +"Promise me you won't take my toys again," Max said. + +They crossed their fingers and said, "I promise." + +They put their toys back in their drawers and went to have a snack. They were happy to be themselves again. They loved each other, even if they liked different things. +Lily and Ben were playing with blocks in the living room. They liked to build towers and houses and cars with the blocks. Lily was very good at making tall towers. She used many blocks and balanced them carefully. Ben was not so good at making towers. He used fewer blocks and they often fell down. + +Ben wanted to make a tower like Lily, but he did not have enough blocks. He looked at Lily's tower and felt angry. He wanted to have more blocks. He decided to take some blocks from Lily's tower. He reached out his hand and poked one of the blocks at the bottom. + +Lily saw what Ben was doing and shouted, "No, Ben, no! That is my tower! Do not poke it!" She tried to stop Ben, but it was too late. The block that Ben poked moved and made the tower wobble. Then, the tower collapsed and the blocks fell down with a loud noise. + +Lily and Ben both gasped. They saw sparks flying from the fireplace. Some of the blocks had landed on the fire and caught fire. They smelled smoke and felt heat. They were scared. + +"Mama, mama, help!" Lily and Ben cried. They ran to the couch and hugged each other. They hoped that mama would come soon and put out the fire. + +Mama heard their cries and came to the living room. She saw the fire and the blocks and the scared children. She grabbed a blanket and threw it over the fire. She stamped on the blanket and put out the fire. She picked up the children and hugged them. + +"Are you okay, Lily and Ben?" mama asked. "What happened here?" + +Lily and Ben looked at each other. They felt sorry for what they had done. They told mama the truth. They said they were sorry. + +Mama was not happy, but she was glad that they were safe. She told them that they should not play with fire or poke each other's towers. She told them that they should share their blocks and play nicely. She told them that she loved them. + +Lily and Ben nodded. They said they loved mama too. They said they would share their blocks and play nicely. They hugged mama and each other. They were not scared anymore. They were happy. +Lila and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. They had a big trunk full of blocks, cars, dolls and books. They liked to build towers, race cars, dress up dolls and read stories. + +"Can you pass me the red block, please?" Lila asked Ben. She wanted to make her tower taller and prettier. + +"Here you go," Ben said, handing her the block. He was making a car park with his cars. He liked to zoom them around and make noises. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud thump from the hallway. They looked up and saw their dad carrying a big box. The box had a sticker that said "fragile". It also had a picture of a lamp. + +"What's that, dad?" Ben asked, curious. + +"It's a new lamp for our bedroom," dad said. "It's very fragile, so I have to be careful. Do you want to help me?" + +"Yes, please!" Lila and Ben said, jumping up. They loved to help their dad. + +"OK, but you have to be gentle and quiet," dad said. "Follow me to the bedroom, and I'll show you where to put it." + +Lila and Ben followed their dad to the bedroom. They saw a table next to the bed, with a cord and a plug. + +"Can you pass me the cord, Lila?" dad asked. + +Lila picked up the cord and passed it to dad. Dad plugged it into the wall. + +"Can you pass me the box, Ben?" dad asked. + +Ben lifted the box and passed it to dad. Dad opened the box and took out the lamp. It was shiny and colorful. + +"Wow, it's beautiful!" Lila and Ben said. + +"Thank you, it's a gift from your mom," dad said. "She bought it online. Do you want to see how it works?" + +"Yes, please!" Lila and Ben said. + +Dad put the lamp on the table and turned it on. The lamp lit up and made a soft glow. It also made a sound like a music box. + +Lila and Ben clapped and smiled. They liked the new lamp. They hugged their dad and thanked him for letting them help. + +"You're welcome, my little helpers," dad said. "You did a great job. Now, let's go back to the living room and play some more." +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the garden. They see a long green thing on the ground. It is a tomato. They want to eat it. + +"Can we have the tomato?" Lily asks Ben. + +"Yes, let's share it," Ben says. + +But the tomato is too far. They have to hop to get it. They hop and hop and hop. They are happy and laugh. + +But then they see a big rabbit. The rabbit is hungry. It sees the tomato too. It hops faster than Lily and Ben. It reaches the tomato first. It bites the tomato. It is juicy and red. + +"Oh no!" Lily and Ben say. They are sad and cry. + +The rabbit hears them. It looks at them. It feels sorry. It has an idea. It hops to them. It gives them half of the tomato. It smiles. + +"Thank you, rabbit," Lily and Ben say. They are happy and smile. + +They share the tomato with the rabbit. They eat and hop and play. They are friends. The end. +Lily liked to admire the cabinet in the living room. It was big and brown and had many shiny things inside. She wanted to touch them and play with them, but Mommy said no. Mommy said they were fragile and expensive and not for children. + +One day, when Mommy was busy in the kitchen, Lily saw the cabinet door open a little. She was curious and excited. She tiptoed to the cabinet and peeked inside. She saw a pretty doll with a blue dress and yellow hair. She reached for the doll and pulled it out. + +"Hello, doll," Lily said. "Do you want to be my friend?" + +The doll did not answer. Lily was confused. She shook the doll and tried to make it talk. She did not know that the doll was very old and had a broken voice box. + +Suddenly, she heard Mommy's voice. "Lily, what are you doing?" Mommy asked, sounding angry. + +Lily turned around and saw Mommy standing in the doorway. She was holding a spatula and had flour on her apron. She looked at Lily and the doll and frowned. + +"Lily, you know you are not supposed to touch the cabinet," Mommy said. "That doll is very special. It belonged to your grandma when she was a little girl. It is not a toy. You could have damaged it." + +Lily felt scared and sorry. She did not mean to make Mommy mad. She did not know the doll was special. She just wanted to play with it. + +"I'm sorry, Mommy," Lily said. "I just wanted to admire the doll. She is so pretty. Can I please hold her for a little while?" + +Mommy sighed and softened her voice. She walked over to Lily and took the doll from her hands. She hugged Lily and kissed her cheek. + +"I know you like the doll, Lily," Mommy said. "But you have to be careful with things that are not yours. The doll is very old and delicate. She needs to stay in the cabinet where she is safe. Maybe when you are older, I can let you admire her more. But for now, you have to listen to me and follow the rules. OK?" + +Lily nodded and hugged Mommy back. She felt sad to let go of the doll, but she understood. She said sorry again and promised to be good. Mommy smiled and put the doll back in the cabinet. She closed the door and locked it. She took Lily's hand and led her to the kitchen. + +"Come on, Lily," Mommy said. "Let's make some cookies together. You can admire them and eat them too." + +Lily smiled and followed Mommy. She liked cookies. She liked Mommy. She still liked the doll, but she knew she had to wait. She hoped that one day, she could admire the doll again and maybe hear her voice. +Sara and Ben are playing in the living room. They see a big magazine on the table. It has many pictures of animals and plants. + +"Look, Ben, a magazine!" Sara says. "Let's examine it!" + +They open the magazine and turn the pages. They see a lion, a giraffe, a flower, a butterfly and more. + +"Wow, so many things!" Ben says. "What is this?" + +He points to a picture of a snake. It is green and has black spots. + +"That is a snake, Ben. It is an animal that has no legs. It can slither on the ground." Sara says. + +"Does it bite?" Ben asks. + +"Some snakes can bite, Ben. But this one is fine. It is not dangerous. It eats mice and frogs." Sara says. + +They keep examining the magazine. They learn new words and facts. They have fun and are happy. +Tommy and his daddy were going to the park. Tommy liked the park. He liked to swing and slide and run. Daddy liked the park too. He liked to watch Tommy have fun and relax on the bench. + +They got to the park and Tommy ran to the swings. He asked daddy to push him. Daddy pushed him and Tommy went high and fast. He laughed and shouted. Daddy smiled and pushed him some more. + +Then Tommy saw the slide. He wanted to go on the slide. He jumped off the swing and ran to the slide. He climbed up the ladder and sat on the top. He looked down and saw how high he was. He felt scared. He did not want to slide down. + +He called daddy. "Daddy, daddy, help me! I don't want to slide!" + +Daddy heard him and came to the slide. He saw Tommy on the top. He said, "Don't worry, Tommy. I'm here. You can slide down. It's fun. I'll catch you." + +Tommy looked at daddy. He saw daddy's big arms and kind face. He trusted daddy. He decided to slide down. He slid down and felt the wind and the speed. He liked it. He reached the bottom and daddy caught him. He hugged daddy and said, "Thank you, daddy. That was fun!" + +Daddy hugged him back and said, "You're welcome, Tommy. You're very brave. I'm proud of you." + +They walked to the bench and sat down. Tommy was tired. He rested his head on daddy's chest. He heard daddy's heartbeat and felt daddy's breath. He felt warm and safe. He closed his eyes and relaxed. Daddy felt Tommy's weight and smiled. He kissed Tommy's hair and relaxed too. They both fell asleep on the bench. +Lily and Tom were twins who liked to do different things. Lily loved to observe the birds and the flowers in the garden. She would sit quietly and watch how they moved and sang and smelled. Tom thought that was boring. He wanted to play with his toys and make noise and mess. + +One day, their mom told them to tidy up their room. She said it was in a big disorder and they had to put everything in its place. Lily agreed and started to sort out her books and dolls. Tom did not want to do that. He said it was boring. He ran away to the garden and left Lily alone. + +In the garden, Tom saw a big butterfly. He wanted to catch it and put it in a jar. He chased it around the flowers, but it was too fast and clever. He stepped on the plants and broke the stems. He scared away the birds and made them fly. He did not observe the damage he was doing. + +Lily finished tidying up her room. She was proud of how neat and orderly it looked. She went to the garden to find Tom and show him her work. She was shocked by what she saw. The garden was in a big disorder. The flowers were wilted and the birds were gone. She saw Tom holding a jar with a dead butterfly inside. She was sad and angry. + +"Tom, what did you do?" she asked. "You ruined the garden and killed the butterfly. You did not observe the beauty and the life of nature. You only cared about yourself and your fun. That is not right. You should respect and care for the things that God made. That is the moral value." + +Tom felt ashamed and sorry. He realized that he had been selfish and foolish. He let go of the jar and the butterfly. He apologized to Lily and to the garden. He said he would help her to fix it and to observe it better. He learned that observing was not boring, but interesting and good. He hugged Lily and thanked her for teaching him. +Ben and Lily are twins. They like to play with their toys and listen to music. One day, they find a big box in the living room. It has a bow and a tag that says "Happy Birthday, Ben and Lily!" + +They open the box and see a big drum and a big flute. They are very happy and excited. They want to try the new instruments. + +Ben picks up the drum and starts to bang it. He makes loud noises. Lily picks up the flute and tries to blow it. She makes soft sounds. + +"Ben, stop!" Lily says. "You are too loud. I can't hear my music." + +"No, you stop!" Ben says. "Your music is too boring. My drum is better." + +They start to argue and fight. They pull and push each other. Ben pinches Lily's arm. Lily cries and pinches Ben's cheek. Ben screams and pinches Lily's nose. Lily snorts and pinches Ben's ear. + +"Ow! Ow! Ow!" they both say. + +Mom hears the noise and comes to the living room. She sees the twins pinching each other and the instruments on the floor. + +"What are you doing?" Mom asks. "Why are you hurting each other?" + +"Ben is too loud!" Lily says. + +"Lily is too boring!" Ben says. + +Mom shakes her head and sighs. She picks up the twins and hugs them. + +"Listen, Ben and Lily," Mom says. "You are twins. You are both special and unique. You have different tastes and preferences. And that's okay. You don't have to like the same things. But you have to respect each other. And you have to share. You can both play with the drum and the flute. You can take turns. You can make music together. You can have fun. But you can't pinch each other. That's not nice. That's not how you show love." + +Ben and Lily look at each other. They feel sorry and ashamed. They say sorry to each other and hug. + +"Sorry, Lily," Ben says. + +"Sorry, Ben," Lily says. + +They smile and kiss. Mom smiles and kisses them too. + +"Good," Mom says. "Now, let's play some music. But not too loud, okay?" + +"Okay," Ben and Lily say. + +They pick up the instruments and follow Mom. They play some music and sing some songs. They laugh and clap. They are happy and grateful. They love each other and Mom. They have a wonderful birthday. +Anna and Ben liked to play near the old factory. It was big and gray and had many windows and doors. Sometimes they heard noises from inside, like bangs and clanks and hisses. They wondered what was in there, but they never went in. It was too scary and dark. + +One day, they saw a big puddle near the factory wall. It was shiny and colorful, like a rainbow. They ran to the puddle and dipped their fingers in it. It felt warm and sticky. They laughed and splashed each other with the puddle water. They made patterns and shapes with their hands and feet. + +But then, something strange happened. The puddle started to bubble and fizz. It made a loud sound, like a pop. Anna and Ben felt a tickle on their skin. They looked at each other and gasped. Their fingers and toes had turned different colors, like the puddle. Anna had pink and purple fingers and green and yellow toes. Ben had blue and orange fingers and red and black toes. + +They were scared and confused. They did not know what to do. They ran away from the puddle and the factory. They hoped that their fingers and toes would go back to normal. They wondered what was in the factory and what made the puddle. It was a very mysterious place. They decided to never play near it again. +Tom was afraid of spiders. He thought they were scary and ugly and could bite him. He did not like to see them in his room or in the garden. He always ran away when he saw one. + +One day, his big sister Lily wanted to play with him. She had a toy spider that looked very real. She said, "Tom, let's play pretend. Imagine this spider is your friend. He is not scary or ugly or mean. He is weak and lonely and needs your help." + +Tom did not want to play pretend. He said, "No, Lily, I don't like spiders. They are not my friends. They are bad. Go away with your toy spider." + +Lily said, "But Tom, this spider is not bad. He is just different. He has eight legs and eight eyes, but he also has a heart and feelings. He is weak because he is small and has no friends. He needs your help to find food and a home. Imagine how you would feel if you were him." + +Tom thought for a moment. He tried to imagine how the spider would feel. He felt sorry for the spider. He said, "Okay, Lily, I will play pretend with you. But only for a little while. And don't put the spider on me." + +Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, Tom. You are very brave and kind. Come on, let's play pretend. Imagine we are in a big forest and we have to help the spider find a safe place to live." + +Tom and Lily played pretend with the toy spider. They had fun and learned more about spiders. Tom was not so afraid of spiders anymore. He realized they were not so scary or ugly or mean. They were just different. And sometimes, they needed a friend. +Tim and Sam were brothers who liked to play in their room. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big lion that could roar. They liked to pretend they were in the jungle and the lion was their friend. + +One day, their mom came into their room with an envelope. She said it was a letter from their grandma, who lived far away. She said they could open it and see what she wrote. Tim and Sam were excited and ran to the envelope. + +But when they opened it, they saw something scary. It was a picture of a snake that looked very angry. It had sharp teeth and a long tongue. It made them feel fearful. They screamed and dropped the envelope. + +Their mom heard them and came back to see what was wrong. She saw the picture and laughed. She said it was a joke from their grandma, who liked to make funny things. She said the snake was not real and they should not be afraid. + +But Tim and Sam did not think it was funny. They did not like the joke. They felt mad at their grandma. They did not want to talk to her anymore. They grabbed their lion and hugged it. They made it roar at the envelope. They wished they could go to the jungle and leave the snake behind. +Lily and Ben are playing in the bath. They have many toys and bubbles. They like to splash and laugh. Lily sees a big soap. She wants to wash her hair with it. + +"Look, Ben, I have a big soap!" Lily says. She holds the soap in her hand. It is white and round and smells good. + +"Can I see?" Ben asks. He reaches for the soap. But the soap is slippery. It falls from Lily's hand and rolls on the floor. + +"Oh no, the soap is gone!" Lily cries. She tries to get out of the bath. But the bath is wet and she slips. She falls back into the water. + +"Are you okay, Lily?" Ben asks. He is worried. He sees Lily's face. She is not happy. She is sad. + +"I'm okay, Ben. But I want the soap back. It was my soap." Lily says. She sniffles. + +Ben looks at the floor. He sees the soap. It is near the door. He has an idea. He gets out of the bath. He is careful. He does not slip. He runs to the door. He picks up the soap. He runs back to the bath. He gives the soap to Lily. + +"Here, Lily. I have the soap. It is your soap." Ben says. He smiles. + +Lily takes the soap. She smiles too. She hugs Ben. She says, "Thank you, Ben. You are a good brother. You are fit." + +They play with the soap again. They wash their hair and make bubbles. They are happy. They are friends. +Lily was sick. She had a cough and a fever. She felt very hot and tired. Her mom said she had to take medicine to get better. But Lily hated medicine. It was green and bitter and made her want to spit. + +"No, no, no!" Lily said, when her mom brought the spoon with the medicine. "I don't want it! It's yucky!" + +"Lily, please, you have to take it. It will help you feel better. It's not that bad. Just one spoon, and then you can have some juice or a cookie," her mom said, trying to be gentle. + +But Lily shook her head and closed her mouth. She pushed the spoon away with her hand. She started to cry and scream. She did not want the medicine. She wanted to play and have fun. + +Her mom sighed and put the spoon down. She hugged Lily and said, "Okay, okay, calm down. Maybe later you will change your mind. But you have to rest now. Come on, let's go to your bed." + +She carried Lily to her room and tucked her in. She gave her a kiss and said, "I love you, Lily. I hope you get better soon." + +She left the room and closed the door. She hoped Lily would take the medicine later. She did not know that Lily's cough and fever were getting worse. She did not know that Lily needed the medicine to fight the germs that were making her sick. She did not know that Lily would not wake up the next morning. +Lila and Tom were friends. They liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a fox near the pond. The fox was brown and furry. It looked at them with bright eyes. + +"Hello, fox!" Lila said. "Do you want to play with us?" + +The fox nodded. It came closer to Lila and Tom. They smiled and petted its soft fur. + +"Can you swim, fox?" Tom asked. "The pond is cool and nice. We can swim there." + +The fox shook its head. It pointed to its tail. It was long and heavy. + +"My tail is too heavy for swimming," the fox said. "It makes me sink. I don't like water." + +Lila and Tom felt sorry for the fox. They wanted to help it. + +"Maybe we can find something to make your tail lighter," Lila said. "Like a balloon or a leaf." + +They looked around the park. They saw a balloon seller. He had many balloons of different colors. + +"Let's ask him for a balloon," Tom said. "Maybe he will give us one for free." + +They ran to the balloon seller. They told him about the fox and its heavy tail. The balloon seller smiled. He gave them a big red balloon. + +"Here you go, kids," he said. "This balloon will make your fox friend happy. It will lift its tail and make it float." + +Lila and Tom thanked him. They ran back to the pond. They tied the balloon to the fox's tail. The fox felt its tail getting lighter. It wagged it happily. + +"Wow, this is amazing!" the fox said. "Thank you, Lila and Tom. You are very kind." + +They helped the fox into the pond. The balloon kept its tail above the water. The fox swam with Lila and Tom. They splashed and laughed. They had a lot of fun. + +The end. +Ben and Lily like to bounce on the big bed. They jump up and down and laugh. They make funny faces at each other. They pretend they are frogs or rabbits or birds. + +One day, they see a little bug on the bed. It is brown and has many legs. It moves very fast. Ben and Lily stop bouncing and look at the bug. + +"What is that?" Ben asks. + +"I don't know," Lily says. "It is very small. Maybe it is an inch long." + +They lean closer to the bug. The bug stops and looks at them. It has two big eyes and two long feelers. + +"Hello, bug," Ben says. "Are you nice?" + +The bug wiggles its feelers. It makes a tiny sound. Ben and Lily think it is saying hello back. + +"Can we play with you, bug?" Lily asks. "We like to bounce. Do you like to bounce too?" + +The bug nods its head. It jumps on the bed. It bounces very high. Ben and Lily clap their hands. They bounce with the bug. They have a new friend. They are happy. +Sara and Tom are friends. They like to play together. One day, Sara's mom says they can visit Tom's house. Sara is happy. She puts on her coat and shoes. + +"Bye, mom. See you soon," Sara says. + +"Have fun, dear. Be good," mom says. + +Sara and mom walk to Tom's house. They knock on the door. Tom's mom opens it. + +"Hello, Sara. Hello, Sara's mom. Come in, come in," Tom's mom says. + +"Hello, Tom's mom. Thank you for having us," Sara's mom says. + +Sara and Tom hug. They run to Tom's room. Tom has a lot of toys. He shows Sara his new train set. + +"Look, Sara. This is my train. It can go fast and make noise. Do you want to play with it?" Tom says. + +"Yes, please. I like trains. They are fun," Sara says. + +They put the train on the track. They turn it on. The train goes around and around. It makes a choo-choo sound. Sara and Tom laugh. + +"Let's measure the train," Tom says. + +"How do we do that?" Sara says. + +"Watch me. I have a ruler. It has numbers on it. I put it next to the train. I see how long the train is. The train is ten numbers long. That means it is ten inches long," Tom says. + +"Wow, that is cool. Can I try?" Sara says. + +"Sure. Here is the ruler. You measure the train," Tom says. + +Sara takes the ruler. She puts it next to the train. She counts the numbers. She sees the train is ten numbers long. + +"I did it. The train is ten inches long. Just like you said," Sara says. + +"Good job, Sara. You are smart. Do you want to measure something else?" Tom says. + +"Yes, let's measure your teddy bear. He is soft and cuddly. I like him," Sara says. + +"Okay, let's measure him. He is on my bed. Come on," Tom says. + +They go to Tom's bed. They see the teddy bear. He is brown and fluffy. He has a red bow on his neck. He smiles at them. + +"Hello, teddy bear. We want to measure you. Don't worry, it won't hurt," Sara says. + +They put the ruler next to the teddy bear. They count the numbers. They see the teddy bear is eight numbers long. + +"The teddy bear is eight inches long. He is shorter than the train. But he is softer and cuter," Sara says. + +"Yes, he is. He is my favorite toy. Do you want to hug him?" Tom says. + +"Yes, please. He is so soft. I love him," Sara says. + +They hug the teddy bear. They feel happy and warm. They hear Tom's mom calling them. + +"Kids, it's time for a snack. Come to the kitchen. I have cookies and milk for you," Tom's mom says. + +"Yay, cookies and milk. My favorite. Come on, Sara. Let's go," Tom says. + +"Okay, let's go. Thank you, teddy bear. You are a good friend. We will play with you later," Sara says. + +They leave the teddy bear on the bed. They run to the kitchen. They see Tom's mom smiling at them. She has a plate of cookies and two glasses of milk on the table. + +"Here you go, kids. Enjoy your snack. You have been playing so nicely," Tom's mom says. + +"Thank you, Tom's mom. You are very kind. The cookies look yummy," Sara says. + +"You're welcome, Sara. You are very polite. The cookies are yummy. I made them myself," Tom's mom says. + +Sara and Tom sit at the table. They take a cookie each. They bite into them. They taste sweet and crunchy. They drink some milk. They taste cold and creamy. They smile at each other. + +"This is a good visit. I like your house, Tom. I like your toys. I like your mom. I like you," Sara says. + +"Me too. This is a good visit. I like your coat, Sara. I like your shoes. I like your mom. I like you," Tom says. + +They finish their snack. They hug each other. They say thank you to Tom's mom. They say goodbye to each other. They promise to play again soon. Sara and mom walk back to their house. Sara feels happy. She had a good visit. She learned how to measure. She made a new friend. She thinks Tom is the best. She hopes he thinks she is the best too. She can't +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys. Today, they have many toys to choose from. Anna likes the round ball. Ben likes the deaf bear. The bear cannot hear anything. + +Anna says, "Let's play with the ball. We can roll it and catch it and throw it. It is fun!" + +Ben says, "No, let's play with the bear. We can hug it and talk to it and pretend it is alive. It is soft!" + +Anna and Ben do not agree. They want different toys. They start to argue. They are not happy. + +Mom hears them. She comes to see what is wrong. She says, "Why are you fighting? You have so many toys. You can share them and play together. Or you can take turns. Or you can play with something else. You can choose what to do. But you have to be nice to each other." + +Anna and Ben think about what Mom says. They do not want to fight. They want to be friends. They say sorry to each other. They decide to share the toys. They play with the ball and the bear. They have fun. They are happy. +Tom is a boy who likes to learn new things. He has a tutor who comes to his house every week. The tutor is a lady who wears green glasses and a green dress. She teaches Tom how to read and write and count. + +One day, Tom and his tutor are playing with blocks. They make a tower with the blocks and put a flag on top. Tom is very proud of his tower. He says to his tutor, "Look at our tower! It is so tall and strong!" + +The tutor smiles and says, "Yes, it is a wonderful tower. You did a great job, Tom. But now it is time to return the blocks to the box. We have to clean up before your mom comes home." + +Tom does not want to return the blocks. He likes his tower too much. He says, "No, I want to keep the tower. It is mine. Please, can we leave it here?" + +The tutor shakes her head and says, "No, Tom, we have to return the blocks. They are not yours. They belong to the school. We borrowed them for today, but we have to give them back. That is the rule. If we don't return the blocks, we can't borrow them again." + +Tom thinks for a moment. He likes to borrow the blocks. He likes to play with his tutor. He does not want to break the rule. He says, "Okay, I will return the blocks. But can we make another tower next time?" + +The tutor nods and says, "Of course, we can make another tower next time. And maybe we can use different colors and shapes. How does that sound?" + +Tom smiles and says, "That sounds fun. I like you, tutor. You are very nice and smart." + +The tutor hugs Tom and says, "I like you too, Tom. You are very kind and curious. Now let's return the blocks and say goodbye." + +They return the blocks to the box and put the box in the bag. They say goodbye and thank each other. Tom waves to his tutor as she leaves. He can't wait to see her again and make another tower. +Ben and Lily are twins. They like to play with their toys and books. But sometimes they are nosy. They want to see what Mom and Dad have in their things. + +One day, Mom and Dad go out. They say they will be back soon. They leave their wallet on the table. Ben and Lily see it. They want to look inside. + +They march to the table. They climb on the chairs. They grab the wallet. They open it. They see cards and money and pictures. They think they are very clever. + +But they do not hear the door. Mom and Dad come back. They see Ben and Lily with the wallet. They are not happy. They say, "What are you doing? That is our wallet. You should not touch it. It is not yours." + +Ben and Lily feel bad. They say, "Sorry, Mom. Sorry, Dad. We were nosy. We wanted to see what you have. We will not do it again." + +Mom and Dad hug them. They say, "We love you, Ben and Lily. But you have to be careful. Some things are not for you. They are for grown-ups. You can ask us if you want to know something. We will tell you." + +Ben and Lily nod. They say, "OK, Mom. OK, Dad. We will ask you next time. We love you too." + +They put the wallet back on the table. They go to their room. They play with their toys and books. They are not nosy anymore. +Lily was a little girl who liked to play with her dolls and her teddy bear. She was happy and healthy, but she had to go to the doctor once a year for a check-up. She did not like going to the doctor, because he was grumpy and made her do things she did not want to do. + +One day, her mom took her to the doctor's office. Lily held her teddy bear tightly and hoped the doctor would be nice. But when they got there, the doctor was in a bad mood. He said hello in a loud voice and told Lily to sit on a big scale. He wanted to weigh her and see how much she had grown. + +Lily did not like the scale. It was cold and hard and made a scary noise. She was afraid she would fall off. She said to the doctor, "No, thank you. I do not want to weigh. I want to go home." + +The doctor frowned and said, "Don't be silly, Lily. You have to weigh. It is good for you. It will not hurt. Come on, be a brave girl." + +Lily shook her head and clung to her teddy bear. She did not want to be brave. She wanted to be safe. She said to the doctor, "No, no, no. I do not like you. You are grumpy. You are mean. You make me sad." + +The doctor sighed and looked at Lily's mom. He said, "I'm sorry, but we have to weigh her. It is part of the check-up. Maybe you can help me. Can you hold her hand and talk to her? Maybe she will calm down." + +Lily's mom nodded and smiled at Lily. She said, "It's okay, Lily. I'm here with you. The doctor is not grumpy. He is just busy. He wants to help you. He wants to make sure you are healthy and strong. The scale is not scary. It is just a machine. It will tell us how much you weigh. That's all. It will be over soon. Can you try to be brave for me?" + +Lily looked at her mom and saw that she was kind. She loved her mom and wanted to make her happy. She said, "Okay, mom. I will try. But I do not like the scale. Can I keep my teddy bear?" + +Lily's mom said, "Of course, you can keep your teddy bear. He will be brave with you. Come on, let's go to the scale together. I will hold your hand and your teddy bear. You will be fine." + +Lily nodded and let her mom lead her to the scale. She still felt scared, but she trusted her mom. She stepped on the scale and held her teddy bear. The doctor looked at the numbers and said, "Good job, Lily. You weigh twenty-five pounds. You have grown a lot. You are a big girl now." + +Lily felt proud and relieved. She had done it. She had weighed. She said to the doctor, "Thank you, doctor. I am sorry I was rude. You are not grumpy. You are nice. You make me healthy and strong." + +The doctor smiled and said, "You're welcome, Lily. I am sorry I was loud. You are not silly. You are brave. You make me happy and proud." + +Lily smiled back and hugged her teddy bear. She said to her mom, "Can we go home now?" + +Lily's mom said, "Yes, we can go home now. You did great, Lily. I am so proud of you. You are my brave girl." + +Lily and her mom said goodbye to the doctor and left the office. Lily was happy and healthy. She had gone to the doctor and weighed. She had been brave and kind. She had learned a new word and made a new friend. She had a good day. +Lily and Ben were poor. They lived in a small house with their mom and dad. They did not have many toys or clothes. But they had each other and they were happy. + +One day, mom and dad told them they had to go to work. They said they would be back soon. They gave Lily and Ben a hug and a kiss. They told them to stay in the house and be good. + +Lily and Ben nodded. They played with their yellow ball in the living room. They rolled it, bounced it, and threw it. They had fun. + +But then the ball hit the window. The window broke. Glass fell on the floor. Lily and Ben were scared. They heard a loud noise outside. They looked out and saw a big truck. The truck had a sign that said "Wrecking Crew". + +Lily and Ben ran to the door. They wanted to find mom and dad. They wanted to save their house. But the door was locked. They could not get out. + +They cried. They hugged each other. They said, "What are we going to do?" + +Then they heard a voice. It was mom and dad. They had come back. They had seen the truck. They had stopped it. They had saved their house. + +They opened the door. They saw Lily and Ben. They were happy. They were relieved. They said, "We're sorry, kids. We're sorry we left you alone. We're sorry we scared you. We love you." + +They picked up Lily and Ben. They held them tight. They said, "Don't worry. Everything will be okay. We'll fix the window. We'll find a better job. We'll find a better house. But no matter what, we'll always stay together." +Anna likes to help Mommy in the kitchen. Today, they are making soup for lunch. Mommy puts water, carrots, potatoes, and chicken in a big pot. She turns on the fire and says, "Be careful, Anna. The pot is hot." + +Anna nods and watches the soup bubble. She smells the yummy food and feels hungry. She asks Mommy, "Can I stir the soup, please?" + +Mommy smiles and says, "Yes, you can stir the soup, but only a little bit. Use this big spoon and hold it with both hands. And don't touch the pot or the fire, okay?" + +Anna says, "Okay, Mommy." She takes the big spoon and stirs the soup slowly and gently. She sees the carrots, potatoes, and chicken move in the water. She says, "Look, Mommy. I'm stirring the soup." + +Mommy says, "Good job, Anna. You are a big helper. Now, let's add some corn to the soup. Do you like corn, Anna?" + +Anna says, "Yes, I like corn. Corn is yellow and sweet and crunchy." She helps Mommy open a can of corn and pour it into the soup. She stirs the soup again and says, "Now the soup has corn. The soup is ready, Mommy." + +Mommy says, "Yes, the soup is ready, Anna. But we have to wait a little bit for it to cool down. The soup is very hot. We don't want to burn our mouths, do we?" + +Anna says, "No, we don't. We want to enjoy our soup. Can we set the table, Mommy?" + +Mommy says, "Yes, we can. Let's get some bowls, spoons, napkins, and bread. And don't forget to wash your hands, Anna." + +Anna says, "Okay, Mommy. I'm excited to eat our soup. It smells so good. Thank you for letting me help you, Mommy." + +Mommy says, "You're welcome, Anna. I love you, my sweet girl." + +They hug and kiss and then set the table. They sit down and eat their soup. They say, "Mmm, this soup is delicious. And it has corn. We love corn." They smile and enjoy their lunch. +Tom and Anna are playing in the park. They see a big slide. Tom wants to go first. He runs to the slide and climbs up the ladder. Anna follows him. + +"Look at me, Anna!" Tom says. "I am going to slide very fast!" + +Tom sits on the slide and pushes himself down. He slides very fast. He feels the wind in his hair. He laughs. + +Anna watches Tom. She wants to slide too. She sits on the slide and pushes herself down. She slides very fast. She feels the wind in her face. She smiles. + +But then, something happens. Anna slides too fast. She cannot stop. She slides off the slide and falls on the ground. She hurts her knee. She cries. + +Tom hears Anna cry. He runs to her. He kneels next to her. He sees her knee. It is red and has a little blood. + +"Are you okay, Anna?" Tom asks. He is worried. + +Anna shakes her head. She is not okay. She is in pain. + +Tom hugs Anna. He tries to make her feel better. + +"I am sorry, Anna. It was an accident. You are very brave. You have a big brain. You can do incredible things. Do you want me to get help?" Tom says. + +Anna nods. She wants help. She wants her knee to stop hurting. + +Tom stands up. He looks around. He sees a lady with a dog. He runs to her. + +"Excuse me, lady. Can you help us? My friend Anna fell off the slide and hurt her knee. Can you call her mom?" Tom says. + +The lady nods. She is kind. She takes out her phone and calls Anna's mom. She tells her what happened and where they are. She says she will stay with them until she comes. + +Tom runs back to Anna. He kneels next to her again. He holds her hand. + +"Don't worry, Anna. Your mom is coming. She will make you feel better. You are my best friend. I am sorry you got hurt. I love you." Tom says. + +Anna smiles. She feels a little better. She loves Tom too. He is her best friend. He is sorry she got hurt. He is incredible. +Lila and Ben were playing with blocks. They liked to make different shapes with the blocks. Lila made a square with four blocks. Ben made a triangle with three blocks. + +"Look, I made a triangle!" Ben said. "It has three sides and three corners." + +"Wow, that's a nice triangle!" Lila said. "Can I see it?" + +Lila reached for the triangle, but Ben pulled it away. + +"No, it's mine!" Ben said. "I made it. You can make your own triangle." + +Lila felt sad. She wanted to play with the triangle too. She looked around for more blocks, but there were none left. Ben had used all the blocks to make his triangle. + +"Please, can I have one block?" Lila asked. "Just one. Then I can make a triangle too." + +"No, you can't!" Ben said. "If I give you one block, then I won't have a triangle anymore. I will have a line. I don't want a line. I want a triangle." + +Lila started to cry. She didn't think Ben was being nice. She wished he would share his blocks with her. + +Just then, Mom came into the room. She saw Lila crying and Ben holding his triangle. + +"What's wrong, sweeties?" Mom asked. + +"Ben won't share his blocks with me!" Lila said. "He has a triangle and I have nothing!" + +"Ben, is that true?" Mom asked. + +Ben nodded. He was proud of his triangle. He didn't want to give it up. + +"Ben, I know you worked hard to make your triangle, but it's not nice to keep all the blocks for yourself," Mom said. "Lila wants to play with you, and she needs some blocks too. How about you share your blocks with her, and then you can both make triangles?" + +Ben thought for a moment. He liked his triangle, but he also liked Lila. He didn't want to make her cry. He wanted to play with her. + +"Okay, Mom," Ben said. "I will share my blocks with Lila. Here, Lila, you can have one block." + +Lila smiled. She took the block and thanked Ben. She added it to her square and made a triangle. + +"Look, now I have a triangle too!" Lila said. "Thank you, Ben!" + +"You're welcome, Lila!" Ben said. "Now we both have triangles. Do you want to make more shapes with me?" + +"Yes, I do!" Lila said. "Let's make more shapes together!" + +Mom smiled. She was happy to see Lila and Ben playing nicely. She decided to make them a snack. She knew they were hungry after playing with blocks. She cut some cheese and crackers into triangles and brought them to the kids. + +"Here you go, sweeties," Mom said. "Some triangle snacks for my triangle makers. Enjoy!" + +Lila and Ben cheered. They loved cheese and crackers, especially in triangles. They thanked Mom and ate their snacks. They shared their snacks and their blocks. They had fun making shapes and eating triangles. They were happy. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play with their toys. One day, they found a big box of needles in their mom's sewing room. They thought they were shiny and fun, so they took some out and started to poke things with them. + +"Look, I can make a hole in this paper!" Tom said, holding a needle. + +"That's not nice, Tom. You are ruining mom's paper. Give me that needle!" Lily said, trying to grab it. + +"No, it's mine! Go find your own needle!" Tom said, pulling it away. + +He ran to the couch and poked a hole in the cushion. He laughed and said, "Ha ha, I made a hole in the couch!" + +Lily followed him and saw what he did. She was angry and said, "Tom, you are very bad! You are teasing me and hurting the couch! Mom will be mad at you!" + +She tried to take the needle from him, but he pushed her away. He said, "No, you can't have it! It's my brilliant needle!" + +They started to fight over the needle, pulling and pushing each other. They did not hear their mom coming into the room. She saw the mess they made and the needle in Tom's hand. She was shocked and said, "Tom and Lily, what are you doing? How did you get those needles? You could have hurt yourselves or each other! You are in big trouble!" + +She took the needle from Tom and put it back in the box. She scolded them and made them clean up the paper and the couch. She said, "You are not allowed to play with needles. They are not toys. They are sharp and dangerous. You should never tease or hurt each other with them. You should be sorry and say sorry to each other." + +Tom and Lily felt ashamed and said sorry to each other. They hugged and said, "We love you, we won't do it again." + +Mom hugged them and said, "I love you too, but you have to be careful and kind. Now, let's go and have some cookies and milk." +Sara and Tom have a new puppy. His name is Spot. He is black and white and very cute. Sara and Tom love to play with Spot. They throw a ball for him, they rub his belly, and they give him treats. + +But sometimes, Sara and Tom tease Spot. They hide his toys, they pull his tail, and they make loud noises. Spot does not like that. He barks and growls and tries to get away. + +One day, Sara and Tom tease Spot too much. They take his bone and run away. Spot chases them, but he is too slow. He is sad and angry. He wants his bone back. + +"Ha ha, Spot, you can't catch us!" Sara and Tom say. "This is our bone now!" + +Spot sees a big stick on the ground. He picks it up with his mouth. He runs after Sara and Tom. He swings the stick hard. He hits Sara and Tom on their legs. They fall down and drop the bone. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Sara and Tom cry. "Spot, that hurts!" + +Spot grabs his bone and runs back to his bed. He is happy and proud. He has his bone back. + +Sara and Tom get up and look at Spot. They feel sorry and ashamed. They have been mean to Spot. + +"Spot, we are sorry," Sara and Tom say. "We won't tease you anymore. We love you, Spot." + +They go to Spot and hug him. They say sorry again. They give him another treat. Spot wags his tail. He forgives them. He loves them, too. They are his family. +Lily and Tom were friends who liked to play in the garden. They liked to smell the flowers and pick the herbs. Lily liked the mint herb best, because it was fresh and green. Tom liked the rosemary herb best, because it was spiky and strong. + +One day, they had a fight over the herbs. Lily wanted to make a mint tea for her doll, and Tom wanted to make a rosemary soup for his bear. They both pulled at the same herb plant and broke it. The plant was sad and wilted. + +"Look what you did!" Lily shouted at Tom. "You ruined my mint tea!" + +"No, you did!" Tom shouted back. "You ruined my rosemary soup!" + +They were both angry and stomped away. They did not talk to each other for the rest of the day. + +The next day, they saw the herb plant again. It was still sad and wilted. They felt sorry for the plant and for each other. + +"I'm sorry, Lily," Tom said. "I was mean to you and the plant." + +"I'm sorry, Tom," Lily said. "I was mean to you and the plant too." + +They hugged and said they forgave each other. They decided to share the herbs and make a mint and rosemary tea for their toys. They poured some water on the plant and hoped it would grow again. + +The plant was happy and perked up. It smelled the mint and rosemary tea and smiled. It was glad that Lily and Tom were friends again. +Tom and Sue are youth. They like to play with cars. They have many cars of different colors and sizes. They make sounds like vroom and beep when they move the cars. + +One day, they see a big car on the street. It is red and shiny. It has four doors and a loud horn. Tom and Sue are nosy. They want to see the car up close. They run to the car and touch it. + +"Hey, what are you doing?" a voice says. It is the owner of the car. He is angry. He does not like youth touching his car. He comes out of the shop and walks to the car. + +Tom and Sue are scared. They drop the car and run away. They run very fast. They speed to their home. They do not look back. + +"Sorry, mister!" they shout. They hope the owner will not follow them. They do not want to get in trouble. + +They reach their home and go inside. They hug their mom and dad. They tell them what happened. They say they are sorry for being nosy. + +Mom and dad are not happy. They say nosy youth should not touch other people's cars. They say it is rude and dangerous. They say they should ask before they touch. + +Tom and Sue nod. They say they understand. They say they will not do it again. They say they will play with their own cars. + +Mom and dad smile. They say they love them. They say they can play with their cars, but only in the yard. They say they should be careful and respectful. + +Tom and Sue hug them. They say they love them too. They say they will be good youth. They go to the yard and play with their cars. They make sounds like vroom and beep, but not too loud. They have fun. +Sara liked to write stories. She had a big book with many pages. She used a pen to make words and pictures. She wanted to be a famous writer. She wrote about animals, princesses, and pirates. + +One day, she wrote a story about a jelly monster. The jelly monster was big and red. It was hungry and angry. It ate everything it saw. It ate cars, trees, and houses. It ate people too. Sara thought it was a scary and exciting story. + +She showed her story to her brother Tom. Tom was older than Sara. He liked to read books. He looked at Sara's story. He said, "This is a silly story. Jelly monsters are not real. They are not scary. They are yummy. I like to eat jelly. You are a bad writer. You can't be famous." + +Sara felt sad and angry. She said, "You are a mean brother. You don't know anything. My story is good. Jelly monsters are real. They are scary. They will eat you too." + +She ran to her room with her book. She slammed the door. She cried on her bed. She did not want to write anymore. + +But she did not know that her story was true. There was a jelly monster in the world. It was big and red. It was hungry and angry. It ate everything it saw. It ate cars, trees, and houses. It ate people too. + +It smelled Sara's story. It smelled the words and pictures. It smelled the jelly. It wanted to eat the story. It wanted to eat Sara. + +It found Sara's house. It broke the door. It went to Sara's room. It saw Sara on her bed. It saw her book on her desk. It grabbed the book. It opened it. It saw the story. It saw the jelly monster. It smiled. + +It said, "Hello, little writer. I like your story. It is about me. You are a good writer. You are famous. But you are also yummy. I like to eat jelly. I like to eat you." + +It ate the book. It ate Sara. It was happy. Sara was not. The end. +Tim and Lily were adventurous twins who liked to explore the backyard. One day, they saw a big drain near the fence. They wondered what was inside. + +"Let's go see!" Tim said. + +"OK, but be careful!" Lily said. + +They crawled closer to the drain and peeked inside. It was dark and wet and smelled bad. They heard a splash and a hiss. + +"Look, a snake!" Tim shouted. + +He pointed to a long, green snake that was coiled in the drain. It had red eyes and sharp teeth. It looked angry and hungry. + +"Run, Lily, run!" Tim said. + +He grabbed Lily's hand and pulled her away from the drain. The snake slithered out and chased them. It was fast and fierce. + +"Help, help!" Lily cried. + +They ran as fast as they could, but the snake was catching up. They reached the porch and slammed the door behind them. The snake banged against the door and hissed louder. + +"Mom, dad, there's a snake in the drain!" Tim yelled. + +Mom and dad came running and saw the snake. They called the animal control and waited for them to come. They hugged Tim and Lily and praised them for being brave. + +"You two are very adventurous, but you also need to be careful," mom said. + +"Yes, and you did a good job of protecting your sister, Tim," dad said. + +Tim and Lily smiled and hugged each other. They were glad they were safe and had each other. They decided to stay away from the drain and find other things to explore. +Tom was a miserable man. He did not like to share his toys or his food with anyone. He always said "mine, mine, mine" and made a mean face. He lived alone in a big house with many rooms, but he was not happy. + +One day, a small cat came to his door. It was cold and hungry and wet. It meowed and scratched at the door, hoping Tom would let it in. But Tom did not like cats. He opened the door and shouted "go away, go away, go away" and tried to kick the cat. But the cat was fast and ran inside the house. + +Tom chased the cat all over the house, but he could not catch it. The cat hid under the bed, behind the sofa, on top of the shelf. It knocked over Tom's books, vases, and pictures. Tom was very angry and yelled "stop, stop, stop" and threw things at the cat. But the cat did not care. It was warm and dry and curious. + +Finally, Tom got tired and sat on the couch. He was out of breath and his head hurt. He wished the cat would leave him alone. But the cat had other plans. It jumped on the couch and snuggled next to Tom. It purred and licked Tom's face. It rubbed its head against Tom's chest. It looked at Tom with big, sweet eyes. + +Tom felt something he had not felt in a long time. He felt a warm and fuzzy feeling in his heart. He felt sorry for the cat and for himself. He reached out and stroked the cat's fur. He said "sorry, sorry, sorry" and smiled a little. The cat meowed and nuzzled Tom's hand. It stayed with Tom and made him feel less miserable. Tom decided to keep the cat and name it Rub. He learned to share his toys and his food with Rub. He lived with Rub in his big house with many rooms, and he was happy. +Tim loves to play with his sail. It is red and blue and has a big white star on it. He likes to make it go fast on the water when it is windy. He can also hold it in his hand and pretend he is a pirate. + +One day, Tim's mom tells him that they are going to visit his grandma. Tim is happy because he loves his grandma. She always gives him hugs and cookies and tells him stories. Tim wants to bring his sail with him, but his mom says no. She says it is too big for the car and he might lose it. Tim is sad and angry. He does not want to leave his sail behind. + +Tim's mom says he has to be patient. She says maybe grandma has a surprise for him. She says he will have fun with grandma and he can play with his sail when they come back. Tim does not believe her. He thinks grandma will not have anything for him. He thinks he will be bored without his sail. + +When they get to grandma's house, Tim is still grumpy. He does not say hello to grandma. He does not want to eat the cookies she made for him. He does not want to listen to her stories. He just wants his sail. Grandma is sad. She does not know why Tim is so unhappy. + +Then, grandma says she has something for Tim. She says she made it for him. She says she hopes he likes it. She gives him a big box wrapped in colorful paper. Tim is curious. He wonders what is inside. He tears off the paper and opens the box. He gasps. He cannot believe his eyes. Inside the box is a new sail. It is bigger and brighter than his old one. It has his name and a rainbow on it. It is the most beautiful sail he has ever seen. + +Tim is overjoyed. He hugs grandma and thanks her. He says he loves her and he loves the sail. He says he is sorry for being rude. He says he was wrong. He says grandma is the best. Grandma smiles and hugs him back. She says she loves him too. She says she is glad he likes the sail. She says she made it with love. She says they can go to the park and try it out. Tim agrees. He is eager to see how his new sail flies. He is happy. He is grateful. He is patient. +Tim and Lily were playing with their toys in the living room. Tim had a big truck and Lily had a doll. They liked to make up stories with their toys and act them out. + +One day, they decided to pretend that their toys were going on a picnic. They packed some snacks and a blanket in a basket and set off to the garden. They found a nice spot under a tree and spread the blanket on the grass. + +"Let's eat!" Tim said, opening the basket. He took out a bowl of fruit and a bottle of juice. He gave the bowl to Lily and poured some juice for both of them. + +"Thank you, Tim," Lily said, smiling. She picked up a grape and gave it to her doll. "Here, Rosie, you can have some fruit too. It's yummy and good for you." + +Tim nodded and gave a slice of apple to his truck. "Yes, fruit is good for you. It makes you strong and tough. Right, Rocky?" He made his truck say, "Vroom, vroom, yes, I'm tough. I can go anywhere." + +Lily giggled and said, "You're silly, Tim. Trucks can't eat fruit. They need gas." + +Tim shrugged and said, "Well, maybe Rocky likes fruit too. He can eat anything. He's a brave truck." + +Lily smiled and said, "You're right, Tim. Rocky is a brave truck. And you're a brave boy. You always encourage me to try new things and have fun." + +Tim blushed and said, "Thank you, Lily. You're a kind girl. You always share with me and make me happy." + +They hugged and continued to enjoy their picnic with their toys. They were the best of friends. +Lily and Ben were hungry. They wanted to eat something. They saw a big basket on the grass. The basket had many sandwiches inside. They looked yummy. + +"Who made these sandwiches?" Lily asked. + +"I don't know. Maybe someone left them here for us," Ben said. + +They took two sandwiches and bit them. They were very good. They had cheese and ham and bread. + +"Thank you, unknown person, for these sandwiches," Lily said. + +But then they heard a voice. It was angry and loud. + +"Hey, you two! What are you doing with my sandwiches? Those are mine!" the voice said. + +Lily and Ben saw a man running towards them. He had a hat and a coat and a beard. He looked scary. + +"Sorry, sir, we didn't know they were yours. We were hungry and we thought they were for us," Lily said. + +The man stopped and looked at them. He saw their scared faces and their small hands. He felt sorry for them. + +"It's okay, kids. I guess you didn't mean any harm. But you shouldn't take things that are not yours. You should always ask first. And you should always say thank you when someone gives you something," the man said. + +Lily and Ben nodded. They felt bad for taking the man's sandwiches. They gave them back to him. + +"Thank you, sir, for your sandwiches. And we are sorry for taking them. We will not do it again," they said. + +The man smiled. He saw that they were sorry and polite. He decided to be kind to them. + +"It's okay, kids. I forgive you. And you know what? You can have one sandwich each. I have plenty. But only if you promise to share with someone else who is hungry," he said. + +Lily and Ben smiled. They were happy and grateful. They took one sandwich each and thanked the man again. + +"Thank you, sir, for your kindness. And we promise to share with someone else who is hungry," they said. + +They waved goodbye to the man and walked away. They saw a dog on the street. It looked hungry and sad. They gave it their sandwiches. The dog wagged its tail and licked their faces. + +"Thank you, kids, for your sandwiches. And for your love," the dog said. + +Lily and Ben hugged the dog. They felt good and happy. They learned a lesson that day. They learned to be honest, thankful and generous. They learned to not take things that are not theirs. And they learned to share with others who need it. They learned to be good. +Tom and Lily are playing in the park. They like to run and jump and slide. They see a big ball on the grass. It is red and blue and yellow. They run to the ball and take turns to kick it. + +"Can I squeeze the ball?" Lily asks Tom. + +"Okay, but be careful. It might pop," Tom says. + +Lily picks up the ball and squeezes it hard. She feels the air inside the ball. She squeezes harder and harder. She wants to see how big the ball can get. + +POP! + +The ball bursts and makes a loud noise. Lily and Tom are surprised and scared. They drop the ball and it falls to the ground. The ball is not round anymore. It is flat and has a hole. + +"Oh no, we broke the ball!" Lily says. + +"Someone will be sad. The ball was clean and nice," Tom says. + +They look around and see a boy crying on a bench. He is holding a balloon. He has no friends. + +"Maybe that is his ball," Lily says. + +"Maybe we can make him happy," Tom says. + +They pick up the flat ball and walk to the boy. They say sorry and give him the ball. They ask him if he wants to play with them and their balloon. + +The boy stops crying and smiles. He says yes and thanks them. He ties the balloon to the ball and makes it fly. He shares the balloon with Lily and Tom. They play together and have fun. They are happy and friendly. +Lily was very happy today. It was her birthday and she had a pretty dress and a big cake. She wanted to celebrate with her friends and play games and open presents. She invited Anna, Ben, and Max to her party. + +But when they came, they did not want to do what Lily wanted. Anna said the dress was too pink and she liked purple. Ben said the cake was too sweet and he liked salty. Max said the games were too easy and he liked hard. They started to argue and make Lily sad. + +"Why are you so mean?" Lily asked them. "It is my birthday and I want to have fun." + +"We are not mean," Anna said. "We just have different things we like." + +"Maybe we can find something we all like," Ben said. + +"Like what?" Max asked. + +Lily thought for a moment. Then she had an idea. She ran to her room and came back with a big box. She opened it and showed them what was inside. + +"Look!" she said. "I have a lot of books and toys and puzzles. We can share them and play together. There are many things we can do." + +Her friends looked at the box and smiled. They saw things they liked too. Anna saw a purple doll and a fairy book. Ben saw a car and a dinosaur puzzle. Max saw a robot and a space book. They agreed to try Lily's idea. + +They took turns picking something from the box and playing with it. They showed each other what they had and how it worked. They learned new things and had fun. They also ate some cake and sang happy birthday to Lily. + +Lily was very happy again. She hugged her friends and thanked them for coming. She said they were the best friends ever. + +They played until it was dark and their parents came to pick them up. They said goodbye and gave Lily their presents. Lily opened them and saw more things she liked. She thanked them again and said she loved them. + +She went to her bed and put her presents next to her. She felt very lucky and grateful. She said a prayer and wished for more days like this. She closed her eyes and fell asleep with a smile. +Tom and Sam are brothers. They like to play soccer. Today, they are going to the stadium with their dad. They want to see their favorite team play. + +"Come on, boys, hurry up!" Dad says. "We don't want to miss the game!" + +Tom and Sam run to the car. They are very excited. They put on their hats and scarves. They have the same colors as their team. + +Dad drives fast. He wants to get to the stadium on time. He does not see the red light. He is careless. + +"Look out, Dad!" Tom shouts. "There is a big truck!" + +Dad slams on the brakes. The car stops just in time. The truck honks loudly. Dad is scared. He says sorry to the truck driver. + +"Are you okay, boys?" Dad asks. + +Tom and Sam nod. They are shaken, but not hurt. + +"Let's be more careful, Dad," Sam says. "We want to see the game, but we also want to be safe." + +Dad agrees. He drives more slowly. He follows the rules. He gets to the stadium safely. + +Tom and Sam cheer. They see their team on the field. They are happy. They hug their dad. + +They enjoy the game. They have fun. They are careful. +Anna and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to run and jump and laugh. They saw a big tree with many fruits. They were round and orange and soft. + +"Look, peaches!" Anna said. "I want one!" + +"Me too!" Ben said. They ran to the tree and tried to reach the peaches. But they were too high. + +"Help me, Anna!" Ben said. He stood on a rock and stretched his arms. Anna pushed him up. He grabbed a peach and pulled it down. + +"Yay, I got one!" Ben said. He smiled and bit the peach. It was sweet and juicy. He gave half to Anna. + +"Thank you, Ben!" Anna said. She ate the peach and licked her lips. It was yummy. + +They heard a voice. It was Mom. She was calling them. + +"Anna! Ben! Time to go home!" Mom said. + +"OK, Mom!" Anna and Ben said. They ran to Mom. They were holding the peach pits. + +"Look, Mom, we found peaches!" Anna said. + +"Wow, that's nice!" Mom said. "Did you say thank you to the tree?" + +Anna and Ben looked at the tree. They saw more peaches hanging from the branches. + +"Thank you, tree!" Anna and Ben said. They waved to the tree. They were grateful for the peaches. + +Mom smiled and hugged them. She took them home. They had a good day. +Sara likes to play with her toys. She has a lot of toys, but her favorite is a big bear. She calls him Bobo. Bobo is soft and brown and has a red bow. Sara hugs Bobo and tells him stories. + +One day, Sara's mom says they have to go to the store. Sara does not want to go. She wants to stay with Bobo. She says no to her mom. Her mom says they have to go. Sara is sad and angry. She thinks of a plan. + +She puts Bobo in her backpack and zips it up. She thinks her mom will not see. She thinks she is smart. She goes with her mom to the car. She puts her backpack on the seat. She hopes Bobo is okay. + +At the store, Sara's mom says she has to hold her hand. Sara does not like that. She wants to run and look at things. She sees a big sign with words. She does not know what the words say. She thinks they are hard. She wishes she knew more words. + +She sees a chance to escape. Her mom is looking at something on a shelf. Sara lets go of her hand and runs to the sign. She wants to touch the words. She thinks they are pretty. She does not see the man behind the sign. He is angry. He says the sign is his. He says Sara is bad. He grabs her backpack and pulls it. Sara is scared. She screams. + +Her mom hears her scream. She runs to her. She sees the man and the backpack. She is angry too. She says the backpack is hers. She says the man is bad. She takes the backpack from him. She hugs Sara and says she is sorry. She says they have to go home. + +Sara is happy to go home. She opens her backpack and sees Bobo. He is still soft and brown and has a red bow. She hugs him and says she is sorry too. She says he is brave. She says she loves him. She thinks he is easy. She thinks he is the best toy ever. +Lily was a fat cat who liked to eat a lot. She ate her food and also the food of Tom, a thin cat who lived with her. Tom was sad because he was always hungry and Lily was always full. He tried to tell Lily to share, but she did not listen. She said, "This is mine, go away!" + +One day, Lily saw a big fish in the window of a shop. She wanted to eat it, so she ran out of the house and followed the shop man. She did not see Tom, who was looking for her. Tom was worried because he loved Lily, even if she was mean. He missed her and wanted her to come back. + +Lily followed the shop man for a long time, but she could not catch the fish. She was too fat and slow, and the shop man was too fast and smart. He saw Lily and shooed her away. Lily was tired and hungry, and she did not know where she was. She wished she had stayed with Tom, who was kind and gentle. She missed him and wanted him to find her. + +Tom looked for Lily everywhere, but he could not see her. He asked other cats, dogs, and birds, but they did not know where she was. He was sad and lonely, and he did not want to eat. He wished he had Lily, who was funny and playful. He missed her and wanted her to be safe. + +After a long time, Tom heard a meow from a dark alley. He ran to see who it was, and he saw Lily. She was dirty and thin, and she looked scared. She saw Tom and she was happy. She ran to him and licked his face. She said, "I am sorry, Tom. I was bad and greedy. I did not share with you, and I left you alone. You are my friend, and I love you. Please forgive me." + +Tom was happy, too. He hugged Lily and said, "I forgive you, Lily. I was sad and worried. I did not eat without you, and I looked for you everywhere. You are my friend, and I love you. Please stay with me." + +Lily and Tom went back to their house, and they shared their food and their bed. They were happy and healthy, and they did not fight anymore. They learned to be kind and grateful, and they never missed each other again. +Tim and Mia are playing pirates on the beach. They have a big hat, a map, and a fake sword. They want to find treasure. + +"Look, Tim, there is a big boat!" Mia says, pointing to the water. "Maybe there is treasure on it!" + +"Let's go and see!" Tim says, holding the map. "But we have to be careful. There might be bad pirates on the boat." + +They run to the boat and climb on it. They see a lot of ropes, barrels, and nets. They also see a big metal thing that looks like a hook. + +"What is that?" Mia asks, touching the metal thing. + +"That is an anchor," Tim says, reading the map. "It helps the boat stay in one place. The map says the treasure is under the anchor." + +They try to lift the anchor, but it is too heavy. They pull and push, but it does not move. + +"Maybe we need a key," Mia says, looking around. + +"Or maybe we need a magic word," Tim says, thinking hard. + +They try different words, like "please", "open", "abracadabra", but nothing happens. + +They are about to give up, when they hear a loud voice. + +"Hey, you two, what are you doing on my boat?" the voice says. + +They turn around and see a man with a beard, a coat, and a real sword. He looks angry. + +"Uh-oh, it's a bad pirate!" Mia says, scared. + +"Run, Mia, run!" Tim says, grabbing the fake sword. + +They step off the boat and run to the beach. The bad pirate follows them, shouting. + +"Stop, you little thieves! Give me back my map and my sword!" + +But Tim and Mia are faster. They reach the sand and hide behind a rock. + +"Phew, that was close," Tim says, panting. + +"Too close," Mia says, shaking. + +They look at the map and the sword. They are not real. They are made of paper and plastic. + +"They are fake, Tim," Mia says, disappointed. + +"I know, Mia," Tim says, sad. "But we still had fun, right?" + +Mia nods. She smiles. + +"Yeah, we did, Tim," she says. "We are the best pirates ever!" +Sara and Tom like to play in the park. They run and jump and slide and swing. They have fun with their friends and their toys. Sometimes they see birds and dogs and flowers. + +One day, Sara and Tom find a hidden path in the park. They are curious and want to see where it goes. They hold hands and walk on the path. They see trees and rocks and bugs. They hear sounds and smells and colors. + +The path leads them to a wonder. It is a big pond with water and fish and frogs. Sara and Tom are happy and amazed. They sit on the edge and watch the pond. They throw stones and sticks and make splashes. They laugh and talk and sing. + +Sara and Tom have a great time in the park. They discover a new place and have a new adventure. They are glad they found the hidden path and the wonder. They decide to come back again and again. They love the park. +Tom and Lily are playing in the yard. They see a big box. They want to open it. + +"Maybe there are toys inside," Tom says. + +"Or candy," Lily says. + +They pull and push the box. It is very heavy. They see a nail on the side. It is dirty and sharp. + +"Look, a nail!" Tom says. "We can use it to open the box." + +He takes the nail and tries to make a hole in the box. He hurts his finger. He cries. + +"Ow, ow, ow! The nail is bad! It bit me!" + +Lily runs to him. She sees blood on his finger. She is scared. + +"Tom, are you okay?" she asks. + +She hugs him and kisses his finger. She says, "Don't worry, I will help you. We will go to Mom. She will make it better." + +They leave the box and the nail. They run to the house. They hold hands. They are friends. +Lily and Ben were twins who loved to eat waffles for breakfast. Every morning, their mom would make them warm and crispy waffles with honey and butter. But one day, mom said they had to eat oatmeal instead, because they had no more waffles. + +Lily and Ben did not like oatmeal. They made a face and said, "No, mom, we want waffles!" + +Mom said, "Sorry, kids, we ran out of waffles. You have to eat oatmeal today. It is good for you and it will make you strong and smart." + +Lily and Ben did not listen to mom. They pushed their bowls away and ran to their room. They looked for their hidden stash of waffles under the bed. They had saved some waffles from the other days, when mom was not looking. They thought they were very clever. + +They took out their waffles and ate them in their room. They did not allow mom to see them. They thought they were very happy. + +But soon, they felt very sick. Their tummies hurt and they felt dizzy. They had eaten too many waffles and they were old and stale. They wished they had eaten the oatmeal instead. + +They called for mom and said, "Mom, we are sorry. We ate our hidden waffles and we feel bad. Can you help us?" + +Mom came to their room and saw the empty wrappers and the crumbs. She was not angry, but she was sad. She said, "Kids, you should not hide waffles and eat them without telling me. They are not good for you and they can make you sick. You should eat what I give you, because I love you and I want you to be healthy and happy." + +She hugged them and gave them some water and medicine. She said, "Next time, listen to me and trust me. I will always do what is best for you. And maybe tomorrow, we can buy some fresh waffles and share them together." + +Lily and Ben said, "Thank you, mom. We love you and we are sorry. We will listen to you and eat what you give us. And we will not hide waffles anymore." + +They learned their lesson and they felt better. They hugged mom and said, "You are the best mom ever." +Lily and Tom were playing in the kitchen. They liked to pretend they were chefs and make yummy food for their toys. Lily had a big tray with some plastic fruits and vegetables on it. Tom had a small tray with some cookies and cups. + +"Let's go and serve our food to our guests," Lily said. She picked up her tray and walked to the living room. Tom followed her with his tray. + +In the living room, they saw their toys sitting on the couch and the floor. There was a teddy bear, a doll, a dinosaur, and a robot. Lily and Tom smiled at them. + +"Hello, friends," Lily said. "We have some delicious food for you. Would you like some?" + +The toys did not answer, but Lily and Tom pretended they did. They put their trays on the coffee table and started to give some food to each toy. + +"Here you go, teddy bear. You can have an apple. It is red and sweet," Lily said. She put an apple on the teddy bear's lap. + +"Thank you, Lily. You are very kind," the teddy bear said in Lily's voice. + +"Here you go, doll. You can have a carrot. It is orange and crunchy," Tom said. He put a carrot on the doll's hand. + +"Thank you, Tom. You are very nice," the doll said in Tom's voice. + +Lily and Tom continued to give food to the dinosaur and the robot. They were having fun and laughing. + +"Can I suggest something?" Tom asked Lily. + +"What is it?" Lily asked. + +"Why don't we have some cookies and juice too? They are yummy and we worked hard," Tom said. + +"That is a good idea," Lily said. "We can share with our toys too. They are friendly and they like cookies and juice." + +Lily and Tom took some cookies and cups from their trays and gave some to their toys. Then they took some for themselves and sat on the floor. They ate their cookies and drank their juice. They were happy and full. + +The end. +Timmy liked to play sailor with his toy boat and hat. He pretended he was on a big ship in the ocean, and he made noises like waves and wind. He had a lot of fun sailing his boat in the bathtub, the pool, and the pond. + +One day, he went to the park with his mom and dad. He saw a big lake with ducks and geese. He wanted to sail his boat there, too. He asked his mom and dad if he could. They said yes, but he had to be careful and not go too far. + +Timmy was very happy. He put on his hat and ran to the lake with his boat. He threw his boat in the water and watched it float. He said, "Ahoy, matey! I'm the best sailor in the world!" + +But then, something bad happened. A big goose saw Timmy's boat and thought it was food. It swam towards it and snapped its beak. It grabbed the boat and lifted it out of the water. Timmy was shocked. He shouted, "Hey, that's my boat! Give it back, you mean goose!" + +The goose did not listen. It flew away with the boat in its mouth. Timmy ran after it, but he could not catch it. He felt very sad and angry. He cried, "No, no, no! My boat, my boat!" + +His mom and dad came to him and hugged him. They said, "We're sorry, Timmy. That was a very naughty goose. We'll get you a new boat, don't worry." + +Timmy sniffed and wiped his tears. He said, "Thank you, mom and dad. But I don't want to play sailor anymore. I quit. It's too hard and scary." + +His mom and dad smiled and kissed him. They said, "It's okay, Timmy. You don't have to play sailor if you don't want to. You can play something else. But you know what? You're still a very brave and good sailor. You tried your best and you didn't give up. We're very proud of you." + +Timmy felt a little better. He said, "Really? You're proud of me?" + +His mom and dad nodded. They said, "Yes, we are. And you know what else? We love you very much." + +Timmy smiled and hugged them. He said, "I love you, too. And maybe, someday, I'll play sailor again. But not with geese. They're mean." + +His mom and dad laughed and agreed. They said, "No, not with geese. They're very mean. Let's go and have some ice cream instead. How does that sound?" + +Timmy nodded and said, "That sounds great. Let's go." + +They walked away from the lake, holding hands. Timmy still felt a little embarrassed about losing his boat, but he also felt happy and loved. He decided that being a sailor was not so bad, after all. +Sara likes to print pictures with her crayons. She prints flowers, animals, and stars on big papers. She gives them to her mom and dad and they smile. Sara is happy. + +One day, Sara finds a new thing in the kitchen. It is white and round and has many small parts. Sara asks her mom, "What is this?" + +Mom says, "This is a cauliflower. It is a vegetable. You can eat it or cook it." + +Sara thinks the cauliflower looks like a flower. She wants to print it on a paper. She asks her mom, "Can I print the cauliflower?" + +Mom says, "Sure, but be careful. It is not a crayon. It is wet and messy. You need a plate and a napkin." + +Sara gets a plate and a napkin. She puts the cauliflower on the plate. She takes a paper and puts it on the napkin. She presses the cauliflower on the paper. She lifts it up and sees a white print. She likes it. She prints more cauliflowers on the paper. She makes a lively garden. + +She shows her mom her print. Mom says, "Wow, Sara, you are very creative. You made a beautiful cauliflower garden. I love it." + +Sara is proud. She says, "Thank you, mom. I love you." She hugs her mom and the cauliflower. +Lily and Max were best friends. They liked to play in the park and share their toys. One day, they found a big box under a tree. It had a red bow on it. They wondered what was inside. + +"Maybe it is a gift for us," Lily said. "Let's open it and see." + +Max nodded. He was curious too. He pulled the bow and lifted the lid. Inside, there was a shiny metal thing with a button. It looked like a toy. + +"What is it?" Max asked. + +"I don't know," Lily said. "Maybe it makes a sound or a light. Let's press the button and find out." + +They pressed the button together. Suddenly, a big flame came out of the metal thing. It was very hot and bright. It scared Lily and Max. They dropped the metal thing and ran away. + +"Help! Help!" they shouted. "Fire! Fire!" + +A man who was walking his dog heard them. He saw the flame and ran to the box. He used his coat to put out the flame. He was very brave. + +"Are you okay, kids?" he asked. "What were you doing with this?" + +Lily and Max were crying. They were sorry and scared. They told the man they thought it was a gift. They didn't know it was dangerous. + +The man hugged them and calmed them down. He told them it was not a gift. It was a lighter. It was for making fire. It was not a toy. It was not for kids. + +"You should never play with fire," he said. "It can hurt you and others. You are lucky you didn't get burned. You have to be careful and smart." + +Lily and Max nodded. They learned their lesson. They thanked the man for saving them. They gave him a kiss on the cheek. He smiled and gave them a kiss back. + +He was gifted. He was a hero. +Anna and Ben are playing in the park. They see a big tree with many leaves. They want to climb the tree and see the sky. + +"Can we go up?" Anna asks Ben. + +"Yes, let's go!" Ben says. They hold hands and walk to the tree. + +They find a low branch and pull themselves up. They are careful not to fall. They see many twigs on the branch. They pick some twigs and make a nest. + +"Look, we have a nest!" Anna says. "We are like birds!" + +"Tweet, tweet!" Ben says. He pretends to be a bird and flaps his arms. He shakes the nest with his feet. + +"Stop, stop!" Anna says. "You will break the nest!" + +But Ben does not stop. He shakes the nest harder and harder. The twigs fall down. The nest is gone. + +"Ben, you are bad!" Anna says. She is angry and sad. She hits Ben with a twig. + +"Ow, ow!" Ben says. He is sorry and hurt. He drops the twig and hugs Anna. + +"I'm sorry, Anna. I was silly. I did not mean to break the nest." He says. + +"It's okay, Ben. I forgive you. But don't do it again." Anna says. + +They hug and make up. They look at the sky. The sky is blue and beautiful. They see a bird flying by. The bird sings a song. + +"Listen, the bird is happy!" Anna says. + +"Maybe the bird likes our twigs!" Ben says. + +They laugh and smile. They are happy too. They are friends. +Ben and Lily were going to camp with their dad. They were very happy. They packed their bags and got in the car. Dad drove for a long time until they reached the woods. + +"Here we are!" Dad said. "Let's find a good spot to set up our tent." + +They got out of the car and looked around. They saw many trees and flowers and birds. They also saw a big lake with fish and ducks. Ben and Lily wanted to explore. + +"Can we go to the lake, Dad?" Ben asked. + +"Sure, but first we need to mark our camp. Do you know how to do that?" Dad asked. + +Ben and Lily shook their heads. They did not know. + +Dad showed them a red flag. He said, "This is our mark. We will tie it to a tree near our tent. That way, we can find our camp easily. And other people will know that this is our spot. Do you want to help me?" + +Ben and Lily nodded. They wanted to help. They followed Dad to a big tree. Dad gave Ben the flag and helped him tie it to a branch. Lily clapped her hands. + +"Good job, Ben! You are very strong!" Lily said. + +"Thank you, Lily! You are very smart!" Ben said. + +Dad smiled. He said, "You are both very strong and smart. And very kind. I'm proud of you. Now, let's go to the lake and have some fun!" + +Ben and Lily cheered. They ran to the lake with Dad. They saw the fish and the ducks. They threw stones and sticks in the water. They laughed and played. They had a lot of fun at camp. +Lily and Ben were playing in the living room. They had many toys and books, but they liked the cushions best. They piled them up on the sofa and pretended they were mountains. They climbed and jumped and rolled on the cushions. + +"Look, Lily, I found a red cushion!" Ben said. He held it up and smiled. "It is soft and warm. Do you want to touch it?" + +Lily nodded and reached for the cushion. But Ben pulled it away and laughed. "No, you can't have it! It is mine!" + +Lily felt angry and sad. She wanted to touch the red cushion too. She tried to grab it from Ben, but he was too fast. He ran around the sofa with the cushion. Lily chased him and shouted. "Give it back, Ben! That is not nice!" + +Ben stuck out his tongue and said. "No, it is mine! You can't catch me!" + +Lily ran faster and faster. She was almost near Ben. She stretched out her hand and pinched his arm. Ben cried out and dropped the cushion. He rubbed his arm and looked at Lily. "Ow, Lily, that hurt! Why did you pinch me?" + +Lily picked up the cushion and hugged it. She said. "You hurt me too, Ben. You did not share the cushion. That is not nice!" + +Ben felt sorry and ashamed. He said. "I'm sorry, Lily. You are right. I was not nice. Can we share the cushion?" + +Lily smiled and said. "Yes, we can share the cushion. And we can share the other cushions too. They are more fun when we play together." + +They hugged and said sorry to each other. Then they put the cushions back on the sofa and sat on them. They looked at the books and toys and decided what to play next. They were alert and happy. They were friends again. +Lily loved to play the piano. She had a small piano in her room that her mom gave her. She liked to make up songs and sing along. Sometimes, her mom would play with her and teach her new notes. + +One day, Lily's mom told her that they were going to a big piano show. Lily was very excited. She wanted to see the big pianos and hear the music. She put on her best dress and shoes and got ready to go. + +At the piano show, Lily saw many people and pianos. Some pianos were black, some were white, some were shiny, some were old. She heard different sounds and melodies. She clapped and smiled. + +Then, her mom said, "Lily, do you want to try one of the pianos?" Lily nodded. Her mom took her to a small piano that was just her size. She helped her sit on the stool and put her hands on the keys. + +Lily played a song that she learned from her mom. She played it slowly and carefully. She remembered the notes and the rhythm. She sang along with her voice. She felt happy and proud. + +When she finished, she heard a loud applause. She looked up and saw many people smiling and cheering. They liked her song. They liked her playing. They liked her. Lily felt a warm hug from her mom. She heard her mom say, "You did it, Lily. You succeeded. You played the piano very well. I'm so proud of you." + +Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, mom. I love you. I love the piano." +Lily and Tom were twins who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a new road near their house. It was big and shiny and had many cars on it. They wanted to go and see it. + +But their mom said no. She said the road was dangerous and they could get hurt. She said they had to stay in the yard and play with their toys. Lily and Tom were angry. They did not like their mom's answer. They wanted to have fun and explore. + +They waited until their mom was busy in the kitchen. Then they sneaked out of the yard and ran to the road. They felt excited and curious. They looked at the cars and the signs and the lights. They tried to cross the road, but it was too fast and loud. They were scared and confused. + +Suddenly, they heard a horn and a scream. A big truck was coming towards them. It was red and angry and had a bitter smell. Lily and Tom froze in the middle of the road. They did not know what to do. They wished they had listened to their mom. + +Their mom saw them from the window. She dropped what she was doing and ran to the road. She grabbed Lily and Tom and pulled them to the side. She hugged them and cried. She was relieved and furious. She questioned them why they had left the yard and gone to the road. She said they had been very naughty and foolish. She said they could have died. + +Lily and Tom felt sorry and ashamed. They realized they had made a big mistake. They apologized to their mom and promised to never do it again. They learned that the road was not a place to play and that their mom knew best. They went back to the yard and played with their toys. They were happy and safe. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. Tom saw a big hill and wanted to climb it. He said to Lily, "Come on, let's go up there. It will be fun." + +Lily followed Tom, but she was a little scared. The hill was steep and rocky. She said to Tom, "Be careful, Tom. You might fall and hurt yourself." + +Tom laughed and said, "Don't worry, Lily. I'm tough. I can do anything." He ran faster and faster, until he reached the top of the hill. He felt very happy and proud. He shouted, "Look at me, Lily. I'm the king of the hill." + +Lily smiled and clapped her hands. She said, "You're amazing, Tom. Can I come up too?" + +Tom said, "Sure, Lily. Just be brave and follow me." He jumped down from the hill, hoping to land on the grass. But he jumped too far and landed on a sharp stone. He felt a sharp pain in his knee. He cried out, "Ow, ow, ow. It hurts, it hurts." + +Lily ran to Tom and saw blood on his knee. She felt sorry for him and said, "Oh, Tom. You're bleeding. You need a bandage." + +Tom said, "No, no, no. I don't need a bandage. I'm tough. I can handle it." + +Lily said, "No, Tom. You're not tough. You're silly. You need to take care of your wound. Come on, let's go to the nurse. She will help you." + +Tom said, "But I don't want to go to the nurse. She will make me sit and wait and do nothing." + +Lily said, "But she will also make you feel better and give you a sticker. And then we can play again. Please, Tom. Let me help you." + +Tom looked at Lily and saw that she was kind and worried. He said, "Okay, Lily. You're right. Let's go to the nurse. But can we spring there? I don't want to walk slowly." + +Lily said, "Sure, Tom. We can spring there. But only if you hold my hand and be careful." + +Tom said, "Okay, Lily. I will hold your hand and be careful. Thank you for being my friend." + +Lily said, "You're welcome, Tom. You're my friend too. And friends help each other." + +They held hands and sprang to the nurse. The nurse cleaned Tom's wound and put a bandage on it. She said, "You're very brave, Tom. And you're very lucky to have a friend like Lily. She's very smart and caring." + +Tom and Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, nurse. You're very nice and helpful." + +The nurse gave them each a sticker and said, "You're welcome, Tom and Lily. You can go back to the park now. But be careful and have fun." + +Tom and Lily said, "We will, nurse. We will." They sprang back to the park and played happily together. They learned that being tough is not always good, and being kind and helpful is always better. +Lily was restless. She did not want to sit at the table and eat spaghetti. She wanted to play with her toys and watch TV. She did not like spaghetti. It was sticky and messy and made her mouth hot. + +"Please, Lily, eat your spaghetti. It is good for you. You need to grow big and strong," Mom said. + +"No, Mom, I don't want to eat spaghetti. I want to play. Spaghetti is yucky," Lily said. She pushed her plate away and got up from her chair. + +"Lily, come back here. You have to eat your dinner. You can play later," Mom said. She was angry and tired. She had cooked the spaghetti for a long time and she wanted Lily to eat it. + +But Lily did not listen. She ran to the living room and grabbed her favorite doll. She set the doll on the couch and pretended to feed her spaghetti. She made funny noises and laughed. + +Mom followed her and saw what she was doing. She was very angry and sad. She took the doll from Lily and said, "Lily, you are a naughty girl. You wasted your spaghetti and made a mess. You have to go to your room and stay there. No toys, no TV, no dessert for you." + +Lily cried and screamed. She did not want to go to her room. She wanted her doll and her spaghetti. She tried to get them back, but Mom was stronger. She carried Lily to her room and closed the door. + +Lily was alone and unhappy. She had no one to play with and nothing to do. She wished she had eaten her spaghetti and listened to Mom. She realized she had made a big mistake. But it was too late. She had to stay in her room until morning. She had a bad ending. +Tim and Mia liked to play on the beach. They liked to make marks in the sand with their fingers and toes. They liked to watch the surf crash on the shore. They liked to find shells and rocks and seaweed. + +One day, they found a big shell that was shiny and pink. It had a hole in it, like a door. Mia said, "Look, Tim, a shell house! Maybe a crab lives inside." Tim said, "Let's take it home and put it in our room. It's so pretty and fragile. We have to be careful not to break it." + +They wrapped the shell in a towel and put it in their backpack. They ran back to their mom, who was sitting under an umbrella. She said, "Did you have fun, kids? What did you find?" Tim and Mia showed her the shell. She said, "Wow, that's a beautiful shell. Where did you find it?" They told her they found it near the surf. She said, "That's lucky. But you know, sometimes the surf can bring surprises. You never know what might come out of the water." + +They didn't understand what she meant. They thought she was just joking. They went home and put the shell on their dresser. They admired it and imagined what kind of crab lived inside. They went to bed and dreamed of the beach. + +The next morning, they woke up to a loud noise. They jumped out of bed and ran to their dresser. They saw the shell was broken. Pieces of it were on the floor. And in the middle of the mess, there was a big, green, slimy octopus. It had eight long arms and two big eyes. It looked angry and scared. It had crawled out of the shell in the night and tried to escape. + +Tim and Mia screamed. Their mom came running. She saw the octopus and said, "Oh, no! How did that get here? That's not a crab, that's an octopus! It must have been hiding in the shell. The surf must have washed it up on the beach. Poor thing, it needs water. We have to take it back to the sea." + +She grabbed a bucket and filled it with water. She carefully picked up the octopus and put it in the bucket. She told Tim and Mia to get dressed and follow her. They ran to the car and drove to the beach. They found a spot where the surf was calm and gentle. They poured the water and the octopus into the sea. The octopus swam away, waving its arms. It looked happy and free. + +Tim and Mia felt sorry for the octopus. They also felt sorry for the shell. They said, "Bye, octopus. We're sorry we took your shell. We hope you find a new home." Their mom said, "That's very kind of you, kids. You learned a valuable lesson today. Sometimes, things are not what they seem. And sometimes, the surf can bring surprises. You have to be careful and respectful of nature. And you have to be careful and respectful of fragile things." +Lily and Tom were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They saw a big dog near the swings. The dog was brown and furry and had a long tail. + +"Look, a dog!" Tom said. "Let's go and pet it." + +"No, Tom, wait!" Lily said. "Mommy warned us not to touch strange dogs. They might bite or bark or be sick." + +But Tom did not listen. He ran towards the dog with his hand out. The dog saw Tom and growled. It showed its teeth and ears. It did not like Tom. + +Lily was scared. She shouted, "Tom, come back! The dog is angry! It will hurt you!" + +Tom heard Lily and stopped. He saw the dog's face and felt scared too. He turned around and ran back to Lily. The dog chased him and tried to catch his shoe. Tom kicked the dog and ran faster. + +Lily and Tom reached the slide and climbed up. The dog could not follow them. It barked and jumped and scratched the slide. Lily and Tom hugged each other and cried. + +"Are you okay, Tom?" Lily asked. + +"Yes, I'm okay, Lily," Tom said. "But my shoe is torn. And I'm sorry. I should have listened to you and Mommy. You were right. Strange dogs are bad." + +Lily nodded. She said, "It's okay, Tom. I'm glad you are safe. Next time, we will be careful and stay away from strange dogs. And we will tell Mommy what happened. Maybe she can get you a new shoe." + +Tom smiled. He said, "Thank you, Lily. You are a good sister. And you are brave. You warned me and helped me." + +Lily smiled too. She said, "You are welcome, Tom. You are a good brother. And you are brave too. You kicked the dog and ran away." + +They hugged again and waited for Mommy to come and get them. They learned a lesson and never touched strange dogs again. +Lily and Sam were playful friends. They liked to run and jump and make noise. They also liked to play with toys. Lily had a plane toy that she loved. It was red and shiny and had wings. She liked to make it fly in the air and make zoom sounds. + +One day, Lily and Sam were playing with the plane in the park. They took turns to fly it and catch it. They had fun. But then, a big boy came. He was mean and rude. He saw the plane and wanted it. He ran to Lily and Sam and grabbed the plane. + +"Hey, that's mine!" Lily shouted. "Give it back!" + +"No, it's mine now!" the big boy said. "It's a cool plane. You are too small to play with it." + +Sam was brave. He wanted to protect Lily and the plane. He ran to the big boy and tried to pull the plane away. But the big boy was stronger. He pushed Sam to the ground and laughed. + +"Ha ha, you are weak!" the big boy said. "This plane is mine!" + +He ran away with the plane, leaving Lily and Sam sad and hurt. They cried and hugged each other. They had lost their plane and their fun. They wished the big boy would be nice and give it back. But he didn't. He kept the plane and broke it. He was a bad boy. Lily and Sam never saw their plane again. +Tim and Jen are twins. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big truck. The truck has many pastries. The pastries are soft and sweet. Tim and Jen want some pastries. + +They run to the truck. They see a man. The man is angry. He says, "Go away! These are my pastries. You cannot have any." + +Tim and Jen are sad. They say, "Please, sir. We are hungry. We need some pastries. Can we have one?" + +The man says, "No! You are naughty. You cannot have any pastries. If you do not go away, I will call the police." + +Tim and Jen are scared. They do not want the police to come. They run away from the truck. They cry. + +They do not see a car. The car is fast. The car hits them. They fall down. They are hurt. They do not get up. + +The end. +Anna loved to do yoga with her mom. Every morning, they would roll out their mats and stretch their arms and legs. Anna liked to copy her mom's poses and make funny noises. Sometimes, they would pretend to be animals, like cats, dogs, or lions. + +One day, Anna had a very strange dream. She dreamed that she was doing yoga with an enormous lion. The lion had a big mane and sharp teeth, but he was very friendly. He taught Anna how to roar and balance on his back. Anna was not afraid of the lion, she thought he was fun. + +"Anna, wake up, it's time for yoga," her mom said, shaking her gently. Anna opened her eyes and saw her mom smiling at her. She rubbed her eyes and yawned. + +"Mom, I had a dream about a lion," Anna said. + +"A lion? What did he do?" her mom asked. + +"He did yoga with me. He was very big and nice. Can we do lion pose today?" Anna asked. + +"Sure, we can do lion pose. Maybe the lion will join us in your imagination," her mom said. + +They got up and went to their mats. Anna and her mom did lion pose, sticking out their tongues and roaring. Anna felt happy and strong, like the lion in her dream. She wondered if he would come back tonight. +Tim and Sam were friends who liked to play in the forest. One day, they found a big bush with many blueberries. They were hungry and wanted to eat them all. + +But a bird was sitting on the bush. The bird said, "These are my blueberries. I worked hard to find them. Please do not take them." + +Tim and Sam did not listen to the bird. They said, "We are bigger than you. We can take what we want." They picked the blueberries and put them in their pockets. + +The bird was sad and angry. He flew after them and pecked their pockets. The blueberries fell out and rolled away. Tim and Sam ran away, but they could not find their way back. They were lost and scared. + +The bird saw them and felt sorry for them. He said, "I will help you return to your home. But you must promise to be kind and share with others." + +Tim and Sam agreed. They said, "We are sorry for being greedy and mean. We will not do it again." The bird showed them the path and they followed him. They returned to their home and thanked the bird. + +The bird said, "You are welcome. I hope you learned your lesson. Being fit is not enough. You also need to be fair and friendly." Tim and Sam nodded and waved goodbye. They became better friends and never stole again. +Mia and Leo were eager to go to the park. They put on their coats and hats and asked Mom to zip them up. Mom smiled and zipped their coats. She gave them a hug and said, "Have fun, my loves. Be careful and stay together." + +Mia and Leo ran to the park. They saw a big slide, a swing, a sandbox and a seesaw. They wanted to try everything. They took turns on the slide and the swing. They made a castle in the sandbox. They went up and down on the seesaw. + +"Look, Leo, a squirrel!" Mia said, pointing to a tree. She saw a furry brown animal with a long tail. It was holding a nut in its mouth. It looked at Mia and Leo with bright eyes. + +"Hi, squirrel!" Leo said, waving his hand. He wanted to be friends with the squirrel. He walked slowly to the tree. He reached out his hand and said, "Can I have a nut, too?" + +The squirrel was scared of Leo. It did not want to share its nut. It made a loud noise and ran away. It jumped from one tree to another. It hid behind the leaves. + +"Bye, squirrel!" Mia said, feeling sad. She saw that Leo was sad, too. She ran to him and gave him a hug. She said, "It's okay, Leo. Maybe the squirrel will come back another day. Let's go play some more." + +Leo smiled and hugged Mia back. He said, "Okay, Mia. You are a good sister. I love you." + +They held hands and went back to the slide. They had fun at the park. They were eager to see the squirrel again. +Anna and Ben want to go camping with Mom and Dad. They have a big green tent that can fit all of them. They need to pack some things to take with them, like clothes, food, and toys. + +Anna likes to pack her pink backpack with her favorite doll, her book, and her blanket. She puts them all inside and zips it up. She is very happy and proud of her backpack. + +Ben likes to pack his blue backpack with his car, his ball, and his flashlight. He puts them all inside and zips it up. He is very excited and eager to go camping. + +But when they go to the car, they see that there is not enough room for both backpacks. Mom and Dad have already packed the tent, the sleeping bags, the cooler, and the chairs. There is only a small space left in the trunk. + +"Mom, can I put my backpack in the car?" Anna asks. + +"Me too, me too!" Ben says. + +"I'm sorry, kids, but there is no more room for your backpacks. You have to choose one thing each to take with you, and leave the rest at home," Mom says. + +Anna and Ben are very sad and angry. They don't want to leave their backpacks behind. They want to take all their things with them. They start to cry and shout. + +"No, no, no! I want my backpack! I need my doll, my book, and my blanket!" Anna says. + +"No, no, no! I want my backpack! I need my car, my ball, and my flashlight!" Ben says. + +Mom and Dad try to calm them down and explain that they can have fun camping without their backpacks. They tell them that they can play with the tent, the sleeping bags, the cooler, and the chairs. They tell them that they can see the stars, the trees, the animals, and the fire. They tell them that they can share their things with each other and make new friends. + +Anna and Ben stop crying and listen to Mom and Dad. They think about camping and how much fun it can be. They decide to give their backpacks a hug and a kiss and say goodbye to them. They choose one thing each to take with them: Anna takes her doll, and Ben takes his flashlight. They put them in the small space in the trunk. They smile and say sorry to Mom and Dad. + +"Are you ready to go camping now?" Mom asks. + +"Yes, we are!" Anna and Ben say. + +They get in the car and buckle up. They wave to their backpacks and their house. They drive away to the campsite. They are looking forward to sleeping in the big green tent. +Tom and Sue are in the car with Mom and Dad. They are going to Grandma's house. The road is very long and dull. There are no trees, no animals, no colors. Tom and Sue are bored. + +"Are we there yet?" Tom asks. + +"No, not yet. We still have a long way to go," Mom says. + +Tom sighs. He looks out the window. He sees nothing interesting. He feels sleepy. + +Sue is also bored. She plays with her doll. She makes her doll talk and sing. But she gets tired of that too. She wants to get out of the car and run and jump. + +"Can we stop and stretch?" Sue asks. + +"Maybe in a little while. We have to keep driving," Dad says. + +Sue groans. She looks out the window. She sees nothing fun. She feels stiff. + +Tom and Sue wish they were at Grandma's house. Grandma has a big garden with flowers and birds and a swing. Grandma makes cookies and tells stories. Grandma is fun. + +They close their eyes and dream of Grandma. They hope the road will end soon. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They have a ball and a kite. They run and laugh and have fun. + +One day, they see a new girl in the park. She has a doll and a book. She sits on a bench and does not talk to anyone. Anna and Ben are curious. They want to meet her. + +They go to the bench and say hello. The new girl looks up and smiles. She says her name is Lily. She is shy and new in town. She does not have any friends. + +Anna and Ben are kind. They ask Lily if she wants to play with them. They share their ball and their kite. They show her how to fly the kite and catch the ball. Lily is happy. She likes to play with Anna and Ben. She shares her doll and her book. She tells them stories from her book. + +They play until the sun goes down. They are tired and hungry. They say goodbye and hug. They promise to meet again tomorrow. They feel peace in their hearts. They have made a new friend. The park is peaceful and quiet. +Anna likes to play in the garden with her dog, Max. They run and jump and dig in the dirt. Sometimes they find bugs and worms and flowers. Anna likes to pick the flowers and make a necklace for her mom. + +One day, Anna sees a big white flower in the corner of the garden. It is a lily. Anna thinks it is very pretty and wants to show it to her mom. She runs to the flower and bends down to pick it. But Max is faster. He jumps on the flower and bites it. He shakes his head and tosses the flower in the air. + +Anna is sad. She says, "No, Max! Bad dog! You broke the lily!" She picks up the flower and sees that it is dirty and torn. She tries to clean it with her hands, but it does not look good. She starts to cry. + +Mom hears Anna crying and comes to the garden. She sees Anna holding the dirty lily and Max looking guilty. She hugs Anna and says, "It's okay, sweetie. I know you wanted to show me the lily, but Max did not know. He was just playing. He loves you and the lily too." + +She takes the dirty lily from Anna and puts it in a vase with some water. She says, "Look, the lily is still beautiful. It has a story to tell. It was a gift from you and Max. I love it and I love you both very much." + +Anna smiles and hugs Mom and Max. She says, "I love you too, Mom. And I love you, Max. But next time, please don't eat the flowers." +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play in the park with their mom and dad. The park has swings, slides, and a big pond with ducks. Lily and Ben love to feed the ducks with bread crumbs. + +One day, mom and dad tell them a story about the park. They say the park is very old and has a lot of history. History means things that happened a long time ago. Mom and dad say the park used to be a farm with cows, sheep, and horses. They also say the park used to have a castle with a king and a queen. + +Lily and Ben are amazed by the story. They want to see the farm and the castle. They ask mom and dad where they are. Mom and dad point to a hill and a tower. They say the hill is where the farm was and the tower is what is left of the castle. They say the farm and the castle are gone now because they were destroyed by a wild fire. Wild means not tame or not nice. + +Lily and Ben feel sad for the farm and the castle. They wonder how the fire started and if anyone got hurt. They ask mom and dad more questions. Mom and dad say they don't know all the answers, but they say the fire was a long time ago and no one lives there now. They say the park is a safe and happy place now for people and animals. + +Lily and Ben feel better. They thank mom and dad for the story. They say they like the park and the history. They say they want to learn more about the past and the present. They run to the swings and slides and have fun. They also wave to the ducks and say hello. They are glad they have a park to play in. +Sara and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They saw a big fountain with water that went up and down. They wanted to go near it and feel the water. + +"Look, Ben, a fountain!" Sara said. "Can we go there?" + +"OK, but be careful. Don't get wet," Ben said. He followed Sara to the fountain. + +They saw some rocks around the fountain. They were shiny and smooth. Sara picked up a rock and looked at it. She liked how it felt in her hand. + +"I have an idea, Ben," Sara said. "Let's throw the rocks in the fountain and see what happens." + +Ben thought that sounded fun. He picked up a rock too. They both threw their rocks in the fountain. They heard a splash and saw the water move. + +"Wow, that was cool!" Ben said. "Let's do it again." + +They threw more rocks in the fountain. They laughed and clapped. They did not see the sign that said "Do not throw rocks in the fountain. It can break the fountain." + +They threw one more rock each. But this time, something went wrong. Sara's rock hit the fountain where the water came out. There was a loud noise and the water stopped. Ben's rock hit the fountain where the switch was. There was a spark and the fountain opened. Water came out everywhere. It was like a big shower. + +Sara and Ben were shocked. They got wet and cold. They heard people yelling and running. They saw a man coming to the fountain. He looked angry. + +"Oh no, Ben, we broke the fountain!" Sara said. "We have to run away!" + +They dropped their rocks and ran away. They hoped the man would not catch them. They learned a lesson. They should not throw rocks in the fountain. It was not a good idea. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play in the park. Today they play a game. The game is to run and catch the cap. The cap is red and has a star on it. + +Tom says, "I will win the game. I am fast and strong." Lily says, "No, I will win the game. I am smart and clever." They both smile and laugh. They are friendly. + +They put the cap on the ground. They go far away from the cap. They say, "One, two, three, go!" They run to the cap. They try to get the cap first. + +Tom is fast and strong. He runs very fast. He is close to the cap. But Lily is smart and clever. She sees a big rock. She jumps on the rock. She flies in the air. She lands near the cap. She grabs the cap. + +Lily says, "I win the game! I have the cap!" Tom says, "Wow, you are smart and clever. You jump on the rock. You fly in the air. You are amazing." He claps his hands. He is happy for Lily. + +They hug and share the cap. They are friends. They like to play in the park. They have fun. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to draw with ink. They had many colors of ink, but their favorite was blue. They used blue ink to draw the sky, the sea, and their pet fish. + +One day, they wanted to draw a big picture of their fish on the wall. They asked their mom if they could do it. Their mom said yes, but only if they used a special paper that could stick to the wall. She gave them the paper and the blue ink and told them to be careful. + +Tom and Lily were very happy. They took the paper and the ink to the wall and started to draw. They drew a big fish with scales, fins, and eyes. They also drew some bubbles and seaweed. They were having fun. + +But then, something bad happened. The ink bottle fell from the table and broke. The blue ink spilled all over the floor and made a big mess. Tom and Lily were scared. They did not want their mom to be angry. + +They looked around and saw some paper towels. They tried to clean the ink with the paper towels, but it did not work. The ink was too wet and too dark. It stained the paper towels and the floor. + +They did not know what to do. They thought of calling their mom, but they were afraid. They thought of hiding, but they knew their mom would find them. They thought of running away, but they loved their mom. + +Then, they heard a bark. It was their dog, Max. Max was a good and reliable dog. He always helped them when they were in trouble. He came to them and licked their faces. He made them feel better. + +"Max, can you help us?" Tom asked. + +"Woof!" Max said. + +He looked at the ink and the paper towels. He had an idea. He took one paper towel in his mouth and ran to the wall. He stuck the paper towel on the wall, over the fish. He did the same with the other paper towels, until he covered the whole picture. + +Tom and Lily were amazed. They saw that the paper towels made a new picture. The blue ink showed through the paper towels and made different shapes and patterns. It looked like a collage. + +"Wow, Max, you are so smart!" Lily said. + +"Woof!" Max said. + +He wagged his tail and smiled. He was proud of his work. + +Tom and Lily hugged him and thanked him. They decided to call their picture "Max's collage". They hoped their mom would like it. They also hoped she would not be too mad about the ink on the floor. They thought maybe Max could help them with that too. They loved Max. He was the best dog ever. +Tom and Sam were brothers. They liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big cake on a table. It looked yummy. They wanted to eat it. + +But their mom had warned them. She said, "Do not touch the cake. It is not for you. It is for a party. The party has a number. The number is five. If you eat the cake, you will be in trouble." + +Tom and Sam did not listen. They ran to the table. They took big bites of the cake. It was sweet and soft. They smiled and ate more. + +But then, they heard a loud voice. It was the owner of the cake. He was angry. He said, "Hey, you! Stop eating my cake! That is my cake! It is for my son's birthday! His number is five today! You are bad boys!" + +Tom and Sam were scared. They dropped the cake. They tried to run away. But the owner of the cake caught them. He called their mom. He told her what they did. Their mom was very sad and mad. She said, "Tom and Sam, you are in big trouble. You did not listen to me. You ate the cake that was not yours. You ruined the party. You have to say sorry. And you have to pay for the cake." + +Tom and Sam cried. They said sorry. But they still had to pay for the cake. They had to use their own money. They had to work hard. They had no more money for toys or candy. They learned their lesson. They never ate a cake that was not theirs again. +Sam is a bunny who likes to hop. He hops in the grass, he hops in the dirt, he hops in the sun. He hops with his friends, he hops with his mom, he hops with his dad. He hops all day long. + +Today is a special day for Sam. Today he can hop in the wild. The wild is a big place with many things to see and smell and hear. Sam is very happy and excited. He wants to hop in the wild. + +Sam and his mom and dad go to the wild. They hop through the trees, they hop over the rocks, they hop by the water. They see many animals in the wild. They see birds and squirrels and deer and foxes. They say hello to the animals and hop on. + +But Sam is too wild. He hops too fast and too far. He hops away from his mom and dad. He hops into a bush. He hops into a hole. He hops into trouble. + +Sam is lost in the wild. He does not know where he is. He does not see his mom and dad. He does not see his friends. He only sees dark and scary things. He hears loud and angry noises. He smells bad and mean smells. He is very scared and sad. He wants to go home. + +Sam cries in the wild. He cries for his mom and dad. He cries for his friends. He cries for help. He hopes someone will hear him and find him and take him home. + +Then he hears a voice. It is his mom. She is calling his name. She is looking for him. She is close. Sam hops out of the hole. He hops out of the bush. He hops to his mom. He hugs her and kisses her. He says he is sorry. He says he loves her. + +His mom hugs him and kisses him. She says she is glad. She says she loves him. She says they will go home. She says they will hop together. She says they will be safe. + +Sam and his mom hop to his dad. His dad hugs him and kisses him. He says he is proud. He says he loves him. He says they will go home. He says they will hop together. He says they will be happy. + +Sam and his mom and dad hop out of the wild. They hop to their home. They hop to their friends. They hop to their fun. They hop to their joy. They hop to their love. They hop all day long. +Tim and Jen are twins. They like to play with trains. They have many trains of different colors and sizes. They have a big track that goes around their room. + +One day, they see a new train in the toy store. It is red and shiny. It has a big engine that makes loud noises. It can go very fast and pull many cars. Tim and Jen want the new train very much. + +"Can we have the new train, Mom?" they ask. + +Mom looks at the price tag. It is very high. She shakes her head. "No, my loves. It is too expensive. We have enough trains at home." + +Tim and Jen are sad. They gaze at the new train with longing. They wish they could have it. + +The next day, they go to the park with Mom. They see a big crowd of children. They hear loud noises. They run to see what is happening. + +They see the new train. It is on a big track that goes around the park. It is a ride. The children can sit in the cars and go around with the train. The new train is very popular. Everyone wants to ride it. + +Tim and Jen are excited. They want to ride the new train too. They run to the line. It is very long. They have to wait for a long time. + +Finally, it is their turn. They climb into a car. They buckle their seat belts. They hear the engine roar. They feel the train move. They see the trees and flowers and people go by. They smile and wave. They have fun. + +They ride the new train three times. They are very happy. They thank Mom for taking them to the park. They hug her. + +They still like their trains at home. But they also like the new train at the park. They hope to ride it again soon. +Tom and Anna are friends. They like to play in the park. They have a ball and a kite. They run and laugh and have fun. + +But then, Tom feels hungry. He says to Anna, "I want to eat. Do you have food?" + +Anna says, "No, I don't have food. But look, there is a shop. Maybe we can buy something." + +They go to the shop. They see many things. They see bread and cheese and fruit and cake. They want to buy them all. But they have no money. + +They see a man. He works in the shop. He is nice. He says, "Hello, children. What do you want?" + +Tom and Anna say, "We are hungry. But we have no money. Can you give us something?" + +The man says, "I can give you something. But you have to do something for me. You have to help me in the shop. You have to lean the shelves and put the things in order. Do you understand?" + +Tom and Anna nod. They say, "Yes, we understand. We will help you." + +The man says, "Good. Then you can have some food. But not too much. You have to learn the value of things. You have to work hard and save money. Do you understand?" + +Tom and Anna nod again. They say, "Yes, we understand. We will learn the value of things." + +They help the man in the shop. They lean the shelves and put the things in order. They work hard and do a good job. + +The man is happy. He says, "Well done, children. You are very good. Now you can have some food. You can choose one thing each. What do you want?" + +Tom and Anna look at the things. They are all yummy. They think hard. They choose wisely. Tom chooses a bread. Anna chooses a cheese. They say, "Thank you, sir. You are very kind." + +The man says, "You are welcome, children. You are very smart. Enjoy your food. And come back anytime. But remember, always lean the shelves and put the things in order. And always learn the value of things. Do you understand?" + +Tom and Anna smile. They say, "Yes, we understand. We will remember. Goodbye, sir." + +They leave the shop. They eat their food. They are not hungry anymore. They are happy. They go back to the park. They play with their ball and their kite. They run and laugh and have fun. +Lila and Ben are friends. They like to play with their toys. One day, they find a big box in the yard. They open the box and see many things inside. They see a hat, a scarf, a bow, a ball, and a can. + +"Wow, look at all these things!" Lila says. "Can we play with them?" + +"Yes, let's play!" Ben says. "I want to wear the hat and the scarf. You can have the bow and the ball." + +They put on the things and start to play. Lila pretends to be a princess and Ben pretends to be a king. They run around the yard and have fun. + +"Hello, princess," Ben says. "You look very pretty with your bow and your ball." + +"Thank you, king," Lila says. "You look very handsome with your hat and your scarf." + +They bow to each other and laugh. + +Then they see the can. They wonder what is inside. They open the can and smell something good. + +"Mmm, what is this?" Lila asks. + +"It smells like beef," Ben says. "Do you like beef?" + +"Yes, I do. Do you?" Lila says. + +"Yes, I do. Can we eat it?" Ben says. + +They look at the can and see a picture of a dog. They read the word "dog food". + +"Oh, no, this is not for us," Lila says. "This is for dogs. We can't eat it." + +"Oops, you're right," Ben says. "We should give it to a dog. Do you know a dog?" + +"Yes, I do. My neighbor has a dog. His name is Spot. He is very nice and smooth. He likes to play with me. Maybe he will like this beef," Lila says. + +"Let's go and find him," Ben says. + +They take the can and go to Lila's neighbor's house. They see Spot in the yard. He barks and wags his tail. + +"Hi, Spot," Lila says. "We have something for you. Do you want some beef?" + +Spot sniffs the can and licks his lips. He nods and barks. + +"Here you go, Spot," Ben says. "Enjoy your beef." + +They open the can and give it to Spot. He eats it happily and licks the can. He looks at Lila and Ben and smiles. + +"Thank you, Lila and Ben," Spot says. "You are very kind and good. You are my friends." + +He gives them a lick and a nuzzle. They pet him and hug him. + +"You're welcome, Spot," Lila and Ben say. "You are our friend too. We like you." + +They play with Spot and have more fun. They are happy. They are friends. +Lily and Tom were friends. They liked to play with toys and share snacks. One day, Lily brought a new doll to Tom's house. The doll had long hair, a pink dress and shiny shoes. Lily loved her doll very much. + +"Can I see your doll?" Tom asked Lily. + +"Sure, but be careful. She is very special to me. She has a lot of value," Lily said. + +Tom took the doll and looked at her. He liked her hair and her shoes. He wanted to keep her for himself. + +"Can I have your doll?" Tom asked Lily. + +"No, you can't. She is mine. I got her for my birthday. You have your own toys," Lily said. + +"But I like her more. She is so sweet. Please, let me have her," Tom begged. + +"No, no, no. Give her back to me. You are not minding me. You are being mean," Lily cried. + +Tom did not listen to Lily. He ran away with the doll. He ran to his room and locked the door. He hugged the doll and smiled. + +Lily was very sad and angry. She knocked on the door and shouted. She wanted her doll back. She did not want to be friends with Tom anymore. + +But Tom did not open the door. He did not care about Lily. He only cared about the doll. + +The end. +Lila liked to play with her toy cricket. It was blue and green and made a funny noise when she pressed it. She set it on the grass and watched it hop around. She smiled and clapped her hands. + +But then a big dog came. It saw the cricket and ran towards it. It barked and snapped its teeth. Lila was scared. She shouted, "No, dog, no! That is my cricket!" + +The dog did not listen. It grabbed the cricket in its mouth and shook it hard. The cricket broke and stopped making noise. Lila cried and ran to her mom. She hugged her and said, "Mom, the dog broke my cricket!" + +Mom saw what happened and felt sorry for Lila. She said, "I'm sorry, honey. That was a bad dog. He should not have taken your cricket. Let's go inside and find another toy to play with. Maybe we can fix your cricket later." + +Lila nodded and wiped her tears. She followed her mom inside. She hoped her cricket would be okay. She loved her cricket very much. +Tom and Lily were twins, but they were very different. Tom liked to play with cars and trucks, and Lily liked to play with dolls and flowers. One day, they found an axe in the shed. It was big and shiny, and had a sharp edge. + +"Wow, look at this!" Tom said, picking up the axe. "I can chop wood with this, like a lumberjack!" + +"Be careful, Tom!" Lily said, feeling scared. "That axe is dangerous. You can hurt yourself or someone else. Put it back, please!" + +"No, I want to play with it!" Tom said, swinging the axe around. "It's so cool and unique. I promise I won't hurt anyone. Just watch me!" + +Lily did not like Tom's idea. She ran to the house and told their mom. Mom came out and saw Tom with the axe. She was very angry and worried. + +"Tom, what are you doing with that axe?" Mom shouted. "That's not a toy, that's a tool. You could have cut yourself or damaged something. Give it to me, right now!" + +Tom felt ashamed and scared. He dropped the axe and ran to Mom. He hugged her and said he was sorry. + +"I'm sorry, Mom. I just wanted to play. I didn't mean to be bad. I promise I won't touch the axe again." + +Mom hugged him back and said she forgave him. She told him to never play with dangerous things, and to listen to his sister. She said he could play with his cars and trucks instead. She also said he was unique and special, and she loved him. + +Lily came out and joined them. She said she was sorry too, for leaving Tom alone. She said she loved him, even if they liked different things. She said they could play together, and share their toys. + +Mom smiled and said she was proud of them. She said they were unique and special, too, and she loved them both. She said they could play together, and have fun. She said they should always keep their promises, and be careful. She said they were a happy family. +Lily liked to skip. She skipped to school, she skipped in the park, she skipped at home. She skipped when she was happy, she skipped when she was sad, she skipped when she was bored. She skipped so much that her mom called her Lily the Skipper. + +One day, Lily woke up and felt hot. Her head hurt and her throat was sore. She did not want to skip. She did not want to do anything. Her mom came and put a thermometer in her mouth. It was a stick that told how hot she was. The thermometer beeped and showed a big number. Lily had a fever. + +Her mom said she had to stay in bed and drink water. She gave her some medicine that tasted bad. She said she would call the doctor. Lily did not like this. She wanted to skip. She wanted to go outside and play. She wanted to see her friends. She was angry and sad. + +She waited for her mom to leave the room. Then she got out of bed and put on her shoes. She sneaked out of the house and ran to the park. She thought she would feel better if she skipped. But she did not. She felt worse. She felt dizzy and tired. She felt cold and hot. She felt sick. + +She saw a big dog in the park. It was a fierce dog. It had sharp teeth and a loud bark. It saw Lily and ran to her. It wanted to bite her. Lily was scared. She tried to skip away, but she was too weak. She fell down and cried. The dog came closer and closer. Lily wished she had stayed in bed. She wished her mom was there. She wished she had listened. +Lily and Ben were twins who lived in a big city. They liked to play with their toys, watch cartoons and eat ice cream. But they also missed their grandma, who lived far away in a mountain. Grandma had a cozy house, a friendly dog and a big garden. She always gave them hugs, stories and cookies when they visited. + +One day, their mom said, "We are going on a trip to see grandma. Are you excited?" Lily and Ben clapped their hands and cheered. They packed their bags, took their favorite teddies and got in the car. They drove for a long time, until they saw the mountain. It was tall and green, with white snow on top. + +"Look, there's grandma's house!" Lily pointed. Ben smiled. They got out of the car and ran to the door. Grandma opened it and hugged them. "Hello, my darlings! I missed you so much!" she said. "We missed you too, grandma!" Lily and Ben said. They went inside and saw the dog wagging his tail. They petted him and played with him. Grandma made them hot chocolate and cookies. They felt warm and comfortable. + +They stayed with grandma for a week. They had fun exploring the garden, picking flowers, making snowmen and reading books. Grandma taught them how to knit, bake and sing. They laughed and cuddled a lot. They were happy. + +But soon, it was time to go back to the city. They packed their bags, hugged their teddies and said goodbye to the dog. Grandma gave them more hugs, stories and cookies. "I love you, my darlings. Don't forget to call me and write to me. I'll miss you so much!" she said. "We love you too, grandma. We'll miss you too!" Lily and Ben said. They got in the car and waved to grandma. They looked at the mountain and felt sad. + +But they also felt grateful. They had a wonderful grandma, who loved them and made them feel comfortable. They knew they would see her again soon. They smiled and held hands. They were happy. +Tim and Lily were playing in the backyard. They saw a big ladder leaning on the wall. Tim wanted to climb the ladder and see what was on the roof. + +"Come on, Lily, let's join the ladder and go up!" Tim said. + +"No, Tim, that's not a good idea. The ladder is fragile. It can break and we can fall. Mom said we should not touch the ladder," Lily said. + +But Tim did not listen to Lily. He ran to the ladder and started to climb. Lily followed him, because she did not want him to be alone. + +The ladder was old and rusty. It creaked and wobbled as Tim and Lily went higher and higher. They reached the top and looked around. They saw birds and trees and clouds. + +"Wow, this is fun!" Tim said. + +But then, the ladder snapped. It broke in two and fell to the ground. Tim and Lily screamed and tumbled down with the ladder. They hit the grass and the rocks and the flowers. They felt pain and fear and sadness. + +Mom heard the noise and ran to the backyard. She saw the broken ladder and the hurt children. She was angry and worried. She called for help and hugged Tim and Lily. + +"Why did you do that? You were very naughty and foolish. You could have died. You are in big trouble," Mom said. + +Tim and Lily cried and said they were sorry. But it was too late. They had to go to the hospital and get stitches and casts. They missed their friends and their toys and their fun. They learned a hard lesson. They wished they had listened to Lily and not joined the ladder. +Anna and Ben love to play hunter. They have modern toys that make sounds and lights. They pretend to look for animals in the park. They hide behind trees and bushes. They whisper to each other. + +"Shh, I see a big lion over there," Ben says. He points to a yellow slide. "Let's sneak up on it and catch it." + +"Okay, but be careful," Anna says. She follows Ben with her toy gun. They crawl on the grass. They are very quiet. + +They get close to the slide. Ben jumps up and shouts, "Bang, bang, bang! We got you, lion!" + +The slide does not move. It is not a real lion. It is just a slide. But Anna and Ben are very happy. They laugh and hug each other. + +"That was so fun," Anna says. "You are a great hunter, Ben." + +"Thank you, Anna. You are a great hunter, too," Ben says. "Let's find another animal to hunt." + +They run to the swings. They see a bird on a branch. They get ready to play hunter again. They are very excited. They love to play hunter. +Lila and Ben were twins who liked to help their mom in the garden. They had a special job: to pick the radishes that were ready to eat. Radishes were red and white and crunchy and spicy. Lila and Ben loved to eat them with salt and butter. + +One day, they went to the garden with their mom and saw that some of the radishes had vanished. There were only holes in the ground where they used to be. Lila and Ben were very surprised and sad. + +"Who took our radishes, mom?" Lila asked. + +"I don't know, sweetie. Maybe a rabbit or a squirrel or a bird," mom said. + +"Can we find them, mom?" Ben asked. + +"We can try, honey. Let's look for clues," mom said. + +They looked around the garden and saw some footprints and some fur and some feathers. They followed them to the edge of the fence, where they saw a big hole. They peeked inside and saw a lot of radishes and other vegetables. They also saw a rabbit, a squirrel and a bird. They were very organized. They had sorted the radishes by size and color and put them in different piles. + +"Hey, those are our radishes!" Lila shouted. + +The rabbit, the squirrel and the bird looked up and saw Lila and Ben and mom. They looked scared and guilty. + +"Sorry, we were hungry and your radishes looked so yummy," the rabbit said. + +"We didn't mean to take so many, we just got carried away," the squirrel said. + +"We thought you wouldn't mind, you have so many," the bird said. + +Mom smiled and said, "It's okay, we don't mind sharing, but you should have asked first. Next time, come and knock on our door and we'll give you some radishes. And maybe you can help us in the garden too." + +Lila and Ben nodded and said, "Yes, that sounds fair. And maybe you can teach us how to be so organized." + +The rabbit, the squirrel and the bird agreed and said, "Sure, we'd love to be friends. And thank you for being so nice." + +They all hugged and shared some radishes and became good neighbors. +Sara and Ben were on a big boat with their mom and dad. They liked to look at the water and the fish and the birds. They also liked to play with the anchor. The anchor was a big metal thing that kept the boat from moving. Sara and Ben liked to pretend it was a treasure or a monster or a rocket. + +One morning, Sara and Ben woke up early. They wanted to play with the anchor before breakfast. They put on their hats and shoes and ran to the deck. They saw the anchor lying on the floor. It was not attached to the rope anymore. + +"Look, Ben, the anchor is free!" Sara said. "Let's play with it!" + +"OK, Sara, but be careful. It's very heavy," Ben said. + +They lifted the anchor together and dragged it to the edge of the boat. They wanted to see how far they could throw it into the water. + +"Ready, Ben?" Sara asked. + +"Ready, Sara!" Ben answered. + +They counted to three and pushed the anchor with all their might. But the anchor was too heavy for them. It pulled them with it and they fell into the water too. + +SPLASH! + +Sara and Ben were scared and wet. They tried to swim back to the boat, but the water was deep and cold. They shouted for help. + +Mom and dad heard their cries and ran to the deck. They saw Sara and Ben in the water, holding on to the anchor. They quickly threw a rope and a life ring to them and pulled them back to the boat. + +Sara and Ben were safe, but they were also sorry. They knew they had done a bad thing. They hugged mom and dad and said they were sorry. + +Mom and dad were angry, but they were also happy. They were happy that Sara and Ben were not hurt. They told them to never play with the anchor again. They also told them to always listen to them and to be careful on the boat. + +Sara and Ben nodded and said they understood. They also said they loved mom and dad. Mom and dad said they loved Sara and Ben too. They gave them a big hug and a jolly smile. They were a happy family on the big boat. +Mira and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys in the living room. One day, they find a new toy on the shelf. It is a big red car with four wheels and a horn. + +"Wow, look at this!" Ben says. He grabs the car and pushes it on the floor. It makes a loud beep-beep sound. + +"I want to play too!" Mira says. She tries to take the car from Ben, but he holds it tight. + +"No, it's mine!" Ben says. He pushes Mira away with his hand. + +Mira falls on the floor and starts to cry. She hurts her lip and it bleeds a little. She runs to their mom, who is in the kitchen. + +"Mommy, mommy, Ben hit me!" Mira says. She shows her lip to her mom. + +Mom looks at Mira's lip and feels sad. She hugs Mira and wipes her tears. + +"Shh, it's okay, sweetie. Let me see your lip." Mom says. She puts a band-aid on Mira's lip and kisses it gently. + +"Thank you, mommy. You are so compassionate." Mira says. She smiles and hugs her mom. + +Mom smiles and says, "You're welcome, honey. Now, let's go talk to Ben. Maybe he will share the car with you." + +Mom and Mira go back to the living room. They see Ben playing with the car by himself. He looks bored and lonely. + +"Ben, can we talk to you for a minute?" Mom says. She sits down next to Ben and puts her arm around him. + +"What is it, mom?" Ben says. He looks at Mom and Mira. + +Mom says, "Ben, do you know that you hurt Mira's lip when you pushed her?" + +Ben looks at Mira's lip and sees the band-aid. He feels sorry and ashamed. + +"I'm sorry, Mira. I didn't mean to hurt you." Ben says. He lowers his head. + +Mira says, "It's okay, Ben. I forgive you. But can you please share the car with me? I want to play too." + +Ben thinks for a moment. He remembers how much fun he and Mira have when they play together. He also remembers how mom always urges them to be kind and generous. + +"Okay, Mira. I will share the car with you. Here, you can have the first turn." Ben says. He gives the car to Mira and smiles. + +"Thank you, Ben. You are so nice." Mira says. She takes the car and pushes it on the floor. It makes a loud beep-beep sound. + +Mom watches them and feels happy. She says, "I'm proud of you, Ben and Mira. You are good twins. Now, let's play together." + +Mom, Ben and Mira play with the car and have a lot of fun. They laugh and hug and say, "We love you." +Sam and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. They see a big hill. They want to jog up the hill. + +"Let's jog up the hill, Sam!" Mia says. + +"OK, Mia. But we have to be careful. The hill is steep and the grass is wet." Sam says. + +They hold hands and start to jog. They go slow and steady. They see a bird, a flower and a bug on the way. They are happy. + +They reach the top of the hill. They look around. They see the park, the trees and the sky. They feel the wind and the sun. They are proud. + +"Wow, this is so nice, Mia!" Sam says. + +"Yes, Sam. We did it! We jogged up the hill!" Mia says. + +They hug and smile. They hear a voice. + +"Sam! Mia! Time to go home!" It is Sam's mom. She is waiting for them at the bottom of the hill. + +"OK, mom! We are coming!" Sam says. + +"Please wait for us, mom!" Mia says. + +They jog down the hill. They are careful not to slip. They reach Sam's mom. She is happy to see them. + +"Hello, Sam and Mia. You look like you had fun." She says. + +"Yes, mom. We jogged up the hill and saw many things." Sam says. + +"It was fun, mom. But we are tired and thirsty now." Mia says. + +Sam's mom nods. She gives them each a bottle of water and a snack. They drink and eat. They feel better. + +"Thank you, mom. You are very nice." Sam says. + +"Thank you, mom. You are very kind." Mia says. + +Sam's mom smiles. She looks at them. They are clean and neat. They did not get dirty or messy on the hill. + +"You are very clean, Sam and Mia. You did not make a mess." She says. + +"We tried to be clean, mom. We did not want to make a mess." Sam says. + +"We like to be clean, mom. We do not like to make a mess." Mia says. + +Sam's mom hugs them. She is proud of them. + +"You are very good, Sam and Mia. You are good friends and good children." She says. + +They hug her back. They are happy. + +They say goodbye to each other. They go home. They had a good day. They jogged up the hill. They were clean. They were good. +Anna loves to visit her grandpa's ranch. He has many animals there, like cows, horses, sheep and chickens. Anna likes to feed them and pet them and talk to them. + +One day, grandpa tells Anna that she can lead a horse to the pond. He gives her a rope and shows her how to hold it. He says the horse is very gentle and likes Anna. Anna is very happy and excited. + +She walks with the horse to the pond. The horse is big and brown and has a long mane. Anna thinks he is very pretty. She tells him her name and asks him his name. The horse makes a noise that sounds like "neigh". Anna laughs and says that is a funny name. + +They reach the pond and the horse drinks some water. Anna sees some ducks and fish in the pond. She thinks they are cute and tries to touch them. The horse watches her and wags his tail. He likes Anna too. + +They stay at the pond for a while and then walk back to the ranch. Grandpa is waiting for them. He smiles and says they did a good job. He says Anna can lead the horse again whenever she wants. He says he has many horses available for her to choose from. Anna hugs grandpa and the horse. She says she loves them both. She can't wait to come back to the ranch. +Tom and Mia like to paint. They have many colors and brushes. They want to paint a big picture of their country. They find a big paper and put it on the floor. + +"Let's paint the sky blue and the grass green," Tom says. + +"OK, and let's paint the sun yellow and the flowers red," Mia says. + +They start to paint. They dip their brushes in the colors and make strokes on the paper. They are happy. + +But then, they hear a loud noise. It is Mom. She comes into the room and sees the paper. She also sees the colors on the floor, on the walls, on the furniture, and on Tom and Mia. + +"What are you doing?" Mom shouts. "You made a big mess! This is not how you paint! You have to use a table and a cloth and be careful! You have to clean this up right now!" + +Tom and Mia are scared. They drop their brushes and start to cry. They are sorry. They did not want to make Mom angry. They did not know how to paint their country. They only wanted to have fun. +Tom and Sue are playing with their new scissors. They like to cut paper and make shapes. Mom says they can only cut paper, not other things. But Tom sees a pretty ribbon on Sue's dress. He thinks it would look nice on his paper. + +"Can I cut your ribbon?" he asks Sue. + +"No, it is mine. Mom gave it to me. Go away!" Sue says. + +Tom is angry. He waits until Sue is not looking. Then he sneaks behind her and cuts her ribbon. He runs away with it and sticks it on his paper. + +Sue feels something on her back. She turns around and sees her ribbon is gone. She sees Tom with it. She starts to cry. + +"Tom, you are bad! You cut my ribbon! Give it back!" she shouts. + +Mom hears Sue crying. She comes to see what is wrong. She sees the cut ribbon and the scissors. She sees Tom's paper with the ribbon on it. She knows what happened. + +"Tom, did you cut Sue's ribbon?" she asks. + +Tom looks at Mom. He looks at Sue. He looks at his paper. He feels guilty. He knows he did something wrong. + +"Yes, Mom. I did. I'm sorry," he says. + +Mom is not happy. She takes the scissors and the paper away from Tom. She gives the ribbon back to Sue. She hugs Sue and says she will fix her dress. She tells Tom to go to his room and think about what he did. + +Tom goes to his room. He feels sad. He wishes he did not cut Sue's ribbon. He wishes he did not make Sue cry. He wishes he did not make Mom angry. He hopes they will forgive him. He says sorry in his head. He says sorry to Sue and Mom. He says sorry to the ribbon. He says sorry to the scissors. He says sorry to the paper. He says sorry to himself. He learns a lesson. He will not cut things that are not his. He will not hurt his sister. He will be good. He will say sorry with his words and his actions. He will wait until Mom comes to talk to him. He will seem sorry, because he is. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to draw with their crayons on the ground. Tom had a red crayon and Lily had a blue one. They made flowers, stars, and cars. + +"Look, I made a big fat car!" Tom said, showing his drawing to Lily. + +"That's not a car, that's a bus!" Lily said, laughing. "My car is better. It has a whistle." + +Lily drew a small circle on her car and made a whistling sound with her mouth. Tom tried to copy her, but he could not whistle. He only made a funny noise. + +"How do you whistle?" Tom asked Lily. + +"You have to blow air through your lips like this." Lily showed him how to make a small hole with her lips and blow. + +Tom tried again, but he still could not whistle. He blew too hard and spit on his drawing. + +"Yuck!" Lily said, wiping her car with her hand. "Don't spit on my car!" + +"Sorry, sorry!" Tom said, feeling bad. "I just want to whistle like you." + +Lily felt sorry for Tom too. She gave him a hug and said, "It's okay, Tom. Whistling is hard. You can practice with me. Maybe one day you will whistle too." + +Tom smiled and hugged her back. He was happy to have a friend like Lily. They continued to play with their crayons, drawing and whistling. They had fun in the park. +Ben and his dad went to the barber shop. Ben did not like the barber shop. It was loud and scary. The barber had a big scissors and a sharp razor. Ben wanted to go home. + +"Sit still, Ben. It will be over soon. You need a haircut. Your hair is too long and messy," his dad said. + +Ben saw a big truck outside the window. The truck had a lot of boxes on it. The truck driver was loading the boxes. He used a machine that lifted the boxes and put them on the truck. Ben liked the truck. He liked the machine. He liked the boxes. + +"Look, dad! A truck! A big truck! It is loading boxes! Can I see?" Ben said. + +"OK, Ben. But only for a minute. Then you have to come back and get your haircut," his dad said. + +Ben and his dad went outside. They saw the truck driver. He was wearing a hat and a vest. He had a beard and a tattoo. He looked unusual. + +"Hello, little boy. Do you like my truck?" the truck driver said. + +"Yes, I do! It is a big truck! It is loading boxes! What is in the boxes?" Ben said. + +"In the boxes are toys. I am taking them to the toy store. Do you like toys?" the truck driver said. + +"Yes, I do! I like toys! Can I have a toy?" Ben said. + +"Sorry, little boy. I can't give you a toy. They are not mine. They belong to the toy store. But maybe your dad can buy you a toy later. How about that?" the truck driver said. + +"OK, maybe. Thank you, truck driver. Bye, truck. Bye, boxes. Bye, machine," Ben said. + +"Bye, little boy. Have a nice day. And don't forget your haircut," the truck driver said. + +Ben and his dad went back to the barber shop. Ben was not so scared anymore. He sat on the chair and let the barber cut his hair. He looked at the truck outside and smiled. He hoped his dad would buy him a toy later. He liked the truck driver. He was unusual, but nice. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big pool of water. It is shiny and blue. + +"Let's dive in the water!" Tom says. He runs to the pool and jumps. Splash! + +Mia is scared. She does not like water. She stays on the grass. She watches Tom. He swims and laughs. + +"Come on, Mia! It is fun!" Tom says. He waves to Mia. + +"No, thank you. I am cold." Mia says. She shivers. + +Tom gets out of the water. He is wet and cold too. He looks for a towel. He does not see one. + +"Let's go to your house. We can get dry and warm." Tom says. + +"OK. Follow me." Mia says. She leads Tom to her house. It is not far. + +They go inside. Mia's mom is in the kitchen. She is making a cake. It smells good. + +"Hello, kids. What are you doing?" Mia's mom says. She sees Tom. He is dripping water. + +"Oh, Tom. You are soaked. What happened?" Mia's mom says. + +"We played in the park. Tom dived in the water. I did not." Mia says. + +"I see. Well, you need to change your clothes. You can borrow some of Mia's. They are in her room." Mia's mom says. + +"Thank you, Mia's mom." Tom says. + +Mia and Tom go to Mia's room. They find some dry clothes. Tom puts on a pink shirt and a purple skirt. He does not mind. He is happy to be warm. + +They go back to the kitchen. Mia's mom is taking the cake out of the oven. It is hot and brown. + +"Would you like some cake?" Mia's mom says. + +"Yes, please!" Mia and Tom say. + +Mia's mom cuts the cake. She gives them each a big piece. She also gives them some milk. It is cold and white. + +They sit at the table. They eat the cake and drink the milk. They are yummy. + +"Can I have some more cake, please?" Tom says. + +"Sure. There is more in the refrigerator. It is tall and white. You can reach it." Mia's mom says. + +Tom gets up. He goes to the refrigerator. He opens the door. He sees the cake. He also sees something else. It is green and slimy. It has eyes and teeth. It growls. + +"AAAAH!" Tom screams. He slams the door. He runs back to the table. + +"What's wrong, Tom?" Mia and Mia's mom say. + +"There is a monster in the refrigerator!" Tom says. He is scared. + +"A monster? What are you talking about?" Mia's mom says. She goes to the refrigerator. She opens the door. She sees the cake. She also sees something else. It is a lettuce. It is old and rotten. It has mold and bugs. It smells bad. + +"Oh, dear. That's not a monster. That's a lettuce. I forgot to throw it away. It is very yucky. I'm sorry, Tom. You must have been scared." Mia's mom says. + +She takes the lettuce out of the refrigerator. She puts it in the trash. She closes the lid. + +"It's OK, Mia's mom. I'm sorry too. I thought it was a monster. It was very dark." Tom says. + +He hugs Mia's mom. She hugs him back. + +"It's OK, Tom. You are brave. You dived in the water. I did not." Mia says. + +She hugs Tom. He hugs her back. + +They are friends. They are happy. They finish their cake and milk. They smile. +Lily and Ben were playing with their marbles in the garden. They liked to roll them on the grass and see how far they could go. They had many marbles of different colors and sizes, but their favorite one was a big blue marble that had a star inside. + +One day, they saw a new marble in the grass. It was white and shiny, and it looked like a pearl. Lily picked it up and showed it to Ben. + +"Look, Ben, a new marble! It is so pretty!" she said. + +"Wow, it is pretty! Where did it come from?" Ben asked. + +"I don't know. Maybe someone dropped it here. Can I keep it?" Lily said. + +"Sure, you can keep it. It is yours now. Let's play with it!" Ben said. + +They rolled the white marble with the other marbles, and it was very fast and smooth. They had a lot of fun with it. But when the sun started to go down, they noticed something strange. The white marble began to glow in the dark. It was not a soft glow, but a bright and strong glow. It lit up the whole garden like a lamp. + +Lily and Ben were scared. They had never seen a marble glow like that. They wondered if it was a magic marble, or a bad marble, or a marble from another place. + +"What is happening, Lily? Why is the marble glowing?" Ben asked. + +"I don't know, Ben. I don't like it. It is too bright. It hurts my eyes. Maybe we should put it back where we found it. Maybe it is not a good marble." Lily said. + +"OK, let's put it back. Maybe it will stop glowing then. Come on, let's go." Ben said. + +They ran to the spot where they found the white marble, and threw it back on the grass. They hoped it would stop glowing, and that no one would see it. They ran back to their house, and told their mom they were done playing. They did not tell her about the white marble. They were too scared. They wondered what it was, and where it came from, and if it would ever glow again. +Lily and Ben were playing by the river. They liked to throw stones and watch them splash. Sometimes they saw fish or ducks or frogs. They had fun together. + +One day, they saw a big bridge over the river. It was made of wood and metal. It looked old and shaky. Lily wanted to cross the bridge. She thought it would be exciting. + +"Come on, Ben, let's pass the bridge!" she said. + +Ben was scared. He did not think the bridge was safe. He saw some holes and cracks in it. He heard it creak and groan. + +"No, Lily, it's too dangerous. The bridge might fall. We should stay here," he said. + +But Lily did not listen. She was careless. She ran to the bridge and stepped on it. She felt it move under her feet. She heard it snap and crack. She was scared. + +"Help, Ben, help!" she cried. + +Ben ran to the bridge. He saw Lily hanging from a broken plank. He reached out his hand and grabbed her. He pulled her back to the shore. He hugged her and calmed her. + +"Lily, you were very careless. You could have been hurt. You should not pass the bridge. It's not a toy. It's a danger," he said. + +Lily was sorry. She realized she was wrong. She thanked Ben for saving her. She promised to be more careful. + +"I'm sorry, Ben. You were right. The bridge was bad. I should not have passed it. I'm glad you are my friend. You are very brave and smart," she said. + +They walked away from the bridge. They decided to play somewhere else. They were happy and safe. +Tom is a boy who likes to hide. He hides under the bed, behind the sofa, and in the closet. He thinks it is fun to make his mom and dad look for him. But sometimes he hides too well, and they get worried. + +One day, Tom decides to hide in the big box in the garage. He climbs inside and closes the lid. He waits for his mom and dad to find him. He hears them calling his name, but he does not answer. He wants to surprise them. + +But after a while, he gets bored and hungry. He tries to open the lid, but it is too heavy. He pushes and kicks, but it does not move. He starts to cry. He wishes he did not hide in the box. + +Then he hears a bark. It is his dog, Spot. Spot is a reliable dog. He always comes when Tom calls him. He is Tom's best friend. Spot hears Tom crying and runs to the garage. He smells Tom in the box and scratches the lid. He barks loud and loud. + +Mom and dad hear Spot barking and go to the garage. They see the box and hear Tom crying. They lift the lid and see Tom. They hug him and kiss him. They are happy to find him. They are also angry with him. They tell him not to hide in the box again. It is dangerous and scary. + +Tom says he is sorry. He says he will not hide in the box again. He says he will only hide in safe places. He thanks Spot for finding him. He says he is a reliable dog. He hugs him and kisses him. He is happy to have him. He is also hungry. He asks mom and dad for a snack. They say yes and take him to the kitchen. They all have a snack and talk. They are a happy family. +Tom did not like dinner. He saw green things on his plate. He did not want to eat them. He pushed his plate away and said, "No, thank you." + +Mom looked at Tom and sighed. She said, "Tom, you need to eat your dinner. The green things are good for you. They make you strong and healthy. Please try one bite." + +Tom shook his head and crossed his arms. He said, "No, they are sour. They make me sick. I want candy." + +Mom said, "Candy is not dinner. Candy is a treat. You can have candy after you eat your dinner. But you have to eat your dinner first." + +Tom did not listen. He got up from his table and ran to his room. He found his candy jar and opened it. He took a big handful of candy and put it in his mouth. He smiled and thought he was clever. + +But soon, he felt a pain in his tummy. He felt sick and dizzy. He wished he had eaten his dinner. He wished he had listened to Mom. He cried and called for Mom. + +Mom came to his room and saw him on his bed. She felt his forehead and said, "Oh, Tom, you have a fever. You ate too much candy. That was not a good idea. Candy is not good for you if you eat too much. You need to eat your dinner first." + +Tom said, "I'm sorry, Mom. I was wrong. I should have eaten my dinner. I should have tried the green things. Maybe they are not so sour. Can I have some dinner now?" + +Mom said, "Yes, you can have some dinner now. But you have to drink some water first. And you have to rest for a while. Then you can have some dinner. And maybe a little candy. But only a little." + +Tom said, "Thank you, Mom. I love you. I will eat my dinner and listen to you next time." + +Mom said, "I love you too, Tom. I'm glad you learned your lesson. Dinner is important. And so is being polite and trying new things. Sometimes, they are not so bad as you think." + +The end. +Lily likes to play with her dolls. She has many dolls and many dresses for them. She likes to change their dresses every day. She has pink dresses, blue dresses, yellow dresses and more. + +One day, her mom says, "Lily, it is time to get ready for school. You need to wear a healthy dress today. It is cold outside and you don't want to get sick." + +Lily looks at her mom and says, "No, mom. I don't want to wear a healthy dress. I want to wear a pretty dress. I want to wear a pink dress with flowers. It is my favorite dress." + +Her mom says, "Lily, you can wear a pretty dress, but it has to be a healthy dress too. A healthy dress is warm and cozy and covers your arms and legs. A pink dress with flowers is not a healthy dress. It is too thin and too short. You will be cold and unhappy at school." + +Lily refuses to listen to her mom. She says, "No, no, no. I want to wear a pink dress with flowers. It is my dress and I can choose. You can't tell me what to wear." + +Her mom is sad and angry. She says, "Lily, you are being very naughty and stubborn. You have to wear a healthy dress or you can't go to school. You have to learn to follow the rules and respect your mom. If you don't wear a healthy dress, you will stay in your room and miss all the fun at school." + +Lily thinks for a moment. She loves to go to school and play with her friends. She loves to learn new things and sing songs. She doesn't want to miss all the fun. She looks at her mom and says, "Sorry, mom. I was wrong. I will wear a healthy dress. Can I wear a blue dress with stars? It is warm and cozy and pretty too." + +Her mom smiles and says, "Yes, Lily. You can wear a blue dress with stars. It is a healthy dress and a pretty dress. I am proud of you for changing your mind and being a good girl. Now, let's go to school and have a great day." +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play chess. Chess is a game with black and white pieces. You move the pieces on a board with squares. You try to catch the king of the other color. + +One day, Tom and Sam go to the park. They bring their chess board and pieces. They find a nice spot under a big tree. The tree gives them shade. Shade is good when the sun is very bright and hot. + +They start to play chess. Tom is white and Sam is black. Tom moves his pieces fast. He wants to win. Sam moves his pieces slow. He thinks a lot. He wants to win too. + +"Check!" Tom says. He moves his queen next to Sam's king. He smiles. He thinks he will win soon. + +"Check!" Sam says. He moves his knight next to Tom's king. He smiles too. He has a surprise for Tom. + +Tom looks at the board. He sees Sam's knight. He sees his king. He sees no way to save his king. He is sad. He says, "Oh no! You win!" + +Sam says, "Yes! I win! I have a name for this move. It is called 'fork'. Do you know why?" + +Tom says, "No. Why?" + +Sam says, "Because my knight forks your king and your queen. It attacks both of them at the same time. You have to move your king, but then I can take your queen. And then you have no chance." + +Tom says, "Wow. That is a clever move. I did not see it. You are good at chess." + +Sam says, "Thank you. You are good too. But you have to be careful. Sometimes the board can change in one move. You have to look at all the pieces and all the squares. Chess is a fun game, but it is also a hard game." + +Tom says, "You are right. Chess is fun and hard. I want to play again. Can we play again?" + +Sam says, "Sure. We can play again. But let's switch colors. You can be black and I can be white. Maybe that will make a difference." + +Tom says, "OK. Let's switch. Maybe I can win this time." + +They switch colors. They set up the board. They start to play again. They are happy. They like to play chess. Chess is their favorite game. +Sara and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big cake on a table. It looks yummy. They want to taste it. + +They talk to each other. Sara says, "Let's take a bite of the cake. No one will know." Tom says, "No, that is not nice. The cake is for someone else. Maybe it is for a birthday. We should not touch it." + +But Sara does not listen. She runs to the table and grabs the cake. It is very heavy. She drops it on the ground. The cake breaks into pieces. Sara is sad. She cries. + +Tom runs to Sara. He says, "I am sorry, Sara. But you should have listened to me. Taking things that are not yours is wrong. You should say sorry to the owner of the cake. Maybe they will forgive you." + +Sara nods. She wipes her tears. She says, "You are right, Tom. I was greedy and rude. I will say sorry and help clean up the mess. Thank you for being a good friend." + +The owner of the cake comes to the park. He sees Sara and Tom. He is angry at first, but he sees that they are sorry. He says, "It is okay, kids. I appreciate your honesty and your help. The cake was for my son's birthday, but we can still celebrate with some cookies. Do you want to join us?" + +Sara and Tom smile. They say, "Yes, please. And happy birthday to your son. We are sorry for ruining your cake." + +The owner of the cake says, "Thank you. And don't worry. The cake was not very good anyway. It had a funny taste." + +Sara and Tom laugh. They learn a lesson. They learn to respect other people's things and to be kind and honest. They also learn that the best taste is the taste of friendship. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play outside. One day, they see a big truck near their house. The truck has many pebbles in it. The pebbles are shiny and colorful. + +"Look, Ben, pebbles!" Lily says. "Let's buy some!" + +"How can we buy them, Lily?" Ben asks. "We have no money." + +Lily thinks for a moment. Then she says, "We can trade. We can give the truck man something he likes. Maybe he likes cookies or toys." + +Ben nods. He likes the idea. He and Lily run to their house. They look for things to trade. They find some cookies, a ball, a doll, and a book. They put them in a bag. They run back to the truck. + +"Hello, truck man!" Lily says. "We want to buy some pebbles. Can we trade with you?" + +The truck man looks at them. He smiles. He says, "Sure, kids. What do you have in your bag?" + +Lily and Ben show him their things. The truck man likes the cookies and the ball. He says, "OK, I will trade you these for some pebbles. But not too many. I need them for my work." + +He gives them a small bucket. He lets them fill it with pebbles. Lily and Ben are happy. They say, "Thank you, truck man!" + +They take their bucket and run to their yard. They dump the pebbles on the grass. They start to play with them. They make shapes and patterns. They have fun. + +But they also make a mess. The pebbles are everywhere. Some are on the sidewalk. Some are in the flower bed. Some are in the dog's bowl. + +Mom sees the mess. She is not happy. She says, "Lily and Ben, what have you done? You have made a mess with the pebbles. Where did you get them?" + +Lily and Ben tell her the story. They say, "We bought them from the truck man. We traded with him. He was nice." + +Mom shakes her head. She says, "You should not trade with strangers, kids. And you should not make a mess with the pebbles. They are not toys. They are for building roads and houses. You have to clean them up. Now." + +Lily and Ben are sad. They say, "Sorry, Mom." + +They start to pick up the pebbles. They put them back in the bucket. They are careful not to lose any. They say, "We will not buy pebbles again. We will play with something else." + +Mom hugs them. She says, "I love you, kids. But please be more careful next time. And ask me before you trade with anyone." + +Lily and Ben nod. They say, "We love you, Mom. And we will." +Sara and Ben are friends. They like to play in the village. The village is pretty. It has many flowers and trees. Sara and Ben have bikes. They like to speed on their bikes. + +One day, Sara and Ben see a big hill. They want to speed down the hill. They think it will be fun. They go to the top of the hill. They look down. The hill is very steep. + +"Are you ready, Ben?" Sara asks. + +"Yes, I am ready, Sara," Ben says. + +They count to three. Then they speed down the hill. They go very fast. They feel the wind in their hair. They laugh and shout. + +But then they see a problem. There is a sharp turn at the bottom of the hill. They have to stop or they will crash. They try to brake. But they are going too fast. They cannot stop. + +They scream. They close their eyes. They hope for the best. + +They hear a loud noise. They open their eyes. They are in a pile of hay. They are not hurt. They are just dirty and scared. + +They look around. They see a farmer. He is angry. He yells at them. + +"What are you doing, you silly kids? You could have hurt yourselves or my animals. You should not speed on your bikes. You should be careful and slow." + +Sara and Ben are sorry. They say sorry to the farmer. They say sorry to each other. They promise to be more careful and slow. They walk back to the village. They leave their bikes behind. They do not want to speed anymore. They learned their lesson. +Anna and Ben were playing in the park when they saw dark clouds in the sky. They heard a loud noise like a drum. It was thunder. They saw a bright flash like a snake. It was lightning. + +"Let's go home!" Ben said. He was scared of the thunder and lightning. + +"OK," Anna said. She took Ben's hand and they ran to their house. They followed the path and crossed the street. They saw their mom waiting for them at the door. + +"Mom, mom, we saw thunder and lightning!" Anna said. + +"I know, sweetie, it's a storm. But don't worry, it will pass soon. Come inside, it's warm and cozy here," mom said. She hugged them and gave them cookies and milk. + +They sat on the couch and watched the rain through the window. They saw the thunder and lightning again, but they were not scared anymore. They felt safe and happy with their mom. They listened to her stories and songs. They felt peaceful and sleepy. They closed their eyes and dreamed of sunny days. +One day, a child named Tom went to the park with his mom. He saw a big slide and wanted to try it. He ran to the slide and climbed up the steps. He was very happy and smiled a lot. + +But when he reached the top, he saw another child sitting on the slide. The other child was bigger than Tom and had a mean face. He said to Tom, "This is my slide. Go away, you stupid child. You can't slide here." + +Tom felt sad and scared. He did not know what to do. He looked at his mom, who was watching him from a bench. She saw what was happening and came to help him. + +She said to the other child, "That is not a nice way to talk to someone. This slide is for everyone to share. You should let Tom have a turn. How would you feel if someone called you stupid and did not let you play?" + +The other child did not answer. He looked angry and ashamed. He got off the slide and ran away. Tom's mom hugged him and said, "You are not stupid, Tom. You are a smart and brave child. I am proud of you. Do you want to slide now?" + +Tom nodded and smiled again. He thanked his mom and slid down the slide. He felt happy and free. He had fun at the park and made some new friends. He learned that words can hurt, but also heal. He learned to stand up for himself and to be kind to others. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside with his wagon. His wagon was red and strong. + +One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. Billy said, "Wow, your wagon is so strong! Can you teach me how to make my wagon strong too?" + +Timmy said, "Sure! First, we need to make sure the wheels are on tight. Then we can add some extra wood to make it stronger." + +Billy was happy to learn from Timmy. They worked together and soon Billy's wagon was just as strong as Timmy's. They both had fun playing with their wagons and pulling each other around the yard. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a chubby little bear named Ted. Ted loved to play in the forest with his friends. One day, a big storm came and all of Ted's friends ran away. But Ted was brave and he stayed in the forest. The storm was loud and scary, but Ted knew that it would go away soon. + +After the storm passed, the sun came out and everything started to shine. Ted was happy to see that the forest was still there and his friends came back to play with him. They ran around and had fun in the sunshine. Ted was proud of himself for being so brave during the storm. From that day on, Ted knew that even when things get stormy, they will always shine again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very curious and adventurous. One day, she found a microscope in her grandfather's room. She was so excited to use it and see tiny things up close. + +Lily looked through the microscope and saw a small bug. She wanted to touch it, but her grandfather told her not to. He said that the bug was very delicate and could get hurt easily. Instead, he taught her how to gently rub her finger on the glass to see the bug move. + +Lily learned that it's important to be careful and gentle with small things. She realized that just because something is small, it doesn't mean it's not important. From that day on, Lily promised to always be gentle and careful with everything she came across. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to ride his bike, but he didn't like to wear his helmet. His mom always told him to wear his helmet to stay safe, but Timmy thought it looked silly. + +One day, Timmy fell off his bike and hurt his head. His mom took him to the hospital and the doctor said he needed to wear a helmet to protect his head. Timmy felt sad that he didn't listen to his mom before. + +So, Timmy decided to pay attention to his mom's advice and wear his helmet every time he rode his bike. He realized it was normal to wear a helmet and it kept him safe. From then on, Timmy rode his bike with his helmet on and felt happy knowing he was being safe. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to listen to your parents and wear your helmet to stay safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to draw with chalk on the sidewalk. One day, she went outside to draw but the wind was blowing very hard. Her chalk kept flying away! + +Lily's mommy came outside and saw her struggling. "What's wrong, sweetie?" she asked. + +"My chalk keeps flying away," Lily said. + +Mommy set a big rock on the chalk to keep it from blowing away. "There you go, now it's calm," she said. + +Lily was happy and continued to draw a beautiful picture of a flower. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to talk a lot, but sometimes she said harsh words that hurt other people's feelings. One day, Lily's mom told her that words can be very powerful and can make people happy or sad. + +Lily didn't understand at first, but then her mom told her a story about a boy who always rushed to say mean things to his friends. One day, his friends got tired of it and didn't want to play with him anymore. + +Lily realized that she didn't want to lose her friends too, so she promised to be careful with her words. From that day on, she always thought before she spoke and tried to say kind words instead. + +The moral of the story is that words can hurt or heal, so we should always be careful with what we say. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and run up and down the stairs in her house. One day, she found a little puppy outside who looked very sad. + +Lily picked up the puppy and brought him inside. She rubbed his head and he started to wag his tail. The puppy was very happy now. + +Lily's mom said they couldn't keep the puppy because it belonged to someone else. So, Lily and her mom took the puppy to the neighbor's house. The neighbor was very happy to see his puppy again. + +Lily felt a little sad because she loved the puppy, but she knew it was the right thing to do. She went back inside and ran up the stairs to her room. She saw a little toy dog on her bed and hugged it tight. It wasn't the same as having a real puppy, but it made her feel a little better. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily and her mom saw a big, red van on the street. Lily said, "Mommy, imagine if we had a van like that!" Her mom replied, "Yes, that would be cool." + +Later that day, Lily and her friend Tommy were playing outside. Tommy said, "Let's pretend we are driving a van!" Lily said, "Okay!" They pretended to drive the van all around the neighborhood. Suddenly, they saw a bad storm coming. They quickly drove the van to a safe place and waited for the storm to pass. + +After the storm, they saw that some trees had fallen down. Lily said, "That was a bad storm. I'm glad we were in the van and stayed safe." Tommy agreed and they both went home happy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big wedding. A man and a woman got married. They were so happy! They had a big cake that was very delicious. Everyone ate it and said it was yummy. + +A little girl went to the wedding too. She had a pink dress on. She saw the cake and wanted to touch it. Her mom said no, but she touched it anyway. It was so soft! + +The wedding was so much fun. The little girl danced and played with her friends. She saw the bride and groom kiss. They looked so in love. The little girl thought it was a magical day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sun and run around with her friends. One day, Lily's mom gave her a big sheet to play with. Lily loved the sheet because it was soft and big enough to hide under. + +As Lily played with the sheet, she noticed that the wind was starting to rush by. She held onto the sheet tightly so that it wouldn't fly away. Suddenly, Lily's mom called her inside for lunch. She left the sheet outside on the grass. + +After lunch, Lily went back outside to play with her sheet. But when she got there, she saw that the sheet was gone! She looked around and saw that the bitter wind had blown it away. Lily learned that she should always put her toys away so that they don't get lost. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a brother named Max. Max was very big and strong, but sometimes he was fearful of the dark. + +One day, Lily and Max were playing in the park when they saw a big sign that said "Celebrate the Summer!" They decided they wanted to go to the party and have fun. + +When they got to the party, they saw lots of people dancing and singing. Max was scared at first, but Lily held his hand and said, "Don't be fearful, I am here with you." Max felt better and they danced together. + +After a while, they got tired and sat down to eat some cake. A lady came over and asked, "Are you two having fun?" Lily said, "Yes, we are celebrating the summer with our brother." The lady smiled and said, "That's great! Enjoy the party!" And they did. +Once upon a time, there was a child named Timmy. Timmy was a gentle boy who loved to play with his toys. One day, Timmy's mom surprised him with a new toy car. Timmy was so happy and said, "Thank you, Mommy!" + +Timmy played with his new toy car all day and didn't want to go to bed. He asked his mom if he could play with it a little bit longer. His mom said, "Okay, but only for a little bit longer." + +Timmy played with his toy car in his bed and accidentally dropped it. He tried to reach for it, but it fell to the ground. Timmy got out of bed to get his toy car, but he didn't see the sharp scissors on the floor. Timmy stepped on the scissors and hurt himself badly. + +Timmy's mom heard him crying and rushed to his room. She saw Timmy on the floor and called for an ambulance. Timmy went to the hospital, but the doctors couldn't save his foot. Timmy was very sad and couldn't play with his toys anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to bake cookies. She was always enthusiastic about measuring the ingredients and mixing them together. One day, she decided to bake cookies for her friends at school. + +Lily's mom helped her measure the ingredients and explained how to mix them together. Lily was very excited to share her cookies with her friends. She put the cookies in her backpack and went to school. + +During lunchtime, Lily shared her cookies with her friends. They all loved them and asked her how she made them. Lily explained how she measured the ingredients and mixed them together. Her friends were impressed and asked her to teach them how to bake cookies too. + +From that day on, Lily became the official cookie baker of her class. She would measure the ingredients and explain how to mix them together to her friends. They all loved her cookies and looked forward to her next baking adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a happy little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park and collect leaves. She would pick up the red, yellow, and brown leaves and put them in her pocket. + +One day, Lily saw a boy with a toy gun. He pretended to shoot the leaves off the trees. Lily thought it looked like fun, so she asked if she could try. The boy handed her the toy gun and she aimed at a leaf. + +Lily pulled the trigger and the toy gun made a loud noise. She was surprised when the leaf fell off the tree! Lily was so happy that she could shoot the leaves too. From that day on, she would bring the toy gun with her to the park and shoot the leaves off the trees. She even started a game with her friends to see who could shoot the most leaves. It was a fun game and Lily was always happy when she played it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and always kept them in a big box. One day, Lily's mom told her they were going to the port to see the big ships. Lily was so excited! + +Before they left, Lily's mom asked her to sort her toys and put them away. Lily started to put her toys in the box, but she noticed that some of them were dirty. She didn't want to take dirty toys to the port, so she decided to clean them. + +After she finished cleaning her toys, they went to the port. They saw many big ships and Lily was happy she had clean toys to play with. She knew that if she hadn't sorted and cleaned them, they wouldn't have been as fun to play with at the port. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Timmy and Sally. They loved to play together and have fun. One day, they wanted to go to the park. Timmy wanted to go on the swings, but Sally wanted to go on the slide. They disagreed on what to do first. + +Timmy promised Sally that they could go on the swings after they went on the slide. Sally was happy with this promise. They went on the slide first, and then they went on the swings. Timmy noticed that the swings were different from the ones they had at their own park. They were bigger and faster! + +After they were done playing, they walked home together, talking about how much fun they had. They were happy that they agreed to play on the slide and the swings. They promised to go back to the park again soon. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play outside in the snow. One day, Lily went outside to play and forgot her mittens. Her hands were cold and she couldn't find her mittens anywhere. + +Suddenly, Lily heard a noise. It was a little mouse who had found her mitten! The mouse was trying to get inside the mitten to keep warm. Lily was happy to find her mitten and saw that it was tight around the mouse. + +Lily gently took off the mitten and let the mouse go. The mouse was grateful and ran away. Lily learned to always keep her mittens close so she wouldn't lose them again. +Once upon a time, there was a small bird. The bird was flying and looking for a place to rest. Suddenly, the bird saw a big tree with a small branch. The bird decided to land on the branch. + +As the bird was resting, a little girl came by. She saw the bird and said, "Hello, little birdie! You are so small and cute. Can I look at you?" + +The bird said, "Yes, you can look at me, but please don't drop me!" + +The little girl looked at the bird for a while and then she went away. The bird was happy to have a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a big, fat cat. The cat liked to follow the people who walked by. One day, the cat saw a vine growing on a fence. The cat decided to follow the vine and see where it went. The vine led the cat to a garden where there were lots of flowers and butterflies. The cat was happy and decided to take a nap in the garden. When the cat woke up, it followed the vine back home. From that day on, the cat would follow the vine to the garden every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a good hat that she loved to wear every day. One day, Lily was walking in the park when she saw a flower that she wanted to pick. She reached down to pick the flower, but her hat fell off her head and into the pond. + +Lily was very sad because she loved her hat so much. She tried to reach into the pond to get it, but it was too deep. A kind man saw what happened and offered to help. He picked up a long stick and was able to fish the hat out of the pond. + +Lily was so happy to have her hat back and thanked the man for his help. She learned that it's important to be careful when picking things and to always be grateful for the kindness of others. +Once upon a time, there was a fish named Fin. Fin loved to swim around the reef with his fish friends. They would play games and have fun all day long. + +One day, Fin noticed that his friend, Spike, was being very competitive. Spike wanted to win every game they played and would get upset when he didn't. Fin tried to tell Spike to behave and just have fun, but Spike didn't listen. + +As they were swimming around the reef, they saw a big, scary shark. Fin and his friends quickly swam away, but Spike stayed behind to show off how fast he could swim. The shark chased after Spike and almost caught him! + +After that scary experience, Spike realized that it was more important to behave and be safe than to always win. From then on, they all played games together and had fun without being too competitive. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and run around outside. One day, her mommy and daddy took her to a big park with lots of trees and grass. + +Lily saw a big slide and urged her mommy to take her on it. Her mommy said it might be difficult, but Lily wanted to try anyway. So, they climbed up the ladder and went down the slide together. + +After a while, they passed a group of kids playing with a ball. Lily wanted to join in, but it was difficult because she didn't know them. Her mommy urged her to say hello and ask if she could play too. Lily was nervous, but she did it and soon she was having fun with her new friends. They passed the ball to each other and laughed and played until it was time to go home. +Once upon a time, there was a little baby named Lily. She loved to sleep in her crib, but sometimes it was too noisy. One day, her big brother Jack came to play with her. He brought his toys and started to make a lot of noise. + +Lily said, "Jack, please stop. It's too noisy for me to sleep." + +But Jack didn't listen. He kept playing and making noise. Lily started to cry. + +Their mom heard the crying and came to see what was wrong. Lily told her, "Jack is too noisy. I can't sleep." + +Mom said, "Jack, please bow down and play quietly so Lily can sleep." + +Jack said sorry and started to play quietly. Lily closed her eyes and fell asleep peacefully. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play with his toys all day long. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to clean up his toys. Timmy didn't want to and said, "No, I don't want to clean up. It's too much trouble." + +His mom said, "If you don't clean up, you won't be able to find your favorite toy." Timmy thought about it and decided to clean up his toys. When he was done, he found his favorite toy and was very happy. + +Timmy learned that sometimes it's better to make a decision even if it seems like trouble, because it can make you happy in the end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to pick flowers in the garden. One day, while she was picking flowers, she found a nice notebook on the ground. + +Lily picked up the notebook and opened it. Inside, she found a note that said, "Dear Lily, I hope you have a nice day." + +Lily felt happy and showed the note to her mom. "Mommy, look what I found! Someone left me a nice note in this notebook." + +Her mom smiled and said, "That's so sweet. Maybe you can write a nice note back to them." + +Lily picked up a pen and wrote a note back. She left the notebook in the garden, hoping the person who left the note would find it. From that day on, Lily always checked the garden for new notes and made sure to write back with nice words. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play with his toy cars. One day, Timmy saw a big truck and he wanted to play with it. But the truck was too big and it made a big wreck. The truck driver was very angry. + +Timmy felt sad and he wanted to make things better. He saw an ordinary broom and he thought he could clean up the mess. But when he tried to clean, he accidentally knocked over a can of paint. The paint spilled everywhere and made an even bigger mess. + +The truck driver was even angrier and Timmy felt very bad. He didn't want to make things worse, but he did. Timmy learned that sometimes it's better to just leave things alone. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved playing with his toys and running around outside. One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. Billy saw that Timmy had a really cool toy that he wanted to play with. Timmy didn't want to share his toy because he was afraid Billy might break it. + +Timmy's mom noticed what was happening and told Timmy that it was important to support his friends and share his toys. She also said that being kind and sharing can lead to good things, like winning a prize. Timmy thought it was weird that sharing could lead to winning a prize, but he decided to give it a try. + +So, Timmy shared his toy with Billy and they had a great time playing together. A few days later, Timmy's mom told him that he won a prize for being so kind and sharing his toy. Timmy was so happy and realized that being kind and sharing is always the right thing to do. +Once upon a time, there was a big aeroplane flying in the sky. It was very high up and looked very big. Suddenly, the aeroplane started to shake and make a loud noise. It was going to break! The people on the aeroplane got scared and held on tight. But the pilots were very good and were able to land the aeroplane safely. Everyone clapped and cheered because they were happy they didn't break. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing with her dolls and drawing pictures. One day, she was sitting in her room when she heard her mom calling her. + +"Lily, can you please come to the kitchen? I need your help," her mom said. + +Lily ran to the kitchen and saw that there was a leak under the sink. Her mom was trying to fix it, but the water kept coming out. + +"I need you to be patient, Lily. This might take a while," her mom said. + +Lily watched as her mom worked on the leak. After a few minutes, Lily's dad came into the kitchen. + +"I can help with that," he said. + +"No, I insist. I can do it myself," her mom replied. + +Lily watched as her parents worked together to fix the leak. Finally, after a lot of hard work, the leak was fixed. + +"Great job, Mom and Dad!" Lily said, clapping her hands. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. It was dark outside, and she was walking home with her mommy. They had to cross a big street with lots of cars, called traffic. + +Lily was scared of the traffic because it was loud and fast. She held her mommy's hand tightly and didn't want to let go. Suddenly, a car honked really loud and Lily jumped. + +Her mommy saw that she was scared and asked her if she wanted to go back home. Lily shook her head and said no. She wanted to be brave and cross the street. So, she took a deep breath, nodded her head, and they crossed the street safely. + +Afterwards, Lily felt proud of herself for being brave. She smiled and hugged her mommy tightly. They continued walking home, happy and safe. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved popcorn and he always asked his mom to make some for him. One day, Timmy and his mom went to the movies to watch a new cartoon. Timmy was very excited to eat his favorite snack, popcorn. + +When they arrived at the theater, Timmy's mom bought him a big bag of popcorn. Timmy was so happy and started munching on it. Suddenly, a rough-looking man came and asked Timmy for some popcorn. Timmy didn't want to share, but his mom told him to be kind and share with others. + +Timmy gave the man some popcorn and the man went away. But later, Timmy realized that his mom's purse was missing. The rough-looking man had stolen it when Timmy was distracted. Timmy felt sad and scared. He learned that not everyone is kind and honest. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very restless because he didn't want to take a nap. He was playing with his toys when suddenly he heard some news on the TV. The news said that there was a big storm coming. + +Timmy's mom told him to go to bed, but he didn't want to. He kept playing with his toys until he felt a tickle in his nose. Then, he sneezed so loud that his mom heard him from the other room. + +His mom came to check on him and saw that he was finally asleep. She was happy that he was resting because she knew he needed it. The storm came and went, but Timmy slept through the whole thing. When he woke up, he felt much better and wasn't restless anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to play in the forest, but today was a gloomy day. The sky was gray, and the trees were sad. Benny was walking when he saw a little bird on the ground. + +"What happened?" asked Benny. + +"I fell from my nest," said the bird. "I need to find a twig to fix it." + +Benny wanted to help. He looked around and found a twig. As he picked it up, he accidentally tore a leaf. + +"Oh no!" said Benny. "I'm sorry, little leaf." + +"It's okay," said the bird. "Thank you for the twig." + +Benny felt happy he could help, even if he tore a leaf. The sun came out, and the forest was no longer gloomy. Benny and the bird played together all day long. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wear her pink dress and play outside. One day, while playing, she tripped and fell down. She started to cry. + +Her mother heard her and came running. "What happened, Lily?" she asked. + +"I fell down and hurt myself," Lily replied. + +Her mother picked her up and said, "It's okay, Lily. Sometimes we fall down, but we can always get back up and try again." + +Lily stopped crying and smiled. She knew her mother was right. From that day on, whenever she fell down, she would wake up and try again. And she always wore her pink dress, because it made her happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweety. Tweety loved to sing and fly around the park. One day, Tweety saw a big, shiny grill. Tweety thought it looked interesting and wanted to fly closer to take a look. But Tweety was too weak to fly any closer. + +Tweety decided to rest for a bit and saw a group of birds playing a guessing game. Tweety joined in and guessed correctly every time. The other birds were amazed and asked Tweety how they were so good at guessing. Tweety replied, "I always pay attention and look for clues." + +The next day, Tweety saw a big, juicy worm on the ground near the shiny grill. Tweety remembered the lesson from the guessing game and looked for clues. Tweety saw smoke coming from the grill and realized it was hot. Tweety knew it was not safe to get the worm and flew away. + +Tweety learned that paying attention and looking for clues can help them make good decisions and stay safe. From that day on, Tweety always paid attention and looked for clues before making any decisions. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to ride her bike all around her neighborhood. One day, Lily's bike got a flat tire and she was very frustrated. + +Her mom told her not to worry and that they would fix it together. They went to the store and got a new tire. Lily watched as her mom put the new tire on her bike. + +Finally, it was time to ride again! Lily hopped on her bike and rode down the street. She felt so happy and free. Even though she was frustrated before, she knew that sometimes things take time to fix. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in her backyard. One day, her mom suggested they have a picnic. Lily was very excited and wanted to help pack the food. They made sandwiches and brought some fruit, but Lily wanted to bring corn too. + +Her mom said that was a great idea and they went to the store to buy some corn. When they got home, Lily helped her mom shuck the corn. She noticed that the corn had a lot of little hairs on it. "This corn is hairy!" she exclaimed. + +They cooked the corn and had a delicious picnic. Lily was so happy that she had suggested bringing the corn. From that day on, every time they had a picnic, they made sure to bring some corn with them. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear named Teddy. Teddy loved to hug his friends, but he was very delicate and didn't want to hurt them. + +One Tuesday, Teddy went to the park to play with his friends. He saw his friend, the rabbit, and ran over to give him a big hug. But when he got closer, he saw that the rabbit was holding a delicate vase. + +Teddy knew he couldn't hug the rabbit with the vase in his hands, so he waited patiently for him to put it down. But while they were playing, Teddy accidentally knocked over the vase and it broke into a million pieces. + +The rabbit was very upset, but Teddy knew he had to make it right. He went to the store and bought a new vase for his friend. When he gave it to him, the rabbit forgave him and they hugged each other tightly. From that day on, Teddy was more careful with his hugs and made sure to always watch out for delicate things. +Once upon a time, there was a big boat. It had a flag that waved in the wind. The boat went on a long trip to a faraway place. The water was blue and sparkly. The boat sailed and sailed until it reached a distant island. + +On the island, there was a big meeting. Lots of people came from all over the world. They talked and laughed and had fun. The boat captain joined the meeting too. He made new friends and learned new things. + +After the meeting, the boat sailed back home. The captain was happy because he had a great adventure. He couldn't wait to tell his family and friends about the distant island and the fun meeting. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went to play in the park. She brought her favorite ball with her. She loved playing with it every day. + +While she was playing, a boy came up to her and asked if he could lend her ball. Lily was happy to share and said yes. The boy played with the ball for a little while and then gave it back to Lily. + +But when Lily looked at her ball, she saw a big hole in it. She was sad because her ball was now spoiled. She went to the boy and said, "You broke my ball. Why did you do that?" + +The boy just shrugged his shoulders and said, "I don't know." Lily was very upset and went home crying. She never saw the boy again and never played with her ball again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had two pupils in her eyes, one on the left and one on the right. One day, she went to school and met a new friend named Max. Max had different colored eyes, one was blue and one was green. + +Lily said, "Wow, your eyes are different!" Max replied, "Yes, they are. I was born that way." Lily thought it was cool and they became good friends. + +During recess, they played together and Lily showed Max how to stretch her arms and legs. Max was happy to learn and they laughed and played together all day long. + +At the end of the day, Max said, "Thank you for showing me how to stretch, Lily. I had so much fun playing with you today." And Lily replied, "You're welcome, Max. I'm so glad we're friends." And they both went home happy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a small house with her mom and dad. One day, Lily's mom asked her to help with the cooking. She said, "Lily, can you promise to help me cook dinner tonight?" + +Lily replied, "Yes, mommy! I promise!" She was excited to help her mom. + +While they were cooking, Lily accidentally spilled oil on the floor. Her mom got upset and said, "Lily, you need to be more careful! Now we have to clean up the mess." + +Lily felt sad and wanted to make it up to her mom. She said, "Mommy, I want to be independent and clean up the mess myself." Her mom smiled and said, "Okay, Lily. I'm proud of you for wanting to help." + +Lily cleaned up the oil and dinner was ready. They sat down to eat and Lily's dad said, "This is delicious! Did you make this all by yourself, Lily?" Lily smiled and said, "Yes, daddy! I helped mommy and cleaned up a mess too!" Everyone was happy and the conflict was resolved. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, but her room was always messy. Her mom said she needed to organize her toys, but Lily didn't want to. + +One day, Lily woke up with a runny nose. She didn't feel good and wanted to stay in bed. But her favorite toy, a stuffed bear named Teddy, was missing. Lily looked for Teddy everywhere, but couldn't find him. + +Lily's mom came to check on her and saw her sad face. She asked what was wrong and Lily said she needed Teddy to feel better. Her mom said they would look for him together, but only if Lily organized her toys first. + +Lily quickly cleaned up her room and found Teddy under a pile of clothes. She hugged him tightly and felt better. From that day on, Lily learned to keep her toys organized so she could always find what she needed. +Once upon a time, there was a yellow duck who loved to act. Every day, he would practice his acting skills by pretending to be different animals. One day, while he was acting like a frog, he met a little girl. + +The little girl was holding a case that had fallen from her bike. "Oh no!" she cried. "My case fell off my bike and now all my toys are scattered on the ground!" + +The yellow duck saw the little girl was sad and wanted to help. "I can act like a detective and help you find all your toys," he said. The little girl smiled and together they found all the toys in the case. + +"Thank you, Mr. Duck," said the little girl. "You are a great detective!" The yellow duck felt proud of his acting skills and happy that he could help. From that day on, the little girl and the yellow duck became good friends and acted out many adventures together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to climb trees. He would climb and climb until he was so high up he could see the whole town. One day, Timmy's mom told him to be careful because he might fall and hurt his knee. Timmy didn't listen and kept climbing. + +As Timmy climbed higher and higher, a strong wind started to blow. The branches were swaying back and forth, making it hard for Timmy to keep his balance. Suddenly, Timmy slipped and fell. He landed on his knee and it hurt a lot. Timmy learned a humble lesson that day. He realized that he should have listened to his mom and been more careful when climbing trees. From then on, Timmy made sure to always be safe when climbing. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and teddy bear. One day, Lily's daddy came home from work and said, "Lily, are you ready for a surprise?" + +Lily was very excited and said, "Yes, daddy! What is the surprise?" Daddy said, "Close your eyes and imagine the best thing you could ever want." + +Lily closed her eyes tightly and imagined a big, fluffy puppy. She opened her eyes and there was a big, fluffy puppy right in front of her! Daddy had brought her a new pet. + +From that day on, Lily and her puppy were inseparable. They played together and went on adventures. Lily was so happy and grateful for her daddy's surprise. She knew she had the best daddy in the whole world. +Once upon a time, there was a reindeer named Rudolph. Rudolph had a red nose that shined very bright. One day, Rudolph was walking in the forest when he heard someone singing. He followed the sound and found a little bird singing a beautiful song. Rudolph was careful not to scare the bird and listened to the song. + +After the bird finished singing, Rudolph thanked the bird and continued on his way. As he walked, he hummed the tune of the bird's song. Suddenly, he heard more singing in the distance. This time, it was a group of reindeer singing Christmas carols. Rudolph joined in and sang with them. + +The other reindeer were happy to hear Rudolph's beautiful voice and asked him to sing with them every year. From that day on, Rudolph was known as the best singing reindeer in the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily who loved to play outside. One day, it was very cold and the ground was icy. Lily's mom told her to be careful and not slip. + +Lily went outside to play and saw her friend, Timmy. "Hi Timmy!" Lily said. "Do you want to play with me?" + +Timmy said, "Sure! What do you want to do?" + +Lily said, "Let's hang from the monkey bars!" + +Timmy said, "Okay, but we have to be careful because the bars might be icy." + +Lily and Timmy went to the monkey bars and hung from them. It was so much fun! They laughed and talked and had a good time. When they were done, they went inside to warm up. + +Lily's mom said, "Did you have fun outside?" + +Lily said, "Yes! Timmy and I hung from the monkey bars!" + +Lily's mom smiled and said, "I'm glad you had fun, but next time, be careful on the icy ground." +Once upon a time, there was a bird named Bob. Bob was very bald and had no feathers on his head. One day, Bob wanted to fly higher in the sky, but he couldn't because he had no wings. + +Bob saw his friend Timmy, who had big wings and could fly very high. Bob asked Timmy if he could borrow his wings for a little while. Timmy said yes and let Bob borrow his wings. + +Bob was very happy and flew higher than he ever had before. He thanked Timmy for letting him borrow his wings and promised to return them soon. From that day on, Bob and Timmy were the best of friends and would always help each other out. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys all day long. One day, Timmy's mom brought him a new toy. It was a powerful robot that could move and talk! + +Timmy was so excited to play with his new toy. He played with it all day long, and even took it to bed with him. But when he woke up the next morning, the robot was gone! Timmy searched everywhere for his toy, but he couldn't find it. + +He went to his mom and said, "Mommy, my toy is gone! Can you help me find it?" His mom replied, "Let's peek under the bed." And there it was, the powerful robot hiding under the bed. + +Timmy learned that he should always take care of his toys and keep them in a safe place. His mom also taught him that it's always good to ask for help when he needs it. From that day on, Timmy made sure to keep his toys safe and never lost them again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to comb her hair every day, all by herself. She was very independent and didn't like anyone else to help her. + +One day, Lily went to visit her friend, Timmy. Timmy had a toy that Lily wanted to play with. But Timmy didn't want to share his toy with her. Lily felt sad and didn't know what to do. + +When she got home, her mom asked her why she looked sad. Lily mentioned that Timmy didn't want to share his toy with her. Her mom told her that sometimes people don't want to share their things, but it's important to be kind and patient. + +The next day, Lily went back to Timmy's house and asked him if they could play together. Timmy saw how sad Lily was the day before and decided to share his toy with her. Lily was happy and they played together all day long. From then on, Lily learned that it's always better to be kind and patient. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to write in her diary every day. She wrote about her friends, her family, and all the fun things she did. + +One day, Lily went to the park to play with her friends. She brought her diary with her, but she accidentally dropped it on the ground. She didn't notice and kept playing. + +Later, when it was time to go home, Lily realized her diary was gone. She looked everywhere, but it had disappeared. She was very sad because she loved writing in it so much. + +But then, a few days later, Lily's mom found her diary in a deep drawer. Lily was so happy and relieved. She learned to always keep her diary in a safe place from then on. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a regular routine every evening. She would eat dinner, take a bath, and then go to bed. One evening, Lily's mom gave her a toy top that could spin round and round. Lily loved the toy and played with it all night instead of going to bed. + +The next morning, Lily was very tired and couldn't focus in school. She realized that staying up late and playing with her toy top wasn't a good idea. From that day on, Lily made sure to stick to her regular routine every evening, so she could get enough sleep and be ready for school the next day. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to stick to a regular routine and get enough rest, even if we have fun toys to play with. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toy horses. One day, she noticed that one of the horses had a tight band around its leg. It was hurting the horse and making it hard for it to walk. + +Lily knew she had to remove the band from the horse's leg. She gently took hold of the band and pulled it off. The horse was so happy and ran around the room. Lily felt proud that she could help the horse. + +From that day on, Lily made sure to check all her toy horses for tight bands. She didn't want any of them to be hurt. And the horse she helped always stayed close to her, grateful for what she had done. +Once upon a time, there was a big dog named Max. Max was very adventurous and loved to go on long walks with his owner, Sarah. One day, while they were on a walk, Max saw a squirrel and ran after it. Sarah called for him to come back, but Max didn't listen. + +Suddenly, Max yelped in pain. Sarah rushed over to see what happened and saw that Max had bitten his paw on a sharp rock. "Oh no, Max! Are you okay?" Sarah asked. Max whined and licked his paw. + +Sarah picked up Max and carried him back home. She cleaned his paw and gave him a treat. "You need to be more careful, Max. I don't want you to feel pain," Sarah said. Max wagged his tail and licked Sarah's face. From that day on, Max was more careful on his adventures with Sarah. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play on the beach with her family. Lily liked to feel the sand between her toes and the sun on her face. One day, she saw a crab crawling near the tide. The crab looked harmless, so she picked it up gently. She held it in her hand and felt it squeeze her finger. It didn't hurt, but it tickled! Lily laughed and put the crab back in the water. She had a fun day at the beach with her family. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to climb up the ladder to reach the apples on the tree. But one day, Timmy was feeling careless and didn't measure the ladder before he climbed up. + +As Timmy climbed up the ladder, it started to wobble and shake. Timmy didn't know what to do, but he knew he had to be careful. Just then, the ladder broke and Timmy fell down. + +Timmy learned his lesson and promised to always measure the ladder before he climbed up. From that day on, Timmy was always careful and safe when he climbed up the ladder to reach the apples on the tree. +Once upon a time, there was a happy little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, Lily's mommy told her that it was time to dress up warm because it was a cold season. + +Lily put on her big cozy coat and her warm hat. She also put on her fuzzy boots to keep her feet warm. When she went outside, she heard some noisy birds singing in the trees. + +Lily loved the way the trees looked with all the pretty leaves falling down. She picked up some leaves and threw them up in the air. They fell all around her like confetti. Lily was so happy and she felt like a princess in her warm dress. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved going to the park to play with his friends. One day, he saw a man selling ice cream from a cart. The man was called a vendor. + +Timmy asked his mom for some money to buy ice cream from the vendor. His mom said, "Maybe later, Timmy. We have to go home soon." Timmy felt sad because he really wanted ice cream. + +Later that day, Timmy's family went to a carnival. Timmy played a game where he had to throw a ball into a basket. He won the game and got a prize! It was a big stuffed animal. + +As they were walking around the carnival, Timmy saw the same vendor from the park. The vendor was selling ice cream again. Timmy ran up to the vendor and said, "I won a game! Can I please have some ice cream?" The vendor smiled and gave Timmy a big scoop of ice cream. + +Timmy felt happy and excited. He knew that winning the game earlier had paid off because now he got to enjoy a delicious treat from the vendor. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved watching videos on her tablet. One day, she saw a video about a boy who completed a big puzzle. Lily thought it was amazing and wanted to do the same. + +She asked her mommy to buy her a puzzle, and mommy did. Lily was so happy and started working on it right away. But after a while, she got bored and left the puzzle on the table. The next day, she saw that the puzzle was still incomplete. + +Lily realized that completing a puzzle takes time and patience. She also learned that leaving things empty or incomplete is not good. From that day on, Lily promised to always finish what she started. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing outside in the sunshine all day long. But when it was time to go inside, her mom would always say, "Lily, it's time to clean your body!" + +Lily would take a bath and scrub her skin until it was shiny and clean. She loved the feeling of the warm water and the bubbles all around her. But one day, she came inside after playing in the mud and her mom said, "Lily, your body is so dark!" + +Lily looked down and saw that her arms and legs were covered in dirt. She knew it was time to clean herself again. She jumped into the bathtub and washed away all the dirt until her body was clean and bright again. From that day on, Lily made sure to always clean her body before coming inside. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat yummy candy and play with her bow and arrow. One day, Lily went to the park with her friends to play. + +While they were playing, Lily saw a bird's nest on a tree. She wanted to see the baby birds inside, so she took her bow and tried to shoot an arrow at the nest. But she missed and accidentally struck the tree instead. + +Lily's friends were scared and told her that it was not nice to hurt animals or their homes. Lily felt bad and realized that she should always be kind to animals and nature. From that day on, she promised to never use her bow to harm anything. + +The moral of the story is that we should always be kind to animals and nature. We should never strike or harm them, but instead appreciate and protect them. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to look out the window and watch the birds fly by. One day, she noticed that her window was dirty and she couldn't see outside very well. She demanded that her mommy clean the window so she could see better. + +Her mommy was moving slow and didn't clean the window right away. Lily was getting impatient and demanded again that her mommy clean the window. Finally, her mommy cleaned the window and Lily was so happy. She could see the birds flying by again and it made her smile. From that day on, Lily made sure to remind her mommy to clean the window so she could always see the pretty birds. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside with his friends. One day, Timmy's friends were playing with ice. They were sliding on it, and throwing it in the air. Timmy wanted to join in on the fun, but he was scared. He didn't want to slip and fall. + +Timmy's friends noticed that he looked troubled. They asked him what was wrong, and he told them he was scared. His friends told him not to worry, and that they would help him. They held his hand tightly and showed him how to slide on the ice without falling. + +Timmy was so happy that he joined in on the fun. He slid on the ice with his friends, and even threw some ice in the air. He realized that sometimes it's okay to be scared, as long as you have good friends to help you. From that day on, Timmy was no longer troubled by the ice and he enjoyed playing with it with his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she saw a ladder leaning against a tree. She wanted to climb it, but she knew it wasn't safe without her mommy or daddy there to help her. + +Lily decided to act responsibly and wait for her parents to come outside. When they did, they helped her climb the ladder safely. From the top, she saw a charming view of the whole neighborhood! + +Lily learned that it's important to act responsibly and wait for grown-ups to help with things that might be dangerous. She also learned that sometimes, taking the time to wait can lead to a charming surprise. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she wanted to give her mom a surprise. She went to her room and found a beautiful present. She wanted to wrap it up nicely for her mom. + +Lily asked her dad, "Can you help me wrap this present for Mommy?" Her dad said, "Sure, let's do it together." They found some paper and tape and began to wrap the present. + +After they were done, Lily asked her dad, "Do you think Mommy will like it?" Her dad replied, "Of course! You did a great job, it looks very successful." They put the present on the table and waited for Mommy to come home at noon. + +When Mommy came home, she saw the present and asked, "What's this?" Lily said, "It's a surprise for you, Mommy!" Mommy opened the present and was very happy. She hugged Lily and said, "Thank you so much, Lily. You made my day!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a lovely garden with lots of flowers. One day, Lily noticed that there was a leak in her garden hose. She tried to fix it, but she couldn't. So, she decided to ask her mom for help. + +Together, they searched for a new hose at the store. They found a lovely pink one that was just perfect for Lily's garden. They went back home and fixed the leaky hose. Now, Lily could water her flowers again and her garden looked even lovelier than before. + +From that day on, Lily knew that if she ever had a problem, she could always search for help and find a solution. And she was very happy to have her lovely garden back. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very hungry and wanted something yummy to eat. She looked in the fridge and saw a black sausage. Lily really wanted to eat the sausage, so she took it out of the fridge and put it in a pan. She cooked the sausage until it was crispy and then ate it all up. Lily was very happy because she got what she wanted, a tasty black sausage! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved going to school. She was always happy and excited to learn new things in her classroom. One day, she woke up feeling very tired and didn't want to go to school. But her mommy encouraged her to go and learn new things. + +When Lily arrived at her classroom, she saw that her teacher was very angry. She didn't understand why, but it made her feel scared. During class, Lily accidentally knocked over a vase and broke it. Her teacher got even angrier and yelled at her. Lily felt very sad and didn't want to go to school anymore. + +The next day, Lily told her mommy what happened. Her mommy reminded her that accidents happen and that it's important to always try your best. Lily learned that it's okay to make mistakes and that she should always try to be kind to others. From then on, Lily went back to school with a smile on her face and tried her best every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily's mommy took her to a big museum. Lily was very excited and ran fast inside the museum. + +When they got inside, mommy said, "Lily, we need to unpack our bags and put them in the locker." Lily helped her mommy unpack and put their bags in the locker. + +As they walked around the museum, Lily saw many pretty things. She said to her mommy, "Look mommy, that picture is so pretty!" Mommy replied, "Yes, it is. It's a painting by a famous artist." + +Lily had so much fun at the museum and she couldn't wait to come back again. When they left, Lily said to her mommy, "Can we come back again soon?" Mommy replied, "Of course, we can come back again very soon." +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, he met a playful puppy named Max. Max was very friendly and loved to play fetch with Timmy. + +As they played, Timmy heard a loud noise. He looked around and saw a big, scary dog. The scary dog barked loudly and Timmy felt very scared. Max saw that Timmy was afraid and said, "Don't worry, I'll protect you from the threat." + +The big, scary dog came closer and Max barked back. The scary dog stopped and Max said, "Do you want to play with us instead?" The scary dog wagged his tail and answered, "Yes, I would love to play with you both." From that day on, Timmy, Max and the scary dog played together and had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play and have fun, but sometimes she would make a mess. One day, her mommy asked her to help set the table for dinner. Lily didn't want to help because she wanted to play, but her mommy said it was important to help. + +When Lily finished setting the table, she saw a butterfly outside. She wanted to catch it, but her mommy said no. Lily was sad, but then she saw a bird on the table. The bird was peaceful and didn't make a mess. Lily realized that sometimes it's better to let things be peaceful instead of making a mess. + +Later that night, Lily met the bird again in her dreams. The bird told her that it's important to be peaceful and not make a mess. Lily woke up feeling happy and decided to always help set the table and keep things peaceful. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and imagine she was a princess. One day, Lily and her mommy went on a car ride to the gas station to get some fuel for their car. Lily saw the big truck that delivers fuel and was amazed at how much fuel it could hold. + +As they drove home, Lily looked out the window and saw a gentle breeze blowing the leaves on the trees. She imagined that she was a bird flying in the sky, feeling the gentle wind on her wings. When they got home, Lily played with her toys and pretended she was a princess again. She imagined she lived in a big castle and had lots of friends to play with. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she saw a big, beautiful sunflower in her garden. It was as tall as she was! + +Lily decided to take care of the sunflower, but she didn't know how. She asked her mommy for help. Her mommy told her to water it every day and give it lots of love. + +Days went by and Lily took good care of the sunflower. She talked to it and sang to it. One day, she saw a butterfly flying around the sunflower. She was so happy! + +Finally, the sunflower bloomed and it was the most beautiful thing Lily had ever seen. She was so proud of herself for taking care of it. She met many new friends who came to see her sunflower, and they all loved it too! Lily knew that her hard work had paid off, and she felt so happy that she had not spoiled the sunflower. +Once upon a time, there was a farmer who had a humble chicken. The chicken was very special because it could lay golden eggs. The farmer was very happy because he could sell the golden eggs and manage to make a lot of money. + +One day, the farmer got greedy and thought that if he cut open the chicken, he could get all the golden eggs at once. But the chicken was very smart and knew what the farmer was thinking. So, it stopped laying golden eggs. + +The farmer was very sad and realized that he should have been happy with what he had. He apologized to the chicken and promised to take care of it. The chicken forgave him and started laying golden eggs again. The farmer learned his lesson and was happy with what he had, and he managed to live happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily wanted to draw a picture for her mommy. She went to her room and got a piece of paper and some crayons. She started to draw a picture of a flower. + +Suddenly, Lily's little brother came into the room and accidentally bumped into her. Lily's hand slipped and the crayon hurt her finger. She cried out, "Ow, that hurt!" + +Her brother felt bad and said, "I'm sorry, Lily. Let me put a band-aid on your finger." He went to get a band-aid and put it on her finger. Lily felt better and continued to draw her picture. When she was finished, she proudly showed it to her mommy. Her mommy loved it and put it on the refrigerator for everyone to see. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird. The bird had a bright yellow beak and loved to sing. One day, the bird went out to gather some seeds to eat. While flying, the bird saw a big dog. The dog was barking loudly and scaring the bird. + +The bird tried to fly away, but the dog chased it. The bird flew as fast as it could, but it was too late. The dog caught the bird in its mouth and bit down hard. The bird's lung was hurt and it could no longer sing. + +From then on, the bird was sad and could no longer gather seeds or sing. The dog had caused a lot of trouble and hurt the little bird. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toy cars and make them zoom around the room. One day, she found a stamp on the ground and picked it up. She showed it to her mommy and asked, "What is this?" + +"It's a stamp," said her mommy. "You can use it to put pictures on paper." + +Lily was so happy to learn something new. She took the stamp and zoomed around the room with it, pretending it was a racecar. Later, she used the stamp to make pictures on paper and showed them to her mommy. Her mommy was so proud of her and said, "You're such a smart and happy little girl." +Once upon a time, there was a big, strong bear. He lived in the forest with his friends. One day, he decided to go to the river to fish. When he got there, he saw a little rabbit trying to swim but he was sinking. The bear quickly introduced himself and asked if he could help. The rabbit was so happy and thanked the bear. The bear used his strong arms to pull the rabbit out of the water. From that day on, the bear and the rabbit became good friends and went fishing together every week. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird that loved to watch the world from up high. One day, the bird flew too close to a cliff and got scared. The bird realized that it wasn't being careful and almost got hurt. + +The bird learned that it's important to be careful and not take unnecessary risks. The bird also learned that even though it had powerful wings, it still needed to be careful. From that day on, the bird always watched where it was flying and never got too close to the cliff again. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to be careful and not take unnecessary risks, even if you have powerful abilities. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to take walks in the park with her mommy. One day, while they were walking, they saw a beautiful flower. It was red and had a sweet smell. + +Lily's mommy said, "That flower belongs to a wealthy lady who lives in the big house on the hill." + +Lily asked, "What is wealthy?" + +"It means she has a lot of money," her mommy replied. + +Lily looked at the flower and said, "I want to take it home." + +Her mommy said, "No, we can't take things that don't belong to us. It's not right." + +As they continued their walk, Lily couldn't stop thinking about the flower. She wanted it so badly. But then, they saw a man walking towards them with a big bag of flowers. He stopped and gave them a flower just like the one Lily had wanted. + +Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, mister. This is the best day ever!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play outside in the sun. One day, Lily's mom asked her if she wanted a massage. Lily said yes and her mom gave her a massage. It felt good and made Lily sleepy. + +Later, Lily went to the park to play with her friends. She saw a boy who had a hot balloon. Lily wanted to play with the balloon, but it was tied to the boy's hand. She asked the boy if she could play with the balloon, but he said no. Lily felt sad, but then she saw a butterfly and ran after it. +Once upon a time, there was a little kid named Timmy. Timmy loved to play hide-and-seek with his friends. One day, Timmy's friend Johnny was hiding, but he disappeared! Timmy looked everywhere but he couldn't find Johnny. + +Timmy started to cry and ran to his mommy. "Mommy, Johnny disappeared!" he said. His mommy hugged him and said, "Don't worry, Timmy. Johnny is fine. He probably went home." + +The next day, Johnny came back to play with Timmy. Timmy asked him where he went and Johnny said, "I went home to eat lunch. I'm sorry I didn't tell you." Timmy forgave Johnny and they continued to play hide-and-seek. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to always tell your friends where you're going so they don't worry. And if someone disappears, they're probably just fine! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was walking in the park with his mommy when he stumbled and fell down. "Ouch!" cried Timmy as he rubbed his shoulder. "Are you okay?" asked his mommy. "Yes, but my shoulder hurts," said Timmy. "Let's go sit on that bench over there," said his mommy. + +As they sat on the bench, Timmy noticed the sun was shining and it was hot outside. "Mommy, it's hot," said Timmy. "Yes, it is," said his mommy. "Do you want some water?" Timmy nodded his head yes. His mommy gave him some water and they sat and rested for a little while. + +After a few minutes, Timmy felt better and wanted to play again. "Let's go play on the swings!" he said excitedly. "Okay, but be careful not to stumble again," said his mommy. Timmy promised to be careful and they went to play on the swings together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He loved music and wanted to learn more about it. One day, he saw a band playing in the park. He thought it would be fun to join them, but they didn't let him. + +Timmy's mom saw that he was sad and asked him what was wrong. He explained that he wanted to play with the band. His mom said that the band was for grown-ups and that he wouldn't like it because it was boring. But Timmy didn't give up. He kept practicing and learning about music until one day, he started his own band. And it was the most exciting thing ever! +Once upon a time, there was a playful monkey. He liked to climb trees and swing from branch to branch. One day, he found a shiny spear. He picked it up and started to play with it. He pretended to be a knight and the spear was his sword. + +The monkey had so much fun playing with the spear that he didn't notice he had lost count of the bananas he had eaten. He tried to remember the number, but it was too hard. So he decided to forget about it and keep playing with his new toy. + +As the sun started to set, the monkey realized it was time to go back to his tree. He put the spear down and said goodbye to it. He knew he would come back to play with it another day. And with that, he climbed up his tree and fell asleep, dreaming of all the adventures he would have with his new friend, the spear. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a lazy cat named Max. Max loved to sleep in a cozy box all day. One day, Max's owner came to him and said, "Max, it's time to wake up and play!" Max replied, "No, I'm too sleepy." + +But then something happened. The sun began to rise, and its warm rays shined into Max's box. Max felt the warmth and started to stretch. He realized that he wasn't so sleepy anymore. Max jumped out of his box and said, "Let's play!" + +Max's owner was happy to see him awake and ready to play. They spent the whole day playing together and having fun. Max learned that sometimes it's good to rise early and enjoy the day. From that day on, Max wasn't so lazy anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to paint with her mommy. One day, Lily's mommy asked her to get the paint from the cupboard. Lily went to the cupboard, but she couldn't find the paint. + +Lily said, "Mommy, I can't find the paint. Where is it?" + +Mommy said, "It's in the white cupboard, Lily." + +Lily looked in the cupboard again and found the paint. But when she opened it, she saw that it was all dried up. Lily was sad because she really wanted to paint. She said, "Mommy, the paint is all yucky. I can't use it." + +Mommy said, "That's okay, Lily. We can go to the store and get some new paint. Then we can paint together." Lily was happy again, and she and her mommy went to the store to get new paint. They had a fun day painting together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily had a toy box that was always open. One day, Lily's mom said, "Lily, please shut your toy box." Lily tried and tried, but she couldn't shut it. + +Lily's mom said, "Maybe your toy box is too full. Let's take some toys out and see if that helps." So, Lily and her mom took some toys out of the toy box, and then Lily was able to shut it. + +The next day, Lily wanted to play with her toy box again, but some of the toys were wet. "Oh no!" said Lily. "My toys are wet. They need to be dry." So, Lily and her mom took the wet toys out and put them on a towel to dry. + +From that day on, Lily made sure to only put a few toys in her toy box so that she could easily shut it. And she also made sure that her toys were dry before putting them away. The end. +Once upon a time, a young boy named Timmy went to the park with his dad. Timmy saw some kids racing on their bikes and he wanted to join the fun. + +"Can I race too, Dad?" Timmy asked. + +"Sure, but be careful," replied his dad. + +Timmy got on his bike and raced with the other kids. He was having so much fun that he didn't notice he dropped his hammer from his pocket. + +After the race, Timmy realized his hammer was missing. He asked the other kids if they saw it, but they didn't know. Timmy was sad because it was his favorite hammer. + +Suddenly, a little girl came up to Timmy with his hammer in her hand. "Is this yours?" she asked. + +Timmy was so happy and thanked the girl. "You're so kind," he said. + +From that day on, Timmy and the little girl became good friends and they raced together every day at the park. +One day, a little girl named Lily went swimming in a big pool. She splashed around and had lots of fun. When it was time to get out, her mommy said, "Lily, please dry off with the towel." Lily did what her mommy said and used the towel to get all the water off her body. + +As they were leaving, Lily saw a shiny rock on the ground. She picked it up and said, "Mommy, look at this rare rock I found!" Her mommy smiled and said, "Wow, that's really special. What are you going to do with it?" Lily thought for a moment and said, "I'm going to keep it safe and show it to my friends." + +On the way home, Lily asked her mommy, "Can we go swimming again tomorrow?" Her mommy replied, "We'll have to see, but I'm sure we can do something fun together." Lily was happy and snuggled up in the car with her towel and rare rock. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going on adventures with her family. One day, they decided to go camping in the woods. They set up their tent and started a fire. + +As they were sitting around the fire, Lily heard a fierce noise. She was scared and didn't know what to do. Suddenly, her dad started to whistle. The noise stopped and Lily felt safe again. + +Her dad explained to her that sometimes, when we are scared, we need to be brave and find a way to make the scary thing go away. Whistling can be a way to scare off animals that might be dangerous. + +From that day on, Lily learned to be brave and whistle when she was scared. She knew that her family would always be there to help her, but sometimes she needed to help herself too. +Once upon a time, Timmy and his friend Billy were playing in the park. Timmy had a tasty lollipop in his hand. Suddenly, a big dog came running towards them. Timmy got scared and dropped his lollipop. + +Billy said, "Don't worry, Timmy. I will get your lollipop back." Billy picked up a stick and tried to shoo the dog away, but it didn't work. The dog kept coming closer. + +Timmy said, "I want my lollipop back. Can you shoot the dog away?" Billy replied, "No, Timmy. We can't shoot the dog. That's not nice. But I have an idea. Let's ask the owner to come and get the dog." + +They found the owner and he came to get the dog. Timmy got his lollipop back and they both enjoyed it. They learned that shooting or hurting others is not the right thing to do. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat yogurt, especially the purple one. One day, Lily's mom bought a big tub of purple yogurt from the store. Lily was very happy and couldn't wait to eat it. + +Lily's mom warned her to chew her food properly before swallowing it. "Don't forget to chew your yogurt, Lily," she said. Lily nodded her head and took a big spoonful of the purple yogurt. She started to chew it slowly, enjoying the taste. + +Suddenly, Lily felt something hard in her mouth. She spat it out and saw a small purple toy inside the yogurt. "Look, Mommy! I found a toy in my yogurt!" she exclaimed. Lily's mom was surprised and called the store to complain. They apologized and promised to be more careful in the future. + +From that day on, Lily always remembered to chew her food properly before swallowing it. And whenever she ate the purple yogurt, she made sure to check for any surprises inside. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to drink cocoa with marshmallows in it. Her mom made the best cocoa in the whole world. One day, Lily's mom told her that they were going to a unique place. Lily didn't know what unique meant, but she was excited to find out. + +They got in the car and drove for a long time. Finally, they arrived at a big, scary house. Lily was scared, but her mom told her not to worry. They went inside and met a kind old lady. She gave them a tour of the house and showed them a room full of toys. Lily was so happy, she started to scream with joy. + +After they left the house, Lily's mom asked her if she knew what unique meant. Lily thought for a moment and said, "It means something special and different." Her mom smiled and said, "That's right, Lily. And today was a unique day because we got to visit a very special place together." From that day on, every time Lily drank cocoa, she remembered the unique adventure she had with her mom. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with bubbles. One day, she blew a big bubble and it floated away. She tried to catch it, but it was too high. + +Lily went inside her house to get a chair. She climbed up and reached for the bubble, but accidentally knocked over a vase. Her mom came in and saw what happened. + +Mom was upset, but Lily said, "Sorry mommy, I didn't mean to." Mom forgave her and they cleaned up the mess together. Before going back outside, mom made sure to lock the door so they wouldn't accidentally break anything else. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, Lily went out to play and noticed her shoes were too small. Her mommy said they needed to add new shoes to her collection. + +Lily's mommy took her to the store to get new shoes. She picked out a pair of shiny, black shoes. Lily loved them because they made her feet look pretty. When they got home, it started to get dark outside. + +Lily put on her new shoes and went outside to play. She jumped and skipped, but then she noticed her shoes were getting dirty. She didn't want her new shoes to be dark and dirty. So, she went inside to take them off and put them away. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the rain. One day, she saw a big puddle and she wanted to jump in it. + +Lily's mom said, "Be careful, Lily. You might get your fancy dress wet." + +Lily said, "It's okay, Mom. I want to splash in the puddle." + +So Lily jumped in the puddle and splashed around. She had so much fun! Later that day, Lily's mom made dinner and used some herbs to make it taste yummy. Lily said, "Mom, what are herbs?" + +Her mom said, "They are special plants that make our food taste good." + +Lily smiled and said, "I like herbs. They make food yummy." + +From that day on, Lily loved to splash in puddles and eat food with herbs. She knew that even though her fancy dress might get wet, it was worth it for the fun she had. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to jog in the park with her mom. One day, while they were jogging, they saw a bird with a broken wing. Lily wanted to help the bird, so she asked her mom to attach a bandage to the bird's wing. + +Her mom was proud of Lily's modest and kind heart. They took the bird to a vet who fixed its wing. After a few days, they released the bird back into the wild. Lily was happy that she could help the bird and learned that even small acts of kindness can make a big difference. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved going to the zoo. She loved seeing all the animals and their unique features. One day, Lily went to the zoo with her friend Timmy. + +As they walked around, they saw two monkeys fighting over a banana. Lily and Timmy were worried that one of the monkeys would get hurt. So, they decided to separate the monkeys by throwing another banana in a different direction. + +Afterwards, they saw a sign that said "Don't feed the animals". Lily and Timmy felt bad for what they did and realized that it was wrong to interfere with nature. They promised to never do it again and went home with a valuable lesson learned. +Anna and Ben were friends who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big billboard with a picture of a clown and some balloons. The billboard said: "Come to the circus! Fun for everyone!" + +"Wow, look at that!" Ben said. "I want to go to the circus!" + +"Me too!" Anna said. "Maybe we can ask our moms to take us." + +They ran to their moms, who were sitting on a bench nearby. They asked them if they could go to the circus. + +"Sorry, kids, not today," Anna's mom said. "The circus is too far and too expensive. Maybe another time." + +"But we really want to go!" Ben said. "Please, please, please!" + +"No, Ben, stop begging," Ben's mom said. "You have to be grateful for what you have. There are many other things you can do for fun." + +Anna and Ben felt sad and angry. They walked away from their moms and sat on the grass. They looked at the billboard again and felt jealous of the people who could go to the circus. + +"Look at that stupid clown," Ben said. "He thinks he's so funny. I bet he's not even funny at all. He's just silly and ugly." + +"Yeah, and look at those balloons," Anna said. "They're so boring and plain. I bet they pop easily and make a loud noise." + +They started to tease the billboard and make fun of it. They laughed and pointed at it. They did not notice that a man was watching them from behind a tree. The man was the clown from the billboard. He was on his way to the circus and he heard what Anna and Ben said. + +The clown felt hurt and angry. He decided to teach them a lesson. He sneaked up behind them and grabbed their hats. He put them on his head and ran away. + +"Hey, give us back our hats!" Anna and Ben shouted. They chased after the clown, but he was too fast and too clever. He dodged and ducked and hid behind cars and trees. He blew his horn and waved his balloons. He made funny faces and noises. He teased Anna and Ben and made fun of them. + +Anna and Ben felt scared and embarrassed. They did not like being teased and made fun of. They realized that they had been mean and rude to the clown and the billboard. They felt sorry and ashamed. + +"Please, stop teasing us!" Anna said. "We're sorry we teased you and the billboard. We were wrong and mean. Please give us back our hats!" + +"Yeah, please, we're sorry!" Ben said. "We won't tease anyone again. We learned our lesson. Please be nice to us!" + +The clown stopped and looked at them. He saw that they were sincere and regretful. He felt sorry for them too. He smiled and gave them back their hats. + +"Here you go, kids," he said. "I'm sorry I teased you too. I was just trying to show you how it feels. Teasing is not nice and not funny. It hurts people's feelings and makes them sad. You should be kind and respectful to everyone, even if they are different from you. That's the moral of the story." + +Anna and Ben nodded and thanked the clown. They apologized again and hugged him. They told him that he was funny and nice and that they liked his balloons. The clown hugged them back and told them that he liked their hats. He invited them to come to the circus with him. He said he had some free tickets and that he would show them around. + +Anna and Ben were happy and excited. They ran to their moms and told them what happened. Their moms were surprised and glad. They agreed to let them go to the circus with the clown. They thanked him for his kindness and generosity. + +Anna and Ben had a wonderful time at the circus. They saw many amazing and fun things. They laughed and clapped and cheered. They learned to appreciate and enjoy the diversity and beauty of life. They never teased anyone again. They became good friends with the clown and the billboard. They lived happily ever after. The end. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play with blocks. They have many blocks of different colors. Tom likes blue blocks. Lily likes red blocks. + +One day, they want to build a big tower with their blocks. They put some blocks on the floor. They stack more blocks on top. They try to make the tower very high. + +"Look, Lily, I have a blue block!" Tom says. He holds the blue block in his hand. He wants to put it on the tower. + +"Wait, Tom, that is not easy!" Lily says. She sees the tower is wobbly. She thinks the blue block is too big. She is afraid the tower will fall. + +"I know, Lily, but I like blue blocks. They are pretty. Can I put it on the tower, please?" Tom asks. He likes to make Lily happy. He does not want to make her sad. + +Lily thinks for a moment. She likes Tom. She likes to share. She has an idea. + +"OK, Tom, you can put the blue block on the tower, but only if I can put a red block on the tower too. Then we can have both colors. Is that fair?" Lily asks. + +Tom nods. He thinks that is fair. He smiles. He gives Lily a red block. He puts the blue block on the tower. Lily puts the red block on the tower. The tower is very high and colorful. Tom and Lily are happy. They hug each other. They are good friends. +Sara and Tom were playing hide and seek in the park. Sara was the seeker and Tom was the hider. Sara counted to ten and then looked for Tom. She saw his red hat behind a big tree. She ran to the tree and shouted, "I found you, Tom!" + +Tom came out from behind the tree and smiled. He said, "You are very quick, Sara. You are a good seeker." Sara said, "Thank you, Tom. You are a good hider. Do you want to play again?" Tom nodded and said, "Yes, let's play again. But this time, you hide and I seek." + +Sara ran to find a good hiding spot. She saw a big slide and climbed to the top. She hid behind the slide and waited for Tom. She heard Tom counting to ten and then looking for her. She peeked from behind the slide and saw Tom walking around the park. He did not see her. She giggled and said to herself, "I am a better hider than Tom." + +Tom looked for Sara for a long time. He checked behind the trees, under the benches, and in the bushes. He could not find Sara. He started to feel dizzy from running around so much. He said to himself, "Where is Sara? She is a very good hider. Maybe she is hiding in the sky or under the ground." + +Sara saw Tom looking tired and dizzy. She felt sorry for him. She decided to give him a hint. She shouted from the top of the slide, "Tom, Tom, look up, look up!" Tom heard Sara's voice and looked up. He saw her waving from the slide. He smiled and said, "I found you, Sara!" + +Sara slid down the slide and ran to Tom. She said, "You are a good seeker, Tom. But I am a better hider. Do you surrender?" Tom nodded and said, "Yes, I surrender. You win, Sara. You are the best at hide and seek." Sara hugged Tom and said, "Thank you, Tom. You are a good friend. Do you want to play something else?" Tom nodded and said, "Yes, let's play something else. How about tag?" Sara said, "OK, let's play tag. But you have to catch me first." She ran away from Tom and said, "Tag, you're it!" Tom laughed and chased after Sara. They played tag until it was time to go home. They had a lot of fun in the park. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big hill. They want to climb the hill. + +"Let's go up the hill!" Anna says. + +"OK!" Ben says. + +They start to climb the hill. It is hard. They have to use their hands and feet. They get tired and dirty. But they do not give up. + +They are almost at the top. They see the sky and the trees. They are happy. + +"Look, Anna, we did it!" Ben says. + +"Yes, we did!" Anna says. + +They kneel on the grass. They hug each other. They have success. They are proud. + +They hear a voice. It is their mom. She is calling them. + +"Anna! Ben! Time to go home!" she says. + +They look at their mom. She is at the bottom of the hill. She is smiling. + +"OK, mom!" they say. + +They stand up. They wave at their mom. They run down the hill. They are careful. They do not fall. + +They reach their mom. She hugs them. She sees their clothes and faces. They are dirty. + +"Oh, you poor kids!" she says. "You need a bath!" + +They giggle. They do not mind. They had fun. They climbed the hill. They are friends. +Tom and Lily are playing in the garden. They have a big box of toys. They like to open the box and take out different toys. Sometimes they share, sometimes they fight. + +"Look, I have a ball!" Tom says. He throws the ball in the air and catches it. + +"I want the ball!" Lily says. She runs to Tom and tries to grab the ball. + +"No, it's mine!" Tom says. He holds the ball tight and runs away. + +Lily chases Tom around the garden. They run past the flowers, the trees, the pond. They do not see the big rock. + +Tom trips on the rock and falls down. He drops the ball. The ball rolls into the pond. Tom cries out. His skin is wet and red. He has a cut on his knee. + +Lily stops and sees Tom. She feels sorry for him. She runs to him and hugs him. + +"I'm sorry, Tom. Are you okay?" she says. + +"It hurts," Tom says. He points to his knee. + +Lily looks at the pond. She sees the ball. It is wet and dirty. + +"I have an idea," she says. She gets a stick and fishes the ball out of the pond. She wipes the ball with her dress. She gives the ball to Tom. + +"Here, you can have the ball. It's yours," she says. + +Tom smiles. He takes the ball. He hugs Lily. + +"Thank you, Lily. You are a good sister," he says. + +They hug and kiss. They forget about the cut and the dirt. They play with the ball together. They are happy. +Lily was a little girl who liked to learn new things. She wanted to be independent and do things by herself. One day, she asked her mom if she could teach her how to swim in the water. + +"Sure, Lily, I can teach you how to swim. But you have to listen to me and be careful, okay?" her mom said. + +"Okay, mom, I will listen and be careful. I want to swim like a fish!" Lily said. + +They went to the pool and put on their swimsuits. Lily's mom held her hand and walked with her into the water. The water was cold and wet, but Lily was not afraid. She smiled and splashed with her mom. + +"First, you have to learn how to float. Float means to stay on top of the water and not sink. Can you do that?" her mom asked. + +"I can try, mom. How do I float?" Lily asked. + +"You have to relax your body and breathe slowly. Look at the sky and let the water hold you. I will help you, don't worry," her mom said. + +Lily's mom gently lifted her up and placed her on the water. Lily felt the water under her back and around her arms and legs. She looked at the sky and saw the sun and the clouds. She breathed slowly and relaxed her body. She felt the water hold her and she smiled. + +"I'm floating, mom, I'm floating!" Lily said. + +"Good job, Lily, you're floating! You're learning how to swim!" her mom said. + +Lily was happy and proud. She wanted to learn more and be more independent. She thanked her mom for teaching her how to float and asked her what was next. + +"Next, we can learn how to kick and move in the water. Do you want to try that?" her mom asked. + +"Yes, mom, I want to try that. I want to swim like a fish!" Lily said. + +They continued to practice and have fun in the water. Lily learned how to kick and move and swim with her mom. She was independent and brave and curious. She loved the water and her mom. She had a great day. +Lily and Ben were friends who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big tree with many vines hanging from it. The vines looked like ropes that they could swing on. + +"Let's try it!" Ben said. He ran to the tree and grabbed a vine. He swung back and forth, laughing. + +Lily was scared. She did not want to swing on the vine. She thought it was dangerous. She stayed on the ground and watched Ben. + +"Come on, Lily! It's fun!" Ben called to her. + +Lily shook her head. She had a question. She asked Ben, "What if the vine breaks? What if you fall?" + +Ben did not listen. He swung higher and higher. He felt brave and happy. + +But then, he heard a snap. The vine broke. Ben fell to the ground. He cried out in pain. He hurt his arm and his leg. + +Lily ran to him. She was worried. She helped him get up. She said, "Ben, are you okay?" + +Ben was not okay. He was sad and sorry. He said, "Lily, you were right. The vine was dangerous. I was foolish. I should have listened to you." + +Lily hugged him. She said, "Ben, it's okay. We all make mistakes. But we can learn from them. Next time, we should be careful and think before we do something." + +Ben nodded. He said, "Thank you, Lily. You are a good friend. You are smart and kind." + +Lily smiled. She said, "You are welcome, Ben. You are a good friend, too. You are brave and fun." + +They walked to the bench. They waited for their moms to come. They learned a lesson. They learned to question things that look too good to be true. They learned to listen to their friends who care for them. They learned to be safe and happy. +Lily likes to draw with her crayons. She has many colors and she makes pretty pictures on paper. She likes to draw flowers and birds and stars. She is happy when she draws. + +One day, she finds a new crayon in her box. It is white and shiny and has a pointy tip. Lily thinks it is a special crayon. She wants to try it on her paper. She picks it up and starts to draw. + +But the white crayon is not a crayon. It is a needle. It is sharp and it hurts Lily's hand. She feels a pain in her finger and she sees red on the paper. She drops the needle and cries. She is scared and sad. + +Mom hears Lily cry and comes to see what is wrong. She sees the needle and the blood and the paper. She hugs Lily and says sorry. She takes the needle and throws it away. She washes Lily's finger and puts a band-aid on it. She gives Lily a kiss and a cookie. She tells Lily to be careful and not to touch sharp things. + +Lily says sorry too. She says she did not know it was a needle. She says she only wanted to draw. Mom says it is okay. She says she loves Lily and she is proud of her drawings. She says she will buy her more crayons. Lily smiles and says thank you. She is happy again. +Ben was tired. He had played all day with his toys and his friends. He wanted to eat something yummy. He went to the kitchen and opened the fridge. He stared at the food inside. He saw milk, cheese, eggs, bread, and jam. He did not know what to choose. + +"Ben, what are you doing?" his mom asked. She came into the kitchen and saw him staring at the fridge. + +"I'm hungry, mom. I want to eat something yummy," Ben said. + +"Well, how about a sandwich with cheese and jam? That's yummy and easy to make," his mom suggested. + +"Okay, mom. That sounds good," Ben agreed. + +His mom took out the bread, the cheese, and the jam. She cut two slices of bread and put cheese and jam on them. She gave one slice to Ben and took the other one for herself. They sat at the table and ate their sandwiches. + +"Are you feeling better, Ben?" his mom asked. + +"Yes, mom. Thank you. The sandwich was yummy," Ben said. + +He smiled at his mom and gave her a hug. He was not tired anymore. He was happy. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play in the park. They had a famous game where they pretended to be spies and chased each other around the trees and swings. They had a secret code to talk to each other: "fall" meant to hide, "earthquake" meant to run, and "famous" meant to meet at the slide. + +One day, they were playing their game when they saw a big dog with a shiny collar. They thought the dog was a spy too, and they wanted to catch it. Lily said to Ben, "Let's follow the dog. Maybe it has a secret message." Ben nodded and said, "OK, but be careful. If the dog sees us, we have to fall." + +They ran after the dog, but they did not see the hole in the ground. Lily stepped on the hole and fell down. She hurt her knee and cried. Ben heard her cry and ran to help her. He said, "Lily, are you OK? Do you need a band-aid?" Lily said, "No, I'm OK. But the dog is gone. We lost the spy." + +They got up and looked around. They saw the dog running away with a man. The man had a camera and a microphone. He was a reporter who was making a story about the dog. The dog was famous because it could do tricks and sing songs. Lily and Ben realized that the dog was not a spy, but a star. + +They felt silly and laughed. They said, "We were wrong. The dog was not a spy, but a famous dog. Maybe we can see it on TV later." They decided to end their game and go to the slide. They said, "Let's go to the slide. Maybe we can find a new game there. How about earthquake?" They smiled and ran to the slide, holding hands. +Lily and Ben were friends who liked to play in the park. They liked to skip on the grass, look for bugs, and swing on the swings. One day, they saw a big tree with many brown things on the ground. + +"What are these?" Lily asked, picking up one of the brown things. + +"They are acorns," Ben said. "They come from the tree. Squirrels like to eat them." + +"Can we eat them too?" Lily wondered. + +"I don't think so," Ben said. "They are too hard and bitter. But we can use them for something else." + +"What can we use them for?" Lily asked. + +Ben smiled and said, "We can use them to make a necklace. Look, they have a little hole in the top. We can put a string through them and tie them together." + +"That sounds fun," Lily said. "Let's do it." + +They found a light blue string in Ben's backpack and started to thread the acorns on it. They made a long necklace with many acorns. They were very proud of their work. + +"Look, we made a beautiful necklace," Ben said, holding it up. + +"It is very pretty," Lily agreed. "Can I wear it?" + +"Sure, you can wear it," Ben said. "You are my friend." + +He put the necklace around Lily's neck and she smiled. She felt very happy. + +"Thank you, Ben," she said. "You are my friend too." + +They hugged and then skipped to the swings, wearing their acorn necklace. They had a lot of fun in the park. +Tim and Mia were twins who liked to explore. One day, they went to the big hill near their house. They wanted to see what was on the other side. They climbed and climbed until they reached the top. They saw a long and wide valley with many trees and flowers. + +"Wow, look at that!" Tim said. "It's so pretty!" + +"Yes, it is!" Mia agreed. "Can we go down there?" + +Tim nodded. He saw a path that led to the valley. He held Mia's hand and they started to walk. But the path was steep and slippery. Tim lost his balance and fell. He rolled down the hill, bumping into rocks and bushes. + +"Tim, are you okay?" Mia shouted. She was scared. She leaned over the edge of the path and looked for Tim. + +Tim stopped rolling at the bottom of the hill. He was dirty and hurt. He saw a man walking towards him. The man was bald and had a big beard. He wore a hat and a coat. He looked kind. + +"Hello, little boy," the man said. "Are you lost?" + +Tim shook his head. He pointed to the top of the hill. "My sister is up there. We were going to the valley." + +The man smiled. He picked up Tim and carried him to the valley. He saw Mia running down the path. She was happy to see Tim. + +"Thank you, mister," Mia said. "You saved my brother." + +The man nodded. He gave them some water and some cookies. He told them his name was Ben. He lived in the valley with his animals. He invited them to see his farm. + +Tim and Mia forgot their pain and fear. They followed Ben to his farm. They saw cows, sheep, chickens, and a dog. They had fun playing with the animals and talking to Ben. They learned a lot about the valley and the farm. + +They stayed with Ben until the sun was low. Then they said goodbye and thanked him. Ben gave them a ride back to their house on his wagon. He waved to them as he left. + +Tim and Mia hugged each other. They were glad they were safe and had made a new friend. They decided to visit Ben again soon. They also decided to be more careful on the hill. They had learned a lot that day. +Ben and Lily like to race. They race with their bikes, their feet, and their cars. They race in the park, on the street, and in the yard. They always have fun when they race. + +One day, they race with their cars on the floor. They make vroom-vroom sounds and zoom-zoom around. They laugh and cheer as they race. They do not hear the loud noise outside. + +Suddenly, the floor shakes. The cars fall over. The books fall off the shelf. The lamp falls on the table. Ben and Lily are scared. They do not know what is happening. They hug each other and cry. + +Mom and Dad run into the room. They see the mess and the scared kids. They hug them and tell them it is okay. They say it was an earthquake. An earthquake is when the ground moves. It is very rare and very strong. It can make things fall and break. + +Ben and Lily are still scared. They ask Mom and Dad if they can go outside. Mom and Dad say yes, but they have to be careful. They go outside and see the sky. The sky is blue and bright. They see the birds. The birds are flying high and singing. They see the trees. The trees are green and still. They see the flowers. The flowers are colorful and pretty. + +Ben and Lily feel better. They see that the world is still beautiful. They see that Mom and Dad are still with them. They see that they still have each other. They smile and hug. They decide to race again. They race with their feet to the park. They race to have fun. They race to forget the earthquake. +It was Tom's birthday. He was very happy. He had a large cake with four candles. He had many balloons and toys. He had his friends over to play and sing. + +"Happy birthday, Tom!" his friends said. They gave him hugs and cards. They ate some cake and played with the cars and dolls. + +Tom's mom came in. She had a big smile. She had a surprise for Tom. She had a large box with a bow. + +"Tom, this is for you," she said. "Open it and see what is inside." + +Tom was excited. He tore the paper and opened the box. He saw a fluffy puppy. It had brown fur and black eyes. It wagged its tail and licked Tom's face. + +"Wow, a puppy!" Tom said. "Thank you, mom! Can I keep it?" + +"Yes, you can, Tom," his mom said. "But you have to take good care of it. You have to feed it, walk it, and love it. It is your new friend." + +Tom hugged his mom and his puppy. He was very happy. He had the best birthday ever. He named his puppy Spot. He and Spot stayed together all day. They played and cuddled. They were very happy. +Lily was a little bunny who loved to hop. She hopped all over the meadow, looking for flowers and carrots. One day, she saw a big cross on the other side of the road. She wondered what it was and wanted to hop closer. + +But the road was very busy and noisy. There were many cars and trucks that zoomed by very fast. Lily was scared and did not know how to cross the road. She felt helpless and wished she had a friend to help her. + +Then she heard a voice behind her. It was Max, a friendly dog who lived on the farm. He saw Lily and came to say hello. He asked her what she was doing and she told him about the cross. He said he knew what it was and he could help her cross the road. + +He told her to wait for him and he ran to the edge of the road. He looked both ways and waited for a gap in the traffic. Then he barked loudly and waved his tail. Lily saw him and knew it was safe to hop. She hopped as fast as she could and joined Max on the other side. + +Max explained that the cross was a sign for a church, where people went to pray and sing. He said he sometimes went there with his owner and it was a nice place. Lily thanked him for helping her and said he was a good friend. They decided to hop together to the church and see what it was like. They had a lot of fun and learned something new. +Lily and Ben were hungry. They wanted to eat cheese. They went to the kitchen and looked for cheese. They saw a big box on the table. It had a picture of cheese on it. + +"Look, cheese!" Lily said. She tried to open the box, but it was too hard. She asked Ben to help her. Ben pushed and pulled, but the box did not open. + +"Let me try," a voice said. It was Mom. She came into the kitchen and saw the children. She smiled and took the box. She opened it easily. + +"Here you go, cheese for you," she said. She gave Lily and Ben some slices of cheese. They were happy and thanked Mom. + +But then they saw something else in the box. It was a toy. It was a big, ugly rat. It had sharp teeth and red eyes. It made a loud noise. + +"Rat, rat!" Lily and Ben screamed. They dropped their cheese and ran away. They were scared and did not like the toy. + +Mom laughed and picked up the toy. It was a joke. She had bought it for Dad. She wanted to surprise him and make him laugh. + +"Sorry, kids, it's just a toy. It's not real. Do you want to see?" she said. She showed Lily and Ben the toy. She pressed a button and made it stop making noise. She explained that it was a joke and that it was not meant to scare them. + +Lily and Ben looked at the toy. They saw that it was not real. They felt better and laughed too. They decided that the toy was funny, not ugly. They took their cheese and ate it. They played with the toy and Mom. They had fun. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys and read books. One day, they hear a knock on the door. They run to see who it is. + +"Who is it?" Anna asks. + +"It is the mailman. He has a letter for you," the mailman says. + +"A letter? For us?" Ben says. + +"Yes, here you go. Have a nice day," the mailman says and leaves. + +Anna and Ben take the letter and open it. It is from their grandma. They love their grandma. She lives far away. They miss her a lot. + +"Dear Anna and Ben, I hope you are well and happy. I have some good news for you. I am coming to visit you next week. I can't wait to see you and hug you. I have a surprise for you too. Love, Grandma," the letter says. + +Anna and Ben are very happy. They jump and clap. They want to see their grandma. They wonder what the surprise is. + +"Maybe she has a new toy for us," Anna says. + +"Or a new book," Ben says. + +"Or a new cake," Anna says. + +"Or a new hat," Ben says. + +They laugh and hug. They run to show the letter to their mom and dad. They are not worried anymore. They are excited. They can't wait for their grandma to arrive. +Ben and Lily were twins who liked to play with their toys. They had many toys, but they always wanted more. They saw new toys on TV and in the shops, and they asked their mom and dad to buy them. Mom and dad worked hard, but they did not have much money. They were poor. They could not buy all the toys that Ben and Lily wanted. + +One day, mom and dad gave Ben and Lily a piggy bank. They said, "This is your money. You can save it or spend it. But you have to balance it. If you spend too much, you will have nothing left. If you save too much, you will miss out on fun. You have to be smart and fair with your money." + +Ben and Lily liked their piggy bank. They put some coins in it every week. Sometimes they spent some money on candy or stickers. Sometimes they saved some money for a big toy. They learned to balance their money. + +One day, they saw a new toy that they both wanted. It was a big robot that could talk and move. It was very expensive. Ben and Lily counted their money. They had enough to buy the robot, but they would have nothing left. They looked at each other. They thought about their mom and dad. They thought about their other toys. They thought about their piggy bank. + +They decided not to buy the robot. They said, "We have enough toys. We don't need the robot. We want to keep some money for later. We want to help our mom and dad. We want to balance our money." They put their money back in their piggy bank. They hugged each other. They were happy. + +Mom and dad saw what Ben and Lily did. They were proud of them. They said, "You are very wise and kind. You know how to balance your money. You know how to be happy with what you have. You are not poor. You are rich in love and joy." They hugged Ben and Lily. They were happy too. + +The end. +Ben and Lily were playing with their toys in the living room. They had a big chest full of different things, like cars, dolls, balls and books. Ben liked to throw the balls and make them bounce on the floor and the walls. Lily liked to make stories with the dolls and the books. + +"Look, Lily, I can throw this ball very high!" Ben said, as he tossed a red ball in the air. "It is a powerful ball, it can fly!" + +Lily looked up from her book and saw the ball coming down. She moved away quickly, but the ball hit the chest and made a loud noise. Some of the toys fell out of the chest and scattered on the floor. + +"Ben, you are too loud!" Lily said, frowning. "You made a mess and you scared me. You should not throw the balls so hard. You should play nicely." + +Ben felt sorry for making Lily upset. He did not mean to scare her or make a mess. He liked to play with her and have fun. + +"I'm sorry, Lily," Ben said, picking up the toys and putting them back in the chest. "I was just having fun. I did not know the ball would hit the chest. Can we still play together?" + +Lily smiled and nodded. She was not angry anymore. She knew Ben was a good brother and he did not want to hurt her. + +"Of course we can still play together," Lily said, hugging Ben. "But maybe we can play something else. How about we read this book together? It is a story about a powerful dragon and a brave princess." + +Ben agreed and they sat down on the couch. They opened the book and looked at the pictures. They took turns reading the words and making the sounds. They had a lot of fun and forgot about the ball and the chest. They were happy to play together. +Tom likes yogurt. He likes to eat it with a spoon. He likes to make funny sounds with it. He likes to throw it at his sister. + +One day, Tom finds a big tub of yogurt in the fridge. He is very happy. He takes it to his room. He opens it and starts to eat. He eats a lot. He feels full. He still has a lot of yogurt left. + +He sees his sister playing with her dolls. He has an idea. He thinks it is funny. He takes the tub of yogurt and sneaks behind her. He throws the yogurt at her. He laughs. + +But his sister does not laugh. She screams. She is covered in yogurt. She is angry. She cries. She runs to mom. + +Mom comes to the room. She sees the mess. She sees Tom with the empty tub. She sees his sister with the yogurt. She is not happy. She is very mad. She scolds Tom. She takes away his toys. She makes him clean the room. She makes him say sorry to his sister. + +Tom is not happy. He is very sad. He wishes he did not throw the yogurt. He learns a lesson. Throwing yogurt is not funny. It is not easy. It is bad. +Lily liked to write in her journal every day. She wrote about her friends, her toys, her dreams, and her feelings. She used a pink pen and drew pictures too. She kept her journal under her pillow, so no one could see it. + +One day, her brother Tom found her journal and opened it. He laughed at what he saw. He said, "This is fake! You can't write! You only scribble and make silly faces! This is not a journal, this is a joke!" + +Lily heard him and ran to her room. She was very sad and angry. She snatched her journal from him and hugged it. She said, "This is not fake! This is my journal! I write what I want! You are mean and rude! Go away!" + +Tom felt bad for making her cry. He said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I was just teasing you. I didn't mean to hurt you. Your journal is yours, and you can write whatever you want. Can you accept my sorry?" + +Lily looked at him and saw that he was sorry. She said, "OK, I accept your sorry. But don't touch my journal again. And don't laugh at me. I like to write, and I'm learning how to write better." + +Tom nodded and said, "I won't touch your journal again. And I won't laugh at you. I like to write too, sometimes. Maybe we can write together, and help each other." + +Lily smiled and said, "Maybe we can. But first, let me finish my journal entry for today. I have a lot to write about." She opened her journal and wrote, "Today, Tom was mean, but then he was nice. He said sorry, and I accepted. We might write together soon. I love my journal. The end." +Lily and Ben were playing with their toy planes in the garden. They liked to make them fly in the air and make zooming noises. Lily had a red plane and Ben had a blue plane. + +"Let's have a race!" Ben said. "The first plane to reach the tree is the winner!" + +"OK!" Lily agreed. "But you have to be fair. No pushing or cheating!" + +They lined up their planes on the grass and counted to three. Then they threw them as hard as they could. The planes soared in the sky, but Ben's plane was faster and closer to the tree. + +"Ha ha! I'm going to win!" Ben shouted. "My plane is the best!" + +But then a gust of wind blew and changed the direction of the planes. Lily's plane caught the wind and flew higher and farther. It reached the tree before Ben's plane, which fell to the ground. + +"Yay! I won!" Lily cheered. "My plane is the best!" + +Ben was sad and angry. He ran to his plane and picked it up. He saw that it had a dent on the wing. + +"No fair! The wind helped you!" He said. "You didn't really win!" + +"Yes, I did!" Lily said. "The wind is part of the game. You have to be a good loser!" + +She held up her plane and smiled. She felt a warm feeling in her chest. She had a victory. She was tall. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play together, but sometimes they fight. Today, they fight over a toy truck. They pull and push and shout. + +"Mine!" Anna says. + +"No, mine!" Ben says. + +Mom hears them and comes to their room. She is not happy. She takes the toy truck and puts it on a shelf. + +"Stop fighting, Anna and Ben. It is evening. Time to eat and sleep. Come to the kitchen. I serve you soup and bread." Mom says. + +Anna and Ben follow Mom to the kitchen. They are hungry and tired. They sit on their chairs and eat their soup and bread. They say sorry to each other and hug. + +"Good," Mom says. "Now, brush your teeth and go to bed. I read you a story." + +Anna and Ben brush their teeth and go to their bed. They wear their pajamas and cuddle with their teddy bears. Mom reads them a story about a princess and a dragon. They listen and smile. + +But Anna and Ben are restless. They are not sleepy. They whisper and giggle and make funny faces. + +"Shh," Mom says. "It is late. Close your eyes and sleep. I love you." + +Anna and Ben close their eyes and say, "I love you, Mom." + +But they are still restless. They open their eyes and look at each other. They have an idea. + +They get out of their bed and sneak to the shelf. They take the toy truck and play with it quietly. + +They are happy. They forget to fight. They forget to sleep. They only remember to play. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play with blocks. They have many blocks of different colors and shapes. They can make houses, cars, animals and more with their blocks. + +One day, they decide to make a big tower with their blocks. They want to see how high they can make it. They take turns to put one block on top of another. They are careful not to make the tower fall. + +"Look, our tower is so great!" Lily says. "It is taller than me!" + +"Yes, it is great!" Tom agrees. "But we still have more blocks. Let's fill the tower with them!" + +They start to put more blocks inside the tower. They fill the gaps and holes with small blocks. They fill the corners and edges with big blocks. They fill the tower until there is no space left. + +"Wow, we filled the tower with all our blocks!" Tom says. "It is very strong and colorful!" + +"Yes, we did a good job!" Lily says. "But what is that?" + +They hear a loud noise. They look outside the window. They see a big truck. The truck has a big arm. The arm has a big cell. The cell is for picking up trash. + +"Oh no, the truck is here to take our blocks!" Lily cries. "They think our blocks are trash!" + +"Quick, let's save our blocks!" Tom says. "We have to take them out of the tower!" + +They run to the tower. They try to pull out the blocks. But the blocks are stuck. They filled the tower too much. They cannot take them out. + +"Help, help!" they shout. "Our blocks are not trash! They are our toys!" + +But the truck driver does not hear them. He does not see them. He moves the arm. He lowers the cell. He grabs the tower with the cell. + +"NOOOO!" Lily and Tom scream. "Our tower! Our blocks!" + +The truck driver lifts the cell. He puts the tower inside the truck. He drives away. + +Lily and Tom are sad. They cry. They lost their blocks. They lost their tower. They wish they did not fill the tower so much. They wish they could have their blocks back. +Ben and Mia like to play with their toy vehicles. They have cars, trucks, planes and boats. They make noises and pretend to drive them around the house. One day, they find a big cardboard box in the garage. They decide to make a sailboat out of it. + +They cut a hole in the box and put a stick in it. They tie a sheet to the stick to make a sail. They draw windows and a door on the box with crayons. They also make a flag with a star on it. They are very proud of their sailboat. + +They take their sailboat to the backyard. They put it on the grass and climb inside. They pretend to sail on the sea. They see fish, birds, and islands. They wave to other boats. They have a lot of fun. + +"Ahoy, matey!" Ben says to Mia. "Are you hungry?" + +"Yes, I am," Mia says. "Let's have a picnic on the island." + +They grab their backpacks and jump out of the sailboat. They run to the tree that looks like an island. They spread a blanket on the ground and take out their sandwiches, fruits, and juice. They enjoy their picnic and talk about their adventure. + +They are happy and full. They go back to their sailboat and sail some more. They have a great day. They love their sailboat. +Ben and Lily went to the grocery with Mom. They liked to help Mom put things in the cart. Ben saw a big bag of cookies. He wanted some cookies. He asked Mom, "Can we have cookies, please?" + +Mom looked at the bag. She said, "No, Ben. We have enough cookies at home. We need to buy healthy food, like fruits and vegetables." + +Ben was sad. He did not like fruits and vegetables. He liked cookies. He tried to whistle, but he could not. He only made a funny sound. Lily laughed. She could whistle. She whistled a happy tune. + +Mom smiled. She said, "Lily, you are very good at whistling. Can you teach Ben how to whistle?" + +Lily nodded. She said, "Sure, Mom. I can teach Ben. It is easy. You just make a small hole with your lips and blow air." + +She showed Ben how to whistle. Ben tried to copy her. He made a small hole with his lips and blew air. But he blew too hard. He spat on the cookies. The cookies got wet and sticky. + +Mom gasped. She said, "Oh, Ben. You are so clumsy. You ruined the cookies. Now we have to pay for them." + +Ben felt bad. He said, "I'm sorry, Mom. I did not mean to spit on the cookies. I just wanted to whistle like Lily." + +Mom sighed. She said, "It's okay, Ben. I know you did not mean it. But you have to be more careful. Whistling is not easy. It takes practice. Maybe you can try again later, when we are not near the food." + +Ben nodded. He said, "Okay, Mom. I will try again later. Maybe I can whistle like Lily someday." + +Mom hugged Ben. She said, "I'm sure you can, Ben. You are a smart boy. You can learn anything. But for now, let's finish our shopping. And no more spitting, okay?" + +Ben and Lily said, "Okay, Mom." They helped Mom put the wet cookies in the cart. They also helped Mom pick some fruits and vegetables. They did not ask for more cookies. They were good children. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park with their toy animals. They liked to pretend they were in the jungle and make noises like the animals. Lily had a big elephant and Ben had a small lion. + +"Look at my elephant!" Lily said. "He is very big and strong. He can spray water with his nose. Watch!" She made a sound like a trumpet and moved her arm like an elephant's trunk. + +"That's cool!" Ben said. "But my lion is faster and louder. He can run and jump and roar. Listen!" He made a sound like a roar and waved his hand like a lion's paw. + +Lily and Ben laughed and played together. They took turns making noises and acting like their animals. They were very enthusiastic and happy. + +Suddenly, they heard a real roar from behind the bushes. They stopped and looked around. They saw a big, furry, orange and black animal. It was a real lion! + +Lily and Ben were scared. They hugged their toy animals and each other. They did not know what to do. + +The lion came closer and closer. He looked at them with his yellow eyes. He opened his mouth and roared again. + +But then, they heard another sound. It was a loud trumpet. They saw a big, gray, wrinkly animal. It was a real elephant! + +The elephant came to the park. He saw the lion and the children. He did not like the lion. He wanted to protect the children. He lifted his trunk and sprayed water at the lion. The lion was wet and angry. He ran away. + +Lily and Ben were amazed. They saw the elephant and smiled. They thanked him for saving them. The elephant smiled back. He liked the children. He gave them a gentle nudge with his trunk. + +Lily and Ben hugged the elephant. They were very grateful and happy. They played with him and their toy animals. They made noises like the elephant and the lion. They were very enthusiastic and loud. +Sam liked to watch cartoons on TV. He liked the funny animals and the bright colors. He also liked to number the cartoons he watched. He had a paper and a crayon. He made a mark for each cartoon. He wanted to see how many he could watch in one day. + +But his mom said he had to stop. She said he had to eat and play and rest. She said too many cartoons were bad for his eyes and his brain. She said he would become weak and sick if he only watched TV. + +Sam did not want to be weak and sick. He wanted to be strong and healthy. But he also wanted to watch more cartoons. He had a plan. He hid his paper and his crayon under his pillow. He ate his food and played with his toys. He pretended to be tired and went to his bed. + +When his mom was not looking, he took out his paper and his crayon. He turned on his small TV under his blanket. He watched more cartoons and numbered them. He was happy. He thought he was smart. + +But he was not smart. He was silly. He did not hear his mom coming to his room. She saw the light and the sound under his blanket. She pulled it off and saw his TV and his paper. She was angry. She turned off his TV and took away his paper and his crayon. She said he was naughty and he had to go to sleep. She said he could not watch any cartoons tomorrow. + +Sam was sad. He cried. He wished he had listened to his mom. He learned his lesson. He realized that too many cartoons were not good for him. He decided to watch less cartoons and do more things. He said sorry to his mom and gave her a hug. She forgave him and kissed him good night. He fell asleep and dreamed of better things. +Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to look for bugs under the rocks and leaves. They had a jar to keep the bugs they found. + +"Look, Lily, I found a big bug!" Ben said. He lifted a rock and saw a shiny black beetle. He put it in the jar. + +"Wow, Ben, that is a big bug!" Lily said. She wanted to find a big bug too. She looked around and saw a leaf that was moving. She ran to it and lifted it up. + +"Ben, Ben, come here!" Lily shouted. "I found a blue bug!" + +Ben ran to Lily and looked at the leaf. He saw a small blue butterfly. It had spots and stripes on its wings. + +"That is not a bug, Lily, that is a butterfly!" Ben said. He smiled. "Butterflies are very pretty. They can fly and reveal their wings." + +Lily smiled too. She liked the blue butterfly. She gently touched its wings. + +"Can we keep it in the jar?" Lily asked. + +Ben shook his head. "No, Lily, we can't. Butterflies need to be free. They need to find flowers and other butterflies. If we keep it in the jar, it will be sad." + +Lily nodded. She understood. She did not want to make the butterfly sad. She wanted to make it happy. + +"Okay, Ben, let's let it go," Lily said. She put the leaf back on the ground. The blue butterfly flew away. It revealed its wings in the sun. + +Lily and Ben watched it go. They clapped their hands. + +"Bye, bye, blue butterfly!" they said. They were happy. They had seen a blue bug. +Lily loved to play with her trumpet. She got it from her grandma for her birthday. It was shiny and loud and made her happy. She liked to blow it in the morning, in the afternoon and at night. + +One day, she saw a big dog in the park. The dog was black and furry and had a long tail. Lily wanted to pet the dog, but she was scared. The dog looked mean and barked a lot. Lily's mom told her to stay away from the dog. + +But Lily was brave. She dared to go near the dog. She took her trumpet with her. She thought the dog might like the trumpet too. She walked slowly and quietly to the dog. She smiled and said hello. + +The dog saw Lily and stopped barking. He tilted his head and looked at her. He saw the trumpet in her hand. He was curious. He sniffed the trumpet and licked it. Lily laughed and blew the trumpet. The dog wagged his tail and barked happily. + +Lily and the dog became friends. They played with the trumpet together. They ran and jumped and rolled in the grass. Lily's mom watched them and smiled. She was proud of Lily. She said Lily was great. Lily hugged the dog and the trumpet. She was happy. +Lily and her mom went to the grocery store. They needed to buy food for the week. Lily liked to help her mom. She put things in the cart. She put apples, bananas, bread, cheese, eggs, milk, and yogurt in the cart. + +Mom said, "Good job, Lily. You are a big helper. But we need to add one more thing. We need to add some carrots. Can you find the carrots?" + +Lily nodded. She looked around. She saw the carrots. They were orange and long. She ran to the carrots. She picked up a big bunch. She ran back to the cart. She tried to put the carrots in the cart. But the cart was too high. And the carrots were too heavy. Lily could not lift them. + +She said, "Mom, I need help. The carrots are heavy. I can't put them in the cart." + +Mom smiled. She said, "That's okay, Lily. You did very well. I will help you. Let's add the carrots together." She lifted Lily up. Lily held the carrots. Mom held Lily. They put the carrots in the cart. + +Lily said, "Thank you, Mom. We added the carrots. Now we have everything we need." + +Mom said, "You're welcome, Lily. You are a wonderful helper. I'm proud of you. Let's go pay for our groceries and go home." +Sara and Tom went to the beach with Mom and Dad. They liked to play in the sand and look for shells. Sara found a big shell that was closed. She wanted to open it and see what was inside. + +"Maybe it is an oyster," she said. "Oysters have pearls. Pearls are lovely and shiny." + +Tom was not sure. He thought the shell looked hard and dirty. He did not want to touch it. + +"Let me see, Sara," he said. "Maybe it is not an oyster. Maybe it is a rock." + +Sara did not want to give the shell to Tom. She wanted to keep it for herself. + +"No, Tom, it is mine," she said. "I found it first. I want to open it." + +She tried to pull the shell apart, but it was too tight. She could not open it. + +"Please, Tom, help me," she said. "You are stronger than me. You can open it." + +Tom did not want to help Sara. He wanted to play with his toy boat. He did not care about the shell. + +"No, Sara, I do not want to help you," he said. "It is a silly shell. It is not an oyster. It is a rock. Go and find another shell." + +Sara was sad and angry. She did not like Tom's words. She wanted to see the pearl. She insisted on opening the shell. + +"Please, please, please, Tom, help me," she said. "It is not a silly shell. It is an oyster. It has a pearl. A lovely pearl. I will share it with you. Please, please, please." + +Tom saw Sara's tears and heard her voice. He felt sorry for her. He decided to help her. He took the shell from her and used a stick to pry it open. Inside, there was a shiny pearl. + +"Look, Sara, you were right," he said. "It is an oyster. It has a pearl. A lovely pearl. Here, you can have it. It is yours." + +Sara smiled and hugged Tom. She thanked him for helping her. She put the pearl in her pocket. She was happy. + +"Thank you, Tom, you are a good brother," she said. "You can play with my shell. It is a nice shell. It is yours." + +Tom smiled and hugged Sara. He thanked her for sharing with him. He played with the shell. He was happy. + +They both ran to Mom and Dad and showed them their treasure. Mom and Dad praised them for being kind and generous. They all had a fun day at the beach. +Tom was hungry. He wanted to eat something yummy. He went to the kitchen and saw the big refrigerator. He tried to open it, but it was too high. He needed to stretch his arms. + +He pulled a chair and climbed on it. He reached for the handle and opened the refrigerator. He saw many things inside. He saw milk, cheese, eggs, juice, and fruits. He also saw a colorful cake. It had red, yellow, and blue icing. It looked very sweet and tasty. + +Tom wanted to eat the cake. He stretched his hand and grabbed it. He was happy. He did not see the note on the cake. It said: "Happy Birthday, Mom! Do not touch!" + +He took a big bite of the cake. He felt something crunchy. He looked at the cake. He saw a candle. It was still lit. He had bitten the candle. He felt hot and ouchy. He spit out the candle and the cake. He cried. + +Mom heard Tom crying. She ran to the kitchen and saw the mess. She saw the cake, the candle, and Tom's mouth. She was angry and sad. She said: "Tom, what did you do? That was my birthday cake! You were not supposed to eat it!" + +Tom felt sorry. He said: "I'm sorry, Mom. I was hungry. I did not see the note. I wanted to eat the colorful cake. It looked yummy. But it was not. It had a candle. It hurt me." + +Mom hugged Tom. She said: "It's okay, Tom. I forgive you. But you should not take things without asking. And you should not eat candles. They are not food. They are for making wishes. Come on, let's clean up and make a new cake. And this time, you can help me decorate it. How about that?" + +Tom nodded. He said: "Yes, Mom. I'm sorry. I love you. Happy birthday. Can I make a wish too?" + +Mom smiled. She said: "Yes, Tom. You can make a wish too. But first, let's stretch our legs and go to the store. We need to buy more icing and candles. And maybe some ice cream too." +Lily and Tom were playing with a ball in the living room. They liked to kick the ball to each other and catch it. But they had to be careful not to hit the TV or the lamp or the vase. Mommy said those things were breakable and expensive. + +"Your turn, Lily!" Tom said, kicking the ball to his sister. Lily ran to catch it, but she tripped over a cord on the floor. The cord was connected to the lamp. The lamp fell down and smashed on the carpet. Lily and Tom heard a loud noise and saw sparks and smoke. + +"Uh-oh," Lily said, scared. "We broke the lamp!" + +Tom was worried. He knew Mommy would be angry. He looked at the cord and saw it was still plugged in the wall. He thought maybe he could fix the lamp. He reached for the cord, but he did not know it was dangerous. + +"Tom, no!" Lily shouted, but it was too late. Tom touched the cord and felt a shock. He screamed and let go. He fell on the floor, shaking and crying. + +Lily ran to him and hugged him. She was very scared and sad. She did not know what to do. She wished Mommy was here. + +Mommy came home a few minutes later. She saw the broken lamp, the smoke, and the cord. She saw Lily and Tom on the floor. She was shocked and angry and scared. She called for help and tried to help Tom. But it was too late. Tom was hurt too much. He did not wake up. He was gone. Lily and Mommy cried and cried. They wished they had not played with the ball. They wished they had listened to Mommy. They wished they could have Tom back. But they could not. They were very sad. The end. +Tom and Lily were playing with their toy guns in the living room. They liked to pretend they were cowboys and robbers. Tom wore a hat and a badge, and Lily wore a scarf and a mask. + +"Bang, bang, you're dead, robber!" Tom shouted, pointing his gun at Lily. + +"No, I'm not, cowboy! You missed me!" Lily said, dodging behind the sofa. + +"Come out, come out, or I'll shoot you!" Tom said, moving closer. + +Lily jumped out and ran to the stairs. "You can't catch me, cowboy! I'm going upstairs!" she said, laughing. + +Tom followed her, but he tripped on a dirty sock that was on the floor. He fell down and hurt his knee. He started to cry. + +Lily heard him and came back. She saw him lying on the floor, holding his knee. She felt sorry for him. She put down her gun and went to him. + +"I'm sorry, Tom. Are you okay?" she asked, hugging him. + +"It hurts, Lily. You shot me!" Tom said, sobbing. + +"I didn't shoot you, Tom. It was an accident. You tripped on the sock. Look, it's dirty. Mommy will be mad if she sees it." Lily said, picking up the sock. + +"Let's go upstairs and get a band-aid for your knee. And let's put the sock in the laundry basket. And let's say sorry to Mommy." Lily said, helping Tom up. + +"Okay, Lily. You're a good robber. And a good sister." Tom said, smiling. + +They went upstairs, holding hands. They forgot about their guns and their game. They just wanted to make Tom's knee better and Mommy happy. +Tommy was a little boy who liked cookies very much. He saw a big jar of cookies on the kitchen table, but his mom said he could only have one after dinner. Tommy was hungry and wanted a cookie now, so he waited until his mom was busy and then he wandered to the kitchen. He climbed on a chair and reached for the jar, but he was not careful and the jar fell down and broke. Cookies and glass were everywhere. + +"Oh no!" Tommy said. He was scared and sad. He heard his mom coming and he ran to his room. He hid under his bed and hoped his mom would not find him. + +"Tommy, what have you done?" his mom said. She was angry and worried. She saw the mess in the kitchen and she looked for Tommy. She found him under his bed and she pulled him out. "Tommy, you were very naughty. You did not listen to me and you made a big mess. You could have hurt yourself with the glass. Why did you do that?" + +Tommy looked at his mom and he felt sorry. He said, "I'm sorry, mom. I wanted a cookie and I did not wait. I was greedy and I was not careful. I'm sorry I made you angry and I'm sorry I broke the jar." + +His mom hugged him and said, "I'm glad you are sorry, Tommy. I love you, but you have to learn to be patient and obedient. Cookies are not more important than your safety and your manners. You have to help me clean up the mess and you have to say sorry to dad, too. He bought the jar for us. And you have to go without cookies for a week as a punishment. Do you understand?" + +Tommy nodded and said, "I understand, mom. I will help you and I will say sorry to dad. And I will not wander to the kitchen again. I learned my lesson." + +His mom smiled and said, "That's good, Tommy. I hope you will remember it. Now let's go and clean up." + +The moral value of the story is: Be patient and obedient, and do not be greedy. +Tim and Kim were twins who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big slide that was very high. Tim wanted to try it, but Kim was scared. She said, "No, Tim, it is too high. You will fall and hurt yourself." + +Tim said, "Don't be silly, Kim. It is fun. I can do it. Watch me." He ran to the slide and climbed up the ladder. He reached the top and looked down. He saw how high he was and felt dizzy. He wanted to go back, but there were other kids behind him. He started to panic. He cried, "Help, help, I want to go down." + +Kim heard him and ran to the slide. She saw him crying and felt sorry for him. She said, "Don't worry, Tim, I am here. You can do it. Just slide down slowly and I will catch you." She held out her arms and smiled. + +Tim looked at Kim and felt brave. He said, "Okay, Kim, I will try." He slid down slowly and Kim caught him. He hugged her and said, "Thank you, Kim, you are a good sister. I am sorry I was mean to you. You were right, it was too high for me." + +Kim hugged him back and said, "You are welcome, Tim, you are a good brother. I am proud of you for trying. Maybe next time we can find a lower slide that we both like." + +They walked away holding hands and went to play on the swings. + +The moral of the story is: Listen to your friends and family who care about you. Don't do things that are too hard or dangerous for you. It is okay to be scared and ask for help. +Tom liked to play with his toys. He had a lot of toys, but his favorite was a lime. It was green and round and smelled good. He liked to roll it, squeeze it, and pretend it was a ball. + +One day, Tom's mom said they had to go to the store. She told Tom to put his toys away and get ready. Tom did not want to go. He wanted to play with his lime. He ignored his mom and kept playing. + +His mom was not happy. She said, "Tom, we have to go now. Put your lime in the fridge and come on." Tom still ignored her. He hid his lime under his pillow and ran to his closet. + +His mom was very angry. She said, "Tom, this is the last time I'm telling you. Come out of the closet and let's go." Tom still ignored her. He closed the closet door and hugged his lime. + +His mom was very sad. She said, "Tom, why are you ignoring me? Don't you love me?" Tom heard her voice and felt bad. He loved his mom. He did not want to make her sad. He opened the closet door and said, "I'm sorry, mom. I love you. I was just having fun with my lime. Can I take it with me?" His mom smiled and said, "Yes, you can. But you have to listen to me next time, okay?" Tom nodded and said, "Okay, mom. I'm sorry. I love you." He gave his mom a hug and a kiss and took his lime with him. They went to the store and had a good time. +Sara and Ben like to play in the park. They like to swing on the swings, slide on the slides, and run on the grass. They have a lot of fun together. + +One day, Sara and Ben see a big basket of vegetables on a bench. They are hungry and curious. They go to the basket and look inside. They see carrots, tomatoes, cucumbers, and lettuce. They think they look yummy. + +"Can we have some?" Sara asks Ben. + +"I don't know. Maybe they belong to someone," Ben says. + +"Who cares? They are just vegetables. No one will miss them," Sara says. She picks up a carrot and takes a bite. "Mmm, this is good. Try one, Ben." + +Ben is not sure, but he wants to be like Sara. He picks up a tomato and bites into it. "Ow, this is sour. I don't like it," he says. + +"Too bad. I like it. Let's eat more," Sara says. She grabs a cucumber and a lettuce and starts to munch on them. + +Ben sees a man coming towards them. He is wearing a hat and a apron. He looks angry. He is the owner of the vegetables. He was selling them at the market, but he left them on the bench for a moment. + +"Hey, you kids! What are you doing with my vegetables? You are stealing them! You are bad!" he shouts. + +Sara and Ben are scared. They drop the vegetables and try to run away. But the man is faster. He catches them and grabs them by the arms. He drags them to the market. He tells everyone what they did. He makes them pay for the vegetables. He makes them say sorry. He makes them cry. + +Sara and Ben are very sorry. They wish they had not taken the vegetables. They wish they had stayed on the swings. They learn a hard lesson. They never steal again. +Sara and Ben were twins who liked to explore the woods near their home. One day, they found a bush with many small, round, purple fruits. They wondered what they were and if they could eat them. + +"Look, Sara, what are these?" Ben asked, picking one and holding it in his hand. + +"I don't know, Ben, maybe they are berries," Sara said, touching another one. + +"Can we eat them? They look yummy," Ben said, bringing the fruit to his mouth. + +"Wait, Ben, we don't know if they are good or bad. Maybe they are sour or bitter or make us sick. We should ask Mom or Dad first," Sara said, pulling Ben's hand away. + +"But I'm hungry, Sara, and they smell sweet," Ben said, pouting. + +Just then, they heard a voice behind them. It was Mr. Fox, their neighbor, who lived in a small house in the woods. He was old and wise and knew many things about the plants and animals. + +"Hello, children, what are you doing here?" Mr. Fox asked, smiling. + +"Hello, Mr. Fox, we found these berries and we want to eat them, but we don't know what they are," Sara said, showing him the fruits. + +"Ah, these are blueberries, my dear. They are very good and healthy for you. They are sweet and juicy and have many vitamins. You can eat them, but only a few, because too many can make your tummy ache," Mr. Fox explained, taking one and popping it in his mouth. + +"Blueberries? Wow, they sound nice. Thank you, Mr. Fox, for explaining to us," Ben said, smiling. + +"You're welcome, Ben. But remember, always be careful when you find something new in the woods. Some things are not good for you and some things belong to other creatures. Always ask someone who knows before you try something," Mr. Fox said, patting their heads. + +"Okay, Mr. Fox, we will. Thank you for being so wise and kind," Sara said, hugging him. + +The twins then ate a few blueberries and shared some with Mr. Fox. They thanked him again and said goodbye. They ran back to their home, happy and full, and told their Mom and Dad about their adventure and their new friend. +Lily and Tom are playing in their room. They have many toys, but they want to try something new. They see a hanger in the closet. It is long and shiny. + +"Let's cook with the hanger!" Lily says. She takes the hanger and pretends it is a spoon. She stirs the air and makes noises. "Mmm, soup!" + +Tom laughs and joins her. He takes another hanger and pretends it is a fork. He pokes the air and makes noises. "Yum, salad!" + +They have fun cooking with the hangers. They pretend to eat their food and share with their stuffed animals. They say, "This is delicious!" + +Mom hears them and smiles. She opens the door and says, "What are you doing, my little chefs?" + +"We are cooking with hangers, Mom!" Lily and Tom say. They show her their hangers and their plates. + +Mom hugs them and says, "That's very creative! But do you know what's even better? Real food! I have cooked some pasta and chicken for lunch. Do you want to help me set the table?" + +Lily and Tom nod and say, "Yes, please!" They put their hangers and toys away and follow Mom to the kitchen. They help her with the plates and the napkins. They are happy to eat real food and to cook with Mom. +Anna likes to visit her dad at his work. He works in a big lab with many machines and tools. He helps people who are sick or hurt. Anna likes to see the machines and tools, but she likes to see the animals more. The lab has many animals, like mice, rabbits, and dogs. + +One day, Anna goes to the lab with her dad. She sees a big gray dog in a cage. The dog looks sad and lonely. Anna wants to pet the dog and make him happy. She asks her dad, "Can I say hello to the dog?" + +Her dad says, "You can, but be careful. The dog is not used to people. He is here for a test. He might be scared or angry." + +Anna nods and walks slowly to the cage. She says in a soft voice, "Hi, dog. I am Anna. You are a good dog. Do you want to be my friend?" The dog looks at Anna with his big brown eyes. He wags his tail a little. He does not bark or growl. + +Anna smiles and reaches her hand to the cage. She opens the door and lets the dog out. The dog stretches his legs and shakes his fur. He sniffs Anna's hand and licks it. He likes Anna. He follows her around the lab and plays with her. He is not sad or lonely anymore. + +Anna's dad watches them and smiles. He is happy that Anna and the dog are friends. He thinks, "Maybe the dog can help me with my test. Maybe he can help other people who are sick or hurt. Maybe he can be a hero." He hugs Anna and the dog and says, "You are both very brave and kind. I am proud of you." +Tom and Lily were playing in the garden. They liked to dig holes and look for bugs. But they were also very nosy. They wanted to see what was in the big shed at the end of the garden. Their dad told them not to go there, but they did not listen. + +One day, they sneaked into the shed when their dad was not looking. They saw many tools and boxes and cans. They also saw a big cage with a door and a string. Tom was curious. He wanted to touch the cage. + +"What is this?" he asked Lily. + +"I don't know. Maybe it's a trap," Lily said. + +"A trap? What is a trap?" Tom asked. + +Lily tried to explain. "A trap is something that catches animals. Like a mouse or a rabbit. If they go inside the cage, the door closes and they can't get out." + +Tom did not understand. He wanted to see how it worked. He pulled the string. The door slammed shut. Tom was inside the cage. He was scared. + +"Help! Help!" he cried. + +Lily was shocked. She did not know what to do. She ran to the house and called their dad. + +"Dad! Dad! Tom is in a trap!" she shouted. + +Their dad came running. He saw Tom in the cage. He was angry and worried. + +"Tom! Lily! What are you doing in the shed? I told you not to go there! This is a trap for raccoons. They are nosy animals that make a mess in the garden. You could have been hurt!" + +He opened the cage and let Tom out. He hugged him and checked him for injuries. He was glad he was not hurt. + +He also hugged Lily and thanked her for telling him. He explained to them why they should not go into the shed or touch the trap. He told them to be careful and listen to him. + +Tom and Lily felt sorry. They said they were sorry. They learned their lesson. They did not go into the shed or touch the trap again. They played in the garden with their dad. They had fun. They were happy. +Tom and Mia like to play with their dinosaur toys. They have big ones and small ones, green ones and brown ones, with long necks or sharp teeth. They make them walk and run and fight and roar. + +One day, they decide to play outside in the garden. They bring their dinosaur toys and some water in a bottle. They find a dry spot under a tree and make a nest for their dinosaurs. They pretend the nest is a cave and the tree is a mountain. + +"Roar!" Tom says, making his T-rex toy bite Mia's triceratops toy. "I am the king of the dinosaurs! You cannot stop me!" + +"Roar!" Mia says, making her triceratops toy push Tom's T-rex toy away. "You are not the king! You are mean and hungry! Go away!" + +They make their dinosaur toys fight and roar some more, until they get thirsty. They drink some water from the bottle and share it with their dinosaur toys. They pretend the water is a lake and the bottle is a waterfall. + +"Ah, this water is good," Tom says, making his T-rex toy drink. "I am not so mean and hungry now. Maybe we can be friends." + +"OK, we can be friends," Mia says, making her triceratops toy drink. "But you have to be nice and share. And no more biting!" + +They make their dinosaur toys hug and roar happily. They play some more until it is time to go inside. They pack their dinosaur toys and their bottle and say goodbye to the tree and the nest. They have had a lot of fun playing with their dinosaur toys. +Tom liked to play with fire. He found a box of matches in his dad's room and took it to his backyard. He lit one match and watched the flame. He felt happy and powerful. He lit another match and threw it on the grass. He lit more and more matches and threw them around. + +Soon, the grass and some leaves caught fire. The fire grew bigger and bigger. Tom was scared. He ran inside the house and hid under his bed. He hoped the fire would go away. + +But the fire did not go away. It made a lot of smoke and noise. The smoke reached the house and made Tom cough. He heard his dad and mom shouting. He heard sirens and saw red lights. He saw men in yellow suits with hoses. They came to put out the fire. + +Tom's dad and mom found him under the bed. They were angry and sad. They saw the box of matches in his hand. They saw the marks of fire on the grass and the trees. They saw the ash on the ground and in the air. They took Tom outside and made him look at what he had done. + +Tom felt ashamed. He knew he had done a bad thing. He had hurt the plants and the animals. He had made his parents and the firemen worry. He had made a mess and a danger. He said he was sorry and he cried. He promised he would never play with fire again. + +Tom learned a lesson. He learned that fire is not a toy. He learned that fire can hurt and destroy. He learned that he should listen to his parents and be careful. He learned that he should be responsible for his actions and say sorry when he makes a mistake. He learned that he should be ashamed when he does something wrong and try to do better. +Lily and Max are friends. They like to play at the park. They like to swing on the swings. They swing high and low. They feel happy. + +One day, they see a new swing at the park. It is big and yellow. It has a long rope and a round seat. It looks fun. Lily and Max want to try it. + +"Can we swing on that?" Lily asks Max. + +"Yes, let's go!" Max says. + +They run to the yellow swing. They take turns to sit on it. They push each other. The yellow swing goes fast and far. They feel excited. + +"Wow, this is a cool swing!" Lily says. + +"Yes, it is! It has a different style!" Max says. + +They swing on the yellow swing for a long time. They laugh and shout. They have a lot of fun. They like the yellow swing. It is their new favorite swing. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, Anna has a cherry in her hand. She shows it to Ben. + +"Look, Ben, I have a cherry. It is red and sweet. Do you want some?" Anna says. + +Ben looks at the cherry. He does not have a cherry. He wants a cherry. He is envious of Anna. + +"Where did you get the cherry, Anna?" Ben asks. + +"I got it from my mom. She gave me a cherry for being good. She said cherries are good for me. They make me healthy and happy." Anna says. + +Ben thinks. He wants to be good too. He wants to get a cherry from his mom. He wants to be healthy and happy. + +"Can I be good too, Anna? Can I get a cherry from my mom?" Ben asks. + +Anna smiles. She likes Ben. She wants to share with Ben. She breaks the cherry in half. She gives one half to Ben. + +"Here, Ben, you can have half of my cherry. You are good too. You are my friend. We can share the cherry. Then we can both be healthy and happy." Anna says. + +Ben takes the half of the cherry. He says thank you to Anna. He bites the cherry. It is red and sweet. He likes the cherry. He is happy. + +Anna and Ben eat the cherry together. They smile at each other. They are not envious anymore. They are friends. They play in the park. +Tom and Lily were going to the park with their bikes. They liked to ride fast and see the trees and flowers. They put on their helmets and followed their mom. + +"Mom, can we go to the ice cream truck?" Lily asked. She saw the colorful truck near the swings. + +"Maybe later, sweetie. First, let's ride around the park and get some exercise," Mom said. + +Tom and Lily nodded and pedaled faster. They saw some ducks in the pond, some kids on the slide, and some dogs on the leash. They had fun and felt cheerful. + +But after a while, Tom felt tired. His legs were sore and his bike was slow. He stopped and got off his bike. + +"Lily, I need a break. My bike is out of fuel," he said. + +Lily laughed. "Bikes don't use fuel, silly. They use your energy. You need to eat and drink something to get more energy." + +She looked around and saw a bench with a water fountain. She pointed to it and said, "Let's go there and have a snack. I have some crackers and juice in my backpack. I recommend them. They are yummy and healthy." + +Tom smiled and agreed. He pushed his bike to the bench and sat down. Lily shared her crackers and juice with him. They ate and drank and felt better. + +"Thank you, Lily. You are a good sister. Your snack was good. It gave me more fuel," he said. + +"You're welcome, Tom. You are a good brother. Your bike is cool. It goes fast," she said. + +They hugged and got back on their bikes. They rode to their mom and asked her if they could have ice cream now. + +Mom smiled and said, "Sure, you can. You did a great job riding your bikes. You deserve a treat." + +Tom and Lily cheered and followed Mom to the ice cream truck. They picked their favorite flavors and enjoyed their ice cream. They had a wonderful day at the park. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to eat toast for breakfast. Mom makes toast for them every morning. She puts butter and jam on the toast. Sara and Ben say, "Thank you, Mom!" + +One morning, Mom is very busy. She has to go to work early. She makes toast for Sara and Ben, but she forgets to put butter and jam on it. She puts the toast on a plate and says, "Here you go, kids. Eat your toast and be good. I have to go now. Bye!" + +Sara and Ben look at the toast. It is dry and plain. They do not like it. They want butter and jam. They start to cry. + +"Mom, we want butter and jam!" Sara says. + +"Mom, this toast is bad!" Ben says. + +But Mom is gone. She did not hear them. Sara and Ben are sad and angry. They do not want to eat the toast. + +Sara has an idea. She says, "Ben, let's tear the toast. Maybe we can find butter and jam inside." + +Ben thinks that is a good idea. He says, "OK, Sara. Let's tear the toast." + +They start to tear the toast. They tear it into small pieces. They tear it into crumbs. They do not find any butter and jam. They only make a big mess. + +They hear a knock on the door. It is Grandma. She comes to watch them while Mom is at work. She sees the toast crumbs on the table and on the floor. She sees Sara and Ben with tears in their eyes. + +She says, "Oh, my! What happened here? Why did you tear the toast?" + +Sara and Ben tell her what happened. They tell her that Mom forgot to put butter and jam on the toast. They tell her that they tried to find butter and jam inside the toast. They tell her that they are sorry for making a mess. + +Grandma smiles. She says, "I understand, kids. You were disappointed and curious. But you should not tear the toast. That is wasteful and rude. You should eat what Mom gives you. She works hard to make you breakfast. She loves you very much." + +Sara and Ben feel ashamed. They say, "We are sorry, Grandma. We love Mom too. We will not tear the toast again." + +Grandma says, "That's good, kids. I forgive you. And I have a surprise for you. I brought some butter and jam with me. How about we make some new toast and put butter and jam on it? Would you like that?" + +Sara and Ben nod. They say, "Yes, please, Grandma. Thank you, Grandma. You are very kind." + +Grandma hugs them. She says, "You are welcome, kids. You are very kind too. Now, let's clean up this mess and make some yummy toast." +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to look at the sky and see the clouds. Some clouds were big and white, some were small and gray, and some had funny shapes. + +"Look, that cloud looks like a rabbit!" Lily said, pointing at a fluffy cloud. + +"I see it! And that one looks like a car!" Ben said, pointing at another cloud. + +They laughed and made up stories about the clouds. They pretended the rabbit cloud was hopping around the sky, and the car cloud was driving fast and honking. + +But then, the wind started to blow. The clouds began to move and change. The rabbit cloud and the car cloud got smaller and smaller. + +"Where are they going?" Lily asked, feeling sad. + +"They are disappearing," Ben said. "The wind is making them go away." + +"Can we make them come back?" Lily asked. + +Ben shook his head. "No, we can't. But maybe we can find new clouds to play with." + +He looked around the sky and saw a cloud that looked like a star. He smiled and pointed at it. + +"Look, that cloud looks like a star! It is bright and hard. Do you see it?" + +Lily looked up and saw the star cloud. She smiled too and nodded. + +"I see it! And that one looks like a flower! It is pretty and soft. Do you see it?" + +Ben looked up and saw the flower cloud. He nodded and clapped his hands. + +"I see it! Let's play with the star cloud and the flower cloud. They are our new friends." + +They laughed and made up stories about the star cloud and the flower cloud. They pretended the star cloud was shining and twinkling, and the flower cloud was smelling and blooming. + +They forgot about the rabbit cloud and the car cloud. They were happy with the new clouds. They played until the sun set and the sky turned dark. Then they went home with their mom and dad. They said goodbye to the clouds and thanked them for the fun. They hoped to see them again. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play chess. Chess is a game with black and white pieces. They move the pieces on a board with squares. + +One day, Anna and Ben are playing chess in the park. They are lively and happy. They talk and laugh. + +"Your turn, Ben," Anna says. "Move your piece." + +Ben looks at the board. He thinks hard. He wants to win. He moves his piece. + +"Ha! I got you!" Anna says. "You have to yield your king. I win!" + +Ben is sad. He does not like to lose. He does not want to yield his king. He pouts. + +"No, you don't win," Ben says. "You cheated. You moved your piece twice." + +Anna is angry. She did not cheat. She moved her piece once. She shows Ben. + +"Look, Ben," Anna says. "I moved my piece from here to here. One move. You are lying." + +Ben and Anna start to argue. They raise their voices. They do not listen to each other. + +A lady walks by. She sees Ben and Anna. She hears them. She stops. + +"Hello, children," the lady says. "Why are you fighting? Chess is a fun game. You should be nice to each other." + +Ben and Anna look at the lady. They feel ashamed. They know they are wrong. They are not nice to each other. + +"Sorry, lady," Ben says. "We are friends. But we both want to win." + +"Sorry, lady," Anna says. "We are friends. But we both get mad." + +The lady smiles. She is kind. She has an idea. + +"Why don't you play again?" the lady says. "But this time, you can switch the pieces. Ben, you play with the white pieces. Anna, you play with the black pieces. Maybe you will see the game differently." + +Ben and Anna think. They like the idea. They agree. + +"OK, lady," Ben says. "Thank you. We will try." + +"OK, lady," Anna says. "Thank you. We will try." + +The lady leaves. Ben and Anna set up the board. They switch the pieces. They play again. They are lively and happy. They talk and laugh. They do not fight. They do not cheat. They do not lie. They play fair. They have fun. They are friends. +Tom and Lily love to race. They race with their bikes, their feet, and their toys. They like to see who is faster and who can win. + +One day, they go to the market with their mom. The market has many things to see and buy. There are fruits, vegetables, bread, cheese, and more. Tom and Lily see a big pile of balloons. They are colorful and shiny. They want a balloon. + +"Mom, can we have a balloon?" they ask. + +"Sure, you can have one balloon each. But you have to be careful. Don't let them fly away," mom says. + +"Thank you, mom!" Tom and Lily say. They choose their balloons. Tom picks a red one and Lily picks a yellow one. They tie them to their wrists. + +"Let's race with our balloons!" Tom says. + +"OK, let's race to the end of the market!" Lily says. + +They start to run with their balloons. They pass by the stalls and the people. They laugh and shout. They are having fun. + +But then, a gust of wind blows. It catches their balloons. The balloons slip from their wrists. They fly up in the air. + +"Oh no, our balloons!" Tom and Lily cry. + +They stop and look up. They see their balloons getting smaller and smaller. They are sad. + +"Sorry, kids. The balloons are gone. There are no more available," mom says. + +Tom and Lily hug mom. They are disappointed. + +"Maybe we can find something else to race with," mom says. + +She points to a stall that sells toy cars. They are small and colorful. They have wheels and stickers. + +"Look, toy cars! Do you like them?" mom asks. + +Tom and Lily nod. They smile. + +"Yes, we like them!" they say. + +Mom buys them each a toy car. Tom gets a blue one and Lily gets a pink one. + +"Thank you, mom!" they say. + +They hold their toy cars. They are happy. + +"Let's race with our toy cars!" Tom says. + +"OK, let's race to the car!" Lily says. + +They start to run with their toy cars. They make vroom-vroom noises. They are having fun again. +Anna and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. They liked to make noises with their cars and dolls. They did not hear their uncle knock on the door. He came in and saw them making a mess. + +"Stop that!" he shouted. He was very loud and angry. He grabbed their toys and threw them in the trash. "You are bad children! You need to learn to be quiet and tidy!" + +Anna and Ben started to cry. They did not understand why their uncle was so mean. They loved their toys and they were having fun. They wanted their mom and dad to come home. + +"Please, uncle, don't be mad," Anna said. "We are sorry. We will be good. Please give us back our toys." + +"No!" he said. "You don't deserve them. You are too noisy and messy. You need to be punished. Go to your room and stay there until your parents come back." + +He pushed them to their room and locked the door. He did not forgive them. He did not care about them. He was a bad uncle. + +Anna and Ben hugged each other and sobbed. They missed their toys and their parents. They wished their uncle would go away. They were scared and sad. They did not know what to do. They had a bad day. +Anna liked to draw with her crayons. She had many colors and she made pictures of her family, her friends and her toys. She was very good at drawing and she was proud of her art. + +One day, she wanted to draw a big sun on a big paper. She looked for her yellow crayon, but she could not find it. She asked her mom, but her mom did not know where it was. She asked her brother, but he said he did not have it. She was sad and angry. She did not want to use another color. She wanted her yellow crayon. + +She decided to look for it in her room. She searched under her bed, in her closet, in her drawers, but she could not see it. She saw her blue crayon, her red crayon, her green crayon, but no yellow crayon. She was about to give up, when she noticed something on her shelf. It was her yellow crayon! But it was very high and she could not reach it. + +She tried to jump, but she was too short. She tried to climb, but she was too clumsy. She tried to use a chair, but it was too heavy. She was stubborn and she did not want to ask for help. She wanted to get her yellow crayon by herself. + +She had an idea. She took her teddy bear and threw it at the shelf. She hoped it would knock down the crayon. But it did not work. The teddy bear bounced back and hit her in the face. She cried out loud and dropped the teddy bear. She felt a pain in her nose and a tear in her eye. + +Her mom heard her cry and came to her room. She saw Anna on the floor, holding her nose, with a teddy bear and a bunch of crayons around her. She asked her what happened and why she was crying. Anna told her she wanted her yellow crayon, but she could not get it. She pointed at the shelf. + +Her mom smiled and hugged her. She said she was sorry and she understood. She said she was proud of her for trying, but sometimes it was okay to ask for help. She said she would help her get her yellow crayon. She lifted her up and stretched her arm to the shelf. She grabbed the yellow crayon and gave it to Anna. + +Anna smiled and thanked her mom. She said she was sorry for being stubborn and for throwing her teddy bear. She said she loved her mom and her teddy bear. She took her yellow crayon and ran to her paper. She drew a big sun with a happy face. She showed it to her mom and said it was for her. Her mom said it was beautiful and she loved it. They hugged and kissed and went to the kitchen for a snack. +Tom loved his truck. It was red and shiny and had four big wheels. He played with it every day in the yard. He made it go vroom vroom and honk honk. He pretended it was an enormous truck that could carry anything. + +One day, a new boy moved in next door. His name was Sam. He saw Tom's truck and wanted to play with it. He asked Tom if he could borrow it. Tom said no. It was his truck and it belonged to him. He did not want to share it. + +Sam was angry. He waited until Tom went inside for lunch. Then he sneaked into the yard and grabbed the truck. He ran away with it to his house. He thought he could keep it for himself. + +Tom came back and saw that his truck was gone. He was sad and scared. He looked everywhere for it. He asked his mom and dad if they had seen it. They said no. They did not know where it was. + +Tom cried and cried. He missed his truck. He wished he had been nicer to Sam. Maybe then Sam would have been his friend and they could have played with the truck together. But now he had no truck and no friend. He felt very lonely and sorry. +Lisa is a big girl who likes to do things by herself. She can dress herself, brush her teeth, and eat her breakfast. She is very independent. But sometimes, she needs help from her mom or dad, especially when she is sick or hurt. + +One day, Lisa falls down and scrapes her knee. It hurts a lot and she cries. Her mom hears her and runs to her. She hugs Lisa and says, "Don't worry, sweetie, I'm here. Let me see your knee." She takes Lisa inside and cleans her wound with water and soap. She puts a band-aid on it and kisses it. "There, all better," she says. + +Lisa feels better, but she still feels a little sad. She says, "Thank you, mom, for helping me. But I wish I didn't fall down. I want to be strong and independent like you." + +Her mom smiles and says, "You are strong and independent, Lisa. But everyone falls down sometimes, even me. And everyone needs help sometimes, even me. That's why we have nurses, doctors, teachers, and friends. They help us when we are sick, hurt, or confused. And we help them too, when they need us. That's what being independent means. It means knowing when to ask for help and when to give help." + +Lisa thinks about what her mom says. She says, "I understand, mom. You are right. Being independent is not just doing things by myself. It is also helping others and saying thank you. Like you help me and I thank you. And like nurses help people and people thank them." + +Her mom nods and says, "Exactly, Lisa. You are a very smart and independent girl. And I'm very proud of you. Now, how about we go outside and play? Just be careful and watch your step." + +Lisa agrees and says, "Yes, mom, let's go. And thank you again for being my mom. I love you." + +Her mom says, "I love you too, Lisa. And thank you for being my daughter." They hug and go outside to play. +Tom and Sue are husband and wife. They love each other very much. They have a big house, a nice car, and a cute dog. They are very happy. + +One day, Tom gets sick. He has a bad pain in his chest. He goes to the hospital with Sue. The doctor says he has a problem with his heart. He needs an operation. Sue is very scared and sad. + +Tom has the operation. It is very long and hard. Sue waits and waits. She prays for Tom. She hopes he will be okay. She suffers a lot. + +Finally, the doctor comes out. He smiles and says Tom is fine. The operation was a success. He will get better soon. Sue is very happy and relieved. She hugs the doctor and thanks him. + +She goes to see Tom. He is in a bed with wires and tubes. He looks tired and weak. But he smiles when he sees Sue. He says he loves her. She says she loves him too. They hold hands. They are very happy. They have a great love. +Anna and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to pretend they were superheroes. Anna had a purple mask that she wore over her eyes. Ben had a red cape that he tied around his neck. + +"Look, Anna, I can fly!" Ben said, as he ran and jumped off a slide. He landed on the grass and rolled over. + +"That's not flying, Ben, that's falling!" Anna said, laughing. She stood on a bench and waved her arms. "I can see everything with my purple mask. I can see the bad guys and the good guys and the animals and the trees." + +"Can you see me?" Ben asked, as he sneaked behind her. + +Anna turned around and saw Ben. He had a funny mask on his face. It was green and had big teeth and horns. He looked like a monster. + +"Boo!" Ben shouted, as he tried to scare Anna. + +Anna was not scared. She knew it was Ben. She smiled and said, "Nice mask, Ben. But you can't fool me. You are not a monster. You are my friend." + +Ben took off his mask and smiled back. He said, "You are right, Anna. I am your friend. And you are my friend. And we are both superheroes." + +They hugged and then ran to play some more. They had fun with their masks and capes. They were happy. +Lily was a very intelligent girl. She liked to learn new things and ask questions. She had a big board in her room, where she drew pictures and wrote letters and numbers. + +One day, her friend Ben came to play with her. He saw the board and wanted to try it. He picked up a marker and started to draw a circle. + +"What are you doing?" Lily asked. + +"I am drawing a sun," Ben said. + +"That is not a sun," Lily said. "A sun is yellow and has rays. You need to draw more lines." + +Ben felt sad. He did not understand why Lily was not happy with his circle. He liked his circle. He thought it was a good sun. + +Lily saw that Ben was sad. She did not want to hurt his feelings. She wanted to be a good friend. + +"I am sorry, Ben," Lily said. "I did not mean to be mean. Your circle is very nice. But do you want to learn how to draw a sun like I do?" + +Ben nodded. He wanted to learn from Lily. She was very intelligent and knew many things. + +Lily smiled. She took another marker and showed Ben how to draw a sun with yellow and rays. She explained what each part was and why it was important. Ben listened and watched carefully. He tried to copy what Lily did. + +"Look, Lily, I did it!" Ben said. He showed Lily his sun. It was yellow and had rays. It looked like a real sun. + +"Wow, Ben, you did it!" Lily said. She was proud of Ben. He was very smart and fast. He understood what she taught him. She gave him a hug. "You are a great friend and a great artist." + +Ben hugged her back. He was happy. He liked Lily and her board. He liked to learn and draw with her. He thanked her for teaching him. + +They decided to draw more things together. They had fun and learned a lot. They were both very intelligent and very kind. +Mia and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. They had a lot of fun making noises and building things. But soon they felt tired and hungry. They wanted to rest and eat. + +They saw their mom in the kitchen. She was making a yummy snack for them. She smiled and said, "Come on, kids. It's time to rest and eat. You can play more later." + +Mia and Ben ran to the kitchen. They washed their hands and sat at the table. Mom gave them some cheese and crackers and juice. They ate and drank and said, "Thank you, mom. This is good." + +Mom said, "You're welcome, my loves. Now you can rest on the couch for a while. I have to do some work on the computer. But I'll be right here if you need me." + +Mia and Ben nodded and went to the couch. They brought their favorite blankets and pillows. They snuggled up and closed their eyes. They felt cozy and happy. + +But then they heard a noise. It was their cat, Luna. She was nosy and curious. She wanted to see what they were doing. She jumped on the couch and walked on their blankets. She poked them with her paw and meowed. + +Mia and Ben opened their eyes and saw Luna. They giggled and said, "Hi, Luna. Do you want to rest with us?" + +Luna nodded and curled up between them. She purred and licked their faces. They hugged her and said, "We love you, Luna. You're our friend." + +They all rested on the couch together. They felt warm and safe. Mom looked at them and smiled. She was proud and happy. She said, "I love you, Mia and Ben and Luna. You're my family." +Anna loves animals. She likes to look at pictures of animals in books. She likes to play with her stuffed animals. She likes to watch animals on TV. But she has never seen a real penguin. + +One day, Anna goes to the zoo with her mom and dad. They see many animals. They see lions and monkeys and elephants and giraffes. Anna likes them all, but she wants to see a penguin. + +They walk to the penguin house. It is cold inside. Anna sees a big pool of water. She sees many black and white birds. They are penguins. They swim and slide and waddle. Anna thinks they are cute. + +She sees a sign that says "Do not enter". She does not know what it means. She sees a door that is open. She wants to get closer to the penguins. She runs to the door and enters. + +She is in a small room. There are some buckets and some fish. There are also some penguins. They look at her. They make noises. They are not happy. Anna is scared. + +She hears her mom and dad calling her name. They are looking for her. They see the door and enter. They find Anna and the penguins. They are not happy either. They say "Sorry" to the zookeeper. They take Anna out of the room. They tell her not to enter places she is not supposed to. + +Anna says "Sorry" too. She learned a new word. She learned what "enter" means. She also learned that penguins are cute, but not friendly. She likes to look at them, but not touch them. She likes to stay with her mom and dad. They are happy again. They hug and kiss. They go to see more animals. +Ben and Lily were friends who liked to play in the garden. They found a big bush with many blueberries. They picked some and ate them. They were sweet and juicy. + +"Look, I have an idea!" Ben said. "Let's attach some blueberries to our clothes and pretend we are blueberry monsters!" + +"That sounds fun!" Lily said. "How do we attach them?" + +Ben showed her how to use a needle and thread to poke the blueberries and tie them to their shirts and pants. They made blueberry eyes, noses, mouths, ears, and tails. They looked very funny. + +"Roar! I am a blueberry monster!" Ben said. "I will eat you, Lily!" + +"Roar! I am a blueberry monster too!" Lily said. "I will eat you, Ben!" + +They chased each other around the garden, laughing and growling. They did not see the bee that was flying near the bush. The bee liked blueberries too. It saw Ben and Lily and thought they were giant blueberries. It flew towards them, buzzing loudly. + +"Ow! Ow! Ow!" Ben screamed. "A bee is stinging me!" + +"Ow! Ow! Ow!" Lily screamed. "A bee is stinging me too!" + +They ran to the house, crying and scratching. The blueberries fell off their clothes, leaving holes and stains. The bee followed them, angry and hungry. + +Mom and Dad heard the noise and came out. They saw Ben and Lily covered in red spots and tears. They saw the bee and the blueberries. They were not happy. + +"What have you done?" Mom asked. "Why did you attach blueberries to your clothes? Why did you upset the bee?" + +"We were playing blueberry monsters," Ben said. + +"It was Ben's idea," Lily said. + +"It was Lily's idea too," Ben said. + +Mom and Dad shook their heads. They took Ben and Lily inside and gave them medicine and ice. They told them to be more careful and modest next time. They said they could not play in the garden for a week. Ben and Lily felt sorry and sore. They wished they had not played blueberry monsters. It was not fun at all. +Anna and Ben were twins who liked to spend time in the park. They loved to play on the swings, the slide and the seesaw. One day, they saw a big statue of a man with a long beard and a robe. He was holding a book and a hammer. + +"Who is that?" Anna asked. + +Ben looked at the sign next to the statue. He tried to read the words, but they were too hard. He only knew some letters. + +"I don't know. Maybe he is a judge. He has a book and a hammer like the judge on TV," he said. + +"A judge? What does a judge do?" Anna wondered. + +Ben shrugged. He didn't know much about judges either. + +"Maybe he tells people what to do and what not to do. Maybe he is a good judge or a bad judge," he guessed. + +Anna nodded. She looked at the statue again. She noticed that it was very old and dirty. There were cracks and holes on it. Some birds had made nests on its head. + +"He is an ancient judge," she said. "He is very old and has been here for a long time. Maybe he knows many things that we don't know." + +Ben agreed. He felt curious about the ancient judge. He wanted to ask him some questions. + +"Hello, Mr. Judge," he said, waving his hand. "Can you talk to us? Can you tell us your name and your story?" + +The statue did not answer. It did not move or blink. It just stared at them with a serious face. + +Anna and Ben waited for a while, but nothing happened. They felt disappointed and bored. + +"Maybe he is asleep. Maybe he is tired of being a judge," Anna said. + +"Maybe he is not a real judge. Maybe he is just a pretend judge," Ben said. + +They decided to leave the statue alone and go back to their games. They ran to the swings and the slide and the seesaw. They had more fun than the ancient judge. +Lily was excited to go to the park with her mom. She put on her coat and her boots and her scarf. Her scarf was red and soft and warm. She loved her scarf very much. + +"Are you ready, Lily?" her mom asked. + +"Yes, Mommy, let's go!" Lily said. + +They walked to the park and saw many things. They saw birds and trees and flowers and swings. Lily wanted to play on the swings. She ran to the swings and asked her mom to push her. + +"Okay, Lily, but don't forget your scarf," her mom said. + +Lily nodded and climbed on the swing. Her mom pushed her and she felt happy. She swung higher and higher and laughed. She felt the wind in her hair and the sun on her face. + +But she did not feel her scarf. Her scarf had slipped off her neck and fallen on the ground. She did not notice it. She was too busy swinging and having fun. + +After a while, her mom said, "Lily, it's time to go home. We have to make dinner." + +"Okay, Mommy," Lily said. She jumped off the swing and ran to her mom. She hugged her mom and said, "Thank you, Mommy, I had so much fun!" + +"I'm glad, Lily," her mom said. "But where is your scarf?" + +Lily looked around and saw her scarf on the ground. She gasped and ran to get it. But it was too late. A big dog had found her scarf and was chewing on it. It had torn her scarf and made it dirty and wet. + +"Hey, that's my scarf!" Lily cried. She tried to get her scarf back, but the dog growled and ran away with it. + +Lily was very sad. She had lost her scarf. Her scarf that was red and soft and warm. Her scarf that she loved very much. + +Her mom hugged her and said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I know you loved your scarf. But don't worry, we can get you a new scarf. A scarf that is even more red and soft and warm. A scarf that you will love even more." + +Lily sniffed and nodded. She hoped her mom was right. She hoped she would find a new scarf that would make her happy again. +Sam liked to read books. He had many books with pictures and words. He read them every day. He read them in his bed, on the sofa, and in the garden. He read them to his cat, Tuna. + +Tuna was a bald cat. He had no fur on his body. He was very soft and warm. He liked to listen to Sam read. He liked to cuddle with Sam and purr. He was Sam's best friend. + +One day, Sam found a new book in his room. It was a big book with a shiny cover. It had a picture of a bald cat on it. Sam was very happy. He wanted to read it to Tuna. He ran to find Tuna in the house. + +But Tuna was not in the house. He was not on the sofa, or in the bed, or in the garden. Sam looked everywhere. He could not find Tuna. He was very sad. He wondered where Tuna was. + +He went back to his room with the book. He opened the book and saw a note. It was from his mom. It said: + +"Dear Sam, I have a surprise for you. I took Tuna to the vet today. He is not sick. He is very healthy. But he had a special treatment. He has fur now! He looks like a new cat. He is still your Tuna. He still loves you. Come and see him when you get home. Love, Mom." + +Sam was very surprised. He could not believe it. He wanted to see Tuna. He wanted to see his fur. He wanted to read him the book. He ran out of his room and down the stairs. He saw his mom and Tuna in the living room. Tuna had black and white fur. He looked very fluffy and cute. He saw Sam and ran to him. He rubbed his head on Sam's leg and purred. Sam hugged him and smiled. He said: + +"Tuna, you are beautiful. I love you. I have a book for you. It is about a bald cat. Do you want to read it with me?" + +Tuna nodded and meowed. He followed Sam to the sofa. Sam opened the book and read it to Tuna. They cuddled and laughed. They were very happy. The end. +One day, Tom and Lily went to the park with their mom. They saw a big hill with many small holes. They wanted to see what was inside. + +"Look, ants!" Tom said, pointing at the holes. "They are so tiny and busy. Can we meet them?" + +"OK, but be careful. Don't hurt them or make them angry," Mom said. + +Tom and Lily knelt down and watched the ants. They saw them carry bits of leaves and crumbs to their holes. They saw them talk to each other with their feelers. They saw them work together as a team. + +"Hello, ants!" Lily said softly. "We are Tom and Lily. We are your friends. Can we play with you?" + +Some ants stopped and looked at Lily. They did not understand her words, but they sensed her kindness. They waved their feelers back at her. + +"Hi, friends!" one ant said in ant language. "We are the red ants. We live in this hill. We are happy to meet you." + +But not all ants were friendly. Some ants were greedy and mean. They did not like Tom and Lily. They wanted to keep all the food for themselves. They saw Tom holding a cookie in his hand. They wanted to take it from him. + +"Look, food!" one greedy ant said in ant language. "That big thing has a delicious cookie. Let's get it!" + +The greedy ants ran towards Tom. They climbed on his hand and bit his fingers. They tried to pull the cookie away from him. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Tom cried. "The ants are biting me! They are taking my cookie! Help!" + +Mom heard Tom's cry. She ran to him and brushed off the ants. She checked his hand and saw some red marks. + +"Are you OK, Tom?" Mom asked. "Did the ants hurt you?" + +"Yes, Mom. They hurt me. They are bad ants. They are not our friends," Tom said, sobbing. + +Mom hugged Tom and gave him a band-aid. She explained to him that not all ants were bad, but some were greedy and mean. She told him to be careful and respectful of the ants, and to share his food with them if he wanted to. + +"OK, Mom. I'm sorry. I didn't mean to make them angry. I will share my cookie with them," Tom said. + +He broke his cookie in half and gave one piece to Lily. He put the other piece near the ant hill. He hoped the ants would like it. + +The red ants saw the cookie piece. They smelled its sweetness. They thanked Tom and Lily in ant language. They shared the cookie with their friends. They thought Tom and Lily were good and generous. They wanted to be their friends. + +"Thank you, friends!" one red ant said in ant language. "You are very kind. You gave us a delicious cookie. We are happy to meet you." + +Tom and Lily smiled. They felt happy too. They had met the ants. They had learned something new. They had made some friends. +Sara was a curious girl who liked to explore new things. One day, she saw a big bowl of shrimp on the table. She had never eaten shrimp before and wanted to try one. She climbed on a chair and reached for the bowl. + +"Be careful, Sara!" her mom said. "The shrimp are hot and the bowl is heavy. You might fall and hurt yourself." + +But Sara did not listen. She grabbed the bowl and pulled it towards her. But the bowl was too heavy for her and she lost her balance. She fell off the chair and the bowl fell on the floor. The shrimp spilled everywhere and the hot sauce burned her skin. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Sara cried. She was in pain and scared. Her mom ran to her and hugged her. She checked her for injuries and cleaned her up. + +"I'm sorry, mom," Sara said. "I was curious about the shrimp and I did not listen to you." + +"It's okay, Sara," her mom said. "I'm glad you are not badly hurt. But you have to learn to be careful and obey when I tell you something. Curiosity is good, but safety is important too. Next time, ask me before you touch something you don't know." + +Sara nodded and hugged her mom. She learned her lesson and decided to be more careful and respectful. She also realized that shrimp were not her favorite food. She preferred apples and cheese. +Lily and Ben were best friends. They liked to play in the park with their toys. One day, they found a big hole in the ground. They wondered what was inside. + +"Maybe it is a treasure!" Lily said. + +"Or a dinosaur bone!" Ben said. + +They decided to dig deeper with their shovels. They found some shiny things and some old things. They were very happy. + +"Look, this is a ring!" Lily said, holding a silver band. + +"And this is a coin!" Ben said, showing a copper disc. + +They put their finds in a bag. They wanted to show them to their mom and dad. But then they heard a loud voice. + +"Hey, what are you doing there?" It was the park keeper. He looked angry. + +Lily and Ben were shy. They did not like to talk to strangers. They hid behind the hole. + +"We are sorry, sir. We were just playing," Ben said. + +"Playing? You are ruining the park! This is a history site. These things are very old and important. You can't take them. You have to bury them back," the park keeper said. + +He took the bag from them and threw it in the hole. He filled the hole with dirt. He walked away, shaking his head. + +Lily and Ben felt sad. They wanted to keep their treasure. They did not understand why it was history. They walked back to their toys. + +"Maybe we can find another hole tomorrow," Lily said. + +"Maybe," Ben said. "But I hope the park keeper is not there." +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big dog. The dog is brown and has a long tail. The dog looks sad. + +"Hi, dog. Why are you sad?" Lily asks. + +The dog does not answer. He just looks at them with big eyes. + +"Maybe he is hungry," Tom says. "I have a sandwich. Do you want some?" + +Tom offers the sandwich to the dog. The dog sniffs it and wags his tail. He takes a bite and licks his lips. + +"Good boy," Tom says. "You can have more if you want." + +The dog barks and jumps. He is happy. + +"Can we play with him?" Lily asks. + +"Sure," Tom says. "He seems friendly. Maybe he is lost. We should help him find his home." + +Lily and Tom play with the dog. They throw a ball and he fetches it. They run and he chases them. They laugh and he barks. + +They have fun. + +But soon, they hear a voice. + +"Rex! Rex! Where are you?" + +It is a man. He is looking for the dog. + +"Is that your dog?" Lily asks. + +"Yes, it is. He ran away from me. I was so worried. Thank you for finding him," the man says. + +He hugs the dog and the dog licks his face. + +"His name is Rex. He is a good dog, but sometimes he gets curious and wanders off. I'm sorry if he bothered you," the man says. + +"He did not bother us. He played with us. He was sad, but we made him happy," Tom says. + +The man smiles. + +"That's very kind of you. You are good kids. Do you want to pet him goodbye?" + +Lily and Tom nod. They pet Rex and say goodbye. Rex wags his tail and barks. + +They feel an urge to cry. They will miss Rex. + +But they are also glad that he has a home and a owner who loves him. + +They wave to the man and Rex as they leave. + +"Bye, Rex. We hope to see you again," they say. + +"Bye, Lily. Bye, Tom. Thank you for being my friends," Rex says in his dog way. +One day, a fisherman went to the lake with his boat. He wanted to catch some fish for his dinner. He had a rod, a hook and a worm. He put the worm on the hook and threw it into the water. + +Soon, he felt a tug on his rod. He pulled it up and saw a big green fish. He was very happy and said, "Wow, what a nice fish! I will take you home and cook you." But the fish did not want to go with the fisherman. It said, "Please, let me go. I have a family in the lake. They will miss me." + +The fisherman was surprised. He did not know that fish could talk. He felt sorry for the fish and said, "OK, I will let you go. But you have to promise me something. You have to pick a friend for me from the lake. A friend who does not talk and does not have a family. A friend who will be tasty and make me full." + +The fish agreed. It said, "Thank you, fisherman. You are very kind. I will pick a friend for you. Wait here." The fish swam away and looked for a friend for the fisherman. It saw many fish, but they all had families or could talk. It did not want to pick them. + +Then, it saw a green frog. The frog was sitting on a lily pad. It did not have a family or talk. It only croaked. The fish thought, "This is a good friend for the fisherman. He will not miss it." The fish swam to the frog and said, "Hello, frog. Do you want to play with me?" The frog said, "Sure, fish. What do you want to play?" The fish said, "Let's play catch. I will throw you to the fisherman. He will catch you and be happy." The frog said, "OK, fish. That sounds fun." The fish took the frog in its mouth and threw it to the fisherman. + +The fisherman saw the frog flying in the air. He caught it with his hand and said, "Thank you, fish. You picked a good friend for me. This frog will be delicious and make me full." He put the frog in his boat and waved to the fish. The fish waved back and said, "You're welcome, fisherman. Goodbye and good luck." The fisherman rowed his boat back to the shore. He cooked the frog and ate it. He was very happy. The fish swam back to its family. It was very happy too. The end. +Tim and Lily were hungry. They wanted to eat some food. They looked in the kitchen, but there was no food. They looked in the fridge, but there was no food. They looked in the cupboard, but there was no food. + +"Where is the food?" Tim asked. "I'm so hungry." + +"I don't know," Lily said. "Maybe Mom and Dad forgot to buy food." + +They went to the living room and saw Mom and Dad on the couch. They were watching TV and eating chips and cookies. + +"Mom, Dad, can we have some food?" Tim asked. + +Mom and Dad did not look at them. They did not answer. They just shrugged and kept eating. + +"Please, Mom, Dad, we're hungry," Lily said. + +Mom and Dad did not look at them. They did not answer. They just shrugged and kept eating. + +Tim and Lily felt sad and angry. They went to their room and cried. They had no food. They had no love. They were cold and hungry. They wished they had a different Mom and Dad. +Ben and Lily were playing in the garden. They had a big bucket of water and some sponges. They liked to soak the sponges in the water and squeeze them out. They felt the different textures of the sponges. Some were soft and smooth, some were rough and scratchy. + +"Look, this one is yellow and fluffy!" Lily said, holding a sponge. "It feels nice on my skin." + +"I like this one better. It is green and bumpy." Ben said, showing his sponge. "It makes funny sounds when I squeeze it." + +They decided to have a sponge fight. They threw the wet sponges at each other, laughing and splashing. They got very wet and dirty, but they did not care. They were having fun. + +Then they heard their mom calling them. "Ben, Lily, come inside! It's time for lunch!" + +They ran to the house, carrying their sponges. They did not want to leave them outside. They were important to them. + +"Mom, look at our sponges!" Lily said, proudly. "We soaked them in water and played with them. They have different textures." + +Mom smiled and hugged them. "That sounds like a great game. But you are very wet and dirty. You need to change your clothes and wash your hands before you eat." + +"OK, mom." Ben and Lily said. They put their sponges in a basket and went to their rooms. They would play with them again later. They loved their sponges. +Anna and Ben were friends who liked to play outside. One day, they decided to have a picnic in the park. They packed some bread, cheese, apples and juice in a basket and walked to the park. + +The park was very big and green, with many flowers and trees. The sun was bright and warm, and the sky was blue. Anna and Ben found a nice spot under a big tree and spread a blanket on the grass. They opened their basket and started to eat their picnic. + +"Yum, this cheese is good!" said Anna. + +"I like the apples, they are sweet and crunchy!" said Ben. + +They ate and drank and talked and laughed. They were very happy. + +After they finished their picnic, they decided to play a game. They took turns to say "freeze" and the other one had to stop moving and stay still like a statue. It was a fun game and they made funny poses and faces. + +"Freeze!" said Anna, and Ben stopped with his arms in the air and his tongue out. + +"Freeze!" said Ben, and Anna stopped with her legs crossed and her eyes closed. + +They giggled and tried to make each other laugh. + +But then, they heard a loud noise. It was a big dog, barking and running towards them. The dog looked angry and scary. Anna and Ben were afraid. They wanted to run away, but they remembered their game. They were frozen! + +"What do we do?" whispered Anna. + +"I don't know!" whispered Ben. + +The dog came closer and closer. It sniffed their basket and their blanket. It growled and showed its teeth. Anna and Ben were very scared. They wished they could move. + +But then, they heard another noise. It was a man, calling the dog. He was the dog's owner. He came to the park and saw the dog and the children. + +"Rex, come here!" he shouted. "Bad dog, leave them alone!" + +He ran to the dog and grabbed its collar. He pulled the dog away from Anna and Ben. He looked at the children and said, "I'm sorry, are you okay? My dog is not very friendly, he doesn't like strangers. He escaped from the yard and I was looking for him. He didn't hurt you, did he?" + +Anna and Ben shook their heads. They were still frozen, but they were relieved. The man was nice and he saved them. + +"Thank you, mister," said Anna. + +"Yes, thank you," said Ben. + +The man smiled and said, "You're welcome. You're very brave, you didn't scream or cry. But you know, you don't have to play freeze when there is danger. You can run or call for help. That's safer and smarter." + +Anna and Ben nodded. They understood. They learned a lesson. They said goodbye to the man and the dog and packed their basket and blanket. They walked back home, holding hands. + +They still liked to play freeze, but only when it was safe and fun. They never played freeze when there was danger. They knew when to move and when to stay still. They were good friends and good children. +Anna wanted a puppy for her birthday. She asked her mom and dad many times, but they always said no. They said puppies were too much work and too messy. Anna was sad. She loved puppies and wanted to play with one. + +On her birthday, Anna woke up and saw a big box with a bow in the living room. She ran to it and opened it. Inside was a stuffed puppy. It was soft and brown and had a red collar. Anna smiled. It was not a real puppy, but it was still cute. She hugged it and named it Spot. + +"Happy birthday, Anna!" her mom and dad said. "We hope you like your present." + +"Thank you, mom and dad. I like it very much," Anna said. She was happy, but she still wished she had a real puppy. + +She took Spot to her room and played with him. She pretended he was alive and talked to him. She fed him, brushed him, and took him for walks. She had fun, but she also felt lonely. She wanted a friend who could talk back and play with her. + +One day, she saw a sign in the park. It said, "Free puppies. Need good homes." Anna's eyes lit up. She ran to the sign and saw a lady with a basket of puppies. They were all different colors and sizes. They were wagging their tails and barking. + +"Can I have one, please?" Anna asked the lady. + +"Sure, sweetie. You can pick one. They are all very friendly and healthy," the lady said. + +Anna looked at the puppies. They were all so cute. She wanted to take them all home. But she knew she could only have one. She saw a small black puppy with white spots. He looked at her with big brown eyes. He seemed perfect. Anna reached for him. + +"Wait a minute, Anna," a voice said. It was her mom. She had followed Anna to the park. "You can't have a puppy. You know that. We already talked about it." + +"But mom, please. Look at him. He's perfect. He needs a home. And I need a friend," Anna said. She held the puppy close to her chest. He licked her face. + +"Anna, I'm sorry, but no. Puppies are not toys. They are living beings. They need a lot of care and attention. They need food, water, shelter, vet visits, training, and love. They also make noise, mess, and trouble. You are not ready for that. You have Spot. He's your friend. He doesn't need anything. He's perfect for you," her mom said. + +Anna looked at her mom. She looked at the puppy. She felt torn. She loved the puppy, but she also loved her mom. She knew her mom was right. Puppies were not easy. She remembered how Spot never cried, bit, or pooped. He was always there for her. He was perfect for her. + +She sighed. She kissed the puppy and gave him back to the lady. "I'm sorry, little guy. I can't take you. But I hope you find a good home. You are perfect, too," she said. + +She took Spot from her mom and hugged him. "Come on, Spot. Let's go home. You are my friend. You are perfect for me," she said. + +Her mom smiled and hugged her. "You are a good girl, Anna. You made a hard choice, but a wise one. I'm proud of you. You are perfect for me, too," she said. + +They walked home together, happy and content. Anna learned that sometimes you have to say no to what you want, and yes to what you need. She learned that perfect is not always what it seems. She learned that love is more than just a feeling. It is also a decision. And she decided to love Spot, her perfect friend. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play in the garden. They had many toys, but their favorite was a green ball that bounced high and far. They would throw the ball to each other and catch it, or kick it and run after it, or roll it down the hill and watch it bounce. + +One day, they saw a bird's nest on a tree near the fence. The nest had four blue eggs inside, and the mother bird was sitting on them to keep them warm. Tom and Lily were curious and wanted to see the eggs closer. They climbed the fence and reached for the nest, but the mother bird saw them and started to chirp loudly. She was afraid that they would disturb her eggs and hurt them. + +"Shoo, shoo, go away!" she said to Tom and Lily. "These are my eggs, not your toys. Leave them alone!" + +Tom and Lily did not listen to the mother bird. They thought she was just making noise and did not care about her eggs. They grabbed the nest and pulled it off the tree, but the nest was not strong and it broke in their hands. The eggs fell to the ground and cracked, and the baby birds inside died. + +Tom and Lily were shocked and sad. They realized that they had done a bad thing and hurt the mother bird and her babies. They felt sorry and wanted to fix their mistake, but it was too late. The mother bird flew to the ground and saw her eggs broken and her babies dead. She cried and cried, and looked at Tom and Lily with anger and sorrow. + +"Why did you do this?" she asked them. "Why did you disturb my eggs and kill my babies? You are very bad and mean. You do not deserve any reward. You only deserve punishment." + +Tom and Lily did not know what to say. They wished they had listened to the mother bird and left her eggs alone. They learned a hard lesson that day: they should respect other living things and not disturb them or harm them. They should be kind and gentle, and not greedy and selfish. They should think before they act, and not just do what they want. They should say sorry when they do something wrong, and try to make up for it. They should be good and not bad, and then they would get a reward and not a punishment. +Tom and Anna are twins. They like to play and eat dessert. Today, they have cake and ice cream for dessert. But they have a problem. There is only one slice of cake left. + +"I want the cake!" Tom says. + +"No, I want the cake!" Anna says. + +They both reach for the cake. They pull and tug. The cake falls on the floor. They are sad. + +"Look, there is more cake!" Tom says. He points to a fake cake on the shelf. It is made of plastic. It looks like a real cake. + +"Let's eat that cake!" Anna says. She runs to the shelf. She grabs the fake cake. She tries to bite it. It is hard and yucky. She spits it out. + +"Yuck! This is not a real cake!" Anna says. + +Tom laughs. He thinks it is funny. He picks up the fake cake. He throws it at Anna. Anna ducks. The fake cake hits the wall. It breaks into pieces. + +"Uh-oh!" Tom says. + +Mom comes into the kitchen. She sees the mess. She sees the cake on the floor. She sees the fake cake on the wall. She is angry. + +"What did you do?" Mom says. + +Tom and Anna are quiet. They are sorry. They look at each other. They hug. + +"We are sorry, Mom," they say. + +Mom sighs. She is not happy. But she loves Tom and Anna. She hugs them back. + +"Next time, share your dessert," she says. + +She gives them each a scoop of ice cream. They smile. They eat their ice cream. They are happy. They say thank you to Mom. They say sorry to each other. They are friends again. +Lily and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. They had a lot of fun making noises and pretending to be animals. Lily had a big doll that she liked to hug and dress up. Ben had a small car that he liked to zoom and crash. + +"Look at my car, Lily! It can go very fast and make loud sounds!" Ben said, showing his car to his sister. + +"Wow, that's a good car, Ben! But my doll is better. She can talk and sing and dance!" Lily said, holding her doll close to her. + +"No, my car is better! It can shrink and grow and fly!" Ben said, making up a story. + +"Really? How can it do that?" Lily asked, curious. + +Ben saw a bottle on the table. It was their mom's perfume, but he did not know that. He thought it was a magic potion. He grabbed the bottle and sprayed some on his car. + +"Watch this, Lily! This is poison. It can make my car shrink!" Ben said, excited. + +But nothing happened. The car did not shrink. It only smelled nice. + +"Ben, that's not poison. That's mom's smell. She puts it on her neck and wrists. It makes her happy," Lily said, recognizing the perfume. + +"Oops, I'm sorry, mom. I thought it was poison. I wanted to make my car shrink," Ben said, feeling bad. + +"It's okay, Ben. But don't touch mom's things without asking. They are not toys. They can be dangerous or break," mom said, coming into the room. She saw the bottle and the car and smiled. + +"I'm glad you two are having fun, but be careful. And don't worry, your car won't shrink. It's a good car. And your doll is a good doll. You both have good toys. And you are both good kids. I love you," mom said, hugging them both. +Tom and Lily were playing in the sand. They had a big bucket and a small bucket. They filled the big bucket with sand and turned it over to make a castle. They filled the small bucket with water and poured it around the castle to make a moat. + +"Look at our castle!" Tom said. "It is the best castle ever!" + +Lily nodded. She was very proud of their castle. She wanted to make it even better. She saw some shells and stones on the beach. She ran to get them and decorate the castle. + +But when she came back, she saw a big dog. The dog was friendly. He wagged his tail and licked his nose. He saw the castle and the water. He thought it was a fun game. He jumped on the castle and smashed it. He drank the water and spilled it. He dug the sand and threw it. + +Tom and Lily were very sad. They cried and shouted. "Go away, dog! You ruined our castle!" + +The dog did not understand. He thought they wanted to play more. He barked and ran around them. + +A man came. He was the dog's owner. He saw what happened. He was sorry. He called the dog and put a leash on him. He walked to Tom and Lily. + +"I'm sorry, kids. My dog did not mean to hurt your castle. He is very friendly. He just wanted to play with you. He did not know it was your castle. Let me explain." He said. + +He knelt down and talked to Tom and Lily. He told them that dogs have different ways of playing than humans. He told them that dogs like to chase and bite and dig and splash. He told them that dogs do not understand words like humans. He told them that dogs need to be trained and taught to behave. + +Tom and Lily listened. They stopped crying and shouting. They understood. They were still sad, but they were not angry. They forgave the dog and the man. + +"Thank you for explaining, mister." Tom said. + +"Yes, thank you. And we're sorry for yelling at your dog." Lily said. + +The man smiled. He gave them a new bucket and a shovel. He said he would help them rebuild their castle. He said he would teach his dog to be more careful. + +Tom and Lily smiled. They took the bucket and the shovel. They followed the man and the dog. They learned a new lesson. They learned to be kind and patient. They learned to share and play. They learned to make new friends. +Lily and Tom were married for a long time. They lived in a small house with a big garden. Lily liked to clean the house and the garden every day. She thought it was fun to make everything neat and tidy. Tom did not like to clean. He thought it was boring and hard. He liked to watch TV and play games on his phone. + +One day, Lily asked Tom to help her clean the garden. There were many leaves and weeds and trash. Lily said, "Tom, please help me clean the garden. It will be faster and easier if we do it together. And then we can have a picnic and enjoy the sun." + +Tom said, "No, Lily. I don't want to clean the garden. It is boring and hot. I want to watch TV and play games on my phone. You can clean the garden by yourself. I don't care." + +Lily was sad and angry. She said, "Tom, you are lazy and selfish. You never help me with anything. You don't care about me or our house or our garden. You only care about yourself and your TV and your phone. I don't want to be married to you anymore. I want a divorce." + +Tom was shocked and scared. He said, "Lily, don't say that. I love you. I don't want a divorce. I'm sorry. I will help you clean the garden. Please don't leave me." + +But Lily did not listen. She said, "It is too late, Tom. You have hurt me too much. You have made me unhappy for too long. I don't love you anymore. I am leaving you. Goodbye, Tom." + +Lily packed her bags and left the house. She took the car and drove away. Tom ran after her and cried. He said, "Lily, please come back. Please forgive me. Please don't go." + +But Lily did not come back. She did not forgive him. She did not hear him. She was gone. Tom was alone. He had no wife, no house, no garden, no picnic, no sun. He only had his TV and his phone. And he was very, very sad. The end. +Lily and Ben are going to grandma's house for the weekend. They are very happy because they love grandma and her big garden. But they have to pack their bags first. + +"Ben, pack your toys and clothes now!" Lily says. She is older than Ben and likes to be bossy. "We have to leave soon!" + +"But I don't know what to pack!" Ben says. He looks at his toy box and his closet. He has so many things he likes. He wants to take them all. + +"You can't take them all, silly!" Lily says. "Just pick some. And don't forget your toothbrush and pajamas!" + +Ben sighs. He picks his favorite teddy bear, his train set, his dinosaur book, and his blue shirt. He puts them in his bag. He also takes his toothbrush and pajamas. He zips his bag and puts it by the door. + +"Good job, Ben!" Lily says. She smiles and gives him a hug. "Now we are ready to go. Do you know what I dream of?" + +"What?" Ben asks. + +"I dream of playing with grandma's dog, baking cookies with her, and sleeping in her cozy bed. What do you dream of?" + +Ben thinks for a moment. He smiles and says, "I dream of the same things. And I dream of having fun with you and grandma. I love you, Lily." + +"I love you too, Ben," Lily says. They hold hands and wait for mom and dad to take them to grandma's house. They are very happy and excited. +Tim and Sam are brothers. They like to play outside. One day, they find a big map in the attic. The map shows a treasure in the west. + +"Let's go find the treasure!" Tim says. + +"OK, but how do we go west?" Sam asks. + +Tim points to the sun. "The sun goes down in the west. We can follow the sun." + +They take the map and go outside. They step on the grass and the dirt. They see many things on the way: trees, flowers, birds, bugs, and rocks. They talk and laugh. + +After a long time, they see a big hill. The sun is almost down. The map says the treasure is on the hill. + +"Look, we are almost there!" Tim says. + +"Wow, I wonder what the treasure is!" Sam says. + +They run up the hill. They find a big box. It is old and rusty. They open the box. Inside, they see many regular things: books, toys, clothes, and pictures. + +They are confused. They look at each other. + +"Is this the treasure?" Tim asks. + +"I guess so," Sam says. + +They shrug. They pick some things they like. They put them in their pockets. They close the box. + +They look at the sun. It is very red and pretty. They smile. + +"Maybe the treasure is not the things in the box," Tim says. + +"Maybe the treasure is the fun we had on the way," Sam says. + +They hug. They go back home. They show their mom and dad what they found. They tell them about their adventure. They are happy. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They like to swing on the swings. They go up and down, up and down. They feel happy. + +One day, they see a bunny in the park. The bunny is white and fluffy. It has long ears and a pink nose. Lily and Ben want to pet the bunny. They get off the swings and run to the bunny. + +But the bunny is scared. It runs away from Lily and Ben. It hops to a bush. Lily and Ben follow the bunny. They see the bunny eating a carrot. The carrot is orange and crunchy. Lily and Ben like carrots too. + +They have an idea. They go back to the swings. They find a carrot in their bag. They break the carrot in half. They hold one half each. They go to the bush. They call the bunny. + +"Hello, bunny. We have a carrot for you. Do you want to share?" Lily and Ben say. They show the carrot to the bunny. The bunny looks at them. It smells the carrot. It comes out of the bush. It takes a bite of the carrot. It likes the carrot. + +Lily and Ben smile. They pet the bunny gently. The bunny lets them. It wiggles its nose. It makes a soft sound. Lily and Ben make the same sound. They laugh. + +They are friends with the bunny. They share the carrot. They are ready to play again. They go back to the swings. They swing with the bunny. They have fun. The end. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big red kite in the sky. It looks like a bird. They want to fly the kite. + +"Can we fly the kite, please?" Anna asks the man who has the kite. + +"Sure, you can have a turn. But be careful, it is very strong," the man says. He gives them the string. + +Anna and Ben hold the string together. They run and laugh. The kite flies high and fast. They feel happy. + +But then, a naughty boy comes. He wants the kite too. He tries to grab the string from Anna and Ben. + +"Hey, stop! This is our kite!" Ben shouts. + +"No, it is mine! Give it to me!" the boy says. He pulls the string hard. + +The string breaks. The kite flies away. Anna and Ben are sad. The boy is angry. + +The man comes back. He sees what happened. He is sorry. + +"I'm sorry, kids. That was a bad boy. He should not do that. Here, I have something for you," he says. He opens his bag. He takes out two jars of jam. One is strawberry, one is blueberry. They look yummy. + +"Jam! Thank you, mister!" Anna and Ben say. + +"You're welcome. Jam is good for you. It makes you happy. And maybe, one day, you will find your kite again," he says. + +He gives them two spoons. They open the jars. They eat the jam. It is sweet and yummy. They smile. They are friends. They are happy. +Lily and Sam were friends who liked to play in the park. One day, they found a big jar of mints on a bench. They were happy and wanted to share them. + +Lily said, "Let's eat some mints. They are sweet and make your mouth fresh." + +Sam said, "No, let's not eat them. They are not ours. Someone may come back for them." + +Lily and Sam argued. Lily wanted to eat the mints. Sam wanted to leave them alone. + +A man came to the bench. He had a clear bag with more mints in it. He saw the jar and said, "Oh, there are my mints. I forgot them here. Thank you for not taking them." + +Lily and Sam felt ashamed. They said, "We are sorry. We wanted to eat your mints. They looked yummy." + +The man smiled and said, "It's okay. I understand. You can have some of my mints. I have plenty. But next time, please ask before you take something that is not yours." + +Lily and Sam said, "Thank you. We will. Can we be your friends?" + +The man said, "Sure. I like to make new friends. My name is Ben. What are your names?" + +Lily and Sam told him their names. They ate some mints with Ben and talked. They learned that Ben was a teacher who liked to give mints to his students. They suggested that Ben could come to their school and teach them something. Ben agreed. They all became friends and played in the park. +Lily and Tom were friends. They liked to play in the park. One day, they found a big feather on the ground. It was white and soft. + +"Look, a feather!" Lily said. "It is nice. Can I have it?" + +"OK, you can have it," Tom said. "But you have to marry me." + +Lily laughed. "Marry you? What does that mean?" + +Tom shrugged. "I don't know. But my mom and dad are married. They say they love each other and they wear rings." + +Lily looked at the feather. She liked it very much. She looked at Tom. He was nice too. She smiled. + +"OK, I will marry you," she said. "But you have to give me a ring." + +Tom nodded. He took off his rubber band from his wrist. He wrapped it around Lily's finger. + +"There, a ring," he said. "Now we are married." + +Lily and Tom hugged. They put the feather in Lily's hair. They ran to the swings. They were happy. They were married. +Lily and Tom were twins who liked to play together. One day, they found a big box in the garage. They decided to make it into a car and pretend to drive around. They cut out windows and doors and drew wheels and lights on the box. + +"Can I be the driver?" Lily asked. + +"No, I want to be the driver!" Tom said. + +They both grabbed the steering wheel and pulled hard. The box tore apart and they fell on the floor. + +"Ow! You broke our car!" Lily cried. + +"You broke it too!" Tom shouted. + +They were both angry and sad. They did not want to play anymore. + +Mom heard the noise and came to see what happened. She saw the broken box and the unhappy twins. + +"What's going on here?" Mom asked. + +"We were playing car, but we fought over who gets to drive and we broke it!" Lily said. + +"That's not very nice. You should share and take turns. How would you feel if someone did that to you?" Mom said. + +Lily and Tom thought about it. They realized they were not compassionate to each other. They felt sorry for what they did. + +"We're sorry, Mom. We were selfish and mean. We should have been kind and fair." Lily said. + +"We're sorry, too. We love each other and we don't want to fight. Can we fix the car and play again?" Tom said. + +Mom smiled and hugged them. She helped them tape the box back together and gave them a new steering wheel. + +"Of course you can. But remember, you have to share and take turns. And you have to be compassionate to each other and to others. That's how you show love and respect." Mom said. + +Lily and Tom nodded and thanked Mom. They agreed to take turns driving the car and to let each other have a seat. They had fun playing car and learned a valuable lesson. They were happy and grateful. +Tom and Lily went to the farm with their mom and dad. They saw many animals, like cows, sheep, chickens and horses. They liked to pet them and feed them. But their favorite animal was the pig. The pig was large and pink, and it made funny noises. + +"Can we taste the pig?" Tom asked his mom. He was hungry and he liked bacon. + +"No, Tom, we cannot taste the pig. The pig is not for eating. The pig is our friend. We can taste some apples instead. The farmer gave us some apples from his tree. They are sweet and juicy," his mom said. + +"OK, mom. I like apples too. But can we play with the pig?" Tom asked. + +"Sure, Tom. You can play with the pig. But be careful. The pig is large and strong. It might knock you over. And do not pull its tail. The pig does not like that," his mom said. + +Tom and Lily ran to the pig. They said hello to the pig and gave it some apples. The pig ate the apples and wagged its tail. It was happy. Tom and Lily laughed and hugged the pig. They liked the pig very much. They had a lot of fun at the farm. +Tim and Jen like to play with their toys. They have a bow and arrow, a teddy bear, a ball and a doll. They take turns to shoot the arrow at the ball. They laugh when they hit it. + +One day, Tim wants to shoot the arrow at the teddy bear. He thinks it will be fun. Jen says no. She loves her teddy bear. She says it is not nice to hurt it. Tim does not listen. He grabs the bow and arrow and aims at the teddy bear. + +Jen tries to stop him. She runs to the teddy bear and hugs it. She says please do not shoot. Tim shoots anyway. He does not see Jen. The arrow hits Jen in the arm. Jen screams. She drops the teddy bear and the arrow. She holds her arm. It hurts a lot. It bleeds a lot. + +Tim is scared. He drops the bow and runs to Jen. He says he is sorry. He says he did not mean to hurt her. He says he will get help. He runs to the door. He tries to open it. It is locked. He pulls and pushes. It does not open. It is broken. + +Tim and Jen are trapped. They cry. They have no help. They have no toys. They have only pain and fear. They have a bad ending. +Tom and Lily were friends. They liked to play in the hut near the big tree. The hut was made of sticks and leaves. It was cozy and warm. + +One day, Tom said, "Let's go to the pond and see the ducks. It will be fun." Lily said, "But we have to ask mom and dad first. They said we should not leave the hut alone." Tom said, "Don't be scared. It's not far. We will be back soon. Come on, let's go." + +They left the hut and ran to the pond. They saw the ducks swimming and quacking. They threw some bread to them. The ducks came closer and ate the bread. Tom and Lily laughed. They thought the ducks were funny. + +But they did not see the big wolf that was hiding behind the bushes. The wolf was hungry and saw the children. He waited for the right moment to attack. He jumped out and ran towards them. Tom and Lily screamed. They tried to run back to the hut, but it was too late. The wolf caught them and ate them. + +Mom and dad came to the hut to look for Tom and Lily. They saw the wolf licking his lips. They were sad and angry. They wished Tom and Lily had listened to them and stayed in the hut. + +The moral of the story is: Always listen to your parents and do not leave the hut alone. +Lila liked to play with her squash. It was big and round and orange. She liked to roll it and hug it and make faces on it. She wanted to make a perfect face on her squash. She got a knife from the kitchen and tried to cut eyes and a mouth on her squash. + +But the knife was sharp and the squash was hard. Lila cut her hand and it hurt a lot. She cried and dropped the knife and the squash. The squash rolled away and hit the table. The table fell over and broke a vase. The vase made a loud noise and glass went everywhere. + +Mommy heard the noise and came to see what happened. She saw Lila and the squash and the knife and the table and the vase and the glass. She was very angry and scared. She yelled at Lila and took her to the bathroom. She cleaned her hand and put a bandage on it. She told Lila she was naughty and she had to go to her room. She said she would complete the mess later. + +Lila felt sad and sorry. She wanted to say sorry to Mommy and to her squash. She wanted to make a perfect face on her squash. But she couldn't. She had to go to her room and stay there. She didn't have her squash or her knife or anything to play with. She only had her hand and her bandage and her tears. She wished she had never tried to cut her squash. She wished she had a good ending. +Lily liked to solve puzzles. She had many puzzles with pretty pictures of animals, flowers and cars. She could solve them very fast and felt happy. One day, she saw a new puzzle in the toy store. It was very big and had many pieces. It had a picture of a castle with a princess and a dragon. Lily wanted to solve it very much. + +She asked her mom to buy it for her, but her mom said no. She said it was too expensive and too hard for Lily. Lily was sad and angry. She wanted to show her mom that she could solve any puzzle. She decided to take the puzzle when her mom was not looking. She put it in her backpack and ran out of the store. + +She did not see the stranger who was watching her. He had a mean face and a big coat. He followed Lily as she ran to the park. He waited until she sat on a bench and opened her backpack. He came closer and said, "Hello, little girl. What do you have there?" + +Lily was scared. She did not know the stranger. She tried to hide the puzzle, but he grabbed it from her. He said, "This is a nice puzzle. I like puzzles too. Do you want to solve it with me? I have a car. We can go to my house and play with it." + +Lily did not want to go with the stranger. She wanted to go back to her mom. She said, "No, thank you. I have to go now. Please give me back my puzzle." + +The stranger did not listen. He said, "Don't be silly. You can't go back. You stole this puzzle. If you go back, you will be in trouble. Come with me. I will be your friend." + +He grabbed Lily's hand and pulled her to his car. Lily screamed and cried, but no one heard her. The stranger put her in his car and drove away. He locked the doors and windows. He said, "Don't worry. We will have fun. You will like my puzzles. They are very hard to solve. And very pretty. They have pictures of knives, blood and bones." +Tom and Sam were friends. They liked to play with cars and balls. One day, Tom said to Sam, "Do you want to come to my house? We can have pizza for lunch. My mom makes good pizza." + +Sam was happy. He liked pizza. He said, "Yes, I want to come to your house. Thank you for inviting me." + +They walked to Tom's house. They saw a big truck outside. It had many boxes and bags. Tom's mom and dad were putting things in the truck. Tom was confused. He asked his mom, "What are you doing, mom? Where are you going?" + +Tom's mom looked sad. She said, "We are moving, Tom. We have to go to a new house. Far away. We can't stay here anymore." + +Tom was shocked. He said, "But why, mom? I don't want to move. I like this house. I like my room. I like my friends. What about pizza?" + +Tom's mom said, "I'm sorry, Tom. We have no choice. We have no money. We have to sell this house. We can't make pizza today. Maybe in the new house. We have to go now. Say goodbye to Sam." + +Tom was angry. He said, "No, mom. I don't want to say goodbye. I don't want to go. This is not fair. You can't do this to me." + +Tom's mom said, "Please, Tom. Don't make this harder. We have to go. We love you. We will be happy in the new house. Trust us." + +Tom didn't trust them. He didn't love them. He ran to Sam. He hugged him. He said, "I don't want to leave you, Sam. You are my best friend. I will miss you. I will never forget you." + +Sam was sad too. He said, "I will miss you too, Tom. You are my best friend. I will never forget you. Maybe we can write letters. Maybe we can see each other again. Someday." + +Tom's mom and dad came to get him. They said, "Come on, Tom. We have to go. The truck is waiting. Say goodbye to Sam. He is a good friend. Maybe you will make new friends in the new house." + +Tom didn't say goodbye. He didn't want new friends. He wanted Sam. He wanted pizza. He wanted his old house. He cried. He screamed. He kicked. He bit. He didn't want to go. + +But they made him go. They put him in the car. They drove away. Tom looked out the window. He saw Sam waving. He waved back. He sobbed. He hated his mom and dad. He hated the truck. He hated the new house. He hated everything. + +The end. +Tom and Mia like to play in the garden. They have a big bucket of water and some toys. They splash and laugh and have fun. + +One day, they find a glove in the grass. It is brown and hairy and has five fingers. Tom picks it up and says, "Look, Mia, a glove! I wonder who left it here." + +Mia looks at the glove and says, "Maybe it belongs to a bear. It looks like a bear's paw. Let's try it on." + +Tom puts the glove on his hand and pretends to be a bear. He growls and chases Mia around the garden. Mia screams and runs away. She grabs the bucket of water and throws it at Tom. + +The water hits Tom and the glove. The glove gets very wet and heavy. Tom feels something move inside the glove. He drops it and says, "Ow, ow, ow! Something bit me!" + +Mia and Tom look at the glove and see a small mouse come out of it. The mouse is wet and scared. It squeaks and runs away. + +Tom and Mia are surprised and sorry. They say, "Oh, no, we soaked the mouse's home. We didn't know it was a glove house. We are sorry, mouse. We hope you find a new home." + +They leave the glove in the grass and go inside. They tell their mom what happened. She hugs them and says, "It's okay, my loves. You didn't mean to hurt the mouse. You were just playing. Next time, be careful with things you find in the garden. They might belong to someone else." +Lily was sad. She lost her doll. She looked everywhere, but she could not find it. She cried and cried. + +Her big brother Ben saw her crying. He wanted to help her. He said, "Lily, don't cry. I will help you find your doll. Maybe it is in your room." + +They went to Lily's room and looked under the bed, in the closet, and in the toy box. But they could not find the doll. + +Lily cried harder. She said, "My doll is gone. She was my best friend. She was so charming. She had a pink dress and a blue bow. She was mine." + +Ben hugged her and said, "Lily, I'm sorry. I know you loved your doll. But you still have me. I'm your big brother. I love you. I will comfort you." + +He gave her a kiss and a smile. He said, "Maybe we can make a new doll for you. We can use some cloth, some buttons, and some yarn. We can make it look like your old doll. Or we can make it look different. You can choose." + +Lily stopped crying. She looked at Ben and said, "Really? You will make a new doll for me?" + +Ben nodded and said, "Yes, of course. Come on, let's go to the kitchen and find some things. It will be fun." + +Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, Ben. You are the best brother ever. You are so kind and charming. You are mine." + +They held hands and went to the kitchen. They made a new doll for Lily. She named it Daisy. She loved it very much. She hugged it and said, "You are my new best friend. You are so charming. You are mine." + +Ben was happy to see Lily happy. He said, "You're welcome, Lily. I'm glad you like your new doll. You are my little sister. You are so sweet and charming. You are mine." +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys. But sometimes they want the same toy. Then they fight. + +One day, their mom gives them a big box. She says, "This is a gift for your birthday. You can open it together. It is a very generous gift." + +Anna and Ben are excited. They rip the paper and see a big train set. It has many tracks and cars and a station. They both say, "Wow!" + +But then they start to argue. Anna says, "I want to be the driver. I want to make the train go fast." Ben says, "No, I want to be the driver. I want to make the train stop and go." + +They pull and push the train. They make it fall off the tracks. They make a big mess. They make their mom sad. + +Their mom says, "Stop! You are not sharing. You are not being kind. You are ruining your gift. If you cannot play nicely, I will take it away." + +Anna and Ben feel sorry. They do not want to lose their gift. They do not want to make their mom sad. They say, "Sorry, mom. Sorry, Anna. Sorry, Ben." + +They decide to take turns. Anna says, "Ben, can I please be the driver for a while?" Ben says, "Yes, Anna, you can. And then can I please be the driver?" Anna says, "Yes, Ben, you can." + +They play with the train set. They make it go fast and slow. They make it stop and go. They have fun. They make their mom happy. + +Their mom says, "Good job, Anna and Ben. You are sharing. You are being kind. You are enjoying your gift. I am proud of you." + +Anna and Ben hug their mom. They say, "Thank you, mom. Thank you for the generous gift. We love you." +Lily and Max were playing in their mom's room. They saw a big box of makeup on the dresser. They wanted to try it on. + +"Let's put some makeup on," Lily said. "It will make us look pretty." + +"Okay," Max said. "But I want to be a lion." + +They opened the box and found many colors and brushes. Lily picked a pink lipstick and put it on her lips. She looked in the mirror and smiled. + +"I look like a princess," she said. + +Max picked a brown pencil and drew lines on his face. He also found a hairy wig and attached it to his head. He looked in the mirror and roared. + +"I look like a lion," he said. + +They heard their mom coming up the stairs. They quickly hid the makeup and the wig under the bed. They pretended to read a book. + +Their mom opened the door and saw them. She smiled and hugged them. + +"Hello, my sweeties," she said. "What are you doing?" + +"Reading," Lily said. + +"Roaring," Max said. + +Their mom looked at them and noticed something strange. She saw the pink lipstick on Lily's lips and the brown lines on Max's face. + +"Did you play with my makeup?" she asked. + +Lily and Max looked at each other and nodded. They felt sorry. + +"We're sorry, mom," they said. + +Their mom was not angry. She laughed and kissed them. + +"It's okay, my loves," she said. "But next time, ask me first. And don't attach anything to your hair. It might hurt." + +Lily and Max said okay. They hugged their mom and said they loved her. They learned their lesson. They also had fun. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big green slide that looked like fun. Tom wanted to go first, but Lily said no. She said she was older by two minutes and she should go first. Tom was angry and said he would scare her when she came down. + +Lily climbed up the ladder and sat on the slide. She looked down and saw Tom waiting at the bottom. He had a funny face and a loud voice. He said, "Boo! I will scare you, Lily!" Lily was not afraid. She said, "You can't scare me, Tom. You are silly and small." She pushed herself down the slide and laughed. + +But Tom had a plan. He ran to the west, where the sun was setting. He found a big bush that was also green. He hid behind the bush and waited for Lily. He thought, "I will scare her now. She will be sorry." He heard Lily coming down the slide again. She was singing and happy. + +Lily reached the bottom and looked for Tom. She did not see him. She said, "Where are you, Tom? Are you scared of the slide?" She walked to the west, where the sun was shining. She saw a big bush that was also green. She thought, "Maybe Tom is behind the bush. I will surprise him." She ran to the bush and shouted, "Boo! I found you, Tom!" + +But Tom was ready. He jumped out of the bush and shouted, "Boo! I scared you, Lily!" He had a scary mask and a loud voice. Lily was scared. She screamed and ran away. She said, "You are mean, Tom. You are not funny. You are a bad brother." Tom felt bad. He took off his mask and said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I was just playing. Please don't be mad at me." He ran after Lily and hugged her. Lily was still scared, but she forgave him. She said, "It's okay, Tom. I love you. But don't scare me again." They hugged and made up. They went back to the slide and played until it was dark. They were happy and not scared. +Ben and Lily were twins who liked to play in the park. They liked to swing, slide and climb on the monkey bars. One day, they saw a big scale in the park. It was a machine that could tell how much you weigh. + +"Let's try it!" Ben said. He ran to the scale and stepped on it. The scale showed a number. "I weigh 40 pounds!" Ben said proudly. + +"My turn!" Lily said. She ran to the scale and stepped on it. The scale showed a number. "I weigh 38 pounds!" Lily said happily. + +They both laughed and hugged each other. They were almost the same weight. + +Suddenly, they felt the ground shake. It was an earthquake. The scale started to beep and flash. The twins were scared. They tried to get off the scale, but it was too late. The scale broke and fell on them. They screamed and cried. + +"Help! Help!" they shouted. But no one heard them. The earthquake was too loud and strong. The park was in a mess. The swings, the slide and the monkey bars were all broken. The twins were trapped under the scale. They were hurt and sad. + +A few minutes later, the earthquake stopped. A man came to the park. He smelled something delicious. He followed his nose and saw the scale. He lifted the scale and saw the twins. They were not moving. They were not breathing. They were dead. + +The man smiled. He was a cannibal. He liked to eat children. He picked up the twins and put them in his bag. He said, "What a lucky day! I found two delicious snacks!" He walked away, whistling a tune. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play with dolls and cars. One day, Lily has some news to tell Ben. She is sad and scared. + +"Ben, I have to tell you something," Lily says. + +"What is it, Lily?" Ben asks. + +"My mom and dad are going away. They have to work in another place. They say it is hard, but they have to do it. I have to stay with my grandma for a long time. I will miss you, Ben," Lily says. + +Ben is shocked. He does not want Lily to go away. He likes to play with her. He thinks of what to say. + +"I will miss you too, Lily. You are my best friend. Can we still talk on the phone? Can you send me letters? Can you come back soon?" Ben says. + +Lily nods. She hugs Ben. She says, "Yes, we can still talk on the phone. Yes, I can send you letters. Yes, I hope I can come back soon. You are my best friend too, Ben. I love you." + +They hug again. They wipe their tears. They decide to play one more time before Lily has to go. They try to be happy, but they feel sad. They know it will be hard to be apart. But they also know they will always be friends. +Jill liked to sing and dance. She wanted to be in the big show at school. She practiced every day with her friends. They learned many songs and moves. + +The day of the show came. Jill was very happy. She put on her pretty dress and shoes. She went to the stage with her friends. They waited for their turn. + +When it was time, they went on the stage. They saw many people watching them. Jill felt scared. She forgot the words and the moves. She wanted to run away. + +She looked at her friends. They smiled at her. They whispered, "You can do it, Jill. We are with you." They sang louder and danced harder. They helped Jill remember. + +Jill blinked. She felt better. She joined her friends. She sang and danced with them. They finished the song. The people clapped and cheered. Jill and her friends bowed. They were very happy. + +Jill learned a lesson. She learned that friends are important. They can help you when you are scared. They can make you feel better. She learned to be modest. She learned that singing and dancing are fun, but not the most important thing. She learned to be thankful for her friends and her gift. +The wind was blowing outside and it sounded loud and uncomfortable. Jane was scared by the noise so she ran to her mum and started to scream. + +"I'm scared of the wind, mum," she cried. + +Mum smiled and said "It is a bit uncomfortable but there's nothing to be afraid of. Why don't you go outside and play?" + +But the wind sounded so loud and Jane was still scared. She looked at the trees moving and it made her even more scared. Her dad saw her standing still, so he picked her up and said "Let's go inside and play again." + +Jane felt much better with her dad. He gave her a big hug and said "Don't be scared of the wind, it can't hurt you." + +Jane smiled and felt much more relaxed. They played inside until the wind stopped and Jane felt much happier. She still gets a little bit scared when the wind blows but now she knows she's safe with mum and dad. +Once upon a time there was a small toe. It was very happy living on the foot of its human. + +But one day the toe was feeling a bit sad. It wanted to go exploring. So, the small toe said to its human, "Please can I go outside?". + +The human smiled and said, "Yes, of course you can." So, the toe hopped off and started exploring the garden. + +It saw some beautiful flowers, birds flying in the sky and some little insects scurrying along the ground. The toe was so excited. It stayed out exploring until the sun went down. + +When it was time to go back inside, the toe went back to its human and said, "Thank you for letting me go exploring." The human replied, "You're welcome, it was so much fun for you." + +The small toe curled back onto its foot and looked up at the stars. It was very happy and knew it would always be able to explore the garden, with its human's permission. +Once upon a time, there was a vendor. He had a big, red truck and a lot of candy. Every day he would shake his truck to make it move as he drove through town. + +One day, he came to a big, clear lake. The sun was shining and the water was sparkling and clear. The vendor stopped and looked at the lake. He decided he wanted to take a break and have some fun. + +He took out a fishing rod and started to shake it. He dropped his line in the lake and waited. Suddenly, he felt a tug on his fishing line! It was a little fish. The vendor smiled, he was so happy! + +He picked up the fish and put it into his red truck. He waved goodbye to the clear lake and drove off down the road. He'd had a very exciting day at the lake! +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Laura. She was very eager to take a bath. She climbed into her bathtub and lay down. She was so excited that she splashed around for hours. She laughed and smiled as she made the water splash all over her. She grabbed some of the bubbles and blew them around the room. + +Laura spent so much time in the bathtub that eventually she got tired. When she was done she slowly stood up and stepped out of the bathtub. She felt so clean and relaxed after such a long bath. She dried off then got into her comfy pajamas and snuggled up in her bed. Tomorrow morning Laura was eager to have another lovely bath. +One day a little girl found a big lump of copper by the sea. She was very interested in the metal and wanted to figure out what it was. She asked her mom what it was, and her mom told her that it was copper. + +The little girl wanted to play with the copper, so she put it into a bowl with some water. Then she put the bowl on the stove and turned the heat on low. She watched as the copper slowly began to soften and melt. + +After a few minutes, the copper had melted into a big puddle. The little girl mixed the copper with some mild soap and she watched as the copper began to bubble. She was fascinated with the copper and she was so proud of herself for melting it. + +The little girl decided to keep the copper puddle to remind her of the fun experiment she did that day. She took it home and put it away in a safe place where she could look at it whenever she wanted. + +The little girl will never forget the wonderful experience of melting the copper! +Once there was a famous bird with wings. Every day it would shake its wings and fly around. The other animals were very excited to see this bird fly because it was so famous. + +One day a strong wind came that shook everything around. The birds wings started to shake and it was very scared. It tried to stop the shaking by spreading its wings out wide, but the wind was too strong. + +The little bird broke free and flew far away, leaving the other animals behind. Everyone was so proud of the birds courage and they watched it fly away into the sky. + +The bird kept flying and soon found its way to a safe place. It was happy to have its wings back and started to shake them again. From then on the bird continued to shake its wings and fly around, still being admired by the other animals. +Once upon a time, there was a safe castle. It was high in the sky, surrounded by fluffy clouds. Every day, the people who lived in the castle had fun playing in the sunshine. + +One day, something special happened. A drop of water from the clouds above the castle started falling downwards. As the drop fell, it started to sparkle. Pretty soon, it changed into a rainbow! Everyone in the castle ran outside to see the beautiful colours. + +The people in the castle were so happy. They sang and danced around the rainbow. After their fun, the rainbow slowly disappeared. But they knew they would always be safe in their special castle. +Once upon a time there was a rich girl named Jill. She always wanted to help everyone in need. +One day, she saw a desk stuck in a muddy pond. Jill figured out that the desk belonged to a small bird. She knew she had to help it. +So, Jill got into the water and with great care, she rescued the desk. She carried it back to the little bird and placed it on the ground. +The bird was so happy! It thanked Jill and flew away happily. Everyone around cheered with joy! +Jill was glad to have helped and smiled all the way back home. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a bean. It was all alone. The bean was scared. But then it saw a little boy with a bucket and a brush. The boy started cleaning the bean with the brush and some soapy bubbles. The cleaning felt good to the bean, and it liked being brushed. + +Finally, the bean was clean and it felt so happy. The boy put the bean in the bucket and they both smiled. When the bean saw another bean nearby, it thought they could be friends. + +The boy brought the clean bean to the other one and they both hugged. The bean was no longer scared and they played together. They laughed and danced and had a great time! + +The little boy was happy too. He said a big “thank you†to the bean and he waved goodbye. And the bean watched him go until it couldn’t see him anymore. +Once there was a little girl called Sandra. She was three years old and very thoughtful. She thought a lot about how she could make things better in her world. + +One day, Sandra noticed that people in her neighbourhood were throwing away things that could be used again. She wanted to stop the waste so she had a good idea. + +Sandra decided to collect all the things that were about to go in the bin. Then, she took them to her local charity shop. The shop was so happy and gave her a big hug. + +With everyone's help, she managed to succeed in helping people who were in need. The charity shop was full of things that were useful and could be used again. In the end, Sandra smiled with pride because she was really happy that she made a difference! +The elderly man had a shoe that was very special. He used to throw it really high in the air and catch it again. He did this every day. + +One day, he decided to take his special shoe to the park and play with it. He threw it up in the air and it flew higher than ever before. + +The shoe floated up over the swing set and kept going until it was out of sight. The elderly man looked everywhere for it, but it was gone. + +After days of searching, the elderly man decided to go back home. He was very sad that he had lost his special shoe. But when he arrived at his door, what did he find? His special shoe, waiting for him by the front door! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Joe. Joe was three years old and very naughty. He loved to run around and make loud noises. + +One day, Joe's parents scolded him for being too loud. They said, "If you don't stop being loud, you will go to jail!" Joe didn't understand what this meant, but he knew it couldn't be good. + +So Joe decided to be good and always do what his parents asked of him. He was very quiet - you could almost hear a pin drop. + +His parents were very proud of him, so they decided to reward Joe. They said, "As a reward for being so good, we want to pay you some money!" Joe was very happy. + +Joe learned his lesson - loudness can sometimes lead to jail, but being good will always pay off! +Harry was a very gifted little boy. One of his favorite things to do was to slide down the big yellow slide. Every day after school, he would walk to the park and climb up to the top of the slide. Then, he happily slid down. + +One day, Harry decided to slide down the tall slide at the park. He had never been on this slide before, but he couldn't wait to try it. He got to the top and looked around. All he could see was a long, winding pitch. + +Harry carefully stepped onto the pitch and started sliding down. He went faster and faster as he went down. When he was almost at the bottom he felt like he was flying! It was the best slide Harry had ever been on. + +When he finished sliding, Harry was excited to tell his mom and dad all about his amazing adventure. They were so proud of how much he had enjoyed his special day. Harry couldn't wait to go back to the park and slide down that wonderful pitch again. +Once upon a time, there lived a nosy dog called West. Every day, West ran around the park, sniffing everything to see what he could find. One day, West ran about a bit too far, and ended up in a deep, dark forest. West started to panic as he didn't know how to get back home. He looked left and right, but he couldn't see an way out. Suddenly, he heard a friendly meow behind him. He jumped round and saw a cat. The cat said “Don’t worry little doggy, I know a way out of the forest. Follow me!†West and the cat ran out of the dark forest and back to the park. West was so happy and never strayed too far away again! +Once there was a young boy named Tom. Tom was three years old and loved to have adventures. Today, he wanted to show his mom something special. + +Tom grabbed his cup and headed outside. He saw something shiny and he knew it was going to be a tough surprise. Tom picked up the shiny thing and brought it to his mom. She was so surprised and excited! + +Tom had found a tough old rock and put it in his cup. His mom said it was a perfect treasure and that one day she would show it off to all of her friends. + +Tom was so proud of himself and his special surprise. He ran around the house showing his mom the cup with the tough rock inside it. From that day on, Tom and his mom shared many adventures together. +Sara was a pretty 3 year old girl. She loved to dress up in her best clothes and she loved feeling powerful. + +One day, Sara went to the park with her mum. She wanted to show everyone how powerful she was. + +But when she got to the park, she tripped over and fell on the ground. Everyone started to laugh at Sara. + +Sara felt embarrassed and ran away, back to her mum. She wanted to cry, but her mum hugged her and said it was OK. + +Sara was still feeling a bit sad and embarrassed, but she felt better when she got home. She put on her favourite dress and remembered how powerful and pretty she really was. +Jack and Jane were best friends. They lived very close to each other and were always playing together. One day, Jack got a shiny new toy car. He showed it to Jane and they knew they had to go outside and try it. They drove the colorful car around the park. + +But then the driver got lost. He couldn’t find his way back and started to weep. Jack and Jane didn’t know what to do. They felt scared and powerless. + +But then, a kind old man spotted them and asked why they were so sad. They told him their story and he kindly offered to help them find their way back. Jack and Jane thanked him and soon they were able to find their way back to their homes. + +Jack and Jane never forgot the old man’s kindness. Everywhere they drove after that, they would remember his helpfulness and smile. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Sue. She was three years old and very obedient. + +Sue went outside and saw a tire. She was so excited and started to sing. She sang a loud and cheerful song. + +Sue's mom heard her singing and came outside to watch her. She was very proud of her daughter for being so obedient and singing with so much joy. + +Sue kept on singing and spinning around. After a while, she got tired, so she stopped singing and took a break. + +The next day, Sue came back out to the tire and started singing again. She sang the same happy song and spun around and around. + +And they all lived happily ever after. +There was a family of four who were going on a special holiday. Mommy and Daddy were so excited and the children could hardly wait. + +They drove for a long time and eventually arrived to their new home. It was a very big house. Mommy and Daddy were busy doing something while the children looked around. + +Then Mommy told the children to help her and Daddy unpack the car. There were lots of bags and boxes filled with food and presents. + +When they were done, Daddy opened a box and pulled out something shiny and hard. It was a steel toy car! The children smiled and Daddy gave one to each of the kids. + +The steel car was so cool and the children raced them around the house. Then it was time for bed. Mommy was sorry but said it was time to go to sleep. She kissed the children on their heads and put them to bed. + +The children held their steel cars in their hands and smiled as they drifted to sleep. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Bella. She was very shy and liked to observe what was happening around her. + +One day, Bella walked into a strange place filled with bright lights and colours. She noticed a laser in the middle of the room and decided to observe it. + +As Bella watched the laser move around, it began to make patterns and shapes in the air. It was like a magical show! + +Suddenly, the laser turned into a butterfly and flew around the room. Bella was so excited, she almost forgot she was shy and ran up to the butterfly. She tried to catch it but it was too fast. + +But Bella continued to observe the butterfly until it flew out of sight. It seemed to leave behind a little sparkle of beauty in the air before it was gone. + +Bella felt happy when she left the strange place, and she was inspired to never stop observing the world around her. +One day, Daisy was playing in a pond. She loved to splash around with her feet, making big waves in the water. Suddenly, she noticed something strange. A big fish was swimming nearby, and it looked very scary. Daisy was very fearful so she started to run out of the pond. + +But Daisy ran too fast, and suddenly she fell over into the pond. Splash! Daisy was very scared and started to cry. But then she remembered something. She slowly put her foot back into the water and, like magic, the fish wasn't so scary anymore. + +Daisy smiled and went back to having fun. She started to splash around again and the fish swam nearby without bothering her. Daisy was very happy. And so was the fish! +Jimmy the cat was a very brave cat. One day, he saw a big sausage in the park and became very curious. He crept closer and closer until he was standing right next to it. As he spotted the sausage, he started to tremble with excitement. He wanted to eat it so badly. + +Suddenly, Jimmy heard someone shout his name. He quickly turned around and saw his owner. Jimmy was glad to see his owner and ran over to him. + +Jimmy's owner petted him and said, “Look what I’ve got for you! I have a delicious sausage for you to eat.†+ +Jimmy couldn’t believe his luck. He was so happy that he started to tremble. His owner gave him the sausage and Jimmy ate it up in no time. He was so glad that he had yummy sausage to eat. Jimmy purred with pleasure. +Once upon a time there was a nosy white rabbit. The rabbit hopped around the garden looking for something fun to do. It soon found a sunny patch of grass and hopped right there. As the rabbit looked around, it began to yawn. Its long white nose twitched as it yawned and it felt so sleepy. So the rabbit lay down and shut its eyes. It began to dream of yummy carrots and fresh spring flowers. Soon the rabbit was fast asleep dreaming of all kinds of wonderful things. As the sun went down, the rabbit woke up and hopped away, feeling well-rested. The end. +One day, there was an adorable little girl who liked to use her magic mirror. Every day, she would pour water into the mirror to make it sparkle. + +One day, when she was pouring in the water, something amazing happened. The water started to shimmer with little pieces of glitter in it. When she looked in the mirror, the girl saw her reflection transform into a beautiful princess. + +The little girl was so happy that she spun around and around, laughing and shouting in excitement. She could not believe her eyes. + +The girl loved the sparkling water in the mirror, so she kept pouring it in every day. She kept dreaming of one day becoming a real princess, and the mirror made it almost feel like that could be true. +Once there was a girl named Lucy. She was a very unique little girl. One day, Lucy had something special to do. She couldn't wait. She grabbed her favorite rag and went outside. + +But as she skipped down the road, the rag slipped out of her hands. Lucy looked around, but it was nowhere to be seen. Lucy was really sad. + +She searched high and low until she found it. It was in a deep, dark hole. Lucy knew it was too deep to reach, so she reached for a stick. She used the stick to slip the rag out of the deep, dark hole. + +Lucy was so happy. She raced back home with her favorite rag. She hugged it and never wanted to let go. Lucy was so thrilled that she had her unique rag back and would never let it slip away again. +There was a tall man who was walking in the woods. He was scared because he thought he saw a ghost. But when he looked around, there was nothing there. He was relieved. + +All of a sudden, the ghost jumped out of the bushes! The tall man was so surprised he started jumping around. He was so scared. He ran and ran as quickly as he could. + +The ghost followed him, but the tall man was too fast. He ran and ran until he got home. He slammed the door behind him and was so happy to be safe. He looked out the window and the ghost was gone. + +The tall man was so relieved. From then on, he never went back in the woods again. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who had a dark box. Inside the box she kept a special something - a piece of chalk! + +Every day when she was done playing, the little girl got out the special chalk and closed her eyes. She imagined all kinds of things she could make with it. + +One day, something exciting happened - the chalk started to move! The little girl smiled, and the chalk introduced itself as Jack. + +Jack said, "I'm alive and ready to help you make your creations!†+ +The little girl and Jack had so much fun together. Every day they created new, colourful pictures on the walls of her room. + +The little girl never forgot how Jack, the special chalk, had introduced himself that day in the dark box. +Once upon a time, there was a mouse who liked to steal food from the farm. He was so sneaky that he was never seen by the farmer. One day while he was stealing some yummy cheese, he noticed steam coming out of the ground! It was a scary sight, so he quickly ran away. + +The mouse remembered the steam and decided to go back to the farm and find out what it was. As he walked closer, he smelled a really disgusting smell. He saw a big machine that was spreading water all over the ground. + +The mouse was curious, so he ran up to it and tried to move it. It was very heavy, but he managed to make it rattle and scatter the water. He was so proud of himself, then he ran off to find more fun things to do. +Once upon a time, there was a friendly bear who lived in a cave. He liked to help all the animals in the woods. + +One day, a little rabbit came to the cave and asked the bear for help. She said she needed to borrow some carrots for her mom. The bear kindly lent her some carrots from his garden. + +The bear also went to visit the deer in the woods. He heard a badger making a nasty threat to the deer. The bear stepped in and asked the badger to be nicer. He said it was not very friendly to make threats. + +The bear kept on helping all the animals in the woods. He was a very kind and friendly bear. +Mum and Dad were going on a journey together. They put lots of things in a box and put it in the car. When they arrived at the place they were going, they stopped the car and Dad took out the box. + +Mum and Dad started to unpack the box. First, Mum took out a rose. It was a beautiful rose with red petals and green leaves. She smiled when she saw it. + +Next Mum took out a happy-looking toy. It was a playful toy with lots of colours and parts that moved. Dad said it was for a special friend. + +Finally, Mum and Dad put the box away. They could not take it with them on their journey. But they had the rose and the toy to remind them of their happy times together. +Jimmy was a big boy who loved going outside. On his walk, he looked at the trees. They were so big and tall. He saw a tree that had a thick trunk. He wanted to touch it, so he did. He felt the bark, it was rough. He saw a squirrel climbing up the trunk, so Jimmy decided to climb too! He went up and down the trunk of the tree, he even jumped from one branch to another. He felt so brave! He heard the birds singing in the thick branches and looked for the squirrel, but it had disappeared. Jimmy was so happy, climbing the tree and looking around! When he had enough, he called his mum and ran back home. He wanted to come back and explore the tree again soon. +Once upon a time there was a bird. Her name was Twitter. Every day she liked to sing a song. The song was very pretty and everyone around loved it. But one day she sang a foolish song. Twitter didn't understand why it was foolish but something inside her told her it was not a good song. She thought hard and finally got an idea. She sang one of her usual songs, but much softer. Everyone around was happy and cheered for her. Twitter was happy too and decided to always think before singing a song. +Once upon a time there was a nosy fox. He was always looking to try new things. One day he saw something he wanted to bite. It was on a big tree and it looked like a point. He ran up to the point and opened his sharp teeth and took a big bite. The fox was so excited he bit it again and again. But then the point made a strange noise. The fox was so scared he ran away as fast as he could. Later that day he found out it was an egg! A nosy fox had bitten an egg on a big tree! +Once there was a little girl named Sarah. She was only three years old. Every day, Sarah would go outside and play with her dog, Spike. +One day, Sarah was feeding Spike a bone when suddenly Spike bit her! It was very sore so Sarah ran inside to get help from her mom. Mom saw the bite and said she could help. She gave Sarah a special powder. +Sarah's mom told her to put some of the powder on her bite. The powder was available in a small jar and it smelled nice. Sarah put some on her bite and soon it felt better. +Mom told Sarah that if she ever got a bite again, she should use the powder. Sarah was very happy and gave Spike a bit hug. She thanked Mom for her help and said she would never forget it. +From then on, Sarah and Spike had many happy days together, and if Sarah ever got bit, she had the powder available to help her. +Once upon a time, there was a tired boy. He had been playing all day, so his legs were sore. + +The boy had an idea. He wanted to find a gem, so he could relax. He looked everywhere, but he couldn't find one. + +He sat down to rest and closed his eyes. Suddenly, he felt something special. He opened his eyes to find a beautiful gem resting in his hands. + +The boy was so happy! He grabbed the gem, put it in his pocket and ran home to relax. + +The boy put the gem on his shelf and lay down. He felt calm, like he was taking a vacation. He was so happy to have his special gem. +Once there was a little girl who was very curious. She loved learning about the world around her. One day she was looking up in the sky and she saw a big fluffy cloud. She was filled with wonder and wanted to know more about it. + +The little girl was so curious that she decided to climb up the cloud. When she reached the top, she was surrounded by the most marvelous things. She felt so happy and full of joy. + +As she explored the cloud, she saw lots of different animals and plant life. Some of the animals were scared of her, but she just smiled at them. She wanted to take care of them all so she showed them some gentle love and kindness. + +After exploring the cloud, the little girl thanked it for the amazing things she had seen and started carefully climbing down. She was so excited to share her new knowledge with her family and friends. + +The little girl realized that if you take the time to care, the world can be a magical place filled with wonderful things. +Once upon a time, there was a pin. It was lonely and wanted a friend. One day, it saw a nervous rabbit hopping around. The pin was very excited and hoped the rabbit would be its friend. The rabbit was scared and quickly hopped away. + +The pin was sad, so it decided to drop down and find a better spot. But as it dropped, a giant hand came and smashed it into pieces. It was very upsetting for the pin. + +The rabbit saw what had happened and came closer. It was so sad to see its new friend destroyed. It looked around and found all of the pieces of the broken pin. Rabbits are very smart, so the rabbit used its furry paws and put all the pieces back together. + +The pin was so happy! It said, "Thank you rabbit. You are the best friend ever". The rabbit smiled and they became good friends. They would hop together and have so much fun. The pin was no longer lonely or sad. + +They are still friends to this day. +Once upon a time there was a fearful pink creature. It was afraid of everything, even the gentlest touch. One day, the fearful creature heard a kind voice calling its name. It felt scared at first and wanted to hide. But then it heard the voice again and slowly came closer. + +It felt a gentle touch on its forehead and the fear slowly melted away. The creature opened its eyes and saw a kind friend with a big smile. They both hugged each other tightly. From then on the creature was no longer scared when it felt a touch - it knew that it was coming from a place of love. + +The fearful pink creature and its friend lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, two friends decided to join together. Their names were Tim and Ben. One day, they decided to go explore a drain near the park. It was a long way away so they had to walk a very far distance and go through the woods. As they arrived, they smelled something bitter. It was coming from inside the drain. They were scared but they were brave and decided to look inside. To their surprise, they noticed a small yellow duck inside and it was making the smell. Tim quickly grabbed the duck and they ran out of the drain. As they looked at the duck, they noticed it was poorly. They decided to take it home. After some caring, the duck was happy and healthy again. Tim and Ben were very happy and yelled "we joined together to help the duck!" Together, they had a great time! +Mommy was in the kitchen, organizing her things. She was very gentle with the things she was putting away. She carefully placed each item in its spot. She smiled as she finished organizing her kitchen. + +Daddy came in to give her a hug. Together they looked around and saw everything in its place. The kitchen was now nice and tidy. + +Mommy and Daddy were happy. They smiled and high-fived each other. + +Now the kitchen was organized and Mommy and Daddy were proud of their work. +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Ruby. She wanted to go on a race. She asked her mum for her the things she needed for the race. Her mum gave her a needle. + +Ruby was very excited to start racing. She raced against her friend, Anne. It was a close race, but Ruby won. + +Anne was a bit embarrassed by the race. But Ruby didn't care. She was so happy that she had won the race. + +After the race, Ruby was very proud of using her needle. She thanked her mum for giving her the needle which had helped her to win the race. +Jimmy was a little boy who loved to count. Every day, he would pick up little rocks, shells and pebbles, and number them with a bright red crayon. + +One day, Jimmy found something unusual in the sand. It was a tiny piece of coal. He wanted to count it too, so he carefully numbered it on the back. + +Jimmy was so proud of his special number that he showed it to all of his friends. They couldn't believe how lucky he was! They were so envious. + +Jimmy smiled and kept counting his little rocks and shells and piece of coal. He knew that it was lucky to be able to count and make his own numbers. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She loved to dream. One day, she dreamed about a beautiful island. It was a very cheerful island with colourful trees and animals. The little girl imagined walking through the tall grass, smelling the flowers and playing games with the animals. + +The little girl came back to her bed and closed her eyes. She dreamed she was on the cheerful island again, playing with the animals and feeling the soft grass beneath her toes. She twirled and danced around, forgetting that it was only a dream. + +Suddenly, she heard a voice. It was coming from the island! The little girl followed it, until she came to a cottage surrounded by trees. Inside, a grandmother was standing in front of a fire. She smiled at the little girl and said, "Welcome to my cheerful island. Here, your dreams come true!" + +The little girl was so happy that she twirled and laughed until she woke up. She remembered the beautiful island and the kind grandmother. Even though the island was only a dream, the girl was filled with joy. +Ben and his wife went for a walk in the park. Ben was dependable, and he wanted to take care of his wife. They came across a big rock. Ben put his wife on it and she laughed and wobbled back and forth. Ben smiled and gave his wife a big hug. She laughed and rocked back and forth on the rock. They had a lot of fun playing together and rocking on the big rock. Ben and his wife made a lot of happy memories together that day. They knew that no matter what, they could always depend on each other. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Jack. Jack was very sad, because he was missing his family. He was missing the softness of their hugs and the spirit of their love. + +So, one night, Jack went outside. It was a stormy night and rain was pouring down. Jack looked up and saw the beautiful stars twinkling in the dark sky. He felt a warm tear roll down his cheek and he knew that he wasn't alone. + +Suddenly, a bright light appeared from the stars above. The light twirled and danced around Jack and he could feel the warmth of its spirit. Jack smiled and whispered, "Thank you," and the light flew away. + +As Jack watched the light disappear, he felt a soft hand touch his shoulder. It was his family. They were never gone, they were always with him in spirit. Jack hugged his family and together they watched the stars twinkle in the night. +The sun was shining and the birds were singing. Emmy wanted to play. She saw a girl in her yard, who she had never seen before. Emmy found out the girl's name was Tess. + +They both liked to play, and they decided to play together. Emmy looked at Tess, Tess was wearing a modest dress and was smiling. Emmy smiled too, and then they started playing. They ran around in the grass and laughed. + +Tess showed Emmy a game she had never tried before. Emmy learned how to play quickly and soon they were laughing even more. + +They played until it was dark. They were both very tired but they had had so much fun! Emmy said good-bye to Tess, though she was sad they wouldn't play together again, yet. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy. He was sad because he had lost his toy. He looked and looked but could not find it. So he said a prayer. He asked God to help him find his toy. + +The next day, the little boy was playing in the garden. He looked to the left and saw something shiny. He went over and found his toy! He was so happy he jumped up and cheered. + +But then he noticed something else. It was a big, green worm. It was moving around on the ground and it was gross. It reminded him of his prayer. He thanked God for helping him find his toy. And he thanked Him for taking care of even the disgusting things! +The boy was very excited. He worked very hard on his artwork and was very proud of it. He wanted to win a prize for it, so he put it in a special box and carefully put it in his backpack. + +The next day, the boy took the box to school. When the teachers opened it, they were very surprised at how beautiful it was. They said he should get a prize for his hard work! + +The boy felt happy and proud. He was very careful with the prize and put it in the special box with his artwork. + +The boy smiled. He knew he could work hard and achieve great things. +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Tara. Tara was three years old and very happy. She wanted to do something special to show everyone how much she liked them. + +One day, Tara decided to give everyone a kiss. She kissed her mother, her father, her uncle, her teacher and all her friends. Everyone was so happy! + +Tara then had to turn around and go home. She felt embarrassed because the people she kissed were looking at her. Now she knows that it's ok to show others how much you love them! + +The next time Tara had the chance to show someone how much she likes them, she gave them a big hug and a kiss. Everyone was so happy and Tara was too! +Once upon a time there was a bad little girl called Sarah. Sarah didn't like to go to her tutor. Every day Sarah would try to squeeze out of doing her lessons. She would make lots of excuses, like she was tired or didn't feel good. + +But her mother was not so easily fooled. She knew that Sarah was just pretending to be tired, so she would squeeze Sarah's hand tighter and make sure she went to the tutor on time. + +At the tutor, Sarah found it very hard. She didn't like the work and felt as if she was always being scolded. Every time she made a mistake, the tutor would squeeze her arm and shout at her. + +Sarah kept trying her best, but the tutor kept scolding her. She was so sad and confused. Eventually, the tutor realised that Sarah was working hard, but was just not very good at it. So, the tutor started squeezing Sarah's hand in encouragement. + +Sarah was so happy. She knew that the tutor cared about her, even though she wasn't very good at her studies. Every day, her tutor would squeeze her hand and tell her to keep trying her best. + +And so Sarah kept going, and eventually she started to get better at her lessons. The bad little girl had been changed for the better, all because of her tutor's love and care. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Jess who loved to lay in her bed and read her stories. She had her most comfortable pillow and her favourite novel to read. Every day she would lay in her bed and read from the novel. + +One day when Jess was laying in bed, she noticed something special. She sat up and saw a beautiful bird that was perched on her windowsill. She smiled and waved to the bird. The bird chirped and flew away. + +When Jess lay back down and opened her novel, she was surprised to find that the bird had left something for her in her book. It was a shiny, beautiful feather. She carefully put the feather into her book and held it close to her. + +Jess was so excited that she had made a new friend. Every day after that, she would lay in her bed and read her novel, sometimes thinking of the bird that left her the special feather. +Mum and Dad were in the garden. Mum was counting the flowers by the fence. Dad was at the grill. He was cooking something long and yummy. Mum stopped counting and looked over at Dad. He was wearing his blue apron and flipping something on the grill. It smelled so nice. Mum smiled and then went back to counting. She counted up to 10. Mum said, "That's enough for today". + +Dad turned off the grill and smiled. He brought the long yummy thing to the table. Mum and Dad sat down and ate together. They laughed, talked and enjoyed their food. + +Finally, Mum said it was time to tidy up. They put away the food and cleaned the grill. Then they both went inside and cuddled up on the sofa. They looked at the stars in the sky and counted them all the way up to 10. Then, they both closed their eyes and fell asleep. +Once upon a time there lived a kind woodpecker. He was looking for a place to belong. He wanted to make a home for himself so he searched and searched through the wood. Soon he found a big old tree and he thumped on the tree trunk. It sounded so strong it gave him a feeling of belonging. He decided to make it his home. + +He tapped and chipped and drilled until there were two big holes on the trunk. He inspected it carefully and it was perfect. He went into the treehouse and tucked himself in. It was the perfect place to belong. + +The woodpecker took extra care to make sure he was kind to all his new friends in the wood. He shared his food and always said please and thank you. All the birds in the wood were so happy to have him there that they invited the woodpecker to the bird ball in the forest. He had a wonderful time and he felt so happy to belong. + +He loved his new home and he was so very kind. The wood had made him find his true place to belong. +Once upon a time there was a big grocery store in the city that was very busy. Everyone would come to the store to buy their fruit, vegetables and other things to eat. + +One day, a three year old boy called Tobi went to the store with his mum. Tobi looked around and he said “Mum, this is a big grocery!†+ +Mum smiled and said “Yes, it is a big grocery! Now let’s have a look and see what we can buy.†+ +They went up and down the aisles finding all kinds of food. Tobi was so excited when he saw the bananas that he said “Look mum, I want to tell the grocery we will take two of these!†+ +Mum laughed and said “Ok, let’s tell the grocery.†So they went to the counter and told the grocery that they wanted to buy two bananas. + +The grocery smiled and said “Of course! Here you go, two big bananas for you!†+ +Tobi was so happy! He grabbed the bananas and said “Thank you, big grocery!†Mum smiled and said “Yes, thank you.†+ +Tobi and his mum then went home with their two big bananas, happy and full of joy. +Tom and Jane were best friends. Tom had a cube and every time he played with it, Jane would look on and watch. One day, Tom had an idea. He put his cube in his sack and ran to Jane. Jane was so jealous that Tom had a sack with something inside. She asked Tom what was in his sack. Tom smiled and said he'd only show her if she closed her eyes. Jane shut her eyes tight, and when she opened them, she saw the cube! She was so excited and the two of them had huge cuddles. She was no longer jealous, just over the moon that she too had a cube to play with. +Once upon a time, there was a happy seal. He lived in a far away ocean, far away from humans. + +One day, the seal saw a boat. In it were two people who were looking for something. The seal swam up to the boat, and one of the people asked the seal if he could help them find something. + +The seal happily said yes and asked what it was that they were looking for. The person said they were looking for a special shell. The seal knew the best place to find shells, so he took off swimming away. + +He swam and swam until they came to a cave. Inside the cave were hundreds of beautiful shells. The two people thanked the seal and cheered with excitement. They filled their bags with shells, and thanked the seal one more time before swimming away. + +The happy seal watched them swim away and smiled. He swam back home to his ocean, happy to have helped. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved the beach. Every day, she would go and stroll along the shore and look at the beautiful shells she would find. + +One day she noticed a perfect white shell and ran over to pick it up. She grinned with delight as she held it in her hands. It was so perfect! + +When she was just about to put the shell in her pocket, she heard a voice coming from the shell! Startled, she dropped it back on the sand and stepped away. + +The voice called out again - this time it said, "Come with me!" + +The little girl wasn't sure what to do. She didn't know what was inside the shell. After taking a deep breath, she decided to come, so she bent down and carefully picked up the shell. + +She opened it and inside were two little creatures made entirely of sand. They smiled up at her, "Please come with us on an adventure!" + +The little girl had never been on an adventure before, but she knew it sounded like fun. Taking the shell in her hand, she smiled and said, "Let's go!" + +And so the little girl, together with the two little creatures inside the perfect shell, went on a grand and wonderful adventure! +Once there was a wide fog. It was so thick, no one could see. Everyone was sad and tired, so they decided to sleep. + +The fog was so big and wide, that it covered the entire city. People slept through the night, not noticing anything strange. + +In the morning, the fog was still there. But then, something magical happened. The wide fog began to disappear, and the sun started to shine through. + +The people were happy. They woke up and looked around. The wide fog had gone and they could see everything again. + +They all danced and celebrated. From then on, they always remembered to appreciate the sun and never take a sunny day for granted. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Annie. She was three years old, and she always wanted to have fun. One day, she saw a big cooler on the floor. She thought it looked so cool and wanted to get it. She asked her mum if she could lift it up. Her mum said yes and showed her how. + +Annie was so excited. She thought the cooler was crazy and could not wait to play with it. She lifted it up as high as she could and walked around the house with it. She even managed to lift it outside, into the garden. + +Annie had a great time playing with the cooler all day long. She filled it with a few toys and pretended it was a boat. She even pretended to be the captain of a ship. Annie had the best day ever. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who was very naughty. She loved to tease her mom and dad, but on a very special day, she was determined to be good. + +Her dad asked for her help in the backyard. He showed her a big hammer, and said he needed her help to fix the fence. The little girl was so excited! + +When she picked up the hammer, it felt warm in her hands. She had a very important job to do and it made her very proud. She helped her dad fix the fence all day long. + +At the end of the day, her mom and dad praised her for a job well done. The little girl went to bed with a big smile on her face and a warm feeling in her heart. +Once upon a time, there was a big barn. It was tough and strong, so the animals could resist the weather. Every day the animals in the barn went outside to play. But the barn was even tougher and could resist the wind and rain. All of the animals were happy to have such a tough barn. + +One day a storm came rolling in. It was so strong that even the tough barn couldn't resist. The wind and rain knocked down the walls and busted open the doors. The animals got scared and ran away. + +After the storm passed, the animals returned to the barn. They worked together to rebuild it. They used tough wood and strong nails to make it tough again. When it was finished, their barn was just as tough as before. + +The animals were overjoyed, and they cheered and cheered. Now they knew that their strong tough barn could resist anything. The End. +One day Susie was ready to go to school. She was very excited, and she was wearing her new shoes. She hopped into the car and waved to her mom, who was watching from the driveway. + +When she arrived at school, she saw lots of other pupils playing and running around. Susie couldn't wait to join in. She ran up to the playground and waved to all of her friends. They were so happy to see her. + +Susie loved playing and learning with her friends. Her teacher was very nice and helped her with her work. When it was time to go home, Susie waved goodbye to all of her friends. She was sad to leave, but she was ready to come back tomorrow and be with her friends again. +Once upon a time there was an incredible bottle. Inside the bottle was an amazing surprise. + +Bill was walking through the park one day when he spotted the bottle. He reached out to pick it up when suddenly it started to shake! He could feel a thump, thump, thump inside so he opened the lid. + +Out popped a little nodding puppy! Bill was so happy and he named the puppy Nex. Nex was a very small puppy and he was very excited to have a new home. + +Nex began to jump and bark with joy, but Bill was worried about scaring the birds and other people in the park so he showed Nex a special trick. Whenever he wanted him to be quiet he would gently nod his head and Nex would instantly stop barking and sit down. + +Everyone at the park was so amazed by the incredible bottle and it's amazing surprise! From that day onwards, Nex and Bill were never seen apart. +Once upon a time, there was a puppy. He was cold and very lonely. He had no family to look after him, and he had to suffer all by himself in the cold. + +One day, he saw a little boy. He was young, only three years old. The little boy was very kind, and he smiled at the puppy. He wanted to take the puppy home and make him happy, but he knew his parents would say no. + +So, the little boy found some warm blankets, and he covered the puppy with them. Every day, he would visit the puppy and give him food and water. He even gave him some toys to play with. This made the puppy very happy. + +The little boy and puppy became best friends. The puppy stopped feeling cold and lonely, and he stopped suffering. The little boy and puppy were always together, having lots of fun. + +The end. +One day, a mommy was getting her little girl ready for school. First, she prepared her daughter's lunch and put it in her backpack. Then, she got out the shampoo. She showed her daughter the shampoo and asked her if she wanted to take a bath. The little girl nodded and mommy took her to the bathroom. Mommy filled the tub with warm water and bubbles and started washing her daughter's hair with the shampoo. After her daughter was all clean and ready, mommy helped her get dressed and took her to school. + +The little girl felt a bit lonely when she got to school and realized that her mommy wasn't there. But, mommy had prepared her for this and gave her a hug and a kiss to help her feel better. The little girl was able to have a fun day at school and she was excited to go home and tell her mommy all about it. +Once there was a kind boy who wanted to make things better for his friends. He decided to help by repairing the broken things that he saw. First, he went to the playground. He saw a swing that was cracked and needed to be fixed. He got a hammer and some nails and carefully repaired it. The swing felt like new again. + +Next he walked to the park and noticed a broken sign. He got some pieces of wood and some glue and put it all together. He was very careful and soon the sign was like new. + +Finally, he went to the river. He saw a broken bridge and knew he had to help. He got some boards, a saw and a hammer and started to work. He worked very hard and soon the bridge was fixed. + +The boy felt proud of what he had done. He worked with tremendous compassion and all the animals and people in his town were so thankful. He felt happy that he was able to help others by repairing the things that needed it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Molly. Molly was 3 years old, and she loved exploring and meeting new people. + +One day, Molly was on a walk with her parents when she found a very special piece on the ground. It was a delicate piece of cloth, very thin and light. Molly knew she had to keep the piece and tell her parents about it; so she picked it up and took it home. + +When they got back, Molly showed the piece to her parents and they were so proud of her! Together they introduced the piece to their family, showing everyone how special and delicate it was. + +Molly was thrilled at the reaction to her discovery, and she knew the piece was something she would always treasure. Everyone loved the delicate piece, and that made Molly very happy. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved jazz. She wanted to play it on her piano, but it was old and pretty cheap. So she asked her mom for help. + +Her mom said, 'No problem, let's polish this piano up!'. So they got to work. They polished and polished, until the piano was all shiny and pretty. + +The little girl was so excited, she couldn't wait to play some jazz on it. She played and played. It was a joy to listen to. + +Her mom was so proud. She said, 'The piano sounds even better than it did before!'. From then on, the little girl often played jazz on her piano. +Once upon a time there was a bunny. His name was Bucky and he loved to lay in the sun. Bucky wanted to find a special spot to lay and rest. One day he saw a nice big tree with a thick trunk and sweet grass around it. Bucky liked it so much that he decided to lay down there. + +When Bucky closed his eyes, he could start to hear a nice song. It was coming from a bird singing its sweet song. Bucky liked it so much that he stayed there all day, listening to the bird's song. + +Bucky was so happy that he would lay in the same spot every day. He loved the sound of the bird's sweet song and the warmth from the sun. It was the perfect spot for him and he would lay there for the rest of his days! +Once upon a time, there was a clever boy named Joe. Joe liked to test his net. Every day he took it outside and tried to catch some dry leaves with it. Joe kept trying and trying, but every time the leaves fell out of the net and onto the ground. + +But one day, Joe finally caught something! It was a little dry seed. Joe was so excited! He proudly took the seed and planted it in the ground. + +Joe watered and waited, and the seed slowly began to grow. In no time at all, the seed had turned into a big, beautiful flower. Joe had tested his net, and it had passed the test! Joe was so happy that he had caught a dry seed and made it into something beautiful. +Once upon a time there was a girl who loved to kick. She would go out into the hall and kick her soft ball. She was very happy and her kicks were so clear that everyone could hear them! + +One day, she wanted to kick it even further, so she ran and ran around the hall with the ball until she kicked it right out the door! She was so surprised that she had made the ball fly so far. + +But then, she realised the ball was nowhere to be found. She looked around everywhere until she finally spotted it. It had bounced right across the street! She ran to get it and kicked it safely back into the hall. + +The girl was so proud of herself and all her kicks. She celebrated by running around the hall and kicking the ball again and again. It was a fun day and the girl felt very proud of her clear and powerful kicks! +Once there was a brave little boy called Jack. Everywhere he went, Jack was always ready to try something new. One day, Jack had a big surprise. His mom was ordering him a new cell! Jack was so excited. He couldn't wait to try all the fun things his new cell could do. + +The next day, his new cell arrived. When Jack saw it, his eyes lit up with joy. He couldn't believe how wonderful it was! He couldn't stop smiling and running around the house, showing off his new toy. + +That night, Jack couldn't wait to show his dad his new cell. He was so excited and brave, he even hugged it as if it were a best friend. He couldn't get enough of it, he wanted to take it everywhere with him! + +Jack's cell phone was his new best friend and adventure buddy. Everywhere he went, Jack would be ready to play, explore, and learn something new. His cell made life so much more fun and exciting. + +Jack was the bravest, happiest little boy in the world! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Holly who lived all alone in a big house. Holly was very lonely, and she wished more than anything that she had someone to play with. Every day she would look out the window, hoping to see her Daddy coming to visit her. + +One day, while Holly was looking out the window waiting for her Daddy, she noticed something sparkling in the lake in her backyard. Holly had a feeling that it must be something special. She opened the door and ran outside to the lake. + +Holly got to the edge of the lake, and she saw that it was a shiny, silver treasure chest! She was so excited that she grabbed it and ran back to the house with it. Holly opened the chest, and inside there was a letter from her Daddy! + +He had gone on an adventure, and he told Holly that if she ever felt lonely, she could always dive into the lake and find her own treasure. + +Holly smiled, happy that her Daddy was thinking of her from far away. She said goodbye to the lake, and went back to the house. She was never lonely again - every time she felt that way, she would dive into the lake in her backyard and find her own treasure! +Once there was a yellow worm. He liked to wriggle around and have fun. He loved to stir up the dirt and move his little feet. +One day he found a little hole. He peered inside and saw a big pile of dirt. He knew he had to find something to stir it up with. +He saw a big stick lying nearby. He used it to stir up the dirt, turning it over and over. He was soon covered in mud and having a great time. +When he was done, he had made a big mound of dirt. He smiled and wriggled his way back out of the hole. +It was the best day ever for the little yellow worm. He knew he'd be back to make some more mud. +Sammy and his dad went for a walk in the woods. It was a mysterious place, and Sammy felt excited. + +Suddenly, something sparkly caught Sammy's eye. It was a festival of lights. There were strings of colourful lights that blinked and twinkled. Sammy was amazed! + +His dad said it was a magical festival and Sammy wanted to explore. He ran around, looking at all the lights. He touched some softly and laughed with delight as they blinked. + +Suddenly, it was dark again and the festival was over. Sammy was sad that it was over, but he was excited to go back and explore again soon. +Mama was very wise. Her plan was to prepare for a special task, so she got ready. First, she looked for her tools, then she found her special materials. + +Next, she carefully made a plan, writing down what she wanted to do. After that she took a deep breath and began her work. + +She worked very hard, but finally the task was complete. Mama smiled with satisfaction, and everyone around her was very proud. + +She gathered the other wise adults together with her to celebrate her success. They each shared a hug and praised Mama for her hard work. Afterwards, they all shared a special meal to celebrate preparing for the task. +Once upon a time, there was a clever fox. He was walking through the forest when suddenly he heard a noise. He looked around, and saw a river had flooded and filled the forest with water. He was worried and didn't know what to do. + +The fox was brave and knew he had to do something. He thought of an idea and started to dig a big hole in the ground. Slowly it started to fill up with the water from the river. When the fox was finished, the water was safe and the forest was dry again. + +The fox was so happy and he wanted to share his good news with everyone. He shouted "Welcome!". All the animals in the forest came to meet him and thanked him for saving their home. They cheered for the clever fox and he was very proud. + +From then on, all the animals called the fox their hero and he was always ready to help when the river began to flood. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Joe. He had a stick that he loved to play with. One day while he was playing, the stick fell into a deep dark hole. Joe began to weep. He was so sad without his stick. + +Suddenly, Joe saw a bright light coming from the hole. He was happy, but still a little scared. He stuck his hand in the hole and felt something hard. He pulled out his stick! + +Joe was so happy. He held the stick close and laughed. He ran happily back home, with his light stick. He was never sad again! +Little Amy was playing in the park. She saw a tube under the tree and went to unpack it. Inside was a big surprise - balloons! Amy was excited, so she ran to show her mum the tube. Her mum smiled and thanked her for being so polite. + +The mum then said, "Let's go to the shop and buy some more!" Little Amy was very happy. She skipped all the way to the shop. The shopkeeper was very rude, and didn't have any tubes of balloons. Little Amy told him off for being so mean. + +After that, the mum and Amy went home. The mum unpacked a special box and gave little Amy an even bigger surprise - a teddy bear. Little Amy hugged her mum tightly. She was so excited and thankful. + +From then on, Little Amy always asked her mum to unpack surprises. She loved the feeling of opening something new and special. +Sam and his dad were outside in the garden. It was cold. They both had gloves on and were very warm. + +Sam's dad took one of Sam's hands in one of his and smiled. He showed Sam how to clap with the gloves. Sam watched carefully and then clapped his hand too. + +The two of them clapped and laughed. They had lots of fun clapping together. They even tried to clap faster and slower. + +When it grew too cold outside, Sam and his dad went inside. Now, every time Sam and his dad are outside and it's cold, they always clap together. +Once upon a time, there was a mystery. A mystery so big and so mysterious that no one was sure what was going on. But the mystery was weighing on everyone's mind - what was the mystery? + +So the adults decided to try to figure out the mystery. They worked hard, but nothing seemed to make sense. The mystery was too tricky to solve. + +Then one day, a little girl stepped forward. She was only three years old and hadn't been able to help with the mystery until then. Everyone was surprised but they decided to let the little girl try. + +The little girl stepped up to the mysterious problem and started to work. Everyone watched as she looked at the messy pile and started to weigh the pieces. After only a few minutes, the little girl figured out the mystery and everyone couldn't believe it! + +The adults were so amazed that they asked the little girl what she had done. "It was easy," she said. "I just weighed the pieces and then it all made sense." And that is how the little three-year-old solved the mysterious problem! +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Sam and Pat. Sam had a cushion, but Pat did not. Pat was feeling sad about not having a cushion. Sam decided to help Pat, so he gave the cushion to Pat. Pat was happy. + +Every day, Sam and Pat went out to play together. Sam would always bring the cushion, and Pat would sit on it. It kept Pat nice and dry when it was raining outside. The cushion also supported Pat's back when they were playing. Pat was so thankful to Sam for supporting him. + +At the end of every day, Sam and Pat would put the cushion back. They both felt grateful for the cushion, as it kept Pat comfortable and dry during their playtime. + +Sam was so happy to have a friend that he could support with his cushion. Pat was thankful to Sam, who always thought of others before himself. Together, they created many happy memories. +Once upon a time, there was a hidden glow. It was so bright and so beautiful. Everyone wanted to find the glow, but it was too hidden. + +But one day, a brave little girl stepped out of her house. She was determined to find the hidden glow. She walked and walked until she felt something warm and bright. + +The little girl looked up and saw the hidden glow. It was the most beautiful thing ever! The glow was so happy and so kind. The little girl smiled and reached out her hand. She wanted to touch the hidden glow. + +The hidden glow touched the little girl back. She felt so happy and warm. from that day on, the little girl and the hidden glow were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a small boy called Tom. Tom wanted to find a beautiful mineral. He went on an adventure to find one. + +Everywhere he looked he found stones but they weren't the mineral he was looking for. He asked all his friends if they knew where to find one but they all disagreed. + +Suddenly, Tom saw a sparkle in the distance. He ran towards it and found a beautiful mineral! + +He was so happy and took it home. He showed his friends the mineral and they were all amazed at how beautiful it was. + +Tom was so proud of finding his beautiful mineral and never forgot his amazing adventure! +One day, a mighty giant was walking in the forest. He saw a tiny promise in the grass and he wanted to examine it. He bent down and looked closely at the promise. Through his big eyes he saw that the promise was a shiny stone. + +The giant took the stone in his hand, and was impressed by its beauty. With all his might he threw it back into the forest and made a wish. The giant wished that the promise would turn into a lovely flower. + +He continued to walk on and soon enough, he heard a loud noise behind him. He stopped and turned around. He was amazed when he saw that the promise had turned into a beautiful red rose. + +The mighty giant smiled, knowing his wish had come true. With the promise that he now had, he continued on his way. +Once upon a time, there was a bear in the woods. The bear had thick, soft fur and his name was Hugo. Every day, Hugo would go out and explore the woods, but he was always careful to watch out for animals that might want to pinch him. + +One day, Hugo was walking through the woods and he heard a small noise. It was coming from a nearby bush. Hugo slowly stepped closer and saw a tiny mouse huddled inside. The mouse was scared and he looked at Hugo with big eyes. Hugo smiled and said, "It’s OK. I won’t pinch you." + +The mouse was so glad to have a new friend. He hopped out of the bushes and started to run around the woods with Hugo. The two played games and explored the trees and fields. Hugo kept the mouse safe from any animals that tried to pinch him. + +As Hugo and the mouse continued their adventure, Hugo felt very glad to have a new friend. He knew that he had made the right decision to keep the mouse safe. They had so much fun playing in the woods, and when it was time for them to go home, the mouse hugged Hugo goodbye and ran off into the trees. Hugo watched him go with a smile - his new furred friend. +One day, there was a swan who was looking for somewhere to live. He was very confused because he didn't know what to do. He decided to fly to a new lake that he had heard about. + +When he arrived at the lake, he noticed a little boy. The boy was carrying a net and he seemed to be trying to catch something. The swan was scared, so he quickly flew away. + +The boy saw the swan flying away and he was very impressed! He wanted to take the swan home with him. + +The next day, the boy returned to the lake with a new net. He managed to catch the swan and carefully carried him home. The swan was a bit scared at first, but soon he was very happy in his new home. + +The little boy and the swan became very good friends. He even named the swan - Snowy! They were so happy together and spent many days exploring the lake. The boy was never confused about where he belonged - he was home with his new friend Snowy! +Once upon a time there was a sweet name. It was a beautiful name and everybody loved it. But one day the name began to shrink. It started to get smaller and smaller. It was getting so small that it all but disappeared! + +At first it made the people who knew it so very sad, but then something wonderful happened. The name started to grow again and it got bigger and bigger until it was bigger than ever before. And it was just as sweet and lovely as it had ever been. + +Everyone was so happy and they cheered for the name. From then on the name never shrank again and everyone hugged it tightly and loved it very much. +Once upon a time, there lived a modest bear. He always missed his friends, especially in the summertime when they would all go out and play. So one day, he decided to go looking for them. He strolled around in the sun and soon found a big group of his friends gathering in the meadow. + +He was so excited, he ran right up to them shouting, "I'm here! I'm here!" But, alas, his heel was sore, so he slowed down to a limp. +He was embarrassed and wished he had worn more modest shoes. He knew all his friends had noticed his sore heel. + +But despite his soreness, the modest bear smiled and waved to all his friends. No matter how embarrassed he felt, he was still very happy to be with his friends again. And although his heel still hurt, he was glad for a moment that he could make up for missing them. +Sam and his mommy were walking near the beach and saw a shipwreck. All the wood was broken and it looked harsh. Sam was very curious because he wanted to show his mommy something special. + +So they walked down to the shore and Sam pointed to the shipwreck. His mommy smiled and said "Oh my, what a mess!" + +Sam was excited and started to search for pieces of the wrecked ship. He showed his mommy a big piece of wood, a rusty pipe and some old sail fabric. + +His mommy laughed and said it was a harsh wreck but Sam was proud of himself and what he showed her. Sam and his mommy had lots of fun exploring the beach and looking for more pieces from the wreck. +Mild splashing came from the pond. Two children ran to the edge. They looked into the water and saw red, ripe cherries! The children smiled as they watched the cherries splash around. + +One of the children, Dan, carefully reached his hand into the water. He grabbed one of the cherries, lifted it from the pond, and smiled. He, then, offered it to his friend. + +The other child, Ellie, carefully took the cherry from Dan. She looked at it carefully, feeling its smooth texture and sweet scent. Delighted, she took a bite. The cherry was juicy and mild. Ellie smiled and thanked Dan. + +The two children continued to play, splashing and laughing at the pond. They picked and ate cherries until the sun set. +Once there was a little boy. His name was Tom and he had a pet cat named Mollie. Every day Tom and Mollie would go out to play together in the garden. + +But one day, it started to rain. Tom and Mollie ran back inside and Tom had to find something to keep them busy. He knew exactly what he had to do. + +Tom got out the blue soap and a bucket of water and he washed Mollie. She was so excited to have a nice bath! Tom made sure to wash her properly - even the places she couldn’t reach. + +Afterward, Mollie was so happy that she just wanted to give Tom a big hug. But Tom wasn’t expecting it and he said ‘No!’ in a selfish way. Tom felt bad for being so selfish and he quickly changed his mind and hugged Mollie. + +Then they both laughed and hugged each other for a long time. +Once there was a boy named John. He was three years old. He was a very tidy boy. + +One day, John went to his friend's office. He was very impressed with how neat it was. Everything was in its place, and he could tell it was taken care of. + +John wanted to make the office his own. So he asked his friend if he could move in. His friend said yes, so John was very happy. + +John worked hard to keep the office tidy. He wanted to make sure everything was always in its place. He was so proud of himself that his friend accepted him into the office. + +John learned that day that if you take care of a place, it will accept you. He was so proud of himself that he never forgot this lesson. +Once there lived an infant. She was so small and had a distant family. Every day, she looked at them, feeling far away. + +The infant was very hungry, too. Every day, her family had to feed her. They filled her tiny belly with delicious goodness. + +One of the family members was her grandmother. Grandma was always so kind to the infant. She would always come over to feed her each day with a big smile on her face. + +The infant was so thankful for her family. Even though they were distant, they always remembered to make sure she was fed. + +The infant thanked them every day for providing for her. It made her feel so close, even though they were so far away. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She went on a walk with her mom and was looking for something fun to do. As they walked, they saw a big tree with lots of fruit. The little girl’s eyes lit up when she saw them. + +Her mom said, “Let’s get some of the fruit. It looks delicious!†So they picked a few of the pears and put them in a bag. + +The little girl was very excited to eat one of the pears. She took a bite and realized it was very sweet and had a delicate taste. She ate the whole pear and it made her day so much better! +Once upon a time there was a girl who was very unhappy. She was always sad and she used to weep. She wept and wept until one day she came up with a plan. She decided to build a missile. She was very patient, working hard for many days. Eventually, she finished her missile. She was so excited to launch it. But even though the missile flew off into the sky, she was still filled with sadness. She missed her friends from school and was still filled with sorrow. She fell to her knees and wept and wept. + +But then, miracle of all miracles! Suddenly, her friends appeared in the horizon. She was filled with joy and ran to them. They hugged her and consoled her and told her that they wouldn't leave her ever again. The girl was so happy that she forgot all her sadness. The missile she had built slowly drifted away into the sky, filled with balloons and with the laughter of her and her friends. +Once upon a time, there was a bear called Will. He was very hungry, but he did not know what he wanted to eat. He looked around his house and tried to find something tasty. + +Suddenly, he had an idea! He decided to part his house and look elsewhere. He hopped, skipped and jumped around the forest searching for something nice to eat. + +Eventually, Will came across a berry patch. All of the berries were very big and looked very tasty. He grabbed as much as he could and ate them all up. Then he felt much better. + +Will was so happy he had decided to part his house to look for food. He had found something so tasty that made his tummy very happy. Will knew he would never forget this adventure and the tasty treat he found. +Once upon a time, there was a poor little girl. She was very sad because she didn't have many fun things to do. But one day, her mommy and daddy introduced her to something special - magic! She couldn't believe it! Every day they would show her something more magical and she loved it. + +Soon she was able to do all kinds of amazing things with the magic. She would make flowers grow big and sparkles appear in the air. She would even make cookies out of thin air! + +The little girl was so happy. She couldn't wait to show all of her friends her magical powers. She wanted to make everyone smile and have the same happiness she had. So she would introduce her friends to the magic so that they too could discover its power. + +Everyone around was so surprised when they saw the little girl's magical abilities. It was like something out of a dream. All of the poor little girl's dreams had come true with the help of her parents and the magic. And it's something she'll never forget. +John was outside playing with the sunshine. He skipped and laughed in the park, feeling happy and free. Suddenly, John sneezed. He felt tickles in his nose and it made him giggle. + +John ran over to a nearby stand, where a man was selling limes. He asked the man for one lime. The man smiled and gave John a lime. John thanked him as he took the lime and ran back to the park. + +John had a plan. He wanted to make a game with the lime. So he threw it around and caught it like a ball. But it rolled away and went down a hole in the ground! John was frustrated. He yelled and stomped, but it didn't help. + +John sat there, thinking about what to do. He decided the best thing to do was to get a stick and fetch the lime from the hole. He found a perfect branch and used it to pull the lime back up. + +John smiled ear to ear as he held the lime in his hand. He skipped off with the lime, feeling happy and proud. +Molly was in a rush. She had to get her gear ready for a big adventure. She was so excited! +Molly quickly put on her favorite hat and put her backpack on. She grabbed a yummy snack for the journey, a shiny bottle of water, and started hurrying. +Molly ran through the gate, but almost forgot her special gear. She quickly turned around, grabbed it, and ran back. +Molly was ready to start her adventure! She was so happy that she had all the gear she needed and her yummy snack to keep her going. +Molly went on an amazing journey and she was so glad she didn't forget anything. Hurray! +Once upon a time, there was a boy who had a toy gun. He liked to shoot it and pretend he was the hero. + +Today, he went outside to shoot his gun. He pointed it up in the sky and said, “Pow! Pow!†He imagined he was shooting down bad things in the sky. + +At the same time, his mom was inside. She had a boring thing that she had to do. She wanted to go outside and join her son. She yelled, “Yay!†+ +The boy heard his mom’s voice and started running towards her. He shot his gun in the air and said, “I’m the hero!†+ +His mom smiled and they went outside together. His mom gave him a hug and said, “Let’s play together!†+ +The boy and his mom played with his toy gun. They shot it in the air and pretended to fight bad things. They had lots of fun together! +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Daisy. Daisy loved to go for walks in the rain. It was always so much fun for her, hopping around with joy in the wet grass and splashing in the puddles. + +One day, when Daisy was out for a walk in the rain, she started to feel cold and wet. She shivered as the raindrops splashed against her fur. Daisy realized that it was getting late and the sun was setting. + +Luckily, her mom was waiting in the doorway of their house with a nice, dry blanket. She quickly wrapped Daisy in the blanket and took her inside to keep her warm and dry. + +Daisy was grateful to be inside and quickly realized that a dry blanket was much better than getting cold and wet in the rain. She never tried to walk in the rain again without her blanket! +Once upon a time, there was an ancient tree. It had a secret deep down in its roots. One day, a worm crawled out from the tree and wanted to find a friend. He saw a young boy playing nearby and asked to give him a hug. The boy was scared at first, but then the worm started to wiggle and the boy laughed. + +The boy then decided to give the worm a bunch of leaves and a big hug. The worm was delighted and thanked the boy. The worm then felt safer, like it was now part of a new family. The boy and the worm became best of friends, playing together every day. + +The worm was so happy, and it thanked the boy every day for giving it a home. The boy looked after the worm, and they shared many happy moments filled with hugs and laughter. The tree smiled down on them from above, proud of the friendship they had made. +One sunny day, Millie decided to take a jog. She put her shoes on, grabbed her hat and skipped outside full of energy! She jogged around the block a few times, enjoying the feeling of the sun on her shoulders. + +When she reached a corner of the block, Millie stumbled across something very unique. It was a big tree with rainbow-coloured leaves! She was amazed and couldn't take her eyes off of it. Millie stopped jogging, reached out to touch one of the leaves and smiled as she felt how soft and fragile it was. + +Millie thanked the tree for showing her such a unique and beautiful thing. She decided to take a little longer jog and made sure to come back to see the tree with her rainbow-coloured leaves before heading home. +Once there was a nice school with shiny floors. Every day, the janitor named Paul would come in and polish the floors until they sparkled. He used a brush and special polish which smelt very nice. + +The classrooms were quite large, with colourful walls and a whiteboard for the teachers. Paul polished the walls too and the whiteboard could be wiped clean each day. + +The children who went to the school loved it. Every morning they would swing open the shiny doors and walk up the polished corridors to their classrooms. At the end of the day, they would run down the sparkling streets and go home with a smile on their face. + +Paul worked hard to make sure that the nice school looked its best. All his polishing kept it looking and smelling wonderful. + +The end. +One day a little girl wanted to understand numbers, so she asked her mom. Her mom smiled and said "Ok, let me show you". She pointed to one of the walls and said, "that is one". The girl nodded, she had understood. Then her mom said "now look, here is two". The girl nodded again. They went through numbers 1 to 10 this way and the girl was happy. + +Suddenly, her mom became angry, she saw that a silly bird had made a mess on the table. She said "Oh no, we must clean this up now!" But the girl said, "No, I want to keep learning!" Her mom shook her head in disbelief, she thought the girl was being foolish. But the girl was determined and she nodded again. + +The mom smiled at her, trying again to teach her the numbers. They went past 10 and the girl was now able to count up to 20! She was so happy, she jumped up and down in excitement. The mom laughed and said, "See, you can do it! Now, let's go and clean up that silly bird's mess!" +Once there was a little girl called Anna. She was very curious and she loved exploring things. + +One day, Anna was in the garden and she started to wonder what was at the top of the tall tree. She was too small to see, so she got her dad's measuring tape. The tape was long and kept going and going. Anna could not believe it! + +When Anna's dad finished measuring the tree, the number was very weird. It was almost as tall as her house! + +Anna was very excited. She had found the answer to her wonder! She had never seen a tree so tall before. + +Anna knew she had to tell everyone about her discovery. She was so happy. +Daddy wanted to fit a zebra in the living room. He said it would be fun! But, Mummy was not enthusiastic. She said the house was too small for a zebra. But Daddy wouldn't give up. He was sure the zebra would fit. So, he went to the pet store. + +He found a very small zebra. It was just the right size! He was very enthusiastic when he brought it home. He hugged the zebra and put it down in the living room. It fit perfectly! + +Mummy was surprised. The zebra was so cute! It made the living room look brighter and Mummy couldn't help but smile. Now, the zebra was part of the family. + +They all took turns playing with the zebra. It was also always enthusiastic about getting food or cuddles. Everyone was happy that the zebra fit just right in the living room. +Once, there was a farmer. He had a lot of animals. He was very independent. One day, he was walking around his farm when he saw something kick in the grass. He looked closer and saw a little chick! It was so little and cute, so he decided to take it home. + +The farmer made a little house for the chick, with hay and food. The chick was very happy! The farmer would play with it everyday and the chick would kick around the farm with him when they took walks. + +The chick grew bigger and bigger, and soon it was as big as the other animals on the farm. Even though the farmer liked to play with the chick, it was very independent. Sometimes it would go off on its own and explore the farm! + +The chick and the farmer stayed together for many years. The chick would always come back to the farmer and the farmer would always take care of the chick. They were the best of friends! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy called Andy. He was 3 years old and loved to play outside. One day, Andy wanted to play but it was raining. His mum said, "No playing outside today! We should stay in." + +Andy looked very sad. He said, "But mum, can I please get a present?" His mum smiled and said, "Yes, of course you can! Where would you like to go for your present?" + +Andy smiled and said, "Can we please go to the weird store?" His mum laughed. She said, "Yes, Andy, we can go to the weird store!" + +Andy was so excited! He said, "Yay! I can't wait!" + +When they got to the weird store, Andy saw lots of strange and weird things. He pointed at a toy and said, "Can I please have that one for my present?" + +His mum said, "Yes, Andy, you can have that one for your present." + +Andy smiled and said, "Yay! Thanks, mum!" He hugged his mum and said, "I love my weird present!" + +The end. +Once upon a time, there lived a busy prince who was always doing something. One day, he decided to go for a walk in the forest. As he was strolling along, he noticed some bunnies hopping about. He waved to them and said hello. + +Then, as he continued walking he saw a big lake. He went down to the lake and dipped his feet in. It was cold and wet, but it felt nice! + +After that, he spotted a big tree with a nest on top. He thought it might be an eagle's nest, but he was not sure. He looked around and saw some squirrels peeking out from behind the tree. + +The prince waved to the squirrels and said, "Can you please come out, I want to say hello!" The squirrels came out, and the prince gave them some nuts to eat. They all had a nice chat and then the prince said goodbye and went on his way. + +As the prince was walking back, he thought to himself how nice and fun it was to go explore the forest and meet all of the animals. He had had a very busy day, but he was very happy! +Once upon a time, there was a big, heavy dinosaur. He walked around and ate plants all day. Then one day, he saw something that made him very angry. It was a tiny little bug! The dinosaur opened his big mouth and tried to bite the bug. But the bug was too fast and flew away. + +The dinosaur was still angry and he started to stomp around. Suddenly, he heard something behind him. He turned around and saw another big, heavy dinosaur. This dinosaur was even bigger than him! He opened his mouth wide and bit down on the other dinosaur. But it was too late - the other dinosaur bit him right back. + +The two dinosaurs kept biting each other until they both got really tired. So they stopped and just lay in the sun. They were both very hungry, but they had no more energy to look for food. So they just fell asleep in the warm sunshine. +Once upon a time there was a nice girl. Her name was Annie. She had a pretty bracelet that she wore every day. It was pink and sparkly. + +One day there was a storm outside so Annie’s parents told her to stay inside the house. Annie was very obedient and she stayed inside. + +The storm went away and Annie wanted to go outside and play. She asked her parents if she could go outside and they said yes. Annie put on her bracelet and ran outside. + +Annie played hide-and-seek with her friends and when it got dark, she remembered what her parents said. She ran back inside and stayed obediently in her room. + +Annie’s parents were very proud of her. They praised her for being so obedient and gave her a big hug. They also gave her a special gift - a new bracelet! +Once there was an open field with lots of wheat. It looked like a beautiful patchwork quilt. Everyday, the farmer would drive his truck down the dusty road and supply the field with new wheat seeds. + +The wheat grew tall and strong and soon it was time to harvest. The farmer drove his tractor over the field, which shook and trembled. He used a special machine to take the wheat and collect it in a big bag. + +The farmer was happy to have a big supply of wheat. He called it his "golden bounty". With the wheat he made bread, cakes and pastries for those around town. Everyone was so excited to get their hands on the farmer's delicious treats. + +The farmer kept supplying the wheat so he could keep feeding all the people in the town. He was a busy bee and he had an open heart; always ready to share his tasty treats. +Once there was a rabbit. He was very happy hopping around. Then he saw a bone lying on the ground. He jumped to it and grabbed it with his paws! He was so happy. But then he heard a loud noise. He looked around and saw a big dog coming towards him. The rabbit was scared and quickly jumped away. The dog grabbed the bone and ate it quickly. The rabbit was sad. The bone was dead, but he wanted it anyway. He kept jumping around, looking for something else to eat. Suddenly he saw some carrots and quickly jumped on them. This time he got something yummy to eat and was very happy. +Once upon a time there was a girl who loved to play. She wanted to borrow a boat and go for a sail. So, she asked her mom if she could borrow a boat. Her mom said, “Yes, that sounds like so much fun!†+ +The girl was so excited! She ran outside and found a bright blue boat with a big sail. She jumped on and pushed off from the shore. + +Out on the sea the girl felt so powerful! She had the wind in her hair and the sun on her face. She was so happy! She sailed past a big whale and waved at some seals. She felt so adventurous. Before she knew it, the sun was setting and it was time to go home. + +The girl was so sad to say goodbye to the sea. But she knew she’d be back soon to explore again. She sailed her boat back to the shore and put it back where she borrowed it from. She thanked her mom and promised to go back to the sea soon. +Once there was a boy called Jack. He was very lively and loved exploring. One day he was in his room when he saw a medal. It was a shiny gold medal, with a ribbon around it. He asked his mum what it was. She told him that it was special and he should store it somewhere safe. + +Jack was curious and stored the medal under his bed. Every day he would look at it, feeling very excited. He would imagine he had won it and was so proud. + +One day, Jack thought to himself, "I know! I'm going to take my medal to the park and show it to all my friends". So, with his medal in hand, he went to the park. He showed all his friends the medal and they were very impressed. + +Jack and his friends played lively games with his medal in the middle. Everyone wanted to be the one to win it and play with it. After a day of playing, Jack went home, very happy with his medal. From then on, he kept his medal close and stored it somewhere very safe. +Once upon a time, there were two little girls, Sarah and Jo. Sarah was a smart girl, and so was Jo. + +One day, Sarah and Jo were playing in the garden. They had a bucket, and Sarah thought of a fun game. She showed Jo how to fill the bucket with water and said that their game was to see who could make the bucket fill up the quickest. + +The game was lots of fun, and the girls had a great time. But after a while, Sarah decided that she wanted to improve the game further. She thought of a way to make the game more difficult, by creating a tiny hole in the bottom of the bucket. + +This new game taught the girls about patience, and gave them a chance to use their smart minds. Sarah and Jo practiced and practiced, and eventually they were able to make the bucket fill up faster, creating loads of fun! +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lola. She loved to bake and wanted to make something very special. So one day, she decided to bake a loud owl! + +Lola took out her mixing bowl and some ingredients. She carefully measured the flour, sugar and butter and started to mix them together. After stirring for a couple of minutes, the dough was ready. + +She thought about how the owl should look like and rolled the dough into the shape of an owl. Lola put the dough in the oven and set the temperature. She sang a little song while she waited for the owl to bake. + +When the timer went off, she opened the oven and saw the most beautiful, loud owl. She was so proud of her treat and immediately showed it to her mother. Lola and her mom both smiled and enjoyed the delicious owl! +Auntie Sue was feeling sad on Wednesday. She had to buy lots of presents, but she only had a few dollars. She wanted to make it special, but all the stores had very expensive things! + +Then Auntie Sue remembered that Uncle John always said to look for something cheap. She smiled and decided to go find something cheap. + +When she arrived at the store, she found some colorful paper, glue and scissors. With her few dollars, she could make something special for everyone. + +Auntie Sue was so happy she could make gifts for her family and friends. She was glad she found something cheap! + +When Auntie Sue went home on Wednesday evening, she had lots of colorful, homemade presents for everyone. Her family and friends were so happy, and Auntie Sue was very proud of what she had made. +Once there was a nosy cat called Joe. Joe liked to explore and learn new things. He was always curious and nosy. + +One day, Joe saw something he wanted to learn about. It was a big frame that was hung on the wall near his house. Joe was so nosy he couldn't help but take a closer look. + +He moved closer and sniffed at the frame. He realized it was made of wood and had some shiny parts. Joe was so intrigued he wanted to learn more. + +He tried jumping up, but he wasn't tall enough. So he worked really hard and managed to climb up the wall. Finally, Joe was close enough and he got to find out all about the frame. + +He learned that it was made from strong wood and that it was very beautiful. Joe enjoyed his learning experience and was happy he was nosy enough to take a closer look. +Once there was a little girl who couldn't walk. She was really sad, so she decided to crawl instead. Everywhere she went, her little arms and legs moved her along. + +One day she bumped into a lemon on the floor. It was nice and round, and fit in her hand, so she sat up and looked at it. It was so shiny and had such a nice smell. + +The little girl was so excited that she decided to take it home. She couldn't walk, so she crawled carefully, so the lemon stayed fit. + +When she arrived home, she gave it to her mom as a present. Her mom was so happy to receive the lemon and they shared it together. They ate it and it was the sweetest thing she had ever had! + +From then on, the little girl believed that there was always something good, no matter how slowly you moved. She learned that crawling was just as good as walking! +Once upon a time, there was an enthusiastic little boy called Tim. He was so excited about his very first day of kindergarten. To celebrate, his mom gave him a big sack of candy. + +Tim was so thrilled. He couldn't wait to eat his candy. But then he got an itch on his nose, so he decided to scratch it. + +As he scratched his nose, he accidentally knocked the sack off the counter. It fell on the floor and exploded! Tim was shocked as candies flew everywhere! He quickly picked up every piece and put them back in the sack. + +He was happy and enthusiastic that his candy didn't get wasted. He quickly rushed out of the house, ready to share his bag of goodies with all his new friends. +Once upon a time there was a girl. She had long, brown hair and big, blue eyes. She loved to explore the world around her. + +One day, she was walking in the forest and she saw something very special - a big, tall tree! It was so big and tall that she couldn't believe it. She stared in awe. + +Then, something even more impressive happened - a little bird winked at her from a branch of the tree! She smiled and winked back. + +Suddenly, the whole tree seemed to wink at her! She was so amazed that she just stood there and stared. She loved seeing the beautiful tree and all its wonderful secret surprises. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Daisy. Daisy loved pasta and always asked for it for dinner. One day, Daisy went to the store with her mom and saw something hidden on the shelf. It was a big box of pasta! Daisy was so excited, she wanted it right away! Her mom laughed and said that if Daisy was a good girl, they could buy the box of pasta. + +So the next day, Daisy did all of her chores and her mom said they could go back to the store. When they got there, Daisy ran to the shelf to get the hidden box of pasta. She proudly took it to the cash register and her mom paid for it with some money. + +When Daisy and her mom got home, Daisy was so excited she couldn't wait to try the pasta. They opened the box and Daisy exclaimed in delight. Mom put some of the pasta in a pot of boiling water and she added some yummy sauce. Once the pasta was cooked, mother and daughter put it on their plates and Daisy couldn't wait to take a bite. + +It was so delicious that Daisy wanted to show it off to her friends. She carefully chose some of the pasta and put it on a plate, then she ran to her friend's house. When her friend saw the hidden pasta, she was so excited! They both ate the yummy pasta together and had a wonderful time. +Timmy and his mommy were in the park one day. She wanted to introduce him to a funny little flea. He was so excited! + +The flea was so tiny, but he had beautiful wings. Timmy and the flea became very good friends. The flea would fly around and around, and Timmy laughed every time. + +Then mommy saw Timmy petting the flea. She said it was too dangerous and told him he had to stop. But Timmy said he had to say goodbye first, and that he always wanted to remember his beautiful flea friend. + +So he said goodbye and gave the flea a pat on the head. He knew he would never forget the fun they had together in the park. +The building was tall. It stood very high in the sky. Inside the building was a big red button. When you pushed the button, it would record your voice. One day, a bossy dog named Spot came to the building. He barked at the button and told it to record his voice. The button didn't listen to Spot. Instead, it recorded the voices of everyone else who visited the building. Spot was angry. He barked and barked and barked until he left. Everyone else laughed and said, "Spot is too bossy!" +Jim was at the beach with his mom. He was so excited to try surfing and he couldn't wait to feel the water on his toes. Jim ran to the water, but when he tried surfing, he slipped and fell into the water. He was so frustrated that he couldn't stay on the surfboard. + +His mom saw Jim struggling and came to help him. She tried to show him how to stay on the board by slowly paddling. Jim tried again and slowly he got the hang of it. He was slowly navigating the waves, just like his Mom. He felt so proud of himself! + +Jim finally made it back to the shore and couldn't wait to go surf again. He had a big smile on his face. His mom gave him a hug, proud of his success. Jim was so happy he had conquered surfing! +Once upon a time, there was a smart neighbor who could make things glow. Every day, this neighbor explored the world and made things glow in different colors. + +One day, the smart neighbor found a box. It was a special box that glowed blue. The smart neighbor was excited to see it, and they gave it to a 3-year-old child. + +The child was amazed that the box could glow. They discovered that if they shook it, the box started to glow brighter and brighter. The child couldn't believe their eyes! + +The 3-year-old kept shaking the box and the light got so bright that it filled the room. Suddenly, the room was filled with color and the child was filled with joy. + +The 3 year old was so happy to have a glowing box and it reminded them of the smart neighbor that gave it to them. Thank you, neighbor, for making their day extra special! +John was a silly boy. He was very foolish. One day, he decided to leave his house and saw a wild animal. He was scared but he wanted to be brave. He stepped closer and the animal started to tear at the grass. John got closer and closer. He wanted to pet the animal, but it was too wild. He realised he had been very foolish. He quickly ran away back home. He was safe, but he had learned a lesson. He would never be foolish like that again. +Once upon a time, there was a fat cat who lived on a farm. Every day, the cat would wander around the farm looking for something to do. + +One day, the cat saw some mice in the barn. The cat chased after them, trying to catch them. After a long chase, the cat was able to finish and catch all of the mice. + +The cat was very pleased with itself, so it decided to take a nap. It found a nice spot and snuggled up, purring contentedly. Later, the cat woke up and decided to explore the farm again, looking for more mice or other animals to catch. The cat had a lot of fun! + +The fat cat was quite happy living on the farm, and it continued to explore and finish all of its tasks each day. +Once upon a time, there were two lucky birds that could zoom through the sky. It was the most popular thing in the world. Everyone stopped to watch them fly by. + +All around them was a wonderful silence. It was so quiet that they could hear their feathers rustle as they flew. Everyone would sit and admire as they sped through the sky. + +They would race each other from patch to patch of trees. They zoomed around with ease and soon became very famous. Every time they flew by, children would wave and smile. + +But then one day, disaster struck. The birds had an accident and crashed into a big tree! Luckily, they were okay and the silence returned. Even though something bad had happened, everyone was still glad that the birds were OK. + +And from that day on, the birds kept zooming around with the same beautiful silence as before. They were still the most popular birds and everyone would keep watching them as they danced across the sky. +Molly and her family went to the park. It was sunny and the grass was green and soft. + +Molly ran around and explored. She saw tall trees, and a pond full of fish. She played tag with her brother and had lots of fun. + +Molly's brother wanted to play a competitive game of catch. They each took turns throwing the ball back and forth, trying to be the best. Molly and her brother stayed to play until it was time to go. + +When the family got home, Molly's brother was happy that he had won the game. Molly was glad that they had stayed in the park and had a lot of fun. +Once upon a time there was a frog who needed some help. He was so small and weak, but he was very tough. + +The frog went on an adventure to find his friends. He looked everywhere, jumping from rock to rock and hopping in the mud. + +He came to a pond, and he saw lots of other frogs swimming around. He wanted to join them so he jumped in, but he was still too weak. + +His friends saw him and decided to help. They all swam together, teaching him how to move through the water. They all had fun, and the frog got stronger and stronger. + +Finally the frog had the strength he needed, and thanked his friends for helping him. With their help, he became the toughest frog in the pond! +Once upon a time there was a purple mule. He was very proud of his beautiful color. Every day he would look in the mirror and admire his purple coat. + +One day, the mule was feeling extra proud and decided to take a walk. He walked through the forest and admired the trees and birds. + +As he kept walking, he came across a tree with purple apples. He wanted to eat them, but the apples were high up in the tree. So, he used his teeth to cut them down and had a delicious snack. + +The mule was so happy that he had found such yummy apples. From then on, he made sure to check the trees whenever he walked through the forest. +One day, a little boy named Jack went out to play. He had a scooter and was so excited to ride it! He saw a rich man on the other side of the street. They both smiled and said hello. + +Jack offered to show the rich man his scooter, and he agreed. Jack showed him how to ride it and the rich man clapped and said, "Wow, you ride your scooter so well!" + +Jack was happy to have met the rich man and they waved goodbye as the rich man walked away. Jack rode his scooter through the park with a big smile on his face. He felt so lucky to have met such a nice person. +Billy was a happy 3-year-old. He woke up every day with a big smile and said, "Good morning!" + +Today, he was feeling extra special. He felt perfect! He ran outside to play with his toys. + +Suddenly, he heard something coming from inside his house. He ran inside and saw a telephone ringing on the kitchen table. It was the perfect colours - red and yellow! + +Billy looked at the telephone nervously. He had never heard a sound like that before. + +He slowly walked over to the phone and picked it up. A friendly voice said, "Hi Billy!" It was his best friend! +Billy was so excited! He had a perfect day! +Once upon a time there was a tiny stack filled with blocks. This stack wasn't very high but the little girl who owned them was very hopeful. She hoped that if she was successful then she would have a huge stack of blocks! + +So each day, she worked hard and tried her best. She wanted to be successful and hoped that she would soon have the biggest stack of blocks ever. + +After many days of working hard, the little girl was successful and she had the biggest stack in the world! Her friends were all so impressed with her big stack of blocks. + +The little girl was thrilled with her success and smiled with joy. From that day onwards, she learnt that with hope, hard work, and determination, she could achieve anything! +Once there was a boy who wanted to take the subway. He was so excited to get inside and he ran towards it. He almost tripped over the fragile stairs but he managed to stay steady. + +When he got inside the subway he wanted to explore. He saw a seat and he wanted to kick it. He was very curious what would happen. So he gently kicked the seat and said "kick". + +He was very surprised when his kick made the subway move. The boy was so happy, he started to run and laugh around the car. Everyone in the subway was laughing too. + +They enjoyed the ride until the subway finally stopped and it was time to go home. The boy smiled and waved goodbye to the subway before he left. +One day, Jack and Jill went for a walk in the park. Everything was so dry. Suddenly, Jack noticed a surprise! It was a faucet! He ran over and started turning the knob. Soon, water was coming out of the faucet. Jack and Jill were excited. + +They played and splashed in the water for a long time. But, eventually, all the water was gone. The faucet was dry. Jack and Jill were sad. Then, they saw something else that surprised them. There were little yellow flowers growing near the faucet! Jack and Jill were very happy and they continued to play in the park. +Once upon a time there was a helicopter. It was fast, and it was very exciting. The people in the helicopter wanted to have fun. + +They looked down and saw a big field. The field was full of animals. The people in the helicopter wanted to have an adventure. + +They flew lower, and the animals all started running away. Then something very strange happened. The helicopter started to fly very fast. It was so fast that it couldn't be seen. + +The people from the helicopter went on their adventure. They flew around the world, and saw lots of things. They even saw a castle in the sky. + +The adventure was so much fun that they all wanted to do it again. So they flew in their helicopter and went back to the big field. Then, they waited for something else to happen. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who really needed a friend. Every day she went to the park, but she never found anyone to play with. One day while she was walking around she saw something that made her very happy. It was an adorable crocodile! + +The little girl was so excited. She went right up to the crocodile and asked if it wanted to play. The crocodile smiled and said yes! Instantly, the two became best friends. + +They spent every day together, playing in the park and swimming in the pond. They also needed to make sure that no one else bothered them, so they always keep an eye out for any other animals joining them. + +The little girl was so happy. She finally had the friend she had been needing for so long! Now, every day she got to play with the most adorable crocodile ever. +Once there was a little car that wanted to go very fast. It zoomed around the main street so quickly that the other cars started to watch. + +The little car liked to be the center of attention and felt so attractive when it zoomed past the other cars. Every day, it raced around the same street, always looking for a new excitement. + +One day, it came across a car wash. The little car was happy to find a new place to explore. It zipped through the soapy suds, feeling the water rub against its bright yellow body. Once the car wash was done, the car felt better than ever. It looked so attractive with it's sparkling finish! + +From that day on, the little car had lots of friends. It even shared the secret to its attractive look - the car wash. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. Her name was Minnie and she wanted to go on an adventure. Every night she would dream about far away places. + +One night, Minnie had a special dream. She dreamed that she was sailing across the sea on an amazing, white sailboat. + +As the boat sailed, Minnie saw amazing things. She saw tall mountains and beautiful, hidden islands. The islands were full of colorful birds and flowers, and Minnie felt so happy as she explored each one. + +When Minnie woke up, she knew she had to go back to the hidden islands. She smiled and couldn't wait to sail away to her special dream again! +Once upon a time there was a happy bunny. The bunny loved to pick herbs in the field. Today, he hopped around the field, searching for the yummiest herbs and storing them in a little basket. + +But suddenly, the bunny heard some noise coming from behind a tree. He stopped and looked closely, but nothing was there. He was curious, so he kept on looking. But then he disappeared! + +The bunny was gone! The field was quiet now. The bunny's basket and herbs were still there, but he had vanished. + +The other animals in the field were scared. What had happened to the bunny? + +But soon enough, the bunny returned! He had been hiding in the bushes, playing a game. He came out proudly and hopped away happily, with his basket of herbs in tow. +Once upon a time there was a cute little bear. He was walking in the woods when he saw a beautiful rainbow in the sky above him. He was so happy and started to walk towards it. Suddenly, the bear heard a loud noise! A big voice was warning him to stay away from the rainbow. The bear was so scared and stopped in his tracks. + +Just then, the sun came out from the clouds and the rainbow disappeared. The bear felt relieved, and the loud voice was gone. He looked around to see where it came from, but there was no one there. He felt safe and brave again, and decided to keep walking in the woods. + +The bear never forgot the warning he heard that day, and whenever he saw a rainbow, he stopped and looked carefully before going any closer! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Mandy. Mandy was 3 years old. + +One day, Mandy wanted to go outside, but her mum said she couldn't. Mandy was sad. She looked out of the window and saw a huge open field of purple flowers. Mandy wanted to play in the flowers, so she asked her mum again if she could go outside. Her mum said no again, so Mandy shrugged her shoulders and went back to playing. + +The next day, when Mandy woke up, she saw that the door to the garden was open. Mandy was so excited! She ran outside and started to play in the purple flowers. She picked some of the purple flowers and made a big flower crown. + +Mandy laughed and laughed as she played in the open field of purple flowers. What a wonderful day! +Once there was a little boy named Jim. Jim liked to ask lots of questions. One day he asked his father, "What makes that funny noise that goes past?". His father said, "That is an ambulance. It is used to help people who are in trouble". Jim was very alert to the sound of the ambulance, because he guessed it meant that somebody needed help. + +The next day Jim heard the sound of an ambulance again. He was very excited! He grabbed his dad's hand and hurried outside. In the distance they saw the ambulance with its lights flashing and its loud noise. Jim's dad said, "It looks like someone needs help". Jim smiled and said, "Let's go see if we can help too!". + +Jim and his dad followed the ambulance until it stopped. When it did, they saw that the driver was helping a lady. Jim and his dad watched and waited, trying to guess what had happened. The driver asked the lady if she was alright, and she said that she felt better now. + +Jim was so happy that the ambulance was there to help and that he could help too. He smiled and said, "Let's go home now". As they went, Jim was still very alert for the sound of the ambulance and he was ready to help if he heard it again. +Once upon a time there was a bear. He was very pale and he wanted to find a good place to sleep. He wandered far and wide until he found a cave. He was delighted and decided to act. First he gathered some leaves to make a bed. Then he decorated the walls with stones. After that he built a little fire to keep warm. + +Suddenly he heard a noise outside the cave. It was a river, rushing and bubbling down the hills. The bear was mesmerised. He decided to act again. He jumped in the river and swam with the cool, pale water. He splashed around and laughed with joy until he was too tired. + +When he got back to the cave he quickly went to sleep. All night he dreamed of the pale river and the precious cave he had found. + +The next morning the bear got up and smiled. He had found not just a cave, but a home. +Once upon a time there was a prince. He was fierce and strong, but he had never seen anything like what was about to happen. + +One day he went for a walk in the woods and he heard a strange noise. He saw something he couldn't believe - it was a giant, scary monster! He was surprised and scared, but he was brave, so he charged at the monster. + +The prince and the monster fought fiercely. The prince used his sword and although the monster was fierce, he was no match for the prince. After a few minutes, the prince defeated the monster and he let out a cheer. + +Suddenly something else happened - a sparkly, golden light shot out of the monster and turned into a wonderful surprise. It was a beautiful princess! The prince and princess hugged and the prince knew he had made a new friend. + +The prince was surprised but also happy. He had defeated a fierce monster, found a new friend, and saved a Princess. What an adventure! +Mum and Dad had a special holiday. They were very excited, so they decided to celebrate. They bought lots of yummy treats, and got dressed up nicely. They sang happy songs and danced around the house. + +But when they went outside, they were frustrated. Everyone else was celebrating the holiday too, but they were all too far away to join in. So Mum and Dad had to just celebrate by themselves. + +They made a special lunch and ate it together. Then they gave each other hugs and sang some more happy songs. They were so happy they were celebrating together, even if they couldn't join in with the other people. +Once upon a time there was a big factory. The factory made lots of things that people needed, like shoes, food and toys. The factory was very flexible and could even make big things like cars. + +One day, a man came to the factory. He wanted to poke all of the machines to see if they were working correctly. He stayed there all day poking and tapping the machines. +Every machine he poked worked perfectly! + +The factory bosses were very pleased and thanked the man for his help. They offered him a job at the factory so he could keep all the machines running smoothly. + +And so, from that day on, the man and his flexible poking skills made sure the factory ran as it should. +Once upon a time there was a lion. He was big and strong and loved to roar. One day he was walking in the forest and saw a big cross. He wanted to investigate it, so he went closer. + +He walked carefully to the cross and looked around. Suddenly he heard a sound. The lion was surprised and roared loudly. He saw a small rabbit behind the cross. The rabbit said, "Please don't be scared. I just wanted to play with you." + +The lion laughed and sat down. He said, "I'm sorry for roaring so loud. I didn't expect to find a friend here." The little rabbit said, "Let's hop around the cross together." + +So the lion and the rabbit had lots of fun. They both played and laughed under the cross. Before they said goodbye, the lion stopped and said, "Be careful when you are in the forest." The rabbit nodded and said goodbye. The lion waved and roared his goodbye too. +Once there was a little girl called Jane. She was three years old. Jane was in the store with her mum. She saw some candy and started to stare. + +The candy was very colourful and it looked tasty. But it was very cheap and Jane's mum didn't want her to eat it. + +Mum said: "No, we are not buying this candy". + +Jane was disappointed and she kept on staring at the candy. + +Then a man came up to Jane and said: "I've seen how much you like this candy, why don't I buy it for you as a treat?" + +Mum smiled and said: "Yes, that would be nice". + +The man bought the candy and gave it to Jane. She was so happy and couldn't wait to eat it. She thanked the man and skipped away, holding her candy in her hand. +Once there was a barber. He was a terrible barber. One day, he tried to cut a little boy's hair. The barber had a really big pair of scissors with him. The boy was very scared. He didn't know what to do. So he ran out of the barber's shop. The barber started to chase him, but the boy was too fast. The barber got so angry, he split his scissors in two! He couldn't cut anyone's hair anymore. Everyone was so sad. They never wanted to go to the terrible barber again. +Once, there was a mill in the woods. It was a very old mill, and it had not been used for a long time. One day, a man came with a bucket of paint. He painted the old mill in unusual colours. He painted it in bright shades of blue, red and yellow! Everyone who saw it were amazed. The mill was so colourful and beautiful. + +The man who painted the mill became known all around the village. He was called the Artistic Man. Everyone wanted to see his work! Kids and adults alike came to the woods to watch the Artistic Man paint the old mill. They all enjoyed watching him, and the mill too! + +The old mill became a special place. People would come, sit around and watch the Artistic Man paint and chat. He was always telling stories and being cheerful. All day long, kids and adults would be gathering around the mill, and the Artistic Man would paint it. + +Eventually, the mill became a beautiful work of art. People from all over the world would come to visit it and admire it. And, of course, they would always gather around and watch the Artistic Man paint! He was a true master of his craft. +Once upon a time there were two bears. Bear one was fierce and Bear two was small. +One day, small Bear said to fierce Bear, "Let's have a party!" Fierce Bear liked the idea and so they started to plan. +They decided to decorate their house with streamers, balloons and yummy food. +When the party began, small Bear said, "Let's dance!" Fierce Bear shook his body really fast and small Bear giggled. They both had so much fun! +The next day, they told all their friends about the party. Everyone was so happy they all wanted to have another party soon. + +And they lived happily ever after. The End. +Teddy was out for a jog. He wanted to search for something special. He thought and thought, but he couldn't figure out what he wanted. + +Suddenly, he heard a noise! Teddy stopped and listened. He realized that it was a meow. But where was it coming from? He followed the meow, and then he saw it - a small, deaf kitten. Teddy felt so happy! He knew he had found something special. + +So Teddy picked up the kitten and gave it a big hug. He wanted to take it home! He decided to name it Jog, because that was what brought them together. + +He was so happy to have a deaf friend. Teddy and Jog ran and played together all day, and from that day forward, they were best friends. +Once upon a time there was a black cat. His name was Laser. He was so excited to eat and explore the world around him. + +One day, he was walking around the garden, looking for something tasty to eat. Suddenly, he saw something shiny and black in the grass. He went closer and discovered it was a big black laser. + +“Wow! What is this?â€, thought Laser. He decided to eat the laser to find out what it tasted like. It was delicious! Laser ate the whole laser and then kept exploring the garden. + +He meowed happily with full tummy and a new surprise that he had discovered. The End. +One day, Jack and Mum went to the park. Jack was three years old and loved to play outside. He saw a big kite in the sky - it was red and yellow. He wanted to fly the kite - it looked so fun. + +Mum said okay. She gave him the kite and showed him how it worked. Jack held the kite and tried to fly it. He was so excited but the kite wasn't going very high. It was too slow! + +Mum said to Jack, "Let's take turns. I'll hold the kite and you pull the string. That will help make the kite fly higher and faster". + +Jack did what Mum said and the kite flew higher and faster. He laughed and laughed as he watched it go. + +Finally, he was too tired to keep going so Mum said it was time to shut the kite down. Jack was sad but he knew Mum was right. He watched as the kite came down from the sky. It was a great day! +Once upon a time, there was a happy little girl. One day, she went on an adventure and set off in a fast car. + +As she drove along, she saw a welcome sign. She wiped her eyes as she felt so excited! + +Finally, she reached her destination. She quickly wiped her hands on her clothes and bounced out of the car. + +She had arrived at a magical place full of adventure and fun! + +The little girl took in a deep breath and smiled. Then, she wiped away her tears of joy and ran to join her friends! +Once there was an impatient little girl named Molly. She was always wanting to do things quickly and she often got frustrated when things didn't go as she had planned. + +One day Molly was playing with her friends and they started to quarrel. Molly was very mad so she stamped her foot and shook her finger at them. When she did this, everyone got even more angry. + +Molly's friends were so annoyed that they started to move away from her. Molly tried to grab their hands but they were too quick. She was very disappointed and frustrated. + +After a while, Molly knew it wasn't right to quarrel, so she sat down and tried to be patient. Eventually, her friends started to come back and they all had a great time playing together. Molly was happy that she had learned to be patient. +The sun was shining in the sky and everything was blooming. All the flowers in the garden were filled with beautiful colors. + +In the middle of the garden, there was a steel box. It was thin and shiny. Inside the box, there were some tiny seeds. + +The sun was so warm and the wind was gentle. The tiny seeds began to bloom. They opened their little leaves and grew tall. Soon, the garden was filled with bright, beautiful flowers. + +The sun shone down happy and the garden was filled with the sound of buzzing bees. Everyone was happy and the garden was blooming. +Once there was a girl who loved playing in the mud. Everywhere she went, she would get covered in mud. One day, she went down to the pond to play, and she got stuck in the mud. She tried to pull herself out, but it was too deep. + +Suddenly, her friend came running. He had a box with him. He opened the box and took out some soap. He gave the girl one of the bars of soap. Immediately, he began to rub it into her clothes. He worked hard and rescued her from the mud. + +The girl thanked him for rescuing her. She asked what was in the box. He smiled and showed her. Inside the box were dozens of bars of soap! He had found them at the store. They were having a sale and the soap was cheap. + +The girl was so impressed that her friend had been so competitive and had saved so much money! From then on, whenever she got stuck in the mud, he was always there to rescue her with his soap. +The small girl was graceful, just like a ballet dancer. She kept her pocket tightly so nobody could take her things. + +One day, she saw a sign pointing away in the distance. It said something about a new place she wanted to explore. She decided to go, pocket in hand. + +When she arrived, she saw many signs pointing her in different directions. The signs were so tall, she couldn't read all of the words. But there was a sign pointing straight ahead, and she was curious, so she followed it. + +As she walked, the signs changed and became more and more graceful. Finally, she found a sign that looked especially pretty. When she looked closer, she realized that it said "Welcome"! + +So the small, graceful girl walked up to the sign, put her pocket down and signed her name. She'd found the perfect place to explore! +Zoe was feeling very sad one day so her parents decided to comfort her. First, they gave her a big hug and they told her they loved her very much. Then they offered her a yummy purple snack. It was full of sugar and sweetness. Zoe felt much better after eating it. She even laughed and hugged her parents again. They were very glad that they were able to comfort her. She smiled again and asked for another snack. Her parents laughed and gave her another delicious purple snack. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who always wanted to go explore the unknown town. Every day, she would ask her mom if she could visit the town and her mom always said no. + +But the little girl was persistent. She kept asking and asking, until finally her mom said yes. + +The little girl was so happy! She ran to gather her things and put on her shoes. Then, she said goodbye and she was off! + +The little girl walked and walked until she found herself in the unknown town. She was amazed! Everything was so new and strange. + +She explored around and found all sorts of new and exciting things.She played with the animals, looked at the plants and talked to the people she met. She stayed until the sun started to set. + +When the little girl came home, she told her mom all about her adventures and insisted that she go back again to explore the unknown town. +One day, Dad was in the kitchen. He saw an old dish. +He said "Let's clean this dish". +Mom said "OK". +Dad and Mom took the dish outside. They washed it in the sink. Dad said "Look, it's clean now!" +Mom smiled and said "Yes, it looks nice". +Then, Dad and Mom went back inside. Dad put the dish on the shelf. It looked new. Dad said "Now everyone can see it". +Mom smiled and said "Yes, it looks great". +The old dish was now clean and beautiful. +Dad and Mom were very happy. +Once there was a path. It was long and very bumpy. Imagine walking along it! There were lots of different things on it. There were twigs, feathers, and leaves. + +Suddenly, a powerful wind started to blow. It was so strong, it blew all the twigs, feathers and leaves away. The path was now very empty. But it was so powerful, it pushed the path in a new direction. + +It made the path stretch and stretch until it was quite long. And then it went up and down and around, until it became a big loop. + +And then the powerful wind stopped blowing. It was now a very long loopy path. Imagine walking around it! +Once upon a time there was a thin girl. She loved stories. Every day, she would twist out of bed full of joy and with a story on her mind. One day, she asked her mom to twist her a special story. Her mom thought and thought until she twisted together a magical story. The girl loved it so much. Every night, she would twist and turn it in her head and dream of stories. The thin girl never forgot her special story and she carried it in her heart forever. +Once upon a time there was a princess. She was amazing and loved by everyone. Every day she would spend time playing in her palace garden. + +One day when the princess was walking in the garden, something very special happened. She saw something sparkly in the grass. The princess bent down and opened her hand. Lying in her palm was a shiny gold crown! + +The princess was so excited. She wanted to show everyone her amazing find. She ran into the palace and gathered together all of her friends and family. + +The princess showed her crown to everyone. Everyone was excited and shouted with joy at the sight of such a special crown. The princess was proud to be wearing her crown, and everyone in the castle was proud of the princess. + +The princess wore the crown every day afterwards and felt amazing. She had found a special crown and was the happiest princess in the kingdom. +One day, a fine pan appeared in the kitchen. Joe was a 3 year old child who had been looking for things to play with. As soon as he saw the pan, he ran over to get it. He lightly touched the pan with his hands, and it felt cool and smooth. + +Joe was excited and started to bang the pan with his hands, trying to make noises. Every time he hit it, it made a loud and funny sound. He laughed and giggled with delight, and soon his mom appeared in the kitchen. + +She smiled at Joe as he kept banging the pan. She then showed him how to use the pan for cooking food. Joe's face lit up with joy as he watched his mom fry eggs in the pan. He was now able to understand how things were made in the kitchen. + +Joe happily played with the pan for the rest of the day. Every time he took it out, the pan looked and felt just as fine as it did when it first appeared. +Once there was a girl. She was 3 years old and she was very comfortable. Her parents had given her a brain. She was so excited to have it. + +The girl loved her brain. She used it to learn so many things. She learned how to draw, how to make shapes and also how to talk. She was so proud of her brain! + +One day she put her brain to the test. She used it to help her make a delicious cookie. She mixed all the ingredients and put it in the oven. + +When the cookie came out, it looked so yummy! She shared it with her parents and they were so impressed. She used her brain to make something delicious. + +The girl was very happy. She was so proud to have a brain that was so helpful and comfortable to use! +Once upon a time there were two girls, Amy and Claire. They both loved to dress in creative ways. Amy had a bright green dress, with yellow flowers on it. Claire had a blue dress, with stars all over. + +One day, their mom gave them each a glass of wine. Amy and Claire couldn't believe it! They each had a glass of wine, and it tasted so good. + +They laughed and danced around, feeling so happy. They took turns dressing each other up in their creative way. After they were done, they hugged, and enjoyed the rest of the wine. + +The two girls enjoyed their special time with each other and their glass of wine. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a hunter. He was an angry man who did not like most people. One day, he was out in the woods trying to hunt animals. Suddenly, he heard a noise and he stopped and listened. A little 3 year old boy stepped out from behind a big tree. The hunter started to get angry. He yelled at the little boy and told him to quit coming near him. + +The little boy was scared and started to cry. He ran away and hid behind a rock. The hunter kept shouting and trying to look for him. Finally, after a while the hunter got tired and quit looking. He left the woods. + +The little boy hid behind the rock until the hunter was gone. He was relieved that the hunter was gone and he felt safe. He ran home and told his mom and dad what had happened. He never went near that part of the woods again, but he always remembered the angry hunter. +Once upon a time, there was a graceful sun that made everyone happy. Everyday it would rise up and send warm light everywhere. One day, the sun was feeling so tired, it decided to take a long, peaceful rest. It began to yawn and yawn until it fell asleep. + +The sun's yawns were so powerful that even the animals could hear them. Ducks and birds flew in the air gracefully, looking for a place to rest. The animals were so tired but no one was able to sleep as peacefully as the sun. + +The sun's rest was so peaceful that it stayed asleep for a long time. Eventually, when it felt rested, it woke up and continued to bring happiness and warmth to the world. Everyone was happy to have the sun back and to continue to be its cheerful selves! +One day, there was a cheerful shop. The shop was filled with many different types of things that people could buy. People went there to find things to buy and make them happy. + +One day, a little girl went to the shop. She raised her eyes and saw how cheerful the shop was. She was so happy to be there! She looked around the shop and saw many new things to buy. + +The little girl found a special toy she wanted to buy. It was a doll she had been wanting for a long time. She raised her hands to the shopkeeper and asked to buy the doll. + +The shopkeeper gave her the doll and the little girl was so happy. She raised the doll high in the air and exclaimed, "Thank you!" She was so excited to have the doll she had been wanting for so long. + +The little girl raised a smile of happiness to the shopkeeper and thanked them again. Then she walked out of the cheerful shop with her special toy. She was so happy to have it and was ready to go play with it! +Once upon a time there was a mighty hunter. He was strong and brave and wanted to find adventure. +The hunter looked around, but he didn't know where to start. He thought and thought about what he could do. Then, he had an idea! He decided to go looking for animals, so he grabbed his bow and went off into the woods. + +When the hunter arrived, he looked around and saw a rabbit. He pulled back his bow and aimed carefully. Just as he was about to shoot, he heard a loud noise that startled him! He looked around, but he couldn’t see the source of the noise. He thought it must be something big and powerful. + +Suddenly he spotted a bear! It was a big and mighty bear, and it was roaring at the hunter. The hunter was scared, but he remembered he was a brave hunter. He held his ground and didn’t back down. The hunter and the bear stared each other down as the hunter thought of what to do. Then, the bear slowly walked away and the hunter knew he had won. + +The hunter was mighty and brave, and he was proud of himself. He had faced a mighty bear and didn’t back down! He was the hunter and he was mighty. +Sandy and her dad were walking to the park. She was so excited to play on the swings and slides. Daddy held Sandy's hand as they made their way to the playground. She loved how safe she felt when he held her handle. + +When they arrived, Sandy ran to the swings but they were all taken. She looked up at her dad with her big, sad eyes and asked, "Please?" Daddy smiled, he knew she wanted to play. He saw a slide across the playground and suggested they go there. + +Sandy was embarrassed because all the big kids were on the slide. She wanted to stay with daddy but he encouraged her to go down the slide. He said, "Go on, Sandy, I bet you're going to have so much fun!" Sandy took a deep breath and got on the slide. As she went down, she squealed with delight! + +When Sandy was finished, she ran back to her dad, who was beaming with pride. All the other adults at the park were smiling too. They could see her dad was doing a great job taking care of her. Sandy was very happy and thanked her dad for taking her to the playground. He said, "Anytime" and gave her a big hug and kiss. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Amy. She lived in a big house and had lots of toys. + +One day, Amy decided to explore her house. She sneaked up the stairs and saw a big chest. Amy was very alert and crept closer to take a peek inside. + +Suddenly, the chest glowed a bright blue. Amy was so scared that she froze. She didn't know what was going on. + +Just then, Amy heard a loud voice. It said, "Welcome Amy! I am your magic chest and I grant wishes. What would you like to have?" + +Amy was so happy. She wished for a beautiful princess dress and the magic chest granted her wish. + +Amy thanked the chest and smiled. She ran off to try on her new dress and was so happy. +One day, Joe wanted to buy something special. He asked his mom for help and she said yes. So, they went to the store and Joe found a missile. It looked so shiny and hard. He liked it so much and wanted to buy it. + +Joe's mom smiled and said: "That's a big purchase. Are you sure you want it?" + +Joe was very sure and they bought the missile. He was so happy! He quickly took the missile outside and showed it to his friends. Everyone was amazed at how hard it looked and how it had lots of colors on it. + +Joe was so proud of his new missile. He carried it everywhere, and never stopped playing with it. No matter what he did, the missile was always his favorite thing! +One day, Milly was stretching in the garden. She stretched her arms up in the air and stretched out her legs. She even stretched her neck, like a giraffe! + +Milly's mommy was outside, too. She was busy cleaning the garden. Together, they filled a big bag with the junk in the garden. They found lots of pieces of leaves, twigs and broken stones. + +Milly wanted to help her mommy so she grabbed something else from the garden. It was a pretty pink flower. She gently pulled it out of the ground. She gave her mommy the flower as a surprise. + +Her mommy smiled. It was the most beautiful flower she had ever seen. Milly was so proud of her flower that she held it up high, stretching out her arms to show it off. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who was very glad. She lived near a big bush in her garden. Every day she went to the bush and found a surprise. One day she found a caterpillar and was very excited to have a new friend. + +The caterpillar and the little girl became the best of friends and spent most of their days together. The caterpillar would climb up the bush and the little girl would have tea parties with it. + +The little girl had a special way to support the caterpillar. She would pick leaves from the bush and feed them to the caterpillar. The caterpillar was so glad to have a friend and the little girl loved helping her new friend. + +Every day they would go up the bush and spend time together. The caterpillar was so thankful for the little girl's support and friendship. The little girl was very glad to have such a wonderful friend in the bush. + +The End! +Once upon a time, there was an intelligent bear. He was curious and always wanted to know more. One day, he found an envelope. He knew it was special and wanted to open it and see what was inside. He released the envelope. Inside was a shiny golden key. The bear was so excited and wanted to know what the key was for. He looked around, but couldn't find what it opened. He kept it safe and kept looking for answers. One day, he finally found a door that the key fit into. He used the key to open the door and to his surprise, there was a huge treasure chest. It was filled with the most beautiful toys and treats. The bear was so delighted. From that day on, he used the key to get lots of treats! +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Sophie. She was three years old and loved to ride her big red bicycle. + +One day she went outside and saw a big bubble. It was shiny and so colorful! Sophie was excited and wanted to ride the bubble. She jumped onto the bubble and held on tight. + +The bubble slowly rose up higher and higher. Sophie was a little scared but also very excited! She looked down and saw her house from way up high. Everything looked so small and calm. + +Sophie rode the bubble around for many hours, up and down, left and right. She laughed and waved goodbye as the bubble finally went back down to the ground. + +Sophie had so much fun riding the bubble. She wished every day could be like this! +Once upon a time there was a jolly navy boat. Every day it sailed out to play, keeping all the fish and other animals safe in the sea. +One day, the boat met a whale. The whale was so big and friendly, he said "come on board and have some fun!" The boat kept going until they got to a bright blue island. +The whale jumped out of the water and turned into a jolly captain. He said it was time to keep sailing, so they all jumped back on the boat and started exploring the island. +They swam in the ocean, played games, and danced to songs they had never heard before. +After a fun day of adventures, the jolly navy boat and the whale said goodbye and started to sail home. The boat kept going, keeping all its friends safe until it reached its home in the sea. +Freddy was feeling very nervous when he found the diary. He wanted to make sure that it belonged to him. He looked at the pages and saw that they had all been written in the same hand writing. He thought it was a good match. + +He opened the diary and found lots of pictures and words that he couldn't read yet. But he was still excited. He kept flipping through the pages and found one that said "Freddy's Diary". That meant it was his! + +He was so happy that he had matched the diary to himself. He hugged the diary and ran to his room to play. He knew he would never forget his diary and the memories that he would make with it. +Jack was a very happy 3 year old. He loved to shout and he did so every time he was excited. Today he was really excited because his mom had given him a big yellow muffin. Jack shouted "Yay!" and picked up the muffin with both hands. He took a big bite and smiled as the sweet taste filled his mouth. + +He hopped out of the kitchen, still shouting with joy, and ran to the living room. There he saw his big brother, who was playing with his toy truck. He held up the muffin for his brother to see. His big brother smiled and said "Wow! That looks yummy!" + +Jack giggled and shout "Yummy! Yummy!" He took another big bite and the yellow crumbs sprinkled down on the floor. He kept shouting and laughing as he ran into the garden. + +The sun was shining bright in the sky and Jack couldn't help but shout with excitement as he finished the muffin. He threw his arms up in the air, feeling full and happy, and shouted "Yay!" +Once upon a time there was a white trunk. The trunk was full of wonderful things. There was a big toy bear, a cool car, a jump rope and a ball. + +One day, the trunk wanted to help, so it decided to serve. It wanted to help everyone around it, so it opened its lid and smiled. + +The first thing it did was serve the toy bear. It gave the toy bear some fuzzy blankets to keep him warm. Then, it decided to serve the cool car. It gave the car some air, so it could run quickly. + +After that, the trunk decided to serve the jump rope. It gave the jump rope some cool swings, and the kids loved it! Then, it served the ball. It gave the ball a big hug, so it felt loved. + +Finally, the white trunk was tired. So, it closed its lid and went to sleep. It was happy knowing it served everyone around it. +Tommy was ready for a day of fun! He got out of bed and went to his closet. He picked out a hat that was his favorite. It was blue with yellow spots. He put it on and ran off to play. + +Tommy went to the store with his mom. He was excited to explore the store and all the new things he could find. He looked around and found a whole aisle of hats. They were all different colors! He picked out the green hat with polkadots. + +He showed his mom the hat he had picked and she said that it looked great on him. Tommy grinned and thanked her. He was so happy with his new hat. He put the hat in his bag so he could show his friends later. + +Tommy was ready to go home. He put on his new hat and headed out of the store with a big smile on his face. He was so excited to show his friends his new hat. He couldn't wait to get home. +The sun was shining brightly on the little house. Inside the house, a 3-year-old girl was playing with some toys. She made a tower with blocks, but she wanted to try something new. She looked around the room and saw a scary thing - a monster! + +The little girl was afraid, but she was also brave. She decided to try to destroy the monster. She grabbed a bat and started to swing it at the monster. The monster roared and tried to fight back, but the little girl was too fast. Finally, the monster was destroyed! + +The little girl felt proud of herself. She had destroyed something scary, and she was the only one who could do it. Yet, she was sad too. She had no more monster to play with. But then, she remembered that she still had lots of toys to play with. The little girl smiled and continued to enjoy her day. +Once upon a time, there was a cool parent. The parent went to the store to get something special. In the store, they found a box with a gift inside. When they opened it, there was a special toy. + +The parent took the toy back home and gave it to the 3 year old child. The child was so excited to see the toy! They wanted to test it out. The toy made noises and the child thought it was very cool. + +The parent watched the child play with the toy for a long time. At the end of the day, the toy was tested out by the child. +Once upon a time, there was an incredible stove. It was very special, because it could prevent accidents. Every day, an old man would use the stove to cook his dinner. + +One day, the old man smiled. He had an idea. He decided to put a special cover on the stove. This cover would prevent any bits and pieces from falling on top. + +The old man was very proud. Now, nothing bad could happen. Everywhere he looked, the cover was keeping him safe. + +Finally, the old man gave a big hug to his incredible stove. He felt much safer now! +One day, a family went to the park. Little Charlie was excited because he heard his parents say they were going to the park to introduce him to something fun. When they arrived, the family saw a big track right in front of them. Charlie's eyes lit up and he smiled with excitement. + +His mom said, "Let's see what this track is all about!" She rolled out a big red bike and said, "This is a bike. Together we can ride on the track and have lots of fun!". Charlie was so happy that he jumped up and down. + +They all started riding on the track. While they rode, little Charlie's mom would call out encouraging words like, "You can do it sweetheart!". Soon enough, Little Charlie was whizzing around like a pro and having the best time! He loved it so much, that he begged his parents to take him to the park every weekend. + +From that day on, Little Charlie had lots of fun every time he rode his bike on the track with his family. +Once upon a time a little girl named Sarah went to the park. She was so excited to swing. She saw a big hut and wanted to play there. She opened the door and walked inside. + +Inside the hut Sarah saw a big swing. It was so wild and she loved it. She sat on the swing and started to swing. She went higher and higher until she was almost touching the ceiling. + +Sarah enjoyed swinging so much. After a while, she decided to get off the swing. She waved goodbye to the wild swing and ran out of the hut. She was so happy. She couldn't wait to come back and swing again. +Once upon a time there was a girl who was very tired. She had been playing all day and was very sleepy. She thought about going to bed but she had to be careful. + +So she slowly walked up the stairs and into her bedroom. She climbed into her soft bed, feeling relieved. She yawned, and then snuggled beneath the covers. + +Just then, she heard a noise coming from outside. She heard tiny voices and lots of laughter. She quickly popped her head up and saw her teddy bears were throwing a party. + +The teddy bears were all wearing party hats and dancing around the room. She couldn't help but smile at them. She yawned again and settled back down to sleep. + +Reading that made her feel all warm and sleepy. She said goodnight to her teddy bears and drifted off to sleep. +Once there was a little boy and he was only three. He had a radio and he liked to listen to it. One day he decided to take a walk in the park. The sun was shining and it made him feel fine. He smiled and enjoyed the fresh air around him. + +Suddenly he heard somebody on the radio and he stopped to listen. The voice made him frown because it was really loud. He didn't like it, so he quickly changed the station. + +As he was walking, he noticed a big pond. He watched the ducks swimming and he smiled again. He was so happy that he didn't even notice it was getting dark. Suddenly he realized it was time to go home. + +So he decided to take one last look at the pond and then ran back home. He was fine when he got there and ready for his dinner. He thought of the pond and smiled as he lay down in his bed. +Once upon a time, there was a clown named Jack. He was on his way to a special show for his friends. But as he went along the way, he started to get worried. + +He started thinking, "What if my show isn't good enough?". He started to feel scared. + +But then he remembered something his mum said, "Just be yourself and let your friends enjoy the show". + +That made Jack feel better. He took a deep breath, smiled and continued on his way. + +When Jack arrived at the show, he took out all his funny toys, coloured balloons and silly music. Everyone cheered as soon as they saw him. + +Jack was no longer worried. He could see that his show was going to be lots of fun. He let everyone enjoy the show, and everyone had a great time! +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Mika and Lia. They were both very eager to go on a safari since they had heard so many fascinating stories about it. Mika wanted to go so she could spot some amazing animals, while Lia wanted to go to learn more about the environment. + +One day, Mika was very lucky. Her parents encouraged her to go on the safari. They even said that they would take her! Mika was so excited, she couldn't contain her happiness. + +When Mika told Lia the news, Lia was so envious! She was encouraged by Mika to go ahead and tell her parents about how she wanted to go too. + +Lia was very brave, so she talked to her parents. After a lot of talking, Lia's parents agreed to take her on the safari too! Both Mika and Lia were so excited they could jump up and down. + +The safari turned out to be amazing. Everywhere they looked, they saw different animals living in their natural habitats. Mika and Lia even learnt more about the environment and how to help protect it. + +What an incredible adventure they had! The two friends learnt a lot and had the best time ever. +Once there was a large room. Inside the room was a big meeting. Lots of people were sitting in chairs around a big table. + +But Jane was alone. She lay down on the floor and watched the meeting. Jane wished she could join in, but the people were too busy talking. + +Suddenly she felt something soft on her back. She looked around and saw a large cat. Jane smiled and lay back down. The cat was purring and she felt happy. + +Then she heard something else. It was the people at the meeting clapping. Everyone was smiling. + +Jane realized that she had been part of the meeting. The cat lay beside her, and everyone had seen her and her cat. They all thought it was very special. +Once upon a time there was a little girl, who loved to draw. Everyday she would get out her new crayons and paper and make something new. + +One day, her mummy said she wanted to raise her drawings up so everyone could see. So the little girl got out a big brown box, covered it with lots of labels, and hung her pictures up on the front with tape! + +Everyone who walked past said how creative her pictures were, and the little girl beamed with pride. Her mummy said she must make more, that she had a real talent. + +So the little girl got out more paper and crayons, and made new drawings every day. She kept them in her box and every morning, she raised the labels up to show the world - it was her own special gallery! +Once upon a time there was a girl named Grace. Grace wanted a special voice so she went to find it. + +She travelled for days and soon she came to a lake. At the lake she saw an old lady. The old lady had a powerful voice that was so loud it echoed off the lake. + +Grace asked the old lady if she could have her voice. The old lady said yes, but if Grace had her voice, she couldn't take it back. + +Grace agreed and the old lady taught her how to use her new powerful voice. From then on, Grace had a very special voice that she could use whenever she wanted. + +The end. +Jill was a little girl who loved to play. She had a special toy that she called her "pretty doll". Every day, she would decorate it with a bright pink dress and a pretty bow in its hair. + +When it came time to play, Jill would become very fierce. She would make the doll fly through the air and circle around her head. Then, she would laugh and smile as her special toy flew across the room. + +Jill loved to decorate her special toy. She would stay up late at night to make sure it was just right. She would add some new clothes, a sparkly belt and a special hat. + +Jill had a lot of fun playing with her special doll. She was so proud of how it was decorated with all its clothes and bows. Whenever someone new came to the house, she proudly showed off her creation. + +The days were always full of fun when Jill was around. There was nothing better then playing with her special toy and decorating it with bows. She was so proud of her fierce little doll! +Once there was a print, it was fragile and rub played with it all day. Rub was very careful and gentle, but he still could not make the print stop rubbin. Rub kept tryin and tryin, but the print was just too fragile! He knew that he needed to be extra careful with the print. So, he put it down and went to take a break. Later, rub came back and the print was still fragile, but it wasn't rubbin anymore. Rub was very proud and gave the print a big hug. He knew that with a little bit of patience he could make anything work. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lucy. Every day she was busy helping her mom with chores. One morning, her mom told her to clean the oven. As Lucy got near the oven, her mom warned her, "Be careful! The oven is hot." + +Lucy listened to her mom. She was scared and moved away from the oven. She covered her eyes with her hands and started to cry. + +Her mom hugged Lucy and said, "It's ok. I'll clean the oven for you." Lucy felt better and stopped crying. + +Then her mom held Lucy's hand and showed her how to safely open the oven door. + +"See, it's not so bad. Just remember to be careful. And never touch the oven when it's on," her mom said. + +Lucy nodded understandingly, and promised she'd always remember to be careful around the oven. +John and Jane were best friends. They always liked to play together. Today they were playing in John's house. They were having so much fun! + +John showed Jane his new television. She was so excited to see it. She wanted to watch something, but John said he didn't know how to make it work. They asked John's mom for help. + +John's mom showed them how to use the television. They watched a show about animals. It was so fun! They laughed and talked about what they saw. + +Later, John and Jane started playing a game. But after a while, it got boring. They decided to watch something on the television again. They found a new show about cartoons and it was so much better than the other show! They laughed and played and had a great time. +Once upon a time, there was a messy house. Everywhere there were toys and clothes - even in front of the fireplace. The family in this house wanted to change that. + +One day, they got a special tool called a scale. The scale could weigh all the things that were in the house. With the scale, they started to pick up the toys and clothes and weigh them to see if they needed to stay or go. + +Because the fireplace was the messiest, they looked at the scale to decide what to do. They found that the fireplace was too heavy, so they put back all the toys and clothes and swept the fireplace to clean it. + +Now the house is not so messy and the family is happy. But sometimes when the family is playing, the toys and clothes around the fireplace return. That's why the family keeps the scale nearby. So they can weigh the things and decide if they belong in the house or not! +Once upon a time, there was a fish. He lived at the bottom of the sea and he was very healthy. Every day, he tried to do things that would help him to improve. + +One day, he decided to wake up extra early and practice swimming. He swam as fast as he could and went higher and higher in the depths of the sea. He was getting better and better at swimming and he felt very proud. + +The next day, he tried to eat only healthy fish food. He tasted each bit before eating it, and soon he realized that he liked healthy food the best. + +After that, the fish kept working hard to get better and better. Every day he was getting stronger, faster, and more intelligent. + +Before long, the fish was the best he had ever been. He was the healthiest and happiest fish in the entire sea. +Once there were two friends, Tom and Joe. Tom was a loyal friend and valued Joe a lot. + +Joe always kept a special bottle with him. It had belonged to his Grandma and was very important to him. Every day, Joe would take the bottle with him wherever he went. + +One day, Joe and Tom were walking in the park when Joe slipped and fell down. His bottle flew out of his hand and rolled away. + +Tom saw this and immediately ran to get the bottle. He brought it back to Joe and Joe was so happy that he hugged Tom! + +Tom didn't need to be thanked for his loyalty, but Joe still valued him for his act of kindness. He thanked him and gave him a pat on the back. + +From that moment, Tom and Joe were the best of friends and were always loyal to each other. +Once upon a time there was a sweet baby girl. She had a soft gray blanket. Every day her mama would give her a big hug and tuck her tight into the blanket. + +She loved the way it felt when she was wrapped up in the blanket. It was so delicate, just like a whisper. All cozy and warm, she would sleep in it until the morning sun. + +Sometimes she would share her gray blanket with her mama. She would give her one end and pull it around both their bodies. Mama would lay close in the blanket with her little girl and tell gentle stories until they both were sleepy. + +When the little girl woke up, she'd find her mama gone. But the gentle blanket was still there, ready to give her a warm hug every morning. +John wanted to play with someone. He looked around his house but there was nobody there. It was very empty. + +John thought of an idea. He went to his neighbours and invited them to his house. He knocked on their door and they came out. + +John was so happy, he shouted: "Let's have a party!" He got some avocados from his garden and shared them with his friends. They all laughed and had a good time. + +The day was filled with fun and laughter. They danced, they played games and they ate lots of yummy avocados! Everyone had a wonderful time. + +When it was time to go home, John said goodbye to his friends. He thanked them for coming to his party. They waved goodbye and left. + +John felt so happy and content. He had enjoyed a lovely day with his friends and he was glad he had invited them over. +Once there was a little girl who was very brave. She was walking down a path in the forest all by herself. She was not scared, because she was very brave. + +Suddenly, she heard a loud noise and became very fearful. She looked around and saw a tree in the middle of the path that had broken. She was so afraid. + +The little girl remembered that she was brave and knew she had to find a way around the broken tree. She carefully stepped over the tree and found another path on the other side. She was so relieved. + +The little girl was happy she was brave and unafraid. She continued down the path, with no fear. +Once upon a time there was a mighty village filled with hope. The people in the village were kind and worked together to keep the village safe. They hoped they would always remain safe and happy. + +One day, a huge storm came to the village. Everyone was scared. The wind blew and the rain poured. The people of the village hoped and prayed that the storm would pass soon. + +The storm finally came to an end. The people of the village were so happy and relieved. The sun came out and shone brightly. Everyone in the village thanked the mighty sun and hoped the storm would never return. + +The mighty village filled with hope returned to normal. The people worked together to make their village a safe and happy place. The storm had passed and they all hoped that no more storms would come. +Once there was a boy called Will. Will was three years old. He really wanted to go out and ride his bicycle. So, he went downstairs with his bicycle and opened the front door. But it wouldn't open - it was shut! He was feeling anxious. He started to cry and he couldn't stop. His mum came over and she said "don't worry, Will - here's the key". Will opened the door, he was so happy and he jumped onto his bicycle. He was ready to go outside and have some fun. He shut the door behind him and he rode his bicycle round and round. His anxiousness was gone and he had lots of fun! +There was an adorable bird. It had beautiful feathers, a pointy beak and long legs. It lived in a luxury nest. + +Every morning the bird loved to fly high in the sky. It felt so free and happy! But one day while it was flying, the bird fell. It was scared and wanted to get back to its nest. + +The bird tried many times to fly back up, but it couldn't. It began to feel very sad. Then, it looked down and saw something amazing. A luxury tree was right below it! + +The bird hopped onto a branch and found its way back to the nest. It was safe and sound. The bird was so happy to be back home. From then on, it stayed in the luxury tree and watched the world from below. +One day, Sarah and her mommy were playing in the backyard. Sarah was jumping in big, wet puddles. Suddenly, there was a strange sound, like a loud noise, and then all of the rain came down. It was a shower! Sarah and her mommy had to run inside to stay dry. + +Once the shower stopped, Sarah and Mommy went back outside. Sarah saw something that made her feel a little bit guilty. Her puddle was all gone, so Sarah apologized to her mommy for making the mess. Mommy said it was okay, it is just something that happen when there is rain. + +Sarah and Mommy had fun playing with the rain. They both enjoyed the sound of the warm water, and then it stopped raining. Sarah and Mommy hugged each other, and then went in for a warm cup of tea. +Once upon a time there were two groups of friends. One group was very selfish and only looked after their own needs. The other group was generous and believed in sharing. + +One day the selfish group wanted to mark their territory. So they found a big tree and marked it with their initials. + +But the generous group saw this, and thought it was wrong. They thought it was selfish to claim the tree. So they grabbed some paint and marked their initials over the selfish one's. + +The selfish group were not happy. They shouted and stamped their feet, but the generous one's kept at it. Soon the generous group's initials were bigger and brighter than the selfish one's. + +The two groups of friends still live near each other and although they argue sometimes, they both understand the importance of being generous and not being selfish. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Gemma. She had long, golden hair. She liked to perform and make people happy. + +One day, Gemma decided to perform something special. She put on her special dress and went outside. There was an empty stage, so she ran up to it. + +Gemma started singing and twirling. She looked at her golden hair as it flew around her. Everyone watching was clapping and smiling. Gemma felt so happy. + +When the performance finally finished, Gemma looked around the stage. It was empty again. But Gemma's heart was full. It was a special performance, just for her. +Once upon a time there was a little monkey. The monkey was very hungry. He wanted something to eat. He looked around and saw something that looked very tasty. It was an eye. The monkey ate the eye and it tasted so good. He liked spicy food, so the eye was just right! But then the monkey realized that it was the eye of a dragon! He was scared, but he was still hungry. So he ate it anyway. The end. +Once upon a time there was a brave little girl named Lucy. She had a very important mission to go on. She had to go to the dragon's cave! + +Lucy was very scared so her mom encouraged her to be brave. She was very brave and packed her backpack before she set off. + +When she arrived at the dragon's cave she was very scared but she was also very patient. She waited and waited until finally the dragon appeared. But the dragon wasn't scary like Lucy imagined. It was kind and gentle. + +The dragon encouraged Lucy to be brave and gave her a special gift. Lucy thanked the dragon and traveled back home with her special gift. From that day on Lucy was even braver than before. +Mum decided to cook something special. She prepared some strawberries and spices to make them extra delicious. She took the strawberries and added them to a bowl. She then sprinkled some spices to give them a spicy kick. The strawberries were ready to cook! + +Mum placed the bowl into the oven. She set the timer and waited. As the oven hummed and the kitchen filled with the spicy scent of cooking strawberries, Mum soon noticed how delicious they smelled. + +After a while, the timer beeped. It was time to take out the strawberries. Mum opened the oven and took out the bowl. Inside were the most beautiful, steaming, spicy strawberries! The kitchen smelled delicious. + +Mum carefully took the bowl over to the table and carefully served the strawberries up for everyone. It looked so tasty! Everyone wanted to try the spicy strawberries and it was a big hit! Everyone agreed that it was the perfect snack. +Once upon a time, there was a bright little pirate who sailed the ocean with her crew. Each day, she worked hard to make sure they all stayed safe. + +One day, the pirate found a tricky problem - a monster was trying to stop them! The monster wanted to prevent the pirate and her crew from getting to a special treasure. + +The pirate thought hard about how to solve the problem. Suddenly, she remembered that she had a special sword. With this sword, she could protect her crew and make sure that the monster didn't prevent them from getting the treasure. + +So, the bright little pirate and her brave crew fought hard against the monster and finally defeated him. Then, they sailed off to find the treasure! +Max had a yellow camera. He loved to look at the pictures he took. Each time he looked at the pictures, he would lean over to get a closer look. + +One day, Max wanted to take some pictures of his friends. He held his camera as he leaned over to take the perfect shot. He was so close that he could almost lean against the friends he was taking the picture of. + +Everyone began to laugh when Max leaned in close. He had the biggest smile on his face as he snapped the picture. + +Max went home and reviewed his pictures from his yellow camera. He felt so proud of the pictures he had taken that he decided to hang them up on the wall. From that day forward, Max always remembered to smile big and lean in close when he wanted to take a special picture. +Once upon a time there was a trunk. It was a big trunk and it was hard. All around it were things that made it look very special. Little Peter wanted to open the trunk, but he didn't know how to. One day, his mom came to help him. She showed him how to close the trunk. He tried and he managed to close it. Little Peter was so happy that he could close the trunk by himself. He closed it again and again, and each time he did it a little bit faster. The trunk became very special to him and he was proud to know how to close it. +John was a young boy who loved to jog. Every morning and night, John would throw on his sneakers and head outside for a jog around the block. He was a powerful jogger - no one in his nation could keep up with him! + +One day, John decided to stretch his legs and jog farther than ever before. He loved to see the sights of nature as he ran, so he kept going and going. Soon, he found himself in the middle of a different nation. + +He didn't speak the language, but the people were friendly. He soon realized he was in a powerful nation known for its running culture, so he decided to continue jogging and explore more of the land. + +John jogged his way through the towns and countryside of this new land, marvelling at all the sites and sounds. Eventually, he made it back home, tired but inspired by his journey. He was determined to go back one day and learn even more about the powerful nation he visited. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Lucy. She loved to explore her garden, and one day she went outside to play. She looked around and saw a beautiful white flower. She was so excited and wanted to pick the flower and take it home. + +But when she tried to pick it, she found the stem was much too tough. She shook her head and said, 'Oh no! What can I do?' + +Then, Lucy saw something out of the corner of her eye. A little white bug was crawling on the ground. She smiled and said, 'I will help you.' + +She slowly lifted up the bug and put it safely on the flower. Suddenly, the white flower came alive! Its petals opened up and revealed a perfect little white butterfly. + +Lucy was so excited. She had found a perfect white butterfly in her garden. From then on, the butterfly followed Lucy around the garden and made sure she was safe. +Once there was a boy named Joe who loved film. He liked to pretend his toys were characters in the movies he watched. One day, something amazing happened. Joe was sitting in the garden when he saw a lady nodding at him, and she had a big box with her. Joe was excited, so he nodded too. + +The lady opened the box and inside was a film. She told Joe he could take it home and watch it. Joe was very happy, and he thanked the lady with a smile. He couldn't believe his good luck! + +Joe watched the film again and again. He found himself getting drawn into the story and learning more about compassion. He felt an understanding of people he had never felt before. + +Every time the lady came to visit, Joe would nod at her with a big smile. He was so appreciative that the compassionate lady had given him the gift of this film. +Ben and his parents were all excited to go camping in the woods. His dad had thought about everything and it was very organized. Ben ran around, looking for sticks to play with and rocks to collect. + +Suddenly, Ben heard a loud noise that disturbed him. He stopped and looked around for the source of the noise. Ben spotted a big bear near the camp. He had never seen one before, and he was scared. + +His dad ran to him, and he and his mom grabbed Ben. They started shouting at the bear, waving their arms and making loud noises. The bear was scared too, and it ran away. + +The family felt relieved, and they all hugged each other. After the bear was gone, they walked back to their camp. The camping trip was even better than they dreamed because they were now more organized than ever! +Once upon a time there was a grumpy bear called Boo. Boo lived in a hole in the ground, but he didn't like it very much. He wanted to live somewhere else. + +But every day he said the same thing. He said, "I don't like it here!" He said it again, and again and again. Every day he wanted something different. + +One day he had a great idea. He said, "I know! I'll throw a party!" He started to jump up and down. He was so excited. + +So Boo invited everyone to his party. He was so excited! But when the guests arrived, they all said the same thing. They said, "We can't fit in the hole, Boo". Boo repeated, “Oh no! What shall I do?" + +Boo was disappointed. All of the guests had to leave and he was feeling grumpy. He knew he had to find a bigger home. So he started to look for a new home. He looked and he looked, until finally he found the perfect place. + +No more grumpy days for Boo! He said, “This is the one!†+Once upon a time, there was a lady named Rosy. She loved to take walks in the park and look at all the pretty blooms. Every day, she would go for a walk, and marvel at the amazing colors. + +One day, Rosy walked into a secret chamber. She stepped inside, and to her surprise, blooms were everywhere! She had never seen so many blooms in her life. She couldn't believe it! + +Rosy looked around quickly and noticed something magical. Among the flowers, there was a large, fast butterfly. She watched it flutter around, enjoying its beauty. Then, suddenly, the butterfly flew away into the sky! + +Rosy smiled and waved goodbye as the butterfly flew away. She always wanted to see a fast butterfly, and here it was! She was so happy that she burst out laughing. Rosy knew she would never forget the magical day she discovered the chamber of blooms. +Once upon a time, there was a curious princess. She liked tasting things and exploring new places. One day, she decided to explore an old palace that was far away from her kingdom. + +The palace was in the middle of a big forest, with tall trees and lots of birds singing. She was a bit scared, but she was also excited to taste all the new things that she found inside. + +When she got inside, the first thing she noticed was a big lollipop. It was red and yellow and it was made of very sweet candy. She reached out and took a big bite, and it was the best thing she had ever tasted. + +After tasting the lollipop, the curious princess wanted to find out what other special treats were inside. She found chocolates, gummies, and a lot of other delicious things. She tasted them all and enjoyed every single one. + +The princess was so happy with everything she tasted. She stayed in the palace for a few more days and then left with a happy smile on her face. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Max. Max was three years old, and he loved to play basketball. Every day, Max would take his little basketball out to the garden and practice shooting. He was getting so good, he could always make it into the hoop! + +One day, while Max was shooting, he felt something hurt in his arm. He stopped and had a question. It felt different than when he was tired. He asked his Mom if something was wrong. + +His Mom looked at his arm, and saw a big circle in it. She knew what it was right away. She said it was a bruise, and he must have hurt his arm while playing basketball. + +Max was sad that he was hurt, but knew he was still going to keep shooting that basketball. He was getting so good! He was determined to make it into the hoop every time in no time! +Once upon a time there was a young girl who was very glad. Her name was Penny. One day, she was walking through the park when she saw something that made her scream. It was a big, green frog! + +Penny was so surprised that she screamed and jumped back. But the frog just sat there, and started to croak. After a few moments, Penny realised the frog was harmless and she started to feel glad again. + +Penny slowly walked closer to the frog. She bent down and looked at it closely. The frog sat still and Penny stretched out her hand. Suddenly, the frog hopped onto her hand, surprising her again. She softly laughed and called it her friend. + +When it was time to go home, Penny and the frog said goodbye. She waved as it hopped away. In her hand, she was still holding the small penny she had found earlier. It reminded her of her new friend the frog. Penny was glad. She knew the frog would never forget her. +Once there was a number. It was a very unusual number because it had a cactus. The cactus was a funny shape and it had spikes all over it. + +The number liked to sit with the cactus in the sun and feel its prickly spines. The cactus would squawk and the number would laugh. + +One day the cactus noticed some other unusual numbers. These numbers had different shapes and not one of them had a cactus. + +The number thought that maybe it too should become unusual. It thought and thought until it finally decided to give its cactus away. + +The number found a little boy and he was delighted to have a cactus to take home. + +The number was now an unusual number without its prickly companion, but it was happy knowing the little boy was enjoying its prickly friend. +Once upon a time, there was a cute little rabbit. The rabbit wanted a nest to sleep in so it began to look around. It stepped through the tall grass and hopped across the meadow. Everywhere it stepped, it looked for the perfect nest. + +The bunny stepped over logs and hopped in circles, searching for its nest. Then, it spotted the most perfect nest ever! It was snuggly tucked in between two branches and was just the right size. The bunny stepped closer, wiggling its nose with excitement. + +The rabbit stepped into the nest and let out a happy sigh. It fluffed the nest and curled up into a comfy ball. Finally, the cute bunny had found a nest to call it own. And so, it lived there happily ever after. +Molly was three years old. She loved to paint and she usually wore a colorful blouse. One day, she put on a new blouse. It was bright yellow with a bunch of flowers on it. + +Molly stepped into her art room with a big smile on her face. She grabbed her brush and paint a couple times in each color. She made an incredible picture. Molly gasped at how beautiful it looked. + +Molly showed her mom and dad. They were amazed. Mom asked if she could paint her blouse with the same colors. Molly thought this was a great idea. + +She found the same colors of paint and carefully painted each flower on the blouse. When she was finished, everyone cheered and clapped their hands. It was an incredible new look for Molly's blouse. + +Molly was so proud of her painting and she loved wearing her colorful blouse. She often proudly tells everyone, "I painted this!" +Once there was a family that was preparing for a really special day. Everyone was so excited! The mom was in the kitchen preparing all kinds of yummy food and the dad was in the backyard getting everything ready. + +They had heard about a magical fountain and decided to go check it out. When they arrived, they couldn't believe their eyes. It was the most weird fountain they had ever seen! + +The fountain was sending out a rainbow of colors that lit up the sky with beautiful colors. The family watched in awe as the fountain sparkled all around them. Everyone was so excited and couldn't wait to explore more. + +When they got home, the family told all of their friends and family about the magical fountain. They all couldn't wait to prepare to go check it out. +One day, Timmy was feeling lonely. He wanted someone to give him a hug. Suddenly, he heard a loud scream coming from outside. He rushed to the window to find out what the noise was. + +He was lucky because he saw his friend Lucy playing in the garden. She had been away for a few days and he was so happy to see her again. + +He quickly ran outside and shouted out her name. Lucy screamed out of surprise but then she smiled when she saw him. She ran to him and they hugged tightly. They were so happy to be together again. + +Timmy was so lucky to have Lucy as a friend. They hugged and played in the garden all day and had lots of fun. +One day, Emma went to the store with her mom. She saw lots of different lollipops in all sorts of different colors! She wanted them all! + +So, Emma pointed to a pretty white lollipop and asked her mom if she could have it. Her mom said yes and gave her the lollipop. + +Excited, Emma tore off the wrapper and held the lollipop in her hand. She licked it all around until it became small. She was so pleased with it! + +But then, all of a sudden, Emma started to cry. Her wonderful white lollipop had fallen on the ground! + +Emma's mom hugged her, picked up the lollipop, and gave it a good wipe. Then she handed it back to Emma and said, "There you go, sweetie. Now it's as good as new!" + +Emma was so happy to have her lollipop back. She gave it another lick and smiled a big smile. Yum, yum! +Mummy and Daddy went to the store in their jeep. They went to buy something important. When they had finished shopping, Daddy picked up a big box from the shopkeeper. It had a bow on the top. + +Mummy and Daddy drove the jeep back home. They moved quickly, so the box would not spill. When they arrived home, Daddy opened the door and carried the big box inside. + +Mummy and Daddy were smiling. They were both very happy. Inside the box was something special! + +"It's here!" shouted Daddy. They had delivered the special something. + +Mummy and Daddy unwrapped the box, and there it was - a new toy car! Daddy had bought a very important present for his little girl. + +Mummy and Daddy smiled and hugged their daughter. Today was a very special day! +Mittens is a little mouse. He used to live in a hole in the ground, until one day he saw a sack. It was heavy and had a good smell. Mittens liked the sack a lot, so he grabbed it and ran to his home. + +He carried it to his little mouse house and he took out something special from inside. It was a tiny knitted mitten! It was so special and so warm and cozy. + +Mittens was so happy to have found his special mitten! He put it on his little hand and went to explore. Mittens could not wait to show his special mitten to all his friends. + +All the little animals started to talk about his special little mitten. They were all so happy for Mittens. He was so proud of his special mitten and he never wanted to take it off again. +Once there was a wise old bee who lived in the garden. She could wrap things better than anyone and everyone loved her for it. One day the bee decided to wrap a very special gift for all of the other animals in the garden. She flew around collecting bright ribbons, pretty bows and shiny paper. Then, she carefully wrapped the gift. + +When she was done, all of the animals crowded around to see her wonderful gift. They were so amazed by the bee's clever wrapping that they cheered out loud. The bee was very proud and she thanked them all happily. From then on she was known as the wisest and most talented wrapper in the garden. +Once upon a time, there was a generous little boy named Joe. Joe had a very special nose, one that was bigger than the other kids in his school. + +One day, Joe's mom noticed his nose was getting a bit too big, so she decided to take him to the store to find a replacement. Joe couldn't find a nose he liked, but then he found a really nice one that was just the right size. Joe was so excited, he could hardly contain himself. + +So, Joe and his mom went home and replaced his old nose with the new one. Joe was so happy with his new nose that he showed everyone at school. All his classmates thought his new nose was so wonderful, and Joe felt very proud. + +From then on, Joe was known for his generous spirit and his lovely new nose. Everyone in the school was so happy for Joe and what a difference his new nose made. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Susie. She liked to peek around corners and try to find exciting things. One day, Susie peeked around a corner and saw something special - a cup! It was a pretty cup, with lots of bright colours. Susie was so excited, she couldn't believe it. She reached for the cup, and sure enough it was hers! + +Susie brought her cup to her mum. She was so proud to show her the wonderful cup she found. She asked her mum if she could take the cup out with her and she said yes. + +Susie went to the park with her cup. She showed all her friends the bright cup she found. She played lots of games and ran around with the cup. After a while, Susie got very tired. She said goodbye to her friends and went home with her cup. + +When Susie got home, her mum was happy to see that she was still holding the cup tight. She put it away safely and then Susie went to bed. She was so tired but she knew that she had a special cup of her own. +Suzie loved to do things outside in the sun. She loved to run, hop and play catch with her friends. One thing she loved to do the most was to find herbs. + +Every morning, before school, she would go to the park. She would walk around, looking for herbs and plants to pick. She would find lavender, sage and basil very easily. She was always very excited by her finds! + +The most popular herb at the park was a thyme bush. Everybody always said it was so delicious. Everyone wanted to pick some of the thyme to take home. But Suzie was always the first one to get it. + +She was very proud of her thyme collection. Everyone loved her herbs, and she was very happy that she was able to share them with her friends. +One day, a nosy little child found a bunch of clay.The child was so excited! She picked up the clay and rolled it in her hands. The clay felt slippery and squishy. The child laughed as she rolled it around. + +Then the child got a brilliant idea. She wanted to make something with the clay. She rolled it into different shapes and sizes, making a plenty of smalll balls, some long snakes, and a couple of blocks. + +The child was so proud of her creations. She wanted to show them to everyone. She grabbed the clay and rolled it around the house, showing her creations to anyone who was nosy enough to get close. + +Eventually, the clay was all gone. But the nosy little child had a blast playing with it! She was already looking forward to playing with more clay someday. +Once upon a time, there was a flute. It was gentle like a breeze. The flute traveled far and wide, to spread its beautiful sound. + +One day, the flute had a new experience. It went near a big fire. The heat of the flames was warm and the flute wanted to get closer. + +But the fire was too hot! It burned the flute until it was all gone. Now, the gentle flute was gone forever. + +But, a new flute was made. And it began to retell the story of its journey. And, the new flute was even more gentle than the old one. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Daisy. Daisy had a kitten, it was called Tom. Tom was a very naughty kitten and liked to make a mess. + +One day, Daisy took Tom to the pet store to buy him a new toy. When Daisy put the toy down, Tom ran away! He ran all the way to the door and escaped! + +Daisy felt sad and scared. She didn't know how she was going to find her naughty kitten again. She asked the pet storekeeper for help. The pet storekeeper smiled and said, "I know how we can replace Tom." + +The pet storekeeper took Daisy to the back of the store where there were lots of cages. He showed her a new kitten! She was white with a tabby face. Daisy smiled, she liked this kitten! + +The pet storekeeper handed Daisy something to feed the new kitten. It was so small and smelt so sour! Daisy laughed and fed the kitten. She named her Blossom. + +Daisy and Blossom became the best of friends and Daisy never forgot her naughty kitten Tom. +Once upon a time, there was a charming little girl. She loved to explore and was always finding new things to do. One day, she found a button. It was a shiny red button attached to a seat. She decided to sit on the seat to see what might happen. As soon as she sat down, she heard a faint hum. The little girl was delighted and hopped off the seat to explore further. When she came back, the hum had grown louder and the seat was vibrating. She quickly sat down again to see what else would happen. All of a sudden, the seat began to move and took the little girl on a magical adventure! She went high in the sky, over the land, and over the sea and it was the best day of her life. When the seat finally stopped, the little girl thanked it for the delightful journey and went home with a smile. +One day, two friends were walking together. They were walking in the park, because they liked it. The sun was shining and the grass was green. + +Suddenly, they noticed something strange: a long, thin strip on the ground. They wanted to know what it was, so they both carefully separated it. After they separated it, they saw that the strip was made of paper. The paper was important; it had the answers to their questions written on it! + +The friends were happy, and they decided to keep the paper together. They put the paper safely in their bag and went home happy. From then on, the friends knew that important things can be found in the park, if you look carefully! +One morning, Bob woke up and felt miserable. He had a bad dream and it made him feel sad. He put on his cozy bathrobe and went outside to play. He saw his friend, Tiny, playing with a ball and he wanted to join in. + +Bob kicked the ball to Tiny, but it flew far away. Tiny ran after it and Bob ran after Tiny. They kept running, until they were both out of breath. + +The sun was high in the sky and the day was getting hot. They both went inside and Bob took off his bathrobe. He put it on a chair and ran outside to play something else. + +Bob and Tiny had so much fun that day. They forgot all about Bob's bad dream, and laughed and smiled until it was time to go home. When it was time to leave, Bob put on his bathrobe and smiled again. All the fun had made him feel better. +Once upon a time, there was a pretty girl named Sarah. She was 3 years old and loved to explore. One day, she went to the store with her Mom. Sarah was very excited to see all the things inside the store. + +She looked around and found lots of fun toys and delicious foods. She wanted to buy everything, but Mom told her she could only pick one thing. Sarah chose a doll that was very pretty and even wore a crown! + +On their way home, Sarah's mom asked her what she would do with her new doll. Sarah said she would use it to spread peace and love. When they got home, Sarah placed the doll on the top shelf of her bedroom. She hugged the doll and thought of how nice it was to have peace in her heart. + +Sarah was very happy and spent many days playing with her pretty new doll. +Once upon a time, there was a distant creek. In the creek, there lived a baby fish. The fish loved to play, but soon the creek became dirty. The fish was very sad. + +One day, the baby fish had a good idea. She asked her friends to help her clean the creek. Together, they worked hard to restore the creek. + +After a few days, the creek was clean again! The baby fish was so happy and thanked her friends for all their help. Now they can all play again in their beautiful creek. +Once upon a time there was a little boy who loved to explore. He wanted to go on a trip and search for new things. + +One day he packed up his stuff and set out on an adventure. He walked and walked until he came to a deep, dark forest. It was a very tough path but the little boy was brave. He kept searching and searching until he found something special - a shiny golden chest! + +He opened it up and found a treasure inside. It was full of sparkling coins and gems. He was so happy - he had never seen anything so sparkly before. As he was examining the treasure, he heard a loud roar! + +Suddenly the little boy was being chased by a giant monster! He raced through the forest until he was safe. He had had a tricky trip but he was excited about all the things he had found. The little boy was proud that he had been so brave and clever. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lucy. She was a happy girl, but one day she was feeling sad. She didn't know why she was so sad, and it made her really unhappy. + +She asked her mom for some help, and her mom said she could cuddle her until she felt better. Lucy liked that idea, so she snuggled up to her mom and her mom comforted her. She felt much better after a while. + +Right after that, Lucy got an interesting idea. She wanted to go on an adventure! She asked her mom if they could go for a turn in the park. + +Her mom said yes, so they both put on their shoes, grabbed a baseball and a mitt, and Lucy gave her mom a big hug. They walked to the park and had a wonderful time playing together. + +At the end of the day, Lucy felt happy and safe because she knew that her mom was there to comfort her if she ever felt bad or alone again. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Sam and Joe. Sam was very excited becase today was the day of the big race! He and Joe were going to the event. As the day went on, Joe grew more and more worried. He wasn't sure he could run fast enough to keep up with Sam. + +Finally, the race began! Sam ran as fast as he could and Joe followed, though he was scared. But to his surprise, he could keep up with Sam! They ran side by side for the whole race. + +At the finish line, Joe was so relieved! He was not only happy that he finished, but also that he had kept up with Sam! Sam gave Joe a big hug and they went off to enjoy the rest of the day. +Cathy was very excited - it was her first day of school. She got dressed in her favorite dress and shoes, grabbed her bag and ran down the stairs. + +When she got outside, she saw all the other kids. She felt a little confused as she hadn't expected so many people. + +Cathy's mom took her by the hand and kneeled down so she was the same height as Cathy. She smiled and said "It's ok, Cathy. You'll have lots of fun at school. I'm sure you'll make lots of new friends!" + +Cathy was still a bit confused, but she was also very excited - she was going to a real school. + +Cathy and her mom walked hand in hand to the school. When they got there, they all kneeled down to say a prayer. Afterwards, Cathy hugged her mom and ran into the school to start her first day. + +Cathy felt a little confused at first, but she soon made lots of new friends and started having fun. She was so happy that she had decided to go to school. +A soldier stepped onto the battlefield. He was calm and ready to fight. Suddenly, a messenger came running up the hill and handed the soldier a letter. The soldier opened it and read the message inside. The message said, "Send help right away". The soldier ran off and quickly gathered his troops. He sent them to the battlefield to help the people who needed them. The soldier then returned to the hilltop to wait. + +Soon, the battle was over. The people were happy and thankful that the soldier had sent help. The soldier stood proudly as he watched the people cheer. He was glad that he had been able to keep them safe and calm. + +The soldier had done his job. He had kept the people safe and he was proud. He had done all he could to help and he was respected for it. From that day on, the soldier was known as a brave and loyal hero. +Tommy was feeling very happy and excited on this sunny day. He was about to go outside and play. His mum had bought him a new yellow ball to play with. She showed him how to bounce it around in the backyard. + +Tommy was bouncing the yellow ball around and really having fun. He was imagining the ball singing and talking to him! He laughed and declared that the ball was his new friend. + +Soon, his mum called him inside. She had got him a new puzzle to play with. It was brightly coloured and looked so funny. She showed him how to put it together and he was soon having fun with it. + +Tommy didn't want to stop playing. He put the puzzle away and ran back outside with his yellow ball. He was having a great day, bouncing around and playing with his new friends! +John was in a hurry. He was going to see his friend. He ran down the street and his heart was beating fast. He was so excited! + +When he got to his friend's house, he saw a big steel gate in front of him. He had never seen a steel gate before. It was shiny and strong. + +He walked up to the gate and pulled on the handle. But it was icy cold and the gate wouldn't open. He didn't know what to do. He had to hurry! + +He pushed and he pulled, but the gate still wouldn't open. Then he noticed that there was a button on the side. He pressed the button and the big steel gate opened with a rumble. + +John was so happy! He could now go and visit his friend. He ran into the house and gave his friend a big hug! +Once upon a time, there was a rich family. They had a nice house with lots of food and toys. The family liked to sit around a big fire in the living room. + +One day, the family's cat came running towards them. The cat had something in her mouth that was on fire! The family was very scared and they ran out of the house. + +The family looked around and spotted a pond nearby. The dad quickly called out: "Everyone, grab a bucket and start to remove the water from the pond! We need to put out the fire!" + +The family quickly worked together and soon the fire was out. The cat had been rescued too! + +The family was so grateful. They had stopped the fire and their house was safe once again. The cat was safe too! They had a big hug and celebrated with a special dinner. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Andy. Every day he would draw pictures with some crayons on a piece of paper. He was very creative! + +One day Andy went outside in his garden. It was a beautiful day and he was swinging on the swing. +He played until he got very tired. So, he decided to take a nap under the apple tree. + +When he woke up something strange had happened. He had forgotten where he left his pipe! He had brought it with him and now it was gone. + +Andy looked everywhere. He searched around the garden, but he couldn't find it. He was very sad, but he was also very creative. + +Suddenly he had an idea. He quickly made a new pipe out of some sticks and twigs. He decorated it with big colourful flowers and it was really pretty. + +And from that day on Andy never forgot his pipe, because he was so creative. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Jack. Jack was a very happy boy who loved to skip everywhere he went. One day, he decided to skip up a big hill. As Jack skipped, his legs got heavier and heavier until he felt like he was carrying a weight. He stopped and looked up at the top of the hill. He felt a bit fearful, but he decided to keep going. + +He started to skip again, but this time he focused on breathing deeply to help make the weight feel lighter. As he skipped closer and closer to the top, the weight began to feel like it was floating away! + +When Jack made it to the top of the hill, he was so delighted that he shouted for joy! Now, Jack was able to skip wherever he wanted without the weight slowing him down! +Once upon a time, there lived a boy named Tom. Tom had a special object that he liked to work on. He loved to take it apart and put it back together again. + +One day, Tom had to go find a new object. He went to the store, but all the things there were very expensive. Then, he found a cheap object at a different store. + +Tom was excited about his new purchase and couldn't wait to start working on it. He stayed up late every night, tinkering away. + +Slowly but surely, he was able to make his object work again. It was a great feeling. + +The next day, Tom showed his friends his new object. They all said that it was amazing and they wanted one too! Tom was pleased with his hard work. +Lola missed her daddy. He had gone to work in the engine. She was feeling lonely without him. + +She put on her raincoat and wellies because it was a wet day. Lola went into the garden to explore and play. She puddled in the rain and splashed in the puddles. Even though she was having fun, she still missed her daddy. + +Lola decided to make a card for her daddy. She found some paper and some crayons. She drew a big heart with some raindrops. She wanted to show her daddy how much she missed him. + +Later that day, daddy came home from work. Lola ran to the door and jumped into his arms. She hugged him tight and gave him her card. Daddy smiled and gave her a big kiss. Daddy said he had missed her too. Together, they laughed and danced in the rain. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Daisy. Daisy wanted to explore a special chamber. But it was very difficult to get inside because there was a locked door. She tried to open it but the door wouldn't budge. + +She asked the keeper of the chamber if she could go in. The keeper smiled at Daisy and allowed her to enter. + +Once inside the chamber, Daisy found amazing things. There were exciting lights, secret books and many colorful objects. Daisy was so excited! She spent the whole day playing and exploring. + +When it was time to go home, Daisy thanked the keeper. Then she promised to come back and visit the chamber again soon. +Once upon a time, there was a very unique light. It shone brighter than any other in the world. Everyone wanted to know what it was! + +One day, a brave little boy decided to find out. He started his journey in the morning and followed the light through the forest. After a long time walking, he finally arrived at its source. + +The light was coming from a beautiful lake. The lake was filled with thousands of little lights, like stars in the sky. As he looked around, he noticed a wonderful surprise. In the middle of the lake was an island! On the island was a tree with an extra special light. + +The boy went closer to see. The light was coming from a tiny fairy! She was wearing a sparkling dress and had beautiful wings. She asked the boy why he had followed the light. He told her that he wanted to discover something special. + +The fairy gave him a gift. She told him that each of the lights by the lake was unique. He thanked her and wished her a good night before heading back home with his special gift. +Henry and John were playing outside. John was playing with a ball, but Henry wanted to borrow it. He asked John, "Can I borrow your ball?" John said he couldn't; he wanted to keep playing with it. Henry said he was sorry, so John agreed he could borrow it. + +But when Henry tried to throw it, he used too much of his muscle and threw it too far away. Henry was sad - the ball had gone over the fence and into the neighbor's yard. Henry was afraid to go and get it. + +John saw Henry's sad face and knew he had to help. He was brave, so he hopped the fence and went to get the ball. He was very delicate with the ball, so he didn't break anything as he climbed over the fence. + +John brought the ball back over the fence and Henry was so happy. They ran and played with the ball until it was time for bed. Henry was so thankful for John's kind heart and delicate help. He vowed to Henry that he'd never borrow anything without asking for permission again. +One day, Jenny and her dad went for a walk. The sun was bright, and it felt good. As they walked down the path, Jenny saw something she had never seen before - a huge battery! She was so excited. She wanted to get closer to it and see what it was like. + +But when Jenny got close, something strange happened. Everything around her suddenly froze! Jenny was so scared, she started to cry. Her dad hugged her tightly, and he explained to Jenny that the battery was frozen and it was not doing anything. + +Jenny's dad knew what to do. He quickly pulled a small metal wand from his pocket, and turned the battery on. The battery suddenly started working again, and Jenny was so happy to see it. Everything around her was now bright and alive. + +Jenny was amazed at what she had seen. She was so happy that her dad knew how to make the battery work again. They hugged and Jenny thanked her dad for making everything come back to life. +Once upon a time there was a fox who wanted to own a big rock. He tried his best to move the rock, but it was too heavy. He asked his friends for help, but none of them could move the rock either. He was very sad. + +One day, the fox had a clever idea. He asked all the animals in the forest to help move the rock. He thought that together, they could move it. Everyone agreed to help and it worked. The fox was so happy to own the big rock! + +The fox realized that it was better to work together than to try and do everything alone. He was very proud of his success. He told all the other animals in the forest to never be foolish and try to do everything by themselves. From then on, the fox and all his friends worked together to get things done. +Once upon a time there was a jolly family who lived in a big house. Every day in the morning, mommy, daddy and their son all woke up and went downstairs for breakfast. Breakfast was followed by a special activity. + +Mommy usually sat in the living room and read a book, while daddy went to the kitchen to tidy up. Then he would help the little boy with his studies. Every night they would put all the books and toys into the bin, which was in the corner of the living room. + +After their studies were complete, the jolly family would play together. Mommy and daddy would read stories to the little boy, and they would do puzzles. Mommy and daddy were happy to spend lots of quality time with the boy and they were all very jolly. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a mommy who had a little boy. The mommy loved to make the boy lots of yummy food. On one special day, Mommy made the boy a big plate of his favorite food - spaghetti! + +But the little boy was not very happy, because he wanted juice instead. He called for juice, and started to cry. + +So Mommy quickly ran to the kitchen to get some juice for the boy. She poured him a big glass, but when she gave it to the little boy, he said that the juice was spoiled! Mommy quickly looked in the fridge - sure enough, the juice was old. + +So Mommy made a quick trip to the store. She bought the boy a big jug of yummy juice, and gave it to the little boy. + +The little boy was so excited to drink his new juice, and he drank it all in one big gulp! From that day forward, Mommy made sure to keep the fridge stocked with fresh juice, so the little boy couldn't ever say his juice was spoiled again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was three years old and loved to use her surfboard. Every day she practiced on the shore until she got better and better. She even tried new tricks. + +One day, Lily went to the beach with a few of her friends. They were all playing in the waves and showing off their skills. Lily was doing her tricks and her friends were watching in awe. + +Suddenly, Lily noticed a bigger girl surfing in the distance and she felt a little envious. The girl, who was much older than Lily, was doing somersaults and flips on the surfboard. Lily was amazed. + +But instead of feeling discouraged, Lily simply decided to use what she already knew and kept practicing. She kept living her dreams and became better and better with her skills every day. + +Eventually, Lily became just as good as the big girl she had seen before. Everyone was jealous of Lily's surfing skills. She had overcome her challenge and made her dreams come true. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a girl. She wanted to be successful but it felt like she was too distant. Sometimes she felt like she was alone, but her friends were always there to help her. + +One day, the girl wanted to try something new. She was nervous, but her friends told her it would be okay. She tried her best, but she failed. The girl was upset, but her friends hugged her and helped her feel better. + +Finally, she made a decision. No more feeling distant and alone, she would try again and believe in herself. She worked hard and eventually, she got a big surprise. She had been successful! + +The girl was so glad her friends had been there to help her. She hugged each one of them and said thank you. Even after she was successful, she remembered to forgive herself for ever doubting. +Once upon a time, there was a young boy called David. He wanted to have fun and make new friends. So one day, he decided to explore his neighborhood. As he walked down the street, he spotted a hidden park behind some trees. It was quiet and peaceful, and smelled of fresh flowers. + +David walked into the park and saw a group of kids playing and laughing. He was excited and ran over to join them. He played and laughed with them under the sunny sky. They had so much fun! + +Suddenly, they heard someone above them. David looked up and saw a man standing on a platform, spraying water with a hose. Each time he sprayed, the kids were filled with joy and laughed harder. David found it so amusing that he couldn't help but yell with excitement. + +The man smiled from his platform and waved to the children. He had been spraying the kids with the hose for hours and the children's eyes sparkled with youth and joy. + +David was happy that day he found the hidden park. He had made new friends, seen a beautiful park, and experienced something new. He knew he would never forget this memorable day with his newfound friends. +Bob saw a gym. He walked inside and looked around with alert eyes. He liked to see the different machines and balls. He had lots of fun! He saw boxes to jump on and heavy weights to lift. He loved to practice his moves on the mats. Later, he heard a loud whistle and he knew it was time to go home. He left feeling alert and happy. +Once upon a time, there was a lab with lots of animals. Mark was so excited to explore and meet all the animals. + +He arrived at the lab and found a little puppy. His face lit up and he wanted to play. But the puppy was not happy and it started to cry. Mark was very upset. + +He tried to carry the pup around to make it feel better. He sang it a little song and said all the nice things he could think of. But the little pup kept crying. + +Then a lab worker came up and told Mark that the puppy was just missing its mom. Mark felt so sorry for the pup! He gave it a big hug and stroked its fur until it fell asleep. + +Mark was happy he was able to make the puppy feel better. He smiled, waved goodbye and headed off home. +Once upon a time, there was a wise little boy. He had lots of friends, but he was the wisest of them all. + +One day, the boy wanted to wrap something for fun. So he went to get some wrapping paper. He grabbed some colourful paper and a big red bow. + +He put the paper around a surprise he had hidden. He had made something special and wanted to give it to his friends. + +Once the present was wrapped, the boy smiled. He was so happy with his present and wanted to give it to his friends right away. + +And that is how the wise little boy wrapped his surprise. He was so proud and had put a lot of thought into it. He gave it to his friends with a big smile. +Once upon a time there was a brave kangaroo. He wanted to go on an exciting adventure, but he was scared. He asked his friends if they would come with him, but they were scared too. + +Finally, the brave kangaroo decided to go alone and he dared to leave the safety of the forest. He hopped for many days and came to an oasis. The water was deep and clear and there were lots of tasty plants and fruits. + +The brave kangaroo enjoyed the oasis, but he could not stay for long. He knew he had to continue his adventure and he dared himself to take one more big hop and leave the oasis behind. + +He hopped and hopped until he finally arrived back home in the safety of his home in the forest. His friends were there to give him a big hug and were very proud of him for being so brave. +Once upon a time there lived a playful girl named Sue. Sue loved to play with her friends and have lots of fun. One day, Sue decided to gain a telephone. She asked her mom where she could find one and her mom told her to go to the store. + +So Sue went to the store and found the perfect telephone. It was blue and it was perfect for her. She took it home and showed it to her mom. Her mom was so happy that Sue had gained a telephone. + +Sue was so excited to have her own telephone. She played with it all the time and showed it to her friends. They all wanted to gain a telephone just like it. Sue was so happy to have something new and she loved playing with her telephone all the time. + +The end! +Molly was playing with her toys when a little bird flew near her window. Molly wanted to talk to the bird, so she opened up the window. The bird said, "Cookie?" Molly smiled and said, "Yes! I will give you a cookie". She ran to the kitchen and got a cookie in a minute. The bird was so excited and said, "Thank you Molly!". + +Then they started to play, and Molly noticed the bird was really funny! It joked and danced, and even jumped on the chair! Molly and the bird laughed and played all day. The bird was so useful - it even helped Molly clean her room! + +At the end of the day, Molly had a special treat for the bird. She grabbed a cookie, smiled, and said, "Here is your cookie, thank you for being my friend today!". The bird happily ate the cookie and said "You're welcome!". +Once upon a time, there was a kid who lived in a big house. Every day, the kid liked to go out and play. One day, the kid wanted to go to the park. It was very important to go to the park. + +So the kid went to the park. When the kid got there, he saw lots of other kids playing. Suddenly, the kid was scared and started to yell. The other kids started to laugh. + +The kid was so embarrassed that he started to cry. One of the kid's volunteered to help. He whispered, "It's okay! It's important to be brave and not yell." + +The kid learned a lesson that day. The kid now knows that it's important to not always yell when you are scared. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She had long, curly hair, and she was always happy. + +One day, she saw a weird mineral on the ground. It was sparkly and shiny and it made her smile. She noticed it every day, and every day she hoped it would disappear. + +One day, she got her wish. The mineral was gone, and the little girl was so happy! She had been hoping it would go away. + +Now, the little girl will continue hoping, because she knows when you hope, lovely things can happen. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Sally. She was unhappy because her friends were always making her feel embarrassed. +One day, Sally decided to go away on a wonderful journey. She sailed far away to the sea, which was the most beautiful thing she had ever seen. +The sea was calm and peaceful. But Sally was still feeling uncomfortable because her friends' silly words were still ringing in her head. +Luckily, Sally had some special friends at the sea - the little fishies. They were kind and didn't make her feel embarrassed. Sally felt happier and more at ease when she was with them. +Then, one night a big whale came to the surface of the sea. Sally felt very scared but the little fishies stayed by her side and made her feel safe. +In the end, Sally had a wonderful journey and she was happy to go back home. She knew that the little fishies would always be her friends, no matter what. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She had a special power that not everyone else had. She could fly! + +One day the little girl wanted to go on a special adventure, so she put on her special cape and flew up, up, up into the sky. She flew so high that she saw a planet in the sky. She flew nearer and nearer to the planet until she was right above it. + +But then the little girl got too close and before she knew it, she fell! Down, down, down she went, all the way to the planet. When she landed, the planet was deafeningly quiet! The little girl was very scared, but then she looked up and saw a furry creature staring down at her. + +The creature smiled and waved. The little girl smiled back and waved too. After a few minutes, the creature flew up to the sky, and the little girl followed. Together, they flew all the way back to the little girl's home. + +The little girl was very happy and thanked the creature for taking her on the special adventure! +Once upon a time, there was a boy. He was very happy, and he wanted to go outside and play. He went to the creek and it was so bright. He could see the sparkles in the water! He was very excited and started playing. He splashed around in the water and chased the little fishes. He admired the pretty flowers that were blooming on the side of the creek. He was having so much fun! Finally, he got tired and decided to go home. He was happy he had such a lovely time playing in the creek. The end. +Once there was a huge purse. It was so big that it almost reached the floor. + +Inside this huge purse was a lot of treasure. One day, the girl carrying it was walking around when she accidentally dropped the purse. + +The coins, candy, and other special items all came tumbling out. Everyone was very surprised to see such a large amount of wonderful things spilling onto the ground. + +The girl was very upset because she had lost her special treasure. But before she had a chance to pick everything up, a kind stranger came over to help. With their help, the girl was able to get all of her treasure packed back into her huge purse. + +The kind stranger made sure that the girl was safe and the purse secure before walking away. The girl smiled, happy to have her special treasure back in her big purse safe and sound. +Once there was a little girl named Sarah. She liked to play with her violin. Every time she tried to make it sound nice, it would just screech and squawk. She felt helpless. + +One day, her friend Emily came over to play. Emily taught Sarah how to mind her fingers when she played. She showed her how to play slowly and carefully. + +Sarah tried and soon the music was beautiful! She felt so happy and proud. Emily smiled and said, "I knew you could do it!" + +From then on, Sarah was getting better and better at playing the violin. Whenever she felt helpless, she would just mind what Emily had taught her, and she would soon be playing sweet music again. +Once upon a time, there was a very icy statue. It was standing in the middle of a cold field and no one could touch it. For days, animals and people passed by, but no one knew it's name. + +One day, a young boy stopped by the statue. His name was Jimmy and he was only three years old. He had heard the stories about the icy statue and he wanted find out it's name. So Jimmy stepped closer and he stuck out his hand. His little fingers froze as they touched the icy cold statue, but Jimmy did not stop. + +He said, “what’s your name?â€. + +All of the sudden the icy statue started glowing brightly. The whole field lit up. Then the statue spoke, “My name is Frostyâ€. Then, it burst into hundreds of little sparkling diamonds that flew away into the sky. + +Since then, every time Jimmy walked through the cold field he thought of Frosty the icy statue and smiled. +There was a very attractive woman. She had lovely long, golden hair that was always neat and tidy. Every morning she used her comb to make her hair look even more attractive. She took it out of the drawer and pushed it through her hair slowly and carefully. + +Suddenly, a strong wind came and blew the comb away. It flew so high that no one could reach it. The woman tried to grab it but it was too far away. She was very sad. + +But then a little girl came to her and offered to help. She ran fast and managed to push the comb down from the sky. The woman was so happy and thanked the little girl with a big smile. She patted her on the head and said "Thank you for pushing my comb down, you are very helpful indeed!". +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Sunshine. Sunshine was very special because everywhere she went, she shone so brightly that everyone around her would smile. + +One day, Sunshine went outside to play. It was a hot, sunny day and even though Sunshine was feeling sweaty, she was so excited to play in the garden. As she skipped outside, she felt something heavy in her pocket. She pulled out a strange smelly object, it was an old shell she had found at the beach. She was fascinated by it’s strange shape and smelly smell. + +Sunshine decided to take the shell to the park and show her friends. As she ran to the park, Sunshine felt the weight of the shell in her pocket. She was so excited she kept on shining even brighter. When she got to the park, all of her friends were amazed and started to talk about how smelly it was. + +That day, Sunshine felt proud and as she carried the shell back home in her pocket, she kept on shining even brighter, excited to show her family her special discovery. +Once upon a time there were two friends. One was called Chris and the other was called Sam. They were having fun playing together when Chris said, "Let's go to the story shop!" + +Sam sighed and said, "I don't have any money for stories, the stories are too expensive!" Chris said, "But I have money, let's go!" + +So they went to the shop and Chris bought a story for Sam. When Sam saw the story he was so happy. He hugged Chris and said, "Thank you for the cheap story!" + +So Chris and Sam went home and spent hours reading and playing with the new story. They had lots of fun and were so glad they had each other to share it with. +Once there was an honest silver car. It was a shiny car and it made people smile. But one day it stopped running and the family didn't know what to do. + +They called a man named Fixer Bob. He was an expert at fixing things. He listened to the family carefully and then said he could fix the car. + +The family was so happy! Fixer Bob got to work and soon he had the car running again. It drove so smoothly now, like it was brand new! + +The family thanked Fixer Bob for doing such a good job. They drove away in their shiny, honest silver car and it lasted a long time. Fixer Bob was very happy. +Once there was a mommy and a daddy and they loved each other very much. Every night they would hug and remind each other of how special they were. + +One day the mommy and daddy went to the park. There were lots of birds chirping and the sun was shining. Everyone was smiling and having fun. They shared peace and love everywhere. + +But then something changed. Suddenly, the sky got dark. The birds stopped chirping and the only sound was the wind. Daddy reminded mommy that they needed to go home. + +Once they were back inside, mommy and daddy were very serious. Daddy said that during a storm like that, it was important to stay safe and be prepared. Mommy said it was a good reminder that peace is not always easy. +Once there was a soldier who loved the world. He was very unique because he did things that no one else would do. He was kind to everyone he knew and always made sure everyone was happy. + +One day he gave a hug to a poor little boy and said, "I love you!" The little boy smiled so big and hugged him back. He was very surprised! + +The soldier did this every day. He gave hugs, shared stories and showed how much he loved everyone. He showed his unique way of loving the world. + +Soon more people started to show the soldier love too. They showed how much they cared by giving him hugs, presents and food. + +The soldier loved them all for it. He smiled and thanked them for the gifts. He knew his unique way of showing love was making the world a better place. +Once upon a time there was a mighty crystal. It could zoom everywhere. It zoomed through the forest, over the mountains and across the seas. Everywhere it went made everything sparkle like magic. + +One day the crystal zoomed over a big hill. There it saw a baby dragon. The dragon was crying because it was lost and couldn't find it's mum and dad. The mighty crystal felt sorry for the baby dragon so it decided to help. + +The crystal used it's mighty powers to zoom to the baby dragon's home. When the baby dragon's mum and dad saw the crystal, they were so happy. They thanked the crystal for bring their baby dragon home. The crystal was happy too. + +The mighty crystal zoomed away but it knew that it would always be remembered by the baby dragon and it's family. +Once upon a time, there was a tiny girl. She was standing in front of a big wall of steel. She was very still and calm. She blinked and gazed at the shiny steel. It was so beautiful. She wanted to know what was behind the wall. She stepped closer to the wall, and she heard a sound. But what was it? The girl stepped back and looked around. Then she noticed a tiny hole. She peeked through the hole, and she saw a secret garden. She smiled and gazed into the garden. There were so many sparkly things inside. She wanted to go and explore, but she couldn't fit through the hole. That's when she was sure - the secret garden was only for her imagination! +Once there was a chubby snake. He loved to slither through the grass and sunbathe in the warm sunshine. Every day was filled with adventure. + +One day, while the snake was exploring, he came across a huge boulder. Suddenly, the snake heard a loud noise and he saw something he had never seen before - a giant concrete machine! The machine was huge and loud and it started to destroy the boulder. The snake was scared and he ran away as fast he could. + +When the snake came back a few days later, the boulder was gone. In its place was a big hole filled with rubble. The snake felt so sad and he wanted to help. So he collected small rocks and he threw them into the hole. + +Finally, the snake had filled the hole and the boulder was no more! The snake was very proud and he found a new place to explore. +Alice had an image in her head of how she wanted to look when she was successful. She wanted to look smart, confident and happy. But every day when she woke up, she would delay her dream a little bit more. She felt like she was stuck and couldn't move forward. She really wanted to look as she had imagined. + +One day, Alice decided that she would take action. She worked hard and eventually she started to see some changes. She was motivated and excited and soon enough, she was successful. + +When she finally looked in the mirror, she was really pleased. It was exactly the image she had in her head. She knew that all the hard work paid off. She was proud of herself and smiled. Then she went outside and enjoyed the day. +Once there was a van, big and blue. It drove down the road, going very fast. The windows were clear and everything inside was spinning round and round. Suddenly, the van turned and came to a stop. + +The door flew open and out came a shower of toys. They scattered across the ground in all directions, some rolling far away. Every color and shape imaginable was strewn across the grass. + +The van sped off, leaving the toys behind. But then a big, friendly dog came scampering up and started to sniff around the toys. He gathered them all up in his mouth and scampered back to his house and the toys all had a new home. + +He placed the toys carefully in a box and the room was bright and happy again. All the toys hugged each other and it was the best day ever! +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim loved melons. One day, he saw a big, cheap melon at the store. He was very happy and said, "Thank you, Mom!" His mom bought the melon for him. + +Tim took the melon home. He wanted to eat it right away. But his mom said, "Wait, Tim. We need to wash it first." Tim did not listen. He was too excited. + +He took a big bite of the melon. But it was not clean. Tim got sick. He felt very bad. His mom was sad too. Tim learned that he should always listen to his mom. +One day, a big cat named Tom felt very tired. He let out a big yawn. He wanted to find a good place to take a nap. Tom looked around and saw a big tree with a top that looked nice and cozy. + +Tom climbed up the tree and found a soft spot at the top. He lay down and felt the warm sun on his fur. It felt so good that he yawned again. Tom closed his eyes and started to sleep. + +While Tom was sleeping, a little bird came and sat near him. The bird saw Tom yawn and felt sleepy too. So, the bird closed its eyes and slept next to Tom. They both had a good nap at the top of the tree. +Once upon a time, there was a gifted cat named Tom. Tom could jump very high and touch the ceiling. One day, Tom saw a big red ball. He wanted to play with it. But, the ball belonged to a mean dog named Max. + +Max did not want to share the ball. He growled at Tom when Tom tried to play with it. Tom was sad, but he had an idea. He thought he could make the ball disappear when Max was not looking. + +Tom waited for Max to go away. Then, he jumped as high as he could and hit the ball. The ball went up and up and touched the ceiling. But, it did not disappear. Instead, it broke a hole in the ceiling. + +Now, Tom and Max were both sad. The ball was gone, and there was a hole in the ceiling. Tom was not as gifted as he thought. +One day, a little girl named Amy found a dull teaspoon in her kitchen. She wanted to play with it, so she took it outside. Amy saw a small bug on the ground. She thought it needed help to get to the grass. + +Amy used the teaspoon to lift the bug. She was very careful not to hurt it. The bug was happy to be on the grass. It wiggled and danced to say thank you. Amy felt good that she could help the bug. + +After that, Amy used the dull teaspoon to lift other things like leaves and rocks. She had a lot of fun playing outside. When it was time to go in, she put the teaspoon back in the kitchen. She knew she could play with it again another day. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He was going to school for the first time. Tim was scared because he had never been away from home. His mom gave him a big hug and said, "Don't worry, you will have fun at school." + +At school, Tim met a big boy with rough hands. The big boy was not nice to Tim. He took Tim's toy and threw it on the ground. Tim felt very sad and started to weep. He missed his mom and wanted to go home. + +Tim's teacher saw him weeping and tried to help. She talked to the big boy, but he did not listen. The teacher tried to make Tim feel better, but he still felt sad. At the end of the day, Tim went home and told his mom about the big boy with rough hands. Tim did not want to go back to school ever again. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to the park. He saw a big swing and wanted to play on it. He tried to get on the swing, but it was too high. Tim was sad, but he was very persistent. + +Tim asked his friend, Ben, to help him. Ben had an idea. "Let's print a picture of a swing and put it on the ground. Then you can sit on it," Ben said. Tim liked the idea. They printed a picture of a swing and put it on the ground. + +Tim sat on the picture of the swing and pretended to swing high in the sky. He was happy now. He said to Ben, "Thank you for helping me, Ben!" Ben smiled and said, "You're welcome, Tim. Let's play together!" So, Tim and Ben played on the picture swing, having lots of fun at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a big bird. The bird had a lot of feathers. One day, a strong wind came and blew away one feather. The bird was sad. + +A small boy found the feather. The feather was very fit for the boy's hat. He put the feather on his hat and went to play. The boy was very happy. + +The boy saw the sad bird. He wanted to help the bird. He took the feather from his hat and gave it back to the bird. The bird was happy again. The wind did not destroy the feather. The boy and the bird became friends and played together. +Once upon a time, there was a gentle cat named Bella. Bella had a favorite toy, a little bell. She loved to play with her bell all day long. It made a soft, tinkling sound that made her happy. + +One day, Bella could not find her bell. She looked everywhere but could not see it. She felt sad and asked her friend, a wise old owl, to help her. The owl told Bella to think back to the last place she played with the bell. + +Bella thought hard and remembered playing with her bell near the big tree. She ran to the tree and found her bell hidden in the grass. Bella was so happy and thanked the owl for his help. From that day on, Bella and the owl became best friends, and they played together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tom. Tom loved to skip and play all day long. One day, Tom had a difficult time skipping. He felt sad and went to his mom. + +"Mom, I can't skip today. It's too difficult," said Tom. His mom hugged him and said, "Don't worry, Tom. Tomorrow will be a better day." + +That night, Tom had a bad dream called a nightmare. In the nightmare, he couldn't skip at all. He woke up scared and told his mom about the nightmare. His mom said, "It's okay, Tom. It was just a dream. Let's go outside and try to skip again." + +Tom and his mom went outside. As they started to skip, Tom found that he could skip again! He was so happy. Tom learned that even if something is difficult one day, it can get better the next day. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot liked to listen to the sounds in his yard. He would hear the birds sing, the wind blow, and the leaves rustle. Spot was very happy when he listened to these sounds. + +One day, Spot found a piece of steel in his yard. It was shiny and made a loud noise when he hit it with his paw. Spot liked the sound of the steel and wanted to play with it. He carried the steel to his favorite spot under the big tree. + +Spot played with the steel every day. He would hit it with his paw and listen to the sound it made. The sound made him happy, and he would wag his little tail. All the animals in the yard liked to listen to the steel too. They would come and sit with Spot under the big tree. + +And so, Spot and his friends spent many happy days under the big tree, listening to the sound of the steel. They all learned that even a little piece of steel could bring joy and fun to their lives. +Once upon a time, in a big zoo, there was a messy lion. His name was Leo. His cage was full of dirt and leaves. Leo did not like to clean his cage. He loved to play all day long. + +One day, a little boy named Tim came to the zoo. He saw Leo's cage and wanted to help. Tim found a big stick and started to clean Leo's cage. He took out all the dirt and leaves. Leo watched Tim and was very happy. + +When Tim finished cleaning, Leo wanted to say thank you. So, he roared very loud. Tim was not scared. He knew Leo was happy. From that day, Leo and Tim became best friends. Leo learned to keep his cage clean and Tim visited him every week. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was a good boy and he liked to behave. One day, his mommy told him they were going to the park at noon. Tim was very excited because he loved to play at the park with his friends. + +When Tim and his mommy got to the park, they saw Tim's friends already playing. Tim ran to them and said, "Hi friends! Let's play together!" They all agreed and started to play. They were very loud, but they were having so much fun. + +After a while, Tim's mommy called him and said, "Tim, it's time to go home now." Tim was sad, but he knew he had to behave. He said goodbye to his friends and went home with his mommy. Tim had a great day at the park and couldn't wait to go back again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to see the sunrise every morning. But one day, she woke up late and missed it. Lily was sad. + +She went to her friend, a wise old owl. "Mr. Owl, I miss the sunrise. Can you help me see it again?" Lily asked. Mr. Owl thought for a moment and then had an idea. + +"I have a fake sunrise for you, Lily. It's not the same, but it's still pretty," Mr. Owl said. He showed her a big, round, yellow ball. Lily smiled and played with the fake sunrise. She knew it wasn't the real sunrise, but it made her happy until the next morning when she could see the real sunrise again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived a happy life with her mom, dad, and baby brother Tom. One day, Lily and Tom went to the park to play. + +At the park, they saw a boy named Jack. Jack was being selfish and did not want to share his toys. Lily said, "Jack, it is nice to share with others." Jack thought about it and decided to share his toys with Lily and Tom. + +As they played, Tom tripped and began to cry. Lily quickly kneeled down to help him. She gave him a hug and said, "It's okay, Tom. We all fall down sometimes." Tom stopped crying and they all continued to play together. They had a fun day at the park, and Jack learned the importance of sharing with others. +Once upon a time, there was a big car wreck. A little bird saw it from the sky. The bird felt dizzy from flying so high. It was a big mess on the ground. + +The bird went to tell his friend, the cat, about the wreck. The bird mentioned the wreck to the cat. The cat was sad to hear about the wreck. They both wanted to help. + +The bird and the cat went to the wreck. They helped the cars get better. The bird stopped feeling dizzy. The cat and the bird were happy they could help. They went home and played together. +Once upon a time, there was a big, friendly bear named Ben. Ben lived in an enormous cave near a forest. He had a special seat made of soft grass, where he would sit and watch the little animals play. + +One sunny day, Ben saw a tiny bird fall from its nest. The bird was scared and hurt. Ben wanted to help, so he said to the bird, "Don't worry, little bird. I will protect you." + +Ben picked up the bird gently and carried it to his soft seat. He took care of the bird until it was strong again. The bird was very thankful and said, "Thank you, Ben, for protecting me." + +Ben and the bird became very good friends. They played together every day, and Ben always made sure to protect his new friend. And the little bird would sing happy songs for Ben as they enjoyed their time in the enormous forest. +Once upon a time, there was a furry cat named Kitty. Kitty loved to play with her friends in the park. One day, Kitty and her friends were playing with leaves. They would scatter the leaves in the air and watch them fall down. + +In the park, there was a barber shop. The barber was a nice man, but he did not like the mess that Kitty and her friends made with the leaves. He would have to sweep them up every day. The barber became sad because he did not have time to cut hair. + +One day, the barber talked to Kitty and her friends. He asked them to stop scattering the leaves. Kitty and her friends did not want the barber to be sad. So, they decided to help the barber clean up the leaves. From that day on, Kitty and her friends played with the leaves but also helped the barber keep the park clean. They all became good friends and had fun together. +One day, a little dog named Max was very hungry. He wanted dinner. He looked around and saw a big plate of food on the table. Max was excited but a little fearful. He did not know if he should eat the food or not. + +Max thought and thought. Then, he had an idea. He would spin around and if he stopped facing the food, he would eat it. Max spun around once, twice, three times. He was dizzy but happy. + +When Max stopped spinning, he was facing the food. He knew it was time for dinner. Max ate the food and it was very yummy. He was not fearful anymore. Max was a happy little dog. +One day, a friendly boat went out to sea. The boat had a big anchor. The boat liked to use the anchor to stop and play with fish. + +The boat met a big fish. The fish said, "I want to play, but I need help. I lost my toy in the deep sea. Can you help me find it?" The boat said, "Yes, I can use my anchor to help you." + +The boat used the anchor to go deep in the sea. The anchor found the toy. The fish was very happy. The boat and the fish played all day. They became best friends. +Once upon a time, there was a big, angry dog. The dog lived in a small house. In the house, there was an old iron. The iron was broken. + +One day, a nice man came to the house. He saw the angry dog and said, "Why are you so angry?" The dog replied, "My iron is broken, and I cannot fix it." + +The nice man knew how to restore things. He said, "I can help you fix your iron." The angry dog was happy. The nice man fixed the iron, and the dog was not angry anymore. They became good friends, and the dog was thankful for the nice man's help. +Once upon a time, there was a young girl named Lucy. She loved to dance and sing on a stage. One day, she saw a big stage in the park. She was so happy and ran to the stage. + +On the stage, she met a boy named Tom. Tom said, "I like to mix colors and paint on the stage." Lucy said, "I like to dance and sing on the stage." They decided to mix their fun together. + +Lucy danced and sang while Tom mixed colors and painted. They had a great time on the stage. The people in the park clapped and cheered for them. Lucy and Tom were very happy, and they became good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a wise old frog. The frog lived near a big tree. The frog had many friends. + +One day, it started to rain. All the animals ran to find a dry place. The wise old frog had an idea. He jumped and found an umbrella. + +The frog opened the umbrella and made it appear. All his friends came under the umbrella. They were all happy and dry. They thanked the wise old frog. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She had an adorable cat named Fluffy. Lucy and Fluffy loved to play on the big, soft rug in the living room. One day, Lucy saw that the rug was dirty. She wanted to help clean it, but she was too small to do it alone. + +Lucy asked her big brother Tom for help. Tom was busy playing with his toys and didn't want to stop. Lucy was sad, but she didn't give up. She knew that if they worked together, they could clean the rug and make it nice again. + +Later that day, Tom saw Lucy trying her best to clean the rug. He felt bad for not helping her earlier. Tom decided to stop playing with his toys and help Lucy. They worked together and soon the rug was clean and soft again. Lucy and Fluffy were so happy, and Tom felt good for helping his little sister. From that day on, they always helped each other when they needed it. +Once upon a time, there was a lonely mailbox. It stood by the road, all by itself. It was blue and had a big smile. But it was sad because it had no friends. + +One day, a little bird came and sat on the mailbox. The bird was lost and did not know where it belonged. The mailbox wanted to help the bird find its home. + +The mailbox and the bird went on a journey to find where the bird belonged. They met other animals along the way, and they all became friends. The mailbox was not lonely anymore. In the end, they found the bird's home, and they all lived happily together. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to a farm with his mom. The farm was big and had many animals. Tim saw cows, pigs, and chickens. He thought the farm was a little boring because he wanted to play with the animals, but his mom said, "No, Tim, we can't play with them." + +Tim's mom took him to a part of the farm where they could taste different foods. There were apples, carrots, and milk. Tim tasted the milk and said, "Yum! This is good!" His mom smiled and said, "Yes, it comes from the cows on the farm." + +After tasting the food, Tim and his mom walked around the farm some more. They saw a big tractor and some farmers working. Tim thought that maybe the farm was not so boring after all. He liked tasting the food and seeing the animals. He decided that he liked the farm and wanted to come back again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim wanted to do something different. He wanted to succeed at making the grass in his yard grow very tall. + +Tim asked his mom for help. She gave him a small bag of seeds. Tim took the seeds and started to plant them in the grass. He watered the seeds every day and waited for them to grow. + +After some days, Tim saw that the grass started to grow taller. He was very happy that he had succeeded in making the grass different. Tim's mom was proud of him, and they both played in the tall grass all day long. +Once upon a time, there was a big hotel. In this hotel, there lived a grumpy cat named Tom. Tom did not like to play with the other cats. He liked to be alone. + +One day, Tom went to the park near the hotel. He saw a little girl playing with a ball. The little girl was happy and laughing. Tom watched the girl and started to feel less grumpy. + +The little girl saw Tom and came to him. She said, "Hi, cat! Do you want to play with me?" Tom looked at her and decided to try. They played with the ball in the park all day. Tom was not grumpy anymore. He was happy and had a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tom. Tom had a weird pipe. He found it in his yard one sunny day. He picked it up and looked at it. It was a big, green pipe with a funny face on it. + +Tom decided to plant the pipe in his garden. He dug a hole and put the pipe in it. Then, he covered it with dirt. He watered it every day, just like his mom did with her plants. He was excited to see what would grow from the pipe. + +One morning, Tom went outside to check on his pipe. To his surprise, it had grown into a big, tall tree! The tree had many green leaves and big, red apples. Tom was so happy. He picked apples and shared them with his friends. They all agreed that it was the best tree they had ever seen. +Once upon a time, there was a big store. In the store, there was a messy room. The messy room had toys, clothes, and food all over the floor. The people who worked at the store did not like the messy room. + +One day, a little girl named Mia went to the store with her mom. Mia saw the messy room and wanted to help clean it. Mia's mom said it was okay to help. So, Mia picked up the toys, clothes, and food. She put them where they belonged. + +Mia and her mom needed to go to the top of the store. They used the elevator to go up. When they got to the top, they found more things to clean. Mia and her mom cleaned the store together. They had fun and the store looked nice again. +Once upon a time, there was a happy girl named Sue. Sue had a little book called a diary. She loved to draw and write in her diary every day. + +One day, Sue wanted to display her drawings to her friends. She showed her diary to her best friend, Tom. Tom liked the pictures a lot. He said, "Wow, Sue! You are so good at drawing!" + +Sue and Tom showed the diary to more friends. All of them were happy to see Sue's drawings. They clapped and cheered for her. Sue felt very proud and happy. + +At the end of the day, Sue went home and drew more pictures in her diary. She was excited to display her new drawings to her friends again soon. Sue and her diary lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a brave dog named Max. Max loved to play and run all day. One day, Max saw a firework in the sky. It was very big and bright. Max was scared of the firework, but he wanted to be brave. + +Max's friend, a little boy named Tim, was also scared of the firework. Tim asked Max to mind him and be brave together. They held hands and watched the firework in the sky. They were still scared, but they felt better together. + +The firework made a loud noise, and Max and Tim jumped. They looked at each other and laughed. They knew they had faced the firework together, and they felt brave. From that day on, Max and Tim were not scared of fireworks anymore. They were the bravest friends in the whole world. +Once upon a time, there was a big mall. It was a fun place where many people went to talk and buy things. One day, a mom and her little girl went to the mall. They wanted to buy a toy for the girl. + +In the mall, they saw a toy store. The mom and the girl went inside to look at the toys. They saw many toys, like dolls, cars, and games. The girl saw a doll she liked and said, "Mommy, can we get this doll?" The mom looked at the doll and said, "Let's talk about it." + +So, the mom and the girl talked about the doll. The girl said, "I like this doll because it is pretty." The mom said, "Yes, it is pretty, but we have many dolls at home. Do we need another one?" The girl thought for a moment and said, "No, I guess we don't need it." + +The mom and the girl left the toy store without the doll. They walked around the mall and saw a man who didn't know much about the mall. He was lost. The mom and the girl helped the man find his way. The man said, "Thank you for helping me. I didn't know where to go." + +The mom, the girl, and the man all smiled at each other. They were happy to have helped and talked with each other. And the girl learned that it's good to talk about things before we buy them, and it's nice to help others who don't know much. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She had a big mirror in her room. Lily liked to look at herself in the mirror and make funny faces. One day, she saw a twist in her hair. She tried to fix it with her little hands. + +Lily asked her mom for help. Her mom used a comb to untwist Lily's hair. They both looked at the mirror and laughed. Lily's hair was now nice and smooth. She was very happy. + +In the room, there was a dead plant. Lily felt sad for the plant. She asked her mom if they could help it. Her mom said no, but they could get a new plant. So, they went to the store and bought a new, green plant. They put it next to the mirror, and Lily smiled. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. Sue loved to help her mom in the kitchen. One day, her mom asked her to hold a big dish. Sue thought it was difficult, but she wanted to try. + +Sue held the dish with both hands. She walked very slowly and carefully. Her mom was so proud of her. Sue felt happy and strong. + +The moral of the story is, even when things seem difficult, we can try our best and succeed. When we help others and try hard, we can do great things. +One day, a fast cat named Tom wanted to mail a letter. He put the letter in a big red box. Tom saw a band of dogs playing in the park. The dogs were loud, and Tom did not like it. + +Tom said, "Stop! I do not like the loud noise." The dogs did not stop. They kept playing. Tom felt mad. He wanted the dogs to stop. + +Tom thought of a plan. He found a big bone and showed it to the dogs. The dogs stopped playing. They wanted the bone. Tom said, "I will give you the bone if you stop playing." The dogs agreed. They stopped playing, and Tom gave them the bone. Now, Tom could mail his letter in peace. +Once upon a time, there was a restless little dog named Max. Max loved to run and play all day long. He lived in a small house with his best friend, a little boy named Tim. + +One sunny day, Max and Tim decided to go on an adventure. They walked and walked until they found a big tree. Max saw a sign that said "East" and wanted to see what was there. Tim agreed, so they went East together. + +As they walked East, Max found a big stick. He wanted to measure how long it was. Tim helped Max measure the stick using their hands. Max was very happy with his big stick. After a fun day, Max and Tim went home and played with the big stick until it was time to sleep. +Once upon a time, there was a little chick named Charlie. Charlie lived on a farm with his mom, dad, and siblings. They all lived in a big, warm nest made of straw. + +One day, Charlie found a big egg. He showed it to his mom and asked, "What is this?" His mom said, "That is a spoiled egg, Charlie. It does not behave like the other eggs. We cannot eat it or play with it." Charlie was sad but listened to his mom. + +Charlie learned that day that not all eggs are good. He also learned that it is important to behave and listen to his mom. From that day on, Charlie always behaved and stayed away from spoiled eggs. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a beautiful sweater high up on a shelf. A little girl named Lily wanted to wear it. She tried to reach the sweater, but it was too high. Lily felt sad, and she asked her big brother Tom for help. Tom was tall and could reach the sweater. + +Tom took the sweater and put it on himself. He said it was his sweater now. Lily cried and said it was not fair. Their mom heard them and came to see what was wrong. She told Tom that he should share the sweater with Lily because it was nice to share. + +Tom felt bad for making Lily cry. He took off the sweater and gave it to Lily. She put it on and smiled. They both learned that sharing made them happy. The beautiful sweater made them both feel good. And the moral is that sharing is caring. +Once upon a time, there was a little cat. The cat saw a fire. The fire was hot. The cat wanted to touch the fire. The cat tried to reach the fire. + +The cat got close to the fire. The cat reached for the fire. The cat felt the heat. The cat got scared. The cat did not want to touch the fire anymore. + +But the cat was too close to the fire. The cat got very hot. The cat tried to run away. The cat could not run fast. The fire caught the cat. The cat was very sad. +One day, a girl named Sally went to play outside. She saw a big, heavy ball near the window of her house. Sally wanted to play with the ball, but she was scared that she might miss and break the window. + +"Mom, can I play with the ball?" Sally asked. "Be careful, Sally. Don't break the window," her mom said. Sally promised to be careful and started to play. + +Sally kicked the ball high in the air. She tried to catch it, but she missed. The ball flew towards the window. Sally closed her eyes, scared that it would break. But, the ball hit the wall near the window and bounced away. Sally was happy that the window was safe. She decided to play with the ball far away from the window next time. +One day, a boy named Tim went to the park with his dad. They wanted to have a fun day together. Tim saw a big grill at the park. + +"Can we use the grill, dad?" Tim asked. + +"Sure, Tim. We can cook some yummy food on it," his dad said. + +They put some food on the grill. The food cooked and smelled incredible. Tim and his dad ate the food and had a great time. They both said it was the best day ever. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a beautiful garden in her backyard. She loved to play in the garden with her friends. + +One day, Lily decided to invite her friend Tom to play in the garden. She said, "Tom, do you want to come play in my garden?" Tom was very happy and said, "Yes, Lily! I would love to play in your garden." + +While they were playing, they saw a little bird. The bird looked angry because it could not find any food. Lily and Tom decided to help the bird. They gave it some seeds to eat. The bird was not angry anymore. It was very happy and sang a pretty song for Lily and Tom. They all had a fun day in the garden together. +Once upon a time, there was a regular plant. This plant lived in a big garden with many other plants. They all liked to grow and play in the sun. + +One hot day, the sun was too strong. The regular plant started to feel very hot. It began to burn. The plant was scared and did not know what to do. + +In the end, the regular plant could not take the heat. It burned and turned brown. The other plants in the garden were sad. They missed their friend, the regular plant. The garden was not the same without it. +Once upon a time, there was a furry octopus named Ollie. Ollie lived in the big blue sea. He had many friends like fish, crabs, and turtles. Ollie loved to play with his friends all day. + +One sunny day, Ollie and his friends wanted to start a fun game. They decided to play hide and seek. Ollie was very good at hiding because he could change colors to blend in. His friends were excited to play. + +"Ready or not, here I come!" said Ollie's friend, Timmy the Turtle. Timmy swam around, looking for his friends. He found the fish behind a rock and the crab under the sand. But Ollie was very hard to find. Timmy looked and looked, but he could not find Ollie. Finally, Ollie changed back to his furry self and said, "Here I am, Timmy!" They all laughed and played more games until the sun went down. +One day, a boy named Tim went to the train with his mom. Tim did not like the train. He said, "Mom, I hate the train. It is loud and fast." His mom said, "But Tim, the train is easy and fun. We can go to grandma's house on the train." + +On the train, Tim saw a big dog. The dog was loud too. Tim was scared of the dog. The dog's owner said, "Don't be scared, Tim. My dog is nice." Tim did not like the dog or the train. + +At grandma's house, Tim told her about the train and the dog. Grandma said, "Next time, we will try something else. Maybe you will like it better." Tim was happy to be with grandma, away from the train and the dog. +Once upon a time, there was a clumsy dog named Spot. Spot loved to play and run around all day. One day, he was very hungry and wanted to eat some soup. + +Spot's mom made him a big bowl of soup. But Spot was so clumsy, he spilled the soup all over the floor. He felt sad and didn't know what to do. + +Spot's mom told him it was okay and to lie down and rest. While Spot was lying down, his mom made him a new bowl of soup. Spot ate the soup and felt very happy. From that day on, Spot learned to be more careful when he ate his soup. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in her soft, green yard. One day, she saw a tiny, red ball in the grass. Lily wanted to play with the ball, so she took a big step to reach it. + +As Lily picked up the ball, she heard a small voice say, "Please don't take my ball!" Lily looked down and saw a tiny bug. The bug was sad because he loved to play with the ball too. + +Lily felt regret for taking the ball away from the bug. She said, "I'm sorry, little bug. Let's play together!" The bug smiled and they played with the ball all day. They became the best of friends and had lots of fun together. +One day, a little girl named Lily was playing outside. She saw a big, shiny comet in the sky. The comet was very fast and bright. Lily wanted to make a comet too, so she could play with it. + +Lily found some sticks, leaves, and rocks. She put them together to make her own comet. It was not as shiny as the real comet, but Lily was happy with her comet. She showed it to her friend, Tim. + +"Look, Tim! I made a comet!" Lily said. Tim looked at Lily's comet and was envious. He wanted to make a comet too. "Can you help me make a comet, Lily?" Tim asked. + +Lily and Tim made a comet for Tim. They played together with their comets all day, pretending to fly through the sky like the real comet. They were very happy and had lots of fun. +One day, a little girl named Lucy went for a walk with her mom. They saw a lot of cars and trucks on the road. The road was very busy with traffic. Lucy liked to point at the big trucks and say "Vroom, vroom!" as they went by. + +As they walked, the sky became dark and it started to rain. The rain made the road wet, and the cars had to drive slower. Lucy and her mom put on their raincoats to stay dry. Lucy liked to splash in the puddles, but her mom said, "Be careful, the cars are still driving on the wet road." + +Lucy wanted to see the big trucks up close, so she tried to walk closer to the road. But her mom held her hand tight and said, "No, Lucy, we need to stay away from the traffic. It's not safe." Lucy was sad, but she knew her mom was right. They walked home, and Lucy promised to be careful around the busy, wet road. +Once upon a time, there was a small bird named Tim. Tim loved to sing all day long. One day, Tim heard about a big singing game. The bird who could sing the best would win a big prize. Tim wanted to win, but he was worried because he was so small. + +Tim practiced his singing every day. He sang in the morning, in the afternoon, and at night. His friends heard him sing and told him he was getting better. They said, "Tim, you can win the big prize!" Tim felt happy but still a little scared. + +The day of the big singing game came. Tim was nervous, but he remembered his friends' words. He sang his best song ever. All the birds listened and clapped. In the end, Tim won the big prize! His friends were right, and Tim learned that being small didn't matter when you try your best. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Lily. Lily liked to spring and jump all day long. One day, Lily found a big house with many stairs going upstairs. + +Lily was curious and wanted to see what was upstairs. She started to spring up the stairs, one by one. The stairs were a little harsh and hard for her small feet, but she kept going. She was excited to find out what was at the top. + +When Lily reached the top of the stairs, she saw a beautiful room filled with toys and soft things. She was very happy and played there all day. At the end of the day, Lily went back downstairs and told all her bunny friends about the amazing room she found upstairs. They all wanted to go and play there too. And so, they did, and they all had lots of fun together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Amy. She lived in a normal house with her mom and dad. Every day, Amy would wake up early in the morning and go outside to play with her friends. They had a special network of friends who always played together and helped each other. + +One day, Amy saw a new kid in the neighborhood who was all alone. She went to the new kid and asked, "Do you want to play with us?" The new kid smiled and said, "Yes, please!" So, Amy took the new kid to her network of friends and introduced him. They all played together and had lots of fun. + +As the days went by, Amy and her friends learned that when they included everyone, they had even more fun. The new kid was very happy to be a part of their network. The moral of the story is that it's important to be kind and include others, because it makes everyone happier. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a fun quiz. It was a sunny day, and many kids came to play. They were all happy and excited. The quiz had many easy questions for the kids to answer. The kids were all very smart. + +One of the kids, named Tom, had a black cat. The cat was very nice and liked to play. Tom said to the cat, "Let's play the quiz together!" The cat meowed and agreed. They went to the quiz and started to play. They answered many questions and had a lot of fun. + +At the end of the quiz, Tom and his black cat won a big prize. They were very happy. Tom said to his cat, "We did a great job together!" The cat meowed happily. From that day on, Tom and his black cat played the quiz every year and won many prizes. They were the best team in the small town. +One day, a boy named Tim went for a walk. He saw a man with a cane. The man was old and walked slow. Tim wanted to help, so he walked with the man. The man was happy for the help. + +As they walked, they saw a girl named Sue. Sue was rude. She laughed at the man with the cane. "Why do you walk so slow?" Sue asked. The man felt sad. Tim did not like Sue's rude words. + +Tim had an idea. "Let's count our steps," he said. The man and Tim started to count. "One, two, three," they counted together. Sue stopped laughing and joined them. They all counted and walked together. Sue learned not to be rude, and they all became friends. +Once there was a man and his wife. They lived in a small house. The man had a bell that could ring. One day, the man lost the bell. He was very sad. + +The wife saw her husband was sad. She wanted to help him. She looked for the bell everywhere. She found the bell under a big tree. She was happy. + +The wife gave the bell to her husband. He was so grateful. They both smiled. The man rang the bell. It made a loud sound. They laughed and played with the bell all day. +Once upon a time, there was a little monster. The monster was not like the other monsters. He was not scary. He was boring. The other monsters did not want to play with him. + +One day, the boring monster met a little girl. The girl was not scared of him. She liked the boring monster. They started to play together every day. They had a lot of fun. + +One day, the little girl and the boring monster had a big talk. They talked about what they liked to do. They talked about their favorite games. They talked about their favorite foods. After they talked, they were very happy. They knew they would be best friends forever. +Once upon a time, there was a kind tutor who loved to teach kids. The tutor was very proud of the kids because they learned fast. One day, the tutor thought of a fun way to surprise the kids. + +The tutor hid a big, yummy cake in the room. When the kids came in, they saw the cake and were very happy. They all said "thank you" to the tutor and enjoyed the cake together. The kids learned that saying "thank you" made the tutor happy. + +The moral of the story is to always say "thank you" when someone does something nice for you. It shows that you are grateful and makes the other person feel proud and happy. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there lived a stubborn boy named Tim. Tim loved to play with his friends, but he always wanted to get his way. One day, Tim and his friends decided to start a club. + +In their club, they played games and had fun. Tim said, "I want to be the boss of the club." His friends did not like that. They wanted to take turns being the boss. But Tim was stubborn and did not want to share. + +One day, Tim's friend, Sarah, said, "If you don't let us take turns, we will not play in the club." Tim thought about it and decided to share. From that day on, they all took turns being the boss, and their club was the best club ever. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim wanted to play with ice. He found a big piece of ice in the yard. Tim was very happy. + +Tim tried to pick up the ice, but it was too cold. He wanted to quit, but he did not want his friends to see. Tim felt ashamed. He did not like to quit. + +Tim put on warm gloves and tried again. This time, he picked up the ice. Tim was not ashamed anymore. He did not quit, and he was very proud. +Once upon a time, there was a big tree. Under the tree, there lived a tiny ant named Tim. Tim was a very confused ant. He did not know how to spread food for his friends. One day, Tim met a wise judge, who was a big owl. + +The judge owl asked Tim, "Why are you sad?" Tim said, "I don't know how to spread food for my friends. Can you help me?" The judge owl nodded and said, "Of course, I will teach you." + +The judge owl showed Tim how to spread the food. Tim learned and was very happy. He went back to his friends and spread food for them. They all ate and had fun together. From that day on, Tim was not confused anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mia. Mia had a messy room. She did not like to clean it. One day, a monster came to her room. The monster was big and green. Mia was scared. + +The monster looked at the messy room and started to laugh. He thought it was funny. Mia wanted the monster to go away. She tried to make her room clean. But the monster kept laughing. + +Mia got very sad. The monster did not stop laughing. He stayed in her messy room. Mia could not sleep. She cried every night. The monster never left. Mia's room stayed messy and she was never happy again.